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"I've long admired Brother Yao's name. I was just passing by today, so I came to pay my respects. I hope Brother Yao won't mind!"
"Hahaha!" Huo Wenyao immediately laughed and said politely.
"What are you saying? Everyone knows Brother Long's reputation for loyalty and integrity. We're all on the same side, so don't be polite!"
Lian Haodong's smile was a little stiff!
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wrong!
Is this a compliment to me or my older brother?
But my older brother didn't come.
Huo Wenyao ignored these details and Lian Haodong's confusion, immediately adopting a friendly demeanor. After inviting Lian Haodong to sit down, he asked,
"I wonder what brings Brother Dong to see me?"
Getting to the point, Lian Haodong immediately became more serious, and mimicked Huo Wenyao's smile,
"Of course it's a good thing! I'm here to deliver money to Brother Yao!"
"150" Lian Haodong: The guy surnamed Huo doesn't know what's good for him!
"Of course it's good news! I'm here to deliver money to Brother Yao!"
Huo Wenyao raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
He gave a surprised smile and asked in return,
"Delivering cash? I never knew Brother Dong was also a part-time God of Wealth!"
He remained unmoved by the teasing tone in Huo Wenyao's voice and immediately replied seriously,
"I know Yao-ge thought I was joking, but I wasn't!"
"The reason I came to see Brother Yao this time is actually to discuss a business deal with you, a business that will benefit both of us, a business that can make a lot of money!"
Huo Wenyao's heart skipped a beat, and he gradually guessed the other party's intentions. He then chuckled softly.
"Then I must thank Brother Dong very much,"
Lian Haodong smiled and glanced at Fang Siwei beside him without making a sound. It was clear that Lian Haodong was a very cautious person!
Even though there were only three people present, and Fang Siwei was clearly still Huo Wenyao's woman, Lian Haodong was still unwilling to talk about it in front of others.
This is likely mainly due to Fang Siwei's identity as a journalist.
Or perhaps it was Fang Siwei's gossipy expression when Lian Haodong brought up the topic that made Lian Haodong wary.
Huo Wenyao understood and immediately said to Fang Siwei beside him,
"Go make a cup of tea!"
"Oh!" Fang Siwei reluctantly got up to make tea.
Only after Fang Siwei's figure disappeared from the office did Lian Haodong reveal a bright smile.
"When I was at a nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui last night, I noticed that the variety of goods sold there was a bit lacking. If they could fill that gap, they would definitely make a fortune,"
"What does Brother Yao think?"
In truth, Huo Wenyao had already vaguely guessed what Lian Haodong was talking about, but on the surface, he feigned surprise and replied,
"I don't know what Dong-ge is talking about. Now it's just the two of us, Dong-ge, you don't need to be so cautious, you can just talk!"
Without hesitation, Lian Haodong nodded in reply.
"Everyone in Hong Kong knows that the entire Tsim Sha Tsui area is now under Brother Yiu's name,"
"I asked around, and there's not a single place in Tsim Sha Tsui that sells wheat flour!"
After a pause, Lian Haodong couldn't help but show a hint of excitement, and said earnestly,
"Everyone in Hong Kong knows that Tsim Sha Tsui is the heart of the port, and it's even more developed than Central,"
"Causeway Bay has also benefited from the influence of Tsim Sha Tsui, and has been gradually developing in recent years,"
"Tsim Sha Tsui has the most businesses and the most lucrative profits; this is a consensus throughout Hong Kong,"
"There are over a thousand restaurants, karaoke bars, bars, and nightclubs here, and hundreds of billiard halls, arcades, and saunas. This bustling place must attract countless people every day,"
"With so many merchants here, it would be such a waste not to sell flour!"
Huo Wenyao's heart grew cold. Just as he had guessed, Lian Haodong had indeed uttered nothing good.
In fact, Huo Wenyao had already guessed most of the truth from Lian Haodong's wary expression just now. The reason he didn't say it was just to confirm whether his guess was correct.
Now that he heard it, it was exactly as he had expected!
Lian Haodong really wanted to sell him heroin!
Huo Wenyao's eyes flickered as he sized up Lian Haodong. He knew Lian Haodong quite well; the guy was a compulsive gambler with a lot of gambling debts. In "The King's Man," he often relied on his older brother to pay off his debts. And the gang's profits didn't all go to the two brothers.
There was considerable discontent within the Chung Hsin Yi organization regarding Lien Hao-lung frequently using triad funds to subsidize Lien Hao-tung.
Lian Haolong had told Lian Haodong many times, but he just wouldn't change!
Huo Wenyao even went so far as to analyze that Lian Haodong must have been pressured to pay his gambling debts again recently, which is why he came to him specifically to try and make some money!
However, little did Lian Haodong know that this was exactly what Huo Wenyao hated most!
He can commit murder and arson, kill and rob, disregard human life, and even indiscriminately kill innocent people!
But Huo Wenyao would absolutely never get involved in the drug trade.
Thinking back to Lin Zexu's destruction of opium at Humen, this substance not only made money, but it also eroded the backbone of the Chinese people, turning the descendants of the dragon into descendants of worms.
Therefore, Huo Wenyao can do any business, and he can do the most heinous things, but he cannot sell heroin!
In fact, the contracts signed with the merchants in his territory already stipulated that anyone who dared to sell heroin would bear the consequences!
Huo Wenyao would absolutely not allow such a thing to appear on his territory!
To be honest, Huo Wenyao may not be a good person, but he is definitely not a completely wicked person who would turn his back on his family for a little money!
In this era, money has a million ways to make money, but it won't work with flour!
Therefore, Lian Haodong's suggestion was utter nonsense in his eyes!
In this respect, Huo Wenyao is the same as Hung Hing.
Hung Hing still doesn't sell white flour!
Of course, Huo Wenyao did not refuse outright. After all, he already had quite a few rivals, and he didn't want to make more enemies if it wasn't necessary. He would wait until his territory was closer to Zhongxinyi before making any plans.
Lian Haodong might be of great use to Huo Wenyao!
After all, his flaws were too obvious. If he were to set a trap at the gambling table, he could easily manipulate Lian Haodong.
So there's no need to make any definitive statements now.
Immediately, Huo Wenyao smiled and said,
"So this is it!"
Lian Haodong flashed a bright smile and then said,
"Don't worry, I know Yao-ge's reputation. I'm the kind of person who never hogs money; we all make money together!"
"As long as Brother Yao agrees, I can offer a very favorable price!"
After a pause, Lian Haodong's expression brightened even more as he spoke.
"However, if Brother Yao doesn't want to do this kind of business and is afraid of getting into trouble, I can arrange for someone to come and distribute the powder myself,"
"That way, even if the police find out, it won't have anything to do with Brother Yao, and it can guarantee that your reputation in Hong Kong won't be affected at all!"
"We'll split the profits 50/50, what do you say, Brother Yao?"
Huo Wenyao immediately put on an apologetic expression and said,
"Well, the profit margin offered by Brother Dong is definitely not a problem, and I can see his sincerity!"
"But I'm sorry, Brother Dong, it's not that I don't sell heroin, it's just that my people have gone to the Silver Triangle and are currently discussing business with a local general,"
"If nothing unexpected happens, it won't be long before I get into this business,"
"So I can only appreciate Dong-ge's kindness this time!"
Huo Wenyao looked apologetic and declined Lian Haodong's suggestion.
In an instant!
Lian Haodong's expression changed slightly!
The atmosphere was somewhat silent.
After a few breaths, Lian Haodong sighed in disappointment and said helplessly,
"That's such a shame!"
"I didn't expect I'd still be late!"