What do you mean by quitting the business? I'm not a big shot.

Chapter 617 Game
Mr. Deng somewhat understood Mr. Tang's actions. A 2 billion investment was no small sum, and it was only natural for him to ask the chairman of the village council for protection.

Without the Liao family's help, once the money is invested, the project could potentially be controlled by the Deng family.

However, the chairmanship of the Heung Yee Kuk involves not only land interests, but also many other aspects.

It is true that Lau Wong-fat was the spokesperson promoted by the Tang family, but behind the title of "King of the New Territories" are five major surnames, New Territories triads, and big bosses who have invested in the New Territories.

The Deng family wanted to get Lau Wong to issue the land sale permit, which was simple and convenient. However, they found it much more difficult to remove a new king of the Territories.

Lau Wong-fat was no pushover. His face darkened with anger, and he said unhappily, "Mr. Yin, everyone welcomes you to invest and develop in the New Territories, but if you want to interfere in the internal affairs of the New Territories, I'm sorry, you're not qualified."

Yin Zhaotang laughed and said, "Uncle Liu, it's just one term as chairman. It's no big deal if the Liao family takes over. For the future of the New Territories, take a few years off and wait for Uncle Liao to retire before you take over.

Lau Wong-fat sneered: "What arrogance! Do you think you can make Tin Shui Wai a big place and drive the entire New Territories with just one electronics factory?"

"The Tsing Yi Container Terminal, the Kowloon Wharf Logistics Park, and the Yuen Long Food Factory—each of these projects can create tens of thousands of jobs. I've also heard that there's a boss who can decide the future of the New Territories."

"When doing business in the New Territories, you must first respect the people of the New Territories. Do you understand, young man?"

Deng Yu spoke up: "Everyone is doing this for the good of the New Territories. There's no need to argue. Let's all compromise and Ah Fat take over as chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk."

"In addition to being the first vice chairman, Mr. Liao should also serve as the president of the New Territories Chamber of Commerce. If Mr. Yin has any needs, he can talk to Ah Fa. I believe Ah Fa will not refuse."

Lau Wong breathed a sigh of relief and promised, "As long as it's for the good of the New Territories, I will do my best."

Yin Zhaotang put down his teacup, looking thoughtful: "No problem, please let Mr. Deng take possession of the land first. We can discuss the rest later."

When Liu Huangfa saw that Yin Zhaotang did not agree, his face hardened again, and his gaze became very unfriendly. Deng Yu and the others saw Yin Zhaotang get up to take his leave and personally escorted him to Liying Academy.

As soon as he sat in the Rolls-Royce, Liao Zhihong said, "The Deng family has agreed to step down, but they can't deal with Liu Huangfa for the time being."

Liao Runchen sat in the back row and chuckled, "If you throw two billion into Tin Shui Wai, anyone would be weak in the knees."

"I can see that. It's all thanks to Uncle Liao for supporting me and allowing me to continue running for office. Liu Huangfa is too entangled with other bosses; I can't trust him," Yin Zhaotang said with a sigh.

Take the most important Kwai Tsing Ferry Terminal as an example. The controlling companies include Li Ka-shing's "Hong Kong Island International Container Terminals", "Modern Container Terminals" jointly controlled by foreign firms, and "Sea-Land Intermodal Transport Company" from the United States. Not to mention the real estate and infrastructure projects developed by "Henderson Land", "Sun Hung Kai Properties", and "Cheung Kong Holdings" in the New Territories.

Those in the preparatory group who oppose his reforms have too many leverage points to control Liu Huangfa. We must not place our hopes for the reforms on this kind of nouveau riche.

Lau Wong-fat returned to his Yuen Long villa with a sullen face and a bad temper. He said to the driver, "Tell Kai-kai and Cheng-bao to come over for dinner."

"Understood, Uncle Fa." The driver was indeed Liu Huangfa's nephew. He stood by the car, took out his mobile phone, and made a call to the two gang leaders.

Kaixin arrived in Yuen Long first, entered the villa, and said with a smile, "Uncle Fat, who made you angry? You look unhappy."

Liu Huangfa exclaimed, "The immortal Tang Ding is my old mother!"

"Huh?" Kaixin's eyes widened. "Your mother is over eighty years old, are you kidding me?" Liu Huangfa slammed his hand on the table and said, "He wants to take my position as chairman of the township council, is that to replace my mother?"

Kaixin had to admit: "That's even worse than hitting your mother."

Zheng Bao, dressed in a suit, walked into the room and said, "Who dares to play such a big game, daring to steal Uncle Fa's position?"

"And who else? The most arrogant immortal in the martial arts world, Tang!" Liu Huang said angrily. Zheng Bao looked surprised and wondered, "What's going on? Didn't Lao Zhong go to Central to become the king of Central? What's he up to by stirring up trouble in the New Territories?"

Liu Huangfa sneered, and when he mentioned the new factory project, Kaixin immediately realized something was wrong: "It's a good thing that a 2 billion investment is coming to the New Territories. No one has any reason to stop it, right? If Shenxiantang doesn't trust the Liao family, he can just invest the money in Shenzhen. He has a very close relationship with the person in charge of Shenzhen. He's not afraid of not having anyone to protect him."

Zheng Bao pulled out a cigar, put it in his mouth, and slowly nodded: "What Shen Xian Tang is afraid of is not the factory having an accident, but that he will definitely take down the chairman of the township council."

"Uncle Fa, you're in trouble."

Liu Huangfa looked nervous, slapped his thigh, and exclaimed, "Damn it, I was almost blinded by Shenxiantang's two billion!"

If we simply assume that Shen Xiantang wanted to protect the factory, then his response might be flawed. If he only used five or six tenths of his strength when he clearly had it all, wouldn't he be easily defeated by the man surnamed Yin?

Fortunately, Zheng Bao and Kai Xin often interact with Shen Xian Tang and offer advice from an outsider's perspective. However, Shen Xian Tang's actions are always unpredictable and take an unexpected turn.

Those in the martial arts world could not guess the underlying motives.

Liu Huangfa had a vague premonition: "You'll continue to support me in this year's election, right?"

Kaixin said, "Shenghe's business in the New Territories is entirely thanks to Uncle Fat's help. We will do our best to support them."

Zheng Bao blew out a puff of smoke, spread his hands and said, "I'm not familiar with Uncle Liao, so I don't understand what tricks Shen Xian Tang is playing, but I will definitely bring my gang brothers to ensure your safety."

Liu Huangfa wasn't afraid that Shenxian Tang would resort to underhanded tactics. Both of them were members of the preparatory group, competing for seats was one thing, but resorting to underhanded tactics was another.

If Shen Xiantang were truly acting out of political motives, he would be even less likely to take action against him. Similarly, he could not prevent the Liao family from acquiring land or Shen Xiantang from building a factory.

After leaving the villa, Zheng Bao walked to Kaixin's car and said, "Uncle Fa can't beat Shenxian Tang, should we..."

He smiled happily and said, "Wait a little longer, they haven't set a price yet."

The two men understood that Lau Wong-fat's political standing was perhaps as high as that of Sheen Tong, and that protecting the two triads would ensure their development in the New Territories. However, political standing and fighting ability are two different things. What value would Lau have if he lost his position as chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk?
The Deng family has been bribed by Shenxian Tang, and relying solely on two gangs, they can hardly be considered to have a winning hand. However, selling goods also requires choosing a good time; when the two sides are fighting fiercely, the price will definitely be the highest.

He cracked a cigar, a wicked grin spreading across his face: "You really know how to do business."

Liu Huangfa stood by the window, hands in his pockets, watching them chatting and laughing at the door. He was furious: "If gangsters can't be trusted, then let's call Mr. Li and Mr. Guo to fight them. My retirement is a small matter. Once Hong Kong uses mainland textbooks, raises the red flag, and changes the system, let's see if they can still do business!"

(End of this chapter)