[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-20":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong 1984",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2223683,4066,"Chapter 20: Heishe Society","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>The streetlights cast a dim yellow glow as Xiang Qian and Zhou Huimin walked side by side on their way home. Zhou Huimin held a trophy in her hands, a faint smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Cheng Long's performance today was spectacular,\" she said softly. \"I never expected his martial arts to be so impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled. \"Indeed, he is a trained practitioner; those action sequences in his films are genuine kung fu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they spoke, several lewd whistles suddenly rang out from the street corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo, what a pretty little girl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hooligans with dyed yellow hair swaggered over. The leader, a tall and thin man, squinted as he sized up Zhou Huimin, a cigarette dangling from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian immediately stepped in front of Zhou Huimin to shield her, saying coldly, \"Gentlemen, is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall thin man sneered. \"What hero act is this? We brothers just want to chat with this beauty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out to grab Zhou Huimin, but Xiang Qian, quick-eyed and fast-handed, seized his wrist and twisted it sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" The tall man cried out in pain. \"You damn—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Xiang Qian drove an elbow into his face, knocking him flat to the ground. Seeing this, the other two hooligans cursed and lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian sidestepped the first man's punch, then snapped a reverse hook into his abdomen, doubling the man over in dry heaves. Just as the third hooligan raised his club, Xiang Qian kicked him squarely in the knee; with a sharp crack, the man screamed and collapsed to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire ordeal lasted only a few seconds; all three hooligans were now sprawled on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching his bleeding face, the tall man scrambled up, his eyes filled with vicious malice. \"Kid, do you have any idea who I am?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian looked at him coldly. \"I have no interest in knowing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Monkey!\" the tall man gritted out. \"Four-Eyes, the boss of the Kowloon branch of the Heishe Society, is my leader! Just you wait, this isn't over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian's gaze turned fierce; he stepped forward and kicked the man down again. \"Speak another word of nonsense, and I'll cripple you right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three hooligans scrambled away in a panic, shouting threats as they fled: \"Just you wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin's face was pale, tears streaming down unchecked. Xiang Qian quickly turned and gently embraced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright, don't be afraid,\" he whispered comfortingly. \"As long as I'm here, no one can hurt you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning against his shoulder, Zhou Huimin's voice trembled. \"Will they... will they seek revenge?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian patted her back. \"They're just a few small-time hooligans; they can't stir up much trouble. Come, let me walk you home first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching Zhou Huimin's doorstep, she remained shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like... to come in for a while?\" she asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian shook his head. \"It's late. Get some good rest and don't worry too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Huimin bit her lip. \"Then... be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian smiled. \"Don't worry. See you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning home, Xiang Qian sat on the sofa, his brows knitted tight. He knew this matter was not simple; the Heishe Society was a notorious local gang, and crossing them would bring trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his phone and dialed Sun Li's number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Sun, I may have gotten myself into trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end of the line, Sun Li's voice immediately turned serious. \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian recounted the events. After a moment of silence, Sun Li sighed. \"You... are too impulsive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those hooligans started it,\" Xiang Qian said grimly. \"I couldn't stand by and watch them harass Ah Min.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Li sounded helpless. \"I understand, but the Heishe Society is not easy to deal with. Tell you what, tomorrow I'll have someone investigate and see if we can mediate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian nodded. \"Thank you, Sister Sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day at noon, Sun Li called back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've found out,\" she said, her tone somewhat grave. \"That Monkey is a minor lieutenant under Four-Eyes of the Heishe Society's Kowloon branch. Four-Eyes has made it clear that since you caused them to lose face, he refuses to let the matter rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian gripped his phone tightly. \"What do they want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Li paused. \"Unless... you hand Zhou Huimin over to them, kowtow three times, and pay a hundred thousand yuan, this matter will not be considered settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian's eyes turned icy. \"Dream on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Li sighed. \"I knew you would say that. But the Heishe Society holds considerable power; you cannot withstand them alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, Xiang Qian said calmly, \"I understand. Thank you, Sister Sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up the phone, he stood by the window, gazing out at the street below, his expression gradually sharpening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed his coat and strode out the door. Since the other party refused to back down, he would not sit idle and await his doom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shadows of the street corner, figures seemed to shift. Xiang Qian let out a cold laugh and walked forward without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it's the Heishe Society, is it? Then let's see who admits defeat first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",870,"2026-06-17T20:24:38.058Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","bd905f42d7d7e3b458cde48898cc0a6503a2605cbcdfff5390f9abb7eb31de4f","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-21","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-19",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]