Chapter 81: Buying Land in Tuen Mun

Chen Jiajun nodded, pretending to be cautious as he considered, "Uncle Jiang, I need to plan this matter carefully."

"No rush. Go over once you're prepared. A Yao will explain the specific situation to you in a moment." Jiang Tiansheng took a puff of his cigar and patted Chen Jiajun on the shoulder.

Ever since Chen Haonan and the others failed to handle things properly at the Hung Hing gambling hall in Macau, Fei Gou and his group had been bringing a large crowd over every day to drink tea. Each person would occupy a gambling table without actually gambling; that posture alone was enough to keep ordinary gamblers from coming near.

Even if gamblers were brought in by Hung Hing members, these people would use intimidation, extortion, and other methods to drive them away.

Macau is not Hong Kong. Hung Hing does not have much manpower there, so the gambling hall is basically equivalent to being closed for business now. Being closed for one day means losing out on over a million in earnings.

Chen Jiajun knew deep down that the trip to Macau was absolutely a den of dragons and tigers.

Externally, there were the Wo Shing Wo and the Macau gangs eyeing them like tigers, and internally, he had to guard against Jiang Tiansheng stabbing him in the back.

But he had to go. As long as he could resolve the issue with the Hung Hing gambling hall, Jiang Tiansheng's prestige within Hung Hing would decline once again.

After chatting with the White Paper Fan Chen Yao about the situation in Macau, Chen Jiajun took his leave and headed to Tuen Mun.

The research institute he wanted to open would be best placed in Tuen Mun, New Territories. The land here was cheap, and it would appreciate in value later on—killing two birds with one stone.

Hung Hing Zha FIT Ren Konglong brought quite a few Hung Hing members from his branch to welcome him: "Welcome, Brother Jun, to Tuen Mun to provide guidance on our work!"

"Brother Long, if you say things like that again, I'm turning around and leaving, hahaha."

"Haha, just a joke. We're all our own people."

After getting out of the car, Chen Jiajun brought Dumu, Lao E, Ao En, and Ya Qi forward, while twenty Hell Knights kept their hands on the handguns in their jackets, their eyes scanning the surroundings in alert.

"This is the famous Underground Emperor of Wanchai—Brother Jun. Why aren't you greeting him?" After shaking hands with Chen Jiajun, Konglong introduced him to his underlings.

"Brother Jun!"

Dozens of Tuen Mun native Hung Hing members greeted him in unison.

Konglong then introduced his top fighter: "This is Sheng Fan, a local snake who grew up in Tuen Mun. He knows this place like the back of his hand."

"Sheng Fan!"

"Brother Jun, hello, hello!" Sheng Fan wiped his hands repeatedly, looking slightly nervous as he gripped Chen Jiajun's hand.

Konglong, who was able to make Tuen Mun Ching Yee Sik, might have been carefree in personality, but he was definitely not as cowardly as portrayed in the movies.

Back when they were competing for this territory in Tuen Mun, there were many fierce figures, such as Axe Jun, one of the Five Tigers of the Wo Shing, and that group from the Wo Luen Shing.

The Wo Luen Shing were no pushovers either; they possessed quite a bit of territory in Yuen Long of the New Territories.

The fact that Konglong could drive both of these societies out of Tuen Mun was definitely something worth praising.

The group chatted while walking. Along the way, Konglong kept greeting many of the local people in Tuen Mun. When they reached the headquarters, Konglong finally asked, "A Jun, why are you suddenly interested in this countryside of Tuen Mun?"

"I want to get a plot of land to convert into a factory." Chen Jiajun stretched and stated his intention.

Konglong said in surprise, "No way, isn't the oil and water in Wanchai already enough? You're making money hand over fist, and you're still coming to Tuen Mun to open a factory?"

"With so many underlings, I can't just sit around and eat through my savings. The cops from the Anti-Triad Unit come to my venues every three days. If I don't think of a way, my brothers will all be starving with me."

Chen Jiajun smiled and rubbed his neck as he spoke.

Konglong nodded and took out a pack of cigarettes, handing one to Chen Jiajun. He had heard a little about this matter too. "You've been so prominent lately, who else would they investigate if not you! When I first planted my flag in Tuen Mun, it was the same. It quieted down after a while."

In fact, it wasn't because Chen Jiajun was prominent; the specifics lay with the Jianing Group, a fact Chen Jiajun knew well.

Lighting his cigarette, Konglong continued, "Tuen Mun is so far from Wanchai. I think you'd be better off just staying put in Wanchai. Come to think of it, us Tuen Mun boys are incredibly envious of your territory! Wanchai, what a world of flowers and glamour!"

"I'm envious of you having fewer troubles in Tuen Mun." Chen Jiajun took a puff of his cigarette and laughed heartily.

In truth, in Chen Jiajun's view, the oil and water in the Tuen Mun territory were even higher than in Wanchai!

Why!

Because of real estate! Ding Rights! Land!

As the saying goes, "Soil can produce white jade, land can yield gold."

Moreover, he had the support of the New Territories Uncle, giving him a natural advantage over others.

Of course, as a gangster, he wouldn't understand this point.

After the group chatted for a while, Chen Jiajun brought the topic back on track: "By the way, A Long, see which plot of land in Tuen Mun is suitable for me. I don't have high requirements; it would be best if this area is a bit quiet. I want to get the factory built immediately.

Also, help me put in a word with the Uncles of the New Territories. The price doesn't matter. In the future, if there are job openings, I will definitely prioritize the Tuen Mun boys."

"Since you've made up your mind, I'll definitely help you. I'll go have a word with Fa Shu and Tao Shu. As for the money, have two million ready. As long as those two nod, even if you're making ice in the New Territories, no one will bother you!" Konglong replied.

Who were Fa Shu and Tao Shu?

In 1972, the Hong Kong Government developed a village plan. To appease the indigenous inhabitants of the New Territories, the government granted special privileges to the male descendants of the New Territories, known as Ding Rights.

From then on, every male descendant in the New Territories could build one three-story Ding House in their lifetime, with each floor not exceeding seven hundred square feet, exempt from land premiums.

And to mention the two people who allowed the Ding Rights ordinance to pass, one must mention two individuals.

One was the New Territories King—Lu Huangfa, known as "Brother Fa" or "Fa Shu," the current chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk and a Justice of the Peace.

The other was named Lu Hantao, known as "Tao Shu" or "Lu Taigong," the chairman of the Lu Guo Group and the great patriarch of the Lu Family.

The reason Hung Hing was able to make Tuen Mun Ching Yee Sik was inseparable from the support of these two people.

Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "Money is not a problem; I've brought it. Once this is settled, there will be no shortage of benefits for you.

I've been dealing in A-Goods with A Bin, Shisimei, and A Kun lately, and business is incredibly good. If you're interested, I can let you have a slice of the pie. You'd make at least one or two million a month."

Dumu and Lao E brought up two suitcases; when opened, they were full of Hong Kong banknotes.

Konglong took a look and nodded, "Don't worry, I'll have it settled for you very soon. I'll also go to Tongcai Street to take a look in a couple of days. I heard from Bin Ge that business is indeed developing well there."

Konglong's efficiency was very high. Two days later.

At Tuen Mun Butterfly Bay, Chen Jiajun met the New Territories Lu Taigong—Lu Hantao, one of the most powerful people in the entire New Territories.

Compared to Lu Huangfa, Lu Hantao held a higher status in the hearts of the indigenous inhabitants. One held political power, while the other held clan power; Lu Taigong was the patriarch of the Lu Family.

Standing beside Lu Taigong was a woman in a suit, poised and dignified, with exquisite makeup and slightly curled long hair. This person was Lu Taigong's only daughter, Lu Yongyu.

"Uncle, he is the most prominent Liangzai Jun in our Hung Hing right now."

Konglong introduced Chen Jiajun to the imposing, silver-haired, and ruddy-faced Lu Hantao. Lu Hantao's demeanor and temperament were not a bit diminished from his younger years.

The meaning of New Territories is a new leased territory, which was forcibly bitten off by England while the Qing government was beset by internal and external troubles.

The New Territories includes regions such as Sai Kung, Tai Po, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Shatin, and so on.

Throughout the entire New Territories, Lu is the largest surname, and the chairman of the entire New Territories Heung Yee Kuk is Lu Huangfa of the Lu family; therefore, throughout the entire New Territories, the Lu family is the most powerful.

(End of chapter)