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

As the return to China draws ever closer, and with his number of children exceeding 32 in just a few years, Wang Yaotang inevitably feels a little conflicted.

The general trend of the world is overwhelming and does not change according to any individual's will. You can't just cry and shout "I have made contributions for the motherland, I have shed blood for the motherland" when you are being dragged away.

So, in the middle of the year, Wang Yaotang and Teresa Teng held a wedding in Taiwan. It was low-key because it wasn't a big affair, but high-profile because the guests were all political and business celebrities. Wang Yaotang's four children also settled in Taiwan.

In September, Wang Yaotang had already bought three small plots of land in Guangzhou to build a luxury mansion for himself. At the same time, Li Meiren and Liu Jialing's household registrations were also transferred back to the mainland, and the six children were registered in Guangzhou.

Next year, weddings will be held in Hong Kong, Macau, and Bangkok, and the year after that in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Wang Yaotang has already made it clear to all his women that the wedding and settling down are just preparations. Everyone will continue to live in Hong Kong, and their children will receive their education in Hong Kong schools. When they come of age, they will receive similar assets to practice with, and their opportunities will be roughly the same.

Of course, he never expected each of his children to be outstanding, but the best family, the most abundant resources, and the best education would certainly ensure that they are above average in ability. They could pursue business or politics in the future, and there would be no problem with education, healthcare, or scientific research. They would have enough resources to support them in finding a life that satisfies them.

But absolutely no art is allowed!
Faced with Wang Yaotang's arrangement, the women dared not object no matter how much dissatisfaction they felt, since legally Wang Yaotang was not married to anyone...

Given this trajectory, with over a hundred children in the future, there will be no shortage of heirs.

Struggle?
How can we fight this battle?
Given Wang Yaotang's physical condition, he can remain active for at least another 40 years. How many grandchildren will he have by then?
The only thing they could do was to win over Wang Yaotang and put effort into raising their children, engaging in fierce competition.

It is quite clear that a large 'Wang' family will emerge in the future, covering the entire Southeast Asia region. Fortunately, the scope is large enough to give them room to develop.

It's good to make these things clear early on, so they know where they'll be competing in the future and can prepare accordingly.

While establishing the vast 'Wang family', Wang Yaotang also kept an eye on the situation in Russia.

On June 12, Russia held its first presidential election, in which the Russian emperor was elected with 57.3% of the vote, gaining legitimate popular mandate and becoming a core political force rivaling Gotukhov.

On July 10, the Russian Emperor announced his inauguration and vowed to "defend Russian sovereignty," making Russia a "dual leader."

July 20. The Russian parliament passed the Declaration of Sovereignty, with 76.8% of its members supporting it. The second-largest constituent republic gained independence, and the countdown to its disintegration began.

The people in Vladivostok were getting restless and called several times, asking Wang Yaotang to increase the volume of transactions. This was partly a signal that they wanted to increase exchanges between the two sides, and partly because the Far East was indeed in a huge crisis.

Russia is the largest granary, and its sudden independence has exacerbated the already dire food crisis in Russia.

At this point, where will Moscow's limited supply come from?

The capital or the frontier?

So hard to guess!

The Far East produces only about 110 million tons of grain, while demand is as high as 480 million tons, resulting in a huge grain shortage. The grain planted this year will not be ready for harvest for another two months.

Many people had already starved to death. For the Russians in the Far East, at this point, they were no longer concerned about having bread; rice was also acceptable.

If all else fails, potatoes or sweet potatoes will also work!

In June and July alone, Wang Yaotang transported over 30 tons of wheat and rice, greatly alleviating the situation there. However, precisely because of this, aid from Moscow became a distant prospect, since you already have food...

If Wang Yaotang cuts off the funding, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Wang Yaotang knew the Far East was in a hurry, but he told Khvatov not to worry, "I have things to do in Hong Kong too, a business worth hundreds of billions. I'm not your subordinate, not here to serve you."

Get the facts straight!

Missile cruisers and aircraft carriers can't fill your stomach!
It's important to delay and let these Russians realize the situation.

……

Why did you choose Natuna Island?

Wang Yaotang was planning something big, so all his brothers were called back.

"It's a strategic location for many countries, close to the Strait of Malacca. The security situation in the region is related to the shipping safety and national destiny of all countries, making it of extremely high strategic value. It is conducive to developing industries such as trade and logistics by leveraging geographical advantages!" Wang Yaotang said, pointing to the sand table of the island.

"I've had my eye on this place for a long time. Otherwise, why would an aircraft carrier be patrolling around here all year round? Do you really think it's just for making money? The warship that protects the aircraft carrier has actually undergone two modifications. Its sonar has been upgraded specifically for detecting seabed topography. You could say it's a research vessel, which is why we have this sand table."

"Geopolitical importance, why hasn't it been developed?" A-Jie asked, puzzled.

“Indonesia itself is a mess, where would it find the manpower and resources to develop an island off the coast?” Wang Yaotang scoffed.

"What do you want to do?" the bespectacled guy asked, stroking his chin.

"There is another fundamental reason why I am interested in Natuna Island: 90% of the people on Natuna Island are Chinese. It has been Chinese for more than 100 years," Wang Yaotang added.

"Hey, isn't that ours? How can you say it's Indonesian!" A-Jie suddenly perked up.

"That's what I think too, and that's what Indonesia thinks too. They've been pushing for immigration to Natuna Island in recent years."

"Fuck them! How many troops does Indonesia have? Let's wipe them out!"

“More than 200 slipper soldiers, weaklings, don’t bother with them.” Wang Yaotang said with a smile, “This is what I’m thinking: invest in Natuna Island to expand our influence, then immigrate there, and later promote ethnic autonomy and establish an autonomous region.”

"How many people are there now?" the bespectacled man asked the crucial question.

"About 1.5 million."

"That's simple. 1.5 people, what is their main source of income?"

"Fisheries, delivered to..."

“No need to say anything more,” the four-eyed guy interrupted. “Just build a few cold storage facilities over there and it’ll be done. We can connect to Hong Kong’s seafood supply system. Tropical fish products are very popular in Hong Kong and Macau; they’re all high-value products.”

"Uh..." Wang Yaotang's words caught in his throat, and he silently gave a thumbs up.

"1.5 people, after deducting the elderly, children, and women, how many are actually engaged in the fishing industry? This output can be easily consumed. Hmm, actually, we don't even need to send it all the way to Hong Kong. Pattaya and Phuket can easily consume it, or we can send it directly to Singapore. Although we don't have any industries in Singapore, it's just a matter of making a call to the mid-to-high-end seafood market, and we can easily take it all."

"Cold storage is just for storage. We can then develop the high-end market, as well as Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. Let alone 1.5 people, it wouldn't be a problem to triple or even quintuple the number. We can also develop the feed processing industry. You always talk about turning it into feed, but our feed is exported as far as Europe."

"Ah, this, I, I..." Wang Yaotang stammered, "Am I already this strong?"

I do not know how.

“You just said this place is a shipping hub, a vital part of the country, so we can set up a port here, providing services such as ship replenishment and repair. In fact, shipping companies are not willing to replenish, maintain, and repair ships in Singapore because the costs are too high. The shipping companies we can influence can easily support 1.5 people.”

"They should thank us for reducing their operating costs."

Wang Yaotang burst into laughter, patted his chest, and gave himself a thumbs up, "I'm awesome!" The brothers all curled their lip and spat, accusing him of self-praise and shamelessness.

“We could also get involved in smuggling,” A-Jie added. “Given the location, it’s not too far from the surrounding land, making it extremely difficult for the authorities to inspect. It’s a natural smuggling haven.”

Wang Yaotang made a shooting gesture, you traitor!
Praising the brothers' 'flexible' minds, Wang Yaotang added with a smile, "Natuna Island is not barren. Italians discovered oil and natural gas in the nearby waters in the 80s, but it was not developed due to limitations in infrastructure and extraction difficulty."

“If that’s what you’re saying, then we absolutely must take it over,” Aji said in a deep voice.

"What do you mean by occupation? It's called support and development. Don't talk like we're invaders. We're of the same race."

"Yeah."

“Enter the village quietly, without firing a shot. Wait until the plan is complete before revealing your true intentions. Hmm, considering the nature of these Southeast Asian monkeys, let’s choose people from the loyal and righteous. I remember that some white people have joined the gang in the last two years?” Wang Yaotang looked at A-Jie.

"Yes, Zhongyi has grown quite large, with business now spanning the globe. To facilitate communication, they've also recruited some foreigners from various countries. Which one do you want?"

"They're British, right? English is widely spoken."

The man was found quickly. His name was Keane. He was born in England and later moved to Hong Kong with his father. His father was later killed for gambling debts. Three years ago, he joined the gang and was responsible for communication regarding the distribution business of various European organizations.

Pirated videotapes, clothing, shoes, hats, luxury goods, electronics, books, and so on.

He needs someone to register a company in Singapore under Keane's name. The business is to supply seafood from Natuna Island to Singapore's mid-to-high-end market. To do this, he needs to buy the port and make certain investments and developments.

The province where Natuna Island is located is called the Riau Islands Province, which includes four islands within a 300-kilometer radius of the Natuna Islands. The capital is Ranai, the largest city on Natuna Island in the east. Although the population here is mainly Chinese, the governor is an Indonesian named Agus Abdul Fajar.

The official position may seem prestigious, but the actual population under their management is less than that of a small township in China, and their vision is far inferior.

Keane arrived in Ranai as an investor. According to current Indonesian law, foreign companies must follow the relevant provisions of the Hak Guna Bangunan (Industrial/Commercial Real Estate) Act. The industrial/commercial real estate use is for 30 years before 1996 and then for a unified 30+20 years. It requires approval from the BKPM (Bureau of Development, Construction and Maintenance) project. The use is tied to the investment and cannot be transferred to individuals.

Of course, the law also prohibits embezzlement and bribery...

On Natuna Island, far from the reach of the central government, nobody really takes this seriously. The people here have never even seen Suhato, not counting what's on TV.

Keane simply stated his thoughts, then held up two fingers. "This is Mr. Fajar's personal payment. We hope all procedures can be completed as quickly as possible while remaining legal, and at the lowest possible price. After all, we are here to help Natuna Island develop; it's a win-win situation. In fact, you should know that many surrounding cities can provide similar services, and we need to consider the costs."

"Of course, we will do some packaging for Natuna Island, but that's another topic."

“Twenty thousand dollars, okay, I agree!” Abdul Fajar suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Keane’s fingers.

Keane was taken aback, looking at the little white hat in front of him with some surprise.

No, how did it become 20,000?
Didn't I just say 'two hundred thousand' US dollars?

Is the maximum limit the boss gives $50?

This, this, this...

Suddenly I felt an itchy sensation on my head, and I really wanted to put a piece of cloth on...

"Yes, twenty thousand dollars." He said, turning sideways to open the bag, deliberately using his body to shield it, since it contained twenty hundred thousand dollars...

He handed over a stack of papers, saying with a serious expression, "After it's all done, there's still half left."

“No problem, the procedures will be completed in 3 days at most!” Abdul Fajar said with a big laugh after snatching it away.

As he got into the car, Keane scoffed and spat, calling him a "poor wretch," a "monkey," and an "uncivilized mammal"...

For a period of time afterward, Keane was honored to report directly to Wang Yaotang. Everything was prepared in advance, and the new company was advancing in Lanai at an extraordinary speed. In just half a month, they bought the port and began to build an ice factory, cold storage, processing plant, ship repair yard, shopping mall, etc. The number of construction workers brought in from outside alone reached more than 400, and the whole of Lanai suddenly became busy.

In the design of the four-eyed boy, this is just the beginning. He plans to build a power plant, a waterworks, a telecommunications company, residences, and so on.

The port will also be expanded into a 10-ton bulk carrier terminal, and the ship repair yard will also be expanded to include a large dry dock.

The entire plan involves investing HK$5 billion in Lanai over three years, relocating 50,000 people, and developing Lanai into a large transit port and fishing port.

In the future, everyone on Natuna Island will have to rely on their own companies to make a living. In the Natuna City government and even the Riau Islands province, 90% of public officials are their own people, and 100% of the law enforcement personnel in the entire archipelago are former "protective umbrella" personnel.

"We must keep all of this from the Indonesian side and not let them know, in case our subsequent plans encounter difficulties," Wang Yaotang instructed Keane at the small meeting.

“This…” Keane looked troubled, feeling that it was completely impossible.

“Wei Tao, I remember that we have merged with a lot of companies over the years, especially overseas trust banks, and we have fired a lot of scoundrels who lied to their superiors. What are these people doing now?” Wang Yaotang asked, turning his head.

"Ah, this, I'll check." Wei Tao was taken aback by this leap in thinking.

“Find them, even if they're in prison, get them out and send them to Natuna Island. Even a piece of toilet paper has its uses. These people have been able to deceive their superiors and embezzle and accept bribes for so many years, which means they have a deep understanding of this. Select them into the Riau Islands government system, specifically to work around this Ara Siri, and take him out to eat, drink, and have fun. There aren't that many jobs available, only 1.5 people.”

“Abdul Fajar,” Keane said softly.

"It doesn't matter. The only chance he'll appear in front of me is when he signs a defense contract with Umbrella Corporation." Wang Yaotang waved his hand dismissively.

Once the contract is signed, the Umbrella Corporation's fleet will move in, and then... Wang Yaotang chuckled.

These days, it's hard to find someone who is serious, responsible, and dedicated to serving you wholeheartedly, but there are far too many of those kinds of people. The Su Ha Tuo family is like that; how can you expect their subordinates to be serious and responsible?

Indonesia's makeshift team can easily produce reports that are written haphazardly.

After handing over the details, Wang Yaotang shifted his attention back to the Russians. In mid-to-late August, eight Russian officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Yanayev and Defense Minister Yazov, formed an emergency committee and placed Gotu, who was vacationing in Crimea, under house arrest for "health reasons."

When Wang Yaotang received the message, he was speechless. What kind of time is this? How can someone still be in the mood for a vacation?
What Russian Buddha?

Map, you really need to be more careful!

On the 19th, a state of emergency was declared, and grey cattle entered Moscow.

On the same day, the Russian Emperor Yang of Russia climbed onto a tank in front of the Russian Parliament building to deliver a speech, condemning the coup and calling on the whole country to resist.

On the 20th, the gray-collar workers, who couldn't even afford food, refused to carry out the suppression order, causing a split within the coup leadership and some members to defect.

Wang Yaotang: No, is this all the Russians are like?
How come it's not even as good as a stick?
Look at Gwangju, they have dozens of tons of beef for their own consumption. Six sticks per second isn't the limit, it's the limit for the officers. And look at the Russians, they've even brought out tanks, yet the starving livestock are standing with the people.

Is this still considered **ism?
What's the difference between it and Dugo?
Ugh, disgusting!

On the 21st, the Russian Empire took control of Moscow, and Dugo stood bewildered on the streets of Moscow… (End of Chapter)