The gang leader had intended to start with some formalities, but Li Ercang’s actions abruptly cut him off. The gangster shot a displeased glance at Li Ercang, then swaggered a step forward. "New faces, aren't you? You didn't come to Hong Kong through our channels, did you? Who brought you here?"
"I don't know. We smuggled in. We didn't ask the captain's name; they wouldn't let us ask, so we just followed the rules."
Hou Yong spun a lie effortlessly. The gang leader had encountered all sorts—the belligerent, the desperate, and those who dropped big names to protect themselves—but this was the first time he had met someone whose answer was as airtight as Hou Yong's.
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