wavenovel Chapter 117 The rabbit dies, the horse is cooked by the dog
Chapter 117 The rabbit dies, the horse is cooked by the dog
Hongshan Peninsula, Ma Family Villa.
"Woof woof woof..."
In the dead of night, the untimely barking of dogs rang out.
Ma Chengkun knelt upright in front of the coffee table, while his cousin Ma Tingqiang looked anxious but helpless. Screams echoed from the second floor.
A short while later, Ma Xizhen came downstairs, stepping through the bloodstains. Looking at her wayward son, she scolded, "How dare you make such a decision on your own, sending people to ambush and kill Chen Guanjiang?"
"Father!"
Ma Chengkun firmly retorted, "That mad dog will come after us sooner or later, we..."
Snapped! !
Before he could finish speaking, Ma Chengkun was slapped across the face and then kicked to the ground.
Ma Xizhen pointed at Ma Chengkun's nose and scolded, "You unfilial son, you know perfectly well that your uncle and I risked our lives to expel you from the gang, do you still want to follow in our footsteps?"
"What else can we do? Just sit and wait to die?"
Ma Chengkun showed no remorse whatsoever. Instead, he retorted sharply, "If you can't do it, then I will! Even if I die, I will protect the Oriental Newspaper."
Today they cede five cities, tomorrow they cede ten more; when they look around, Qin troops are already at the borders.
Oriental Daily News' sale of its dog-related business did not bring peace. The news agency, Angry News, has already monopolized nighttime news and is now attempting to control political news by acquiring a 25% stake in TVB.
That mad dog claimed to have handed over all the evidence of coercing Master Ma, but who would believe such blatant lies?
Ma Chengkun could foresee that once Chen Guanjiang had established himself in the news industry, he would immediately target Oriental Daily News's "Malaysia Economic Daily".
At that time, with the news media cut off and the horse racing industry under attack, can the Oriental Press really hold on? The Li family and Shaw Brothers will not stand up for them.
The news agency is growing too fast!
From listing to monopolizing nighttime news, and then acquiring a 25% stake in TVB, swallowing up the dog business that Oriental Daily News had given them, it all took just over two months.
Now, the news agency has integrated the three tabloids, effectively taking over the dog-related teams that were sent out.
Like a clenched fist constantly gathering strength, they are just waiting for the Hong Kong government to make the first move, and then they will launch a fatal attack on Oriental Daily from behind like hyenas.
Oriental News Agency!
For the Ma family, it is not only an industry, but also an important way for them to clean up their act and get out of trouble.
If the Ma family is defeated by the Kompas newspaper, they will have no chance of recovery and will be destined to hide in the shadows like a rat, never to see the light of day again.
Therefore, even though his father and uncle explicitly forbade him to take action, Ma Chengkun was determined to risk everything and fight for a future.
"Woof woof woof..."
The barking started again, making people irritable and restless.
"Huff huff huff..." Ma Xizhen was so angry that she pointed at Ma Chengkun and couldn't speak.
Ma Xiru helped her nephew up and said earnestly, "It's not that we don't want you to do it, but you should make a decision at the right time and tell us so that we can take action!"
"Your father and I can't clean up this mess. We have to run away after this incident. Ah Qiang is only seventeen years old. If something happens to you, what will happen to Cheng Cai, Cheng Fa, Ting Xiong, and Ting Wei?"
"We've worked hard for over twenty years to pave a way for you. Don't let our efforts go to waste; you must have a clean background..."
His heartfelt words struck right to the heart.
Seven years ago, after that incident, the so-called four chief detectives retired one after another, and they were all prepared to flee at any time.
Why not run?
Because I don't want to run!
They didn't dare to run away either.
Those who stayed in Hong Kong were respected detectives and bosses;
Once they leave Hong Kong, they are nothing but lonely ghosts, vulnerable to being bullied by everyone.
No matter where you run, if you don't want to be caught and brought back, you can only cut off your own flesh and bleed to beg for protection.
Therefore, even if there was only a sliver of hope that they could stay, they were unwilling to leave Hong Kong, and the brothers Ma Xiru and Ma Xizhen had to prepare for both possibilities.
While investing in factories in Taiwan to secure their future, they also bought London properties at three times the price, hoping that England wouldn't pursue the matter too much after receiving the money, and that Taiwan wouldn't uproot them completely.
However, things took a turn for the worse. MacLehose seemed determined to deal with this bunch of scoundrels, and they would surely run away when the day actually came.
but…
It's one thing for the two brothers to run away, but they absolutely cannot let their entire family and property go with them. That would be tantamount to handing over all their assets. What if the region they live in turns against them? Wouldn't they be at the mercy of others?
Therefore, one's offspring must remain in Hong Kong, not only for their safety but also to prevent themselves from being manipulated at will. If the area they live in goes too far, they won't get a single penny.
"Pink Horse" Ma Xiru's older brother is 38 years old this year, his eldest son Ma Tingqiang is only seventeen years old, and his two younger sons are thirteen and ten years old respectively.
Ma Xizhen, the younger brother of the "Golden Horse" winner, is 35 years old this year. His eldest son, Ma Chengkun, is only 18 years old, and his two younger sons are 14 and 11 years old respectively.
The only adult heir is Ma Chengkun, and when they flee, Ma Chengkun will inevitably be in charge.
If Ma Chengkun were to get into trouble again under these circumstances, their last hope in Hong Kong would likely be shattered.
That's why Ma Xizhen was so angry;
That's why Ma Xiru felt so helpless.
The two Mas would rather be the ones to take action, even if it means being purged by MacLehose earlier, than see the Ma family fall apart during a period of transition, with more than 20 years of hard work turning into nothing.
"Woof woof woof..."
The barking grew louder and louder, like thunder.
With tears in his eyes, Ma Chengkun knelt down again, crying out, "Father, I was wrong!"
I feel guilty towards you…
Ma Xizhen sighed and said, "We brought you back before you finished your studies. It's been tough on you and has spoiled you. But we have no other choice... Send someone to chase the dog away."
Without saying a word, one of the henchmen walked towards the door.
When the Oriental Daily was founded, Ma Chengkun was only fourteen years old.
Because of their status, the two Mas dared not have any open dealings with the Oriental Daily News, so they could only have Ma Chengkun, the eldest of the second generation, drop out of school and take charge of the newspaper on the surface.
As for why he could start a company at the age of fourteen? It was because he used the same method as Chen Guanjiang: altering his ID card.
This delayed Ma Chengkun's studies, and his family did indeed owe him something in this matter.
In order to prevent trouble from happening in the future, the excessive pampering of Ma Chengkun over the past four years has indeed fostered his arrogance.
"It was my fault, I won't be impulsive again..." Ma Chengkun kowtowed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.
Outsiders think the Ma family is very powerful, but little do they know that every family has its own troubles. As early as twenty years ago, when the Ma family embarked on this path of no return, there was no way back.
Twenty years ago, the war ended, and the English began their second version of plunder: no longer directly plundering Chinese assets, but instead cultivating Chinese to plunder other Chinese and then punishing them.
In this way, the Chinese plundered other Chinese and obtained assets, which the English then used to blackmail the Chinese responsible for the plunder. This not only shifted the blame but was also more time-saving, labor-saving, and allowed them to gain a reputation for being fools.
however!
Since that incident six years ago, the tide has turned. In order to keep this Pearl of the Orient for the long term, the English have stopped extorting money and now need the support of the Chinese.
Not only do we need to deal with these monsters and demons, but we also need to seize their assets, give back to the local community, and promote initiatives that benefit the people in order to quell the pent-up anger of the Chinese community and gain their support.
They are like donkeys that are discarded after their usefulness is over; they are like dogs that are cooked after the rabbit is caught.
Ma Xizhen frowned and continued, "You are wrong, but not in the abduction and murder of Chen Guanjiang. Your mistake was not telling us, and you shouldn't have used this method."
"That mad dog will lose the initiative once it enters the village. Your ambush inside the village is completely useless. You should have waited on the only road to ambush and kill it. It's our fault for protecting you too well and lacking experience..."
"Woof woof woof..."
The barking grew more and more frequent, as if someone was enticing the dogs to bark.
Ma Chengkun stood up and angrily rebuked, "Didn't you understand that I told you to chase the dogs away?"
"yes!"
Then two henchmen, carrying sticks, joined the line of people chasing away stray dogs, completely unaware that a group of people were watching them from the shadows.
Ma Xiru walked over slowly and said, "Ah Kun, your cousin was born with a limp, we can only rely on you."
"I know, I know..." Ma Chengkun was already sobbing uncontrollably.
Those who stayed had it tough, and those who ran away had it tough too.
Being wanted in a foreign land is like a lamb entering a tiger's den; the only difference is that you have to be skinned alive to survive.
Finding the right balance is extremely difficult; too much might make the other party insatiable, while too little would leave them unsatisfied.
All of this was destined the moment this path was chosen!
No matter how powerful or impressive they are, the end result is that they can only leave their hometown and live the rest of their lives with their tails between their legs, living in fear and trembling.
Perhaps due to industry needs, or perhaps because they are destined to escape, those who enter this industry become almost insane. Very few can remain clear-headed and adhere to their original intentions after seeing through it all.
Just like "Crippled Ho"!
Even though they were constantly being suppressed by their opponents, the two horses never looked down on Limpy Ho, treating him purely as a stepping stone.
Back then, everyone knew that England was willing to indulge, but no one dared to cross the line. It was only in Shek Kip Mei, where the short mule was the first to break the rules, that Lame-Ho was the first to do so.
Since Guan Ying did not take action against them, the two Ma brothers then joined in, quickly catching up with their early development and expansion advantages, and also taking the opportunity to have Limpy Ho stand in front of them to take the blows for their brothers.
When Limpy Ho started out, his power was the smallest. As he expanded, he inevitably left behind a lot of evidence. He was also the first to break the rules and sell prohibited items. It is expected that he will be the first to be dealt with in the future.
This is why the two horses are so fearless. As long as they see that MacLehose doesn't deal with Crippled Ho, they can decide whether to stay or run away. But the premise of staying out of it is not to commit a crime against the wind.
Now it's time for MacLehose to find a breakthrough by targeting Crippled Ho. If they jump out and leave traces, it will turn into them taking the lead for Crippled Ho.
Plans can't keep up with changes!
Last year, a mad dog from a poor family suddenly appeared out of nowhere and almost tore off most of the share of the Malaysian Economic Journal.
But that crazy dog caused a huge commotion at the Opening Cup, and at that time, recklessly attacking Chen Guanjiang would have been suicide.
Helpless, I had to hand over the dog racing newspaper to the other party in exchange for the horse racing newspaper being safe and for time to continue observing. Fortunately, the other party was not unreasonable, and the matter was thus delayed.
They never expected that the mad dog would develop so quickly, so quickly that they had nowhere to retreat, so quickly that they felt despair.
Given this trend, it seems likely that before MacLehose can even make a move, Chen Guanjiang will seize their protective charm first, which is why Ma Chengkun is taking the initiative.
You can't beat a dog to death, but you'll get bitten instead. Luckily, the matter has already been dealt with on the second floor.
"Woof woof woof..."
"Why isn't it finished yet!"
“…………”
The father and son's conversation was repeatedly interrupted by the barking of dogs. Ma Xizhen, who had just committed murder, was immediately enraged and pulled out a long dagger from behind him, rushing towards the door.
Looking outside, they were stunned. The dog, driven away by the stick, not only did not back down, but also bit the two henchmen, leaving them covered in wounds.
"Fuck your mother!"
This scene, however, only fueled Ma Xizhen's ferocity, and she charged towards the wild dogs.
"Ah Zhen, stop!"
This silly dog didn't dodge, and was stabbed to death by Ma Xizhen in no time. Ma Xiru, who arrived later, was unable to stop it and had a worried look on her face.
No stray dog would be so fearless; it was clear this dog had been given drugs.
"Big brother, what's wrong?" Ma Xizhen pulled off her shirt to wipe the blood off her face, not noticing anything amiss.
"Look at that car!"
During this time, the only thing that could be thought of when Ma Xiru watched the car speeding away was that mad dog, the way it did this.
"Car? Dog! That mad dog is plotting against us!"
Ma Xizhen watched the vehicle disappear at the intersection, then sighed and said, "It seems that Chengkun's ambush has been exposed. That little mad dog has retaliated. Brother... you should go first."
Ma Xizhen couldn't have imagined why they would do it this way, but they had to prepare in advance and retaliate.
However, if they start fighting with that mad dog, it will attract the attention of the Hong Kong government, and MacLehose's breakthrough point will shift.
Whether we succeed or fail, we're doomed to lose. Fortunately, if we can defeat that mad dog and keep the Oriental Newspaper, we can give our family's future generations a clean future.
"Uncle left first? What about you, Father?"
Ma Chengkun had just stepped out when he heard the bad news. Knowing that it was all the result of his failed plan, a sense of powerlessness immediately welled up in his heart.
"I'm not leaving for now!"
Ma Xizhen looked at her son, her eyes filled with weariness, and said, "You can't manage the Oriental Daily News right now, nor can you control those wolf cubs under you. I can only leave with peace of mind after you've grown up."
"Besides, that mad dog won't let this go after being ambushed. I have to stay and fight him. The newspaper is crucial to the survival of my family; I can't let him ruin it!"
In fact, Ma Xizhen had something else she didn't say.
Ma Chengkun is too inexperienced and lacks the ability to manage the Oriental Daily News. If both of them leave, they will become highly dependent on their uncle, Lin Shunquan.
When they were there, Lin Shunquan would never dare to betray them, but once they were gone, things could change. Throughout history, there have been countless precedents of husbands' families being completely exploited by their wives' families.
Ma Chengkun pressed on, "Father! What if you get arrested?"
"Getting arrested isn't a big deal..."
Ma Xizhen laughed heartily, "Your uncle has connections outside, so someone will protect me. The Li family and the Shaw family wouldn't dare abandon me. If you don't want anything to happen to me, you'd better grow up quickly and be able to stand on your own!"
"I will, Father! I will definitely..."