Hong Kong Movies: The Boss's Global Empire

Lian Haolong sat down, picked up a cigarette, and lit it. "It seems you're still too naive. We must have something on the enemy to make them wary, otherwise we might get into even greater trouble."

Huo Han was silent for a moment. "This is a big deal, not something I can decide alone. I think I should discuss it with my uncles."

Lian Haolong took a deep drag on his cigarette. "Time waits for no one, Huo Han. You have to understand, the enemy won't give us time to negotiate."

Huo Han took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "I understand what you mean, but I can't make a decision on my own. This involves the fate of the entire gang and the safety of its members. I have a responsibility to discuss this with my uncles."

Lian Haolong glanced at Huo Han and said, "Okay, then you'd better hurry up."

After a while, Huo Han summoned all his uncles to their secret base - an abandoned cinema.

"Everyone, I called you here today because there is an important matter that needs to be discussed." Huo Han stood in front of the screen with a firm gaze.

He elaborated on Lian Haolong's proposal in detail. The cinema fell silent for a moment, then a flurry of discussion ensued.

"Sacrifice in exchange for information? That sounds dangerous." said an uncle.

"Yes, but if we succeed, we can destroy Li Yue in one fell swoop. -" another uncle retorted.

Huo Han raised his hand to signal silence. "I know this is a very sensitive topic, but please consider how beneficial it would be for us if we had evidence against our enemies."

The uncles began to seriously consider the situation and eventually reached a consensus: "Since the situation is so serious, we should follow Lian Haolong's plan, but we must minimize the risks and ensure everyone's safety."

Huo Han nodded, "I will make sure everything is done. I will do what I say."

Huo Han stood at the cinema's exit, watching his uncles leave one by one, feeling a heavy heart. He knew this was going to be a gamble, not only on the future of their gang, but also on his own credibility and prestige.

The cinema's exit door gently closed as the last uncle left. Huo Han stood there, his eyes slightly heavy. This was a gamble, but he had to make a decision.

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He returned to the table covered with maps and documents, picked up a pen, and wrote down a few names on a piece of paper. These were the brothers he was going to send out to investigate important intelligence about Li Yue's gang.

Two nights later, Huo Han sat in a private room in a snack bar and met with several of his reliable subordinates.

How is it going? Any progress? Huo Han asked.

A brother nervously took out a small tape recorder and some photos, and said, "Brother, after our repeated investigations, we finally found out some important information about Li Yue's gang."

Huo Han nodded, taking the information and examining it carefully. The photos showed several key members of Li Yue's gang, along with scenes of their recent involvement in unidentified activities. The tape recorder contained a recording of an important meeting, in which Li Yue explicitly outlined their next move.

Huo Han put down the information and took a deep breath. "You did a good job, but this mission is very dangerous. Are there any problems?"

The brother lowered his head and said, "Brother, we paid a heavy price for this information. Several of our brothers were caught."

Huo Han's face darkened. Do you know where they are now?

We don't know, bro. We just know they were taken to an unknown location.

Huo Han stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the busy street scene. He felt a surge of pressure. This mission had yielded important intelligence, but the cost was also high. He picked up his phone and dialed Lian Haolong's number.

Haolong, it's me, Huo Han. We've got the intelligence, but some of our brothers are in trouble. What do you think we should do next?

Lian Haolong was silent for a while, then said, now that the intelligence has been obtained, the next step is how to use this intelligence to suppress Li Yue. As for the captured brothers, I will send people to rescue them.

Huo Han felt a little warm. Okay, then let’s do everything as you say.

After hanging up the phone, Huo Han returned to the table and said to his brothers, "You go back and rest first. The next task may be more difficult. Act when you are ready."

The brothers nodded, stood up and left.

Huo Han sat down, took a deep breath, then picked up the intelligence and read it carefully again.

Huo Han put away the information, turned off the only light in the room, and walked out of the snack bar.

In a private club with a strong retro style, Huo Han sat alone at the bar, holding a glass of whiskey in his hand.

The big screen in front of him was showing a boxing match, but his mind was clearly elsewhere. The intelligence about Li Yue's gang had already given him a clear understanding of the enemy's details.

It’s actually like this… Huo Han whispered to himself, the cold whiskey almost swirling in his throat, unable to be swallowed.

He learned that Li Yue was actually a paper tiger. His strength was far less than what the outside world said, and he could even be said to be fragile.

Li Yue’s so-called partners are just some empty promises. They simply do not have the ability to provide Li Yue with any substantial help in a short period of time.

Huo Han decided it was time to give Li Yue a warning.

Two days later, at night in the harbor, Huo Han stood on the deck of a speedboat. The wind was strong and the waves were high, but a sneer appeared on his face. Lian Haolong stood beside him, and the two of them looked at a cargo ship emerging from the dark night in the distance.

That’s Li Yue’s new stuff… Lian Haolong pointed to a ship loaded with black market weapons.

Huo Han nodded, took out his cell phone and dialed a number.

Hello, is this Li Yue? Huo Han said with a smile, but his tone was extremely cold.

Who are you? How do you know my number? A nervous voice came from Li Yue's other end.

That's not important. What's important is that I know your recent movements and your partners. I suggest you don't be too conspicuous, otherwise you will suffer the consequences.

Li Yue was obviously frightened. He stammered, "What do you want?"

Huo Han didn't answer. He hung up the phone and said to Lian Haolong, "Do it cleanly and neatly and don't leave any traces."

Lian Haolong smiled and said, "Don't worry, this is my specialty."

Huo Han watched as the speedboat approached the cargo ship. Several of his armed men quickly climbed aboard. Moments later, several muffled explosions were heard from the cargo ship. "Done," Lian Haolong said, picking up the intercom.

Huo Han nodded, very good.

He picked up his phone again and sent a message to Li Yue: Your goods have seen ghosts, I hope you understand what I mean.

Huo Han put away his phone and leaned against the deck railing. He thought Li Yue's behavior was ridiculous. A fragile gang leader still wanted to gain a foothold in this city full of interests and struggles?

Lian Haolong came over. What should we do next?

Huo Han turned around with a smile on his face. Next, let's wait and see how Li Yue humiliates himself.

The two men smiled at each other, and the speedboat quickly sailed away from the sinking cargo ship and disappeared into the night.

On a night with the lights just coming on, Huo Han sat in his office with his hands folded on his chest. The desk in front of him was piled with protest letters and intelligence sent to him by various gangs.

He frowned, obviously unhappy with these unnecessary troubles.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the corridor, and then the door was pushed open with a bang.

Boss, something bad has happened! Our warehouse has been attacked! A subordinate reported breathlessly.

Huo Han stood up suddenly, furious. The first thing he thought of was Li Yue. Was it Li Yue who did it?

The subordinate shook his head, not sure, but judging from the scene, he was the most likely suspect.

Huo Han slammed the table fiercely and said, "Gather your men! I want to make Li Yue know the price of offending me!"

The men hurried out to carry out the order, while Huo Han picked up his cell phone and dialed Lian Haolong's number.

Lao Lian, get ready, we have something to take care of.

Lian Haolong responded on the other end of the phone, "I understand, I'll be there right away."

After a while, Lian Haolong came to Huo Han's office. He looked at the pile of protest letters and intelligence, and then asked, "Is it Li Yue?"

Huo Han frowned and said that he was not sure, but he did not rule out the possibility.

Lian Haolong sneered. Should we investigate thoroughly before taking action?

Huo Han was about to agree when suddenly one of his men rushed in and said, "Boss, we have found out that the attack was not carried out by Li Yue's gang, but by the 'Iron Blood Gang' in East City."

Huo Han and Lian Haolong looked at each other, and saw the surprise and anger in each other's eyes.

Huo Han said fiercely, Iron Blood Gang? What right do they have?

My subordinates replied that it was because they felt that our recent actions threatened their business.

Huo Han sneered. Very good. Since they want to play, let them play to their heart's content.

Lian Haolong also showed a ferocious smile. I had the same idea. It seems that we have to replan our next action.

Huo Han sat back in his chair, picked up a cigarette, lit it, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled the smoke.

Send a message to other gangs, telling them that Li Yue is not a threat at the moment and they don't need to worry about it for now. As for the Iron Blood Gang, hehe, let them have a taste of our power.

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Lian Haolong nodded and said, "I understand, boss."

The two men reorganized their emotions and plans, then left to prepare for the upcoming earth-shaking war.

At this moment, Huo Han felt a little regretful and alert deep in his heart. If he had just impulsively dealt with Li Yue, the result was predictable. He would have fallen into more difficulties and troubles.

Impulse is the devil, Huo Han said to himself, next time, I have to be more cautious and calm.

Whether it was Li Yue, the Iron Blood Gang, or some other unknown enemy, Huo Han knew he couldn't afford any more mistakes or oversights.

In a dark, secret room, Huo Han was reviewing a detailed report presented by his subordinates. It described Li Yue's recent actions: the purchase of a large number of weapons and firearms, and the recruitment of numerous talented individuals. Huo Han took a deep breath, feeling a sense of unease.