Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 215 Two thousand yuan a month, what are you risking your life for?
Another issue that Chen Jiajun needs to consider right now is stepping down.

Now that he is a knight, it is really not appropriate for him to continue being the leader of Hung Hing; his status is unsuitable.

Therefore, Hung Hing needs to elect a new leader.

Resigning from his position as the leader of Hung Hing does not mean that Chan Ka Chun has no control over Hung Hing. It should be noted that Hung Hing's development to this point is inseparable from the Hung Hing Group and the Kwok Chun Group.

Moreover, seven out of ten members of Hung Hing are loyal child slaves to him.

Stepping down from his position as leader of Hung Hing means that Chan Ka Chun has more room to maneuver.

In 82, Chen Jiajun had a new idea for the triad: he wanted to lead more like-minded people in the underworld onto the right path.

The more like-minded people he has, the bigger his business can grow.

At this time, the area outside the Shangri-La Hotel was filled with all kinds of luxury cars, including Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Mercedes-Benzes, BMWs, and even sports cars such as Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

It was practically a mini car show.

This grand scene attracted many Hong Kong residents to stop and watch.

Due to the large number of onlookers, the Shangri-La Hotel also dispatched a team to manage the situation.

Meanwhile, the traffic patrol team and the anti-gang squad also dispatched personnel to check if the vehicles were smuggled. However, to their disappointment, none of these luxury cars were smuggled.

"Damn, being a gangster makes you that rich?"

"That depends on what kind of triad it is. Everyone in Hong Kong knows that the Hung Hing Group is good at business."

"Sir Chen is really rich, he's made a fortune just selling counterfeit goods and game consoles."

Inside the hall, Uncle Hing, who had retired, was also invited back today. Dressed in a bright red festive outfit, he held the microphone with a radiant face and said, "Good evening, brothers. Today is the day for Hung Hing to show off our horses!"

Let's give a round of applause to Sir Chen, the leader, who will come up to the stage and say a few words to everyone.

"Okay."

"Sir Chen!"

Many Hung Hing brothers cheered, and Chan Ka Chun went on stage, took the microphone, and said, "Brothers, family, good evening."

Immediately, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the Shangri-La Hotel.

Chen Jiajun pressed his hands down to make a silencing gesture: "Everyone, please keep your voices down tonight, but we must make the atmosphere as lively as possible."

"Ah Da is right."

"Correct."

The hotel was filled with a deafening roar once again.

Chen Jiajun continued, "In short, today is the Lantern Festival, a day for family reunions, and the most important thing is for everyone to be happy."

Tonight, Uncle Xing, Brother Ji, and the other old uncles have prepared quite a few performances for everyone. Alright, everyone, let's eat and drink!

After livening up the atmosphere, Chen Jiajun led the leaders of Hung Hing to toast the Hung Hing brothers at each table. Tian Yangsheng, Han Bin, and others followed behind, handing out generous red envelopes to the brothers, each containing 6666 yuan.

It's only right to give my younger brother a red envelope during holidays and festivals.

On stage, the celebrities invited by the company took turns performing to entertain the audience.

Finally, Chan Ka-Chun and several FIT executives went on stage. Hing Shu grabbed the microphone and shouted, "Brothers, our Hung Hing Group has a piece of land in Tuen Mun. We broke ground two years ago and built thirty 30-story buildings, with six apartments on each floor and each apartment being 1,000 square feet."

"Ah Da once said that as long as you are a Hung Hing brother, regardless of your profession, you can be assigned a room if you perform well."

"Now, please welcome Ah Da to distribute the house ownership certificates to everyone!"

The Shangri-La Hotel was silent for a moment, then erupted in a deafening roar once more.

Over the past two years, Hung Hing has acquired a number of Ding Quan in Tuen Mun. With the large-scale development of the new Tuen Mun town in the past two years, Chan Ka Chun took the opportunity to build several Ding Quan buildings. The construction companies were all young demon slaves, so it didn't cost much.

When Hung Hing was growing stronger, Chan Ka Chun had a thought in his mind: the big bosses in the triads really didn't lack money, and he had to spend his money on his brothers and sisters.

These 30 buildings were all built by Hung Hing Construction Company in the last two years. It didn't cost much, only 500 million. Nowadays, the Hong Kong property market is in a huge bubble. 500 million might not even buy a building on Hong Kong Island, but it can build 30 buildings in Tuen Mun.

Chen Jiajun didn't have much ulterior motive in this move; he simply wanted to tell the Hung Hing brothers that even if he, Chen Jiajun, became successful, he wouldn't forget his brothers and sisters below.

Chen Jiajun took the microphone and said, "Brothers, the first batch of 5400 houses this year will be allocated to those who have performed well in Hung Hing Group and Kwok Chun Group."

"Don't rush the rest. Give me a little time, and I guarantee that we will all have homes in Hong Kong."

The audience members stared at the stage with fervent eyes, swallowing hard.

Someone egged them on, saying, "Hey, don't say anything, we all believe you."

"Correct."

Chen Jiajun smiled and said, "After repeated discussions, we have finalized the list of 4500 people. Due to time constraints, we will randomly select five people to come on stage and present them with their property ownership certificates. What do you all think?"

"The first one is Chen Zilong... a senior engineer at Hung Hing Construction Group. He performed exceptionally well during his time at Hung Hing Construction Company. While carrying bricks on the construction site every day, he never forgot to study and went to Guojun College for further education every day, and obtained a senior engineer certificate from Hong Kong."

Chen Jiajun took an envelope out of the box, opened it, and announced the names...

He was stunned for a moment, and Chen Zilong was also dumbfounded when he heard this.

After three years undercover, Hung Hing gave him an apartment...

The following day, Chen Zilong met his superior, Zhang Zhongke, an inspector from the Anti-Triad Unit, on the rooftop of a building in Central.

The man in the elevator mirror had long since shed the naivety he had when he joined Hung Hing at the San Shing Temple in Fanling; his once fair-skinned face was now tanned dark...

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Hung Hing has failed to obtain any evidence of illegal activities, wasting three years...

Clang.

The elevator door opens.

Chen Zilong stopped thinking, flicked his Yageer high-end black overcoat, and walked to Zhang Zhongke's side.

Exhaling a puff of smoke, Chen Zilong once again recalled the past, how Zhang Zhongji had recruited him into Hung Hing with the intention of slaying a dragon...

Three years have passed, and not only has that evil dragon not been slain, but it has also become the subject of praise in Hong Kong as Sir Chan.

He had just graduated from police academy and joined Hung Hing. He first worked as a bricklayer on a construction site, earning 1500 dollars a month. Later, he went to Kwok Chun College for further studies and became friends with Hung Hing's White Paper Fan, Fierce Ghost Tim.

In the blink of an eye, three years have passed, and Chen Zilong has become a senior engineer...

Chan Tsz-lung said quietly, "Inspector Cheung, Sir Chan allocated me a 1000-square-foot house in Tuen Mun, and the property certificate is in my name. Does this count as a violation of police regulations?"

"what?"

Zhang Zhongji stayed in Bengbu for a while. Chen Zilong handed over the property certificate, and Zhang Zhongji took it and froze on the spot.

The thirty buildings in Tuen Mun New Town are magnificent, solidly built, face the sea, and have no shared area. They are already considered luxury residences in Hong Kong. Most importantly, they are adjacent to the National Chung Hwa College...

Having served in the police force for so many years, Zhang Zhongji felt like crying in comparison.

After a moment of silence, Zhang Zhongji flicked his cigarette ash and said casually, "Since it was assigned to you by the company, you can go and live there. It doesn't violate any regulations."

“I currently work at Hung Hing Construction Company as a senior engineer. The company gave me a raise this year, and my monthly salary is HK$4. They also contribute to my Mandatory Provident Fund. I also have shares in Sneaker Street and Ladies' Market. My total monthly income is about HK$5… Have I violated any police regulations?”

Chen Zilong added quietly that his current salary in the police force is only 2000 yuan per month...

The side hustle has far exceeded the main job, and the key is that it doesn't require risking one's life or doing anything illegal.
"As long as it is earned through your labor and there is no illegality, it is normal income. I will write you an explanation later."

With an income of only a few thousand yuan a month, Zhang Zhongji suddenly became suspicious: who was the mole?
"When did the police station have any major operations against Hung Hing? I feel like I can't hold on much longer, Inspector Cheung. Am I still considered an undercover agent?"

Chen Zilong took a deep drag on his cigarette.

"Of course you are. You are still considered an undercover agent. Once you are reinstated, you can become a trainee inspector."

Cheung Chung-kei said bluntly, but he didn't want to stay any longer. He took two deep drags of his cigarette, threw it on the ground, and stomped it out: "Has Hung Hing made any big moves lately? The leader of Sun Kee, Four-Eyed Dragon, is dead. He died in prison. He was stabbed to death by some thugs during his exercise time."

“I don’t know. I work at Hung Hing Construction Company… The company has acquired a lot of land, and Sir Chan said that construction will begin on all of it next year.”

Chen Zilong reported a piece of information that was of no value.

"With the head of Sun Kee Group gone, Wo Luen Shing will definitely take action against Tsim Sha Tsui."

"If you can't find out any news about Hung Hing, then try to get information from Wo Luen Shing. Also, is there any movement within Hung Hing?" Cheung Chung-kei asked again.

“I think he might step down as leader, Mr. Zhang. We need to hurry, I can’t hold on any longer.”

Chen Zilong told the truth that he really couldn't hold on any longer. He only earned two thousand yuan a month, so why was he risking his life?
Besides, he felt that life in Hung Hing was really comfortable. The brothers were all simple, hardworking, and nice-talking. They even had Mercedes-Benz cars, which made them upper-class people in Hong Kong.

"Don't overthink it. If you're really stressed at work, go see a psychologist... I won't say more for now."

Zhang Zhongji feared that if he stayed any longer, he would beat Chen Zilong severely.

"Officer, can I date? A female model who owns a clothing store in Causeway Bay has taken a liking to me. I really like her, and she's confessed her feelings to me. I want to date her," Chen Zilong asked as a final question.

"Of course, undercover agents are human too. If they want to date, they can. Just remember the police precedents..."

Zhang Zhongji turned around, revealing a mask of pain.

Goodbye, Sir.

As Chen Zilong left the building, he felt instantly in a good mood, as if everything was clear and bright.

The beginning of the lunar calendar in 1982.

The news that Hung Hing Property Group and Kwok Chun Group distributed 5400 apartments to their employees shocked the entire Hong Kong.

[Oriental Daily News] obtained firsthand information and conducted on-site visits and measurements. The measurements confirmed that it is indeed a solid 1000 square feet, with no shared area.

Moreover, it is said that Guojun College is currently undergoing evaluation by the Academic Review Board, and once it passes the assessment, its name may be changed to "University".

At that time, this will be the only school in all of Hong Kong that encompasses courses from primary school to university.

Hong Kong residents were incredibly envious.

Following this, Hung Hing Property Group and Kwok Chun Group launched the second phase of their public housing project in Sha Tin. It is understood that the project will consist of a residential building of approximately 100 stories, two shopping malls, a recreational garden, a sports field, a swimming pool, and other facilities.

For a time, Chan Ka-Chun was dubbed the most generous boss in Hong Kong.

On the set of "Good Fortune Shines Brightly".

Huang Yuankun, dressed in a white suit, arrived at the film set and patted the shoulder of a crew member he knew well, asking, "Does Ah Zhi have many scenes to film this afternoon?"

The crew member turned around and, seeing it was Huang Yuanshen, immediately smiled and said, "It's Brother Shen! Sister Zhi has a lot of scenes to film today; it'll probably be filming until dark."

"That's it"

Huang Yuanshen was somewhat disappointed. Then he took out a small box from his pocket and handed it to the employee, saying, "Find an opportunity to give this to Azhi. Remember not to let anyone see it. I'll treat you to dinner another day."

"Don't worry, Brother Shen, I'm very reliable." The man patted his chest and said.

Huang Yuanshen came and went, quickly disappearing outside the film set gate.

The employee entrusted by Huang Yuanshen secretly ran into the dressing room and placed the small box that Huang Yuanshen had given her on Zhao Yazhi's personal dressing table. When Zhao Yazhi finished filming a scene and changed her makeup, she discovered the box on the dressing table and curiously opened it to take a look.

Inside was an exquisite bracelet and a folded letter. Upon opening and reading it, one immediately knew who had sent it.

Zhao Yazhi's marriage was strained in the second year. Her husband's family, though considered respectable, disapproved of her acting career, which they felt was embarrassing. This led to arguments between Zhao Yazhi, her husband, and her mother-in-law, which were only resolved after she became pregnant.

However, when her son was only two years old last year, Zhao Yazhi started taking on film roles again, which immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of her family.

Because staying at home was too boring, Zhao Yazhi has been filming non-stop for the past six months in order to reduce the time she spends with her husband. She often comes home very late and sleeps alone in the guest room.

This only made Zhao Yazhi's husband more suspicious, and the two argued even more fiercely.

Zhao Yazhi met Huang Yuanshen under these circumstances. Compared to her husband Huang Hanwei, Huang Yuanshen was not only more handsome, but also more gentle and refined.

Zhao Yazhi felt very relaxed when she was with Huang Yuanshen, and the two got along very well. She regarded Huang Yuanshen as a good friend to confide in.

However, ever since Huang Yuanshen expressed his love to Zhao Yazhi, Zhao Yazhi was so frightened that she dared not spend time alone with him anymore, because they were both married, and if the matter got out, she would be ruined.

Zhao Yazhi read half of the letter, then told the makeup artist she needed to use the restroom. After leaving the room, she casually threw the letter into the trash can.

No sooner had Zhao Yazhi left after throwing away the letter than Old Yu swaggered over, pulled the letter from the trash can, opened it, and began to read: "My dearest Zhi: We have known each other for over a year..."

"I'll pick this one, it's so old-fashioned."

Old Yu put the love letter away with disdain.

After Zhao Yazhi left the dressing room, Lao Yu put the love letter back into the side pocket of Zhao Yazhi's handbag, then left the film set and called Zhao Yazhi's home.

The phone was answered by Zhao Ya's maid. Old Yu made up a reason, asked for Huang Hanwei's phone number at the hospital, and then called back, speaking in a strained voice:
"Hello, Dr. Huang... Your wife, Miss Zhao Yazhi, is having an affair with Huang Yuanshen..."

Yes, it's Huang Yuanshen, the actor who played Huo Yuanjia... Everyone at the Shaw Brothers studio knows about this; you've been wearing a green hat for a long time..."

After taking care of it, Lao Yu called Chen Jiajun: "Hey, big brother, all done."

"You are awarded a first-class merit."

Chen Jiajun responded with a smile, and then had the staff of Hung Hing Films call TVB to invite Zhao Yazhi to audition.

(End of this chapter)