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

Chapter 296 Shake Su Hanze's foundation!

The sky over Hong Kong Island is still gray, but in this city full of calculations and conspiracies, there are no winners, only the next bigger game waiting for people to fight for...

On a winter night in Hong Kong Island, a cool breeze carrying moisture blows in from Victoria Harbour, but the streets and alleys are still bustling with activity.

But inside the high-rise buildings, the gunpowder smell of the gray business war is getting stronger and stronger, like a never-ending mahjong game, where every throw of the dice hides a big drama.

Yu Wendong’s Tianyu Bay project completely collapsed, the loan was reclaimed by the bank, construction was suspended, and customers cancelled their orders in large numbers, making it a laughing stock in the Hong Kong real estate circle.

However, Su Hanze did not completely relax because of this victory. He leaned back in his boss's chair, listening to Ah Liu's report while flipping through the newspaper.

"Boss, Yu Wendong is completely finished now. His small shareholders have started to make trouble, saying that he borrowed money from underground banks without telling anyone. Now not only has the project failed, but even the company's account has been frozen. I heard that he is almost going crazy." Ah Liu held a cup of milk tea and laughed as he drank.

"Crazy?" Su Hanze snorted coldly and threw the newspaper on the table. "Even if he's crazy, he won't necessarily be quiet. This kind of person is most afraid of losing face. Once he's completely desperate, he might do something desperate."

"What else can he do?" Ah Liu smacked his lips. "He can't even sell the little jade he has in stock. Aren't those coal bosses in the mainland scared away by us? How can he turn the tables?"

"He may not be able to turn the tables, but he definitely has the ability to disrupt the situation." Su Hanze sat up straight, his eyes cold, "We have to be on guard against him causing trouble in the market, especially to discredit our brand."

Lin Ke'er stood up from the sofa and said lazily, "Boss Su, are you a little too cautious this time? Yu Wendong can't even protect himself now, how can he have the energy to deal with you?"

"The more people have no way out, the more dangerous they are." Su Hanze said calmly, but a cold light flashed in his eyes. "If he really accepts his fate, I'm not worried. I'm just afraid that he will drag us down when he is in a desperate situation."

Lin Keer raised her eyebrows: "So, what do you mean?"

"Keep an eye on him." Su Hanze stood up, walked to the window, and cast his eyes toward the harbor in the distance. "His company still has a lot of connections. We have to take precautions in advance. Especially those small shareholders. They are not easy to deal with."

Ah Liu scratched his head and said, "How about... we just take away the few resources he has left? That way he won't jump again."

"It's not difficult to take his resources, but now is not the right time." Su Hanze shook his head, "We have to keep him alive, otherwise the market will think I'm too ruthless and it will affect our cooperative relationship."

"Tsk tsk tsk, boss, you really played with human nature this time." Lin Ke'er smiled and shook her head, "However, who in this gray circle is not a fence-sitter? As long as you have the upper hand, who will care what you do to Yu Wendong?"

"You're right." Su Hanze chuckled. "But we should always leave a way out so that we can meet again in the future. We need to consolidate our position now and not let anyone catch us."

Yu Wendong's office had become deserted. A few days ago, it was full of people, secretaries, executives, clients, and various phone calls and meetings that kept him busy. Now, only two of his trusted subordinates were left, staring at the empty account book with him in a daze.

"Brother Dong, we are really done this time." A subordinate wearing glasses said with a hint of lament, "Tianyu Bay is bankrupt, the company's account has been blocked, customers have cancelled their orders, and the bank is chasing debts... Even if we sell all our assets, we can't fill this hole."

"It's over?" Yu Wendong narrowed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and said in a cold tone, "If I, Yu Wendong, admit defeat, will anyone else in this circle be able to survive?"

"But Brother Dong..." Another subordinate couldn't help but speak up, "Su Hanze is in the limelight right now, and we have no way to shake his position. No matter how hard you struggle, you are just stalling for time."

"Delay time?" Yu Wendong sneered, "That will make life difficult for him. If I'm done, he won't be able to relax either. I want to see how loyal his customers and suppliers can be to him!"

"Brother Dong, what do you mean...?" the subordinate asked tentatively.

"Spread the news," Yu Wendong said coldly, "Tell people in the market that there is something wrong with Su Hanze's goods - the quality is unstable, the channels are irregular, and there may even be smuggling involved. Let his customers check it themselves. It doesn't matter if they can't find anything. As long as the seeds of doubt are planted, his orders will shrink significantly."

"Great!" The bespectacled subordinate's eyes lit up, "Brother Dong, this is a really bad move! The market is already full of rumors. If we add a little fuel to the fire, his customers will explode on their own!"

"Yes, especially his important customers." Yu Wendong gritted his teeth, "Let's start with his high-end customers. These people are the most picky about quality. As long as they leave, Su Hanze's brand image will collapse directly."

Within three days, Hong Kong's jadeite circle was once again caught in a storm of public opinion. An anonymous post appeared on major jewelry forums, directly pointing to Su Hanze's company:

"Industry insider reveals: A jade brand is suspected of selling defective goods, and some customers have found that the quality of the goods does not match the publicity. Consumers are advised to choose carefully to avoid losses."

The post also included several blurry photos of "product defects", which seemed difficult to distinguish between real and fake, but were enough to arouse everyone's doubts.

"Is this true? Is this Su Hanze's company?"

"I heard that he has grabbed a lot of market share recently. This is not impossible."

"It's better to be careful. After all, there are so many gray areas now. Who knows where his goods come from?"

These comments spread like wildfire, and even some long-term major customers began to call Su Hanze's company to inquire about the status of the goods.

"Boss, this is bad! Someone in the market is slandering our products again!" Ah Liu rushed into the office, his tone full of anxiety, "Now many customers are asking about the quality of our products, and several customers have suspended new orders!"

Su Hanze was wiping a piece of exquisite jadeite raw stone. After hearing this, his hands paused for a moment, but then continued wiping as if nothing had happened.

"Why are you panicking?" His tone was so calm that Ah Liu was a little confused. "This kind of thing was expected a long time ago."

"As expected?" Ah Liu's eyes widened. "Boss, did you know that Yu Wendong would do this?" "What other big moves can he make?" Su Hanze sneered. "What else can a dying man do except discredit his opponent? The question is, how can we turn this into a situation that is beneficial to us?"

"Why?" Lin Ke'er walked in, took off her sunglasses, and asked curiously, "The customer was really scared this time. If this continues, our reputation will be damaged."

"The more scared they are, the more they care." Su Hanze stood up and put the jadeite back on the table with a sneer on his face. "Go contact a few authoritative testing agencies and ask them to conduct a comprehensive test on our products. Once the test report comes out, make it public directly, and attach the formal channel certificates of all our suppliers."

"Testing agencies?" Ah Liu scratched his head worriedly. "Boss, are these agencies reliable? What if they are bribed by someone..."

"Don't worry, they are powerful people, no one dares to touch them easily." Su Hanze patted Ah Liu's shoulder, "Besides, there is nothing wrong with our goods, no one can discredit the truth."

"Great!" Lin Ke'er couldn't help but give a thumbs up. "Boss Su, this move not only slaps Yu Wendong in the face, but also enhances the confidence of customers. It's really killing two birds with one stone."

"But this is not enough." Su Hanze sat back in his chair, his eyes cold, "After the test report comes out, go and find out who is behind the leak. Once you find out, put the blame on Yu Wendong and make sure he has no place in the industry anymore."

"I understand!" Ah Liu grinned, "This time, not only will I kill him completely, but I'll also make his death ugly!"

The streets of Hong Kong Island are still bustling at night, neon lights are flashing on the street, and the water of the harbor reflects the lights of the city.

The minibus driver honked his horn while cursing and overtaking other cars, and the street vendors shouted to sell fish balls and steamed dumplings, as if the life of the entire city was continuing in a chaotic but orderly rhythm.

However, on the other side of the city, the shopping mall struggle hidden in high-rise buildings and private clubs has never stopped.

Su Hanze was in his office, staring at the night view outside the window, and his mood did not relax with the collapse of Tianyu Bay. Lin Ke'er leaned on the sofa, flipping through the latest financial magazines, occasionally holding a straw in the corner of her mouth and drinking a sip of milk tea.

"Boss, the reports from those testing agencies are all in our favor. The quality of our products is flawless and our supply channels are legitimate." Ah Liu pushed the door open excitedly, holding a stack of documents in his hand. "We have finally put a stop to Yu Wendong's rumors this time!"

Su Hanze took the document, flipped through a few pages at random, and said in a calm tone: "The rumors have been stopped, but the customer's confidence has not been fully restored. This kind of thing is much easier to spread than to clarify. Many people would rather believe the rumors than the official statement."

"Boss, what should we do?" Ah Liu scratched his head. "It seems that the customers are still waiting and not daring to place a large order."

"We need to show them that those who have made money with us have already returned with a lot of money." Su Hanze put down the documents and turned to look at Lin Ke'er. "Ke'er, are there any high-profile activities that can be held recently?"

Lin Ke'er lazily took a sip of milk tea, turned the straw in another direction, and said casually: "The 'Hong Kong Island Top Jewelry Design Competition' that we have not touched before is now an opportunity. Why not bring it out to stir up some heat and attract the attention of the media and customers."

Su Hanze nodded, a sneer on his face: "Okay. Bring out our best goods and let everyone know that our goods cannot be shaken by rumors."

Lin Keer nodded, then turned another page of the magazine and said with a half-smile, "But, Boss, are you sure Yu Wendong won't take this opportunity to cause trouble? That guy is about to jump off the wall now, and you can't underestimate his revengeful heart."

"Let him do it." Su Hanze snorted coldly, "The more anxious he is to do something, the more he will expose his cards. This time we are not only going to hold the competition, but also to dig up his roots. Ah Liu, keep a close eye on his every move, especially his small shareholders, to see if there is anything wrong with them recently."

Ah Liu nodded quickly and said, "Understood! I'll arrange for someone to keep an eye on him right away!"

Meanwhile, Yu Wendong was sitting in his empty office, with a nearly empty bottle of whiskey on the table. His eyes were gloomy, and his stubble made him look haggard, but there was a crazy smile on his lips.

"Su Hanze, do you think you can crush me with a few reports?" He picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp. "You've pushed me into a corner, so don't blame me for not playing by the rules."

"Brother Dong, what else can we do now?" The subordinate standing next to him couldn't help asking, "Those rumors are useless, and the customer's confidence has been stabilized by him. What can we do now?"

"Don't we have a few pieces of goods that we haven't sold yet?" Yu Wendong grinned, revealing his yellow teeth. "Go contact those customers who like to pick up bargains the most and tell them that there are problems with these goods, but the price can be reduced to half of the market price."

The subordinate was stunned for a moment: "Brother Dong, won't we suffer even greater losses this way?"

"Loss? He's the one who's losing money." Yu Wendong sneered, "After those customers got a bargain, if they find that there's nothing wrong with the goods, will they suspect that Su Hanze is deliberately raising the price? As long as people in the market start to question whether his prices are inflated, his customers will hesitate. Then, we'll give them another stab."

The subordinate nodded, but still hesitated: "Brother Dong, this move... is a bit mean."

"Disgraceful? He almost made me lose my family, why should I still have any dignity?" Yu Wendong slammed the table and said with gritted teeth, "Go do it!"

A few days later, a small disturbance broke out in the jewelry circle of Hong Kong Island. The few pieces of "problematic goods" in Yu Wendong's hands were sold at a super low price and were sold out in less than a day.

After the goods were bought back, a simple test revealed that there was nothing wrong with them. As soon as the news came out, there was a new voice in the market:
"Are Su Hanze's products overpriced? Yu Wendong's materials are only half the market price, and there is no problem with the quality at all."

"Now that you mention it, it's true. Didn't Su Hanze organize a competition recently? Is he trying to take advantage of the opportunity to drive up the price of his brand?"

This news quickly spread throughout the circle. Although it has not really shaken Su Hanze's foundation, it has caused many customers to hesitate, especially some new customers, who have become more cautious about placing orders.

"Boss, the market is starting to spread rumors that our prices are inflated!" Ah Liu was so angry that he kept stamping his feet in the office. "Yu Wendong is obviously doing this on purpose. Should we expose this?"

(End of this chapter)