Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

Two days later, at dawn.

Hong Kong Island, New Territories.

Wang Feng arrived in Hong Kong Island again, and this time he was running at full speed even faster than before. This time, he only took a day and a half to get from Beijing to Hong Kong Island.

Once he arrived on Hong Kong Island, he dared not run wildly anymore and took a taxi towards the Repulse Bay villa area.

When he arrived at the Repulse Bay villa area, it was already 10 a.m. After paying the fare, he walked into the villa area.

Upon arriving at Villa No. 6, just like before, there were four security guards at the villa's gate. One of them was a familiar face to Wang Feng. There were also two gunmen hidden in a room on the second floor. These two were also old acquaintances, whom he had met before.

"Hello, Young Master Wang."

"Hello, Young Master Wang."

The security guards at the villa gate recognized Wang Feng at a glance and quickly bowed to greet him. The other three did not recognize Wang Feng, but since their squad leader called him Young Master Wang, they naturally followed suit.

Wang Feng nodded to the group: "Is Ninth Master home?"

The squad leader bowed and replied, "Yes, Young Master Wang."

Wang Feng nodded, and without chatting with them any longer, he went into the villa.

Hearing footsteps, Ninth Master quickly looked up towards the door. When he saw it was Wang Feng, whom he had been longing to see, he immediately stood up, bowed deeply to Wang Feng, and said excitedly:

"Young Master Wang, you've finally arrived."

Wang Feng smiled and waved his hand: "Ninth Master, go to the study and report to me on the situation this year."

"Yes, Young Master Wang."

The two went upstairs to the study. Wang Feng sat in the boss's chair, lit a cigarette, and waited for Ninth Master's report.

Ninth Master stood two meters away from Wang Feng, and said with utmost respect:

"Young Master Wang, nine months ago, our Maple Leaf Group established the Maple Leaf Food Processing Plant, mainly producing canned fruit and canned meat. Six months ago, we opened up overseas markets. Currently, the factory has more than 300 workers, and after deducting expenses, we can make a profit of more than 500,000 yuan per month. Our orders are increasing, and we believe that within six months, our monthly profit will reach more than one million yuan."

"Two months ago, we established Maple Leaf Garment Factory, which has more than 200 workers and mainly produces high-end clothing. We have already opened up overseas markets, and we believe that Maple Leaf Garment Factory will start to make a profit starting next month."

"Also, six months ago, as instructed by Young Master Wang, our Maple Leaf Group's security department recruited a thousand people. With the large amount of ammunition Young Master Wang provided last time, these thousand people have been well trained and can accurately strike targets within fifty meters."

Hearing that Maple Leaf Group was thriving, Wang Feng smiled with satisfaction, but he was most concerned about jade and gemstones.

"Ninth Master, how much jade and gemstones have you received this past year?"

Upon hearing this, Ninth Master smiled proudly, then frowned before bowing and replying:

"Young Master Wang, over the past year, our Maple Leaf Group's purchasing department has had long-term business dealings with several foreigners. We provide the funds, and they transport jade and gemstones from overseas. Currently, the amount we have acquired is ten times that of the last time, and our warehouse on the first floor is already overflowing."

"We bought a plot of land next to Maple Leaf Group about six months ago. It was a full 100 acres. I built a training ground on 50 acres and a warehouse on the other 50 acres. It was completed two months ago."

Hearing that the amount of jadeite this time was ten times that of last time, Wang Feng was very excited. Compared to last time, this was a significant improvement.

"Young Master Wang, there's more good news. Five months ago, we found a Burmese man named Dan Tu. He was being hunted down by his enemies ten years ago and fled to Hong Kong Island. He speaks Cantonese. After much communication and investigation, we finally paid a high price to have Dan Tu guide us and act as our translator. Four months ago, I arranged for the Second and Third Brothers to go there."

Upon hearing that his second and third sons had already gone to Myanmar, Wang Feng was overjoyed and excitedly asked:

"How are the second and third children doing over there? Have they encountered any difficulties?"

Ninth Master sighed helplessly: "We have indeed encountered trouble. This time, I sent Second Brother and Third Brother with one million US dollars and a hundred brave and capable fighters. Although they have Dantu as their guide, he is just a small fry in Myanmar and has no connections."

"Although the second and third brothers are rich and have successfully bought two mines, they cannot bring heavy weapons on the plane. When they arrive in Myanmar, they can only buy a small number of old weapons. They dare not go to the big arms dealers to buy weapons for fear of being ripped off."

After a pause, Ninth Master continued, "A month ago, they had just recruited local workers to mine the vein and had only been there for two days when they encountered local thugs coming to collect protection money. Moreover, those people were pushing their luck, demanding more and more protection money, and even going there every few days to extort money from them. I have already ordered Second Brother and Third Brother to stop mining the vein."

Upon hearing this, Wang Feng frowned. It was indeed easy for outsiders to encounter such things when they went there. Myanmar was a warlord country with no armed forces, so it was impossible to challenge those local bullies.

"Ninth Master, are you able to contact the Second and Third Brothers at any time now?"

Ninth Master shook his head: "We can't get in touch. We can't make direct phone calls between Hong Kong and Myanmar. The way we communicate is that Second Brother and the others send people back to inform me, and then I send people back to Myanmar to inform Second Brother and Third Brother. We currently have six communications officers here."

Wang Feng frowned and asked, "Do you know the exact addresses of the second and third brothers? Do you have a detailed map of Myanmar? If I can send a large amount of weapons there, could the second and third brothers open up channels in Myanmar?"

"I have an address, a detailed address. The second and third sons just arrived in Myanmar and bought a suitable estate there. He had someone come back and tell me the address a long time ago, and they also sent back a map before."

"Young Master Wang, do you really have a way to send a large amount of weapons over there? If the second and third brothers have a large amount of weapons, plus the hundred skilled men they brought with them, we can definitely build an armed force of our own. We won't have to be afraid of these small warlords anymore," Ninth Master said excitedly.

Wang Feng nodded and said seriously, "Tell me the addresses of the second and third brothers later, and give me the map as well. Then, go and process my paperwork for going to Myanmar as soon as possible. Once I've moved the jade and gemstones from the warehouse tonight, we can go to Myanmar. By the way, how long will it take to process the paperwork?"

Ninth Master laughed heartily: "Young Master Wang, our Maple Leaf Group basically has connections in both the legal and illegal worlds in Hong Kong. Apart from a few large triads, no one dares to mess with us. In addition, we have a good relationship with the foreigners. With their help, we can get the formalities done tomorrow."

Hearing that Ninth Master and his group had made such a good start, Wang Feng smiled with satisfaction.

"Ninth Master, hurry up and handle the formalities. Inform Sixth Master to bring over the warehouse keys tonight and have all security personnel leave Maple Leaf Group between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. tonight."

"Yes, Young Master Wang."