Chapter 64: The Huaqing Gang

  Lu Guoyong has a friend in Thailand who can be said to be a life-and-death friendship.

  Lu Guoyong was wanted by the Public Security Bureau for injuring someone in a gang fight, so he fled to Thailand. In Thailand, he met Ah Jiang, an ethnic Chinese Thai who had also joined a local gang organization, now known as the "Huaqing Gang".

  The "Hua Qing Gang" is very active in Thailand, they operate brothels, casinos, sell drugs, kidnap and extort, murder and loan-shark, committing all sorts of evil deeds...

  Ah Jiang is a small leader in the gang, responsible for the daily work of a brothel on Bangkok's streets, playing the role of a thug.

  At that time in Thailand, there were 6 transnational gangs under police scrutiny. Members of South Asian gangs are good at forging passports and visas from countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Italy. Their main occupation is to assist laborers from South Asia and West Africa in illegally entering Japan and South Korea, while also selling drugs. African gang members mainly come from Nigeria and Mali, usually operating in groups of 20-30 people, with a wide range of illegal activities including smuggling jewelry, money laundering, and drug trafficking. They often receive instructions from foreign bosses on the internet, go to the "New Moon Triangle" area to buy goods, and then swallow the drugs into their stomachs to bring back to Bangkok.

  "Hua Qing Gang" not only opened brothels to force good people into prostitution, but also started casinos and sold drugs, doing all sorts of bad things without any good deeds. Became the main target of the Thai police crackdown.

  In addition, transnational gangs in Thailand each have their own sphere of influence and do not encroach on each other's territory. For example, African gangs are mainly concentrated in the Watergate area of Bangkok, while South Asian gangs occupy the post office area. The illegal industries manipulated by each gang are different, with the main "customers" being compatriots. According to reports, German gangs were the first transnational gangs to enter Thailand and like to use beer houses as a cover for secretly selling large quantities of drugs and luring Thai and Laotian women into prostitution. Russian gangs are "latecomers", entering Thailand only after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, but expanding their influence quickly, and have now replaced German gangs as the dominant gang in Pattaya, mainly engaging in drug trafficking and organizing Russian women to come to Thailand for prostitution. American gangs specialize in counterfeiting passports and visas, but never show their faces, only collecting protection money and delivering goods through mail. Canadian gangs, apart from selling heroin, mainly lure Thai children into filming videos and sell them domestically. South American gangs like to steal things in hotels and jewelry stores or rob banks.

  Only the "Chinese Youth Gang" is rampant in Thailand, and Thailand's various gangs also fear them. Because the Chinese Youth Gang (Wag), which has a history of over 100 years in the United States, not only has a notorious reputation in Chinatown, but also law enforcement officials, federal investigators, and police are afraid of them. Over the years, the Chinese Youth Gang has been listed as the number one criminal organization to be eliminated by law enforcement agencies.

  In the US, there's a saying that if you want to get someone killed, find the "Hua Qing"! If you want someone to live in endless fear, find the "Hua Qing"! This gang, mainly composed of ethnic Chinese members, has spread its influence not only across the US and Canada but also recently expanded into Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia, and now quietly infiltrated Taiwan.

  Thailand's "Hua Qing Bang" has long joined forces with the US "Hua Qing Bang", and its influence is not to be underestimated.

  The commonality among Thai underworld members is that they are lawless, and there can't be a common living standard among different gangs. The struggle will never subside, and the result of the struggle is mutual destruction.

  "Hua Qing Gang" and "South Asian Gang" had conflicts over territory, resulting in violent clashes with severe casualties, causing social unrest. The Thai police were also troubled by this. In the end, it was Udon Udomsak, a well-known figure in politics, business, and underworld circles, who stepped in to mediate and resolve the issue.

  Lu Guoyong once dominated the mainland, and after getting used to a carefree life, he returned to Thailand. Although his pockets were empty, there was no one by his side. At Tiffany's transvestite song and dance theater, he watched a Thai transvestite performance that left him stunned. The transvestites' songs and dances made it impossible to tell if the beautiful women on stage were men. Moreover, "they" had tall figures, slender curves, bright eyes, and white teeth, wearing evening gowns with low necklines that couldn't be lower, holding wireless microphones and walking around the stage with elegance. Every move was full of charm, constantly throwing kisses to the nearly crazy audience. This made Lu Guoyong have all sorts of illusions, as if he had become a king, surrounded by beauties.

  Thailand's sex industry is highly developed, and as long as you have money in your pocket, anything goes. In Thailand, prostitution and gambling are both illegal. Although Thai law explicitly prohibits prostitution and gambling, the government turns a blind eye, and there are no brothels to speak of, with the sex industry concentrated mainly in red-light districts. For Luo Guoyong, who can't bear not having women around him, going to the red-light district at night is a natural thing to do.

  Lu Guoyong arrived at Ah Jiang's three warm bathhouses.

  The term "three warm" and the popular "sauna" in mainland China are both transliterations from Finnish, originally referring to "a small wooden house without windows". This name is likely related to the origin of sauna. The original small houses not only had no windows but also no chimney, and the thick smoke made the house dark and smoky, so at that time, sauna was called "smoke sauna". Later, some innovative people installed chimneys, and sauna has since had a new look.

  The modern "three warmth" has also developed, that is, using the alternating hot and cold bathing method. First, soak the body in hot water to make it warm and comfortable, causing blood vessels to expand, then rinse with cold water to cause subcutaneous blood vessels to contract, stopping the dissipation of body surface temperature. Since the internal temperature at this time is still very high, metabolism is much stronger than usual, excess fat will be consumed, and weight loss can be achieved.

  However, Thailand's "three warmth" is worth recalling. The first thing that catches your eye is a row of ladies sitting neatly in the huge display window, each with a national color and fragrance, dancing eyebrows and postures, looking at you with a pair of provocative eyes. After entering, you can freely choose the lady you like to enter the bathroom together, as for what to do, it depends on how much money you pay.

  Lu Guoyong stood in front of the window, dazedly gazing inside, where one of the young ladies caught his eye. The lady was young and beautiful, with a snowy complexion, prominent breasts, and was also gazing at him with deep affection.

  At this time, Ah Jiang walked over. With a glance, he could tell that Luo Guoyong was not an ordinary person. The behavior and actions of the underworld had very tacit common characteristics: poisonous eyes, extremely strong defensive psychology, and distrust of everyone. When Ah Jiang approached, Luo Guoyong immediately took a step back, looking at him with vigilant eyes, and was already prepared to escape.

  Ajiang smiled and said calmly: "Chinese people come here to have fun. I am also Chinese, my ancestral home is in Shandong, now I am the boss here."

  "Really? My ancestral home is also in Shandong, we're fellow provincials."

  Ah Jiang immediately stretched out his hand: "Fellow countrymen meet fellow countrymen, two eyes are filled with tears."

  Lu Guoyong's hand didn't stretch out, and he replied with a sneer: "In our place, we say it like this: when fellow villagers meet, they stab each other in the back. Who knows whether you're good or bad?"

  Ah Jiang looked at him and said with disdain, "This is Thailand, where the Prime Minister advocates for treating people with courtesy. There's no such thing as stabbing someone in the back here. The girl you're interested in is called Ah Guo, she's only 15 years old, a tender age like a flower. As for skills in bed, there's nothing to say. Want to give it a try?"

  Luo Guoyong was still hesitating. Ah Jiang said, "Don't worry, our prices are reasonable here, we won't rip you off like they do in the mainland." As for tips, it's up to you to decide how much to give.

  Lu Guoyong couldn't bear to part with Tao, so he walked into the Yu House with that girl named A Guo. A Guo's charm made him forget his worries and indulge in a gentle land, forgetting his identity completely.

  A group of people came to the door and surrounded Yu's house. The leader said to Ah Jiang, "Brother, we're not here to cause trouble, but to find someone who came from the mainland. Once we see this person, we'll leave immediately and won't bother you."

  "A Jiang retorted: 'You guys don't even bother to find out who owns this store, and yet you have the nerve to speak so loudly.'"

  "We knew it was Hu Qingbang's territory, so we didn't disturb you."

  "The person you're looking for is probably not here, so leave and don't affect my business." Ah Jiang also didn't show weakness.

  The two sides were at an impasse, and neither of them dared to make the first move.

  A Jiang asked: "The person you are looking for has a feud with you?"

  The newcomer replied, "His name is Luo Guoyong. He killed someone in a gang fight on the mainland and fled to Thailand to lay low. Someone put a high price on his head, we're just doing our job, please cooperate."

  Lu Guoyong, Ah Jiang had heard of this name, a notorious underworld leader in the mainland. His eyes lit up, what a great opportunity, he was just thinking of making connections with the mainland's underworld leaders, and now one has arrived. Not wanting to miss the chance, he glared: "What can you do if I don't make it convenient for you?"

  The newcomer was stunned, to be honest, they didn't even have the guts to fight. The "Hua Qing Gang" is not to be trifled with, and their shadow has been seen in several gang fights in Thailand, where they are known for their ruthless and deadly tactics. There's no point in reasoning with them. The newcomer bowed his fist and said: "Since the boss won't give me any face, I'll have to go back and report, sorry to leave, we'll meet again."

  Left without looking back.

  A Jiang was a cold laugh behind his back.