Chapter 590: March 15th

March 15th,

Early in the morning,

Sunlight poured over the Five Star Group building, and the entire structure shimmered with a golden radiance.

Andy, dressed in a crisp suit, walked with steady and powerful strides to the top floor, heading toward Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's office.

Knocking on the door,

"Knock, knock, knock~~~"

"Come in!"

Andy pushed the door open and walked in.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the street below.

Sipping tea.

It's a pity that this building is still not high enough; at only 8 stories, it simply can't achieve that heroic feeling of "standing at the peak, looking down at all the small mountains."

No rush,

The renovation of the shopping mall and office building at Central Plaza is already finished, and it's currently airing out.

By May,

The entire Five Star Group will move over, occupying the top 7 floors.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's own office, located on the top floor, is already renovated and furnished with a large fish tank, finally achieving the freedom to fish... and raise fish...

Currently, Central Plaza is the tallest building in Hong Kong.

78 stories above ground, 374 meters tall.

After Central Plaza, it won't be until 2003, when the second phase of the Hong Kong International Finance Centre (that "mosquito coil" building) is completed—standing 420 meters tall with 88 stories—that it will officially surpass Central Plaza to become the taller building in Hong Kong. (I couldn't find a comparison image of the two buildings; they are too far apart.)

In other words, before 2003, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu standing in his 78th-floor top-floor office at Central Plaza could absolutely look down upon the numerous high-rises of Central, truly "looking down at all the small mountains."

"Boss!"

Andy walked into the office and saluted.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu withdrew his gaze from the outside and looked at Andy.

He saw that Andy's posture was upright, his eyes revealed a fervor that wasn't there when he first arrived in Hong Kong, and his whole body radiated a spirit of... no, that's not right, it's a spirit of vigor!

Looking again.

Loyalty: 95!

Awesome!

Very good!

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded slightly, very satisfied with the changes brought about by Andy's baptism.

"Come, sit."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu led Andy to the sofa, sat down, and said with a smile,

"How does it feel to have been rotating through the various departments recently?"

Andy's face was filled with a sincere smile:

"Boss, the experience during this time has been, for me, simply a journey of the soul. In the United States, I had never seen a company like the Five Star Group; every project is filled with concepts and warmth that move me."

"In the United States, all I saw was the cold-blooded ruthlessness and endless greed of capital. Enterprises only pursue the maximization of profits, completely disregarding ordinary people."

"In terms of real estate, developers constantly drive up housing prices, not caring at all how many people can't afford a home because of it..."

"The financial industry is even more chaotic; bankers are keen on designing complex financial derivatives to harm ordinary investors, just to make it easier for themselves to amass wealth..."

"Charity in the United States has also mostly lost its meaning; it's nothing more than a tool for the rich to build a good social image for themselves, a hypocritical show..."

"The medical field goes without saying..."

Before going to prison, Andy was an outstanding banker,

And had seen too many ugly things.

"But here, in the Five Star Group, I have seen the miracle of a triad transforming to serve the public, witnessed charity operations that truly think for the people, ensuring every cent of donation is put to real use. This kind of purity and sincerity..."

Andy told Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu everything he had realized during this time.

It was heartfelt and sincere.

"In the United States, enterprises exist to pursue maximum profit, while the Five Star Group is creating well-being for society and seeking benefits for the citizens..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu listened quietly to Andy's account and felt genuinely gratified by Andy's transformation.

"Very good, Andy."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu patted Andy on the shoulder,

"I am very happy that you have had such realizations..."

"Next, I have a very important task for you. I don't know if you can handle it!"

Andy immediately straightened his body, looking at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu with firm eyes: "Boss, please rest assured, I will definitely do my utmost and not let down your trust!"

For this belief, he would surely go through fire and water!

"Boss, what do you need me to do?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu stood up, went to the desk, took a document, returned to the sofa, and then handed it to Andy.

"You look at this document first..."

Andy took it,

The cover—"Investigation Report on the Situation of Chinese in Indonesia"

Andy began to read carefully.

"Assimilation policy..."

"Explicit legislation prohibiting Chinese from serving as civil servants, military officers, councilors, and other public positions..."

"All Chinese-language propaganda channels have been banned, with no one to speak out..."

"Marriage, education, employment, social welfare, and other aspects are subject to massive restrictions..."

After Andy finished reading the document, his brows were tightly locked.

He felt it was a bit outrageous.

In his mind, Indonesia was also considered a very democratic and free country—at least that's how it was portrayed in American propaganda—and it was also considered one of America's little brothers.

As a result, there is actually such a constitution that "flagrantly" excludes human rights?!

It's simply outrageous!

Where is the democracy and freedom in this?

Andy looked at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Boss, do you want me to go to Indonesia?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded: "That's right!"

He looked at Andy sitting in front of him, his expression solemn:

"I am Chinese, so I am very heartbroken about the situation in Indonesia."

"And my inner philosophy also urges me to help them and change their living conditions!"

"However, over there, from the president down to ordinary people, everyone is excluding the Chinese, so I have no way to send Chinese people there..."

"Therefore!"

"Andy!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu looked at Andy with expectation,

"I need you to go over and help those Chinese... You don't need to do too much for them, just provide them with the minimum protection and give them a channel to speak out..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Are you willing?"

Andy was solemn and nodded: "I am willing, Boss!"

Whether it was to repay a debt of gratitude, his inner kindness, or the baptism he had received during this time.

He was very willing to accept this very meaningful and important task.

"Good!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu revealed a gratified smile,

And then said seriously and solemnly:

"Next, you will go to Indonesia under your original identity as an American investor. Once there, help the poor more, and accumulate our own power in the way of Five Star Property and the Umbrella Corporation. The most critical thing is to acquire television stations and newspaper media; only by mastering the public opinion front can we speak out for the Chinese."

"Remember, don't expose your purpose, and don't just speak out for the Chinese; also speak out for the grassroots Indonesians..."

"You must unite all those who can be united..."

Andy nodded solemnly: "No problem, I understand, Boss!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's voice deepened: "Remember, this is a difficult battle, but for the sake of justice, I hope you can have a little more patience, a little more persistence, and a little more caution."

Andy's eyes were firm, he straightened his back, and responded with a firm voice:

"Boss, please rest assured! I will definitely not disgrace the mission and will take root in Indonesia!"

"Good!"

"In these two days, say goodbye to your friends, and then the day after tomorrow you will return to the United States. At that time, the Umbrella Corporation will provide you with secret funds and arrange personnel to help you quickly establish a team in Indonesia..."

"Yes, Boss!"

Andy nodded with a serious expression.

He left Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's office and immediately felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

He had come to Hong Kong thinking he was just going to be an ordinary bank manager.

He didn't expect to be given such a daunting task.

However,

I will definitely live up to the expectations!

During the next 2 days, Andy greeted the friends he had made during this time one by one: Gao Qiu, Li Cangdong, Da Tou...

The next evening,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu held a farewell banquet for Andy alone, gathering a small circle.

After a 2-hour meal,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu stood up and raised his glass.

"Andy!"

Andy hurriedly stood up.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was solemn and serious: "This time, you shoulder a heavy responsibility, traveling thousands of miles to Indonesia... I hope you can overcome all obstacles, forge ahead, conquer the heavy difficulties, and let the people there feel the sunshine..."

"May your journey be smooth and safe!"

After speaking, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu looked up and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Andy was solemn:

"Boss, I will definitely not fail the trust!"

He looked up and drank the wine in his glass.

The next morning,

At Kai Tak Airport, Andy boarded the plane and flew to San Francisco.

After Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu saw him off, he himself had a long-distance itinerary ahead.

Going to Korea!

Taking Song Zihao and the others to expand their business there.

Of course, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was definitely not going to see any girl groups!

I, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, am a gentleman!

Head held high!

170 years ago,

Napoleon escaped from Elba back to France, quickly assembled an army, and overthrew the newly restored Bourbon dynasty.

Regarding this process, a Paris newspaper reported it as follows:

First news: "The monster from Corsica has landed at Juan-les-Pins."

Second news: "The unspeakable cannibal is approaching Grasse."

Third news: "The despicable thief of the nation has entered Grenoble."

Fourth news: "Napoleon Bonaparte has occupied Lyon."

Fifth news: "General Napoleon is approaching Fontainebleau."

Sixth news: "His Supreme Majesty the Emperor arrived at his loyal Paris today."

And on this day, March 25th,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, taking Song Zihao, Ma Ke, and Wang Jianjun... set off for Korea.

History will remember this day.

It should be written as: "The terrifying monster from Hong Kong has landed in Hancheng!" (It was still called Hancheng at this time; it was changed to Seoul in 2005.)

Korea,

In March, Korea was experiencing the arrival of spring, but the temperature was still cold.

On March 25th, the temperature in Korea was 3-10 degrees, much colder than the 4-24 degrees in Hong Kong.

Hancheng International Airport.

A plane flew in from Hong Kong,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu looked down from the sky; many high-rises were still relatively low, and there were no super-tall skyscrapers like those in Hong Kong.

Soon, the plane landed at the airport.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Li Fujian walked in front, Xu Zhengyang, Gong Wei, and Wang Jianjun followed, and behind them were Song Zihao, Little Ma Ge, as well as Li Fujian's assistant, bodyguards, and several other subordinates.

"Finally arrived in my country!"

When Li Fujian got off the plane, she cheered a little.

Then she tossed her hair, tilted her head to the side, and looked at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu with a pair of beautiful eyes, filled with a bit of expectation and pride,

"Oppa, this counts as my turf!"

"Next, I will be the one to host you!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's spine was straight, his handsome face carried a smile, but he always kept people at a distance, which gave Li Fujian an increasing urge to conquer him; this urge had been stifling her, making her feel like a hundred claws were scratching her heart.

Throughout the flight, Li Fujian had sat with Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, trying all sorts of methods and all sorts of flirting postures; although she was inexperienced, she was a great beauty after all, but Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu remained unmoved.

Ah ah ah~~~ So infuriating!

At this moment,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu looked righteous and awe-inspiring: "Do you have girl groups? I want to see one."

A specialty of Korea—girl groups!

It is said that they are the private property of the chaebols. The girl group dances on stage while countless fans cheer enthusiastically, and the chaebol sits off-stage pressing the remote control, enjoying the pleasure of cuckolding countless fans to their faces...

Li Fujian: "????"

"Girl group?"

"Oppa, what are you saying?"

"Wait... Oppa, you wouldn't be thinking about that kind of thing, would you?"

Li Fujian thought of the girl groups cultivated by the American entertainment industry and their reputation.

Her eyes widened as she looked at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu,

"Oppa, I didn't expect you to be that kind of person; I thought you were always very serious."

She was a bit surprised.

Mainly because in Hong Kong, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's performance was too much of a moral model.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu curled his lips.

In Hong Kong, I am the little sun respected by everyone—Mr. Guan; naturally, I have to pay attention to my image.

But now, this is Korea.

In Hong Kong, I have to pay attention to my image.

Now that I've come to Korea, if I still have to pay attention to my image, wouldn't I have come in vain?

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was filled with righteous energy: "Please don't misunderstand; I'm doing this just to challenge my own weaknesses and make myself stronger!"

Behind him,

Xu Zhengyang's mouth twitched: "............"

I didn't expect you to be this kind of Brother Zu.

Li Fujian: "............"

Wow, shameless, what a powerful excuse.

I didn't expect Oppa to be this kind of person.

However, this actually made Li Fujian even more interested in Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

A man who can be overbearing and interesting!

Even more charming!

Li Fujian curled her lips, revealing a charming smile: "The girl groups you speak of only exist in the United States; our Republic of Korea doesn't have them yet..."

The Korean entertainment industry only began to open up after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. At that time, the military government's censorship system for the entertainment industry collapsed, and Korea gradually became a major exporter of pop culture.

The earliest appearance of Korean girl groups was in the mid-to-late 90s; in 1997, DSP Media launched the girl group S. E. S., which is considered one of the representative early Korean girl groups.

Li Fujian: "Although Korea doesn't have girl groups, we at Samsung cultivate these kinds of women. If Oppa wants to see them, I can arrange it for Oppa tonight."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's eyes lit up: "Good!"

Then he added: "I'll state first, I just want to challenge my willpower; it's definitely not about beauty."

Xu Zhengyang was sweating profusely: Don't explain, Brother Zu, the more you explain, the more guilty you look!

Li Fujian: "Ah~~ yes, yes, yes!"

Soon,

The group left the airport and arrived at the airport entrance.

A row of seven or eight black Mercedes-Benz cars were parked at the airport entrance.

Bodyguards lined up in a row.

"Eldest Miss!"

"Eldest Miss!" *n

Bowing!

Black suits, black glasses, arranged neatly, very imposing.

Attracting the attention of a group of Koreans nearby.

Li Fujian immediately put away the smile she had just had for Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and restored her cold, eldest princess aura.

She got into the Rolls-Royce in the middle.

After getting in, she said to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Oppa, come up, sit with me!"

"No, men and women should not touch."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu turned his head directly, went to the black Mercedes-Benz in front of the Rolls-Royce, and sat inside.

Li Fujian: "............"

Gritting her teeth!

You stubborn man!

Xu Zhengyang chuckled and sat directly into the side of Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's car.

He was relatively supportive of this kind of thing between Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Li Fujian, because the higher-ups were also relatively supportive of it.

Honey trap!

(End of chapter)