Chapter 528: Storm

After finishing the business here, Chen Jiajun flew to Brunei.

Currently, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia are still locked in a dispute.

The three countries have kept the conflict well under control, without attracting too much attention.

After all, the financial storm has not yet passed, and every country in Asia is currently overwhelmed.

However, Kalimantan Island is now under the control of Brunei.

Li Yaohua used benefits to persuade Malaysia, directly leasing the two provinces on Kalimantan Island that belonged to Malaysia for a term of one hundred years.

As for Indonesia, Suharto has refused to give up, and the two sides are still in negotiations.

During this period, it can be said that Suharto exhausted every means, but it was of no use.

The cause of this incident was provoked by Suharto himself, so now that he is being pinned to the ground and beaten by Brunei, naturally no one is speaking up for him.

Within ASEAN, Malaysia has already been bought off by Brunei.

Singapore is unable to look after itself.

Siam is too far away, and their words are of no use at all.

Coupled with the increasingly critical situation at home, the voices calling for him to step down are endless.

This has left Suharto in a state of isolation and helplessness.

Many people in his own country even want him to simply end the standoff with Brunei, using the Makassar Strait as the boundary.

Hearing Li Yaohua explain the current situation, Chen Jiajun nodded quite satisfied: "Kalimantan Island is vast and sparsely populated; taking it down is the best thing! It seems we can continue our expansion plan!"

Li Yaohua took a deep breath, nodded, and said: "I have been waiting for this day for a long time!"

As the leader of a country, to say Li Yaohua has no ambition would be nonsense.

It is just that although Brunei's economy is developing well, Brunei is, after all, a tiny nation.

Others just treat him like a fat pig, and there is always the possibility of being slaughtered.

But after taking down Kalimantan Island, things are different.

As the third-largest island in the world, Kalimantan Island has abundant land and natural resources, and the population on the island is pitifully small.

These all give Li Yaohua a great opportunity to stretch his legs and show his skills.

Plus, with Brunei's population expanding rapidly in recent years, he believes that with people, it should be able to develop quickly.

As for the threats from Indonesia and Malaysia? Li Yaohua did not take them seriously at all.

The Young Demon Legion under Chen Jiajun, combined with the sophisticated equipment from the Soviet Union, has already taught the whole world a good lesson.

It is estimated that at this moment, no one who is blind would dare to provoke him.

He chatted with Li Yaohua and his team of advisors about future development.

It must be said that Li Yaohua has managed to recruit quite a few talents in recent years, and these advisors consider things much more comprehensively than Chen Jiajun.

Therefore, Chen Jiajun only offered a few suggestions and then simply delegated the power for them to develop on their own.

After the inspection, Brunei was thriving; Chen Jiajun handed the place over to Bai Lu, told him to send troops to guard it, and prepared to take Dumu back to Hong Kong.

However, before leaving, Chen Jiajun still went to the Brunei factory to see Ao En.

This guy has now completely turned into a scientific research fanatic, leading a group of recruited researchers and sprinting along the path pre-set by Chen Jiajun.

Especially in the research and development of smartphones, there seems to have been breakthrough progress.

Although it is several years later than the world's first smartphone, it is still much faster than the famous first-generation Fruit Phone.

It is estimated that it won't be long before Ao En can bring the first commercial smartphone into existence.

All that needs to be done is modularization and reducing costs.

But before that, Chen Jiajun still had one worry unresolved, which was Cable and Wireless.

After the England Gweilo completely withdrew from Hong Kong, Cable and Wireless, which had been stubborn and refused to loosen its grip, finally saw a turning point.

Chen Jiajun had waited for so long, so naturally, he would not let it go.

Therefore, he had already let Wei Li start making contact with Cable and Wireless.

When the time comes to take over the Hong Kong Telecom business, launching his own smartphone will maximize profits.

However, this takes time, and one cannot be impatient.

But thinking of mobile phones, Chen Jiajun suddenly remembered another thing.

That is the low-cost Personal Handy-phone System.

If Chen Jiajun remembers correctly, the technology for the Personal Handy-phone System is very low, but this thing is a money-making machine.

Not only can it drive down the current expensive mobile phone prices, but it can also rake in massive amounts of capital.

In this way, Shenzhou Technology could even achieve self-sufficient, healthy development without needing extra funding from Chen Jiajun.

Thus, Chen Jiajun brought up the technology of the Personal Handy-phone System to Ao En.

However, Chen Jiajun did not understand the technology either and could only try his best to describe it.

After listening, Ao En was silent for a moment, then said to Chen Jiajun: "Boss, are you talking about PHS technology? This thing is already outdated; no one uses it anymore!"

The so-called PHS is wireless local loop.

It achieves wireless coverage through base stations, connecting the Personal Handy-phone System to the fixed-line telephone network in a wireless way.

This thing had long since been replaced by more advanced technology.

Chen Jiajun waved his hand and said: "Just tell me if you can make it or not!"

"That's no problem, but... Boss, are you sure there is a market for this thing?" Ao En asked curiously.

Chen Jiajun smiled mysteriously: "We have a huge market; believe me, this thing will definitely sell well."

Ao En scratched his head and said: "That's no problem, I'll adjust the production line and get some parts from Japan! But Boss, is the demand high?"

"It's hard to say for now, just make a trial unit first!" Chen Jiajun thought for a while and said to Ao En.

After all, this Personal Handy-phone System thing must use the fixed-line telephone network, and Chen Jiajun also needs to settle Cable and Wireless first.

Ao En nodded: "I understand, Boss!"

After discussing with Ao En, Chen Jiajun took the opportunity to return to Hong Kong.

Since things in Brunei were mostly settled, the massive development would require a vast amount of capital.

On this point, Hong Kong alone might not be able to handle it, so he figured he would need to start from back home.

In short, Chen Jiajun was very busy now.

Hong Kong, inside a residential building.

A group of men were plotting something while looking at a map of Hong Kong.

"The security company has four vehicles out at the same time: the Sheung Wan gold shop, the Hong Kong Jockey Club betting station, the Aberdeen HSBC, and the Tsim Sha Tsui Huashang." A bald man was explaining the situation to his partners.

The bald man was named Tao Chengbang, a local of Hong Kong, a gangster from the Daquan Gang, and a frequent visitor to prison.

With such a group of people gathered together, it was clear they were preparing for a robbery.

"Which vehicle has the most money?" a robber asked curiously.

Tao Chengbang said indifferently: "Of course, it's HSBC."

At this moment, a middle-aged man spoke up: "Which vehicle is the most fun?"

Tao Chengbang hesitated for a moment and said: "I think HSBC is good!"

The middle-aged man was the boss of this group, named Cao Nan.

On the surface, this guy was a legitimate businessman from the mainland, but behind the scenes, he was the boss of these Daquan Gang robbers.

However, he didn't rob for money; after all, this guy was quite wealthy.

The reason he did such things was entirely because... it was fun! This guy was quite conceited and felt that his intelligence could run the Hong Kong Police in circles.

And he had indeed escaped from the hands of the Hong Kong Police several times, so he liked challenging high-difficulty tasks.

Cao Nan picked up the model car representing Huashang Bank and toyed with it in his hand, saying: "As far as I know, Huashang Bank is not inferior to HSBC, right?"

Tao Chengbang shook his head and said to Cao Nan: "Boss, don't touch this vehicle! Listen to me!"

"Reason?" Cao Nan said playfully.

Tao Chengbang took a deep breath and said: "People will die, and a lot of people will die!"

As a gangster who had been in Hong Kong for so long, Tao Chengbang naturally knew who was behind Huashang Bank.

Huashang Bank, before it changed its name, was called... Pan-Asia Bank.

It was precisely what Chen Jiajun had set up in partnership with several Big Bosses from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

How could those of them in the triads not know what Chen Jiajun represented in Hong Kong?

So Tao Chengbang said helplessly: "We can't afford to provoke the boss behind this bank; it's Chen Jiajun!" "Oh? The one known as the 'Hong Kong King'?" Cao Nan seemed even more interested: "Then we can't let it go!"

Tao Chengbang was speechless: "The risk is very high this way!"

"That's exactly why it's fun! It's decided!" Cao Nan was the boss, and others wouldn't have opinions on what he decided.

Unless Tao Chengbang quit himself.

But Tao Chengbang, who had just come out of prison, was penniless and still had to rely on his girlfriend to support him.

After struggling for a long time, he gritted his teeth and prepared to go through with it.

After all, Huashang Bank wasn't targeting Chen Jiajun alone!

After confirming the target, the few fierce robbers began to discuss the action plan.

"This vehicle passes through the West Kowloon Corridor, heading toward Jordan. One person responsible for driving, plus two more, is enough!" the robber in charge of the route said to the group.

Cao Nan placed a bullet on the target location and then said to the few people: "Count me in, it's interesting!"

Generally speaking, Cao Nan was in charge of the big picture and rarely took action personally.

Hearing that they were going to rob Huashang Bank this time, he immediately became interested and insisted on joining the operation.

More manpower was naturally good, so the group did not refuse.

Soon, this group of robbers began to act in batches.

These people first confirmed the route of the security company's armored car, then obtained a crane under the highway.

Then they prepared their equipment, ready to act at any time.

Cao Nan was different from those brainless robbers after all; his plan was very meticulous.

The West Kowloon Corridor, as a thoroughfare for Yau Tsim Mong, was congested year-round, and they planned to use the crane to lift the armored vehicle from the highway to under the bridge, which could maximize the obstruction of police support.

By the time the police arrived, they would have already left with the goods.

He had used this method several times already, and it could be said to be tried and tested.

It was just that the police were not without action, especially a Senior Inspector named Lv Mingzhe, who had been watching Cao Nan's group for a long time.

Cao Nan had escaped from their hands several times before, and this time they intended to wash away their shame.

So after Lv Mingzhe received information from an informant, he had been staking out the four armored cars early on.

And he had deployed a large number of police forces, ready to provide support at any time.

When the armored car arrived on the overpass, the robber operating the crane immediately smashed it toward the window of the armored car.

Although the windows of the armored car were bulletproof, they could not withstand the attack of a multi-ton heavy object.

In an instant, the front window of the armored car was smashed to pieces, and the huge hook embedded itself fiercely into the cockpit, then lifted the entire vehicle up.

Although the security guard inside the armored car was rolling around due to weightlessness, they still pressed the alarm device at the first opportunity.

Subsequently, all the police guarding the surrounding area received the message.

Seeing the scene of the armored car being lifted directly, they immediately reported upward: "Boss, at Exit D of the West Kowloon Corridor, the armored car was hooked under the bridge!"

Lv Mingzhe immediately notified all police: "Everyone, intercept at Shanghai Street, you must arrive at the scene within three minutes!"

The Police Constables acted quickly and immediately gathered toward Shanghai Street.

However, at this moment, the bandits on the crane had already lowered the armored transport vehicle and were quickly subduing the guards.

Just as they obtained the goods and were preparing to make a quick escape.

The members of the Serious Crimes Unit had already arrived, and both sides immediately engaged in a firefight.

The scene suddenly became intense.

If things continued this way, as the police reinforcements increased, they would either be shot dead on the spot or captured by the police.

Cao Nan was also very surprised by the police's rapid response, so he risked entering the fray himself to provide support.

But Lv Mingzhe had been waiting for him; as soon as Cao Nan appeared, he, acting as the Commander, immediately took action to subdue Cao Nan.

Seeing that these bandits were finally under control, a vehicle suddenly drove straight toward Lv Mingzhe.

This not only gave Cao Nan time to escape, but even resulted in the death of a hostage right in front of Lv Mingzhe.

This left Lv Mingzhe furious, yet powerless to do anything.

The sixth confrontation still ended in failure for Lv Mingzhe.

……

On the other side, Chen Jiajun had just stepped off the plane.

He was preparing to handle some documents and then go home to rest.

Running around everywhere, even with Chen Jiajun's enhanced physical constitution, was becoming a bit much to handle.

But as soon as he returned to the office, Su Xingbai sought him out: "Boss, something has happened!"

Chen Jiajun asked curiously: "What's going on? Something happens the moment I get back?"

Su Xingbai spread his hands helplessly and said: "The armored transport vehicle heading to Huashang Bank was robbed! The police and the bandits had a shootout in the street, and the police were still outplayed by that group of bandits!"

"I just got off the plane, and you're telling me it's been robbed?" Chen Jiajun's eyes widened instantly.

Su Xingbai spread his hands and said: "That's the situation! The police say they are investigating with full force, but I think it's unlikely!"

After the handover, the people in the underworld had all been cleaned up by Chen Jiajun, and they had indeed become much more honest.

But seeing that the mainland side hadn't made any further moves regarding Hong Kong.

These people started to get restless again.

Among them, the Daquan Gang and the Vietnam gang were the most active.

In these past six months, there have been robberies and murders almost every day.

The frontline police of the Serious Crime Unit were kept running off their feet.

Chen Jiajun was so angry he laughed; he hadn't expected that there would still be people in Hong Kong daring to rob him.

Was it because Lao Zhu and he were not in Hong Kong, and these Daquan boys thought they could do as they pleased again?

Thinking of this, Chen Jiajun picked up the phone on the desk and found the number for the current leader of the Daquan Gang, Big Circle Dragon.

"Big Circle Dragon, this is Chen Jiajun!" Chen Jiajun didn't waste any words; he was there to hold them accountable: "I heard your Daquan Gang has been very active lately?"

Upon receiving Chen Jiajun's call, Big Circle Dragon's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. Chen, I don't know what has happened?"

Chen Jiajun sneered and said: "The West Kowloon armored transport vehicle was robbed, and it's still playing on the news on TV! Do you know that the stuff inside was mine?"

Hearing Chen Jiajun's words, cold sweat immediately broke out on Big Circle Dragon.

He immediately cried out his innocence to Chen Jiajun: "Mr. Chen, heaven and earth are my witness! Our Daquan Gang stopped doing that kind of business a long time ago. My subordinates are all honestly running logistics; it's impossible for them to be robbing anyone!"

"Is that so?" Chen Jiajun didn't believe a single word from these bastards.

Big Circle Dragon hurriedly said: "If you don't trust me, you... you can ask Daquan Bao! My subordinates might still be collecting protection money or guarding venues, but they definitely aren't out robbing!"

Hearing that Big Circle Dragon had even brought up Daquan Bao, Chen Jiajun believed him eighty percent.

After all, back then, Daquan Bao had gone undercover in the Daquan Gang and almost uprooted the entire organization.

It was only because Big Circle Dragon relied on being honest and took his subordinates to run a few logistics and construction companies that he didn't continue on the black path and managed to survive.

Of course, it was also possible that both sides had a certain friendship, but Chen Jiajun believed that Daquan Bao wouldn't dare lie to him about such a matter.

So Chen Jiajun said coldly to Big Circle Dragon: "I will definitely ask! But since you say it wasn't you, then I need to know if any Daquan boys have come to Hong Kong to make a living during this time! What exactly these people are doing, and whether they have any connection to this incident—I need to know all of it!"

Hearing Chen Jiajun's words, Big Circle Dragon immediately hesitated.

Chen Jiajun snorted coldly and said: "What? Is it difficult?"

Big Circle Dragon was startled and hurriedly said: "No difficulty, give me some time and I will check immediately!"

After Chen Jiajun hung up the phone, he immediately made a call to Daquan Bao.

After explaining the situation, Daquan Bao also seemed very surprised: "That's not right. The guys who have gone over from the mainland recently are all quite honest and went to work. We have already implemented control here, and with the cooperation of the Hong Kong Police, this kind of thing shouldn't be happening!"

Chen Jiajun was stunned: "Damn it, is it haunted or something?"

"We can help you screen them from our side, but don't hold out too much hope!" Daquan Bao said speechlessly: "Quite a few people are impersonating the Daquan Gang to do things now; there isn't much we can do!"

"Got it, just try your best to help investigate!" Chen Jiajun said with a headache.

Seeing Chen Jiajun with a headache, Su Xingbai couldn't help but ask: "Boss, can't find them?"

Chen Jiajun snorted coldly: "As long as they are hanging around in Hong Kong, I don't believe I can't find them! Go and notify Lao Zhu for me, as well as the other societies; I want to know the methods of this group of so-called 'Daquan boys'."

"Understood, Boss. However... I think the police might know something!" Su Xingbai reminded Chen Jiajun as he was leaving.

Chen Jiajun suddenly remembered that this time, when the police and the bandits had the shootout, it seemed like they had made preparations long in advance.

Perhaps the police really did know something. (End of chapter)