Demon at the Border - CHAP 2: The Continuation Of Crimes

At this moment, Mr. Dong, after listening to Hung's phone call, placed the phone on the table, leaned back on the expensive leather chair, and rubbed his palms together, chuckling:

- Pathetic, daring to do business on my turf, and even planning to steal my connections? The price for those who try to deceive me is death.

After pondering for a while, Mr. Dong stood up and walked down to the basement to see his old friend - Mr. Hoang, a Chinese man who had crossed the border into Vietnam in his twenties and had been living abroad for years. Besides being a long-time friend of Mr. Dong, Mr. Hoang was also a skilled sorcerer. Mr. Dong once challenged Mr. Hoang to make a dried-up pond behind the house full of fish overnight. Mr. Hoang simply nodded in agreement. That night, sounds of splashing water could be heard as if there were hundreds of people by the pond. The next morning, Mr. Dong was shocked to see the pond, which was dry the day before, now full of water, despite being completely drained to the bottom overnight. From then on, Mr. Dong silently acknowledged Mr. Hoang as a sorcerer and never dared to challenge him again. As he stepped into the basement, Mr. Dong heard faint noises coming from a room in the corner of the house. He slowly approached, turned the doorknob, and as he pushed it open, a very strange and pleasant smell filled the air, making his spirit whirl. Seeing his old friend visiting him again today, Mr. Hoang chuckled:

- So, you've come down here to visit me again today. Remember, this basement is reserved only for me. Even if you die, you wouldn't dare to come down here. Naughty... very naughty.

Mr. Dong seemed to ignore Mr. Hoang's question and asked straight away:

- Hey, Mr. Hoang, what is that delightful smell?

Mr. Hoang turned back to a small glass bottle the size of a fingertip, with clear water inside, only about three or four drops. He shook the bottle a few times, making the scent even stronger, and said:

- Is the scent you are smelling similar to this scent?

Mr. Dong stepped forward to sniff and nodded in confirmation. Seeing this, Mr. Hoang smiled, closed the bottle, put it neatly into a box, and said:

- The most fragrant water extracted from... hehe... to make a incantation. This is called musk.

Seeing Mr. Dong still puzzled, Mr. Hoang waved his hand and said:

- When you catch a virgin girl, before harvesting her organs, bring her down here first. I will show you firsthand how to make this magical water. It must be a virgin.

Mr. Dong raised his hand to scratch his head as if pondering

- How can I tell which the girl is still intact and which is not?

Mr. Hoang promptly replied:

- By observing their demeanor and the number of stretch marks on their thighs. Of course, this is relative, as you know the girls grow up quickly nowadays. To ascertain who is still intact, one can only check and bribe them with money.

Mr. Dong chuckled as if having a revelation, then headed upstairs. Mr. Hoang efficiently tidied up his belongings and advised Mr.Dong:

- Pay attention to our counterparts across the border, they need a large quantity of organs to sell to wealthy patients in urgent need of transplants. Make sure to remind those sluggish fellows to quickly procure more people for organ harvesting. Don't keep our partners waiting too long.

Mr. Dong paused, turned around, and said:

- Alright, I got it. Let me contact Madame Trang to assess the situation. I will inform you later.

After speaking, he walked up the stairs, leaving Mr. Hoang still surrounded by his various belongings.

As for Hung, after dealing with Mr. Nam, Hung's cars rushed to the hideout of the Ms Trang. Upon seeing Hung's car approaching, Trang ran out to greet him, her buttocks bouncing as she walked, she said:

- Oh, Hung, you've come to visit me again today. What wind brought you here this time, a poisonous one?"

Seeing this woman causing trouble, Hung coldly snorted:

- You talk too much, Mr. Dong instructed me to come here for a few days to let off steam and also to avoid the watchful eyes of the police.

Seeing Trang standing bewildered, Hung continued:

- And by the way, Mr. Dong said that with money, he will work with you. You arrange a room for the four of us. Remember! Call the most beautiful and attractive girls to serve us. Got it?"

Trang just nodded without replying. Meanwhile, Trang made a phone call to her gang of younger siblings who specialize in providing protection services, leading Hung and his gang inside. After the four menacing guys disappeared, Trang spat out a mouthful of saliva and muttered:

- Damn it, encountered a bunch of troublemakers. If you're not close juniors of Mr. Dong, I'll make you sleep with worms.

After a while, she waved to one of her gang and asked:

- So, I told you to go to the provinces in the Northwest to find some 'chickens', how's that going?

The man replied:

- I heard this afternoon that those guys have found more than ten 'chickens' already. They're expected to be here for your approval by tomorrow night.

Hearing this, Trang smiled contentedly and said:

- Good, very good. If you keep working productively like this, then I will love and respect you. Remember that? Also, pay attention to Hung and his gang for me, got it? Despite everything, they are Dong's associates, so take good care of them. Give them whatever they need. Let me handle everything with Dong!

This man nodded and asked for permission to enter. Now, only Trang remained. She took out a pack of cigarettes from her pocket, lit one, and slowly exhaled puffs of smoke, her face thoughtful as if contemplating something. Suddenly, she smiled, threw the cigarette on the ground, stamped it out with her high-heeled shoe a few times, then walked into the house. Behind her was the peaceful scene of the night sky, but deep within it, there were still many pests like Trang digging into that peaceful scene. After arranging accommodations, Hung and his gang were assigned a room where four white-skinned girls arranged by Trang awaited them. The girls quickly embraced and kissed the men as if long-time lovers. One of the girls spoke up:

- Hung, we miss you all so much. Are you tired? Let us give you a massage.

Hung nodded and generously handed each girl one hundred USD, and saying

- Here you go. Takes care of us. Be gentle when giving massages, as we're getting older and our joints are weaker.

Upon seeing the money, the girl's eyes lit up. She swiftly grabbed the four notes and split them among the other three girls. As they were about to have Hung lie down for a massage, Trang entered the room, smiling brightly, and asked:

- Hey gentlemen, do you want to try some 'goods'? I just got them in, guaranteed not to disappoint, and it's on the house.

Hung looked at his gang and they all nodded eagerly. One of them said:

- Let's change things up today and not go trekking in the mountains, let's take the road instead. The mountains are tiring, right?

- What about you, girls?"

Hung turned to the four prostitutes. They also nodded in agreement. Trang nodded understandingly and went to get the items. Shortly after, she brought up a ceramic plate with 8 small bags and silver foil. The group quickly distributed them and poured the white powder onto the foil, heating it up with a lighter. A light white smoke rose, and the group leaned in to inhale the magical smoke, resembling hungry ghosts smelling the incense during a ritual. Soon after, each one of them started to look dazed, with some even hallucinating and "playing the piano" on their necks unconsciously.

=Dirty Fingers=

The next morning, on the outskirts of Yen Bai, a group of young girls accompanying Mrs. Trang, ushering in gullible girls onto the overcrowded sixteen-seater van, eagerly waiting as the engine idled. Ly, the most attractive girl among them, with her innocent and dreamy face, still envisioning the carefree life that Mrs. Trang's entourage painted. She turned and whispered to Hong, her close friend beside her:

- Hey, the guys said all we have to do is sit and count money, then carry it for them. They promised us more than sixteen million. Making money is indeed easy. Fortunately, with these guys around, we don't have to spend our days just following cows around.

Hong nodded, also turning to say:

- Yes, that's right. Luckily, they gave me over eight million. They said it's for us to hold onto first, to build trust.

Ly chuckled softly, revealing her perfectly aligned teeth, her smile akin to the gentle morning sun on the hillsides. She said:

- So I got more than you. I got around ten million. Oh my, there are indeed good people in this world. You and I will go to Quang Ninh, find a guy to deceive and change our lives. I can't stand looking at the boys in our village anymore.

Both of them continued to sit and giggle. When one of the guys in the group shut the van door, signaling the driver to start the vehicle. He said:

- Greetings to all of you, let me count to avoid any missing. 1, 2, 3... 10. Okay, okay. Let me introduce myself to you all, I'm Trang's cousin - the director of a limited liability company producing bird food. Due to the expanding model, Trang asked me to go everywhere to find labor. Your job is simple, sorting out the favorite foods of different birds to provide the best food package for them, helping the birds stay healthy and lively. The starting salary is fifteen million, those who perform well will receive a raise.

All ten girls on the van, the oldest of them barely in their twenties, enthusiastically clapped and cheered. This guy raised his hand, signaling for silence, then continued:

- The road from here to Quang Ninh is quite far, so you can rest. The van quickly sped onto highway 05.

Ly, Hong, and the other girls closed their eyes to rest and quickly drifted into a fitful sleep, still filled with visions of a bright future with an easy job and high pay. After scanning the entire van, the guy's cheerful demeanor and friendly gaze vanished, replaced by a cold, indifferent expression, his eyes coldly scanning each person, suddenly a cruel smile appeared on his lips. Pity the girls, just due to their lack of knowledge and gullibility, the future ahead might be worse than living in captivity. Some may survive, some may not...perhaps depending on the attitude of each individual.

By the evening, the car had arrived in Mong Cai. As they got off the car, the group was led into Mrs. Trang's storage den located in a small alley. The door quickly closed behind them, leaving the confused group wondering what was happening. Mrs. Trang finally emerged and said:

- Shurt up!! Listen to me. You have now arrived at my establishment. Your tasks are bathing, massage, pouring drinks, etc. Those who work hard and behave well will be rewarded with high pay...

Before Mrs. Trang could finish her sentence, a girl in the group spoke up:

- So you're basically telling us to work as prostitutes. I won't do it, I'm leaving...

Immediately, Vinh - Mrs. Trang's henchman - stripped down, looking as thin as paper, grabbed the girl by the collar and slapped her hard twice, making her eyes well up with tears, as she crouched down, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Mrs. Trang then smiled coldly and continued:

- Those who are disobedient will serve as a warning. If you want to leave, it's easy. You've taken my money, just pay me back fifty times the amount, then you can go wherever you want. I won't stop you.

With that said, Mrs. Trang gestured for two other henchmen to take the group into a dark, damp room at the back of the house. As the old door was securely locked, the group began to cry and huddle together. Tears flowed as they realized they had been deceived and lured into such a trap. Ly told Hong:

- We've been abandoned, deceived... Thought life was changing, but we were led into a trap so smoothly...

Hong could only hug their friend tightly, weeping.

By evening, after being treated to a meal by Mrs. Trang's henchman. Mrs. Trang entered, each fatty tissue jiggled with each step she took, saying:

- You all will learn makeup today, starting tomorrow night we'll receive guests. Listen up, don't resist me or try to escape, it won't end well.

With that, she flicked her hand, and immediately Vinh dragged a beaten girl with bruises all over, not a spot unharmed. Only after she was taken away did Mrs. Trang wave her hand, growling:

- This is the price! Remember... hmm!!

Following the instructions from Mrs Trang, Vinh grabbed the hair of the girl and forcefully pulled her back, causing her to fall on the cold ground. Without speaking much, he held down one of her legs firmly while pulling out a sharp dagger. Pressing the blade against her toe, he made a swift motion, causing the girl's little toe to be severed by Vinh's strike. Overwhelmed by pain, the girl had no strength left to resist, the physical agony taking over her, letting out a scream before fainting. Vinh then dragged the girl away as if dragging a sack of sand, each trail of blood being dragged along with each step he took. Witnessing such a terrifying scene, everyone was petrified, with sweat dripping like rain. Some, upon seeing the situation, were even threatened by Mrs. Trang to the point of wetting themselves. The plan to take advantage of the arrival of guests to escape completely fell apart. All the girls resigned themselves entirely to fate, surrendering their lives to the evil forces.

The next morning, news of Nam and his wife being eliminated spread throughout the area, leaving everyone horrified by the cruel act of the villain. One of Nam's associates who overheard the news immediately informed Mr Dong, who nodded in approval and dismissed the associate. Inside the room, Mr Dong poured a strong liquor into a glass. Holding the glass, he slowly sipped the drink, while a wordless song echoed in his ears. Sitting there nodding in approval, after a while, he picked up the phone and called Hùng:

- Hello, the police are beginning to investigate. You and the other three should stay put with Mrs. Trang for now. Do not leave until I give the order. Clear? Just relax and unwind, no need to worry about money matters. As for Mrs. Trang, if she dares to act against you, rest assured, I will deal with her. Going against you now means going against me.

Hùng responded hesitantly:

- I understand, boss. Mrs. Trang wouldn't dare go against us. She shrinks in fear at the sight of us, obedient like a well-fed puppy.

- The situation is good. Now, you guys take a rest.

Mr. Dong smiled over the phone and said. He hung up the phone, his hand tapping rhythmically on the table, the other hand swirling the glass of wine as if contemplating something. Suddenly, he remembered Mr. Hoang's advice and dialed Mrs. Trang's number. On the other end, Mrs. Trang was lying with her legs straightened out, while Vinh, both her hechman and pilot, was massaging her thighs. Seeing an incoming call, she picked up the phone to check the caller ID and muttered:

- Oh my god, why is this old man calling at this hour? Doesn't he know that I might still be busy enjoying myself? What a nuisance!!!

With that said, she pressed the answer button and placed it against her ear:

- Hello, yes, boss personally called me today. Is there anything the boss needs help with?

- I heard that your side just received some chickens for the coop, correct? Find me two girls that are still intact, I have a job that requires them

Mr. Dong cut to the chase. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Trang was taken aback and said:

- Oh dear, it will be difficult for me, boss.

Mr. Dong immediately changed his tone:

- Difficult? just give me a straight answer. Can you arrange it?

Mrs. Trang quickly changed her attitude.

"Oh, I didn't mean that, and I'm not sure which ones are available yet. I need to have them checked first

Mr. Dong, getting impatient, said:

- Up to you, hurry up for me, I don't have time to wait.

With that, he hung up, and Mrs. Trang burst out:

- This old man is insufferable, always like this.

Seeing Mrs Trang is getting irritated, Vinh is massaging her thighs, and said:

- Alright, calm down. Mr. Dong and Mr. Hoang are the bosses of this land, and we are just their minions. Going against them now is like throwing a rock at your own foot. Let's see among the 'chickens' we just brought in, if any are suitable, we'll pass them to Mr. Dong, and where would we be without our bosses.

Seeing Vinh's logic, Mrs. Lan slowly calmed down, lifted Vinh's chin with her hand, and said:

- You've made your point. So, what reward do you want?

Before Vinh could answer, Mrs. Trang rushed over and hugged him. The two bodies embraced each other, like two baby elephants in Bandon, forgetting time, forgetting the past, and the dark future that both were about to face.

To be continued!!!

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