Chapter 35: Hero Saves Beauty (Part 1)

  Zhang Hang got out of the hospital, hailed a taxi and reported his address. The driver stepped on the gas pedal, and the taxi sped away.

  In an unfamiliar place, finding your destination can be a challenge, and taking a taxi is a good option.

  "You must be visiting Hong Kong for the first time, right? Would you like me to introduce some tourist attractions and good shopping places?" The driver's eyes were very sharp, he could tell at a glance that Zhang Hang was not from around here, and said enthusiastically.

  After Hong Kong's return to China, the number of mainland tourists surged, greatly stimulating the tourism, catering and transportation industries in Hong Kong. The income of taxi drivers also increased significantly. When meeting Zhang Hang, a mainland tourist, it was natural for him to show the hospitality and enthusiasm of Hong Kong citizens!

  "Thanks! But I'm going back to mainland tomorrow, probably won't have time to play." Zhang Hang replied.

  "It's okay, you can come over and play next time. Hong Kong has a famous scenic spot called Paterson Street, located on the side of Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The shops are mostly local or international chain clothing stores. If you want to buy cheap and trendy products, you can walk around Granville Road. In addition, the New Town Plaza next to the Space Museum is the first large underground shopping mall in Hong Kong, with a modern exterior design. Walking along Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to Canton Road, you can see many famous brand stores, as well as Harbour City, which consists of five shopping malls and is the largest in Hong Kong, with everything you need.

  The driver's tone was not bad, and Zhang Hang even suspected that he had received training from a tourism company."

  "The Bride's Pool Waterfall is also a major scenic spot in Hong Kong, where there are waterfalls like silver chains, dense shrubbery, and gurgling streams flowing over boulders. The lower reaches of the valley are wide and can accommodate thousands of visitors. In the forested valleys of the two streams that flow into Bride's Pool, trees grow densely together, with many native species, and in spring, red azaleas bloom profusely among them. And it also has a beautiful legend..."

  Zhang Hang was very helpless and could only narrow his eyes to rest his mind, but he couldn't stop the sound from pouring into his ears.

  All the way, Zhang Hang has experienced the enthusiasm and hospitality of this driver friend. From scenic spots to snacks and shopping, he introduced almost all the famous places in Hong Kong. No wonder Hong Kong's development is so fast, it seems that Hong Kong's driver friends are also making a great contribution. They not only transport tourists from all over the world but also provide free tour guide services! This makes tourists feel neither bored nor ignorant during the ride and can directly choose their favorite scenic spots to play.

  "Friend, your taxi's fuel system has a problem, hurry up and fix it, otherwise you will waste oil for no reason."

  Zhang Hang got off the car and reminded the enthusiastic driver: "Also, thank you again for your enthusiastic service, next time I come to Hong Kong, I will definitely go to those places you recommended!"

  "No need to be polite, sir. This is my contact number. If you need anything next time you're in Hong Kong, just call the number on the card. I'd be happy to serve you." The driver handed over his business card as Zhang Hang was about to get off the bus.

  Watching Zhang Hang leave, the driver had a puzzled expression. How did he know that my car's fuel system was malfunctioning? I only discovered it this afternoon and planned to repair it tomorrow!

  "Good evening, sir! Welcome! How many are you?" said a beautiful woman at the entrance with a bow.

  "Excuse me, where is Mr. Pang Yunfei's private room?" Zhang Hang asked.

  "Ah, Mr. Pang's guest! Please follow me, this way." The host stretched out his hand and made a welcoming gesture, leading Zhang Hang forward.

  The staff here all know that Mr. Pang is their boss's iron brother. Every time Mr. Pang brings friends over, the boss only charges them cost price, and it was also at Mr. Pang's insistence that they charged a fee. Today, Mr. Pang had many guests, and they opened three large private rooms.

  This clubhouse located in Kowloon, Hong Kong has top-notch service and excellent facilities. If customers feel hungry while singing karaoke, they can also go to the hall to pick up food themselves, just like a tea house's buffet, very convenient.

  Zhang Hang had just followed the usher into the hall when he heard a timid voice: "I'm sorry, Mr. Tang, I won't go on stage, I'm just in charge of collecting money, I don't do anything else. I really apologize, Mr. Tang!"

  As he looked around, Zhang Hang saw four middle-aged men surrounding the cashier who was speaking. One of them had a big boss attitude and must be the Tang boss she mentioned.

  The cashier was a girl in her early twenties, with clear eyes, beautiful facial features, red lips and rosy cheeks, snow-white skin, and a curvaceous figure that exuded a strong girly charm, making one want to take a closer look. No wonder this Mr. Tang had taken a liking to her. Zhang Hang furrowed his brow, feeling somewhat displeased. Firstly, such things were common in society and impossible to control. Secondly, he didn't know the girl's background, and if she really was a "professional" in that line of work, then by speaking out, he would only be ruining her livelihood.

  The usher glanced at Mr. Tang with the corner of his eye, but showed a disgusted expression. Zhang Hang slowed down his pace and followed the usher forward slowly.

  "Don't think I don't know your background. You're from that poor village in the depths of Chongqing: lighting is basically by oil, transportation is basically on foot, heating is basically by shaking, security is basically by dogs, communication is basically by shouting, entertainment is basically by playing ball, clothing is basically by spinning, and marriage is basically by thinking about it. People from your poor mountain village think about making money every day, are you an exception?" Boss Tang said loudly, as if he was a high-and-mighty god, looking down at the weak citizen in front of him.

  The little girl didn't think he would get to know her so thoroughly, and Mr. Tang's words left her speechless. In front of Mr. Tang's 1.86-meter tall figure, her 1.65-meter height seemed somewhat weak and small, she could only shrink her weak body inward, biting her teeth, with hot tears in her eyes, not saying a word.

  Is she also from Chongqing? Zhang Hang's slowly moving body suddenly froze, his right leg still suspended in mid-air, expressionless, lost in thought.

  "Cut the crap and stop pretending to be noble in front of me! You're just trying to take advantage of the situation to raise the price, I'm not buying it. I've seen your type before, put away that hypocritical face of yours. As long as you make me comfortable and satisfied, the conditions are up to you. If you don't believe me, I'll write a blank check in front of all these people right now, fill in the amount yourself, how about it? I'm being very sincere, take your time to consider it."

  Tang Boss had a smile all over his face, very satisfied with his own eloquence, first stunning the young girl and then reasoning with her, not worried that she wouldn't agree.

  "I'm sorry, Mr. Tang, I think you've misunderstood me, I'm not that kind of person, please find someone else!"; The little girl lifted her head and puffed out her chest, gritting her teeth to hold back tears, enunciating each word and sentence clearly, without a hint of arrogance or humility.

  "Yes! Boss Tang, Xiaoli is a decent girl, not the kind you think she is!" Another waiter nearby also smiled and explained to Boss Tang.

  "Really? It seems I really misunderstood you! Rare, it's really rare!"; Boss Tang's smile grew thicker: "Nowadays, there are few girls like you who are clean and self-loving. I genuinely want to help you from the bottom of my heart. Girls will eventually have to cross the threshold of men, as long as you follow me, I'll not only buy you a house and a car, but also treat you like a lady every day. I can even bring your parents from the poor mountainous area in Chongqing to live with us. The old folks are getting older, they've worked hard their whole lives, it's time for them to enjoy some peace and quiet! How about it? Don't hesitate, follow me!"; This time Boss Tang was moved by his emotions, thinking that this beautiful and lovely girl would soon become his exclusive property, he couldn't help but feel a wave of excitement.

  It's really hard to find a few people in this world who can say such shameless things with such grandeur.

  Zhang Hang's eyebrows moved, but after careful consideration, this was indeed a very tempting condition. Boss Tang was indeed an old hand in this regard, and it seemed that Boss Tang had already made many young girls his lovers with this move. Zhang Hang couldn't help but feel interested, watching how the little girl in front of him would react.

  The hostess stopped in front of her, and she also stopped, looking anxiously at the scene with both eyes, muttering to herself: "I hope the boss can save this poor child!"

  "Sorry, Mr. Tang! I won't be a mistress! I will use my own two hands to earn money and support my family with dignity. Thank you for your kindness, but please find someone else!" The little girl shook her head firmly.

  "No, no mistress! It's just right that I'm still single and can be your official wife!" In order to get her in his clutches, Boss Tang not only spent a huge amount of money to investigate her family background but also resorted to such a ridiculous lie. In his eyes, deceiving a young girl was easy as pie. But if this remark reached his wife's ears, he would be in for a tough time.

  The several subordinates beside Boss Tang were already used to this, and the lies that were as blatant as speaking with one's eyes open had been used by their boss with great fluency. In this aspect, they still hadn't learned enough, not only did they sigh at their own inadequacy, but also couldn't even catch up with the dust!

  Tang Laoban, whose real name is Tang Yun, is the boss of a triad organization. Twenty years ago, he relied on his father-in-law's connections in Hong Kong's political circles to gradually rise to power and gain a foothold in the city's underground gangs. Normally, he likes people to call him "Tang Laoban" and prefers to present himself as a successful businessman. It can be said that everything he has today is thanks to his wife; within their circle, everyone knows that he is somewhat afraid of his wife. Today, he dares to speak like this because the people around him are all trusted confidants who won't betray him; also, he's anxious and eager to get his hands on the beautiful woman in front of him, and doesn't care about anything else.

  "Mr. Tang, with your current status and position, it's easy for you to find a woman who is hundreds or thousands of times better than me. I don't understand how to socialize, nor can I help you share the burden of things. I think I may not have this good fortune! I hope Mr. Tang will forgive me!"

  Zhang Hang's eyes sparkled, and his eyebrows relaxed. He looked at the waitress in front of him with a curious and questioning gaze, as if to say that since they were colleagues, they must know something.

  As expected, this greeter did not disappoint Zhang Hang: "Her name is Cui Xiaoli, and her hometown is a poor village in the mountains of Chongqing. She just turned twenty this year, and she has parents at home as well as a younger brother who is currently attending high school. Her father, due to years of overwork, did not receive effective treatment and is now almost paralyzed; her mother fell ill after giving birth to her brother and is also in poor health, and her brother's high school tuition needs to be paid every year. This girl is really pitiful, with the burden of supporting her whole family on her shoulders! Although she is poor, she is very strong and ambitious, and in this materialistic world of Hong Kong, she has always maintained her innocence. Not only does she work hard and treat others kindly, but she also studied for a college degree on her own and only needs to complete two more courses to graduate."

  Here is the translation:

  "Speaking of which, the welcoming host paused for a moment and looked at Boss Tang with disgust again: "He's called Tang Yun, notorious for being a pervert. He bullies innocent girls just because he has money and power. It's said that he has connections in both the underworld and official circles, what a joke! A complete scumbag from Hong Kong. He's had his eyes on Xiaoli for some time now... Alas, poor Xiaoli, this time she might be doomed! I hope Boss can arrive in time, maybe there's still a chance to save her." The last sentence was spoken with hopeful expectation.

  "Don't worry! I believe good people will be safe for their whole life!" Zhang Hang said with a smile.

  "Thank you, I hope so too!" The hostess let out a faint sigh, clearly not holding much hope.