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

Chapter 209 Who is behind this?

A hint of cruelty flashed across Ah Kuan's eyes, and then he nodded: "Understood, I'll arrange it right away."

A few days later, the situation in Wan Chai became clear. Qiu San's remaining forces began to disintegrate, and many of his former subordinates also joined Su Hanze. The integration of East Pier and Bar Street went smoothly, and those businessmen who had doubts about Su Hanze chose to compromise and obey under the drive of interests.

Late one night, the top floor of the Dynasty Nightclub was brightly lit, and Su Hanze's confidants sat around the conference table, with a look of

With a triumphant smile, Ah Kuan stood beside Su Hanze and handed him a stack of documents: "Brother Ze, this is the progress report of the integration in the past few days. Now, most of the resources in Wan Chai are under our control. Next, can we consider expanding to other areas?"

Su Hanze flipped open the file and quickly glanced through it, his eyes still calm: "Although the Wan Chai business has been stabilized, it is not yet fully formed. Next, we need to create a truly benchmark business throughout Hong Kong Island and let everyone see that following us is not only the best way to maximize profits, but also the safest choice."

Ah Kuan nodded thoughtfully: "Brother Ze means that we should pick a core project that can represent us and completely establish our prestige?"

"That's right." Su Hanze closed the file, his eyes showing a hint of determination, "This project is the East Pier."

"East Wharf?" Ah Kuan was a little surprised. "Brother Ze, the cargo transportation at the East Wharf has basically returned to normal. If we put more resources into it, wouldn't it seem a bit..."

"East Wharf is our most advantageous resource and the most important logistics hub for the entire Hong Kong Island." Su Hanze's voice was deep and powerful. "As long as we control this place, we will control the economic lifeline of Hong Kong Island. Next, we will not only handle freight, but also establish a new trading network, thoroughly integrating resources from top to bottom, and connecting every freight route and every market into a complete network."

Ah Kuan was overwhelmed with emotion and his eyes were full of admiration: "Brother Ze is very far-sighted. I will arrange for people to push forward the expansion plan of East Pier!"

Su Hanze nodded and looked back at the map. His fingertips paused at the East Pier for a moment, then slowly drew an arc outward, as if outlining a blueprint for the future.

Su Hanze stood on the roof of the new freight terminal at the East Pier, and the sea breeze blew in his face, bringing with it a slightly salty smell. He looked calmly at the busy cargo yard not far away, where forklifts shuttled between rows of containers, and huge cranes slowly lifted batches of goods onto waiting cargo ships. The busy scene filled the entire terminal with vitality, and this piece of land that belonged to him was the key to the future development of Hong Kong Island.

Ah Kuan walked up to the rooftop, holding a document in his hand, and walked quickly to Su Hanze's side, with a hint of suppressed excitement in his tone: "Brother Ze, the overseas orders signed yesterday have been finalized, and the first batch of goods will be shipped next week. In addition, the new storage area we built at the dock has also entered the final debugging stage. According to the progress, it will be officially put into use next month."

Su Hanze nodded, took the document and glanced at it, his tone calm but revealing deep meaning: "Overseas orders are just the beginning. The advantage of East Wharf is not only its geographical location, but also that it is the logistics core of the entire Hong Kong Island. Now, what we have to do is to make the most of this resource and build a supply chain that others cannot replicate."

After hearing this, Ah Kuan showed a look of admiration on his face and couldn't help asking, "Brother Ze, how do you plan to integrate these resources next? I'm afraid it's impossible to maximize the profits just by freight."

Su Hanze closed the document and looked towards the sea in the distance: "Freight is only the foundation. The real profit in the future will come from the transaction itself. We not only need to deliver goods, but also become the center of the entire transaction chain. From goods procurement, capital flow to distribution network, every link must be under our control."

Ah Kuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Brother Ze means that you want to build a one-stop logistics trading platform?"

"That's right." Su Hanze sneered. "Although the freight market in Hong Kong is busy now, each company is fighting on its own, lacking integration and standardization. What we need to do is to become the rule maker and let all merchants understand that only through our platform can they enjoy the most convenient and reliable service."

A Kuan's eyes flashed with excitement, and he nodded in response: "I see. In this way, both cargo owners and merchants will have to rely on us. The more they rely on us, the more stable our position will be."

Su Hanze turned around and spoke in a low but powerful voice: "Not only should it be stable, but this network should also cover the entire Hong Kong Island and even radiate to the surrounding markets. Ah Kuan, go find the technical team and start preparing to build an online platform. All freight, orders, and warehousing information must flow through this platform. In addition, contact the bank and discuss the financing plan. This project requires funds to pave the way."

Ah Kuan nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

The dock was still brightly lit at night. In the freight station office, Su Hanze called a few core subordinates to a meeting. The whiteboard in the conference room was filled with plans and goals. Several people sat around the table, looking solemn and focused.

"Brother Ze, the idea of ​​an online platform is indeed new, but now businessmen in Hong Kong are accustomed to traditional trading methods. It may take time to get them to switch to online." A young aide said.

"Time is not a problem." Su Hanze tapped the table lightly. "The problem is to let them see the benefits of switching to online. We must first use a group of core customers as a demonstration and provide services that are faster and cheaper than traditional methods. As long as some people taste the sweetness, others will naturally follow."

Another subordinate in charge of finance nodded and added: "Brother Ze, if the platform can integrate capital flow and transaction settlement, it will not only be more efficient, but also attract more big customers."

"That's exactly the idea." Su Hanze nodded and said, "In the future, we will not only do logistics, but also finance. We will provide credit guarantees and financial support to merchants, allowing them to complete transactions at a lower cost, while also firmly binding their interests to our platform."

The atmosphere in the conference room gradually became more heated, everyone offered suggestions and ideas, and the entire plan gradually took shape.

A few months later, Su Hanze's logistics trading platform was officially launched. The management system of the East Wharf was also fully upgraded, with digital monitoring of the entire process from cargo entry to distribution. The first batch of merchants who joined the platform quickly tasted the sweetness, their cargo turnover efficiency more than doubled, while costs were reduced a lot.

At the same time, Su Hanze began to expand to surrounding markets. He sent special personnel to the mainland and Southeast Asia to discuss cooperation with local freight companies and traders, and gradually established a cross-regional logistics network. One evening, A Kuan came to the office with the latest progress report, his face full of excitement: "Brother Ze, we have reached cooperation with several large traders in Southeast Asia, and their goods will be fully handed over to us from next year. At the same time, several important ports in the mainland are also in contact, and they promised to give priority to opening dedicated routes for us."

Su Hanze smiled slightly, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes: "Very good. The next step is to let them understand that we are not only partners, but also indispensable resources. As long as this network is woven tightly enough, even if someone wants to regret, there will be no way out."

Ah Kuan nodded, and then whispered, "Brother Ze, there have been a few small gangs making moves recently. They seem to be instigated by someone and are deliberately causing trouble at the dock. Do you think that is the case..."

"Don't be impatient." Su Hanze raised his hand to stop them, his tone calm and firm, "These jumping clowns can't make any waves. They just saw that we were moving too fast and wanted to test the waters. Tell the people below that as long as they don't touch our core freight lines, they can turn a blind eye to other minor problems."

"But if we leave it alone, won't people think we are weak?" A Kuan was a little worried.

Su Hanze raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "It's not weakness, but confidence. The most important thing for us now is to expand our business, not to get entangled with these small characters. When our layout is completed, they won't even have the strength to jump."

Late at night, Su Hanze sat alone in the office, shaking the wine glass in his hand gently, and the red wine shone with a deep color under the light. His eyes fell on the map spread out on the table, and the routes and logistics nodes marked with red lines were gradually expanding to a larger area.

Su Hanze sat in the newly built command center at the East Pier. The large screen in front of him displayed a logistics flow map of the entire Hong Kong Island and its surrounding areas. Each lit red line represented an active freight route, and the nodes interwoven into a network were the result of Su Hanze's careful layout. His fingers moved slowly in front of the screen, as if he was silently directing a huge chess game.

Ah Kuan stood beside him, holding a stack of documents in his hand, looking a little excited but calm: "Brother Ze, our freight volume this month has increased by nearly 30% compared to last month. Especially for those new customers who joined the platform, their cargo turnover efficiency has improved, and they have taken the initiative to hand over more resources to us."

Su Hanze nodded slightly, his tone calm but authoritative: "Growth is a good thing, but it is not enough. The value of the platform is not only the efficiency of logistics, but also our ability to integrate market resources. The next step is to make customers really inseparable from us."

Ah Kuan responded immediately: "I understand. We have recently started to develop the credit service function of the platform, allowing merchants to apply for short-term loans through the platform for goods turnover. As long as this function is launched, their cash flow will be completely bound by us."

"Very good." Su Hanze smiled slightly, his eyes showing deep calculation, "Funds are the lifeblood of business. Once they start to rely on our financial support, they will not be able to escape this net, whether they are in Hong Kong Island or elsewhere."

At this time, the door of the conference room was gently pushed open, and a middle-aged man walked in. His face was a little reserved, but more of it was excitement that could not be concealed: "Mr. Su, I am Wang Hai, the person in charge of the mainland cooperation project. I just received news that several logistics hubs in Jiangnan have agreed to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with us. They also proposed that they hope to use our financial services first."

Su Hanze put down the information in his hand, stood up and looked at Wang Hai, his tone full of satisfaction: "Jiangnan is a good market. People there are practical and use data to speak. Since they have opened their mouths, let them see our sincerity. Funding will be arranged first."

Wang Hai nodded repeatedly: "Understood, I'll take care of it right away."

Su Hanze sat down again, and after watching Wang Hai leave, his eyes fell on the screen again. Ah Kuan stood aside and asked cautiously, "Brother Ze, although Jiangnan has been stabilized, several partners in Southeast Asia seem to be a little loose. I heard that they are considering switching to other supply chain platforms. Do you think we should send someone over to discuss it?"

Su Hanze snorted coldly, his eyes turned colder: "The Southeast Asian market has always been a soft bone. Their merchants are greedy for the current bargains and always want to pick up more cost-effective cooperation. But they forget that cheap things are often the most likely to have problems."

Ah Kuan understood the meaning behind his words and asked quietly, "Brother Ze, do you want to give them a warning first?"

"We must give them a beating." Su Hanze lit a cigarette, speaking in a low and calm tone, "But we can't do it too obviously. If they think we are threatening them, it will only arouse their rebellious psychology. Tell the people below to slow down their freight priority, but at the same time send someone to negotiate with them, so that they understand that the guarantee of cooperating with us is not something that others can easily provide."

A Kuan nodded and immediately picked up the phone to start making arrangements.

As night falls, the streets of Hong Kong Island are brightly lit, and the East Pier is still busy. Huge cranes load boxes of goods onto cargo ships and sail them off into the distance. Su Hanze stands at the window of his office, overlooking the busy scene. This is not only the lifeblood of Hong Kong Island's economy, but also the sharpest weapon in his hands.

At this time, A Kuan walked in again, looking a little cautious: "Brother Ze, there is a situation. There is a little trouble over at the bar street. Someone took advantage of the recent business expansion and deliberately disrupted the situation. Several bosses have begun to complain to us, saying that they are worried that the place is not safe."

Su Hanze turned around, his eyes showing a hint of coldness: "Stirring up trouble? Who is behind this? Do you have any clues?"

"It's not clear yet, but judging by their tactics, they seem to be small gangs unwilling to give in." A Kuan paused and added, "However, it is possible that someone is testing our reaction."

Su Hanze thought for a moment and said slowly: "Bar Street is where we set the benchmark. We can't let anything go wrong at this time. Send a group of reliable people over there to protect the place openly and secretly. As for those small gangs, let them know how high the price of disrupting the situation is."

Ah Kuan nodded in understanding: "Understood, I'll arrange it right away."

(End of this chapter)