Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

Page 745

Immediately afterwards, he was tossed high into the air like a tattered sack, arcing through the air before crashing heavily onto the steps in front of the shop.

The moment Zhang Yaozu landed, he felt dizzy and disoriented, seeing stars, and was completely disoriented for a moment.

He lay on the ground, bewildered and confused, his mind a complete blank.

He only gradually came to his senses when he felt a metallic taste in his throat and involuntarily opened his mouth, spitting out a mouthful of blood with a "whoosh".

Then, a heart-wrenching pain shot through his chest, as if countless steel needles were piercing him at once, causing him unbearable agony.

The intense pain instantly cleared his previously hazy consciousness.

At this moment, he finally realized that he had underestimated He Yuzhu too much. He did not expect that the other party would have such superb skills and amazing strength, and his fighting skills were obviously far superior to his own.

Now look what's happened. He went to provoke them himself, only to suffer the consequences, like a moth drawn to a flame crashing into an incredibly hard iron plate.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yaozu felt extremely remorseful. Anger and shame intertwined, and his emotions became increasingly agitated. He couldn't help but open his mouth again and spit out another mouthful of blood.

Scarface Liu's eyes widened in astonishment. He never imagined that his boss, Big Head Yao, would suffer such a crushing defeat!

You have to understand, Zhang Yaozu is no ordinary person! He started practicing martial arts from a young age and spent many years honing his skills in martial arts schools, eventually reaching the peak of the Ming Jin realm.

Unfortunately, despite his formidable strength, he was never able to break through the bottleneck and enter the realm of hidden power.

For this reason, the proud and arrogant Cheung Yiu-cho resolutely joined the triad. With his exceptional skills and ruthless methods, he quickly seized control of Tuen Mun and became the triad boss.

Yet this ruthless character, who was feared by all, was now beaten so badly by that man surnamed He that he was powerless to fight back. He only took one kick and one stomp before he collapsed to the ground, spitting blood.

Scarface Liu was shocked to see this and rushed forward to carefully help the injured Zhang Yaozu up.

At this moment, He Yuzhu, standing to the side, smiled and asked with great interest:

"So, what's your current percentage of the profits?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yaozu felt a burning sensation on his face. He suppressed the sharp pain in his chest, clutched his wound, and gritted his teeth, saying:

"We admit defeat today! According to the rules of the underworld, I will never mention the profit-sharing again. As long as I, Zhang Yaozu, am in Tuen Mun, I will ensure the safety of all your shops!"

That said, in this bustling and vibrant Hong Kong, every member of the various triads is an extremely shrewd individual.

They are always cautious and prepared for anything. But if they find themselves facing an insurmountable obstacle, encountering a true master, or provoking someone they can't afford to offend, they will surrender faster and more decisively than anyone else.

After all, those who know when to yield are the wise ones, and everyone understands the principle that as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn.

After all, the world of martial arts is not just about fighting and killing; it is also about the complex, ever-changing, and extremely subtle human relationships and social interactions!

Just like when Du Guanghe went out to do business before, he didn't just rush around recklessly.

Instead, they first find out where the local gangs are, then seize the right opportunity to strike and defeat them until they are convinced of their superiority.

But Du Guanghe was a man of principle. He wouldn't really kill or wipe them out; he would just teach them a lesson and show them what he was capable of.

In this way, once they started doing business in the industrial building, naturally no one would dare to come and cause trouble.

As for He Yuzhu, he also had his own little scheme in mind.

He figured he'd already built a good relationship with that Scarface Liu, so he'd have Du Guanghe take some men to warn the big bosses in Tuen Mun and give them a scare.

That way, I can do business smoothly in Tuen Mun.

But who could have predicted that before they could even make a move, Zhang Yaozu would actually come knocking on their door?

Actually, He Yuzhu never intended to get involved in the messy things in the club.

All he wanted was to be able to do business peacefully and steadily, as long as these people didn't cause him any trouble.

So seeing that Zhang Yaozu had softened his stance and his attitude was fairly good, He Yuzhu spoke up:

"Alright, all I want is to do my business peacefully. But let me make this clear: if any of you dare to cause trouble again, don't blame me for turning my back on you. I'll settle all the old and new scores, and I definitely won't let you off easily!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yaozu hurriedly nodded and bowed in response:

"Don't worry, don't worry! We definitely won't dare to cause any more trouble. Tomorrow, we will definitely hold a banquet and personally apologize to you!"

He Yuzhu nodded slightly in agreement:

"Yes, that's good. We should also invite the other big bosses in Tuen Mun to have a meal together, talk things out, and then we can live in peace in the future."

In the entire Tuen Mun area, it is impossible for them to be the only community they belong to.

The territories occupied by different gangs vary in size. Larger gangs may control several streets, while weaker gangs may only own a few stalls.

Typically, these gangs collect protection fees from various businesses within their territory, a practice quite similar to charging stall fees to vendors at night markets.

In addition, there are some businesses operating in a gray area, such as mahjong parlors, nightclubs, dance halls, and horse stables.

For these locations, the community either chooses to operate them themselves or hire others to help look after the premises.

Currently, Tuen Mun has not yet undergone large-scale development and construction, but after a period of observation and reflection, Ho Yu-chu has gradually developed the idea of ​​developing Tuen Mun.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he hoped to get to know various influential figures in Tuen Mun, because if he wanted to develop in the future, he would inevitably need to interact and cooperate with these people.

Prior to this, He Yuzhu had never been involved in residential development projects, but at this moment, he had already entertained such an idea.

To successfully develop a real estate business, the first issue that needs to be addressed is land acquisition.

Currently, there are two main ways to acquire land: one is to purchase land by participating in official auctions; the other is to directly acquire land deeds from local residents.

To successfully acquire the land, it is necessary to cooperate closely with those powerful figures and leverage their influence to complete this arduous task.

Upon hearing this plan, Zhang Yaozu was stunned. He had never expected He Yuzhu to be so ambitious, actually attempting to invite all the bigwigs in the Tuen Mun area to discuss this matter together.

Seeing the slight hesitation on Zhang Yaozu's face, He Yuzhu's lips curled up slightly, and he asked softly:

"Have you ever heard of Du Guanghe?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yaozu's eyes widened suddenly, and he asked in astonishment:

"Are you talking about the famous Master Du from Guanghe Trading Company?" He Yuzhu smiled and nodded in affirmation.

Despite He Yuzhu's high level of martial arts skills and outstanding combat ability, his reputation in the martial arts world was not particularly widespread.

In contrast, Du Guanghe, a man from out of town and not born and raised in the local gang, had already made a name for himself with his exceptional skills.

Especially since he is a top expert who has reached the realm of mastery, when he personally takes action to seize territory, he is naturally invincible.

Moreover, He Yuzhu learned from Huo Yingdong and others that in the bustling city of Hong Kong, there not only experts like Du Guanghe who had mastered the Transformation Realm, but also legendary masters who were said to be able to reach the Core Formation Realm.

There are even rumors that a super big shot whose cultivation has reached the legendary Gang Realm might be hiding here.

However, even someone as well-informed as Huo Yingdong couldn't give a definitive answer as to whether there truly were experts at the Gang Realm, since it was all just hearsay circulating among the people.

He Yuzhu is currently still in the realm of Embracing the Core, which is already quite remarkable, but compared to a true master of the Gang realm, the gap is still obvious.

For this reason, he usually keeps a very low profile, for fear of provoking those powerful experts in the Gang Realm.

After all, with his current cultivation level, if he were to face a master of the Gang Realm head-on, defeat would be almost a certainty.

If he were to lose, not only would the favorable situation he had painstakingly built up over the years be turned upside down instantly, but it would also be possible for all the hard work he had put in over the years to fall into the hands of others.

It was precisely because of He Yuzhu's caution and low profile that his companion Du Guanghe made a name for himself in the underworld.

Even in remote and relatively isolated rural areas like Tuen Mun, people had heard of Du Guanghe's great name.

When Zhang Yaozu observed the interaction between the two, he noticed a subtle detail: if, according to common sense, He Yuzhu's status was slightly inferior, then he should have used a respectful title when addressing Du Guanghe.

However, the reality was quite different. He Yuzhu addressed Du Guanghe by his full name, and there was absolutely no respect in his tone.

This discovery made Zhang Yaozu gasp, and a startling thought flashed through his mind—could it be that Du Guanghe was actually He Yuzhu's underling?

This has raised the level of speculation about He Yuzhu's true identity to several more levels.

At this moment, Zhang Yaozu had only one unwavering thought in his mind: the mysterious He Yuzhu must have an extremely powerful and unfathomable background behind him.

Someone with such powerful connections and influence should never be offended lightly!

Despite the sharp pain radiating from his body, Zhang Yaozu's forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat, but he still tried his best to straighten his spine, only slightly bending over, and said in a humble tone:

"Mr. He, please rest assured! I will convey your instructions to them word for word. I assure you that every single one of them will attend the event on time."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu, sitting in the chair, nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand, saying:

"Hmm, that's more like it. If there's nothing else, you can go back now."

After saying that, he didn't look at Zhang Yaozu again, and took a sip of tea.

However, at that moment, Zhang Yaozu suddenly shouted:

“Wait, Mr. He! Actually… we’ve come here with the sincere intention of purchasing a batch of goods from you.”

It turns out that Zhang Yaozu had already made two preparations before this trip.

If he could successfully defeat He Yuzhu and force him to submit, he planned to directly invest in He Yuzhu's business and receive half of the generous dividends.

However, if the plan fails or the situation changes, then the only option is to follow the usual rules of the business world—to directly pay for the goods with real money.

At this moment, seeing He Yuzhu easily knock him to the ground with just two moves, leaving him powerless to fight back, Zhang Yaozu knew that fighting head-on was not a wise move, and he had no choice but to temporarily back down.

However, business still needs to continue. After all, you can't find such a good quality and inexpensive radio anywhere else in Hong Kong.

At this moment, while there are still few people who know about this news, I must seize the opportunity to buy a large quantity of these goods and then transport them to other bustling night markets to sell.

With the connections and influence he had built up over the years in the underworld, even in territories controlled by other powerful figures, as long as he honestly followed the rules and paid his share of the profits, he would surely be able to sell all those radios smoothly.

"Buying goods?" He Yuzhu asked in surprise.

Scarface Liu said with a forced smile, "Yes, Mr. He, we're here to buy goods."

As if the fight had never happened, Scarface Liu simply pulled out a box and said: