Chapter 347: 341 Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu vs. Evolved Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie, please stop showing off!

"Damn it!"

"What the hell!"

"I'm still eating here~~~"

Neighborhood residents across Hong Kong watching the ATV news were all cursing at this moment; the dead fish and sewage were truly nauseating.

"Our television station has also received reports and feedback from the public. The current Sha Tin District is facing a serious water pollution problem, so we sent reporters to Sha Tin District... We didn't expect the sewage here to be this severe."

The television screen cut to the on-site reporter holding a microphone, with a scene of flowing sewage behind them.

Soon, the camera switched to footage of sewage continuously pouring out of a drainage pipe.

"According to our investigation, most of the sewage is domestic sewage and industrial waste..."

"Here, we cannot help but ask: is the Environmental Protection Department completely unaware of these matters? Or are they pretending not to see them? Every year, the Environmental Protection Department receives so much funding from the government; are they not doing any work? Is this a waste of taxpayers' money?"

"And that sewage treatment plant—according to past news interview data, this sewage treatment plant is the largest in all of Hong Kong and has been in operation since 1986. Why is the sewage environment in Sha Tin still so terrible now?"

The wording of the ATV news was undoubtedly extremely severe.

It was practically a reprimand.

"Finally,"

"Facing such severe environmental challenges, we hope the Environmental Protection Department can take immediate action, strengthen supervision, and strictly enforce the law..."

Jin Zhong,

Environmental Protection Department; the ATV news suddenly caused an uproar within the department.

What is this?

Criticizing the Environmental Protection Department in front of all the people of Hong Kong?

I'm going to get angry!

However, the Environmental Protection Department has never been powerful, not comparable to strong departments like the Monetary Authority, the Inland Revenue Department, or the Industry and Commerce Department.

What can being angry do?

They could only be angry for a moment.

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Soon, the Director of the Environmental Protection Department began to gather staff for a meeting.

The Director sat upright in the main seat, face cold, scanning the room: "Who hasn't seen the ATV news report about Sha Tin District?"

Everyone shook their heads one after another.

The Director: "Good, now speak up: what are your thoughts on this report?"

Everyone was silent, not daring to be the first to speak because they couldn't gauge the Director's attitude.

The Director pointed to someone: "Jieni, you speak."

Chen Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie bit the bullet: "I think we should contact the New Territories government to express our emphasis on the environment and hope they can rectify it immediately."

One word: steady.

Then, under the Director's pressure, others weakly expressed their opinions one by one.

"Contact ATV and let them make the report as mild as possible..."

"Our Environmental Protection Department should also make a gesture, take a trip to the New Territories, take some photos, and find newspapers to report on it..."

New Territories Administration,

Canteen.

The television hanging on the wall was playing the ATV news.

"Wow~~~~"

Following the report on Sha Tin, the canteen erupted in an uproar, with noisy chatter rising everywhere.

The expressions of many staff members changed suddenly; they stopped using their cutlery and looked at the television.

The expressions of the leaders were even gloomier than water; they knew well that such an incident was undoubtedly a severe test for the reputation and image of the Administration.

One of the leaders stood up and left quickly.

Not long after, phone calls were made continuously, and they began to organize relevant departments to prepare for a meeting.

20 minutes later,

In the conference room, leaders with different expressions sat around a long table.

"Everyone, you should all know about the news. Now, we need to think of a way together to give the citizens of Hong Kong an explanation!"

"We need to get in touch with ATV as soon as possible..."

"Those dead fish, we need to find people to clean them up as soon as possible..."

They offered suggestions one by one.

As for whether there should be fines for sewage discharge?

Not a single leader opened their mouth to mention it; after all, those factories represent the economy and taxes. Unless the head of the Administration brought it up, no one else would.

Obviously, the head of the Administration didn't mention it, so no one else did either.

On the other side,

Cheung Kong Group,

Mr. Li was holding the *Commercial Daily* newspaper; the second-page news was "Young Master Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie reborn, passionate about charity."

On the table lay seven or eight newspapers, *Ming Pao*, *Sing Tao Daily*, and *Oriental Daily News*; they all gave the second news page to Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie.

"Young Master Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie's heartwarming action, rebuilding a warm home for lonely elderly women."

"Never stopping on the road of charity, Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie creates a happy old age for the lonely elderly."

Mr. Li was very satisfied.

The plan was being pushed forward step by step!

"Dad!"

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie knocked on the door and walked into Mr. Li's office.

"You looking for me?"

"Sit."

Mr. Li: "I called you over because the ATV news just reported a piece of news."

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie: "Dad, are you talking about the sewage in Sha Tin District?"

Mr. Li: "It seems you also watched this news. What are your thoughts?"

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie curled his lips and smiled: "I was just about to tell you, Dad, this Sha Tin matter has great potential!"

"Since it's a good deed, then this Sha Tin sewage matter is a very big good deed for us."

Mr. Li smiled: "It's very good that you can see this... but you missed one point!"

Mr. Li became serious.

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie was stunned: "Dad, which point?"

Mr. Li: "You should know that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu bought a plot of land in Sha Tin a week ago, and now, ATV just happened to report this, and the wording is so intense. Did you think of anything?"

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie's eyes widened!

Unbelievable!

"Dad, are you saying this is Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu laying the groundwork?"

"That's right, I'm 90% sure Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is building momentum. Next, he will definitely stand out and use this incident to fiercely harvest prestige among the citizens of Hong Kong!"

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie thought about it carefully; the more he thought, the more he felt the possibility was high!

Old rivals!

He was too familiar with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie said excitedly: "Dad, we must get one step ahead of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!"

Mr. Li smiled: "That's right, we must get one step ahead of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu. I will contact Tycoon Shao of TVB and let TVB reporters cooperate with you..."

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie echoed: "I'll take my charity company subordinates to Sha Tin District for a charity inspection, and then 'accidentally' run into TVB reporters..."

Mr. Li: "That's not enough. If you can, you should find a female employee and have her 'accidentally' fall into the water, and you go save her. It doesn't need to be deep, just up to the waist is fine. And it's best if it's filmed by TVB..."

Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie's eyes lit up.

As expected of Dad, ginger is still old and spicy!

As long as he lies on a hospital bed, he can stand with the citizens of Sha Tin in a strategic position; he will be 'one of their own.'

At that time, as long as he calls out, the citizens of Sha Tin will all be family and will support him one after another!

The more Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie thought about it, the more he felt this idea was brilliant!

"Good, I'll go do it right now!"

Without another word, he called his secretary and the core backbone of the Li Foundation to gather, prepare, and set off for Sha Tin!

And Mr. Li also contacted Tycoon Shao and arranged for reporters.

30 minutes later,

Li Er then led a large group of people and arrived in the Sha Tin District.

In the car, they discussed two plans—

The first plan: Establish a 1 million fund specifically to treat those hospitalized due to pollution and reimburse a portion of their medical expenses.

However, they later felt this plan was unreliable because "hospitalized due to pollution" was too vague; if it turned into universal healthcare, they would be finished.

Finally, it was changed to "poverty alleviation," providing aid to those in financial difficulty due to pollution issues, who could receive 1,000-5,000 HKD per month. The second plan was to provide every Sha Tin citizen with a health checkup worth 100 HKD.

The foundation's subordinates were shocked: "Boss, 100 HKD for over 200,000 Sha Tin citizens means over 20 million HKD."

Li Er, however, said decisively: "What is 20 million? Our foundation has a large sum of money; don't be afraid of spending!"

Right now, the stock market losses for the Paper Group, Yangtze Group, and Electric Light Company are hundreds of millions or billions every day; 20 million is nothing.

What he needed to do was establish his persona as a philanthropist.

He had a premonition that his old man was planning a major image overhaul for the Yangtze Group!

He himself was a key link!

Li Er naturally had to be ruthless with himself; money was nothing!

Arriving in Sha Tin,

Li Er said to everyone: "Everyone, it is now 1:10 PM. We have many places to visit this time; thank you all for your hard work."

"Action!"

Just like that, the Li Foundation began its operation, going door-to-door to promote, investigate, and push welfare benefits.

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Of course, the foundation did not forget to take photos and videos as promotional material for the future.

Such a commotion naturally could not be hidden from Da Tou.

Da Tou asked his underling: "Who are these people?"

Underling: "Reporting to Brother Da Tou, these people are from the Li Foundation, that foundation belonging to Boss Li. I heard that after they heard the news, Li Er brought people over directly."

Da Tou: "Li Foundation? Do you know what they are doing?"

Another local underling who had just been recruited said: "There are two things: one is poverty alleviation, receiving money every month; the other is providing a free health checkup worth 100 HKD."

Upon hearing this, Da Tou's first reaction was...

Damn!

Someone is here to steal the business!

Just at this moment,

Da Tou saw a TVB interview van from afar, coming closer and closer.

Da Tou: "............"

Such a familiar sense of deja vu.

Isn't this a remake of Brother Zu's tactics?

Brother Zu, someone is copying you!

He quickly called Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

"Brother Zu, something happened here in Sha Tin."

"What happened?"

"Li Er is here..." Da Tou recounted everything that had happened.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "???"

Damn, this Li Er is something; he has already learned three-tenths of my essence!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Continue to observe."

Da Tou: "Understood."

One hour later,

Li Er received a phone call and smiled; the "girl who fell into the water" was ready.

20 minutes later,

Li Er, leading a team of four, inspected the filthy river water. I must say, the stench from the riverbed was so foul that just smelling it made one feel like their lungs were suffocating.

It was too overwhelming.

Quickly put on a mask!

Not long after, Li Er saw a girl not far away suddenly lose her footing on the embankment and fall in.

"Ahhh~~~ Help!"

At this critical moment,

Amidst the suffocating stench, Li Er resolutely took a step and rushed toward the edge of the embankment.

He quickly jumped down and plunged into the dirty, foul-smelling river water.

The river water instantly surrounded him, and the pungent odor rushed straight to his brain.

On the shore, the screams of his subordinates rang out.

"Boss!"

"Don't, Boss!"

"Ah~~~"

The subordinates did not know about this plan, so they were all shocked by Li Er's actions.

At this moment, Li Er quickly approached the woman's flailing arms, grabbed them, and pulled her back.

3 minutes later, through Li Er's unremitting efforts and the close cooperation of his team members, the girl was finally pulled safely onto the shore.

As for Li Er, he lay exhausted on the riverbank, gasping for air, yet a happy smile appeared on his face.

This entire process was captured perfectly by the TVB camera.

"So heroic!"

"A rich young master like Li Er actually has such a spirit of self-sacrifice!"

The reporters and cameramen were all shocked.

They did not know this was a performance; they had only been notified to come and assist in filming Li Er doing charity work. The scene before them did not look like acting; they were shocked by Li Er's unhesitating actions.

So damn brave!

Such a smelly river—let alone jumping in, even getting close felt unbearable.

Moreover, Li Er is the heir to the Li Group, a future billionaire boss, and he actually dared to jump!

"Big news!"

"It will definitely explode tonight!"

The reporter said excitedly.

Soon, the girl and Li Er quickly went to a house to wash up, then went to the hospital for a checkup.

TVB naturally followed along.

Da Tou watched the whole process and felt stunned.

Holy crap!

Is he being this desperate?

Do you have to go that far, Li Er!

Da Tou quickly called Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu to report the matter.

"No way? That desperate?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu gasped in shock!

Everyone, saint or sinner, is showing off!

Damn it, Li Er's methods are even wilder than mine.

Why didn't I think of that?

Originally, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu thought that Li Er doing charity work with TVB had three-tenths of his essence, but now it seems that it's not three-tenths at all—this damn thing has surpassed him!

At the very least, he couldn't bring himself to find someone to jump into a river and then save them as a performance.

This kid... is terrifying!

"In my past life, this Li Er was suppressed by Li Da; I didn't see that he could be this ruthless!"

"Could it be because of me?"

"Evolved?"

"Perhaps Boss Li is pushing this from behind the scenes!"

"Hiss... could even Boss Li have evolved?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu gasped a second time.

Next to Sha Tin First City, 30-32 Sha Tin Silver City Street.

Prince of Wales Hospital.

This is the largest large-scale public general hospital in Sha Tin, established in 1984, and is also the teaching hospital for the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

It is 2.5 kilometers away from the Jockey Club; when there are horse races, jockeys who suffer injuries or emergencies are sent here for emergency treatment.

At this moment,

By the hospital bed,

Li Er was wearing a hospital gown, and red rashes had already begun to appear on his body; the effect of the sewage was just that potent.

Fortunately, Li Er had worn a mask and glasses at the time, which he threw away immediately after coming ashore; otherwise, if it had entered his nose, it would have been troublesome.

A TVB reporter was excitedly interviewing Li Er: "Mr. Li, what drove you to jump down without the slightest hesitation at that moment?"

Li Er looked solemn:

"It was the Empress of Heaven!"

(End of chapter)