Chapter 473: 461. Trending Headlines Seized One After Another, Fat Peng Has Yielded!

The Viceroy's face turned black in an instant; he had not expected that the main point of concern for everyone was not his political reform proposal, but rather affordable housing.

He paused, managed to squeeze out a trace of a smile, and said:

"Housing is indeed an important issue, but the government has always been paying attention and working on it. However, today we are mainly discussing the political reform proposal; regarding the housing issue, relevant departments will conduct research and handle it later."

But the neighbors off-stage were clearly dissatisfied with this answer and began to complain in low voices; the atmosphere at the scene became somewhat awkward.

……

One hour later,

Fat Peng ended his political reform lecture early.

With a dark face, he got into his Rolls-Royce and left.

As for the reason?

It was those unruly citizens; not one of them cared about their personal freedom, democracy, or power—they only cared about their own interests, blinded by the immediate petty gains (affordable housing).

The entire Q&A session had simply turned into a special interrogation about affordable housing. Those citizens threw out questions one after another:

"Can affordable housing be realized?"

"Do you actually support this plan or not?"

"Didn't you keep saying you were seeking welfare for us? Why are you being so evasive about this affordable housing matter?"

"You don't even agree to this? How can you have the nerve to call yourself a man of the people?"

Each question stung, leaving Fat Peng feeling incredibly stifled.

On the way back to the Viceroy's Mansion, Fat Peng sat in the car, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

He kept cursing:

"These ignorant masses, they don't understand at all what is truly important; they only know how to stare at those few houses!"

Meanwhile, on the playground of Lingnan University, with the Viceroy's departure, the scene immediately descended into chaos.

"He's leaving just like that? The eggs haven't been handed out yet!"

The citizens muttered while beginning to scramble for the eggs.

The staff responsible for distributing the eggs were covered in sweat~~~

……

……

On Fuk Wing Street in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, there was an old subdivided-flat building.

This building was densely packed with numerous small, cramped subdivided flats, housing many citizens struggling to survive.

A black Chevrolet pulled up downstairs.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, Le Le Huizhen, Dui Dui Chuanchang, and the others got out of the car.

From the Five Star Property branch, the building manager followed over with a few underlings.

"Brother Zu!"

"My name is Fat Dog, the building manager here."

Fat Dog looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu with excitement; he used to be a Hongxing gangster.

Brother Zu, an idol!

"Thank you for your hard work."

"It's no trouble, no trouble at all!"

Then they walked into the building.

This was the sixth place Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had brought the reporter and Dui Dui Chuanchang to.

Just as they stepped into the hallway, a damp, stuffy air rushed toward them, though the lighting was fairly bright.

Fat Dog said: "The wiring here was old before, and the lights were very dim, then we at Five Star Property replaced all the wires and changed the light bulbs, that's why it's this bright..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "Well done."

Dui Dui Chuanchang recorded this scene.

They went upstairs.

Upstairs, many people were not home; they had gone out to work.

The building manager, Fat Dog, found a room where someone was home.

He knocked on the door.

"Hello, is anyone there... It's me, Fat Dog. Our Five Star boss, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, and an ATV reporter are here for an interview..."

Soon, the sound of quick footsteps came from inside.

The door opened with a "creak," and an elderly woman with gray hair, over 60 years old, stood at the entrance.

When she saw Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, the old woman's eyes lit up instantly.

"It really is Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!"

The old woman excitedly reached out her calloused hands and gripped Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's hand tightly.

"I watch you on TV every day; I never expected to see you at my doorstep today. I'm so happy!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled kindly and gently patted the old woman's hand.

"Grandma, sorry to disturb you... I'm here today for an interview to see everyone's living environment and hear everyone's thoughts."

"That's good, that's good~~~"

Soon, the news spread rapidly as if it had grown wings.

Neighbors from upstairs and downstairs all ran out.

Before long, the hallway was packed with people.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu really came!"

"Let me see, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is such a good person!"

Everyone spoke at once, making it incredibly lively.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said a few more words, his voice like a warm spring breeze, making all the residents feel a sun-like warmth.

Then,

He walked into the subdivided flat.

In a space of less than 10 square meters, there was a dilapidated bunk bed; the narrow aisle in the middle made it hard to even turn around, and in the corner, some daily necessities were simply placed, along with a 5-square-meter area that served as a toilet, shower, and kitchen.

And the number of residents was—seven people.

Especially with the current hot weather, the stuffiness and the smell were simply unbearable.

Under Le Le Huizhen's interview, the old woman sighed: "We've lived here for almost ten years. It's small and crowded; in the summer, it's too hot to sleep, and in the winter, it's freezing. The children can't study properly here either."

As she spoke, she wiped away tears on the side.

"Grandma, don't be sad. I came here today for this very reason. I have proposed an affordable housing plan, just to let families like yours live in spacious, comfortable homes."

Upon hearing this, the old woman was moved and gripped Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's hand tightly:

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, you are truly our great benefactor! If we could really live in such a house, I could die in peace. All these years, we've always hoped for a better place to live, but housing prices are too expensive; we never dared to think about it. Your plan is our lifeline!"

The surrounding neighbors also gathered around.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, you must succeed; we really need houses like this."

"That's right, I work hard outside every day, and when I get home, there isn't even a place to stretch my body. I just hope for a good house."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said firmly to everyone: "Grandma, and all the neighbors, don't worry. I will definitely do my best to push this plan forward. Moreover, the Viceroy also emphasized the importance of people's livelihood during his inaugural address. I believe he also hopes to see everyone live a good life, and he will definitely support this plan."

And Dui Dui Chuanchang was recording these touching moments one by one.

……

Two hours later,

The black Chevrolet appeared outside Siu Hang Tsuen in Tunmen.

Although Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had not yet arrived, the small playground in Siu Hang Tsuen was already incredibly lively; the crowd was densely packed together, everyone craning their necks in anticipation, their faces filled with expectation.

What eggs?

They weren't handing out eggs here at all!

The citizens had all come spontaneously.

As for the eggs in the citizens' hands? Those were brought over from Fat Peng's lecture.

Laugh-crying~~~~

Suddenly,

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan is here!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's figure appeared in everyone's line of sight, and as he walked onto the stage,

At this moment, the entire venue erupted into thunderous cheers and applause.

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

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

The shouts rose one after another, more and more people joining in; the sound was earth-shaking, as if it were about to flip the sky over.

The Viceroy's secretary, Kane, in the crowd, wore a hat to hide himself, feeling as if his ears were about to be deafened by the cheers.

He was incredibly shocked in his heart! This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, his prestige was simply terrifying!

"Dear neighbors... good afternoon, everyone..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu stood on the stage, smiling and waving to everyone, and picked up the microphone.

"Today, I went to eight places..."

"To check on the living environments of many citizens..."

"It's heartbreaking..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu began his presentation...

Describing those houses as dark, narrow, damp, chaotic, and cramped...

Then he began to explain the original intention of the plan: "I heard a story about two brothers fighting over a house..."

Then he moved on to the specifics of the plan...

The entire audience listened intently,

Not a single person missed a single word of the content!

An hour later,

Citizens one after another began to ask questions:

"Do you really think this low-cost housing plan can be implemented?"

"How much longer do we have to wait?"

An hour and a half later,

The presentation finally concluded.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu gave his final summary:

"As everyone knows, we have a great poet in ancient China named Du Fu, who once wrote with deep emotion, 'Oh, for a million mansions, to shelter all the poor of the world and make them beam with joy.' This is not just a poem; it is the longing for a better life and the hope for peace and prosperity that countless people have held for thousands of years."

"Today, standing here, I want to solemnly tell every friend present: I, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, will spare no effort to push forward the low-cost housing plan! I want to let those residents who are struggling in cramped spaces bid farewell to their crowded, dilapidated living environments as soon as possible; I want every family worried about housing to have a warm harbor of their own;"

He raised his arm!

"Let every ordinary person working hard for a living be able to stand tall and live in Hong Kong with dignity!"

At this moment,

The neighbors present who had no homes and lived in broken, tiny rooms were all filled with tears.

Brother Zu is like the sun, his kindness can never be repaid!

Le Le Huizhen watched Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's figure silently.

He is truly the man I chose!

20 minutes later,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu bid farewell to the enthusiastic citizens and got into a black Chevrolet.

Then he began to give instructions,

"Send the news footage back to ATV immediately..."

"Tonight's news must place Fatty Peng's presentation and my presentation one after the other..."

"Mine goes first, his goes after..."

"By then, let all the citizens of Hong Kong see the contrast between us!"

The corners of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's mouth curled up.

Heh heh heh~~

A wicked smile.

Le Le Huizhen, Dui Dui Chuanchang: "............"

Brother Zu, just a moment ago you were so sunny, warm, and kind, how did you suddenly become so dark and sinister?

When it comes to this sort of thing, comparison is what matters!

Whoever is worse, is the one who's embarrassed!

At eight o'clock in the evening, ATV's news program started on time.

At the beginning of the news, it played footage of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu visiting citizens' homes for interviews.

"Today, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu went to..."

The dim and cramped living environment, the narrow and crowded space, and the helpless expressions of the residents made the audience in front of their televisions feel empathy, sympathy, and a sense of lament.

Immediately after, the news footage cut to the scene of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's presentation at Siu Hang Tsuen in Tunmen.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan's presentation site is packed with people, with cheers and applause rising one after another."

Subsequently, the news played a clip of the Viceroy's political reform presentation at Lingnan University.

"This afternoon, the Viceroy also gave a speech on his political reform plan in Tunmen... although there were many people, it was very deserted..."

"During the interaction session with citizens, most citizens asked the Viceroy about Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's low-cost housing plan... clearly they are more concerned about the living environment issue..."

All the viewers in Hong Kong couldn't help but laugh when they saw this news.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's presentation was lively and bustling, with cheers shaking the sky.

The Viceroy's presentation was cold and deserted.

The contrast was too obvious!

Viceroy's Mansion.

Fatty Peng looked at the television screen, watching the stark contrast between the two sides, his face turning ashen.

"Bang~~~~~"

He angrily smashed the cup in his hand onto the floor.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"

With this comparison.

His own political reform plan was completely and utterly a joke.

No one was listening, no one wanted to understand it!

The attention of all of Hong Kong had been snatched away by Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's plan!

In other words, his scheme to plant mines had failed!

"Kane!"

"Lena!"

The two secretaries were summoned and hurried over.

"I want to kill this Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!"

Fatty Peng said with a gloomy face.

Kane and Lena's expressions changed: "Boss, calm down! Calm down!"

Fatty Peng was irritable: "Now he is always grabbing the citizens' attention. If we don't get rid of him, my mine-planting plan won't be able to proceed at all!"

This plan was the most important one in his entire political career as Viceroy!

If it failed, then his tenure as Viceroy would be a failure!

Kane hurriedly said: "What if the murder isn't successful? We'll face Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's retaliation!"

Lena also said: "That's right, we're just here to work, not to risk our lives."

Kane: "Think about the fate of the police chief Dai Dai Weisi, he ended up crippled... oh right, there's also one named Fang Anxin, who used to be Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's opponent, and then he got into a car accident..."

Hearing about the car accident, Fatty Peng finally calmed down a little.

It really wasn't worth risking his life.

But Fatty Peng was still unwilling: "Then what should we do now? This Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's low-cost housing plan is interfering too much with my plan."

Secretary Kane thought for a moment: "How about this, Boss, just agree to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's plan directly. As long as Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu dares to do it, that's a provocation to those real estate bosses!"

"When the time comes, let Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu fight with that group of people."

Lena, who was standing by, also said: "If Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu wins, we can persuade these tycoons to leave Hong Kong and go to the UK, transferring their assets there. That would be your political achievement, Boss!"

"If those tycoons win, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu will suffer a huge loss, the plan will fail, and the citizens will aim their anger at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu... by then, we will be the ones who benefit from the conflict!"

The more they analyzed it, the more promising it seemed!

Fatty Peng pondered for a moment.

Huh,

It seems this plan could actually work!

It seems that no matter what happens, he can benefit!

"Good!"

"Let's do it this way!"

He instructed his secretary Kane: "You go and contact all parties to postpone my political reform plan presentation."

"Then, hold a press conference tomorrow, invite Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu over, and we will announce together to the public that we are pushing forward the low-cost housing plan!"

(End of chapter)