Hong Kong: Black Gold Tycoons

Half a month passed quickly.

Half a month is neither a long nor a short time; it's enough for a sensational murder case in Hong Kong to go from being hotly discussed in the streets to being a news item on the back of a newspaper, and it's also enough for some people to pull off a brilliant comeback.

After that night, Lao Zhou, Xiang Zhenbang, Liang Jinrong, and Gao Shichang went from being high-ranking government officials to becoming the most loyal henchmen of "Black Gold".

Since there's no turning back, let's just go all the way down this path.

Each of them used their own connections to first resolve all the previous predicaments against "Black Gold".

They handle not only the review of trading firms and investment banks.

Through the media, they praised "Black Gold" for "daring to expose the dark side of society," and through further efforts, they pulled "Black Gold" and "YES!" back from the brink of being "suspected of being taken off the shelves," and even secured several good exhibition booths that they never dared to dream of before.

The most outrageous ones are the distributors.

I even called to cancel my subscription.

Now they are all coming to apologize and beg for forgiveness.

"Mr. Yue, we were wrong about what happened last time. You're so magnanimous. How many copies of 'Black Gold' and 'YES!' are left? I want 20,000... no, 50,000! No matter how many are printed, I want them all! I'll even cover any reprints, and I'll buy any that aren't sold at the original price!"

"Mr. Lok, this is a gift I ordered from Chow Tai Fook. Please accept it."

"Miss Yue, I want to order 50,000 copies of the next issues of 'Black Gold' and 'YES!'!"

"..."

Lok Hye-jeong never expected that these people would actually come to her door begging for mercy.

Actually, she preferred the way these people were initially unruly.

Meanwhile, Ya Zi was not idle either.

First, arrange for people to visit the owners of dozens of newsstands in Hong Kong.

The approach is straightforward: either proactively rent your stall to the Black Gold Group and collect rent monthly, or wait for Black Gold to open a new, better-decorated, and cheaper newsstand across the street.

The stall owners were all seasoned veterans who had been in the business for decades, so of course they could see through the tricks of the trade.

Some people were sensible and signed long-term contracts that very day.

Some people tried to resist, only to find their newsstands sealed off by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Municipal Council the next day, citing reasons such as illegal street vending or other inexplicable reasons.

They might even be vandalized by unidentified individuals or subjected to dirty treatment such as having paint splashed on them.

Some people tried to find their backers, but as soon as the backers heard that the other party was the Black Gold Group, they hung up the phone without saying a word.

Only now did everyone belatedly realize that the Black Gold Group had found an even bigger backer.

Otherwise, how could it be so awesome?

Through collusion between the government and criminal elements.

In just half a month, the Black Gold Group has secured 47 prime newsstand locations in the most central areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

These locations are situated at the intersection of pedestrian traffic in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and Central; any one of them could be considered a golden goose.

Sprout then modified them all.

The store features uniform decoration, delivery, and management, and its signboard bears the logo of the Black Gold Group.

The minimalist design uses only the two letters BG.

Black font.

Because the full English name of Black Gold Group is Black Gold Group.

After this battle, Black Gold successfully took control of the magazine's lifeline.

Besides putting in a lot of effort in this regard, when Chen Fei mentioned Michelle Yim and Wei Qiuhua, Lao Zhou and others used their connections to help Michelle Yim get a GG cosmetics endorsement, and also helped Wei Qiuhua get a role in "The Romantic Swordsman" and a GG endorsement.

As for the others, they only tried it once and that was it.

Of all the beauties in the world, I only have an addiction to a few.

When Michelle and Wei Qiuhua learned that Chen Fei had arranged it, they were initially fearful, resistant, and numb. Later, they even went so far as to invite Chen Fei to dinner. Chen Fei was not surprised by this process.

People develop a distorted dependence after experiencing extreme fear, especially when they discover that the person who instilled their fear can also provide them with a great sense of security and benefits.

Being my woman means enjoying all the perks but never suffering – and this isn't just empty talk.

Michelle had dinner with Chen Fei last night.

After eating, there's bound to be a lot of slurping and popping.

That morning, Chen Fei and she had just finished their morning exercise.

When the two of them were still inseparable.

The phone on the bedside table suddenly rang urgently.

Michelle immediately pulled the blanket over her head: "Your phone is ringing so loudly, go answer it."

Chen Fei didn't want to accept; he was currently in high spirits.

However, the call showed no sign of ending, which was incredibly annoying.

Helpless, Chen Fei had no choice but to withdraw.

Boo!

She immediately rolled over, reached for the phone, and asked, "Hey? Who is it?"

"Ah Zhen, didn't you say you were going to attend Inspector Wong's funeral? His funeral is today. Are you still going?" Lok Wai-ching asked on the phone. "We're downstairs right now."

Hearing her mention this matter, Chen Fei finally remembered it.

He had indeed mentioned it before, but he had forgotten because the Royal Hong Kong Police Force has a tradition for funerals of fallen officers.

We need to wait for the forensic and criminal investigations to be completed, such as autopsy, evidence collection, and report writing, which will take half a month.

"Of course I'm going," Chen Fei said without hesitation. "Inspector Huang sacrificed his life for the peace of society. I have to go, both morally and logically. Come pick me up."

After telling Michelle, I quickly packed up and headed downstairs.

When Chen Fei saw that Ya Zi was still in the car, he realized what Yue Huizhen meant by "we".

……

The funeral parlors for the police officers who died in the line of duty, including Inspector Wong, were set up at the Hong Kong Funeral Home.

Upon arrival at the destination, in addition to the relatives and friends of the fallen police officer and citizens who came to pay their respects, the Commissioner of Police, senior police officials, celebrities, and gentlemen were all present.

Two rows of Royal Hong Kong police officers stood upright on either side of the entrance, with batons and pistols at their waists, their posture as straight as pine trees, their expressions solemn and stern.

Upon entering, one sees the mourning hall filled with wreaths and scrolls sent by the police force, various neighborhood associations, and business tycoons.

Black and white photos of police officers, including Inspector Wong, are hung side by side on the main wall.

The family members stood aside in plain clothes.

Chen Fei glanced at them and noticed that He Min was among them.

However, she was not dressed entirely in white, and she could not stand in front of her close relatives; she could only stand to the side of the female guests.

Chen Fei inwardly sighed with regret.

After offering incense and bowing.

Then came the speeches from senior executives.

Han Yili slowly walked to the front of the stage and first briefly described the background of the operation to crack down on the bandits. He said frankly that the bandits were fiercely armed and resisted desperately. He also mentioned that several of his colleagues lying here were dedicated to their duties and fearless in the face of danger, sacrificing their lives to protect the peace of Hong Kong Island.

Finally, he changed the subject and solemnly promised that the police would thoroughly investigate the matter, bring the remaining criminals to justice, and comfort the souls of the fallen.

At the same time, we will properly compensate the families and take care of their livelihoods, so that our fallen colleagues will not feel disheartened after their deaths.

After the family members finished expressing their gratitude, everyone circled the coffin once before the funeral procession began.

Chen Fei and the other two also traveled by car to Heheshi Cemetery.

The coffin will be buried in the ground.

Just as I was about to find an opportunity to talk to He Min, a foreigner in a police uniform led a few people over.

Approaching Chen Fei, he extended his hand and greeted him, "Hey, if I'm not mistaken, this gentleman must be Mr. Chen Fei from Black Gold Media. I'm Henry, Henry Cyril. You can call me Mr. Henry."

Yako whispered, "This man is a senior superintendent from the Regional Major Crimes Unit."

It was also the foreigner who sent her on this mission.

These cases, involving long-term, deep undercover work and infiltration into the core of criminal groups, were all decided and assigned by him personally.

Chen Fei shook hands with him and said, "Mr. Henry, hello, I am Chen Fei. It is very regrettable that these police officers encountered such an unfortunate incident."

"They are all pillars of the police force and the people's support," Henry said. "However, to ensure good public order, we need cooperation between the police and the public. I have heard that your media group is very powerful and knows a lot of inside information that the police force does not know. So I hope that Mr. Chan can also contribute to the peace and tranquility of Hong Kong Island."

"If I know, I will definitely tell you," Chen Fei said with a smile. "However, if Mr. Henry needs to know more about the case, he can subscribe to our next issue of the magazine, which will contain a lot of exciting content."

"Oh?" Henry said with a half-smile, "Do you have any inside information about Congressman Lee Kwok-kwong's death?"

Chen Fei said, "Of course there are. Black Gold Media's strategy is to uncover those unknown secrets."

"Then I'll have to subscribe to a copy," Henry said meaningfully. "I've heard about this incredibly powerful young man who can keep the Ministry of Commerce, the Film and Television Administration, the GG Association, and the Legislative Council busy with just one phone call. Mr. Chen, do you know who this person is?"

"Oh? There's someone this amazing?" Chen Fei exclaimed in surprise. "If Mr. Henry knows him, please introduce him to me. I love making friends."

Henry veiled his accusation, "If I knew him, I would definitely have him imprisoned. Mr. Chen, do you know why?"

"have no idea."

Henry said, "Because this person walks on the edge of the law, privately interferes in public affairs, cultivates connections in official circles, secretly controls the media and street locations, and on the surface does legitimate business, but underneath he stirs up the rules and constantly crosses the bottom line of the police force and the Hong Kong government."

He paused for a moment, then said, "If Mr. Chen were in my position, how would you deal with someone like this?"

"Of course, we'll hang him from a streetlamp." Chen Fei smiled slightly. "And Mr. Henry?"

Henry retorted sharply, "I would make the same choice as you."

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