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

Chapter 277 Stable Partner

"The tighter the capital chain, the more likely he is to get into trouble." Su Hanze put down the list and said calmly, "Have someone keep an eye on the gambling situation, especially the high rollers. If their capital flow is not smooth, we need to add fuel to the fire."

"Add fuel to the flames?" Liu was a little puzzled.

"The biggest risk in a high-stakes gambling game is confidence." Su Hanze smiled faintly, "As long as the high-stakes customers feel that this place is unsafe, or that there is something fishy about the gambling game, they will mess it up themselves. We only need to release a little 'news' at the critical moment, and we don't have to worry about the rest."

Ah Liu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately said, "Boss, I understand! I'll arrange it right away."

As he turned around, Skinny Monkey rushed in from outside, his face full of excitement: "Boss! The brother who was watching Dongwan just sent back news that several high-profile customers over there suddenly left early! The reason is unknown, but it seems that they received some news. Young Master Jin's people are urgently remedying the situation, but the place is already in chaos!"

Su Hanze raised his eyebrows slightly, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "A high-profile customer left early? It seems that the accountant of Master Qi acted faster than I expected."

The skinny monkey nodded: "Yes, I heard that Master Qi is not satisfied with Young Master Jin's account. Some people have been keeping an eye on the flow of funds in the gambling game these days. The high rollers left the game this time, and it is very likely that they noticed something was wrong."

"Keep watching." Su Hanze said in a deep voice, "Have someone find out where these high-rollers went after leaving the venue. Did they go back to Macau, or were they called in by Master Qi for questioning?"

The skinny monkey ran out immediately.

On the top floor of the Dongwan Nightclub, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people breathless. Young Master Jin stood in the middle of the box, his eyes gloomy and his forehead covered with cold sweat. There were several documents and chips scattered on the ground, and several assistants stood aside with their heads down, and no one dared to speak.

"Why did the high roller suddenly leave?" Jin Shao asked through gritted teeth, his voice so low that it seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

A tall and thin assistant whispered, "Master, we don't know either. They left in a hurry after receiving a few phone calls, saying they had to go back to deal with some personal matters, but they didn't reveal the specific reason."

"Waste!" Young Master Jin roared, kicking over the chair next to him. "Personal affairs? They just walked away from such an important gambling game? They were clearly targeting me!"

Zhang Hai stood in the corner, his face pale. He hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Master, I just heard a rumor that Master Qi's accountant may have noticed the problem with the gambling funds. They have some doubts about our previous accounts and may even put pressure on us secretly."

Young Master Jin was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened: "Seventh Master? He's touching me behind my back?"

"Master, this is just a guess..." Before Zhang Hai could finish his words, Master Jin had already slammed his fist on the table, his eyes full of madness, "Seventh Master or Su Hanze, whoever dares to touch me, I will not let them have an easy time!"

Zhang Hai lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything else.

Young Master Jin took a few breaths and tried to calm himself down: "Go, take out all the remaining funds. The gambling must continue and cannot stop! Also, contact the media and suppress the situation tonight. I don't want the outside world to know anything!"

"Yes!" Zhang Hai agreed quickly.

Late at night in Xiwan, the crowds of people at the night market gradually dispersed, but the lights were still bright. Su Hanze stood backstage at the theater, quietly listening to Xiaolong's report.

"Boss, the gambling over there is still going on, but it's obviously not as lively as before. Several stall owners told our brothers that they have begun to plan to evacuate East Bay, and some even asked if we have any vacant stalls here."

"Let them come." Su Hanze raised a smile, "But tell them that the rules of Xiwan are based on strength and credibility, not a refuge for anyone. We welcome any stall owner, but we also need to see if they are willing to contribute value to Xiwan."

Xiaolong nodded: "Understood, I will arrange it."

"And." Su Hanze looked into the distance. "Seventh Master's accountant has begun to intervene. This game is over for Young Master Jin. But we can't let our guard down. We must keep a close eye on the trends of the stall owners in Dongwan, especially those key stalls that may influence people's hearts. Once there is a chance, we must completely stabilize them."

"Okay, boss, I'll do it right away."

As the night deepened, the night market in Xiwan gradually quieted down, with only a few stall owners still packing up their stalls. Su Hanze sat in his office, holding a cup of cold tea in his hand, with the latest income report and a few simple record papers spread out in front of him. He looked up at the clock on the wall, and the time was close to midnight, but his thoughts did not slow down as the night deepened.

Ah Liu pushed the door open, holding a document in his hand, with an undisguised excitement on his face: "Boss, the latest news is that the gambling game in Dongwan can no longer hold! Qi Ye's people found a problem in the accounting office and have already sealed a part of the funds on the spot. Most of the high rollers have also left, and Young Master Jin is probably having a headache now."

Su Hanze nodded, took the document, flipped through it, and then put it aside: "Seventh Master's actions were expected, but Young Master Jin will not give in easily. He will definitely fight to the death. What we need to do is to take full control of the situation at this point in time."

Ah Liu frowned and asked, "Boss, what should we do next? Many stall owners in Dongwan have already relented and even contacted us. Should we arrange for their stalls as soon as possible?"

"Don't worry about the stall owners." Su Hanze's tone was calm, but it revealed a sense of confidence. "Let them wait a little longer. East Bay hasn't completely collapsed yet. Young Master Jin will definitely try his best to stabilize the situation. If we take over these stall owners at this time, it means that their uncertainty will be brought to West Bay. I want people who have completely cut off their retreat, not those who are always thinking about turning back."

Ah Liu nodded, but then became a little confused: "Should we take this opportunity to put more pressure on the tourists and stall owners in East Bay?"

Su Hanze sneered, "There's no need to attack Dongwan directly. Young Master Jin's biggest enemy right now is not us, but Master Qi. We just need to do our own thing and keep the tourists and stall owners stable. The rest is for Young Master Jin to jump into the deep pit himself."

He turned around and pointed to another document on the table: "Let Xiaolong prepare and launch the upgrade plan for the Light Festival, especially the design of the interactive session, so that tourists have a stronger sense of participation. Then tell the stall owners that we will provide more free participation opportunities, and all profits will belong to the stall owners themselves, with the goal of extending the tourists' stay time."

"Got it!" After Liu made a note of it, he immediately turned around to make arrangements. Just as Liu left, Xiaolong hurried in with an excited look on his face: "Boss, the stall owners who came from Dongwan tonight have already made a deal. They are very positive and have offered to bring more people. They have made a request to have their own display booth in the Light Festival as a symbol of 'new members'. Do you want to agree?"

Su Hanze smiled slightly: "This is a smart request. Arrange a display booth for them, but don't let them do it alone. Arrange the old stall owners in Xiwan to be with them, so that all tourists can see that the stall owners in Xiwan are a whole, not a substitute for Dongwan."

Xiaolong nodded: "I understand, I'll do it."

Su Hanze watched Xiaolong leave, then picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Shouhou, how is the fund flow monitoring in Dongwan?"

The skinny guy on the other end of the phone spoke in a low voice, but sounded particularly excited: "Boss, there really is a problem! The last sum of money from the East Bay gambling game cannot be transferred out, and Qi Ye's account office has directly suspended several of Jin Shao's accounts. The stall owners and tourists in East Bay have been complaining these past two days, and the news will spread soon."

"Very good." Su Hanze nodded slightly, his tone calm, "Keep watching. Once Dongwan's funds are cut off and the gambling game completely collapses, we will act immediately and seize every opportunity."

After hanging up the phone, he stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the brightly lit night market in Xiwan with a deep and calm gaze.

Meanwhile, the nightclub in Dongwan was in chaos. In Jin Shao's office, the air was filled with a strong smell of cigarettes, and the floor was littered with broken bottles and documents. Several assistants stood at the door trembling, not daring to make a sound.

"Why is this happening?" Young Master Jin slammed the table, his face almost burning with anger, "Why did Master Qi's people suspend my account? Why did Hao Ke suddenly withdraw his investment? You are all useless. You can't even handle such a small matter!"

Zhang Hai stood aside, sweating profusely, and whispered, "Master, we have tried our best. Hao Ke withdrew his investment because he heard some rumors that there was something wrong with the gambling. And Qi Ye's people... may have really become suspicious of our accounts."

"Rumor?" Young Master Jin gritted his teeth, "What rumor? Who is behind this?"

Zhang Hai hesitated for a moment and whispered, "It's possible that they are Su Hanze's people. They have been keeping a close eye on us recently. The stall owners and tourists in Xiwan are running very steadily. And our situation..."

"Shut up!" Young Master Jin roared and fiercely kicked over the chair. "Who do you think Su Hanze is? I, Young Master Jin, have not lost yet!"

He panted heavily, trying to calm himself down: "Go, contact Qi Ye's people for me. No matter what, I have to keep them stable. If Qi Ye's people don't stand on my side, then I'm really done."

Zhang Hai nodded and ran out to make a phone call, but he knew in his heart that Qi Ye's attitude was very clear and Young Master Jin's situation was already at its end.

In the square of Xiwan, the second round of activities of the Light Festival is being prepared intensively. The stall owners are busy, and tourists are coming in one after another. The atmosphere on the scene is gradually becoming lively.

Su Hanze stood in the crowd, looking down at the latest data report in his hand. Ah Liu beside him smiled and said, "Boss, today's tourist flow has hit a new high, and the stall owners' income has increased by 25%. Dongwan can no longer suppress us."

"Don't be too quick to be happy." Su Hanze raised his head, his eyes calm, "Young Master Jin hasn't completely collapsed yet, he will definitely make one last effort. What we have to do is to stabilize the situation in Xiwan to the point where it cannot be shaken before he makes a move."

He paused and looked at Ah Liu: "Tell all the stall owners that starting tomorrow, the commission for all stalls participating in the Light Festival will be reduced by another 5%. This is a protracted battle, and we want everyone to see that Xiwan is their future."

Ah Liu nodded, his eyes full of admiration: "Boss, you are so steady! Dongwan can't compare with us at all."

The lights of the stalls in Xiwan Night Market gradually lit up, and the crowds in the square became denser and denser. Tourists walked around the night market in groups of three or five, the stall owners were busy sweating, shouting one after another, and the air was filled with the aroma of barbecue and an excited atmosphere.

Su Hanze stood in the backstage of the theater. Outside the window was a bustling night market, but he seemed exceptionally calm. He held a blueprint of the Xiwan Light Festival in his hand and said to Xiaolong beside him, "This light festival will be thoroughly upgraded. It will not just be a light show for viewing. We want tourists to really participate. Let lights become the main theme of the night market, and every stall can become a part of the interaction."

Xiaolong nodded: "Boss, what you mean is, for example, let tourists complete some simple tasks at the stall, and collect stamps to participate in the interactive lottery of the light show?"

"That's right." Su Hanze put down the blueprint and looked at the crowd outside through the window. "Tourists come to Xiwan not just to buy things, they want to experience it. So, we want to make Xiwan a complete tourist scene, not just an ordinary night market."

Xiaolong nodded, with excitement on his face: "I understand, Boss, I'll arrange it right away!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ah Liu rushed in, holding a freshly printed report in his hand, his face unable to hide his excitement: "Boss! I just received news that stall owners in Dongwan have begun to leave on a large scale, especially a few core stalls. I heard that Young Master Jin has withdrawn most of the funds for gambling, and the subsidies for stall owners have not yet arrived. Many people can't hold on."

Su Hanze took the report, flipped through a few pages, and sneered, "Sure enough, the broken capital chain is his Achilles' heel. Young Master Jin wants to rely on gambling to support the situation, but Master Qi will not allow him to lose control. Once Master Qi takes action, the stall owners in Dongwan are in complete chaos."

Ah Liu nodded. "Yes, Qi Ye's people have already started to settle Young Master Jin's accounts, and even several of his places have been suspended. Now tourists from East Bay are also starting to come to our side, and many stall owners have contacted us and want to move into West Bay."

"Let them line up first." Su Hanze's tone was calm, but revealed an irresistible force. "Not everyone can enter the stall in Xiwan. Tell them that we want stable partners, not fence-sitters. If they really want to join, they have to accept the rules of Xiwan."

Ah Liu nodded, and then asked in confusion: "Boss, should we focus on accepting these stall owners from now on?"

"No hurry." Su Hanze put down the report, his eyes calm and deep, "Mr. Jin's gamble has not completely collapsed, he will definitely make a final attempt. What we need to do is to ensure that the foundation of Xiwan is stable enough and the confidence of tourists and stall owners is unshakable. The stall owners in Dongwan are just icing on the cake, not our foundation."

(End of this chapter)