"So what? Chu Yaozong is a cunning fox who has cultivated himself to perfection. He neither supports nor opposes anyone. You can't count on him to fight the Shanghai people, but he also wouldn't dare to jump out and oppose them. Chu Xiaoxin is a spoiled brat. He can act like a young master with those gangsters, but he doesn't even have the right to speak in this kind of situation. Besides, I can make Zeng Chunsheng disappear. Do you think I can't do anything to a playboy?"
Seeing his superior's confidence, Sheng Zhaozhong said no more and drove to the Chu Family with peace of mind. Tan Jingwei closed his eyes, planning his next move. He was confident he could handle the local big businessmen and also the Shanghai people. These businessmen were too narrow-minded; they only had their eyes on money, and no one knew their true thoughts.
Helping Shanghai people fight Hong Kong? Helping Hong Kong deal with Shanghai people? I wouldn't do something so pointless. When I reveal my hand, I guarantee these old guys will be stunned and at a loss for what to do.
He's only worried about Song Tianyao now; in all of Hong Kong, only he's qualified to be his opponent. He wonders what Song is up to right now. This game, with big businessmen and huge sums of money as pawns, would be too boring without him as an opponent.
Chapter 530
At the hospital.
Gui Zai Fang had been stabbed by Nai Khun while protecting Song Wenwen, was covered in sweat and looked extremely flustered. He hadn't been this nervous even when fighting with Nai Khun, but now he was at a loss for what to do. While struggling to get off the ground, he kept saying, "My little injury is nothing, boss. Why did you have to come all the way to 96? You're a busy person, you don't need to bother with such a small matter. I can be discharged from the hospital right now. Boss, just say the word, and I'll kill whoever it is!"
Opposite him stood Song Tianyao, his eyes bloodshot, while Huang Liu was holding Gui Zai Fang back from moving. This time, in addition to He Jian's promise to take them in, these family members were all accompanied by skilled bodyguards from the Chiu Chow Gang. Gui Zai Fang had been injured in a fight with Nai Khun before. Although he hadn't bled much, the injury was to a blood vessel and was difficult to heal. He had been hospitalized and therefore unable to retreat.
Gui Zai Fang wasn't dissatisfied, nor did he feel abandoned or betrayed. He joined the gang to earn money by risking his life. Taking a salary from the boss and fighting for him was only natural. If he died, there would be a burial allowance; if he was injured, there would be medical expenses—that was all. The so-called benevolent bosses were nothing more than generous payers; no boss truly cared about a henchman's life or death.
Therefore, Song Tianyao's visit to the hospital at this time, coupled with the sadness on his face that, although he could conceal it, was still palpable, deeply moved Gui Zai Fang. He was a simple-minded person and didn't consider the complex question of why his boss only felt sad now that he had been hospitalized for so long. He only knew that this was probably the first and only boss who treated him like a human being.
The saying goes, "A scholar will die for one who understands him." He was still young, unlike those seasoned veterans of the underworld who had seen it all and could maintain their facade of heroism while remaining clear-headed. If Song Tianyao were to actually mention the name of an enemy at this moment, Gui Zai Fang would rather die with him than not kill that person and repay his boss's kindness.
Song Tianyao gestured for Huang Liu to hold him down, "If you want to repay me, lie down obediently and get well soon. I'm relieved to see you're alright."
Gui Zai Fang had always only known how to fight and not how to feel, suddenly felt a lump in his throat and desperately tried to hold back his tears. In his eyes, Song Tianyao had gone from being his boss who paid him to a family member like a father or brother. Without Huang Liu's help, he obediently lay back down in his original position, no longer struggling, and just wanted to recover from his injuries and be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible.
Song Tianyao nodded. "Take good care of yourself. If you need anything, just let me know. Don't worry about spending money. I'm leaving now."
Huang Liu followed Song Tianyao into the corridor. "Are you relieved now? I knew it. Those gangsters wouldn't bother him. Everyone works for the boss. Unless there's a deep-seated grudge, they won't go so far as to kill him. Besides, Gui Zai Fang is just your subordinate, boss. He's different from Sister Fen and the others. Catching him won't do any good."
Song Tianyao lit a cigarette and took two deep drags. "I know, but I can't rest easy unless I come."
"I, Huang Liu, have a foul mouth and speak harshly, please don't mind me, boss. Your cousin purely asked for trouble; not even a god could stop him. You don't need to be so upset."
Song Tianyao did not deny it. "Brother Six is right. A-Tai went down the wrong path, it has nothing to do with anyone else. It's not that I didn't give him chances, but he didn't know how to cherish them, and there was nothing I could do. But no matter what, he died for me, and I can never let it go."
Huang Liu nodded. "I understand. Everyone thinks that rich people are ruthless and heartless, especially someone like you who started from scratch, so you must be even more ruthless than ordinary people. What they don't know is that you are ruthless on the outside but kind on the inside, always wanting to help and save people, and rarely thinking of intentionally hurting anyone. Whether it was dealing with the Zhang Family or the Lin Family, there were reasons for it. If they knew the details, they would definitely think that a boss like you is useless and has no future with you."
"It seems Brother Six has a different idea from them."
"Actually, there's no difference. I also feel there's no future with you. Think about it, you're now at odds with the entire Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce. Isn't following you a dead end? However, there aren't many people I, Huang Liu, can trust to turn my back on. You're one of them, so of course I'll support you."
Song Tianyao gave a bitter smile, "Brother Six, there's no need to try to cheer me up. I'm very sad about what happened to A-Tai, but I won't be unable to get over it. Crying won't help; we should just avenge him."
At this point, Song Tianyao took a deep drag on his cigarette, then exhaled the smoke slowly. "Actually, what Brother Six said isn't entirely right. Just because I don't like killing doesn't mean I'm some kind of pious monk. I've tried to treat them kindly, but they don't appreciate it. They think that just because they outnumber me, I'll be afraid? Damn it! Since compassion is useless, then I'll just have to show them how ruthless I can be. I've never liked any grand funerals, but sending a few hundred people down to join A-Tai in revenge is something I can always manage."
As they talked, they arrived outside the hospital. Huang Liu asked, "I know which hospital Handkerchief Qing is staying at. Should I go there?"
"He's already crippled and worthless to the gang. Killing him would only make them happy. Besides, Handkerchief Qing is nothing more than a killing tool; he's not worth my time. So-called gangs are nothing but parasites. Once their host dies, they'll die on their own without anyone having to do anything to them."