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Chapter 219: Strength Deserves Respect
No one could recognize who was speaking this strange voice, but from the attitude, anyone who wasn't stupid would understand that the old man in front of them was the legendary Uncle Nine.
He doesn't look anything special, he can even be described as amiable. He's not very old and is in good health, and he walks with a firm step.
On the contrary, the Datuk following behind him looked a lot younger, but the decadence in his eyes made him almost say that he went out to pick up girls last night.
"Uncle Nine!"
"Hello, Uncle Nine!"
"That's great! These young girls are all very polite. Very good! Xiao Zhou, this club is doing great. I really admire you, old man!"
Although he didn't say much, Zhou Shengpeng could see:
This guy likes women, especially young women who look well-educated and cultured.
If it was Liang Kun who came, I'm afraid that the few etiquette ladies we recruited with great difficulty would be sent out as sacrifices.
Using a few insignificant women to please the most powerful person in Macau seems to be a good deal no matter how you look at it, but unexpectedly Zhou Shengpeng made a bland comment.
"They're still in the training phase. They were just pulled out because the casino situation was too urgent. They're still a long way from truly achieving academic success!"
This is not the level of Thirteenth Sister!"
It seems like he is being modest, but in fact he is reminding people that these are people who should not be touched. The old man doesn't care about it.
It's normal for young people to be hot-tempered, and it's understandable that they speak without thinking. He's older and doesn't care so much.
However, this does not mean that Datuk will not step forward. After all, Uncle Jiu holds the economic lifeline of many people, and there are too many people involved in this casino.
"Boss Zhou, according to what you said, we can all make a considerable profit. Is this true or not? Is there any evidence?"
"If that's the case, then why don't you introduce yourself to Uncle Jiu first? It's too boring to just talk about empty promises!"
Who would have thought that this powerful uncle didn't care about these things at all? What's wrong with making money? What's wrong with losing money?
If you have high hopes for a young person, it’s no big deal to invest a small amount of money to help him grow and become better.
But what Uncle Jiu was more concerned about was why Jiang Tiansheng was not there? You know, this is Hongxing's casino.
Whether in terms of geographical location or management personnel, there is no doubt that they are all family members.
But, as the leader of the community, he didn't show up for such an important event. What does this mean? Does he disapprove of the actions of his subordinates?
"Where is your Mr. Jiang? I heard he was on a business trip a while ago, but even if he was, he wouldn't be away for a month or two, right? Being a hands-off boss is so comfortable, why don't you come and help me for a few days?"
No one knew whether this was just a casual remark by Uncle Jiu or had a deeper meaning, but huge waves had already been set off in Datuk's heart.
He has been doing things without any recognition for so many years, but it was this little thing Zhou Shengpeng did that made Uncle Jiu so happy.
If the two of them didn't look so different, Datuk would have suspected that Zhou Shengpeng was Uncle Jiu's illegitimate son.
"Let's forget about the agency thing. I believe enjoying tonight is more important than that. The program is already prepared. If you don't mind, why don't you come along and have fun for a couple of days?"
Although I am old, who would refuse a lively atmosphere? Such a good opportunity to experience the local customs and culture.
As for those sitting at the gambling table, they are all bigwigs from various societies.
Camel, Wang Bao, Liang Haolong, Zhou Shengpeng, Mr. Liao, Uncle Jiu... These people sat at the same table, and Uncle Jiu was naturally in the center.
As for the corresponding person, it is Mr. Liao.
The two of them don't get along. They have dealt with each other countless times over the years, but each time ended in a bad mood.
Now they can shake hands and sit at the same table thanks to Zhou Shengpeng, but Mr. Liao will not feel grateful for it.
On the contrary, he resented Zhou Shengpeng more for not angering the old man.
"Gentlemen, you guys are playing games without me, isn't that very unkind of you?"
"Although I just landed today, I rushed over as soon as I heard there was an opportunity here. I'm a lively person, so I hope you don't mind!"
The sudden appearance of the blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigner made everyone a little at a loss for a moment. Not to mention the younger brothers who were in charge of guarding the scene, even the few people at the table knew who this person was.
"Mr. Hunter, you've arrived just in time, haven't you? Getting together and chatting is our tradition! We have an old saying: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Why don't you just come along with us?"
Upon hearing this name, Datuk's eyes widened, and other associations couldn't help but sweat.
This was the so-called airborne troops, but why did they arrive so suddenly, without any warning? It couldn't be a surprise attack, could it?
"Mr. Zhou, I've heard of you for a long time. A Better Tomorrow is a very good movie, and Home Alone is also good. You really have good taste!"
"So, the reason I was able to successfully introduce Home Alone was also because of Mr. Hunter?"
Zhou Shengpeng had no idea how he got the opportunity to receive the task reward he had chosen previously.
After all, Home Alone brought happy memories to a generation. It was based on funny and nonsensical elements and provided a different experience from a child's perspective.
These are things that Hong Kong films today do not have.
But if it is explained reasonably in this way, then everything will make sense.
Most of the time, the rewards given by the system will not explain how to obtain them. If you find various connections yourself, you can have a more direct way to obtain them!
If the way the movie is introduced is really inseparable from this Hunter, then what happens next will be interesting.
"..It's true that I said a few words to help, but it doesn't matter. It all comes down to your good vision, and your partner David is also very capable!"
"Why don't you have Mr. Hunter come up and play a few rounds? It seems Mr. Hunter is quite knowledgeable about poker!"
Now the table is bustling with activity. Although everyone knows that Mr. Hunter was parachuted in, one of him and Mr. Liao will inevitably fight for the final say.
As for who will eventually take this position, a lot depends on who the people at the table want to support.
If everyone supports Hunter, then Mr. Liao, who has been domineering for decades, will naturally be turned against by everyone.
"What are you playing for?"
"Of course it's thirteen."
The saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is very appropriate for Mr. Hunter, but some people in the society always feel that his arrival is a bit too coincidental.
Of course, it is also possible that it arrived in Hong Kong Island early, but only appeared tonight!
"Mr. Hunter, I'm wondering what you think about some of the things happening in Hong Kong Island and what are your plans for the future?"
"We're all at the same table, and since it's a business place, chatting together shouldn't be against the rules, right?"
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Besides, our place is generally pretty good, right?"
"If we really do as the Romans do, then of course we have to play mahjong, but there are some things we can't discuss right now, and what I say doesn't count!"
Hunter was not afraid of these so-called gang leaders at all, and even seemed to be at ease.
Whether it was his words or his actions, everything was flawless and there was nothing to find fault with. This made everyone feel very uncomfortable, as if they were seen through.
However, Hunter was quite satisfied with the decoration of the entire club, the layout of the casino, and some other things.
At least it is much better than those other small places, and everyone’s guess is not wrong.
Europe and the United States had indeed prepared everything in advance, and they only came out now just to see what kind of sincerity these people have.
"Deal the cards, we'll talk while we're at it, and I believe we can get very good cooperation with each other."
"Everyone needs to have confidence and ideas in order to persevere in this matter. Otherwise, in the end, you will be alone and it will be very uncomfortable, isn't it?"
I didn't expect that he speaks Mandarin so well. It seems that they have made sufficient preparations and want to take over the entire business of Hong Kong Island, otherwise they would not be in such a hurry to parachute someone here.
However, Zhou Shengpeng was not surprised by this, although Hong Kong's status in the world today is not high.
However, considering some special circumstances, everyone is still willing to touch upon this point, and corresponding derivative phenomena will arise.
For example, whether it is the Black Hand Group, the Yamada Group, or even some small sects, maybe they will come together at this time?
"Mr. Hunter, what do you think about the future development of the situation in Hong Kong Island? Do you have any ideas or plans?"
"Mr. Zhou, isn't internationalization a major trend in the future? Didn't you already start planning this a long time ago? Isn't the film collaboration the best example of this? Why are you asking me?"
"I don't have a clear view of things in the business world. My abilities are somewhat limited, so naturally I have many limitations. You should understand this better than I do!"
Although it was not stated explicitly, the subtext was very obvious. For Mr. Hunter, he wanted to cooperate with Zhou Shengpeng in business.
But when it comes to other things, naturally everyone has their own expertise. Such a targeted speech made everyone present feel under great pressure.
If this is true, then everyone's cooperation will gradually be divided, not to mention uniting to drive away this outsider.
"Mr. Hunter, you should know that many things should comply with local cultural customs. You should always agree with this, right?"
"Only those with strength deserve respect. If you don't have strength, why should you be respected?"