Chapter 504: 491 Chairman Guan Zu, arrogant and overbearing, wielding the axe of investigation!

21:23,

Government House,

Chris Patten finished his shower, brushed his teeth, and prepared to go to bed.

"Ring, ring, ring~~~"

The office phone rang, and his secretary answered it.

It was a call from Prime Minister John Major in the UK. The reason was that he had received a complaint from the Swire family, which made Major suspicious of Patten's loyalty.

Patten scrambled up to take the call.

"Prime Minister."

"Patten..."

Major did not ask directly about Swire or Cathay Pacific, but instead inquired about the progress of Patten's current work.

Patten understood the purpose of Major's call, but without blushing or skipping a beat, he said righteously:

"Reporting to the Prime Minister!"

"I have launched a 'White List' plan and am currently preparing to report it to you, Prime Minister..."

"The specific plan is..."

He reported the plan in detail.

Major listened and felt it was not bad.

As for the 50,000 white-list nationality quotas, it was nothing to the UK.

Because last year, in 1991, the former Yugoslavia began to disintegrate, and its constituent republics sought independence one after another. The Bosniak, Serbian, and Croatian ethnic groups had serious disagreements over the future and territorial division of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which led to the outbreak of war in March of this year, 1992.

This led to a large influx of refugees into various parts of Europe.

The UK also accepted many of these refugees.

If they were willing to take refugees,

then these second-class citizens in Hong Kong who were loyal to Victoria were certainly better than refugees.

"Your plan is good. I will coordinate with the Cabinet and the House of Lords..."

Patten was happy.

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"I have another plan, which is to emulate the New Airport project and launch a Hong Kong sewage treatment project to consume as much of Hong Kong's fiscal reserves as possible..."

"In addition, there is one more; I am preparing to study a plan regarding interfering with fiscal policy by influencing exchange rates..."

After hearing this, Major was even more satisfied.

Today, people from the Swire Group found him and said that Patten was colluding with the pro-Beijing camp in Hong Kong, harming British interests...

Major, out of consideration for their relationship, called to ask Patten what was going on.

Now it seemed that Patten was fine!

Still loyal!

However, Major still had to ask and give Patten a warning: "I heard news that you are cooperating with that Guan Zu to harm the interests of the Swire Group and Cathay Pacific. Is that true?"

"I've been wronged, Prime Minister!"

"I only did this out of consideration for the mission I had when I came to Hong Kong..."

"Back then, you instructed me, Prime Minister, that I must build a good relationship with the citizens so that I could better promote democracy..."

"Cathay Pacific has caused public grievances to boil over..."

It fits the logic!

It is well-reasoned!

Patten's explanation, delivered without a hint of guilt, made Major's suspicions vanish instantly.

Of course, he didn't think Cathay's actions were problematic either. That foreigners were first-class and Hong Kong people were second-class was the thought of all British people, and it was also Major's thought.

It was just that, compared to Cathay's losses, he valued Patten's mine-laying operation in Hong Kong more.

Cathay?

It's worth a potato!

"Keep up the good work! When you return, you will have even greater responsibilities!"

"Yes, Prime Minister!"

Patten was incredibly excited.

Great Britain, loyal!

A new day, the sun shone over Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.

Sunlight spilled into the ward through the curtains.

Tang Baolin slowly opened his eyes; his head was splitting with pain, and the pain in his body made it difficult for him to move.

He found himself lying on a hospital bed in a ward, with his arm fixed in a brace; clearly, it was fractured.

Last night, he underwent emergency surgery, and the anesthesia had just worn off, which was why he was only waking up now.

The ward was extremely quiet, with only the occasional sound of birds chirping outside the window.

Tang Baolin tried hard to recall everything that happened last night, but part of his memory was very blurry. He only remembered being hit, remembered that cold face, and that "Bang" mouth shape.

At this moment, the door was gently pushed open,

Tang Baolin's secretary, Mike, walked in.

Seeing that Tang Baolin was awake, Mike immediately walked up.

"Sir, you're awake?"

"What happened to me?"

"The doctor said you had surgery last night. Your body is still very weak, and you need to rest well."

Tang Baolin's voice was hoarse: "Mike, what exactly happened last night? What did the police say?"

Mike shook his head: "The police investigation result is an accidental collision. They said a citizen had an emergency at home, was driving too fast, and accidentally hit your car. The other party has apologized and is willing to cover all medical expenses."

Upon hearing this, Tang Baolin was instantly furious: "Impossible! Before I lost consciousness, I clearly saw someone who looked like they wanted to kill me. This is definitely a conspiracy!"

Mike was stunned: "Sir, are you sure?"

Tang Baolin's tone was firm: "I am sure! This is definitely a conspiracy!"

Just then, the ward door was pushed open again.

Swire Group director Peng Lizhi walked in.

Seeing that Tang Baolin had woken up, he said with concern: "David, how do you feel? I heard you had an accident, and I came over immediately."

Tang Baolin wanted to sit up: "Director, thank you for your concern. I don't feel very well right now, but at least I'm still alive."

Peng Lizhi sat down: "What exactly happened? The police said it was an accidental collision."

Tang Baolin shook his head: "No, last night before I lost consciousness, I saw someone make a gun gesture at me... This is definitely not an accident; someone did it on purpose!"

"What?!"

Peng Lizhi was shocked: "Did you see that person's face clearly?"

Tang Baolin shook his head: "No, but I remember his eyes. He was definitely doing it on purpose, and he knew who I was."

Peng Lizhi's face turned gloomy: "Who do you think did it?"

Tang Baolin sneered: "Who else could it be? The Swire Group has only been competing with the Five Star Group recently. I think this might be the Five Star Group wanting to give me a warning... And don't forget, Guan Zu's background is that of a gangster!"

Peng Lizhi's face looked ugly.

He had already accepted Tang Baolin's theory.

The possibility that it was Guan Zu who made the move was very high!

Peng Lizhi said with a gloomy face: "Fine, I will arrange for people to investigate immediately. David, you rest well first, and we'll talk after you recover... Also, it's best to keep this matter to yourself and not talk about it to the outside world."

Tang Baolin nodded: "I know!"

The other party did things without leaving a trace; even if he told the police this detail, what would it matter?

Even if they were convicted in the end, it would only be the driver, and it wouldn't affect Guan Zu at all.

And Guan Zu could do it once, he could do it a second time, a third time...

Peng Lizhi offered a few more words of comfort and then turned and left the ward.

20 minutes later,

Peng Lizhi returned to Swire House and informed Swire Taipan Merlin Swire of the situation Tang Baolin had described.

Merlin Swire was directly stunned.

No.

It's just normal business competition; you're fucking killing people?

Merlin thought for a moment and instructed Peng Lizhi:

"First, find a professional to see if we can dig out clues from the perpetrator!"

"Second, at the Dragonair shareholders' meeting this afternoon, you take the lead and test the other party."

"If they think they can force us to sell Dragonair by relying on this, then they are too naive."

Peng Lizhi said solemnly: "Yes, Taipan!"

Afternoon, 2:00,

At the entrance downstairs of Swire House,

A large number of citizens were surrounding the entrance, protesting, holding signs, and holding banners...

Soon,

People from Guan Zu, CITIC, the Cao family, and China Resources arrived together to attend the upcoming Dragonair shareholders' meeting.

Following them were ATV and some media friends.

"It's Mr. Guan!"

"Mr. Guan!"

The protesting citizens boiled over.

Guan Zu cupped his hands: "Everyone, this time I am here to attend the Dragonair shareholders' meeting. If things go smoothly, I will obtain the management rights of Dragonair..."

"If I sit in the position of Chairman of Dragonair, I can promise all citizens: I will provide five-star service levels to all passengers."

"In addition, I strongly support everyone's protest against unfair behavior. I will have Five Star Property send water and bread over..."

"Clap, clap, clap~~~"

The applause was like thunder.

The whole scene cheered and shouted approval.

After Guan Zu said a few simple words, he walked into Swire House with the shareholder representatives of CITIC (the Rong family), the Cao family representative, and the China Resources representative.

Here, I have to mention that Guan Zu had a transaction with the Rong family before, which was acquiring a clothing factory located in the New Territories from the Rong family, which is now—Five Star Clothing Co., Ltd.

14:30,

In a conference room of the Cathay Group.

Representatives from Cathay, Swire, and HSBC had arrived earlier and were already seated.

Among them, Peng Lizhi sat in the main seat.

At this time,

Tap, tap, tap~~~~

The sound came in.

Everyone turned their heads,

Only to see a handsome guy in glasses, a black suit, and a tie walking in the front in leather shoes, followed by the CITIC representative and the Cao family representative, walking into the conference room.

Guan Zu, has arrived!

Looking around,

Guan Zu came to the front of the main seat and stopped.

His gaze looked down at Peng Lizhi.

Peng Lizhi: "???"

Guan Zu curled his lips: "Hey, you dead old thing, this should be the conference room for the Dragonair shareholders' meeting, right?" Peng Lizhi's eyes widened.

Dead old thing?

Scolding me?

Just as he was about to curse loudly, the result was...

Guan Zu suddenly exploded with a curse:

"Fuck your mother!"

"Since it's a shareholders' meeting, I am the major shareholder now..."

"You dead old thing, sitting in my seat?"

"Bang~~"

Guan Zu kicked out, hitting the swivel chair Peng Lizhi was sitting on.

!

The swivel chair swooshed... and drifted directly away.

Arrogant!

Overbearing!

Imperious!

The whole room was silent!

Some people from Swire and HSBC were all dumbfounded.

The CITIC, Cao family, and China Resources side were also stunned.

At this time, Guan Zu dragged a chair to the main seat and sat down on it grandly, ignoring the angry glares of the Cathay and Swire representatives.

Peng Lizhi was shaking with anger: "You!"

Guan Zu's voice was even louder: "You what you! What is your status, what is my status! I am the number one major shareholder! Do you even deserve to sit in this seat?"

"I... I..."

Peng Lizhi was furious.

He used to be the Chief Secretary, who didn't give him some face when they saw him?

I'm just retired, not dead!

My network of relationships covers all of Hong Kong, you fucking dare to provoke me?

Peng Lizhi, in a fit of anger, got angry.

In terms of fists and feet, he couldn't beat Guan Zu.

In terms of legal principles, Guan Zu was the number one major shareholder.

What else could he do?

Incompetent rage.

1 minute later, everyone was seated, and Peng Lizhi could only settle for the second seat.

"I don't want to waste everyone's time..."

"First!"

Guan Zu scanned the room and patted the table,

"This meeting, I announce that I already hold 36.6% of the shares, which counts as the number one shareholder of Dragonair!"

"No problem, right?"

Guan Zu looked at Peng Lizhi's side.

Swire, Cathay, HSBC, and other representatives looked unhappy, but still nodded.

"Good, since we have this consensus, then the second topic: I want to obtain the actual management rights of Dragonair. The current Chairman of Dragonair will step down, and then I will be the Chairman..."

"If anyone has a problem, bring it up now."

Peng Lizhi sneered: "You be the Chairman? Do you have the resources? Don't forget that Dragonair's routes are still given by Cathay."

Guan Zu chuckled: "Sorry, I think you haven't made it clear: First: Currently, Dragonair's routes are in the East, and the routes in the East are not decided by you British people, they are decided by the East..."

"Second, regarding international routes, I'm very sorry, I have already obtained the approval documents from the Governor and the Chief Secretary. Hong Kong no longer implements the 'one route, one company' policy."

After speaking,

Guan Zu took a document from Fang Ting and threw it in front of Peng Lizhi.

After Peng Lizhi finished reading the document, his face turned livid.

Patten!

Fuck your mother, betraying Swire's interests!

Guan Zu looked at Peng Lizhi: "So, now as the major shareholder, I am taking back the position of Chairman of Dragonair. Any problems?"

"Or... do you want to struggle a bit? Take a vote?"

"That would be more participatory?"

"And let me have a bit more sense of accomplishment from the twists and turns!"

Peng Lizhi: "............"

Looking at the CITIC, Cao family, China Resources, etc., on Guan Zu's side...

Peng Lizhi: "Fine, I have no opinion!"

Humiliating oneself is meaningless.

Cathay and HSBC representatives nodded: "Agreed."

"Good!"

"Then sign it..."

Soon, the meeting minutes and election resolution documents were prepared, and then signed and stamped.

At this point,

Guan Zu officially assumed the position of Chairman of Dragonair!

Power in hand!

Next,

Start making trouble!

"Then let's proceed to the third topic."

Guan Zu patted the table,

"Since I am the Chairman now, naturally I have to start exercising my power!"

"I announce a few orders..."

"Ah Ting, you take notes:"

"First, starting from today, we will conduct a separation of the assets of Dragonair and Cathay... I have already invited the Commercial Crime Bureau of the police force, the Commissioner of the ICAC, and the Five Star Group's accounting and auditing team to enter Dragonair starting this afternoon to take inventory of Dragonair's assets... to ensure that Dragonair's assets will not be lost!... (To Fang Ting) After the meeting, you notify them to come over within half an hour..."

Guan Zu's mouth carried a playful look.

With the Commercial Crime Bureau and the ICAC here, let's see who dares to mess with the assets.

Peng Lizhi and the others' faces all changed.

Killing and seeing blood!

"Secondly, temporarily freeze all bank accounts, apply separately for emergencies, and at the same time trace all financial transaction details within the past week..."

"Third, freeze all personnel transfers of Dragonair..."

"Fourth, the relocation of the office location. I have already rented 3 floors of office space in the Shun Tak Centre in Sheung Wan (that building of Boss He, above the Five Star Supermarket) as the newest office location for Dragonair."

"Fifth,..."

Guan Zu said nine items in a row...

Peng Lizhi and the others' faces changed again and again...

Every knife stabbed someone.

It also severely restricted them from making trouble.

After finishing the instructions,

"Next, the third thing..."

Guan Zu looked at Peng Lizhi:

"Here, I officially launch an acquisition request to you, Cathay and Swire Group, to acquire the remaining 30% and 5% of shares held by Cathay and Swire."

Bang~~

Peng Lizhi slapped the table directly,

"Ahahaha, acquisition! You say acquisition and it's an acquisition!"

Then he laughed loudly; the frustration from just now, he could finally vent it now.

"Don't think that what happened last night will scare us!"

"I tell you, Swire has a history of over a hundred years from the 19th century to now... what kind of storms haven't we seen?"

"Think that by relying on this kind of small trick, you can scare us? Force us to sell Dragonair shares?"

"I tell you!"

"Don't even think about it!"

"You will never get the 35% Dragonair shares held by Swire and Cathay!"

Satisfying!

Peng Lizhi fiercely vented the frustration of being suppressed by Guan Zu just now.

"Hehe~~"

Guan Zu chuckled,

"You think what happened last night was me forcing you to sell Dragonair shares? You underestimate me, Guan Zu, too much."

"That was just a small punishment for your little blacklisting tricks."

Guan Zu stood up,

Turned and left,

"The meeting is over."

"As for why I can force you to hand over the shares, you will know very soon."

As Guan Zu left the conference room with Fang Ting,

The conference room was quiet.

Peng Lizhi and the others' faces changed constantly; they didn't know where Guan Zu got his confidence.

And the representatives from CITIC, Cao family, China Resources, etc., also left with Guan Zu.

Half an hour later,

Huang Wenbin from the Commercial Crime Bureau and Lu Zhilian from the ICAC each brought their teams, along with the Five Star Group's audit team, and with Guan Zu's signed authorization letter, officially entered Dragonair.

Started officially freezing, blocking, and investigating!

"Colleagues, we are conducting an investigation here today, and I hope everyone will cooperate."

"Please rest assured, we are only investigating and will not affect everyone's normal work. I hope everyone stays calm and doesn't panic."

At this,

Some employees with dirty hands started to panic, thinking about whether to run away!

Among them, one leader knew he was corrupt, his heart was pounding wildly, so he quickly left the office building, returned home, and quickly took his passport to the United States. His destination was San Francisco, because he had acquaintances there.

And the remaining honest employees accounted for the majority.

The Five Star Group's benefits were not bad, and changing a boss didn't have much impact on honest employees.

So they chose to continue working in an orderly manner.

And on the Five Star Group side,

Guan Zu said to Da Tou: "Distribute the black material collected on Swire to those media in batches. Remember, according to the date and content, distribute it to them uniformly every day, report according to the rhythm, the rhythm cannot be messed up!"

Da Tou: "Yes, Boss!"

Swire itself is not clean; there is too much black material, which can be described as too numerous to record.

Two years ago, Guan Zu had already prepared to deal with this Swire.

There was so much material it was black!

Guan Zu: "Also, make sure the money is in place... we can't let the brothers go hungry."

Da Tou: "Don't worry, Boss Zu, give it according to the highest standard!"

As for the newspapers that don't support us, they are not brothers!

If you are not a brother,

Sorry, I am a gangster!

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PS: A total of 9,200 words, it could be split into 3 chapters, so tired and hungry~~~

Please feed me monthly tickets~~~

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