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

Chapter 618 Shuffle
Li Jiacheng stood behind his desk, looking at Liu Huangfa with an imperious air: "Shenxiantang's development of the New Territories and the election of a new chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk have nothing to do with Cheung Sing. Out of personal friendship, I can help you, but you should bring a solution with you."

Liu Huangfa handed over the coffee and hurriedly said, "Yes!"

"There is a way to stop Shenxiantang."

Li Jiacheng, intrigued, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Tell me about it."

Liu Huangfa said, "Using the guise of environmental protection, they are hindering the opening of the new factory of Shenxiantang. As long as Cheung Kong is willing to increase its investment in the New Territories, it can offset the influence of Shenxiantang."

Li Jiacheng raised his hand and loudly refused, "No way."

"Two billion to buy peace in Hong Kong, is that not enough, Mr. Li?" Liu Huangfa looked puzzled. Li Jiacheng replied, "The New Territories aren't worth two billion."

"The chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk is not worth two billion. The electronics factory in Sheung Sin Tong is really profitable. If I threw it into the New Territories, it would be a waste of money."

“Aside from the Tsuen Wan pier, I don’t see any other place in the New Territories with a valuation of over one billion.”

Liu Huangfa said anxiously, "Shenxiantang can run an electronics factory, and Cheung Kong can too."

Li Jiacheng was silent for a moment before speaking, "Changshi has no skills."

Cheung Kong Holdings, with a market capitalization exceeding HK$50 billion, relies entirely on real estate, energy, and retail. Its stock price has soared along with the rising economy of Hong Kong.

They invest all their money in traditional industries, profiting from monopolizing people's livelihoods, while they have no understanding of emerging industries and make no contribution whatsoever.

The Li family, which is said to be something that Hong Kong people can never escape in their lifetime, has done absolutely nothing to contribute to the future of Hong Kong Island.

Liu Huangfa exclaimed in astonishment, "Being tall and solid is even worse than being loyal and righteous!"

Li Jiacheng said coldly, "Cheung Kong grew by mergers and acquisitions, mainly taking over the core assets of foreign firms and operating primarily in the tertiary sector. If they come across a good emerging company, they can still make money by acquiring it. Chung Yee Group's technology was developed in collaboration with domestic partners over five years, with an investment of hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars, placing it among the world's leading companies. To catch up in terms of technology, scale, and product capabilities, we would have to invest tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars."

"Why invest 10 billion in the electronics industry when there are so many high-quality industries to make money in internationally? Buying docks, land, building hotels, and logistics parks would be much more profitable."

"If you want to get rid of the Divine Begonia, I have a plan for you."

Liu Huangfa frowned and said, "Speak."

Li Jiacheng said, "Take Shenxiantang's products and go to Quanya Electronics Company in Taiwan. They are the earliest company in Taiwan to make learning machines. Give them Shenxiantang's solution and ask them to imitate and distribute it to lower the price and seize Shenxiantang's market share."

Liu Huangfa had a vague feeling of being used as a pawn, and said unhappily, "Shenxiantang's huge investment of 2 billion yuan, can it really stop for a foreign company?"

Li Jiacheng said, "Tell Quan Ya to apply for global patents and block Shen Xiantang's path! If Shen Xiantang has any brains, he will reduce his investment. With less money, he won't be able to persuade the Deng family."

Liu Huangfa fell silent for a moment, forced to admit that Li Jiacheng's plan was a vicious scheme. But if it were carried out, it would involve external forces, making it no longer a purely internal election.

If they don't want to relinquish their position as chairman of the township council, then colluding with Taiwan Province is the only way forward.

Li Jiacheng slowly and persuasively said, "The business world is like a battlefield. Whether you're doing business or choosing a partner, you should be ruthless. Quan Ya is a company that makes educational machines. Its operations are more mature than Zhong He's. There's also the newly established TSMC, backed by Texas Instruments in the United States, which has strong chip manufacturing technology."

"Shenxian Tang's chances were already slim, so this will save him money. Besides, there are many pro-Taiwan people in the country. Politically, with my guarantee, no one will dare to touch you."

If mainland businesses dared to collude with Taiwanese businesses, they would be crushed in no time. But cooperation between Hong Kong and Taiwanese businesses is called Hong Kong-Taiwan cooperation, which has political permission. After all, no one on the mainland dares to offend powerful figures in both Hong Kong and Taiwan at once. If it really caused a major public outcry and affected the handover, no one could bear the responsibility.

After leaving the Chinese Building, Liu Huangfa remained silent, already feeling immense pressure. He had hoped to leverage the big boss's influence to fight against Shen Xiantang, but the big boss had used him as a pawn, showing him absolutely no respect.

Furthermore, the strength shown by Li Jiacheng was not as expected, suggesting that the conservative capital in Hong Kong does not seem to have much of an advantage over the reformists.

The conservative faction, on which high hopes had been placed, proved powerless, forcing the New King to reassess the situation. It's important to understand that to become the New King, one must possess the ability to balance the interests of all parties and have an extremely keen sense of the situation.

After seeing the guests off, Li Jiacheng called his eldest son, Zeju, and said, "Help me invite Guo Desheng, Luo Dechen, Li Zhaoji, and Zheng Yutong to the horse racing club."

Liu Huangfa's arrival was merely a reminder that Shenxiantang would be launching a large-scale campaign this year to advocate for reform.

Even without Lau Wong-fat, he could still get the news and handle it calmly once the election campaign started. After learning about the HK$2 billion investment plan in the Goddess Tong district, he concluded that the New Territories were doomed. If Lau Wong-fat were willing to fight to the death, there would still be a chance. But judging from Lau's appearance, he probably didn't have the guts.

In the overall situation, Liu Huangfa is not important because the conservatives are more powerful than the reformists.

The conservative faction of Chinese-owned businesses on Hong Kong Island is mainly composed of tycoon bosses who monopolized various industries after acquiring Yingzi Trading Company.

They are the most important ruling class in Hong Kong right now, while the reformists are composed of staunch patriots and pragmatic politicians.

Conservatives are characterized by wealth and established businesses, while reformers are characterized by official positions and contributions, but lack of family wealth. From the perspective of conservatives, the proposed education reforms are merely a clarion call from the reformists.

Once approved, various reforms will follow one after another after 97. The idea that Hong Kong's system will remain unchanged for fifty years will become empty talk.

Back then, they supported the return of Hong Kong Island to China and the "50 years unchanged" policy in order to preserve their family wealth.

If the surface remains unchanged, but the people in charge of the core change, won't it still be over?
It's important to understand that institutional reform is a soft revolution. The group led by Yin Zhaotang wanted to use legal reforms to overturn the industry and capital, and then replace them, completing a new round of reshuffling.

From British capital to Chinese capital, and from Chinese capital to patriotic capital. As the country grows stronger and the situation changes, there have been rounds of reshuffling, and no one is willing to be swept into the trash can.

Even if there are no towns that remain unchanged for ages, and no families that have been wealthy for a thousand years, it is still a skill to be able to hold on for one more year.

Want reform?

Let's fight to the death!

Liao Zhihong drove to Zhongyi Building, entered the office, and said, "Ah Tang, Uncle Fa came to my house this morning and promised not to run for chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk next year."

Yin Zhaotang, holding a cigar, stepped out from behind the table and chuckled, "The local tyrant has finally come to terms with reality."

Liao Zhihong said, "It's a good thing that they're willing to withdraw from the election."

"He also promised to call on people from Wo Shing Wo and Hop To to vote for us in the Kowloon and Hong Kong Island elections."

Before they could even make a fortune, Kaixin and the other two betrayed him, so Liu Huangfa sold off his two underlings first.

Those who play politics are all dirty.

(End of this chapter)