Chapter 234

Morning,

Liang Xiaorou finished breakfast, said goodbye to her father, Uncle Liang, and went downstairs.

Downstairs, there happened to be a newspaper stand, and the owner was selling vigorously.

When Liang Xiaorou heard it was Brother Zu's news, she naturally couldn't miss coming to the newspaper stand.

As a result, when she looked,

Terrible!

The newspapers spread out on the surface were all cover photos of Guan Zu.

Words like "King of Philanthropy," "Great Philanthropist," and "Famous Philanthropist" were printed on Guan Zu's photos.

Liang Xiaorou: "????"

"Why are there so many newspapers reporting this? And they are all cover headlines?"

"Did Brother Zu spend money?"

Liang Xiaorou bought one and walked towards the company while reading.

"Mr. Guan Zu, with his extraordinary courage and compassionate heart, wrote a story of protecting the people in Wong Tai Sin District. His feat is like spring breeze and rain, nourishing the dry hearts of 98 elderly residents, making the black evil forces tremble with fear; he is truly the light of the community!"

"Eww~~~ Why is this text so cheesy? Isn't the praise too outrageous?"

Liang Xiaorou felt a chill down her spine.

And it didn't stop there,

There were more cheesy words!

"Like the warm sun in winter, warming the heart of every elderly person in Wong Tai Sin District!"

"Can be called a model of community guardian god!"

"'Mr. Guan Zu, you are the hero in our hearts!'—the most sincere cry of an elderly resident in Wong Tai Sin District."

Soon Liang Xiaorou arrived at the charity foundation; yesterday she finished the relocation matter, and today she had to be busy with the "Knowledge Cup" matter.

At this time, Liang Xiaorou already had goosebumps all over.

Just right,

Brother Zu was in the office, talking to Tan Meili and Wei Jixiang about adding bonuses to the "Knowledge Cup."

"Morning Brother Zu! Morning Sister Li!"

"Morning, Xiaorou."

Liang Xiaorou held up the newspaper: "Brother Zu, did you see the newspaper today? The newspaper stand is full of your cover headlines, and they are especially cheesy. Brother Zu, did you give money to those newspapers?"

Guan Zu shook his head: "I didn't."

Liang Xiaorou was puzzled: "It's too strange."

Guan Zu smiled: "There's nothing strange about it; this is obviously the Li family exerting their strength."

Tan Meili, Liang Xiaorou, Wei Jixiang: "????"

Guan Zu explained it once.

The three of them were shocked, and after thinking carefully, cold sweat broke out.

"Is this Tycoon Li Ji too insidious?"

"This is 'killing by praise'!"

Guan Zu laughed: "I had already anticipated this point. I opposed the Li family twice and caused them to lose so much money; naturally, they want to teach me a lesson. I wasn't sure yesterday, but today, when this newspaper came out, I knew it was the Li family's doing!"

Tan Meili, Liang Xiaorou, Wei Jixiang: "!!!!"

Mom!

Is this a confrontation between big shots?

Swords and shadows, killing without seeing blood!

I feel my brain isn't enough!

Especially Wei Jixiang, who was a gangster himself, his pattern wouldn't be too big; letting him deal with a triad was okay, but now the enemy had risen directly to the level of the richest man in Hong Kong?

Numb!

Liang Xiaorou worried: "Then what should we do next?"

Guan Zu smiled: "What's the panic? Don't they just want to rely on that 120 million to 'kill by praise'? But the problem is, I gave all 120 million to those residents, and I didn't keep a single cent for myself."

"Last time, the Li family also came to deal with me, finding the tax department, ICAC, and police force to investigate me..."

"As a result... Heh, I don't have any illegal things at all!"

"What is this called? A straight body is not afraid of a crooked shadow!"

"Not afraid of 'killing by praise' at all!"

Tan Meili and the three heard this, and that's right! Brother Zu is truly doing charity, not fake at all!

Afraid of a fart of "killing by praise"!

Guan Zu held his head high: "Don't look at me as a gangster, but I, this person, pay taxes according to the law, don't do illegal things, and when it comes to doing good deeds, I am truly doing charity..."

At this moment, Guan Zu was glowing all over, and the words "Positive Energy" were engraved on the light!

Tan Meili and Liang Xiaorou nodded!

This, they believe!

Liang Xiaorou thought to herself: Superintendent Dai sent me to go undercover, he must have misunderstood Brother Zu!

Guan Zu happily hit the number one hot search on Hong Kong news, which naturally aroused the discussion of countless Hong Kong citizens.

New Territories North, a tea restaurant,

Morning tea time, bustling, neighbors filled all the tables, enjoying morning tea, with a few newspapers scattered on the table, the headline was about Guan Zu.

"Hey, did you see today's? Today all the newspapers are reporting on Five-Star Property Company and that Mr. Guan, who did another great good deed!"

"This Mr. Guan should be the Mr. Guan who organized the 'Knowledge Cup,' right? Both are Five-Star."

"That's him."

"I think this news is fake; one person can handle the black forces and also fight for so much compensation for the residents?" a young man sneered.

"Don't believe it, my relative lives in Wong Tai Sin District, and they witnessed it with their own eyes; that Mr. Guan is very powerful." Beside him, an old man was full of admiration.

East Kowloon,

An office building, employees had just started work, hadn't entered the working state, and couldn't help but start gossiping. And Guan Zu's matter naturally became a hot topic.

"This Guan Zu is amazing; I remember he was a gangster, but he does a lot of good deeds." A male colleague revealed a bit of admiration in his eyes.

"Hmph, who knows about this kind of thing? Maybe the newspaper is exaggerating." A man sitting in the corner snorted coldly, but his tone revealed a hint of imperceptible envy.

"Don't say that, I have a friend who lives in Wong Tai Sin District, and he praises that Guan Zu endlessly, the kind who worships him; he really does a lot of good deeds." Another female colleague retorted, deeply believing in Guan Zu's deeds.

In the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, even in buses and taxis, there were many people discussing Guan Zu's matter.

And in Wan Chai, naturally, many neighbors praised him.

As expected of Ah Zu!

Situ Jie, Zhang Wenyao, Huang Bingyao, Chen Guozhong, Fei Sha, Li Cangdong, Brother Da Tou Wen, Wang Zhicheng, Brother Hai, Cun Niu, Lu Jiayao, Huang Guantao, Little Ma Ge, Ling Zuer, Ling Shanshan...

They saw the news and couldn't help but laugh.

Inside the Hong Xing triad, one by one, the hall masters and gangsters felt that Brother Zu was truly awesome, hitting the big news again.

And the triads like Tung Sing and He Lian Sheng were cursing inside: clearly a gangster, why is he so full of positive energy when he hits the news? And we are all big villains when we hit the news!

Evening, 19:00,

Peninsula Hotel.

Tycoon Li Ji was hosting the chairman of the "Hong Kong Newspaper Society."

"Mr. Chen, I'll leave tomorrow's newspaper matter to you."

"Hahaha~~~ Young Master Li, don't worry, this matter is on me; I will greet all the newspapers and will absolutely block news about that Guan Zu!"

Mr. Chen was the chairman of the "Hong Kong Newspaper Society."

And the "Hong Kong Newspaper Society," established in 1954, currently had most of the Hong Kong newspapers joined, allowing the society to represent the broad interests of the newspaper industry.

It was like a huge interest network that could unite major newspaper offices.

And Tycoon Li Ji, this time, in order to directly crush Guan Zu at once, specially made an appointment with the association chairman to coordinate the newspapers not to report favorable news about Guan Zu, but only negative news.

And Mr. Chen, having received Tycoon Li Ji's benefits and favors, was naturally very active in expressing his position.

"This Guan Zu is actually bold enough to oppose Young Master Li; as a friend of Young Master Li, I naturally have to teach him a good lesson."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen!"

"You are welcome!"

Tycoon Li Ji and Mr. Chen had a lively meal; 1 hour later, they finished eating.

Tycoon Li Ji rushed to a high-end private nightclub.

Nightclub, a private room. Tycoon Li Ji met another person—Li Zhixuan!

"Young Master Li!"

"Young Master Li!"

Both were considered rich young masters, both were direct descendants inheriting the family, so they naturally knew each other.

This time, Tycoon Li Ji said he wanted to deal with Guan Zu, and Li Zhixuan came directly.

At this time, both were wearing private handmade suits, appropriate, expensive, paired with millions in watches, and non-sunglass brooches; both looked very expensive.

Li Zhixuan opened his mouth and said: "This Guan Zu, didn't expect him to be bold enough to provoke even you, Young Master Li; a path to death!"

Tycoon Li Ji sneered: "What does he dare not do? He even dares to provoke my old man."

Li Zhixuan: "You say it, as long as I can deal with this Guan Zu, I will definitely support it!"

Tycoon Li Ji recounted the situation and then said: "I have already contacted the industry association, and at the same time, I have asked my subordinates to greet the newspapers, telling them not to report positive news about that Guan Zu."

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"And your Li family has enough influence in TVB; I want to ask you to greet TVB and not report positive news about Guan Zu."

Li Zhixuan heard this and laughed: "No problem, this matter is on me!"

Young Master Li: "The only problem now is ATV; this might be a bit difficult to handle."

Li Zhixuan heard this: "I can call Lin Yue over and see if he can help with this favor."

Young Master Li nodded: "That's fine too."

Half an hour later,

Young Master Lin came.

"Young Master Li, Young Master Li!"

"You're here, you're here~~~ We've been here for a long time, just waiting for you!"

"Sorry, sorry, had a meeting with my dad and them, couldn't get away; I'll punish myself with three glasses!"

The Lin family was still much weaker, so Lin Yue was very polite to Tycoon Li Ji and Li Zhixuan, even a bit fawning.

The three blew some water, talked about female stars, and after a full half hour, Tycoon Li Ji started talking about business.

"This is to news-block that Guan Zu?"

Young Master Lin frowned.

Li Zhixuan: "What's wrong? You don't dare to block that Guan Zu?"

Young Master Lin: "Currently, our ATV has a cooperation with that Guan Zu on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' and last time your Li Chang also came to find me, wanting to stop 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' but it was vetoed by my old man. This time, if we want to block, I'm afraid it's difficult."

Tycoon Li Ji thought for a moment: "Then change the method; you quietly instruct the news director to stop all reports on Guan Zu. I only need a day or two; as long as your dad doesn't find out, there won't be any problems."

Young Master Lin heard this and nodded: "I can try this."

"Hahaha~~~"

"Then the matter is settled; newspapers, two major TV stations, combined together, I don't believe we can't handle this Guan Zu."

"Being dealt with by the three of us together, it can be considered Guan Zu's honor."

"Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

A temporary alliance was thus reached.

Early morning.

Mao Xiang Yang got up to wash, folded the quilt squarely, and organized the room in an orderly manner.

Cooked a portion of egg noodles and ate it.

Then went downstairs.

Today, he was prepared to head to the Xinhua News Agency.

The Xinhua News Agency could be considered a very important transit station for the country in Hong Kong, basically equivalent to a top-level office. After 1997, it would be changed to the Liaison Office of the State Council in Hong Kong. Just hearing this name, you know the level is particularly high.

Just went downstairs,

Downstairs, there happened to be a newspaper stand, and as soon as he came down, he heard many neighbors cursing.

"This newspaper is simply reporting randomly; Mr. Guan couldn't possibly be this black!"

"That's right, I believe Mr. Guan!"

"The newspaper above says that the Li family gave Guan Zu 120 million, and Guan Zu embezzled 70 million!"

"I don't believe it!"

"Don't believe it? The newspaper says so, how can you not believe it!"

"Damn it, dare to speak ill of Mr. Guan?"

"Beat him!"

"Bang bang bang bang~~~ ah ah ah~~~~"

Wong Tai Sin here, although not as good as Causeway Bay, the 45% support rate was already very high; basically half the people were Guan Zu's supporters.

Then the people who spoke ill of Guan Zu were soon drowned in the angry sea of people.

Beep~~~~~

The patrolling police officer blew his whistle and ran over.

The neighbors all pretended to be innocent, but one little old man couldn't help but secretly kick him again.

Looking at the one being beaten, he came in a new Mercedes, mouth with buck teeth, extremely wretched; at this time, his hair was messy, his suit torn...

Mao Xiang Yang: "............"

Came to the newspaper stand, took a look...

Good fellow, all negative news about Guan Zu.

"Guan Zu, a great philanthropist? No! A black-hearted businessman!"

"The Li family claims to have given Guan Zu 120 million, but Guan Zu embezzled 70 million!"

"Philanthropist persona collapses, Guan Zu..."

All the newspapers lined up, all were news headlines about Guan Zu.

Mao Xiang Yang looked at these titles and felt something was wrong.

Last time they ate, Guan Zu also said that the 120 million would be fully used on the demolition residents and wouldn't withhold a single cent, so as not to be attacked by the Li family.

As a result, it was now fulfilled.

The Li family really used this matter to attack Guan Zu.

Mao Xiang Yang sighed at Guan Zu's foresight while being angry at the Li family's revenge.

In his view, Guan Zu was a philanthropist fighting for the interests of the masses, while the Li family was hypocritical on the surface but black-hearted and messy inside.

He bought a newspaper and read it while walking.

At this time,

"Mr. Guan... morning!"

"Mr. Guan, look at today's newspaper quickly..."

The greetings of many neighbors, Mao Xiang Yang looked and happened to see Guan Zu and Xiao Fu eating breakfast while walking.

Guan Zu greeted the neighbors and saw Mao Xiang Yang: "Brother Mao, what a coincidence."

"What a coincidence!"

Mao Xiang Yang's face was serious: "Today's newspaper has some problems; your guess has come true."

Guan Zu's face was serious: "The Li family made a move?"

Mao Xiang Yang nodded: "All the newspapers are basically talking about you."

Guan Zu walked quickly to the newspaper stand; the dense crowd parted a path amidst the greetings of "Brother Zu" and "Mr. Guan," and Guan Zu walked into the newspaper stand to take a look.

All were his own news.

Guan Zu: "Good fellow!"

On the surface angry, inside he was already happy to death.

Young Master Li, you fell for the trap!

Next, watch how I perform!

(End of chapter)