Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

Wang Ergou returned to the boxing gym and reported what had happened to Liu Xu.

Liu Xu patted Ergou on the shoulder and said, "Thank you, Ergou." As he said that, he handed Ergou a cigarette, then lit one for himself, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.

He was not afraid of meeting his original family, he just didn't know how to face them. He didn't know what identity he should face them with what emotions. But he couldn't keep putting it off, he would have to meet them sooner or later.

That's why he asked Er Gou to help him with this matter and to also convey to him that he would go back at the end of the month to pick up his original father to take up the position at the brewery.

Yau Ma Tei in 1984 is a district in Hong Kong full of history and culture. The origin of the name Yau Ma Tei is related to the history of the area, which is said to be because a lot of sesame seeds were once grown here.

At night, the sky over Hong Kong is dotted with stars, but their brilliance is obscured by the city lights.

This was once the residence of many fishermen, who came ashore and moved into this area and integrated into the local life. Therefore, shops selling tung oil and hemp ropes are very common in Yau Ma Tei.

In the streets and alleys, neon lights are flashing, traffic is busy, and it is a prosperous scene.

Liu Xu and his men, Li Hangluo, Wang Ergou, Chen Dao and Langzai, were sitting in a food stall called "De Ji Niu Za" on Temple Street enjoying a delicious midnight snack.

Temple Street is a unique and prosperous area in Yau Ma Tei, Yau Tsim Mong District, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong.

After four o'clock every afternoon, all kinds of stalls will be set up on both sides of the street, with a wide range of colorful goods, attracting people coming and going.

From 6pm to midnight, it is the busiest time here, with a constant flow of people. People can find all kinds of street goods here, whether it is men's clothing, handicrafts, tea sets, jade or antiques, and even cheap electronic products can be bought.

At this moment, Liu Xu and others were at 10 o'clock in the middle of the night when the flow of people was the most prosperous. The whole block was filled with noise and laughter, which made people feel happy.

Looking at the people coming and going around, Bo Zai, who was eating a skewer of roasted lamb, said vaguely: "Every time I come to Temple Street at midnight, I feel amazed. There are so many people coming and going."

Then he looked at Li Hangluo and said, "Brother Luo, don't you agree?"

Bo Zai prides himself on being a counselor, so Li Hangluo, the chief steward of Liu Xu's territory, has always been someone Bo Zai wanted to learn from. Now that they meet at the same table, he naturally wants to strike up a conversation with his idol.

Li Hangluo took a look at Bo Zai and knew that he was the boss's new bodyguard. Seeing his thin arms and legs, Li Hangluo judged that he would not be able to withstand a punch from his boss.

But he just needs to think about it in his heart, and he will not say it out loud in such an untactful way. Otherwise, not only will it embarrass the other party, but his boss will also look unhappy.

Li Hangluo nodded calmly: "Temple Street and Bowl Lane are the most prosperous areas in Yau Ma Tei, comparable to the Cobblestone Street and Hollywood Road in Central."

"Wow, since it's so famous, this piece of land must be very profitable?" As soon as Li Hangluo finished speaking, Ergou immediately followed up with an envious tone.

Chen Dao listened to Er Gou's words, his eyes flashing with greed. He turned to Liu Xu and asked anxiously, "Brother Xu, this piece of land is so lucrative, why didn't we grab it before? Wouldn't we make a lot of money?"

Liu Xu raised his beer, took a big gulp, and then said slowly with a serious expression: "At that time, did you still have the extra energy to grab this piece of land?"

"Don't always think that one person can take all the benefits. Jordan is just north of Temple Street."

"Wang Bao from Heshengtu is no pushover. You must have heard about how powerful he is, right? He has nearly a thousand followers! He has always coveted the Yau Ma Tei site."

"If we go straight to Temple Street, Wang Bao will not have this obstacle, and he will definitely take advantage of the situation to rob."

Liu Xu's tone became heavier when he said this: "In our current state, it would be difficult to withstand the opponent's fierce attack. Therefore, we should eat what we can eat and do what is within our ability."

He took a deep look at everyone present and continued, "Once you are greedy and your stomach bursts, you will be the one who gets hurt. We must develop steadily and not rush for quick success."

After hearing Liu Xu's words, Chen Dao nodded thoughtfully, with a hint of excitement in his eyes: "Then can we go to Temple Street now? The brothers have rested for a week and have recovered."

Hearing this, Li Hangluo and others immediately turned their gazes to Liu Xu, their eyes full of anticipation.

Liu Xu waved his hand, signaling everyone to calm down. He said calmly: "Now is not the time. Although the brothers have rested for a week and their physical strength and energy have recovered, there are more factors we need to consider."

Having said that, Liu Xu paused for a moment, as if giving everyone time to think.

Then he continued, "First, we have to consider the reactions of other societies. Because if we act rashly, it is likely that other societies will join forces to suppress us."

"Secondly, we also need to think carefully about the police response. We are much bigger now than we were in the past, which means the police will pay more attention to us."

Finally, Liu Xu concluded: "So, we need careful planning, adequate preparation, and look for an opportunity to break the current deadlock. Only in this way can we ensure that the action is foolproof."

"Everyone must remember that impatience will not help you get what you want. We can't ruin the overall situation and put our brothers in trouble because of a momentary impulse." Liu Xu's words were serious and concerned.

After listening to Liu Xu's analysis, everyone nodded in agreement!

At this time, Li Hangluo took over Liu Xu's words and warned: "Brother Xu is right. Everyone must remember that if a gangster doesn't eat brains, he can only work as a plane for the rest of his life and will never be able to make a name for himself."

Liu Xu nodded slightly to show his agreement, and then added: "A Luo understands it very well. Joining a club requires planning and foresight. Only in this way can we gain a firm foothold in this chaotic era."

At this point, he paused for a moment, glanced at the brothers present, and raised the bottle in his hand, "Okay, let's not talk about those serious topics. I invited everyone out for a midnight snack today, mainly because I want to get together with all the brothers and relax. Come on, everyone, cheers!"

Everyone raised their bottles and gently bumped them against Liu Xu's bottle, making a crisp sound. Then, they raised their heads and drank the wine in the bottles in big gulps. The spicy wine slid down their throats, bringing a hint of warmth and seeming to bring their hearts closer.

The food stalls were filled with cheerful laughter, one after another, echoing in the food stalls. They ate delicious food, drank wine, and chatted, as if leaving all their troubles and worries behind.

On this night, they are just a group of good brothers, a group of good brothers enjoying the beauty of life and the warmth of friendship together.