Hong Kong Island: From a small stall to a global supplier

Two speedboats that didn't look very legitimate were moored at a dock in Haojiang. Wang Yaotang led his men onto the boardwalk.

"Boss!" a dozen or so men in black uniforms shouted in unison.

Wang Yaotang nodded.

“Mr. Wang, these two ships…” A man in a Haojiang Customs uniform gestured with a smile.

"Oh, it just arrived and we haven't had time to complete the formalities yet, but it will be driven away tonight, is that alright?" Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

"Ah, no problem, of course no problem, haha, ha..." The customs officer waved his hand with a smile. Just then, a sea breeze blew by, and a tarpaulin draped above the cabin was blown up and fell to the side, revealing a Type 56 assault rifle with a drum magazine.

The customs officer's smile froze instantly. He blinked, swallowed, and then glanced furtively at Wang Yaotang.

“It’s a model, intended for use in a movie.” Wang Yaotang’s smile remained unchanged. “You don’t think it’s a real gun, do you?”

"Haha, it's just a model. Of course, I wouldn't mistake it for a real gun. It's fine then." The customs officer gave a polite but slightly embarrassed smile, nodded, and quickly walked away.

Wang Yaotang looked around and said irritably, "What are you all standing there for? Cover it up! Leave two people on the boat."

“Mr. Wang, let’s stay,” Master Liu suddenly said.

"Oh? Since we're already here, let's go to Haojiang and buy some things for the family. Don't worry about Director Zhao; consider it a technical guidance fee," Wang Yaotang said.

"No need, Mr. Wang, you're too kind," Master Liu quickly replied.

"Of course I'll take it. If I come out with you empty-handed, people will think I'm stingy. Don't I have any pride? Let's go."

"We don't have the necessary paperwork," Mr. Liu said with a wry smile. "We can't get through customs."

"You two don't need to worry," Sha Ze said with a smile. "Coming with Brother Yao, there's no need to go through customs."

The two exchanged a surprised glance; they couldn't refuse such a kind offer after all.

Instead of following the flow of people, the group turned onto another route used by staff. Some customs officers in uniform smiled and nodded at them as they passed through the other exit without any obstruction.

As they left customs, Liu and Li felt a sense of both familiarity and unfamiliarity.

What's familiar is that this scene is not uncommon in mainland China, but it's surprising that a Chinese person can do this abroad.

There were clearly several foreign staff members with blue eyes and high noses, but no one paid any attention to them.

This Mr. Wang, who seems like a good person, is very influential!
No wonder the factory manager partnered with him; it wasn't just because he was rich.

"Huang Mao, take good care of these two masters, Liu and Li, from the mainland. Let our friends from the mainland feel our hospitality," Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

Huang Mao, also known as Xin Ji Si Jiu Zai, was one of the first people Wang Yaotang knew. He helped Wang Yaotang a lot in the early days. After opening his own branch in Tsim Sha Tsui, he switched sides and joined Wang Yaotang's gang.

Huang Mao no longer dyes his hair yellow. After all, he has become the spokesperson for Cai Shen Yao in Macau. Although he has not opened his own branch, he is already a big shot who can stand on equal footing with Wan Kuok Koi and Street Market Wei. He has to maintain his status.

"Hello, Mr. Liu, hello, Mr. Li." The blond-haired man smiled and shook hands with the two men.

Although they didn't quite understand why the young man in front of them, who had a regular side parting, wore a suit and tie, and looked like a successful businessman, had such a strange name as "Yellow Hair," the two still quickly shook hands and greeted each other.

“Mr. Wang, there’s no need to go to such lengths, we…”

“It’s alright, they’re all my property, it doesn’t cost me anything. Sometimes it’s good to broaden your horizons. People can’t create things beyond their own understanding. If Wenchong Shipyard wants to get involved in commercial ships in the future, such as private yachts, then comfort and luxury are essential. If you haven’t seen them before, you can’t build them.” Wang Yaotang said with a smile, “I really hope that one day I can sit on a luxury yacht built in our country.”

The two opened their mouths, unsure how to answer, and could only nod in acceptance.

"Yellow Hair, give these three new identities. We'll send them to Thailand later." Wang Yaotang then pointed to the three disheveled old men.

"Okay, Brother Yao," the blond-haired man said with a smile. "Shall I take you home?"

After Mo Dingping died, his villa was transferred to Wang Yaotang's name, so he also had a home here.

"I've made an appointment with Police Chief Neves. We've been talking about setting up a public service police academy here for a while now, but we haven't gotten around to it yet." Wang Yaotang waved his hand and led Sha Ze and the others into the car.

Only after the four cars drove out of the parking lot did Huang Mao call the others to get in.

Once inside the Mercedes 280SE, Liu and Li felt extremely awkward, unsure of what to do with their hands and feet.

You occasionally see people driving this car in Guangzhou, but this is the first time I've ridden in one. I heard it costs over 80 RMB, which would take them 555 years to earn at their average salary of 120...

Is this what Mr. Wang meant by comfort and luxury?

The two gritted their teeth, thinking: The decadence of capitalism is truly...

Enjoy!
After driving for about ten minutes, the car stopped in an underground parking lot. The blond-haired man got out and beckoned the two men to head towards the elevator. "Let's go buy a couple of outfits first. Of course, I'm not saying that the two of you are dressed badly, but it's just that they'll attract attention and make you feel out of place and uncomfortable."

Seeing that the two were a bit reserved and their smiles were stiff, the blond man said with a smile, "Actually, there are quite a few mainlanders who come here. They are all a little awkward at first, but they will get used to it after a while."

"Are there a lot of people here?" Liu and Li exchanged a glance. Did they even know that Macau was a gambling city? What were mainlanders doing here?
"Quite a few," the blond-haired man said with a smile.

Upon arriving at the mall, the gleaming marble floors, the enormous crystal chandeliers hanging from the dome and stretching over ten meters, the people coming and going dressed in clothes that clearly indicated their wealth, and the luxuriously decorated shops one after another—everything overwhelmed Liu and Li.

Two reviews, very expensive!

They didn't go to a luxury brand store like Armani. Huang Mao has served many mainland customers. If they actually bought Armani clothes worth around 2 Hong Kong dollars, these two would probably be unable to walk in them, which would be more troublesome.

Brother Yao meant to treat them well and make them feel at home, so he found a local Hong Kong restaurant called Goldlion.

"Pick out two suits for these two gentlemen."

"Yes, sir." A pretty waitress in a business suit walked up with a smile. "Gentlemen, this way please. Let me take your measurements first."

"Okay." Master Liu tried to sound natural, but his voice was still stiff.

There's nothing we can do; these days, mainland shopping malls still 'cannot scold or beat customers without cause,' so where have we ever seen someone so beautiful and so enthusiastic?

While changing clothes in the fitting room, I secretly glanced at the prices and my scalp tingled. A shirt, suit, and leather shoes set cost over 4000 Hong Kong dollars, more than a year's salary. How could I possibly afford that?

After getting two sets of clothes and getting their hair done, the two looked at themselves in the full-length mirror and had to admit that the money spent really paid off!

Exactly, it was too expensive! After changing our outfits, we went to one of the top restaurants in Macau. The decor was even more luxurious than in the mall. There were 16 dishes for five people. The plates were huge. We didn't have to pick up the food ourselves. As soon as we were about to raise our arms, the waiters next to us had already picked it up for us. It was almost like they were feeding us.

Whether a meal is good or bad depends entirely on the food. Being waited on hand and foot until you're dizzy—capitalism is truly decadent, truly depraved, truly…

I witnessed firsthand what true extravagance and madness in the casino meant...

I witnessed firsthand what it meant to be a life of debauchery, indulging in pleasures, and living a life of decadence in nightclubs...

Lying on the hotel bed, I felt like I was living in a dream.

When Wang Yaotang saw the two of them again the next day, he looked at their dark circles with amusement and asked, "How's it like being in capitalism?"

“This…this really is…” The two kept shaking their heads.

Wang Yaotang just smiled and didn't ask any more questions.

If you can maintain your composure after undergoing spiritual purification, you will be less likely to be tempted to do anything wrong in the future.

If you've been blinded by capitalism, then come to Hong Kong. You'll definitely want to invest in shipbuilding; the technical talent here is top-notch.

……

Haojiang Public Security Bureau.

"Mr. Wang, haha, it's been a long time."

"Long time no see, Chief Neves."

"Hong Kong and Macau are so close, yet I haven't come to see my old friends in so long."

"You know, I've been having a lot of trouble lately, there's nothing I can do about it."

"Haha, this is the problem with the Hong Kong police. Instead of arresting those gang members who pose a huge threat to society, they harass Mr. Wang, who is dedicated to maintaining social order. This is very wrong."

"The rigidity and arrogance of the British are as unbearable as their food."

Neves laughed. "You're right, King. The English are as unbearable as the air in London."

After cursing the British together, the initial awkwardness between the two vanished instantly, and they became familiar with each other again.

After chatting in the office for a while, Neves took Wang Yaotang to meet with the police commissioner to discuss the security situation in Macau and the donation to build a primary school under the Public Security Bureau. They then left together by car.

"Are you satisfied with the company's profits during this period?" Wang Yaotang asked with a smile in the car.

“Satisfied, very good.” Neves gave Wang Yaotang a meaningful look. “The management of entertainment venues in Haojiang is still somewhat chaotic. We hope to introduce more professional management so that every tourist who comes to Haojiang can be satisfied.”

"Besides the three nightclubs I own, what other large nightclubs and bars do you have?" Wang Yaotang asked.

"Shuifang has one large nightclub and two bars, and Tiaolin has one nightclub and one bar."

"Do you sell drugs or other hallucinogenic drugs?"

"Have!"

“I have to ask you something. You know, because I firmly forbid the presence of these kinds of things in the venue, it has shaken the interests of some people, which has led to some conflicts with the Narcotics Investigation Department. I want to take over the bars and nightclubs they are in charge of, but I don’t want to cause any unnecessary conflicts with the Public Security Bureau because of this,” Wang Yaotang said with a serious expression.

Neves remained silent for a while before carefully choosing his words and saying, "You know, tourists who come to Macau are all looking for thrills. As for the issue of drugs and prostitution, although we don't want it to happen, it is a real problem and almost impossible to avoid."

"Do people smoke at the Lisboa Hotel?" Wang Yaotang asked with a smile.

“It’s forbidden in casinos, you know. After taking it, you’ll be somewhat confused and lethargic, which is not good for gambling,” Neves said with a smile and a shrug.

“He can’t do it, and I can’t do it here either. If you want to play this game, you can go somewhere else.” Wang Yaotang patted Neves’s arm. “I hope that the cooperation with the police department is long-term and can stand the test of time. One day when you retire, your children can still enjoy all of this without conflicts arising from some short-term interests. Do you understand what I mean?”

“Okay, you’re right, if my son is willing to work for the sheriff’s department,” Neves said with a smile.

"If he's unwilling, it must be because you haven't had enough children, my friend. I must say, people are inherently lazy. Without competition, people won't be more diligent than pigs. If you want your children to have enough ambition, the best way isn't to provide them with a better educational environment and a comfortable life, but to have more children!"

Wang Yaotang said solemnly, "Think about it, if you have 10 children, then in order to compete for your favor, and in order to compete for the assets and political resources you leave behind, they must make themselves better than others. Competition and selection are the best ways to continue the family line."

“My God, 10 children, are you kidding me?” Neves exclaimed in shock. “My wife will kill me.”

"It could also be an illegitimate child."

"You're a real devil!"

After chatting for a while, the convoy arrived at a green area south of the Macau Army base. "This is it. Originally, we wanted to develop residential areas here, but the director managed to get it approved at a meeting."

“I have no problem with that.” Wang Yaotang smiled and winked. “Last year, the total profit of the three nightclubs in Haojiang was around 1500 million. I can invest it all in, and the annual investment thereafter will be no less than 200 million.”

Neves quickly thought about it. The Hou Kong Police Station has a total of just over 2000 people across all departments, but less than 200 of them have children of school age. With such a large investment, many people in other government departments can also benefit from it.

In this case……

“On behalf of the Macao Public Security Bureau and the Macao Governor’s Office, I thank you for your generosity.” Neves smiled and extended his hand. “The Public Security Bureau will soon launch a crackdown on drug trafficking and silver-selling, and we will need the strong support of Umbrella Security Company at that time.”

"Haojiang belongs to everyone, and Umbrella Security Company is willing to contribute to the security of Haojiang."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

“There’s a charity reception at the Governor’s Palace the day after tomorrow evening. I wonder if you have time?” Neves asked with a smile. “The reception will discuss matters related to the land reclamation project on Taipa Island.”

“Of course I have the time, and I’m very interested.” Wang Yaotang’s eyes lit up.

"Alright, I'll let the Governor's Office know in advance and send you the invitation tomorrow."

"Thank you so much!"

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