Chapter 286: 280 Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: Don't Cause Trouble on My Turf! Zhang Zhang Ziqiang's Kidnapping Begins!

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang and his men appeared in North Point, acting furtively; one look at these fierce-looking fellows and it was clear they couldn't escape the notice of Laughing's people.

Soon, a subordinate found Laughing to report.

"Brother Laughing, there's a group of suspicious people who rented a room across from our company building."

"The landlord told me quietly; he feels this group is a bit off."

Laughing happened to be in the office, busy with the Knowledge Cup; North Point had also set up a massive operation.

Hearing the subordinate's report, he walked to the window and, through a gap in the curtains, looked at the residential building across the street.

"Which unit?"

"The fifth floor, the one with a quilt hanging outside, then the third room to the right..."

Laughing nodded: "Good, don't worry about them for now. Find that kid of ours who knows how to use a camera, have him pretend to be a reporter, and secretly take some photos."

Subordinate: "Got it."

Laughing had absolutely no intention of reporting this to his superior, Inspector Inspector Xian; he was doing well for himself now and just wanted things to stay this way.

At noon,

Li Er took his bodyguards and set off to meet the boss of North Point's Hong Le, Gentleman Sheng. (*New Home Law*)

Having understood the Dao of the orthodox and the unorthodox, he felt that these societies were actually quite useful and could assist him.

For instance, finding a society to do some dirty work, while he went off to do good deeds.

If someone took money from the Li Foundation and then acted like a shameless, greedy scoundrel, he could likewise let Gentleman Sheng handle the dirty work. Of course, since Li Er had turned over a new leaf, he wouldn't go too far.

This tactic became more satisfying the more he used it.

Just as Li Er left, Zhang Zhang Ziqiang took a subordinate and prepared to drive off to follow him.

Just as Zhang Zhang Ziqiang was about to get into the car, a camera flash from a street corner to the side suddenly alerted him.

He turned his head to look and saw a young man with a reporter's work pass hanging around his neck, taking photos of the street in all directions.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang suppressed his suspicion, drove away, and followed Li Er.

He could be considered a calculating man; even his kidnapping plan was arranged flawlessly, so it wouldn't matter even if someone had taken photos.

The car drove off.

And that 'reporter,' after the car left, turned a corner and went to another place. Not long after, several photos were developed and delivered into Laughing's hands.

Laughing took a look; he didn't recognize them.

"I'm going to Brother Zu's place. You guys don't worry about that group here."

"Yes, Boss."

Not long after, Laughing drove to the Five Star Group building in Causeway Bay and knocked on Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's office door.

"Brother Zu."

"Eh, Laughing, why are you here?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at Laughing and smiled. This Laughing had a sharp mind; he was concurrently managing two branches in North Point—charity and property—and was actually doing quite well.

His performance was much better than David, who had been transferred to Chai Wan.

"Brother Zu, in North Point, we discovered a group of rather strange people. They look like fierce bandits, so I wanted to come over and ask Brother Zu what we should do?"

After speaking, he handed over the photos.

"Fierce bandits?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu picked up the photos and took a look.

Eh?!

Who is this guy?

Because the actor Simon Yam had played too many villains and lacked distinctiveness—unlike the clear difference between Chan Ho Nam and Ngai Wing-hau—Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu didn't immediately react to who it was.

Laughing added: "By the way, his target right now should be Li Er. Just a moment ago, he followed Li Er as he left."

Li Er?

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu seemed to have grasped the key.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang!

*The King of Thieves*!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu remembered; this guy was a very formidable character. After kidnapping Li Da, he successfully extorted over 1 billion, and even after being caught, he was eventually acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence.

He was meticulous, but he had a screw-up of a subordinate who ended up ruining him.

However, now that Li Da was out of the picture, Zhang Zhang Ziqiang had started aiming his sights at Li Er?

Let's observe a three-second silence for Li Er.

Of course, Li Er would at most suffer a bit and still get to eat abalone, right?

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu thought for a moment and said to Laughing:

"For fierce bandits who have already committed crimes, we can contact the police to search and inspect them, striving to crush them in one go."

"For fierce bandits who haven't committed crimes, we must be careful about them seeking revenge on our doorstep, so we should try our best not to offend them."

"However, since they want to make a move on our turf, we can't just sit idly by."

"You go and meet them, and give them a warning."

Laughing was stunned: "Ah? Me?"

He pointed at himself, unable to believe it.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "That's right."

If it were anyone else, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu wouldn't be at ease with this task.

But Laughing could handle it; he was shrewd and flexible. Plus, there was another point: Laughing hadn't fully pledged his loyalty to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu yet, so if he got hurt, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu wouldn't feel any heartache.

Heh heh heh~~~

Laughing accepted the order: "Yes!"

After Laughing left, it wasn't long before Ah Wah knocked on Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's office door.

"Brother Zu... the list of disaster relief medical supplies you asked me to have someone compile is ready."

Ah Wah stood before the large desk and placed a list, densely packed with details of the supply procurement, in front of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

"Following Brother Zu's requirements, we set the scale to the tens of millions and budgeted for the flooding to be on the severe side."

"First, regarding antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, we are prepared to purchase cephalosporins, penicillins, quinolones, and other broad-spectrum antibiotics, as well as external anti-inflammatory drugs like erythromycin ointment and iodophor disinfectant, totaling 500,000 boxes to ensure we can cover as many disaster victims as possible."

"Regarding mosquito bite prevention and skin disease control, we have purchased mosquito repellent, anti-mosquito bracelets, antifungal ointments, and so on..."

"Regarding the food safety and drinking water hygiene issues that may arise in the disaster area, we have prepared enough anti-diarrheal medication, stomach medicine, digestive aids, and oral rehydration salts..."

"These are all data obtained after I sought guidance from doctors at Mingxin Hospital and experts from the Fire Services Department."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "Good, proceed with the procurement according to this... and be quick."

"If Hong Kong can't provide them, then source the goods from those countries in Southeast Asia."

Ah Wah: "Understood."

Actually, food and water were the top priorities for this rescue; canned goods, dry rations, instant food, and bottled water were all very important.

But Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was in Hong Kong, not the mainland, and transportation was a major issue.

Being able to send medicine over was already quite good.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu urged: "Speed is essential! It's best to get it done in three or four days. Money is no object; if it's gone, we can earn more."

Ah Wah solemnly: "Right, I'll hurry."

After he left,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu made a call to Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "Brother Mao, I've sent people to purchase some anti-flood medical supplies, and they should arrive in a few days. When the time comes, I'll have to trouble Brother Mao to help arrange for people to send them to the mainland."

Upon hearing this, Mao Mao Xiang Yang was moved: "Ah Zu, you have a kind heart, thank you!"

Many people didn't care much about the flood, but Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu not only cared deeply but had already started taking action.

Comparing the two, one could see the preciousness of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's behavior.

And at this time,

Cheung Kong Group.

Mr. Li's eyes were stern and cold, returning to the aura of a tycoon who could command the wind and rain.

"Boss, we've found out that Tycoon Zheng, Mr. Lin, and Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu have used 4 billion in capital to short our Cheung Kong Holdings."

"And the settlement date is in 5 working days."

The secretary stood tall and reported to him.

Mr. Li: "The capital I asked you to raise, how is it coming along?"

The secretary said: "Following your instructions, I've cabled our companies in Australia, Singapore, and Canada and consolidated 80% of the cash, totaling over 3 billion."

Mr. Li: "Good, go to the bank and borrow another 2 billion to make it 5 billion."

The secretary nodded: "Yes!"

A ruthless look appeared in Mr. Li's eyes:

"These three want to short me and make a big profit?"

"I suffered a loss last time, but this time, even if I lose a fortune, I won't let you make money off me!"

The Li family's business was currently precarious; he needed a counterattack to restore market confidence.

"You are to announce to the public immediately:"

"In view of the decline in Cheung Kong Group's stock, the head office is prepared to set aside 5 billion to buy back Cheung Kong Group's shares."

The secretary nodded: "Very well, I will go handle it immediately."

……

……At noon, the TVB midday news began reporting news about the Cheung Kong Group:

"Recently, the Cheung Kong Group's stock has been affected by the scandal storm surrounding Li Er, causing the share price to fall continuously and evaporating 20 billion Hong Kong dollars in market value from the Cheung Kong Group."

"One hour ago, the chairman of the Cheung Kong Group, Mr. Li, announced that in order to stabilize the share price and restore market confidence, he has raised a massive total of 5 billion in funds to be used for repurchasing Cheung Kong Group shares."

"This repurchase action is not only a powerful counterattack against market speculation and a protection of investor interests, but also a firm expression of confidence in the future development prospects of the Cheung Kong Group."

"Market analysts point out that this series of measures by the Cheung Kong Group will not only effectively alleviate the pressure of the short-term share price decline, but in the long run, it will help to strengthen investor confidence……"

Following the TVB midday news report,

it immediately caused a strong reaction in the capital market and among the vast number of retail investors,

"Mr. Li is going to repurchase, Cheung Kong Group stock is going to rise!"

"Hurry and buy in!"

"Buy your sister, the Li family has been cursed lately, it will probably fall again."

"There are plenty of good stocks, no need to obsess over Cheung Kong Holdings."

"Charge, charge, charge, buy the dip on Cheung Kong Group!"

!.

As soon as the stock market opened in the afternoon, the Cheung Kong Group's stock rose in response, climbing directly to 8% within an hour.

Correspondingly, Mr. Li also dumped 2 billion into it.

……

……

In the afternoon,

inside a rented apartment.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang was with a group of his underlings, studying how to kidnap Li Er.

"Every morning at 8 o'clock, he drives from his home in Deep Water Bay to North Point……"

"One driver, 2 bodyguards……"

"His driving route is……"

"In the evening, he basically returns the same way, very regular……"

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention:

"The situation is basically figured out…… we can start the operation in the next two days……"

An underling: "Boss Qiang, how are we going to kidnap him? He has 2 bodyguards, and the driver is definitely a bodyguard too, that makes three in total."

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang laughed: "With bombs, of course. As long as I show the bombs, if they don't listen, we all die together. I don't believe a smart person like Li Er would choose to perish with someone like me; he has tens of billions in assets to inherit."

The underlings nodded one after another.

Although guns are dangerous, they don't have the deterrent power of bombs.

"By the way, Boss Qiang, today the Cheung Kong Group announced they are going to use 5 billion in cash to save the market……"

"Do you think we should extort a bit more?"

"Yeah, these people are seriously rich as hell, we're doing this for justice!"

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang smiled slightly: "I originally set it at 2 billion, but this time, no matter what, it has to be 3 billion!"

"The only problem is that 3 billion in cash is too much."

"Then are there any other methods?"

"I've already found a way…… Swiss Bank!"

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang smiled slightly.

Just at this moment,

"Knock, knock, knock~~~~"

The door was knocked on.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang's underlings jumped in surprise.

They looked at the door vigilantly.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang, however, was fearless, because even if the police came, there would be no problem, as he hadn't done anything yet.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang opened the door.

Laughing and a few underlings were standing outside the door.

Laughing cupped his hands in a salute and smiled: "Brother, I am the person in charge of the Five Star Property Company that manages this area. My name is Laughing."

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang remained calm: "I don't know what business Mr. La has with me?"

Laughing looked left and right and whispered: "Brother, I don't care what you do, but our Five Star Property's requirement is good public order. Please, whatever you want to do, don't do it in North Point."

He cupped his hands,

"We all walk the path of the underworld, let's make things convenient for each other. I hope you won't make things difficult for me, brother."

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang was silent for a moment, then laughed: "Fine, since you've put it that way, brother, it would be wrong of me not to give you face."

Laughing breathed a sigh of relief: "Thanks!"

After speaking, he turned and left, heading downstairs.

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang closed the door, and the other underlings looked at him.

"Brothers, there's been a slight accident, we might need to change locations."

Soon,

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang and the others left North Point in separate groups.

An hour later, they arrived at Shau Kei Wan in the south; to the north of this location is North Point, and to the south is Chai Wan.

This time, they didn't look for a building with many people, but instead found a secluded courtyard and rented it.

After moving in,

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang began to gather everyone for a meeting:

His expression was serious!

"First, go check what kind of company this Five Star Property is."

"We only moved in on the second day, and the other party already found us. This kind of thing cannot happen a second time."

"Ah Chai, Ah Ji, you two go check."

"Yes, Boss Qiang."

"The rest of you, come with me to do the final action confirmation: the operation site, the detention site, the escape route……"

"Yes, Boss Qiang."

Soon, they each went their separate ways to act.

Ah Chai and Ah Ji arrived at Shau Kei Wan and sought out citizens to probe for information: who is Five Star Property, who is the boss, what is their influence……

To avoid arousing suspicion, they even asked over a dozen citizens separately, all paid for the information.

After they had clarified everything, they both broke out in a cold sweat.

This Five Star Property, and its parent company, the Five Star Group, was a company with a broad mass base.

A mass base?

As people who came from the mainland, they knew all too well the power of this.

No wonder they were found within two days of being in North Point.

This was practically like turning on a light in the dark right under someone's nose.

Fortunately, they were currently scouting for information in Shau Kei Wan; if they had asked in North Point or Chai Wan, they would have definitely been reported to the Five Star Group very quickly.

At night,

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang returned, and everyone gathered for a meeting.

Ah Chai and Ah Ji reported the intelligence they had gathered.

After hearing it, Zhang Zhang Ziqiang and the others felt a sense of shock.

This Five Star Group, is it really that outrageous?

What followed was lingering fear.

Fortunately, the other party might have a grudge against the Li family, which is why they didn't call the police to arrest them.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zhang Ziqiang couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Since the other party only gave a warning, it means as long as we don't cause trouble on their turf, they won't interfere in our business."

"Now, I think the time for action has matured."

"First, let's confirm the operation site……"

"The target will depart from Deep Water Bay, pass through a mountain road to enter Wan Chai, then Causeway Bay, North Point……"

"Deep Water Bay is a famous luxury residential area, and the police patrols and security forces there are not weak, while Wan Chai and Causeway Bay are even more bustling areas."

"Therefore, the best method is still on the road."

"I think the stretch from Wong Nai Chung Gap Road to Blue Pool Road is quite good."

Zhang Zhang Ziqiang drew the route on the map with green and red pens.

(End of chapter)