Chapter 148

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Entities: Tian Hong, Lao Ding, Big Brother.

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Entities: Fei Quan, Lao Ding, Big Brother, Prosperity, Xi Gong.

"If I don't get things right, I'm willing to accept the family punishment—even three knives and six holes—without complaint."

No new entities (the term meaning family law is not a named entity).

Tian Hong said: "We don't need the family punishment; Xi Gong has never opened an incense hall, so don't break this record. If you can win, I and Big Brother will back your rise; if you can't, don't blame fate— the road is yours to choose."

Entities: Tian Hong, Xi Gong, Big Brother.

Li Xin looked at Tian Hong in surprise and asked: "Where did you learn all this? Your speech is so polished— you've improved!"

Entities: Li Xin, Tian Hong.

Feeling embarrassed saying that to Tian Hong, he blew his hair and replied: "Kun Ge! When I have nothing to do, I go hang out with him to see if there's any new news; after hearing a lot, I can just say it out."

Entities: Tian Hong, Kun Ge (actually "Kun Ge" is a nickname for a person; not in the glossary, so we include Kun Ge as the pinyin; it's a person's name/nickname).

Li Xin happily said: "You've improved; keep it up. I'm not leaving today—I'll wait for the results. If we can take over the Hong Lok Wan Chai hall, we'll keep it; if anyone dares to interfere, I'll back you up."

Entities: Li Xin, Prosperity Joy Small Bay Hall.

Both sides are gathering their troops, waiting for tonight's showdown; Piao Ge is fuming, directly ordering all halls to support Wan Chai.

Entities: Piao Ge, Hall (generic), Small Bay.

Tian Hong is much simpler—he has over two thousand followers working at brokerage firms; the blue lanterns that usually maintain territory order are even more numerous—just waving a flag can bring over a thousand.

Entities: Tian Hong, Blue Lantern (maybe a generic term; not a named entity). We'll skip.

There's no need to mobilize people now; we can easily send a few hundred to Fei Quan.

Entities: Fei Quan.

Just a few hundred people taking to the streets counts as a big battle; aside from the two major gangs fighting, most clashes are a few hundred strong, sometimes even just a few dozen.

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When two small gangs fight, it's just a brawl of over ten people—combined, they're only over ten!

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It's like they're just playing around!

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Fei Quan is feeling high-spirited today; Big Brother didn't blame him for causing trouble. For his sake, they've been fighting Hong Lok for over a month, and just the medical expenses for injuries have run into the millions.

Entities: Fei Quan, Big Brother, Prosperity Joy.

Without protection fees, ordinary brawls rarely result in deaths—injuries are common.

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Today, Lao Ding, without asking questions, just backed him up—where could you find such a Big Brother and Lao Ding?

Entities: Lao Ding, Big Brother.

He must seize the opportunity to rise above others.

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Looking at Fei Cong and Chang Fa beside him, he earnestly instructed: "You two need to perform well today; if I manage to rise, I'll bring you in."

Entities: Fei Cong, Chang Fa.

Fei Cong, who has been beaten before, patted his chest and promised: "Big Brother, don't worry—I won't embarrass you. This incident started because of me, and today I'll definitely regain our honor."

Entities: Fei Cong.

Chang Fa chimed in: "Big Brother, rest assured—if you perform well and catch Lao Ding's eye, you'll prosper from now on."

Entities: Chang Fa, Lao Ding.

Fei Quan, annoyed, slapped Chang Fa and laughed: "What are you dreaming about? Do you really think Lao Ding would take you under his wing? That would make you senior to me—great! You little brat, you actually want to ride over my head? Just wait and see how I deal with you."

Entities: Fei Quan, Chang Fa, Lao Ding.

Amid the scuffling of a few people, time flew by; today, all the gangs with halls in Wan Chai are nervous, fearing accidental injury.

Entities: Small Bay, Hall (generic).

This isn't the first or second time it's happened! Whenever major gangs clash, many small gangs disappear—not because their members are killed!

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Rather, they can't afford the protection fees and medical expenses, so they disband on their own! Who the hell can you reason with?

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All the small and medium gangs called their people back, shut down their venues, and today they're not going out or opening for business.

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Surely they can't still be attacking after all this—that would be utterly bullying!

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Konglong gave Tian Hong a call.

Entities: Konglong, Tian Hong.

"Tian Hong, I heard Xin Ge is angry? Want me to help you take on Hong Lok this time?"

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Tian Hong replied bluntly: "No need—just look after your own turf. I won't participate; let my underlings fight on their own. If they win, we'll credit it to you, and they can take a share."

Entities: Tian Hong.

Konglong laughed and said: "Great! I don't even have to lift a finger—I'll just get extra income. I'll keep an eye on other gangs for you; if they try to interfere, I'll stop them. You can rest easy."

Entities: Konglong.

After hanging up, Tian Hong looked at Li Xin, puzzled, and asked: "Big Brother, why give Konglong a share? Why not just take it through the Copper Gong Bay Hall accounts?"

Entities: Tian Hong, Li Xin, Konglong, Big Brother, Copper Gong Bay Hall.

"Rules!"

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Li Xin spat out two words.