- Timeline: 1985-2005, spanning the period before and after the return of Hong Kong, focusing on the transitional period of the gang from the "golden age" to its decline.
- Core forces:
- San Ngee Ann (meaning "righteousness"): Controls the core business district of Yau Tsim Mong, has strict discipline, and has secret collusion with the police.
- 14K ("Hong" in Chinese characters): It has a large number of members and is known for its ruthlessness. It is located in Kowloon City and Sham Shui Po and is involved in underground banks.
- United News Agency (Emerging Forces): Controlled by the younger generation, they rise through online gambling and cross-border smuggling, challenging established gangs.
- Protagonist: Lin Can (nicknamed "Can Zai"), a member of the lower class of Xin Ngee Ann. His parents died early and he was adopted by the hall leader "Uncle Long". He has a tolerant personality but hides his ruthlessness. He was forced into the whirlpool of power due to a conflict.
Reader comments
Fine. More realistic. In fact, plainness is the truth!
Fine. More realistic. In fact, plainness is the truth!