Big D gave a thumbs up and said, "You have guts. I'm no match for you. I don't have your business acumen; I can only resort to these shady methods."
Shen Dong said, "You mean He Hongsheng has been making money through shady dealings all along?"
Big D laughed and said, "Alright, I take back what I just said. Getting back to the point, are you sure you can handle those six casino managers?"
Shen Dong didn't hide anything and said directly, "One million five hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars per person. Ah Wu from the Number Gang will bring people over."
"Depend on."
Big D cursed, "Give me such a good business. Who is Ah Wu? What he can do, I can do too."
Shen Dong shrugged and said, "I think you're suited for that $20 million deal."
Big D said, "Go to hell. Ah Dong, I have a lot of men who do shady work. If there's anything like this again, I hope you can hand it over to me."
Shen Dong laughed and said, "I'm just afraid you won't like it."
Big D said, "You think I'm like you? Damn, killing six people and getting nine million, Ah Wu has made a fortune this time."
Shen Dong stood up and said, "You handle the matter of contacting Brother Wen and Lian Haolong. If Lian Haolong is willing to reconcile with me, I can withdraw his $20 million under-the-table payment."
Big D nodded and said, "I'll get back to you tonight."
After settling the debts with Hong Wen and Da D, Shen Dong called Fei Mao again and had someone deliver the money directly to him.
Although one should not judge a book by its cover, Fat Cat left such a bad impression on Shen Dong that Shen Dong was really unwilling to associate with him.
At 6 p.m., Big D arrived at the hospital carrying a basket of fruit and met Lian Haolong.
Lian Haolong was very clear about what happened last night and knew that Big D and Shen Dong were in cahoots. He sneered, "Big D, what do you mean?"
Big D put down the fruit and chuckled, "Brother Long, I've come to visit you, and I also have a good business deal I'd like to discuss with you."
Lian Haolong narrowed his eyes and asked, "What kind of deal?"
Big D looked at the bodyguards around the hospital bed, and Lian Haolong immediately understood, saying, "Everyone except A Dong, please leave."
"Yes, elder brother."
All the bodyguards went out.
Only Big D and the two brothers, Lian Haolong and Lian Haodong, remained in the room.
Big D said, "Shen Dong and Ah Hua have left Hung Hing, Prince, Chan Ho Nam, and Da Fei are injured and hospitalized, and Han Bin, Sister Thirteen, and Dinosaur refuse to accept Chiang Tin-sang's orders. Hung Hing is now facing internal and external troubles. Brother Man and I have discussed it and want to get you involved in taking over Hung Hing's casinos in Macau. What do you think?"
Lian Haolong frowned and scolded, "Big D, are you out of your mind? We, Chung Yee Shun and Hung Hing, are allies. How can you tell me this?"
"ally?"
Big D scoffed, "Brother Long, you probably don't know what's going on outside while you're in the hospital."
Lian Haolong asked, "What rumors?"
Big D said, "Everyone says that you, Lin Huai Le, and Uncle Ben were fooled by Jiang Tian Sheng. Jiang Tian Sheng's attack on Chen Dong was entirely an internal matter of Hung Hing, yet Hung Hing suffered no losses, while your three major triads suffered heavy casualties. This is utterly foolish. Especially Uncle Ben, who even lost his own life, he is hopelessly foolish. You say that Chung Yee Shun is an ally of Hung Hing, then I would like to ask, does such an ally even exist?"
Lian Haolong's face turned ashen with anger, and he roared, "Bullshit!"
Big D laughed and said, "But that is indeed the truth."
Lian Haolong said, "Big D, let me ask you, how much did Shen Dong give you to make you help him like this?"
Big D said, "Twenty million US dollars, plus medical expenses and resettlement allowances for the brothers who were injured or killed. Ah Dong is quite generous; he settled the money this afternoon. Brother Long, what about Jiang Tiansheng? How much did he give you?"
Lian Haolong curled his lip and said, "This has nothing to do with you. If I'm not mistaken, this plan was probably Shen Dong's idea, right?"
Big D said, "Yes. Brother Long, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. If we can seize Hung Hing's casinos and split them equally, we can earn more than 100 million every year. Moreover, if the three of us join forces, Hung Hing wouldn't dare to retaliate against us even if they had a hundred times the courage."
Lian Haolong said, "Shen Dong is trying to entice you with benefits."
Big D said confidently, "I'm willing to be tempted. Let me tell you a secret: Shen Dong spent nine million Hong Kong dollars to hire a number to help Ah Wu kill six casino managers of Hung Hing in Macau. Once this is done, we can take over Hung Hing's casinos with almost no effort. Brother Wen has already agreed. If you don't participate, then we'll have to go and discuss it with Big Tooth."
Lian Haolong's heart sank.
He knew very well that once Big D, Hung Man, and Big Tooth Koi got together, it wouldn't just be Hung Hing's territory anymore; their Chung Yee Shun territory would probably be swept away.
Lian Haodong, who had been silent until now, coughed and said, "Brother, I think this is something we should seriously consider."
Lian Haolong knew that Lian Haodong had been persuaded by Da D, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "Okay, count me in."
Big D snapped his fingers and said excitedly, "Great! Once Ah Wu has dealt with the six leaders of Hung Hing, we'll rob a casino together."
"etc."
Lian Haodong said, "We have one condition."
Big D asked, "What are the conditions?"
Lian Haodong said, "By doing this, we are indirectly helping Shen Dong. Shen Dong must withdraw the bounty for killing my elder brother."
Uncle Ben's death forced Lian Haodong to consider Lian Haolong's safety.
Twenty million US dollars would probably tempt even Asia's top assassin to make a move.
Big D said, "I'll call Ah Dong."
The call connected quickly.
“Ah Dong, I’m in Brother Long’s hospital room. He’s agreed to cooperate with me and Brother Wen, on the condition that you cancel the assassination attempt on him,” Big D said bluntly.
Shen Dong said, "Give the phone to Brother Long, I want to talk to him."
Big D glanced at Lian Haolong and said, "Just say what you want to say. Brother Long is right next to me; he can hear you."
Shen Dong said, "Brother Long, I'm leaving Hung Hing and will focus all my energy on business from now on. I think it's necessary to settle our score."
Lian Haolong took the cell phone from Big D's hand and said, "You killed Ah Wu, and you even had Hong Wen and Fat Cat attack our Loyalty Trust. I suspect the gunshot wound I sustained was also caused by your men. Tell me, how are you going to settle this?"
Shen Dong smiled and said, "Brother Long, don't you think it's funny? Every time it's you who hits me, and then I retaliate, and that's when things get messy. Think about it carefully, when have I ever taken the initiative to attack your Chung Yee Shun? Not once. It was my idea for Big D to come and cooperate with you, with the aim of settling our score with one-third of Hung Hing's casinos."
Lian Haolong sneered, "I'll help you deal with Hung Hing while I'm at it."
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