Reborn in Hong Kong Island, I can see loyalty

Chapter 567 Crown Prince: Brothers, we must protect Brother Xuan's empire!

“Yes.” Tachibana Masahito nodded. “Miss Nanako is twenty-one years old this year. She studies sociology at the University of Tokyo. She usually helps Mr. Kusakari with some clerical work for the club. She is insightful and independent, unlike the typical spoiled heiresses. Mr. Kusakari often says that Nanako is his pride. He never thought of forcing her into the marriage. He just wanted her to meet a man like you in the underworld—not for power, but just to let her know that there are still men in the underworld who value loyalty and uphold principles.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Haoxuan's eyes, but he quickly understood.

If that's the case, then this trip to Japan was less calculated and more sincere.

Meanwhile, undercurrents on Hong Kong Island are growing increasingly turbulent.

On a smuggling boat on the Mekong River, a camel, leaning on an ebony cane, slammed its fist down on the "Hung Hing Headquarters" marker on the nautical chart, its face grim.

"Ye Haoxuan has already gone to Japan? Great! Heaven is on my side!"

Wang Tai stood aside, holding the intelligence report in his hand, and said in a deep voice, "Master Luo, the news is true. Ye Haoxuan is traveling to Tokyo by private jet and is expected to arrive in three hours. Han Bin has doubled the manpower at the Western District pier, while Prince is guarding Tsim Sha Tsui, confronting Big D's men."

"Good for the standoff!" Camel laughed heartily. "Let Big D and Hung Hing fight it out, let Lok and Big D fight amongst themselves, and we'll land at dawn tomorrow and take down Hung Hing's headquarters! Without Ye Haoxuan, Hung Hing is just a bunch of headless flies!"

He paused, then said, "Pass the word down, tell the brothers to hide their weapons and head straight to the West District warehouse after landing. Be quick, don't give Hung Hing any time to react!"

"Understood!" King Tai bowed and withdrew.

Deep within the Wo Luen Shing triad, Big D stood in the center of the hall, looking at the more than three hundred brothers wielding machetes and steel pipes, his voice so loud it seemed to shake the roof:

"That old fox Ah Lok, he thinks he can stop me from taking over Tsim Sha Tsui? Dream on! Today I'm going to lead my brothers in and smash Hung Hing's place to pieces, let Yip Ho-hin know that Wo Luen Shing's territory is not for him to occupy! Let Ah Lok know who is worthy to be the boss of Wo Luen Shing!"

Several underlings stepped forward to advise, "Boss, Ah Le's men have already set up a perimeter outside the headquarters. The older generation are all cursing you for colluding with Camel. If we force our way in, Ah Le might find something to use against us..."

"Handbook?" Big D kicked over the octagonal table next to him, shattering teacups on the floor. "I, Big D, have been in the Lian Sheng gang for so many years, not because of any handbook, but because of my fists! Today, whoever stands in my way, I'll chop them down! Let's go!"

More than three hundred brothers shouted in unison and rushed out with Big D. When Ah Le's men outside the gang saw this, they immediately raised their weapons, and the two sides instantly confronted each other, with the atmosphere tense and ready to fight.

Ah Lok sat in his office, listening to his subordinates' reports, a faint smile playing on his lips. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said in a deep voice, "Don't stop Big D. Let him go to Tsim Sha Tsui. Once he and Hung Hing start fighting, I'll bring the older uncles over to 'mediate.' By then, Big D's charges of colluding with outsiders and disrupting triad rules will be confirmed."

"Understood, Young Master Le!"

At the entrance of a casino in Tsim Sha Tsui, Prince leaned against the wall, gripping a steel pipe in his hand, his knuckles turning white.

Han Bin rode over on his motorcycle and handed him a cigarette.

"Your Highness, don't be impulsive. Brother Xuan has ordered us to just guard the area and not to take the initiative. Big D has already brought his men over, and Ah Le's men are following behind. They're clearly trying to reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

The prince lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said fiercely, "I know what Ah Lok is thinking! But Big D smashed our casino and hurt our brothers. If I just stand by and watch, how will I maintain my foothold in Hung Hing?"

“Brother Xuan said that when he comes back, he will personally give the brothers an explanation.” Han Bin patted his shoulder. “If we fight with Big D now, Camel’s men will take advantage of the situation, and then Hung Hing will be in real danger. Protecting Tsim Sha Tsui is protecting Brother Xuan’s empire, and it is also protecting the lives of the brothers.”

The prince was silent for a moment, then abruptly threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out.

"Okay! I'll listen to Brother Xuan! But if Big D dares to make the first move, I won't hold back!"

......

The warm yellow light in Luo Huiling and Qiu Ti's residence created a cozy atmosphere.

Luo Huiling sat on the sofa, knitting a sweater with her fingers flying across the fabric. It was a thick sweater she was knitting for Ye Haoxuan.

Qiu Ti sat beside her, carefully wiping the pistol that Ye Haoxuan had left her.

"Qiu Ti, do you think Hao Xuan will have a smooth trip to Japan?" Luo Huiling put down her sweater and asked softly.

Qiu Ti put down her pistol, looked up at her, and her eyes were firm:

"They definitely will. Mr. Kusakari respects Haoxuan, and Tachibana and Feng Yuxiu are with him, so they'll be fine. As long as we stay here and don't cause Haoxuan any trouble, that's helping him."

Luo Huiling nodded, picked up the sweater, and continued knitting.

The night outside the window grew darker and darker. Undercurrents surged in the streets of Hong Kong Island, but their longing, like the warm yellow lamplight, traveled across mountains and seas to land on Ye Haoxuan.

at the same time.

In the private villa of Kazuo Kusakari in Japan, the cherry blossom tree in the courtyard swayed gently in the night breeze, and the petals drifted down with the wind.

Kazuo Kusakari sat calmly at the stone table, a cup of sake in his hand. Nanako Kusakari stood beside him, dressed in a white kimono, her long hair flowing over her shoulders, exuding a gentle yet strong aura.

"Father, Mr. Ye's plane has taken off and is expected to arrive in three hours," Nanako Kusakari said softly.

Kusakari Kazuo took a sip of sake and said slowly, "Ye Haoxuan is a rare tough guy in the underworld. He single-handedly stabilized Hung Hing, fought against Tung Sing and Wo Luen Shing, and even dared to confront Hoshino Taro head-on. He values ​​brotherhood and abides by the rules. Such a person deserves my respect."

"Father, didn't you propose this marriage for the sake of the Yamada-gumi alliance?" Nanako Kusakari asked curiously.

Kazuo Kusakari smiled and patted her shoulder: "The alliance is real, but marriage is not a transaction. I just want you to meet him and see what kind of person he really is. If you get along, that's your good fortune; if you don't, the alliance between Hung Hing and the Yamada Group will still stand. My daughter, Kazuo Kusakari, doesn't need to exchange anything through marriage."

A hint of relief flashed in Nanako Kusakari's eyes, and she nodded gently: "I understand, Father. I also want to see what kind of person from the martial arts world you respect so much is like."

“He won’t let you down.” Kazuo Kusakari gazed at the distant night sky, his eyes deep. “Hoshino Jiro’s men will definitely find an opportunity to provoke us. You stay by my side and see how Mr. Ye handles it. It will also let you know what kind of courage and vision a true江湖人 (jianghu person) should have.”

In the night sky, airplanes are weaving through the clouds.

Ye Haoxuan leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes to rest, and sorted out the situation in Hong Kong and the itinerary in Japan in his mind.

He knew that this trip to Japan would not be peaceful – Hoshino Jiro's provocations and the undercurrents within the Yamada Group were troubles that needed to be dealt with.

But he also knew that Kusakari Kazuo's respect was genuine, Tachibana Masahito and Feng Yuxiu's support was genuine, and the Hung Hing brothers' perseverance was genuine.

He opened his eyes, gazing at the starry sky outside the window, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. No matter how fierce the storms across the sea, he could maintain his composure; no matter how turbulent the undercurrents in Hong Kong, he could protect them all.

A storm of intrigue spanning Hong Kong Island and Japan is slowly unfolding, and Ye Haoxuan is at the center of this storm, as well as the key to breaking the deadlock.