Chapter 766

February 18, 1996.

The Spring Festival has arrived.

As in previous years, Hong Kong's ATV Spring Festival Gala featured N Hua taking the stage to sing "Gong Xi Fa Cai," followed by celebrity appearances and performances by guests invited from the mainland.

Then, at 11:50 PM, just before the curtain was about to fall,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu walked onto the stage wearing a Zhongshan suit.

"Greetings, neighbors and friends!"

The entire audience immediately responded: "Greetings, Mr. Guan!"

Citizens across Hong Kong, watching through their televisions, echoed: "Greetings, Mr. Guan!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's voice was high-spirited.

"Looking back at 1995, our Hong Kong has undergone even greater changes..."

"The Legislative Council held its new election..."

"A large number of citizens have taken the initiative to head north to the mainland in search of wealth opportunities... According to Five-Star Property statistics, over 20,000 citizens have found ways to make money in the north, achieving a surge in wealth. Additionally, over 8,000 neighbors have purchased homes in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Dongguan."

"The promotion of low-cost housing has continued, completing the construction of the 3rd to 5th residential estates, solving the housing needs for over 15,000 households, totaling more than 50,000 people..."

"In the interim, Hong Kong experienced a major rainstorm, causing flooding in many parts of the territory, which led us to launch an upgrade and renovation of the drainage network. In the future, this city will be even more perfect..."

"We also organized a 'Cross-Border Football League'..."

"Of course, there were also the share dividends from Central Plaza, Five-Star Supermarket, Five-Star Bank, and the Huagang Group (port)..."

"One can feel that the lives of Hong Kong citizens are getting better and better..."

"In the new year, 1996..."

"I wish for Hong Kong to continue to soar, and I wish all Hong Kong citizens continued prosperity and good health in the new year..."

"I also hope that Hong Kong will flourish day by day!"

The entire audience and all of Hong Kong erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"Ding-ding-ding-ding~~~"

As the bells of the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower began to ring.

The first day of the Lunar New Year, 1996, officially arrived at 0:00.

"Bang-bang-bang~~~~~~"

Fireworks over Victoria Harbour rose into the sky, with red, gold, and blue lights illuminating the entire city.

Citizens in Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai excitedly looked up at the fireworks, while couples atop Victoria Peak embraced and made wishes.

This prosperous age...

……

……

Mong Kok,

Jianxing Building.

At this moment, four women in a certain room were watching the television...

"Damn it~~"

"What does Hong Kong getting better have to do with us..."

(From "The Log" · Anita Yuen, Leslie Cheung)

They are "Phoenix Sisters."

The kind that operates as one-woman-per-floor brothels.

The four women are named Dongdong, Nannan, Xixi, and Bai Ban (Yuan)...

According to Chapter 200 of the Laws of Hong Kong, the "Crimes Ordinance," Article 117:

"Any premises used primarily by more than two people for the purpose of prostitution may be regarded as a vice establishment..."

So, some people found a loophole: if only one person is selling sex in the same premises, isn't it legal?

Thus, Hong Kong's unique "one-woman-per-floor" system was formed.

And these four women are exactly that.

"Why don't we benefit? At least we can rest during the Spring Festival and watch some TV..."

"Usually we're working late at night, so it's quite nice to have a break now..."

"Forget it, it's over, time to sleep..."

"Wow, it's late at night, can you actually sleep?"

…

A new day, 6:00 PM, and the sky turned dark once again.

Bai Ban woke up from bed, got up with her three "sisters" to brush their teeth and put on makeup...

Work time.

Ring-ring-ring~~~

The phone rang at this moment.

It was a call from Bai Ban's boyfriend, Chen Junnan.

"Hey, come over to the Night Passion Nightclub..."

"Ah, Brother Nan, did you miss me?"

"Damn, you dead hag, just get over here..."

Bai Ban didn't take Chen Junnan's rudeness to heart at all; instead, she happily dressed herself up beautifully.

Soon, she arrived at the Night Passion Nightclub.

Soon, she saw her boyfriend, Chen Junnan.

Bai Ban ran over happily: "Where have you been these past few days?"

Chen Junnan looked indifferent: "Men naturally have a lot of things to do. I won't beat around the bush with you; I have absolutely no feelings for you now. I want to break up with you."

Bai Ban: "Ah? Don't joke with me."

Chen Junnan's nose twitched, showing disgust: "What kind of perfume is this? It smells like insecticide. Get away, I don't like you anymore..."

Bai Ban: "Can you not be like this?"

Chen Junnan impatiently pushed her away, then took out a piece of paper and a pen: "I'll give you a chance. Sign here. When I have time, I'll take it out to look at it, and then think about what you look like. Perhaps I'll fall in love with you all over again."

Bai Ban was pleasantly surprised: "Really? Okay, okay, then I'll write it big so you can see it clearly."

Then she scribbled her name on the blank paper.

Chen Junnan took the paper and turned to leave without hesitation: "Goodbye."

Bai Ban called out from behind, full of expectation: "Then go back and look at it soon, and get back together with me soon..."

What she didn't know was,

Chen Junnan took her signed paper and went straight to Bai Ban's boss (who organized the prostitution), Brother Tai, and wrote a high-interest loan for 100,000.

Nine out, thirteen back.

Chen Junnan took the 90,000 and left quickly.

Less than half an hour later,

Brother Tai called Bai Ban into a private room.

Bai Ban felt uneasy, but kept a smile on her face the whole time: "Brother Tai, why did you call for me?"

(Image · "The Log", Brother Tai on the left, Bai Ban in the middle, Dinosaur on the right)

Brother Tai chuckled: "Nothing much, I'm just asking about that 200,000 debt you owe me as a matter of routine."

Bai Ban was stunned: "200,000? That's not right, I only borrowed 100,000 from you, how could it be 200,000?"

Brother Tai: "It was 100,000 this morning, but you were very generous and signed for 100,000 for your boyfriend, so that makes 200,000."

Bai Ban was stunned on the spot: "Ah? You're kidding, right?"

Brother Tai slowly took out the signed IOU: "Black and white on paper, you recognize this paper, right? Remember, the daily interest is 2,000. I have things to do, so I'm leaving. Remember to pay me back in a week. I know you don't have the money, but have a heart-to-heart with Brother Long, and Brother Long will help you."

Then he pointed to the old man in the leopard-print suit next to him.

This person's nickname is Dinosaur, and he is the boss of a prostitution group, specifically an international prostitution group that specializes in domestic sales turned into exports.

Bai Ban turned to Dinosaur flatteringly: "Brother Long, can you help me?"

Dinosaur smiled: "Bai Ban, right? I know you're in trouble. I'm the kind of person who loves to help others. Money is a small matter; as long as you're willing to do it, money is no problem."

He took out his checkbook...

Bai Ban smiled flatteringly: "Brother Long, what kind of business are you in?"

Dinosaur: "My business is exporting foreign labor. I have a line to the Middle East. 200,000, you work for 5 years. If it's not enough, we'll renew the contract. How about it?"

Bai Ban's face changed, but she still forced a smile: "You're joking, right? Brother Long, going to the Middle East to be a prostitute for 5 years, everything will be worn out, and you want to renew the contract? I'd rather not do it..."

After saying that,

Bai Ban got up and left.

Dinosaur looked at Bai Ban's back, chuckled, and called Brother Tai over: "She refuses to go to the Middle East, give her some pressure."

Brother Tai patted his chest and said: "No problem, Brother Long!"

…

The next day, at noon.

Bai Ban got up and went downstairs to buy things.

Just as she finished buying things, a silver Toyota stopped by the side of the road, and four men got out of the car and surrounded her directly.

The bald man in the lead looked fierce: "Hey, Bai Ban, you haven't paid today's 2,000 interest yet."

Bai Ban said quickly: "I've already prepared it..."

Then she took a red envelope out of her pocket, handed it to the bald man, and said: "I'm in a hurry now, I'll go first..."

Then she slipped away quickly.

The bald man opened the red envelope, only to find a piece of paper with the four characters "2,000" written on it, and he was instantly furious.

"Chase her!"

A chase began. "Stop right there!"

"Bai Ban, are you looking for death?"

……

At this moment,

A black Chevrolet turned the corner and drove towards them.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was sitting in the black Chevrolet, heading from Causeway Bay to ATV. Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, and he was going to give red envelopes to the employees still working at ATV.

Bai Ban was panicked and had no choice, but when she saw the black Chevrolet, her eyes lit up.

Mr. Guan's car!

She ran over and intercepted it.

Bai Ban: "Mr. Guan, help me~~~~"

Xigui, who was driving, saw someone rushing over and braked quickly.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Liang Xiaorou in the back seat weren't wearing seatbelts. Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was fine, but Liang Xiaorou was caught off guard and fell forward.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu subconsciously reached out to hold her and pulled her over.

"What happened?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu looked outside with a serious expression.

Liang Xiaorou was held by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, and she was completely stunned.

I was held by Brother Zu?

Her cheeks felt like they had been scorched by fire, the heat spreading from her neck to her earlobes, her legs feeling as soft as if they were melting...

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is an all-around perfect man.

She had long had a crush on Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

But she had never dared to express these feelings.

At this moment, she felt like a mouse stealing food, wanting to stay in Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's arms for a while longer.

Xigui turned his head: "Brother Zu, someone blocked the car and is shouting for help."

At this time,

Bai Ban had already rushed to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's side, constantly slapping the car window.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu lowered the car window.

Liang Xiaorou quickly climbed up from Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's arms, her face flushed red, but her expression was serious.

After Bai Ban saw Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, she said pleasantly: "Mr. Guan, help me, please help me, someone is chasing me..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu looked at the woman in front of him, she looked so familiar, Ling Ling Qi? Li Xiangqin? Li Xianglan?

"What happened?"

"I... I borrowed high-interest loans from someone, and then I was chased for debt..."

At this time,

The four bald thugs had already rushed over,

"Damn it, you're dead..."

The bald man shouted fiercely at Bai Ban.

"Wait... brother..."

The three thug lackeys quickly pulled him back, their legs trembling: "It seems... it's Mr. Guan's car..."

They looked at the black Chevrolet, their eyes feeling empty.

The bald man looked closely, damn, it really was Mr. Guan's car.

He also saw Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu poking his head out of the car window, looking down at the four of them with an indifferent expression.

The bald man's face turned green.

"Run~~~~"

He and the three thug lackeys fled like stray dogs, running in front while their souls chased behind, wishing they had grown a few more legs.

Gong Wei had already jumped out of the car and rushed out.

He quickly caught up.

Bang-bang-bang~~~~~

All four thugs were knocked to the ground.

"Behave yourself!"

Gong Wei kicked the bald man.

With one phone call, people from the nearby Five-Star Property branch arrived quickly, led by David.

(Image · From "Dragon in Jail")

They captured the four people.

David walked up to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Boss!"

He used to be an undercover agent, but now he is the property manager of Mong Kok.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu gave David an instruction: "Investigate the situation, and then report to me this afternoon..."

David: "Okay, Brother Zu."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu said to Bai Ban: "What is your name?"

Bai Ban said: "My name is Bai Xuehua, others call me Bai Ban."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu listened, but still had no impression.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu said to her: "You tell David, he will help you."

After saying that,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu closed the car window.

Xigui drove the car and continued to ATV to give out red envelopes.

David took Bai Ban and the four thugs back to the Five-Star Property Mong Kok branch.

Then David saw Bai Ban, every time she faced others, she had a fake smile.

He couldn't help but frown: "Your smile looks very fake, if you don't like to smile, don't force yourself."

Bai Ban heard this, and immediately stopped smiling, saying: "No way, my predecessor told me that in our line of work, we have to smile, the sadder you are, the louder you have to smile."

David: "What do you do?"

Bai Ban: "I'm a lady, the kind that spends the night with guests..."

David used to be a policeman, and frowned: "Didn't you find a proper job?"

Bai Ban: "What proper job? Anyway, I don't care, no one cares about me, and I have no money, anyway, I have no future..."

David looked at the woman in front of him, and couldn't help but feel a sense of pity.

He always thought that Five-Star Property had done a good job and could take care of every citizen, but now it seems that it hasn't.

……

In the afternoon,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu finished giving out the red envelopes and took Liang Xiaorou back to Central Plaza. David was already waiting at the office door.

"Boss~~~"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu asked: "What's the situation with that woman?"

David said: "She is a floor-lady, and she follows a pimp named Brother Tai in Mong Kok. Her boyfriend tricked her into signing a high-interest loan of 100,000 and ran away. Before that, she had borrowed 100,000 to coax her boyfriend, totaling 200,000..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu finished listening and instructed: "Then you go and deal with that boyfriend, and that Brother Tai..."

David: "Okay, but I also learned something else from her."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "What is it?"

David: "There is a person named Brother Dinosaur who wants to send her to the Middle East to be a lady."

"Hmm?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu frowned.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu didn't care much about high-interest loans.

But this matter of sending people to the Middle East to be ladies...

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was particularly unhappy!

Looking for death!

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu said coldly: "Investigate this so-called Dinosaur."

David: "I have already mobilized people to inquire about the news, and at the same time reported it to Brother Brother Da Tou. He has already arranged for people to watch all the channels leaving Hong Kong to prevent him from running away."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded with satisfaction: "Well done!"

David was about to go out,

"Wait..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu probably remembered what movie this was at this time, "The Log," which is probably a movie about a lady who has never had hope for the future, and then was redeemed by a priest and had new hope.

"You go find Brother Da Tou and let Five-Star Property screen all the ladies in Hong Kong."

"If they want to do a proper job, try to help them change their profession..."

……

……

A certain villa,

Living room, sofa,

Dinosaur was crossing his legs, smoking a cigar, and calling the Middle East,

"Mr. Haishan, please rest assured, we will deliver the goods on time, and the quality is absolutely guaranteed!"

"This batch of goods was carefully 'selected' by me, young and beautiful, guaranteed to satisfy your customers."

Dinosaur's prostitution group uses every possible means, specifically colluding with some dark forces, designing step-by-step to force those beautiful women, and finally falling into his trap.

"Ah-choo~~~~"

Suddenly, Dinosaur sneezed for no reason.

(End of chapter)