novelhk Chapter 9: He dares to challenge even gods? Is Big Mouth Chen really that fierce?
Chapter 9: He dares to challenge even gods? Is Big Mouth Chen really that fierce?
While it was still early, Zhang Guohao bought two packs of cigarettes, a pot of rice wine, and two pounds of pastries to take with him, in preparation for eating if he got hungry that night.
Yesterday we took down a leader of the Number Gang, so they definitely won't let this go. There might be another fierce battle tonight.
When we arrived at the dock, we saw Boss Huo looking very energetic as he checked the goods.
Since the end of the war, Mr. Huo has owned more than ten ships of various kinds, but most of them are old wooden sailboats, while he has four new iron ships.
Only four ships can be used for transporting goods back and forth, because these four oil-powered ships are fast enough and can escape if something happens.
Switching to a sailboat will definitely get you arrested.
However, legitimate businesses that are conducted openly can use wooden sailboats.
During the day, Mr. Fok used wooden sailboats to transport supplies needed by the mainland to Hong Kong Island, and at night he used new ships to transport them back to the mainland.
Anyway, the foreign embargo is on the mainland, not on Hong Kong.
The foreigners' embargo list has more than 300 items, and Boss Huo only buys goods from these 300 items.
Sheet metal, petroleum, medicine, rubber, tires, gauze, cotton...
During the day, Boss Huo is busy purchasing and loading goods, and at night he personally escorts them. He only gets three or four hours of sleep a day.
Zhang Guohao slept for seven hours today, but Boss Huo still looks so energetic, as if he doesn't feel tired at all. Some people can make money, and they really deserve it.
"Boss Huo."
Zhang Guohao walked over and greeted Boss Huo.
Boss Huo held a steamed bun in one hand and a list in the other, checking the accounts while directing his men to load the goods onto the ship.
Upon seeing Zhang Guohao approach, Boss Huo quickly finished off the steamed bun in his hand.
"Ah Hao, you'll be in charge of this new ship. It's loaded with the most precious medicines, and you'll have a 25% chance of getting them. You'll have to be extra careful."
Boss Huo led Zhang Guohao to the ship he had stolen the day before and said to him.
The ship had been completely transformed; the nameplate and paint on the exterior had been repainted, and it had become a brand new ship in the blink of an eye.
"Don't worry, Mr. Huo, with me here, there won't be any problems."
Zhang Guohao smiled. Whether for public or private reasons, he couldn't let anything happen to this ship!
"We're still short-handed. Yesterday we picked out a dozen good ones and recruited them. We also need to recruit a batch of people from the snakehead."
"I'll give you five veterans to help you steer the boat, and I'll also hand these newbies over to you. They know how capable you are, so they won't cause any trouble."
"I'm talking to the people who are loading the goods," said Boss Huo, pointing to them.
Zhang Guohao is fine with it. He's all alone, making a living off others, and doesn't have much say. He just needs to make sure they don't cheat him when it comes to splitting the money.
"We split the profits monthly, and we'll divide them once the money from the other side arrives. If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll give you a portion in advance."
Boss Huo added that he clearly already knew what Zhang Guohao had done today.
Well, I'm not the kind of person who suffers the most, but I'm not the kind of person who indulges in drinking, gambling, and prostitution either.
It all depends on what Boss Huo thinks. No matter how Zhang Guohao behaves, he can be said to be agreeable to both sides.
Generally speaking, being able to endure hardship is a good thing, but it can also make one short-sighted and hesitant in doing things.
Spending money extravagantly makes one susceptible to temptation and prone to embezzlement.
There's not much to say about indulging in drinking, gambling, and whoring; it's definitely not a good thing. If Zhang Guohao dared to do such things, Boss Huo would definitely use him to the extreme.
At this moment, Zhang Guohao's handsome face plays a crucial role; looking at that face, no one would be angry!
Zhang Guohao's performance today perfectly illustrates that he comes from a well-off family and has seen the world. Others wouldn't be able to find such a nice bathhouse. Such a person wouldn't be too concerned about money and would be a good partner.
Besides, what if Cheung Kwok-ho doesn't spend money extravagantly and is content with earning a little? What if he stops working for me on the ship? Who will I hire as my henchman then?
Zhang Guohao didn't stand on ceremony and asked Boss Huo for another two thousand dollars in advance, planning to use it to rent a place. He would collect the money when he returned tomorrow.
Renting a house with a yard according to my requirements would cost at least 200 yuan a month, which is not enough for me.
As darkness fell, all the goods were loaded onto the ship, but Boss Huo was in no hurry to set off. He was waiting for news, for news from the water police, and for news from the Number Gang.
Knowing these people would target him, Boss Huo wasn't stupid; he spent some money and started his own spy war.
Anyway, if you spend a little money and can get away with it safely, then you've made a huge profit!
Foreigners on Hong Kong Island are now living in fear, extremely worried that the mainland will take back Hong Kong Island and will dare to take it if there is money.
It's even easier to talk about the other side of the number gang; they have all sorts of people, all greedy for money, and tipping each other off is commonplace.
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At the headquarters of the Number Gang, the gang's leader, Ge Dalong, sat leisurely in a grand chair, sipping tea while watching his six or seven subordinates being hung up and whipped.
These are the underlings who joined Big Mouth Chen last night in attacking Boss Huo and Zhang Guohao.
A group of one or two hundred people went out together, but only half of them came back, and the leader, Big Mouth Chen, was gone!
It's all thanks to Ge Dalonglong's kindness that he didn't throw all these people into the sea to feed the sharks.
"So, are you saying there's a deity over there?"
Ge Dalong put down his teacup and addressed the underlings.
"Big Boss, we're telling the truth. We don't know where that Huo guy found such a ruthless guy. He can take on anyone in one go!"
"Yeah, even Boss Chen is no match for the big boss, we really have no choice! If we could beat him, we would definitely kill him!"
"Big Boss, the guys below can vouch for me; we're telling the truth!"
These petty bosses, whether genuinely terrified or simply trying to distance themselves, were saying that Zhang Guohao was no longer human, but a god, untouchable and unassailable by anyone. Anyone who dared to lay a hand on him would be dragged down with them.
Ge Dalong was so angry he laughed. It's not like he's never lost a battle before. He just tells the truth when he loses, but you guys are all bringing up gods and who do you think you are!
"Damn bastards, they're all trying to fool us. The opponents are all gods, and Big Mouth Chen still dares to go up and fight them one-on-one. He's pretty damn tough!"
"Drag him away and keep beating him! I bet it was you bunch of bastards who took money from that guy surnamed Huo and tricked Big Mouth Chen!"
Ge Dalong slammed his fist on the table, yelled at them, and then ordered them to be dragged away and continue fighting. Losing wasn't important, but morale couldn't be affected!
"Big Boss, let me go! I'll definitely help the gang get revenge!"
Upon seeing this, someone nearby immediately volunteered.
Big Mouth Chen has a large territory and considerable strength. If this helps him regain his footing, then it will be only natural to take over Big Mouth Chen's territory and men!
Could it really be for the sake of the club? The club is just a slogan! Big Mouth Chen's territory is full of lucrative opportunities; that's what's most important!