Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 307 Simon's Request

"What did your adjutant say?" Simon asked, somewhat exasperated.

James shrugged: "What else can I say? She said someone from the ICAC invited our Special Branch to investigate Wang Sheng."

"So how did you do it?" Simon asked curiously.

James sighed, "Putting aside the fact that Wang Sheng is a chosen one of the gods, we can't even investigate his identity."

"That's a big capitalist!"

“His position might not have been so secure when he was a financial capitalist.”

"But he's an industrial capitalist now, how can I investigate?"

"Do I dare?"

"Besides, he's a chosen one of the gods, I don't want to court death!"

James was absolutely right.

Financial capitalists and industrial capitalists are different.

Financial operations may seem impressive and lucrative, but financial capitalists of the same level are definitely not comparable to industrial capitalists.

The number of employees under their command is different.

To give an example, would a stock speculator with one million Hong Kong dollars dare to challenge a factory owner with one million in assets?
dare not!

Even if the latter beats the former, it's all for nothing.

Why?

There are far more people who rely on the latter for food than the former.

Their social status is also different.

Simon sighed heavily:

"You did the right thing."

He would have done the same.

James asked knowingly, "Master Simon, is something troubling you?"

"The ICAC wanted to investigate Wang Sheng, but the person involved found out." Simon was very worried.

James dismissed it: "So what if you know it?"

“But Wang Sheng believes that I instigated this,” Simon said involuntarily.

James asked suspiciously:

"Is not it?"

Simon pointed at James and said angrily, "You...you even say that?"

James smiled wryly:

"That's not what I said."

"According to my information, you are engaged in a major project transaction."

That's over a billion Hong Kong dollars.

Simon said in a low voice, "Two billion!"

James clicked his tongue and said, "That makes even more sense!"

Simon was furious: "I didn't ask you to do it!"

James said very seriously, "2.2 billion Hong Kong dollars, one point is more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars."

"If I were Wang Sheng, I would also suspect what you did."

Simon was so frustrated he wanted to go crazy, but he really couldn't refute this.

From a purely self-interested perspective, he has the strongest motivation.

James said seriously:

“Daban, don’t blame Wang Sheng. Even if you didn’t do it, he’ll still suspect you.”

Simon was even more frustrated:

"Why?"

James reminded him:

"It's true that you are the head of the board, but you are not the only one on the Jardine Matheson board."

Simon was horrified and deeply moved:

"what do you mean?"

James explained:

"According to my intelligence, the project you're discussing is real estate development, right?"

"What is the market value of the property?"

"A billion is already an astronomical price."

"However, you told me it was 2.2 billion."

"This was completely unexpected by the public."

"So, will your board members have any objections?"

Simon sighed:

"How could there be no objections?"

"The reason we haven't set a date for the transaction is because of disagreements within the board."

"Some time ago, a project ran into trouble, resulting in a significant financial loss."

"It's normal to have differing opinions now that there's such a large expenditure."

James asked:
"So, this project absolutely has to be traded?"

Ximen sighed bitterly:
"Correct!"

"It must be done."

James said firmly:

“Then I understand. The person who instructed the ICAC must be one of your people.”

Simon's mouth dropped open.

A glint of light flashed in James' eyes:
"A fairly obvious conjecture—"

"Wang Sheng and others have risen too quickly, making it virtually impossible for them to clash with other conglomerates."

"After much thought, the only ones with a significant conflict of interest are you."

"Of course I'm not saying that no one else has conflicts with Wang Sheng."

"In other words, even if other people have conflicts, it is impossible for the ICAC to be mobilized."

"What kind of behavior is this?"

"In some ways, they are mortal enemies."

"To offend Wang Sheng for no reason, and even become his mortal enemy... there must be a reason, right?"

Would ordinary benefits make them take the risk?

Ximen was speechless.

James said firmly:

There are only two possibilities in this matter.

Simon quickly asked, "Which two?"

“One method was done by your board members to drive down the price and make it easier for you to transact with Jardine Matheson,” James said calmly. “The other method is a bit more insidious.”

Simon asked in astonishment, "Insidious?"

James looked at Simon with a complicated expression: "The second possibility is that this is a frame-up by a third party. The purpose is to incite conflict between your two sides, preferably to fight, so as to benefit the person behind it."

After pondering for a long time, Ximen slowly nodded: "That makes sense."

When two tigers fight, the fisherman benefits.

This kind of thing is very common.

"Either they covet our Jardine Matheson, or they covet Wong."

“Jardine Matheson has now lost its property rights, and the triangle is now missing a piece.”

"Hutchison Whampoa has just undergone a major overhaul and is not yet firmly established."

"We all have reasons why we are coveted by others."

James nodded:

"That's right!"

Ximen hesitated for a moment before saying:

"James, I need your help!"

James quickly said:

"Big Class, I reiterate, I will absolutely not lay a hand on Wang Sheng."

“That one is truly favored by the gods.”

Simon rolled his eyes hard:
"I believe what you are saying."

"I don't want to be Wang Sheng's enemy either."

"If it weren't for your information, I might have encouraged the Dude to make that decision."

James smiled:

You'd better give up on this stupid idea.

Simon looked at him, puzzled:
"Will this cause trouble?"

James bluntly stated:

"I am an agent of the Telecommunications Department, so naturally I must complete the mission given to me by Fog City."

"You know that too..."

"Maintaining the relationship between Chongqing and my hometown is also one of the tasks."

"Strive to keep Hong Kong in Chongqing, or at least ensure that Hong Kong returns on time, even if that goal cannot be achieved."

"It absolutely cannot be done ahead of schedule."

"Then, we must ensure that Hong Kong's status as a free port remains unshaken."

Simon raised an eyebrow:
"What would happen if I or anyone else encouraged the Governor to do such a thing?"

James immediately applied what he learned:
"On a smaller scale, Hong Kong will lose its commercial credibility and its status as a free port, and then gradually be abandoned. In that case, we will not be able to continue to seize Hong Kong's wealth in the next ten years or so."

"You should understand that Hong Kong's fiscal revenue is basically transported back to Chongqing."

"And how enormous are the interests of Chongqing Capital in Hong Kong."

Simon was taken aback: "This is still a small matter?"

"What about on a larger scale?"

James said grimly, "Our hometown is taking back Hong Kong ahead of schedule."

Ximen paused, then blurted out:
"No, they don't..."

He stopped mid-sentence, then gave a wry smile.

"They really do have that ability!"

James nodded slightly:
“This is Asia, of course they have the capability.”

"Besides, other countries won't speak up for us."

"They don't even know how to use diodes."

Ximen said with a stern face:

"The red bear is certainly happy to see us make a fool of ourselves, and as for the ugly country, they would love for us to degenerate as much as possible."

Both of them fell silent.

"Are you going to report this?" Simon asked.

James nodded:

"It is my duty to report it."

Simon thought for a moment and said:

"Can you do me a favor?"

James looked over seriously:
"You say."

Simon thought for a moment and said:

"Could you delay for two or three days?"

James smiled wryly:

"I'm afraid it won't last more than a few days."

Simon only felt a toothache, and he said again:
"Then, could you tell the Governor about this?"

James looked at him suspiciously:
"Tell the Governor?"

Simon explained:
"I'm now certain that this wasn't ordered by the Governor."

James listened intently.

"Those idiots don't know the consequences of doing this."

"But the Governor surely knows."

"He will not allow that."

James asked, puzzled:

"But this was of no use."

“I understand that you mean to call a halt to the ICAC’s investigation.”

“I can’t guess the Governor’s reaction. He might hold the ICAC accountable, but you have to understand that for some bureaucrats, shirking responsibility is instinctive.” “I don’t think the Governor will be able to find out who the real mastermind is.”

"This raises a problem that must be addressed—what to do about Wang Sheng's anger?"

“If we can’t find the real mastermind, Daban, you’re in big trouble.”

"But don't forget Wang Sheng's extraordinary abilities."

Simon's lips twitched slightly, and he said with a wry smile:

"The investigation into Wang Sheng must be stopped."

"This is one of the things I'm telling Wang Sheng."

"To be honest, I myself suspect that it was one of Jardine Matheson's directors who instigated the ICAC."

"If not, that's even worse."

"I suspect someone is watching us from behind."

James corrected:

"There's no doubt that someone is watching you."

Ximen coldly said:
"Therefore, the Governor needs to know about this."

"Just tell the Governor what you just said to me, and he'll take it more seriously than anyone else."

“The ICAC will definitely stop its operation, and Commissioner William will be reprimanded.”

"then……"

"If we want to investigate who's behind this, we'll need your help."

James was about to speak,
Ximen sincerely said:
"This is Jardine Matheson's entrustment to you."

"Of course I won't let you suffer a loss."

"According to Eastern tradition, it is customary to pay for the tea."

Simon took out his checkbook, wrote a check for one million Hong Kong dollars, and handed it over.

"This is for tea."

"If the investigation is swift, I will give you another sum of money afterward."

James stood up and said:

"It's my pleasure to serve you, sir."

He picked up the check, shook hands with Simon, and left.

Simon stared blankly at James's retreating figure until he disappeared, then suddenly exerted his strength.

Wow

boom!
He swept everything off the executive desk and onto the floor.

Simon was furious:
"Something that fails to accomplish anything but fails to accomplish anything!"

I don't know who he's cursing.

James returned to his office, called his beautiful adjutant into his office, and stared at her as he said:

"Rebecca, do you know where I've gone?"

Rebecca shook her head:
"Sir, I don't know."

“I went to Jardine Matheson and visited Mr. Simon.” James looked at the other person calmly.

Rebecca was extremely surprised:

"Sir, you are truly resourceful; you even have connections with Simon."

In the Western world, the wealthy are the foundation.

Even special agents like them aren't necessarily able to befriend the rich.

Having a wealthy friend represents a stepping stone to advancement.

That's why Rebecca was so surprised.

James sighed:
“Rebecca, you are beautiful.”

"I am also very satisfied with your kung fu."

Rebecca winked:
"Sir, do you require any special services now?"

James looked at her expressionlessly:
"Your stupidity is giving me a real headache."

Rebecca stopped laughing.

James pulled out a check and waved it:
Do you know who gave this to you?

Rebecca had a bad feeling:
"This is?"

James bluntly stated:

"Given by Simon."

Rebecca covered her mouth.

The fact that Simon Taipan actually wrote a check for one million Hong Kong dollars means there's a big mission... or big trouble ahead.

James said calmly:

“I told him about the ICAC’s attempt to recruit you to investigate Wang Sheng.”

"He gave me this check."

Rebecca quickly said:
"Sir, is Boss Simon also allowing us to participate?"

James sighed:
"That's why I said you're stupid."

“Boss Simon asked me to find out who was behind this.”

Rebecca was completely bewildered.

"Do not understand?"

Rebecca nodded vigorously.

This is clearly something that benefits Jardine Matheson, so why does Simon want to find out who is behind it all?

James said expressionlessly:

"This matter will soon reach Wang Sheng's ears."

"He is one of the richest people in Hong Kong."

"If the other party is willing."

"Let alone the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)."

"Even you cannot escape your destined fate."

Rebecca was horrified:

"What destiny?"

James thought for a moment and said:
"Dismissal from office, imprisonment, disappearance from Hong Kong... and so on!"

Rebecca yelled:

"Sir, please...please save me!"

The beautiful adjutant is a special agent of the Telecommunications Department, and the Political Department is actually the Hong Kong branch of the Chongqing Telecommunications Department.

She understood the methods of the wealthy.

Rebecca didn't think James was talking nonsense at all.

The Political Department has thoroughly investigated Wang Dao's background; the mere fact that he possessed a white paper fan from Hung Hing is enough to prove that these events are true.

Rebecca was horrified, only then realizing how incredibly stupid she had been.

James glared at her:
"If I weren't so satisfied with your service, I wouldn't have saved you given your foolish, presumptuous behavior!"

Rebecca could only nod in agreement.

James pushed the check aside:
"But at least you didn't keep the news from me."

Rebecca was shocked:

"Sir, what's this?"

James smiled and said:

Consider this your intelligence fee.

what? !

Rebecca turned pale, at a loss, and quickly said:
"Sir, I...I...I'm completely loyal to you!"

James frowned as he looked at her:
"This is your reward, you idiot."

"You think you can participate in the big shots' gambling games in this state?"

"You can't even understand what I mean."

Rebecca exclaimed with ecstasy:
"This...is it really for me?"

James was getting a little impatient.
"Stop talking nonsense and come serve me right now."

Rebecca was extremely excited and squatted down to begin swallowing and spitting.

Much later, she returned home, her face flushed, carrying the check James had given her.

James took a smoke and reviewed the day's events.

He was a little confused.

Who is behind this conspiracy?

Is it Simon? Or a third party?
James never stopped doubting Simon.

On the surface, this matter seems to have nothing to do with Simon.

However, whether James was a cop or an informant, they suspected anyone who was worthy of suspicion.

Simon, is this really not an act?

Even if Simon is innocent, he is the head of Jardine Matheson and naturally represents Jardine Matheson.

Was that done by a Jardine Matheson director?
That's right, if it was done by a Jardine Matheson director.

This matter should also be attributed to Ximen.

There's nothing we can do; what can we do when you're the head of Jardine Matheson?
You can't just be a tycoon at Jardine Matheson when things are going well, and then shirk responsibility when there's trouble. That's not right.

Being a senior manager at Jardine Matheson is an honor, but also a responsibility.

After analyzing the situation, James felt that both of them were possible.

So what to do?
It's a troublesome matter no matter how you look at it.

However, James was very excited.

He's not afraid of trouble.

Those who join the ranks of the kingly way will naturally encounter such troubles.

This is an honor, a threshold to a higher level.

Others who want to get involved in this level of trouble can't even find a way.

This is not just idle talk.

Is it really that easy for low-level police officers to get to know a wealthy tycoon?
The troubles of the super-rich are never trivial matters.

They already possess a considerable amount of resources.

Some things people can solve on their own.

Can't the benevolent way solve this problem?

By using the opponent's force against them, Ximen was forced to prove himself.

How can Simon prove himself?

It is imperative to find out who is behind the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and who the political department, a shareholder, is involved in.

If Simon wants to fulfill his contract with Hutchison Whampoa, he needs to prove himself.

Does this kind of thing require James's help?
Actually, it's not necessary.

This is a manifestation of the vast resources of the wealthy.

The fact that Wang Dao entrusted this task to him was a sign of closeness.

That's right, this troublesome case is only troublesome for James; in the eyes of the truly important people, it's not even considered harassment.

"I need to find someone to advise me."

James has come to a clear conclusion.

Who should we contact then?

Rebecca? Forget it, I'll just keep her as a personal secretary; I can't rely on her brains.

His other subordinates?
Do not!
This case could be a valuable resource for me, so why should I let them benefit from it too?
Who should we contact then?
James composed himself and picked up the phone.

"Brother Zhong, I have a case I'd like to consult with you about."

Chen Guozhong said in surprise:

"There's a case?"

"Then come on over, I happen to be free."

James put down the phone and waved.

The only person I can completely trust right now is Chen Guozhong.

He didn't know when Wang Dao would tell the other party this news, but it didn't matter; he could just inform them in advance.

When it comes to scheming, James says he's a professional.

Half an hour later, James arrived at Chen Guozhong's office.

While drinking the Kung Fu tea brewed by Chen Guozhong, he recounted the story.

Chen Guozhong asked in surprise:
"I was surprised to learn that such a thing actually happened."

"interesting!"