Chapter 34

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host for triggering a special mission!"

"Special Mission: Tsim Sha Tsui Clean Sweep."

"Mission Reward: Random Five-Star Assassin."

The appearance of the system prompt made Ni Yongyao happy.

This was the first time he had triggered a special mission since binding the system.

The mission reward aroused Ni Yongyao’s curiosity.

After having Storm Shadow and Taylor, Ni Yongyao had already realized the gold content of a four-star assassin.

Ni Yongyao was very much looking forward to how powerful a more special five-star assassin would be.

After all, five-star assassins could not be redeemed with gold coins, nor could they be drawn; they could only be obtained through special missions.

Just this point alone set them apart from four-star assassins.

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The Ni family estate.

The study.

"Yongxiao, how much longer until the pagers hit the market?"

Ni Yongyao asked.

"It will take a few more days."

Ni Yongxiao thought for a moment and said.

With a full suite of patented technology and two hundred one-star assassins, the efficiency of the pager factory had reached a terrifying level.

It was several times that of similar factories.

"Very good, keep pushing. Don't let any slip-ups happen at this final stage.

Also, set aside another five million to contact various television stations and newspapers for pre-launch promotion.

We must ensure every citizen in Hong Kong knows our product is about to launch."

Ni Yongyao said slowly.

"Don't worry, Big Brother, just leave it to me."

Ni Yongxiao nodded and noted these instructions down.

"It's getting late, you should go get some rest."

Ni Yongyao waved his hand.

After Ni Yongxiao and Third Uncle left the study, Ni Yongyao picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number.

Beep, beep, beep.

The call was connected quickly.

"Yuri, it's me."

"Ah, Mr. Ni. Is that batch of weapons working out well for you?"

The voice of the arms dealer Yuri rang out from the speaker.

"Taylor speaks very highly of you."

Ni Yongyao said.

"Of course, I'm a professional. By the way, Mr. Ni, what are you planning to buy this time?"

Yuri laughed heartily.

"I need a revolver, one with high power."

Ni Yongyao stated his requirement.

Possessing a powerful skill like 'High Noon', Ni Yongyao naturally had to get himself a high-powered revolver.

"A high-powered revolver?

Then I recommend the Smith & Wesson M500. This guy is the most powerful handgun in the world; it will definitely satisfy your requirements, though the price is a bit steep."

Yuri said without hesitation.

"Price is not an issue. I only care about when I can get it."

Ni Yongyao said.

"Since Mr. Ni needs it, I will have it delivered to Hong Kong as fast as possible."

Yuri said.

"Good, I'll wait for your news."

Ni Yongyao finished speaking and hung up the phone.

Three days later.

The pagers were successfully launched, named Galaxy I.

Due to the advance promotion, the pagers were exceptionally popular the moment they went on sale.

Five million in promotional fees was definitely a major investment in 1991.

For three full days, every citizen in Hong Kong knew about this pager that could display Chinese characters.

Not only were its functions powerful and its design avant-garde, but its price was also far lower than similar products on the market.

At that time, pagers from major foreign brands would easily sell for five or six thousand each, some even reaching ten thousand.

Yet, the Galaxy I could be bought for just three thousand.

The price was effectively slashed in half.

It could be said that the Galaxy I outperformed other brands in every aspect—price, function, appearance, and quality were all superior.

Under these circumstances, it was no surprise that the Galaxy I became a hit across Hong Kong.

It took only half a day for the twenty thousand pagers to sell out completely.

The Ni family.

The study.

"Big Brother! All the products are sold out, with sales reaching sixty million!"

Ni Yongxiao reported excitedly, holding a report.

"Well done."

Ni Yongyao patted Ni Yongxiao on the shoulder, encouraging him.

However, unlike Ni Yongxiao's excitement, Ni Yongyao remained almost completely calm.

It wasn't that sixty million in sales was too low, but rather that this was already within Ni Yongyao's expectations.

The popularity of the Galaxy I could be said to be inevitable.

After all, the price was right there.

And this was something Ni Yongyao had done intentionally.

In fact, based on the quality of the Galaxy I, it could have been sold at a higher price; even marking it at ten thousand would have seen many buyers.

But Ni Yongyao chose not to do so.

Ni Yongyao knew very well that in the near future, the pager market would plummet until it hit rock bottom.

The time left for Ni Yongyao was short, so he had to use a price war to capture the entire Hong Kong market in one go.

"With sixty million in sales, what is the profit?"

Ni Yongyao asked calmly.

"Our technology is our own, and the workers don't require wages, so the net profit is about sixty percent."

Seeing his Big Brother so composed, Ni Yongxiao also gradually calmed down.

Sixty percent of sixty million was thirty-six million.

Hearing this figure, Ni Yongyao nodded.

The pager business getting on track meant it had completely replaced the original white-goods business, becoming the Ni family's new pillar industry.

And more importantly, this was a legitimate business; not only did it bring profit, but it could also boost the Ni family's influence.

If the Ni family wanted to become a century-old clan, influence was indispensable. ===== CHAPTER 67 =====

At this moment, the study door was pushed open, and Third Uncle walked in.

"A-Yao, look at the newspapers! Everyone outside is talking about our pagers."

Third Uncle said with a face full of smiles, holding a newspaper.

The success of the pager business meant Third Uncle was no longer as tense as he used to be; he had completely relaxed.

Third Uncle had seen the hope for the Ni family's transformation in the pagers.

And it was no longer out of reach—it was right before their eyes!

"Yongxiao, don't relax yet. Keep pushing production."

Ni Yongyao said.

"Don't worry, Big Brother, I understand."

Ni Yongxiao nodded heavily.

"Third Uncle, keep a closer eye on the factory. Other companies might jump over the wall in desperation since we've snatched their market."

Ni Yongyao looked at Third Uncle and instructed.

"Just leave it to me. I'll take some men and move into the factory shortly."

Third Uncle patted his chest and said.

"If everything goes smoothly, in just a month or two, the entire Hong Kong pager market will be ours."

Ni Yongyao's words carried absolute confidence.

Ni Yongxiao and Third Uncle were both drawn in by the scene painted by these words.

However, the next moment, Ni Yongyao changed the subject.

"But Hong Kong only has six million people. This market is still too small; even if we take it all, it doesn't amount to much."

Not to mention that it was impossible for all six million people to have a pager each.

"Big Brother, what do you mean?"

Ni Yongxiao thought of something and looked at his Big Brother excitedly.

"The mainland. That is where the real money is to be made."

Ni Yongyao said lightly.

Compared to Hong Kong, the scale of the mainland market was countless times larger, and it was a blue ocean waiting to be developed!

"Yongxiao, put out the word that we are looking for a capable mainland enterprise to cooperate with in developing the mainland market."

Ni Yongyao instructed.

"I'll go handle it right away."

Ni Yongxiao was very smart; he immediately realized the huge potential benefits and left the study in a hurry.

"A-Yao, I'm going to watch over the factory too."

Third Uncle also said his goodbyes and walked out of the study with Ni Yongxiao.

The study became quiet.

Ni Yongyao walked to the window and looked out at the estate courtyard.

The success of the pager business meant the Ni family had taken the first step toward becoming a century-old clan.

Lianyingshe.

Jordan branch.

Lin Huaile and Da D looked at each other. In front of them lay a newspaper with a splashy report on the Galaxy I and the Ni family behind it.

"What do you think about this?"

Lin Huaile asked.

"What the hell is the Ni family doing? A bunch of white-goods dealers going off to open a communications company, and they actually pulled it off?"

Da D slammed the table and cursed.

In Da D's view, this was simply unbelievable.

Da D was the typical underworld type—uneducated, having risen to power through fighting and killing.

In the eyes of such people, the businesses a gang could run were limited to collecting protection money, valet parking, and entertainment venues; technology and communications were completely unrelated.

"If what the paper says is true, it won't be long before the Ni family occupies the pager market.

By then, it's hard to say how much money the Ni family will make."

Lin Huaile said with an ugly expression.

Hearing this, Da D's face also turned ugly.

More money basically meant more people.

Which meant the Ni family would be even harder to deal with.

"Tch, at worst we just stop fighting for Tsim Sha Tsui and I'll stick to my Tsuen Wan."

Da D said irritably.

"The problem is, even if we don't want to fight, will the Ni family let us go?

Don't forget, we sent two hundred men to attack Mody Road before."

Lin Huaile said.

"Damn it! Isn't that your fault!

Talking about taking Tsim Sha Tsui and splitting the territory.

Now look, two hundred men went in and didn't even make a splash, and the Ni family is getting stronger. You tell me what to do!"

Da D was furious upon hearing this.

"There's no point in saying this now. The important thing is that we must do something.

Otherwise, once the Ni family has time, they will definitely come to settle the score."

Lin Huaile said in a deep voice.

Although the Ni family hadn't bothered Lianyingshe after the Mody Road battle.

But Lin Huaile wasn't a fool; he knew this was just the calm before the storm.

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