Chapter 413: Inheritance
Axe Jun was dumbfounded!
No, Boss, you skillfully schemed against Tycoon Group and HSBC, two behemoths, and in doing so, secured the greatest benefits for our Triad.
What a tremendous accomplishment that is!
Which Triad in the jianghu wouldn't be impressed if they heard about it?
And now you're telling me you just wanted revenge?
Axe Jun was on the verge of tears. Couldn't you have just kept that reason to yourself?
Why did you have to say it out loud?
Don't you know that by saying that, my image of you completely shattered?
Lin Feng pursed his lips:
"Everyone out here is in the game."
"From a young age, we've lived by the sword."
"In all my years in the jianghu, besides my Boss, I haven't met any fellow jianghu members who wished me well."
"And then there's you all."
"Besides my Boss, you're the only ones who wish me well."
"So, besides you all, who else is there?"
Lin Feng's words left Axe Jun speechless.
Axe Jun thought about his own life, and it truly was quite tragic.
His former boss hadn't thought of his well-being.
Because he offended Lin Feng, his boss actually threw him out as an apology—he was one of the Sun Yee On Five Tigers, a prominent figure in Sun Yee On.
If it weren't for Lin Feng's appreciation, and for him making him the Sham Shui Po Hall Master in such a short time, Axe Jun wouldn't even know how to face his fellow jianghu members.
Which Triad's Red Pole and Hall Master would be thrown out as a scapegoat like that?
A Hall Master is one of the high-ranking figures in a typical Triad, a proper signboard.
The Hall Master's face is equivalent to the Triad's face.
Axe Jun was also one of Sun Yee On's most important figures—a key element in merging the Xiang and Lin families.
Yet, he was just tossed aside like that.
At that moment, Axe Jun truly felt utterly disheartened.
For a moment, his world collapsed!
The loyalty and righteousness he had fought for had all turned to dust.
Having one's worldview shattered is no laughing matter.
Fortunately, with Lin Feng, he regained the courage to continue in the jianghu.
Lin Feng said to everyone:
"My Boss always teaches me that when you're in this business, making money comes first."
"My Boss also often says that when you're in this business, you must keep your word."
"And my Boss also says that when you're in this business, you must have a clear conscience."
"I am your Boss, I'm setting an example for you, so follow my lead."
"As I am, so shall you be."
Li Fu shook his head:
"Brother Feng, we can't learn your abilities."
Axe Jun sighed:
"Boss's ability to turn stone into gold, we truly can't learn."
Lok Tin-hung pursed his lips:
"What's turning stone into gold? Boss's kung fu is the best in the world; I wonder when I'll be able to reach that level."
A sharp glint flashed in Chow Chiu-Sin's eyes:
"Brother Feng's calculations truly leave me in awe."
Lin Feng looked at everyone, speechless:
"What are you thinking?"
"I'm setting an example for you to learn how to be a person... Of course, if you have the ability, you can also learn my skills."
Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.
It wasn't that they didn't want to learn; it was that they couldn't.
Just like this big project, scheming against Tycoon Group, crippling HSBC, and conveniently completing the final step of Hung Hing's reorganization.
What kind of courage and spirit is this? What kind of vision is this?
Is this something a jianghu member would dare to do?
To put it bluntly, jianghu members are just a bunch of Dwarf Mules; when facing the police, daring to talk back a couple of times is already extraordinary.
When facing a behemoth like Tycoon Group—no, even facing ordinary rich people several levels below Tycoon—they have to treat them like gods.
Being as humble as a minion is no joke.
Scheming against them was already an act of immense audacity.
No jianghu member would dare to move against these two behemoths.
But Lin Feng dared!
Not only did he dare to think and act, but he also succeeded!
It simply made them marvel.
Lin Feng said to everyone:
"Don't think about all sorts of random things."
"I never hide things from my own people when I do them."
"I kept you here simply to tell you what happened in this matter, so don't let your imaginations run wild or make wild guesses."
"This matter is quite big; whether in the company or among jianghu peers, rumors will spread chaotically."
"I don't care what people in the company say about me; our own people shouldn't be influenced by them. We need to stay stable."
"As long as our own people aren't in disarray, who cares if others are."
Everyone affirmed in unison.
Chow Chiu-Sin asked:
"Brother Feng, does Brother Kun know about your actions?"
Lin Feng casually replied:
"Of course, I never hide anything from my Boss."
Chow Chiu-Sin was even more surprised:
"Brother Kun actually allowed you to do this?"
Lin Feng was unfazed:
"Brother Kun said that as long as I don't call him when I'm making money, he has no problem with it."
"After all, he doesn't understand most of my investments."
Chow Chiu-Sin couldn't help but smile wryly.
With your guts, if it were a normal person, no one would dare to take such risks as you.
Brother Kun not understanding, it really isn't his fault.
"If I don't call him when I'm fighting for my life, he'll blame me!"
"So, I naturally wouldn't hide it from him."
Chow Chiu-Sin's eyes revealed a deep sense of envy.
When people become sworn brothers in the jianghu, they often say, 'Though we may not be born on the same day, in the same month, in the same year, we wish to die on the same day, in the same month, in the same year.'
It's just pretty words!
Who knows how many times sworn brothers have been betrayed?
Why does the jianghu preach loyalty and righteousness?
While it's certainly for the Triad's needs, it also indicates one thing: the jianghu lacks these qualities!
However, the brotherhood between Liang Kun and Lin Feng is genuine and true, requiring no testing whatsoever.
It must make countless jianghu peers envious.
Chow Chiu-Sin suddenly understood a truth—many people in the jianghu don't believe in pure loyalty and righteousness because they have never experienced such things.
Judging others by themselves, they naturally scoff at brotherhood.
However, Liang Kun and Lin Feng truly have brotherhood, and naturally, the brothers they lead are also willing to believe in brotherhood.
For things one has never seen, no matter how eloquently you describe them, there will always be people who don't believe.
With these two Bosses as role models, it's naturally easier for the brothers to learn.
They know that if they are loyal to these two Bosses, these two Bosses will naturally not betray them.
If they work hard, the Bosses will naturally protect them.
Thus, a virtuous cycle.
"Everyone has their own way of doing things; this cannot be envied."
"Nor should it be forced."
"Like Tin Hung, he doesn't like to use his brain; he prefers to solve problems with his fists."
"Like Chao Xian, he likes to scheme, and only resorts to fists if absolutely necessary."
"Like Xiao Fu, he's a bit more meticulous; his style is between Tin Hung and Chao Xian."
"Like Ah Jun, he is loyal and willing to sacrifice himself for the Triad."
"Each of you has your own characteristics, these are personal traits, and I won't ask you to change your style. I just want to tell you the whole story."
Chow Chiu-Sin frowned:
"Brother Feng, you don't need to tell us about such matters. The more confidential, the better."
Everyone nodded in unison.
Lin Feng was unfazed:
"That's for others; for you, it's completely unnecessary."
"Each of you is someone I trust."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken you in."
"I'm telling you this matter, besides letting you understand the whole thing, there's another purpose."
Lok Tin-hung asked curiously:
"Brother Feng, what is it?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"You are all rare talents."
"Your current positions are not your limits."
"You will all eventually take charge of your own territories."
"Just like Chao Xian, he's about to go on a business trip out of town and will be working independently."
"I'm telling you the details of this matter so that you have a general reference when you encounter similar situations."
"The Triad can be passed down through generations only by relying on this generational inheritance."
Everyone nodded, taking in the lesson.
Lin Feng smiled:
"The cause of this matter is my eighth brother, but if we trace it back to its roots, it goes back much further."
Lin Feng explained the matter in detail. Although he said he wouldn't hold back from his younger brothers, some things inevitably had to be held back.
No other reason, knowing too much would not be good for them.
Li Fu automatically took out the cigar box, trimmed the cigars, and distributed them to everyone.
Wang Jianjun took out tea and brewed it for everyone.
Everyone listened carefully to the entire story, from beginning to end.
The more they listened, the more surprised they became.
If Lin Feng hadn't explained in detail, who would have thought that confronting Tycoon Group and HSBC today was the result of multiple events?
Li Fu and Wang Jianjun were particularly emotional.
Although Brother Feng said he schemed against Tycoon Group because of Fang Ting, in reality, it was to clean up the mess from their actions at the time.
Johnny Wang, the ICAC's Special Operations Unit, the Security Bureau's Operations Unit, the Political Department's G4 agents... these elements, when intertwined, could easily lead to these two individuals.
Lin Feng simply went with the flow, cutting off all sources and then muddying the waters!
This way, they were left with only one enemy — Sir Li's Golden Club.
Li Fu and Wang Jianjun exchanged glances, a strange emotion forming in their hearts.
Lin Feng had truly played a grand game for their safety.
As long as Tycoon and Little Tycoon were dealt with, as long as Mr. Shen, the man behind HSBC, was dealt with — oh, that guy was already at the bottom of the sea, wasn't he?
Then, George and Cunningham would be satisfied; they would naturally pin the previous events on these three individuals.
What about the remaining people?
The Golden Club would be suspicious and would definitely not dare to investigate further.
Even if they did investigate further, Lin Feng's identity would be completely different from before, and even their own identities would be entirely different.
The Golden Club could unscrupulously investigate a Triad member; they even dared to investigate the Triad's Chairman.
However, would they dare to investigate a big shot like Tycoon?
They wouldn't!
At the end of the day, Hong Kong was a world for the rich.
Tycoon could have lived a carefree life and earned respect with his money power.
He just never expected... a challenger to emerge unexpectedly.
Solely because of Grand Duke Andrei's matter, he was forced into such a situation.
The so-called 'turning hands into clouds and rain' was nothing more than this.
Li Fu sighed:
"Brother Feng, you've done too much for us."
Lin Feng dismissed it:
"Nonsense!"
"Everything you've done, I told you to do."
"When I needed you to do things, you supported me."
"I will naturally relieve you of your worries."
"Otherwise, how could we be considered brothers?"
Li Fu smiled.
That's right, this is what brothers are for.
Wang Jianjun said nothing, just silently brewed tea.
However, he thought to himself, Brother Feng, I will definitely take a bullet for you.
Chow Chiu-Sin gripped his fists tightly; his feelings were completely different.
This, clearly, was a promise from Lin Feng.
Lin Feng was telling him in this way that the situation in South Korea was very complex, but not to be afraid.
If he needed money, he would get money; if he needed people, he would get people.
Lin Feng, who had crippled HSBC and acquired the Tycoon Group, would become one of the wealthiest people in Hong Kong!
Capital was not an issue.
Although there were still variables — especially the directors of the Tycoon Group and the directors of HSBC, who had not yet begun to exert their influence.
However, in Chow Chiu-Sin's view, this was basically a done deal.
Those people were indeed big shots, but they had encountered a monster like Lin Feng.
No wonder Ding Yao was able to sweep through Taiwan back then; with someone like this backing her, it was truly as simple as could be.
If he encountered trouble in South Korea, it didn't matter; someone would naturally provide support.
Li Fu, Li Jie, Wang Jianjun, Wang Jianguo, Lok Tin-hung, Axe Jun, and Bu Tonglin, who was not present, were all capable individuals.
Could a small entity like South Korea really stand against them?
That was a joke!
Chow Chiu-Sin felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
When he left Taiwan, Chow Chiu-Sin was extremely disheartened.
He left as a failure, and even though Lin Feng told him to go to Okamoto or South Korea to establish a new chaebol, it still didn't change his status as a failure.
Even after so many days in Hong Kong, he still hadn't recovered.
However, Lin Feng's words today suddenly invigorated him.
So, it could be played this way?
Even massive entities like the Tycoon Group and HSBC Group could be designed and swallowed by Lin Feng.
Establishing a new chaebol in a foreign country didn't seem impossible either.
With such a loyal big brother backing him, Chow Chiu-Sin's passion for work reignited; if he still couldn't succeed, he might as well commit suicide!
Chow Chiu-Sin immediately got into character:
"Brother Feng, we must be careful of the counterattack from the directors of the Tycoon Group and HSBC Group."
Lin Feng smiled:
"No, I'm not worried about their counterattack now; I'm worried they won't counterattack."
Chow Chiu-Sin was stunned:
"Why is that?"
Lin Feng said calmly:
"The Tycoon Group is too large; even if we make significant gains in the stock market, a complete acquisition is impossible."
"Even if acquired, it's easy to be constrained."
"This is not what I need."
"I need them to counterattack, and ideally, to save the market!"
First, people from the Tycoon Group took money and demonstrated in the streets, causing Hong Kong's stock market to plummet.
Then, the run on HSBC directly triggered a stock market crash.
It was now a full-blown stock market disaster.
The various stocks on the Hang Seng Index had fallen too badly.
Chow Chiu-Sin reminded again:
"If they really save the market, we can't fight them alone, can we?"
Li Fu and Wang Jianjun and the others looked at each other, all staring blankly.
Lok Tin-hung scratched his head and said:
"Chao Xian, what are you talking about?"
"Why don't I understand?"
Li Fu laughed:
"Brother Feng and Chao Xian are talking about things on the stock market; it's normal for you not to understand, and I don't understand either."
Lok Tin-hung was then relieved:
"Oh, I thought I wasn't fitting in."
"Now I'm relieved."
Li Fu cursed with a smile:
"You martial arts fanatic, isn't it normal not to fit in?"
Lok Tin-hung ignored Li Fu, mainly because he couldn't beat him; otherwise, he would definitely have a 'discussion' with his fists and feet.
Lin Feng smiled:
"If they counterattack, there are indeed considerable risks."
"But no matter how great the risks, our main goal has been achieved."
He held out a finger,
"First, Tycoon and Little Tycoon are finished. Even if we can't acquire the Tycoon Group, these two are already out of the game."
"No one wants them to come back."
"Second, Mr. Shen has entered eternal slumber in the deep sea. HSBC will definitely enter a new chapter."
"They would rather Mr. Shen disappear forever, so that some matters can easily be pinned on Mr. Shen."
Lin Feng looked at everyone and said,
"There's only one problem left,"
"How much money can be made in this stock market crash?"
"Anyway, doubling is not a problem; tripling or quadrupling is also not a problem at all."
"The only question is how much money will be earned."
Chow Chiu-Sin asked, puzzled:
"Brother Feng, won't there be trouble with the company?"
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Brother Kun said that making money is the first priority when you're out there."
"I led them to earn several times their money in a short period; do you think they would be dissatisfied?"
"At most, the acquisition of the Tycoon Group didn't succeed, that's all."
"What kind of loss is that?"
"This was not originally within the company's expectations."
"Even without the Tycoon Group, with so much money, we can greatly accelerate our transformation."
"For us, there is no loss."
Chow Chiu-Sin was then relieved.
Lin Feng smiled:
"According to my estimation, their counterattack will come tomorrow."
"I hope it comes as fiercely as possible."
Chow Chiu-Sin smacked his lips and said:
"Brother Feng, are you really not worried about their counterattack?"
Lin Feng nodded,
"Not worried at all!"
"Everyone says how powerful the Tycoon Group's board of directors is, and how outrageous HSBC Bank's board of directors is."
"Everyone says how incredible their network of connections is."
"I really want to see it for myself."
Everyone looked at each other, all exceptionally puzzled.
Lin Feng looked at his subordinates exchanging glances, their bewildered expressions, and couldn't help but find it amusing.
"Alright, I won't play riddles with you anymore."
"You only talk about how powerful the Tycoon's board of directors is, and how outrageous the HSBC Group's board of directors is."
"But, you seem to have forgotten one thing."
Everyone was astonished.
Chow Chiu-Sin asked, puzzled:
"We haven't forgotten anything else, have we?"
Lin Feng laughed:
"No, you forgot... I have foreign aid too!"
Chow Chiu-Sin's eyes widened:
"Brother Feng, didn't you gather billions in capital through the company's connections?"
"You still have foreign aid?"
Li Fu chuckled softly:
"Chao Xian, you're new to us, so you're not very familiar with Brother Feng's businesses."
"I can only say, Brother Feng has resources all over the world."
"You should definitely come back to Hong Kong and meet the Sister-in-laws when you have a chance."
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Chapter 414: Declaration of War!
"Did we make a mistake?"
Cunningham frowned, looking at today's news.
The person featured in the news was none other than Lok Wai-Jan.
George wondered, "General, how did we make a mistake?"
Cunningham pointed at Lok Wai-Jan and said, "This reporter isn't wrong. We could have transferred the money to Standard Chartered Bank or other banks and then withdrawn it."
"There was no need to cause a run on HSBC."
George nodded, "That's true, but my advice is that we absolutely must demand cash."
Cunningham's eyes widened. "Are you crazy or am I?"
"There's clearly money in the HSBC counter, why would we go through extra trouble?"
"And how heavy would five hundred million hong kong dollars be?"
"We'd have to drive a truck to pick it up!"
"Is it really necessary?"
George explained, "It must be cash!"
Cunningham was startled and looked at him suspiciously. "Is there a reason for this?"
George said calmly, "General, don't forget who is backing the Tycoon and Little Tycoon!"
Duke Cunningham's expression changed. "It's Mr. Shen."
George shook his head slightly, "To be precise, it's HSBC."
"Without HSBC, how would Little Tycoon have the ability to gather so much money in such a short time?"
"Previously, when Little Tycoon was kidnapped, the kidnappers demanded old banknotes."
"The Tycoon mobilized all his connections and only managed to raise 1.04 billion in old banknotes within three days."
"This kind of thing can only happen once."
"If the Tycoon struggled so much, how much more so Little Tycoon?"
"However, with HSBC's support, Little Tycoon managed to raise 12 billion hong kong dollars in a short period."
"What an enormous sum of money that is!"
"If HSBC doesn't fall, or rather, if the person in charge isn't replaced, can Duke Cunningham sleep soundly?"
Cunningham's expression instantly changed. "George, you're right!"
"We must demand cash!"
He gritted his teeth, "Anyway, the money is at the HSBC counter; it's not going anywhere."
"We don't have to worry about them breaking the agreement."
"Those who offend our Cunningham Family will not fare well."
George nodded repeatedly, "Exactly, that's the point."
Cunningham reminded him, "You need to inform that incredibly resourceful intelligence merchant."
George was exceptionally speechless. "General, you already know he's incredibly resourceful. How could he not know that our intelligence fee has already been transferred?"
Cunningham was greatly surprised. "What?"
"He knows even that?"
George said with a wry smile, "I spent an intelligence fee and got detailed information."
"I also learned from him that our every move is under his watchful eye."
Cunningham shot up to his feet. "Impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible, this is top secret!"
George rolled his eyes. "What's impossible about it?"
"His information is exceptionally well-informed; otherwise, would I have sought him out?"
Cunningham gasped. "If he knows everything, that's too terrifying."
The role of intelligence in war is immense; good intelligence can be worth ten divisions.
Even outside of war, it plays a huge role.
Take business warfare, for example.
The Rothschild family, famous throughout Europe, rose to prominence by having intelligence half a day ahead of others.
Cunningham murmured, "Such a person can be a friend, but as an opponent... that would absolutely be the most difficult opponent to accept."
George smiled, "Exactly."
"HSBC just happened to encounter such an opponent."
What?
Cunningham's eyes widened again. "Such a terrifying figure has set his sights on HSBC?"
George shook his head. "General, you know I'm from the Police Political Department."
"The Political Department has considerable power in Hong Kong. I can see many files and know many things others don't."
Cunningham pouted, "Your line of work makes people want to get close to you and yet also want to keep their distance."
George didn't care at all.
To say it that way was an understatement. His counterpart in America, the one rumored to be gay, even dared to control the President of America.
Cunningham asked, "Does our intelligence-gathering friend have a grudge against HSBC?"
George shrugged, "It's not that he has a grudge against HSBC; he has a grudge against the Tycoon."
"His eighth concubine's father had a favor from the Tycoon during his lifetime."
"That person was truly worthy of respect."
"However, when that person faced hardship, the Tycoon did nothing."
"This led to the death of that important figure."
"Our intelligence-gathering friend then held a grudge."
Cunningham sneered, "It seems the favor given by that person was too great for him to repay."
George nodded slightly, "Exactly."
"When the Tycoon's company was about to go public, our people wouldn't allow it."
"It was that person who helped him out."
"Now that the Tycoon has become a prominent figure in Hong Kong, he naturally has to repay the kindness of that day."
"It's a pity he remained indifferent."
"Even if he had just said a word at the time, Fong Chun-San wouldn't have died."
Cunningham frowned, "Fong Chun-San? I think I've heard that name somewhere."
George reminded him, "Was it in the newspaper?"
Cunningham immediately nodded, "Yes!"
"A while ago, a guy named Chan Man-yin was taken down, and the newspaper incidentally introduced his life story."
"Chan Man-yin rarely lost in the stock market."
"His only two rivals were Fong Chun-San and Yip Tin."
"So it was him."
George clapped his hands, "That's right, one of our friend's fathers-in-law is Fong Chun-San."
"As a descendant, it's only natural to seek revenge for one's ancestors."
Cunningham shrugged, "This Tycoon really knows how to stir up trouble. Of all people to provoke, he provoked someone with such well-informed sources."
"Luckily, this guy doesn't know our thoughts. If he could even know what we're thinking, then I would definitely avoid him from now on."
"Too terrifying!"
George opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but held back.
Cunningham would absolutely not know that the intelligence merchant was also a successful Tycoon and simultaneously the powerful leader of Hong Kong's largest Triad.
Otherwise, he would definitely not be so relaxed.
George knew why Cunningham was wary of Lin Feng. To be honest, who wouldn't be wary?
As a senior agent, George had naturally studied psychology.
In fact, the Anglo-Saxon Military Intelligence Agency, as the head of various national intelligence agencies, established many disciplines from their own work.
In psychology, there's a saying: 'To see through a person's thoughts is to control that person's life.'
But if you delve deeper, knowing someone's actions can also control that person's life.
George felt worried once again. "I must stop the drug trafficking as soon as possible; I absolutely cannot delay any longer."
"Mr. Lin particularly detests white powder."
"If he's in a bad mood one day, I might even lose my life."
Although the Garrison base was not small, and there were many Anglo-Saxon soldiers around.
George was also a senior agent of the Anglo-Saxon Military Intelligence Agency and simultaneously the head of the Police Political Department.
However, he didn't feel that these things could provide him with much protection.
In the face of Lin Feng's terrifying intelligence capabilities, these were all like paper.
He could kill whoever he wanted to kill.
George hadn't grasped Lin Feng's specific crimes, but a slight inference was enough to imagine how terrifying Lin Feng's execution capabilities would be once activated.
George's thoughts were very accurate; once Lin Feng set his sights on someone, that person would absolutely not escape.
Just like Madam Ma.
Bu Tonglin called, "Brother Feng, I've taken care of that woman."
Lin Feng was exceptionally speechless. "Weren't you out playing with Xiao He?"
"Taking Xiao He to do bad things?"
Bu Tonglin said through the phone, "How could that be?"
"I did it while avoiding Xiao He."
Lin Feng frowned slightly, "Were you injured?"
Bu Tonglin chuckled, "That little Japanese woman was a swordswoman, but thankfully, I'm much better than her."
Lin Feng asked, "Have you cleaned up the aftermath?"
Bu Tonglin said seriously, "Brother Feng, have you forgotten? I'm an assassin by trade. Although not as clean as a true cleaner, with the capabilities of the Okamoto Police Headquarters, they won't be able to trace it back to me."
Only then did Lin Feng relax. "That's good!"
Bu Tonglin smiled, "Brother Feng, don't worry, everything's fine here."
Lin Feng instructed, "You don't need to worry about this matter anymore. Go and accompany Xiao He."
Bu Tonglin said foolishly, "I'm with Xiao He; she's having a great time."
Lin Feng casually asked, "Then have you two done what you needed to do?"
Bu Tonglin wondered,
"What needs to be done?"
Lin Feng was shocked:
"I gave you money and told you all to go on a trip, not for anything else."
"It was for you to hit a home run!"
"You're telling me you haven't done it yet?"
Bu Tonglin argued:
"I like her, and she likes me, too. I can feel it."
Lin Feng scoffed:
"Foolish boy, the fastest way into a woman's heart is to sleep with her."
"If you can't get her during the trip, when you come back, I'll personally spar with you."
Bu Tonglin was dumbfounded.
After Lin Feng hung up the phone, he shook his head and chuckled:
"This foolish boy, he's a killer, yet so innocent."
He had just tossed the phone to Li Fu when it rang again.
The latter took the call, then handed it back, his expression quite subtle,
"Brother Feng, it's HSBC."
Lin Feng nodded slightly:
"It's about time!"
Picking up the phone, Lin Feng asked:
"I'm Lin Feng, who is this?"
An old man's voice came from the phone:
"Mr. Lin, I am Brown."
"Currently, I am temporarily acting as the CEO of HSBC."
Lin Feng feigned surprise and said:
"Brown? Has HSBC changed personnel?"
"Where is Mr. Shen?"
"Is this how you HSBC operate?"
"The big ones cause trouble, and then all the small ones take the blame?"
"What does this mean?"
Brown was speechless for a moment, but he still tried to explain,
"Mr. Lin, you might have misunderstood. Aside from my role at HSBC, I am much more distinguished than Mr. Shen."
Lin Feng was unimpressed:
"However, the Chairman of HSBC's board of directors is Mr. Shen, not you."
Brown quickly changed the subject:
"Mr. Lin, I wonder if there's some misunderstanding between you and HSBC?"
"HSBC has money at its counters, but not enough cash."
"Could you please stop the run?"
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"No, no, no, there's no misunderstanding between me and HSBC."
"Since you have my phone number, I assume you've thoroughly investigated me, right?"
Brown sighed:
"If it weren't for the investigation, I never would have expected another respectable figure to emerge in Hong Kong."
Lin Feng's file was very simple and very clean.
It was easy to check.
However, after Brown saw this file, he immediately threw it at the reporter's face, telling them to re-investigate.
He didn't want such a perfunctory, worthless file.
What Brown wanted was a complete report on Lin Feng's assets.
Time was tight and the task was heavy, but HSBC was still HSBC.
Even with banks across Hong Kong being besieged, they were still able to complete the investigation smoothly.
That's right, HSBC was besieged again today.
Last night, they mobilized many connections and extensively collected banknotes.
However, they only managed to collect five billion hong kong dollars.
Facing a redemption frenzy of over a million people, it was simply not enough.
This five billion hong kong dollars did not include the portion for Cunningham and the Hong Kong Government.
The Hong Kong Government's portion was distributed by him through various means.
The Financial Secretary also showed a shrewd side; he absolutely refused any transfers, insisting on cash.
After all, HSBC promised him a very high interest rate, which the Financial Secretary could not refuse.
Brown had a terrible headache.
After much thought, he realized that to curb the run, he needed to find the right entry point.
Clearly, this entry point concerned ordinary citizens.
Thus, Hung Hing's Lin Feng came into his sight.
Initially, he thought he was just an ordinary Triad boss, but a closer look revealed that he had a massive account at HSBC.
Those money amounted to five billion.
This was definitely not the kind of asset an ordinary Triad boss should have.
That's why Brown refused to accept that file—it was clearly meant to fool people.
Finally, in the afternoon, Brown got the file he wanted.
Upon seeing it, he couldn't help but gasp.
An angel investor.
Owner of various patents.
Possessing vast industries all over the world.
Even in his Mainland, he owned an extremely large industrial group.
The most crucial thing was that the other party was only twenty years old this year!
Brown almost went crazy.
Such a person should naturally be a premium client of HSBC.
How did he become an opponent?
The only downside was that he had eight wives.
However, this was also normal; if he didn't have extraordinary energy, he wouldn't have achieved so much at this age.
Moreover, this was Hong Kong, where polygamy had only recently been abolished.
Many people in the private sector still advocated polygamy.
"Since you know my file, you should also know my wife's background."
"My wife, Fang Ting, is a mortal enemy of Tycoon."
"Tycoon was imprisoned for assaulting Grand Duke Andrei. What does that have to do with you?"
"Wouldn't it have been better to just watch Tycoon stand trial?"
"Did you have to personally get involved?"
Lin Feng's wife, Fang Ting?
Brown quickly took the file to cross-reference, counting down one by one, and only found Fang Ting's name at the very end.
However, the introduction about Fang Ting merely stated that she had once worked as a financial reporter.
Brown was furious!
How did his subordinates handle things?
How could they miss even the most important details?
Brown quickly said:
"Mr. Lin, is there some misunderstanding regarding your esteemed wife?"
"Your esteemed wife is very young and has no connection with Tycoon..."
Lin Feng sneered:
"It seems your intelligence is lacking."
"My wife's father is Fong Chun-San. Back then, when he saw that Tycoon's company couldn't go public, he was the one who helped him."
"Tycoon made a promise at the time that as long as Fong Chun-San had trouble, he would definitely help."
"I don't need to tell you about Fong Chun-San's fate, do I?"
"Such a mortal enemy, and you still say it's a misunderstanding?"
Brown's heart sank, and he thought, "This is bad!"
He never expected that Fang Ting's father was the stock market genius Fong Chun-San!
Tycoon actually didn't lend a hand when he was in trouble?
How hateful!
Actually, Brown knew why Tycoon didn't lend a hand; it was simply a case of great kindness turning into great enmity.
At that time, Tycoon had already grown into a prominent figure in Hong Kong, so how could he repay the past kindness?
He simply chose to ignore it.
Given the Fang Family's situation back then, what if he didn't repay this favor?
It's just that he never expected that while the Fang Family's children were not successful and couldn't seek justice for him, the other party had a good son-in-law!
Now, justice has arrived.
Brown smiled wryly:
"I apologize, Mr. Lin, I was not aware of this situation."
"I really shouldn't have commented."
Lin Feng didn't mind:
"It's okay, I'm seeking justice now anyway."
"One more HSBC doesn't make a difference, one less HSBC doesn't make a difference. It's no big deal."
Brown frowned and said:
"Mr. Lin, HSBC didn't provoke you, did we?"
Lin Feng said unceremoniously:
"Didn't provoke me?"
"Mr. Shen provided Little Tycoon with 12 billion in cash; isn't that going against me?"
"Or do you think it's only natural for Mr. Shen to side with Little Tycoon?"
Brown sighed:
"That was something Mr. Shen did when he was here. Now that Mr. Shen is gone, shouldn't this matter be written off?"
"I can guarantee that HSBC will absolutely not pursue you for this action."
Lin Feng sneered:
"Mr. Shen is gone?"
"Does HSBC have a public announcement?"
"Does the Police Station have a confirmed notification?"
"Who knows if you're just retreating to advance?"
Really unyielding?
Brown said seriously:
"Mr. Lin, you should know that we at HSBC have money at our counters. This wave of runs will pass for us sooner or later."
"If you call on the Triad members to stop the run, I will personally guarantee that bygones will be bygones."
"Otherwise, once HSBC recovers, you'll be in for it."
Lin Feng asked in surprise:
"Are you threatening me?"
Brown's lips curled slightly, and he said nonchalantly,
"I'm just stating a fact."
Lin Feng scoffed:
"You still haven't looked closely at my file, otherwise, you would never dare to speak to me in that tone."
Brown was startled.
"I lost my mother at seven and started mixing with Brother Kun in the underworld. I've been through countless battles, big and small."
"Do you think I'm easily scared?"
"Foreigner, listen to me, don't go easy on me. Whoever gives up first is a pig!"