Chapter Eleven

Back on the top floor of the Star Brilliance Nightclub on Portland Street, sitting in the spacious office, he suddenly realized a problem. He had ideas and insight, but damn it, he had no manpower!

Was he supposed to rely on this fatso in front of him?

He smacked his head hard. Damn it, the immediate priority was to recruit subordinates, especially capable ones!

Ah Wai was definitely coming along, not just because he was his childhood friend. Although this guy was timid, cowardly, and lustful, he was excellent at communicating with people and had a good network for information.

When he explained his ideas and requirements, Ah Wai patted his chest and promised to handle it.

Following Wang Xuan's instructions, Ah Wai brought up Brother Blood Dragon, who had been making waves recently. A few people immediately followed without hesitation.

"Let me introduce them," Wang Xuan said, sitting in his boss chair with his legs crossed. He looked at the "tyrant of the meme world" in front of him, a slight smile involuntarily appearing on his lips.

Ah Wai pointed to them and said, "Brother Xuan, this is Ah Ying, Ah Wai, Ah Sen, and Zhou Kun."

As expected, it was 'Eat Shit, You!'

Hahaha, Wang Xuan couldn't help but laugh. His laughter confused the group. Although they didn't know why the boss was laughing, they had to play along. Ah Ying and the other three grinned as well.

Ah Wai paired with Ah Ying, mingling in Mong Kok. Interesting!

Ah Wai then introduced their backgrounds. Zhou Kun's caught Wang Xuan's interest. A graduate of Hong Kong University, he had been imprisoned for six months for assault and battery and couldn't afford to pay compensation. After his release, he couldn't find suitable work and naturally became a thug.

"You guys recruit the manpower yourselves. Notify all the shops. From now on, debt collection will be handed over to me. The prices remain the same. Keep all the venues running smoothly, and no trouble is allowed. If you do well, you'll be promoted. If not, you'll go back to being a 49er. Understand?"

"Understood, Big Brother!"

Wang Xuan's problem was that he didn't know all the venues were ready to operate. These were the biggest sources of income, and a proportion had to be handed over every month. If you handed over less and less, you'd be out. Whether it was a legitimate business or a triad, performance was key.

"From now on, if you follow me, you have to abide by my rules. You don't need to be rude to be a thug. Don't bully people. They pay us to avoid trouble. Take their money and resolve their problems. You have to do the job when you collect the money. That's the rule, understand?"

"Understood, Big Brother!"

"Alright, you can go. Zhou Kun, stay behind."

The others left one by one. He motioned for Zhou Kun to sit down and then said, "I have a task for you. Do a market survey. Get me detailed information on the entire Portland Street as soon as possible."

"Okay, boss. I'll get on it."

Zhou Kun was very respectful and polite. This task surprised him and also excited him. He had been a thug for over a year, and it was the first time he heard of a triad needing market research. Everyone said Blood Dragon was violent, but his impression was completely different. He seemed more like a company boss than a triad leader.

If he hadn't been unable to find a legitimate job, he wouldn't have become a thug. Looking at Wang Xuan's attitude, the future seemed promising.

After some time passed, Wang Xuan stayed indoors, and his injuries completely healed. Zhou Kun also submitted his market research report. After carefully reading it, he found it to be very comprehensive, including things he hadn't thought of. It was only now that he had a detailed understanding of Portland Street.

Ah Ying and the other two also performed well. The venues were managed smoothly, and the money was handed over on time every day. With money in hand, some plans naturally had to be implemented.

He picked up the phone on the table and dialed. "Hello, Ah Man, it's Wang Xuan."

"Oh, Brother Blood Dragon of Portland Street. What made you think of me all of a sudden?"

There was a hint of resentment in her words. Wang Xuan chuckled. "What do you mean 'all of a sudden'? Of course, I think of you every day!"

"Sweet talk. Tell me, what do you need me for?"

It wasn't a big deal. Wang Xuan planned to have the girls in his venues undergo gynecological examinations. If the venues were to be upgraded, they naturally had to ensure there were no venereal diseases.

After explaining this, he summoned Ah Wai and Zhou Kun again. One was to have Ah Wai arrange for the girls to get checked and obtain health certificates. The other was for Zhou Kun to order custom clothing, with the requirements written down on paper.

Wang Xuan planned to create a "uniform temptation" series: nurse uniforms, sailor suits, police uniforms, military uniforms, teacher outfits, and business suits. He wanted the girls in the venues to wear uniforms to increase class and fun, making it the most alluring entertainment venue on Hong Kong Island.

At the same time, he wanted to order some bunny, cat girl, and fox costumes, including bunny ear headbands, bras, and panties with tails. These would be worn by the waitresses in the venues, allowing the people of Hong Kong Island to experience what it was like to be surrounded by a bevy of beauties, a dazzling array of flowers.

The male servers in the venues would wear shirts and bow ties, and the security personnel would all be in black suits and white shirts. The aim was professionalism and grandeur.

He wanted to make Star Brilliance Nightclub the most high-end and unique nightclub in Hong Kong!

He also needed to hire people to train the girls. Ah Wai would handle this too. From nurses to teachers, they needed to look the part. The clothes shouldn't be worn in vain; they needed to have a corresponding aura. It was all about role-playing.

With all these matters handled, money was spent like water. Fortunately, it was the beginning of the month, and the protection fees for the new month would soon be collected. This allowed Wang Xuan, after paying the triad's cut, to avoid bankruptcy.

A significant reason for the tight funds was that the drug business had been returned to Baki, which caused the monthly revenue of over a million from Portland Street to drop by more than half.

Gradually, everything was ready. Wang Xuan arranged for Zhou Kun to place advertisements again, from various newspapers to magazines like Dragon Tiger Leopard, to let everyone in Hong Kong know that Star Brilliance Nightclub would reopen, all the girls would be working with health certificates, and they had all undergone professional training.

Those photos were released. Teacher outfits, nurse outfits, sailor suits, and American soldier uniforms were all shot by professional photographers using the most beautiful girls, competing in allure and incredibly tempting.

The fanfare of the reopening was immense, orchestrated by Wang Xuan. Overnight, Hong Kong knew what "uniform temptation" was. Before the grand opening that evening, Wang Xuan specifically sent invitations to the big bosses of East Star. Whether they came or not was another matter, but the courtesy had to be extended.

Baki and Sha Meng came. Uncle Fung and Uncle Fai, who had witnessed Wang Xuan joining the triad, also came. Other big bosses naturally wouldn't lower themselves to support a new triad member.

As Wang Xuan, who was standing at the entrance to greet guests, turned to go back inside, a large group of people swaggered in, clearly looking to cause trouble.