In Hong Kong, we build a global business empire

Chapter 192 Gun Permit

After hearing Bao Yugang's words, Lin Haoran did not ask any more questions.

He could also guess a few points.

For example, if you can join this circle, it will be much easier to do anything in the future. If you can't do it, you can even find Governor MacLehose.

For example, these bigwigs here, including those from the political and business circles, are basically the top social circles in Hong Kong. These social circles are actually an inestimable wealth.

Looking at the whole audience, most of them were middle-aged and elderly people over 40 years old, except for him, a young man in his twenties.

It is conceivable how rare it is for Lin Haoran to be invited by Mai Lihao.

After Lin Haoran and Bao Yugang chatted for a few minutes, they started chatting with other people.

There are so many big guys here, and establishing good relationships with them will be extremely beneficial to his development in Hong Kong.

For example, the highest officer of the Royal Hong Kong Police, Commissioner of Police Hon Yi-li, is among them.

Don’t be fooled by this name, which looks like a Chinese name. In fact, Hon Yi-li is a British foreigner. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police in 1974 and was promoted to Commissioner of Police in 1979.

Many foreigners in Hong Kong have a Chinese name in addition to their English names. Especially British officials in Hong Kong (Secretary of State level and above), each of them has a Chinese translation of the name.

For example, Stephen Simpson, Chris Patten, Wilson Wilson, Anthony Hopkins, Alyssa Chiu, Stubbs, Theresa May, and Michael Lehose, etc. If you don’t know these names, you might really think they are Chinese. In fact, these people are all real British.

"Director Han, please take care of me in the future!" Lin Haoran started chatting with Han Yili.

Han Yili was also full of curiosity about the young man Lin Haoran.

"Mr. Lin is really young and promising. He has made such a great career at such a young age. It is rare even in the UK!" Han Yili exclaimed.

"Thank you for the compliment, Director Han. By the way, Director Han, I would like to make a small request. Is it difficult to fulfill?" Lin Haoran said with a smile.

"Oh? Mr. Lin, please go ahead." Han Yili suddenly became curious.

"When I was out some time ago, I was blackmailed by a group of thugs. If my bodyguards weren't capable, I might have been kidnapped. What I'm most afraid of is that the other party has guns. No matter how strong my bodyguards are, they can't avoid the bullets. So I want to apply for gun licenses for my two bodyguards. I wonder if this application is difficult?" Lin Haoran raised this question.

That night in Mong Kok, Lin Haoran thought about this question.

If these thugs had guns at that time, he would be in trouble.

After all, he also knew that in Hong Kong at that time, gunfights between gangs happened frequently.

Fortunately, I met a member of the lowest level that night. If I had met a member with a little status in the society, I don’t know for sure that he might have a gun.

Therefore, if Li Weiguo and Li Weidong both protect him with guns, then Lin Haoran's safety will be more guaranteed.

Lin Haoran had heard from Li Weiguo that when Li Weidong was in the army, he was a sharpshooter and was very good at using both long and short guns.

As for Li Weiguo, although his skills are not as strong as Li Weidong, he is also very proficient.

Therefore, at that time he had the idea of ​​equipping the two brothers Li Weidong and Li Weiguo with pistols.

In Hong Kong, the regulations on gun control remain very strict.

Hong Kong law clearly stipulates that it is illegal for private individuals to own firearms unless they obtain special permission.

These laws are designed to protect the public from the threat of gun violence and to ensure that only authorized persons, such as police officers and other members of law enforcement agencies, can legally carry and use firearms.

People like those in gangs are tyrannical and will naturally not care about the laws that get in the way. They will just suffer the consequences. If they really abide by the law, they will not join the underworld.

But Lin Haoran is different. He is not only a legal citizen, but also a public figure. If Li Weiguo and Li Weidong possess guns without approval, and something happens one day and they fight back with guns, it will have a certain impact on Lin Haoran.

Therefore, it would be best if the two bodyguards could legally carry guns.

If not, Lin Haoran will also prepare two bodyguards. After all, no matter how big the impact is, it is better than encountering danger.

However, since I have met the highest-ranking official of the Royal Police here today, maybe I can handle this matter.

Because Lin Haoran understood that it would be basically impossible to obtain a gun license through formal procedures.

And if the Commissioner of Police can get this done for him, then it would naturally be legal for Li Weidong and Li Weiguo to carry guns, and there would be no need to do so secretly.

"Mr. Lin, is that all? Okay, please come to the police station when you are free and submit the identity information of your two bodyguards. I will handle this matter for you." To Lin Haoran's surprise, Han Yili agreed to his request without hesitation.

Those who were invited here were all guests personally invited by Governor MacLehose. Han Yili was helping Lin Haoran out of consideration for Mr. MacLehose.

"Thank you so much, Director Han. When Director Han is free, I will host a dinner to express my gratitude." Lin Haoran said gratefully.

"Forget about that. You know, our governor is very disgusted with this kind of thing." Han Yili smiled and rejected Lin Haoran.

Today's ICAC is no joke.

Before the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, corruption was very serious in Hong Kong society.

Even the fire department has to pay bribes to put out fires, otherwise the firefighters will sit back and do nothing when they arrive at the scene, watching the fire devour everything.

A Hong Kong police superintendent named Han De, who was later convicted during the ICAC anti-corruption storm, once made a famous confession: "Corruption has become a way of life in the Hong Kong police force, just like sleeping at night, getting up during the day, and brushing teeth. "

On February 1974, 2, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the "Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance", announcing the establishment of an "independent anti-corruption organization not related to any government department including the Police Force", namely the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption.

After the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, corruption was severely cracked down and this phenomenon was gradually alleviated.

Obviously, Director Han Yili is also worried about these issues. Although he is the top boss of the Royal Hong Kong Police, the Independent Commission Against Corruption is not under his jurisdiction.

The atmosphere of the dinner party held at the Governor's Mansion was very relaxed. Everyone was of high status and there was no flattery.

Unlike the Chinese banquets, the British banquets are generally in the form of buffets.

You can hold a red wine glass, communicate with people you want to talk to, and say "cheers" from time to time.

As the host, Mai Lihao toasted each guest individually, including the young man Lin Haoran.

"Mr. Lin, when I'm free, we can talk privately." While toasting Lin Haoran, Mai Lihao said to Lin Haoran with a smile.

Mai Lihao was still very optimistic about the young man Lin Haoran. At the age of only twenty, he was already at the same level as other business tycoons present in the business world. He had a bright future! The British were in Hong Kong, naturally for profit, and Hong Kong business tycoons like Lin Haoran obviously had great profit value.

"Of course, I'm looking forward to having a private conversation with the Governor." Lin Haoran was a little surprised after hearing what Mai Lihao said, but he quickly replied.

No matter how rich these businessmen are, they cannot compare to the powerful Governor MacLehault.

If you want to develop well in Hong Kong, the best way is to have a good relationship with Mai Lihao.

Otherwise, if you offend them, don't think that you will be fine as long as you abide by the law. They have plenty of ways to deal with you.

When Mai Lihao left Lin Haoran to toast others, Shen Bi, the boss of Huifeng Bank, also came to Lin Haoran.

"cheers."

The two clinked their glasses and each took a sip of red wine.

"Mr. Lin, I was very optimistic about you from the beginning. I didn't expect that you would achieve such great success in just one year. It's really unexpected!" Shen Bi said with a smile.

"I'm just lucky. In the business world, I still need Mr. Shen Bi's care." Lin Haoran replied modestly.

"Mr. Lin, have you ever considered joining Huifeng Bank and becoming a member of the board of directors of Huifeng Bank?" Shen Bi stated his purpose.

Member of the board of directors of Huifeng Bank?

Lin Haoran was a little surprised.

"Mr. Shen Bi, I am not a shareholder or senior executive of Huifeng Bank. Is it inappropriate for me to serve as a director of Huifeng Bank?" Lin Haoran said curiously.

"This is very easy and simple. Our Bank of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Electric Group hold shares in each other. In this way, Mr. Lin will naturally be a shareholder of our Bank of Hong Kong. Except for the politicians and you, everyone else present is already a director of Bank of Hong Kong, including Mr. Li Jiacheng. I have also invited him to join the board of directors of Bank of Hong Kong." Shen Bi said with a smile.

Lin Haoran was a little shocked when he heard Shen Bi's words.

Huifeng Bank is trying to gather all the business leaders together!
It is no wonder that Huifeng Bank has become the leader in Hong Kong’s financial sector. With such powerful connections, who else can replace it?

This was a good thing, and Lin Haoran didn’t think about it for long before deciding to agree.

"Mr. Shen Bi, I agree!" Lin Haoran said directly.

"Okay, let's find a time to discuss it." Shen Bi said with satisfaction.

The banquet lasted until around nine o'clock in the evening.

Lin Haoran benefited a lot from this banquet at the Governor's Mansion. Not only did he get to know many political and business leaders in Hong Kong, he also gained the appreciation of Governor-General MacLehose.

"Boss, where are we going back to?" Li Weiguo turned around and asked after getting in the car.

What Li Weiguo meant was to ask whether to return to the Shi Xun Road villa or the Deep Water Bay villa.

"Let's go back to the Deep Water Bay villa on New Year's Day." Lin Haoran said directly.

"Good boss."

The car slowly drove away from the gate of the Governor's Palace.

Tonight in Hong Kong, the streets seem exceptionally quiet, with few pedestrians and vehicles, but the lights in every household are exceptionally bright, as people gather at home to celebrate the holidays together.

From New Year's Eve to the second day of the New Year, Lin Haoran had no intention of getting involved in any work affairs.

If it weren't for the invitation from Governor-General MacLeod, Lin Haoran would have been too lazy to go out tonight.

Tomorrow is the second day of the Chinese New Year. According to tradition, it is the day when married daughters return to their parents' home.

If nothing unexpected happens, the two sisters will definitely bring their husbands-in-law and children back to the Deep Water Bay Villa. Lin Haoran naturally knows that they are so good to him.

Therefore, it would be unreasonable for him not to wait for his two sisters to return to their parents' home at the Lin family villa in Deep Water Bay tomorrow.

The trading hours of the four major exchanges begin on the third day of the Chinese New Year.

Then, it's time to continue fighting.

Jardine Matheson has its eyes on the China Gas Company and it will probably not be long before they launch an attack on it.

At that time, whether or not the China Gas Company can be taken down will depend on how fiercely Jardine Matheson attacks.

"Weiguo, Weidong, it's the New Year, do you miss home?" Lin Haoran asked with a smile.

"Yes, I miss my parents. I wonder if they will be implicated because of my smuggling." Li Weidong said quickly.

"I miss you too. My parents are gone, but my grandparents are still here. I wonder how they are doing." Li Weiguo, who was driving, also said.

"Have you ever thought about bringing them to Hong Kong?" Lin Haoran laughed.

"Of course, but I don't dare to go back. I don't know if I will be arrested by the police if I go back, let alone pick them up." Li Weidong said a little depressed.

After all, it was Chinese New Year. Although they had good food and drink with their boss in Hong Kong, they still missed their loved ones during this special holiday.

"This year, I will try to find a time to bring them to Hong Kong for you!" Lin Haoran said to them.

Although the two didn't say anything during the past two days, Lin Haoran could clearly feel that they were not in a good mood.

They smuggled in in 1978, and it has been more than a year since then. They have even spent two Spring Festivals in Hong Kong.

So, it's obvious that they miss their family.

Now, Lin Haoran has a lot of capital in his hands, so he thinks it is time to invest in Pengcheng.

At that time, we can find a way to bring the families of the two brothers Li Weidong and Li Weiguo to Hong Kong.

In this way, the two of them will be more devoted to him.

Lin Haoran's safety depends on these two brothers, so it's our duty to be nice to them.

(End of this chapter)