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

Wang Yaotang and He Duwang nodded, and the establishment of Haojiang Telecom was settled. As for the management team, they would just find the original team, since they were the ones who did it, it was just a separation and independence.

As for whether they were willing, Wang Yaotang and Stanley Ho invited them at the same time, leaving them no room to refuse.

The subsequent negotiations were all left to Ho Chiu-king, which could be considered her social practice subject.

I've said it before: what's the point of studying business management if you don't have a company at home? Who, except the father, would hire an inexperienced person to manage a business?

Once Haojiang Telecom is established, Wang Yaotang will then go to the north to discuss the 10,000-line switch. No matter how they cooperate, at least he will have someone who can get things done.

In this collaboration, Wang Yaotang invested 80% and held 70% of the shares, while He Duwang invested 20% and Haojiang Relationship Network held 30%. However, all these shares were registered under He Chaoqiong's name. In the end, He Duwang personally saw his daughter off onto the yacht at the pier. Watching the yacht sail away from the pier, Duwang put his hands on his hips, shook his head, and sighed.

……

Hong Kong Island, Public Works Department.

When working for the government, you naturally follow the established procedures, but when working for yourself, you have to work at full speed.

As part of the transaction, Wang Yaotang applied for approval for more than 400 acres of industrial land near the Tuen Mun temporary pier.

The main reason for not holding a public auction this time is that industrial land is not popular and there is no competition for it; it is usually calculated according to market price.

Harold Dodgson seemed to have completely forgotten the previous conflict. The price offered by his subordinates was only $42 per square foot, slightly lower than the market price, and he signed it without even blinking.

By the time Wang Yaotang returned from Macau, the procedures here had been completed. The final signature was given by the Governor of Hong Kong. Under normal circumstances, the Governor of Hong Kong would not reject an order after all his subordinates had signed it. If the Governor of Hong Kong did not want his orders to fail to reach Government House, he had to take into account the feelings of his subordinates.

The man surnamed Wang couldn't hold back anymore.

After getting the contract back, Wang Yaotang called the bespectacled guy over and asked about the situation, "Is there any money left?"

“If you’re not in a rush, I suggest you wait before paying. We’re not just occupying the land, and the New Territories haven’t said anything. There’s no need to rush to pay. Anyway, nobody dares to say anything.” The four-eyed guy said in a deep voice, “Part of the loan has come through, and I’ve used it to cover the losses from the previous withdrawals. After all, those companies have other shareholders. Withdrawing funds is actually not a good thing. If we withdraw funds today because we’re short of funds, can we withdraw funds tomorrow if other shareholders are short of funds?”

"But what if the funds they allocate go down the drain?"

Wang Yaotang smacked his lips, "This is really hard to say."

"The liquidation auction of K Wah is in a few days. The main source of funds is still here. We'll have to wait for Tuen Mun. We don't have the money to build a pier now. We'll just use the temporary funds as they are."

"Okay." Wang Yaotang nodded. "How did the Jia Hua liquidation auction go? Are there any unexpected issues?"

The four-eyed guy then looked at Ah Wei.

“I was just about to say this. Lü Zhihe has never run a hotel before. The Ocean View Holiday Hotel is a collaboration with the American Omni Hotel Group.”

Before Awei could finish speaking, Wang Yaotang frowned and asked, "Do they have shares?"

“No, it’s management. The hotel belongs to Lui Che Woo, but we hired him to manage it to learn from his experience,” Awei explained. “Now that Lui Che Woo is liquidating the property, I heard from the liquidation committee that this hotel has submitted an application to participate in the liquidation auction. The target is probably the hotel.”

“No, the hotel is managed by their people. Don’t they know that my name is on this piece of meat?” Wang Yaotang pointed to himself.

“Although…but…” Awei shrugged, suppressing a laugh.

"Damn it!" Wang Yaotang cursed. Clearly, his name was enough to scare the locals, but the American hotel group didn't take him seriously at all.

"Damn it, they've come all this way, if we don't treat them properly, wouldn't it make us landlords seem like we don't know how to behave!"

"I don't know when they'll arrive, but I guess the management at the Omni Hotel will know. I'll have someone ask," Awei said with a smile.

“Here’s what you’ll do: don’t ask their higher-ups, ask the housekeeping department which day they reserved rooms for the Americans just before the auction, and then compare it with the flight schedule,” Wang Yaotang said, raising his hand.

Awei was a little confused. "Then what? We don't know what the people coming are called or what they look like. Most of the people on the plane are American devils. How do we identify the target?"

"What a fool! Let them come out on their own!" Wang Yaotang chuckled.

……

Kai Tak Airport.

Several black vans with the Ocean View Holiday Hotel stickers stopped. Ah Jie got out of the car, straightened his suit, and walked towards the arrival hall. Four men in black suits followed behind him, one of whom was carrying a signboard.

The arrival hall was bustling with people. A security guard ran to check the flight information, confirmed the arrival gate, and then came back.

After waiting for about half an hour, A-Jie checked his watch and said, "Let's go, it's almost time, don't miss it."

The five people arrived at the arrival gate, and soon the glass door separating them was opened. The younger brother immediately held up a sign that read 'Omni Hotel Group'.

As people streamed out of the arrival gate, Ah Jie glanced around at them and soon made eye contact with a few people.

A balding man in his fifties was accompanied by two slightly younger men. The other woman was dressed in business attire and appeared to be his secretary.

The middle-aged bald man was looking at the sign behind Ah Jie.

"They're here," A-Jie said softly.

As the four entered, A-Jie immediately stepped forward with a smile, "Hello, I'm here to pick you up from the hotel. You can call me Miles."

The bald head of the group seemed a little out of place, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Looking at the outstretched hand, he smiled politely and shook hands with the other person. "Oh, okay, Miles."

"You must be tired after a 20-hour flight. This way, please. The car is ready."

"What would you like to eat? The food on the plane is really unbearable. I suggest you have a proper meal before resting. Would you like me to recommend some distinctive Chinese dishes?"

"Trust me, I'll definitely satisfy you all." As he spoke, A-Jie looked at his female secretary. "Healthy food, won't make you fat."

"Sure, any recommendations?"

Ah Jie's enthusiasm left the bald man with no time to think. Four security guards went up to help with the luggage, and the group boarded the car with Ah Jie's introduction to the food.

There are Chinese restaurants in the US, and they're very good, but they're too expensive. Even though the bald guy is a mid-to-high-level executive at the Omni Hotel Group, he still can't afford them.

You don't need to listen to any professional reviews or magazines; you can tell whether a dish is expensive or not just by looking at how it's presented.

Anything that's presented beautifully is bound to be expensive.

Compared to Western food, Chinese food involves ordering many dishes at once, resulting in a higher cost per meal.

……

At the same time, two similar minivans drove into the airport parking lot. One of the vehicles had a dent in the front. A white man in his thirties jumped out of the vehicle immediately, checked his watch, and hurriedly walked towards the arrival hall.

I was delayed by a car accident on the way, which took almost an hour, so I was late!
I searched the arrival hall for ages but couldn't find him. I didn't have my phone with me, so I could only grumble and call the hotel from a landline. They didn't answer Johannes's call; maybe he took a taxi there himself.

He waved his hand impatiently, "Let's go back."

……

As the van pulled out of the airport, A-Jie gradually became quieter, and his gaze towards the others began to take on a more playful tone.

"Why do you want to acquire hotels in Hong Kong? Don't you think it's too far from the United States?" A-Jie suddenly asked.

"Huh?" The bald man was taken aback, not understanding why such a question was being asked. His brows gradually furrowed. "This is part of the company's strategy: developing overseas markets."

"Didn't you consider the risks?" A-Jie crossed his legs.

"Risk? What risk? You..." The bald man felt something was increasingly wrong. "Wait, you...don't you recognize me?"

Ah Jie scoffed, "Old man, are you kidding me? Why should I know you?"

"Who are you? You're not an employee of the company in Hong Kong!" The bald man finally realized what was happening and pointed at Ah Jie, shouting, "Stop the car! Stop the car right now!" Ah Jie just smiled, and the driver completely ignored him.

Did you get into a stranger's car?
The two middle-aged men were already somewhat stunned, and the female secretary was even more frightened, her face turning pale. The bald man tried to remain calm, saying, "Do you know what you're doing? This is illegal detention! I'm an American citizen! You're provoking the federal government! I'm warning you, you can stop now, or you'll regret it! Consulate..."

This fierce yet restrained demeanor amused A-Jie. He reached out and opened the armrest box next to him, twirled a Glock a few times on his index finger, and then placed it on his lap. The bald man's voice abruptly stopped, and he subconsciously leaned back, turning his head to the side.

“Continue, what’s behind the consulate?” A-Jie laughed.

"I..." The bald man's mind went blank. What the hell happened? How did things suddenly turn out like this?
"Friend, calm down, I, you, this..."

"What I mean is, we're just here on behalf of the company to participate in the auction. We don't necessarily have to win this hotel. It's just a normal business transaction, like deciding to have an extra dish for dinner. It's not mandatory."

"I want to hear how the consulate will make me regret it, so I can be prepared." A-Jie kicked the bald head. "The hotel issue doesn't matter, since you guys can't go there anyway."

"Wow—" The female secretary completely broke down after hearing that one sentence.

Ah Jie chuckled with a wicked grin, "Do you know how to quiet down a crying woman?"

"It's very simple, we just need to prevent her from speaking."

As he spoke, Glock shoved the muzzle of his gun directly into his mouth.

"Woo——"

Ah Jie had never been to the United States. All the information he had about the US came from Wang Yaotang's casual conversations, such as how Florida doesn't support idlers. He wanted to hear how Americans viewed their own country.

As the bald man spoke, his eyes kept glancing out the car window at the increasingly desolate scenery, which made their voices tremble.

They finally stopped at a deserted beach, were forced onto a speedboat at gunpoint, and then transferred to another boat. Once on the deck, their legs were so weak they could barely stand.

"Hurry up and tell me what's going on, I'm waiting for you," A-Jie said to Zhan Zeyu.

Zhan Zeyu was originally in charge of the Fenglinwan chain hotels, but he was transferred at the suggestion of Siyanzi and then switched to work at Yaoxing. Now that they are going to acquire hotels, Wang Yaotang pulled him out.

Looking at the four people brought up, Zhan Zeyu felt a chill run down his spine. He only wanted to understand the situation of the other competitors in the auction; wasn't this going a bit too far...?

Capturing your opponents does give you a better understanding of the situation, but... is it really necessary?

Indeed, the most brilliant business tactics often require only the simplest methods...

……

"No, where are the people?"

Where is the deputy general manager of such a large Asian business unit?

The four-person team landed on time and contacted Los Angeles to confirm that Johannes and his team had boarded the plane. But damn it, the plane had been landed for more than three hours, where were they?

Gerard, who was staying at the Omni Hotel, hurriedly called the police. The police contacted the airport police and checked the customs registration to confirm that the four people had arrived.

"Arrived? But where are they?" Gerald roared.

Seeing this guy yelling at him, Tang Lin's face darkened. "Sir, according to relevant regulations, this does not currently meet the criteria for filing a missing person case."

Hong Kong Royal Police: If we can't deal with the bad guys, we can at least deal with you!

Hong Kong is too small and has a large number of foreigners; it simply doesn't have the capacity to treat every foreigner well.

"you you you……"

"If we find anyone similar, we'll notify you immediately. That's all." Tang Lin turned and left.

They disappeared without a trace, neither alive nor dead. They vanished suddenly after getting off the plane, and the police opened an investigation around the same time the next day.

Tang Lin: "Mr. Gerald, we have some good news and some bad news."

Gerald: "I'm not interested in your lame joke, just tell me!"

"The bad news is that, based on the information, we believe that Johannes and the other three have most likely been kidnapped," Tang Lin said seriously.

"The good news is that we suspect a connection to the other party involved in the car accident on the way to pick someone up. After investigation, we have determined that the other party is highly suspicious, but the identity card is fake, so the lead has completely dried up."

Gerrard: What the hell is this good news!

"I'm sorry, I'll let you know as soon as I have any news." Tang Lin closed the notebook; this case could now be thrown into the filing cabinet to gather dust.

Judging from the chain of interests, it's highly likely that Wang Yaotang did it. With his current power, he's beyond saving; he's just waiting to die.

He can't say anything, earns a few thousand yuan a month, and went crazy for offending the little money god because of a few foreigners.

……

A few days later, the bankruptcy liquidation auction of K. Wah took place.

Hong Kong is too small, and with British capital unwilling to take over, the local capital keeps coming from the same people.

Li Xiangjiao, Li Zhaoji, Xu Shixun, Bao Lao...

Several wealthy Chinese families in Southeast Asia were initially interested in this business, but after learning about it from Mr. Bao and his associates, they decisively gave up.

At this auction, Wang Yaotang considered himself the host, so he arrived first. Old Master Xu was the second to arrive. The convoy consisted of six cars. First, 20 burly men in black suits got out, and then Xu Shixun slowly got out of the car.

On the steps, Wang Yaotang gasped, clutching his forehead. "Wait, four-eyed guy, what does Old Man Xu mean by this? Why is he bringing so many people with him?"

Even the bespectacled guy couldn't figure it out, but he always felt it wasn't that simple.

The bodyguards didn't follow. Old Xu came up with two secretaries, and Wang Yaotang went over to chat with them.

A short while later, another convoy of six cars arrived, and 20 men in black suits got out. Only then did Old Man Guo slowly descend.

Wang Yaotang's brows furrowed even more deeply...

Mr. Feng, Mr. Zheng... each convoy was accompanied by a large number of bodyguards. Li Xiangjiao was the most extravagant, bringing 40 people who lingered in their vehicles until they were sure no one was surrounding them before finally getting out.

Hiss—Wang Yaotang scratched his head. No, how did the atmosphere in Hong Kong become so bad?

It's definitely not out of self-defense!

When most of the people had arrived, Wang Yaotang was about to go inside when two cars stopped in the parking lot. Five people got out of the cars, glanced at the group of people on the steps, and quickly walked over.

"Wang Yaotang, Wang Yaotang!" The voice arrived before the person.

"I'm warning you, release him right now!"

"It's just normal business competition, and you've actually kidnapped me!" Gerald shouted even louder when he saw Bao, Xu, and the others were there.

"Hey, who are you? I'm warning you, you have to be responsible for your words! Kidnapping? I don't even know you!" Wang Yaotang said with a dark face.

“Our company’s staff disappeared as soon as they got off the plane. Our staff who went to pick them up got into a car accident on the way. The driver’s ID was fake. You dare to say you didn’t kidnap them? You’ve gone too far!”

Wang Yaotang looked around, "He's slandering me! He's slandering me!"

Bao, Xu, Li, Guo...

Now do you know why we brought so many people?
Damn it, when did Hong Kong's social atmosphere become so bad! (End of Chapter)