Hong Kong Film: Short mules have no future, I am in charge of Hong Kong

Chapter 172 The old fox obviously hasn't given up yet

Su Hanze nodded: "Very good. You go and negotiate. As long as you can get it, the price is not a problem."

A few days later, Boss He brought good news: the land was negotiated smoothly and the contract could be signed at any time.

On the day of signing, Su Hanze specially invited his first wife and He Qun to come to support. The venue was not big, but it was crowded. He Qun stood in the middle of the venue and said to the reporter with a smile: "Boss Su's boxing match will definitely become a new name card of Haojiang. We, the He family, fully support it!"

As soon as the words fell, flash lights went off one after another.

Xi Mihua sat in his office, with the newspaper of the day spread out in front of him. On the cover was a photo of Su Hanze and He Qun. He sneered and threw the newspaper on the table: "Okay, Su Hanze, you dragged the He family into this so quickly. Do you think you won this way?"

"Sister Hua, do you want to send someone to the venue to check if there's any chance of causing some trouble?" the subordinate next to her asked in a low voice.

"What's the hurry?" Xi Mihua waved his hand. "He's busy with the boxing match, and we have our own bargaining chips. This time I want to let him know who is the king of Haojiang."

At the same time, Su Hanze was already busy promoting the boxing match. He personally participated in designing posters, invited masters from various martial arts schools, and contacted media in Thailand, Japan and other places, hoping to promote the event internationally.

One night, just after he finished work, Lu Dongpi ran into the office excitedly: "Brother Ze, good news! I heard that Xi Mihua's funding chain seems to have problems, and his boxing match has been temporarily suspended!"

"Really?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows, with a hint of amusement in his tone, "This is a pleasant surprise."

"Should we take this opportunity to put some more pressure on him?" Lu Dongpi was eager to try.

"No need." Su Hanze shook his head. "He's already at the end of his rope. There's no need to waste any more energy. We just need to do our own thing and let him watch."

Lu Dongpi laughed: "Brother Ze, this trick of yours is quite stable. I think Xi Mihua will be convinced by you sooner or later!"

Master Su came in with a cup of hot tea and yawned, "Brother Ze, this boxing match is really tiring, but we have made a name for ourselves. I was just having breakfast at the tea restaurant downstairs, and even the aunties at the next table were talking about you."

"This is just the beginning." Su Hanze turned around, took the hot tea, and said calmly, "We must not only let the people in Haojiang know about this, but also let people in Hong Kong Island and even Southeast Asia hear this name."

"You are really ambitious." Master Su sat on the sofa and swung his legs. "But aren't you afraid that Xi Mihua will make a comeback? I heard that he has been contacting those old forces in Hong Kong Island recently."

"Turn over?" Su Hanze smiled, with a hint of coldness in his eyes. "If he has the ability to turn over, I have the ability to make him lie down again. A person who has lost his reputation is nothing more than a joke in the world."

At this time, A Bing rushed in from outside with an excited look on his face: "Brother Ze, the eldest wife sent a message saying that she would hold a small party at his place in the evening to celebrate the success of the boxing match."

"He asked personally?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows, and the smile on his face became more sincere. "It seems that he really gave me face this time."

"I heard that He Qun will also be there, as well as several businessmen from Hong Kong Island." Ah Bing added in a low voice, "Brother Ze, this is a good opportunity to build relationships."

"Relationships are not built by attraction, but by people coming to us on their own initiative." Su Hanze smiled slightly, "However, since the eldest wife has made arrangements, we certainly cannot neglect them. Inform Dongpi and ask him to come as well."

In the evening, the first wife's mansion was brightly lit, and the celebrities of Haojiang gathered together. As soon as Su Hanze entered the door, he saw the first wife sitting in the main seat, surrounded by guests, and He Qun standing aside, chatting and laughing with someone.

"Aze, you're here." The first wife saw him and nodded slightly with a smile on her face, "You did a great job in this boxing match. People in Haojiang really recognized you."

"It's all thanks to the support of the first wife." Su Hanze bowed slightly, "Without your care, this matter would never have been so smooth."

"Don't always put the credit on me." The first wife waved her hand. "Whether you can accomplish something depends on your own methods."

"I agree with that." He Qun came over with a glass of wine in his hand and looked at Su Hanze with a smile. "Boss Su, this boxing match has made a lot of noise. Next, shouldn't we consider how to expand the influence?"

"Sister Qun is right." Su Hanze took the wine glass handed to him by the waiter and clinked it with him gently. "However, I would like to hear your and the first wife's suggestions more."

"I do have some suggestions." The first wife tapped the table with her fingers. "The Southeast Asian market has always been a big pie. There is a lot of room for things like boxing matches there."

"Southeast Asia?" Su Hanze thought for a moment. "It's a good direction, but the cost and risk of expanding there are not small."

"So, I can help you make the connection." The eldest wife's tone was understated, but it revealed unquestionable majesty. "I have some friends in Thailand, and they are also interested in boxing matches."

"Thank you very much, Madam." Su Hanze raised his glass, gratitude in his eyes, "I will definitely remember this kindness in my heart."

Halfway through the party, Lu Dongpi came over, a little drunk, and patted Su Hanze on the shoulder: "Brother Ze, I just talked to a few bosses in Hong Kong Island. They are very interested in advertising cooperation for the boxing match. They said that the contract can be signed tomorrow."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier about this opportunity?" Su Hanze glared at him in pretended dissatisfaction.

"Hey, didn't I just want to give you a surprise?" Lu Dongpi said proudly, "We really have a double happiness this time."

As he was talking, a figure quietly appeared in the corner. Su Hanze glanced sideways and saw that it was Grandpa. He hurriedly went up to him and said, "Grandpa, you are here too?"

"How can I be absent from such a lively event?" Grandpa said with a smile, "But I came here to remind you. Xi Mihua has been making some moves in Haojiang recently, so you have to be careful."

"Can he still turn the tables?" Su Hanze didn't care.

"Don't underestimate him." Grandpa's eyes were full of depth. "In the underworld, the most feared thing is an old fox who is cornered."

"Thank you for the reminder, Grandpa. I will pay attention to it." Su Hanze nodded, but he had more thoughts in his mind.

Su Hanze sat in the office, the sunlight from the window shone through the blinds onto the desk, which was piled high with documents about the follow-up operations of the boxing match. He flipped through them while thinking. Grandpa's reminder last night was still echoing in his ears. Xi Mihua, the old fox, obviously had not admitted defeat, and this time, it was probably not a small fight.

"Brother Ze, I have some news." A Bing pushed the door open and walked in, his face somewhat solemn. "Xi Mihua has been active recently. He bought a piece of land in the New Territories. I heard that he is planning to build a comprehensive sports center that is bigger than our stadium, targeting the Southeast Asian market." "Xi Mihua is really willing to invest." Su Hanze closed the file and looked up at A Bing. "Does he want to confront us head-on?"

"It seems so." Ah Bing nodded, "Besides, he has the support of several Hong Kong companies, so funding shouldn't be a problem."

"The Southeast Asian market is indeed tempting, but not everyone can take it." Su Hanze leaned back in his chair with a calm look, "If Xi Mihua wants to challenge me, he must be prepared to lose completely."

At this time, Master Su came in holding a tablet, his face full of excitement: "Brother Ze, I just heard some exciting news. Xi Mihua's people are recruiting boxers from Southeast Asia, and they are also planning to find a champion from Thailand to join!"

"Thai champion?" Su Hanze raised his lips slightly, "He wants to rely on foreign players to support the team."

"Then what should we do?" Master Su came closer, with a look of expectation in his eyes, "Should we get some powerful people? We can't lose our boxing match on paper!"

"Don't worry." Su Hanze waved his hand and said calmly, "We have already started to contact Southeast Asian players a long time ago. Boxing is not about who has a famous name, but the strength in the boxing ring."

"However, since Xi Mihua's move is so big, I would like to meet him." Su Hanze stood up and adjusted his cuffs. "He likes to pretend to be strong but sneak around. We have to see how many cards he has yet to reveal."

A few days later, Su Hanze took the initiative to make an appointment with Xi Mihua, and the two met at a high-end club in Hong Kong Island.

Xi Mihua was dressed appropriately as always, with a faint smile on his face. He sipped his tea while looking at Su Hanze: "Boss Su, you are very popular in Haojiang recently. The boxing match was so successful. I am a little envious."

"Brother Hua, you are too kind." Su Hanze smiled slightly, "However, I heard that you have been making quite a move recently. It seems that you are planning to expand your territory in Southeast Asia?"

"This opportunity is rare, we can't waste it." Xi Mihua put down his teacup, his eyes deep, "But I don't want to make things too awkward with Boss Su. After all, the basis for cooperation between Haojiang and Hong Kong Island is still very important."

"Since Brother Hua said so, I do have a suggestion." Su Hanze leaned back in his chair, his tone casual but measured, "Since you are interested in boxing, why don't we work together to expand the Southeast Asian market."

Xi Mihua's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure: "Cooperation? Boss Su has a good plan, but I'm afraid it won't be worth it for me after all the calculations."

"Brother Hua should know that although the Southeast Asian market is large, the cost of entry is also high. Instead of fighting each other, it is better to join forces. At that time, the benefits can be distributed more fairly." Su Hanze smiled gently, "Of course, the decision is in your hands."

Xi Mihua was silent for a moment, then raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Boss Su's words do make some sense. However, I want to see your sincerity first."

"Of course we will show our sincerity." Su Hanze said firmly, "I will arrange for people to communicate with Brother Hua's team about the details. What do you think?"

Xi Mihua nodded and looked at him with a half-smile: "Then let's talk about it first."

After leaving the club, Su Hanze sat in the car, closed his eyes and thought. This meeting with Xi Mihua did not make him completely let down his guard. He knew that this old man would never express his opinion easily. Cooperation might be an opportunity, but it was more likely a test.

"Brother Ze, will Brother Hua really cooperate?" A Bing couldn't help but ask in the front seat.

"It's not important." Su Hanze opened his eyes, his gaze was calm, "What's important is that he is willing to sit down and talk now, which means that our boxing match has made him feel threatened."

"So what should we do next?" Master Su turned around and asked.

"Let the team prepare a cooperation proposal first, and keep a close eye on his actions." Su Hanze said firmly, "Xi Mihua will only cooperate with the strong. We want him to see that we are the strongest."

A few days later, He Qun asked Su Hanze to meet at the venue. While looking at the newly designed boxing ring, she said, "You are quite brave to talk about cooperation with Xi Mihua. But, do you really plan to join forces with him?"

"What do you think, Sister Qun?" Su Hanze asked back.

"My opinion is very simple." He Qun smiled, "Xi Mihua is always only interested in his own interests. You can use him, but don't trust him."

"Sister Qun is right." Su Hanze nodded, "Cooperation is only a means. The ultimate goal is to take the initiative."

"That's good." He Qun's tone revealed a bit of appreciation, "However, don't let the first wife know too much about this matter. She doesn't have any good feelings towards Xi Mihua."

"Don't worry, I know my limits." Su Hanze raised his lips slightly, "In this game, Xi Mihua thought he had a choice, but in fact, from the beginning, he only had one way to go."

The popularity of the boxing match continued to rise, and Su Hanze's preparations were also progressing step by step. However, although Xi Mihua's competition center was in the limelight, it had never been put into operation.

The entire underworld of Macao was watching this silent contest between the two.

Su Hanze sat in the VIP lounge of the venue, with a cup of freshly poured black tea on the table. His eyes fell on the documents on the table, but he seemed a little absent-minded. The cooperation negotiations between Xi Mihua and him were progressing slowly. Although the other party did not explicitly refuse on the surface, it was obvious that he did not intend to accept it completely.

Master Su pushed the door open and walked in, holding a freshly printed report in his hand, his face full of excitement: "Brother Ze, there is news! Xi Mihua has signed a few boxers in Thailand, and they are champion-level."

"He's quite quick." Su Hanze took the document and quickly flipped through it. "Do these people have any background?"

"I heard that it was recommended by a boxing league in Thailand. It does seem to be quite important." Master Su scratched his head. "However, with so many people rushing in, he still doesn't have a formal venue. This matter seems uncertain no matter how you look at it."

"He doesn't have to worry about the venue." Su Hanze closed the file, his eyes sharp, "Xi Mihua has a lot of connections that he can use. However, if he really wants to take over the entire market in one go, his appetite is too big."

"Brother Ze, do you want to take the initiative? We can also dig a few people over from Thailand, at least we can't let him monopolize the limelight." Master Su was a little anxious.

"No rush." ​​Su Hanze waved his hand. "Thai boxers are indeed important, but the focus of the market is not on the boxing ring, but on the audience. Xi Mihua seems to be preparing in a hurry, but he overlooked one thing - the business environment in Southeast Asia is far more complicated than he imagined."

(End of this chapter)