Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Given his shady ways, he's willing to make any dirty money and do any dirty work. The people he owes lives to include not only innocent citizens and gangsters, but also police officers.

However, in Hong Kong, everything is based on evidence. Ma Mianhu did a good job of cleaning up the mess, and with a senior lawyer acting as his accomplice, he was released on bail several times after being arrested.

Everyone knows he's not a good person, but no one can do anything about it.

Dong Peiyu was worried that Ma Mianhu would cause trouble again after he recovered. Seeing that Ye Zhini was busy in the kitchen and could not hear her, she lowered her voice and said to Hu Xiaoxiao, "Why don't we find someone to flatter him? If someone is willing to take this job, you and I will each pay half of the commission."

Hu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but laugh. "Didn't you object to having someone humiliate him before?"

“The past is the past. Before, he had secured his position and had many people at his disposal, making it difficult to take action against him. In fact, he might have become the target of your attacks. Now, he is weak and unable to escape, making it easier to strike.”

Hu Xiaoxiao stroked her teacup with her fingers, lost in thought for a long time. Only when the tea in the cup had cooled slightly did she say, "No rush. Maybe someone wants him dead even more than we do. If I'm not mistaken, Pockmarked Tiger won't live past tonight."

"How did you know?" Dong Peiyu asked in surprise.

Hu Xiaoxiao poured herself another cup of hot tea and said, "Even an outsider like you can find out all sorts of information about Ma Mianhu at the hospital. Do you think others know about it? And do you think anyone leaked this information? The Sanren Society isn't united. I bet someone has been eyeing Ma Mianhu's position for a long time."

Including Ma Mianhu's former enemies, it means that there were more than just one or two people who wanted to take advantage of his illness.

Most of these leaders have risen to their positions through sheer force, and once they show weakness, even stronger men will immediately appear to take their place.

Dong Peiyu clasped her hands together and uttered "Amitabha," hoping that God would summon him soon.

Hu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but laugh again, "Amitabha Buddha can't control God's affairs."

Dong Peiyu laughed and said, "Whether it's an Eastern Buddha or a Western god, as long as it works, that's fine."

Ye Zhini was very quick; she prepared six dishes and a soup in just one hour. No wonder she was the personal assistant that Dong Peiyu had carefully selected.

"Sister Xiao, Sister Dong, dinner is ready." Ye Zhini picked up the corn, carrot and pork rib soup from the casserole and placed it on the dining table. Then she went back to the kitchen and brought out the dishes one by one.

Steamed grouper, boiled black tiger prawns, salt and pepper mantis shrimp, poached chicken, stir-fried squid with chives, sweet and sour pork, plus a corn, carrot and pork rib soup, makes a perfect six dishes and one soup.

The food looked and smelled delicious. Before Hu Xiaoxiao even sat down, he said to Dong Peiyu, "Give Xiaoni a raise. Double her monthly salary and double her year-end bonus."

Ye Zhini came out with the bowls and chopsticks, and upon hearing that her salary had been increased so much, she quickly thanked them.

Hu Xiaoxiao already paid significantly more than her peers, and now she's doubled that, plus a year-end bonus that's also doubled. Dong Peiyu had told her that Hu Xiaoxiao's bonuses were higher than her salary. All things considered, her salary is equivalent to several jobs for others.

Ye Zhini placed the ginger and scallion seasoning for the poached chicken in front of Hu Xiaoxiao. She knew from the job interview that Hu Xiaoxiao loved chicken, all kinds of delicious chicken, especially well-made poached chicken. "Sister Xiao, try my ginger and scallion seasoning and see how it is. Is it comparable to that of a restaurant chef?"

After Hu Xiaoxiao sat down, she immediately started eating. She picked up a piece of tender chicken leg meat, dipped it in ginger and scallion sauce, and began to eat.

It was fresh, smooth, and fragrant, almost on par with the poached chicken she frequented.

Hu Xiaoxiao felt a surge of happiness, as if she had struck gold. She tried other dishes, and they were just as good as those in restaurants. "Little girl, your cooking skills are amazing! Does your family own a restaurant?"

"No." Ye Zhini said after sitting down, "There is a big restaurant near my house. My mother washes dishes there. When I was little, I often went to help out and watched the chefs cook in the kitchen. After watching so much, and with the head chef taking advantage of my young age to teach me a few tricks, my cooking skills are pretty good."

Originally, she was thinking of opening her own small restaurant if she couldn't find a suitable job. However, having helped out in the kitchens of large restaurants since childhood, she knew how hard the food service industry was, especially being a chef, which was physically demanding. Plus, the weather in Baogang was hot and humid; after a busy day, she'd be soaked in sweat. She was only in her early twenties and didn't want to be tossing woks in the kitchen or getting covered in cooking fumes. So she wanted to find an easier job, and would only consider opening a small restaurant later if she absolutely had no other options.

Ye Zhini loves her job because it pays well, the boss is generous and has a good personality. So, she immediately stood up and added another bowl of soup to Hu Xiaoxiao's bowl.

Hu Xiaoxiao ate with great relish; every dish suited her taste, and she thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

After dinner, Hu Xiaoxiao and Dong Peiyu discussed work matters, and soon after, the sun set.

After seeing Dong Peiyu and Ye Zhini off, Hu Xiaoxiao looked at the night sky. The moon was obscured by dark clouds, and the air was crisp and clear.

After reloading the gun and taking a fruit knife, Hu Xiaoxiao drove another car to the hospital where Ma Mianhu was being treated.

Although she guessed that someone would go to kill Pockmarked Tiger tonight, just in case, she decided to go herself. If Pockmarked Tiger was still lucky enough to survive, she would go and finish him off.

Last night was so dangerous; the fuel tank exploded and the pockmarked tiger was still alive. Hu Xiaoxiao felt that being extra cautious was not an overreaction. If the pockmarked tiger regained consciousness and learned that she had crippled his two henchmen, or guessed that she was the one who did it last night, those around her would be in deep trouble.

She wasn't afraid of the Sanren Society members, but if Dong Peiyu, Ye Zhini, or her other friends were to fall victim to this madman, Ma Mianhu, she would regret it deeply.

Therefore, Pockmarked Tiger must die.

Hu Xiaoxiao parked the car in a secluded spot some distance from the hospital, where there were no streetlights and visibility was poor.

The information Dong Peiyu obtained about the pockmarked tiger was very detailed, down to which floor he lived on. This made it easier for Hu Xiaoxiao to sneak into the hospital and successfully reach that floor.

Fortunately, the hospital wasn't like the heist movies, with surveillance cameras or infrared systems everywhere. It was late at night, and the hospital was much quieter than during the day.

Hu Xiaoxiao still found it incredible that she was able to get up there so easily.

It wasn't until Hu Xiaoxiao saw several henchmen from the Sanren Gang playing cards in a corner that she realized someone had helped create the conditions.

Since that's the case, she doesn't need to be in a hurry.

Hu Xiaoxiao found an empty ward diagonally across the street, went inside, and first checked if there was a place to escape in an emergency. She pushed the window open, but it was fixed, and she could only open a fist-sized crack for ventilation. However, the glass was not thick, so if the situation changed, she could smash the glass and jump out.

Hu Xiaoxiao pulled up a chair and placed it in front of the window, then left the door ajar and waited patiently.