chsdbacks Chapter 199 Renting a tenement building and opening a shop
Chapter 199 Renting a tenement building and opening a shop
We know very well that no one dares to touch the weight of those words.
Since the gambling king said that, it means he will support us to the end.
As for why?
The reason is simple: he wants to live, he doesn't want to die!
Why did Li Guagua engage in sexual cultivation? It was all to survive!
You can't save your own life at the expense of others' chances to live.
Besides, we didn't do anything this time!
After leaving the gambling king's study, my brother and I exchanged a glance and shook our heads helplessly. Ever since we came to Hong Kong Island, one thing after another has happened, and now we can't even leave if we want to.
The gambling king's health is now much better, and he can stop acupuncture in two days.
I thought I could leave after staying a while longer, but now that this has happened, I can't leave.
Not only can they not leave, but they will also have to stay for a long time.
During dinner that evening, Fourth Wife said that she had found a place, on Shanghai Street in Mong Kok.
The reason for choosing this place is twofold: firstly, it's a bustling area in Mong Kok, and secondly, it's relatively close to Repulse Bay, only about ten kilometers away. If the gambling king were to need anything, he could get back in just over ten minutes.
The fourth wife found a four-story old tenement building, which is nearly 5,000 square feet, or more than 400 square meters.
In Hong Kong Island, where land is incredibly valuable, over 400 square meters is quite a large area.
The gambling king was very satisfied with the location found by his fourth wife and told her to speed up the process and try to open the shop within a week.
The next morning, Fourth Aunt specially took us to see it.
Shanghai Street is currently home to three triads. The northern section is controlled by Yi An, which mainly operates nightclubs, bars, and upscale entertainment venues. The central section is home to multiple triads, mainly consisting of mahjong parlors, small shops, and restaurants. For example, Shui Fang has a mahjong parlor here. The southern section is controlled by Sheng He, which deals in the retail and wholesale of electronic products and daily necessities.
There are no community organizations in this area; it's a conservation project of the Urban Renewal Authority.
"Thirteen, you don't need to worry about any troublesome gangs coming to harass you. The tenement buildings in this area have been designated as historical relics and are directly managed by the city government. It's considered the safest area on the whole street!"
After explaining the power distribution in Shanghai Street, Fourth Wife led us to the tenement building she had rented for us.
The tenement building rented by the fourth wife has four floors, each with an area of over 100 square meters, which translates to over 1,000 square feet.
"We've paid the rent for ten years, and we've already found staff, a receptionist, and a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. We can handle most of the business with these doctors!"
After showing us around the building, Fourth Aunt talked about the future operation of the shop.
"Sister Ling, we're in trouble with you because of what happened to us. We had to ask you to come and find a shop for us!" Fatty Lin sighed, feeling very embarrassed.
"Alright, stop pretending with me. You're probably secretly overjoyed, aren't you?"
Fourth Aunt looked at Fatty Lin with a half-smile.
"Sister Ling, you really know me inside and out; nothing escapes your notice!"
Fatty Lin chuckled and honestly admitted that his earlier embarrassment was feigned.
"You! You!"
Fourth Aunt nodded at Fatty Lin and said, "I've heard some news, I wonder if you'd be interested!"
"What news?" I asked.
"Our richest man, Li, is currently demolishing the temple in the Hung To Road Chemical Building!" Fourth Aunt said unhurriedly.
"Demolish the temple?" I was a little surprised.
"Um!"
Fourth Wife smiled and said, "They started demolishing it yesterday!"
"They gave in!"
After saying that, Fourth Wife added another sentence.
"Mr. Lü is truly effective!" I said.
"Thirteen, why are you being insincere too?" Fourth Aunt looked at me with a half-smile.
"Sister Ling, you're wronging that crazy man! He really thinks that way!"
Just as I was wondering what to say, Fatty Lin chimed in, trying to fill in the gaps.
"Yes, Sister Ling, that's really what I think!" I said.
Fourth Aunt stared at me for two seconds, then said with a chuckle, "It's not that the boss is powerful, it's that Third Master is powerful!"
After saying that, she patted my arm and said, "From now on, settle down and work hard in Hong Kong. Didn't the boss say that Hong Kong is a land of opportunity?"
"I understand, Sister Ling!"
I nodded.
After leaving Shanghai Street, I called Third Master and told him about opening the shop, as well as about Li Guagua demolishing the temple.
"Li Guagua was already being lenient by demolishing the temple!"
Third Master also knew about Li Guagua's demolition of the temple.
"Stop investigating the matter of using herbal supplements to prolong life!"
After saying that, Third Master's attitude changed.
"Third Master, we didn't originally intend to investigate. After realizing something was wrong, we left immediately!" Fatty Lin said aggrievedly.
The three of us were indeed implicated in this matter and suffered an undeserved misfortune.
If we had known about this, we would never have contacted Rascal Wah.
There are many ways to take down that temple, but contacting scoundrel Hua and bringing things into the open is the worst way.
With Long Nier around, we have a million ways to make Li Guagua wish he were dead.
Sexual intercourse?
Let's use the Gu poison!
Now that the temple has been demolished, we are helpless.
"Don't touch Li Guagua, and don't get involved with him!" Third Master said again.
Lin Pangzi and I exchanged a glance. Since Lin Pangzi had said that, and Third Master still told us not to mess with Li Guagua, there was clearly something going on.
"Third Master, has Li Guagua gotten involved with someone?"
I asked tentatively.
"Li Guagua has invested in Yubo Capital!"
After a long silence, Third Master spoke.
After saying that, Third Master regretted it a little and said, "Alright, why did I tell you all this? You guys do your jobs well in Hong Kong, and I'll come visit you when I have time!"
Looking at the disconnected phone, Fatty Lin and I exchanged bewildered glances and asked, "Which company is Yubo Capital?"
"Why don't we just look it up and find out!" Long Nier said.
"Did Third Master just let something slip?"
I said.
"Definitely!" Fatty Lin nodded.
If you want to investigate Yubo Capital, you need to find a reliable source.
Finding someone like the fourth wife or the gambling king is definitely out of the question, as are Lu Jingming and Sister Mary. And Huang Dacheng is out of the question altogether.
"Looking for General Manager Yang!"
After thinking for a while, I suddenly realized I had forgotten about President Yang.
"Yes, find Boss Yang!" Fatty Lin nodded.
Mr. Yang is very familiar with capital operations and has a lot of inside information. The key is that he won't betray us.
After the call connected, they chatted for a long time, and then Mr. Yang said, "Thirteen, do you have something to ask me?"
"Brother Yang, something really has happened!" I said.
"Spit it out if you have something to say!" Boss Yang said with a laugh.
"Brother Yang, do you know Yubo Capital?" I asked.
"Thirteen, don't touch Yubo Capital!"
Upon hearing this, General Manager Yang immediately became nervous.
"Brother Yang, I'm too small to even touch you!" I said with a wry smile.
"Then what are you asking?" President Yang said.
"Brother Yang, Fatty Lin and I are in trouble!"
I thought about it and then told Mr. Yang about everything that had happened in the past two days.
"That's nothing to you!"
After listening, Mr. Yang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I know about Yubo Capital; it's not a secret in the industry. But some things are best left unsaid. I'm telling you, don't let anyone else know!"