"It should be said that this is an opportunity given to us by God." On the way back, Tiger drove in front, and Baye and I sat in the back. I didn't say anything, just listened quietly to Ba Ye, I know, he will definitely tell me everything, and Ba Ye will tell me the answer to all the questions in my heart.
So in front of Mr. Thorin, I kept silent appropriately.
"Damn El Niño?? No no, it should be the great El Niño! Who invented this term? Thanks to this climate, several consecutive hurricanes in South America earlier this year caused huge damage to the plantations of South American drug suppliers ... As you know, goods from the American continent have always been supplied by South American plantations. As for us, we are from the East, and we did not have a share in the drug market in the Americas. But twenty years ago, we used guns to fight There is a way... The market can be opened up by force, but we don't have the source of goods... The source of goods in the Americas has nothing to do with us. Our goods have always come in from the East, Southeast Asia, and the Golden Triangle! We use the goods from the Golden Triangle to North America, and those guys Grab business. But after all we are Chinese, in this white world, we Chinese are not the mainstream after all. Hells Angels control most of the Canadian market... We can only deal with Vietnamese, Indians, Iranians, and those guys Compete for some small share of business."
"The drug market in the Americas has been stable...but this time, the fantastic weather has given us a great opportunity... South American drug plantations have suffered a lot in this successive hurricane weather... Now the question is, will this year's production be sure to Can’t meet the demand of the market! The news I received is that although the Hell’s Angels have tried their best to mobilize the supply... But don’t forget, there is an American below Canada... The American mafia and several big families, they will also eat up some of the supply .The supply of goods is not sufficient, and the Hell's Angels still have to carve up with the underworld in the United States, and the share they get is even less!"
"But they don't have a source of supply, but we have it! Because of historical reasons, the source of drug business in our big circle has never been South America, and we all purchase from the Golden Triangle. Now the problem facing the Hells Angels is, either put down the shelf and go with us Cooperate and find us to share the source of goods, or they will have to face the situation that addicts throughout Canada have no powder to smoke this year!"
"In fact, almost all underworld forces are grouping and industrializing. The traditional pornography, gambling and drugs have been somewhat behind the times. Our big circle has also been seeking new development paths. Now we are cooperating with Hell Angels to carry out digital Crime... Digital crime, do you understand? It is counterfeit credit cards and satellite TV receivers. These things are very profitable! At the same time, the funds earned are invested in various industries such as real estate for fund laundering. After laundering, the money It becomes clean! The problem we have been facing before is... We are Chinese! Chinese people will never be the mainstream society here. These high-end things are monopolized by Hell's Angels... Except for the satellite TV cracker, we have mastered a lot In addition, in other fields, we are all on the edge, and now this is a good opportunity!"
I have been quietly listening to Ba Ye's talk, and then I slowly opened my mouth: "Ba Ye, what do you mean: use our drug supply in exchange for the market share in other fields they gave up?"
"Yes!" Ba Ye sighed, he pressed a button, and a metal drawer popped out from a miniature wine cabinet next to the luxury car, Ba Ye took out a bottle of red wine, opened it, and took it out from the wine cabinet Two wine glasses are filled. Then he glanced at me and said slowly: "I just said... the traditional underworld activities, pornography, gambling and drugs, have gradually failed to keep up with the trend and the times! Now is the era of economy! High-tech crimes are the mainstream ! We must move closer to the mainstream and take the road of grouping and industrialization! Otherwise, we can only fight in small ways for the rest of our lives!"
I took the red wine he handed over and clinked glasses with him, but I didn't expect Master Ba to drink it all in one gulp! He poured a large glass of red wine into his mouth. Tiger, who was driving in front, looked back from the side-view mirror: "Baye...your body..."
"It's okay, I'm happy today." Ba Ye said lightly, and put down his cup. I found that after drinking a glass of red wine, a layer of blush appeared on Ba Ye's originally fair face... It was a somewhat sickly blush!
"My only regret is that many brothers in our organization still haven't seen the reality clearly! I proposed to use the drug supply to exchange other markets with Hell's Angels, and many people in the organization immediately opposed it... Alas, even the old seventh I don’t really agree with me. They are all worried that the Hell’s Angels will eat our drug supply, and they are afraid that they will eat up our drug market... These guys... Alas, although drugs make money, the money is too hot! Now the government’s crackdown It is getting bigger and bigger day by day, and in the future, organization, industrialization and collectivization will be the trend, and we are precisely lacking in this aspect... This time is an excellent opportunity... If we can use drug supply to exchange for a part of the market, then we will You can take this opportunity to transform!! Get closer to the mainstream!!”
He looked at me, said earnestly, and said slowly: "The era of pornography, gambling and drugs has passed, and the underworld is not what it was 20 years ago!" After a pause, he looked at me: "Xiao Wu, what do you think? ?”
I took a sip of my wine and thought for a while: "I think you're thinking too far."
My tone is very serious. Then I confessed: "I don't know much about the things you said, but I think what you said is very reasonable. At least from the development of the underworld, I feel that what you said is quite right."
I put down the wine glass, then took out a cigarette, lit one for myself, and handed another to Ba Ye, while preparing my words, I said slowly: "When I was in China, Fang Dahai said something to me: What is real black! It is truly black when it is so black that there is no distinction between black and white!"
"For an underworld force to have long-term vitality and grow stronger, it can't just fight forever. Although pornography, gambling and drugs can make money, their models are doomed to be small fights! Drugs, this kind of thing, can never be done for a long time. It is even more impossible to make it public! But if we want to develop, we must make it public and move closer to the mainstream society... So I think you are right. Maybe we give up some The supply of drugs may be lost in the short term, but in the long run, this is an opportunity." After I finished speaking, I smiled: "I am just expressing some of my opinions based on what you said, of course, I still have questions about these matters. I don’t know enough, so…”
"Okay." Ba Ye shook his hand and said with a smile, "I'm very satisfied that you have such an idea. Next, I can explain your doubts..."
Facing the gaze that Ba Ye was looking at me, I was a little embarrassed. Frankly speaking, the words of one of the most powerful people in Vancouver really surprised me.
"I need someone, preferably a new face." Ba Ye sighed: "I have said that many old brothers do not agree with this business, but everyone has fought and killed all their lives. , so we are still very united and there will be no messy things. But it is impossible for them to do this matter... I must find someone to help me and be my assistant. This person must have no prejudice against this kind of business , you meet this requirement, and secondly... I need someone who can satisfy me, at least for now I am still very optimistic about you. "
I nodded, looking serious.
"Chen Yang, I haven't been idle these past few months. I have asked Fatty Fang to give me your background in China. I understand your grievances in China very well... Let me put it in a harsh way. I don’t worry if I hand it over to other old brothers in the organization! Because most of them have prejudices against this matter! If I hand it over to newcomers, I don’t worry! The new generation of brothers in our big circle are all local Born in China, I don't have much idea about China. I still tend to believe in brothers from China. This is just my personal emotional tendency. You are my temporary assistant candidate... Don't worry, I won't make a fuss Delegating power to you... I'm not that bold! But if you can satisfy me, I promise you will get everything you want here! We are different from the local traditional Chinese gang, we came here twenty years ago In North America, relying on blood and guns in hand, we have made a name for ourselves! We are not like those traditional gangs, who pay attention to seniority... In my case, as long as you are my own, as long as you have the ability, I will guarantee that you will be promoted !" He slowly took a puff of cigarette, looked at me, and smiled: "The premise is that you can survive!"
The car was running smoothly, Ba Ye pulled out a small tea table under the seat of the car, then dipped his fingers into the wine glass, and then lightly drew four circles on the table.
"We are going to cooperate with the Hells Angels, the first thing we have to solve is four troubles...
First, the Vietnamese. Second, Indians. The third one is the Iranians. Fourth, the local traditional Chinese gangs. "
"Basically speaking, we are not too worried about Indians, because there are some extremist organizations in India behind the Indian drug trade. Those guys are terrorists! Terrorists have always been related to political movements, but we are not politicians. We It's just gangsters... Also, the Hells Angels don't want to get involved with those terrorists, it will cause big trouble! So, it's hard for Indians to compete with us."
"And then there are the Iranians... The Iranian gang has a strong religious color, and those are religious fanatics... Now the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Iran is very delicate, and none of us can be sure whether there will be another Middle East war. If Iran Become the next Iraq and be defeated by the United States...then the consequences will be very serious...so, in order to avoid these risks, the Hells Angels will not cooperate with the Iranians. At the same time, Mr. Sorin told me in private that he himself I also don't like those religious people who are too fanatical."
"The third is the Vietnamese. Vietnamese gangs are very powerful in Canada... In fact, when our big circle first landed in North America 20 years ago, the Vietnamese were very arrogant here, and even those local Chinese gangs, It all depends on the face of the Vietnamese, and they dare not even fart when they are bullied by the Vietnamese. The advantages of the Vietnamese are also obvious... Their national geographical environment is in Southeast Asia, and they can easily connect with the Golden Triangle. And they The quality of the personnel is also very high. Many of the guys in the Vietnamese gang have military backgrounds, and many of them are veterans. It is a difficult bone. Moreover, we have been working with the Vietnamese non-stop over the years. Know how many times it was done, how many people died. Overall, we had the upper hand. So, there is not much to say about it...”
"As for the fourth..." Ba Ye shook his head and sighed: "The fourth is the local Chinese gangs... Most of these Chinese gangs are locals. Although they are Chinese, many of them are already here It has been rooted for one generation, two generations or even three generations... Emotionally, they have been separated from their motherland for too long and too far. Emotionally, I am very reluctant to fight against them, but I have to! Because, in fact, we When the big circle landed in North America, the people who rejected us the most were precisely these guys who were also Chinese!"
"Most of our large circles came here by smuggling. In order to suppress our development, these local gangs often protested to the government and the police in the form of clan associations, fellow countrymen's associations, and Chinese chambers of commerce. The situation requires the police to vigorously suppress the phenomenon of smuggling..." Ba Ye laughed and said: "The most fucking thing that makes me laugh is that these guys have also issued some statements protesting the Chinese government's inaction on smuggling. They even asked the Chinese government to step up their efforts." A big blow to domestic smuggling into North America... In fact, these are all to suppress our big circle! Because in the beginning, they had fucked us hard, and we fucked them badly, so they were afraid! These What the guy did made me very helpless... I am also Chinese, I don't want to be an enemy of them. They say smuggling... Hey! You go to Chinatown and look around. Many Chinese, their first generation, most of them are sold The piglets were sold to North America! After that, how many of their previous generations were also smuggled!! Those who really came to Canada legally to settle down, very few immigrants... Most of the legal immigrants came, who will come out Gangsters! Now that they have taken root here, they don’t need smuggling, or they don’t rely much on smuggling. In order to suppress us new smuggling, they protested, and even helped the North American government to protest against domestic smuggling. The government... Regarding the bullshit human rights bill in country M, there is an attack on the domestic government for not cracking down on smuggling crimes enough, and there are many signatures of local traditional Chinese gangs on it!! These grandchildren!"
Ba Ye took a deep breath of the cigarette, then put out the cigarette, let out a breath slowly, and regained his composure a little: "Chen Yang, you are the one I fancy, I fancy your youth, your potential , and your experience in China, Fatty Fang said that you are a talent with potential, I believe this! You have also passed my test... Now I decide to let you be my assistant. I am satisfied, it depends on your performance."
He smiled: "Our negotiation with the Hell's Angels will continue, but you don't need to worry about it. From tomorrow on, you don't have to wash the car. I will let Tiger teach you something every day. When you have almost learned , I will put you in charge of some things... If all goes well... this year's deal with the Hells Angels, you will be my representative, responsible for direct contact with the Hells Angels. To put it simply... you will be mine Plenipotentiary."
My heart trembled.
…
Some people say that life will always give you a gorgeous turn around inadvertently.
I think I have my chance!
A BIG OPPORTUNITY!
I really don't have to wash my car. Although I still live in the dormitory building and share a room with Shiro, every day during the day, I will be called to the office inside, and Tiger will teach me many things face to face.
What I first learned was how our big circles came to North America!
big circle!
It's a very interesting name. In fact, the big circle refers to the mainland! The so-called big circle gang refers to the mainland gang in general. people from the mainland.
The real earliest generation of big circles is actually about fifty years old now. People of their generation have all experienced going to the countryside and going to the countryside, and then they also experienced the war against Vietnam. Many are veterans.
In the 1980s, there was a boom in big circles in Hong Kong and Macau, and many big cases were raised. Later, the big circle developed overseas, mainly in North America.
It can be said that in North America at that time, in addition to the local gangs, there were Chinese gangs, Vietnamese gangs, Indians, Middle Easterners, etc... The arrival of the big circle was once boycotted. But the people in the big circle are of strong quality, and they just rely on fists, knives and bullets to make a way!
Speaking of the period of the last century, especially in the 1990s, the big circle of the underworld in North America was once all the rage!
It's helpless to say... The people who hate the big circle the most are not outsiders, but many local traditional Chinese gangs in North America. Before the big circle came to North America, the most bullied were precisely those traditional Chinese gangs in North America.
These topics are too complicated. I read the materials and listened to Tiger and me talk about it for a full day. The two smoked cigarettes all day in the house. Undoubtedly, Tiger has been with Ba Ye for a long time, and he is also obviously one of the first generation of big circles! I could see it from the bullet holes in his arm when he rolled up his sleeves and chatted with me.
"Tiger, can I ask you a question?" I stared into his eyes: "Ba Ye wants to arrange an assistant, why don't you find someone around...for example, you. You should be someone he trusts very much."
Tiger was silent for a while, he smoked silently, then suddenly smiled, came to pat me on the shoulder, and said: "Boy, only Ba Ye himself understands this question."
At that moment, I saw a trace of helplessness in his eyes... or, a trace of unwillingness.
I start to learn English. This time it was the teacher invited by Ba Ye to teach me English systematically.
Two teachers taught oral English, and one teacher taught me grammar.
In fact, there are many language schools in North America, but many of them are liars. Some even some Indians, or Chinese who have just been in North America for less than two years, dare to give lessons to others before they can straighten their tongues when they speak English, and the fees are expensive! Those who cheat are those gold diggers who have just come to North America to make a living.
However, these teachers who taught me are obviously not liars.
To be honest, I was miserable.
Even during the three months of learning killing skills from Lao Mao, Lao Kong and the others, I have never been so tired!
For God's sake, the thing I hate the most in my life is studying!
Fortunately, I know how important it is for me to learn a language. Even if I bite the bullet and memorize it now, I want to gnaw off English!
After a month, I basically had no problems with conversations... but just one thing, I can't write.
I can only speak and listen to many grammar and sentence patterns, but I can't write them.
Ba Ye is already very satisfied... In fact, many immigrants in North America have very average English, as long as there is no problem with ordinary conversation, it is OK.
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This afternoon, I was lying in my room, listening to the leader's poems on the soundtrack on the record.
Honestly, I'm liking this stuff more and more now.
The vigorous and heroic poems, accompanied by the magnificent music, make people feel an indescribable joy when listening to it! No wonder everyone listened to this in those days! It is indeed a good thing that makes people's blood boil!
The phone rang suddenly. I looked at it and found it was an unfamiliar number. After answering, I heard a soft and pleasant voice coming from the microphone.
"Hello, baby."
I froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "Hi, Your Highness."
"I'm not good." On the other end of the phone, Sophie's tone was much lower: "I'm very bad! I'm very angry with you! Why didn't you find me after that time!"
I thought about it, and smiled, "Sorry, I've been busy, and I don't have your phone number either."
"This shouldn't be an excuse." Her Royal Highness immediately exposed me: "I don't have your phone number, but I can find it. But you didn't even check it."
I glance at my mouth.
Indeed, I never thought of seeing this woman again.
Although she has a body that is so perfect that it can almost drive a man crazy, a face as pure as an angel, and coquettish sex in bed like a devil...but one enjoyment of that kind of stimulation is enough.
Seeing that I didn't speak, the cunning princess was very smart and didn't continue to ask me, but changed her tone: "Baby, I have always missed you...Really, you are so wonderful, you left me that day I was really impressed... I couldn't forget you after that... Even I tried to find other men... But they are all far, far worse than you... "
I frowned slightly.
Her words immediately made me less interested in her a lot...
"Your Highness, what do you want from me?"
"I need your help." Sophie said in a coquettish tone on the other end of the phone: "Right now, right now!"
I misunderstood this for that kind of thing, and said with a wry smile: "Your Highness, it is really not a convenient time, I have no interest today."
"Oh my god!..." Sophie screamed exaggeratedly on the other end of the phone, and then laughed: "What are you trying to achieve? I don't mean that... Ah... But you really reminded me! I think if we If you have time tonight, you can try again!"
I could only hold the phone and smile wryly. I really couldn't communicate with this Western girl and her attitude towards "sex".
"Okay, I really have something to do with you." Sophie put away her laughter and said slowly, "Can you accompany me to an occasion tonight? I'm going to meet someone."
I thought for a while: "Who?"
"Yes..." Sophie hesitated, "Yes... her!"
I smiled wryly and didn't speak.
Sophie's tone on the other end was pleading: "I just want to ask you to be my male companion... Maybe it's a bit pitiful for me to say that, I just want to protect myself! You should understand this feeling... I just want to show Make me look less pitiful! Make her think that I'm just as happy without her!"
Seeing that I still haven't spoken, Sophie's tone on the other end was calmer: "I heard that you and my father are discussing a business recently, if you will do me a little favor, maybe I will, at a certain time, Make some compensatory returns!"
I didn't hesitate this time, and immediately agreed!
No one does not know the position of this princess in Mr. Sorin's heart, and no one denies the influence of this beautiful princess on her father!
"Okay, time, place, you tell me, I'll prepare right away."
"Oh, that's great! Baby!" Sophie screamed excitedly, and then quickly said: "Oh, there is a restaurant on XXX Street that serves very good Chinese food, you know, she is just like you , is also a Chinese... "
I put down the phone and started getting dressed immediately without stopping.
This thing is a bit boring, but there are many times when people have to do some boring things, right