dmims Chapter 98: Club Reorganization
Chapter 98: Club Reorganization
The Hong family has five branches.
The dragon head is always referred to as 489.
4 + 8 + 9 = 21. The number "3821" can be combined to form the character "洪", symbolizing the orthodoxy of the Hongmen.
The funeral of Master Fu was the most important event after Song Zhaowen took over as the leader of the 48th and 9th Dragon Heads!
Money was poured out like water. Hundreds of tables were set up in Tsz Wan Shan. Anyone who came could sit at a table as long as they offered incense and kowtowed to Master Fu. A feng shui master was even hired to choose an auspicious burial site. Bigwigs from various triads were invited. There were over a hundred luxury cars in the funeral procession, making the Tsz Wan Shan Police Station feel like it was facing a major crisis.
During his lifetime, Master Fu loved listening to Cantonese opera, and he invited famous actors to perform for a whole week.
Some people quietly did the math and realized that Song Zhaowen had spent at least six million yuan of his own money on this funeral alone.
He's even better at handling things than Lao Fu's own son.
For a time, everyone in Hong Kong was talking about Song Zhaowen's impressive work! Master Fu was so lucky to have such a filial disciple.
Rich and loyal, he rose from a lowly 49-year-old to a high-ranking 48-year-old in just one year, a feat comparable to flying to the moon in a rocket, instantly becoming a legend in the underworld.
In short, if killing Hara Aono, the leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi's Tojo-kai, makes the martial arts world fully acknowledge Song Zhaowen's skills and earn him the title of "Divine Fist Wen," then this funeral further confirms Song Zhaowen's loyalty and righteousness.
In a short time, many gangsters switched sides and joined his gang. Some admired Song Zhaowen's skills, some wanted to make a fortune with him, and some valued his loyalty and righteousness!
For example, Chen Luojun, a member of the Kowloon Walled City gang, is known for his lightning-fast punches and is considered the top fighter among the new generation of violent gangs operating in Temple Street and the fruit market. (Source: Kowloon Walled City)
There's also Luo Tianhong, who hails from mainland China, has an aggressive fighting style, and is eager to make a name for himself.
Even a retired fighter nicknamed "Ghost Foot Seven," who had fought in underground boxing matches in Southeast Asia, sent word through someone that he wanted to come and ask for a living.
Song Zhaowen accepts all comers, but he sets high standards. Those who are good at fighting can join the "Mad Dog Group" to hone their skills under the guidance of Ah Hua and Wu Zhaoyong; those with some brains can be assigned to Wenji's security team or learn venue management from Xiao Zhuoxiao and Feiji; those who just want to freeload, sorry, Zhengxing doesn't support idlers now.
Within a month, Song Zhaowen not only secured his position as the head of the company, but also reorganized Zhengxing, giving it a completely new look.
Today marks the one-month anniversary of Song Zhaowen's official appointment. The first formal community meeting was held in the newly purchased two-story "Zhengxing Building" in Tsz Wan Shan.
The new branch is renovated to be grand and spacious, a far cry from the dark and cramped old-style incense hall. In the center is a huge oval conference table, large enough to seat more than twenty people. A plaque inscribed with "Loyalty and Righteousness" hangs on the wall, next to which hangs a map of Hong Kong, marking Zhengxing's current territory and businesses with red and blue markers.
Song Zhaowen sat in the main seat, with Ahua, Wu Zhaoyong, Chen Luojun, and Luo Tianhong standing behind him.
The four of them acted as guardians on either side of the body!
Before joining the Mad Dog Group, Chen Luojun and Luo Tianhong had a sparring session with their boss to see if the so-called "Divine Fist" novel in the martial arts world was true or false.
As a result, Song Zhaowen had the two of them work together, and the two of them couldn't even last ten seconds.
Both were strong individuals who didn't care how much money their boss had; all they cared about was how formidable their boss's skills were and whether they could improve their own martial arts. After a match, they were completely convinced of their boss's abilities!
On the left were several uncles, including Uncle Yuen and Uncle Cheung. On the right were, in order, Siu Cheuk-hau (leader of Tsz Wan Shan), Airi (leader of Tin Shui Wai), and several other newly promoted or retained leaders from various branches. Big Kwong and Lai Tin-yee were also there, but they sat at the very back with gloomy faces, completely out of place with the lively atmosphere around them.
"Uncles, brothers," Song Zhaowen began, his voice steady and carrying the authority of a superior, "You've all worked hard this past month. Master Fu's funeral was handled beautifully, and the gang's operations are back on track. I've called you all here today for two reasons: first, to get to know each other, and second, to discuss some things and set a tone."
His gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on Da Zhi Guang and Li Tianyi. He lingered for a second, and the two immediately felt a sense of pressure and lowered their heads.
"First, let's talk about personnel." Song Zhaowen gestured. "Ah Xiao and Fei Ji have been with me the longest, and they've done a lot of work and contributed a lot. This time, they'll be officially appointed to oversee Tsz Wan Shan and Tin Shui Wai. Does everyone have any objections?"
"No objection!" "Of course!" Everyone echoed. These two territories were originally Song Zhaowen's own directly controlled territory, so naturally no one had any objections.
Xiao Zhuoxiao and the airplane straightened their backs in excitement.
"Ahua and Wu Zhaoyong will still be in charge of the 'Mad Dog Group,' expanding it to fifty people. Their equipment and training must be top-notch; money is not an issue. They'll be the spearhead in any future battles involving knives and guns." Song Zhaowen looked at the two men. "Any questions?"
"No problem, Brother Wen!" Ahua and Wu Zhaoyong replied in deep voices, their eyes gleaming with excitement. They were both warmongers to begin with, and now that their boss was in charge, the team was expanding and resources were being allocated to them, so they were naturally more than happy to accept it.
"Personnel in the other branches will remain largely unchanged. But let me make this clear from the start," Song Zhaowen's tone turned cold. "Those of you who used to steal, cheat, falsify accounts, or collude with outsiders—I'm giving you a month to clean up yourselves. If I find out anything after a month, don't blame me for turning my back on you!"
The words were actually meant for Li Tianyi and Da Zhiguang, one of whom had territory in Temple Street and the other in Kwun Tong.
Hong Kong's economy has been booming in recent years, and businesses in every area are thriving. The accounts of these two guys haven't increased by a single cent in three years. Who would believe there's nothing fishy going on?
Li Tianyi and Da Zhiguang exchanged a glance, but neither responded. It was unclear what they were thinking, but they were definitely not convinced.
Of course, Song Zhaowen didn't need the two to express their opinions. In the past, Master Fu was always amicable. Now that he was in charge, he wasn't afraid of his brothers making money, but he hated those who were dishonest or even colluded with outsiders to take advantage of the gang. To put it bluntly, if things hadn't changed after a month, would you really think he was good-tempered?
"Secondly, there's business." Song Zhaowen tapped the table. "From now on, the gang's business will be divided into two parts. One part is the traditional one: security, debt collection, parking, protection money—these can't be abandoned, but they must be regulated. No messing around, and absolutely no drugs. Anyone who dares to touch them, I'll personally send them to Stanley!"
He paused, then continued, "The other part is legitimate business. Everyone has seen Wenji's model. It's profitable, stable, and allows you to clean up your identity. I plan to establish a 'Zhengxing Investment Company,' with Uncle Xiang as the nominal head and Xiao Zhuoxiao in charge of the actual operations. We'll integrate the gang's resources and connections to invest in promising industries, such as real estate, logistics, and entertainment. Of the profits, 30% will go to the company's development, 30% to the gang's public account, and 40% will be distributed among all the brothers according to their contributions."
"Our club will become a company and a group in the future."
These words immediately sparked excited chatter in the conference room! A legitimate business that also offers profit sharing? This was something they never dared to dream of before!