Hong Kong variety show: I wanted to be a lawyer, but I became a big shot.

Upon hearing this, Jian Aowei chuckled softly and said slowly:

"After my term as a special judge of the High Court expired, I reopened a law firm."

"Although I'm nominally the owner of this firm, Yong-en is the legal representative. Do you know why?"

Lin Bei and Ou Yongen exchanged a glance, and then shook their heads in unison to indicate that they did not know.

Jian Aowei adjusted his glasses and sighed.

"Sigh, I also hope that I can make another attempt in my lifetime and contribute to the judiciary of Hong Kong Island."

"Being a lawyer is too tiring. Of course... it's not that I'm afraid of being tired, it's just that lawyers simply can't fight for more of the legal rights of the general public..."

When Ou Yongen first saw Jian Aowei looking exhausted, he felt sorry for him, stood up, walked behind him, and massaged his shoulders.

"Master, you've already done enough, there's no need to blame yourself so much..."

Lin Bei, however, did not think so.

He felt that Jane Austen would not have said those things for no reason.

Moreover, the fact that it was mentioned when they first met suggests that the underlying reason might be an attempt to leverage their financial resources to advance their careers.

But why would he do that?

Given his reputation in the legal profession, the wealthy people of Hong Kong would surely flock to him if he just asked; why would he bother with a newly rich upstart like himself?

Could it be that, like before, he has seen through the corruption in the judiciary and does not want to become someone's pawn?

Or was he testing him?

To confirm his idea, Lin Bei planned to first build a good relationship with Jian Aowei before discussing serious matters.

So he stopped rushing to express his opinion and just listened quietly, occasionally putting a piece of food on Ou Yongen's plate or pouring wine for Jian Aowei.

The three of them ate and chatted, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

Jian Aowei occasionally mentioned funny stories about Ou Yongen's childhood at the law firm, and Ou Yongen would interrupt with a blush, while Lin Bei would smile from the side.

The night outside the window was as dark as ink, and the city lights below the mountain stretched out in a continuous expanse, like a galaxy reflected on the sea.

The meal lasted until eight o'clock.

Jian Aowei put down his chopsticks and pointed to the living room:

"Yongen, go and brew some tea."

"Mr. Lin, let's sit over there and have some tea to cleanse our palates."

"it is good."

Lin Bei nodded and stood up.

He knew that the real show was about to begin tonight.

After the two were seated on the sofa, Jian Aowei got straight to the point:

"Mr. Lin, you just mentioned wanting to enter politics. It seems you're paving the way for next year's council elections?"

"But did you know that the seats in the Hong Kong Island legislators' council are like radishes, each one a crammed hole? Although these legislators don't have much power, those in power won't easily give up these positions to their opponents."

"Especially someone like you with relatives in organized crime groups, a newly emerging tycoon..."

Lin Bei picked up the teacup, gently blew on it, drank the tea, and then slowly spoke.

"I've also thought about the issues that Attorney Jane mentioned."

"Most of the councilors in the Western District are controlled by established wealthy families and foreigners, because that area is the economic lifeline of the entire Hong Kong Island, and of course they will not allow anyone to interfere."

"However, in the Eastern District, local control is quite weak, especially in the New Territories."

"Of course, I have absolutely no interest in being a legislator in areas like Causeway Bay, not to say that being a legislator in a developed area is necessarily advantageous..."

Upon hearing this, Jian Aowei narrowed his eyes slightly.

He suddenly said something.

"So you want to be a legislator in the New Territories?"

"We do have this idea at the moment."

"Because I have a wider network of connections in the New Territories, it will be easier for me to run for office."

Lin Bei replied.

He picked up the tea that Ou Yongen had just brewed, blew on it, and took a small sip.

"Mr. Lin, as far as I know, your company seems to have a recently established construction company under its umbrella."

"Considering your desire to become a legislator in the New Territories, could it be that you're interested in the New Territories' ruling rights for minorities?"

Lin Bei was startled and looked at Jian Aowei in surprise, only to find the old man looking at him with amusement.

Indeed, no one who can manipulate legal provisions in Hong Kong Island is easy to deal with.

He saw through all the schemes I had laid out over a long period of time with just a few words.

Instead of hiding it, it's better to lay it all out and see whether Jian Aowei agrees with or disagrees with his ideas.

"As expected of Attorney Jian, you saw through my entire scheme perfectly."

"That's right, my purpose in running for Eastern District Councillor is largely for the right to dwarf land in the New Territories."

"In my opinion, Hong Kong Island's population has now exceeded five million, but the land and resources here simply cannot support so many people."

"The high cost of living has almost crushed this generation of young people."

"If we let the foreigners continue to cause trouble like this, the entire island of Hong Kong will suffer greatly in the future!"

"I also know that with my current limited abilities, I cannot change the status quo of Hong Kong Island, so I can only do my best to help the citizens of Hong Kong Island in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation."

"If you, Mr. Kan, have really investigated my background, you should know that Hung Hing Group has already begun to establish a presence throughout Hong Kong in areas such as ten-dollar restaurants, minibuses, taxi companies, garment factories, logistics companies, and so on."

"We've already addressed three of the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Now, the biggest challenge remains: shelter. So, I want to do my best to change it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jian Aowei fell into deep thought.

He agreed with what Lin Bei said, but he also felt that something was very wrong.

Why do I say something doesn't feel right?

Because Lin Bei portrayed these things in an overly righteous and glorious way.

In the past year, Hung Hing Group has indeed made great efforts in the clothing, food, housing and transportation sectors. Due to its inextricable relationship with the Hung Hing Society, many wealthy people in high society have been angry but dare not speak out.

Some time ago, a wealthy man who specializes in the catering industry couldn't stand Hung Hing's ten-dollar restaurants, so he directly asked foreigners to take action and kept sending people from the Department of Health to make things difficult for the Hung Hing Group.

Less than three days later, the wealthy man was sent to another world to become a hero while driving drunk.

The case was later handled by Jian Aowei, but due to insufficient evidence, it was impossible to prosecute Hung Hing Group, and it ultimately came to nothing.

Because of this incident, Lin Bei and the Hung Hing Group became famous among Hong Kong's wealthy circles.

Some established families, in particular, disdain to cooperate with them.

They thought Lin Bei was a nouveau riche and a barbarian, so the upper-class circles also began to boycott him.

However, Lin Bei felt no anxiety whatsoever about this.

After all, in his eyes, one must be strong oneself to succeed.

Moreover, he had the help of the Wang brothers in the north, where there was cheap labor that could keep the business running day and night.

On Hong Kong Island, Mr. Kwok and his group of big spenders are there to cover the losses.

Although they don't wield immense influence in either the political or business spheres, they aren't so isolated that they can't even do business.