Hong Kong Island, 1973: My Dad Runs a Gang, I Develop Black Tech
港岛73：我爹搞社团我搞黑科技
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- Underworld Crown Prince? Call Me a National Science Hero!黑道太子？请叫我科技国士！Alternate title on Fanqie
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Given the initial exciting premise, that's what I came for, but it didn't quite live up to that. Instead, there was a lot of internal strife, psychological details, and backstabbing... Various ruthless emotions and actions were frequently displayed, creating an overall oppressive atmosphere that overshadowed the initial excitement. However, overall, the content is still good and worth watching.
Keep it up! This is the best Hong Kong novel I've ever read. The only downside is the excessive amount of fighting in Southeast Asia in the middle; it got a bit boring. I prefer stories where the protagonist makes money and fights against various forces. I hope the later chapters maintain that pace, and even if there's war, don't make it too long.
The premise is quite novel. Compared to the male lead, the father seems even more handsome. I'm not talking about the fighting and violence, but rather the calm and ruthless demeanor he exudes when facing danger. He has a kind of domineering, ruthless aura, like a warlord who can wipe out enemy forces in an instant.
Safe house? Looks like it's not safe at all. Anyone can just barge in. Safe my foot! 🤭
So good! It really resonates with me. The lack of a female lead, the historical setting, the support for the Communists, the triads, the business warfare—all things I love, and they're all combined together. There's no messy romance, just constant, urgent progress. I love it so much! I adore it! Author, please write faster! Keep up these strengths!
It's entertaining, but the main character is always passive, which is understandable since he doesn't have a powerful background.
A very engaging story about high-tech overwhelming Hong Kong triads. The author's portrayal of the colonial garrison is quite realistic; these old-timers really fought, and if they weren't serious, they could easily be overwhelmed by gangsters.
Wow, this is so exciting! Starting from a triad, the protagonist builds his own armed force. Although it's similar to some comments, where someone bullies the protagonist, he fights back and wipes out many forces, it doesn't detract from the overall experience. It's really well-written, with many plot points based on research and historical data, making the story feel coherent.
It's not bad. I don't see any technologies like electromagnetic railguns. The promised technological development is too slow. It feels like we're always fighting and trying to survive in the cracks. So far, we've only provided an engine that's 10 years ahead. Electromagnetic railguns probably won't be introduced until after chapter 100.
The best Hong Kong fiction ever, featuring gangsters and technology. It's the first time I've seen the bloody history of massacres of Chinese refugees from various places. Could you update more often? Two updates a day are addictive, I can't stop! Could you update three times a day? [Please update more!]