Hong Kong Movies: The Boss's Global Empire

Chapter 459: Continue to investigate, I want all the details

But who would have thought that although the plan was perfect, it did not go as planned.

In the deal he orchestrated, the other party lost more than they gained due to Huo Han's involvement, losing their warehouse and reputation. In anger, they believed that Huo Han and Lian Haolong had conspired to frame them.

After more than a month of preparation and painstakingly crafted transactions, Zhao Ming ended up in failure today. The furious Zhao Ming decided to settle the score with Huo Han.

Zhao Ming, a man of hot temper, was furious at Huo Han's actions. He cursed, "How dare Huo Han cheat us! I'm going to fight him to the bitter end!"

His subordinates hurriedly advised: "Brother, Huo Han is not someone you can easily mess with. We have suffered heavy losses in both personnel and resources. It would not be wise to fight to the death again."

Zhao Ming was furious: "Are you afraid? You are going to swallow your anger when being bullied? I don't believe we can't deal with him!"

However, Huo Han was no easy opponent. He had long been aware of Zhao Ming's possible retaliation and was fully prepared.

In a dim alley, when Zhao Ming and his men were about to cause trouble for Huo Han, Huo Han's men suddenly surrounded them from all sides.

Huo Han stood in front of him coldly, his eyes like knives: "Zhao Ming, you are courting death."

Zhao Ming was furious: "Huo Han, don't be so complacent! Today, I will risk my life to make you pay the price!"

Huo Han sneered: "Do you think you can threaten me like this?"

A fierce battle ensued. The two sides exchanged blows, each with extraordinary intensity. However, Huo Han's men clearly had the upper hand; they were better prepared and more powerful.

In the end, Zhao Ming was forced to flee with the remaining half of his men. A glint of despair and hatred flashed in Zhao Ming's eyes as he fled.

Huo Han returned to his lair and after a moment's contemplation, he said to his men, "Although we won this battle, Lian Haolong must be the mastermind behind it. We cannot let our guard down."

He knew Lian Haolong wouldn't give up. Today's victory was just the calm before the storm; a more intense struggle lay ahead.

In the darkness, Lian Haolong sat in a large office chair, his hands folded, his eyes dark. Huo Han's decisiveness and resourcefulness forced him to reevaluate his opponent.

He said to himself: "Huo Han, you are such a tough opponent. But the game has just begun."

Zhao Ming, despite his defeat, was unwilling to resign himself to his fate. He felt a surge of rage and humiliation, with nowhere to vent. He looked at his remaining men, each one filled with disappointment and fear. He knew he could never regain his former glory.

"It's all Huo Han's fault. He actually teamed up with Lian Haolong to screw us!" Zhao Ming pounded the table angrily. "I won't let this go."

His deputy thought for a moment and said, "Brother, Huo Han is currently on the rise. We can't possibly confront him head-on. Why don't we spread the word among the people, saying he's unruly and his partner is a rip-off."

Zhao Ming's eyes lit up. "Great idea! As long as we ruin his reputation and affect his business, he'll be in our hands one day!"

Huo Han may be powerful, but the underworld still has its rules. If he were portrayed as someone who doesn't respect morality and doesn't keep his promises, his business would undoubtedly be greatly affected.

The rumor quickly spread throughout the martial arts world, with Lian Haolong fueling the flames. Gradually, suspicions of Huo Han began to grow, and even some forces that had previously been hesitant to covet Huo Han's territory began to become active.

"Boss, the situation is not good." Huo Han's subordinate Xiao Li ran in breathlessly to report, "Some people on the street are starting to say that we don't follow the rules and our partners are cheating people. Several small forces are already starting to make moves."

Huo Han frowned and pondered for a moment, "This matter must be the work of Zhao Ming and Lian Haolong. We can't just sit there and wait for death."

Xiao Li said worriedly, "But Boss, the situation is complicated now. If we continue to force it, I'm afraid it will make things worse."

A sharp glint flashed in Huo Han's eyes. "We can't be weak. Zhao Ming's actions may only temporarily affect us, but they won't shake our foundation. We must find evidence to prove their slander is false."

In a shabby teahouse, Lian Haolong was conversing with a mysterious figure. He said proudly, "Huo Han, do you know that in the struggles of the underworld, the most important thing isn't force, but strategy and tactics? Now that your reputation has begun to waver, what will you do next?"

The mysterious figure said softly, "This matter is not over yet. Huo Han is not someone who can be easily dealt with."

Lian Haolong smiled confidently, "Just wait and see (cbfj), the game has just begun."

Huo Han sensed the shifts in the underworld. His reputation was tarnished, and even the bosses he once held in high esteem began to distance themselves from him. Faced with this, he decided to personally address them, treating them to a meal and explaining the situation to the highest standards of underworld etiquette.

However, after inviting people out, Huo Han was somewhat disappointed by the responses he received. Most people rejected his invitation for various reasons, and his status in the martial arts world plummeted.

"It's all that cunning Lian Haolong's fault!" Huo Han angrily threw his teacup. "He and I share the same hatred for the enemy, and he actually took advantage of my misfortune!"

Xiao Li, one of his men, said, "Boss, we must find a way to reverse this situation. Otherwise, our territory and business could be in even greater danger." Huo Han was silent for a moment, then said, "I know. I'll find an opportunity to personally explain things. We must weather this storm."

At the same time, Lian Haolong was overwhelmed with excitement when he learned that Huo Han's invitation had been rejected. He felt that his arrangement was absolutely correct, and Huo Han's current predicament was exactly what he had hoped for.

"Haha, Huo Han, look at you now!" Lian Haolong muttered to himself as he drank. "I thought you were capable, but I still managed to manipulate you."

He immediately picked up his phone and called the underling from before, "Brother, we did a great job this time! I'll buy you a drink tonight to celebrate!"

The little minion was a little surprised, but still agreed.

Huo Han stood in the corner of the tavern, and out of the corner of his eye he caught sight of the exchange between Lian Haolong and the minions. His heart tightened, and his intuition told him that something was wrong.

Without waiting for the other party to leave, Huo Han walked straight forward and stopped the minion.

"Hey, why are you here too, boss?" The little minion was surprised and at a loss for a moment.

Huo Han looked at him seriously and asked, "Whose idea was it that you met with Lian Haolong?"

The little henchman stammered, "Boss, Brother Lian just invited me to dinner."

Huo Han frowned. "Eat? What did you talk about?"

The subordinate stammered, "No, nothing, just chatting."

Huo Han glared at him: "Don't lie to me, I saw your expressions and knew something must be wrong."

The little minions' face turned even paler: "Boss, really not. Big Brother Lian was just saying hello."

Huo Han frowned and was silent for a while, then finally said, "Okay, go ahead. But remember, don't hide anything from me."

Huo Han felt even more uneasy as he watched his subordinate leave. He quickly pulled out his phone and called his subordinate.

"Follow him and see what exactly is going on between him and Lian Haolong." Huo Han ordered.

The subordinate agreed and hung up the phone.

Huo Han sat in front of the window. The neon lights outside reflected his deep eyes, and Lian Haolong's smiling face echoed in his mind.

A few days later, his subordinates reported the results of the investigation to Huo Han.

"Boss, that kid often meets up with Brother Lian, but we still can't figure out what they're talking about."

Huo Han frowned: "Keep watching, we must-find out the truth."

"Yes, boss."

Huo Han hung up the phone and paced around the office. He knew Lian Haolong wouldn't interact with his men for no reason; there must be some purpose.

A few days passed, and Huo Han's anxiety grew. He kept urging his men to find out the truth as soon as possible.

Finally, one night, one of his men called and said, "Boss, we found some clues. That guy and Brother Lian seem to be planning something."

Huo Han's eyes lit up: "Keep investigating, I want all the details."

"Understood, boss."

After hanging up the phone, Huo Han stood by the window, gazing at the night scene in the distance. He knew a storm was coming, and he had to go all out and prepare to deal with it.

The appearance of his old rival Lian Haolong made Huo Han feel pressured.

Lian Haolong sat in a luxurious private room in a private club, red wine glass in hand, and beamed as he declared to the group of his followers and businessmen around him, "You know what? Huo Han is getting bolder and bolder. He's even set his sights on my position and is going undercover to sabotage my business and seize my territory."

The audience was buzzing with discussion. Lian Haolong's words immediately stirred a commotion. Seeing this, he continued smugly, "But don't worry. The benefits here are excellent. If you're interested, come join me. If you want to collaborate, I guarantee it'll be more advantageous than with that jerk Huo Han."

... 00

The place was bustling with activity, with people expressing their interest. Lian Haolong looked at the woman beside him with a sly smile. She was his assistant, his spiritual support, and the woman who supported his plans.

"Brother, we must win this time." The woman looked at Lian Haolong with confidence.

Lian Haolong nodded confidently: "Don't worry, we already have enough chips."

In the following days, Lian Haolong began to recruit new brothers and continuously expanded his circle of cooperation, especially those businessmen who were rejected or abandoned by Huo Han. He used more profits than Huo Han to attract them.

Huo Han heard about Lian Haolong's actions, but he did not retaliate impulsively. He knew that Lian Haolong was provoking him and trying to make him make a mistake.

Huo Han sat in his office and picked up the phone to call his right-hand man: "Get ready, I'm going to hold a meeting. Let all my subordinates and partners come." The assistant asked: "Any special arrangements, boss?"