Chapter 4: Extras

Haisheng was weeding in the backyard with a hoe, thinking about things while working, when he heard footsteps, he turned around with the hoe, and saw a young man carrying two chickens slowly walking into the backyard, and saw him a little cringe.

"Who's the matter? Hai Sheng saw that the person who came was a little familiar, so he asked.

"Big guy, tie me!" The man who lifted the chicken hurriedly stepped forward to talk.

As he got closer, Hai Sheng saw his appearance clearly, which was one of the two injured people he met on the road. I don't have a good impression of him, and I continue to brush the grass while talking.

"Oh, it's you! You two ran very fast, leaving me alone to block the pursuers for you, not doing things authentically, not being righteous! ”

"Big guy, I'm sorry! We were terrified! The young man was ashamed and panicked.

"Tell me, what's going on, what's your name?"

"My name is Li Wenchao, yesterday I and Li Xiang helped Qunyi stand on the same platform to talk about numbers, who knew that the other party was playing really, and I did it at that time. Qunyi's side was not well prepared, and we were beaten up. When he escaped, he was stuck by Liu Xiang, a red stick of Liansheng! kept chasing us until I met you on the road. ”

"Liansheng, what does Qunyi do?" Haisheng was puzzled.

"They are all local associations in Sanlifang, Kengkou, there is the support of the Li family behind the group of righteousness, and the Liu family stands behind Liansheng, in order to compete for the right to manage the street, there will be a fight every three or five times, usually they are fighting with words, I don't know what happened yesterday, the big guys on both sides suddenly turned their faces and did it, and we temporarily made up the blue lanterns suffered from the disaster." Li Wenchao explained in detail.

"Oh, do you understand?"

"Shengzidui is a big gang that mixes at Saigon Pier. There is 14k support behind it, and 14K forces are all over Xiangjiang, and it is one of the leading associations with strong strength. Liansheng and Qunyi together are not opponents, so Uncle Tian was beaten, and Brother Hao, who was talking about Qunyi, didn't dare to care at all. If Uncle Tian's surname is Li, maybe Brother Hao will come forward. ”。

"You're so knowledgeable, a local?"

"That's right! My home is also in Sanlifang, not far from here, and it belongs to the Li family. I heard that the big guy you are at Uncle Tian's house, I came to apologize, the family is poor and has no gifts to take, these two chickens are home-raised, and Li Xiang and I made up 1000 yuan, Li Xiang's leg was seriously injured and couldn't get off the ground, and after the injury is healed, he will definitely come to the door to thank the big guy for saving his life. Li Wenchao put the chicken on the ground, took out a stack of money from his arms, and knelt on one leg and presented it with both hands.

Haisheng put the money in his pocket, helped Li Wenchao up, and said with a smile: "You two still know how to be polite, don't worry about the past!" ”

"Thank you, big guy!" Li Wenchao was happy that he had finally solved the trouble, he didn't really preach morality, but he was timid and afraid that Haisheng would settle the account. Haisheng didn't even pay attention to Qian Dekui, who even won the Zidui branch hall, and defeated the double-flower red stick knife boy. He's a fart with Lee Hyung.

"Just call me by my name, my name is Haisheng." Haisheng was honored and his mood was better.

"Brother Sheng!" Li Wenchao immediately changed his words.

"I'm just going to walk the streets, and since you're here, lead the way!" Haisheng put the hoe away and walked out of the courtyard.

Li Wenchao followed behind, boasting about how familiar he was with Sanlifang, born and raised for 19 years, and there was nothing he didn't know about this place in Saigon.

Haisheng and the two passed by the front hall and said hello to Tian Xing, but Tian Xing didn't say anything, just asked Haisheng to come back early for lunch.

The two stepped on the wide street, enjoying the scenery along the way, with many shops half-open and half-closed, and only a few people on the road, and the whole scene seemed inconsistent.

Haisheng asked curiously: "This street is so well repaired, there are so many shops, what do only a few passers-by rely on to support the store?" ”

"Today is an idle day, tomorrow is a market day, and there are people everywhere. The shop is usually in business, but it is too busy on market day. Li Wenchao explained.

"Oh!" Haisheng suddenly.

Li Wenchao continued: "The street is actually lively on weekdays, and the location we are in now is a bit out of the street, and there are more people in the downtown area, and the store business is good!" ”

"Check it out!"

"Okay, I'll show you the way!"

Under the leadership of Li Wenchao, I will have a general understanding of Sanlifang. Fang Market is a circular street, about three miles long, is the largest market in the radius, every market day, there are countless villagers to transport local products to sell here, bring back oil, salt, sauce vinegar and other daily necessities.

It is also a hub for bulk goods, with goods being transported to Saigon Pier at regular intervals and then transshipped to other places.

Oil and water are there, but not much. On the surface, there are two societies, Qunyi and Liansheng Management Fang City, half of the family, but in fact, the two families are secretly controlling.

They collect management fees on their respective turfries, open gambling stalls, and make money in brothels. Most of them do business with locals, and neither community has a drug deal, so the income is not high! Outsiders were not interested in this place, and in the absence of external enemies, Liansheng and Qunyi often fought among themselves, fighting endlessly for trivial interests.

Haisheng is not interested in the community, but if he is alive, he has to eat, drink, and be rich, he asked Li Wenchao what way to get money?

Li Wenchao said happily: "Brother Sheng, join the Qunyi Society!" With your skills, you can get started, at least a red stick! If you are a local Li family, you can be a restaurant and a community talker after a few years! ”

"I'm not interested in the club, so let's talk about other ways?" Haisheng leaned against the street railing and watched the people entering and exiting the casino.

Li Wenchao looked at his side face and felt a little regretful: "Brother Sheng, it's a pity that you won't mix in the club!" There is no factory in our remote place, except for fishing for the wrong door, there are few ways to make money, either go to the dock to carry bags, or go to the Shaw Brothers set in Clear Water Bay to be an extra. ”

"Oh, is the Shaw Brothers set close to here?" Haisheng became interested.

"20 minutes of cycling, more than 40 minutes of walking!" Li Wenchao replied.

"It's not far, take me to see it! Do you have a car? ”

"Brother Sheng, are you sure you want to go? The income of extras is very low, and it takes only five or six hundred to do it for 30 days, except for the supply of a few children. Even the blue lantern of the club can't be compared, let alone the official members of the club, only lazy people go to the set to mingle! ”

Li Wenchao wants to win over Haisheng into the group, and he can get ahead if he follows the mix. However, Haisheng is not interested in the club. I had to find a bicycle and take Haisheng to the Shaw Brothers studio.

The distance is indeed not far, but the uneven road surface affects the speed of the car. Li Wenchao led the way and did not go to the gate of the set, but took it to the gathering place of the extras. There are at least hundreds of people here, and there are more men and women sitting or lying comfortably in the sun, waiting for the crew to be called.

Li Wenchao looked at these people and whispered: "There are more than these extras, those who have a relationship have been filming on the set for a long time, and those who don't care or don't want to confess are waiting outside." There are not many opportunities to eat by luck, and sometimes you may wait for a day in vain. ”。