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The problem is that Oriental Daily News simply cannot come forward to explain this.

The explanation given is like "protesting too much," which is tantamount to admitting it.

But they couldn't stay silent; once the news broke, the whole of Hong Kong knew about it.

Since the rise of Taishan Newspaper Group, Oriental Daily News has been the most affected and the most suspected of committing the crime among all newspapers.

Moreover, the Ma family already had a bad reputation.

Oriental Daily News also used many tricks to rise to prominence, and had deep-seated hatred with many of its peers in the newspaper industry.

Once these industry peers unite their opinions, even if the Ma family had a thousand mouths, they still wouldn't be able to explain themselves!

Truth and evidence are completely unimportant!

As soon as public opinion takes hold, the Hong Kong government will step in to quell it.

The things the Ma family did in their earlier years, just a few of them, are enough to condemn them!

Da Ma slumped into his chair, the fierce glint in his eyes flashing repeatedly before subsiding...

Times have changed!

Hong Kong has begun to emerge from that chaotic era, and now every word and action must be in accordance with the law.

While a fight to the death is certainly possible, doing so would also ruin the Ma family.

We haven't reached the end of the road yet; there's still a chance.

"Contact Taishan Media Group for me. I need to meet their boss, Xiao Shan, at the Peninsula Hotel tomorrow morning for morning tea!" Da Ma instructed his senior subordinates.

If it weren't already dark, he would have loved to see Xiao Shan right now.

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The trouble should end it!

If Xiao Shan, the person involved, comes forward and says that this matter has nothing to do with the Ma family, then his subordinates threatening him with knives will be entirely his personal behavior.

We don't need to convince others; we just need to clear ourselves of suspicion from the Ma family!

In this way, the Hong Kong government would have no reason to take action against the Ma family!

Despite the severe suppression from Taishan Newspaper Group during this period, Oriental Daily News is still the second largest newspaper in Hong Kong in terms of circulation.

The resulting public opinion is something the Hong Kong government still fears!

The following morning, at the Peninsula Hotel.

There were more than ten exquisite snacks on the table, but Xiao Shan and Da Ma did not touch them.

A pot of fine Biluochun tea is quite popular.

The two sipped tea and discussed philosophy in silence, seemingly unaffected by the uproar outside, as if they were living in a secluded paradise.

Da Ma carefully examined Xiao Shan.

This ability to maintain composure alone shows that this guy is no ordinary person.

“Mr. Xiao, I think there must be some misunderstanding between us! The Ma family has always abided by the law, and that person could not have been sent by us. Please explain this to the citizens…” In the end, it was Da Ma who couldn’t help but speak first.

He had no choice but to speak up, because the longer this matter dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for the Ma family.

"Whether it's a misunderstanding or not, the police station has to provide the answer; it's not up to you or me to decide!" Xiao Shan put down his teacup and said calmly, "As a citizen of Hong Kong, I will not let any thug threatening with a knife get away with it!"

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, Da Ma's eyelids twitched!

If others don't understand his subordinate, how could he not understand him?

But none of that matters now.

The frenzied public opinion left the Ma family with no time or energy to argue about these matters.

He didn't even dare to confront Xiao Shan directly.

They didn't dare hire lawyers to defend their subordinates, because that would confirm that the Ma family had sent people there.

“Xiao Sheng! We’re both sensible people, there’s no need to beat around the bush. Just tell me how you plan to settle this matter!” Da Ma went against the grain and handed the decision over to Xiao Shan.

In any case, Malaysia must resolve this matter!

Otherwise, the Ma family will be in big trouble!

Xiao Shan did not speak immediately, but took a sip of tea and considered it carefully.

It's practically impossible to completely destroy the Ma family through this incident.

Even a wrecked ship has three nails, let alone the Ma family, which was once one of the four great families of Hong Kong.

Even if the Ma family is on the decline, what good would it do Xiaoshan to suppress the Ma family?

While eliminating the Ma family would reduce the number of powerful rivals for the Taishan Daily, it would also anger many people.

Oriental Daily News was indeed a protective umbrella for the Ma family, but the decisive factor was the Ma family's powerful network of connections.

A complex and intricate web of relationships!

Moreover, the Ma family not only has strong connections in Hong Kong, but also wields considerable influence in Taiwan.

If he were to set his sights on the Ma family of Hong Kong this time, even without using supernatural abilities, the Ma family, driven to madness, would likely not let him off easily.

“Ma Sheng, we are destined to be enemies!” Xiao Shan put down his teacup and analyzed seriously, “This matter is just a fuse. The root of the problem lies in the newspapers! As long as Taishan Daily and Oriental Daily coexist, the conflict between us can never be resolved.”

“If the fundamental issues are not resolved, even if I can declare this matter has nothing to do with the Ma family and is purely his personal behavior, the problems between us will still not be resolved.”

"The only way to solve this problem is for one of us to leave the newspaper industry."

"Oriental Daily News is the Ma family's protective umbrella, and the Ma family is unwilling to give it up. Do you think I would voluntarily give up Taishan Daily News?"

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's analysis, Da Ma couldn't help but frown.

Yes, this whole thing started with the newspapers.

Unless the contradictions in the newspapers are resolved, trouble is bound to happen sooner or later!

"What insightful opinion does Mr. Xiao have?" Da Ma asked calmly.

"It's very simple!" Xiao Shan said solemnly, "I will acquire the Oriental Daily!"

"Hahahaha! Xiao Sheng, are you playing me?" Da Ma laughed angrily, but didn't actually get angry.

You can put on airs and feign anger to your subordinates, but you can't do that to people of the same level, and it won't work anyway.

Xiao Shan quickly waved his hand and said, "Of course not! Given that I have no chance of selling Taishan Newspaper Group, the defeat of Oriental Daily is a foregone conclusion!"

"Why don't you sell the Oriental Daily to me? We can resolve this peacefully and everyone will be better off!"

"We can both see how Hong Kong is developing now! To be honest, even if you don't sell the Oriental Daily News, do you really think the Governor's Office wouldn't dare to take action against you?"

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, Da Ma said with a serious expression, "Mr. Xiao, regardless of whether the Governor's Office dares to take action against me, I have the Oriental Daily in my possession, which at least provides some insurance! Therefore, I will never sell the Oriental Daily!"

"How about this, Mr. Ma, how about we make a bet?" Xiao Shan said, looking at the determined-looking Mr. Ma.

Da Ma looked at Xiao Shan, frowned, and asked, "What bet?"

"Let's bet on whether the Governor's Office will take action against the Ma family within two years!" Xiao Shan looked at Da Ma and said with a smile, "Starting from today, as long as the Governor's Office does not take action against the Ma family within two years, and Mr. Ma is still in Hong Kong, I will clear up this matter for you for free!"

"But if the Governor's Office takes action against the Ma family within two years, and Mr. Ma is still not in Hong Kong, then I'll sell the Oriental Daily News. How about that?"

Upon hearing Xiaoshan's betting proposal, Dama was speechless.

Does this guy really have such a low opinion of the Ma family?

From Malaysia's perspective, as long as it can protect Oriental Daily News, the Governor's Office will not really take action against the Ma family!

If the Governor's Office really takes action against the Ma family, then whether the Oriental Daily is still in his hands or not will make no difference to him!

Having thought this through, Da Ma looked at Xiao Shan seriously and said, "Alright, Mr. Xiao, I'll accept your bet!"

“It’s a deal!” Xiao Shan looked at Da Ma and said with a smile, “Ma Sheng, I’ll have someone put it in the Taishan Daily tomorrow that this was that short mule’s personal act and had nothing to do with anyone else!”

"It's a deal!" Da Ma also breathed a sigh of relief. "Mr. Xiao, should we sign an agreement or something?"

Xiao Shan shook his head and said, "No need, I trust Ma Sheng! Besides, I am capable of protecting my own interests from harm!"

Da Ma gave Xiao Shan a deep look, feeling that he still couldn't quite see through the guy in front of him!

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After exchanging business cards, Dama got up and left.

Watching Da Ma leave, Xiao Shan finished his tea and prepared to get up.

Just then, an old man walked over, sat down opposite Xiao Shan, and asked, "Xiao Shan of Taishan Newspaper Group?"

The woman who came with him was in her prime. She sat between the two of them without any sense of being an outsider. She touched the teapot with her fingernail and asked the waiter to change it to a pot of Longjing tea.

"Yes, may I ask your name, sir?" Xiao Shan asked the old man with a smile.

Those who frequent the Peninsula Hotel are all wealthy and influential.

Even if you don't have much wealth or power, you can still establish connections with certain people, so it's always good to be polite.

And the other person is so old.

"I'm really curious, how did you manage to get the eldest son of the Ma family to leave so calmly?" But instead of introducing himself, the old man asked Xiao Shan again.

Xiao Shan was no longer so polite to him and simply didn't bother to answer.

He wouldn't even give his name when asked; does that mean he's being looked down upon?

"Oh?" Seeing Xiao Shan's reaction, the old man suddenly found it interesting.

Boom boom boom!

The woman who came with the old man tapped the table lightly with her index finger, signaling Xiao Shan to be more respectful.

Just then, the waiter brought the tea over.

Xiao Shan picked up the teapot and first poured new Longjing tea into the old man's and then the woman's empty cups, but he kept his own cup of cold Biluochun tea.

After adding the tea and placing the teapot on the table, Xiao Shan turned the teapot around, deliberately pointing the spout at the woman who was tapping the table.

Adding tea or water is a sign of respect.

If the spout of the teapot is facing someone, it means you are not welcome.

Everyone drinks their own tea. Although there is no such rule in tea culture, the meaning is all too clear.

If we can't get along, then let's not play!

The old man became increasingly interested in Xiaoshan.

According to his investigation, Xiao Shan was just a worker when he was in mainland China. How could he have such a deep understanding of tea culture?

Fang Menglan's request for the waiter to change the tea was his arrangement, intended to gauge Xiao Shan's reaction.

The tea wasn't changed; Xiao Shan was the host at the table, and the guests were the guests.

If the tea is changed, then they become the hosts at the table, and Xiao Shan naturally becomes the guest.

Xiao Shan accepted the offer to exchange the tea, but he did not drink it.

Pouring tea shows respect, while pointing the spout of the teapot at the person is a way of taking the initiative and becoming the host.

The three people remained silent on the table, yet they clearly conveyed their meaning.

The old man knew that if he didn't introduce himself, the other party might not offer him more tea!

The old man picked up his teacup and sipped slowly, occasionally inhaling the aroma and blowing away the swirling mist.

After finishing his tea and setting down his cup, he saw that Xiao Shan hadn't come to refill it, so he smiled and said, "I am Shao Renling, you can call me Sixth Uncle!"

Shao Renling is now over seventy years old, so it's understandable that Xiao Shan calls him "uncle".

"Sixth Uncle!" Xiao Shan picked up the teapot and filled Shao Renling's cup to seven-tenths full, then replaced his own cup with Biluochun tea.

After putting down the teapot, the spout was no longer pointed at Fang Menglan.

Since Shao Renling asked him to call him Sixth Uncle, it was clear that he wanted to get to know him and was trying to curry favor.

Since Shao Renling, an entertainment tycoon, took the initiative to show goodwill, Xiao Shan naturally had to give him some face.

"Hmm!" Shao Renling was very satisfied with Xiao Shan's attitude and couldn't help but nod, a smile appearing on his face.