wavenovel Chapter 9 This Iron Head is No Simpleton
Chapter 9 This Iron Head is No Simpleton
At the south gate of the walled city, the previously harmonious atmosphere suddenly became somewhat subtle after Lin Yuanshan rejected Wu Shih-hao.
When Siyanwen asked an acquaintance to bring Tietou's rickshaw over from Xiongji.
Lin Yuanshan used the excuse of "taking Tie Tou to buy clothes" to separate from their group.
Watching Tie Tou pull Lin Yuanshan away, Si Yanwen walked up to Wu Shihao and said, "Brother Hao, it's clear that Yuanshan is very reluctant to go out into the world."
With a physique like Iron Head's, if you train him for a while, he'll be a top-notch knife!
It's such a waste of talent to have him running errands for A-Yuan. I just wonder if Tie Tou is affiliated with any other gang...
Before Si Yanwen could finish speaking, Wu Shih-hao clicked his tongue and interrupted him: "Wen, when I, Ah-hao, am out in the world, I value loyalty and I have my bottom line."
Ah Yuan is a fellow countryman, how could I possibly steal from a fellow countryman?
Sha Lao Wu and Da Ji both nodded. Wu Shih-hao flicked away a cigarette butt: "You're not allowed to say things like that that affect unity in the future."
Si Yanwen looked embarrassed and awkwardly shut his mouth.
As Fat Kun's agent in Shek Kip Mei, Ng Sai-ho is very busy every day.
At noon, he was ambushed at Hung Kee, but in less than half an hour, he led a group of brothers back to the flower stall in Shek Kip Mei.
"Zihua Dang" refers to a type of gambling stall run by private individuals during the 50s to 70s.
The dealer publicly displayed 36 cards, each bearing images of Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, koi fish, antelopes, and other figures.
One ticket is drawn from each issue, sealed in an iron box, rattan basket, or earthenware jar, and hung under the beam in the stall's main hall.
After that, it's the basic process of placing bets within a limited time, having the draw held in public at the end of the period, and then claiming the prizes and distributing the winnings.
To attract ordinary people with little education, the organizers would print out crude newsletters such as "Mysterious Poems" and "Mystery of Immortal Pictures".
While increasing the fun, it also helps people understand the tips (hints). At this point, I believe everyone should know what this thing is all about.
Since Wu Shih-hao sought refuge with his uncle, Fat Lao-kun, he quickly used the uncle's name to open a small lottery stall in the Shek Kip Mei wooden shack area.
With many fellow villagers, ruthless fists, and a willingness to share profits, Wu Shih-hao's shady business expanded extremely quickly, becoming the largest in Shek Kip Mei in just two and a half years.
Gambling inevitably involves lending money, and Wu Shih-hao has also become involved in the loan sharking industry.
He is a man who values hometown ties and loyalty, knows how to give his fellow villagers some extra time, and has also made a great success of his lending business.
Fat Kun could tell that Wu Shih-hao, this fellow villager, wasn't a brainless scoundrel.
After establishing himself in Shek Kip Mei, his first priority wasn't to seize territory, recruit henchmen, or act like a big shot in front of the lower classes.
Instead, they intentionally learned from me and buried themselves in making money in the black market.
He wasn't even interested in the sham job that ordinary gangsters are most enthusiastic about, and he looked like he wanted to become a triad boss.
Therefore, Fat Lao Kun, who originally intended to get involved in the loose powder (retail) business from the perspective of dismantling the wholesale market, was able to do so.
He secretly summoned Wu Shih-hao and suggested that the uncle and nephew go into business together.
He was in charge of supplying the goods behind the scenes, while Wu Shih-hao was in charge of distributing the goods and providing military support. They started by setting up two noodle stalls in Shek Kip Mei to test the waters.
After explaining Wu Shih-hao's current situation, the camera cuts to Lin Yuan-shan's side.
After separating from Wu Shih-hao's group, he instructed Tie Tou to pull the cart to Cheung Sha Wan Road in Shek Kip Mei.
This was the core area of Kowloon's garment wholesale district in the 60s, lined with factories and shops.
In this day and age, a boss like Lin Yuanshan is a rare find, even if you look at a lantern. He not only gives out money, but also new clothes and trousers.
Tie Tou's anxiety about killing someone for the first time had been reduced by 70-80% after Wu Shih-hao's encouragement. Now, the thought of wearing new clothes had further dampened his joy by another 20-30%. Eager to change into his new clothes, he naturally quickened his pace.
Sitting in the back of the truck, Lin Yuanshan's liver ached from the bumpy ride. He couldn't help but shout, "Hey, Brother Tietou, we're just going to buy some clothes, not rushing to be reborn! Can you slow down a bit?"
Tie Tou responded with an "Oh," and quickly slowed his pace: "Young Master Yuan, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
Finding that Lin Yuanshan did not reply, Tie Tou jogged around for a while and started the conversation himself: "Young Master Yuan, actually, now the whole of Hong Kong, from the police force to ordinary people..."
Of the ten people, seven or eight have surnames.
If you don't want to sell your fans, the guild also has legitimate businesses for you to do.
For example, the place where Brother Hao works, Wo On Lok, which we call the Water House, is because many honest and law-abiding members were assigned to work at the On Lok Soft Drink Factory in To Kwa Wan.
With your abilities, you'd be more than qualified to be a manager at a soft drink factory.
Why did you have to say it so harshly, almost embarrassing Brother Hao?
Lin Yuanshan kicked the truck bed and snorted irritably, "There are some red lines that you absolutely cannot cross!"
If I make my stance clear early on, even though Brother Hao is unhappy, he'll get over it after a while.
It's better than having misunderstandings and endless entanglements in the future, putting both of us in a difficult position.
However, Ironhead Bro, I've discovered you're truly exceptional.
He may seem simple-minded at first glance, but he's actually quite talkative, can pull a cart fast, and is ruthless when he hits someone.
To be honest, even now, I still don't know your real name.
"Oh, my surname is Lu, and my given name is Fu." Tie Tou dodged a puddle in front of him and muttered to himself, "Young Master Yuan, please don't be too resistant to the first character of your name."
If I hadn't met you, I might have gone to seek refuge with Brother Weiwei, the porter of Hongshun, after some time.
He kept telling me that rickshaw pulling was outdated, you couldn't make money, and people would look down on you.
"Shut up. If you mention joining the group again, I won't buy you new clothes." Lin Yuanshan was getting a headache from his noise and decisively resorted to his ultimate weapon.
Iron Head shut up as expected, until the car was pulled onto Cheung Sha Wan Road.
In fact, if Lin Yuanshan had a deeper understanding of the Hong Kong underworld, he would have known that the extremely talkative person he had picked up in the car was a real character.
Back in the 70s, they fought head-on against the number gang's "Pig Head Hung" and built a complete chain in Tsuen Wan.
Iron Head Fuk, the leader of Hung Shun Tsuen Wan, is known for his seemingly simple-minded but actually ruthless nature, straightforwardness, and loyalty to his own.
Iron Head Fu is the most awesome, not only because he is outstanding in martial arts and fights without regard for his life.
Instead, his subordinates are all formidable men, earning him the nickname "Hong Shun Bingu" (Hong Shun's Military Stable) in the underworld!
The previous post by "Four-Eyes" praised Wu Shih-hao for his ability to train his henchmen, but in terms of training ability alone, the future "Iron Head" is the real mastermind!
For someone as big as Tie Tou, the best size shirts and pants are always the largest.
Lin Yuanshan selected several small workshops, which were actually family-run workshops with a few sewing machines.
First, you get in by showing off your demeanor, then find the boss, factory manager, and warehouse manager, hand him a cigarette, and chat for a bit.
Without spending much money, Lin Yuanshan helped Tie Tou purchase eight sets of outdated, stockpiled clothes for all four seasons.
Tie Tou carried a large cloth bag, and every time he put in a new set of clothes covered in dust, a simple, honest smile would appear on his face.
So this is how you can buy clothes? It's even cheaper than at Temple Street Night Market!
At the same time.
News of Wu Shih-hao's ambush at Hung Kee Restaurant in Kowloon Walled City to welcome his cousin has quickly spread throughout the underworld.
Biandanwei, the person in charge of Hongshun Shek Kip Mei, slammed his fist on the table angrily: "Iron Head?"
Are you sure you didn't hear that wrong?
Wow, Wu Shih-hao, you've made the gambling den in Shek Kip Mei the biggest one yet.
Now you're trying to steal the horse I've got my eye on? Next, are you going to recruit soldiers and seize territory?