Chapter 339

After finishing his flattery, Tsang Heung-wing finally provided a summary:

"It is precisely because of these qualities of yours, Mr. Director Guan, that I was deeply moved and also very ashamed, so I immediately transferred the undercover agent Billy back!"

Then he raised a glass of wine: "I apologize for the offense, please be generous, Mr. Director Guan!"

He downed it in one gulp.

Director Guan Zu laughed: "Tsang Sir is dedicated to the public, so how could I blame you? I only hope the Hong Kong Police Force can have more good policemen like Tsang Sir!"

"Come, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

It was another scene of mutual pleasantries.

Tsang Heung-wing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He had finally escaped a disaster; otherwise, he would have been the second Mr. Li.

How miserable!

Tsang Heung-wing: "By the way, Mr. Director Guan, you said you wanted Billy?"

Director Guan Zu nodded: "That's right, Billy is a talent, and my company is getting bigger and bigger; the 20th supermarket is about to open, and there's no one to manage the hospital, so I want Billy to come over, get familiar with things first, and then become a company manager... It's a pity, if he had stayed with me, he might have even been a Legislative Councilor this time; it's just his bad luck. However, I'll let him run next term!"

Legislative Councilor?

*Hiss, hiss, hiss~~~~~*

Tsang Heung-wing gasped.

Billy has such good luck!

Damn, it even makes me envious.

A Legislative Councilor, the kind who can scold the Commissioner of Police!

"No problem!"

Tsang Heung-wing patted his chest loudly: "It is Billy's honor that Mr. Director Guan thinks highly of him! I will go back immediately and have him follow you, Mr. Director Guan!"

Director Guan Zu raised his glass: "Thank you, Tsang Sir."

Tsang Heung-wing smiled repeatedly: "You're welcome!"

Director Guan Zu changed the subject: "However, I see that Billy is currently undercover beside a drug lord named Black Chai... This is always a hidden danger, so I want to wipe out this Black Chai, preferably kill him, to eliminate future trouble."

Tsang Heung-wing nodded: "I have recently been planning to catch this Black Chai, but he is too cunning; Billy has been with him for a year and hasn't found an opportunity."

Director Guan Zu: "On this point, I do have a lead..."

Director Guan Zu told Tsang Heung-wing the location of Black Chai's drug kitchen.

Tsang Heung-wing's eyes lit up: "As expected of Brother Zu, amazing, amazing!"

Director Guan Zu spoke calmly: "It's best to act tonight, so the other party doesn't run... My idea is, when catching Black Chai, don't give him a chance to live; just empty the magazine and send him on his way, so he won't be able to threaten Billy."

Tsang Heung-wing smiled: "No problem."

The two looked at each other,

*Hehehe~~~*

*Jiejiejie~~~*

Director Guan Zu raised his glass: "Come, I wish Tsang Sir success!"

Tsang Heung-wing toasted: "Many thanks to Brother Zu for the credit!"

Making friends with Brother Zu is truly satisfying~~

1 hour later, 20:00, night fell over Hong Kong.

Tsang Heung-wing was fully armed, leading his men in two groups, one heading to the drug kitchen, the other to Black Chai.

At the drug kitchen, a group of 'chefs' were packing up, preparing to relocate.

Then,

The police force rushed in,

The chefs resisted.

"Bang, bang, bang~~~~"

Emptying their magazines, the 'chefs' all bit the dust.

On Black Chai's side.

Black Chai and Billy were out partying; after drinking, they drove home.

But they didn't notice a tracker had been installed on the car.

Then,

On a remote stretch of road, they were intercepted by a pile of police cars.

Billy saw Tsang Heung-wing and was stunned for a moment.

Both sides exchanged fire.

"Bang, bang, bang, bang~~~~"

Black Chai was hit by n bullets, eyes wide open, dying with a grievance!

Billy hid in a corner; after the scene quieted down, he discovered Black Chai and the other subordinates had all bitten the dust.

Billy got out of the car, irritable: "Boss, please tell me when you're going to act~~~ It's very easy for people to die!"

Tsang Sir hugged Billy and laughed loudly: "Congratulations, Billy, undercover mission successful; not only did you provide the location of the drug kitchen, but you also seized the evidence of Black Chai's crimes!"

"This time, you've performed a great service!"

Irritable Billy: "???"

Stunned.

What the hell?

When did I provide the location of the drug kitchen? I didn't know at all!

And when did I seize the evidence of Black Chai's crimes?

Completely confused!

After clearing the scene, Tsang Heung-wing took Billy away; not long after, Billy met Director Guan Zu and Gao Qiu.

Billy was stunned.

Director Guan Zu patted Billy's shoulder, his smile warming the heart: "Welcome back!"

Gao Qiu hugged Billy: "I knew you weren't happy being undercover, so I told Brother Zu to kill Black Chai, and then you could perform a great service and leave the police force..."

Billy's brain was buzzing~~~~

Tsang Heung-wing smiled: "Billy, go back to the police station tomorrow to handle your resignation... Of course, you don't have to; you can collect two salaries."

"Alright, bye-bye... I have to go back and organize the case files."

After speaking,

Tsang Heung-wing got into his car and disappeared into the night.

Billy: "???? No, I was just abandoned like that?"

Yes, I wanted to leave!

But, I wanted to leave on my own terms, not the kind of leaving where I'm abandoned by you!

Billy's mood was extremely complex.

Gao Qiu hugged Billy's shoulder tightly: "Come work for the Five Star Group in the future; there's a spot for you among the giants. Brother Zu said, for the '95 batch, he'll send you to be a Legislative Councilor!"

Billy: Legislative Councilor?

"Cough, cough~~~"

"Brother Zu, I'll go through fire and water for you!"

This undercover work, this cop life, let whoever wants to do it do it!

Loyalty rate soared directly to 95%!

Director Guan Zu hooked Billy's shoulder: "Let's go, I'll take you for a late-night snack; you officially start work tomorrow."

Billy: "Thank you, Brother Zu."

"By the way, Brother Zu, how did you know I was undercover?"

"Because you were recruited by Wu Ying, right?" Gao Qiu said happily.

"Ah?"

Billy scratched his head, not understanding what that meant.

However, he was still very moved inside, because he discovered Brother Zu didn't mind the process of him being undercover in the Five Star Group.

Broad-minded, letting bygones be bygones, a good boss!

Loyalty rate jumped—98%!

30 minutes later...

Causeway Bay, pork offal porridge late-night stall.

A bustling late-night stall, neighborhood citizens tasting delicious food one by one...

Billy took a deep breath of that rich, smoky atmosphere, and his whole person relaxed instantly.

Although he spent every day hanging out in bars with Black Chai, his spirit had always been tense. But now, he could finally relax.

Following Brother Zu, there was a full sense of security and a full sense of relaxation!

The three found a large table.

Director Guan Zu said to Gao Qiu: "Make a call and tell the others to come over for a late-night snack..."

"Billy, come with me to get the meat..."

Taking Billy, they arrived at the meat distribution area, where many neighborhood citizens were queuing. Director Guan Zu and Billy started queuing.

"Brother Zu, why don't you go first?" A neighbor saw them and said hurriedly.

"No, no, I'll queue slowly~~~ Thank you." Director Guan Zu smiled and refused directly; although his strength was constantly expanding, he always demanded of himself to act as an ordinary person, deeply integrated into daily life; otherwise, it would be funny if he made statements like '699 can't even buy a pair of socks' in the 'neighborhood'.

Seeing this, Billy felt a wave of warmth.

Such a boss is truly great!

Brother Zu, loyalty!

Soon, Director Guan Zu and Billy finished getting the fresh pork and returned to the table; not long after, Ah Wah, Chen Yongren, Su Jianqiu, and Gao Jin all arrived.

"Billy, long time no see!!"

"You seem to have gotten haggard?"

Wu Ying said last; seeing Billy, he was very happy. This was the first college student he had recruited, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment: "Billy, didn't you go abroad?"

He hugged Billy's shoulder tightly.

Gao Qiu was drinking tea, *Pfft~~~* he sprayed it out.

!.

Billy apologized: "I lied to you before; actually, I was a police undercover."

Wu Ying was sluggish: "............"

Tears fell from my eyes when I finally knew the truth!

This night,

Wu Ying cried his eyes out; it was too miserable, how many undercover agents was this now?

Billy hugged Wu Ying apologetically and comforted him for a long time; only after promising to compensate Wu Ying for a month of prostitution fees did Wu Ying agree to let Billy go.

Wu Ying wiped his tears: "However, I'm very happy that you could come back."

Billy felt what brotherhood was; this was something he couldn't feel at the police station, and a warm current surged in his heart.

His nose felt slightly sore: "Thank you!"

And at this moment, on the other side, inside the elegant and private private room of the Peninsula Hotel.

The patriarch of the Jewish Kadoorie family—Mr. Kadoorie, was sharing an exquisite dinner with the Governor.

(The Peninsula Hotel is a hotel controlled by the Kadoorie family.)

The wine was fragrant, and as glasses clinked, the atmosphere gradually improved.

After three rounds of drinks, Mr. Kadoorie coughed lightly; the timing was ripe, and he stated the true purpose of this trip:

"Governor, regarding that 'Draft Electricity Tariff Control Agreement,' I represent CLP Power, and I am eager to express our views and concerns here."

Speaking of this, he got angry.

Damn it, you Director Guan Zu and Mr. Li are fighting each other, so why do you have to involve our CLP Power?

Isn't this a trap?

It's simply collateral damage!

"We live in a capitalist economic system that advocates free competition and follows market rules, not a model dominated by a planned economy. The government's role should be to guide and regulate, not to excessively interfere with the natural operation of the market."

"Since its establishment, CLP Power has always provided the citizens of Hong Kong with the most affordable and stable electricity supply in terms of tariff management."

As he spoke, he began to get angry:

"And now, the 9.99% profit limit proposed in this 'Control Agreement' is undoubtedly a serious constraint on our enterprise's right to independent operation. Such a mandatory regulation, I fear, will not only fail to promote the healthy development of the power industry..."

The Governor listened with a smile, not interrupting directly; after Patriarch Kadoorie finished speaking, he said sincerely:

"Mr. Lawrence, what you say also makes sense, but don't forget, electricity is a project that concerns public livelihood; if left to be determined by the market economy, I fear there will be unrestrained increases in electricity prices like Hongkong Electric..."

"Regarding this 'Draft,' if you have opinions, you can go ahead, if you are not afraid of the Kadoorie Group falling into a public opinion storm among all the citizens of Hong Kong..."

In one sentence: you love to mess around, you can mess around, but don't drag me into it; I won't accompany you.

Anyway, he was leaving office in eight or nine months, so he just needed to stand his last post well and not cause trouble.

Moreover, he had also taken money.

He had to get things done!

There was another point: the Governor knew that the Kadoorie Group itself was very low-key and definitely wouldn't cause trouble, so why should he charge into battle for the Kadoorie Group?

I'm not stupid!

Seeing the Governor was unmoved, Patriarch Kadoorie fell silent.

His Kadoorie family could also be considered a very large asset empire in Hong Kong, even larger than Mr. Li's, involving electricity, textiles, real estate, hotels (Peninsula Hotel), banking, rubber, carpets, warehousing, cross-harbor tunnels, ship repair, computers, and many other industries.

Among them, the most famous were:

In 1971, the Kadoorie family, together with Standard Chartered Bank and the British company Schroders, formed "Schroders & Chartered Limited"; the company operated various financial businesses and was one of the few large financial companies in Hong Kong.

In 1985, he personally went to the mainland to reach a cooperation agreement with the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant, with CLP holding a 25% stake.

The Peninsula Hotel could only be considered an ordinary asset.

However,

The Kadoorie family had always been very low-key, as low-key as the Li family, almost never seeing much of their information in the news.

As for the reason, it was probably related to their Jewish identity and the 1997 handover; in short, they were cautious, or one could say, they were enduring.

So...

"Forget it, forget it..."

"It's just some electricity profits after all..."

Patriarch Kadoorie finally felt it was better to be low-key.

A new day,

And all the newspapers in Hong Kong reported the matter of "legislating to limit electricity prices" on their front pages.

And the news that the big drug lord Black Chai had been taken down by the police could only rank second.

(Black Chai: "..." I'm a big drug lord, this is too lacking in status!)

9:30 AM,

North Point, 333 Java Road, North Point.

A blue Bentley stopped below the Lands Department building.

Director Guan Zu brought his secretary Fang Ting and Ah Ting, and they walked down.

The Lands Department was established in April 1982, specifically responsible for managing all land affairs in Hong Kong, with duties including land grants, valuation, land resumption and clearance, enforcement of lease terms, and land control and management.

It sounded impressive, but the administrative office was actually in the North Point Government Offices... on the 18th-24th floors.

And today, Director Guan Zu brought people here to participate in the auction of a plot of land in "Shatin."

Because the short-selling transaction hadn't been settled yet, the money hadn't been taken out.

Then Director Guan Zu directly found China Resources, Bank of China, and Everbright, mortgaged some assets, and borrowed 1 billion.

Arriving at the 20th floor,

Auction hall,

At this time, many real estate developers who had come to bid were already inside the auction hall.

"Mr. Director Guan, you're here too? I'm Wong Chi-cheung from Sino Land, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Mr. Director Guan, I'm from Wharf Holdings............"

"Mr. Director Guan......"

Three more real estate developers saw Director Guan Zu and walked over one after another, shaking hands enthusiastically.

Other real estate developers saw this scene.

".............."

Although they didn't want to come, they could only walk over one after another and shake hands with Director Guan Zu.

I don't know who gave what gifts, but I know very clearly who didn't give gifts·jpg

Police Force, CIB Criminal Intelligence Bureau.

Chief Superintendent Zeng Xiangrong's office. (From "Cold War")

17:30, off-duty time.

Zeng Xiangrong went off duty on time as usual, picked up his suit and put it on, preparing to go out.

"Ring ring ring~~~"

His desk phone rang.

Assistant: "Zeng Sir, Gao Jin's secretary called, asking if you are free to have a meal later, Peninsula Hotel."

"Gao Jin? Gao Jin of the Five-Star Group?"

"Yes."

Zeng Xiangrong was stunned, but still said: "Reply to his secretary, say I am free, very happy to have a meal with Mr. Gao."

One hour later...

Peninsula Hotel,

Private room, handshake. 【339

It's finally about to start!

As long as I successfully win the bid today, I can be considered a major general under Brother Zu in the future, no longer a small fry!

(End of chapter)