wavenovel Chapter 84 A villain is far away; no ordinary person is by his side.
Chapter 84 A villain is far away; no ordinary person is by his side.
Upon hearing the name Ling Daqiang, Lin Yuanshan raised an eyebrow.
He sized up the skinny cockroach in front of him, which looked like a soy sauce mantis.
He instantly recalled Hong Shun, a powerful figure in the underworld who rose to prominence in the 70s. That local tycoon had indeed entered the underworld in his teens and had also started as a casual laborer.
The fact that Lin Yuanshan remembered him was due to the remarkable life he had lived in just over a decade.
This person first made a fortune in real estate, and then immediately spent money to run for the position of leader of To Kwa Wan in an internal election with Hung Shun.
Once he rose to the middle ranks of the gang, he decisively handed over the gambling, prostitution, and drug dens in his territory to the leaders of other branches, and focused all his energy on construction.
By the late 70s, Ling Daqiang had faded from the business world.
It is said that he took his entire family and went to Malaysia to become a wealthy man.
Although Hong Kong is small, it has never lacked influential figures since the 50s.
Some people climb to the summit but are not satisfied, and want to fly into the sky, only to fall down with a thud. Others resist the temptation of fame and fortune, secretly dive ashore, and keep their achievements and fame hidden.
Withdrawing his gaze from Xiao Qiang, Lin Yuanshan said indifferently, "Capable? What good is being capable? Are you as capable as a cow from the New Territories?"
You're currently earning 4 yuan a day. I'm only making 120 yuan a month if Ah Bing takes care of you and lets you work 30 days a month.
But have you ever thought about what would happen if the Trade and Industry Department determined that I was employing child laborers?
I have to feed them with money so they won't sue me. This "tea money" fee is at least 200 yuan.
Lin Yuanshan's words were cold, but also very realistic.
Xiao Qiang, who had been stubbornly staring at him, lowered his head without realizing it.
Fortunately, just when Xiaoqiang was in despair, Lin Yuanshan changed the subject: "However, for Brother Abing's sake, I'll do a good deed this time."
Hey, if the Trade and Industry Department comes to inspect the factory these days, and someone sees you working and asks you questions...
You should tell them that your brother's name is Lin Yuanshan, and that this factory belongs to the Jiao people.
You helped because you thought building the house was fun, not because you were a paid child laborer, understand?
"I know, I know! Thank you, Brother Yuan." Xiao Qiang was overjoyed and raised his head to shout.
Muddy Handle never expected that Lin Yuanshan would handle the matter in this way.
The phrase "for Ah Bing's sake" in particular gave Mud Water Hand a sudden realization—no wonder Mr. Lin, despite his young age, was able to become the head of the Shek Kip Mei gang.
Look at his vision and his magnanimity; he deserves to prosper!
"Mr. Lin, please rest assured, I will take good care of Xiaoqiang and will not cause you or the factory any trouble." With a solemn expression, Ni Shuibing assured Lin Yuanshan.
Lin Yuanshan smiled and casually handed him a cigarette: "We're both from Chenghai, no need for formalities."
Brother Bing, I'm very busy. I haven't had time to inspect these two factories since I acquired them.
After you finish building the kitchen, while you're at it, check if there are any clogged drains or rat holes.
Repair what needs repairing, patch what needs patching, and finally settle the payment with Ah Hui.
The mud-handler shook his head repeatedly: "Oh, this is a small matter. I can take care of it with a few strokes of the trowel. Why would I need to pay you?"
"Yes, yes, I know Brother Bing values hometown ties. I can give you the work for free, but there's always a cost for the ash."
"That's settled then. We'll have many more opportunities to cooperate in the future. Don't pass the buck over such a small matter; it'll only make us look foolish." After Lin Yuanshan finished speaking, another machine was arranged to be delivered from the Yellow River side, so he quickly told Shen Dahui to arrange for people to receive it.
Lin Yuanshan took out his cigarette case and smiled as he offered a cigarette to the driver of the flatbed truck.
Xiao Qiang watched intently, making up his mind that he would learn from this Brother Yuan and become a wealthy man that people wouldn't dislike.
Muddy Handle walked over and gently patted Xiaoqiang's head: "Still looking? Damn, you're lucky to have met such an easy-going customer like Mr. Lin today."
Be more careful next time! Don't be so reckless. You really scared me so much I almost had a heart attack, damn it.
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Xiaoqiang is different from Xiaotu. Xiaotu is desperate and, being young, has developed some psychological issues due to her gambling mother.
That's how Lin Yuanshan managed to use his personal charm and persuasive words to take her in as a free cook.
Xiaoqiang is already mature enough and has the ability to make a living and support his family, so it won't be so simple to take him in as a real estate pioneer.
By using his younger brother's name to help him keep his job, Lin Yuanshan managed to brake in time.
He decided to temporarily stop showing favor and give the other party time to develop in the Sanxing industry.
By the time everyone had unloaded the machines from the truck and safely moved them into the factory, it was almost time to close for the workday.
Little Rabbit came to deliver food again, but this time, the person helping her carry the heavy things was Wai Zai from Tongzhou Street.
Seeing that construction on the kitchen had begun, Little Rabbit finally smiled, a rare occurrence.
Those present who knew the girl well all sighed inwardly. This girl was clearly very cute, but she always had a cold face.
Except when she sees Lin Yuanshan, she always has a "keep away" expression.
"Smile more, don't be so cold all the time." Lin Yuanshan took a lunchbox and rubbed the rabbit's head.
The little rabbit made an "oh" sound, struggled to lift its head, and gave a stiff smile.
Lin Yuanshan couldn't bear to watch, and shook his chopsticks: "Forget it, forget it, don't force it, let nature take its course."
Feeling disliked by Brother Yuan, Little Rabbit puffed out her cheeks and sulked. Just then, Xiao Qiang walked up to her carrying a large lunchbox: "Little sister, give me a lot of rice, don't let your hand shake, and give me a lot of vegetables..."
very good!
Xiao Qiang, who hadn't been beaten just moments before, was instantly grabbed by the collar by Tie Tou and dragged aside for a beating.
Little Rabbit let go, revealing a knife under the iron rice bucket. Just moments before, Xiao Qiang had called her "sister," and she had already grabbed the hilt of the knife.
They continued distributing food until everyone had received their share. Only then did Little Rabbit approach Shinji Hiroshi and whisper, "Who's that kid who looks like he's eating braised goose?"
"Xiao Qiang? He's nobody. He's just a nominal member of our gang, like a blue lantern. But I've noticed that Mr. Lin seems to value him a lot," Shen Da Hui replied while eating.
The little rabbit frowned slightly and complained in a low voice, "He doesn't seem to have any ability, and he doesn't speak very politely either."
"Hui-ge, keep a close eye on Yuan-ge and don't let these petty scoundrels get close to him. Now that he's rich, lots of shady characters are trying to get close to him."
"Don't worry, Sister Rabbit, I'll keep an eye on things." Shen Da Hui nodded vigorously. This was the cook, and he couldn't afford to offend her.
Most importantly, I heard Tie Tou say that this girl is a ruthless person.
Back in Kowloon Walled City, she was almost forced by her own mother to take on a loan shark's debt; and her mother was holding a knife.
After giving Shen Da Hui a good talking-to, Xiao Tu got up and resumed her cold expression. As she passed by Tie Tou, she casually said, "Brother Tie Tou, give him a few more slaps."