Chapter 202: The Vanguard Da D!

Kwun Tong.

Da D boards a small fishing boat topped with a green tarpaulin.

Kwun Tong Lei Yue Mun, as one of the straits of Hong Kong Island and the eastern exit of Victoria Harbour, has countless fishing boats and cargo ships coming and going on its waters.

But precisely because of this, it is a place where all sorts of people mix, with all kinds of shady characters present.

And Yutou Biao, as a dealer in Laundry Powder, is quite famous in this part of Kwun Tong.

Da D's real name is Chen Yueqing, born in 1947, a member of the post-forties generation.

Having loved fighting since he was small, he grew to nearly one meter eighty by his teens, hence the nickname Da D.

The Tsuen Wan where Da D lived as a youth was known as the back garden of Hong Kong; at a student party, Da D fell deeply in love with a young girl, and in the season when the peach blossoms were in full bloom in Butterfly Valley, Tsuen Wan, the two engaged in illicit relations, and that night, with their bodies pressed close, both grew up a lot, and even created a life.

The principal was furious and ordered Da D's expulsion, and from then on, he walked further and further down his life's path.

After leaving school, he spent his days hanging around the Dance Halls of Tsuen Wan, got a goshawk tattooed on his chest, and with a heart full of hot blood, joined the Tsuen Wan Shing-Wo.

After joining Shing-Wo, Da D looked up at the brilliant lights of Tsuen Wan, silently vowing to make the night of Hong Kong remember his name—Da D.

After more than a decade of hard work, Da D did not betray his early ambitions, single-handedly building the Tsuen Wan Line, known as the "Shing-Wo Arsenal," which is the strongest fighting force in the entire Shing-Wo.

A few years ago, there was a joke in the underworld: "Shing-Wo's Tsuen Wan Dragon Head, Hung Hing's Tuen Mun Ching Yee Sik, Sun Yee's Shatin One Pole Flag."

During the last Shing-Wo Headman election, Da D spent money to support Chuiji, because his own seniority was still too young.

For this Headman election, he, Da D, has enough seniority.

Regarding the position of Shing-Wo Headman, he is determined to win.

"Da D."

"Brother Da D."

Yutou Biao brought his top fighter, reached out a hand to pull Da D, and Da D successfully boarded Yutou Biao's fishing boat.

The two entered the cabin, and Da D took a sip of tea and said: "Longshu of Shatin has kicked the bucket. Yutou Biao, are you interested in crossing the border with me to go to Shatin to make money?"

Smart generals all know how to use timing to expand their influence.

Previously, having hit a wall in front of Hung Hing, Da D prepared to plant his flag in Shatin over the next few days to raise his reputation a few notches higher.

"Da D, Kwun Tong is too far from Shatin."

Yutou Biao, as a dealer in Laundry Powder, is the one who needs territory the least; he is not like Da D, who has strong troops and sturdy horses.

"Useless coward."

Da D said with annoyance, took out an envelope, and threw it at Yutou Biao, saying: "There is 200,000 here; help me give it to Chuan Bao and have him vote for me. Is that clear?"

Yutou Biao was not angry, took the envelope, and said: "It seems you are determined to win. No wonder so many Bosses are willing to cooperate with you."

"The size of the business doesn't matter; counting me in shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Let's talk after I'm elected." Da D raised his head and sneered, thinking to himself that when he asked him to plant the flag in Shatin together, he refused.

"You help me, I help you, we're all brothers." Yutou Biao said with a smile.

"Hmph." Da D lowered his head, let out a cold snort, and said coldly: "Which brothers are truly helping me and which ones are taking advantage of me, I will remember."

He has cooperated with Yutou Biao on many Laundry Powder deals; in recent years, Yutou Biao has bought the powder from other places for 20 per gram and sold it to him for 60 per gram.

This kind of person is not truly helping him, only taking advantage of him; as for true help, that can wait until he, Da D, is elected.

"Don't worry, I will definitely tell Big Brother to cast his sacred vote for you. It's a pity that I, a seller of powder, don't have the qualifications to vote for the Headman, otherwise I would run for it too. Spending a million or so to become the Headman, how cost-effective that is." Yutou Biao said with a sincere expression.

"Then change your trade and stop selling Laundry Powder. Why not switch to selling flour, baking soda, or baby powder? Why not just sell fish ball noodles? You Chaozhou people are best at rolling fish balls; boil them in water, fifteen dollars a bowl, how easy is that to earn?"

As soon as the words fell.

Da D and Yutou Biao looked at each other and laughed out loud, and the A Hu on the side followed along with a forced smile.

"What are you laughing at?"

Suddenly, Da D's smile vanished, he looked at A Hu opposite him, and pointed at the tabletop very arrogantly: "There's food to eat, so just eat it. Is it very funny?"

"Not to your taste?" Saying this, Da D picked up a soup spoon: "Eat it for me."

The atmosphere on the fishing boat immediately turned frozen, the laughter vanished, and only the roar of the engine remained all around.

Yutou Biao's smile also stiffened on his face, and he kept signaling to A Hu with his eyes.

The air froze.

A Hu ignored the expression of his Big Brother Yutou Biao and just stared straight at Da D.

Suddenly, he picked up the ceramic soup spoon in front of him, smashed it hard, ground it into powder, picked up the plate, poured it into his mouth, and chewed expressionlessly.

"Crunch, crunch, crunch."

The ceramic rubbed against his teeth, making a faint sound that made people's hair stand on end.

"A Hu, A Hu, a person is like his name, truly an airplane."

"Da D, don't make things difficult for the little ones."

Yutou Biao was also scared silly; once he reacted, he hurriedly spoke up to stop him.

Just as A Hu was staring dead at Da D while continuing to grind the remaining fragments, Da D widened his eyes and quickly grabbed A Hu's wrist: "Just a joke."

"This is a soup spoon, how can you eat it?"

"Did you cut your mouth?"

A Hu did not speak, just looked at Da D with a calm face, the "crunch, crunch, crunch" sound coming from his mouth, not stopping for a moment.

"Let it be like this."

Honest people fear the ruthless, and the ruthless fear those who don't fear death; seeing this, Da D said a word and got up to leave.

"He is someone you can't afford to provoke."

Seeing Da D leave the fishing boat, Yutou Biao looked at A Hu, who was staring fixedly at Da D's back, and said in a deep voice: "You aren't convinced?"

"As long as your power is greater than his, you can deal with him however you want when the time comes, but for now, just behave yourself and don't cause any trouble."

Returning to Kwun Tong, he sat inside his Mercedes-Benz.

"Damn it, everyone says they're working for Uncle, but when asked to go plant a flag in Shatin, they refuse."

Da D lit a cigarette and cursed aloud.

"Brother Da D, why not go find the Second Route Marshal of Hong Hing, Dalao Jun's top fighter, Dumu?"

Da D's top fighter, Zhang Mao, said while looking ahead.

"What are you doing? Why are you going to find Hong Hing's Dumu? Aren't you afraid Uncle will come over and chop you? When that happens, even I won't be able to protect you." Da D slapped the back of Zhang Mao's head to help him remember the lesson.

"Brother Da D, it's not shameful for us to work for Dalao Jun. He's a Big Water Pipe worth billions, a Justice of the Peace, and a philanthropist; he's long since stopped being just an ordinary triad Dragon Head.

Besides, we have so many brothers now; if we help Dalao Jun run buses, Uncle won't have anything to say." Zhang Mao rubbed the back of his head.

"Keep talking." Da D became interested.

Zhang Mao put on a fawning expression and continued: "Brother Da D, on the day of the Hungry Ghost Festival Assembly, Zhang Renlong tried to extort Dalao Jun. Many of Uncle's men in Shatin heard about this, and they were even on the scene."

"Zhang Renlong wanted Dalao Jun to let New Yee On operate the Sunshine Bus depot, and he also opened his mouth to demand over half of the bus stops in Shatin for New Yee On, all so his son, one of the New Yee On Four Tigers, could make money from it."

"And the result? That very night, Zhang Renlong and his goddaughter went off to sell salted duck eggs; there's definitely something fishy about that.

Once Zhang Renlong died, New Yee On's influence in Shatin was greatly damaged, and Dalao Jun will definitely take action. If we can get in with Dalao Jun, we'll be able to take on projects and sell boxed lunches in Shatin in the future—we'll make a fortune."

"Moreover, it's not just you who wants to plant a flag in Shatin; many other triads in the underworld want to go to Shatin to make money. Opportunity knocks but once; don't let it slip away."

After Zhang Mao finished speaking, Da D stared at the back of his head without saying a word.

"I was just talking nonsense, Brother Da D, just pretend I never said it. You know me, I'm your top fighter, how could I possibly work for Hong Hing?" Da D's direct gaze made Zhang Mao feel a bit guilty.

"Zhang Mao, is it that I beat you every day and it's finally beaten some sense into your brain?"

Da D took a deep drag of his cigarette and still slapped him across the face.

"Smack."

The Guojun School gymnasium was buzzing with noise.

"In recent years, due to the rapid population increase and social prosperity, the crime rate has also risen. Fortunately, thanks to police-civilian cooperation, the police have been able to quickly stop crimes from occurring. However, because the will of teenagers is not firm and they are easily led astray, families and schools should maintain close contact to provide correct guidance, and the government must also have a complete plan to cultivate these teenagers..."

While all the triads were eyeing the territory of Shatin, Hong Hing's Dalao Jun, as a School Manager of Guojun Academy, held the Tuen Mun Crime Prevention Variety Show.

Below the stage sat Guojun Academy Principal Rong Qidong, Tuen Mun District Office District Officer Ma Zhiquan, Shatin District Officer Sun Mingyang, Tsuen Wan District Officer... Shatin Rural Committee Vice Chairman Zhang Zixian, Heung Yee Kuk Chairman Lu Huangfa, West Kowloon Police Station Superintendent Situ Jingxian, New Territories Crime Prevention and Anti-Drug Campaign Committee Chairman Lu Hanfa, and other senior New Territories education officials.

On the stage, the Underground Emperor of Hong Kong, Dalao Jun, was delivering a speech in righteous and stern terms.

"Clap, clap, clap."

After the speech concluded, the parents of Guojun Academy students and socialites in the audience applauded enthusiastically, the applause lasting for a long time.

"Is this world truly too crazy, or am I just unable to understand this world anymore?"

Situ Jingxian looked at Dalao Jun on the stage and felt he had become outdated.

Dalao Jun, who had once orchestrated many shocking bloody cases, had transformed into the 【Chairman of the Tuen Mun District Committee of the Fight Crime Committee】, promoting crime prevention...

"Officer Situ Jingxian, come, let's go on stage for the ribbon-cutting."

At this moment, Lu Hantao made a gesture of invitation to him from the side, interrupting his thoughts.

"Please, Mr. Lu."

After everyone went on stage to perform the ribbon-cutting, the variety show immediately began, with programs including magic, plays, and television stars and artists arriving on site to sing.

As for the big shots, some continued to watch the variety show at the venue, while Shatin District Officer Sun Mingyang, Shatin Rural Committee Vice Chairman Zhang Zixian, and others were invited to the Guojun Academy School Manager's office.

The triad had to hold an election; after Zhang Renlong died, the position of Rural Committee Chairman would certainly have to be re-elected.

The District Office was the first New Territories governance center established after England took over the New Territories leased territory in Hong Kong, and almost all affairs in the New Territories were under the jurisdiction of the District Office.

The District Officer was the head of the District Office, equivalent to a town mayor in the Mainland.

At this time, in the School Manager's office, besides Shatin District Officer Sun Mingyang and Shatin Rural Committee Vice Chairman Zhang Zixian, there were also Lu Yongyu, Deng Yongqiang, and others.

"Mr. Sun, Mr. Zhang, let me introduce you. This is the General Manager of Kowloon Motor Bus, Deng Yongqiang, and this is the Deputy General Manager, Lu Yongyu."

Chen Jiajun took a puff of his cigar and filled the tea bowls in front of him with tea; Luo Yongjiu and Lu Jinqiang picked up the tea bowls and placed them in front of everyone.

"Young Master Deng, Ms. Lu."

Sun Mingyang knew the background of these two and dared not be negligent, hurriedly reaching out to shake hands with them.

"Mr. Sun, Mr. Zhang," Deng Yongqiang and Lu Yongyu responded.

Exhaling a puff of cigar smoke, Chen Jiajun looked at Sun Mingyang and Zhang Zixian and said: "The reason I specifically invited the two of you to Tuen Mun as guests this time is that our Kowloon Motor Bus is preparing to set up a bus depot in Shatin, New Territories."

"Mr. Chen, how large a bus depot are you planning to build in Shatin?" District Officer Sun Mingyang asked.

Chen Jiajun gestured with a finger and said: "30,000 square meters, which is 330,000 square feet. The Shatin Bus Depot will become the exclusive bus depot for the Bar Group and the Sunshine Bus Company.

In addition to the parking lot, passenger waiting hall, repair shop, and other buildings, we also need to build an administrative building and shops along the street to serve the residents of the Eastern New Territories and Eastern Kowloon."

That old immortal Zhang Renlong did indeed have some judgment regarding the future.

The Kowloon Motor Bus depot in the original Lai Chi Kok could no longer handle the volume of Kowloon Motor Bus and Sunshine Bus. Under these circumstances, Kowloon Motor Bus and Sunshine Bus had to seek a piece of land in the new town to build a bus depot.

And Shatin was undoubtedly the most suitable new town for building a bus depot.

Considering the future value of land in Shatin, Chen Jiajun naturally had to expand the scale of the bus depot.

The future value of this piece of land alone would be an astronomical figure.

"330,000 square feet?" Sun Mingyang was also a bit dumbfounded when he heard this number.

Chen Jiajun nodded and explained: "That's right, the Shatin New Town will be the focus of Hong Kong's development in the future."

"I understand, Mr. Chen. After I go back, I will organize the land plots in Shatin, and as soon as there is news, I will contact Mr. Deng and Ms. Lu." Sun Mingyang hurriedly wrote down the big boss's business in his little notebook.

Currently, the vast majority of land in the Shatin New Town was in the hands of the Hong Kong government. As a District Officer, the information in his hands was very complete. Besides, building a bus depot in Shatin was a great event, so this matter had to be handled well for the big boss.

Chen Jiajun nodded with satisfaction. After having someone send Sun Mingyang away, he looked at Shatin Rural Committee Vice Chairman Zhang Zixian and said: "Mr. Zhang, after Sir Zhang Renlong passed away, it seems the position of Shatin Rural Committee Chairman will fall on your shoulders."

"Mr. Chen, please don't say that." Zhang Zixian was a bit uneasy. Although he was also a member of the Zhang clan, his status in the New Territories Zhang clan was far inferior to Zhang Renlong's.

"Hey, don't be self-deprecating. I say you are, so you are."

Chen Jiajun's tone was incomparably overbearing. He clapped his hands, and a young demon slave placed a small suitcase on the table: "There is a total of 5 million Hong Kong dollars here, which can help Mr. Zhang."

"Mr. Chen." Zhang Zixian raised his head and exclaimed in surprise.

Chen Jiajun introduced Luo Yongjiu and Peng Sen beside him, saying: "This is Luo Yongjiu, from Tai Wai Village in Shatin, and this is Peng Sen, from Peng Family Village in Shatin. They are both future village squires of Shatin. I have already provided them with a sum of capital to help them get elected as the Village Chiefs of Tai Wai Village and Peng Family Village."

"Mr. Zhang, in the future, they will be of some assistance to you. What do you think?"

After finishing, Chen Jiajun looked at Zhang Zixian and narrowed his eyes, his tone carrying a hint of threat.

Zhang Zixian broke out in a cold sweat; he immediately understood Dalao Jun's intention. Dalao Jun was truly going to plant his flag in Shatin, and he was doing it thoroughly...

This money was extremely hot to the touch, but the problem was that he had no choice but to take it.

Because he did not want to die.

Dalao Jun had over a hundred thousand brothers under him willing to die for him; if he just picked a few people to hack him to death, he would have no place to seek justice.

Gritting his teeth, Zhang Zixian looked at Luo Yongjiu and Peng Sen and said: "Since Mr. Chen thinks highly of me, then..."

Speaking up to this point, Zhang Zixian picked up his teacup and said: "Then thank you, Mr. Chen. One more... brother, one more path."

In the underworld, there are only brothers, no friends; Zhang Zixian understood underworld culture very well.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Zhang."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang."

Luo Yongjiu and Peng Sen looked well-behaved, and the two immediately picked up their teacups.

"Mr. Zhang, I am relieved to hear you say that.

A Jiu, Sen Zai, you two see Mr. Zhang out. From now on, if Mr. Zhang has any needs, you two must handle things properly for Mr. Zhang." Dalao Jun was very satisfied with Zhang Zixian's performance.

Luo Yongjiu stood up and said: "Mr. Zhang, we have already prepared vehicles. From now on, if you need to use a vehicle, call me at any time."

"Mr. Zhang, let me carry your bag." Peng Sen also proactively took the briefcase from Zhang Zixian's hand.

"We are all brothers, don't be so formal with me," Zhang Zixian said with a smile.

Not long after seeing the few off, Dumu called, his voice muffled: "Da D from Wo Shing is coming to visit you. He says he is willing to plant the flag in Shatin together with Hung Hing, acting as Hung Hing's vanguard."

Hearing Dumu's call, Chen Jiajun was very surprised, and he hurriedly said: "Then bring Da D over."

About fifteen minutes later, Dumu brought Da D and Zhang Mao into the office.

"Mr. Chen."

"Mr. Chen."

Da D and Zhang Mao greeted him.

"Since you've come, don't be formal."

In the School Manager's office of Guojun Academy, Chen Jiajun swept his gaze over Da D and Zhang Mao and tossed each of them a cigar.

Da D took the cigar, smelled it, and said: "Authentic Cuban cigar, Boss Chen, here." After finishing, he took out a lighter, walked in front of Chen Jiajun, and proactively lit the cigar for the Big Boss.

Taking a puff of the cigar, Chen Jiajun smiled and said: "You want to act as the vanguard for us, Hung Hing, to plant the flag in Shatin?"

"Strictly speaking, I hope Boss Chen will give us a bite to eat. You must have heard of the strength of our Wo Shing Tsuen Wan branch. Although we can't compare to Hung Hing's fighters, when it comes to gathering men and hacking people, we aren't afraid of those bastards from the Sun Yee On!"

Da D replied with a smile on his face.

Chen Jiajun shook his head and pointed out Da D's true thoughts without hesitation: "With our 120,000 Hung Hing fighters, do we need your Wo Shing Tsuen Wan branch to act as a vanguard for Hung Hing? Let me ask you, you want to plant the flag in Shatin to increase your leverage for the election of the Wo Shing Headman, right?"

"Hehe, Boss Chen has a discerning eye," Da D gave a dry laugh and answered, biting the bullet.

Chen Jiajun pondered for a moment; he had not forgotten that when Huang Bi'an approached him as a spy for the Political Department, one of her important tasks was to obtain the Dragon Head Staff of the Wo-group...

As for why the Political Department wanted to obtain the secret of the Dragon Head Staff, superiors like He Guorong and Bai Shibin had never told Huang Bi'an.

Now, isn't this a perfect opportunity?

Chen Jiajun smiled and said: "Da D, tell me, why do I need you Tsuen Wan people? If your answer satisfies me, I can give you a hand."

"Boss Chen, your vision is like a torch. I am planting the flag in Shatin to show off my prestige, not to fight Hung Hing for meat.

You, Boss Chen, can divide this cake of Shatin; I just want to bring my brothers to have some soup."

Da D continued to give a dry laugh, appearing very submissive.

Chen Jiajun said: "Good, since you, Da D, have said so, I will be responsible for the settlement fees, medical expenses, and appearance fees for your Tsuen Wan branch to plant the flag in Shatin this time."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen, thank you, Mr. Chen." Da D hurriedly expressed his thanks, overjoyed.

For a large-scale triad gathering and fight, capital was undoubtedly the biggest constraint. With Dalao Jun's support, he no longer had any worries.

"Dumu, notify Da D about exactly when to take action," Chen Jiajun then looked at Dumu.

After seeing them off, there was soon progress on the site selection for the Shatin Bus Depot, but the person who called was not the Shatin District Officer Sun Mingyang, but Li Zhaoji of He Kee Real Estate.

"A Jun, I am Li Zhaoji of He Kee."

"Si Shu, how do you have time to call me?"

Receiving Li Zhaoji's call, Chen Jiajun was very surprised.

Although Li Zhaoji was a major shareholder of China Motor Bus and the two had met several times, they had never interacted privately; after all, they were not familiar with each other.

How should one evaluate this person, Si Shu?

In 1996, Li Zhaoji was ranked by Forbes magazine as the richest man in Asia and fourth in the world, which was also the highest ranking ever achieved by a Chinese person on the Forbes rich list.

In 1997, Si Shu Li Zhaoji once again retained the title of the richest man in Asia.

(End of this chapter)