"Miaomiao, what brings you here? Didn't you say you had class?"
Liu Miaomiao tilted her pretty face up and smiled brightly: "There's a business presentation at school, and I'd like to invite you to attend so you can help me out."
She enjoyed Jiang Yuhong's doting affection, a feeling she had never experienced with anyone else.
"I have to make time for your event, even if I don't have time!" Jiang Yuhong affectionately pinched the tip of her nose. "Come on, I'll take you to eat something delicious."
In his heart, he thought, "Secretary Liu, your daughter's happiness was obtained by you through 'concessions' from Jiaxing."
The mastermind behind all of this was none other than Zhang Cheng, the man who even made him feel uneasy.
...
Huanglong Cave Hotel.
Zhang Cheng sat back down and met Zhang Tian's expectant yet apprehensive eyes.
"President Jiang, it's agreed."
He spoke calmly.
He said he had a very pleasant chat with you in Shanghai last time.
"He provides the money, you provide the labor. This land in Jiaxing will be yours from now on."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Tian's expression froze instantly, then he was overwhelmed with joy. He trembled with excitement, stood up, and bowed deeply to Zhang Cheng.
"Master Zhang! I can't thank you enough! From now on, my life is yours!"
Zhang Cheng would just listen to those words and forget about them.
For someone like Zhang Tian, profit is always more important than life.
"Go and get ready. Mr. Jiang's men will be here soon." Zhang Cheng waved his hand, indicating that he could leave.
...
Meanwhile, on the dark, boundless sea.
A dilapidated fishing boat is braving the wind and waves, heading towards an unknown destination—Hong Kong Island.
On the deck, Zhang Zhongming, who had shaved his head, was expressionlessly sharpening the dagger in his hand with a piece of sandpaper. The blade gleamed coldly in the moonlight.
A young man walked quickly to his side, lowered his voice, and looked indignant.
"Ming-ge, those people in the cabin are in such a terrible state, are we really not going to do anything about it?"
Zhang Zhongming didn't even lift his eyelids, his voice as cold as ice.
"Put away your compassion."
"Remember, we're here to escape, not to enjoy the scenery."
"But we are all Chinese!" the young man exclaimed urgently.
Zhang Zhongming finally stopped what he was doing, slowly raised his head, and his eyes shone like those of a hungry wolf in the darkness.
"Once we arrive on Hong Kong Island, we will go our separate ways."
The young man's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he hurriedly said, "Brother! I was wrong! Please don't abandon me!"
Just then, a snakehead wearing a vest walked over with a smile.
"Ming, you're such a kind-hearted guy. You gave away all the rations I prepared for those 'bastards'."
"I'll pay whatever it costs," Zhang Zhongming said succinctly.
"Forget about the money." The smuggler waved his hand, leaned closer, and lowered his voice, "Brother Ming, I can tell you're no ordinary person. Hong Kong is a chaotic place; if you want to make it big, you have to know the rules. Don't get involved in smuggling; it's too murky, and everyone has powerful backers. With your numbers, finding a triad to affiliate with is a good option..."
He had a keen eye for people and knew that someone like Zhang Zhongming, as long as he didn't die, would eventually rise to prominence.
Zhang Zhongming listened quietly without saying a word.
He had promised Zhang Cheng that he would personally host him in Victoria Harbour.
Seeing his silence, the smuggler said no more. He looked up at the sky and said, "We'll be in Yuen Long in half a day. There will be people to meet us on the shore, and your new identities have been prepared."
You get what you pay for.
Zhang Cheng offered the highest possible price.
suddenly!
The smuggler's expression changed drastically. He stared intently at the lights that suddenly flickered on the distant horizon and cursed loudly:
"Damn it! It's the water police!"
"Quick! Turn off all the lights!"
In an instant, the entire ship was plunged into deathly darkness.
Zhang Zhongming abruptly stood up, like a startled lion, and roared in a deep voice:
"Don't fucking panic! Gather around here!"
Before the words were even finished, a piercing alarm ripped through the night sky in the distance!
Several bright beams of searchlight, like sharp swords, instantly locked onto the doomed ship!
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