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After being out in the world for so long, isn't what I want most to have such a comfortable and affluent life, with a few close female friends by my side, listening to their sweet laughter in my ear?
Just then, Hong Wentong walked over.
"Big brother!"
Xu Lang nodded, gesturing for the other person to sit down, and then had his underling bring Hong Wen-tong a drink.
Is there anything planned for today?
Hong Wentong took a sip of juice and said:
"That's how it is, brother!"
“Recently, Brother Gui has also acquired three gambling ships on the high seas, which has taken away a lot of customers and has somewhat affected our business. So I'd like to talk to him about acquiring the gambling ships. What do you think?”
Xu Lang's Tung Sing also owns gambling ships and has gambling businesses in Macau and Southeast Asia.
However, there are also many competitors.
People like Brother Gui, who set up three gambling ships at once, were not only large in scale, but also put a lot of effort into attracting customers, which did affect Xu Lang's customer base and business.
Hong Wentong felt threatened and thought about talking to Brother Gui. Brother Gui's gambling ship was quite large and had excellent facilities. If all else failed, he could acquire it, which would eliminate some of the competition.
Xu Lang nodded:
"Now that you have a plan, just go for it. If the other party really doesn't give you any face, then come back to me!"
"I know, brother!"
After receiving Xu Lang's permission, Hong Wentong agreed, finished the juice on the table, and then turned and left Xu Lang's villa.
After leaving the villa, Hong Wentong immediately called Brother Gui:
"Hey! Is this Brother Ghost? I'm Hung Man-tung from Tung Sing!"
"Brother Tong, is there anything I can do for you?"
"Here's the thing, I'm interested in acquiring your gambling ship. Would it be convenient for you to come out and discuss this?"
"Brother Tong, my gambling ship is just starting to do well, and you're already talking about acquiring it? Do you think I'll agree?"
Hong Wentong chuckled:
"I think we're all in this for the money, and everything can be discussed. Why don't we come out tonight and sit down to talk things over?"
"Okay!"
The two then agreed to meet at the Mong Kok Hotel in Mong Kok to discuss their business, with the meeting scheduled for 8 PM.
Soon it was 8 p.m., and Hong Wentong arrived at the Mong Kok Hotel with only He Xigui and two henchmen.
He Xigui was somewhat worried when he saw that Hong Wentong had only brought two people with him:
"Brother Tong, there are only three of us. Isn't that too few people?"
Hong Wentong smiled faintly:
"In terms of sheer numbers, I don't believe anyone on Hong Kong Island, besides the police force, dares to compete with Tung Sing in terms of manpower!"
"It's alright, we're going there to discuss business, not to start a fight!"
Before long, the four arrived at the Mong Kok Hotel. After sitting down in the private room, Ghost Brother arrived with his horse, Water Buffalo, and a dozen or so henchmen.
Seeing so many people on the other side, Hong Wentong couldn't help but smile and glanced at He Xigui.
Only someone lacking confidence would bring a group of henchmen. With Dongxing backing him, Hong Wentong naturally wouldn't be afraid of Brother Gui.
But Ghost Brother is different. When facing Tung Sing, he can only bring more underlings to ensure his confidence.
Seeing that Hong Wentong had only brought three people, Brother Gui was somewhat surprised, but then forced a smile onto his face:
"Brother Tong, you're here so early!"
Hong Wentong smiled slightly:
"I invited you, so of course I had to arrive early! Please have a seat!"
Ghost Brother then sat down opposite Hong Wentong, and Touma Water Buffalo sat to his left, while a group of underlings stood behind them, making the large private room seem somewhat crowded.
Hong Wentong remained calm and smiled as he poured Gui Ge a cup of tea, saying:
"I wonder if you've seriously considered my suggestion from this morning, Brother Gui?"
"I can buy those three gambling ships at a higher price; you won't lose money!"
Ghost Brother chuckled:
"Brother Tong, I spent a total of over 100 million on these three gambling ships, but Brother Tong probably doesn't know how much was spent behind the scenes!"
"Furthermore, I've recently spent a lot of money to ensure a successful start for the gambling ship's business, including hiring middlemen to attract customers and advertising in various locations. I've just spent all that money, and now you're saying you want to acquire it? How much can you offer me?"
Hong Wentong smiled faintly and held up two fingers:
"You spent over 100 million, plus marketing and distribution costs and the middlemen's cut, I'll give you 200 million, how about that?"
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Ghost Brother was slightly taken aback.
He hadn't expected Hong Wentong to be so generous, giving away two hundred million yuan at once.
In fact, all three of his gambling ships were secondhand, and together they cost less than 100 million. The advertising and middleman fees added up to a maximum of 150 million.
Hong Wentong gave him 200 million at once, leaving him with a profit of over 50 million. To be honest, he definitely didn't lose out on this deal.
But Ghost Brother's eyes darted around, and he seemed to be thinking of something else entirely.
Hong Wentong wanted to acquire his gambling ship because it threatened the business of Dongxing Gambling Ship and had taken away many customers.
In fact, Brother Gui's three gambling ships were initially very successful, with each ship packed with gamblers. After deducting various expenses, the daily net profit was around several million. Based on this calculation, he could earn enough to buy three more gambling ships in just one month.
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Therefore, Ghost Brother rejected Hong Wentong's proposal from the bottom of his heart. Rather than transferring the business to Hong Wentong, he would rather make a fortune himself!
"Brother Tong, these three gambling ships are like golden hens that lay golden eggs. Would I kill them and let you eat them?"
Hong Wentong smiled:
"The price I've given is already very fair, and it won't be any fairer than this in the future!"
Ghost Brother smiled faintly:
"I've thought it through, there's no way I can agree to this deal!"
Seeing that the other party had absolutely no room for negotiation, Hong Wentong smiled faintly and said:
"Brother Gui, when Tung Sing talks to you, I think you'd better think it through!"
Upon hearing this, Brother Gui's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice:
"Is this what you call a threat? Let me tell you, I, Brother Ghost, don't hang out on the streets of Hong Kong Island, and I'm not afraid of your Tung Sing!"
Ghost Brother focused on operating gambling ships on the high seas, then converting the dirty money into gold, laundering it through gold shops in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, and finally turning it into clean money for investment.
He had no territory on Hong Kong Island, but his gambling ships had several hundred henchmen and a considerable amount of firearms, making him a formidable force on the high seas. Even the most notorious pirates in Southeast Asia dared not touch his gambling ships.
Therefore, he felt he didn't need to be afraid of Tung Sing, even though Tung Sing had a huge influence in Hong Kong Island, he didn't make a living on the mainland.
Once at sea, the outcome is uncertain!
Chapter 339 Giving Brother Ghost an Indisputable Reason, Aji Fights Three Water Buffaloes and Slits Their Throats
"Big Brother, Brother Gui rejected my acquisition proposal. He also said he doesn't make a living on land and isn't afraid of Tung Sing at all!"
After the negotiations, Hong Wentong informed Xu Lang of the results.
Upon hearing Hong Wentong's report, Xu Lang couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
This guy, Ghost Brother, thinks that Tung Sing can't do anything to him just because he doesn't have any territory on the shore!
Just then, a crisp system notification sounded in Xu Lang's mind:
"System mission triggered: Eliminate Brother Ghost and seize three gambling ships!"
"Upon completion of the mission, you will receive the reward: the complete loyalty of one hundred Alpha Commandos!"
Upon hearing the system notification, Xu Lang smiled calmly and addressed Hong Wen on the other end of the phone:
"I understand. We'll give Brother Gui a reason he can't refuse!"
Hearing this, Hong Wentong knew that Xu Lang had made a firm decision to deal with Brother Gui, and said:
"I understand, brother!"
After hanging up the phone, Xu Lang immediately dialed the number of the white-clad assassin, Aji.
At this moment, the white-clad assassin, Ah Ji, was still lying quietly on the rooftop, watching the moon, just like always.
He didn't like drinking, nor did he particularly like beautiful women. His daily pursuit seemed to be to constantly strengthen himself into a deadly weapon, making himself more powerful.
The phone rang, and when Aji saw it was Xu Lang calling, he immediately answered it.
"Go help Hong Wentong these next few days, take care of Brother Gui's gang, get those three gambling ships back, and then come back to see me!"
"I know, brother!"
Ah Ji didn't waste any words and immediately agreed.
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After rejecting Hong Wentong's acquisition proposal, Ghost Brother turned around and left Hong Kong Island, returning to the gambling ship.
He knew that his rejection of Tung Sing's offer would definitely bring him trouble and retaliation, so he simply left the shore.
However, although the gambling ships operate in international waters, some activities still have to be carried out on land.
For example, although the profits from the gambling ship are eventually converted into gold, and then transported to gold shops in various places by special personnel, and then laundered and used for investment, Brother Gui still needs to send people to the gold shops in various places every week to check the accounts.
Ghost used to do these things himself, but since he rejected Hong Wentong, he felt he needed to lay low for a while, so he sent a horse named Water Buffalo with two underlings ashore to check the accounts at a gold shop on Hong Kong Island.
In the afternoon, Buffalo and his two underlings disembarked in Sai Wan and went straight to the two partner gold shops in Central.
Because the reconciliation at the jewelry store didn't happen until the afternoon, and the accounts were far too complicated, Buffalo stayed at the jewelry store all afternoon, and it wasn't until 8 p.m. that the accounts were finally cleared up.
Since they could no longer return to international waters, Buffalo and his two henchmen booked a room in Central and planned to rest there for the night before returning to the gambling ship the next morning.
The three of them did not linger outside and returned to the hotel after dinner.