Chapter 450: 448 Hong Kong MTR: Just you, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, meddling? You're courting death!

Causeway Bay.

At 8:00 PM, the area below the Five Star Group building was already packed solid with a dense crowd of citizens.

There were at least three or four thousand people.

They had all come spontaneously.

The noisy discussions of the crowd, the condemnations of the MTR, and the expectations for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu were all intertwined.

At this moment,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu strode out of the building.

Instantly, everyone's gaze focused on him; the crowd fell silent for a brief moment, followed immediately by an eruption of enthusiastic cheers.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is out!"

"Great, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is here, now we have a backbone!"

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

The cheers were deafening.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, you finally came out!"

"We really had no other choice, so we had to come to you!"

"That's right, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan. We work from dawn till dusk, earning every cent through hard labor. The MTR raises prices whenever they want, and the government doesn't care. You are the only one we can trust!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu raised his hand to signal for silence, his expression sincere, his voice steady and powerful:

"Fellow neighbors, I understand how you all feel right now. The MTR price hike concerns the vital interests of every citizen. I empathize with your dissatisfaction and concerns."

The crowd gradually quieted down, pairs of eyes fixed intently on Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "As you all know, there were incidents of ruthless bandits kidnapping wealthy individuals a while ago, so I haven't taken the subway for over half a year. As the saying goes, there is no right to speak without investigation, so I need some time to understand and investigate."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu scanned the crowd with a firm gaze and said earnestly.

"Tomorrow, I will take the subway to personally experience the impact of this price adjustment. At the same time, I will launch a comprehensive investigation to find out the true reasons for the MTR's price hike and the details of the government's approval process."

"I understand that everyone is eager for a solution, and I am just as urgent as you are. But please rest assured, I will uphold a fair and objective attitude and give the citizens an answer as soon as possible."

Upon hearing these words from Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu,

"Good!"

A chorus of approval rose from the crowd!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Additionally, I will join forces with ATV to ride the subway together and listen to the most authentic thoughts and demands of the citizens. I promise you all that I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer!"

"We believe in you, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

"Go, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

The citizens shouted one after another.

That was the power of trust!

"Everyone, go back now. It's already very late..."

"Tomorrow I will take ATV to ride the subway and experience it..."

"Please trust me, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu."

"Everyone go back."

Under Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's repeated persuasion, the many citizens finally left. However, since Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had promised, he would certainly help them. This was Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's credibility, and also the reason they trusted him.

Fang Ting: "Brother Zu, do you really want to get involved in this? You will make many enemies."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu chuckled: "Would I be afraid?"

First, as long as he helps the citizens this time, he will inevitably gain significant support.

Second, I, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, cannot stand the sight of you greedy faces. You've already stuffed your mouths with grease, yet you're still staring at the poor's purses, damn it.

Scum!

It makes my blood boil; I'll finish you off!

Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.

Inside a warm and exquisitely decorated hospital room, spacious and bright, fresh flowers were arranged.

At 9:43 PM, Zheng Zheng Songren finally woke up from anesthesia. When he was sent to the Sanatorium & Hospital, he was already severely injured and required surgery, so he was under general anesthesia.

By the time he woke up,

it was nearly 10:00 PM, meaning he had spent 10 hours under anesthesia.

He felt a sharp pain in his right knee.

"You're awake?"

The nurse on 24-hour standby arrived quickly.

Then the doctor, Fang Fang Jinxin, who was Fang Anxin's younger brother, also rushed over.

"How long was I unconscious? What is my condition now?"

"Mr. Zheng, you were unconscious for 10 hours. You had five gunshot wounds when you were brought in. All the bullets have been removed, and your life is no longer in danger. However, regarding the shot to your knee, although we performed surgery, because the knee was too severely damaged, we had to replace quite a few 'parts,' so..."

Zheng Zheng Songren's eyes turned red instantly: "Am I crippled?"

Fang Fang Jinxin: "I'm sorry, we did our best, but you will still be able to walk, of course, only after rehabilitation."

The replacement knee 'equipment' could not replace the original knee.

Zheng Zheng Songren's face turned pale.

So, he was crippled after all.

"Those ruthless bandits, have they been caught?"

Zheng Zheng Songren asked angrily; he blamed everything on those bandits.

"They haven't been caught."

"What? Not caught?!"

Zheng Zheng Songren was furious to the point of madness.

Fang Fang Jinxin: "Not long after you were sent to the hospital, your female Deputy Commissioner arrived at the scene and then lifted the blockade of the shopping mall."

Bang!!!

"Yu Yu Suqiu!!"

Zheng Zheng Songren roared in anger. If he remembered correctly, the day he was transferred to the Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters, he hosted a dinner, but Yu Yu Suqiu didn't attend; she went to Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao's farewell banquet instead.

"She must have done it on purpose!"

He looked at the clock on the wall, nearly 10:00 PM, and shifted his gaze to the television.

"Help me turn on the TV, ATV, I want to watch the news."

He wanted to see how the news was reporting it.

Soon, 10:00 PM arrived.

ATV News aired on time.

"Today, the MTR Corporation's price hike has caused an uproar in Hong Kong society..."

"It is understood that this MTR price hike involves multiple lines and ticket types, covering..."

"After 8:00 PM tonight, a large number of citizens spontaneously gathered in front of the Five Star Group building, hoping to receive the attention and support of Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu..."

"Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan personally came forward to meet with the citizens. After understanding the situation, he promised to take the citizens' demands seriously and actively communicate and coordinate with the MTR Corporation and relevant departments, striving to properly resolve the controversy caused by this price hike..."

"This station will continue to follow the subsequent developments..."

Superintendent Zheng watched the handsome face of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu on the TV.

His expression was complex.

If it weren't for dealing with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, he wouldn't have been sent to the Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters, wouldn't have been in the newspapers every day, wouldn't have been 'targeted' by the bandits, wouldn't have become a hostage, and wouldn't be crippled.

Yes, I wanted to deal with you, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu! But setting aside the facts, isn't there any fault on your part, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu?

Moreover, whether it's Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Sir Huang Sir Sir Huang Sir Huang Bingyao or Yu Yu Suqiu, they are all your people, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu; you are the cause of all this!

Next, he continued watching the news, and sure enough, he saw the news about the bandits and himself in the latter half.

When he saw the photos of himself being held hostage, his face full of fear and looking disheveled, he almost vomited blood.

Who on earth took those photos?

Fang Fang Jinxin: "Superintendent Zheng, perhaps we can cooperate."

Zheng Zheng Songren: "??"

Cooperate?

Who do you think you are!

Fang Fang Jinxin said: "My name is Fang Fang Jinxin, my sister is Fang Anxin, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services. When she had a car accident last time, we suspected that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was behind it. And this time, that Yu Yu Suqiu is also Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's person... so, we have a common enemy."

Zheng Zheng Songren's eyes lit up.

He was actually Secretary Fang's younger brother!

Fang Fang Jinxin said coldly: "We can form a revenge alliance to retaliate against that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu."

Zheng Zheng Songren nodded: "Fine!"

His heart was already filled with hatred.

Not a single error in the content at a glance!

At this moment, the Chairman of the MTR Board, Tang Xin, finished his gathering at the private club, and his secretary carefully supported him as he boarded a luxurious black Mercedes-Benz.

Tang Xin leaned back against the soft leather seat, closed his eyes to rest, and hummed a little tune, feeling perfectly content. The car drove slowly toward his luxurious villa located on the hillside, the bustling night scenery flashing past the car window along the way.

Soon, he returned to his luxurious villa at the foot of the mountain.

Inside the villa, it appeared low-key but was actually extravagant, filled with antique calligraphy, paintings, and vases, all gifts from wealthy businessmen.

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Henderson Land, Kerry Properties, Swire Properties... they were all partners of the MTR.

Therefore, it was only natural that there were these "little gifts" from these real estate developers here.

I do things for the people, so what is wrong with accepting some gifts from the people?

Besides, if I don't accept them, how are the leaders in the Financial Secretary's Office and the Chief Secretary's Office supposed to take theirs? How is the Viceroy supposed to take his?

So, you ignorant masses should stop always thinking about us people at the top taking so much!

Sometimes you should look for the reasons within yourselves; your wages haven't risen in so many years, have you been working hard?

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"Ring ring ring~~~"

The secretary's mobile phone rang.

After the secretary answered, his expression changed slightly, and after hanging up the phone, he hurriedly said to Chairman Tang:

"Chairman, something has happened."

"What is it?"

"ATV News just reported a story; many citizens ran to find Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu... that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said he would investigate this matter."

Chairman Tang's expression changed.

His face immediately turned gloomy.

"This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, did he really say that?"

Secretary: "Yes, he said he would go to the subway tomorrow to experience riding it... and will also conduct an investigation..."

"Bang~~~"

Chairman Tang threw a cup directly, and it shattered into pieces on the floor.

"Damn punk, is this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu crazy? He has to stick his nose into everything!"

"Who does he think he is?"

"Does he really think he represents the citizens?!"

"Meddlesome!"

He was so angry his face was twisted.

Secretary: "Chairman, what should we do tomorrow?"

Chairman Tang sneered: "Let him do his thing. This matter involves the Viceroy and the three secretaries splitting the money; I don't believe this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu dares to cause trouble."

Secretary: "Should we give him a warning?"

Chairman Tang glared at him: "Are you stupid? The three secretaries will handle him; there is no need for us to step forward."

The secretary nodded.

A new day.

Causeway Bay.

The bustle of early morning gradually revived, and the aroma from the breakfast shops drifted to the roadside, attracting citizens one by one to go inside for breakfast.

The newsstand owner was shouting continuously, "Newly Appointed Commissioner Zheng Hospitalized After Being Raped by Violent Thugs," "MTR Raises Prices, Thousands of Citizens Beg Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan to Uphold Justice"...

Screech————

A black Chevrolet stopped downstairs; Xi Gui got out of the car and ordered breakfast by the side of the road.

When Xi Gui finished eating, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, Gong Wei, and Gao Gang happened to walk down and get into the car.

Not long after,

The black Chevrolet arrived at Causeway Bay Station.

"Brother!"

Le Le Huizhen, wearing a press badge and holding a microphone, trotted over happily, hugging Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's arm, beaming with joy.

There was also the fat photographer Dui Dui Chuanchang carrying a camera, who said respectfully: "Boss."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Let's go!"

Today is for "inspecting the public sentiment"; only with investigation does one have the right to speak.

This was the peak of the morning rush hour.

"Brother Zu!"

"Brother Zu!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu entered the subway station all the way, and Causeway Bay citizens kept greeting him one after another, but having seen the news, they also knew Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had important business, so they did not come over to disturb him.

Swipe the card, enter the station.

Then wait for the subway.

Not long after, the subway to Admiralty, Central, and Sheung Wan pulled into the platform.

It stopped,

And the doors opened.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and the others boarded the train.

"It's Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

Before Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu even entered, he was recognized by sharp-eyed citizens inside the carriage.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan really came."

"He really came."

Someone in the crowd shouted, and instantly, the entire carriage became lively, erupting in enthusiastic cheers; everyone was excited by Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's arrival.

If the carriage hadn't been so small, they probably would have crowded over.

(End of chapter)