Chapter 240

"First unreasonable suggestion: ****..."

Director Guan Zu filled in the content above.

——"Boycott Mr. Li's ParknShop supermarket, duration 10 days!"

After writing, click confirm.

"Target confirmed, evaluation started... Evaluation finished, this matter will consume 6% of the support rate in Causeway Bay and 2% of the support rate in Wan Chai (Causeway Bay citizens will also participate)..."

"Explanation: The boycott behavior will be brewed and started in a week, and then last for 10 days..."

Director Guan Zu finished reading the system prompt, consuming 6% of the Causeway Bay support rate.

Less than imagined.

"Come, drink!"

Director Guan Zu felt relieved, laughed, and continued drinking with Mao Xiang Yang and Song Zihao.

Mao Xiang Yang said again at this time: "Azu, I've already mentioned the matter of acquiring ATV shares to the higher-ups, but I don't know if it will work specifically."

Director Guan Zu: "Thanks, Brother Mao."

Mao Xiang Yang: "You're welcome. Compared to these people, I feel you, Azu, are a good person."

23:00, finished drinking, parted ways.

……

Two days later,

the third "Knowledge Cup" officially began!

This time, for the third session, more citizens from all over Hong Kong participated than in the first and second sessions.

In the several examination venues in the New Territories, Kowloon, and Hong Kong Island districts, the traffic around the exams was blocked before and after.

According to the statistics of the day, in the three major districts, a total of over 300,000 citizens participated. The first day was preliminary screening, and the second day was the promotion tournament, selecting the top 1,000 (Hidden Dragon List) and top 100 (Heaven List).

Because a week had passed since the golf incident, the heat had gradually faded.

With the progress of the third "Knowledge Cup," all trending searches in Hong Kong were occupied by it.

All Hong Kong citizens were discussing it.

ATV invested most of its resources into this "Knowledge Cup."

Among them, the morning, noon, evening, and night news reports were broadcast repeatedly:

"Under the spotlight of all, the highly anticipated third 'Knowledge Cup' knowledge competition officially kicked off two days ago..."

"In the past two months of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire*, 43 contestants have won prizes ranging from 10,000 to 60,000, and 7 outstanding ones have won the championship, taking away the 100,000 grand prize. They not only gained rich material rewards but also won widespread social reputation and television exposure opportunities, becoming veritable 'knowledge stars'."

"Following the huge success of the previous two events, this Knowledge Cup ignited the infinite enthusiasm of all Hong Kong citizens. This event attracted the enthusiastic participation of over 300,000 citizens, setting a new historical high."

"The scale of this event is unprecedented. The three major districts of the New Territories, Kowloon, and Hong Kong Island have set up multiple examination venues. During the exam period, the traffic around the examination venues was almost paralyzed..."

The next day,

"After two days of fierce competition in the 'Knowledge Cup' and through layers of screening and intellectual competition, 100 outstanding ones finally stood out and gloriously boarded the highly anticipated 'Heaven List'."

"These 100 Heaven List contestants are about to face even more severe challenges—the *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* segment, where they can win prizes ranging from 2,000 to 100,000 by answering questions."

"However, this is not the end. Contestants who successfully pass *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* will also gain the precious qualification to participate in the annual 'Heaven List King' competition. Compete for that supreme honor—the 'Heaven List King' title, and the coveted 1 million grand prize."

That night,

the live broadcast of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* followed, randomly selecting 25 Heaven List contestants from the third session to compete through live television broadcast.

That's right, it was changed to live broadcast.

Although the recorded format could make the program more compact, it was not as real as a live broadcast.

Even if there were some small live broadcast accidents, the Hong Kong citizens who hadn't eaten fine bran wouldn't feel the program wasn't done well; instead, they felt it was real and interesting.

That night, ATV's ratings reached a staggering 87%.

It directly cut TVB's golden drama ratings in half.

The next day,

in the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, whether it was idle chat after tea or discussions on public transport, the "Knowledge Cup" became a hot topic of discussion.

In the busy subway station, several colleagues were communicating.

"Did you watch the live broadcast of *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* last night? I happened to know the answers to many history questions. It's a pity I didn't have a chance to try on stage."

"Yeah, it feels so simple. Next time I must participate in the Knowledge Cup and strive to get the Heaven List qualification to participate in *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire*."

"I participated in the 'Knowledge Cup,' but unfortunately I was only 232nd and couldn't get on TV."

Wan Chai, Lee Tung Street,

a certain tea restaurant.

A sixty-something-year-old uncle, holding the Heaven List honorary certificate, bragged to everyone he met:

"Hahaha, my son also participated in this 'Knowledge Cup' and even entered the top 100! He can go participate in *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* this month!"

"Do you know? My son..."

"Wow, listen to you roar~~~"

Other old men: "…………"

Damn, I hate show-offs the most!

No, I have to go back and urge my children to read books properly and get me a Heaven List honor too.

University of Hong Kong,

in the school, there were also quite a few students who had high enthusiasm for the "Knowledge Cup," or more accurately, "righteous indignation."

"It's already the third session, 300 people, and not a single university student. It's shameful."

"Yeah, others can do it, there's no reason we students can't."

Not only the university students in this school, but university students in other schools also had this idea.

It is said that those who can go to university are high-IQ geniuses, but as a result, not a single university student could enter the top 100 of the Knowledge Cup. It's embarrassing!

Consequently, students from various universities in Hong Kong also worked hard to study *Five Thousand Years of History* and *Brief History of China (High School Textbook)*.

Subsequently, after several consecutive days of enthusiastic response and widespread discussion, as time passed, the heat subsided compared to the beginning.

In the idle chat in the streets and alleys, although the topic of the "Knowledge Cup" was no longer as frequent as at the beginning, citizens could still occasionally be heard reminiscing about the wonderful moments of the event or praising the outstanding performance of a certain contestant.

In major universities, although students returned to their daily learning rhythm, the learning enthusiasm ignited by the "Knowledge Cup" did not dissipate. They sharpened their knives, preparing to show their skills in the fourth "Knowledge Cup" and wash away the shame of university students.

……

On Director Guan Zu's side,

Five-Star Company, conference room,

"After the Knowledge Cup is busy, the next step is the 'School Monthly Exam'."

"The schools in Wan Chai have basically entered the right track, nothing to say, just follow the usual practice. Only the schools in Wong Tai Sin and Jiulongcheng are having their first monthly exam."

"Presumably all students and parents are looking forward to this monthly exam."

"So, Ah Ren, Ah Qiu, Wah Dee, Xiao Rou, Wei Hao, you guys work harder."

Everyone: "Yes, Brother Zu!"

At this time,

Director Guan Zu's system gave a prompt.

"Reward 1: You held a highly influential 'Hong Kong Knowledge Cup,' triggering attention from all over Hong Kong."

"Reward 2: You gained Hong Kong support rate +1% (9%)"

"Reward 3: You gained support rate in Wan Chai, Wong Tai Sin, Jiulongcheng, Central and Western District, etc. +2% (46%, 43%, 44%, 23%)"

Support rate, further increased.

It was worth Director Guan Zu spending so much energy.

"Reward 4: You gained '1991 Legislative Councilor Direct Election Qualification' *1"

Director Guan Zu was overjoyed!

The fourth direct election qualification appeared!

"Reward 5: 'Wine God'—a thousand cups without getting drunk, will not harm the body."

Director Guan Zu: "…………"

Good stuff!

From today on, I can drink recklessly, hahaha!

……

……

Li's, Cheung Kong Group headquarters, "Finally over."

Mr. Li looked at the newspapers on the table, which had basically been replaced by new news.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that the last turmoil had basically passed.

Although he was already prepared to withdraw to Canada, Hong Kong was ultimately his base camp, and he didn't want to lose the hearts of the people here.

At this time, Mr. Li was in the era with the highest acclaim in Hong Kong. The plot of the popular 70s TV series *Below the Mount Shizi* made Hong Kong citizens believe that Mr. Li was the model of starting from scratch. He had money to acquire assets all over the world; this was the glory of Hong Kong capital, and he was the embodiment of the Mount Shizi spirit.

*Knock knock knock~~~*

"Dad!"

At this time, the eldest young master knocked on the door and walked in.

Mr. Li looked at his eldest son. Although he did something wrong this time, it was just underestimating the enemy. He still trusted his eldest son's ability very much, and his idea of cultivating him as a successor had not wavered at all.

Mr. Li: "What's the matter?"

!.

Eldest young master: "Dad, just now Supervisor Wang Bo gave me a proposal: should we buy off some residents and let them testify that Director Guan Zu didn't receive the money? Many of these residents are gamblers or owe money, so it's easy to handle them."

"No!"

Mr. Li said decisively: "I have also thought about this plan, but truth is truth, and falsehood is falsehood. Even if it can cause trouble for Director Guan Zu for a while, Director Guan Zu has ATV helping him. Wanting to make him suffer because of this is too difficult."

"This is also why I finally chose to let little Lau (Mr. Lau) create the golf incident; diverting citizens' attention is the best method."

"And now that things have finally calmed down, don't continue to create extra trouble."

Mr. Li didn't want to create trouble anymore.

Eldest young master: "Okay, Dad."

He himself also felt that this plan had many shortcomings, but out of hatred for Director Guan Zu, he couldn't help but find his father to mention it to see if his father agreed.

"But, Dad, is it possible that we have no way to deal with this Director Guan Zu?"

The eldest young master was still unconvinced.

Mr. Li shook his head: "No way for now. Last time the Li family already tried; the tax department, ICAC, police force... none of them could do anything to him. To deal with him, we still have to wait for an opportunity slowly."

"Must have patience!"

"We are not opponents of the same magnitude at all. As long as we grab his weakness, we can pounce and bite him to death."

Eldest young master nodded: "Good!"

He was thinking in his heart that forcing Chiang Tin-sang last time wasn't enough; this time he could continue to force Chiang Tin-sang.

What Hong Hing leader, an ant!

……

……

And at this time, Mr. Li didn't know that Director Guan Zu had already started preparing to take action against him.

Chiang Tin-sang's villa.

"Azu, you are getting bigger and bigger."

"That Li young master has already called me twice, making me a bit afraid of him now."

In the swimming pool,

the sister-in-law was swimming, occasionally exposing her hair from the water and flicking it back, revealing her signature big-wave posture.

And by the pool,

a table, fruits, and tea were set out.

Chiang Tin-sang and Director Guan Zu were sitting.

Director Guan Zu: "He didn't make things difficult for you, Chiang Sang, did he?"

Chiang Tin-sang sighed: "He wants me to provide him with evidence of your crimes, or help him find evidence of your crimes."

Speaking of this, he was a bit scared.

He wasn't like Director Guan Zu, who had washed his hands clean. He still had quite a bit of dark material on him. What kind of strength did the Li family have? If they messed around a bit, Chiang Tin-sang would have to go to prison to pick up soap.

Fortunately, Director Guan Zu really didn't have any dark material. Even if Chiang Tin-sang wanted to provide it, he couldn't, so in the end, Young Master Li didn't force him anymore.

However, this incident also gave him a reminder: Director Guan Zu was too capable of tossing, and the people he offended were too strong, which could easily implicate himself.

So Chiang Tin-sang was a bit scared now, and even had an idea in his heart: why not let Director Guan Zu withdraw from Hong Hing?

Director Guan Zu was surprised: "There's such a thing? Can you tell me the specific situation?"

Chiang Tin-sang told him about the two phone calls from the eldest young master.

Director Guan Zu was happy after hearing it.

"Chiang Sang, actually, you don't need to be too afraid of this eldest young master Li."

"Ah?"

Chiang Tin-sang was stunned.

They are the Li family, the richest man, and I am just a street thug. Can I not be afraid?

Director Guan Zu took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Chiang Sang, do you know that when I first negotiated with Mr. Li because of the Shantou Street incident, Mr. Li also wanted to play rogue and refused to give money. Do you know how I convinced him?"

Chiang Tin-sang: "How did you convince him?"

This is what Chiang Tin-sang, Chan Yiu, and many people in Hong Kong are curious about.

Mr. Li is someone who digs into the money eye; would he pay so readily?

Director Guan Zu smiled: "Very simple... I told him a principle: although he has money, his power and network are incomparable. However, with so many victims on Shantou Street, there will always be someone who is angry and blood will splash ten steps."

"Drawing life-and-death lots, agreeing to treat descendants well... there will definitely be a large group of people willing to die."

"Mr. Li has tens of billions in assets; would he risk his life with an ordinary person for these few hundred million?"

Chiang Tin-sang was directly stunned.

Damn!

Can it be like this?

Then he fell silent again. What's the difference between this and a bounty in the underworld? It's just that the bounty used to be for underworld people, but this time the target was changed to a big tycoon.

Put that way, Chiang Tin-sang suddenly saw the light.

Right, I'm barefoot, and I have a group of desperate barefoot people under me. Am I still afraid of him, who wears gold and silver?

Clear!

Director Guan Zu still has many methods!

The smile returned.

Director Guan Zu reminded again: "However, Chiang Sang, this method actually doesn't apply to you very well. Unless you have those loyal dead soldiers, otherwise the Li family will just say: 'I'll give 10 times what the employer gives,' and your killer will directly turn against you and report you, which would be funny."

Chiang Tin-sang: "…………"

The smile disappeared.

The hope that had finally been born was extinguished by Director Guan Zu.

Director Guan Zu added: "However, as a deterrent, it's still okay. At least the Li family won't go too far."

Chiang Tin-sang thought for a moment, and the smile returned again.

"By the way, Azu, what are you here for this time?"

"Want to bring everyone to make a fortune."

"What?"

Chiang Tin-sang was pleasantly surprised.

Finally waited for this sentence from Director Guan Zu. The last time was a year ago when Director Guan Zu took Hong Hing to the stock market to make money.

"How to make a fortune?"

"Same as last time, raise funds, the more the better, must be clean money... This time, I want to short Mr. Li's Hutchison Whampoa Group."

The "boycott of Mr. Li's ParknShop supermarket" was just Director Guan Zu's appetizer. The main course was shorting the listed company Hutchison Whampoa Group where ParknShop supermarket is located.

There is another purpose: to show off my Director Guan Zu's muscles!

PS: ParknShop belongs to A. S. Watson, A. S. Watson (unlisted) belongs to Hutchison Whampoa (listed), and Hutchison Whampoa belongs to Cheung Kong Holdings (parent company).

(End of chapter)