Chapter 639
Kidnapping and Extortion
"Why did you get up again... It's so chaotic outside right now..."
Shen Xue opened her eyes and saw Weng Haisheng sitting up straight, staring intently out the window.
"I feel uneasy, get up."
"You're being paranoid again. We haven't been out for so long, those people have stopped looking for us. Go to sleep."
"stand up!"
Weng Haisheng roared, startling Shen Xue so much that she trembled, sighed, and sat up.
Weng Haisheng quickly dressed, took out the swallows from the drawer, and stood quietly in front of the door.
Suddenly, his ears twitched.
Bang bang bang!
Three sounds of breaking windows instantly rang out in the quiet night.
boom!
In the darkness, the flames from the explosion shot into the sky in an instant.
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"Master, something's happened."
Inside Hung Hing, Chan Ho-nam rushed over.
"An explosion occurred in a residential building in Causeway Bay, but strangely, no one died inside the building. Instead, more than a dozen people died outside, all of them beaten to death. And each of them had this thing stuck in their body."
Feng Yuxiu took the photo from Chen Haonan's hand, glanced at it, and immediately stood up.
Each of the dozen or so corpses had a swallow feather stuck in it, proving that Weng Haisheng was still there.
Feng Yuxiu thought for a moment and then smiled, "Do you know who did it?"
“We happened to have some of our men around, so we arrived at the scene of the explosion much faster than the police. We recognized a few of them as members of the Dongying group.”
Feng Yuxiu became increasingly delighted, "They used a bomb. It seems Jiang Zhongtian has lost his mind too."
"Don't worry about this for now. Focus on dealing with Lian Haolong and his group with Brother Fo first. You can't touch Dongying."
Chan Ho-nam nodded.
Feng Yuxiu went out for the first time in many days.
On the top floor, Chen Haonan's face instantly fell as he stared at Feng Yuxiu leaving below.
"It seems I was right. He's from the government and intends to completely eliminate the gang forces in Hong Kong. Hung Hing won't stay after this incident either."
"Boss, how about we take him out?"
Snapped!
Chan Ho-nam slapped him across the face. "Are you out of your mind? How many lives do you have if you dare to mess with him? Right now, we're just planning to disband the gang. If something happens to him, we'll all be shot down."
"Tell the gang leaders that we are planning to smuggle ourselves to the United States. We will definitely not be able to stay in Hong Kong anymore. There are many overseas Chinese, and Chinatown is our way out."
Chan Ho-nam took a deep breath. "I think the government also hopes that we will compromise on our own initiative. Otherwise, once Lian Hao-long and his gang are wiped out, we will be next."
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Inside the Hong Kong Police Station.
Liao Zhizhong walked into the office and shouted, "Everyone, call a meeting immediately. We're going to arrest Lian Haolong this afternoon. Turn off your phones."
All the police officers turned off their phones and prepared to go to a meeting.
Lei Meizhen silently lowered her head and quickly pressed the text message button on her phone in the drawer to send the message.
A look of horror lingered on her face. How could they have started arresting Lian Haolong so quickly?
Soon everyone was sitting in the conference room waiting.
But after waiting for half an hour, Liao Zhizhong still hadn't appeared.
Just as everyone was speculating, Liao Zhizhong walked in from outside, clapped his hands, and said, "The meeting is canceled. Everyone, go back to work."
"What's going on?" Everyone looked bewildered.
After everyone left, a policeman came in. "The only cell phone signal sent out from inside the police station is Lei Meizhen's. It's certain that she's the one who's been tipping us off."
Liao Zhizhong nodded with his arms crossed, "Don't arrest her for now, don't alert her."
"clear."
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On the Tai Mo Shan Golf Course in Hong Kong.
Susu, wearing a pink dress, is gesturing with a golf club.
Ah Fa walked up behind me.
"Sister Su likes this too."
Su Su smiled and said, "What do you mean? I learned it from those rich people. This place is so big that we can keep secrets without worrying about being overheard."
The two walked step by step toward the center of the field.
"Lian Haolong has started auditing the accounts now. Have you thought it through?" Su Su turned her head and asked.
Ah Fa's expression was calm. "We had no choice. Last time, the police raided our drug trafficking operation, and the money we embezzled from the company was gone. If Lian Haolong finds out, we're all dead. The 200 million loophole... he won't let us off the hook."
Su Su nodded. "If that batch of goods hadn't been discovered, we would have patched the loophole long ago and could have made an extra 100 million."
"Kidnapping Uncle Four... Shouldn't Uncle Four's family pay for this? Why are we paying for it?"
Su Su smiled and said, "If a drug dealer moves such a large amount of cash into their account, the police will definitely be watching."
"As long as Lian Haolong pays out these two hundred million, we, as a third party, can use the ransom money to cover the hole in Uncle Si's account. Then we will be safe and sound."
Afa nodded.
Su Su looked at A Fa, "How do you plan to kidnap Uncle Si?"
“My fourth uncle goes to the Jockey Club every Wednesday afternoon, from three to five o’clock, without fail.” Su Su pulled an iron from her golf bag and pretended to continue playing golf. “He usually only has two bodyguards with him. The route from the club to the parking lot goes through a small alley, which is the best place to strike.”
Ah Fa frowned and said, "What if things get exposed?"
“It won’t be exposed.” Su Su interrupted him, her eyes cold. “I’ve already found people, all strangers. They’ll leave Hong Kong immediately after it’s done. The important thing is that we must make Lian Haolong believe that the kidnapping was done by our competitors, not for money, but to undermine Zhong Xinyi.”
Afa pondered for a moment: "What do you need me to do?"
"You're in charge of preparing a car with fake license plates, and you need a perfect alibi for that day." Su Su paused. "I heard you recently met a new love interest in Macau?"
Ah Fa's expression changed slightly: "Sister Su, you know about this too?"
Su Su chuckled: "Lian Haolong is keeping a close eye on the accounts, how can I not gather more information? Perfect timing, when you go to Macau on the day of the kidnapping, it would be best to bring a few brothers with you so they can testify for you."
The two continued walking forward. Su Su lowered her voice and said, "I've already made arrangements. After the kidnapping is successful, the ransom will be 200 million, and Lian Haolong will definitely pay that amount. The money will then flow through three overseas accounts and eventually cover the company's losses."
"What about the police?" Afa asked worriedly. "They've been on high alert lately."
"Liao Zhizhong's gang is focused on the drug trafficking case. As long as we act quickly, we'll be fine," Su Su said firmly. "This is the only way out. Otherwise, once Lian Haolong finds out about the accounting problems, neither of us will survive."
Ah Fa remained silent for a long time before finally nodding.
At the same time, the Hong Kong Police Force's Major Crime Unit Office.
Liao Zhizhong stood in front of the whiteboard, which was covered with photos of Lian Haolong, Susu, Afa and others, connected by a complex network of red and blue lines.
"Information indicates that there may be problems within Chung Hsin Yi." Liao Zhizhong pointed to Su Su's photo. "In recent months, Lian Haolong has been frequently checking the accounts, and Su Su, as the company's financial manager, is under a lot of pressure."
A police officer raised his hand: "Inspector Liao, we overheard Su Su and Ah Fa meeting at the Tai Mo Shan Golf Course today. We don't know the specifics, but they obviously chose that place to avoid being overheard."
Liao Zhizhong nodded: "Continue to monitor, but be careful, Susu is very vigilant. Also, what's the latest news about Lian Haolong's uncle, Lian Si?"
“Uncle Si regularly goes to the Jockey Club every Wednesday afternoon, and has been doing so for three years,” another officer replied. “He usually only has two bodyguards with him. He is a low-key person, but after all, he is Lian Haolong’s uncle, and has a special status in Chung Hsin Yi.”
Liao Zhizhong pondered for a moment: "Sending someone to follow Fourth Uncle might yield unexpected results."
In the corner, Lei Meizhen was tidying up documents with her head down, her fingers trembling slightly.
She glanced quickly at her phone, then swiftly looked away.
Wednesday afternoon, Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Uncle Lian, an elderly man in his early sixties with gray hair, was enjoying tea with several old friends in a private room.
He was dressed in a gray Tang suit, with Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist, and looked calm and composed.
"Fourth Uncle, it's almost time," a bodyguard whispered a reminder.
Uncle Si nodded, bid farewell to his friend, and walked out of the club accompanied by two bodyguards. As was customary, they walked through the alley behind the club and headed towards the Mercedes-Benz parked at the alley's entrance.
The alley was quiet, and the afternoon sun slanted in, casting long shadows on the ground.
Suddenly, two black vans appeared at the entrance and end of the alley, blocking the way.
Six masked men armed with guns quickly got out of the car, their movements professional and swift.
"Don't move!" The lead kidnapper pointed a gun at the two bodyguards. "We only want Uncle Si, we don't want to hurt anyone."
Just as the bodyguards were about to resist, another kidnapper subdued them with a stun gun.
The whole process took less than 30 seconds. Uncle Si didn't even have time to call for help before he was hooded and forced into a van.
The van sped away from the scene, leaving behind two unconscious bodyguards and an empty alley.
At the headquarters of Chung Hsin Yi, Lian Haolong was in a meeting with several key members in the conference room when he received the call.
"Brother Long, Uncle Si has been kidnapped!" The voice on the other end of the phone was extremely anxious.
Lian Haolong's expression changed drastically: "When? Where?"
"It was in the back alley of the Jockey Club, around 3:20. There were six people on the other side. They moved very quickly and were driving a van with fake license plates."
The conference room fell silent.
Lian Haolong clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white: "Did they state their terms?"
"not yet."
Lian Haolong took a deep breath. "Wait for them to contact us."
He hung up the phone and scanned the people in the conference room.
Susu, Afa, Luo Tianhong and other core members were all present.
“Fourth Uncle has been kidnapped,” Lian Haolong said in a low voice, “right here on our turf, in broad daylight.”
Luo Tianhong suddenly stood up: "Brother Long, I'll take the brothers to investigate!"
"Sit down," Lian Haolong snapped. "They're clearly professionals; they won't leave any clues. They want money, and they'll contact us."
Su Su's face was pale, and her fingers trembled slightly: "Brother Long, Fourth Uncle is getting old and can't take any more stress. We need to hurry."
“I know.” Lian Haolong interrupted her. “Afa, go prepare the cash, it might be a large sum. Tianhong, take some men to investigate secretly and see which group is behind this. Susu, you are responsible for waiting for the kidnappers to contact you, and notify me immediately once you have any news.”
Afa nodded: "How much cash do you need?"
"Prepare 50 million first, and add more if needed." Lian Haolong stood up. "Meeting adjourned. Everyone prepare."
As everyone left, Lian Haolong stood alone by the window, his brows furrowed.
He had a vague feeling that something was wrong. The kidnapping was too sudden and too professional, unlike what ordinary kidnappers would do.
At 7 p.m., the Chung Hsin Yi headquarters received the first call from the kidnappers.
Su Su answered the phone, pressed the record and speakerphone buttons, and Lian Haolong and several core members gathered around her.
"Listen, Lian Si is in our hands." The voice on the other end of the phone was altered. "Prepare two hundred million in cash, old bills, not consecutive serial numbers. Tomorrow at noon, await further instructions. If you dare call the police, you can expect to collect their bodies."
"I want to hear Uncle Si's voice!" Lian Haolong shouted into the microphone.
After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, Uncle Si's weak voice came through: "Ah Long, don't worry about me."
"Fourth Uncle! Fourth Uncle, how are you?"
The call has ended.
Lian Haolong slammed his fist on the table: "Two hundred million! They want two hundred million!"
Ah Fa gasped, "Brother Long, the company doesn't have that much cash on hand right now."
"You have to pay up, whether you can or not!" Lian Haolong roared. "Susu, how much money is left in the company's accounts?"
Su Su quickly flipped through the ledger: "The working capital is about 80 million. With some short-term investments, we can only raise a maximum of 120 million. There is still a shortfall of 80 million."
“Transfer it from my personal account.” Lian Haolong said without hesitation, “Fourth Uncle can’t be harmed.”
Luo Tianhong frowned: "Brother Long, could this be a conspiracy by our competitors? The Tung Ying Society? Hung Hing? Or the newly emerging Feng Yuxiu?"
"No matter who it is, saving Uncle Si is the priority." Lian Haolong's eyes were sinister. "Once Uncle Si returns safely, I will make those people pay the price."
Su Su lowered her head to take notes, her fingers trembling slightly.
The plan is underway and is progressing even more smoothly than she imagined.
Lian Haolong, without hesitation, decided to pay the ransom of 200 million, which was just enough to fill the gap in the accounts.
The kidnappers called precisely at noon the next day.
"Is the money ready?" the voice asked after changing its tone.
“Ready,” Su Su replied. “Two hundred million in cash, packed into twenty briefcases. We need to confirm Fourth Uncle’s safety.”
"8 PM, Kowloon Bay Container Terminal, Section B, Row 7. Only one person is allowed to come, in a regular sedan. Upon seeing Uncle Si, pay the money and leave. Don't try anything funny, we have people watching nearby."
"I want to hear my fourth uncle's voice first."
The voice of Fourth Uncle came from the other end of the phone, even weaker than yesterday: "Ah Long, don't come here, there might be an ambush."
"Fourth Uncle!" Lian Haolong grabbed the microphone, "What have you done to Fourth Uncle?"
"The old man didn't cooperate and suffered a bit." The kidnapper sneered. "Remember, come alone at eight o'clock tonight. If you're late or bring people, you'll be collecting the body."
The call ended again.
Lian Haolong's face was ashen: "Tianhong, what's the situation at the Kowloon Bay Container Terminal?"
“The terrain there is complicated, and the containers are piled up like mountains, making it easy to set an ambush,” Luo Tianhong replied. “Brother Long, you can’t go alone, it’s too dangerous.”
“My fourth uncle is in their hands, I have no choice.” Lian Haolong clenched his fist. “But I will not let them slaughter me. Tianhong, you take twenty brothers and lie in ambush around the dock in advance, and act according to the situation. Afa, you are in charge of the backup. Susu, you stay here and wait for news.
Su Su nodded: "Brother Long, be careful."
She watched Lian Haolong's departing figure, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
The plan has progressed to this point, and there's no turning back.
She just hoped everything would go smoothly, that she would get the money, cover the losses, and then... what would she do next? Lian Haolong would discover the accounting problems sooner or later.
Su Su shook her head, trying to shake off these thoughts.
Let's get through this hurdle first.
7:30 p.m., Kowloon Bay Container Terminal.
Lian Haolong drove a black Toyota alone, with twenty boxes of cash in the trunk.
The dock was eerily quiet under the cover of night, with only a few streetlights casting a dim yellow glow.
The containers, like giant blocks stacked into a mountain, cast deep shadows.
He drove his car to the seventh row of section B and parked it in front of a blue container.
The surroundings were deathly silent.
At 8 o'clock sharp, my phone rang.
"Get out of the car, open the trunk, and back up ten meters," the kidnapper ordered.
Lian Haolong did as instructed.
The trunk was opened, revealing neatly stacked suitcases.
He retreated ten meters away and cautiously looked around.
A masked man got out of the car, waved to Lian Haolong, turned around, got into the car, and drove away.
Lian Haolong stood still, and after a long while, Lian Haolong, Luo Tianhong and the others rushed out from all directions.
"Brother Long?"
Lian Haolong stared intently at the truck container, then quickly stepped forward and opened the door.
empty.
There was no trace of Fourth Uncle inside.
"Big brother, we've been tricked! Let's get revenge!" Luo Tianhong roared.
Lian Haolong waved his hand. "Let's go back." (End of Chapter)