“Brother Ming, they’re not following the rules, let’s send them on their way! Hehe, that’s a faster way to make money!” Ah Long laughed.
Zhang Zhongming shook his head, his eyes weary.
"Eliminating each other is a dead end."
He looked at another subordinate, "Little Knife, go to the Ditch Wharf and find a new buyer."
"Yes, Brother Ming!"
More than half an hour later, the small boat docked, and Xiao Daozi, carrying money and a gun, disappeared into the night.
Zhang Zhongming sat alone at the bow of the boat, the sea breeze unable to dispel the confusion in his heart.
Is there really a tomorrow for this life of living on the edge?
"Brother Dog said to start with smuggling, and then switch careers once he's made enough money..."
He rubbed his face in pain.
Changing careers? Easier said than done.
The businesses on Hong Kong Island had long been divided up; for an outsider like him to try and grab a piece of the pie, the only outcome was to end up dead in the street.
"Holy crap! There's a cop!"
Ah Long's strange cry suddenly rang out.
Zhang Zhongming's eyes sharpened, and he turned and rushed into the cabin. When he came out again, he had a cold submachine gun in his hand.
In the distance, three figures were rushing toward the dock.
"Don't shoot!"
Zhang Zhongming roared and pressed down hard on A Long, who had already raised his gun and aimed.
He gripped the submachine gun tightly, but a strange feeling welled up inside him.
They've already drawn their guns, but the three enemies haven't even pulled out their weapons? They haven't even made a move to find cover?
This doesn't look like an arrest; it's more like... going to an appointment.
"Stop the ship!"
Zhang Zhongming suddenly shouted.
"Ming-ge?"
"Stop the ship now, they can catch up!"
"I said, stop the boat!"
Zhang Zhongming swept his fierce gaze across the crowd. His voice wasn't loud, but no one dared to question him anymore.
He tossed the submachine gun to Ah Long, turned and went into the cabin, pulling out the black bag full of cash.
"Dock!"
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the small boat slowly turned around and returned to the dock.
The three "police officers" also ran up to them.
Without saying a word, Zhang Zhongming threw his black travel bag onto the dock.
The man in the lead stepped forward, skillfully unzipped the bag, glanced at it, and casually slung it over his shoulder.
He looked at Zhang Zhongming at the bow of the boat, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, and shouted loudly:
"You killed Niu Dingtian, didn't you? Well done."
"From now on, this dock is yours to use, and I will ensure your safety. If you have trouble selling your goods, I will help you find buyers."
Zhang Zhongming was shocked and instantly understood what was happening.
He exhaled a long breath and clasped his hands in a fist salute to the other party.
Thank you!
...
Jinzhong, Shanxi.
Since being taken over by a new boss, Dao Ge and his gang have had a much better time.
They ate white flour steamed buns every meal, and every few days they had meat soup to drink. After finishing their work, they could even take a hot shower.
"Brother Dao, coal mining is so profitable?"
Cheng Agou, holding a large steamed bun, leaned closer with his mouth full of oil.
"I've heard that as long as you're willing to go down the mine, you can earn 160 a month! Brother Dao, why don't we work here? After a few years, we can go back home, build a house, and get married. Wouldn't that be wonderful!"
Dao Ge snatched the half-eaten steamed bun from his hand, stuffed it into his mouth, and cursed irritably, "You're hopeless!"
The salary is high.
However, the mortality rate in mining accidents is also high!
Landslides are commonplace here; people die, and no matter how much money you have, it's all for someone else's expense.
Dao Ge finished the steamed bun in a few bites and patted the flour off his hands.
"I'm going to the supervisor's room."
"Brother Dao, shall I go with you?"
"Go take a shower right now, you're covered in coal dust!"
Brother Dao waved his hand and strode towards the temporary prefab house in the distance.
He was thinking to himself that he had to find a new job.
Going down into the mine is too dangerous. I'd rather earn less money than lose my life in this dark and gloomy place.
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