Lui Lok's henchmen reported on the situation in Kowloon, Jordan, but he himself did not show up, naturally not wanting to get too involved in this mess. Since Song Tianyao had already quietly moved even Sister Fen and others, it was clear that he had planned carefully and made preparations in advance.
With little knowledge, Lu Le has concluded that this gang of gangsters will definitely not be able to retain Song Tianyao tonight, so why should he come forward to cause trouble?
The elderly men exchanged bewildered glances, never expecting things to escalate like this. Even such a minor figure couldn't be contained; were they destined to gain nothing from Song Tianyao?
"Let's call it a night... that's enough for tonight..." The old man, called Uncle Wai, glanced at the Corvette car in the distance and said somewhat desolately, "Song Tianyao admitted to Young Master Shun that he colluded with Shanghai people to beat Hong Kong. Even if we don't make a move tonight, the local chamber of commerce will find out and take action against Song Tianyao. In that case, we underworld figures will have to step in."
Another old man nodded and said, "Yes, Chu Xiaoxin is Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace are ordered to kill. Today we are doing it ourselves, so of course we have to give the Justice of the Peace face. The Chu Family is also a prominent figure in the local chamber of commerce, so why do we have to rush things?"
"Yes. Silly Tai is Song Tianyao's cousin. Killing him is a warning to Song Tianyao. Let him live tonight to hold a funeral for Silly Tai, and we can deal with him another day."
The group of people took turns offering excuses, making it seem as if their gangs had won a decisive victory in tonight's conflict. The others remained silent, but no one objected either, clearly accepting this narrative. How long they would have to wait, and how the arrested gang leaders would be released, were no longer on their minds.
Although no one believed these words, everyone understood the underlying logic: Song Tianyao was no longer someone the underworld could deal with; only the consent of Hong Kong's tycoons could be used to take action against him.
Furthermore, the death of Silly Tai provided these "veterans of the underworld" with a way out, enough to appease his underlings and prevent them from losing popular support. As for whether Silly Tai's desire to die was partly motivated by a desire to give his cousin a way out, only God knows.
The old man, referred to as Uncle Wai, looked at Yan Hung and said, "A-Hung, tonight we old guys are giving Young Master Shun face, which is also giving A-Hung a chance to do things effectively in front of Young Master Shun. You won't be so lucky next time."
Yan Hung cursed inwardly, but maintained a humble demeanor, smiling at the elderly men and saying, "Thank you very much, uncles. I will definitely invite you for tea in a few days when you have some free time to thank you in person."
The crowd at both ends of the road gradually dispersed. The Chevrolet's headlights flashed, casting two beams of light towards the faces of several martial arts figures who hadn't yet managed to dodge. Just as the men were about to shout insults, their companions pulled them aside. The car, already at full speed, sped through the gap in the crowd.
The car's taillights quickly disappeared from sight, and the thugs from various gangs, led by their respective bosses, retreated. The few "Big Tin Yi" members, who had been on high alert the moment they stepped out of the hotel, finally breathed a sigh of relief and left with the crowd. The once tense Queen's Road quickly returned to its quiet state, leaving only Lam Kong, Qi Weiwen, Lu Yuanchun, Yan Hung, and their respective men.
Lam Kong, who had previously instructed the two men keeping an eye on Corvette, quickly got into a Ford and drove off in Corvette's direction.
Yan Hung walked over with an umbrella, and Lam Kong went to meet him. Lam Kong was not as high-ranking as Yan Hung, but he was not under Yan Hung's command and had Song Tianyao as his backer. Moreover, the two had a close relationship because their backers were like brothers and they made money together in the loan shark business. However, after tonight, the situation would probably change.
Their respective subordinates watched as their leaders met in the middle of the road, standing motionless. They couldn't advance, but no one was willing to retreat either. The two men locked eyes, Yan Hung smiled, "Now that the world is at peace, everyone can call it a day. Let's go have a drink, it's on me."
Lam Kong shook his head and said, "Forget it, let's all be clear about which side we're on tonight. I don't want to end up like you, Brother Hung, being sent to guarding the reservoirs in Sha Tau Kok by Mr. Song with just a few words. Besides, Mr. Song instructed me to escort the two ladies away first."
"Seriously? Doesn't Song Tianyao know you're a womanizer? He can't tolerate people like you and me around him, and besides, he's standing on the edge of a cliff; it's hard for him to stay on his feet."
"As police officers, we have a duty to protect the safety of citizens. It's our duty to take people home. There's no need to make up too many excuses, is there?"
Yan Hung's smile gradually faded, "Your men can take people home, there's no need for you to make the trip yourself, is there? Think about how you'll explain yourself before you try to explain to these rich people, lest you regret it later."
"Thank you. But you know me, everyone calls me Headless, I don't think about such things. I'll just do what Mr. Song says."
"It seems we're on different paths, and it'll be difficult to drink together in the future?"
"Our jurisdictions are too far apart, and we're all so busy. It's fate that we're here."
The two men spoke loudly, and their subordinates could hear them clearly. Then, they both turned around at the same time and strode away without looking at each other again.
Lam Kong had been feeling uneasy the whole time, but after saying those words in public tonight, he felt relieved and his steps became lighter. He gestured to Lu Yuanchun and Qi Weiwen, saying, "Ladies, please get in the car."
Lu Yuanchun shook his head. "No rush."
As he spoke, Lu Yuanchun glanced at Qi Weiwen's expression. Qi Weiwen was clearly still lost in thought because of Song Tianyao's words. When he saw Lu Yuanchun looking at him, he forced a polite smile.
"I'm not in a hurry."
"Don't worry, I've already instructed my two men to follow that car closely. If necessary, they can shoot and kill without hesitation," Lam Kong added, assuming the two were concerned for Song Tianyao's safety.
Suddenly, a black car sped towards them. Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Huang Liu had already jumped out. Lam Kong only saw a blur before his eyes, and Huang Liu was already in front of him.