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

Chapter 177 We Need More 'Participants'

"I understand." A Bing nodded and turned to leave.

Master Su came in with a cup of hot tea and said slowly, "Brother Ze, this Kanta is quite sensible, but do you think he will take advantage of the Southeast Asian market to bring in his Golden Triangle's 'special services'?"

"Yes." Su Hanze answered without hesitation, "But he knows that if he dares to break the rules of Haojiang, his career here will come to an end."

"Then how do you plan to defend it?" Master Su asked curiously while drinking tea.

"Let Lu Dongpi keep an eye on him." Su Hanze said calmly, "Although Dongpi is usually careless, he is the most sensitive to things in the field. Any action of Kanta will not escape his eyes."

After receiving the mission, Lu Dongpi and his brothers immediately took action. Although he has a straightforward personality, no one in the Haojiang circle dares to underestimate his skills. His brother Aquan couldn't help asking: "Brother Pi, aren't we afraid of being discovered if we keep an eye on Kanta?"

"What are you afraid of? They don't dare to touch us." Lu Dongpi sneered, "Brother Su asked us to keep an eye on them, which means there is something going on. Besides, Kanta is not a fool, he knows the consequences of provoking us."

On the other side of Hong Kong Island, the first wife was talking to He Qun. The first wife raised her teacup and blew gently on the tea surface: "Sister Qun, Aze did a good job this time, but he is too concerned and may not be able to see the long term."

"You mean Kanta?" He Qun smiled. "Madam, Aze is still young, but his vision is slowly improving. Do you think he can still lose this time?"

"It's not a question of whether he will lose or not." The first wife shook her head gently, "It's about whether he can keep his composure. With so many forces watching him, he can't make any mistakes. Otherwise, even if I help him, it won't be possible to save the situation."

"I'll keep an eye on him." He Qun smiled. "He's a smart man, but the waters of the world are too deep. I'll remind him when to slow down and when to speed up."

At the same time, Kanta was sitting in a luxurious club in Hong Kong Island with his usual smile on his face. Opposite him sat a middle-aged man in a neat suit, the chairman of a famous company in Hong Kong Island.

"Mr. Kanta, you have been very close to Mr. Su from Haojing recently. I heard that he did very well in boxing." The man smiled and asked tentatively.

"That's right, but the market in Haojiang is only a small pond after all." Kanta put down his glass and said meaningfully, "If we can bring the resources of Haojiang to a larger market, such as Southeast Asia or even further afield, wouldn't everyone be happy?"

"You mean, cooperating with Boss Su?" The man raised his eyebrows.

"Cooperation is temporary. It's hard to say who will take the initiative in the future." Kanta's smile was a little cold. "Although Su Hanze is smart, he is still young. He may not be able to see through the complexity of the world."

At this time, Su Hanze had already realized Kanta's ambition. He stood on the terrace of the venue, looking at Haojiang under the neon lights, with a smile on his face: "If Kanta wants to take over Haojiang, he has to ask me if I agree first."

Ah Bing stood behind him and asked in a low voice: "Brother Ze, what should we do next?"

"We'll wait and see." Su Hanze narrowed his eyes. "Kanta is still testing us. Let's give him some sweet treats, but don't let him really get the upper hand."

Under the cover of night, the wind of the Haojiang River surges again, and new crises are hidden in every corner.

The morning in Haojiang was like usual, with the sea breeze blowing through the busy streets with a damp smell. Although it was calm, everyone involved in the situation knew that it was just an appearance.

Xi Mihua sat in a low-key tea restaurant, the bowl of chicken wings in front of him had already gone cold. He looked at the people coming and going outside the window with a complicated expression. Xiao Wu sat opposite him, scratching his head anxiously.

"Brother Hua, this place is too simple. Let's..." Xiao Wu just opened his mouth when he was glared back by Xi Mihua.

"Simple? The simpler the place, the less likely it is to be watched." Xi Mihua stirred the soup in the bowl with a spoon. "In the current situation, do you think I can move around as I please?"

"But are we just going to wait like this?" Xiao Wu asked unwillingly, "Su Hanze has closed down all our places, and is still spreading rumors that he wants to open up the Southeast Asian market!"

"Open up the market?" Xi Mihua snorted coldly, "Does he think Kanta will really help him? What a joke. People like Kanta are ruthless and don't even spit out bones. Su Hanze is still too young to do that."

"Then should we..." Xiao Wu moved closer and lowered his voice, "give him a push?"

"Give me a push?" Xi Mihua put down the spoon and sneered, "Of course I have to push, but I'll push it into the pit."

At the same time, Lu Dongpi was sitting in a mahjong parlor in the East District, staring at the game in front of him. He chewed betel nut and grinned: "Hey guys, today's game is really lively."

A middle-aged man pushed his cards and said impatiently, "Dongpi, didn't you say you wanted to play mahjong? Why are you chatting with us?"

"Don't be impatient. You can't just look at the cards when playing cards. You have to listen to the news." Lu Dongpi rubbed his hands and smiled maliciously, "Have you heard that Xi Mihua has made some moves recently and seems to be very close to Kanta."

"What's so strange about this?" An older player said slowly, "Kantana people will help whoever gives them benefits. It's hard to say how long Su Hanze can keep him working hard."

"So, I said, the world is very complicated." Lu Dongpi lowered his voice pretending to be mysterious, "But our brother Ze is very capable and has seen through all this. He said that if you want to play with Kanta, you have to let him reveal his true colors."

"So what is he going to do?" the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask.

“Hey, I can’t tell you this.” Lu Dongpi patted his chest, “Anyway, just wait and watch the show.”

In the office of the venue, Su Hanze was meeting with the first wife and He Qun. The first wife sat elegantly in the main seat, holding a cup of hot tea in her hand: "Aze, Kanta's people have been frequently contacting several companies in Hong Kong Island recently. What are your plans?"

"He is trying to win over other forces." Su Hanze tapped the table lightly, "But his ambition is too big, and not many people will really support him. What we need to do is to make him move faster so that more people can see his cards clearly."

"How to do it specifically?" He Qun raised his eyebrows. "The current situation seems to be advantageous to us, but in fact, Kanta is an uncontrollable variable."

"So, we have to make some noise." Su Hanze's eyes flashed, "Sister Qun, you are responsible for arranging a press conference. We will invite Kanta and Xi Mihua to attend in the name of a boxing match."

"Do you want them to stand on the stage publicly?" He Qun was a little surprised.

"That's right." Su Hanze raised his lips slightly, "They have been hiding in the dark for too long. If they hide for too long, people will not be able to see through them. Let them come out to the light, and the light will naturally expose their flaws." On the other side, Kanta was sitting in a private room at a top restaurant in Hong Kong Island, tasting a portion of expensive caviar. Opposite him sat two Hong Kong Island tycoons, but the topic had already turned from business to boxing.

"Mr. Kanta, I heard that Su Hanze's boxing match has been very popular recently. This market seems to have great potential." A tycoon said.

"Of course the market has potential, but the resources are in his hands." Kanta sipped the red wine elegantly with a faint smile on his face, "However, the market has never been monopolized by one person."

"So you want to..." another tycoon asked tentatively.

"We need more 'participants' to make the market more active." Kantar put down his glass, speaking in a gentle but meaningful tone, "As long as we master the rules, it's not certain who will be the final winner."

That evening, Xi Mihua learned about the press conference that Su Hanze was about to hold, and his brows furrowed even deeper: "What does this kid want to do? Invite me to attend? Is he crazy, or does he think I will cooperate with him?"

Xiao Wu was so anxious that he was spinning around: "Brother Hua, why don't we not go? This must be a trap!"

"Idiot." Xi Mihua glared at him. "If we don't go, it will make us look guilty. Of course we have to go, but we have to let him know that I, Xi Mihua, am not someone you can easily mess with!"

The lights in Su Hanze's office were still on late at night. Ah Bing walked in with a pile of documents, piled them on the table, and muttered, "Brother Ze, the list of people for this press conference is really long. Half of the circle in Hong Kong Island is here."

"This is just the beginning." Su Hanze put down the pen in his hand, rubbed his eyebrows, and flipped through the documents. "This press conference is a setup, and also an opportunity. Let them all come. The more lively the better."

"But Xi Mihua is here too? He's really shameless!" A Bing looked incredulous. "His venue is almost closed now, and he really has the nerve to stand on the stage with Kanta?"

"The thicker your skin, the longer you live." Su Hanze chuckled. "Xi Mihua knows how to avoid the important issues. This time he came here, he must want to use Kanta's power to turn things around."

"Then let him perform well." Ah Bing chuckled, "I'll keep an eye on him and see what other tricks he can come up with."

At the same time, Xi Mihua's team was also holding a small meeting. He slammed the table and told Xiao Wu: "At the press conference, we can't show our weakness. We need to dress decently and not lose our aura."

"Brother Hua, do we need to bring some brothers from the scene to support us?" Xiao Wu asked, biting the pen.

"What are you bringing your brothers for? To demonstrate?" Xi Mihua glared at him. "We need to be low-key, but also have weight, so that people will think we are making a comeback, not struggling to survive."

"Then... do you want to bring some friends from Southeast Asia?" Xiao Wu asked tentatively.

"Stupid!" Xi Mihua slammed the table. "Those people in Southeast Asia are now hot potatoes. Whoever leads them will be in trouble. Remember, this time we only talk about the boxing match. Don't mention anything else!"

Xiao Wu nodded repeatedly, but muttered to himself: Brother Hua means to be low-key, but can he really hold it back in this kind of situation?

In the luxurious clubhouse on Hong Kong Island, Kanta had changed into a well-dressed suit, holding a glass of red wine, and looking out through the French windows at the night view of the city. His deputy handed him a document: "Mr. Kanta, the process of Su Hanze's press conference has been determined. Do you really want to participate in the whole process?"

"Of course." Kanta smiled faintly, "The press conference is just a superficial thing, but I am more interested in what Su Hanze wants to do with this opportunity."

"He wouldn't just promote the boxing match." The deputy frowned. "Our people have investigated and found that he has a lot of tricks behind the scenes."

"He wants to establish rules and also wants to establish himself." Kanta put down his glass. "Young people always want to kill two birds with one stone."

"So how should we deal with it?"

"Wait and see what happens." Kanta kept smiling. "Sometimes, letting others move is the best strategy."

On the day of the press conference, the hall of the venue was decorated magnificently. The media and guests arrived early, and the air was filled with a tense and enthusiastic atmosphere. Lu Dongpi stood at the door to greet the guests. He was wearing a newly bought suit and his expression was full of pride.

"Brother Dongpi, this is such a big event today!" Ah Quan sighed, "Even several big guys from Hong Kong Island are here."

"Of course!" Lu Dongpi raised his head proudly, "Can our brother Ze's game be small? Just wait and see, after today, who in Haojiang will be dissatisfied?"

At this time, Su Hanze was preparing backstage. He adjusted his tie and said to He Qun, "Sister Qun, the focus of this press conference is the rules. Kanta and Xi Mihua will definitely try to circumvent it, but we have to bring them back to the topic."

"Don't worry, I will control the pace." He Qun smiled slightly, "But you have to be careful, Xi Mihua is not a quiet person."

"It's better to be restless." Su Hanze said softly, "People who are restless are more likely to reveal flaws."

The press conference officially began, the lights focused on the main stage, Su Hanze walked onto the stage in a neat suit, swept his eyes across the audience, and smiled slightly: "Thank you all for attending today's press conference. The story of the Haojiang boxing match has just begun, and what we want to tell is a story about rules and the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, applause broke out from the audience. Xi Mihua sat in the guest seats and forced a smile, but his eyes kept wandering between the stage and the reporters around him.

Kanta sat on the other side with a decent smile on his face, but he was always observing Su Hanze's every move, as if waiting for some critical point.

As the speech continued, Su Hanze's words became more and more organized and inspiring. He talked about the internationalization plan of the Haojiang boxing match, the establishment of market rules, and even proposed a series of improvement measures on the welfare of the players.

At this moment, a reporter suddenly stood up and asked a sensitive question: "Boss Su, what do you think of the relationship between the Golden Triangle and the Haojiang market? There have been many rumors recently that the rules of Haojiang may be interfered with by external forces."

The whole place was silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Su Hanze. Xi Mihua raised the corners of his mouth slightly, while Kanta held up the water cup to hide the smile on his lips.

Su Hanze was silent for a second, then he spoke calmly: "The establishment of rules relies on transparency and trust. Any attempt to interfere with the rules will eventually be eliminated by the market. Haojing welcomes cooperation, but does not accept sabotage."

(End of this chapter)