Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 342 Full of Sincerity

Smith did not lie to James. After leaving Wong, he went to the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong as soon as possible.

He instructed the consul to arrange a top-secret and secure room for him to contact the White House immediately.

Yes, Smith contacted the White House directly, not the CIA director.

His relationship with the president was far beyond what others imagined.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been chosen to do this task.

The CIA and Fischer are different; the former deals with external affairs, while the latter deals with internal affairs.

It has the strategic mission of providing the president with critical intelligence.

He was often liaised with the president's security advisor.

The president answered Smith's call quickly: "Smith, you must have brought me good news, right?"

“Sir, as you wish, I have brought you what you wanted.” Smith was exceptionally excited. “The King told me that he knew I came to see him with two questions…”

Smith told the president what he had seen and heard, and the latter was stunned:

"what?"

"Is that strategist the king? The kingly way?"

Smith nodded:

"Yes, the most popular legend in Hong Kong."

The president swore:
"Shouldn't the king be on Wall Street? He's a typical example of the Ugly Kingdom's dream."

"How can it be in Hong Kong?"

Smith smiled wryly:

"Your Excellency, I also feel regret, but such a grand scene can only exist in a capitalist society."

The president sighed:
"Alright, alright, they are our ally after all."

"Tell me about your meeting with the king."

Smith quickly gave a brief summary of the situation, explaining that this president was the oldest in history.

As people get older, their energy levels decline, and concentrating for extended periods is very mentally taxing.

The president was quite surprised:
"The king told you the answer, but he didn't ask for money?"

Smith reminded him:

"I think he's holding out for a higher price."

"If the reward for the first intelligence report does not meet his expectations, then I guess this will be the last analysis report we work on with Wang."

The president muttered:

"The White House spends so much money every year to maintain its think tank, yet it's not as valuable as a casual remark from a Hong Konger..."

Smith said seriously:

"Your Excellency, I have no doubt that the scholars and experts in our country are truly talented."

"However, Wang is a genius."

"You can't compare an ordinary person to a genius's moment of brilliance."

The president nodded slightly:
"That's right!"

"You have a point."

"Now tell me, what advice did the geniuses in Hong Kong give me?"

Smith read the script aloud.

The president's eyes grew brighter and brighter:

"That's right, that's right. Allies are just there to be used as healing packs."

"Wang is indeed a genius; his description is very vivid and descriptive."

"In that case, he even saw through our purpose."

"Suppressing the second-largest economy is indeed our national policy."

"No matter who it is or what system they implement, no one can be allowed to threaten our position."

"Anyone who dares to approach us must be beaten down."

"That's a brilliant idea!"

Smith asked:
"Sir, how much should we pay the king?"

The president frowned and said:

“Wang is a big capitalist. He won’t like it if I give him too little, and I won’t be happy if I give him too much.”

"Let me think about what to do."

Smith quickly said:

"Your Excellency, I must remind you that the King still possesses the method we've been longing for most to deal with the Red Bear."

The president nodded repeatedly:
"Not bad."

"This is what we care about most."

"The red bear is our biggest threat... Are you sure Wang has a way to deal with him?"

The most important issue for successive presidents after the war was how to avoid being threatened by the Soviet Union.

Of course, it would be best if we could take down the bear.

Unfortunately, that's impossible.

The other side is truly a colossal force looming over the north.

Smith nonstick pan:

"Your Excellency, I believe you possess sufficient judgment."

The president pondered for a moment and then asked:

Are we the leaders of the free world?

Smith nodded repeatedly:
"of course!"

The president smiled and said:

"Then Wang must have the answer."

“He is a big capitalist. He knows the consequences of offending us, so he won’t offend us.”

Smith was completely convinced:
"Your Excellency is wise."

The President asked:
"Does the king have any needs?"

Smith said:
"He just acquired Hutchison Whampoa, and now he's acquiring HSBC, but HSBC is currently facing huge trouble."

"Wang is short of cash."

The president was taken aback:
"Is that so?"

"Please wait a moment, I will get back to you later."

Smith quickly said:

"Rest assured, I am at your service at any time."

The president was very satisfied with his answer.

Smith hung up the phone and fell into deep thought.

In his view, with this outline, the president should have no problems with the economy.

The only thing that bothered him was the Russian bear.

I wonder what decision the President will make.

An hour later, Smith received a call from the president:

“I understand the king’s needs.”

“Get a check for one million US dollars from the Hong Kong consul and give it to Wang. This is his writing fee.”

Smith smiled wryly:

"Sir, is the amount of money a bit too little?"

He explained,

“Previously, Wang paid 500,000 pounds for the analysis report he gave to Wudu.”

The president laughed and said:
"I know, of course I know."

“Tell Wang that Citibank will provide him with a ten-year interest-free loan of one billion US dollars.”

"In addition, there is a port to be built in Maple Leaf Country, which I think the King would be interested in."

“Our country’s banks will provide him with a substantial interest-free loan for a term of twenty years.”

"I think the king will be satisfied."

Smith was taken aback, then shouted:
"Wonderful!"

The U.S. only paid one million dollars; the other interest-free loans will have to be repaid later.

In addition, there is a contract with the country of Maple Leaf.

It doesn't matter who builds it, so why not just entrust it to Wangdao?

At first glance, it seems that the U.S. has paid a much higher price.

In reality, they only spent one million US dollars.

As for those loans—as long as Wang Dao is smart, he will absolutely not default on the debts owed to the Ugly Kingdom.

Smith exclaimed excitedly:

"I'll contact Wang right away!"

The president exclaimed in surprise:

"Isn't this time inconvenient?"

"The time in Hong Kong..."

"Isn't it already midnight?"

Snapped!
Smith slapped his forehead hard:

"Thanks for reminding me, I was completely confused."

The President asked with concern:

"Smith, you need to take care of yourself."

"Work is important, but health is more important."

Smith felt a warm feeling in his heart:

Thank you for your concern.

The president hung up the phone with satisfaction and went off to discuss the policy further with his advisors.

Smith stretched, quite satisfied with his work.

He hadn't expected the trip to go so smoothly.

They solved their problem without encountering any obstacles at all.

Smith suddenly recalled Wang Dao's assessment of the manuscript and fell into deep thought:
"Wang's analysis is correct; Japan's housing market is bound to surge."

"I should get involved."

The problem is, he's not a professional in business.

People in the Western world all dream of being rich.

Smith was no exception.

However, he was unprofessional despite knowing that the housing market would surge; he simply didn't know how to proceed.

Is it just about buying a few houses to hoard?
That certainly won't work.

Smith racked his brains but still didn't know what to do.

The only reliable way is the right path.

"Speaking of which, I'm going to see Wang with so many offers, I think he'll give me a hand, right?"

"If I partner with Wang, I should become a multi-millionaire." Smith felt he wasn't greedy; he would be content as long as he could earn tens of millions of dollars.

After stretching, Smith happily went back to sleep.

The next morning, upon waking, he first received the million-dollar check from the consul, and then contacted James:

"Brother, I'd like to trouble you to accompany me to see the king today."

James was naturally pleased, secretly praising Smith for his good manners, for not sidelining him just because he had come to know Wang Dao.

This brother can continue to get along.

The two met up and headed straight for Wong, where they encountered an unexpected person—the Governor of Hong Kong.

James and Smith exchanged a glance, quite puzzled. Why would the Dude be here?
To everyone's surprise, the governor was even more bewildered.

"and many more."

"James, what are you doing here?"

James introduced the two men:

"Your Excellency, this is Commissioner Smith, the special envoy sent to Hong Kong by the President."

The governor was startled:
"what?"

"The Grand Commander's special envoy has come to see Wang Sheng?"

Smith asked:
"is it not OK?"

The governor waved his hand repeatedly, saying that even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare question the commander-in-chief's decision.

Not to mention him, even Mrs. Theresa May wouldn't question the President of the United States.

You have to understand, they're all aligned with the Ugly Kingdom.

The governor said with a beaming smile:
"Commissioner Smith, how can I help you?"

Smith smiled and shook his head, saying:
"No, it is not you who can help me, but Wang Sheng."

The governor was horrified:

"Wang Sheng?!"

He really didn't understand what kind of help a person of Asian descent could bring to the president.
Just then, Wang Dao stepped forward and laughed loudly:

"The arrival of distinguished guests brings great honor to our humble abode."

"Please come in and have a seat, gentlemen."

The Ducey offered Smith the right of way, but Smith suddenly said:

"Wang Sheng, I have something to discuss with you. Does the Governor not need to come in?"

The governor was secretly annoyed.

He's a governor of Hong Kong, after all, and yet he's being ignored like this. I'm furious!
But he didn't dare to get angry with Commissioner Smith.

The city of Chongqing can't afford to offend the United States; it's just a lackey begging for food behind their backs, and can only vent its anger in secret.

Wang Dao shrugged:

“Smith, I need a reason.”

James's heart skipped a beat; he had a considerable understanding of the power of benevolent rule, and this was a prelude to anger. So he said to Smith:

"Commissioner, you'd better have a good reason."

"Dao Ge is different from the people you've dealt with before; he's very principled."

Smith smiled, took out a check, and handed it over with both hands:

"Wang Sheng, this is the Commander-in-Chief's intention."

Wang Dao and James didn't think anything of it; they both knew it was the cost of that analysis file.

But the governor didn't know that, and suddenly felt that Wang Dao was somewhat unfathomable.

Even the Grand Commander is taking the initiative to do business with Wang Dao. When did this guy develop such deep connections?
If I could maintain a certain level of friendship with the president of the United States, I'd be laughing all the way to the bank.

The look in their eyes when they looked at Wang Dao was one of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

However, to the Dude's complete surprise, Wang Dao glanced at the check, then said to Smith with a half-smile:
"That's not enough!"

The governor was startled. Good heavens, you treat the Ugly Kingdom's president in this way?
At that moment, all of the Governor's anger and resentment towards Wang Dao vanished.

Can't afford it!
They even dare to criticize the president of the Ugly country and show disrespect to us. Isn't that normal?
He didn't think he was really comparable to the president.

The Dude looked at Smith, wondering how Smith would react.

However, to the Dude's complete surprise, Smith was not angry at all. Not only was he not angry, but the words he said were enough to shatter the Dude's worldview.

"Wang Sheng, this is only a part of it."

"The President knows you want to acquire HSBC, and he also knows you might be a little short on cash."

"The President has instructed Citibank to provide you with a ten-year, interest-free loan of one billion US dollars."

Wang Dao raised an eyebrow, and Du Ye and James almost dropped their mouths.

Smith was very pleased with the expressions on the three men's faces, and his vanity was greatly satisfied—this was the influence of the Ugly Country.

"The President also knows that you are interested in ports around the world. According to his understanding, there is a port that needs to be built in Maple Leaf Country, which is north of the Ugly Country."

"Considering your current situation, the President should know that you are in dire need of funds."

"Therefore, he decided to use his personal connections to lend you a twenty-year, interest-free loan of two billion US dollars."

"In exchange for your friendship."

The governor stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

What did he hear?
Did he hear it correctly?

The president of the Ugly Kingdom actually lent Wang Dao two interest-free loans through personal connections, totaling as much as three billion US dollars!

Has the world turned upside down?
Wang Dao laughed heartily and gave Smith a big bear hug:
"My friend, you have won my friendship!"

He didn't want to make an exception, but there was nothing he could do; Commissioner Smith's friendship was just too much.

If no exception is made, Wang Dao fears being struck by lightning.

Smith grinned smugly.
"This is the President's gesture of friendship, and I hope you will accept it."

Wang Dao patted Smith's back hard:

"I felt this sincere friendship."

sincere!

That's so damn sincere.

Wang Dao turned to the Governor and James and said:

"Gentlemen, I have something to discuss with Commissioner Smith. I would like to ask you to wait here for a while."

Before James could speak, the Dude quickly said:

"It should, it should."

James looked at the Dude speechlessly. "You weren't like this before."

The Dude waited until Wang Dao and Smith left arm in arm before saying:

"Don't look at me like that. I'm just trying to avoid harm and seek benefit."

"Three billion US dollars..."

“Even if Wang Dao wasn’t the richest man in Hong Kong before, he has now become the richest man in Hong Kong.”

"Still the richest man under the protection of the US president..."

I should try to mend my relationship with him.

James paused for a moment before saying:
"Lord Governor, you are truly... flexible and adaptable."

The governor smiled wryly:
"That's because the President is protecting them, don't you think?"

James sensed fear on the Dude's face, so he comforted him:

“Lord Governor, Brother Dao may have some connection with the Ugly Kingdom, but he is definitely not under the protection of the President.”

The governor whispered:
"I expect so."

"However, reality is not like that."

"Three billion US dollars."

"It would be a huge sum of money no matter where it is placed."

"The president actually used his personal connections to help him find it."

"When have you ever seen the president treat a second person like this?"

James naturally shook his head.

I've never even heard of it, let alone seen it.

The governor was very apprehensive:

"Didn't you see how Smith treated me just now?"

"I felt like he was looking at me with ill intent!"

"It's like..."

James wondered:

"Like what?"

The governor gritted his teeth and said:
"It's like he's going to package me up as a gift and give me to Wang Sheng!"

Ok? !

James stared at the Ducey in astonishment:

"Aren't you overthinking it?"

“Smith wouldn’t do that; we’re allies, after all.”

"Besides, he's from the US, he has no right to interfere with you."

The governor was even more terrified:

“James, you’re an intelligence officer, you don’t understand politics.”

"To put it nicely, we are allies with the Ugly Kingdom."

"But in reality, we are no longer the British Empire we once were."

"Our glory was lost forever with the two world wars."

"The current empire is barely surviving under the protection of the Ugly Kingdom."

"If the President were to use me as a favor, do you think anyone in Fog City would object?"

"I'm afraid everyone, from top to bottom, would think that exchanging an old man like me for the President's friendship is an absolutely worthwhile deal."

"Absolutely no one will stand up and say a word of justice for me."

"absolute!"

James thought to himself, "If you hadn't offended Wang Dao, would Brother Dao have treated you like this?"
Is he bored?

You've become the target he's set up, willingly walking into the line of fire.

If not, who will hit you?
The governor asked nervously:

"James, are you on good terms with Wang Sheng?"

James explained:

"I work in intelligence. In order to obtain intelligence, I must maintain good relationships with all parties involved. This makes it easier to obtain intelligence."

The governor quickly said:
"Could you plead on my behalf with Wang Sheng?"

James replied:

“Lord Governor, we’re from the same place, I’ll definitely put in a good word for you.”

"However, whether Brother Dao listens or not is beyond my control."

The governor said repeatedly:
"Please plead for me, please plead for me."

James shook his head inwardly, thinking, "If only I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place."

The Western world is ruled by the wealthy. You insist on challenging this ironclad rule. Aren't you just asking for trouble?
Are you at your wits' end now?!
James decided to tell Wang Dao about Du Ye's embarrassing moment when he got back, and maybe Wang Dao would be amused?

(End of this chapter)