Chapter 185: 181 Student Parents: The Five-Star Education Group is here, and the clear sky has arrived!

As time progressed,

by the early 20th century, Hong Kong's commercial center was concentrated in three areas: Queen's Road, Sheung Wan, and Wan Chai.

Queen's Road was mostly home to foreign trading houses and Chinese import-export firms;

while the Sheung Wan Triangle Pier and Wan Chai were mostly small merchants, stalls, markets, and workshops.

At that time, there was no decent industry or handicraft sector, and most people who lived by selling their labor worked as "coolies" (Cantonese for manual laborers). These laborers, as well as the itinerant stallholders and underworld figures, often clashed and fought over territory, customers, and stall spaces.

By 1909, a triad faction leader known as "Black Bone Ren" proposed uniting all factions to live in peace, sharing both blessings and hardships. Once a dispute occurred, it should be resolved through "negotiation"; force was not to be used unless absolutely necessary. Even if a fight was unavoidable, it should take place at a designated location to decide the winner, and regardless of who won or lost, the authorities were never to be disturbed.

This proposal was agreed upon by all factions.

Thus, on the Dragon Boat Festival of that same year, at a fish-drying yard in Shau Kei Wan, Black Bone Ren convened the first "Hongmen Assembly" in Hong Kong's history.

As for why a meeting of factions with no direct connection to the mainland Hongmen branches was called a "Hongmen Assembly," it was because the initiator, Black Bone Ren, was a member of the mainland Hongmen. He named it the "Hongmen Assembly" and used "Hongmen theory" rules and rituals specifically to utilize the religious rituals and mysterious atmosphere of the Hongmen to command the respect of the masses.

Therefore, the Zhi Gong Party can be clean, but the Hong Xing cannot.

If Gao Jin does not withdraw from the triad, this matter will be a bit difficult to handle.

Xiang Yang is also having a headache over this.

"Can you really not withdraw?"

Gao Jin said: "Didn't I just say? Haste makes waste. For me, this Hong Xing identity is very useful."

Besides, Gao Jin doesn't want to be cannon fodder.

At first, he hesitated about whether to join,

but now that he has the "1991 Legislative Councilor Direct Election Candidate Qualification" given by the system, he doesn't need to participate in the struggle between the two sides for the time being.

A small opening is not an opening!

He will just continue to develop stealthily for another two years.

By then, holding the support of all of Hong Kong, his words will become the law of the land!

"Haste makes waste, huh..."

Xiang Yang thought for a moment and nodded.

Then they chatted about other things, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Gao Jin looked at the sunset in the west, feeling completely at ease.

The "1991 Legislative Councilor Direct Election Candidate Qualification" provided by the system allows him to temporarily avoid cooperating with the North, dodge the sharp edge of the British Hong Kong government, and gain time to develop stealthily.

Relaxing!!

It's a pity that just one isn't enough to satisfy Gao Jin's ambition.

At least six are needed!

……

……

In the evening,

"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" finally aired officially on ATV at 8:00 PM (Friday).

After a week of continuous promotion, many people were looking forward to this program.

In the show, 1 million in cash was placed on the stage, and the novel mode where the prize money increased with every correct answer made many viewers feel it was very fresh.

And the questions, which didn't seem difficult, were answered incorrectly by the guests, making many viewers shout, "No way? You can't even answer that?" "I could definitely do it," wishing they could run onto the show to answer the questions themselves.

Lu Jiaoyao, relying on his familiarity with "Five Thousand Years of History," won the 100,000 cash grand prize. Other contestants either won 10,000, 30,000, or failed in their attempt to win more and went home empty-handed.

The entire hour-long program left viewers feeling satisfied, fresh, and dazzled.

……

The next day,

the ratings were released,

and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" reached 78%!

After seeing this, TVB boss Mr. Shao fell silent.

ATV boss Mr. Lin laughed heartily, because TVB had always been the king of ratings, usually splitting them 70-30, and now ATV could finally hold its head high.

Unsurprisingly, the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Knowledge Cup became the hot news topic in today's newspapers.

On buses, in breakfast shops, at companies, on the subway... everywhere, many citizens were discussing last night's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

"That Lu Jiaoyao is really amazing, just like that he took away 100,000 HKD. I can't even earn that much in a year."

"I've already bought 'Five Thousand Years of History' and am cramming!"

"Once a month, wait until April, I'm taking the test!"

"I have a colleague who made it into the top 100 and shows off his photo with the Heavenly Ranking experts every day, afraid others won't know."

"I watched 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' yesterday, the questions aren't hard at all. I could do it too."

The newspaper honor of being a Heavenly Ranking expert and the chance to win money on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" touched the eager hearts of most citizens.

……

……

At the boxing gym.

"The first month of the 'Knowledge Cup' activity has officially concluded..."

"Starting to settle rewards: You made the 'Knowledge Cup' the focus of all Hong Kong's discussions, you made 'Five Thousand Years of History' a book that citizens love to read, successfully rooting Chinese history and culture in Hong Kong..."

"You have received the following rewards:"

"Reward 1: You have gained +1% support from Hong Kong citizens!"

"Reward 2: You have gained +3% support from Hong Kong district citizens (16%)"

"Reward 3: You have gained +3% support from Wan Chai district citizens (39%)!"

"Reward 4: You spent a total of 3.5 million HKD in this activity, double cash back, you receive 7 million HKD (legal source)!"

"Reward 5: You have received a set of 'Gao Zhonglishi Textbooks (Complete Set, Revised Edition, up to the Qing Dynasty)'"

Gao Jin took a look; there were so many rewards.

Finally, his gaze turned to the "Gao Zhonglishi Textbooks." He didn't expect the system to reward this.

*Whoosh*————

A book appeared in his hand.

It was about 3cm thick.

The name had changed to—"A Brief History of China"!

He had been worrying that "Five Thousand Years of History" was no longer enough and wanted to find a new book to publish.

The "Gao Zhonglishi Textbooks" were perfect for supplementing it.

For next month's "Knowledge Cup," he would just use "Five Thousand Years of History" + "A Brief History of China" together as the question bank.

Gao Jin quickly called Ah Wah over.

There was no one else he could use right now. Ah Wah had been trained for 3 months using a "Learning Self-Discipline Card" and was currently usable.

"Take this book to Fatty Li's place and print 2 million copies..."

"Yes, Brother Zu."

Ah Wah took the task, left at high speed, and then drove his car straight to North Point.

Fatty Li's lewd printing press was going to print positive energy books again.

……

Over at Gao Jin's side,

Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili, wearing a blue professional suit and skirt, walked into Gao Jin's office.

"Brother Zu, ATV just called, wanting to talk to us about 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'."

After this period of training, Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili had quite the air of a business executive.

"They think the ratings for 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' last night were very good and are wondering if they can take the top 100 contestants to record the show, one session each on Saturday and Sunday, 8 sessions a month."

Gao Jin smiled upon hearing this.

"That's fine! If they want to do it, we certainly support it. After all, this can promote our 'Knowledge Cup'..."

"You can talk to them about this matter. I believe in your ability!"

Full of trust!

It made Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili unable to help but be moved.

Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili nodded solemnly: "Then I will go talk to them!"

Lu Sir, oh Lu Sir, maybe I can't go back.

After Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili turned and left, Gao Jin called for his second secretary, Xiao Xiao Qian, from the office next door.

"Find someone to investigate the schools in Wong Tai Sin and Kowloon City. I want to acquire a school, preferably a middle school, primary school is fine too..."

See if he can trigger another "Election Qualification."

Xiao Xiao Qian: "Okay, boss."

After this period of training, Xiao Xiao Qian had gradually transformed from a girl from the North into an urban white-collar beauty, wearing an exquisite small suit, black silk stockings, and a hip-hugging skirt, quite the secretary air.

…………

At this time,

over at Su Su Jianqiu's side,

after buying the school, he had Laughing take his underlings to start going door-to-door to find parents and talk about the school.

In the evening, at Shi Shi Nail's home.

Shi Shi Nail and his brother Jiu Hui returned home from the renovation company, and the Hong Xing underlings came to the door.

"Hello, I am sent by the school. May I ask if you are the parents of Big B and Little B, Mr. Shi Shi Nail?"

The Hong Xing underling held a list, checked the house number, and asked Shi Shi Nail.

Shi Shi Nail's heart tightened: "Yes, I am Shi Shi Nail. Did Little B cause trouble at school?"

The Hong Xing underling said: "That's not it... The school has now been acquired by our Brother Zu, and the school is going to carry out a rectification of school spirit. Our new principal wants to invite all students' parents to go to the school tomorrow, Sunday, for a parent-teacher meeting."

Shi Shi Nail nodded: "Good!"

He was still very concerned about his younger sister's studies.

!.

He was very surprised by Gao Jin's speed, not expecting him to acquire the school so quickly.

"If education can be strengthened like in Wan Chai... it would be a good thing for Big B and Little B."

Shi Shi Nail couldn't help but start to be grateful to Gao Jin.

At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh. They were both gangsters, so why could others not only wash their hands of it but also do business and do good deeds?

And what about himself?

He couldn't do anything.

Sure enough, he was just a loser!

"Ring ring ring~~~"

The phone rang. After Shi Shi Nail answered the call, his face suddenly sank.

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

He quickly grabbed his clothes, went out, and drove to a Japanese izakaya in Sheung Wan.

Arriving at one of the private rooms, Johnny and two underlings were sitting on chairs, and Japanese sashimi, seaweed, and the like were already laid out on the table.

Johnny said politely: "Brother Nail, sit!"

The two underlings were very perfunctory: "Brother Nail!" *2

Johnny laughed and said to the two underlings: "Do you know that Brother Nail has a name called Shi Shi Nail... it means that once he stares at you, you can't shake him off... so, why don't you two hurry up and toast Brother Nail?"

The two underlings raised their glasses, showing disdain for Shi Shi Nail, and toasted perfunctorily.

"Brother Nail~~" *2

Shi Shi Nail, however, felt that this Johnny in front of him was the one who was like "shit, you can't shake him off," having caused him trouble many times.

"Johnny, since I'm here, let's get straight to the point... I spent eight years in prison, and I don't want to go back. I don't want to get involved in your business..."

Before he could finish,

"Slap~~~"

A slap landed directly on Shi Shi Nail's face.

Johnny cursed: "Fuck your mother, you're not getting involved, yet you're eating late-night snacks with Uncle Bao? You keep saying you're not getting involved now, do you think I'm not qualified? Is my seniority not enough? Do you look down on me? You piece of trash!"

Shi Shi Nail was slapped for no reason and was naturally very angry. If it were before, he would have definitely stabbed Johnny, this piece of trash, to death.

But wanting to withdraw from the underworld and be a good person, his heart softened, and he wanted to settle things.

"Looking down on you... how would I dare?"

Shi Shi Nail stood up, filled with anger, grievance, and helplessness, and left directly.

If Gao Jin were here, he would probably despise Shi Shi Nail for doing things without a beginning or end, leaving endless trouble.

Shi Shi Nail returned home, and his two younger sisters, Big B and Little B, had finished playing and returned home, having cooked food and waiting for him.

Looking at his two sisters, Shi Shi Nail felt a warmth in his heart, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Brother!"

Little B said excitedly: "I'll tell you something, that Brother Zu we met last time came to school today, he was so majestic!"

Shi Shi Nail nodded: "I've already received the notice, there's a parent-teacher meeting tomorrow."

Little B: "Ah? Parent-teacher meeting?"

Shi Shi Nail: "That's right... you guys will probably be very tired from now on."

"Why?"

"Don't you guys watch the news? The school he runs is famous for being heavy on academics, letting out at 21:00 or 22:00 every day..."

"Ah? So miserable?"

Little B, who had never liked studying, let out a miserable howl and immediately became listless.

Seeing his sister like this, Shi Shi Nail was amused.

His mood suddenly improved.

A new day,

early in the morning, Shi Shi Nail quickly brushed his teeth and washed his face, heading to Shek Tong Tsui Middle School.

The school gate was already very lively,

a banner reading "Five-Star Education Group joins hands with Shek Tong Tsui Middle School to build a first-class middle school" was hung above the school gate.

One parent after another lined up to fill out information to enter the school gate.

"I heard this Five-Star Education Group came from Wan Chai, they are good at education!"

"The newspaper said that over in Wan Chai, they did extracurricular tutoring, and after one month of school, the children's grades improved very quickly."

"If this school can be like that, that would be great... My kid steals money from home every day to go to the arcade, he doesn't like studying at all."

"Who doesn't? My kid is a girl, and she actually ran off to date a hoodlum, it really makes my heart ache."

One parent after another discussed, their eyes full of expectation.

Shi Shi Nail's mood was the same as these parents, all looking forward to the school being able to change and teach his two sisters well.

The parents swarmed into the school and, under guidance, arrived at the school auditorium.

9:00,

the meeting officially began.

Basically all the parents came, and more than 1,500 people packed the entire auditorium.

"Hello everyone, I am the school's new principal—Su Su Jianqiu!"

On the podium,

Su Su Jianqiu accepted the inquisitive gazes of all the parents in the room,

"I have three other identities: one is the director of the Five-Star Orphanage, one is a director of the Five-Star Education Group, and one is the vice-principal of the Wan Chai Five-Star Tutoring School."

"The Five-Star Education Group has always been committed to..."

Su Su Jianqiu introduced the Five-Star Education Group's school-running philosophy at length, and then talked about the current situation of Shek Tong Tsui Middle School...

Finally, he talked about the issue all parents were most concerned about:

School education reform!

"Starting next week (tomorrow), the school will implement strict semi-closed management. From 7:30 in the morning until 21:30 in the evening, students cannot leave the school except in case of emergency..."

All the parents' eyes lit up.

"Good!"

Applause like thunder!

"Our school will cooperate with the Five-Star Property Company to supervise all arcades, billiard halls... and other places, so they cannot accept students from Shek Tong Tsui Middle School, ensuring that students can attend school smoothly..."

All the parents' eyes lit up again.

"Very good!"

Applause rang out again, *whoosh whoosh whoosh*~~ echoing through the auditorium.

Su Su Jianqiu continued:

"The school will set up scholarships, directly rewarding money to the top 100 in the monthly exams..."

"For students who get into university, according to the different levels of university, scholarships ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 will be awarded..."

"The school will set up a parent feedback hotline. When students encounter problems, parents can call the hotline..."

"Whether it is parents or students, if you encounter oppression by triads, you can also find the school, and the school will uphold justice for you..."

"Also,......"

Up to 18 items, each one exciting!

"Good, good, good!"

"Support, support!"

All the parents in the room were excited, their palms were red from clapping, and the applause *whoosh whoosh whoosh*~~ shook the entire auditorium.

Damn, what kind of dog shit luck did they have!

This crappy school actually had a day of counterattack!

The Five-Star Education Group is here, and the clear sky has arrived!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 195 =====