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

Lin Bei leaned back in his chair, watching Zhang Zihao's reaction, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"So when I say that inviting you here in this way is not to insult you, but to demonstrate the capabilities of the people under my command."

"In addition, I would like you to stay at the security company for a period of time to learn..."

Zhang Zihao stood up and nodded vigorously.

"Mr. Lin, if you had approached me two years earlier, I might still be hesitant."

"But after seeing the strength of your men today, I realized that I am nothing more than a frog in a well."

"The people in your security company are more professional than any of the ruthless criminals I've ever met."

"I want to stay and learn from you, brother, how to be a proper kidnapper."

Seeing this, Ye Shiguan remained silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Bei and asked:

"If we agree to your request, what will we get besides learning at the security company and receiving your protection?"

"After all, being a kidnapper is a high-risk profession; I can't possibly work for you for free..."

"Don't worry about that, you won't be shortchanged on your share!"

Lin Bei took out a cigar and lit it.

"However, you should not appear in public for the time being. Stay at the security company and train with Wang Jianguo."

"When the time is right, I will arrange for you to do things."

"One successful deal is enough to make you rich for life on Hong Kong Island!"

"Of course, if you want to leave, I can let you go."

"But you should know how many people outside want to arrest you."

"Especially you, Zhang Zihao, the kill order from Macau hasn't been lifted yet."

Zhang Zihao chuckled, sat down again, picked up his coffee, and took a big gulp.

"I'm not leaving."

"Staying here means having food and drink, and people will teach you skills. It's much better than hiding out there."

Ye Shiguan nodded silently in agreement.

Lin Bei gave Wang Jianguo a wink, and the latter immediately understood.

"Jianguo, go and arrange accommodations for them. Training will begin tomorrow."

"First train physical fitness, then marksmanship and reconnaissance skills..."

"clear!"

At 2:30 p.m. that day, Lin Bei was processing documents at the Hung Hing Building when his mobile phone on the desk suddenly rang.

"Mr. Lin, it's me, Xu Wei."

"Hmm, how is it?"

"I've contacted Tao Futian, and we can meet tonight. We'll meet in Tuen Mun."

"OK."

After hanging up, Lin Bei dialed another number.

"Dinosaur, I'm going to see Tao Futian in Taojia Village, Tuen Mun tonight."

"Take a group of men and go ahead, then wait outside the village."

"If the talks break down tonight, I'll signal you, and you should immediately lead your men into the village to protect me."

A dinosaur's rough voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Mr. Lin, please rest assured, I know this Tuen Mun area very well."

"Those people in Taojia Village are not to be trifled with; they're all skilled fighters. I need to bring more men with me."

"Okay. Also, find a few brothers who are familiar with the village to familiarize themselves with the roads near Tao Futian's house beforehand. I need to know all the routes in and out."

"no problem."

At 6 p.m., Wang Jianjun arranged two groups of bodyguards, a total of ten people, traveling in three minivans.

Xu Wei's car was waiting at the agreed location. He was wearing a white shirt today, and his hair was neatly styled, giving him the appearance of a scion of a prominent family. However, he looked somewhat haggard, and there were dark circles under his eyes.

"Mr. Lin."

"Okay, let's go."

The convoy set off, heading directly towards Taojia Village.

Lin Bei looked out the window, silently making plans in his mind.

News of the start of the Light Rail construction and the completion of Tuen Mun Town Plaza will likely be released by the end of the year.

Once transportation and commercial facilities are in place, property prices here will at least more than double.

Entering the market now to acquire land at low prices is like picking up money off the ground.

The convoy turned onto a narrow road, flanked by dense woods and bushes. The road grew narrower and narrower until it finally stopped at the entrance to a village.

Tuen Mun, Tao Family Village.

At the entrance of the village stands an old archway with the three characters "Taojia Village" painted in red on it.

Several people stood under the archway, led by an elderly man around sixty years old. He was not tall, but had broad shoulders, dark skin, and a pair of sharp, restrained eyes.

He was wearing a faded Zhongshan suit and black cloth shoes. He looked simple, but he exuded an imposing aura.

It was Tao Futian, an elder of the Tao clan.

Xu Wei got out of the car first, quickly stepped forward, and bowed slightly.

"Uncle Tao, I've brought the boss."

Tao Futian glanced at him but didn't reply. His gaze passed over him and landed on Lin Bei, who was getting out of the car.

Their eyes met.

Lin Bei didn't put on airs. He quickly stepped forward, stopped two steps away from Tao Futian, and nodded slightly.

Tao Futian sized him up for a few seconds, then suddenly chuckled.

"Young man, come in and have a seat."

Tao Futian's home is a two-story old-style brick building. There is a large banyan tree in the courtyard, under which there is a stone table and several bamboo chairs.

Tea has already been set on the table.

Tao Futian sat down in the main seat, and Lin Bei sat opposite him.

Xu Wei stood by his side, saying little.

"I heard from Xu Wei that you want to acquire Ding Quan in Tuen Mun?"

Tao Futian got straight to the point.

"Yes."

"How do you plan to collect it?"

"Cash payment, or land exchange?"

Lin Bei didn't rush to answer.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly began to speak.

"Mr. Tao, I'd like to hear your thoughts first."

Tao Futian looked at him, took a puff of his pipe, and exhaled smoke.

"In Tuen Mun, most of the land was occupied by the Tao, Deng, and Liao families."

"In the past, Xinji collected land ownership rights here, acting as a middleman, helping us find developers to cooperate with, and earning a handling fee."

"Most of the houses we live in now are brick houses, tin shacks, and some are even dilapidated wooden houses."

"I didn't have a choice before, but now that your Hung Hing Group is willing to come in and do development, I'm certainly willing to renegotiate."

Lin Bei put down his teacup and slowly made his suggestion.

"Professor Tao, this is my plan."

"Ding Quan will be converted into a high-rise unit, with the price calculated based on the floor area."

"If you want a larger one, you'll have to pay the difference yourself."

"If you can't come up with that much money all at once, I can introduce you to a bank loan."

Tao Futian frowned slightly, his tone quite dissatisfied.

"loan?"

"We farmers have no stable income and no collateral, so why would a bank approve a loan for us?"

"Heh, I think you're deliberately trying to make fun of this old man, aren't you?"

Lin Bei was prepared and spoke calmly.

"So I plan to build a new factory in Tuen Mun."

"I'll take any villager from your village who's willing to work in the factory."

"With a stable income, and by putting on the guise of being an employee of the Hung Hing Group, it becomes much easier to get loans approved."

Tao Futian's hand, which was holding a teacup, froze in mid-air as he looked at Lin Bei with a complicated expression.

This kid actually wants to do something for the villagers?