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

Chapter 299 Boss, we found the target!

Yu Wendong showed a proud smile: "Of course! But this is not an ordinary method, it is a unique skill summed up from my many years of experience. So, this class can only give a general idea. If you want to learn the whole set, you have to sign up for our advanced class. The fee for the advanced class is very low, only 18,000 yuan, and it is guaranteed to teach you until you learn it!"

Hearing this, Su Hanze finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

Yu Wendong heard the laughter and immediately looked over. His expression changed slightly: "Sir, do you have any questions?"

Su Hanze adjusted his glasses and said in a serious tone, "Teacher Yu, I think what you said makes a lot of sense. However, I have a question - are all the jadeite in your current inventory high-quality investment products?"

Yu Wendong was slightly stunned, but soon nodded with a smile: "Of course! All our goods have been professionally inspected, there is absolutely no problem!"

Su Hanze nodded and continued to ask: "Then why did I hear that a lot of your products were returned in the market some time ago? And they also said that there were some quality issues?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room suddenly became quiet, and everyone stared at Yu Wendong, waiting for his answer.

Yu Wendong's expression changed again and again, and finally he managed a smile: "That's our competitor smearing us! Our company's products have always been the most reputable in the market. If you are interested, you can come and see the goods directly!"

"Really?" Su Hanze said slowly, "Then does your advanced class also teach how to deal with situations where goods cannot be sold?"

The smile on Yu Wendong's face finally disappeared completely. He stared at Su Hanze and said in a colder voice, "Sir, if you are here to learn about investment, we welcome you. But if you are here to cause trouble, I'm sorry, this is not the place for you."

Su Hanze stood up and adjusted his glasses: "Teacher Yu, there's no need to be so nervous. I just think that the most important thing in investment is credibility. What do you think?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left the room without looking back. When he walked out the door, he took off his glasses and showed a cold smile.

"Ah Liu, let's see how long his advanced class can last."

The nights in Hong Kong Island began to cool down, and the cool sea breeze mixed with the salty smell of the dock blew in my face.

The street vendors were already packing up their stalls, and the uncle at the roast goose stall was counting today's revenue while hanging the last roast duck back in the kitchen.

A few young men in vests were squatting on the side of the road, throwing dice, their voices filled with reluctance and excitement: "Five! Five! Double it!"

But in this seemingly calm atmosphere, Su Hanze, who had just come out of Yu Wendong's "investment class", looked calm, but his heart was full of jokes. He returned to Ah Liu's car parked on the street, opened the door and got in, throwing his fake glasses on the seat.

"Ah Liu, you didn't go. That scene was hilarious."

Su Hanze leaned back in his chair, thinking back to what had just happened, and the corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily. "He didn't even explain what 'jade lighting' means correctly, and he still had the nerve to call himself an expert. The people listening to the lecture, even the old ladies, sat there with their vegetable baskets to listen to his bragging. I was really impressed."

As Liu started the car, he couldn't help laughing: "Boss, you went to his class in person. It's lucky that the guy didn't faint because of you. Did he realize it was you?"

"How could he have such good judgment?" Su Hanze shook his head. "But I touched on his sore spots a few times. I guess he must be starting to suspect who exposed his secrets."

"So what should we do next?" Ah Liu asked, "Should we just deal with him and save him from further trouble?"

"Just deal with him?" Su Hanze lit a cigarette and stared at the street through the car window. "Do you think he can still make a big splash now that he is in such a bad state? There is no need to be so hasty to deal with him. I want to see what tricks he can come up with next."

Ah Liu nodded, but he was still a little worried: "But boss, our customers have started to wait and see recently. I heard people in the market say that you are selling so many low-priced goods in order to suppress Yu Wendong. Several suppliers are also secretly observing us, fearing that there will be problems in cooperating with us."

"It's normal for people to be unsettled." Su Hanze flicked the ash off his cigarette. "Yu Wendong is just stirring up trouble now. He has muddied the waters, and many people are starting to make wild guesses. What we need to do is not to explain, but to let them see for themselves who is the one who can really make them money."

Ah Liu frowned: "But now the customers are waiting and watching, how can we let them see it?"

Su Hanze smiled meaningfully. "It's simple. We take out the best goods and hold a small-scale high-end auction. We only invite those customers who are truly capable to come and let them see that we don't need to sell our goods at a low price to make a lot of money."

"High-end auction?" Ah Liu slapped his thigh, "Boss, this is a good idea! If we do this, won't all of Yu Wendong's petty tricks be outdone?"

"Just competing is not enough." Su Hanze smiled even colder, "We also want those 'investors' who are attending his lectures to see with their own eyes that they will never make any money if they follow him. This auction is not only for customers, but also for the market."

Ah Liu nodded: "I understand, I'll arrange it right away!"

"Wait." Su Hanze suddenly thought of something, and his expression became a little amused. "At the auction, we have to save a seat for Yu Wendong as well."

Ah Liu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Boss, you are going to embarrass him on the spot!"

"It's not about embarrassment, it's about making him understand that his tricks are not worth mentioning at all." Su Hanze's tone was calm, but there was a hint of cruelty. "If he dares to come, we will let him know what the real market rules are."

Ah Liu drove back to the company excitedly, thinking about the details of the auction while mourning for Yu Wendong in his heart. The more this "rival" struggled, the uglier his death would be.

A few days later, in the banquet hall of a five-star hotel in Hong Kong Island, Su Hanze's "Private High-end Jade Auction" officially began.

The venue was decorated extremely luxuriously, with the light from the crystal chandeliers shining on rows of jade display cabinets, making them sparkle. Each piece of jade was carefully placed on a velvet cloth, with a detailed introduction card next to it. Guests entered one after another, all of them were big names in the Hong Kong Island jade circle, and there were also several wealthy businessmen from the mainland.

They were dressed appropriately, holding bottles of champagne in their hands, and greeting each other politely, but their eyes kept glancing at the jadeite on display, their eyes revealing a determination to obtain it.

"Boss, this is such a grand occasion." Ah Liu stood aside and said in a low voice, "Those customers seem very excited. We will definitely make a lot of money this time."

"Making money is secondary." Su Hanze stood in the corner, observing the scene in a low-key manner. "The most important thing is to let them understand that our products are truly worth investing in."

As he was talking, there was a commotion at the door. Su Hanze looked in the direction of the sound and saw a familiar figure slowly walking in - it was Yu Wendong.

He was wearing a wrinkled suit, a fake smile on his face, and carrying a black briefcase.
He looked like a middle-aged man who was overwhelmed by life. When the customers nearby saw him, they immediately gave him complicated looks, some mocking, some sympathetic, but mostly disdainful.

"This guy really dares to come here." Ah Liu frowned, his tone full of disdain, "What does he want to do? To ruin the place?"

"Ruin the place?" Su Hanze sneered, "He doesn't even have a place to ruin now."

Yu Wendong seemed to have noticed Su Hanze's gaze, and the smile on his face froze for a moment, but he still walked over and said, "Hey, Boss Su, today's auction is really high-end."

"Of course I welcome you, Boss Yu, to come and show your support." Su Hanze had a proper smile on his face, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "I just didn't expect that you would be able to spare the time when you are busy with the training class recently."

Yu Wendong's mouth twitched, and he laughed dryly and said, "The training class is just a small fight, but Boss Su's place is more lively."

"No, no, if you are interested, you can take a look at our goods." Su Hanze made a "please" gesture, "Maybe it can give you some inspiration."

Yu Wendong forced a smile, glanced at the display cabinets casually, and then whispered, "Boss Su, I heard that you prepared a lot of good goods for this auction. I guess the prices are not low, right?"

"If the goods are good, the price must be good too." Su Hanze said lightly, "However, when it comes to investing in jadeite, it all depends on your vision. People without vision will not be able to buy anything truly valuable, no matter how much money they have."

After these words came out, Yu Wendong's face turned completely black, but he didn't dare to get angry. He knew that everyone present was looking at him, and if he got angry, it would only make him more embarrassed.

"Then I won't bother Boss Su anymore." He squeezed out a sentence, turned and walked towards the corner, but from his pace, it was obvious that he was about to explode with anger.

The auction went very smoothly, with exquisite jadeite being sold at high prices, and the enthusiasm of customers far exceeded expectations. Every time a piece of jadeite was sold, there was warm applause from the audience, as if cheering for Su Hanze's success.

Yu Wendong, standing in the corner, watched all this with an increasingly gloomy expression on his face. He tightly grasped his briefcase, his knuckles turning white. He knew that he had completely lost.

Su Hanze stood on the stage, his eyes swept across the audience, and finally fell on Yu Wendong. He smiled slightly and raised his glass: "Thank you for your support, and I hope you will continue to believe in us in the next investment."

Applause rang out again, and Yu Wendong lowered his head and walked out of the venue silently.

The night breeze was cool in Hong Kong Island. Su Hanze sat in front of the window of his office, crossed his legs, and smoked a cheap cigarette. Outside the window were the bright lights of the high-rise buildings, reflecting the sparkling waves of Victoria Harbour. He held a document in his hand, and his brows were furrowed into the shape of the Chinese character "川". The iced lemon tea on the table was no longer cold, and a layer of water droplets hung on the wall of the cup.

"Boss, are you really going to open a mine?" Ah Liu stood aside, looking at Su Hanze with a puzzled look on his face. He had just glanced at the documents and his mind hadn't yet come to a conclusion. "We have been in the jade business for so long, isn't it good to just buy goods? Opening a mine is a real deal, with a large investment and a large risk!"

"You know nothing." Su Hanze put out his cigarette and threw the document on the table. His tone was unquestionable. "In the jade industry, those who rely on buying goods will always be controlled by others. The mine is the foundation. Whoever controls the upstream has the right to speak. Look at those big guys, which one doesn't have his own mine?"

"But he's a big shot!" Ah Liu rubbed his hands, looking embarrassed. "Although we are somewhat famous now, we are still far behind those real big players. Besides, running a mine is not like buying things in a supermarket. How can it be that easy?"

"The harder it is, the more we have to do it." Su Hanze lit another cigarette and said in a steady tone, "Think about it, if we have our own mines, not only will the supply be stable, but the cost will also be kept down. By then, who in the market will dare to compete with us for business?"

"Boss, what you said makes sense." Ah Liu scratched his head, still a little hesitant, "But this is really not a small matter. What if the jade in the mine is not good enough? Besides, where can we find a mine?"

"That depends on your ability." Su Hanze glanced at him, with a hint of joking in his tone, "Go check if anyone's mine has had problems recently, their capital chain has been cut off, or they are short of money, and see if there is any chance to pick up a bargain."

When Ah Liu heard this, he immediately complained: "Boss, this is not like picking up trash! The mine is something that anyone wants to sell for a fortune. Can we afford it with the money we have?"

"We won't know until we try." Su Hanze exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes deep, "Do you think all those people who run mines are successful? Ninety percent of the mine owners in Hong Kong and the mainland have suffered losses. What these people are afraid of is a lack of funds and a stagnation in mining. As long as we seize the opportunity, we don't have to buy everything, controlling a stake will be fine."

"I understand, boss. I'll check it out right away!" Ah Liu sighed helplessly and walked out with dragging steps.

Su Hanze leaned back in his chair, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. He had never intended to take this matter lightly, and it could even be said that he was ready to face a setback.

A few days later, Ah Liu came running in excitedly with a document in his hand: "Boss, we found the target! There is a mine in the mainland called 'Baishuishan'. I heard that the funds have been tight recently, and the boss seems to be planning to sell some of the shares! Here is the information, take a look!"

Su Hanze took the document, flipped through a few pages carefully, and frowned slightly: "Baishui Mountain... this name sounds familiar."

"Of course it sounds familiar!" Ah Liu squeezed in next to him and explained excitedly, "This mine was very popular a few years ago. It was said that it produced several pieces of top-quality imperial green! Later, the mine owner lost all his money in gambling, and the mine collapsed. Now the mine is about to close, and the boss is in debt and is worried about finding a buyer!"

(End of this chapter)