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"If we kill him, the Yamaguchi-gumi will send even more ruthless people. Why bother?"
"It's more interesting to keep him alive!"
Time flies, and Hong Kong Island remains a vibrant and bustling metropolis, with nightly revelry and celebrations. Meanwhile, the influence of the Tung Sing gang has grown steadily over this period.
The businesses controlled by Tung Sing—casinos, nightclubs, underground banks, logistics, real estate, jewelry, technology, and film—are all expanding. The businesses are becoming increasingly stable, and money is flowing in like water.
But strangely enough, the Tung Sing gang didn't cause any more major trouble.
There was no large-scale fighting, nor any forced annexation of other people's territory. On the surface, Tung Sing even seemed to keep a low profile, and everything appeared calm and peaceful.
As a result, the underworld of Hong Kong Island has once again become a topic of discussion.
"Is the Tung Sing Gang finished?"
"Weren't there all these rumors before, saying how terrifying Xu Lang was and how domineering Dongxing was? Why haven't we heard anything about him lately?"
"I heard that Xu Lang wants to clean up his act, and now the Dongxing Gang's businesses are all legitimate, unlike the reckless things they used to do!"
"Haha, a legitimate business? You believe that? But if he really wants to clean up his act, can't we take this opportunity to get a share of the profits?"
"Is that even a question? How much territory has Tung Sing swallowed up in the past few years? Which gang isn't envious? It's just that Xu Lang was too ruthless before, so no one dared to touch him. Now that he's not moving, it's our turn to make a move!"
These kinds of voices have once again spread in Hong Kong Island's underworld.
Many restless gangs began to rethink their plans, trying to see if there was an opportunity to make a quick buck, or simply to get involved in Tung Sing's territory.
However, unlike last time, the Tojo Yama branch did not make any rash moves this time.
He sat in his hotel office, listening to his subordinates' reports, his face expressionless, his fingers lightly tapping the table as he pondered something.
His deputy, Matsui, stood to the side and said in a low voice.
“Mr. Tojo, many gangs think that Tung Sing is finished, and they want to take advantage of the situation to get a share of the profits. Should we... add fuel to the fire?”
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Tojo Yamashita didn't answer. Instead, he slowly lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and his eyes flickered slightly.
He certainly heard those comments from the outside world.
"The East Star Gang is finished!"
"Xu Lang wants to clear his name!"
"Now is the perfect time to seize territory!"
Idiots, all of them are idiots!
Tojo Yamashita sneered, exhaled a puff of smoke, and stared coldly.
"Xu Lang...would he be that stupid?"
He looked up at Matsui, his voice low.
"Don't you also think that Dongxing has really become weaker?"
Matsui paused for a moment, then shook his head and said in a deep voice.
"No, Dongxing hasn't weakened; they're just... hiding their true strength!"
Tojo Yamashita nodded, his face grim.
"You're quite smart!"
He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the night view outside with a cold gaze.
"We've already learned our lesson once; we can't afford to make the same mistake again!"
"Xu Lang is no ordinary gang leader; he is calmer and more terrifying than anyone imagined!"
"He kept Tung Sing on the surface low-key, waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity that would completely destroy all the opponents!"
He took a deep drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaled, his eyes cold.
"So this time... we can't rush it either!"
Matsui nodded and said in a low voice.
"Mr. Tojo, what do we do next?"
Tojo Yamashi narrowed his eyes, a ruthless glint flashing in them.
"Since Xu Lang wants to wait, then we'll wait with him!"
"But we won't be idle!"
He slowly turned around, his eyes sharp, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Go and buy off more people!"
"Buy all of Dongxing's peripheral forces, those seemingly loyal businessmen, gang leaders, and underlings—anyone who can be swayed by interests!"
"We'll gradually erode Tung Sing's business and swallow up their peripheral influence!"
"We won't use knives or firearms, but we'll make their businesses collapse one by one!"
Matsui's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately nodded.
"Understood!"
Tojo Yamashita narrowed his eyes and slowly said:
"Isn't Xu Lang trying to clear his name (bfea)?"
"Then let's show him that it's not so easy for gang members to whitewash their image!"
A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
“We won’t take the initiative, but as soon as his business starts to decline, those gangs and those restless people will make their move!”
"At that time, Tung Sing won't even need us to fight; it will rot away on its own!"
Matsui nodded slightly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Tojo Yamashita exhaled a puff of smoke softly, his voice low and cold.
"Let's... take it slow!"
And so, time flies.
In the Tung Sing headquarters office, filled with smoke, Xu Lang leaned back on the sofa, lightly flicking the ash from his cigarette. His gaze was calm, as if he were listening to something or pondering something.
Hong Wentong sat to the side, holding an account book in his hand. He frowned slightly, glanced at Xu Lang, and slowly spoke.
"Ah Lang, things' been a bit chaotic outside lately!"
Xu Lang glanced at him, speaking casually.
"Say!"
Hong Wentong closed the ledger, placed it on the table, and sighed.
"Rumors are starting to circulate that our Tung Sing is going to go legit. The brothers have heard a lot of these rumors these days. Some small gangs are starting to test our limits and try to take over our territory!"
Xu Lang smiled, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"Who?"
He Xigui leaned against the door, arms crossed, and gave a cold laugh.
"Cai Dafa's gang and Da Ya Li from North Point have become much bolder lately. They've raided several establishments in Sai Wan several times, and the troublemakers are all unfamiliar faces. It's obvious they're testing the waters!"
"A test?"
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Xu Lang took a light drag of his cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring, and spoke in a calm and unhurried manner.
"Test my foot! Where would such a small gang get the guts?"
Wang Jianjun sat to the side, his expression unfriendly.
"If you ask me, we should just do it and let them know where Tung Sing's bottom line is!"
"No hurries?"
Xu Lang smiled, flicked his cigarette ash, and looked indifferent.
"It's only just begun, no rush!"
Hong Wentong said in a deep voice.
"The Tojoyama branch hasn't made a move yet, but if these small gangs dare to make a move, it's most likely related to him!"
Xu Lang nodded slightly.
"Let's ignore the Tojoyama branch for now and deal with these small gangs first. Let's see if they're courting death or if someone is pushing them from behind!"
He Xigui sneered.
"If they really are courting death, should we send them on their way?"
Xu Lang narrowed his eyes and smiled meaningfully.
"Deliver? How do I deliver it?"
He Xigui shrugged.
"How you deliver it isn't the point; the point is to let everyone know that Dongxing's territory isn't somewhere you can just meddle in!"
Xu Lang flicked away his cigarette butt, stood up, and glanced at everyone.
"Call out Tiger Da Mi, Situ Haonan, Lei Yaoyang, and Hengmei, meet me in Sai Wan tonight!"
He Xigui raised an eyebrow.
"Shouldn't you just call four hall masters? Isn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?"
Xu Lang smiled, his tone indifferent.
"Since we're going to make a move, let's not skimp on it. Let's also show Tojo Yamashiro that Tosei's sword hasn't rusted yet!"
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That evening, in a private room at a private club in Sai Wan, Cai Dafu held a wine glass, smiling smugly. Several gang leaders from North Point and Causeway Bay sat next to him, laughing and joking, creating a lively atmosphere.
"Brother Dafa, the brothers have tried several times these past few days, but the Tung Sing people haven't made a move at all. It seems that what they've been saying outside isn't false!"