Chapter 676

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's news interview had an explosive effect.

Daytime,

Mong Kok, Five Star Charity Foundation branch.

In front of the main entrance, many citizens came.

There were uncles, middle-aged people, young people...

Even the old lady with a crutch tremblingly joined the queue.

The donation queue, the sound of conversation one after another.

"Ah Ping, how much are you donating?"

"Donating 100~~! Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan has already put out 200 million, what is our effort? How about you?"

"All 100, just a little effort!"

"I'm 50, no money, only this much."

"I'm 200~~"

At this time, Ling Ling Zuer walked in.

She donated 5000, but very low-key, didn't shout how much she donated.

In fact, she comes to donate money every month, 2000 each time. After all, her life was saved by Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, can a small amount of money replace the grace of saving a life? And she herself is a high-income group as a model.

The old lady next to her who donated 100 looked at her holding a stack of money in surprise: "Wow, this beautiful girl, how much money did you donate?"

Ling Ling Zuer waved her hand: "Not much, not much~~"

Staff member said: "This beautiful girl donated 5000."

"Wow~~~"

The whole audience was stunned.

Some citizens were curious: "No, why can she donate so much? Isn't it limited to a maximum of 200 per person?"

Staff member said: "Because she is a VIP customer of the Five Star Charity Foundation, the maximum donation limit at one time is 5000 HKD."

All citizens: "????"

Felt like their cerebellum atrophied all at once.

Donating money, can there be a VIP?

Good, good~

This world is too crazy!

That night,

ATV news began to broadcast.

Wen Wen Huixin reported:

"Good evening, dear viewers! This is ATV news."

"Today, an unprecedented craze has set off throughout Hong Kong! Since Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu proposed the 'Youth Community' plan, starting this morning, the branches of the Five Star Charity Foundation have been crowded, and countless citizens have spontaneously lined up to donate money, interpreting 'Hong Kong Temperature' with actions!"

The screen switched to the Mong Kok branch venue, the camera swept over the lively crowd, and various faces overlapped.

"At the Tuen Mun branch scene, from the old lady with a crutch to the middle school student who skipped class, from ordinary wage earners to well-known artists, all citizens of Hong Kong responded to the call in the most simple way."

Then,

the screen quickly switched to other branch venues: white-collar workers in suits took out money to donate, and there were uncles with crutches...

Finally, the news made a summary,

"As of the time of publication, the total donation amount in Hong Kong has exceeded 32 million HKD!"

"This love relay initiated by the people not only supports the youth group, but also lets the world see—Hong Kong spirit, never faded!"

Community Chest, President's villa.

The TV is playing ATV news about the lively donation of the Five Star Charity Foundation.

"Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!"

"Five Star!"

President Chen Taiqi loosened his tie, angry and jealous like a red-eyed bull.

"Those bastards would rather line up for 10 minutes to donate 100 bucks than step into the door of the Community Chest!"

Can he not be angry?

In the past few years, the Community Chest could get at least more than 10 million in donations every year.

Last year, only two or three million were donated by rich businessmen...

And this year, even rich businessmen have run to Five Star Charity to donate...

Why!

"We just use 80% of the donations to pay employees' salaries, it has been changed now, changed to 50%, what else do you want?"

The president gritted his teeth and scolded:

"Using donations for salaries, don't I have to use my own money to subsidize salaries? There is no such reason in the whole world!"

"Five Star Group is the tumor of the industry!"

He was scolding there, but his wife had no interest at all, taking her bag from upstairs, stepping on high heels to go out.

Waving goodbye: "Husband, I'm going to play mahjong, I'll be back later..."

Chen Taiqi: "............"

African-American:

— Isaak O'Day, who had always been a mortal enemy of Sun Chu. (From "Romeo Must Die")

— Chambers, a Black gang that occupied the prison; however, he enjoyed near-total freedom inside, no different from the warden. He was wealthy and powerful, and owned a boxing arena... (From "Cradle 2 the Grave")

White:

— Leader Vincent, whose main business was drug trafficking. (From "True Romance")

— Leader Frank Costello. (From "The Departed")

Besides these major gangs, Latino and African-American gangs were as numerous as weeds.

However, this turf war!

The main force was concentrated on the Chinese factions: the He Sheng Gang and the Wah Ching Gang.

Because the Triad's territory was in Chinatown.

Chinatown,

In a three-story detached office building.

He Sheng Gang leader Zhang Li was watching the news report about the bounty on Gao Gu Huaxing. (From "Rogue Assassin")

Just then, two sets of footsteps approached quickly, and a knock sounded on the door.

"Come in!"

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

The people who entered were Zhang Li's two trusted subordinates; the second-in-command was Di Wu (from "Young and Dangerous"), and the third was Gao (from "Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift").

Zhang Li said: "We must take this territory belonging to the Triad!"

Di Wu nodded: "Boss is right. If this territory is left vacant and we don't grab it, other gangs will. We have to have it."

Gao nodded: "Agreed."

Soon,

The He Sheng Gang began mobilizing a large number of men to rush toward the Triad's territory.

At the same time,

At a manor villa in the western district of Los Angeles.

The home of Wah Ching Gang leader Sun Chu. ("Romeo Must Die")

Sun Chu was an old man in his 50s who had come to Los Angeles with his family when he was a child. After decades of struggle, he had finally carved out a "territory" in Chinatown and the surrounding areas.

He had two sons. One was named Han Xing (Jet Li); a few years ago, Sun Chu committed a crime in the mainland, and Han Xing took the blame and went to prison for him. The younger son lived by his side in Los Angeles.

Originally, his capable assistant was Long Kai, who had strong combat skills and administrative ability, but he was inexplicably killed overnight. (Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: Hehehe~~~)

And the younger son?

He was just an innocent youth, carrying a clear, foolish belief that "the world is beautiful" and "one should be kind."

Therefore, Sun Chu did not hand over gang affairs to him.

With Gao Gu Huaxing of the Triad wanted, the Triad would inevitably fall apart.

So, without a second thought, he began to gather his men.

Action!

Grab the territory!

On the Umbrella Corporation side,

Li Fu was mobilizing.

"Those gang members might interfere, but don't worry about them. We will proceed according to the original plan. Any merchant who has signed a contract will receive our protection!"

"Don't be afraid of trouble; fight them. We are now legal property security, acting in self-defense. We have more people than them, the law will be on our side, the police station will be on our side, and even if there is a problem, the bail bond company will help you pay..."

"At worst, we'll just have the lawyers solve it!"

"For every successful push, there is a reward of $100. If there's any fighting, medical expenses and settlement fees are all covered!"

"Yes, Boss!"

The employees were high-spirited.

Following Li Fu's order, thousands of Umbrella Corporation employees began their ground push.

Where gangs existed, protection fees were naturally required, and they would also participate in usury, debt collection, prostitution, and so on.

But now, with the Umbrella Corporation entering the scene, there was no need to pay protection fees; one only needed to pay property management fees, and all troubles would be solved by the Umbrella Corporation.

If you didn't pay, the Umbrella Corporation would have no excuse to help you when other gangs threatened you. If you wanted help, you had to sign a property contract.

Chinatown,

Dabao Dumpling Shop.

The owner and his wife were selling dumplings.

Tables of diners were eating dumplings.

Just then,

Umbrella Corporation employees walked in, promoting the property protection agreement.

"Are you from the Umbrella Corporation?"

"Yes!"

"That's great! I've finally waited for you! My friend is in the San Francisco Chinatown area, and you've managed that Chinatown so well!"

What is reputation?

This is it!

San Francisco and Los Angeles are not far apart, and the connection between the two Chinatowns is very frequent.

San Francisco Chinatown, because of its reliable safety, had terrifyingly high customer traffic, and the shop owners were all rolling in money.

What did all this rely on?

It was the Umbrella Corporation!

So, the Chinatown here in Los Angeles naturally hoped for the same.

Welcoming the royal army!

"I am willing to pay the property fee to Umbrella Property!" the owner said excitedly.

"Thank you for your support!"

The Umbrella Corporation employees consisted of one veteran and two new employees.

The new employees were incredibly excited.

Damn, this is too easy!

$100 in hand, split three ways, $33 each!

Awesome!

Veteran: "Thank you for supporting our work. If you encounter any trouble, just call our number."

Owner smiled: "Support, definitely support."

Just at this moment,

Another group of people turned the corner from another street intersection.

Subordinates of Sun Chu from the Wah Ching Gang!

What a coincidence!

They bumped right into each other!

At this time, the Wah Ching Gang subordinates walked into the restaurant.

"Hey, Boss, pay the protection fee!"

"From now on, this street is managed by our Wah Ching Gang. Pay $500 every month, you know?"

As soon as they entered,

The subordinates shouted loudly, and a group of them swarmed into the restaurant.

Then...

"Brother, this shop has already paid the property fee to our Umbrella Corporation and is under our jurisdiction and protection... so please leave."

"Umbrella Corporation? What kind of trash is that? Get lost!"

"What did you say?"

"F*** your mother!"

"If you have the guts, let's go outside and fight one-on-one!"

"Afraid of you?"

Soon,

A group of people went out to the street.

At the order, they started fighting!

Bang bang bang bang~~~

The sound of shattering glass exploded; someone grabbed a stool and smashed it toward the other's head. The muffled sound of fists hitting flesh mixed with profanity as several figures tangled, knocking over roadside stalls. Someone was pinned against a car hood and beaten violently, blood splattering to stain the windshield. The chaotic crowd pushed and shoved like a tide on the street, startling passersby into screaming and fleeing.

Wah Ching Gang subordinate was furious: "Damn it, is your Umbrella Corporation not afraid of death?"

Umbrella Corporation subordinate: "Haha~~ We have medical expenses, we have bonuses, do you have them?"

Wah Ching Gang subordinate: "I..."

F*** your mother, I'm suddenly envious!

Umbrella Corporation subordinate: "Also, we are a legal company, we have contracts, do you understand legal? Legal means if I hit you, it's self-defense; if you hit me, it's a crime, it's assault!"

Wah Ching Gang subordinate: "I..."

Flipping the table (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!

How is the difference so big?!

"I don't believe it!"

Wah Ching Gang subordinate roared.

"You're lying!"

"Wee-woo, wee-woo~~~"

A police car drove over.

Both sides stopped fighting.

Two white police officers placed their hands on their holsters, opened them, touched the gun grips, and walked over.

"What are you doing?"

"Gathering to fight, do you want to go to jail?"

Umbrella Corporation subordinate explained: "Sir, we are from the Umbrella Property Company, not a gang... we have a partnership with your police force..."

"And the owner of this shop has already paid us the property management fee..."

They explained it once.

Upon hearing this, the white police officer began to distinguish friend from foe.

Just this afternoon, the Umbrella Corporation had donated $2 million to the police department for high-temperature subsidies.

Look, these are friends.

Looking back at the Wah Ching Gang subordinates, he said coldly: "Did you hear clearly? Umbrella Property Company collected money, so they have legal security status! What you are doing is a crime, do you know that!"

"If I see you committing a crime again, I will shoot directly!"

Wah Ching Gang subordinate: "............"

This works too?

In the following days,

Similar scenes kept appearing.

The turf-grabbing behavior of the Wah Ching Gang and He Sheng Gang encountered great obstacles.

The Umbrella Corporation and the Los Angeles Police Department colluded with each other.

Suppressing these two "kind" gangs.

Whenever there was a fight, the police only arrested the Wah Ching Gang and the He Sheng Gang!

They even praised the Umbrella Corporation, saying things like: You have made a huge contribution to the public security of Los Angeles!

The Wah Ching Gang and He Sheng Gang were practically vomiting blood!

Four days later,

All of the Triad's territory was completely swallowed by the Umbrella Corporation.

The merchants had long heard of the Umbrella Corporation's reputation; San Francisco Chinatown was the model!

Welcoming the royal army!

The enthusiasm for signing was extremely high!

Begging the big boss to take me along to get rich. jpg

Thus!

The Umbrella Corporation officially possessed a piece of territory in Los Angeles.

Size: Half of Chinatown!

The rapid expansion of the Umbrella Corporation in Los Angeles naturally caused dissatisfaction among some people.

Especially — the Republican faction.

Then,

They began to take action.

The first to be dispatched was the Los Angeles Police Chief, Kunnan, who was a Republican.

(From "The Departed")

"According to our investigation during this period..."

"Everything this Umbrella Corporation does is very legal, and they have money, can afford to hire big lawyers, and are very close to the Democratic Party..."

"So, we have no way to use ordinary methods to frame them."

"Then... that leaves us with the last path!"

"Send an undercover agent into the Umbrella Corporation!"

Chief Kunnan's suggestion was agreed upon by many Republicans.

Consequently,

The plan began to be implemented!