OC Chappie.
Big exposition time.
Should you walk into the residence of Mr. and Ms. Kam, you would assume them to be a happily married Chinese couple doing their best to make it in the big city. Ms. Kam was a wispy lady. Tall, thin, but somehow her constant smile made her warm and soft. She was the youngest of her many siblings, and hovered about her early thirties. Her husband was a handsome man with a stern and calm demeanor. Although he had perfect vision, he insisted on wearing glasses. He felt they made him look kinder.
Today, Ms. Kam was sitting on the living room couch, watching Korean Soap Operas. Like many women her age, she had been sucked into the never ending abyss of 'one more episode'.
*Yes Boss. We have a connection from inside his musical tour.*
Normally, Mr. Kam would have complained and insisted that she do something other than watch TV. Although he was the spearhead of their family… 'business', the success of their operation involved the participation of husband and wife together. Ms. Kam was generally very good about helping her husband - but she was currently eight and a half months pregnant, and was in no shape to do any sort of socializing.
*No, it's a good one. One of the band members. There's no risk of ambush either - and we'll have a hostage.*
Ms. Kam yawned and stretched, careful not to jostle the baby too much. At this point, it had become difficult for her to do anything on her own. She was a petite woman, so the baby unbalanced her frame significantly. It wasn't an issue for her husband, though. He didn't mind helping her roll out of bed every morning. In fact, he was nearly as excited as she was for the child - A boy. They'd affectionately referred to their unborn child as - Xiao Baozi. Their little meat bun.
*Don't worry. The kid's from out of country. No connections whatsoever besides for that Jap Bastard.*
Despite her current physical situation, Ms. Kam did have urgent business to attend to. Her favorite nephew - the son of her oldest brother - was coming into town soon, and she was eager to meet with him. Kensou was a bit of a strange character, and had been more or less shunned by his extended family because of his love. The family hadn't been happy with her marriage either, so she and her nephew tended to stick together.
*Our allies from inside the band will be doing work for us. They'll be facilitating the acquisition of the boy - and also in the conflict if stuff gets hairy. Looks like they have a score to settle with him as well.*
Mr. Kam sounded pretty excited over the phone. He mentioned that some stuff was happening, and if things worked out, he was in for a big promotion with the company. Ms. Kam knew exactly what her husband did for a living. Perhaps it was that element of danger that drew her to him. She found it dangerous and sexy - but her family thought otherwise. His profession was the reason her family didn't approve of him - but she truly loved him, and he truly loved her. What else could she have done? She listened to him talking on the phone in the background of her show.
*Yup, that's the plan. You can be sure the Yakuza brat will come looking for him, and the gang hasn't got power in Peking - he'll probably be alone. Yes, tomorrow.*
Sounded like some poor sod was gonna get hit. Well, her husband wasn't really in that arm of the business. He moreso ran the 'tax' collection part of the company. If he was getting involved with this, it must be big. Ms. Kam briefly noted that her husband wouldn't be helping her meet Kensou. That wasn't a problem. She'd just ask one of her husband's subordinates to escort her on his behalf.
*Lend me some of your men, and I'll bring his head to you. It'll be a victory to herald the birth of my baby boy. Haha…yes. Thanks Boss. Health and good fortune!*
*Click.*
He was off the phone. Ms. Kam yelled over her Korean Drama.
"Hubby!?"
He appeared in the doorway. He looked quite pleased with himself. His glasses balanced crookedly on his nose, and he offered a rare smile.
"Hubby, can I have Brother Lim tomorrow? I want to go meet Kensou for lunch at the noodle shop. You know, the one next to the bank."
"Of course, hun."
ALLL RAIIGHT