Sheng Zhaozhong didn't know what Tan Jingwei, his senior from the Whampoa, thought of Song Tianyao. However, after learning about Song Tianyao's various methods before and after his rise to power, he realized that Han Chongshan and his brothers were likely to fall into the hands of the other party. He just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Sheng Zhaozhong narrowed his eyes, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, inhaled a puff of smoke, and slowly exhaled.
From the moment Han Chongshan the mountain until the accident, only one night had passed. The civilian personnel he and Tan Jingwei brought from Taiwan were all for negotiating with the Britain. Now that Han Chongshan was dead, he had no choice but to go back Hanging Neck Ridge to find a good gun again.
As for the Thailand...
Thinking of this, Sheng Zhaozhong curled his lips in disdain.
Leaving aside the fact that they were selling opium in Hong Kong, just the fact that they colluded with the Japan means that even without Tan Jingwei saying a word after the whole affair is over, he will not tolerate them.
The boat rocked slightly, interrupting Sheng Zhaozhong's thoughts.
Sheng Zhaozhong looked up and saw that the fishing boats had already docked. The winding mountain road along the shore led directly to Hanging Neck Ridge, with lush trees on both sides casting deep shadows in the morning light.
Sheng Zhaozhong looked back at the boat. The fisherman rowing the boat glanced at the standard-issue pistol on Sheng Zhaozhong's waist and nervously held his daughter, who was not yet ten years old.
Sheng Zhaozhong remained expressionless, his gaze passing over the fisherman's terrified face and settling on the young fisherwoman in his arms. The girl, in turn, looked at Sheng Zhaozhong such a young age, she couldn't understand why her father would show the same expression she had when she was caught stealing food by an adult.
The eye contact between Sheng Zhaozhong and the fisherwoman didn't last long. The fisherman, with a forced smile, subtly shielded his daughter behind him and forced an awkward smile at Sheng Zhaozhong, "Sir, we've arrived."
After the fisherman kept swallowing and cold sweat began to bead on his forehead, Sheng Zhaozhong finally nodded, pulled out a few Hong Kong Hong Kong dollars in hundred-dollar bills from his pocket, and casually tossed them in front of the fisherman. "Come pick me up before dark. If I haven't come down by 8 p. m., please go to the Central Hotel and tell a Mr. Tan in room 407 the news."
Sheng Zhaozhong finished speaking, he raised an eyebrow at the fisherman.
The fisherman nodded hurriedly, "Understood, sir. Don't worry, I'll be there before dark."
Sheng Zhaozhong hummed in agreement, then glanced back at the winding mountain road. From a distance, the road, shrouded in trees, resembled a gaping maw ready to devour anyone.
Sheng Zhaozhong took a deep drag on the cigarette, the crimson flame burning brightly until the butt disappeared. He then flicked the cigarette butt into the water, sending up a wisp of white smoke. Sheng Zhaozhong had already stepped ashore and walked alone onto the winding mountain road, his figure quickly disappearing into the shadows of the trees.
The intersection Wan Chai Hwo Tao Road Junction, Hong Kong Island.
Inside the clinic that Kondo Kohei used as a cover, the director's office door was tightly closed, and two Japan doctors, a man and a woman, stood guard in front of the office door, their eyes fixed straight ahead.
Sai Zhalunwang's son Nai Khun, leaned lazily against the corridor wall, his gaze shifting from the female doctor's hot figure, and let out a light whistle.
Standing opposite him, Paitoon smiled slightly and spoke to Nai Khun in Thai: "Kun, Sai Ba and Kondo are discussing business inside. If they reach an agreement, you can have this Japan woman in her uniform on your bed tonight."
Nai Khun grinned, stroking the stubble on his chin, and said, "I don't trust the Japan. I don't want to die in bed without knowing why. Besides, I'm only interested in one woman right now."
Paitoon stared into Nai Khun's eyes. "Are you still eyeing Song Tianyao's sister?"
Nai Khun stretched and said casually, "Like most China person, Song Tianyao puts family first. I heard that even when he was just a nobody, he dared to take action against Hong Kong's underworld figures for his family. If I could marry his sister, do you think he would still cooperate with us?"
Paitoon frowned. "You want to target Song Tianyao's family? Sai Ba won't agree to this. We haven't established a firm foothold yet. Song Tianyao's influence in Hong Kong is deeply entrenched. Going against him..."
Paitoon didn't finish his sentence, only shaking his head slightly. He clearly remembered what Sai Chalunwang had said: everyone was living under someone else's roof. Now they were not Thailand officers, but Thai citizens residing in Hong Kong.
The current tensions between most of Hong Kong's businessmen and Song Tianyao are so high that neither side can spare the time to deal with them. This is the best opportunity for us, under the leadership of Sai Ba, to develop our influence in Hong Kong. It would be unwise to provoke someone who can make Hong Kong's elites sleepless at this time. Therefore, Paitoon disagrees with Nai Khun's approach.
"I'm not interested in my father's business, but I've heard a bit about it. Our biggest backer right now is Tan Jingwei, but just like I said you can't trust the Japan, you can't trust the China person either..." Nai Khun scoffed, "You can't necessarily trust the China person either!"
Paitoon's expression turned serious, and he solemnly asked, "Kun, have you already made your move?"
Nai Khun smiled and shook his head. Paitoon just breathed a sigh of relief, Nai Khun nodded again.
Under Paitoon's tense gaze, Nai Khun spoke calmly, "Song Tianyao is a smart man. I had Cai Bao and the others inquire about where his family lives, but the place is deserted. Cai Bao and the others received news that Song Tianyao's entire family has left for Macau."
The tension on Paitoon's face vanished instantly. Sai Zhalunwang had instructed him to keep an eye on Nai Khun, and what he feared most was that this young master would cause trouble. Last time, he almost offended Song Tianyao's sister at the theater, and now Nai Khun was trying to get close to her again, which undoubtedly gave Paitoon a headache.
However, since Song Tianyao's family is not in Hong Kong now, at least Nai Khun won't do anything to make things difficult for him.
Thinking of this, Paitoon relaxed and teased Nai Khun in Thai: "Kun, it seems your plan to become Song Tianyao's brother-in-law is not going to work. But I've met Song Tianyao's sister. She's just a little girl who hasn't fully developed yet. Once Sai Ba helps us establish ourselves in Hong Kong, whether you like China women, Japan women, or even Britain women, you can use money to make them kneel at your feet."