Chapter 126: Unprecedented and Unrepeatable!

"Brothers who wish to join the Hung Hing gate, I am Uncle Xing of Hung Hing!"

Uncle Xing cupped his hands in a salute and walked out from the back courtyard.

"In a moment, HSBC Taipan Shen Bi, Jardine Matheson Taipan Niubijian, Land Group Taipan Baofuda, and the wealthiest Chinese man, Bao Jueshi, will arrive to attend Ada's Zhazhi Ceremony. Everyone, please do not panic, but also do not speak loudly. Thank you for your cooperation."

Uncle Xing was beaming as he gave a very detailed introduction; there were too many people, and as for New Territories Taigong and Uncle, he did not introduce them.

Those street thugs and lone wolves of the underworld who wanted to join Hung Hing suddenly erupted in bursts of astonishment.

Just at this moment, several imposing Mercedes-Benz sedans drove onto the open ground, and Lu Hantao and Lu Huangfa of the New Territories arrived.

Chen Jiajun and Lu Yeqiang immediately led a large group of underworld figures out from the back courtyard; they did not have to wait long.

With police cars leading the way, a massive motorcade consisting of Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Mercedes-Benzes, and other luxury cars stopped in front of Sansheng Palace.

Anti-Triad Unit Senior Inspector Huang Zhicheng was the first to step out of the car.

Shen Bi also got out of the car. Seeing Chen Jiajun, he strode forward. Chen Jiajun also led Lu Yeqiang, Lu Hantao, Lu Huangfa, and others forward. "Mr. Shen!"

"Mr. Chen, let me introduce you. This is the Jardine Matheson Taipan, Mr. Niubijian, and this is Mr. Baofuda of the Land Group!"

Shen Bi took the lead in introducing Niubijian, the Taipan of Jardine Matheson.

"Mr. Niubijian, Mr. Baofuda, hello! There is no need to introduce these two; Bao Jueshi, Mr. Wu."

Chen Jiajun's attitude was neither humble nor pushy, and he shook hands with the several big shots one by one: "I'm sorry, I really couldn't get away today. Lu Taigong and Uncle helped me pick a good day, and it was approved by the Governor. If I missed today, I would have had to wait another half a year."

"Haha, no problem, no problem. Mr. Chen, you go ahead and get busy. We are just here to watch the excitement and incidentally grab a meal."

Bao Jueshi was surprised by Chen Jiajun's youth. Just on the road, he had also done some research on Chen Jiajun and Hung Hing.

However, he did not care. Since they were all in the Chinese circle, he already had an eighty percent certainty of taking over Kowloon Wharf. At this moment, arriving at Sansheng Palace, he was all smiles.

At this time, the abbot of Sansheng Palace walked over and said: "Mr. Chen, everything that needs to be prepared is ready."

"Dragon Head! The ceremony is ready! I invite all society Dragon Heads and high-ranking members to enter the inner hall to observe the ceremony! I invite HSBC Taipan Mr. Shen Bi, Jardine Matheson Taipan Niubijian, Land Group Taipan Baofuda, the wealthiest Chinese man Bao Jueshi, his son-in-law Wu Guangzheng, Taigong Lu Hantao, New Territories Heung Yee Kuk Chairman Lu Huangfa, New Territories official Ma Zhiquan, and Anti-Triad Unit Senior Inspector Huang SIR to enter the hall to observe!"

Uncle Xing's face was full of pride. Chen Jiajun glared at him, but he pretended not to see it and continued to list these people's titles as if he were reciting a menu.

Whether a society is prosperous or not depends on how grand the promotion ceremony is, and how many big bosses come to attend it!

Shen Bi, Niubijian, Baofuda, Bao Jueshi, and even the Anti-Triad Unit had all come to attend!

When had a society Dragon Head in the underworld ever been so prestigious!

This scene today could be said to be unprecedented and unrepeatable!

At this time, in front of the open ground of Sansheng Palace, everyone's eyes were focused on Chen Jiajun.

Enjoying the adoration of thousands and witnessing the grand scene, boundless passion surged in Chen Jiajun's chest.

He walked toward Sansheng Palace alone, unhurriedly, like an emperor about to step onto the pinnacle of power.

"Even if there are two girlfriends, it doesn't matter; you can still compete for him."

Seeing this scene, Lu Hantao said softly to his daughter, Lu Yongyu.

"Mm."

Lu Yongyu lowered her head and responded with a barely audible nasal sound, then she whispered: "His two girlfriends, one is a childhood sweetheart, the other is the daughter of a famous movie star. It seems they are both very affectionate with him now and live with him."

Lu Hantao was so angry he stomped his feet: "From today on, you are not allowed to associate with him."

"Dad, but you clearly said..."

"Not allowed!"

Under the witness of the white path, black path, and police forces, Chen Jiajun completed the Zhazhi Ceremony. Among them, Dumu was promoted to Hung Hing Second Route Marshal, Shanjie was promoted to Chai Wan Zha FIT Ren, and Datian Er was promoted to Chai Wan branch Red Pole...

At the end of the ceremony, Uncle Xing held a yellow paper document and said loudly:

"By the grace of Heaven and the Hung cloud, we kneel today before Guan Sheng Dijiang, dripping blood and burning incense, imitating the Five Ancestors of the past, planting grass as incense before Gaoxi Temple, and swearing to be sworn brothers.

Gathering here, we worship Heaven as father, Earth as mother, the Sun as elder brother, and the Moon as sister-in-law."

Chen Jiajun led everyone to say in unison: "We brothers, all of one heart, passing down loyalty and righteousness; though we were not born together, we wish to die together!"

Uncle Xing continued: "Having inscribed our names on the golden list, we must be loyal to the Hung Sect. If there is any treacherous heart or rebellious bone, or those who start but do not finish, may we suffer three knives and six holes, be struck by five thunders, and be judged by both man and god.

Ceremony complete!"

Chen Jiajun took a bowl from the temple attendant, held it high above his head, turned to everyone and said: "With loyalty and righteousness, there is wealth and glory; without loyalty and righteousness, end up like this bowl!"

"Bang!"

He smashed the wine bowl heavily onto the ground:

"With Er Ye as witness, from today on, we Hung Hing will point our blades outward, not inward. Whoever dares to hit any one of us outside, we will all hit him together!

If there is a fight, I, Chen Jiajun, will be the first to fight.

If money is needed, I, Chen Jiajun, will be the first to pay.

No matter who they are, we must fight, we must crush them, drive them away. May everyone have wealth and glory, may Er Ye protect us!"

Accompanied by the crisp sound, Shanjie, who was kneeling on the ground, saw his eyes gradually clear up.

Lunch was served.

The prominent backbone members of Hung Hing were all sitting in the open-air seats, already holding bowls and chopsticks, launching an assault on the food on the tables. The newcomers who were fortunate enough to be absorbed by the various Hung Hing branches gathered together, happily chatting away.

These newcomers were official members on the register, with the rank of Four-Nine Boy, not Blue Lanterns.

So-called Blue Lanterns are unofficial members who pay a monthly protection fee to let the society cover them, usually doing some business to make a living.

Societies in Hong Kong are all like this.

Excluding these Blue Lanterns, the rest can truly reflect the strength of a society.

As for in front of Sansheng Palace, there was a row of dining tables specially set up with sunshades; those were for the Dragon Heads of the various societies.

Niubijian, Baofuda, Shen Bi, and Bao Jueshi were not here, but inside Sansheng Palace.

Lu Huangfa specially ordered people to whip their horses to the tycoon canteen—Fook Lam Moon—to cook a whole table, and also called the Boss of Fook Lam Moon to snatch a batch of abalone that had been braised for days and nights.

During the meal, there were no scenes of Sword Light and Shadow between Bao Jueshi, Niubijian, and Baofuda; instead, he introduced the origins of the delicacies on the table to them. This is how business titans and societies are: the larger the business, the more harmonious they appear on the surface.

The people below are out showing off their strength and fighting, while the big bosses are clinking glasses.

After lunch, the temple keeper brought out some prized tea leaves and invited everyone to have tea.

"I am the youngest here, let me pour tea for everyone."

Chen Jiajun set up a tea array, brewed the tea, and passed it to everyone in turn.

"Mr. Shen."

"Thank you."

"Bao Jueshi."

"Mr. Chen, no need to be so polite, come, come, everyone help yourselves."

Bao Jueshi waved his hand, appearing very approachable.

"Many thanks, Mr. Chen."

Ma Zhiquan had drunk quite a bit of alcohol at noon while accompanying these Gweilo and Bao Jueshi; he offered his thanks, picked up a cup of tea, and drank it dry.

Next came the main event: the ownership of Chen Jiajun's portion of shares.

Bao Jueshi was truly the richest Chinese man; after pondering for a moment, he said with great financial confidence, "Mr. Chen, my acquisition price is 105 dollars. You consider it first. Mr. Niubijian, what does Jardine Matheson say?"

Clearly, Bao Jueshi had come prepared; he was not afraid of Niubijian driving up the price.

Niubijian was just about to speak.

Chen Jiajun had already picked up his teacup and said, "Bao Jueshi, there is no need to say anything else. 105 Hong Kong dollars per share, I will sell to you!"

Bao Jueshi was stunned. He had originally thought that this Hongxing Dragon Head of humble origins might take the opportunity to drive up the price, but he had not expected Chen Jiajun to be so straightforward.

Caught off guard, Bao Jueshi said, "Are you sure?"

Niubijian immediately stated his position: "Mr. Chen, you might as well listen to our terms. We can offer a price of 110 dollars per share! With your 23.5 million shares, you could sell for over 100 million more!"

"How many shares?"

Lu Hantao was not very clear about the details inside. Now, upon hearing this number, he felt as if he had misheard, and his hands were trembling slightly.

Lu Huangfa repeated, "23.5 million Kowloon Wharf shares? Kowloon Wharf is currently 100 Hong Kong dollars a share!"

Bao Jueshi smiled and said, "That is correct. A Jun holds 23.5 million shares, with a market value of nearly 2.5 billion."

"2.5 billion?"

Lu Huangfa's voice trembled.

"Afa!" Lu Hantao gave a low, light reprimand, completely ignoring the trembling of his own hand gripping his cane, and then said with a smile, "Bao Jueshi, excuse us, country folk have never seen the world."

Damn it!

2.5 billion!

Although Lu Hantao and Lu Huangfa both had net worths exceeding 100 million, they were nowhere near the 2.5 billion mark.

Having already reached their level, they knew that wanting to increase their wealth tenfold was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

And Chen Jiajun, at only 21 years old, had actually managed to do it!

Thinking of this, Lu Hantao looked at his daughter, Lu Yongyu.

"You are too kind."

Bao Jueshi said with a smile, and then his form of address for Chen Jiajun became much more intimate: "A Jun, there is still time if you want to go back on your word."

Chen Jiajun, however, said with a smile, "Mr. Niubijian, Mr. Baofuda, I am sorry, but I will sell this portion of my shares to Mr. Bao at the price of 105 dollars per share. Even if you offered 120 dollars per share, I would not agree."

"However, Bao Jueshi, I have one condition."

"Please speak!" Bao Jueshi could not stop the joy of victory from showing.

Chen Jiajun said with a smile, "I would like to ask you to use your status as a director of HSBC to help me build a bridge and acquire Hutchison Whampoa! The price must be low."

This was the real reason Chen Jiajun was selling the shares to Bao Jueshi!

In the early 1970s, Hutchison Whampoa was affected by the stock market crash and fell into operational difficulties.

In September of '75, HSBC injected capital and acquired Hutchison. Up to now, Hutchison Whampoa has been under the trusteeship of HSBC, and Hutchison Whampoa is also one of the Four Great Foreign Firms in Hong Kong.

Although Jardine Matheson is the king of foreign firms, it is not a director of HSBC.

But Bao Jueshi is a director of HSBC.

Hearing this condition from Chen Jiajun, Shen Bi, Bao Jueshi, and Niubijian were all somewhat surprised; they had not expected that Chen Jiajun was actually harboring the goal of acquiring Hutchison Whampoa.

The business scope of Hutchison Whampoa currently consists mainly of harbor engineering, piers, stone quarries, real estate, and other industries, and it also owns a large amount of land, though none of it is in prime locations.

Although Hutchison Whampoa is currently being managed by HSBC, it is not easy to run a large group well.

At present, Hutchison Whampoa is still half-dead, and this is even with HSBC having already sold off most of Hutchison Whampoa's subsidiaries over these years.

Bao Jueshi immediately realized that Chen Jiajun must be eyeing this land, and he immediately agreed: "Of course, I will certainly exert my influence as an HSBC director to help you!"

"When you two have time, come to HSBC to discuss this matter."

Shen Bi also nodded; he also wanted to offload Hutchison Whampoa as soon as possible.

HSBC is a bank, and a bank will not directly hold and manage a company.

But HSBC had no choice, because they could not find a suitable partner, so they could only take over the trusteeship themselves for the time being.

If Chen Jiajun expressed to HSBC his desire to acquire Hutchison, Shen Bi would offload it at a suitable price without the slightest hesitation, without Bao Jueshi even needing to speak.

The most critical point is that the decision to inject capital into Hutchison Whampoa was made by Shen Bi himself.

This move was indeed a bad play, and it had already become a small stain on his professional career.

(End of chapter)