Chapter 327

"I am old, and I will step down in a few years. As long as you marry Xierlin, I will fully support you then; it's not impossible for you to sit in my position."

Norton said to Ni Yongyao, his tone not like that toward someone he had just met, but like toward his own junior.

This was certainly not because Ni Yongyao was handsome, and even less because Xierlin liked Ni Yongyao; what Norton truly valued was the Ni family's influence controlled by Ni Yongyao.

It was already 1991, and soon Hong Kong would break away from the Sun Never Sets Empire; Norton knew this clearly, and no one could change this process.

Therefore, Norton thought of pulling Ni Yongyao, who possessed vast influence and assets, into his own camp to make plans for the future; that way, whether returning to the Sun Never Sets Empire or staying in Hong Kong, it would be much easier.

If this were someone else, being valued so much by the Viceroy, they would mostly likely immediately express their loyalty.

But Ni Yongyao didn't.

Ni Yongyao knew clearly that Norton's words were just a huge pie in the sky, meant to bind him to Norton's side.

A few years later?

By then, Hong Kong would have returned, and even if Norton's pie could be realized, it would be a loss for Ni Yongyao.

If Ni Yongyao really agreed, he would be branded as part of Norton's camp and lose support from the mainland, which completely contradicted Ni Yongyao's plan.

Moreover, even setting aside these factors, Ni Yongyao couldn't accept marrying Xierlin alone.

Ni Yongyao wouldn't give up the whole forest for one tree.

Therefore, facing Norton's enthusiasm, Ni Yongyao smiled but didn't give any affirmative answer.

Seeing this, Norton didn't show any emotion and continued to say with a smile, "Anyway, there are still a few years; you two can cultivate feelings first."

Norton also had a plan, just taking this opportunity to observe Ni Yongyao for a while longer to see if Ni Yongyao could continue his previous brilliance.

"I have a very good impression of Miss Xierlin."

Ni Yongyao said.

Marrying Xierlin was impossible, but being "friends" was definitely no problem.

After all, Xierlin was really beautiful.

"Hahaha, since that's the case, I won't interfere in you young people's affairs."

Norton laughed loudly.

Ni Yongyao nodded and then took this opportunity to bring up the idea of contracting the prison.

If one were to talk about the most powerful person in Hong Kong, it was absolutely this foreigner before him.

"Contracting a prison?"

Norton said with some surprise.

If the words "contracting a prison" came from someone else's mouth, Norton wouldn't even want to pay attention and would directly tell that person to get lost.

But since the subject was Ni Yongyao, Norton had to consider it carefully.

Norton had stayed in Hong Kong for decades and understood the human relationships of the East, so he knew that to win over Ni Yongyao, he had to give some sweetness first.

Now it seemed that one Xierlin wasn't enough.

"Young people have ideas. Tell me, which prison do you intend to contract?"

Norton expressed his stance.

"Stanley Prison."

Ni Yongyao said; long before coming to the banquet, he had already set this goal.

"Stanley?"

Norton nodded, then beckoned to a foreigner woman not far away and said, "Linna!"

Linna, in an evening gown, walked over gracefully and stood beside Norton and Ni Yongyao.

"Let me introduce you; this is my housekeeper, Linna. She will help you handle the Stanley Prison matter."

Norton pointed to Linna and introduced her.

"Mr. Ni."

Linna extended her hand to Ni Yongyao, a hint of charm appearing in her eyes.

The rest was simple; with Norton's permission, Ni Yongyao and Linna discussed some details, and the matter of contracting Stanley Prison was finalized.

The banquet ended, Ni Yongyao said goodbye to Norton, and under Xierlin's lingering gaze, he left the Viceroy's Mansion with Huohu.

Returning to the Ni Family Estate.

Ni Yongyao called Gao Jin to the study.

"Mr. Ni, what are your orders?"

Gao Jin was in a crisp suit, his hair combed meticulously, and asked respectfully before Ni Yongyao.

"Tomorrow, you go to Stanley Prison, complete the procedures, and after that, the prison will be handed over to you for management."

Ni Yongyao ordered.

Letting Gao Jin manage Stanley Prison could be considered a professional match.

"Yes, Mr. Ni."

Gao Jin nodded solemnly and agreed.

"Go down."

Ni Yongyao waved his hand.

After getting Stanley Prison, Ni Yongyao planned to have the Black Steel Industry send a batch of basic orders for the prisoners inside to complete, which could be considered making use of waste.

Taking Stanley Prison, the economic benefits weren't important to Ni Yongyao; it was just incidental.

What was important was that from this moment on, the Ni family began to assume a part of Hong Kong's social functions.

In Ni Yongyao's plan, the Ni family would eventually assume all social functions, making millions of Hong Kong citizens closely linked to the Ni family from birth to death.

By then, whether Hong Kong belonged to the mainland or the Sun Never Sets Empire wouldn't matter to Ni Yongyao.

The next day.

Gao Jin left the estate and headed to Stanley Prison to handle the procedures.

And the estate welcomed two guests.

"Mr. Ni, the Viceroy asked me to bring Xierlin over."

Linna said with a smile, with the shy-looking Xierlin standing beside her.

Ni Yongyao swept his gaze over the two.