Chapter 433: Status, Ah, Status!
"Tycoon committed suicide at the Garrison's station?"
Sir Brown, sipping his coffee, was slightly taken aback.
The Secretary sighed with emotion:
"According to reports from TV Television Station, he learned yesterday that his shares had been mortgaged to Hung Hing by us, transforming him from a prominent figure in Hong Kong into a pauper, and he subsequently committed suicide."
Sir Brown looked at him with amusement:
"Do you believe that?"
The Secretary was choked speechless.
How to describe this kind of thing?
Those who know, know!
Anyway, some time ago, Senior Inspector Richard of the Police Political Department, despite being shot seven or eight times in the back, had his death certified as a suicide by the Political Department.
What's so strange about Tycoon committing suicide?
If he were still the powerful Tycoon of Hong Kong, everyone would certainly investigate how he died.
But now?
Who the hell would care!
Sir Brown thought for a moment and instructed:
"Look into Tycoon's family members."
The Secretary's pupils contracted, and he couldn't help but ask:
"Should we also investigate in London?"
Sir Brown nodded slightly:
"Investigate!"
The Secretary immediately left.
Half an hour later, he stumbled back.
"Sir, you were right to predict it."
"Tycoon's entire family met with accidental deaths."
"Tycoon's family members in Hong Kong died in a fire."
"Little Tycoon also passed away from an acute myocardial infarction."
Sir Brown sneered:
"Mr. Shen truly harms many people."
He waved his hand,
"We had some unpleasantness with London before, but now that the storm has passed, we must make amends."
"Tell the public relations department to suppress the news of Tycoon's family's deaths."
The Secretary was stunned:
"Is that really necessary?"
Sir Brown said calmly:
"Because of Mr. Shen's matter, the gentlemen in London were quite displeased with us."
"Little Tycoon's death was clearly an action taken by London."
"As for Tycoon's side, who do you think it could be?"
The Secretary naturally replied:
"No matter who it is, it must have been with General Cunningham's permission."
Sir Brown spread his hands:
"Isn't that obvious?"
"Both sides are working together; they are clearly cutting the grass and eradicating the roots."
"London doesn't need our help, but we should exert some effort on the Hong Kong side."
Seeing the Secretary's troubled expression, Sir Brown smiled,
"You wouldn't think that if we don't exert effort, others won't be able to achieve this, would you?"
"Let's not even talk about whether this news, if spread, would cause a sensation..."
The Secretary shook his head:
"Even if this news were to spread, it wouldn't have any impact on General Cunningham."
"After all, Tycoon's death was officially classified."
"Even if there were suspicions, they would be directed at the Governors Office, not at General Cunningham."
"If they want to question it, they'd have to question the Governors Office first."
"Besides, what do the noble gentlemen care about what happens in Hong Kong?"
Sir Brown burst into laughter:
"Don't you understand?"
"Suppressing this news is merely to show our attitude."
The Secretary suddenly realized:
"Sir, your insight is profound."
"I'll go and give the orders now."
When the Secretary returned again, Sir Brown instructed:
"Help me arrange a meeting with Mr. Lee Chin-Kwan of Hung Hing Group."
"I wish to pay him a visit."
The Secretary said with a bitter smile:
"This..."
Sir Brown glanced at him:
"If you have something to say, just say it directly."
The Secretary cautiously said:
"Sir, we were just battling Mr. Li and his people; to proactively go to them now, isn't it a bit... showing weakness?"
Sir Brown shook his head:
"In business, it's business."
"Before, we were adversaries; now we are partners. How could we possibly maintain that kind of relationship forever?"
The Secretary said with a bitter smile:
"Just two days ago, we were fighting to the death, and now we're making up. What kind of look will others give us?"
Sir Brown sighed:
"What you're saying is really not what a businessman should say."
"Merchants pursue profit."
"For one goal, they can fight to the death; for the same goal, they can be intimately close."
The Secretary sighed:
"Of course I understand this principle."
"But the problem is..."
"If we approach them like this, will they agree?"
Sir Brown looked at him strangely:
"Why wouldn't they agree?"
"Previously, we were opposing parties."
"Now, our board of directors has a new addition, and that Director Ye has a quite extraordinary relationship with Hung Hing."
"Is there still any doubt?"
Putting down his coffee, Sir Brown said earnestly,
"This matter was originally a conflict sparked by Mr. Shen."
"Mr. Shen has now disappeared, so the focus of the conflict between the two sides is gone. With Director Ye also involved, there is naturally no problem at all."
"Furthermore, although we suffered an impact this time, it's also a good thing."
"Not only did HSBC's strength not suffer losses, but it actually gained two powerful allies."
"Swire and Mainland are even more actively supporting us."
"I originally thought this year's financial report would not look good."
"But look at HSBC's stock price; it has already risen by one-third!"
Sir Brown pursed his lips and smiled:
"I believe that by the end of the year, our stock price will at least double."
"Not only will it recover to pre-crash levels, but it will even go further."
The Secretary couldn't help but ask:
"Sir, do you truly have no objections to Mr. Lin of Hung Hing?"
"He was the one who orchestrated the bank run from behind the scenes."
Sir Brown's eyes sharpened:
"Who told you to ask such a question?"
The Secretary hastily said:
"No one else, it's just that I'm very curious about such matters."
Sir Brown snorted coldly:
"You shouldn't be curious about such things."
"But since you asked, I will answer you."
"On a personal level, Mr. Lin made a move against us to avenge his father-in-law; he is a person who values loyalty and righteousness."
"Such people are the clearest about gratitude and grievances."
"If he is your friend, he won't betray you."
"If he is your enemy, you will have trouble sleeping and eating."
"On a public level, this is a very normal commercial operation."
"Everyone in Hong Kong knows that Mr. Shen stands behind Tycoon and Little Tycoon."
"Mr. Lin's target was Tycoon Group, not our HSBC Bank."
"He attacked us because he wanted us to be sensible and not interfere in such matters."
"And that's exactly what happened."
"Otherwise, Swire's one billion pounds would all have been lost here."
Recalling what happened that day, Sir Brown still felt lingering fear.
The stock market is a battlefield without smoke.
When Swire's one billion pounds went long, Sir Brown, HSBC's executives, and relevant personnel all thought they had a sure win.
However, Mainland suddenly dumped a super short position worth ten billion hong kong dollar.
Coupled with the speculative funds gathered by Baisheng Fund.
What good was Swire's one billion pounds?
They all couldn't escape!
If Swire Group hadn't seen the unfavorable situation and contacted Lin Feng through Mainland's connections, HSBC might have even changed its surname!
Even so, the board of directors added a new Director surnamed Ye from Mainland.
Only then did the matter subside.
After HSBC settled down, Baisheng Fund immediately placed a super short order worth ten billion hong kong dollar on Tycoon Group.
Tycoon Group's stock plummeted as before.
No matter how hard the shareholders tried to save it, it was useless.
Tycoon Group's stock price almost fell below its par value.
Then, Baisheng Fund made a massive bottom-fishing move.
It almost swept up all the circulating shares in the stock market.
There was nothing more to say after that.
One of Lin Feng's conditions for stopping his attack on HSBC Group was to acquire Tycoon Group's shares at 30% of the market price.
Thus, Hung Hing "easily" achieved a small gain for a large return.
After Tycoon Group was renamed Hung Hing Group, the bank run disappeared without a trace.
Recalling Lin Feng's decisive tactics, even Sir Brown couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Such tactics were utterly unlike those used by a twenty-year-old young man.
Ordinary people would have their legs turn to jelly just hearing the name of their HSBC Group.
Yet this person dared to push through despite the pressure.
Truly remarkable.
Heroes emerge in youth!
Sir Brown genuinely felt that he would rather face those seasoned business elites than go against Lin Feng again.
It was too terrifying.
One such experience was enough.
Another time, he really couldn't handle it.
Reconciling with Lee Chin-Kwan—primarily Lin Feng—had become the top priority of his work.
Or rather, even if they didn't reconcile, as long as Lin Feng didn't target him again, that would be enough!
These were Sir Brown's heartfelt words.
The Secretary quickly left, but returned shortly after.
He had a strange expression on his face.
Sir Brown was very puzzled:
"What did Mr. Li say?"
The Secretary said with a bitter smile:
"Sir, Mr. Li said he doesn't have time today."
Sir Brown asked in confusion:
"Isn't not having time normal?"
"Why do you have that expression?"
The Secretary sighed:
"Mr. Li is attending a movie premiere."
Sir Brown was astonished:
"Mr. Li's status is no longer what it used to be."
"Who has enough influence to get him to attend?"
After the Hung Hing Group acquired the Tycoon Group, it soared to new heights, completely different from before.
Lee Chin-Kwan would be the focus of public attention wherever he appeared.
Even the Governor would greet him.
Sir Brown truly didn't think anyone could persuade him to attend a movie premiere.
The Secretary smiled wryly:
"All the directors of Hung Hing!"
"Huh?!"
Sir Brown's eyes widened:
"What did you say?"
The Secretary explained:
"It's true."
"At first, I thought Mr. Li was just being perfunctory with me."
"Then I thought again, it didn't make sense; someone of Mr. Li's status wouldn't need to deceive me."
"So I looked up the movie that's about to be released."
"Hey!"
"It really was produced by the Hung Hing Group."
"The actors are even more remarkable; they are members of their board of directors."
Sir Brown was astonished:
"Is that true?"
The Secretary shrugged:
"It's true, except Mr. Lin didn't participate, and Mr. Chiang Tin-Yeung also didn't participate."
Sir Brown immediately became interested:
"What kind of movie is it?"
The Secretary's expression grew even stranger:
"Young and Dangerous!"
Sir Brown's mouth dropped open:
"Ah?!"
The Secretary shook his head, puzzled:
"I also don't know why they would make such a movie."
"However, it's clearly true."
Sir Brown thought for a moment, then clapped his hands:
"Immediately find out where the premiere is being held."
"Send a flower basket with the company's name to congratulate them."
He was afraid the Secretary didn't understand.
"Remember, it's a flower basket, not a wreath!"
The Secretary: "..."
At the entrance of the Old Six Cinema, Uncle Six, the owner of TV Television Station, was smiling and chatting with Liang Kun.
All the directors of Hung Hing were present.
Not only that, but the Dragon Heads or Chairmen of the Top Ten Gangs of the underworld had all arrived.
However, they didn't stand with Liang Kun; they all sat obediently below the stage.
Master Shen of Wo Hing Shing said to Master Jin of Sun Luen Shing:
"One should look at a scholar with new eyes after three days of absence."
"I knew Mr. Li and Mr. Lin were extraordinary."
"But this change is too fast, isn't it?"
"A few days ago, when I saw him, calling him Ah Kun or Ah Feng was giving them face."
"Now, I don't even dare to get close, and can only call them Mr. Li and Mr. Lin."
"The facts are strange!"
Master Jin smiled:
"Live long enough, and you'll see everything."
"Isn't this great?"
"Our lowlifess in the underworld have also produced two Dragons."
Master Shen said seriously:
"What lowlifes? Have you ever seen a lowlifes with several anti-riot vehicles ready to protect him at any time?"
"We are also benefiting from Hung Hing's glory, enjoying the same treatment as the Governor."
Indeed, today at the entrance of the Old Six Cinema, several anti-riot vehicles were on standby.
Fearing danger might arise inside the cinema.
Wong Bing-Yiu of West Kowloon Police Headquarters, wearing large sunglasses, was sitting below the stage with Chan Yan-kin.
Chan Yan-kin was full of emotion:
"Chief, did you ever imagine this day?"
"We are actually protecting Liang Kun as if he were a dignitary."
Wong Bing-Yiu glared at him:
"What Liang Kun? That's Mr. Li."
Chan Yan-kin was indifferent.
Wong Bing-Yiu said solemnly:
"Mr. Li's status is different now. He is no longer just a prominent figure of Hung Hing; he is also a prominent figure of our Hong Kong."
"We can no longer treat him as we did before."
"Soon, you will see them at the Governors Office dinner."
Chan Yan-kin felt baffled.
"Why would I go to the Governor's dinner?"
"Is that a place I can go to?"
Wong Bing-Yiu said amusingly:
"Why can't you go?"
"Aren't you standing guard in uniform?"
Chan Yan-kin: "..."
It truly was the case; every time there was a Governors Office dinner, these Superintendents would take turns standing guard at the door in uniform.
In the past, Chan Yan-kin felt nothing about it.
After all, those who could attend the Governors Office dinner were of unusual status, and he wouldn't interact with them.
If he could make their acquaintance, it would naturally be very beneficial for his future.
However, if the Hung Hing people attended the dinner and saw him standing guard... Chan Yan-kin dared not imagine it further; that scene would be utterly humiliating!
"Chief, do we really have to participate in such things?"
Wong Bing-Yiu glanced at him indifferently:
"What do you think?"
Chan Yan-kin smiled bitterly and shook his head.
He really didn't want to go.
But it seemed like this kind of task couldn't be refused.
Superintendent Chen was restless; he felt as if there were ants under his bottom.
Wong Bing-Yiu said amusingly:
"This is actually a good thing."
Chan Yan-kin retorted:
"What good thing is this?"
"I've been at odds with them my whole life, always looking down on them, and now it's reversed?"
Wong Bing-Yiu shrugged:
"People, they have to believe in fate."
"They are soaring now, and even have the right to converse with the Governor."
"Those who can look down on them no longer exist—at least not in Hong Kong."
"They are already true figures of high society, so what do you have to be unwilling about?"
"Our West Kowloon Police Headquarters gets along quite well with Hung Hing."
"If they are willing to help, you can still advance further."
Chan Yan-kin immediately fell into deep thought.
Wong Bing-Yiu waited for him to consider for a while before saying:
"Mr. Li and Mr. Lin, they come from the underworld."
"Even if they are now leading figures in high society, it doesn't change their origins."
"And they clearly won't deny this."
"Otherwise, this movie wouldn't be released."
Chan Yan-kin nodded repeatedly:
"That's right!"
All the Hung Hing bigwigs participated in the movie "Young and Dangerous."
Even those from Tung Sing made guest appearances.
If Liang Kun and the others truly feared their origins, with their status, they simply wouldn't release the movie.
However, they still released the movie.
The meaning behind this is self-evident.
Wong Bing-Yiu smiled and said:
"Hung Hing has prospered, and the prominent figures of Hong Kong's Top Ten Triad have all come to show their support."
"This kind of underworld relationship cannot be severed just like that."
"Whether Hung Hing pays attention to them is one thing, but these Triad members definitely hope to maintain their connection with Hung Hing."
"If you build a good relationship with the Hung Hing Group, at least you won't have to worry about the Triad aspect."
"Our Police Station hates dealing with Triad the most."
"As long as Mr. Li and Mr. Lin speak, who would dare not give them face?"
Chan Yan-kin listened, nodding repeatedly.
"Aside from Triad cases, what's so difficult about our Police Station solving other cases?"
"As long as you build a good relationship with them, any information is just a word away."
Chan Yan-kin's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
But Wong Bing-Yiu hadn't finished speaking; he pointed to the flower baskets on the stage and said:
"From these flower baskets, you can see the Hung Hing Group's current influence."
"Not to mention Uncle Six of TV Television Station personally accompanying them."
"Just those flower baskets alone are enough to make others gape in astonishment."
"Standard Chartered, Henderson, New Henderson, Land, Wharf Holdings..."
"Which of the major enterprises and companies in Hong Kong that can be named didn't send flower baskets to congratulate them?"
"Even Swire and HSBC, the parties involved in the previous stock market battle with the Hung Hing Group, sent flower baskets."
"What does this indicate?"
Chan Yan-kin thought for a moment and said:
"Hung Hing beat them into submission?"
Wong Bing-Yiu grinned:
"I don't know if they were beaten into submission."
"But I do know."
"Swire and HSBC are eager to mend their relationship with Hung Hing."
"This is true."
"Even such giants, these giants who had great grievances with Hung Hing, are bowing their heads and wanting to mend relations with them."
"What are you still struggling with?"
Chan Yan-kin suddenly realized:
"Chief, you truly have foresight!"
That's right, can giants like Swire and HSBC be compared to him?
They are all eager to mend their relationship with the Hung Hing Group.
He already had a good relationship with them, so why hesitate now instead of climbing up the ladder?
Too sentimental!
Wong Bing-Yiu nodded with satisfaction, and just as he was about to speak, someone suddenly came to his side. He looked up and saw it was Li Fu!
"Mr. Li, why have you come?"
Wong Bing-Yiu hastily stood up.
Li Fu chuckled softly:
"Chief Huang, please stay after the screening; Brother Feng wants to see you."
Wong Bing-Yiu was flattered.
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Chapter 434 Do You Want to Improve?
When the movie ended, Wong Bing-Yiu and Chan Yan-kin looked at each other in disbelief.
"How is this story different from what we imagined?"
"Is this about Chan Ho-Nam?"
"Didn't Fatty Lai, that traitor, collude with Lui Yiu-Yeung to do that?"
"How did it become Liang Kun's doing in the movie?"
"The most bizarre thing is, Liang Kun actually killed himself?!"
"This..."
"What exactly is Hung Hing doing?"
Wong Bing-Yiu and Chan Yan-kin stared at each other.
The audience was pretty much the same.
Master Shen muttered,
"I remember this matter."
"Tung Sing paid a heavy price because of this."
"Situ seemed to become famous because of this."
Master Jin looked at him speechlessly.
"Can you old geezer be more tactful?"
"Situ is sitting right next to you."
Master Shen gave an awkward laugh.
But Situ didn't mind at all.
"It's fine, it's fine."
"This was my highlight experience."
Master Shen and Master Jin both looked at Situ as if he were a lunatic.
Situ said confidently,
"I was knocked unconscious by Brother Feng's palm."
"Brother Feng is known throughout the entire jianghu for only having friends, not enemies."
"After taking a palm from him, I'm still alive, so I'm not his enemy."
"I'm truly blessed."
"Who else in the entire jianghu has faced Brother Feng as an enemy and lived?"
Situ proudly pointed to himself,
"Only me!"
Master Shen and Master Jin complained,
"What's there to be proud of?"
Situ tilted his head and asked with a chuckle,
"Shouldn't I be happy?"
The two exchanged glances, unable to disagree with Situ.
This guy really should be proud.
Brother Feng truly has no enemies in the jianghu, only friends.
All those who were his enemies are dead.
Situ's luck is truly good.
Master Jin stared at Situ for a while, a look of surprise on his face.
Situ's heart tightened.
"Master Jin, the jianghu calls you the Divine Calculator."
"Have you seen something?"
Master Jin nodded, saying with some doubt,
"I've seen several people with your facial features."
"Originally, it's a sign of premature death, destined to die young in one's prime."
Situ gave a dry laugh,
"Master Jin, please don't scare me."
Master Jin shook his head slightly.
"How could I scare you?"
"It's just that a noble person changed your fate against the heavens, altering your outcome."
"Now the pallor on your face has dissipated. As long as you don't make any mistakes in the future, living past sixty is not a problem."
Situ was stunned.
"What is'sixty'?"
Master Shen retorted,
"Are you from the Mainland or not?"
"'Sixty' means sixty years old!"
Situ said joyfully,
"I can actually live past sixty?"
"I can't believe it!"
Few jianghu figures live past sixty.
No one knows when or from where an axe or a bullet will come to take your life.
The reincarnation rate is too high.
Situ asked for advice,
"You just said you've seen many with my facial features, that can't be true, can it?"
"Isn't it said that changing one's fate against the heavens is very difficult?"
Master Jin shrugged.
"For ordinary people, it is naturally incredibly difficult."
"Even if I wanted to change someone's fate against the heavens, it wouldn't be easy."
"But for some people, it's just a matter of whether they are willing or not."
Situ still didn't believe it.
"Who are these people?"
Master Jin shrugged.
"I've actually seen a few around me."
"For example, Wang Jianjun, Lok Tin-hung, Axe Jun around Brother Feng; for example, Ah Chang around me; for example, you; for example, Big D..."
There was one more he didn't mention.
He dared not!
That was Liang Kun!
Master Jin always felt that Liang Kun in the movie actually matched his destiny.
Brother Feng wasn't there.
As soon as Situ heard there were so many people, he immediately believed it.
"Thank you for your auspicious words. If I can really live past sixty, I will definitely give you a big red packet."
Master Jin rolled his eyes unceremoniously.
"No sincerity at all."
"We're thirty years apart, and you have the nerve to say that?"
Situ said awkwardly,
"I'll treat you to Arrogance Restaurant!"
Master Jin laughed heartily,
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."
"I'm here to support Brother Feng. Now that the show is over, it's time to go back."
"Drinking tea and watching plays is more suitable for me."
Master Shen smiled,
"Master Jin, why don't we have tea together?"
Situ quickly stood up to see the two Big Bosss off.
Today's movie was really exciting.
That's how the jianghu is.
It's a pity that the protagonist is Hung Hing.
However, Situ was very puzzled.
Why wasn't Brother Feng the protagonist of the movie?
Even if it were Mr. Li (Lee Chin-Kwan), he wouldn't say anything.
But it was Chan Ho-Nam, that good-for-nothing younger brother.
How strange.
Could Chan Ho-Nam really do something like that?
The more Situ watched, the less he believed it.
What was Hung Hing doing?
This clearly didn't match what really happened.
Lin Ho-tung also asked Lin Ho-lung the same question,
"Big Brother, this matter caused such a stir back then, we jianghu people basically know it very well."
"What is Hung Hing doing?"
"They really stole the show with that incident back then."
Deng Wei presided over the mediation, and during the negotiations between Tung Sing and Hung Hing, Brother Feng really shone.
"Filming that story would be much better than this one, wouldn't it?"
Lin Ho-lung was somewhat lost in thought for some reason. He only came back to his senses after hearing his brother's words.
"Regardless, the movie is quite realistic."
"It's the life of us jianghu people."
Lin Ho-tung would never disagree with this point.
"Realistic is realistic, but it's not the truth."
"They both were making a killing in reality, so why did everything change in the movie?"
"One didn't even appear, and the other even died at the end."
"If I were them, I would definitely portray myself as wise and mighty."
Lin Ho-tung grumbled.
Lin Ho-lung shook his head slightly.
"Liang Kun or Brother Feng, do you think they need to film their real lives to boost their fame?"
"Don't forget, they've already transitioned now."
"Hung Hing Group is a truly large financial conglomerate."
"They are truly the elite now!"
"Those two are big figures who can attend the Governor's dinner. The superiors of the superiors of the police officers we usually see have to wear uniforms and stand guard for them."
"They are no longer on the same level as us."
Lin Ho-tung opened his mouth, wanting to say something big, but then he turned his head and saw the dense array of flower baskets on the stage, and couldn't help but sigh,
"We were still working together not long ago, how did we suddenly become people from two different worlds?"
"It's truly emotion."
"Alas, same people, different fates!"
Lin Ho-lung gave him an annoyed look.
"If you change your bad habits, maybe you'll have a chance to follow Brother Feng."
"If you can't get rid of that bad habit, you can forget about it for this lifetime."
Lin Ho-tung immediately became displeased.
"We, Chung Yee Shun, can succeed without relying on others."
Lin Ho-lung chuckled.
"What are you thinking?"
"Dreams should be had at night."
"What is Brother Feng's status? What is your status?"
"For the Triad's big financial backer, we all have to respect him."
"And Brother Feng?"
"He is Hong Kongs richest man!"
"Even a little bit he reveals from his fingertip is far more than our Triad's Fourth Uncle."
"You want to surpass him?"
"Is that possible?"
Lin Ho-tung thought about it and found his own naivety amusing.
In Hong Kong, you can lack anything but money.
Otherwise, would Liang Kun have uttered the slogan, "When you're out there, making money comes first"?
The two brothers exchanged glances, shaking their heads in unison. They looked around and saw that Liang Kun was already surrounded by people.
Those people were all big figures who frequently appeared in the media.
They were far beyond their reach.
With a shared understanding, the two walked away directly.
You can call the people of Chung Yee Shun crazy, but you can't say they are indecisive.
Wong Bing-Yiu also stayed below the stage.
Liang Kun was surrounded by a circle of people, all of them big bosses, and he didn't dare to approach.
Chief Huang was somewhat lost in thought, never having imagined that one day he would view Liang Kun—no, Mr. Lee Chin-Kwan—from this perspective.
"Chief Huang, you've waited a long time, haven't you?"
A call startled Wong Bing-Yiu. He didn't know when, but Li Fu was already standing in front of him, smiling.
Wong Bing-Yiu put on a smiling face and said,
"No, I was just savoring the movie."
Li Fu smiled.
"Please follow me, Brother Feng is waiting for you."
Wong Bing-Yiu followed Li Fu's guidance and walked forward. He was very surprised.
"Oh, Brother Feng didn't watch the movie just now?"
Li Fu shrugged.
"Brother Feng didn't appear in the movie, didn't you notice?"
"Everyone on stage today are those who appeared in the movie."
"Brother Feng and Mr. Chiang were both in the audience just now."
Wong Bing-Yiu suddenly understood, so that was it.
He wondered why he hadn't seen the new Hong Kongs richest man; it turned out he didn't want to divert attention.
Lin Feng's character was truly impeccable.
The two quickly exited the cinema and got into a car.
Li Fu opened the car door for Wong Bing-Yiu, who was flattered and quickly thanked him.
Lin Feng was sitting in the car.
Wong Bing-Yiu sat stiffly beside Lin Feng, respectfully greeting him.
Lin Feng was quite speechless:
"Chief Huang, what's with you?"
"We're all familiar with each other. You weren't so reserved when you called me in the middle of the night asking for information!"
Wong Bing-Yiu said with a mournful face:
"You are now Hong Kongs richest man. I also want to be unreserved in front of you, but... I can't do it."
Lin Feng spat:
"I just became Hong Kongs richest man, not a magical transformation."
"Why are you so stiff!"
Wong Bing-Yiu chuckled:
"That's true."
"But you also said it, you are Hong Kongs richest man!"
"How dare I be presumptuous in front of Hong Kongs richest man?"
Lin Feng said, speechless:
"You've really gone too far!"
Wong Bing-Yiu sighed heavily.
He really didn't want to!
The problem was, it wasn't something he could solve just by wanting to.
The status gap between the two was too large.
When money reaches a certain amount, it can even crush people to death!
Not to mention, Lin Feng was also Hong Kongs richest man.
This was a money-driven society!
Having money meant being the boss.
Having money meant having everything.
With money, even the Governor would bow to you!
Wong Bing-Yiu dared not presume on his previous small acquaintance with Lin Feng and act recklessly; that wasn't something a shrewd person would do.
Besides, even when Lin Feng was still involved with the Triad, he didn't care about him, let alone now that he was Hong Kongs richest man!
The two were not on the same level at all.
Lin Feng looked at him carefully:
"Chief Huang, you truly are a shrewd person."
Wong Bing-Yiu smiled apologetically:
"Police officers have low status. In front of big shots like you, one wrong word can lead to trouble."
Lin Feng didn't want him to say anything nonsensical:
"Do you want to get promoted?"
Ah?
Wong Bing-Yiu was stunned.
Lin Feng said again:
"You previously offended the Foreigner and are about to be transferred to the Police Station Headquarters."
"On the surface, it looks like a promotion, but in reality, it's a demotion in disguise."
"This matter seems to have been finalized, and it's quite difficult for you to make any changes, which is why you are so uninhibited."
Wong Bing-Yiu's mouth felt dry.
Indeed.
If it weren't for that, given his character, why would he openly oppose his superiors?
It was simply impossible.
Lin Feng asked again:
"Do you want to advance?"
Wong Bing-Yiu said with a bitter smile:
"Yes, I dream of it."
"However, this is not something a small police officer like me can decide."
Lin Feng smiled and looked at him:
"The Chief of Kowloon Headquarters is not a small police officer."
"Chief Huang, you are too modest."
"Among the Chiefs of the Police Station, there are not many who catch my eye."
"Chief Huang, you are one of them."
"If you are willing, I will promote you."
Wong Bing-Yiu was so excited he couldn't control himself, but he couldn't understand:
"Mr. Lin, why do you want to promote me?"
Lin Feng said with amusement:
"I'm promoting you, and you're still asking so many questions?"
Wong Bing-Yiu was embarrassed and speechless.
Lin Feng said seriously:
"You are from our Mainland faction."
"And our roots are precisely in our Mainland."
"The Anglo-Saxon Foreigner's desire to destroy us has never died."
"In the coming years, they will not let us pass peacefully."
"So, if we want to be stable, we must put in some effort."
"Chief Huang, are you interested in working for the citizens of Hong Kong?"
Wong Bing-Yiu replied without hesitation:
"I am willing to follow Mr. Lin's instructions."
Chief Huang was overjoyed!
If Lin Feng helped him, he would even dare to dream of the Police Commissioner position!
He secretly sighed, after all, the position was different, and Hong Kongs richest man had a different level of awareness.
The way he put on these grand airs was truly a masterstroke.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Don't even think about Police Commissioner."
Wong Bing-Yiu showed no disappointment:
"Everything is up to Mr. Lin."
Lin Feng explained:
"Before Hong Kong's return, the Chief officials of the Governors Office's Three Divisions and Thirteen Bureaus would definitely be Foreigners; it's impossible for us Chinese to be granted those positions."
"You need to understand this point."
"However, while Police Commissioner is out of reach, a Deputy Commissioner with real power is absolutely no problem."
"Chief Huang, your merits are sufficient. Just wait to take office as Deputy Commissioner."
Wong Bing-Yiu was both surprised and delighted:
"Thank you, Mr. Lin."
He hesitated slightly,
"But wouldn't that be difficult?"
"Would the Foreigner side approve?"
Lin Feng sneered:
"What's difficult about that?"
"Just use a little trick."
"I've chosen the Deputy Commissioner position for you. How about Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations?"
Wong Bing-Yiu nodded repeatedly:
"Among the Deputy Commissioners, only those in Operations and Personnel truly hold great power."
"Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations is really good."
Lin Feng smiled:
"Then that's settled."
"You just wait to take office."
Wong Bing-Yiu hesitated for a while, then couldn't help but say:
"Mr. Lin, this is one of the most powerful positions in the Police Station. Can the Foreigner really approve it so easily?"
Lin Feng tapped the driver's seat:
"George, arrange for Chief Huang to be Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations. No problem, right?"
Wong Bing-Yiu turned around in shock, horrified to find that the driver for Lin Feng was actually George!!
George smiled:
"Sir Huang has worked tirelessly and made great contributions. Arranging for him to be a Deputy Commissioner is naturally no problem at all."
Wong Bing-Yiu blurted out:
"Mr. Lin... this... this..."
What he didn't say was, how did you get him here?
And let him hear our conversation.
The most outrageous thing was that this guy was the Superintendent of the Police Political Department.
How could he be your driver?
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Don't be nervous!"
Wong Bing-Yiu was already speechless. How could he not be nervous?
Lin Feng said very calmly:
"George is my man."
Wong Bing-Yiu was dumbfounded, unable to control himself!
George grinned at Wong Bing-Yiu:
"Sir Huang, please guide me more in the future."
Wong Bing-Yiu didn't know what to say. After a long while, he finally reacted and quickly said:
"Mr. Lin, George is a senior agent of the Anglo-Saxon Military Intelligence Agency..."
Lin Feng said calmly:
"I know."
Wong Bing-Yiu almost jumped up. You know and you still do this?
Lin Feng said unhurriedly:
"Not only is George an agent of the Anglo-Saxon Military Intelligence Agency, he is also a member of the Cunningham Family."
"But most importantly, he is my man."
George's eyes were fanatic:
"I am willing to die for Mr. Lin."
Wong Bing-Yiu was utterly shocked!
This... how in the world was this possible?
However, the fact was that, given Lin Feng's status and position, it was naturally impossible for him to deceive him.
He was now Hong Kongs richest man.
Lin Feng said to George:
"Your position should also change."
"Superintendent of the Political Department sounds impressive, but in reality, it's not worth a damn."
George respectfully said:
"Mr. Lin, where do you think I should be moved?"
Lin Feng asked:
"Can the Security Bureau be taken down?"
George thought for a moment and said:
"The Security Bureau is a bit difficult. The current Chief of the Security Bureau seems to have only been in office for less than two years."
Lin Feng waved his hand:
"Have the Cunningham Family operate to move the Security Bureau Chief."
George frowned and said:
"What about the head of the Political Department?"
Lin Feng said casually:
"Don't you have a mistress named Isa?"
"She hasn't been with you for long either."
George said with a bitter smile:
"Mr. Lin, she's only been with me for three months."
Lin Feng waved his hand:
"In my opinion, three months is already a long time."
"Isa is sincere about you."
"Just let her take the position of head of the Political Department."
George immediately nodded:
"Yes."
Lin Feng reminded him:
"Don't use the Anglo-Saxon methods on Isa."
"Those methods won't work."
"If you want people to follow you, you must win their hearts."
George nodded, accepting the advice.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Chief Huang, do you have any objections to this arrangement?"
Wong Bing-Yiu was already numb with shock. How could he dare to have any objections?
This completely exceeded the best treatment he could have imagined.
"Mr. Lin is right!"
He couldn't make any other reaction.