Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

However, these things are of no use to the crabapple.

After all, Haitang has a keen political sense, and given her background, she is destined not to take this path.

The biggest benefit of obtaining this identity is that it gives her and the Donghu Gang a golden shield.

Once Haiyuan grows up, Haitang will have more options.

Therefore, Madam Tang truly cared for Haitang.

She might not even treat her daughter as well as she treats Haitang.

Upon hearing Mrs. Tang's explanation, Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "If this legislator is really as useful as you say, then we should indeed try our best to win him over."

"But since you had Haitang call me here, there must be some difficulty you're facing, right?"

Madam Tang nodded: "The competition this time is very strong. There's Lei Gong from the Sanlian Gang, Zhou Chaoxian from the Songlin Gang, and Ding Zongshu from the Feiying Gang!"

"However, Lei Gong of the Sanlian Gang has the support of people in the political arena, so there's no doubt he won't be elected this time. This old guy is probably just trying to boost the party's morale. The real threats are Zhou Chaoxian and Ding Zongshu!"

"Both of these two are subordinates of Minister Hou, who is one of the big bosses above us! Dealing with them won't be easy!"

Chen Jiajun looked at Madam Tang and immediately laughed: "Madam Tang, since you've brought it up, you must already have a solution, right?"

Madam Tang nodded: "I received news that Ding Zongshu is the first to be eliminated in this legislative election! It's almost a pre-arranged winner for Zhou Chaoxian. However, I can think of a way to get Haitang to compete!"

Chen Jiajun knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch. Zhou Chaoxian was in such a powerful position that even having a chance to compete with him was not easy. Madam Tang would certainly not be so kind as to give it away to Haitang for nothing.

This has nothing to do with feelings, because Madam Tang was a woman without feelings to begin with.

Don't be fooled by how good he is to Haitang now. If someone offers a suitable price, she will sell Haitang without hesitation, just like she sold her own daughter back then!
Therefore, when dealing with someone like Madam Tang, Chen Jiajun never talks about feelings, but only about interests.

Only self-interest is truly reliable!
Madam Tang said with a serious expression, "If Haitang is chosen, I would like Haitang or Mr. Chen to do me a favor!"

Chen Jiajun said with a hint of amusement, "Tell me about it?"

Madam Tang said, "After Haitang takes over, I hope he can help my granddaughter Tang Zhen within the limited circumstances he has. After all, only when there is a community of shared interests can we cooperate better, right?"

"You've thought this far ahead," Chen Jiajun said casually. "Are you paving the way for your granddaughter so early?"

Madam Tang replied quite naturally, "It's all about being prepared!"

Chen Jiajun smiled at Madam Tang and readily agreed: "No problem! This is really not a difficult thing for me."

After the two sides reached an agreement, Madam Tang enthusiastically instilled in Haitang some precautions for selecting legislators, as well as information about several key figures.

Chen Jiajun didn't disturb them, he just watched calmly.

The two talked until evening before Madam Tang left with Tang Ning.

Haitang, feeling a little dizzy, asked, "Brother Jun, what do you think of Master's plan?"

"Not very good!" Chen Jiajun shook his head and said.

Haitang was dumbfounded: "Huh? Why? I feel like Master's actions are all for my benefit!"

Chen Jiajun sneered at Haitang and said, "Silly girl, you keep calling me 'Master' all the time, have you forgotten something?"

"What's wrong?" Haitang asked, looking puzzled.

Chen Jiajun said helplessly, "Back then, I told you to learn from this Madam Tang and learn her methods, but I didn't tell you to become her apprentice!"

"But..." Haitang hesitated, wanting to say something.

She is the kind of woman who values ​​relationships very much, and she easily trusts anyone who treats her well.

However, Chen Jiajun saw through Madam Tang at a glance: "I remember I told you about Madam Tang's daughter, Tang Ning, right?"

“That’s right!” Haitang said helplessly, “Although she’s two years older than me, she’s such a worry for Madam Tang! She’s always out fooling around with men, and Madam Tang is always the one cleaning up her messes!”

"As my master's disciple, I gave her a good beating, and she's much more obedient now!"

Chen Jiajun chuckled, then said in a rather chilling tone, "What if I told you that Tang Ning's current state was all caused by Madam Tang?"

Haitang was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"

"You always think everyone is a good person, but little do you know that some people are far more disgusting than the most vicious people you can imagine."

Chen Jiajun lit a cigarette: "When I asked her for help before, I had someone thoroughly investigate Madam Tang, and found out that the reason she had such a dissolute daughter was because of her!"

"When Tang Ning had just come of age, Madam Tang personally sent her daughter to the bed of a high-ranking official in exchange for her own political resources!"

"What?" Haitang looked at Chen Jiajun in shock. "Are you serious?"

Chen Jiajun said disdainfully, "Do you really think Madam Tang, a widow, has managed to get to where she is now because of her deceased husband's connections? Don't be ridiculous!"

"Let me tell you, half of Madam Tang's great reputation is thanks to Tang Ning!"

Haitang is still processing the shocking events, and the image of Madam Tang as a "good mentor" in her mind is gradually crumbling.

Chen Jiajun continued, "And don't listen to her talk about a community of shared interests. She even sold her own daughter. What kind of community of shared destiny is she talking about? Even her granddaughter Tang Zhen is just another pawn in her game. If you actually believe that, you'll probably be sold out and still be counting the money for her!"

Hearing Chen Jiajun's words, Haitang felt a chill, then shook her head and said, "Then let's forget it! I don't have the brains to be a legislator anyway, let's not cooperate with her!"

Chen Jiajun stroked Haitang's hair and said, "This legislator actually has some advantages, but we don't necessarily have to cooperate with her! I also have ways to help your man!"

"Really?" Haitang said with a look of surprise.

Chen Jiajun nodded: "This identity is a golden shield, and it can indeed help your East Lake Gang overcome some difficulties!"

"Taiwan has already seen cases like the 'first cleanup' and 'second cleanup' before. Who knows if a 'third cleanup' situation will arise? Once you have this kind of protection, the authorities won't be able to touch you!"

“I’ve heard my dad say that quite a few gang leaders got arrested in the last two cases!” Haitang nodded. “But what should we do? We have no resources!”

"Don't worry, your man has a way! But he'll charge you!" Chen Jiajun said with a wicked grin, lifting Haitang's chin.

The crabapple blossoms instantly became alluring...

……

At this moment, in a lounge.

Ding Zongshu and Zhou Chaoxian, two big shots in the underworld, were staring at each other.

The underlings of both sides, members of the Pine Forest Gang and the Flying Eagle Gang, were all watching from outside, as if they were about to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

However, compared to Ding Zongshu's unease, Zhou Chaoxian was calm and composed, seemingly not taking this competitor seriously at all.

A moment later, a man who looked like a secretary walked in and nodded to the two big shots.

The two bigwigs then immediately got up and followed their secretary out of the lounge and into an office.

The owner of this office was their direct "boss," Minister Hou.

They were also powerful figures who could decide their life or death with a single word.

After all, Taiwan is a hellish place where politics and gangs are mixed together, making the situation much more complicated than in Hong Kong.

Minister Hou seemed to have just taken a shower, constantly drying his wet hair, and said casually, "Zong Shu! Tell me, why did the party nominate you to run for legislator this time?"

"Haha, thank you so much!" Minister Hou burst into laughter, then turned to Zhou Chaoxian and said, "So, Chaoxian, why was you nominated?"

Chou Chao-hsien declared confidently, "If you nominate me, I will win! If you nominate him, he will lose! Then the seat of the Eastern District Legislator will be snatched away by another party!"

Minister Hou nodded and said, "You're right! Your opinion is the same as the boss's. In fact, we all tend to nominate you!"

Minister Hou then said to Ding Zongshu, "Zongshu! How much money did you spend this time?"

Ding Zongshu immediately became unhappy, clearly realizing that he was not eligible for the nomination this time.

However, when asked by his boss, he replied listlessly, "About fifteen million!"

Minister Hou nodded and said, "Chao Xian, get 20 million and send it to Zong Shu within three days! Then get another sum of money to send to the higher-ups! I'll tell you the details in a few days!"

Zhou Chaoxian immediately revealed a smug smile, stood up and said, "Thank you for the promotion, Minister!"

Before leaving, Minister Hou gave the two a warning: "When you get back, deal with your own brothers! Don't cause any trouble outside! Zong Shu is what he is now, we'll see about the next term! Don't be resentful!"

Ding Zongshu nodded, then strode out of the office.

But as he reached the door, Ding Zongshu glared at Zhou Chaoxian and said fiercely, "I just can't accept this!"

Zhou Chaoxian sneered, merely smiling at him. Zhou Chaoxian never cared about the howls of the defeated; they meant nothing to him.

……

Inside Haitang's villa, Chen Jiajun's intelligence agents were waiting for him to get up with documents in hand.

After a night of intense fighting, Chen Jiajun looked at his subordinates with a dazed expression as they arrived, waved his hand and said, "Wait a minute, I need to catch my breath. You should eat something first!"

Since they were all Chen Jiajun's own people, there was no need for formalities. After nodding, they began to enjoy their breakfast.

After he finished eating, Chen Jiajun came out of the bathroom and asked the intelligence officer, "How did it go?"

"We've found out. This Minister Hou is quite the player!" the intelligence officer said with a smile. "He's making a fortune by partnering with that charlatan Song Miaotian!"

Chen Jiajun sneered: "Even in this position, he still doesn't forget to seek some perks for himself, and so blatantly at that. What a fool!"

"We can start from this point and get in touch with Minister Hou. I believe things will be much easier then," the intelligence officer suggested. "This guy is inherently lustful and greedy, which is his biggest weakness."

Chen Jiajun shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. Minister Hou is just a mouthpiece. He has some effect, but not much. The most important thing is the attitude of the big boss behind him."

"Zhou Chaoxian has been chosen as the big boss, so his position is definitely his. No one can shake it, unless..."

The intelligence officer chuckled and said, "Unless this guy creates some kind of scandal himself!"

Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "That's right, keep an eye on him! Zhou Chaoxian is a scoundrel, I don't believe he can hold back from causing trouble once he gets power!"

"I understand, boss!" The intelligence officer nodded.

"By the way, I heard that a new investigation bureau was recently established in Taiwan. Let's go check it out!" Chen Jiajun suddenly thought of something and said to the intelligence officer.

The intelligence officer said with some surprise, "Boss, how did you know? I didn't even have a chance to tell you! This investigation bureau is very interesting; it seems they've been following Zhou Chaoxian for quite some time!"

Chen Jiajun smiled and said, "Don't be so curious, go take care of your business! If the opportunity arises, I wouldn't mind handing a knife to the Investigation Bureau!"

……

The intelligence officers were absolutely right; someone had been keeping an eye on Zhou Chaoxian for a long time.

This guy is a team leader in the Investigation Bureau named Fang Guohui.

Don't underestimate him just because he's a small team leader and comes from a poor background.

But his mentor was the deputy director of the Investigation Bureau, who was quite influential.

He had been keeping an eye on Zhou Chaoxian's case for a long time, but hadn't found an opportunity to make a move.

Just then, Zhou Chaoxian's high-profile campaign attracted a lot of attention, which gave Fang Guohui an opportunity, so he went directly to his mentor.

In the dimly lit conference room, Fang Guohui pulled up a slide and began explaining to his mentor: "In the seventy-eighth year of the Underworld, Zhou Chaoxian, the 'One-Clean Project,' was imprisoned on Green Island for five years. Currently, he is an entrepreneur with assets exceeding three billion!"

"I won't go into other things, but just in the video game industry, he owns thirty-eight gambling arcades that are all fronts for gambling! His daily revenue is about fifty million, which is more than McDonald's! Of course, half of that is used to bribe the relevant departments that protect him!"

After listening to Fang Guohui's introduction, the deputy director snorted and said, "Brother, as the leader of the Songlin Gang, you want to launder your identity and enter politics, and you even want to run for legislator!"

Fang Guohui sighed and said, "Our government has a practice where legislators who offer rewards are immediately protected and their past actions are forgiven. I really don't understand!"

The deputy director fully supported Fang Guohui: "What's wrong? What are you afraid of? Take action immediately and bring him down!"

"Yes!" Seeing his master's support, Fang Guohui was very motivated.

However, the deputy director then emphasized again: "But regarding the departments involved in corruption! Don't rush, nurture the cases! Because the scope is too broad, so be patient and avoid rashness!"

The deputy director reminded Fang Guohui because he was afraid that his student would get too carried away and ruin everything.

People who do this kind of thing usually don't have a good ending.

this is the truth!
Fang Guohui said with a smile, "I will know my limits!"

Fang Guohui wasn't stupid; he had been learning from the deputy director for so many years, he had learned by observation.

He needs to preserve himself in order to continue doing what he wants to do.

A person who is as fleeting as fireworks is destined to achieve nothing great.

The deputy director looked at Fang Guohui with admiration: "He truly is my good student!"

After receiving the deputy director's support, Fang Guohui immediately prepared to take action.

The first place they investigated was Zhou Chaoxian's video game gambling hall.

Moving this guy wasn't easy; Fang Guohui even went so far as to personally lead two other team members to the arcade to collect evidence!
For this kind of covert investigation mission, hidden cameras and eavesdropping devices are definitely indispensable.

The two investigators, along with Fang Guohui himself, were all armed to the teeth.

The two investigators, a man and a woman, were the first to arrive at the arcade. Upon seeing the rows of luxury cars in the parking lot, they exclaimed in surprise, "Holy crap! Is this a luxury car exhibition?!"

Arcades are naturally a mixed bag, and investigating casinos is not so simple.

However, Fang Guohui had done his homework beforehand, obtaining two entry passes from someone else and having his men sneak in to collect evidence.

He, on the other hand, was outside, responsible for monitoring the activities inside the casino.

However, what Fang Guohui didn't expect was that Zhou Chaoxian had already considered this issue long ago.

They even used a professional identification system to verify the information of each member.

Almost immediately after the two investigators, Nicotine and Meili, entered the casino, they were recognized by Zhou Chaoxian's men.

Under the pretext of inviting Meili for drinks, he sent men to kidnap the two of them.

Fang Guohui, who was keeping watch outside, immediately heard the noise in his earpiece. He knew something was wrong and immediately notified his subordinates who were providing remote support to call the police. He himself then quickly made his way to the security room.

Fang Guohui quickly located his men who were being tortured, devised a plan to distract the security guards, and then rescued the two men.

Although the process was extremely dangerous, at least we obtained the evidence.

Fang Guohui then immediately submitted the information to the Investigation Bureau and formally filed a lawsuit against Zhou Chaoxian.

Unfortunately, Zhou Chaoxian had already prepared a countermeasure and directly brought out the judge in charge of the case.

No one knows what kind of deal was made, but on the day of the court hearing, Zhou Chaoxian not only brought a group of people out to protest, but also calmly attended the court hearing the verdict.

Fang Guohui glanced at Zhou Chaoxian, who was wearing sunglasses, and his face immediately darkened.

The fact that Zhou Chaoxian dared to personally intervene in this matter means that he already had a solution in mind.

As expected, the judge announced the verdict on the spot: "Based on a written report submitted to this court by the Ministry of Education official in charge of video game business, it was found that the process of defining the currently popular video games as gambling or non-gambling has not yet been clearly completed!"

"In other words, there is no proper legal basis to determine whether the defendant operated a casino! Therefore, this court declares the defendant Zhou Chaoxian not guilty! All telephones and all game IC boards are hereby returned."

The judge has already determined the nature of the case, and Fang Guohui knows there's nothing he can do about it.

He knew Zhou Chaoxian was difficult to deal with, but he didn't expect the guy to be this troublesome.

However, this only fueled Fang Guohui's fighting spirit, and he was determined to bring down Zhou Chaoxian!

……

On the other side, Chen Jiajun was watching a live TV broadcast.

Zhou Chaoxian's case is actually related to Haitang's Donghu Gang.

The largest arcade in Tainan is owned by the Donghu Gang, and it's now their most profitable business.

"You are the chairman of the video game industry association, so why are you openly running a casino?"

A young reporter rushed up to Zhou Chaoxian and pressed him for answers.

Zhou Chaoxian said with a sanctimonious air, "The distinction between healthy video games and gambling video games is unclear. As the chairman of the board, I am naturally responsible for this. Therefore, I plan to hold a hearing and invite representatives from all walks of life to jointly study the most appropriate standard!"

"Then I will focus on monitoring all game members to ensure compliance, in order to clear up any doubts or misunderstandings among the public!"

The young reporter persisted, saying, "You're the defendant today, so why do you sound like a judge?"

This immediately drew laughter from the reporters nearby.

Zhou Chaoxian's wife kicked the troublemaking reporter in the shin, causing chaos.

Zhou Chaoxian also took this opportunity to escape the reporters' siege. (End of Chapter)