Chapter 330: 323 List Announced, All of Hong Kong in an Uproar!

242,543 votes to 767 votes!

The Viceroy was a bit stunned!

This gap is just too big, isn't it?

This is already a gap of over 300 times!

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei looked at Hunter: "Are you sure there isn't a statistical error? How could the gap be this large?"

Hunter was solemn: "Please rest assured, Viceroy, there is no problem with this count. From the first batch of counting, the gap was already very large; the second batch of counting was still this large, and the third batch's gap was even larger."

"The only possibility is that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and these few people are indeed very popular with the citizens."

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei thought for a moment, nodded, and did not sign for the time being.

"You go down and wait first, I need to ask about something..."

Hunter withdrew.

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei made a phone call to Xie Fa of the Independent Commission Against Corruption: "Bring your people over here; I want detailed information on Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu."

Xie Fa: "Understood, Viceroy!"

20 minutes later, Xie Fa hurriedly brought Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian to the Viceroy's Mansion.

(Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu Hongsheng cried: No, what about me? You didn't call me again, damn it!)

Outside the Viceroy's Mansion, many newspaper reporters and television station reporters were already waiting for the latest results.

Xie Fa was surprised: "There are actually so many reporters this year?"

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian said: "Perhaps it's because there were too many citizens voting yesterday, and the newspapers feel that this news will surely sell well."

Xie Fa agreed deeply.

Xie Fa and Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian saw Hunter, and both sides nodded in greeting.

"Viceroy!"

The two entered the Viceroy's office and stood at attention to salute.

"I called you here this time because of that matter regarding Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu..."

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei got straight to the point,

"In this election, the votes for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and his group are over 200,000 each, with the lowest being over 100,000, while other councilors only have at most 20,000-plus votes."

So many?!

Xie Fa and Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian were shocked.

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei: "I am very curious about the reason for such a gap. You have an undercover agent in your commission; perhaps we can find the answer from your side."

Although Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei's governance was not strong enough, making the British side somewhat dissatisfied, as a Viceroy with dreams, Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei still wanted to find this method of 'manipulating public opinion' from Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei asked solemnly: "Regarding this Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili, are you sure she won't betray us?"

If she betrayed them, then he would have to reconsider this list.

Xie Fa was full of confidence regarding this: "Please rest assured, Viceroy, Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili has absolutely not defected."

"Tell me specifically."

"Because Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili, according to the plan formulated by our commission, colluded with Boss Li and leaked the secrets of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's Five Star Supermarket... She is not only an undercover agent but also someone who has caused Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu huge losses. If Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu finds out about this, he will definitely retaliate cruelly. So it is absolutely impossible for her to truly defect to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu; she is definitely loyal to us."

"Is that so?"

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei was delighted.

He had initially thought Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was quite formidable, but he didn't expect Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu to be betrayed by Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili without even knowing it.

Truly a young man, too naive.

He even entrusted Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili with important responsibilities and pushed her into an important position as a Legislative Councilor.

"Good!"

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei's vigilance toward Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu relaxed by more than half.

"Scratch, scratch, scratch~~~"

He signed the list readily.

This counted as formal approval.

Then Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei became curious again as to why Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu could gain so much support from the public.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian began to report: "Our commission has been keeping an eye on this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu for more than half a year..."

He introduced some of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's actions in detail.

"Orphanages?"

"Schools?"

"Letting students study well?"

"Making gangs stop harassing ordinary neighbors?"

"Community cleaning? Helping the elderly? Caring for children?"

After listening, Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei finally understood why Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and his group were so popular with the citizens.

It turned out that the citizens lived too hard a life, so whoever was good to them, the citizens would be grateful to and support.

"This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is still too naive..."

"There is an old Chinese saying: 'A measure of rice breeds gratitude, a bushel breeds enmity.'"

"If you are blindly good to them, at a certain point, it will inevitably backfire and turn them into enemies..."

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei believed in human nature.

Human nature is selfish and greedy.

He himself had had relevant experiences and had witnessed many similar things.

He was absolutely convinced: Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's approach was destined to end up in vain.

Thinking of this, Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei felt completely at ease regarding Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was nothing more than this!

Nothing more than this!

"Alright, you go down first."

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei waved his hand, letting Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian go down, as he wanted to discuss some matters with Xie Fa.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian: "Yes, Viceroy."

He left and closed the door.

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei looked at Xie Fa: "Last time I arranged for you to continue placing undercover agents around Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, has that been arranged?"

Xie Fa nodded: "A new person has already been placed inside, named Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao, a Ph. D. graduate from Hong Kong Island University. Currently, this newcomer has already gained Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's favor and is rotating through the major companies of the Five Star Group. It looks like Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu will likely give him a high-ranking position to manage the entire group in the future."

Upon hearing this, Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei became even happier.

Very good!

This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is really easy to fool!

"Achoo~~~"

Five Star Group Headquarters, Charity Foundation Office,

At this moment, Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao was humbly listening to Xie Xie Weihao explain the core situation of the charity foundation.

"When a certain charity project is established, we must clarify the goals, tasks, schedule, and person in charge, and formulate a budget... For all these, we will rely on the foundation and the people from Five Star Property to cooperate and execute together..."

"And execution supervision is indispensable, to avoid the occurrence of corruption..."

"I heard that Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is preparing to go to the police force to poach an upright police officer to do this..."

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao nodded repeatedly: "Mm, mm, mm!"

"By the way, I have a question."

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao raised his hand and asked,

"What question?"

"In our charity foundation, what is the proportion of donations that actually reach the recipients?"

"100%! Even more than 100%!" Xie Xie Weihao said with a face full of pride.

"Ah?"

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao was stunned: "But doesn't our charity foundation need to operate? Who pays for the operating costs and the employees' salaries?"

Xie Xie Weihao smiled: "This is one of the points that distinguishes us from other charity organizations. The operating expenses of other charity organizations are all deducted from the funds, and some even exceed 50% or 70%. Only a little bit actually reaches the recipients; having 30% is already considered conscientious. Our operating expenses are all drawn from the group's account."

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao was astonished.

This... is too good, isn't it?

Truly doing charity properly!

Xie Xie Weihao: "This is the greatness of Brother Zu and Brother Qiu. The more you know about these things, the more you will identify with, respect, and admire them."

In the past, Xie Xie Weihao only thought about having a job and a salary to support his family, but now he has gradually identified with the company, and he feels this work is very meaningful.

The other employees of the company are the same; the salary is sufficient, the benefits are good, and there is a great mission. Such a job is simply a godsend, so the atmosphere of the entire company is very sunny, positive, and upward.

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao was now in this process of transformation and joining.

Five Star shape progress +1%... Independent Commission Against Corruption shape progress -1%...

"Damn it, the commission got in too early!"

Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao felt miserable!

Over at the Viceroy's Mansion,

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei chatted with Xie Fa for another 20 minutes, then waved his hand to let Xie Fa and Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Zhilian leave.

"Your Excellency, Viceroy!" Legislative Council Chairman Hunter walked in.

Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei pointed to the list: "I have reviewed the list; there are no issues, and I have already signed it."

"Yes!"

Hunter picked up the list from the desktop with both hands.

"Your Excellency, Viceroy, should I announce it now? Or wait until tomorrow? There are many reporters outside, and people from the television stations are all waiting. Should I announce it now?"

"Release it directly!"

!.

"Yes, I will announce it immediately!"

Hunter took the list, walked away quickly, and closed the door. He glanced at the list at the doorway; Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and the others were still there.

The Viceroy's signature was there, along with the blue seal across the page folds.

Hunter breathed a sigh of relief; the remaining 5 million was in his hands!

Then he handed it to the Viceroy's Office staff to make copies.

There were two original copies: one kept at the Viceroy's Office and one at the Legislative Council. The copies were for the reporters outside, and of course, the next issue of the "Government Gazette" would also need one.

When he took his secretary and exited the Viceroy's Office,

"Chairman Hunter is out!"

The reporters instantly erupted; those sitting, standing, or leaning all dashed forward and rushed in front of Hunter.

"Mr. Hunter, are the election results out?"

"Mr. Hunter, is the file bag in your hand the list?"

"Mr. Hunter..."

In the past, reporters didn't pay much attention to this election, but this time was different. Too many citizens had participated, especially that group led by Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu; the buzz was absolutely explosive, and the newspapers were guaranteed to sell out.

Hunter pressed his hands down: "Quiet, quiet, let me make an announcement..."

The crowd of reporters quieted down one after another.

ATV reporter Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Huang Jieyi and TVB reporter Tang Zhiyao signaled their cameramen to focus on Hunter. ("Queen of News")

Hunter took a deep breath and announced loudly:

"Everyone, under the wise leadership of the Viceroy and the diligent efforts of the staff, after a tense and orderly day of vote counting yesterday, and with the active participation and supervision of all parties..."

"Now, I am honored to announce that the election results have been officially released..."

Then he began to have the secretary behind him start handing them out one by one.

As soon as the copies were distributed,

The numerous reporters scrambled for them.

"Everyone, don't rush; everyone can get a copy."

"And in the next issue of the 'Government Gazette', this result will also be published."

Once the reporters finished grabbing them, they began to rush out in a flurry.

They had to race against time.

They had to print and distribute them as quickly as possible to the constituencies covered by the Five Star Group; whoever grabbed a copy first would earn a bigger bonus.

ATV and TVB also rushed off in a flurry, jumped into their cars, and returned to TVB and ATV.

Only Hunter and his secretary were left, standing at the entrance.

All alone~~~

The two of them were left in the wind~~~

Hunter was dumbfounded: "No, aren't you all being too heartless?"

Just a moment ago they were so enthusiastic, but now that they had the list, they ran faster than dogs!

Once they put their pants on, they're cold-hearted!

Bah, scumbags!

Reporters from major newspapers flew back to their offices; to save time, they had already started reporting the vote results on the road.

"In the Hong Kong Island East constituency, the vote counts for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and Gao Jin are... the vote counts for other opponents are... leading by over 300 times..."

"How many!"

On the other end of the phone, the editor's shocked shout came through.

"I'll repeat, the vote count for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan..."

"Slow down, let me write it down..."

"My god!"

"Over 300 times, is this even human!"

"Liu Hua, Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili, Gao Qiu, Chen Chen Yongren, Su Su Jianqiu... their vote counts are, exceeding their competitors..."

At this time, the editorial department of the "Oriental Daily News" had already written the content for the extra edition, just waiting for the final data.

And now that the data had arrived, they quickly adjusted the news content, only needing to change a few words.

"Change the original 'exceeding' to 'shockingly exceeding by 334 times'..."

"Change the headline, make the words 'Election Massacre' and '334 times' bigger and bolder, and add 'Candidates from all sides ashamed to the point of suicide'..."

The phrasing in the Oriental Daily News is just punchy!

The editor quickly made the changes, and then the editor-in-chief reviewed it once.

"Good, that's it!"

"Finalized!"

"As soon as the photos arrive, put them on immediately and print it for me!"

Whipping the horse to go faster—it's all about the gamble! Gambling to be faster than other newspapers!

If you win, you get models at the club!

If you lose, you go to work at sea!

Don't think about anything, just charge! It's much more exciting than the stock market!

There was another information channel faster than newspapers and television!

That was the radio station.

Once they received the data, they could broadcast it immediately.

Among them, the most powerful was Radio Television Hong Kong!

Inside a red taxi, Hao Ge was currently taking a little baby to the amusement park with Little Ma Ge.

This little baby was Song Song Zijie's daughter, Song Song Haoran, who was not even one year old yet. However, Song Song Zihao and Little Ma Ge, two bachelors, were getting older and starting to like children, so they took the baby out to play.

At this moment, a familiar and warm voice came from the car radio:

"Dear listeners, just a moment ago, a friend named Zhou Axing called in to request a song for his girlfriend Fang Min to celebrate her birthday. This song is the latest hit by the rising singer Wu Ying—'Love Letter'!"

Song Song Zihao: "??"

What the heck?

Didn't expect Axing to be quite the romantic!

"Singer Wu Ying is a singer who has suddenly risen in the last few months. Every one of his songs is like a meticulously crafted work of art. And 'Love You More Each Day' has achieved a great result, reaching 12th place on the latest 'Chinese Song Dragon and Tiger Chart'..."

"Please listen to..."

"Asking for nothing, seeking nothing, breaking through heaven and earth, only seeking the deep night; after the hustle and bustle, being able to see you..."

Song Song Zihao and Little Ma Ge both relaxed their bodies and listened.

It was a good song, just a bit painful for single guys.

Three minutes later, the song finished playing...

"Dear listeners, we just enjoyed the musical feast brought to us by Wu Ying... but now, I bring you the latest news—regarding the final results of yesterday's Hong Kong election, which finally came out just 10 minutes ago!"

"Now, I will reveal the most accurate election data for everyone:"

"First is the Hong Kong Island East constituency. Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and Mr. Gao Jin were elected with an impressive 242,543 votes, demonstrating their powerful appeal and grassroots support. In contrast, the third candidate, Cao Cao Chali, only received 767 votes, forming a stark contrast with the first two candidates."

"This gap has already exceeded 300 times!"

"Such a result undoubtedly proves the deep foundation and broad influence of Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and Mr. Gao Jin in Hong Kong Island East..."

Screech————

The car braked to a stop.

Song Song Zihao and Little Ma Ge looked at each other, their faces full of shock.

(End of chapter)