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

Chapter 858 "856" "Anti-Corruption Storm 2", Guan Zu: What is the Jockey Club?
Central Plaza.

Guan Zu's office.

"Has the situation I predicted really materialized at the inkpad?"

Guan Zu received a satellite phone call from Indonesia. Although he had expected it, he still couldn't help but clench his fists after hearing the news.

On the other end of the phone, Dongguan Boy said, "The public opinion started to emerge the day before yesterday. At first, it was the two parties of the Democratic Party attacking the ruling party, which was quite normal... but a couple of days ago, suddenly there was a lot of public opinion trying to smear the ruling party."

Guan Zu: "How are you and Huang Lin and the others coping?"

Dongguan native: "We've intensified our relief efforts and publicity campaigns, and the Democratic Party has also exposed the ruling party's tactics. So far, the situation is okay; we've made sufficient preparations..."

Guan Zu: "Okay!"

For the next week, Guan Zu kept learning about what had happened on the other side of the mud seal.

After being exposed by the Democratic Party, the ruling party's plan failed, and ultimately—the president was successfully impeached!
Step down!

The presidency is now vacant!
Next comes the election.

In other words, at least for the foreseeable future, as long as the Democratic Party performs well and wins the presidency, the situation for Chinese Americans will improve significantly.

At this time,
On the US Democratic side, even President Zip has realized the allure of this feast and has set his sights on the Indian election.

Don't forget, we are still in the midst of an economic crisis.

American capital rapidly entered the Indian market, especially capital from Democratic factions, which practically bought up assets at rock-bottom prices, including energy and industry.

The Muddy Sands Democrats, starting as the weakest, quickly gained the upper hand.

The other two parties are no match for the Democratic Party.

In the upcoming election, as long as the Democratic Party doesn't make any mistakes, the presidency is practically guaranteed.

As for Guan Zu...

They also started remotely controlling Andy's side to buy at the bottom!

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3 month 22 day,
South Korea,

The arrival of spring brought a touch of warmth to South Korea's cold weather.

Seoul International Airport.

Guan Zu, Li Fuzhen, Xu Xi, Abu, Ding Hu and others came to South Korea.

The reason is that Lee Boo-jin is pregnant.

Lee Kun-hee, an outstanding employee, was overjoyed and urged Lee Boo-jin to return to South Korea.

Guan Zu naturally knew Lee Kun-hee's idea: to control the Eight Star Group by controlling his grandson.

All Guan Zu wants to say is—clown.

Fine, considering Lee Kun-hee's excellent employee status, let him have something to look forward to and continue working like a slave, otherwise he'll lose all his work enthusiasm.

Lee Boo-jin, although she has love in her heart, is after all the daughter of a chaebol, and she has to serve tea to the first wife, Yuen Mui, every day, and she also has to fight wits with the scheming woman, Lok Hye-jung, every day, which is really a bit unbearable.

Now that you're pregnant, get out of here!

Airport, VIP access.

Haha~~~My precious daughter~~

Lee Kun-hee was waiting there early on. When he saw Lee Boo-jin, he happily walked over quickly, opened his arms, and prepared to hug his daughter.

Then Guan Zu pulled him away: "Old Deng, she's my wife now, you're not allowed to touch her."

Lee Kun-hee was dumbfounded: "Even if I'm her father, it's not okay?"

Guan Zu sternly refused: "No way!"

Lee Kun-hee: "…………"

6!

Besides bringing Lee Boo-jin over, Kwan Cho also wanted to check on the current progress of the Eight Star Group's work and have dinner with Sung Tze-ho.

After helping Kim Dae-jong ascend to the presidency, Kim Dae-jong also gave the Eight Star Group a lot of returns—policy support, tax cuts, and so on.

Therefore, in these three months, the Eight Star Group has developed even more aggressively than before.

In addition,

Eight Star Group also acquired a bank that was on the verge of bankruptcy and renamed it Eight Star Bank.

Then, with its broad public base, it quickly absorbed a large amount of deposits and issued a large amount of loans, directly becoming one of the top 10 banks in South Korea.

With eight-star property and eight-star banks,
It's estimated that it won't be long before Song Zihao becomes the Little King of Han.

Oh, and one more thing: last month, American capital officially acquired 36% of Samsung Group's shares, while Lee Kun-hee and the Eight Star Group's shares were reduced.

Guan Zu had anticipated this, so he didn't resist much.

Moreover, the investment of American capital was essential for the later development of Samsung; otherwise, it would not have been able to develop so smoothly.

On the third day after Guan Zu arrived in South Korea,

A major event has occurred in South Korea.

The South Korean government held a press conference to announce the establishment of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), which will provide unified oversight of financial institutions such as banks, securities firms, and insurance companies.

Why was this organization established?

First, it is to regulate foreign capital entering the South Korean banking sector.

Secondly, the financial crisis also exposed numerous problems in South Korea's banking and finance sectors, thus requiring a unified management body.

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On Hong Kong Island.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is currently holding a high-level meeting.

(Image from "Anti-Corruption Storm 2")
The host is Lu Zhilian.

Currently, the foreigners in the ICAC leadership have left, and Chinese have taken over.

Lu Zhilian, who was one of the first to join the cause, has now become the director of the investigation department, which is the head of one of the major departments.

Luk Chi-lim: "A week ago, the ICAC received a tip-off letter alleging that Hong Kong Jockey Club trader Tang Siu-hung..."

"The higher-ups take this matter very seriously."

"You can report on the current investigation results."

The subordinate begins the report:
"Based on the whistleblower letter, we checked the European football matches on the 9th, 14th, and 28th of last month, and there were indeed problems."

"Deng Zhaohong, who was reported, failed to adjust the odds in time at a critical moment as the bookmaker. There was a delay of tens of seconds, which resulted in tens of millions of bets coming in at that time, causing the Hong Kong Jockey Club to suffer serious losses."

"It is reasonable to speculate that Deng Zhaohong's behavior is that he received money from bookmakers who manipulated the game. If the game gets out of control, as long as he does not change the odds in time, the bookmakers can switch to placing bets at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, so he can lose less."

“We checked his bank account, and there was no problem.”

"His background is that he went to England at the age of 14, worked for a British betting company, and after returning, he became a bookmaker at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. This person is lecherous and extravagant, loves red wine, and is very hospitable. He can easily spend 10 or 8 yuan to treat a friend to a meal..."

"He earns an annual salary of 150 million at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, but his rent alone is 8 a month. The source of his income is a mystery..."

After listening to the report, Lu Zhilian tapped on the table.

"According to the report just now, Deng Zhaohong conservatively spends at least 200 million yuan a year, which is clearly insufficient to cover his expenses. The fact that his bank account is fine does not mean that he does not have other sources of funds. We need to investigate from three directions."

"First, track and monitor his daily movements."

“Observe whether he has any unusual contact with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and pay special attention to the people he talks to when he is at gatherings with friends, as well as whether there are any unexplained financial transactions.”

"Second, investigate his social circle."

“Deng Zhaohong is hospitable, so there must be something wrong with these friends. Find the people who spend money with him and check their identities one by one—especially those who have backgrounds with bookmakers or have interests in European football matches.”

"Third, we need to thoroughly investigate his hidden funding channels."

“Check his family and friends, including his parents, siblings, and even distant relatives, to see if there are any large sums of money that have suddenly appeared in his bank account. Also, check if he has purchased luxury goods or artwork in other people's names, as these could be ways he hides his illegal income.”

"Also, he went to England at the age of 14 and worked for a British betting company; this experience cannot be overlooked..."

Lu Zhilian was experienced enough to quickly come up with some countermeasures.

quickly,

Each group assigned tasks and then left.

After returning to his office, Lu Zhilian thought for a moment and then made a phone call to Da Tou.

"Brother Tian..."

He briefly mentioned Deng Zhaohong's situation, only referring to Deng Zhaohong and omitting the mention of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

The confidentiality agreement is something those who know, understand.

Big Head: "Okay, I'll arrange for someone to investigate."

Lu Zhilian: "By the way, when is Brother Zu coming back?"

Big Head: "Sorry, Lao Lu, Brother Zu's schedule is confidential and I can't disclose it."

Lu Zhilian: "Okay, I'd like to see Brother Zu. If Brother Zu comes back, please pass on my message."

Big Head: "No problem!"

……

4 month 1 day.

Guan Zu, along with Xu Xi and others, took a plane back to Hong Kong Island.

Today, Big Head came to greet us again.

Guan Zu asked in surprise, "What happened now?"

Big Head: "ICAC officer Lao Lu called me, wanting us to help him look up some information about the Hong Kong Jockey Club."

Guan Zu: "???"

Not long after the ICAC cracked down on the Printing Bureau, it took action against the Jockey Club?

The public knows very little about the Hong Kong Jockey Club, only that it exists, is the only betting organization on Hong Kong Island, and frequently donates money.

As for who is in charge of the Jockey Club?
How much power does the Hong Kong Jockey Club actually wield? Nobody knows.

The only information disclosed is:

The membership fee for individual members is HK$95, while the fee for corporate members is as high as HK$520 million, and applications are limited to invited companies only. Furthermore, nominations must be made by an honorary director, honorary selector, or selector of the association who resides in Hong Kong.

Guan Zu's first reaction was: rent-seeking!

Membership in the Hong Kong Jockey Club is limited to specific groups, such as retired high-ranking officials, wealthy compradors, or certain second-generation rich individuals. Ordinary people and wealthy individuals from mainland China find it difficult to become members.

This will create a small circle of power.

When Guan Zu thought of this, he couldn't help but think of Jack M in his later, arrogant days, when he set up some kind of academy.

Then he got beaten up.

Furthermore, regarding the Jockey Club's tax revenue, when Kwan Cho was in the Legislative Council, he saw the fiscal revenue of Hong Kong Island, and the Jockey Club's tax revenue accounted for one-twelfth of Hong Kong Island's tax revenue (during the British colonial period).

In addition,

The Hong Kong Jockey Club also donates more than HK$10 billion annually.

Of course, as the only gaming institution on Hong Kong Island, this is what it should do.

Therefore,
As for the leaders above, well, I don't know what they're thinking.

In short, the horse racing team is very strong.

Guan Zu, on the other hand, although he went to watch horse races many times, he only went to watch and never really integrated into the circle.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has repeatedly invited Kwan Cho and other core members of the Five Star Group to join the club, but Kwan Cho has declined all offers.

why?

Because the Five Star Group is already powerful enough, it doesn't need to join any other circles.

Five Star Group itself is a circle.

There's no reason for Kwan Cho to go to the Hong Kong Jockey Club and then support it, thus strengthening the club.

Anyway, Kwan Cho doesn't think the people at the Jockey Club will let him become the head of power at the Jockey Club, after all, Kwan Cho is known for his upright character!
If Kwan Cho sees various things that displease him and starts to reform the Jockey Club, then they will be in trouble.

Anyway,

In the past two years, the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Five Star Group have been completely parallel circles.

Is the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) really targeting the Hong Kong Jockey Club just a minor figure like Tang Siu-hung?

Guan Zu believes: I'm afraid not!
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Boom boom boom~~~~
The black Chevrolet departed from Kai Tak Airport and quickly headed towards Causeway Bay.

Just as we passed through Kwun Tong and the Eastern Cross-Harbour Tunnel, entering North Point...

the other side,
Tang Siu-hung, also known as the Hong Kong Jockey Club trader being investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC),

He was driving an orange sports car down from the Mid-Levels villa and passing by North Point.

Behind him, ICAC officers including Luk Chi-lim were following him in a car.

(Image from "Anti-Corruption Storm 2")
Just as Lu Zhilian and his team were successfully tracking the vehicle, a motorcycle suddenly overtook them and sped off towards the orange car.

The motorcycle killer drove up to the right side of the orange sports car.

The helmeted driver picked up a gun and pointed it at Deng Zhaohong.

"???"

Deng Zhaohong hadn't reacted yet.

bang~~~
It was a direct headshot.

This scene completely stunned Lu Zhilian and his men who were following behind.

And as it happens,
Guan Zu's black Chevrolet was driving towards him.

Ah Xing, Xu Xi, Guan Zu, and others, standing more than 20 meters away, witnessed firsthand the motorcyclist shooting and killing someone, and the orange sports car going out of control.

"Brother Zu!"

"Hit him!"

Concise and concise.

There is a connection between the hearts.

When Ah Xing heard Guan Zu's reply, he grinned: Hehehe~~~ I've always been a good-for-nothing, but today, I'm going to show off!

After the motorcycle assassin opened fire, he continued speeding towards Guan Zu's location.

10 meters...

Ah Xing suddenly turned the steering wheel, crossed the double white lines, and drove into the oncoming lane.

They ran head-on into a motorcycle killer.

Boom~~~~
The motorcyclist was thrown four or five meters away, rolled several times on the road, and then lay on the ground.

The entire street fell silent instantly.

Xu Xi walked towards the assassin, already unconscious. It was unknown how many bones she had broken, but she was protected by a helmet, so she wasn't dead.

Lu Zhilian arrived.

"Brother Zu!"

"Old Lu, what a coincidence?"

"Thank you, Brother Zu, for stopping him..."

Then they talked about how they had been tracking Deng Zhaohong.

Guan Zu probably remembered what the plot was like.

Anti-Corruption Storm 2

By the way, what was the assassin's name?
Song Renxin?
Guan Zu shook his head, indifferent; he was just a pawn.

Guan Zu said to Lu Zhilian, "You handle things... As for taking statements and such, just go find Ah Xing."

Lu Zhilian: "Okay!"

Guan Zu got into the black Chevrolet, drove back to Causeway Bay.

Why stay at the scene to give a statement?

Sorry, this is just a little bit of the capriciousness of power!
……

……

night.

At a late-night pork offal congee stall in Causeway Bay.

The food was steaming hot, and diners were either enjoying their meals or chatting animatedly.

Guan Zu sat at a table in the stall, on which were laid out congee, pork offal, vegetables, and so on.

Guan Zu was enjoying his pork offal porridge... There are always rumors that he's going to eat some kind of pork hock, those people should be dragged out and flicked on the foot!

Lu Zhilian, dressed in a simple shirt, sat opposite Guan Zu.

"Brother Zu... I salute you."

Lu Zhilian picked up his wine glass and bowed slightly.

Cheers!

After finishing his drink, Kwan Cho asked curiously, "What's the ICAC up to? Why are you suddenly investigating the Jockey Club? It can't really be just a trivial whistleblower letter, can it?"

If it really is a whistleblower letter, then the previous "bureau chief" seems a bit too much...

Lu Zhilian took a sip of his drink and then began to speak: "The whole thing started with the government's fiscal policy last time, which required raising the Hong Kong Jockey Club's tax rate. The Jockey Club was clearly dissatisfied with this rate..."

Logically, these matters should be classified.

But Lu Zhilian didn't think that way. What secret could be kept from Brother Zu?
It must be said that at this time, Lu Zhilian had not experienced the pain of losing his wife, and having gone through the power struggle between Dongda University and the United Kingdom, he did not yet have a concept of black and white.

For Guan Zu, this was the kind of Lu Zhilian he liked best.

Guan Zu took a sip of porridge: "Not satisfied?"

"Ah……"

chuckled.

"Have they really been acting like a big shot for too long, thinking they're something special?"

Guan Zu felt that the Hong Kong Jockey Club had really gotten too big for its britches.

I don't know who the king and queen are.

……

At this time,
the other side,
Xia Zhixian, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

(Image from "Anti-Corruption Storm 2")
He was talking to Shen Huashan, the bookmaker for the outside betting, via satellite phone.

Xia Zhixian: "Why the sudden contact?"

Shen Huashan: "The assassins I sent out today killed Deng Zhaohong, but the assassins were killed by Guan Zu."

"what?"

Xia Zhixian was startled.

Guan Zu is a very sensitive person.

Previously, Xia Zhixian had invited Guan Zu to join the Hong Kong Jockey Club, offering him free services and no recommendations required, but Guan Zu declined.

At the time, Xia Zhixian was thinking: If you don't want to come, then don't come. Who do you think you are?
Then, as the Five Star Group grew stronger over the past two years, his mindset began to change.

Damn it, the clown is me!

I regret being so arrogant back then!
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