area51novel Chapter 023 Life is Like a Play
Chapter 023 Life is Like a Play
At 8:30 p.m., the city that never sleeps has already entered its golden hour of the day.
After briefly arranging for his subordinates to get to work, Chen Piao figured that Huang Zhicheng and Chen Yongren had finished their conversation, so he decided to head to Tsim Sha Tsui to meet with Chen Yongren first.
A detached house on Austin Road West, near the Xiqu Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, is the site of the Ni family's old house in Tsim Sha Tsui.
This unassuming detached house is now Chen Yongren's residence.
When Chen Piao arrived at the door of the detached house by taxi, he noticed that the lights on the second floor of the house were flashing and playing television.
After knocking on the door, a low response came from upstairs shortly afterward.
Who is it?
"Brother Ren, it's me, Knife Boy Piao, who was watching the movies in Tsim Sha Tsui before!"
Even knowing Chen Yongren's identity, Chen Piao still had to use the Ni family's identity to communicate with him.
A moment later, Chen Yongren came downstairs and opened the door.
"Knife Boy, didn't you vote for Wo Shing Bank a while ago? What do you want from me now?"
Chen Yongren's tone was stiff, but it was easy to see in the dim streetlights at the entrance that his eyes were full of relief and enthusiasm as he looked at Chen Piao.
It was the look of someone looking at a close friend; only Chen Yongren, the undercover agent on the verge of collapse, could understand the feeling behind it.
Although Huang Zhicheng had instructed him to pretend not to know Chen Piao's undercover identity, Chen Yongren felt that he could hardly control himself at this moment and wanted to sit down and have a drink with Chen Piao to vent his pent-up frustrations.
Chen Piao glanced back at the street outside a few times, feigning reluctance.
"Brother Ren, although I am currently working for Lian Sheng, it does not mean that I have severed ties with the Ni family."
"There are some things I'd like to say, but I'm not sure if it's convenient to talk inside?"
Chen Yongren didn't refuse; he simply stepped aside and went to pour tea for Chen Piao.
This detached house is not spacious, but it is kept exceptionally clean.
Sitting on the peeling sofa, Chen Piao took the cup of Maojian tea that Chen Yongren handed him and symbolically took a sip.
He then said, "Brother Ren, now that Han Chen is dead, hundreds of brothers in Tsim Sha Tsui have nowhere to go."
Have you ever thought about working with Luen Shing? I've already spoken with the boss; if you agree, the top spot in Tsim Sha Tsui is yours for the taking!
Both of them knew each other's true identities, yet they continued to act out their public personas.
Chen Yongren chuckled lightly: "There's no need for the top seat. If I wanted to, I would have been in charge in Tsim Sha Tsui long ago when Brother Xiao made the arrangements."
However, the hundreds of brothers in Tsim Sha Tsui do need a place to go. If Wo Shing is sincere, you can help me arrange to meet Lam Wai-lok, and I'll talk to him in person!
Huang Zhicheng's words really worked. Chen Yongren is now too lazy to even pretend anymore and directly asked to meet with Lin Huaile.
However, appearances still need to be maintained.
"Brother Ren, aren't you going to make any requests?"
"It's easy to make any requests. Tsim Sha Tsui is my own territory, and I know all the businesses inside and out."
This time it's a case of bringing in capital to invest; it's simply using the Wo Luen Shing name and transferring the share that was previously given to the Ni family to Wo Luen Shing instead!
Upon hearing this, Chen Piao felt reassured.
It seems that his plan was very effective. Huang Zhicheng had made it clear to Chen Yongren that no matter what, he must maintain a high degree of autonomy for the Tsim Sha Tsui branch and give himself real say in Tsim Sha Tsui.
This is exactly the result Chen Piao wanted to see. Holding the trump card of Tsim Sha Tsui, it's no exaggeration to say that he can manipulate anyone in the Wo Shing Wo organization at will.
From Tang Wai-lam Woo-lok to the leaders of the nine districts of Wo Luen Shing, anyone who wants a share of the pie in Tsim Sha Tsui has to be mindful of his mood and act accordingly!
At this point, Chen Piao felt there was no need to continue the conversation.
He immediately picked up his cell phone and looked at Chen Yongren.
"Since Brother Ren is so agreeable, why don't I call Brother Le right now?"
"You two meet in Tsim Sha Tsui and settle this important matter tonight?"
Chen Yongren maintained his listless expression and replied casually.
"Go ahead and fight. People are panicking right now, it's time to reassure the brothers below."
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Meanwhile, at Tsim Sha Tsui...
With a piece of chewing gum in his mouth, Shark Boy pushed open the door to a VIP room on the fifth floor.
Inside the private room, three young women, all looking very attractive, were playing dice with a man.
The man was none other than Zha C, who had recently sworn allegiance to the righteous and loyal. Suddenly, Shark Boy pushed open the door, and Zha C, who was slightly drunk, immediately sat up straight, his gaze towards Shark Boy filled with wariness.
"Bomb C, Cook opens a bottle of 6,000 yuan a bottle so easily, looks like he's doing quite well with Chung Hsin Yi!"
Shark turned his head and spat out the chewing gum in his mouth, picked up the half-empty bottle of champagne on the table, and poured himself half a glass.
"You all go out first!"
Fried C, looking quite serious, lit a cigar.
"Shark, I'm here to support Brother Piao. You wouldn't happen to be here on Brother Piao's orders to cripple me, would you?"
Shark didn't answer the question about "Fried C". He swirled the champagne in his glass, turned around and shouted at the several hostesses who were about to leave.
"Turn off the music, it's so noisy!"
As he took a sip of champagne, Shark smacked his lips in satisfaction. Only after the girls left did he look at Explosive C.
"Don't think I don't know why you're here. Piao-ge has been too busy these past few days and hasn't been able to see many shows in Tsim Sha Tsui."
"You must have made quite a bit of money selling those goods in there, right?"
"I'm just doing things for the big shots above me, I don't earn a damn thing!"
"But Shark Boy, you should have a conscience. I used to be the one overseeing the business in Tsim Sha Tsui, but now that the Ni family is finished, I'm just coming in to sell some goods, and Piao-ge is going to interfere too?!"
Fueled by alcohol, Zha C suddenly stood up.
"What do you think this place is? How many customers come here without taking drugs?"
Ever since Piao Ge kicked me out, I can honestly say I've never raised my voice at him. We've been brothers for years, can't I even sell some medicine here?!
"It's useless for you to tell me all this. How the customers do what they want is their business. In short, it was wrong of you to come in and sell off your goods!"
"So what exactly are you trying to say? Let me tell you, I'm working for Brother Guan Shufa of Zhongxinyi now. If you want to mess with me, you'd better think twice before you act!"
With just a few words, Zha C brought up his current backer.
He had heard about Chili's situation and was already a good-for-nothing in this life. He was worried that Chen Piao would also try to kill him, so he could only bring up the loyal and trustworthy Ah Fa.
Shark Boy sneered.
"Why are you so agitated? I'm not here to beat you up!"
"You're really not here to cause me trouble?"
"Why would I need to greet you if I'm going to cause you trouble?"
Well, I'm really envious of you. You've only been with Chung Hsin Yi for a few days, but you're already living a glamorous life.
I'd like to discuss a business deal with you. If we can do it, we'll be set for life!
Bomb C stared at Shark Boy for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Damn it! Why didn't you say so sooner? You scared me to death!"
"Are you bragging? What kind of business could you possibly find that would be enough to keep me from worrying about money for the rest of my life?"
Shark Boy glared at Explosive C with a disdainful expression.
He reached into his pocket and took out a plastic bag containing a few "number four" items.
"You're so knowledgeable, can you help me identify what this is?"
Seeing this, Zha C quickly picked up the plastic bag on the table, carefully tore a hole in the packaging, scraped a little bit with his fingernail, and brought it to his nose.
His expression quickly turned incredulous.
With an excited expression, he gripped Shark Boy's shoulders tightly.
"Good bro! Where did you get this stuff? Did Brother Piao send it?!"
"It was my idea! Keep your voice down, or if Brother Piao hears, he'll break my legs!"
He peeled a pistachio and popped it into his mouth. Following Chen Piao's instructions, he didn't rush to reveal his purpose. He wanted to whet Chen Piao's appetite first.
"I have no idea what kind of taste you have. Those girls from earlier, they all smelled terrible!"
"Hey, how much money do you have? Call over the top star from Tsim Sha Tsui! Have your fun, I'll tell you something even more exciting!"