"Ignorance is no excuse, right? If A-Qing knew he was Brother Hung's man, he definitely wouldn't have done it. Brother Hung, we've always kept to ourselves, and besides, given your current status, there's absolutely no need for you to get angry with a boor like A-Qing. It would be beneath you." Lui Lok put his arm around Yan Hung and took two steps to the side, lowering his voice. "How about this, I'll have A-Qing give the injured man 20,000 yuan for medicine, and then personally give Brother Hung's men 10,000 yuan for travel expenses. Let's make this a small matter. Another day, after the injured man recovers, I'll host a few more banquets and have A-Qing personally apologize to you. How about that? In this kind of situation, you know A-Qing is Double Red Pole; he can't possibly bow his head and lose face. He's also working for my father-in-law. We're colleagues, so let's help each other out, shall we?"
Yan Hung remained silent, considering the situation. It was impossible to escalate things further tonight; Chen Tai was already on the other side, and Yan Hung dared not actually make a move. Who knew the true nature of the brotherhood between Song Tianyao and Chen Tai?
Yan Xiong figured he could only explain the matter to Song Tianyao later. Since Lui Lok had spoken up as a mediator and lowered his stance, Yan Hung thought it would be better to take the person away first and deal with the rest after he had asked Song Tianyao.
"No wonder everyone calls you a smiling Buddha, always playing peacemaker. Alright, I'll give you face, A-Lok, and let's not dwell on it tonight. Let that guy learn to be more discerning in the future." Yan Hung nodded, agreeing to Lui Lok's terms. Even in Yan Hung's eyes, 20,000 yuan for the medicine was a very generous offer. As for Yan Hung calling Lui Lok a smiling Buddha, Lui Lok was actually known as a smiling tiger, but Yan Hung just didn't say it outright.
After reaching an agreement with Lui Lok, Yan Hung beckoned to A Wai: "Go and get Scribe Hui and the injured into the car. We'll leave first. A-Lok from the Sai Kung police station will handle things here."
Lui Lok walked over to Handkerchief Qing, Chen Tai, and the others, took out a cigarette, and said to Handkerchief Qing in a relaxed tone, "Don't worry, it's settled. It's a small matter. Next time you need something done at the dock, remember to let me know first so I can check it out for you and avoid making things awkward."
"Thank you for your help, Brother Lok." Handkerchief Qing had his underling light Lui Lok's cigarette, then spoke up, "Who's this guy I beat up? He got that Sergeant Hung all the way here."
Lui Lok, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, said, "Sergeant Hung said he's his boss's man, so of course he can't just not get involved in something like this. Fine, we'll fight. Just don't be so impulsive next time."
"Ha!" Handkerchief Qing looked at Scribe Hui, Nine-Tattooed Dragon, who was being helped past them by A Yue and A Wai, along with two plainclothes officers, as they walked towards Yan Hung's police car. He spat disdainfully, "That Sergeant Hung, he even killed his own brothers and uncles. Let's see how long he can be so smug."
His angry words were a little louder than usual, and both A Wai and A Yue heard them. A Wai pretended not to hear them, taking it as just an angry outburst after admitting defeat, and didn't take it to heart.
However, A Yue was Yan Hung's trusted confidant, promoted directly from a junior Uniformed Branch to a plainclothes policeman, and he admired Yan Hung the most. Hearing Handkerchief Qing's disrespectful remarks, his expression immediately changed. Having worked behind Yan Hung in Mong Kok for some time, A Yue was no longer the Uniformed Branch policeman who would be easily intimidated by a single shot and insulted by any gangster. He immediately cursed at Handkerchief Qing, "You bastard, you dare insult Master Hung? You want to die?! If you want to die, I'll send you a ticket to Shark Dim Sum House! Fuck your mother!"
The man with the Handkerchief Qing Double Red Pole was surrounded by so many martial arts figures. Even Yan Hung, who hadn't dared to insult his mother by name before, was now being verbally abused by a plainclothes officer. He immediately pulled the handkerchief off his neck and, before anyone could react, flicked his wrist and slapped A A Yue across the cheek. The blow caused A Yue to stagger, and the Scribe Hui, was also pulled to the ground!
A Yue covered his slightly burning cheek and felt a warm sensation around his mouth. He casually wiped it and realized that the corner of his mouth had been cut by the handkerchief, and even half of his teeth were loose!
With Handkerchief Qing sullen face, he gripped the corner of the towel that had been wrapped back around his neck and said in a fierce tone, "Say one more word, and I'll break your neck!"
It's normal for two people to have grudges and exchange a few curses in private, but once it's brought to the surface, it's not easy to end things properly. While Lui Lok was inwardly groaning, he was standing at the front of the car smoking, watching A Wai and A Yue go to pick up Yan Hung. Unexpectedly, A Yue suddenly got into another conflict with the men in the Handkerchief Qing and had already put down his cigarette and was walking quickly towards them!
When Yan Hung saw A Yue covering his face, bleeding from the corner of his mouth after being hit by Handkerchief Qing, he immediately reached for his gun. Lui Lok stepped forward, trying to mediate with a smile, but Yan Hung completely ignored him this time. He tried to push Lui Lok aside and shot Handkerchief Qing dead.
But the moment his hand touched Lui Lok's body, Lui Lok had already pressed his gun against Yan Hung's muzzle, his smile vanished, and he said fiercely:
"Yan Hung! We're all cops. If we really fall out, I'll do whatever you did to Chai Fa Chiu tonight! Do you really have to turn on me?"
At the same time, A Yue and A Wai put down their Scribe Hui and Nine-Tattooed Dragon, raised their guns, and aimed at Lui Lok!
Lui Lok's five or six men and Yan Hung's eight men also quickly drew their guns and faced off!
In the blink of an eye, two groups of police officers on the dock turned on each other, drew their guns, and pointed them at each other, leaving the onlookers in a daze!
With Lui Lok pressing the gun to his temple, Yan Hung slowly turned his aim to Handkerchief Qing's gun, bringing it to Lui Lok's chin. Staring unwaveringly at Lui Lok, who was so close, he spoke slowly and deliberately, "Your father's wealth and status today were earned through ruthlessness and risking his life! You think you can scare me? I'll count to three, and we'll all fire!"
"One!"
Chapter 217 Sister Wen with Nine-Tattooed Dragon
Yan Hung's ruthless words startled Lui Lok. Over the years in the Police Force, Lui Lok had almost treated his job as a business, making money through harmony, flattering his superiors, and using a combination of kindness and severity to deal with his subordinates. He also cultivated relationships with some underworld figures, managing to be successful in all aspects without making any mistakes. In all these years, Lui Lok had almost never had the opportunity to fire a gun.
It's impossible for someone like him, who relies on his intellect to get by in the Police Force, to do something as foolish as Yan Hung, who would frame people and kill them at will, offending a whole bunch of people. He prefers to use underhanded tactics behind the scenes, killing without shedding blood; otherwise, he wouldn't have earned the nickname "Smiling Tiger."