Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

After New Year's Day, everyone took a rare break from work and gathered together.

There weren't many people, just the four families of Wang Dao, Liang Kun, Chen Guozhong, and Binni, along with Li Jie, Xu Zhengyang, and other trusted followers.

Today is the housewarming day for Wang Dao and others.

The group didn't go anywhere else; they just gathered at Wang Dao's house.

Apart from Chen Guozhong, everyone else lives in the same building, so they can just take the elevator home. Therefore, there's no need to go to hotels or restaurants; they can just stay at home.

Anyway, each family is big enough, a mansion of tens of thousands of square feet, they could even partition off two banquet halls, but there's no need for that.

The homes were decorated in a Chinese style, just like a palace, which immediately changed the atmosphere of the meal.

“When we were decorating, Adao told me that we should use Chinese style decoration, but I didn’t understand it at the time.”

"He told me that the ultimate goal of Chinese-style decoration is to match the imperial palace."

"The people who live here live as if they were living in a palace."

"I was immediately captivated."

"Looking back now, it wasn't a bad deal!"

Lok Wai-chun was all smiles.

Liang Kun's mother nodded:

"It's really good."

"It looks impressive to me."

Bozi followed suit and said:
"Mom, why don't you live with us?"

The old lady shook her head:

"No, you two are both busy. I also have Xiao Hei with me, so my schedule is different from yours."

"It's too tiring for you to take care of me."

"Anyway, we live not far apart, so you can come visit me more often when you have time."

Upon hearing this, the Wang Dao couple and the Liang Kun couple all lowered their heads.

The old lady is right. If they have time, they will naturally visit her more often.

The problem is, they're not available.

What a ghost!
When people get busy, they don't get home until after 10 p.m., and sometimes even later.

It's not a good time to visit anyone's house.

With just one sentence, the old lady shattered the reality of the desire for the He family to reunite.

“When I play cards and mahjong with my neighbors, they often talk about your current business. Oh, it makes me so happy.”

"It's not that you're giving me face, it's just that I think your current jobs are pretty good."

“When Ah Kun said he started his own company, I was the first person who didn’t believe him.”

The old lady recounted what happened back then.

Handsome Kun laughed:

"Mom, when Adao told you about starting a company, I hadn't even started a company yet."

The old lady smiled and said:
"I know!"

Handsome Kun was stunned:
"what?"

The old lady smiled like a fox:
“You had just started out, where would you get the money to start a company? And you couldn’t settle down.”

“If it weren’t for A-Dao’s help, you might have been arrested by A-Zhong.”

Wang Dao gave a thumbs-up and said:

"Auntie is very perceptive; it would be a shame if she didn't become a police officer."

Everyone laughed.

The old lady sighed:

"I worry when you're not busy; I still worry when you are busy."

"There's no one who isn't worried."

"It's funny to think about it."

Wang Dao immediately said:
"A child is the apple of a mother's eye; from birth to ninety, he is her child."

"It's normal to worry."

The old lady smiled happily.

Liang Kun also said:

"The life I have now is something I never dared to dream of before, but there are also more problems now."

"My wife and I don't even have much time to have a meal with my mother."

"I don't know if this change is good or bad."

The old lady quickly stopped his grumbling:
"It's much better than before."

“In the past, when you went out to fight your friends, I had to stay home every day to burn incense and pray for you, for fear that you would be killed by someone.”

"Even if you're in a business war now, at least your personal safety is guaranteed."

"Isn't this so much better than before?"

She turned to Chen Guozhong and said,

“Ah Zhong, you have to keep a close eye on them from now on, and make sure they don’t go down the wrong path.”

Chen Guozhong said solemnly:

"Don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on them."

Wang Daoliangkun and Han Bin both rolled their eyes.

However, they still had to give the old lady some face.

After the meal, the men went to the tea room, while the women naturally gathered together to play cards.

If the house is big enough, then this kind of room can naturally be arranged.

Chen Guozhong watched with great envy:
"Ado, you guys really know how to enjoy yourselves."

Handsome Kun sighed:

"Zhong, how about I get you one too?"

Chen Guozhong was very tempted:
"I'd like to think that, but the problem is, these kinds of houses aren't usually sold easily, are they?"

Wang Dao laughed:

"Ask me about this kind of thing, I have the resources."

Everyone looked at him, and Han Bin asked suspiciously:
"You also have the resources for this kind of house?"

Wang Dao said calmly:
“Binny, have you forgotten? This building was also a resource I acquired back then.”

Handsome Kun laughed loudly:

"Binny always wanted to have some kind of competition with Ado."

“Listen to me, Benny, you can’t beat Ado.”

Han Bin said sullenly:
How could I not know?

“Brother Kun, you misspoke. I’m not competing with Adao. I’m trying to improve myself so I can keep up with Adao.”

"He's running too fast. If I don't try to keep up, I'm afraid I'll be left far behind and won't even be able to see his taillights."

Liang Kun nodded slightly.

Wang Dao introduced Chen Guozhong as follows:
"There's another floor in Repulse Bay, also with single rooms."

"But the house isn't as big as ours."

"To be honest, buildings like ours are hard to find."

Thank you to Longfei, who was once the top contributor, for the gift.

This guy is not only cunning and treacherous, but also has a keen eye for selecting resources.

A luxury home like Repulse Bay, once owned, will provide for you for life, even if you rent it out.

However, that guy was insatiable and was determined to lose fans.

Wang Dao got a free ride.

"However, this is not what I want to recommend to you."

Chen Guozhong asked in surprise:
"where is that?"

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"There is a villa halfway up the mountain, a three-story villa."

"The room itself isn't very big, but with the basement included, it's still over 10,000 square feet."

"Are you interested?"

Everyone said in unison:
"There are villas halfway up the mountain?"

Liang Kun asked in bewilderment:
"There's a basement under the villa?"

"Isn't it illegal to dig basements in the Mid-Levels of Hong Kong?"

Han Bin sneered:
"That's what they say, but does that mean the police can actually go in and investigate?"

Chen Guozhong sighed:
"I have something to tell you. If anyone comes to inspect, you can refuse them entry."

Everyone's eyes widened in surprise:

"what?"

Chen Guozhong shrugged:

"Hong Kong's laws are really friendly to the rich."

“I’ve heard about the hillside villas. Almost every household has dug a basement, mainly to expand their living space.”

"This is indeed illegal, but it is almost impossible to verify under current laws."

He has no way to prevent this kind of thing; the law directly protects against it, and even this Seraph has no way to do anything about it.

Han Bin murmured:
"Luckily, I'm rich!"

The Way of the King:

“Brother Zhong, I have several houses on the hillside and one house on the mountaintop.”

"Which one do you want?"

Handsome Kun bluntly said:
"We're definitely going to the top of the mountain."

"From the top of the mountain, you can see Victoria Harbour and enjoy the lights of Hong Kong. Why would you choose the mountainside instead of the top?"

Chen Guozhong thought for a moment and said:
"I want the mountainside!"

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"Let's go to the mountaintop!"

“Your wealth is worthy of residing there.”

“I know you don’t want to stand out, but now is not the time to stand out or not.”

"This is a big deal that will affect your career."

Chen Guozhong said with a smile:

"It's just a house, why are you giving me such a big reason?"

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"I'm telling the truth."

"If we have the qualifications, we should fight for them."

"Now, we need to think about our future plans."

Chen Guozhong hesitated for a moment:
"Is it necessary to go to this extent?"

He's not obsessed with official positions; he's fine with any kind of job.

As long as justice can be served, even making a small military uniform is acceptable.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become the number one assassin while working as an inspector.

Wang Dao said solemnly:
"Kun is right, we should really start thinking about the real issues."

"Among Chinese businessmen, we are now number one."

"We need to plan ahead for the future."

After brewing a pot of tea for everyone, Wang Dao explained,
"The fourth family may seem to have disappeared, but in reality they are tied to the entire Hong Kong."

"They have people in politics, business, academia, and law."

"Almost everywhere."

"It's practically impossible to touch them."

"Even if we bring them down through official channels, they can still develop if given time."

"Nothing special, they're just following the old path of the old aristocratic families in their hometown."

"Their main family never shows its face, but key positions in various industries in Hong Kong are held by members of the Fourth Prince's family."

“Once we get together, there’s basically nothing they can’t do.” Liang Kun, Han Bin, and Chen Guozhong nodded repeatedly.

Having reached their level, they would have known the true situation in Hong Kong long ago.

On the surface, none of the four families hold prominent positions, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that they have people in every industry and sector.

They only invested in key areas, controlling a vast empire at almost minimal cost.

Furthermore, since the fourth family doesn't show their strength, even if there's a target, it won't be them.

This is the way aristocratic families survive.

Wang Dao, holding his teacup, solemnly said:
"The layout of the fourth family has given us a lot of inspiration."

"If we want to achieve long-term success, we must follow their path."

"In other words, we also need to start making plans."

"We can't wait until the last minute to try to solve a problem; by then it will be too late."

"So, Brother Zhong needs to keep moving up."

Chen Guozhong nodded slightly:
"Sure, with your support, moving up the ranks won't be a problem for me."

Wang Dao looked at Han Bin:

"Binny, would you be interested in becoming a senator?"

Han Bin was taken aback:
"Brother Dao, do you want me to go into politics?"

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

"Yes, we are short-staffed."

"This is the only way we can find a solution."

"If our generation does things well, we won't have to pass this difficult problem on to the children."

"Ultimately, we just don't have enough manpower."

At this point, Wang Daozhi sighed.

A rapid rise to prominence is certainly legendary, but it also means enduring the problem of insufficient manpower.

He genuinely wanted to conjure up all sorts of talented people, but unfortunately, where are talented people to find?

Han Bin asked, puzzled:
"The job in Canada?"

Wang Dao shook his head:
"It's not because you're in politics now."

"What's so great about being a foreign congressman?"

"You should focus on building a solid foundation in business first. It's not too late to go into politics in ten or twenty years."

"By then, Vanzai's wife was almost capable of taking on more responsibility."

Han Bin nodded in agreement.

Chen Guozhong said speechlessly:

"Ah Dao, we're fine with being tired, why are you even thinking of hitting on your sister-in-law?"

Wang Dao sarcastically remarked:
"If there were a way to split each of us into seven or eight pieces, making each of us equivalent to a dozen people, would I need to go through all this trouble?"

"We not only need to consider the affairs of the large corporation, but also the family lives of each of you."

"If you're both so busy, what will happen if you neglect your families?"

"It would be better to let the women take on more of the work, so that they can understand how difficult it is and appreciate your hard work."

"Who told us we didn't have enough trustworthy people?"

"If we don't do it this way, who among you can trust us?"

Everyone was speechless.

Handsome Kun laughed and scolded:
"It's clearly a matter of conscription, but you're talking like you're helping us."

"I'm starting to regret letting Bozi go out to work."

Wang Dao countered with a question:
"Does your sister-in-law regret it?"

Handsome Kun snorted coldly:
"She is tired, but she doesn't regret it at all."

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"Brother Kun, you really have to thank me!"

Handsome Kun said speechlessly:
"Thank you!"

Wang Dao laughed loudly:
"You are welcome!"

Handsome Kun sighed:

"Ado, thank you."

Wang Dao was taken aback.

Liang Kun explained:
"Bozi used to be a rebellious girl, but now she's a frequent figure in the media and a successful businesswoman."

"Her charm is something that no gangster can match."

Han Bin nodded repeatedly:

“I also like Van’s cool and dashing style, but I like Van’s shrewdness and competence even more now.”

Chen Guozhong smiled and said:
"Oh, now that you mention it, it seems your wife has grown up quite a bit!"

"Is our partner probably similar?"

Wang Dao chuckled and said:

"That's what it means to nurture someone."

"You know the joy in it."

People are saying, why drag Liang Kun and his wives into this?

First, there simply aren't enough people. Anyone we trust enough should be given more responsibilities.

Secondly, he didn't want to see Liang Kun and others quarrel with their current wives as their abilities improved.

Men need to grow, and so do women.

It's best if both partners are well-matched in terms of social status and background. If one side is unbalanced, the family will not be stable.

Wang Dao didn't want his business partner to get a divorce because of his family when his career was at its peak.

This is no joke.

In such a large group, losing even a few percentage points of shares can easily lead to problems.

The best approach is to enhance the capabilities of your partner's spouse—directly transform them into a supportive partner.

In the early stages of a business, all you need is a human-shaped badge to stay there; as long as you keep a close eye on things, you won't make any mistakes.

As time goes by, an individual's abilities will definitely improve.

If it can't be improved, then optimization is the only option.

Fortunately, these individuals do possess the necessary abilities, which is a pleasant surprise.

Chen Guozhong said:
"The counterfeit money case is still at a standstill."

"My brother has contacted me several times."

"Has this case just become a cold case?"

Liang Kun also said:

"The Governor has invited me several times, and so has Simon..."

"The merchants in the foggy city are filled with anxiety."

"They're having a tough time right now, facing the rise of Chinese businesses domestically and pressure from the U.S. internationally."

“It was better before, at least they had banks with ties to Chongqing to support them.”

"But now..."

"Ah Zhong, is that case really that difficult to solve?"

Chen Guozhong explained:

"It's indeed difficult to crack, but we've already narrowed down the range of suspects."

"However, we have no concrete evidence."

"Generally speaking, such cases cannot proceed without sufficient evidence."

"The suspect will be presumed innocent."

"But……"

"Since the US is involved, there's no need to say anything more!"

Handsome Kun frowned and said:
"How to say?"

Chen Guozhong said softly:

"Do you know why the Dude, Boss Simon, Brother Yi, and others have all come to urge us?"

"That's because the pressure from the U.S. is too great."

Liang Kun asked, puzzled:
"Hasn't the U.S. already taken measures to regulate this?"

Chen Guozhong gently shook his head:
"You think this is all the US is going to do?"

"The fact that the U.S. is now in charge of regulation doesn't mean that their next move is imminent."

Liang Kun was taken aback:
What other moves can the Ugly Country make?

Chen Guozhong said calmly:

"Let's kill him!"

Liang Kun was completely dumbfounded:

"That's a senior executive at Standard Chartered Bank. Would the U.S. dare to kill someone?"

Chen Guozhong shrugged:

"Of course not on the surface. After all, the United States is the leader of the Western world and needs to save face when facing competition from the Russian bear in the north."

"secretly……"

"What if they were shot in the back, got into a car accident, or committed suicide by cutting their wrists in the bathtub...?"

Is it possible?

Liang Kun and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

How is this any different from a club or organization?
The kingly way is not surprising at all:
"The way the top management operates is the same as the way the bottom management operates."

"You're actually surprised?"

Liang Kun and Han Bin were really frightened.

Chen Guozhong asked:
"Ado, shouldn't we solve this case?"

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

"Alright, we've dragged this out for so long, and we've already gotten what we wanted. It's time to solve the case."

Han Bin frowned and said:
"Hasn't Brother Zhong been trying to solve the case for a long time without success?"

"Solving this case won't be easy right now, will it?"

Everyone laughed.

Han Bin was puzzled.

Liang Kun put his arm around Han Bin's neck and said:
"After all this time, you still don't know Adao's abilities?"

"This is so disappointing."

Han Bin said in astonishment:
"I know what Brother Dao is capable of."

"Otherwise, how could we have crossed social classes in such a short time?"

Handsome Kun said speechlessly:
"you do not know?"

"Ado is the intelligence king of Hong Kong."

“The police station doesn’t know the specific information, but Ado does.”

Han Bin was taken aback:
"what?"

Chen Guozhong smiled and said:
"Ah Dao, do you think I should share some of this credit with James?"

The Way of the King was rejected:
"No."

“James is a foreigner. If he gets involved, even if he contributes very little, it will give Chongqing an excuse and allow them room to operate.”

"Then your credit won't be genuine."

"You deserve all the credit."

Chen Guozhong shrugged. He was just saying it casually. Since the kingly way had been arranged, there was no need for him to say more.

Han Bin realized this too late:

"So, you're really manipulating things behind the scenes?" (End of Chapter)