Chapter 205

Outlying island.

That night, Master Ma's funeral arrangements weren't even finished; this time not only was his head gone, but even his remaining body had vanished without a trace!

In the night, Madame Ma, who was keeping vigil for Master Ma, along with a few minor leaders, also vanished into the vast night, sunk like a stone in the sea!

As dawn broke, the heads of the Ma Clan's No. 4 trafficking gang seemed never to have existed in this world at all, completely disappearing without a trace.

When Ma's underlings arrived at the site, they saw only an empty courtyard. These Ma's underlings looked around bewildered, "We didn't come to the wrong place, did we?"

How could this happen?

The sole remaining minor leader scanned the surroundings, looked at the crowd, and said, "The situation is clear now—Big Sister‑in‑law took the people and left."

"We still need to keep living; we now need to pick a leader. What do you all think?"

What could the underlings around think? They just want something to eat!

Now that all the leaders have disappeared, we can only follow the remaining little boss; otherwise, what can we do?

One underling asked, "SAI Wen bro! How are we going to make a living now? Master Ma's kicked the bucket, Big Sister‑in‑law took her people and vanished, and now we have no means to get food—what are we to do?"

SAI Wen replied confidently, "From now on just follow me; I have some connections with Golden Fur Tiger Sha Meng of Dong Xing, we'll switch over to Dong Xing."

"We'll keep doing what we used to do, just under a new boss; you all know Dong Xing's strength on Hong Kong Island, so there's no problem."

The surrounding underlings looked at each other; they could only do that, otherwise they wouldn't even get a meal!

"No problem! Listening to SAI Wen bro, we'll stick with him from now on; we might not do other things, but our old line of work is fine."

The underling who had just spoken said, "This is also a helpless move; if we don't follow SAI Wen to Dong Xing, we have nowhere to stay."

Wanting to get a meal in this godforsaken outlying island is truly hard; you might get to eat bird droppings, but forget anything else!

This is the reality of life for the low‑level Ma's lackeys; they don't care who the boss is as long as they get fed, as for avenging the previous boss? Don't even think about it!

People are dead, what revenge is there?

So, Li Xin usually takes out the high‑rankers; the underlings then disperse on their own, no need to make rivers of blood—he's not some maniac killer.

No need to do that!

That day SAI Wen took the remaining followers willing to stick with him, directly found Golden Fur Tiger Sha Meng, and straight away switched over to Dong Xing.

This left Sha Meng dumbfounded—people sitting at home, and the powder‑boys came from the outlying island.

This is a good thing!

Golden Fur Tiger took them all on, then directly lent these people to the Thunderous Tiger Ke Le.

Yau Ma Tei is a new turf, just lacking loose‑goods powder‑boys; these people arrived just in time.

Xi Gong.

At nine in the morning, banners were hung along both sides of the roads in Film City, and everywhere there were banner slogans.

"Xi Gong Red Signal Film City welcomes you!"

"Red Signal Film City, the place where Hong Kong Island's film‑and‑TV dreams begin."

"Gathering film‑and‑TV elites, Red Signal Film City forges legends."

"Red Signal Film City, a world of light and shadow, where dreams come true."

"Creating classic scenes, Red Signal Film City, your grand stage for film and TV."

"Red Signal Film City, presenting every detail with care, letting your dreams shine into reality."

He Qiong brought He Yi just out of the car, and saw these publicity slogans.

The joyful big red background with yellow lettering looked very solemn.

Especially the multicolored ribbons hung along both sides of the road gave a sense of novelty.

He Yi stood beside He Qiong, chattering: "Sister! Brother Li Xin's Film City opening ceremony is really not bad, eh!"

"Look at those slogans—the content is very tempting! If I were a newcomer to film and TV, I'd also come here to try my luck; maybe I could get a chance to appear in a film or TV drama!"

While the two sisters were chatting, Li Xin walked over with Huojingning and the little fatty.

He smiled and asked He Yi: "Really? Is it that good? Even you're moved?"

Seeing Li Xin, He Yi immediately loosened her arm around her sister's shoulder and came to his side.

She happily said: "Really! Brother Li Xin, this Film City opening ceremony is truly well done; it looks joyous—what other slogans, how did you come up with them?"

Li Xin pulled over the little fatty and explained: "Hey! I laid out the idea; the rest was all thought up by Manager Wang—ask him!"

Not paying attention to He Yi and the little fatty chatting, he pulled over Huojingning and then spoke to He Qiong:

"He Qiong! Let me introduce you—this is Mr. Huojingning, General Manager of Red Signal Group."

Then, looking at Huojingning, he introduced: "This outstanding lady is Miss He Qiong of Shinde Real Estate; from now on Red Signal Group and Shinde Real Estate will have many more collaborations—let me introduce you to each other."

Huojingning naturally knew who He Qiong was; she is not only an executive director of Shinde Real Estate, but also the cherished pearl in the palm of the Ao Island gambling king.

He flattered: "Today it's an honor to meet Miss He; I've long heard your great name, and seeing you today is a blessing of three lifetimes!"

"Don't be so formal, Director Ho! A Xin and I are good friends—you don't need to be so polite." He Qiong said these polite words.

While a few were idly chatting, Huojingliang and Li Yunfei also arrived, with a very grand entourage—it seems they still value Li Xin greatly.

Li Xin said to Huojingning: "Take Miss He to her seat and arrange her at the head table."

Then he said to He Qiong: "He Qiong, go sit first; we'll talk after the ceremony."

"Go ahead and get busy; don't worry about me, I'll go have a look inside." After saying that, He Qiong followed Huojingning inside.

Two motorcades arrived one after another; Li Xin went out to greet them—since they gave him face, he couldn't act clueless.

He extended his hand first and shook Huojingliang's, smiling: "Director Ho! Thanks for coming in person; my humble place really shines because of you."

Huojingliang released Li Xin's hand, then said: "Hey! Don't overthink it; I'm here because of the intermediary company's sake, not because of any special relation to you."

"This stuck‑up prick!"

Li Xin cursed silently, but said aloud: "Never mind why you came; your coming gives face to my A Xin—please, go inside!"

Li Xin led the way, bringing Huojingliang and Li Yunfei to the head table at the ceremony site.

He Qiong saw the two people arrive, stood up and greeted them: "Director Ho! Director Li! Long time no see!"

Huojingliang and another pulled out chairs to sit down, Li Yunfei said: "Miss He! From now on we are partners, no need to be formal! Let's sit down and talk."

Li Xin said to Jiang Tian Sheng, who had been waiting here: "Mr. Jiang, keep them company while I go pick up Mr. Shao; he should also be arriving soon."

Jiang Tian Sheng laughed and replied: "A Xin! Hurry up and go, I'll stay here to accompany Director Ho and them; I didn't expect Mr. Shao to also be invited by you!"

"Hmm! I didn't say that in front of the media? We are forgetful-age friends; today such a joyous occasion, how could Mr. Shao possibly not come?"

Li Xin replied jokingly.