Hong Kong Movies: The Boss's Global Empire

"Everyone, I just received news that Huo Han may launch an attack on our armory in the near future. I suggest that everyone strengthen their defenses immediately." The gang leader spoke calmly but earnestly.

Representatives from each gang nodded in understanding, then quickly left, each returning to strengthen their defenses.

As night fell, Lian Haolong, wearing a black windbreaker, a mask, and sunglasses, looked like a mysterious character often seen in Hong Kong films. He stood quietly near a dilapidated warehouse, waiting for the right moment.

The phone vibrated. It was Huo Han's message: "Start taking action."

Lian Haolong smiled, took out the miniature pistol and time bomb in the ashtray, and approached the target warehouse quickly but carefully.

He accurately shot two guards with his pistol, then walked to the door of the armory and placed the timed bomb 983.

Just as he was about to leave, he heard footsteps. He immediately hid in the shadows nearby and saw several gang members hurriedly approaching.

One of them took out his cell phone and made a call: "Boss, we found two bodies. It seems Huo Han has already started to take action."

"Strengthen your defense immediately. I'll be there right away." The gang leader's cold voice came from the other end of the phone.

After hearing this, Lian Haolong quickly took out his phone and sent a message to Huo Han: "Plan changed, evacuate immediately."

He removed the time bomb and quickly left the scene.

Back in the office, Huo Han frowned: "It seems that the gang leader's reaction is faster than we expected."

Lian Haolong sat down and took a deep breath. "Yes, but at least we now know they have indeed strengthened their defenses. Although we were unsuccessful this time, it also gave us valuable experience."

Huo Han leaned back in his chair, thought for a moment, and then said, "With experience comes lessons, and with lessons comes improvement. Let's prepare for the next operation. This time, we must be more careful and more precise."

Huo Han sat in a high-backed leather chair, tapping his hand on the mahogany tabletop, clearly impatient. The room resembled the office of a boss in a 1970s Hong Kong film: dim red lighting, retro furniture, and seemingly casual decor that exuded power and authority.

Lian Haolong pushed open the door and walked in, his expression more serious than usual.

"How is the situation in the armory?" Huo Han asked.

"It's very tricky, boss. Not only have they strengthened their manpower, they have also received additional support from the gang leader. It seems that they are really ready to fight us." Lian Haolong responded.

Huo Han sneered, "What a bunch of fools who don't know their place."

He picked up the phone and called his uncles. "Everyone gather tonight. There are important matters to discuss."

After a while, Huo Han's uncles arrived one after another. They sat at a round table in the office with solemn expressions on their faces.

"I believe Lian Haolong has already told you the latest situation. Now, the gang leader is not just bragging, he has really started to take action," Huo Han said at the beginning.

An uncle interrupted him: "So what should we do? Continue to wait and see?"

Huo Han shook his head. "The time for waiting and watching is over. Now, we have to teach them a lesson."

"What are your plans?" asked another uncle.

"First, we need to strike where they're least likely to notice, using tactics rather than direct force. For example, we could disrupt their financial resources or kidnap their key figures. Only by weakening their vitality can we have a chance to launch a full-scale counterattack."

"It sounds good, but it requires very detailed and precise planning." An uncle nodded.

"This is why I called you together. I need each of you to play to your strengths and give it your all." Huo Han's eyes revealed great determination.

Over the next few days, Huo Han and his uncles began intensive planning and action. Their men shuttled through the city, a crisscrossing landscape of prosperity and darkness, carrying out a variety of missions—some gathering intelligence, others carrying out sabotage missions, and still others cooperating with other gangs that were neutral or dissatisfied with their leader.

Huo Han often discussed with Lian Haolong behind closed doors, analyzing the latest intelligence and planning the next actions.

"We must be prepared at all times, and once the opportunity comes, we must act without hesitation." - Huo Han said to Lian Haolong.

Lian Haolong nodded. "I understand, Boss. As long as we plan properly, victory will definitely be ours."

Their eyes met, and it seemed that at that moment, all the problems and difficulties no longer mattered.

Only one thing is certain: they must give their all in this struggle, because failure is an option they cannot accept.

In the room filled with a heavy atmosphere, Huo Han took a deep breath and showed a rare hesitation after listening to the words of his uncles.

"It seems that the gangs in Aoshima have begun to expand." said an uncle named Gao Hai, who is responsible for intelligence gathering in the gang.

Huo Han glanced at the newspapers and intelligence spread out on the table, all of which were about the growing power of Ao Island and the possible threat they might pose to the mainland.

"We are now in a dilemma. On the one hand, we have to guard against the gang leader and his gang, and on the other hand, we have to pay attention to these emerging forces." Another uncle, named Chen Rui, said with some worry in his voice.

Lian Haolong, Huo Han's right-hand man and friend, noticed Huo Han's hesitation and said, "Boss, perhaps we can try some unconventional methods."

Huo Han frowned and looked at him, "What do you mean?"

"I mean, why don't we stage a big show, making everyone think we're eroding our own strength, while secretly teaming up with gangs that are neutral or opposed to the leader, and then using their power to solve the problem in one fell swoop? That way, we can not only deal with existing enemies, but also prepare for the future."

Huo Han was silent for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Haolong, your suggestion is good."

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Then he turned to his uncles and said, "Everyone, it seems we have a new direction. Get ready, we are going to put on a big show and make this city remember us forever."

The uncles' faces showed expressions of relief and anticipation. Most of them were veterans who had experienced countless storms and quickly understood Huo Han's intention.

Gao Hai immediately took out his cell phone and began contacting intelligence personnel from other gangs, preparing to screen out those groups that might become cooperation partners.

Chen Rui began to allocate manpower and prepare to carry out a series of interference and sabotage against the current enemies in order to divert their attention.

Lian Haolong is responsible for contacting and negotiating with other gangs to see if some consensus or cooperation can be reached.

Huo Han watched everyone busy at work, and the pressure in his heart eased a little. He knew that from now on, every decision was crucial, and every step could not go wrong.

He sat back in his high-back chair, picked up the phone and dialed a number from out of town.

"It's me, Huo Han. I need you to come over for something..."

Huo Han sat at an old mahogany table, pipe smoke swirling around him.

The dim light made the atmosphere in the room even more solemn, like a classic scene from an old Hong Kong movie. Sitting around him were the gang leaders, each with a solemn expression.

"Everyone, sit down. We have something to discuss." Huo Han lit his pipe and took a puff.

"Boss, you called us here because it must be something important. Stop playing dirty tricks," said Li Gang, Huo Han's right-hand man and the toughest guy in the gang.

Huo Han smiled. "Li Gang, you're still so impatient. Okay, let me get this straight. The forces over on Ao Island are growing stronger and stronger. If we don't do something, we'll be in trouble sooner or later."

"So, do you have any ideas?" This is Lian Haolong, the gang's chief of intelligence and strategy.

"I want to use a strategy to borrow the power of Ao Island to deal with other gangs on our side." Huo Han said, putting down his pipe.

There was silence.

"You mean, let them fight other gangs first?" Wang Tian finally spoke. He was responsible for the daily management of the gang.

"Exactly." Huo Han nodded. "This way, we can reap the benefits while preserving our own strength."

Lian Haolong frowned. "Then what should we do? We need a suitable place to hide, right?"

Huo Han picked up a folder and opened it. Inside was a property certificate.

"I've known this day would come, so I've been preparing for it. There's a villa not far from here with excellent conditions and perfect security, enough for the whole gang to hide safely."

Li Gang clapped his hands. "Good plan! When do we take action?"

Huo Han checked his watch. "Time is running out. We need to act quickly. Lian Haolong, take a few people over there to do some preparatory work and see if we need to strengthen security. Wang Tian, ​​you'll be responsible for notifying the other members and preparing for the transfer."

The two nodded and stood up to leave.

"Wait," Huo Han said again, "Remember to keep a low profile. We can't attract other people's attention."

"Understood, Boss." The two responded in unison.

"Well, this is our decision. Everyone, let's take action." Huo Han took a deep breath of cigarette and exhaled slowly.

After the heads of the household left, Huo Han sat alone in his room, thinking to himself: A storm is coming, but he has a feeling that this time, he will have the last laugh...

With the other bosses gone, Huo Han was the only one left in the room. He glanced at his watch and muttered to himself, "Time is running out. Everything depends on this one round."

He relit his pipe, took a puff, and blew out smoke rings with a smile, as if he had already seen future victory.

Cigarette smoke filled the closed conference room, creating an atmosphere of tension and unease.

On the table lay a detailed map of Hong Kong, marking the strongholds of various gangs and the locations of potential weapons depots.

Huo Han sat in the main seat, in front of him were a group of self-righteous bosses who each held their own opinions.

"So what you mean is that my decision is no different from running away, right?" Huo Han said as he picked up a cigarette and lit it, with unquestionable majesty on his face.

"Huo Han, I think this is too risky for us. Going there might give us some temporary peace of mind, but what if we can't come back?" Li Gang said bluntly.