Chapter 433: 426 Fatty Peng and Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's First Meeting: A Passionate Collision, Sweating Profusely!

(PS: Readers say it's filler, so I'll compress the pacing to 80%.)

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The Viceroy's Residence.

After ten days of being "a man of the people," Fatty finally began to attend to real business.

He held a formal meeting with the former Viceroy, Wei Wei Dewei, and the two held talks at the Viceroy's Residence.

Wei Wei Dewei looked at the Viceroy's Residence, filled with nostalgia, which finally turned into resentment.

Next came the established procedure: Wei Wei Dewei warned Fatty about the various factions in Hong Kong, who was worth winning over, who needed to be watched, and who...

Among them, Wei Wei Dewei mentioned Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and the Five Star Group.

Just as Wei Wei Dewei finished mentioning them briefly and prepared to move on...

"Wait!"

Fatty interrupted Wei Wei Dewei without ceremony.

"Speaking of this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and the Five Star Group, I have a question for you."

His attitude was completely disrespectful.

Wei Wei Dewei said in a low voice, "Speak."

Fatty said sternly, "Back then, why did you let Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu join the Legislative Council?"

Wei Wei Dewei replied, "There was no other way back then... According to the agreement between our two countries, the East had the power to propose the list. During last year's election, a large number of people from the Left participated in the race. At that time, the influence of the Five Star Group had already spread across East Hong Kong, West Hong Kong, West Kowloon, and Central Kowloon, which meant more than 8 votes..."

Of course, Wei Wei Dewei wouldn't say it was because of money, so he had to try hard to make his explanation convincing.

"If I hadn't agreed to the Five Star Group's demands, they would inevitably have felt dissatisfied and then defected to the Left. By then, the Left would have had those 8 seats."

"Between the Five Star Group and the Left, I chose the Five Star Group."

After hearing this, Fatty pondered for a moment.

Thinking about it carefully, what Wei Wei Dewei said seemed to make sense.

Wei Wei Dewei continued, "Moreover, we had already realized at the time that there was a problem with the Five Star Group, so we came up with an undercover plan."

"Currently, our ICAC already has two undercover agents who have joined the Five Star Group, and both have entered the upper management."

"In addition, the Political Department is executing a 'parasite' plan..."

Wei Wei Dewei explained the details once over.

After listening, Fatty's eyes lit up.

"Good!"

"Very good!"

He exclaimed repeatedly!

Fatty said, "Very good. It seems I should go and meet these undercover agents."

If he could really parasitize the Five Star Group, then the Five Star Group would be at his disposal, and the hearts of the people would be at his disposal.

If that didn't work, he would just have the ace agents assassinate Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and the other high-level members, then take their place.

Having received good news from Wei Wei Dewei, Fatty's mood improved significantly.

He sent his guest away.

Wei Wei Dewei left.

Next, Fatty spent a day meeting with the Chief Secretary, the Secretary for Justice, the Financial Secretary...

The Five Star Group was mentioned in all of them, but there were no special gains.

Then he met with the President of the Legislative Council, John Smith, to understand matters regarding the Legislative Council.

"I would like to know, in the Legislative Council, did that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and the other few councilors from the Five Star Group show anything unusual?"

"What does the Viceroy mean?"

"I mean, have they leaned to the Left?"

"Currently, there is no such behavior... In most legislative meetings, he doesn't say much. There were only a few meetings where he was more active... one was the electricity price issue, and the other was the Police Force Ordinance issue..."

He explained it roughly.

"The police force?"

Fatty paused to listen, his brow furrowing.

Frontline promotions?

The police high command were his people, but the frontline people might not necessarily be his.

What was Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu doing?

Pushing his own people into power?

Fatty didn't care if it was right or wrong; he only wanted to firmly control the police force and would not allow them to get their hands on it.

"So, I should also pay attention to the police force."

In the following days, Fatty met with many other high-level figures in Hong Kong, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Mr. Li, the Li family... and so on.

At the same time, he kept thinking about how to restrain the Five Star Group.

……

May 24th,

The weather was clear and sunny.

At Kai Tak Airport, a large number of planes took off and landed, injecting vitality into Hong Kong and carrying its influence to the whole world.

"Going over there, I've put you all to work!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu patted Xiao Fu, Ah Bu, Li Superintendent Superintendent Situ Superintendent Situ Situ Situ Situ Situ Jie, and Wang Wang Jianjun on the shoulder one by one.

There was a black mark on Wang Wang Jianjun's eye socket, hmm... he had been beaten by Ah Bu because he was too arrogant and refused to submit.

"Also..."

"When you get there, look for an acquaintance named Ah Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Jian. Everything has been explained to you clearly."

"Understood."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the four of them and said solemnly:

"Hong Kong is too small!"

"The United States has a vast world!"

"I wish you all smooth sailing in the United States!"

Soon,

Under Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's gaze, the plane soared into the clouds, flying toward the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

This trip included not only the four of them, but also over 200 people recruited from the Five Star Group and Hongxing, who had already gone ahead and were familiarizing themselves with the local situation.

Additionally, if needed, they could constantly send reinforcements there.

"Ring ring ring~~~"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu picked up his phone.

"Hello~~~"

"The Viceroy wants to see me? See me at 16:00 this afternoon?"

"Alright, I will arrive at the Viceroy's Residence on time."

After Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu hung up the phone, his expression was unreadable.

"Let's go."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu took Fang Ting and Gong Wei into the black Chevrolet, and Xi Gui drove away from Kai Tak Airport at high speed.

Fang Ting: "What does the Viceroy want with you?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu chuckled: "I'll only know after we meet, but I don't think it's likely to be anything good. I reckon he's coming to stir up trouble."

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Afternoon, 16:00.

The black Chevrolet arrived at the main gate of the Viceroy's Residence.

The car stopped, and Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and Fang Ting got out and entered the Viceroy's Residence.

This was Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's second time here; the first was because of that Police Force Ordinance issue.

Not long after, led by a secretary, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu met this new Viceroy in the reception hall, while Fang Ting was left in another place.

"Mr. Viceroy!"

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

The two shook hands.

Even though Fatty had seen photos of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu many times, he was still shocked by Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's youth.

It was hard to imagine that the Five Star Group's massive scale, rapid development speed, and high public approval rating all came from this excessively young person before him.

However, although Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was young, he possessed a calm and imposing demeanor that was extraordinary.

"Please sit."

"Thank you." The two sat down, and then a female secretary brought coffee over.

Following standard procedure, they started with small talk.

After 20 minutes of idle chatter, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu remained calm and composed, not in the least bit hurried or nervous; he had no intention of currying favor with the Viceroy.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's approval rating was already very high, so he had plenty of confidence.

Fatty, meanwhile, had been observing Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu the whole time, and seeing this situation, his vigilance toward Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu deepened.

Finally, Fatty stopped beating around the bush.

Fat Peng picked up his coffee, took a small sip, and looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, your Five Star Group is quite popular among the people in Xiangdao. I wonder what thoughts you have regarding the current management model of the Xiangdao government and my work as Viceroy? Feel free to speak your mind."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said solemnly: "Mr. Viceroy, currently under the leadership of Viceroy Wei Wei Dewei, Xiangdao is politically stable and harmonious, radiating new vitality everywhere. Your approachable actions have allowed the public to truly feel your care. I have always been very grateful for the favorable environment the government has created for corporate development..."

Fat Peng continued to probe: "You know, in this era of changing winds and clouds, the future direction of Xiangdao is critical. We hope to further enhance public participation and let Xiangdao develop even better. Do you think some of our current policies can support such a goal?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked serious: "However, with the development of the times, timely adjustments and optimizations are inevitable. As long as the starting point is the interests of the public, I believe they can all gain the recognition and support of the people."

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Fat Peng looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, unable to tell whether what Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said was true or false.

Did he seem to support him?

Could his words be trusted?

Fat Peng leaned back against the chair, crossed his hands over his chest, and changed the subject: "The Five Star Group now has huge influence in Xiangdao and will certainly participate deeply in the construction and development of Xiangdao in the future. What kind of cooperative relationship do you think our government and your enterprise should maintain?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's tone was steady and firm: "The Five Star Group has always adhered to the philosophy of seeking welfare for the people of Xiangdao in its development. I believe that whether it is the enterprise or the Viceroy's Office, the goal is the same: to make Xiangdao better and better. As long as it is a decision beneficial to Xiangdao, the Five Star Group will respond without hesitation, contributing money and effort, and will never shirk."

Fat Peng looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu deeply for a few moments.

He felt he still hadn't probed anything out.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was definitely an old fox.

Just like Boss Li, whom he had met yesterday; that attitude was much more direct and enthusiastic than Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's.

"So..."

"This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu still has problems."

Fat Peng smiled and began to attack: "By the way, I have also watched a program on ATV called 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' during this time. I watched a few episodes, and I think this program is excellent, exciting, and rich in knowledge."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Thank you for the compliment, Viceroy."

Fat Peng changed the subject: "However, this 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' only has the history of the East. Why is that? Xiangdao is an international metropolis. As a knowledge program, I think it should include knowledge about the world."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "Mr. Viceroy is right; it should indeed have international knowledge."

At this moment,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu probably had a guess: this fat guy in front of him coming to Xiangdao early might really be here to target him; at the very least, it was one of the reasons.

Fat Peng smiled: "Good!"

At this time,

"Dad~~" *2

Two young women walked in with light steps from the gate in the courtyard, holding bright flowers in their hands, presumably picked from the garden.

They were exactly Fat Peng's two daughters,

The eldest daughter, Kathy, 19 years old;

The younger daughter, Laura, 18 years old.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu subconsciously looked over.

The older sister had chestnut-colored long hair hanging down softly like a waterfall, wearing a pale pink floral dress, with a brilliant smile and the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a row of clean, neat white teeth.

The younger sister had short golden hair, wearing a goose-yellow off-the-shoulder dress, and when she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks.

And the two of them also saw Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu on the sofa.

The moment their eyes touched Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, a flash of obvious surprise appeared in their eyes.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's figure was tall and upright, confident and steady; standing there, he seemed to carry an inherent aura of majesty, and every move radiated masculine charm.

It caused a ripple of something different in their hearts.

And as Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the two, he also recalled their information.

The eldest daughter, Kathy, um... Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was not familiar with her.

But this younger daughter, Laura, was later hailed as the "Number One Beauty in Hong Kong," and during her time in Hong Kong, she worked as a model and appeared on magazine covers.

"Dad, who is this gentleman?"

Western girls are just enthusiastic and bold; she asked right to his face.

Fat Peng's face turned black immediately.

I am dealing with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, and you two are doing great, looking like you are about to offer...

Fat Peng introduced him briefly and then told Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu to get lost quickly, lest he "arch" his own cabbage.

At this time, Fat Peng was full of ambition and had no intention of using his daughters to win over "lower-class" people.

After Fat Peng "showed Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu the door," he quickly called Tang Pusen, the head of the ICAC.

This was his first time summoning the head of the ICAC.

After the ICAC finished a one-hour work report, Fat Peng began to ask about the undercover matter.

"Viceroy!"

"Currently, there are two ICAC undercover agents holding important positions in the Five Star Group..."

Tang Pusen reported the matter roughly.

Fat Peng frowned: "Do you think this Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili has already betrayed the ICAC?"

Tang Pusen: "It is not clear at the moment, but I cannot guarantee her loyalty!"

Because!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu gives too much!

Legislative Councilor + Five Star Supermarket head + annual salary of tens of millions (estimated)...

Who can withstand that?

Tang Pusen's inner thoughts: At least I can't!

Fat Peng's inner thoughts: I can't either!

What's more, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu has a very perverted trait—he is good to undercover agents!

Fat Peng had watched "Infernal Affairs" twice and knew exactly how good Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was to undercover agents.

So he had zero confidence in Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili.

Fat Peng: "Then do you think the second undercover agent, Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao, is loyal?"

Tang Pusen said loudly: "I believe Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao should be loyal."

Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili is a lost cause; if Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao is also a lost cause, wouldn't that prove that his own ability is the problem?

Therefore, even if Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Zhang Guobiao has problems, he has no problems.

Fat Peng: "Reason."

Tang Pusen: "..."

In the evening,

Fat Peng met with the head of the Political Department, Riley, and the deputy head, Bob.

First, naturally, was the report on the Political Department's infiltration plan.

After an hour of reporting,

Fat Peng: "I want to hear about the Political Department's 'parasite plan' in the Five Star Group; how is it progressing now?"

Riley: "Currently, more than 20 Political Department agents have been sent, all with brand-new identities, to join the Five Star Group. At present, relying on their own abilities, the highest have reached the department-level supervisor level."

Fat Peng: "Have you found any illegal or criminal activities of the Five Star Group?"

Riley shook his head: "No, the Five Star Group is unbelievably clean."

Fat Peng: "..."

An enterprise that grew out of a perfectly good criminal society—why are you acting so legal?

This is not attending to one's proper business!

Fat Peng: "Continue to parasitize; it would be best to climb to the top level quickly."

He didn't have high expectations for the ICAC; instead, he was full of expectations for the Political Department's "parasite plan."

So...

Should he test that Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Meili?

If she is already disloyal, should he just kill her?

Soon, Fat Peng hesitated again.

Killing is easy, but dealing with the aftermath is troublesome.

However, he could test her first.

On Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's side, he had already instructed Fang Ting to go find books.

"Go help me find history books that are bestsellers in the UK, and specifically those that recount British colonial rule; it's best if they were written by the British..."

Since Fat Peng wants them, then I won't be polite~~~

(End of chapter)