Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 716 "715" Director of the Examination Bureau: I have to pay my respects to Brother Zu even if it rains heavily! Guan Zu: You guys are watching the heavy rain, I am watching people's livelihood!

a new day,
Early in the morning, citizens all over Hong Kong began to get busy, some going to work and some going to school.

At this time, ATV News began to report:
"Good morning, dear viewers. This is ATV's morning news. We are now continuing to broadcast an important news..."

"Hong Kong Island Observatory... The No. 25 typhoon signal has changed and has been strengthened to No. 8. It is speeding up and moving westward at a speed of kilometers per hour. It will arrive at Hong Kong Island around o'clock tonight!"

"The Observatory specifically reminds that this time, the No. 8 Typhoon Signal is accompanied by continuous heavy rain. There is a possibility of flooding throughout Hong Kong. Residents in low-lying areas please pay attention..."

"Fishermen should try not to go out to sea..."

This news has already been reported tonight.

Since the No. 8 typhoon signal will not come until the evening, we should still do what we should do during the day...

However, the government has already started its work, checking sewer manholes, cleaning up leaves and sludge, and conducting comprehensive inspections of public facilities such as overpasses, tunnels, and street lights.

Five-star properties also began to go building by building, ordering employees to close doors and windows, etc., to prevent strong winds and heavy rain from damaging things.

……

It was 18: in the evening. It was still bright at this time, but with the arrival of the No. typhoon signal, the sky over Hong Kong Island had become completely dark.

The thick dark clouds pressed very low, like a black pot that was about to be put down at any time.

The wind grew stronger and stronger, blowing the trash cans and billboards on the roadside to all sides, and the plastic bags in front of the convenience store swirled into the sky.

The neon lights on the street were still on, but they were flickering in the wind, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

People on the road were hurrying, wrapping their clothes tightly and walking with their heads down. Umbrellas could not hold up at all and many were blown over.

On the sea in the distance, waves hit the shore one after another, splashing water high.

In the residential area, every household closed their doors and windows, and the confiscated clothes on the balconies rustled in the wind.

The real No. 8 signal has not arrived yet, this is just a sign before the storm.

At around 19 p.m., the rain began to pour down.

A Mercedes drove into Causeway Bay in the heavy rain.

"Damn it, why is it raining so hard?"

Zheng Jintang was driving and cursing.

Of course he didn't want to come in such a storm, but he called Liang Xiaorou back, and she said directly that Mr. Guan's time was precious and that the time was the time. Then she changed the meeting place from Central to Causeway Bay.

What else can Zheng Jintang say?
Of course I’m well-behaved!
So he drove to Causeway Bay in the heavy rain.

Soon, we arrived at the destination.

Yunxiang Tea House.

This is a community project started by a group of idle old men who drink tea every day.

Zheng Jintang walked into the Yunxiang Tea House holding an umbrella.

Someone was blocking the door.

"Excuse me, is this Director Zheng?"

"Yes."

"Please go upstairs, the boss is waiting there." The younger brother took the umbrella and put it at the door.

Zheng Jintang thanked him and went upstairs.

The aroma of aged Pu'er tea wafted from the private room on the second floor, and he pushed open the wooden door.

I saw Guan Zu wearing a black suit, sitting in front of the table, tapping the teacup with his fingers. In the hot mist, his eyes behind the gold-rimmed glasses were as deep as a lake.

Zheng Jintang walked in and said respectfully, "Mr. Guan."

"Director Zheng, please sit down... I'm really sorry for asking you to come here in this weather." Guan Zu did not stand up, but gestured to Zheng Jintang.

"I dare not, I dare not." Zheng Jintang smiled apologetically and moved over.

sit down,

At this time, a cup of strong tea was pushed in front of him, and the dark brown liquid created ripples in the white porcelain cup.

Zheng Jintang quickly said: "Thank you."

Guan Zu picked up the teacup and took a sip: "I troubled Director Zheng to come here this time because I want to ask Director Zheng for a favor."

"Please explain clearly, Mr. Guan..."

From yesterday to today, Zheng Jintang has been thinking about Guan Zu's purpose in finding him. Could it be that he wanted the Examination Bureau to leak the exam questions to Five Star Education Group? So that Five Star Education Group can take the lead in this year's "College Entrance Examination"?

If that's the case, then he has no problem.

"It's about the exams after this year. I hope Director Zheng can..."

Guan Zu slowly stated his request: "The historical answers should include the perspective of the ruled."

Zheng Jintang hesitated: "This..."

Guan Zu: “No?”

Zheng Jintang wiped his sweat and explained, "I think Mr. Guan should know that education has always been controlled by the government. These foreigners naturally don't want to discredit them. Although the Examination Authority has independent finances, we have to be concerned by the Governor of Hong Kong. If the Governor of Hong Kong disagrees, there is nothing we can do."

Guan Zu said casually, "I'll take care of the Governor's side."

Zheng Jintang's muscles trembled: "…………"

"Sorry, Mr. Guan, this is a bit difficult."

He decided to assert himself a little longer.

Because if he really did this, he might not be able to continue to be the director of the Examination Bureau next year.

"Hmm? Difficult?"

For some reason, Guan Zu subconsciously thought of Brother Crow and wondered if he was doing well in prison.

Guan Zu narrowed his eyes slightly: "Really can't do it?"

"I heard Director Zheng has been very busy recently? He met a bunch of rich people, leaked the questions for the Advanced Level Examination, and gave the green light to 'special candidates'..."

Then a recording was played.

Zheng Jintang's smile froze instantly. Cold sweat broke out on his back and soaked his shirt with rain.

Outside the window, lightning flashed.

"Thunderbolt~~~~"

Heavy rain lashed against the window glass.

Zheng Jintang's hand trembled slightly as he picked up the teacup, and the scalding hot tea made the tip of his tongue numb.

Zheng Jintang finally bowed his head: "Mr. Guan's will is my will!"

"very good."

Guan Zu smiled and picked up the teacup: "Drink tea!"

Zheng Jintang quickly picked up the teacup, clinked glasses with Guan Zuxukong, and drank tea.

At this moment, the tea feels a bit bitter.

If you drink this tea, you will lose your position as the director of the Examination Bureau.

Guan Zu said slowly: "There are still 10 days before the exam. Is that ok?"

Zheng Jintang nodded: "No problem!"

He has the final say in the Examination Yuan. Everyone at the top and bottom gets paid, so no one dares to object to what he wants to do, so there won’t be any problems.

Guan Zu: "Tomorrow I will have citizens start writing letters of complaint to your Examination Bureau, and will have the media follow up... You just need to go with the flow..."

Zheng Jintang lowered his head bitterly: "Yes."

Guan Zu smiled, served tea and saw the guest off.

Zheng Jintang stood up, bowed, went downstairs, and left the building with an umbrella. Outside, the wind was howling and the rain was flying.

He stepped into the puddles, and suddenly, he lost consciousness, slipped, and fell to the wet ground in a mess. Zheng Jintang struggled to get up, his body soaked with rain...

He got into the car in a panic and drove away.

……

……

It rained all night.

Early the next morning, it was still raining all over Hong Kong, and the rain was pouring down with no sign of stopping.

The Hong Kong Island government issued an emergency warning: "In view of the continued ravages of Typhoon Signal No. 8 'Haiyan', Hong Kong is currently still in... To protect the lives and property of citizens, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and special schools in Hong Kong will be closed today, and all non-emergency government departments and public service agencies will be closed."

"If you are in a low-lying area or an area prone to landslides, please evacuate to a safe place immediately. Passing vehicles should park on safe high ground and wait for the weather to improve. Please spread the word to each other and tide over the difficulties together."

ATV News: "Dear viewers, Sheung Shui and Fanling in the northern New Territories were the worst hit, with the water depth exceeding one meter at one point. Many cars were submerged by the flood, with only the roofs barely above the water..."

"In the Kowloon City area, the streets around Prince Edward Road West and Mong Kok became a swamp, with water up to the knees..."

TVB News: "At Wong Tai Sin MTR station, rainwater poured in like a waterfall, and the entire platform was flooded... The entire railway line was forced to stop operating..."

"In addition, the water level of Shing Mun River in Sha Tin surged, overflowing its banks and flooding the surrounding footpaths and parking lots..."

"Currently, staff from the Highways Department and the Drainage Services Department..."

"Please continue to pay attention to the latest weather and road conditions. Safety comes first!"

Because of the sudden heavy rain,
The whole of Hong Kong came to a standstill.

All the citizens were at home, watching TV or visiting each other.

"Why is it raining so heavily this time with the No. 8 typhoon signal?"

"Yeah, it's raining too hard."

"The subway was flooded..."

"The sewers in Hong Kong are too bad..."

……

At Guan Zu’s home.

At this time, it has been occupied by a group of wives.

It's impossible to go to work in such heavy rain, so I might as well take a rest.

What are you doing?

Play majiang.

At one of the mahjong tables, Le Huizhen, Yuan Keer, A'e and Ahong were playing mahjong.

"Hu~~Hahaha~~~"

Le Huizhen is already four months pregnant and her belly is starting to grow bigger, but she plays mahjong vigorously and does not look like a pregnant woman at all.

At Gao Jin's house,

Guan Zu, Gao Jin and several other men sat around several mahjong tables.

The rain outside the window did not let up at all. The big raindrops hit the glass windows with a crackling sound. The wind was howling as if it was going to overturn the whole city.

"The rain is too heavy. It feels like the whole of Hong Kong is about to be flooded." Gao Jin said helplessly while playing cards and looking out the window with a frown on his face.

Guan Zu: "Your wife still has to go to work now, it's really hard for her."

Wei Yingzi is a police officer. Although she has been promoted to chief inspector, it is better for her to be on the front line at times like this.

Gao Jin was helpless: "No way."

"I watched the news this morning and saw that the streets were flooded everywhere. Many people were trapped." Gao Qiu said as he played a card, "Nine."

Chen Yongren picked up a card, thought for a moment, then put it down and said, "It's like this every typhoon season. The water will flood as soon as it rains heavily. Hong Kong's sewer system is really terrible."

"Yes, the drainage pipes are aging, improperly designed, and have various blockage problems. Every rainstorm exposes a bunch of problems. The relevant departments repair them every year, but there is no improvement." Gao Jin complained as he took a card.

"I heard that the slope and depth of the pipes in some places do not meet the standards at all. When it rains, the water cannot flow smoothly and water accumulation is naturally serious. In addition, many pipe joints are not sealed well and leak everywhere, which not only affects the drainage effect, but also pollutes the environment." Huadi at the next table added.

Guan Zu put down the cards in his hand, leaned back in his chair, and suddenly said:

"Since the government can't fix it, should we start a livelihood project and rebuild the sewer?"

When these words came out, everyone was stunned.

“This is no small project.”

"It seems okay..."

"At least 10 billion, right?"

"We will pay most of the money, and it's not impossible for the citizens to donate some money..."

"Looking at the situation today, it also happened last year. I think it is necessary to build a new sewer project."

Guan Zu nodded and said, "I am serious. You see, every time there is a typhoon or heavy rain, the citizens suffer and the merchants also suffer heavy losses. If we can accomplish this, it will not only improve people's livelihood, but also be considered a great merit."

Here, we have to mention the "Harbour Purification Plan" proposed by Fei Peng in the original history.

After 1978, the Victoria Harbour cross-harbour swimming event was suspended due to poor water quality.

In 1989, the Hong Kong government planned to collect, centrally treat and purify sewage from all over Hong Kong and discharge the treated sewage into the high seas. This plan was then called the Strategic Sewage Disposal Plan.

Finally, after Fat Peng took office, he officially decided on the "Harbour Purification Plan" and started the first phase of the project in 1994.

There was a necessity for proposing this plan at that time.

Firstly: With the economic development and population growth of Hong Kong, the discharge of urban sewage has continued to increase, and sewage without effective treatment has been directly discharged into the harbour, causing serious seawater pollution and deterioration of water quality.

Secondly: Hong Kong has limited land resources, a dense population, and developed industry and commerce. A large amount of domestic and industrial sewage puts tremendous pressure on the drainage system. The existing sewage facilities may not be able to meet the actual needs.

Finally, there is environmental protection. With the development of the times, environmental protection requirements are getting higher and higher.

but,

Fat Peng also had political purposes in mind when he came up with this plan.

Since before he took office, the previous Governor of Hong Kong had been planning how to move Hong Kong Island's finances out of Hong Kong Island before 97.

So, we built a new airport and this drainage project.

These projects require a large amount of funds, which can then be constructed by foreign engineering companies, thus naturally transferring the money abroad.

The first phase of the "Harbour Cleanup Scheme" initiated by Fat Peng started in 1994 at a cost of HK$82 billion.

Then, something went wrong and work was stopped.

According to government documents from the Hong Kong Drainage Services Department, the contractor ultimately concluded that it was "impossible according to the laws of nature" to complete the tunnel project and gave up further attempts to continue the project.

So this is kind of bullshit.

The plan is all set, but the construction is halfway done, and you say it can't be done? Then how do you calculate the money invested?
Guan Zu didn’t know the inside story, but judging from the Drainage Services Department’s statement, there must be a lot going on.

Finally, the government took over all the works from the contractor in December 1996. After Hong Kong's return to China, the Hong Kong government redistributed the works into three parts, and the tunnel works were restarted in July 12 and January 3 respectively.

After several twists and turns in the project,
Finally, the first phase was completed in December 2001.

Of course, this project does not involve the widening of sewers within the urban area, but only involves the collection of sewage from coastal sewers.

(Photo: Alignment of the first phase of the tunnel)
But now, with the presence of Guan Zu and the Five Star Group, Fat Peng behaved himself and did not propose this plan in the end.

……

The heavy rain continued until the evening.

Finally stopped.

The evening news continued to report the heavy rain today and the disasters that hit Hong Kong.

There was also a piece of news: Parents complained about textbooks and exams...

(End of this chapter)