"For each of Li Caifa's elders of He-prefix gangs, Hong Kong dollars 100,000; for Uncle Guang, HK Hong Kong dollars 150,000. As long as we can arrange the fight tonight at the Central Pier, I can have Uncle Guang's HK$150,000 brought to you right now. The other uncles' HK$600,000s should also be sent to Uncle Guang morning for him to arrange. We're all in this business to make money, right?" Song Tianyao said straightforwardly.
Zhu Xuguang paused in his tea-drinking motion, and after a dozen seconds, he spoke, "A-Yao, although you're no longer active in the martial arts world, I still consider you my nephew. I'll definitely help you with your matter if I can. But why did you have to choose to start the fight at the Central Pier tonight?"
"I told you it's all about making money. My boss has a large shipment tonight, ready to set sail from the Sai Wan Pier. If the He-prefix gangs' gang and the Green Gang' gang make a move at the Central Pier, it'll draw the attention of the Marine Police at the Western Sai Wan Pier. You know, smuggling has been cracking down hard lately. He-prefix gangs and the Green Gang fight, it'll attract most of the attention, making my cargo ship at the Sai Wan Pier safer at sea." Song Tianyao smiled at Zhu Xuguang, offering him a 555 Cigarettes and lighting it for him.
Zhu Xuguang considered it in his mind. What Song Tianyao said seemed believable, and the price he offered was quite high. To bribe just seven uncles, he was asking for Hong Kong dollars 750,000, which was definitely a high price. It didn't matter where the He-prefix gangs and the Green Gang fought. Since there was money to be made, he could indeed help him.
Unexpectedly, the poor and rigid Song Chengqi actually had a wealthy grandson who made his fortune through shady dealings.
However, he agreed in his heart but didn't show it on his face. Instead, he looked at Qi Weiwen, who hadn't spoken yet, and then said to Song Tianyao, "A-Yao, I can talk to the other people about what you asked me to do, but Hall Master Qi came to me and told me about what happened last night..."
"What happened last night? As long as Uncle Guang speaks up, nothing will happen." Song Tianyao also looked at Qi Weiwen, then smiled at Zhu Xuguang and said generously, "No matter what happened last night, as long as you help me this time, Uncle Guang, I'll forget about it all. Let's all make money peacefully, right?"
Zhu Xuguang smiled upon hearing Song Tianyao's words. Originally, Qi Weiwen had come to see him hoping he could go with him to meet Song Chengqi and act as a mediator for the misunderstanding that had occurred between Song Chengqi Song Tianyao the 14K last night. Unexpectedly, Song Tianyao also came to see him today asking for his help. Combining the two matters, Song Tianyao was asking for his help, he would ask Song Tianyao to forgive and forget about what happened on the 14K.
Now that Song Tianyao has agreed, as long as the He-prefix gangs and the Green Gang fight at the Central Pier tonight, in addition to receiving a share of the money, he will have fulfilled his obligation to help 14K. Moreover, the benefits offered by 14K are not much less than Song Tianyao's 100,000 yuan.
"Alright, without further ado, it's almost noon. I'll head to the Rising Sun Teahouse in Lichi for the meeting and make arrangements with the old folks beforehand, to help you A-Yao, with this matter. You can wait here for news." Zhu Xuguang said, getting up to leave. Before leaving, he added to Qi Weiwen, "Hall Master Qi, please keep an eye on A-Yao for me. Since A-Yao has decided to let bygones be bygones, you two just need to clarify things."
"Thank you for your trouble, Master Zhu." Qi Weiwen smiled as he saw Zhu Xuguang out of the private room, then turned to Song Tianyao: "Secretary Song, what Incense Master Chen did last night was dishonorable. You may speak frankly. 14K will do his best to apologize. 14K also has influence with the Green Gang. If 14K agrees to join forces with Li Caifa, I think Li Caifa will be more confident and more willing to agree to fight the He-prefix gangs tonight to determine the winner."
"So, in the end, we still need East Liang Mountain to agree to 14K's request to take action against the Green Gang?" Song Tianyao asked Qi Weiwen.
Qi Weiwen nodded slightly. "Helping others is helping yourself, don't you think, Secretary Song?"
"With only two people left on East Liang Mountain, people are still begging for favors. Sometimes I really don't understand your underworld rules. But when I do business, what I care about most is, what benefits do I get if I agree? Ten thousand yuan might be enough to get rid of my grandfather, but it might not be enough to feed me." Song Tianyao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said to Qi Weiwen with a smile, "Right?"
"I wonder what benefits Secretary Song wants?" Qi Weiwen looked at Song Tianyao, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again.
Song Tianyao stared at Qi Weiwen for a while, then smiled, shook his head, and stood up, seemingly preparing to leave. However, before taking a step out the door, he looked at the puzzled Qi Weiwen and said, "I agree. As for the reward? Aunt Qi, please go and smell the orchids for me one more time."
After speaking, Song Tianyao pushed open the door and walked out, leaving Qi Weiwen stunned for a moment before turning his gaze to the quietly blooming Cymbidium goeringii on the windowsill.
Chapter 164 The Indifferent Shek Chi-yik
When Shih Shek Chi-yik received a call from his subordinate, Shen Wenkang- kang, the Customs Department, he was in his office reviewing the minutes of a recent symposium held by the Industrial and Commercial Administration Office with the Chinese Manufacturers' Association on the issue of anti-dumping of Japanese goods.
At this moment, he meticulously categorized the meeting minutes on his desk into several types: no impact, slight impact, serious impact, and impact not yet apparent.
He carefully read through each of the industry symposium reports that he had categorized as being severely affected by the dumping of Japanese goods: hardware, enamelware, stationery, glass, kerosene, dyeing, and mosquito coils. He also marked some key data points.
As an overseas colonial official, Shek Chi-yik had a very accurate understanding and positioning of himself. In this respect, he was much better than many older Britain colonial officials. Many older Britain colonial officials often became complacent because they were far away from the Britain mainland and had not been promoted for a long time. However, Shek Chi-yik remained consistent. Once he reached a certain position, he began to take his new job seriously.
For example, as the Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Industrial and Commercial Administration Office, he must have a sufficiently detailed understanding of the current environment and situation of Hong Kong's industry and commerce, and point out the direction for future development.