Killer Nights

Chapter 36: A-Tao's Revenge

In a society increasingly governed by the rule of law, the actions of the police are subject to ever greater restrictions.  Although these restrictions do help to guarantee the privacy and rights of law-abiding citizens, they also make it harder to arrest and prosecute law-breaking criminals.  Sometimes, when the law cannot provide the justice you require, perhaps it is time to look for alternative forms of justice.

The day after Wei Xin’s funeral, A-Meng brought four of his homeboys and showed up at a certain man’s apartment.  “You really know how to play, don’t you?” A-Meng said.  Immediately, the man was firmly restrained by A-Meng’s homeboys, while A-Meng gently stroked the man’s hair.

“What… what are you doing?” the man asked A-Meng through gritted teeth.  He didn’t recognize A-Meng.  Perhaps A-Meng hadn’t been involved in the humiliation he’d received at the internet cafe.

“Oh, so you think you’re a tough guy, huh?” A-Meng taunted, before punching the man straight in the mouth.  Several of the man’s teeth fell onto the floor as fresh blood oozed out of...