Chapter 402: 395 The 2.5 Version of the Evolution of Hardcore Bandits, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: Haha, I

Li Ji's villa.

At this moment, Li Ji's palace-level villa on Mount Pingding had not yet been built; they were currently residing in the Deep Water Bay luxury villa district.

This sky-high luxury mansion had taken 12 years to build, with a massive investment of capital; the land alone cost approximately 1.8 billion.

As for the construction costs, it went without saying, estimated at 4 billion.

Li Ji, the eldest son, the second son, the second daughter-in-law, and the grandchildren were all eating and watching television.

"Raised 7 billion so quickly?"

"From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, it only took 10 hours to finish raising it."

"That's 1 million people!"

The father and his two sons were all astonished.

The second son: "Dad, if we don't have money in the future, perhaps we can do the same. Whatever project we fancy, we can just publicly raise funds."

The eldest son, however, shook his head: "I don't think it's feasible. This Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu offered an 80% profit dividend right off the bat. If we offer less than 80%, we'll be criticized by the citizens. If we match 80%, our profits won't be enough; it's thankless work."

The second son: "That's simple; it's nothing more than a matter of bookkeeping. Everyone plays it that way... I think that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is definitely playing it that way too."

Li Ji did not express an opinion; he couldn't tell whether Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was faking it or if he was genuinely giving away 80%.

Personally, he felt that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu would definitely do as his second son suggested: cook the books, deduct a little, such as inflating operating costs; there were plenty of ways to do it.

In business, who would honestly give money to others?

Li Ji did not believe it.

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Deep Water Bay,

A certain villa.

This was the villa of Chen, the eldest son of the boss of Hang Lung Properties.

"This Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu……"

"He'll be a formidable rival tomorrow!"

Chen frowned, watching the television.

Speaking of this Chen, in later generations, he was notorious and widely reviled. On one hand, he made a one-time donation of 2 billion to the United States for educational charity, while his donations within the country were not very significant.

On the other hand, at an academic conference, he once blurted out, "This is the first time I feel ashamed to be Chinese," which incited the anger of many countrymen.

One must know, this Chen family relied on making money within the country.

Hang Lung's two major landmarks in Shanghai—Grand Gateway 66 and Plaza 66.

In Xiao Si's "Tiny Times 1.0: Origami Times," there was a description like this:

"In the eyes of those glamorous fashionistas and party animals, Plaza 66 must be the center of Shanghai. When they click-clack across the brand-new, polished marble floors of Plaza 66 in their 10cm stilettos, they must feel as if they are stepping on the entirety of Shanghai……"

This shows the status of Hang Lung in Shanghai.

What do you call this kind of behavior?

Making money in the country, then cursing the country; picking up the bowl to eat, and putting down the bowl to curse the mother.

His father, Boss Chen, was the founder of Hang Lung Group. After graduating from elementary school, he was sent to the United States to study, completing his doctoral degree at the University of Southern California. He always touted himself as a "successful model of the integration of Eastern and Western cultures."

In 1986, Boss Chen passed away. It should have been the eldest son who took over Hang Lung Group, but his father gave all of Hang Lung's assets at the time, worth about 4 billion, to Chen Qizong's uncle. Later, his uncle was too conservative and, coupled with poor management, retired in 1991, allowing the eldest son to smoothly take over the power of Hang Lung.

It was from this moment that the eldest son began to go to Shanghai to acquire land, eventually creating two landmark buildings—Plaza 66 and Grand Gateway 66.

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In the stronghold in Sai Kung,

The core members of the hardcore bandit team gathered again; Cao Nan still did not come.

Professor: "Brothers, tomorrow is the day of the Central Plaza auction. Our opportunity is right before our eyes. Those tycoons are all fat with wealth, and they have sufficient funds; there is no better opportunity than this."

Without him saying it, everyone knew this.

Chan Ho Nam: "Ah Hu, come, start the introduction..."

Ah Hu took the collected information and started the introduction using the blackboard.

"Boss Li Ji lives in Deep Water Bay. I sent people to scout the location. That area has many surveillance cameras, but there is a small path coming out of his house that connects to the back mountain. Usually, no one walks there. If we can strike there, avoiding surveillance and patrolling police, the success rate is not low. It's just that the vehicle needs to pick us up quickly, otherwise, it's easy to be exposed."

"Boss Chen of Hang Lung is also in Deep Water Bay. After the previous few incidents, the police have already added manpower to all key sections, and they have also installed additional surveillance. We need to be precise to the minute……"

After meeting for more than twenty minutes,

Hua Tian: "This time, the police deployment in this area is clearly very dense. We need a new method to lure the police away."

"That is to lure the tiger away from the mountain!"

"We can create an explosion in Wan Chai or Central, or robbing a cash-in-transit vehicle is a good idea, letting everyone think we are going to rob a cash-in-transit vehicle……"

"Rob a cash-in-transit vehicle? No, I think it's better to be more direct!"

Professor grinned and said: "Why don't we go and bomb the HSBC building? This is a landmark in Central, and it's the building of those foreigners. Why don't we just bomb it? That will definitely attract the entire police force of Hong Kong Island over there!"

As for the Bank of China building next to HSBC…… well, they weren't crazy.

They were just seeking wealth; there was no need to risk their lives.

After hearing this, everyone felt it seemed pretty good.

Although crazy, it was much more convenient than robbing a cash-in-transit vehicle. Just place the bomb and leave; how simple.

"Wait, we need to add a reason……"

"What reason?"

Brother Nan: "It's the reason for bombing HSBC…… how about…… wait…… I thought of a better idea!"

Everyone became interested: "Let's hear it."

Brother Nan: "We can directly throw the bomb to the roadside of HSBC, then detonate it…… to attract the attention of the police force, and then call the police force to announce that we are going to bomb HSBC. If HSBC refuses to bring out 500 million USD, we will bomb it directly."

"In this way, all the police will be attracted over there."

Everyone heard this,

Slapped their thighs!

"That's it!"

"Damn it, this idea is good!"

Hardcore bandit evolution 2.5 version……

Ye Shiguan: "Wait…… can we not kidnap tycoons in the future and just threaten them by bombing like this?"

Hua Tian: "The difficulty of this operation is a bit high. The Hong Kong Island police force has bomb disposal experts. It's very difficult for us to enter the building…… It's better to kidnap tycoons."

Brother Nan: "Then who will go to bomb HSBC?"

Pu Guang slapped his thigh: "Let my lackey go……"

It just so happens that Xiao Hei and that newcomer Gong Wei haven't done anything; let them warm up.

"Good, that's it. We can change the plan a bit……"

"No need to start kidnapping at night; we will act during the day……"

"Get two identical vans, and after swapping cars, lure the tiger away from the mountain……"

After discussing for another 20 minutes, a plan gradually took shape.

Brother Nan made the final decision: "Okay, that's it for now. Call the lackeys now to scout the targets they are responsible for in more detail, including backup routes and hideouts. Summarize tomorrow morning."

"We definitely can't act tomorrow during the day, so even if we kidnap, we have to wait until tomorrow night……"

"Agreed……"

"Good~~~"

Excitement was revealed in everyone's eyes, and they nodded one after another.

After the meeting, the hardcore bandits began to leave one by one.

"Click click click~~~"

In the distance, a telephoto lens was aimed at this side.

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New Territories.

Xiao Hei was watching ATV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in the rented house when he received a call from Pu Guang.

"Boss, you finally called me!"

"Wuwuwu~~~"

Xiao Hei cried. He still wanted to make a fortune with the boss, but he hadn't even seen the boss's face, yet the boss had given him hundreds of thousands to spend, which moved him to tears.

Pu Guang: "Stop talking nonsense. It's time for you two to act!"

Xiao Hei immediately became excited: "Boss, you say it, I will definitely do it beautifully."

Pu Guang scolded angrily: "What beautifully, it's perfectly!"

"The bomb has already been given to you. Tomorrow morning, go to the roadside opposite the HSBC headquarters building. There is a bus stop there, or just any relatively hidden place. After placing the bomb, you go further away, and then listen to my command to detonate."

Xiao Hei heard this: "????"

No, Boss, what about the promised big score?

How did it become throwing a bomb?

Could it be that you are dissatisfied with the passersby? Want to take revenge on the passersby?

Pu Guang: "Did you hear clearly?"

Xiao Hei hurriedly: "Heard clearly, tomorrow morning go to HSBC headquarters, then find a place to throw the bomb, and listen to your command to detonate."

Xiao Hei hurriedly said: "Understood. Tomorrow morning, go to the HSBC headquarters, then find a place to drop the bomb, and detonate it upon your command."

Pu Guang: "Right, okay, tomorrow at 8 o'clock, you must arrive at the HSBC building. Not too early, not too late."

Xiao Hei: "Yes!"

After hanging up the phone.

Xiao Hei happily said to Gong Wei: "Brother, good news! Boss told us to act!"

Gong Wei jumped up from the bed, even more impatient than Xiao Hei: "Rob where?"

Xiao Hei explained the mission.

Gong Wei: "????"

No, just throwing a bomb is enough?

Then wouldn't I not be able to see that Pu Guang?

I still want to go back to Beijing!

Gong Wei was still a bit anxious inside; his wife's condition could not be delayed. The longer he stayed in Hong Kong, the worse his wife's condition would become.

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Causeway Bay, late-night snack stall.

"Damn!"

After Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu saw the photos sent by his lackey, he was directly shocked.

"One, two, three, four, five……"

"Brother Nan, Hua Tian, Ye Shiguan, Pu Guang, Professor……"

"Good guy!"

"Isn't there too many?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was surprised that these hardcore bandits were actually united together.

No wonder the previous few kidnappings left no clues at all; it turned out that several big gangs were working together.

"Wait…… these guys gathered together, could it be they have an action?"

"Looking for whom?"

"Wouldn't be looking for me, right?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu glanced at the Chevrolet parked on the side of the road, the corners of his mouth harder to suppress than an AK.

If you are looking for me, then you have kicked a vibranium steel plate!

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A new day,

December 29th, Monday, 3 days until New Year's Day, January 1st,

Today, all of Hong Kong is at work, the stock market is open……

As the sunlight cast down, the entire Hong Kong Island began to revive, busy and bustling………

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Repulse Bay,

Sino Land · Huang family villa.

The eldest son of the Huang family got up early, put on a suit, and said goodbye to his wife and three sons.

Today is the day of the Central Plaza auction, which is very important to the eldest son of the Huang family. Although he is not auctioning, he must witness this auction.

Speaking of so many bidders, who does he most hope to cooperate with?

Of course, it's Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

The more he understands, the more he admires.

Moreover, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu has an advantage that other real estate developers do not have, which is having a background in the underworld. Don't think that these big tycoons can ignore underworld people; sometimes small people can ruin your big things by just causing some trouble.

With Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu as a partner, his future development on Hong Kong Island will have much fewer small troubles.

Speaking of this, I have to mention the Huang family's business strategy————land reserves.

In real estate development, compared to construction, the father and two sons prefer land reserves.

This is the motto of his father, Boss Huang, throughout his life, upholding the wealth concept of "having land means having wealth."

Boss Huang's second project in Singapore: in the then-remote Orchard Road area, he bought a large amount of land at a low price, successively building Far East Plaza, Lucky Plaza, Far East Shopping Centre, Orchard Central, and several residential projects, gradually operating it into a prosperous downtown area.

Thus, there was the "Orchard Land King."

And Boss Huang entered the Hong Kong Island market in 1970, founding the Sino Group. His first move was to join hands with his close friend, Malaysian tycoon Boss Guo Hnian, to buy land in Tsim Sha Tsui, becoming famous in one battle.

In subsequent developments, he basically hoarded land, hoarded land, and hoarded land!

Keen on hoarding land, even at high prices, because he won land at high prices many times, he gained the title of "Super Big Friend" on Hong Kong Island.

And this business strategy also made Sino Group the real estate company with the largest land reserves in Hong Kong.

Subsequently, they entered the country, also hoarding a lot of land, just hoarding land, waiting for the land to appreciate before starting development.

This way, the profit is particularly high.

He took his secretary, got into a black Rolls-Royce, with a bodyguard car in front and behind, and left the villa.

This Rolls-Royce was even specially replaced with bulletproof glass to prevent hardcore bandits.

When he left,

A person dressed as a cleaner made a phone call.

At this time, 2 more patrolling police officers walked over.

Recently, Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay have added a lot of police manpower, and patrols are very dense, making it difficult for the hardcore bandit lackeys to get information for a while.

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On the other side, still Repulse Bay.

Boss Guo Hnian, villa.

Boss Guo Hnian is the boss mentioned above who cooperated with Boss Huang from Singapore to take down the Tsim Sha Tsui land, a Malaysian tycoon.

His company is Kerry Properties, also one of the bidders this time.

He is Malaysian, initially operating oil, grain, beverage processing (including Coca-Cola), as well as Shangri-La Hotel, real estate series……

Not much, the famous Shangri-La Hotel belongs to this Malaysian Boss Guo.

By the way, Jin Longyu, Xiangmanyuan, and Hujihua also belong to him.

His oil, grain, and beverage processing on Hong Kong Island are definitely not very good, incomparable to China Resources, and Shangri-La is even less famous, and his achievements in Hong Kong Island real estate are not many, incomparable to his old friend Boss Huang from Singapore.

"Set off!"

"Go to the auction house!"

Going there, Malaysian Boss Guo was also full of expectations.

Kerry Group, this outsider, doesn't have a loud enough brand on Hong Kong Island, lagging behind Boss Huang by more than one position. This time, if they can win Central Plaza, Kerry Group will usher in a leap.

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And Hang Lung's eldest son Chen in Deep Water Bay……

Deep Water Bay Boss Li Ji……

Tsim Sha Tsui Wharf Group Boss Wu……

Swire Group's Taipan……

Causeway Bay's Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu……

All set off!

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