Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 173 Da Dong: I've never robbed a courier store before!

In the dimly lit room, the curtains were tightly drawn, with only a tiny gap at the edge allowing a ray of sunlight to filter in.

On the bed, the man covered himself completely with the blanket, which rose and fell slightly with his breathing, producing a low and even snoring sound.

The door was gently pushed open, and a woman who looked remarkably like Xu Xian walked in. Her gentle gaze lingered on the man, then she walked to the bedside, slowly bent down, and gently lifted the blanket over the man's head, softly humming the classic love song "Love in the Snow" in his ear:
"My love for you is as pure as snow, forever untouched by the dust of the world..."

But the man simply pulled the blanket up again to cover his ears.

The woman smiled gently, pulled a pistol from her waist, pressed it against the blanket, and then cocked it with a click...

"what!"

The man was startled awake by the clicking sound. He immediately rolled out of bed, threw off the blanket, and used it to shield himself.

"Hahaha!" The woman by the bed let out a clear, sweet laugh.

After taking in the situation in the room, the man snatched the gun and said irritably, "Ashi, don't make jokes like that again!"

The woman turned around with a smile: "Brother Dong, get up and eat! I bought lobster and abalone. Everyone's here, we're just waiting for you!"

A moment later, Da Dong walked into the living room wearing a red bathrobe. Six burly men sat at the table, each of them looking fierce.

However, at this moment they all put away their fierce aura, and after looking at the large platter of lobsters on the table, they joked:

"Wow, Sister Shi, this lobster is even more amazing than the last one!"

"Sister Shi, let's have chicken soup porridge next time!"

"Lobster and abalone can't shut you up?" Ah Shi had already changed to a shrewish demeanor.

"It's not a matter of whether it tastes good or not. If we eat this every day, Dong-ge, with your help, there won't be any problems. I think we'll get nosebleeds sooner or later!"

"You're lucky you even have anything to eat! I don't care if you get nosebleeds or not, go find a prostitute to take care of it yourselves!"

Seeing Da Dong walk over, pick up a lobster, and start eating it, the others didn't greet each other. They had been partners for quite some time and were very familiar with each other.

After swallowing the abalone in his mouth, one of them asked, "Brother Dong, Sister Shi, who are we targeting next?"

Da Dong kept his head down and drank his porridge without saying a word. A Shi got up, took a newspaper, and placed it in front of them.

The six burly men all crowded around to watch, and saw the headline: "Billionaire Ye Dongsheng wins big against Daoheng Bank!"

Two of them immediately said, "Robbing a bank again this time?"

Ash waved her hand: "It's not a bank, it's another one!"

"Oh? We're going to kidnap this billionaire?"

Da Dong then raised his head and said disdainfully, "Tch, kidnapping is such a boring thing, I can't be bothered to do it! I've robbed banks before, but I've never robbed a courier store, so of course I have to try something new!"

Da Dong, one of the top ten notorious criminals, has robbed numerous jewelry stores, watch shops, and even banks, accumulating a long list of crimes, yet he remains at large. His motives have evolved beyond mere money; he's driven by a thirst for thrills!

One of the refined-looking men in charge of firearms and ammunition, holding a newspaper, said:

"Boss, I know this Ye Dongsheng. He won the lawsuit against Dao Heng Bank and is hailed as a rights protection hero by many Hong Kong citizens."

Da Dong laughed: "Heroes? We're villains, it's not our right to rob heroes!"

Everyone at the table laughed upon hearing this.

Another person asked, "Brother Dong, how much money does the courier shop make? Don't waste your time and money; it won't even be enough for me to play mahjong for a night."

"Read the newspapers more often; it says there's a million-dollar daily profit for Dongfeng Express!"

"Tch! Can you really believe what's in the newspapers?"

Ah Shi interrupted their argument: "I've asked around, and Dongfeng Express is doing very well. They might not make a million a day, but they still earn more than 500,000 a day, and it's all in cash!"
I'll go and check things out over the next few days, observing how often they deposit money in the bank. If I act the day before they do, I should be able to get a few million.

"A few million, that's still okay!"

"It's more profitable than robbing jewelry, and you still have to find someone to resell it. Last time, that middleman only gave us less than 2 million for 10 million worth of goods. I really wanted to shoot him!"

"Robbing a bank is still the most exciting thing, 1200 million in cash!"

The atmosphere at the dinner table was relaxed, and no one paid any attention to Dongfeng Express.

……

Dao Heng Bank, conference room.

This gathering was not of Dao Heng Bank's management, but of the actual board members; the president could only sit in the vice-president's seat.

"We visited the deputy director of the Financial Supervisory Authority these past two days, and they said that there is a lot of public pressure right now, and the Financial Secretary is determined to amend the Banking Ordinance this time..."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present turned grim: "It's been dragged on for so many years without any changes, why do we have to make changes now of all times!"

One of them explained, "In recent years, there have been bank failures every year, and two even went bankrupt last year. The Hong Kong government is under a lot of pressure. This lawsuit has brought the matter into the open, and all the citizens of Hong Kong already know about it. It's impossible for them to remain silent..."

"What do they mean by this?! Are they just going to abandon us?!"

“We were only willing to take over Hengfeng Bank because the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Financial Secretary tacitly agreed to these conditions. Now they want to change them, so what are we supposed to do?”

"If they say that, how could we possibly win even if we appeal to the second instance!"

"Officials can say anything, they can always justify themselves. We didn't sign a contract with them, what can we do?!"

The chairman added, "They said they would respond publicly in the new year, announcing that they are working on amending the Banking Ordinance. Right now, we have no choice but to rely on ourselves!"

"86? That's only a week left! Pick one!"

"What did the other banks say?" "HSBC said Ye Dongsheng is an important client of theirs, and they wouldn't favor us!"
"Now that all the people of Hong Kong are supporting Yip Tung-sing, other banks can't possibly come out and invite trouble at this time..."

"They're all just opportunists!"

This HK$2000 million dispute has drawn attention from all levels of Hong Kong. Every bank customer, whether rich or poor, hopes that their rights will be protected to the greatest extent possible, and that they can withdraw their money even if the bank goes bankrupt.

So these banks aren't stupid; they can't possibly support Dao Heng Bank. If it gets exposed by any media outlet, there will definitely be a bank run where customers withdraw their money to switch banks!

In fact, something similar has already happened at Daoheng Bank, which is why these people are so nervous!

The chairman looked at Attorney Han: "Is there any chance of winning this case?"

Attorney Han also shook his head with a serious expression:

“In fact, according to the law, before the Banking Ordinance was amended, Dao Heng Bank’s actions were not illegal. But now public opinion in this case is completely on Yip Tung-sing’s side. If it weren’t for the Hong Kong government’s authorization, the judge wouldn’t have favored us, and this case would basically have no chance in court!”

Another person bluntly said, "I think we should stop fighting. Customers are already withdrawing money from the bank and leaving. If we keep fighting, I'm afraid all the depositors of Daoheng Bank will really run away!"
The priority now is to maintain the image and reputation of Dao Heng Bank in the eyes of the public!

“If we don’t go to court, do we really have to pay that 2000 million? If we do pay that 2000 million, what about all the other Hengfeng Bank customers? They’ll all come looking for us. Are we going to pay them too? That’s too high a price to pay!”

"Attorney Han, you're saying there's no way to fight in court, so you mean to use out-of-court methods?"

"Yes, there are two best solutions now!"
First, we'll appeal, then reach a settlement with the plaintiff. This way, we can publicly announce that we didn't lose the case, but rather reached a settlement to protect our client's interests. The settlement agreement will be kept confidential, and outsiders won't know the specific terms. Those who follow suit will also be easily dealt with.

Upon hearing this, someone nodded and added, "We can also get the plaintiff to say some good things about us, which will help eliminate the negative impression of Daoheng Bank from the outside world."

Several people agreed, thinking it was a feasible approach.

Some people objected: "I'm afraid that the guy surnamed Ye won't agree, and he might even try to raise the price to 2000 million! That would make the cost too high!"

"Attorney Han, what's the second method?"

"Secondly, we need to deal with Radar Biao. The original owner of this deposit is Radar Biao. If he goes back on his word, the agreement may not be valid, and it will become a conflict between him and Ye Dongsheng. Our Daoheng Bank can then completely extricate itself from the center of the incident!"

Many people's eyes lit up when they heard this: "Attorney Han, this is a good idea! Let's find that Radar Dart and take care of him! Let's see how Ye Dongsheng can still be a rights protection hero!"

In their view, radar darts were much easier to deal with than Ye Dongsheng, a billionaire, and the cost would be much lower.

After a discussion, the chairman said to the bank president, "Both methods should proceed simultaneously. You go and handle that radar dart, and I'll find someone to contact Ye Dongsheng!"

……

Long's Group, Chairman's Office.

Ye Dongsheng stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the scenery outside. Below, cars and people were moving about, and houses were of varying heights. In the distance, ships were sailing through Victoria Harbour. The bustling scene was laid out before him.

He turned around, stepped onto the cashmere carpet, sat back down on the leather sofa, and sighed:

"As expected of the Long Group, this place is high-end and classy. Your office is much better than my shabby place!"

Long Jiajun laughed and said, "Boss, you're making a million a day now. Getting an office like this is a piece of cake for you."

Ye Dongsheng waved his hand: "No need, no need. Dongfeng Express is a small business, it can't compare to the Long Group. I'm still in the startup phase, so I need to save some money!"

"You're running a small business? With your cash flow, even I'm envious!" Long Jiajun complained.

He had heard Ye Dongsheng talk about his express delivery business plan before, and even personally estimated it. He thought that if he did it well, he could easily make over 100 million yuan a year. Who would have thought that in just half a year, he would already be making millions a day!

A plan is just a plan. Many people have good ideas, but the road to entrepreneurship is extremely difficult, and few people can actually achieve success. Many people's ideas collapse halfway through, becoming stepping stones and resources for others' success.

But Ye Dongsheng did it, and he was even more successful than Long Jiajun had predicted!

As he spoke, Long Jiajun personally served Ye Dongsheng a cup of tea: "Boss, if our Long family ever faces a financial crisis, we'll have to ask you, our God of Wealth, to come and save the day!"

Ye Dongsheng laughed heartily and said, "No problem, no problem! We're both illegal immigrants from Lantau Island, and we've known each other since we were just small fry. If you need anything, just come to me!"

Long Jiajun smiled knowingly upon hearing this. He had grown up in a privileged family, and his life was filled with scheming and backstabbing people. Even his cousins ​​were after his wealth, making it difficult for him to make any close friends.

On the contrary, the time he spent hiding on Lantau Island as an illegal immigrant was the most comfortable for him, without any shackles. The friendship he formed with Ye Dongsheng during this period is something he will never forget.

Generally speaking, once this real tycoon reveals his identity and returns to his normal life from the slums, this friendship will at most bring him a slight smile when he thinks back, and then slowly fade with time. After all, there is an insurmountable gap between the two circles, and it is difficult for them to intersect again.

However, Ye Dongsheng is an anomaly. In just six months, he has created a completely new track, holding the cash cow of Dongfeng Express, earning millions a day, and joining the ranks of Hong Kong's billionaires. He has already entered the circle of Hong Kong's high society and is said to have had interactions and collaborations with the Huo family and the Bao family.

This ability, courage, and character, coupled with their previous friendship on Lantau Island, made him even more important to Lung Ka-Chun.

Ye Dongsheng sat on the sofa, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then suddenly asked, "Ah Jun, you didn't come to me for this, did you run into some trouble?"

Long Jiajun smiled and shook his head: "The Long family hasn't encountered any difficulties yet, but someone has come to me, wanting you to mediate."

Ye Dongsheng raised an eyebrow: "Make peace? Daoheng Bank?"

"That's probably true, but the middleman was a foreigner from the Financial Secretary who found me. That's why I invited you here to ask for your opinion."

Ye Dongsheng understood in an instant. It seemed that Daoheng Bank was facing a lot of pressure. Since the problem couldn't be solved, the solution was to deal with the person who created it.

He sized up Long Jiajun for a few moments, then asked, "Jun, what do you mean? You want me to go?"

Long Jiajun smiled and said, "I'm just a messenger. You don't need to worry about my thoughts. Whether you agree or refuse, it's no problem!"

Ye Dongsheng thought for a moment. If it were really that simple, then Long Jiajun wouldn't have needed to invite him. He guessed that the foreigner was also a powerful financial official.

Ye Dongsheng laughed and said, "Since they've already sent a message to you, I'll still give you face! I'll go and meet with them."

When Dongfeng Express was first established, Long Jiajun helped with some publicity and attracted a group of customers. It was just a meeting to see what Daoheng Bank had to say.

P.S.: Da Dong, Ah Shi: *O-Division Serious Crime Records*. (There are several movies based on the notorious gangster Wu Jiandong; this is one of them.)
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