Case 8.2: Sun Yee On

1

Roland: I was told to get into the drug distribution business.

I wanted to avoid this... the drug trade is notorious for the violence it causes.

But... Xinshen's orders must be followed.

Xinshen mentioned that he wanted us to make a deal with the Sun Yee On.

This would have been impossible before, but now they have new men in charge. Our enemies are in prison.

Obviously, we still need to exercise caution, which is why I'll send you as a messenger first.

 

We need a backup plan... and we need to know what we are walking into. I should drop a microphone at the headquarters when I deliver the message. I'll see what Roland thinks of this.

 

Roland: I admire your bravery and intellect, Qian, make it happen.

 

After the police set up at Chai Wan Street, the Triad and Sun Yee On businesses have taken a hit. It is no longer safe to run the same routes and use the same laundering companies. We need to find a new stream of revenue.

 

Talk to Roland

2

Roland: It's not literally a message; you will simply tell them we will meet at a place of their choosing to discuss a business opportunity.

 

Ask About the Job

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Thao

 

3

Roland: There's a code, no one shoots the messenger. You will be okay, just make sure not to insult or threaten them.

 

Ask About the Job

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Thao

 

4

Roland: Probably not, we don't want to give off any signs of threat. We will monitor the area though... just in case.

 

Ask About the Job

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Thao

 

5

Roland: Xinshen informed me that the new guy in charge is named Thao. Apparently, he is from a different branch of the Sun Yee On. We should be able to reach an agreement with him.

 

Ask About the Job

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Thao

 

6

Roland: Don't worry about that, Xinshen already communicated with them and told them we will be reaching out to them soon.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

Ask About Thao

 

7

Roland: The men that attacked the van are long gone, and that crew has vaporized. We are meeting with Thao.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

Ask About Thao

 

8

Roland: First things first, Qian. Just deliver the message and set up the microphone.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

Ask About Thao

 

9

Roland: Like I said, circumstances have changed... the men that tried to kill you are out of the picture.

 

Talk to Roland

 

10

Xiang: You'll be fine, as long as you aren't afraid of your weapon... Sometimes, you just need to pull the trigger.

 

Talk to Roland

 

11

Xiang: I grew up around it anyway. I lost my brother to drugs, well actually, the drugs almost saved him... but that's a story for another time.

 

Talk to Roland

 

12

Xiang: He told me you were going to set up a secret microphone at the Sun Yee On base, pretty brave man.

 

Talk to Roland

 

13

Xiang: Typically, these things go smoothly. Roland wouldn't send you in if he wasn't sure it would be fine.

 

Talk to Roland

 

14

Roland: Thao isn't the boss, but he is a high-ranking member of the gang.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

15

Roland: Xinshen contacted Thao a couple weeks ago.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

16

Roland: We would like to build our own drug distribution network, but we are willing to give Thao a percentage because we will be using his territory.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

17

Roland: The plan will be to steal the business from them and take over everything... but first, make an offer that sounds great.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Ask About Xinshen

 

18

Roland: Xinshen informs us about major changes that may occur in the Triad. He also delegates work to us.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

19

Roland: Yes, he follows Ri Zhou's orders, Xinshen is second in command.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

20

Roland: Not very likely, I think if he arbitrarily wants to meet with you... you're in trouble...

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

21

Roland: Xinshen rarely comes to talk in person with his men. He usually uses encrypted messages.

 

Talk to Roland

 

Talk to Xiang

 

Conclude Investigation

1. Which business does Xinshen want us to get involved in?

  • Human Trafficking
  • Drug Trade
  • Counterfeit
  • Weapon Trade

 

2. What does Roland want with the Sun Yee On?

  • 50/50 Split
  • Buyout Territory
  • Merge Gangs
  • Take them over

 

3. Which Sun Yee On member does Roland want to meet?

Correct Answers

1. Which business does Xinshen want us to get involved in?

  • Drug Trade

 

2. What does Roland want with the Sun Yee On?

  • Take them over

 

3. Which Sun Yee On member does Roland want to meet?

  • Thao

Roland: Remember, use the entrance that leads to the underground unit.

See you soon, bring some good news, Qian.

 

This place is almost two hours away... and I don't even know if I will come out of that room alive. Nothing prepared me for this...

If I die... then... but... why am I not afraid of dying?

There's no room for fear. This was my calling. I will destroy the Triad.

This is just the beginning. What is there if not justice? Nothing.

I'll get this meeting for you, Roland... and I'll find answers, Natalie. You led me here, and now I know why... The hunter, the vigilante... it wasn't what I've become. It's all I ever was.

It looks like I'm here...

 

Thao: I guess I should hear what you have to say before shooting your kneecaps...

 

Thao... little do you know as I conjure my next sentence, I'll be seeding the microphone in the cushions of this couch.

 

Thao: A meeting... with you and your fancy suits? What if I told you, my former boss said to kill you on sight?

 

This guy is way less agreeable than I thought he'd be...

I guess I'll give him a really good deal upfront... Roland won't be happy to hear that I offered something without asking him, but this guy isn't messing around.

 

Thao: Midnight right here, tomorrow... bring your boss, and try not to be so damn sweaty... Leave.

 

Connecting the Dots...

The meeting with Thao almost went south on you, but you managed to entice him with a very good offer. It's time to return to Roland to deliver the news...