Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 341 The Governor Admits Defeat!

Chapter 341 The Governor Admits Defeat!
"That's all for the key points of this plan."

Wang Dao got up and went to his desk, quickly writing down many key points.

Some things were explained appropriately.

Then he handed the paper to Smith.
"You can send him to the president for a look."

"Washington D.C. has only recently reopened, so I guess the President should have some free time."

Smith accepted it with both hands and answered seriously:
"Wang Sheng, I will submit this to my superiors immediately."

"Don't worry, I will definitely try my best to get you the best possible terms."

Wang Dao speaks the truth:

"Anyway, we've only had initial contact; this is a stage where both sides are building mutual trust."

"If you don't want a solution for the Red Bear, then go ahead and lower the price."

Smith stated firmly:

"Even someone like me, who is just an outsider, knows how to solve the inflation problem in the United States just by looking at your outline. I believe Washington will definitely give you a good price."

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"Then we'll see."

Just as James was about to get up, Smith quickly said, "Brother, I have to go back and report to my superiors. I can't keep you company today."

The implication was that I should get lost, as my confidential operation was about to begin.

James immediately sat firmly in his seat:

"Go ahead, let me know if you hear anything later."

Smith nodded to Wang Dao and left excitedly.

After Smith left, James couldn't wait to say:
"Brother Dao, you're just going to hand over such an important document to him like that? You won't even ask for any money?"

"Isn't that being too generous?"

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"For the United States, are its domestic problems more important, or the threat from the Red Bear?"

James thought for a moment and said:
"Both are important, but since the president took office, he has been very proactive, and the situation in the United States has clearly improved."

"Smith is seeking your opinion, clearly to resolve future conflicts."

"But the threat from the Red Bear is very real."

"To be honest, the whole of Europe is apprehensive about a million-strong steel torrent."

"And those countless mushroom bombs..."

"I think the latter is more important."

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"See, don't you understand?"

"That's what they call casting a long line to catch a big fish!"

"With the red bear around, would Smith dare to fob me off?"

James laughed:
"Brother Dao is brilliant! The Hua family will definitely give you a good price."

Wang Dao got up and went to the tea table, where he began to arrange the gongfu tea.
"To be honest, the actor-general is quite farsighted; he's filling in the gaps in his policies."

"Even if I don't tell them now, they will find a way later."

James remains humble, embodying the spirit of kingship.

"Brother Dao, you don't need to be modest. If you ask me, I can't come up with such a solution."

Wang Dao said calmly:
"Everyone has their own area of expertise!"

"The Ugly country has a tradition of teaching the second-ranked country a lesson, and they will resort to this tradition in times of crisis."

"I simply broke the ice ahead of time based on their actions, letting them know that I had a backup plan."

James was taken aback.

The Way of Playing with Flavors:
"This will make the president's policies even more radical. It's really exciting to see how far he can go."

James scratched his head:

"In other words, Japan will inevitably be forced to sign a decision to appreciate the value of the US dollar?"

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

"Japan is an island nation with an export-oriented economy."

"Resources are scarce, and we rely on imports for almost everything."

“What’s even more critical is their large population.”

"Once the currency appreciates against the US dollar, the value of the Japanese currency will increase. Just think about what the consequences will be?"

James immediately said:

"Does Japan consume a lot of its products domestically?!"

Wang Dao held up two fingers:
"The pressure on exports will increase, and the gap between domestic supply and demand will widen."

"The downward pressure on the economy is significant."

"This forces capitalists to invest their money in more profitable sectors."

"The stock market and the housing market."

"If the U.S. tightens its grip at this point, for example by providing budgetary guidance..."

James wondered:

What is budget guidance?

Wang Dao said with a smile but not a smile:
"As the name suggests, the budget of the Japanese government must be approved by the United States before it can be implemented."

James gaped, finding it utterly absurd:

"Wait, why does the budget for this project need the approval of the Americans?"

"Who needs another country's approval for their budget?"

The Way of the King:

Is Japan considered a normal country?

"It's just a dog from the Ugly Country!"

James nodded repeatedly as he listened.

His thoughts wandered, and he suddenly asked:

"Brother Dao, are you really going to get involved?"

Wang Dao was taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening:

"What did you say? Japan's housing market?"

James nodded:

"Yup!"

Wang Dao laughed and said:
"I already know what Japan's future economic development will be like. If I don't get involved now, wouldn't it be a waste?"

James sighed:
"As expected of Brother Dao, your speed in making money is amazing."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Now, all the world's big capitalists know to put their hot money into the U.S. stock market."

"In the future, all the world's major capitalists will know to invest their hot money in Japan's real estate market."

"As long as you can predict future developments, you can also make money."

James quickly said:

"Brother Dao, I wonder if I could do business with you?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:
"You want to be like Smith too?"

James said sincerely:

"Am I a Westerner? In our world, only big capitalists are truly worthy of praise."

"I also want to be a rich person."

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"That depends on what Smith thinks."

"It's easier to get things done if you have connections in the central government."

James quickly said:

"I'll go and advise him."

Wang Dao smiled and shook his head:

"no!"

"You can't go!"

"It's not a good deal to rush into something."

"When he comes back to you, make things difficult for him, and then come back to me."

"He's the one in a hurry, not us."

He further stated,

“Hong Kong is not far from Japan, and we have multiple channels to access Japanese books.”

“Even if Smith doesn’t join, we can easily enter the Japanese real estate market.”

"Not urgent!"

James smiled wryly:

"You are so patient. I wish I could go to the Kyoto area of Japan and buy up houses today."

Wang Dao laughed heartily.

James asked:
"The Governor's mansion has been pitch black for three days in a row. How much longer do you want them to remain dark?"

The Way of the King:

"Did the governor send you to plead for mercy?"

James quickly waved his hand:
"No, it's just curiosity."

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"I'm new to this industry, so I have to do something to let people know I exist."

"Then what's more reliable than the Datuk establishing his authority?"

"He's practically begging me to slap him in the face. Do you think I'll let him get away with not slapping him until his face is swollen?"

"If I say it will take half a month to repair, then it will take half a month to repair."

Even if he apologizes to me, I will still need to carry out maintenance for half a month.

"Otherwise, any Tom, Dick, or Harry would dare to lay a hand on me."

"If I don't make use of such a good tool, wouldn't I be letting down the Governor's kindness?"

James's mouth dropped open. If the Dude knew that a casual remark would cause such a big problem, he wondered if he would regret it.

"Brother Dao, have you reached an agreement with the Governor?"

Wang Dao nodded:
"correct."

"The governor agreed to my conditions."

James asked curiously:

"What conditions?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"You're my little brother, so it's no big deal to talk to you about it."

"Firstly, the governor agreed to have the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) cooperate with me in purging the HSBC board of directors."

what?
James's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Is this something the Duchess is capable of doing?

As it turns out, it really does work.

Wang Dao said calmly:
"HSBC's situation is very bad."

"Corruption is rampant."

"Management staff engaged in collective fraud, and many banks' assets mysteriously disappeared."

"If I don't expose them, I'll be raising a tiger that will eventually become a threat."

"What I want is not a HSBC with a board of directors, but a privately owned HSBC."

James thought it made sense.

"Secondly, the Governor's Mansion lent me 2 billion in cash to support my acquisition of HSBC."

James stood up abruptly and exclaimed:

"how is this possible?"

Wang Dao chuckled and said:

"What's impossible?"

James smiled wryly:

"Doesn't that mean you gained control of HSBC almost without investing a single penny?"

Wang Dao corrected:
"Wrong, it's privatization!" James was dumbfounded.
"Has the Governor taken the wrong medicine?"

No one understood the Dude's thoughts better than him. This foreigner was a typical racial knight who looked down on Asians from the bottom of his heart.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have tried to undermine Wang Dao.

But it's really strange that his attitude changed so much in such a short time.

“There’s nothing strange about it,” Wang Dao explained calmly. “It’s all about interests.”

"The financial crisis in Hong Kong is getting bigger and bigger, and it has seriously affected his career."

"If he doesn't clean up this mess soon, Fog City will make its move."

"His political life was over."

"This is unacceptable."

"No one else has the ability to clean up this mess except me."

James frowned and said:

"But if the Governor's Mansion is investing two billion, why not have a manager from a foreign firm do it instead?"

Why would I give you such a big piece of fat?

Privatization is not surprising; Chongqing, the United States, Japan, and even South Korea are all doing it.

Neoliberal economics is all the rage now.

The strange thing is that the Duty actually allowed an Asian to take over HSBC.

HSBC has the right to mint coins.

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"That's the secret. The big bosses in Hong Kong, led by Simon, don't have a positive outlook on Hong Kong's future, so they don't dare to take on this job."

"Simon's current idea is to do everything possible to save Jardine Matheson. The iron triangle is already missing a piece. If another piece is missing, the century-old HSBC will collapse."

"It's obvious that Simon won't cause any unnecessary trouble at this time."

"If Ximen doesn't step forward, who among the other bank executives can?"

James said in astonishment:

"And what about HSBC's board members?"

Wang Dao looked at him with a half-smile:
"Do you think I'd let them take over?"

James realized he had made a fool of himself.

That's right. With Wang Dao here, no matter who sits in the HSBC tycoon's position, their fate is already sealed.

Either get out of here, or go to sea.

There is no third way.

Clearly, the HSBC executives aren't stupid.

James clicked his tongue in amazement:

"Brother Dao, you're amazing! You actually swallowed such a big piece of cake whole."

Wang Dao was taken aback and said:
"Who said I only took this little bit?"

James felt a chill run down his spine:

"Brother Dao, what else did you manage to get out of the Governor?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"My wife is a famous TV host, you know that."

James nodded repeatedly:
"I know."

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"Her biggest wish is to own her own television station."

James smiled wryly:

"Don't tell me you've also taken over Jade Terrace."

Wang Dao shook his head:
"I have a pretty good relationship with Uncle Liu. I just took over a movie theater chain from him a while ago."

“Of course we won’t take the food from him.”

James asked, puzzled:

"Then who are you?"

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"I simply acquired Jiayi's photography business."

James reminded him:

"Although CTV also has a television license, it stipulates a considerable number of educational programs."

"And it's a fixed requirement."

Wang Dao lazily said:

"This regulation was set by the Governor's Office; just have it changed."

James exclaimed in astonishment:

"The Governor has agreed?"

Wang Dao shrugged.

James was speechless for a long time before finally saying:
"Brother Dao, I now realize that my desire to become a rich person is really wishful thinking."

"If all rich people think and act this ruthlessly, I might as well stick to my old profession."

"That's too brutal!"

Wang Dao laughed and said:
"Don't worry, there's only one guy like me."

"But do you really think that's all the benefit I've gained?"

James was so scared he wanted to turn around and run away:

"That's enough."

Wang Dao corrected:
"not much!"

"A successful businessman should have the good habit of taking advantage of every opportunity; otherwise, where will my profits come from?"

hiss!
James gasped.

He dared not continue speaking to Wang Dao.

He feared that if he continued, his Dao heart would shatter.

Isn't this too cruel?

Wang Dao hadn't lied to him; besides the many benefits he received from the governor, there were other advantages as well.

For example, the construction rights for the Sham Shui Po port.

The two have already reached a secret agreement.

If Wong Tao successfully acquires HSBC, then his subsidiary Hutchison Whampoa will have priority in obtaining the port construction rights.

This is an income as vast as mountains of gold and silver.

It will become a continuous source of cash cows in the future.

In another time and space, Hutchison Whampoa earns over 100 billion HKD annually from its ports.

There's no reason for the kingly way to be overlooked.

There's no need to tell James these things; just showcasing your formidable strength appropriately is enough.

Little did he know, this "appropriate" display almost scared James to death.

This made him even more determined to cling to Wang Dao's coattails and never let go.

No matter who comes, they can't stop him from following Wang Dao!
There's no other reason than following others. James is so afraid of dying that he doesn't even know how to write that.

James bid farewell to Wang Dao in a daze, leaving absentmindedly.

Wang Jianjun asked Wang Dao, puzzled:
"Brother Dao, what triggered James's reaction?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

“I told him about the acquisition of HSBC, and he was provoked.”

Wang Jianjun smiled wryly:

"Let alone James, even I was stunned when I first heard it."

Xu Zhengyang said from the side:

"Following Brother Dao has really broadened my horizons."

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"Don't worry, you'll get used to these things in the future."

"Zhengyang, do you have any channels to contact the higher-ups?"

Xu Zhengyang shook his head slightly:
"For your safety, I am not allowed to contact my family."

"However, you can contact your family through Ah Bao."

"You know the status of Nanjing University students."

It was only then that Wang Jianjun realized how high Shi Bao's status was:

"Can Ah Bao contact Professor Nan directly?"

Xu Zhengyang nodded slightly.

Wang Dao instructed:
"Jianjun, call Abao and tell him to come over."

Wang Jianjun quickly went to take care of the matter.

The Way of the King:

"Zhengyang, are you able to keep up lately?"

Xu Zhengyang spoke the truth:
"Brother Dao, you have too many things to do here, and they're all too complicated."

"I think that since I will be in charge of your affairs in the future, I will need to hire more secretaries."

Wang Dao nodded in satisfaction:
"That's right, they really put their minds to it."

"You should have had an assistant to help you in the first place."

"You're my personal secretary, so you're destined not to have time to deal with trivial matters. It'll be better if you have an assistant to help you."

"This is a common tactic used by all large companies."

"Go back and do an internal selection process to see if there are any suitable candidates. If not, then recruit from outside."

Xu Zhengyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The chairman of a large company has more to do than you can imagine.

Even he, the future company secretary, was extremely busy.

Before coming here, he thought this job would be easy.

Once you actually start using it, you'll be surprised to find that sometimes you don't even have time to go to the toilet.

If Xu Zhengyang were to shoulder all the burdens himself, he probably wouldn't even have time to sleep.

He now only sleeps four hours a day.

Not counting work hours, I have to study as soon as I get home.

Learn Cantonese, learn bird language, learn economics, learn management...

Anyway, there's so much to learn.

Xu Zhengyang sometimes misses the days when he trained at Shaolin Temple. Those were truly carefree times!

Fortunately, the money that Brother Dao promised some time ago has arrived, and according to Master, the Sutra Repository has already started renovations.

This made Xu Zhengyang feel that his work still had value.

It's just about enduring. Didn't we all endure that when we were practicing martial arts back then?

It's just suffering!

Stone Leopard arrived very quickly:

"Brother Dao, you were looking for me?"

Wang Dao took out a piece of paper:

"Just now, CIA Specialist Smith from the U.S. came to me and asked for the answer to a question. You have that answer in your hand."

"I want you to use your channels to deliver it to Nanjing University as quickly as possible."

"Then I rushed back to continue working."

Shi Bao was taken aback:
"Do I need to use the special passage?"

Wang Dao nodded:
"Correct."

Stone Leopard asked again: