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"That hotel up ahead is the Yamaguchi Syndicate's 'External Liaison Office' on Portland Street. When we go in, make sure you play along and act with me!" George 'Oxhead' Gu said to Shawn Young.
"Got it—understood!" Shawn Young nodded in reply.
The two walked inside for a while and stopped at the entrance of the Golden Fortune Hotel on the street corner. Soon, a local street hustler with dyed yellow hair—Blondie—came out. As soon as he saw George 'Oxhead' Gu, his face lit up and he greeted him with a big grin: "Oh! It's Oxhead! Long time no see. What brings you here tonight?"
George 'Oxhead' Gu smiled and patted Shawn Young on the shoulder. "Hehe, Blondie, I'm just here with a friend tonight. My good buddy's come from the mainland and wants to support your business. Blondie, come on, show us your best stuff!"
Blondie's eyes lit up and he enthusiastically said to Shawn Young, "Oh! Since you're introduced by Oxhead, I'll make sure you get the VIP treatment. We've got some great services here—'Shanghai Nurse,' 'Singapore Stewardess,' 'Filipino Maid'—any of those interest you?"
"Uh, he doesn't really know much about these! But money's not a problem—the important thing is quality! My buddy here has very picky tastes, and you'll get a good tip too—" George 'Oxhead' Gu nudged Shawn Young, who got the hint and pulled a few bills from his wallet, handing them to Blondie.
"Wow! Hundred-dollar bills! Classy, classy—Oxhead's friends are always generous! Heh, I won't let you down. Follow me! A few Japanese girls just arrived—used to be models, great looks, great bodies, and the service is top-notch!" Blondie pocketed the tip, grinning from ear to ear as he led George 'Oxhead' Gu and Shawn Young into a nearby small bar.
Once inside the bar, Blondie pulled out his phone and made a call: "Brother Hua, Oxhead from the Thirteen Enforcers has a buddy who wants to have some fun with Japanese girls. Money's no issue—send a pimp over to pick them up! Yeah."
Standing nearby, Shawn Young lowered his voice and curiously asked George 'Oxhead' Gu, "Uh? Why do we need a pimp? Are we taking a carriage or something?"
George 'Oxhead' Gu chuckled, "Heh, only the top-tier stuff comes with a pimp. These Japanese girls do business out of villas, running Japanese-themed shops. Usually, they hire a 'pimp' (a guy who escorts the prostitutes) for protection."
"Oh! So that's how it works," Shawn Young said, suddenly understanding.
Soon, a burly young man arrived in an Audi. Blondie walked up to the car window, chatted for a moment, then waved to George 'Oxhead' Gu and Shawn Young, motioning them to get in. As the car started up, it quickly disappeared into the night.
The car cruised down the long stretch of Portland Street, turned a few corners, and stopped in front of a building with a Japanese vibe. Through the window, Shawn Young saw a woman in a kimono, her face powdered, waiting outside—the Madam. The young pimp dropped off George 'Oxhead' Gu and Shawn Young, shot them a sly look, and said, "Heh, have fun, you two!" before driving off.
The Madam greeted them politely, bowing her head and speaking in slightly awkward Cantonese, "Welcome, gentlemen, to our Japanese-style restaurant. Please, follow me."
George 'Oxhead' Gu and Shawn Young exchanged a 'lecherous grin' and followed the Madam inside.
Inside, the place was filled with tatami mats and paper windows, all in a quiet, Japanese style—none of the noisy music you'd expect at other entertainment spots. At first glance, it didn't look like 'that kind of place' at all, making Shawn Young wonder if they'd come to the wrong address.
Upstairs, as they passed a small room by the stairs, George 'Oxhead' Gu followed the Madam straight ahead. But Shawn Young, trailing behind, noticed a slightly open door near the corridor, from which he heard moaning. Curious, he stopped and peeked through the crack, expecting something steamy—but instead saw an old Japanese man in a black kimono with white hair, tattooing another man!
The old Japanese man was meticulously tattooing a fierce tiger on the man's body. His technique was unusual—super fast and highly skilled. Using just one hand, he deftly manipulated all his tools with five fingers, making the tiger come to life with a tiny tattoo knife.
"Wow! Amazing!" Shawn Young couldn't help exclaiming.
The old Japanese man heard him and froze, stopping his work. Shawn Young was startled and about to leave, when suddenly the old man darted to the door with incredible speed, raised his right hand, and sent a ball of white light flying—"Boom!" The room was instantly shrouded in a hazy Veil Domain. Shawn Young felt like he was standing inside the room, but he knew everything inside was now completely cut off from the outside world. It all happened in a flash.
Meanwhile, George 'Oxhead' Gu, following the Madam, had no idea what was happening behind him. He walked down a corridor, and the Madam clapped her hands—suddenly, all the closed doors flew open, and a group of young, beautiful Japanese women in kimonos came out, giggling and surrounding him with flirtatious chatter.
After finishing her greeting, the Madam politely excused herself. George 'Oxhead' Gu was busy admiring the lovely Japanese ladies when he suddenly noticed Shawn Young was missing. He hurriedly grabbed the Madam and asked, "Uh, where's my friend who came with me? Where did he go?"
The Madam looked around in confusion, then shook her head to indicate she didn't know. George 'Oxhead' Gu panicked, ignoring the beautiful women and grabbing the Madam, demanding, "Damn it, where did my friend go? Did he just vanish into thin air or something?"