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

Chapter 279 A Public Event
Meanwhile, Ah Liu and his two brothers quietly came to the headquarters building of Xinguang Logistics. It was an inconspicuous five-story building surrounded by some ordinary warehouses, and it looked like an ordinary freight company.

"The boss said not to alarm them." Ah Liu lowered his voice and said to the people around him, "We just need to keep an eye on the trucks coming in and out, take pictures of the license plates, and then follow these license plates to track their transportation routes."

"Understood." The two brothers nodded and quickly went their separate ways.

Ah Liu found a hidden corner and stared at the gate of Xinguang Logistics. Not long after, a truck slowly drove out. He quickly took out his camera and took a picture of the license plate, then took out the walkie-talkie: "License plate number one has been recorded, the target is heading to the north intersection, follow immediately."

On the other side, the brother in charge of tracking acted quickly, riding a motorcycle far behind the truck.

At this time, a voice came from Ah Liu's intercom: "Boss, this truck just turned into a warehouse, and it looks like it's going to unload the goods."

"Keep a close eye and don't get discovered." Ah Liu ordered, and at the same time he was secretly excited: It seems that Boss Su's guess is right, this logistics company is definitely hiding a shameful secret.

A few hours later, Liu returned to the backstage of the theater with a stack of photos and a detailed transportation route map, and handed them to Su Hanze.

"Boss, something is wrong." Ah Liu lowered his voice and said, "Several trucks of Xinguang Logistics are connected to the same company, but that company has no actual business at all. It is very likely a shell company."

Su Hanze flipped through the photos with a sneer on his face. "Very good, keep a close eye on these lines, especially this shell company. What I need is solid evidence. Once we have it, we can completely put an end to Young Master Jin."

He raised his head and looked at Ah Liu: "At the same time, notify our people to go to the casino's perimeter tomorrow to take a look. Young Master Jin can't possibly not take any action. We have to prepare for a rainy day."

Deep in a dark alley on Hong Kong Island, Jin Shao's private club is brightly lit. On the surface, it is a legal high-end nightclub, but inside it is a secret world that outsiders cannot easily access.

The second floor of the club is an exclusive VIP area. A huge crystal curtain wall separates the lobby from the private box. The atmosphere is ambiguous, with champagne and smoke mixed in the air, carrying some kind of fatal attraction.

Mr. Jin sat on the leather sofa in the middle, holding a glass of whiskey in his hand, and in front of him was a group of sexy female models dancing around a crystal steel pipe. Zhang Hai stood next to him, handing over a report with a big smile on his face.

"Master, this is last week's income report." Zhang Hai whispered, "The income from the new project is much higher than expected, especially the 'Private Escort Package' we launched, which attracted many tourists. The business of the entire East Bay is finally picking up."

Young Master Jin glanced at the report and showed a smug smile on his face: "I have said long ago that money should be found in the most basic desires of human nature. Gambling is just a game, but what really makes people spend money is always beauty."

Zhang Hai nodded and agreed: "Master, you are wise. During this period, even several big bosses from the Middle East and Southeast Asia have come to play, saying that our 'service' is unique and exciting enough. I heard that they are willing to cooperate long-term."

Young Master Jin put the wine glass on the table, his eyes revealing a hint of coldness: "East Bay is already in chaos, and Master Qi will not interfere in my affairs for the time being. We must take this opportunity to thoroughly promote this model. Not only the casino, I want the entire East Bay to become a paradise for tourists, a place where they will not want to leave once they come."

"Young Master, what you mean is..." A hint of doubt flashed in Zhang Hai's eyes.

"Expand the scale." Young Master Jin stood up, his tone cold and firm, "Not just VIP services, I want to turn the entire East Bay into a comprehensive 'adult entertainment zone'. Casinos, nightclubs, private clubs, all connected together. Once tourists come in, they have to empty their pockets before they can leave."

Zhang Hai was stunned when he heard this, but he quickly reacted: "Master, this is indeed a good idea! However, if we do this, won't it be too high-profile? What if we get targeted..."

"High profile? I want to be high profile!" Young Master Jin sneered, "If you're not high profile, how can you let tourists know that this is their paradise? As long as we are legal on the surface, Master Qi will have no reason to touch me. As for those things in secret, just pay attention to the method."

"Understood!" Zhang Hai nodded, "Then I'll make arrangements right away to speed up the expansion."

Meanwhile, in Su Hanze's office, he was sitting at his desk with a preliminary investigation report on a new project in Dongwan in front of him. Ah Liu stood beside him, looking serious: "Boss, Dongwan has recently started a new project, which looks like a combination of a nightclub and a private escort service. It looks legal on the surface, but in fact... it's borderline."

"Things that skirt the line are the easiest to make quick money." Su Hanze flipped through the report, his tone calm, but his eyes were cold. "Young Master Jin's move may seem smart, but it's a double-edged sword. He may attract a large number of tourists in the short term, but if this kind of business goes wrong, the entire reputation of East Bay will be ruined."

Ah Liu nodded: "That's right. Although this kind of thing can make money quickly, it is also the easiest to be targeted. If we do something, his deeds will be exposed..."

"No need to do anything." Su Hanze waved his hand, interrupting Ah Liu. "Young Master Jin's model itself is problematic. The faster his business expands, the higher the chance of something going wrong. We just need to keep a close eye on him, get the evidence, and when he's out of control, we can just hand it over to him."

"So what should we do now?" asked Liu.

"Let's start with tourists." Su Hanze put down the report, his tone calm and confident, "Who are the tourists that Young Master Jin is attracting? Those who are willing to pay for this kind of service are basically short-term tourists, or even gamblers. These people have no loyalty, and once something goes wrong, they will just quickly withdraw."

"You mean, we should do something targeting these tourists?" Ah Liu was a little puzzled.

"That's right." Su Hanze nodded, "Introducing a complete set of high-end family entertainment packages, in stark contrast to Jin Shao's model. Let tourists know that East Bay is a 'short-lived happiness', while West Bay is a 'place worth returning to'."

Ah Liu suddenly realized: "Boss is smart! Young Master Jin's customers are all one-time customers, and we rely on long-term reputation. We can easily make a difference with just one comparison!"

"Go and make the arrangements." Su Hanze waved his hand. "At the same time, continue to keep a close eye on the internal dynamics of Dongwan, especially their financial transactions with the bosses in the Middle East. If there is any problem, notify me immediately."

After Ah Liu nodded and left, Su Hanze stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the lights of East Bay flashing in the distance. He knew that the battle between East Bay and West Bay was not over, but Jin Shao's choice had already determined his fate.

The lights in East Bay were bright, the nightclubs were bustling with people, and groups of tourists poured in with curiosity and excitement. However, in the luxurious VIP box, Jin Shao did not relax at all. He was standing by the sofa, answering a call from a client in the Middle East.

"Mr. Hassan, we have already arranged your request." Jin Shao said with a smile, "The service we provide is absolutely unique in Hong Kong Island. I believe you and your friends will be satisfied." After hanging up the phone, he turned to Zhang Hai and said, "Hassan is an important customer. His needs must be met. If we can keep this group of Middle Eastern customers, our project will be able to move to a higher level."

Zhang Hai nodded, but his expression showed a little uneasiness: "Master, although this kind of client is generous, his background is also complicated. What if something goes wrong..."

"So what if it's complicated?" Young Master Jin disagreed. "Complicated clients are wealthy clients. As long as they pay, we provide services and we don't have to worry about other things."

Zhang Hai said no more, but he was becoming more and more unsure. He felt that Young Master Jin's path was becoming more and more dangerous.

The night in East Bay is still lively, and the neon lights of casinos and nightclubs illuminate half the sky red.

Young Master Jin was sitting in his most proud VIP box, with champagne and cigars on the table and several carefully selected models around him. However, his eyes were not on these beautiful women, but on a report in his hand.

"Master, Hassan has already made arrangements. He and his friends will come to our place in person tomorrow night." Zhang Hai stood by, his voice cautious. "However, there has been some news recently... saying that Xiwan has also begun to attract high-end tourists. They have launched a long-distance package for family customers, and it seems to have received a good response."

"Family customers?" Young Master Jin sneered and slammed the report in his hand on the table. "Su Hanze only knows how to play petty business. Does he think he can make a lot of money relying on these people? He is just relying on stall owners and tourists to maintain his dignity."

Zhang Hai nodded and agreed, "Master is right. The money earned over in Xiwan is small and cannot be compared with ours."

Young Master Jin picked up the glass and took a sip of whiskey, his eyes showing a sly look: "However, although Xiwan's family background is small, their reputation has always been good. What we have to do now is to make use of their reputation."

Zhang Hai was stunned: "Master, what do you mean?"

Young Master Jin raised his lips and leaned back on the sofa. "Spread the news that there are shady deals behind the so-called 'family packages' in Xiwan. The focus is on their stall owners, such as collecting protection fees and tourists' safety issues. People only believe what they hear and not what they see. As long as the rumor spreads, Xiwan's image will collapse."

A hint of hesitation flashed across Zhang Hai's eyes: "Master, wouldn't it be too high-profile to do this? What if Su Hanze finds something wrong..."

"So what if we have evidence against him?" Young Master Jin snorted. "We just heard about it, but we don't have any concrete evidence. Besides, Su Hanze has always claimed to be innocent. In order to prove that he has no problem, he will be hindered by our public opinion."

Zhang Hai nodded and immediately took out his phone to make arrangements: "Understood, I'll contact a few newspapers and radio stations right away to spread the news."

On the other side, the Light Festival in Xiwan was still very lively, and the income of the stall owners hit a new high. Su Hanze was sitting in the backstage, listening to Xiaolong report the recent tourist data.

"Boss, the total number of tourists today has increased by 15% compared with the same period last week, especially the proportion of family tourists has increased by more than 20%. Many tourists said that they came specifically for our family package." Xiaolong said excitedly while looking through the data.

"Very good." Su Hanze nodded and put down the documents in his hand. "Family customers are our foundation. The more family customers we have, the more income we can generate for stall owners and surrounding industries. But this is not enough. We need a longer-term plan."

Xiaolong asked curiously: "Boss, what do you mean?"

"Although tourists are our main source of income, their consumption is temporary and it is impossible to keep them for a long time." Su Hanze looked deep, "What we need to do is to turn Xiwan into a real commercial complex. In addition to tourists, there will be office buildings, shopping malls, and even hotels to make this area really alive."

Xiaolong nodded repeatedly and couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Boss, this is a great idea! In this way, Xiwan will not only be a night market, but also a brand new commercial center!"

"However, this kind of thing cannot be rushed." Su Hanze smiled slightly, "First, stabilize the tourists and stall owners, and then we will get the development rights for this area."

Xiaolong nodded and was about to leave when Ah Liu suddenly rushed in, holding a newspaper in his hand and looking angry: "Boss! Dongwan is causing trouble again!"

"What's wrong?" Su Hanze took the newspaper, glanced at the headline, and sneered, "You said we were collecting protection money and the stall owners' income was squeezed? Young Master Jin is really desperate."

Xiaolong frowned. "Boss, although this rumor is not true, it does have an impact on our reputation. Do you want us to fight back?"

"Fight back?" Su Hanze shook his head and threw the newspaper on the table. "Fighting back means falling for his trick. The more we explain, the more tourists and stall owners will wonder if something is wrong here."

"Then what should we do?" Ah Liu said anxiously, "We can't just let them spread rumors like this!"

"Let the facts speak for themselves." Su Hanze smiled faintly, "Hold a public event and let the stall owners and tourists speak for themselves. We only need to provide a platform, and let them do the rest. The best counterattack is transparency and truthfulness."

Ah Liu nodded and went to arrange it immediately.

That evening, a meeting with stall owners was held at the Xiwan Light Festival. Dozens of stall owners stood on the stage and disclosed their income and profit-sharing policies to tourists.

A vendor selling sugar paintings said with a microphone: "We have never paid a penny of protection fee in Xiwan, and we can get the daily income in our hands. If this is considered being exploited, then I would rather be exploited every day!"

There was laughter at the scene, and tourists applauded. Several stall owners from Dongwan also took the initiative to speak: "I came from Dongwan before. The subsidies there were all gimmicks. The real money never reached the stall owners. Now I am in Xiwan, and my income has doubled compared to before!"

(End of this chapter)