Chapter 365: 359 Fund Approved, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's Career Takes Off Like a Rocket

The elite bandit group,

Tseung Kwan O villa,

"These rich bastards are truly insane!"

"Our morals are far higher than theirs!"

Ye Ye Shiguan watched the television with a look of disdain.

Nan Ge, Cao Nan, and Hua Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian nodded.

However, Professor and Pu Guang tilted their heads:

"Don't you guys feel that this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu has his shadow everywhere?"

"Yeah, he's too damn impressive!"

"I want to mess with him!"

Nan Ge, Cao Nan, and Hua Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian: "............"

Black lines dripped down their foreheads; so you two are really going to lock horns with that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, huh!

Li villa.

Mr. Li watched the news on TV, feeling a wave of disappointment.

"From the bandits to the Li family..."

"And now the Zhong family..."

"The big news is endless; is it really that hard for me to take down Mr. Zheng?"

Half a month ago, he had already prepared to take down Mr. Zheng.

How to go about it?

Naturally, by learning from Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's method—stirring up public opinion and making the market lose confidence in New World.

Short the stock first, then use public opinion, then settle, and finally acquire...

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, Mr. Zheng, and Mr. Lin were the ones who used this one-stop chain to take him down.

So naturally, he had to use the same one-stop chain to take down Mr. Zheng.

Unfortunately, the news has been constant lately, with one headline after another, leaving him no opportunity to initiate his plan.

"Achoo~~~~"

Five Star Group building,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu sneezed and knew someone must be talking about him behind his back again.

At this moment, the system finally sent a notification.

"You saved an innocent little girl, helped a mother clear her name, and brought the mastermind to justice."

"You have received the following rewards:"

"Reward 1: Your actions have earned the praise of countless citizens, Hong Kong support rate +1% (Total 20%)"

"Reward 2: You have gained Wanchai District support rate +1% (Total 49%)!"

Routine rewards,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked forward to the moment the Wanchai support rate reached 70%.

"Reward 3: You have received 'Kidnapping Warning Card' *5!"

"Reward 4: You have received 'Bomb Scanning Card' *5 (Scanning range 100 meters radius)!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's eyes lit up.

These two items are great; he was just worrying that these bandits were evolving one by one and becoming difficult to handle.

With these two things, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu felt completely secure.

"Reward 5: You have received the script for 'Infernal Affairs (Original Version)'."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu took a look; this reward was not bad.

Last time, he said that 'Infernal Affairs 1 (Revised Version)' was a bit too bright and lacked dramatic tension, so this original version is quite good.

With that, the rewards concluded.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu called Fang Ting and told her to give the script to the Five Star Film downstairs to be shot as soon as possible.

Next, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu began to take stock of what needed to be done next.

First, starting this month (November), the crisis for Mr. Zheng, the acquisition of ATV equity and Cheung Kong Group shares (in Mr. Zheng's hands).

Second, the Harbour City Five Star Supermarket, which is expected to open in February.

Third, find opportunities to continue inciting the Li family's internal strife and gradually erode them.

Fourth, all of the above require capital, so the fund approval must be expedited.

He wrote them down one by one on a piece of paper.

"Knock, knock~~~"

A knock at the door.

"Come in!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu saw Ah Ting walk in; he was here to report on the real estate matter.

"Zu Ge, the engineering drawings are basically finished..."

"Please take a look..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu glanced at them; he couldn't understand many of the drawings.

"Have the engineering experts confirmed them?"

"They have already confirmed them and signed off on everything."

"What about Gao Jin?"

"He has also confirmed them."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "As long as they're confirmed, that's fine."

He took a casual look; he couldn't understand the drawings anyway, and didn't want to spend the effort to figure them out, so he didn't look closely.

After looking,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu suddenly saw the floor plan and thought of something.

"This floor plan, it should include common area allocation, right?"

"Yes."

"What is the net floor area ratio?"

"We designed it for 28 floors with 2 elevators; the net floor area ratio is 92%, which is higher than any other real estate developer."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "It's excellent that you can remember this."

Ah Ting thought Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was praising him and couldn't help but hold his head high.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu suddenly added: "Remove the common area allocation."

In his past life, what Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu hated most was common area allocation.

Damn it, I buy an apartment, and I still have to pay for the hallways and stairs? Damn, isn't the property management fee paid for nothing?

Moreover, the calculation standards for common areas are also problematic; homebuyers cannot calculate it themselves, and heartless real estate developers will just give you a fake one to make you pay more.

As for the inspections by regulatory agencies... please, do you believe that? It's not like I haven't seen shoddy construction projects before.

Ah Ting was stunned: "Why?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said solemnly: "Don't forget what our Five Star Group does; we shouldn't be capitalists, we must consider the ordinary citizens."

"What common area allocation? That's the business of capitalists; they find all sorts of ways to earn money from the citizens."

"And our Five Star Group does business with a conscience."

"What homebuyers use is their own apartment; when selling to them, we naturally should sell the interior area, not engage in any common area allocation. We won't earn this money that lacks a conscience!"

Now Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had gradually realized—the power of the people.

Why does Five Star Group succeed every time it does something? Unbeatable?

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What does it rely on?

It's conscience!

Since I'm doing real estate, I naturally have to have a conscience.

If one says Mr. Li became the richest man by being as cunning as a fox, then Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu relies on his conscience to build a stable foundation, eventually becoming an invincible force that sweeps everything away!

Ah Ting thought of his mother, who raised him from a young age, and the neighbors and folks around him...

They were all at the bottom of society and living very poorly.

At this moment, Ah Ting couldn't help but feel a sense of mission.

He said solemnly: "I understand, Zu Ge!"

He looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu with respect in his heart: Perhaps this kind of boss is worth following!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "Take it back and redo it..."

Ah Ting: "Yes, Zu Ge!"

He walked away quickly.

Not long after, Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Zhanbo knocked and entered, his face full of joy.

"Brother Zu, the fund license has finally come through."

"What?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was pleasantly surprised: "It's out?"

"Yes, it's out. This is the Type 9 license issued by the Securities and Futures Commission, and this is the stamp from the Inland Revenue Department..."

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong is the primary regulatory body responsible for overseeing the securities and futures markets, strictly regulating aspects such as the establishment, operation, and sales of funds.

As for the Inland Revenue Department, tax issues involved in the operation of a fund must also comply with the regulations and guidance of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department.

"These are the documents, along with the signatures of the supervising officials."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Zhanbo placed the materials in front of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

"Good!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu laughed happily: "With this, we can legally raise capital from all the citizens of Hong Kong. Once we have ample funds, it will be easy to do whatever we want."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Zhanbo was also beaming with high spirits at this moment.

What is the biggest problem when being the general manager of a financial company?

It is having no money on hand!

Now, once the fund is established, they can officially raise sufficient capital from the citizens.

"Brother Zu, how much capital should we aim to raise?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Let's test the waters with the first phase, 1 billion. Let's raise it right here in Wanchai!"

"Let's see the strength of the neighbors!"

"The strength is definitely strong. There are over 800,000 people in Wanchai; excluding children, there are at least 600,000."

"If everyone contributes 1,000 HKD, that's 600 million!"

Regarding this, both Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Zhanbo were very confident.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Good, go make the plan immediately... bring it to me for review once it's done, then start taking action..."

Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Fang Zhanbo: "Yes!"

Financial Secretary's Office,

Deputy Secretary's office.

Fang Anxin dragged her slightly weary body and walked into the Deputy Financial Secretary's office, looking travel-worn.

Just a moment ago, she had gone to see her younger sister Fang Fang Minxin and her niece Zhong Nianhua.

In the detention room, Fang Fang Minxin looked haggard, and Zhong Nianhua's eyes were filled with fear and unease. Fang Anxin comforted them, promising she would find a way to get them out.

After leaving the detention center, she rushed without pause to a dinner meeting with the Deputy Secretary for Justice.

However, the Deputy Secretary for Justice's response was vague, merely using bureaucratic jargon to say he would consider it carefully, without giving her any substantive promises.

"Ring ring ring~~~"

At this moment, her phone rang.

Only important calls could get through directly; otherwise, they were usually transferred by a secretary.

"Hello~~"

"Secretary Fang, hello, I am Lei Meng."

"Secretary-General Lei, hello!" Fang Anxin immediately became solemn.

Lei Meng was the Secretary to the Governor.

"Secretary Fang, I can understand your feelings about running around for your sister and niece. But there are some things I think I need to point out to you."

Fang Anxin's heart tightened: "What does the Secretary mean?"

"You see, this case has already caused quite a stir across Hong Kong, and all eyes are focused on it. Government House is also closely monitoring the development of the situation. If you insist on restarting the court trial process, this will undoubtedly trigger new public opinion issues. You are the Deputy Financial Secretary; sometimes you need to consider things more carefully."

The Governor's Secretary's tone was unhurried, yet it struck Fang Anxin's heart like a heavy hammer.

Fang Anxin frowned: "But my sister and niece..."

The Governor's Secretary sighed lightly: "Secretary Fang, you have been in the officialdom for many years; you should understand the stakes involved. You have your own network of connections in the UK and have many ambitions and ideals. If you are implicated because of this matter, I fear all your previous efforts will go down the drain. You might as well look at it from another angle: letting this case gradually fade away might be the best result for you and for everyone."

Fang Anxin's hand trembled; on one side was the bond of family, and on the other was her own career and future.

After a moment of silence, she spoke slowly: "Secretary, I understand what you mean; I will consider it carefully."

"Secretary Fang is a smart person; I believe you will make the right choice." After saying this, the Governor's Secretary hung up the phone.

Fang Anxin slowly put down the phone.

Although hesitant, she undoubtedly had her own choice.

Since her sister and niece had committed a crime, they should accept the punishment they deserved!

Knock knock knock~~~

Not long after, the door was knocked.

"Come in."

"Secretary, I have already sorted out some information on that Five Star Group."

"Give it to me."

Fang Anxin took the documents and quickly began to read.

Soon, she paused.

"Last year, the tax department investigated the Five Star Group?"

"Yes."

"Didn't find any results?"

"No, it is said that the Five Star Group is very proactive in paying taxes."

Fang Anxin sneered: "Proactive in paying taxes? Who was the person auditing the taxes? Did they take money from Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu? Go and investigate."

Having been in the workplace for over twenty years, how could she not know these tricks?

"In addition, tell the Commissioner of Inland Revenue to arrange a team to investigate the Five Star Group. I don't believe the Five Star Group's tax records are that clean."

The secretary hesitated for a moment: "Secretary, this might..."

Fang Anxin raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"

The secretary replied truthfully: "The Five Star Group owns Asia Television, and Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu has considerable influence in Hong Kong. If they feel that you are making things difficult for them, I am afraid they will use this matter of Mrs. Fang Fang Minxin to make an issue of it, and then you will be in a lot of trouble, Secretary."

"I suggest delaying it for half a month and waiting until this matter passes."

Fang Anxin thought about it; the secretary's words made some sense.

"Fine, then we'll talk about it in half a month."

Fang Anxin continued to look at the documents,

Soon, she saw another item, approved yesterday.

"They established a fund?"

"Yes."

"We already approved it?"

"Approved."

Fang Anxin: "............"

She was so angry she almost stopped her period!

She looked at this information left and right, but she simply couldn't find a place to strike.

"Then let's wait half a month!"

Over the next few days, nothing happened in Hong Kong.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu went to Mingxin Hospital to visit the young girl; she had not yet woken up, but the specialist doctor indicated that her brain waves were more active now, and the possibility of her waking up was very high.

And just at this time,

Boss Li finally started to take action.

First, he found a securities bank, borrowed Boss Zheng's stocks, and began the first part of his operation.

He spent two full days negotiating with several large banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered.

He didn't have much money himself, so he used 5x leverage.

In fact, there is plenty of 100x leverage in the capital market, but it is very easy to flip over and face a margin call at any time.

Boss Li's style has always been steady, so he only used 5x leverage, using 1 billion in principal to leverage 5 billion in funds.

It was all used to borrow New World stocks from the hands of the securities banks.

And the settlement time was set for 21 days later, which is three weeks later, totaling 15 working days.

"Hmph!"

"I've deployed 5 billion; if you want to save the world, you'll need to deploy at least 10 billion HKD in funds."

In the office,

Boss Li stood in front of the glass, overlooking the bustling city of Hong Kong, his eyes filled with excitement.

"This time, not only will I use their own methods to deal with them!"

"I also want to see if you, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and Boss Lin, will take advantage of Boss Zheng's crisis to loot a burning house!"

"If you can start fighting among yourselves, I will be even happier!"

"Hahaha~~~"

Mr. Li seemed to have returned to the heroic, awe-inspiring state of his prime; his confidence had returned.

……

……

Mr. Zheng's villa.

Mr. Zheng was having dinner with his wife.

He could be considered a "phoenix man"; the only thing worth praising was that from Chow Tai Fook to the New World Group, his strength had grown step by step, and his feelings for his wife had always remained the same.

"Ring ring ring~~~"

A phone call came in, and Mr. Zheng's expression changed.

"What's wrong?" Mrs. Zheng asked with concern.

"The bank called; someone has shorted New World!" Mr. Zheng said with a bitter smile.

He had not expected that the thing he feared most would happen.