Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 347 Prosperity Comes from Following the Trend

Chapter 347 Prosperity Comes from Following the Trend
The next day, everyone gathered together again.

"Brother Dao, what is it that couldn't be said yesterday? Why do we have to talk about it today?"

Han Bin didn't understand.

Wang Dao shrugged: "It's a rare gathering, are we going to treat it like we're at the company? What's the point of our gathering then?"

Liang Kun sighed, "Let's try to take some time to rest in the future. Otherwise, what's the point of working so hard?"

Han Bin immediately fell silent.

no way.

The core team consists of only a few people, yet he is the least wealthy among them, and also the one who lives the most comfortably.

Compared to others, Han Bin is able to arrive at and leave work on time most of the time.

Wang Dao clapped his hands and said:

"Everyone, we have a lot to do."

"The first thing is the negotiations with Jardine Matheson."

Wang Dao looked at Liang Kun and said.
“Brother Kun, I know you’re very reluctant to part with your cash cow, but I have to say, there’s nothing we can do about it.”

"No matter how reluctant I am, I have to sell this cash cow."

"We need money now, a lot of money."

"However, I can guarantee that we will bring this cash cow back within the next three years."

Handsome Kun frowned and said:
“After this incident, Jardine Matheson’s protection of Hongkong Land will reach a new level.”

"If it were me, I would use the method of chaining the boats together to lock the three core businesses together, making them intertwined and interdependent."

"It won't be easy for us to take it away next time."

Han Bin added:
“Kun is right. Also, I took a look at Dao’s economic analysis, and Hong Kong’s economy will get better and better.”

“In the next three years, Hongkong Land’s market value is estimated to increase by half or even double.”

"The cost of acquiring it was quite high."

Wang Dao chuckled lightly:
"Don't worry."

“Jardine Matheson is different from us. It’s a foreign firm, and there’s a hurdle they can’t overcome.”

The three of them looked at him.

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"Hong Kong returns to China."

"The fog can't sit still. It's inevitable that they'll negotiate with their hometown."

"Everyone has a different stance, and the same goes for foreign firms."

"According to the foreign firm's idea, even if Hong Kong cannot keep the city forever, it should retain its governing power."

"In our opinion, this idea is ridiculous."

"But that's what the foreigners from Chongqing think."

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"impossible!"

"Anyone who's been through this knows that you shouldn't even think about such a thing."

"You've been managing all my things all this time, what kind of nonsense is this?"

"My hometown won't agree to this."

Wang Dao mocked:
"Foreigners like to dream big."

"They will assume that their hometown will definitely agree."

Liang Kun scoffed.

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"This is the difference in our perspectives with them."

"No matter how badly foreigners talk about our hometown, it is our root."

"Our hometown won't abandon Hong Kong."

"Foreigners can't accept this."

"They have been protected for a long time, and now they are no longer as competitive as us."

"Once this news gets out..."

Han Bin also laughed:
"They will panic."

Wang Dao clapped his hands and said:
“I will take all sorts of actions to exacerbate their panic.”

"It won't be difficult to get it back when the time comes."

Han Bin tentatively asked:
"Just like the acquisition of HSBC?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"more or less."

Han Bin was immediately relieved.

How did they acquire HSBC?
Of course, they're taking advantage of the HSBC management's collective corruption scandal to escalate a minor issue into a financial crisis affecting the entire Hong Kong, just to fish in troubled waters!
Liang Kun asked curiously:
"Is it really possible to regain control of Jardine Matheson within three years?"

Wang Dao thought for a moment and asked:
"Aren't we rich people amazing?"

Liang Kun and Han Bin exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

“Of course it’s powerful; it can even influence a country’s decision-making,” Chen Guozhong, who had been silent until now, said. “When I was training at Scotland Yard, I heard a lot of stories like this.”

"The New Economic Policy implemented by Mrs. Thatcher was backed by big capitalists."

"Some even say this is the result of lobbying by certain individuals."

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

"That's right, we are very capable."

"However, there's an old saying in my hometown: 'The people don't fight with the officials.'"

"It's true that big capitalists are powerful, but they can't be more powerful than the state."

"Of course, Hong Kong, being such a small place, is a special case."

"Like those great powers, whether they are Western, Eastern, or even Northern, the nation is always the biggest."

"Big capitalists who want to develop smoothly and make money must follow the trend."

The crowd asked, "What's the trend?"

Wang Dao said calmly, "The general trend of the nation!"

"Every country has its own general trend. If you follow the general trend of the country, it will be easy to make money."

"The reverse is very difficult."

Liang Kun grasped the key point:
"The national situation? You mean the situation in Hong Kong?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Hong Kong is special; it is my hometown, and it will always be my hometown."

"However, the current governing power is in Chongqing."

“There will definitely be twists and turns around it.”

"Such fluctuations will impact Hong Kong."

What is the most important thing about a free port?

"Stablize!"

"Social stability and economic stability are both important; if either one fails, there will inevitably be setbacks."

"Just like a small HSBC corruption case, it almost caused an economic crisis in Hong Kong."

"This situation would be unthinkable anywhere."

"However, this is quite normal in Hong Kong."

In a flash of inspiration, Lan Kun understood instantly:
Will Hong Kong face an economic crisis in the future?

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"That's right!"

"The sovereignty of Hong Kong belongs to our hometown, but the administrative power belongs to Chongqing. It just doesn't feel right no matter how you look at it."

"There will always be turmoil before the rectification and issuance of certificates."

"Where there is turmoil, there are waves, therefore..."

"There will definitely be an economic crisis."

"That will be our opportunity."

Liang Kun was immediately relieved:

"I knew you'd have a way."

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"Brother Kun, you've been idle for too long. I need you to do some work."

Luckily, Leung Kwan didn't die of anger:

"Now my wife and I have to make reservations for meals."

You're saying I have a lot of free time?

Wang Dao smiled wryly:
"That's normal, isn't it? If Ah Zhen and I want to have lunch, we have to make an appointment with her too."

Liang Kun was taken aback. Thinking about it, he realized that was indeed the case. He looked at the other two.

Han Bin quickly replied, "Although I'm busy, I'm not that busy."

Chen Guozhong chuckled and said, "Ah Kun, I'm a policeman!"

Handsome Kun sighed:

"Are we the only two destined to be beasts of burden?"

Wang Dao chuckled and said:

"Brother Kun, we both came from the streets."

"Of course, we share both good times and bad."

Do you think Benny and Chung would have it so easy?

Han Bin and Chen Guozhong immediately tensed up.

Wang Dao said solemnly:
“Binny, there’s a port that needs to be built in Canada. It’s a huge project, and we need to send a key person to take charge of it.”

Han Bin exclaimed in astonishment:
"give it to me?"

Wang Dao countered with a question:
"if not?"

“Brother Zhong has a proper job, and I can’t leave. If I don’t send you, who else should I send?”

Han Bin glanced at Liang Kun:
"Where's Brother Kun?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"The governor put us in charge of the expansion of Sham Shui Po Pier."

"Brother Kun is busy."

The implication is that the case at Sham Shui Po Pier is being handled by Leung Kwan.

"None of us are very knowledgeable about bird language, but you've been using it for a long time. Who else should we turn to if not you?"

Han Bin sighed deeply:
"Alright, I'll go alone!"

"Can I bring my wife along?"

The king's way was silent:
"I'm putting you in charge of this case, not having you stay there permanently."

"You only need to go once a week."

"I would never do something like breaking up a loving couple."

Han Bin immediately breathed a sigh of relief:

"That's okay!"

Wang Dao has countless complaints to voice:

"Boss, you're one of the top bosses in Hong Kong, after all."

"Can't we be a little more ambitious?"

"Can you please stop being so love-obsessed?"

Han Bin countered with a question:
"If I asked you and Ah Zhen to be separated for a week, could you handle it?"

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"Of course not!"

Liang Kun, Chen Guozhong, and Han Bin all burst into laughter.

Han Bin sighed:

"You yourself said it's no good, so why are you criticizing me?"

Wang Daoli said confidently:
"Of course I can't, but others might be able to."

Han Bin said speechlessly:
"You're a hypocrite!"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"Then it's settled."

“The ports of Maple Leaf Country are sure to make a fortune.”

"Later, you should set up a project team and bring in shipping magnate Bao to discuss it together."

Han Bin was taken aback:
"We can't handle this project ourselves?"

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"can!"

"But there's no need."

"It's great to eat alone, but you'll end up with no friends." "We need to make some friends."

Han Bin nodded slightly.

This principle is not difficult to understand.

Wang Dao also said:

"Aside from shipping magnate Bao, there are some people you can try to win over. But you need to understand one thing: don't go after ungrateful wretches."

A cold glint flashed in Han Bin's eyes:
"Don't worry, anyone who's tired of living can come and try."

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"Then I'll leave this to you."

Han Bin smiled and nodded.

Wang Dao looked at Liang Kun and said:
“Brother Kun, your adjustment period is over. Now you need to take charge of some specific projects.”

Liang Kun asked:

"Sham Shui Po?"

To elaborate on the Kingly Way:
"The current Sham Shui Po pier will be the future Kowloon Walled City."

The three of them sat up at the same time and asked in unison:
"Kowloon City is going to be demolished?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"If we don't demolish it now, we will definitely have to demolish it within the next three years."

"As long as the city of Wudu reaches an agreement with my hometown, the demolition is definitely going to happen."

"Kowloon City is now a no-man's-land, and the treaty from back then didn't cover it."

"Even though the actual governing power belongs to Chongqing, it is very difficult to manage it well."

Chen Guozhong nodded slightly:
"Yes."

"Kowloon City is a very troublesome place to deal with."

"Just breaking them up and demolishing them is a very troublesome thing."

"The foreigners don't want to get involved."

"They don't dare to interfere."

"If their hometown finds a pretext, it won't look good for them internationally."

Kingly Way Claps:
"Based on my judgment, the demolition of Kowloon City will definitely be put on the agenda within three years."

"But we can do our homework three years in advance."

"so……"

"It is inevitable to establish an experienced team."

Handsome Kun immediately became interested:

"no problem!"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"Then, I'll leave this to Brother Kun."

Handsome Kun patted his chest and said:
"give it to me!"

"By the way, do we need to find someone to collaborate with on this project?"

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"cannot!"

"We must do the Kowloon Walled City project ourselves."

Han Bin said incredulously:
Didn't you say you didn't like eating alone?

Wang Dao explained:
"Hong Kong has limited land and a large population, making the property market extremely crucial."

“Nowadays, real estate developers tend to hoard land after acquiring it.”

"They would rather hoard a piece of land for a hundred years before developing it."

"As a result, houses in Hong Kong will become more and more expensive."

"An ordinary person can't afford a house in their lifetime."

"I cannot allow such a situation to occur."

"We're all rich now, we should at least do something to give back to society, right?"

He paused, then smiled.
"You don't need to listen to any of the above. I'll find something else you can listen to..."

"Whoever wins that project alone will become the undisputed king of Hong Kong real estate, and no one will be able to compete with us."

“Land is nothing at all.”

Handsome Kun grinned and said:

"Why don't you just say that?"

Han Bin was also amused.

Wow, the benefits are huge!

Why didn’t you say so earlier!

Only Chen Guozhong seemed to be deep in thought.

Wang Dao looked at Chen Guozhong:
“Brother Zhong, you can’t just sit idle.”

Chen Guozhong smiled and said:

"Ado, I am a policeman."

"The police officers have very stable work and rest schedules."

Wang Dao said earnestly:
"You need to be promoted a bit more."

He took out cigars and handed them to the three of them. Xu Zhengyang naturally came to cut off the cigar caps and toast the cigars. By the way, Wang Jianjun had already gone to work on security, and Xu Zhengyang had become Wang Dao's assistant to the board of directors.

"Since ancient times, the people have never fought against the officials."

"We need you to protect us."

Chen Guozhong said speechlessly:

"I'd like to, but as a senior superintendent, there's not much I can do, is there?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"So, you need to move up a bit."

"Assistant Commissioner of the Police Station, Deputy Director of the Security Bureau, or Deputy Director of the Department of Justice..."

“These are all things that can be done.”

Chen Guozhong frowned and said:

"Is it difficult?"

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"You're rich, it's not difficult for you."

"As long as you can handle more cases, that's fine."

Chen Guozhong immediately became interested:
"What case?"

Wang Dao smiled, puffing on his cigar:
Don't you think there are too many triads in Hong Kong now?

The three were simultaneously taken aback: "Targeting Hong Kong triads?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Yes, that's the direction we should take."

"There are seven or eight gangs on one street, it's just absurd."

"With Hong Kong's economy so good now, why do we need so many triads?"

"It's a complete waste of human and material resources."

"Ten or eight triads are enough for Hong Kong; that's my bottom line."

Liang Kun reminded him:
“Ah Dao, we came from the streets, you should know the destructive power of those street thugs.”

"Hong Kong has only 20,000 police officers, but its prisons can hold a total of 30,000 people."

"The total number of members in the community is now in the millions."

"If not handled properly, it could lead to a major disaster."

Han Bin nodded repeatedly:

"The total number of members in Hung Hing has now exceeded 100,000."

"This is what Mr. Jiang told me a couple of days ago."

Wang Dao smiled and said:
"Can Hung Hing still be considered a triad?"

Liang Kun and Han Bin exchanged a glance.

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"They have jobs, a fixed allowance for firewood and water, and they can save money. What does that mean?"

“They are real workers.”

“Since they are workers, they won’t join any gangs.”

"If you have a proper job, who would want to join a gang?"

"When I was in the gang, I only met one great boss. Look at those young guys out there, they go hungry nine times out of three!"

Leung Kwan beamed with joy.

Everyone in Hong Kong knows who the big brother of the Wang Dao sect is.

Wang Dao spread his hands and said:
“We know the gang better than anyone else.”

Are gangsters considered part of organized crime?

"What kind of gang are they?"

"The real gangsters are the ones in suits and ties, driving luxury cars, cruise ships, smoking cigars, and looking beautiful women. What are those struggling thugs compared to them?"

"Just a thug!"

"Now, let's give them a chance and see if they'll do their jobs properly?"

Ultimately, only a minority of people enjoy the best life in the club.

The three of them nodded in unison.

Wang Dao also said:

"Besides, I'm not asking Brother Chung to declare war on all the triads in Hong Kong right now."

"We only need to eliminate one large gang per year."

“With Hung Hing setting an example, I don’t believe those guys won’t change their ways.”

Han Bin frowned and said:
"But this makes it even harder to catch the gangs."

Chen Guozhong smiled and shook his head:
"That's not how it works. Those triads are more discreet, which makes them more accessible to ordinary citizens of Hong Kong."

“If you go out now, nine and a half out of ten people will be involved with gangs, and the half of them can’t even speak properly.”

“Once gangs become more covert, the harm they cause to ordinary citizens is greatly reduced.”

"The rest is up to the police station."

Han Bin suddenly realized:

"I see."

Chen Guozhong thought for a moment and then said:

"That's true, but taking down a large gang is no easy task."

"This requires the full cooperation of all the agencies."

"It's not easy!"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"I'll get James to help you."

Liang Kun and Han Bin were taken aback:
"That foreigner James has a pretty high status in Chongqing, will he help us?"