Hong Kong Movie: At the beginning, Big Boss B asked me to draw the death lottery

Chapter 171 Are merchants stateless?

"I didn't realize he had such guts!"

Young people are like calves, unafraid of tigers. He Yaozong has seen more than one or two of these young men who lack the harsh realities of life.

He Yaozong also became interested.

"What is your name?"

"Chan Kar-wai!"

"Young man, what do you mean by giving up a good education and focusing all your attention on going to jail?"
"Hey, do you know what it's like to be in jail?"

"Damn it! It's none of your business!"

"It's not that I want to interfere, I've never been to jail before, and I'm curious what benefits I could possibly gain from it?"

The sixth-grade student sitting in the cell glanced at Ho Yiu-chung with disdain.

"People like me are called 'loser' by their parents at home and 'good-for-nothing' by their teachers at school."

But those brothers of ours don’t know how much they admire me!

Don't you understand? Only by daring to do what others dare not do can you earn respect!

Ho Yiu-chung was amused by what this middle school student said.

"Oh, so it seems that even though you're still studying, you've already been out in the world for a while?"

"Which big shot are you connected with? Could you send me a virtual gift so I can get to know you?"

"It's with Brother Tai Fei from Sha Tin!"

"What kind of Brother Fei is this? I've only ever heard of Brother Fei in Hung Hing. When did a Brother Fei appear in Sha Tin?!"

Zhong Liuzai rolled his eyes at He Yaozong, as if he had thought of something, and suddenly changed his tone, retorting.

"What's it to you!"

He Yaozong suppressed his smile and then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Hey, do you know who I am?"

"Isn't he just the boss of Hengyao Real Estate?"

“Handsome guy, my name is Ho Yiu-chung. I heard from you that your Big Fei is making a living in Sha Tin. We, Wo Luen Shing, also have a branch in Sha Tin.”

"When the time comes, I'll call your boss out for questioning. I'd like to see which 'Big Brother Fei' trained you as a lackey!"

Upon hearing the name Ho Yiu-chung, Chung Liu-zai's arrogant expression vanished.

"You...you're the person in charge of Wo Luen Shing?"

"You guys come to my construction site to cause trouble, don't you even bother to find out who owns the place?"

Listen, once you're in prison, my words might carry more weight than the guards'. Don't make things difficult for yourself!

The six boys immediately fell silent.

After a long while, he finally looked up at He Yaozong and spoke.

"I took responsibility for my actions. The trouble at Silvermine Bay was my doing, and it has nothing to do with my boss!"

This attempt to cover up the truth only made He Yaozong even more puzzled.

Could this really have been something just a bunch of students who lost their minds and did just to show off?

He Yaozong felt increasingly uneasy as he thought about it, and his face grew darker and darker.

"You idiot, tell me, who exactly instigated you to do this?"

If you don't speak up now, you'll have to when you're in prison. Don't think you can handle it; prison life is far more unbearable than you imagine!

"What's it to you!"

Good advice is useless against a damn fool, and Ho Yiu-chung immediately lost interest in talking to this good-for-nothing.

After leaving the police station, he made a phone call to his advisor, Su, asking him to keep a close eye on Chen Jiawei's case and make sure that Fei Zai gets to experience the prison he's been longing for.

Back at Bijia Mountain, He Yaozong made another phone call to Dongguanzi, instructing him to go to Shatin and find out more about the background of this guy named Dafei.

While waiting for Dongguanzi's reply, someone came to the study to announce that the principal of Edinburgh College had come to visit.

Without saying much, Ho Yiu-chung directly instructed his henchmen to bring up the principal from Edinburgh.

"Hello, Mr. He!"

A short while later, at the door of the study, a middle-aged man with a Mediterranean hairstyle and a thick mustache greeted He Yaozong with a big smile.

"Are you the Principal of Edinburgh?"

"That's right, Mr. He. Let me introduce myself. My name is Steve Chen!"

Steve chuckled and extended his right hand to He Yaozong, but did not shake hands with Steve.

"Have a seat. What brings you here?"

Seeing that He Yaozong was unwilling to give him face, Steve didn't say anything more.

He withdrew his hand, then sat down opposite He Yaozong and began to speak.

"Mr. He, we are truly sorry about what happened at Silvermine Bay."

The Environmental Protection Department and the Education Department issued a notice asking me to organize an environmental protection-themed extracurricular activity.

Before the students set off, I repeatedly stated that the protest would be conducted in a civilized manner. I never expected the students to cause such a scene…

"Then you've really failed as a principal!"

Faced with Ho Yiu-chung's teasing, Steve nodded and actually admitted it.

"That's right. Students receive education at school, but their minds are full of violent thoughts. As the principal, I am to blame."

Mr. He, actually, I came to see you today on behalf of the school to discuss the compensation issue for those workers.

"Compensation? Your student almost caused someone's death, do you even know that?!"

He Yaozong couldn't help but sneer: "One of our Hengyao Real Estate workers is currently lying in the intensive care unit."

I don't think compensation is necessary. I intend to pursue legal action against every single student who caused trouble at Silvermine Bay!

Upon hearing this, Steve immediately stood up and bowed sincerely to He Yaozong.

"Mr. He, could you please only punish the ringleader and give the other students a chance?!"

He bowed deeply before He Yaozong, and remained there for a long time, unwilling to look up.

If He Yaozong insists on going through legal procedures, at least one-third of the more than two hundred students will be sent to a reformatory.

More than 100 students are going to be expelled!
Looking at the history of education in Hong Kong, this is also a very serious matter.

Whether for the sake of these students' future or for the reputation of Edinburgh School, he had to deal with He Yaozong today and suppress this matter.

He Yaozong crossed his legs and glanced at Steve, who was still standing in front of him with his head down.

He immediately spoke up, "Principal Chen, are you being so humble for your own future?"

Seeing that there seemed to be room for maneuver in He Yaozong's words, Steve quickly replied.

"Mr. He, such a big thing has happened, the school board has asked me to prepare to submit my resignation!"

I just hope Mr. He won't ruin the future of the other students because of a few bad apples!

"Since the board has asked you to submit your resignation, why are you still worrying about so many things?"

"If the teaching is not strict, it is the teacher's fault!"

If I were to shirk responsibility at a time like this, wouldn't all the books I read back then have gone to waste?

Steve spoke sincerely, and it was clear that he still had some professional ethics.

"Alright, Principal Chen, I promise you I'll only punish the ringleaders. Apart from the students who hurt others, I'll let bygones be bygones!"

As he spoke, He Yaozong gestured for Steve to sit down again, and then continued.

"Principal Chen, Edinburgh School has asked you to prepare your resignation. Where do you plan to go for a job after that?"

Steve shook his head with a wry smile: "I'm afraid no school in Hong Kong will dare to hire me again."

If I have the energy later, I'll try writing for magazines to earn some money for food!

“I also want to build a few schools on Hong Kong Island. I wonder if Principal Chan still has the heart to continue working in the education industry?”

"This……"

Steve was shocked. He had come to see He Yaozong expecting to be thoroughly scolded.

He didn't expect that He Yaozong would agree to his conditions so easily and even say that he wanted to build a school and hire him as the principal.
Am I not dreaming?

"Don't be surprised. Actually, I had someone look into you before you came."

Of all the private secondary schools in Hong Kong, you are the only one who has ever proposed to the school board that Mandarin be offered as an elective course.

I admire teachers like you. Even though you were raised with a Western education, you still remember your roots deep down!

Steve was deeply moved.

However, just as he was about to say something, He Yaozong interrupted him again.

"Your self-introduction just now was a bit inappropriate. I almost couldn't tell if your name was Stephen or Steve."

"What, don't you have a Chinese name?"

Steve immediately replied excitedly, "Mr. He, my name is Chen Weicheng!"

The reason I introduced my English name is simply because it sounds natural.

As you know, in these private schools on Hong Kong Island, introducing yourself without using English is considered very low-class by some people!

"How could the name your parents gave you be low-class?"

I just can't stand this unhealthy trend in Hong Kong Island schools. If you like learning a foreign language, then learn a foreign language. Why get ridiculed for introducing yourself in Chinese?

Chen Weicheng nodded in deep agreement: "Yes, but the situation is beyond our control. Teaching and nurturing students is a major undertaking, and the education problems in Hong Kong Island certainly need more insightful people to offer their valuable opinions!"

He Yaozong paused for a moment, then continued.

"As you know, I am the Director of the Housing Estate Relief Department!"

Staying in this position is not just about building a few resettlement houses for the neighbors.

In the future, all housing estates that I will arrange will have their employment, medical care, education, and other related issues developed together.

Principal Chen, I'd like to hear about your teaching philosophy!

Chen Weicheng immediately replied, "Teaching according to aptitude, and educating all without discrimination!"

"It's that simple?"

"The principle is simple, but it's not easy to do!"
Mr. He, I am almost fifty years old. In our school days, no matter what our family's circumstances were, everyone knew who they were!

It's only been a few years, but sometimes when I'm at school, I often encounter things that make me feel sad.

Those students, transfer students from mainland China, the boys were called "dirty rats" and the girls were called "Northern girls"!

I foresaw that if students on Hong Kong Island grew up under this educational model, wouldn't they all become orphans after 1997?

Chen Weicheng became more and more excited as he spoke. Seeing that He Yaozong was listening attentively, he felt as if he had found a kindred spirit.

Chen Weicheng's remarks just now can be considered as passing the first interview with He Yaozong.

"Alright, Principal Chen, you can go back now and submit your resignation letter from Edinburgh."

Then you leave your phone number, and I will arrange for someone to contact you to discuss the planning for the new school!
You can sign the employment contract tomorrow, and starting tomorrow, I'll initially pay you a monthly salary of 150,000!

Chen Weicheng fell silent.

After confirming several times that He Yaozong was not joking, he tentatively asked.

"Mr. He, did I hear that right?"
You just said... I'd get a monthly salary of 150,000?

"Is it missing?"

"No, no! How could I complain about it being too little!"

I'm just curious, the school hasn't even been built yet, is it a bit inappropriate to offer me such a high salary now?
Furthermore, Mr. Ho… I think it won't be an easy task for you to get the relevant procedures sorted out with the Education Department.”

Chen Weicheng quickly changed the subject; the conditions offered by He Yaozong were simply too shocking for him.

He served as the headmaster of Edinburgh High School for so many years, and his monthly salary was only 56,000 yuan.

A monthly salary of 150,000 is something only top-tier private schools can afford!
Ho Yiu-chung chuckled lightly: "In Hong Kong, is there anything money can't solve?"

"That's true..."

"I'll trouble you to put your mind to the school's plans and blueprints."

In addition, I hope you can pay more attention to the teaching staff.

Remember what you just said. I don't want to see students in my school who feel ashamed to introduce themselves in Chinese in the future!

After a conversation, Chen Weicheng left He Yaozong's villa.

As Chen Weicheng drove down the mountain, he felt as if he were in a dream.

What's going on? I remember I came here to plead for those students.

How did you manage to find a job so easily?

Mr. He, do you make decisions on a whim? Is he really that casual?
……

After lunch at the restaurant, Dongguan Boy finally returned from Shatin.

Upon meeting He Yaozong, Dongguanzi immediately revealed the information he had gathered.

"I've already asked around about the leader."

The gangster named Chan Kar-wai, and the guy he's with named Tai Fei, aren't from the Sha Tin area.

This so-called Brother Fei used to work for Yi Zi Dui and Bearded Yong in the Number Gang!

Later, because he had an affair with one of his own sworn brothers' women, he was punished by Bearded Yong and expelled from the Yi family.

Now he travels around the various docks on Hong Kong Island, specializing in importing arms from Southeast Asia and reselling them to places like Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea!

"It's one of Bearded Yong's men again? That means it's very likely that Bearded Yong orchestrated this?"

Dongguan guy shook his head: "It shouldn't be. This guy has been expelled from the Number Gang for many years."

Over the years, Bearded Yong has never allowed him to operate under the guise of the "Number Gang"!

He Yaozong rubbed his temples.

"Who can say for sure? Bearded Yong is no pushover either."

"This is really troublesome. How about this, you find out where this guy is now, and I'll have someone drag him out so we can ask him face to face!"

The Dongguan guy said with a wry smile, "I've already inquired about the boss."

This guy went to Japan last night to deliver goods; he probably won't be back for a while.

He Yaozong's face turned cold: "I don't care where he went, just find out all about him."

"Don't even mention him going to Japan, even if he snuggled into the bed of the Japanese emperor's wife, I'll still find him!"

"it is good!"

Dongguan boy dared not be negligent and quickly nodded to He Yaozong.

……

It was 6:30 p.m. in Deep Water Bay, inside the Li family villa.

Li Jiacheng met with his second son, Li Zeju, in his study.

"Zeju, take a look at this newspaper."

Li Jiacheng handed a newspaper, still smelling of ink, to Li Zeju.

After taking the newspaper and glancing at it, Li Zeju's gaze immediately fell on the headline reporting on the Silver Mine Bay incident.

For a moment, Li Zeju looked somewhat embarrassed and put the newspaper down again.

“Father, I already knew about this news.”

"You already knew, but there are some news items that I didn't know."

"Zeju, you've taught me more than once that once you reach a position in the Li family, you shouldn't resort to underhanded methods. Remember, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it!"

Li Zeju's lips twitched, and he immediately lowered his head, unsure how to respond to his father's words.

"Tell me the truth, were you the one who instigated these students to commit violence in Silvermine Bay?"

"Father, I never expected these students to be so ruthless..."

"Who did you hire to do this?"

"It was Assistant Zhao who arranged for someone to do it!"

"Remember to have him clean up the mess. Now I want to talk to you about something else."

After Li Jiacheng finished speaking, he sat up straight and looked at his son seriously.

“You are different from your older brother. Your older brother has always lacked his own opinions. He does whatever I tell him to do!”
But you're an extreme case, always having all sorts of ideas in your head. If you two brothers could balance out your personalities a bit, that would be great!

"Being prepared for danger even in times of peace is something you taught me, Father!"

"Then tell me, since He Yaozong started this land reclamation project, what kind of sense of crisis are you having?"

"Father, land reclamation is an inevitable trend in Hong Kong."

I had professionals in the US do the calculations, and based on the current trend on Hong Kong Island, even if another 10,000 hectares were reclaimed, it would be completely absorbed!

Li Jiacheng nodded slightly: "And then, what benefits will you get?"

Li Zeju gritted his teeth. Since his father had summoned him today to ask these questions, it was clear that there were many things he couldn't hide from him.

Li Zeju immediately decided to lay his cards on the table: "Father, you once taught me to seize every opportunity of the times. The rise and fall of our Li family is related to the success or failure of each opportunity."

In my opinion, having He Yaozong reclaim land from the sea now is a rare opportunity!

Li Jiacheng frowned: "Tell me what you see as an opportunity."

"Father, before I answer your question, I'd like to ask you one first!"

"You said."

"Did you see He Yaozong's smug and fearless demeanor? Do you think He Yaozong is an incurable fool?"

After a moment's thought, Li Jiacheng gave a fair and reasonable answer.

"Of course not!"

"That's right!"
The Chief Secretary planted a time bomb for him; even the clerks in our company could see it. I don't believe Ho Yiu-chung wouldn't have noticed.

If I'm not mistaken, the Chief Secretary underestimated the power behind Ho Yiu-chung. If this war of attrition continues, the Hong Kong Island property market may indeed face a dramatic upheaval!

Seventy percent of Cheung Kong Holdings' assets are related to the real estate market. If anything unexpected happens in the market, I worry that with the size of the Li family, we might not be able to withstand the crisis!

Li Jiacheng took a deep breath: "Zeju, no matter what you say, you still haven't told me what your motive is for doing this."

Why don't you simplify your answer? What benefits would you gain from continuing the land reclamation project?

Li Zeju's expression also began to turn serious.

“Father, you often told me that businessmen, deep down, should not have nationality.”

This time, it's the British challenging the mainland, and the British can't just sit idly by.

I have a bold idea: we should accumulate strength now and wait until the British get desperate before they come looking for us!

Then we can go all in and bet everything. If we're lucky, there won't be any more of those four major real estate families in Hong Kong!

(End of this chapter)