Chapter 8: Ransom

  Repulse Bay is located on the southern part of Hong Kong Island, with a crescent-shaped beach and gentle slope. The sand is wide and clean, the water is shallow and calm, with clear water and fine sand. The temperature is warm in winter and cool in summer, with an average water temperature of 26-27 degrees Celsius. It has been a popular spot for Hong Kong people to watch the sunrise and sunset, and is also a famous scenic area that attracts many tourists.

  Of course, a beautiful scenic area must have high-end residential areas. Repulse Bay is also one of the most luxurious residential areas in Hong Kong, with many villas and mansions scattered on the slopes of the bay, including the famous tycoon Li Ka-shing's mansion.

  That day, in the courtyard of a villa, five or six high-end cars were parked, each with a price tag of no less than 2 million Hong Kong dollars. The cars were parked haphazardly, it was clear that the drivers didn't even bother to park properly.

  The hall was filled with a cacophony of voices, including some that sounded like heated arguments.

  "Second brother, you've already withdrawn $10 million in cash, what else do you want? Now the company's entire working capital has been drained by you. How are we supposed to run the business and purchase raw materials?"

  "I'd also like to cash out another ten million dollars." A man's deep and calm voice.

  "Second brother, have you gone mad?"

  "Lao San, isn't Yu Chen your niece?"

  "Second brother, I didn't mean it that way."

  "Second Brother, Third Brother's meaning is not to stop you from saving Yu Chen. Yu Chen is your daughter and our niece, we won't stop you from saving her. However, you shouldn't sacrifice the entire family business for your daughter. The family entrusted you as CEO because they trusted you, but you didn't even notify the board of directors or shareholders before privately withdrawing $10 million, which seriously violates the company's charter."

  "So you're saying you want to remove me from my position as CEO?"

  "Second brother, don't blame me. You should know that although the Sucheng Jewelry Group is our family business, not all of its shares belong to us. We just hold the majority. Before I came here, the board of directors had an emergency meeting and voted for me as the new president."

  One of Hong Kong's top ten jewelers, SooChow Jewelry Group was founded by legendary entrepreneur Soo Chow. Thirty-five years ago, he and several old partners jointly established the company, with him holding the largest share of 65%.

  Ten years ago, when he retired, he also divided the shares among his three sons. The eldest son, Su Zhi Shang, got 17%, the second son, Su Zhi Xing, got 18%, and the third son got 16%. These added up to 51% of the shares, ensuring that the company belonged to the Su family. Another 14% was allocated for other family members (4%), employee welfare (4%), and the remaining 6% was held under the president's name, with annual dividends serving as the company's reserve funds.

  Su Zhihang seems to be unfazed by the removal of his CEO position, looking at Su Zhi Shang with a deep gaze and saying: "I still want to withdraw 10 million."

  Lao Da Su Zhi Shang had not spoken yet, Lao San Su Zhi De called out, "One hundred million, you said it lightly. Second Brother, have you really gone mad? The company's current liquidity is severely insufficient, this will greatly affect the company's operation."

  "I've decided to sell all of my shares, 24% stake, valued at over $300 million. I'm only asking for $200 million now and will pay off the company's $100 million debt. Now it's just $100 million, but it must be cash."

  Su Zhi Shang reminded: "Lao Er, you only have 18% of the shares."

  "As long as I don't sign, 24% of the shares are mine."

  "You." Su Zhi Shang's voice was somewhat angry. "Second brother, think carefully, do you have to do this?"

  "Of course!" Su Zhihang said resolutely: "Because Yu Chen is my daughter, I must save her! Eldest brother, third brother, I am also a member of the Su family. If you don't want to transfer shares to others, then transfer them to you two instead. I know you still have some savings, so just add up to 100,000 US dollars."

  "Alright, let me discuss it with Lao San."

  Shi Haiyang took Dong Xiaochuan through several workshops with a casual stroll, then smiled mysteriously and said, "Come on, I'll take you to a great place."

  They arrived at a small room inside the factory. Shi Haiyang opened the door, and Dong Xiaochuan's eyes lit up. Inside were all sorts of weapons, mostly handguns and submachine guns.

  Shi Haiyang looked at Dong Xiaokang's bright eyes and smiled, saying: "Pick a few. The guns here can not only be used for self-defense but also for collection."

  Dong Xiaochuan was also straightforward and carefully examined them before saying: "These are still relatively advanced guns. Big brother, where did you get these from?"

  "With money, you can buy anything." Shi Haoyang smiled and said: "I once saved an arms dealer in the United States. You know, I'm also a doctor, with expertise in surgery. He was shot and injured, but I managed to save his life. Later, he felt indebted to me, so when he knew I had some business in the Golden Triangle, he gave me some weapons at half price. There were even more powerful ones, but I didn't take them."

  "Not bad at all." Dong Xiaochuan said with some excitement.

  Although he had also received training in firearms and was familiar with many firearms, even the most advanced ones, he still didn't expect to see so many fine weapons here. These weapons don't look like the most advanced on the surface, but they are made very finely, not like shoddy goods, but real military products.

  It seems that Shi Haoyang's military merchant friend has a deep understanding of the situation, and Shi Haoyang himself also has a deep understanding.

  Dong Xiaochuan didn't mince words and first chose the Desert Eagle, the king of handguns. The Desert Eagle is the most commonly used weapon in movies and TV shows, and it's loved by men for its massive power and sleek design. Many celebrities like this gun and collect it, so Shi Haiyang told Dong Xiaochuan that collecting it was also an option.

  But in fact, the effect of this gun has been mythologized or exaggerated. It still has many weaknesses. Firstly, the gun body is large and people with small hands find it difficult to hold it firmly. Secondly, the gun body is relatively heavy, and the recoil when firing is also quite large, making it impossible for someone without any training to grasp it at all.

  But these were not a problem for Dong Xiaochuan. He himself was a martial artist who had undergone the most rigorous training and had reached the level of inner strength, so he could adapt to the weight of the gun and the recoil after firing.

  There were also several German-made sniper rifles here. Germany is famous for its excellent manufacturing industry, and Dong Xiaochuan liked it very much, but unfortunately, he knew that he couldn't take them out, so he reluctantly put them down.

  He also took two Czech CZ 75 pistols. This pistol itself does not have any outstanding special design, but it has the advantages of many pistols, comfortable grip, reliable performance, good accuracy, and although the workmanship is not excellent, it is still acceptable. In the arms market, the price is not high, and it is one of the best-selling pistols.

  Shi Haiyang saw Dong Xiaochuan take three pistols and didn't mind, saying: "Okay, you just keep them, go get some more bullets, and practice well." Suddenly remembering something, he patted his own head and said: "Look at me, do you still need to practice your marksmanship?"

  "Every gun is different. Let's practice some more."

  It was said to be a gun practice, but Dong Xiaochuan wanted to find an opportunity to go out and take a look alone. After lunch, Shi Haiyang also happened to have something to do, so he didn't drag him along. In fact, Dong Xiaochuan knew that he had some secret things to do, and he also had some secret things to do.

  A man drove a jeep, wandering around everywhere. Wandering was just the surface, but in his mind he was working hard to memorize the terrain, paths, and even trying to enter the forest. He knew that he was supposed to meet up with the Dragon Tooth squad, but it wasn't like they were going to let him go into the forest alone to find them.

  In the vast forest, looking for five or six people is unrealistic. Dong Xiaochuan is a national security agent, but not a god, everything is in his own grasp. Since the organization wants him to wait in the Golden Triangle, they will definitely appear.

  Park the car on a hillside, holding binoculars to look around. The small road below this hillside is the only way to enter the Golden Triangle. Because it's the only way, there will be many hidden sentries all along the way. Individuals can still enter from other places, but if you're driving, you'll definitely take this road, there's no other way to go.

  At a glance, rows of houses, groups of farmers, and not far ahead is Shi Haiyang's factory. If it weren't for the fact that this place is notorious as the Golden Triangle, it would still be full of vibrant scenery.

  Occasional gunfire in the distance reminds people that this is not a peaceful place. The profits from drug trafficking are enormous, and the number of people who risk their lives to engage in it is countless. Every year, nearly two dozen anti-drug police officers like Dong Xiaochuan sacrifice their lives.

  Suddenly, a car also stopped not far in front, and a girl got out of the car and ran towards the woods on the hillside. Then two men in their thirties came out of the car and followed her closely. The girl shouted a few words to them, then walked into the woods between the hills, while the men watched from outside.

  Dong Xiaochuan suddenly realized, it must be that little girl who wanted convenience. Just as he was about to turn around and drive away, he suddenly saw the girl rushing towards him desperately, shouting: "Help me, save my life!"

  Dong Xiaochuan's expression was a bit strange, but he still stopped and looked at her. The little girl was quite energetic, running quickly without slowing down, shouting "Mister, help me, please help me!" in a thick Hong Kong accent.

  Maybe running and talking at the same time, the girl choked a bit, her footsteps were a little unsteady, Dong Xiaochuan rushed up and grabbed the little girl's arm, not letting her fall down.

  The little girl panted and said: "Thank you, sir, can you take me away from here?"

  Dong Xiaochuan only then took a closer look at the girl and found that she was only fifteen or sixteen years old, with a melon-seed face, big eyes full of spirit, and a very intelligent look. Although her eyebrows were not yet fully grown, they were clear and elegant, with delicate skin and an uncommon temperament, making her a perfect little beauty.

  The little girl took a few deep breaths and continued speaking in a Hong Kong-accented Mandarin, saying: "Sir, please help me, take me away from here. I will definitely repay you."

  Before she could finish speaking, the two men staring at her had already caught up and shouted at Dong Xiaochuan: "Kid, let go of that girl."

  The girl nervously pulled at Dong Xiaochuan's arm and said, "They're kidnappers."

  Dong Xiaochuan felt that things were getting more and more interesting. He had come to the Golden Triangle wanting to accomplish something, but nothing had gone as planned. Now there were even more things to deal with, perhaps good things, but definitely troublesome ones.

  He ignored those two people and looked at the girl saying: "Do you know what place this is?"

  "Where?" The girl replied in confusion.

  "This is the Golden Triangle, the Golden Triangle you often see in Hong Kong movies."

  "Golden Triangle?" The little girl was shocked, the reputation of the Golden Triangle is indeed very big, especially in many Hong Kong movies where the Golden Triangle appears, making people feel both familiar and strange. What is the Golden Triangle? It's a place for drugs, inside are all drug dealers, all bad people.

  "Are you also from here?" The girl asked somewhat stutteringly: "What do you want?"

  "What about you?" Dong Xiaochuan burst out laughing, "Consider yourself lucky."

  The girl seemed to understand a little. Would the person in front of her be her lifesaver?

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