Chapter 456

Evening.

Causeway Bay.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's home, balcony.

"Why not go eat a late-night snack?" Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu asked curiously.

"I don't dare to eat it anymore; my neighbor said he ate late-night snacks every day, and then he got gout."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang replied while scooping up a small pinch of dark, lustrous tea leaves, precisely dropping them into the covered bowl, lifting the kettle, and pouring the boiling water from high above; the water flow was as fine as a silver thread, instantly stimulating the aroma of the tea leaves.

Then he was seen quickly picking up the lid, his wrist slightly tilted, and with just the right amount of force and angle, he gently scraped off the foam on the surface of the tea leaves; the whole set of movements was smooth and flowing.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu exclaimed: "I didn't expect you to be from Chaoshan."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "I was disciplined by my grandfather before."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "I'm just curious, aren't you Chaoshan people's hands afraid of being scalded?"

Especially the fair and tender little hands of the beauties in those Kung Fu tea videos; they look scalding just watching them.

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "You get used to it."

"Come, drink tea~~"

Mao Mao Xiang Yang picked up the teacup.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu picked up the small Ruochen cup, brought it to the tip of his nose, and took a deep breath; the tea aroma slowly flowed into his heart.

His whole person relaxed.

After drinking the tea, Mao Mao Xiang Yang finally began to talk about serious business.

"You did a beautiful job with the MTR matter this time... I estimate the Governor is still sulking, being roasted on the fire by you."

The things that happened in these 10 days were also being watched by the higher-ups.

It can be said that the battle between Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, the Legislative Council, the MTR, and the Governor... was truly spectacular.

The higher-ups were all happily eating melons.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled lightly: "I didn't know the MTR was so profitable before... Since I know now, I naturally have to consider the citizens more. And Fatty Peng always brags about being 'pro-people', so I dragged him into the water."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang gave Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu a thumbs up: "This is the third time; this time you made him eat dirt..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was serious: "Things shouldn't happen more than three times; I'm afraid he will mess with me."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang: "A straight body is not afraid of a crooked shadow."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu shook his head: "I'm not afraid, and the Five Star Group isn't afraid either, but I was from Hong Hing before..."

Mao Mao Xiang Yang fell silent upon hearing this.

Regarding Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, the higher-ups had considerations; it was clear he was an object that must be won over and appeased. First, his character was solid; second, he had a red heart; third, his prestige was high, which was conducive to maintaining stability.

Therefore, for Hong Hing, which had a close relationship with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and had already begun to wash its hands, the opinion of the higher-ups was that as long as they could be united, the past would be let bygones be bygones.

However, if the Governor wanted to deal with Hong Hing, Mao Mao Xiang Yang couldn't help.

A new day,

Governor's House, on the lawn.

Reporters from all over Hong Kong had come; TVB and ATV cameras occupied the best positions.

Following a burst of footsteps, Fatty Peng slowly walked out from the Governor's House accompanied by his secretary.

He was wearing a crisp suit, his expression solemn, and walked to the microphone.

Click, click, click~~~~~

Countless flashes went off.

"Media friends, I have gathered you here today to respond to the MTR incident."

Fatty Peng's voice was low and powerful,

"As an important public transport lifeline of Hong Kong, every move of the MTR concerns the vital interests of the citizens. The previous price hike by the MTR has aroused widespread concern and worry from all walks of life, and I attach great importance to this."

"I am firmly opposed to the price hike; this is irresponsible to the citizens."

"At the same time, I also firmly support a serious and thorough investigation of the MTR. The establishment of the 'MTR Financial Investigation Committee' is crucial; this is not only a comprehensive review of the MTR's financial situation but also a manifestation of being responsible to the general public."

After speaking,

Fatty Peng paused, his gaze stern, full of righteousness:

"In addition!"

"I have always believed that Hong Kong's public transport should be pro-people and benefit the people. An excessively high profit margin deviates from the MTR's original intention of serving the citizens."

"And the MTR actually has a 20% profit margin; this is clearly very unreasonable... I think profits must be converted into ticket subsidies so that citizens can enjoy tangible travel convenience."

Fatty Peng straightened his back, compassionate:

"Since coming to Hong Kong, I have always put people's livelihood first. Every decision I make is to ensure that every citizen of Hong Kong can have a better life. Public transport is a key part of people's livelihood; MTR price reduction is just a beginning. In the future, we will continue to exert efforts in many fields such as housing, education, and medical care to effectively improve the quality of life of citizens!"

The entire speech didn't even mention Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

"Alright, next is the Q&A session..."

The reporters off-stage began to ask questions one after another.

"Governor, when will the specific price reduction plan be released?" A TVB reporter asked first.

Fatty Peng responded calmly: "This work will be done by the Legislative Council's Financial Investigation Committee, which will comprehensively consider operating costs, citizens' affordability, and other factors, striving to give a reasonable and feasible plan in the shortest possible time, so that citizens can benefit as soon as possible."

Ming Pao reporter: "Then what are your expectations for the investigation progress of the 'MTR Financial Investigation Committee'?"

Fatty Peng said decisively: "The investigation work will be steadily advanced in strict accordance with procedures; we will not let go of any possible problems. I believe we will definitely give the citizens a satisfactory answer."

Half an hour later,

After the press conference ended, Fatty Peng returned to the sofa in the hall and sat down, his face gloomy.

"Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, this time, I'll count it as your win..."

Fatty Peng sneered,

"However, winning first doesn't mean winning!"

He called his male secretary Kane: "How is the investigation going?"

Kane lowered his head: "Boss, the progress is a bit slow now... The people from Hong Hing who are close to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, Chiang Tin-sang, Tai Lo B, Fat Leung, Chan Ho Nam, Tai Tin-Cheung Cheung Cheung Cheung Cheung Yee..."

"Currently, we have checked, and the people from Hong Hing have long since started to wash their hands and are all doing legal business..."

Fatty Peng frowned: "All legal?"

Kane: "There are two people, one named Hon Bun, who does smuggling. And another named Thirteen Sister, a pimp; the largest red-light district in Hong Kong is hers."

Fatty Peng slapped the table: "That's good, just those two people, kill the chicken to scare the monkey, wipe them out completely! I want to vent my anger!"

Kane: "Should we act immediately? Or collect information first?"

Fatty Peng sneered: "I'll give you 1 month to collect information!"

If we act now, the evidence will certainly not be enough to hurt the other party's bones; the best thing is to collect more and kill the other party.

Kane: "Yes!"

Fatty Peng: "In addition, for those who have already washed their hands, then frame them; I want to see them all go to prison."

Fatty Peng sneered: I can't deal with you, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, but I can't deal with your friends around you?

In the next few days, most of the attention of Hong Kong citizens was focused on the follow-up development of the MTR incident.

The next day,

The MTR held a press conference.

Under the flashing of countless lights, the once high-spirited MTR Tang Xin now had to bow and apologize:

"For the series of improper behaviors by the MTR that damaged the interests of citizens, I feel deeply guilty. I sincerely apologize to all the citizens of Hong Kong here..."

On the third day, the "MTR Financial Investigation Committee" established by the Legislative Council officially moved into the MTR.

At the same time, the TVB camera team followed closely, showing the progress of this investigation concerning people's livelihood to all citizens of Hong Kong in real-time.

In the camera, investigators carefully reviewed financial statements one by one and communicated and questioned MTR staff seriously; every frame conveyed the seriousness and fairness of this investigation.

Why wasn't ATV invited?

Some citizens raised questions.

Some citizens also thought of the speech by TVB Vice President Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Uncle Liang Uncle Uncle Liang Liang Shuyi at the Legislative Council meeting and wondered if TVB would hide some things and not report them?

However, these were only the thoughts of a few citizens.

Most citizens still trusted the "Investigation Committee" relatively well.

On the fifth day,

Tang Xin and several MTR executives were arrested by the police on charges of embezzlement and other crimes. This scene was captured by many reporters who were squatting and rushed over.

By noon, both ATV and TVB reported this matter.

Citizens all over Hong Kong cheered.

On the seventh day,

The MTR company held a large press conference, and the new leadership team members stood neatly on the stage.

The new Chairman faced many reporters and solemnly announced:

"From today on, the new leadership team is established."

"At the same time, the MTR will take people's livelihood as the focus of all work."

"We promise that the MTR will only retain 3% of profits, and the remaining profits will be invested in subsidizing citizens' travel, allowing the MTR to truly return to the essence of serving citizens."

"Specific measures are: passengers who spend a cumulative total of 50 Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan on MTR travel within a calendar month enjoy a 20% discount, 100 Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan enjoy a 40% discount; over 200 Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan enjoy a 60% discount. It will be recalculated the following year!"

Soon, at noon, both TVB and ATV reported this good news.

The whole of Hong Kong was boiling.

"This price reduction is very large; I can save a lot of transportation costs every month from now on!"

"Everything is because of Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan's righteous words!"

"Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is too cool!"

"The MTR can finally think for us common people; thanks to people like Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

"That's right, long live Councilor Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

Whether in bustling commercial streets or quiet residential areas, praise and gratitude for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu were spread everywhere.

As for the Governor?

Do you know what the second highest mountain in the world is called?

ATV,

Chairman's office.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu sat in the office, dealing with some documents.

And Kong Sang was wearing professional attire, wiping the coffee table, tidying up tea dregs, tea water, etc... bending over, arching her hips, revealing rounded curves and the lines of her slender waist...

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu happened to be missing a secretary, and Fang Ting and Wu Wu Lianqian sympathized with her quite a bit; plus, having saved Kong Sang, there was no need to doubt Kong Sang's loyalty, so he tried to train her to be an assistant secretary.

And Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu also gave Kong Sang a "Secretary Talent Card", which could be considered training.

And at this time,

The system prompt finally came.

"At the Legislative Council meeting, you forcefully blocked the MTR price hike and pushed for its price reduction, benefiting all citizens of Hong Kong; this is a great act of kindness."

"You have received the following rewards:"

"Reward 1: Your actions made the citizens of Hong Kong feel what it means to plead for the people, Hong Kong support rate +2% (31%)!"

"Reward 2: You have obtained 'Ling Ling Qi's Qigong'!" (ps: emphasize once, not magical, just strengthening Brother Zu's quality.)

"Reward 3: You have obtained the passive ability 'Super Memory'!"

"Reward 4: You have obtained 'If National Treasures Could Talk' (documentary converted to text version)"

"Reward 5: You have obtained 'Life Support Card' *3. (When in a state of serious injury, it can maintain your life state for 3 minutes)"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the rewards that kept ringing.

Shocked.

Awesome!

So many rewards!

Soon, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu felt a stream of air in his body, an incomprehensible stream of air, but he just felt that his body had become much stronger.

Then, a coolness in his head, and then he found that the memories in his mind began to scroll rapidly, as clear as watching a 4K movie; he could think clearly about any detail he wanted.

As for Reward 4: "If National Treasures Could Talk", not bad, print it for Fat Leung.

And Reward 5: "Life Support Card", even better, equivalent to having 3 extra minutes of life, and it came in 3 minutes.

Just then...

Gao Gang knocked on the door and walked into the office, his expression serious, coming to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's side, and whispered:

"Brother Zu, something happened..."

"Ah Wah's side sent someone over, saying that a friend in the police force called, and the police force's Operations Department (Department A) is secretly investigating Portland Street..."

"Could it be that the Governor is about to start acting?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu became vigilant all of a sudden!