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

Luo Wenhua was genuinely concerned, after all, although China Resources was called a company, everyone who knew about it knew its true nature.

Seeing that the two bigwigs were having some reservations, everyone else left the meeting room. Once only the two remained, Luo Wenhua personally poured Wang Yaotang a cup of tea. "There are no outsiders here, so I'll speak frankly. After all, we represent the government to some extent, and sometimes we have to consider our reputation and the methods we use..."

Wang Yaotang blinked, pointed to himself, and looked completely astonished.

No, what do you mean by that?
Are you saying I have a bad reputation?

Luo Wenhua turned his head away somewhat awkwardly. No, don't you have any self-awareness about your own reputation?
Although Wang Yaotang thought he was already very thick-skinned, he still felt a little embarrassed to be spoken to like that in front of the semi-official people in his hometown.

After all, it doesn't matter how much you embarrass yourself outside, but you have to save face back home.

Seeing that Wang Yaotang remained silent for a long time, Luo Wenhua explained in a low voice: "Kadoorie, Rio Tinto, and the Israeli side have all contacted us before, and our answer was that we didn't know and it was okay. After all, it's a personal matter, and we would give the same answer even if they asked us through diplomatic channels. But when it comes to establishing a joint venture, we can't say that."

"You know, we're not like those Westerners, whose mouths are as loose as cotton pants, saying whatever comes to mind and contradicting themselves the next day. We, a great nation and a land of etiquette, have always been responsible for our words, and there are some things we really can't do."

Wang Yaotang gulped down the tea, raised his hand to rub his flushed face, and smiled somewhat awkwardly, "I understand, I understand President Luo's concerns."

However, he was thick-skinned after all, and his eyes quickly darted around as he came up with a plan. "The problem now is that we can't form a joint venture with someone with a tainted reputation, right?"

“Ahem, Mr. Wang, what are you saying? You are a patriotic businessman, how could you have any stain on your reputation?” Luo Wenhua said righteously. “It’s just gossip from some people who don’t know the truth. There’s no need to pay any attention to it. The higher-ups have sharp eyes and see everything clearly.”

Wang Yaotang couldn't help but tilt his head and laugh. His hometown was still sharp-eyed, knowing that he was enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens, all for the greater good!

"How about this, Mr. Luo? Let's find someone with a clean record to cooperate with," Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

"Clean background? Then where did the funds come from?" Luo Wenhua asked in a deep voice.

"My brother, Four-Eyes Guan Jiaxiang, let me tell you the truth. He's the one in charge of finances among us brothers. He has a clean record and never gets involved in anything taboo. Initially, we planned for him to become a lawyer, but we didn't expect our business to develop so quickly, so we've been letting him manage the finances for me ever since."

“Funding is not a problem. I never treat my brothers unfairly. He can easily raise one or two hundred million Hong Kong dollars with his shares and cash. There is no need to worry about our relationship. We are not blood brothers, but we are closer than blood brothers.”

Luo Wenhua frowned and thought for a moment, "We need to investigate this and report it to our superiors. If there are no problems, it should be fine."

"Haha, I knew my hometown wouldn't turn down my help." Wang Yaotang lightly slapped the table.

"It's normal business practice, we encourage it," Luo Wenhua said with a smile.

With the deal settled, Wang Yaotang was in a great mood. He understood the difficulties faced by China Resources. When he left, Luo Wenhua saw him to the door and made an appointment to have dinner together later. Only then did Wang Yaotang get into his car and leave.

"Huh? I'm starting a new company with my hometown?" The bespectacled guy stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.

"Who told you to be so clean?" Wang Yaotang said irritably.

"Hey, hey, hey, why am I not me? I'm clean too!" Awei puffed out his large chest muscles.

"Come on, everyone in the underworld knows your name, Brother Wei, is famous for killing people," Ah Jie chuckled.

It's about when Awei was arrested and several people were killed that day.

This kind of thing that makes you famous in the martial arts world is beyond my control, so it's definitely up to you, brother, to handle it.

It's not much different from the ancient army. A group of people go to the front lines to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions, while another group is listed on the merit list. Everyone has a bright future.

“I actually have an idea: to get you Singaporean citizenship. It would make things easier for us brothers to manage our finances and sever ties with our companies,” Wang Yaotang suddenly said.

The bespectacled man tilted his head and thought for a moment, "I don't care, it doesn't matter. Whether I'm a Hong Kong citizen or a Singaporean citizen doesn't affect me, as long as it helps the company."

"Okay, I'll get on with it later," Wang Yaotang said, looking at Awei.

"Why are you looking at me? You're not going to change my nationality too, are you?" Awei had a bad feeling and crossed his arms, clutching his chest.

“You’re more suited to go to the Japanese side,” Wang Yaotang said with a malicious smile.

"Holy crap, impossible, absolutely impossible! Even if you die as a Japanese citizen, you can't be buried in your ancestral grave. Don't even think about it!" Awei shook his head violently.

"Are we brothers or not!" Wang Yaotang's face darkened.

"You're my brother, why are you pushing me into this fire?"

"Who told you to be the most sleazy-looking one among us brothers? You look like a Japanese translator."

Awei's eyes widened little by little, "I'll f*** your mother."

He threw the chopsticks in his hand at it.

They casually used obscure words like 'wealth' and 'good fortune,' filling the dinner table with a cheerful atmosphere.

The Japanese nationality is a joke, but with more and more business in Southeast Asia in the future, external perceptions of Hong Kong citizens will change after 97, so getting a Hong Kong nationality is still necessary, but there's no rush.

For now, having the four-eyed guy change his citizenship to Singaporean and then jointly establish a foreign trade company with China Resources should be enough.

He could delegate this matter, and there would be a large number of people to help handle it. The new company would take over the procurement of materials and equipment, logistics and distribution, etc. at the Jingdong Mine. The hometown has abundant human resources, and Wang Yaotang has ample funds, international experience and connections. It would be a win-win situation.

Of course, we do have to give up some profits, but that's no big deal; there's no end to making money.

By handing over the construction of the Jingdong Mine, Wang Yaotang felt much more relaxed and was finally able to free up some time to enjoy family life.

More than half a month later, the Tuen Mun Ferry Pier was fully completed, and Wang Yaotang sent out a large number of invitations to celebrate the completion of the port construction.

In theory, such ports are used to transport bulk mineral products, and those in the industry know this, but on the one hand, it is the largest port he invested in and built, and on the other hand, it is to make the Fourth Harbor Engineering Bureau famous, so Wang Yaotang was bound to make a big fuss about it.

This is also what the Fourth Harbor Engineering Bureau meant...

Smiling, Li Xiangjiao saw the person who delivered the invitation out, but as soon as she closed the door, her face darkened instantly. "That damn bastard, how dare he send an invitation up here!"

"What do I care if your dock construction is completed? Are you out of your mind?!"

After grumbling and cursing for a while, he still checked the date of the celebration, pressed the bell with a dark face, and instructed his secretary to arrange the work in advance and prepare gifts.

Despite the criticism, I still have to go, and the gifts can't be cheap.

He might not remember who went, but he would definitely remember clearly who didn't. Li Xiangjiao didn't want to be resented by that guy over such a trivial matter.

As long as it's uncertain who hired the hitman, Wang Yaotang can use that as an excuse to cause trouble. That guy is a real scoundrel!
The person who hired the hitman deserves to die!
Why use light machine guns? Just use artillery!
……

A week later...

Tuen Mun has always been seen as a rural area in Hong Kong. Even the five major families in the New Territories are seen as nouveau riche from the perspective of people in Kowloon and Hong Kong.

Although... however, major real estate developers really don't care about the land here. Whether it's residential or commercial plazas, it's all being developed by local New Territories family companies, giving the impression that "when the cat's away, the mice will play."

It's hard to hold back.

This was the first time in many years that Tuen Mun was so lively. Early in the morning, hundreds of uniformed security guards were deployed near the Tuen Mun pier. The police headquarters also arranged a large number of personnel to maintain order at the scene. Not only were there the Stinky Feet Patrol and the PTU, but even the Flying Tigers' vehicles came over, fully armed and standing in some key positions.

After all, Wang Yaotang had just been assassinated not long ago. Today, the major families on Hong Kong's rich list, prominent figures from all walks of life, including the Governor of Hong Kong, will be attending the Tuen Mun Pier opening ceremony.

What if something happens...

Therefore, the police cannot afford to ignore it.

Of course, she often complained in private about Wang Yaotang causing trouble.

The road leading to Tuen Mun Pier has been blocked off, prohibiting unauthorized personnel from approaching.

Yes, I'm talking about you reporters!
Dozens or even hundreds of reporters were blocked from entering by the security forces of the "protective umbrella," so they turned around and surrounded the police.

They might not dare to confront the "protective umbrella" (government-backed officials), but they certainly do, and are quite bold, when it comes to confronting the police. After all, those in power are capable of violence...

The government never does business with the poor, so its public image is naturally as tough as possible, and it is not afraid of negative reports.

But this means the reporters won't report on it at all; if they can't afford to offend them, they might as well avoid them.

At 9:30, the first convoy, consisting of six Mercedes-Benz cars escorting a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, appeared in everyone's sight. Flashbulbs were going off like crazy, and many people were shouting the names "Wang Yaotang" and "Little God of Wealth." Even if they couldn't get close, they could still get a taste of his good fortune.

Wang Yaotang still remembers leading a few brothers to the Peninsula Hotel to escape their enemies before the product was launched. However, they were stopped outside by an Indian man who wouldn't let them in. The man didn't say anything sarcastic, but Wang Yaotang remembers the look in his eyes very clearly.

He vowed then and there to make Kadoorie pay the price...

Now that Kadoorie is gone and the Peninsula Hotel has become theirs, it can be considered that they haven't forgotten their original aspirations.

The Rolls-Royce that was once so exclusive that purchasing it required qualification verification has now lowered its noble head and eagerly begged Wang Yaotang to buy it.

The most expensive and luxurious car in the crown of Little Britain was actually a Cadillac. It repeatedly protected villains like Wang Yaotang from danger, making it truly famous among the wealthy circles of Southeast Asia. This made Rolls-Royce, which had always regarded Southeast Asia as its own territory, quite embarrassed.

I don't know who has corrupted the atmosphere in Hong Kong so much. A prestigious car pedigree is no longer the most sought-after thing; now it's all about safety and bulletproofing...

This forced Rolls-Royce to approach Wang Yaotang and beg him to buy their cars.

They can grant any request; Rolls-Royce even offers customized armored vehicles.

After the car was delivered, Wang Yaotang rarely drove it out. After all, the British were known for their boasting, and he didn't really trust it since it hadn't been used in actual combat. It was only when the presidential-class Cadillac was sent for repairs that he switched to this car.

Wang Yaotang gets angry just thinking about it. He was fine after being hit by a magazine of bullets, but the car repairs would cost more than 300 million Hong Kong dollars!

The entire bulletproof shell and bulletproof glass need to be replaced.

The Rolls-Royce stopped, and after Wang Yaotang got out, he reached out to help him down. Deng Lijun then took his hand and walked out of the car.

It didn't end there; they kept reaching out, followed by Sally Yeh, Cherie Chung, and Li Meiren...

They all bore children for Wang Yaotang. A mother's status rises with her son's, and we cannot favor one over the other. Of course, we must attend the ceremony for such a large family business.

After arranging for someone to take the women on a tour, Wang Yaotang finally breathed a sigh of relief. The women's sarcastic remarks and constant bickering were giving him a headache.

Running a harem isn't so easy!

After making a remark, the cars of A-Jie, A-Ji, and the other brothers arrived. Seeing them standing at the door with 'bright' faces to greet the women, Wang Yaotang laughed unkindly, earning glares from the brothers.

The total amount of happiness in the world remains constant; happiness only shifts.

Influenced by Wang Yaotang... oops, I mean the current trend in Hong Kong, the brothers all have children but have been putting off getting married.

As long as they don't get married, even if a woman knows her husband is cheating on her and bringing the women home, she won't make a big scene with him...

After finally having a child and securing a niche, arguing and breaking up won't get you anything; it will only benefit the next vixen. Why should that be?
Therefore, not only should you not make a fuss, but you should also try harder to please your man and keep his heart firmly in your grasp.

Only an idiot would get married.

Marriage is a shackle; you get nothing but a share of the family property. Never get married!

Money is for women to see; a marriage can only last if the woman can see it but not possess it.

The brothers' women are quite close to each other, and it's said they're even divided into several factions...

Wang Yaotang and his men left those things to themselves, letting the women make a fuss while the brothers waited to receive the guests.

Sha Ze waved his hand, and the security team opened the cordon for the reporters. They somehow got hold of an airport security check system, and everyone had to go through a security check and body search before entering.

In any other setting, reporters would surely be demanding to know what right they have to request a body search, but here no one spoke up; instead, they all defended Wang Yaotang.

Having just experienced an assassination attempt, and with so many important figures present today, it's only natural to raise the security level.

What's wrong with a body search for such big news?
She could even do a striptease!
The first to arrive was Mo Shijiu. In fact, he arrived earlier, but he slowed down and waited behind after seeing Wang Yaotang's convoy.

"Brother Wang, congratulations!" Mo Shi squinted as soon as he got out of the car; the flash of the camera hurt his eyes, but his smile became even brighter.

"Congratulations to you both!" Wang Yaotang smiled and clapped hands with Mo Shijiu.

Because of his less-than-clean background, Mo Shi felt inferior and was always the first to arrive whenever there was a big or small matter.

Of course, he didn't see anything wrong with it. Wasn't Boss Xiang and the others more influential than him in the underworld?
The New Territories are still the territory of Shing Wo and Tiao Lin, but where are they now?
You don't deserve to be here, okay?

Back then, he envied and resented the Bone-Picking Master, but now, how many people in the martial arts world still remember who he is?

Only I made it ashore wearing a suit!

Mo Shi waved to the group of reporters, hoping they would take more pictures of him to make him look more imposing, and then walked towards the reception room with a smile.

Tigu Dong: ? ? ?

Listen to me, thank you...

Mo Shi had just left when Zhang Yaorong's car arrived.

For the first half hour, it was mostly second-tier business figures, such as the president of the wine association or members of the Legislative Council from the New Territories. After half an hour, as if by prior arrangement, the real upper class, including the ten major families of Fok, Pao, Li, Li, Cheng, Hui, Kwok, and Fung, as well as members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, the Governor's House of Hong Kong, and the Governor of Hong Kong, Edward Youde, all lined up to arrive.

After these people came foreign guests, including representatives from companies with which Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton had cooperative relationships, as well as family representatives from Siam, such as the Chen family. Even Luo Xinghan, Peng Jiasheng, and the Burmese military government sent people over.

However, Zhang Qifu's men didn't come, and he didn't fight a decisive battle with the Burmese military government, so he's still a rebel... not qualified!
Of course, there were also many people from my hometown, including representatives from the Fourth Navigation Bureau, China Resources, Huashe, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and so on...

The welcoming and sending-off took about two hours. The number of people was less than that of the last Dong funeral, but the status of the guests was worlds apart.

Looking at the long row of pure gold gifts in the gift area, Wang Yaotang shook his head and sighed, "After all, our status is different now."

Before the ceremony began, Wang Yaotang led the guests on a tour of the pier.

Hong Kong has no shortage of piers, so you might think there's nothing to see there. But after walking around, it turns out there really is something to see...

"These four 75mm mountain guns, made in China during the War of Resistance against Japan, killed countless Japanese soldiers!" Wang Yaotang said with a smile, patting the iron pipe beside him. "One gun was placed on each of the four sides of the harbor, symbolizing that artillery would strike from all directions, and all evil would be shunned!"

"No feng shui arrangement works here in our army!"

"Exterminate all villains!"

"How's my feng shui layout?"

Everyone's expressions turned strange for a moment. Damn it, you've really figured out feng shui, haven't you!

We looked at each other, and then we thought, "Damn it, I'm going to buy one when I get back!"
The price of artillery used in the War of Resistance against Japan skyrocketed...

The ceremony was organized with the help of TVB. To match the hometown, they even specially invited a host from there. The lines were all rehearsed. Wang Yaotang followed instructions throughout the ceremony. The recording was to be shown in his hometown, so it couldn't be too grand.

But since it was the first port to be invested and built, it was bound to make a grand display. Ten 75mm recoilless rifles were brought out and fired 66 shots at the sea!
This is called "sixes bring great fortune".

"Since we don't have any cannons, we'll have to use this. Of course, it's blank rounds, so there's no danger," Wang Yaotang explained loudly with a laugh after the cannon finished firing, rubbing his ears.

Li Xiangjiao tilted his head and spat softly. Suddenly, he heard Wang Yaotang call out, "Brother Xiangjiao!" Li Xiangjiao quickly turned his head and smiled brightly, "Brother Wang, you're so impressive!"

"It's alright, I can still make a living."

They looked at each other and burst into laughter. (End of Chapter)