bookcurios Chapter 33 Going to Saigon
Chapter 33 Going to Saigon
"Flying Dragon's subordinates?"
Gui Ligao slapped his bald head and said, "Feilong has a lot of men under him, which one is your younger brother?"
“You’ve met this person before; his name is Wang Zhiwen,” Li Jian said.
Gui Ligao was shocked: "What? Wang Zhiwen is your younger brother? He's a policeman too?"
Li Jian glared at him: "Shut up. Does my younger brother necessarily have to be a cop? I have a wide circle of friends and connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds."
Gui Ligao quickly refilled his teacup: "That's true, but I don't get along with Feilong. I'm afraid I can't take care of Wang Zhiwen."
Li Jian laughed and said, "It's not that kind of care. Wang Zhiwen is heartbroken. You have many connections, so find him a pretty girl."
Gui Ligao's eyes widened: "Wow, boss, you even worry about whether your younger brother has a girlfriend? This is the first time I, Gui Ligao, have ever seen a boss go to such lengths."
"Alright, that's all for the important stuff."
Li Jian took another sip of tea: "Why did you call me out?"
Gui Ligao looked around to make sure no one was there, then took a car key out of his pocket and slammed it on the table.
“Brother Jian, you saved my family last time, and I haven’t thanked you yet. I called you out this time to express my gratitude.”
"I'm afraid you'll get investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption if I give you money, and I don't know if you prefer women, white or black. After thinking it over, I think giving you a car is the most suitable gift."
"Take a look, this is the latest Porsche 911. I had someone bring it to me by smuggling."
Li Jian spat out a mouthful of tea.
"You bribed me?"
Gui Ligao wiped the tea off his face, looking completely innocent: "It's not a bribe, it's to thank you for coming. Don't worry, this car is already registered, it's legal, there's absolutely no problem."
Li Jian picked up the key.
The key has a retro feel, with a prancing horse in the center, a typical Porsche logo.
"then!"
Li Jian tossed the car keys back, saying, "I appreciate your thanks, but I can't accept the car."
Li Jian raised his hand to stop Guili Gao.
"I'm just a sheriff, driving a Porsche 911. People think I'm a commissioner."
Li Jian knew this well.
If you're working within the system, you must keep a low profile.
As the saying goes, be high-profile in your work, but low-profile in your personal life.
This is the experience accumulated by generations of pioneers with their blood.
Li Jian dares to guarantee it.
I drive a Porsche 911 today, and the day after tomorrow I might be featured in a shady Hong Kong media magazine.
When the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) takes action, even if I become a citizen of the motherland, I won't be able to escape.
Li Jian refused decisively.
Gui Ligao had no choice but to reluctantly take back the car keys. "Brother Jian, I'll take the keys back first. I'll bring them back to you whenever you need them."
Li Jian stood up.
I walked to the cashier.
"Boss lady, the bill, please!"
The proprietress was wearing a black cheongsam today.
The well-fitting cheongsam made the proprietress look graceful and charming, showcasing her alluring figure.
The tight-fitting cheongsam perfectly accentuated the proprietress's curvaceous figure.
With her long, wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, she exuded the charm of a glamorous woman from 90s Hong Kong.
To tell the truth.
The proprietress is only a 70 out of 100 in looks, but with her dressing style and amazing figure, she gets a 79.
"Two hundred and seventy coins!"
The proprietress refilled the cigarettes with one hand and took the money with the other.
When they took the money, they slipped a small note into Li Jian's hand.
Those eyes were like hooks, practically darting your eyeballs out.
Li Jian suppressed the volcano within him.
He felt like hitting women who were so immoral, but he was a policeman and couldn't just hit people anywhere.
We left the roast meat shop.
Li Jian hailed a taxi.
"coincidence!"
Once in the car, Li Jian realized that the other person was an acquaintance—Simon Yam.
However, judging from his employee ID, he should be called Lin Guoyu.
At this moment, Lin Guoyu looked honest and simple, and you would never guess that he would turn into a murderous maniac on a rainy midnight.
Li Jian casually asked, "Driver, do you know where the most authentic waterwheels are located?"
Lam Kwok-yuk said, “You’ve come to the right person. I travel around Sai Kung every day. Of all the water trucks in Hong Kong Island, Sai Kung has the most, the best quality, and the most complete variety.”
Li Jian then asked, "Any breaking news lately?"
As Lin Guoyu drove, he scratched his head and said, "Breaking news? Ah, there was a shootout between police and criminals on Queen's Road yesterday. I heard the Flying Tigers were there, and dozens of people died!"
cut!
Li Jian immediately lost interest.
These drivers are the biggest braggarts.
Dozens of people died, and even the Governor of Hong Kong had to bow and apologize.
"It doesn't seem to have rained these past few days."
Li Jian looked up at the sky.
do not know why.
When watching Hong Kong dramas, I always feel that the sky over Hong Kong Island is gloomy, and there are never any white clouds or blue skies.
The characters appear either by the sea breeze or in a dark, cramped little house.
The overall color scheme is on the darker side.
Li Jian only realized this after he traveled through time.
It's not that Hong Kong Island lacks blue skies; it's that the color tones used in those old Hong Kong films created a visual illusion.
Lin Guoyu chimed in, "Yes, it's been sunny these past few days with very little rain. The rainy season is probably over."
Li Jian asked seemingly casually, "Driver, I might need your car sometime tonight. Could you give me your number so I can contact you directly?"
Lin Guoyu hesitated for a moment: "I usually don't drive at night."
"Not refusing to drive? You have money but won't make it?"
"No, I have a brother who works the night shift, while I usually work the day shift." Lin Guoyu didn't seem to be lying.
Li Jian remembered.
Lin Guoyu grew up living with his father, stepmother, and half-siblings.
The family environment was very poor.
Property prices are high on Hong Kong Island.
Even many native Hong Kong residents don't have the money to buy new homes.
Many families live together as a large extended family.
The parents are mentally mature, so there shouldn't be any major problems.
The key is those children.
Being ignorant and naive, hearing adults do things that would be taken down by 404 (censored), can easily lead to psychological abnormalities over time.
In addition, Hong Kong Island has a fast pace of life, high work pressure, and a poor living environment.
People's mental health is easily compromised.
Lin Guoyu didn't do well in his studies, and when he grew up, he drove a taxi with his younger brother.
The two brothers work in shifts, one on the day shift and the other on the night shift.
People rest, but the vehicles never stop.
"It seems that Lin Guoyu has not yet evolved into the Rain Night Butcher he will become in the future."
Li Jian suddenly felt that things were getting a bit tricky.
If someone hasn't committed a crime, Li Jian has no way to use methods against them.
"Should we find someone to keep an eye on him?"
Li Jian did have this idea, but it would be difficult to put into practice.
If someone reports him, he will also be charged with violating someone else's privacy.
"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time. Hopefully, the unlucky guy will run into him later."
The movie "Dr. Lamb" is too old, and the plot is simple and crude.
Li Jian only watched it once.
I've forgotten most of the plot.
He genuinely couldn't recall the name of the first woman he had murdered.
I got off the bus in Saigon.
Watching Lin Guoyu drive away in his taxi, Li Jian shook his head.
"It seems that even time travelers can't handle everything."
Sai Kung District is located in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island, along the coast.
Sai Kung District includes Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Tseung Kwan O New Town, and Sai Kung Peninsula.
During the Qing Dynasty, when foreign countries came to trade, tribute ships had to pay taxes at Futangzhou in Saigon before they could enter, hence the name Saigon.
"Hey, who's the boss here?"
Li Jian grabbed a gangster and asked him.