"Smuggling weapons."
Chairman Li's voice was deep and resonant, and every word was clearly audible to everyone.
After he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze. The buzzing discussions, the clinking of glasses, and the rustling of clothes all disappeared without a trace.
After an unknown amount of time, a voice broke the silence like a pin dropping, "Chairman Li, this kind of business is not something you should get involved in."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Lin Xiaoxiao.
It was somewhat unexpected, yet not unexpected at the same time.
But it cannot be denied that what Lin Xiaoxiao said was exactly what they wanted to say.
They all know that smuggling is a quick way to make money.
I do it on a regular basis.
But those things are all harmless.
Arms are different. If something goes wrong, more than one or two people will die. Moreover, Hong Kong has strict regulations on this matter, with gun control policies in place. They can tolerate minor skirmishes, but if things escalate, it's not an easy problem to solve.
Moreover, judging from Chairman Li's words, it's not just a small batch of smuggled goods, but a large batch.
Everyone involuntarily swallowed.
As soon as they heard the words "arms smuggling," they knew the enormous profits involved.
No wonder Chairman Li was so confident that it was a business that guaranteed to make money.
But it doesn't make money.
The profits are frighteningly high.
I wouldn't dare do it if I didn't have nine lives.
Chairman Li smiled and said, "You're all overthinking it. We're not smuggling. We just need to provide escorts to get at least this much pay."
When he finished speaking, he opened his palms and made a number.
Everyone was silent for ten seconds.
Someone asked, "Is it really true that you can gain so much just by sending people and not worrying about anything else?"
Chairman Li: "Absolutely true."
Someone else asked, "Where are they being escorted to? How long will it take?"
Chairman Li: "It takes ten days to travel to and from a port in Southeast Asia."
Earning in ten days what a typical gang earns in a year seems like a very worthwhile deal.
Everyone was irresistibly moved.
Even knowing that the job might not be easy to complete, they still couldn't resist the temptation of money.
"Will it be dangerous?" Most people still value their lives.
Chairman Li truthfully stated, "As you know, there are pirates in certain sea areas along the route to Southeast Asia, but we have a large number of people and the ships are fully equipped with weapons, so it's not a big problem."
That makes sense.
From this perspective, this business seems quite viable.
Most people were intrigued and started asking questions about the details. Chairman Li was very patient and explained things to everyone without getting annoyed. He was very approachable and spoke with utmost sincerity, which increased their trust in him.
Lin Xiaoxiao sat in her seat, listening intently to their conversation and filtering out key information.
"Boss," Wang Dazhuang stuffed a piece of bread into his mouth and asked in a low voice, "Do you think this is a good idea?"
Making money is definitely possible; there's no argument about that.
But even someone as simple-minded as Wang Dazhuang felt that things weren't so simple when so many people were needed to escort such a large quantity of weapons.
Lin Xiaoxiao casually picked out the chili peppers from the dish in front of her with her chopsticks. "Whether it's reliable or not, the four major gangs have all gotten involved. Won't the other gangs miss this opportunity?"
A business that's obviously profitable is just one that involves taking a bit of risk.
Do the people present usually take fewer risks?
Wang Dazhuang nodded as if he understood, "So, should we get a share of the pie?"
This is a question that both the Big Sand Gang and the Triads are curious about.
The gang leader asked directly, "Wang Dazhuang, have you two made up your minds? Do you want to join in?"
Wang Dazhuang looked at Lin Xiaoxiao, seeking her answer.
When the gang leader saw this, he sneered and said rudely, "Wang Dazhuang, you really have no guts to let a kid put you on top of me."
Wang Dazhuang said unhappily, "At least our boss is loyal and won't abandon his brothers when disaster strikes."
"Old Black, you still have a lot to learn from this."
Those words really hit home.
Being the first to flee when disaster strikes has become a stain on the life of this crime boss.
The gang leader's face was as black as ink. "I'd like to see what this kid is like..."
Before he could finish speaking, his godfather interrupted him with a look.
"Godfather..." the gang leader called out unwillingly.
The triad boss narrowed his eyes, his expression somewhat displeased, and he could only wisely remain silent.
However, he still harbored resentment towards Wang Dazhuang and Lin Xiaoxiao.
A nobody who's only strong isn't worth the protection of the Gu Rong Trading Company.
The leader of the Da Sha Gang said to Wang Dazhuang, "Don't beat around the bush. Whether you join or not is just a matter of a word."
His tone sounded somewhat impatient, and his expression was indifferent, as if he didn't care about the Black Tiger Gang joining at all.
But upon closer inspection, one can detect a fleeting malice in his eyes.
The leader of the Da Sha Gang glanced at Lin Xiaoxiao's face briefly, without lingering.
Thinking to myself, "You little brat, you have Gu Rong Foreign Firm backing you. I can't touch you for now, but this isn't over yet—I'm not done with slapping that Sha Gang in the face. You Black Tiger Gang better not join, or I'll show you what it means to play dirty tricks behind people's backs."
The leader of the Big Sand Gang chuckled sinisterly.
Both major gangs were interested in whether the Black Tiger Gang should join, and Chairman Li naturally asked about it as well.
Lin Xiaoxiao's expression remained unchanged. "A bastard wouldn't take money if he could. Add it."
"Good, young man, you're very straightforward." Chairman Li exclaimed in admiration.
Once one takes the lead, there will be a second, a third... and countless more.
In the end, except for two or three small gangs with few members and little confidence who refused to join, all the other gangs joined the business of the four major gangs.
To demonstrate his sincerity, Chairman Li promised to settle one-third of the commission immediately after the goods were loaded onto the ship and the personnel arrived.
Chairman Li also underwent a great deal of mental preparation before making this decision.
It has to be said that the effect was very good. Everyone patted their chests and said that they would definitely bring all the brothers in the gang to ensure that the goods were safely delivered to the designated port.
"Very well, I, Li, believe in everyone." Chairman Li took the lead and drank a glass of wine.
What followed was a scene of clinking glasses and lively conversation.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Lin Xiaoxiao took Wang Dazhuang and left first.
"Boss, are we really going to take the brothers on a ship to escort that thing to Southeast Asia?" Wang Dazhuang couldn't help but ask on the way back.
Lin Xiaoxiao said, "If it's something we've already agreed on, how could it be a lie?"
Wang Dazhuang scratched his head. "No, I just feel a little uneasy."
It's not that I think this business is unworkable.
It's simply because the Big Sand Gang and the Triads all want to be together.
These two companies have been thoroughly offended.
They are worried about something happening at sea or in Southeast Asia.
"Don't overthink it," Lin Xiaoxiao said calmly.
Wang Dazhuang immediately changed the subject, "That bearded guy today was really arrogant, he didn't even give face to the leaders of the four major gangs."
As the employer, the four major gangs naturally had to adopt a humble attitude in order to make money from him.
More than why he was so arrogant, Lin Xiaoxiao was curious about the large-scale arms shipment he had.
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