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

It's time to blow the whistle!
Since the Battle of Annam, Wang Yaotang has kept a low profile for more than half a year, and many people may have forgotten his prowess.

Five days later, with all personnel in place, the aircraft carrier arrived in Hong Kong in full view of the public. This time, Wang Yaotang personally stepped forward to give an interview.

"Military weapons? That's utter nonsense!"

Wang Yaotang declared righteously and loudly, "Is war all there is in this world?"

"Does seeing an aircraft carrier necessarily mean killing everyone?"

What's wrong with this world?!

Have people forgotten the beauty of life?

"The reason I built this aircraft carrier is to prove to all ordinary people that there is still a peaceful and beautiful side to this world!"

The reporters' expressions gradually contorted, one side showing admiration while the other inwardly scorned them.

Others may not know who you, Wang Yaotang, are, but surely we reporters do!
You, who built your empire through fighting and killing, are talking about peace and prosperity.

In two previous naval battles with the Annamese, we destroyed an Annamese transport fleet and a naval fleet, and all the islands and reefs they had occupied in the South China Sea were taken away, resulting in the deaths of several thousand people...

According to sources familiar with the matter in Annan, an aircraft carrier was present at the time as part of the Umbrella Corporation.

If it doesn't prove that Wang Yaotang's protective umbrella is indeed powerful and possesses irresistible strength, then how could Annamite obtain funding from above!

"Mr. Wang, how are you going to prove it?" someone among the reporters shouted.

"First of all, I want to say that this is an aircraft carrier park. In the future, this aircraft carrier park will tour Southeast Asian countries. After arriving in each city, the aircraft carrier will be open to tourists. There will be a five-day aircraft carrier tour, where you can experience the life of modern marine life on the aircraft carrier. You can also take a carrier-based aircraft from the aircraft carrier deck, complete bombing drills, attack target ships on the sea surface, and engage in aerial combat, and finally land on the deck."

Wang Yaotang smiled and pointed at everyone, "I know that most of you dream of joining the army. Now, I will help you realize that dream."

"Wang Sheng, is your dream free?" one of the reporters shouted with a laugh.

"I'm afraid you won't remember the free dream well enough!" Wang Yaotang said irritably.

A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.

"Mr. Wang, don't you think that the so-called experience of marine life and the completion of simulated training missions at sea are promoting war?" A female voice suddenly shouted shrilly among the reporters.

There was a sudden silence.

Who is it that dares to cause trouble for Wang Yaotang? Is there anyone so brave?
It's well known that Wang Yaotang is petty and narrow-minded. Whether he minds being annoyed at his press conference or not, his underlings will certainly have to make a move...

What if you manage to win over the big boss?

“Many people don’t have a proper understanding of war and the lives of soldiers. They just imagine it as something magnificent and tragic, and they yearn for it. But is that really the case?” Wang Yaotang said in a serious voice, “I can tell you, no!”

"War is cruel, and soldiers' lives are very hard, not only physically but also mentally."

"Some of the military projects on the aircraft carrier are open to the public in order to unveil the mystery of the military, let more ordinary people know about it, dispel unrealistic ideas, and only when they know how cruel it is will they refuse it, and only when they know how difficult it is will they avoid it."

"Female reporter, why don't you become an editor-in-chief, work in finance, or be a senior executive? Don't you like it?"

"It's because you didn't study well enough and didn't get good grades!"

Didn't anyone tell you to study hard back then?

"Yes, you just haven't heard it. All you do is listlessly ramble on and on about those grand principles and advice. If that were effective, no one would be doing poorly in their studies or committing crimes."

The female reporter blushed, clearly having been hit where it hurt. She stood up abruptly and asked loudly, "Wang Longtou just said he loves peace, so what's your opinion on the gunfight that Shengyitang instigated in Bangkok yesterday, which resulted in more than 60 deaths!"

With a 'whoosh,' the group of people around the female reporter immediately moved aside to make way for her.

We must stay away from this madman, so that we don't get splattered with his blood when we die.

“When did I acquire the title of ‘Wang the Dragon’? Shengyitang is a company focused on investment. I have no idea what it has to do with the gunfight in Bangkok. You should ask the Bangkok Police Department about the gunfight in Bangkok, not me.” Wang Yaotang said coldly. “Of course, I mourn for the innocent victims in Bangkok.”

After Wang Yaotang finished speaking, the female reporter was about to say something, but just as she stood up, she heard a loud shout, "It's her!"

This shout drew everyone's attention. Two people in white coats pointed at the female reporter and asked, "Why are you out here again? Do you think you're a reporter this time?"

"I'm sorry." Another person in a white coat and wearing a mask apologized to those around her, "She has severe schizophrenia and often falls into delusional states, causing trouble for everyone."

"What are you waiting for? Take her back!" The first person in the white coat turned to look at the two people in security uniforms beside him.

The two said "Oh" and rushed forward, and the reporters at the scene quickly made way for them.

"What are you doing!" the female reporter immediately shouted and struggled. "Why are you arresting me? I'm not mentally ill! I'm not mentally ill! I'm a reporter! You're slandering me! You're committing a crime!"

The two security guards remained silent, simply restraining the woman and pulling her away.

"How can you prove you don't have schizophrenia?" the doctor in the white coat asked with a smile.

“Of course not! I was hired through a job application, and I have over a year of interviewing experience!” the woman shouted.

"You were a policeman yesterday, alright, alright, take him away, increase the dosage!" The doctor in the white coat waved his hand.

Amid the woman's screams and the astonished gazes of numerous reporters, the person was dragged away on the spot without anyone intervening. However, since there were reporters present, the entire process was filmed.

Some reporters recognized this woman...

But it's no use.

Wang Yaotang didn't care. Both the men in white coats and the security guard had schizophrenia diagnoses, so they were indeed living in a mental hospital.

No matter how much investigation is conducted afterward, it will only be concluded that the four people had a medical episode and ran away, and they will not bear any legal responsibility.

As for the female reporter, as long as her family also believes that she has a mental illness, then she can definitely check in. Whether she becomes mentally ill or not is not up to her to decide.

In recent years, Sheng Yi has indeed stopped causing trouble in Hong Kong, but last year, in order to select a new leader, it began to enter Siam on a large scale. At first, it did do business honestly, sweeping the market with a more mature business model and higher service standards, coupled with a ruthless approach, and quickly gained a foothold in various places.

When local powers realized they couldn't compete using commercial means, they started resorting to non-commercial methods...

If you hear the truth in the morning, you will die in the evening!

They launched the attack in the morning, and Shengyi began to retaliate at noon. As the sun set, there were dozens of heartbroken people.

None of the local forces that participated survived; they were all scattered and disorganized.

When the local forces attacked, they only used a few pistols and two Type 56 submachine guns. When Shengyi counterattacked, he deployed four pickup trucks.

There were no tactics, no conspiracies; they simply drove over in an ordinary manner, then pulled back the plain tarpaulin covering the back of the truck to reveal a plain 14.5mm quadruple anti-aircraft machine gun.

With a calm and indifferent expression, he began to fire casually and secured a casual victory.

Anti-aircraft fire leveled, military court-martial!
There was not a ripple.

All the bullets in the pickup truck were emptied, the anti-aircraft machine gun barrels were red-hot, and the building was reduced to ruins.

After the shooting, Sheng Yi's men politely left the pickup truck and anti-aircraft machine gun at the scene, and the people in the truck quickly left the scene in another vehicle.

Bangkok police responded quickly this time, arriving at the scene immediately.

That evening, the news reported on the gang shootout that afternoon, how quickly and bravely the police responded, how they arrived at the scene immediately, and how they seized the gangsters' pickup trucks and anti-aircraft machine guns, and so on.

As for the attackers, they weren't mentioned; let the audience use their imaginations.

The most important tools and weapons used in the crime have been seized. Who can still say that the police did a bad job?
After this incident, the local gangsters in Bangkok were completely terrified. These Hong Kong guys were fucking ruthless! Aren't they supposed to only know how to use knives to kill people?
Why is it different outside of Hong Kong?

How could you put down the knife?
Why don't you pick up the knife again?

We're all out here to make money, isn't it a bit too ruthless of you to do this?
In Hong Kong, only knives and knives are used, not guns, because Hong Kong has its own rules. The GDP of Hong Kong Island is the same as that of the whole of Siam. The profit of every street is a chilling figure. Which of those who make money through illegal means is soft-hearted? Without rules, wouldn't Hong Kong be as chaotic as Gotham?
Of course, what one thinks in one's heart is not important; those who had a conflict with Sheng Yi Industries that very night understood a principle.

Sheng Yi's use of business methods to solve problems gives everyone a chance to survive.

It's about respecting the law!
Shengyi doesn't necessarily require you to obey the law; he's giving you a chance. If you don't cherish it, then I have the power to solve the problem.

why?
Because I hold the truth in my hands!

The woman was pulled away, and the press conference immediately returned to normal. Wang Yaotang hated people who would eat the food and then curse the cook.

He advertised to all the media outlets behind these people and paid them travel expenses in advance, yet some people still don't know what's good for them and think they're some kind of uncrowned king!
Idiot!
Two days after the press conference, the aircraft carrier park, tasked with promoting peace, set off for its first stop: Yangon, Myanmar!
Yangon: I didn't invite you here, I didn't!

Of course, given that Myanmar is currently in chaos, for security reasons, the aircraft carrier park hired Umbrella Corporation's fleet to escort the ship to ensure its safety during the trip!

Legally speaking, there's nothing wrong with this.

The aircraft carrier park is a separately registered and completely independent company, so hiring Umbrella's fleet is a legitimate business activity.

This is absolutely not a threat of force!
It was definitely not an intrusion incident!
Under the watchful eyes of many and amidst a flurry of flashing lights, the aircraft carrier park and escort fleet departed from Victoria Harbour, cutting through the waves and heading towards the South China Sea.

News is relatively scarce in Myanmar, but the matter has already been made public, and they will know about this good news in two or three days!
Wang Yaotang wasn't on the aircraft carrier; it was a converted cargo ship with a speed of around 18 knots, which was very slow. He would take a plane from Phuket Island when the fleet was almost in Myanmar to catch up.

That's the good thing about aircraft carriers—they can land anytime, which is so convenient!
After the aircraft carrier fleet departed, Wang Yaotang flew to Shandong Province again. The second 10-ton bulk carrier bound for Camel was also about to depart. Most of the cargo on board was still old grain, and there was still nothing hidden inside.

He wasn't concerned about the cargo of grain, but rather about a 10,000-ton oil tanker that had previously come from Hong Kong. After some modifications were made to a few of its tanks here, fuel was added, while the other tanks contained pesticides and herbicides, all ordered by Camel.

As a major agricultural country, of course they need these things, since they don't produce them locally.

They are all highly concentrated versions. After arriving at Camel, they need to be diluted before being bottled and sold. They are highly toxic and not afraid of any inspections at all, as long as the CIA people are bold enough.

Watching the cargo ship depart, Wang Yaotang flew to Shenzhen without stopping. After resting for one night, he checked on the production situation of the videotape factory the next morning. The craftsmanship and pass rate were definitely not as good as those of the Japanese, but with the advantages of lower labor costs, lower taxes, etc., the final cost was still about 15% cheaper than the imported products from the Japanese, making it very competitive in the market.

Currently, all products are sent directly to the recording equipment.

“We want to start the second phase of the project. The application documents have been sent to Hong Kong Island. What do you think, Mr. Yao…” Yamashita Matsumoto said, bowing.

"Is everything ready?" Wang Yaotang asked.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yao. We started large-scale recruitment and training more than two months in advance. Half a month ago, these people were already on the existing production line for trial production. Once the new factory is completed, these people will definitely become skilled workers," Yamashita Matsumoto assured him.

"What about raw materials? Is there a risk of supply shortages?"

"We originally sourced our magnetic powder from Germany, but now we've found suppliers in France and Japan to ensure a diversified supply chain. We've already signed larger-scale supply contracts. I think even if they dare to breach the contracts, they wouldn't dare to provoke you, sir," Yamashita Matsumoto said in a fawning manner.

"Ha!" Wang Yaotang reached out and rubbed Yamashita Matsumoto's head. Once the Japanese devils surrendered, they became particularly obedient and knew their place.

It’s quite useful.

"Then let's prepare to start construction on the second and third phases, and quickly ramp up production capacity. These good days don't last much longer," Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

"Yes!" Yamashita Matsumoto replied loudly.

After inspecting his first industrial project, Wang Yaotang had lunch and then boarded a plane to Yongxing Island. The airport runway there had already been built, with a length of 1800 meters, capable of handling small and medium-sized aircraft.

This is also thanks to the professional land reclamation team that Wang Yaotang brought from Hong Kong. Their work efficiency was greatly improved, and the construction speed of land reclamation-related projects was greatly accelerated, allowing the extra manpower and resources to be concentrated on the island's infrastructure construction.

After six months of construction by several thousand people, Yongxing Island now resembles a small town.

There is a 5000-ton displacement pier and three 1,000-ton displacement piers. In addition to military facilities, the island also has pier warehouses, power plants, a large number of civilian buildings, schools, hospitals, cinemas, stadiums, highways, town governments, etc. In particular, there is a rainwater collection system covering the entire island, which is the most complex and has the largest workload.

The road is roughly half a meter high with concrete walls around the island to prevent rainwater from flowing into the sea. The road has a certain angle to allow rainwater to enter the drainage ditch and eventually flow into reservoirs in different directions. Finally, after three stages of purification, the water is transported to the reservoir.

In addition, there are 20-centimeter-high dikes around the roof of the house, and rainwater enters the drainage ditch through pipes.

While it may not completely solve the island's daily water needs, it can greatly alleviate the island's water shortage problem and provide a basis for increasing the island's population.

Wang Yaotang's visit to Yongxing Island was purely for inspection. Once the construction of Yongxing Island is completed, Laos and China will have experience in building isolated overseas islands, which will help them better develop Yongshu Island.

Only when Yongshu Island is truly completed can we truly establish a foothold in the South China Sea; otherwise, relying on a fleet and aircraft carriers is at best equivalent to engaging in guerrilla warfare.

They have no ability to accomplish anything, only the ability to cause harm.

During his inspection of Woody Island, the aircraft carrier made a brief stop in Singapore for resupply, which caused quite a stir. The previous press conference had been widely reported by Southeast Asian countries, so a large number of citizens and media gathered at the port to watch the privately built aircraft carrier.

Several areas on the aircraft carrier were covered with large tarpaulins, signifying that civilian ships are unarmed. Dock workers dared not go up to untie the tarpaulins to inspect, fearing they might see something they shouldn't…

To the untrained eye, it's impossible to tell from the surface whether this aircraft carrier is any different from those of modern aircraft carriers from other countries.

Although this was because they had never seen other aircraft carriers in person...

The US does have an aircraft carrier in the Philippines, but they're not going to sail it around for people to see.

Many people at the pier were asking when the so-called 'aircraft carrier park' would open in Singapore. Everyone wanted to go up and see it; they were curious!
After resupplying in Singapore, the aircraft carrier rejoined the fleet, bypassed the Strait of Malacca, and continued north, heading straight for Rangoon.

Su Mao: I didn't ask you to come, go back!

That evening, the aircraft carrier fleet arrived in the waters off Phuket, and Wang Yaotang simultaneously arrived in Phuket by private plane.

After resting on the island for one night, the aircraft carrier arrived near Yangon, and Wang Yaotang boarded the Y-12 transport ship and took the opportunity to experience the arresting cable.

I must say, the braking force was really strong, it made his vision go black for a moment!
As soon as Wang Yaotang got off the plane, he remarked that the aircraft carrier looked much more impressive now. If it weren't for the fact that the plane was still a bit lacking, it would really be worth taking it out for a spin.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Carrier-based aircraft technology is too advanced, and we can't afford to maintain them," Wei Jinzhong said with a smile. "Just maintaining the fleet costs tens of millions of US dollars a year now, it's too expensive!"

"It's alright, there will be bread!" Wang Yaotang chuckled.

Once Yongshu Island is completed, you can decide whether or not to buy fighter jets!
People brought over tables and chairs, and a group of people started drinking tea on the aircraft carrier deck.

"Tell me about the current situation in Myanmar," Wang Yaotang asked with a smile. "I heard they've created a cessation of hostilities."

"It's more than just chaotic, it's utterly chaotic!" Chen Yuanchao shook his head and sighed. He had just arrived in Kengtung to oversee the situation as soon as things started to get chaotic in Myanmar.

If it weren't for this battalion of 500 people, the two major mines, several power plants, and telecommunications companies would be in complete chaos!
The period of stability was too short. These people are all troublemakers at heart. At the slightest sign of trouble, they start to get restless and think about making shady deals.

If it weren't for the daily armed patrols and the watchtowers, people's hearts would never be at peace.

“After large-scale demonstrations broke out in July, ‘W Mountain Friends’ was forced to resign due to the loss of political control. After Wu Sheng-lun was elected to power on July 27, he continued to suppress the movement, which further deteriorated the situation. Local armed forces in various places also took to the streets. He did not even last a month before resigning on August 12.”

"The person who came to power after him was called 'Hat Hat,' who was said to be a PhD. He only lasted a month after taking office on August 19. On September 18, General Su Hat, who was then Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff, launched a coup and established the 'National Law and Order Restoration Committee,' becoming the de facto leader. His governing philosophy was to maintain the situation and restore law and order. He then dissolved the original People's Assembly and state power institutions, abolished the constitution, ended the previous civilian rule, and ushered in a new era of military rule."

“It shouldn’t be called a re-opening; it should be called a new era of military rule. The previous so-called civilian presidents were nothing more than dogs put on the stage by Ni Wen.” Wang Yaotang sneered. “In the end, it was just a change of power in the military government.”

"Our boss is so old and he still clings to profits. There's nothing we can do but send him off to retire."

"This military government is no different from the underworld, except that it's a bit bigger."

“No, not necessarily by much. The annual income of Hong Kong’s four largest economies might even exceed that of the military government…” Wang Yaotang laughed.

"If this Su Mao guy doesn't want to maintain his dignity, then he should at least help him maintain his!" (End of Chapter)