Chapter 4 - Donate 50 Million First!

Chapter 4 Donate 50 Million First!

“I can love my country too.”

In Alo’s previous life, there was a gangster boss in a movie who said the same thing. At the time, it had only elicited laughter and mockery from everyone.

But when Alo said these words, Huo Dong was so shocked that he couldn’t speak. The same words, said by different people, had entirely different effects.

If a small thug said “I love my country,” people would laugh it off. If a gang boss said it, people would sneer. But when Lei Luo, the five-billion-dollar detective, said it, everyone had to seriously consider what Lei Luo’s intentions were…

The car was silent for a long time. In the distance, Pig Oil Boy lit a second cigarette, his curiosity piqued, but he didn’t look back. As Alo’s most capable subordinate, he knew when to avoid certain topics.

“Brother Luo, may I know why?”

“Would you believe me if I said that everything I’m doing is to help the homeland?”

Huo Dong finally spoke.

However, Alo’s answer threw him into even deeper silence. In his memories, Lei Luo was one of the biggest cancerous tumors on Hong Kong Island!

To his subordinates, he was the emperor of the underground world, who had established the order of the underworld. The gangs under his command—whether it was gambling, drugs, or vice—did all sorts of evil.

To the British high-ups, he acted like a loyal dog, suppressing any mainland Chinese businessmen they deemed troublesome. On Hong Kong Island, Chinese businesses couldn’t go public; they could only accept British investments.

Many people, like Huo Dong, refused to be subservient to the British and chose to endure. But not everyone could endure like him. Many had already been dealt with by Lei Luo.

The British wouldn’t do the dirty work themselves because of their so-called dignity and the law. But Lei Luo had no such concerns. He would declare someone guilty in the morning and have them back in the police station by noon.

By the time the legal processes were finished, the person would wish they had confessed everything. A person like that, a villain, suddenly saying he’s doing it for the homeland?

Huo Dong’s first reaction was disbelief.

But Alo casually took out his checkbook, writing five checks for 10 million each.

Five checks, totaling 50 million, placed right there on the armrest, within easy reach.

“If we take them together, it’ll draw attention.”

“These five come from five different accounts. The target will be much smaller.”

“You can take them, either give them directly or convert them into goods. Just make sure they reach the mainland.”

“I only have one request: I want to meet someone from the mainland and have a conversation.”

Alo removed the cigar from his mouth, exhaled a thick puff of smoke, and filled the entire car with it. Huo Dong’s breath quickened as he saw the 50 million.

He knew just how important this money was for the current homeland—how much vital material could be bought with it. Whether for post-war compensation or for starting industrialization, this money was crucial.

With this money, even if Lei Luo had other plans, the mainland would still come out ahead. But just as he was about to take the checks, Lei Luo suddenly pressed down on his hand. Amidst the smoke, Lei Luo’s eyes were like those of a hawk, staring at Huo Dong, sending a chill down his spine.

“If I find out you’ve embezzled this money, I guarantee there will be no place for you on Hong Kong Island.”

Years of high status had given Lei Luo a dominating presence, and his aura completely suppressed Huo Dong. At the pier, the car door opened, and Huo Dong stepped out with a complex expression.

Pig Oil Boy immediately jogged over and returned to the driver’s seat. He then drove Alo back to his mansion in Kowloon. As for Huo Dong, he stood there, watching the car’s taillights disappear, and let out a long breath.

He turned to one of his bodyguards.

“I have an urgent matter. I need to contact the leader immediately.”

The bodyguard’s expression became serious, and he nodded in agreement. On the first day after awakening his memories, Alo took the first step in his new life.

But at the same time, many others on Hong Kong Island were lying awake because of what he said that night. Movies about Hong Kong Island’s underworld often romanticize gangsters as heroes with noble hearts.

But in this moment, these gangs were nothing more than dogs for the wealthy and powerful…

Behind all the major gangs, there were definitely powerful people supporting them.

They used the money from their backers to recruit troops and expand their territories. But when their backers had needs, they were expected to serve. That was the reality of Hong Kong Island during this time.

The upper class lived in luxury, pure and untouched, while the lower class was dirty and lived miserable lives.

In a warehouse on Hong Kong Island, Li Tai, the leader of the Digital Gang, didn’t go home after leaving the banquet. Instead, he came to this warehouse.

From the outside, the warehouse appeared simple, but the inside was quite luxurious. There were still people inside, drinking and enjoying a hot pot meal. If Alo were to see this, he would immediately recognize the man as Chief Detective Blue Steel.

Of all the four major detectives in Hong Kong Island, Blue Steel was the only one whose power could rival Alo’s. After seeing him, Li Tai immediately recounted what Alo had said at the banquet.

“Do you think Lei Luo has discovered our connection?”

“Ha! The mighty leader of the Digital Gang, what’s there to fear?”

Blue Steel took a gulp of white wine and smiled with a malicious grin.

“Everyone praises him as the underground emperor, but does he really think he’s one?”

“He’s just a dog for the top; he’s just trying to rattle you.”

“But what he said isn’t wrong; I’ve indeed already been in contact with Mr. James.”

Mr. James, whom Blue Steel mentioned, was the new chief superintendent sent by the British. His rank was seven levels above Lei Luo’s—he was a real high-ranking official.

If Blue Steel could establish a connection with James, he was confident he could take on the title of Hong Kong Island’s underground emperor.

He had thought he was being careful, but Li Tai’s words made him realize that Lei Luo might have caught onto something. His plans had been in the works for so long, and he couldn’t afford any mistakes. He needed to act quickly.

Thinking of this, Blue Steel decided to have Li Tai from the Digital Gang stall Lei Luo.

“Stay put, and don’t move until we see how he allocates things.”

“If the allocation is unreasonable, go ahead and oppose it, fight for what’s yours.”

“I’ll back you up from behind. As long as you can handle the other gangs, don’t worry about the police.”

Upon hearing Blue Steel’s assurance, Li Tai grinned.

“Don’t worry, you know where the Digital Gang comes from.”

“Yianhui was just a bunch of pawns back then, but we’re the real deal—soldiers!”

“I’ve been dissatisfied with the current power structure for a long time.”

Blue Steel laughed and clinked glasses with Li Tai. Meanwhile, in another villa on Hong Kong Island, Ah Hao of Yiqun was also gathering his men…