Chapter 71: 69 Hehe Tu: Damn, this Director Guan Zu is too arrogant

"I am Hui Shao of the Hehe Tu, here to pay my respects!"

Director Guan Zu looked over.

The leader, Hui Shao, had a **blue** hairstyle and a "killer" haircut; he looked just like Duan Lang, clearly not a good person.

Behind Hui Shao followed seven burly men, each looking quite capable of a fight.

"This must be Brother Zu of the Hong Hing... I've long admired you!"

"Likewise!"

Both sides cupped their hands in greeting.

Director Guan Zu had dealt with the Hehe Tu before, specifically when he took out Ba Bi, who was a member of the Hehe Tu.

So, there was definitely some bad blood between them.

Of course, the Hehe Tu's strength was somewhat lacking.

This Young Master Hui, in particular, hung around the backwater of Sai Kung, and his strength was merely average.

Director Guan Zu smiled warmly: "What brings you here, Hui Shao?"

Hui Shao picked at his ear: "Brother Zu, we're both smart people, so let's skip the small talk."

"I'm here today for that Gao Gang."

"You know I run gambling ships, betting on soccer and boxing. Recently, I partnered with that Ma Haoqiang to have Gao Gang fight in his martial arts gym."

Director Guan Zu wore a friendly, smiling expression: "I see..."

"Gao Gang!"

He beckoned.

Gao Gang walked out from the crowd, looking nervous.

Director Guan Zu draped an arm around Gao Gang's shoulder: "Tell Hui Shao whether or not you want to fight."

Gao Gang shook his head: "I don't."

Director Guan Zu said to Hui Shao: "See... he says he doesn't want to."

Hui Shao's face turned cold: "Just because he says he doesn't want to, he doesn't have to? The match is already set. He says he won't fight? I've already sunk a lot of money into this."

On one hand, thanks to Gao Gang, he had attracted a large number of gamblers and made a fortune.

On the other hand, his rival, the bookie Chen Xin, had threatened to make things difficult for him because Gao Gang's arrival had weakened his own gambling ring's ability to pull in money.

Regardless of the reason, Hui Shao didn't want to give up Gao Gang.

Director Guan Zu spread his hands: "And? You sank money into it, but what does that have to do with Gao Gang? Did he receive any of that money?"

Hui Shao: "..."

He was rendered speechless.

Because he had only partnered with Ma Haoqiang, treating Gao Gang as a disposable fighter, paying Ma Haoqiang instead of the fighter himself. Naturally, Gao Gang hadn't seen a dime of that investment.

Director Guan Zu looked at Gao Gang: "Did you take his money?"

Gao Gang: "Brother Zu, I didn't take his money. I was paid per match, three matches in total, 60,000 in all."

Director Guan Zu looked at Hui Shao as if looking at an idiot: "See... you didn't even pay Gao Gang, there's no agreement signed, no partnership discussed. Now that he wants to leave, what's the problem?"

Hui Shao was humiliated and furious. He admitted he had treated Gao Gang as a disposable asset, never intending for a long-term arrangement.

But!

Setting the facts aside, was Director Guan Zu not in the wrong?

Hui Shao finally lost his temper: "Brother Zu, I called you Brother Zu out of respect. If I didn't, I'd just call you Director Guan Zu! Gao Gang came to me first, so what right do you have to protect him?"

Director Guan Zu laughed: "It's quite simple~~~"

He patted Gao Gang's shoulder: "Gao Gang, do you want to follow me, or follow this Hui Shao?"

Gao Gang shook his head repeatedly: "I want to follow Brother Zu."

Following Brother Zu meant care, warmth, Brother Wu Ying treated him well, and there were girls. Gao Gang subconsciously thought of the girl who had massaged him.

As for Tian Li? Gao Gang had subconsciously forgotten all about her.

Director Guan Zu looked at Hui Shao and mocked: "Did you hear that? He wants to follow me!"

"!!!"

Hui Shao glared fiercely at Director Guan Zu and Gao Gang, his eyes filled with rage.

"Fine! Fine! Fine!"

"Director Guan Zu, I, Hui Shao, will remember this!"

"We'll see about this later!"

With that, he turned and stormed off with his men.

As for fighting? He wasn't crazy enough to start a brawl in Director Guan Zu's home base.

But he had definitely marked this grudge.

"See," Director Guan Zu patted Gao Gang's shoulder: "Sometimes, grudges are formed just like that."

"I've taken this burden on for you this time."

Director Guan Zu was busy pua-ing Gao Gang.

He had to make sure Gao Gang recognized the good deed he had done.

Only then would Gao Gang feel truly grateful.

"From now on, I am your official boss!"

"The brothers of the Hong Hing in Causeway Bay are your brothers. Remember to treat this place like home, understand?"

By establishing the bond of brotherhood, Gao Gang could eventually become a loyal subordinate.

Gao Gang nodded heavily: "Thank you, Brother Zu. I understand. From now on, you are my boss!"

Director Guan Zu laughed: "Good!"

Just then, a system notification arrived.

"You have helped Gao Gang escape the tragic fate of death-match fighting."

"You have received a reward: 'Loyalty Identification Card (Permanent, Extremely Rare) Fragment x2 (8/20)'."

Director Guan Zu looked at the notification; the reward was decent.

He needed to collect them as quickly as possible.

As his subordinates grew in number, he needed these things more and more.

Gao Jin walked over: "Brother Zu, what should we do with those people from the martial arts gym, Ma Haoqiang and his men, who are still tied up?"

Director Guan Zu waved his hand: "Don't bother. You handle it."

Gao Jin hesitated.

Director Guan Zu: "What's wrong?"

Gao Jin: "I'm a bit busy."

Director Guan Zu felt a headache coming on.

They were indeed busy.

Chen Yongren was busy with the reforms at Southeast Middle School and the night tutoring program...

At the orphanage, Su Jianqiu was planning to expand, recruiting more orphans from all over Hong Kong, even preparing to promote the orphanage in the news, while also helping Chen Yongren with the night tutoring.

Ah Wah was handling property matters and also overseeing the film projects currently in preparation.

Gao Jin was still busy contacting shoe and clothing factories, but the progress was slow—so slow that Director Guan Zu was considering building his own factory in Pengcheng.

As for his own campaign for councilor, Gao Jin was handling that too, and it was progressing steadily; the residents of Causeway Bay were responding enthusiastically.

As for that Councilor Councilor Jian, Director Guan Zu had heard that whenever he went out to campaign, he was often heckled by the neighbors. He felt a millisecond of pity for him.

Director Guan Zu tallied up the work on his hands and felt there were too many things to do.

"Too few talented people!"

Director Guan Zu sighed.

"Brother Zu!"

"I've found another talented person!"

Just then, Wu Ying's happy shout came from outside the gym.

Director Guan Zu was so startled he almost stumbled.

Talented person?

Damn, don't tell me it's another undercover cop!

Wait...

Director Guan Zu's eyes lit up.

He shouted: "Come in quickly, let me see where this talent is!" He wanted to run out barefoot, but thought better of it—that would look too fake.

Soon, Wu Ying brought in a handsome young man, walking quickly into the gym. Gao Gang followed behind.

Director Guan Zu looked at the handsome young man, and his eyes lit up.

Damn!

Incredible!

It's Aaron Kwok! If this guy isn't an undercover cop, I'll eat a small piece of tofu!

"That's the fourth undercover cop!"

"Wu Ying, you guy!"

Director Guan Zu felt a toothache.

If he didn't know Wu Ying's background, he would definitely think he was the "King of Undercover Cops"!

Billy (Zhang Jianxing) was currently sizing up Director Guan Zu—handsome, refined, with a friendly smile, a very charismatic boss.

Wu Ying patted Billy: "Billy, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and call him Brother Zu!"

Billy hurried to say: "Brother Zu!"

Wu Ying said: "Brother Zu, Billy is very capable. Just now, when Gao Gang and I were eating and worrying about recruiting talent, Billy, who was eating breakfast nearby, heard us and came over to introduce himself..."

He rambled on about Billy's brilliance.

"He's a top student from the University of Hong Kong!"

Director Guan Zu feigned "surprise": "What? A top student from the University of Hong Kong?"

Then he frowned: "That doesn't seem right. Why would a top student from the University of Hong Kong come to us?"

Billy recited the identity information provided by Zeng Xiangrong, claiming to be the orphaned son of a fallen triad member, having returned from abroad, and having studied a bit...

It sounded flawless.

He added a reason: "I went to other companies, but I could only do odd jobs. But if I come to Brother Zu's place, I should be able to get into management right away."

The father Billy spoke of was naturally fabricated, and the Criminal Intelligence Bureau would ensure the details were perfected.

If Director Guan Zu checked, he might even find evidence of it.

Director Guan Zu listened and nodded: "It seems your identity is fine. You shouldn't be an undercover cop for the police..."

Wu Ying panicked: "Brother Zu, you have to trust my ability! Before..."

He realized what he was saying and quickly shut his mouth.

Billy: "???"

He seemed to have discovered something interesting.

Could it be... Wu Ying had recruited undercover cops before?

Director Guan Zu patted Wu Ying's shoulder: "Don't be silly, why wouldn't I trust your ability? Don't worry, given your excellent talent for discovering talent, I am now appointing you as—Human Resources Director!"

"From now on, you are specifically tasked with scouting talent for me!"

"The company is getting bigger, and the talent gap is growing!"

"You need to find me more talent!"

Wu Ying was moved to tears.

Brother Zu really understands me!

He has a discerning eye!

He knows my talent!

"Don't worry, Brother Zu!" Wu Ying stood tall and shouted, "I will definitely find more talent!"

"Good, good, good~~~" Director Guan Zu was delighted, "That's the drive I need from you! Keep it up!"

"Yes, Brother Zu!" Wu Ying was moved and full of energy.

Director Guan Zu laughed: "My Eastern Depot... no, I, Director Guan Zu, really need talent like you!"

Director Guan Zu looked at Billy and smiled: "Since Wu Ying recognizes your ability so highly, and you're a returnee from a foreign university, starting you from the bottom would be a waste of your talent!"

Billy was delighted.

Is he going to give me a major responsibility?

Excellent. I didn't expect to enter Director Guan Zu's inner circle so quickly.

Hahaha~~~~

Billy laughed inwardly, appearing excited on the surface: "Brother Zu, please give your orders!"

"Good!" Director Guan Zu patted Billy's shoulder: "Go find Gao Qiu. He's been very busy lately, go help him."

Gao Qiu?

Billy recalled Gao Qiu's file.

"Yes, Brother Zu!"

Director Guan Zu thought for a moment and said with a caring expression: "Billy, since you're one of my people, you should naturally enjoy our benefits. Tomorrow, give your information to Wu Ying so he can set up your Mandatory Provident Fund."

Mandatory Provident Fund?

Billy was stunned on the spot.

He had already set up his MPF with the police force.

If the Hong Hing set one up for him too, wouldn't his cover be blown?

Wait, you triads actually set up MPF for your subordinates?

Billy's heart skipped a beat.

"No, I have to find Zeng Sir immediately and stop the MPF!"

Director Guan Zu looked at Billy's expression and chuckled: "Sweating, little brother?"

Billy said goodbye to Director Guan Zu and Wu Ying, using the excuse of reporting to Gao Qiu immediately.

On the way to Gao Qiu's office,

Billy seized the time to call Zeng Xiangrong: "Zeng Sir, I have good news. I've successfully gone undercover under Director Guan Zu. Today, I happened to be spotted by his core subordinate, Wu Ying, who introduced me to Director Guan Zu, and Director Guan Zu sent me to work under Gao Qiu."

Zeng Xiangrong was surprised: "So fast? Won't there be any problems?"

Billy was confident: "There shouldn't be. I've checked Su Jianqiu, Gao Qiu, and Chen Yongren; all three joined Director Guan Zu less than a month ago and were already given major responsibilities, which shows Director Guan Zu is quite bold in his hiring."

Zeng Xiangrong nodded: "Your analysis makes sense. Do your job well!"

Billy: "Yes, Zeng Sir, but there's a problem now. Director Guan Zu says he wants to buy me an MPF."

Zeng Xiangrong: "???"

After the call,

The office building of the Five-Star Property Company arrived.

At this moment,

Gao Qiu, having received the good news from Wu Ying that talent was being sent his way—a top student from a foreign university—was waiting at the door.

Gao Qiu was so happy he could cry.

Damn, he was just too busy, and his subordinates were all useless, impossible to train.

Gao Qiu had been thinking about quitting; no one should be exploited like this.

Then, Wu Ying brought him good news.

Gao Qiu practically teleported downstairs to welcome this new general.

The workhorse has arrived!

The sun has come out!

Soon, he saw a taxi stop by the roadside, and a handsome young man stepped out.

Gao Qiu walked over quickly, shaking hands with both of his, eyes filled with tears of anticipation and enthusiasm:

"Comrade... no, are you Billy?"

"Yes, I am Billy!"

"Great, you're finally here. Wu Ying said you're a talent. Welcome, welcome! From now on, you'll be my deputy. I have many important tasks to hand over to you!"

Then he grabbed Billy's hand and practically dragged him upstairs.

Billy: "???"

Wait, this doesn't feel right.

Why is he so enthusiastic?

The undercover life Billy had imagined was—scheming, plotting, every day filled with wits and battles, surrounded by conspiracies and infighting... and he would have to be careful to protect himself while stealing intelligence...

But...