Chapter 617: 601 Real Estate Developers Defect One After Another: Support Brother Zu! Li Ji

"Bang!"

Boss Li Ji smashed his crystal glass against the television; shards of glass mixed with red wine left hideous marks across the screen.

"Useless! They're all fucking useless!"

Watching the footage of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu shouting from the roof of a car on TV, he kicked over the coffee table, sending the files scattered across the table flying.

He had clearly paid them, yet those council members were fucking useless.

If they weren't useless, what were they?

Elsewhere,

At New World Group, Boss Zheng sighed as he held his cigar.

At Cheung Kong Group, Boss Li finally closed his eyes and said to Li Er, "Speed it up; the port matter cannot be delayed any longer!"

At Wharf Group, Boss Wu also shook his head in disappointment.

In Xiangdao, no one would be able to restrain Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu!

By the afternoon,

The stock market opened, and the decline in real estate stocks intensified, spiraling out of control like a wild horse.

In the morning, influenced by the Legislative Council, the real estate sector began to fall; the stock prices of real estate giants like Zhaoye Group, New World, and Wharf all plummeted across the board.

And at noon, following Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's announcement that the "Xiangdao Building Area Transparency Ordinance" had passed the Legislative Council vote,

As soon as the market opened in the afternoon, Li Ji's Zhaoye Group bore the brunt of it, its stock price plunging wildly, with the decline exceeding 8% in just half an hour.

Why was his the most severe?

Because he had been hoarding properties, holding a massive number of unsold units, making him the most deeply impacted.

Nearly 3 billion Hong Kong dollars in market value evaporated in an instant.

By comparison, while New World and Wharf were not spared, they were relatively better off.

In the trading hall, there was a chorus of wailing.

Li Ji sat in his office, staring fixedly at the stock price trend on the screen, his face gloomy as he cursed.

Just as Boss Li Ji was cursing,

His secretary rushed in.

"Boss!"

"Something seems to have happened. I just heard the news that Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang (of Singapore) from Sino Group is holding a press conference."

Boss Li Ji: "????"

At Sino Group,

A press conference was underway.

Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang had provided ample travel expenses, inviting reporters from every television station and newspaper in Xiangdao, making the entire press conference hall exceptionally lively.

On stage,

Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang was dressed in a tailored navy blue suit.

"Friends from the media across Xiangdao, thank you very much for taking the time to attend this press conference."

"We at Sino Group have always believed that the mission of a real estate enterprise is not just to build structures of steel and concrete, but to construct ideal lives for thousands of households."

"This morning, the 'Xiangdao Building Area Transparency Ordinance' was passed in the Legislative Council..."

At this moment,

All the reporters were bewildered.

"What is he trying to do?"

Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang spoke with resonance: "Here, as the Chairman of the Board of Sino Group, I solemnly announce that our Sino Group will take the lead in responding to the policy. In our future projects, we will absolutely no longer use common area allocation. With an absolutely transparent interior-pricing model, we will ensure that every homeowner's purchase payment goes toward actual living space."

At this moment,

All the reporters: "???"

Wait, what?

Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang, are you defecting at a time like this?

Click, click, click~~~

Camera flashes went off one after another, capturing this significant moment.

Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang spoke with sincere emotion and a tone full of enthusiasm:

"Canceling common area allocation is not the end, but a new starting point for quality living."

"Today, I solemnly promise here..."

That evening, ATV and TVB news reported the story simultaneously.

"Today, I solemnly promise here: Sino Group will no longer use common area allocation and will accept social supervision, ensuring that every inch of Sino Group's property makes the homeowners' hard-earned money well spent!"

At Boss Li Ji's villa.

"Bang~~~"

Yet another glass was shattered.

Boss Li Ji looked at Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang on the TV with fury.

Fine, you surnamed Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang.

We were brothers heart-to-heart, and you play mind games with your brother!

Playing at defection?!

On the other side, Boss Li, Boss Zheng, and the rest of the real estate bosses were all caught off guard by Young Master Sir Sir Sir Sir Sir Huang's press conference.

Fine, fine, fine. Just yesterday, we were all meeting together to deal with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

And today you're defecting, right?

Aren't you afraid of becoming a public enemy of the real estate industry?

As for Young Master Guo from Malaysia, his first reaction after seeing the news was:

Fuck!

Why didn't I think of that?

Damn it!

I'm going to compete with you, you talented bastard!

Is it too late for me to hold a press conference now?

But it was already evening.

"Someone! Call the major newspapers and television stations for me; I'm holding a press conference tomorrow!"

"Yes, Boss!"

A new day,

The stock market opened. While the stocks of other real estate companies were still falling, Sino Group's stock price stopped its decline and began to rebound rapidly.

This situation made Boss Li Ji, Boss Li, and the others so angry their livers ached.

At this time, they received another piece of news:

Young Master Guo (Kerry Group) from Malaysia had also held a press conference, announcing that they would henceforth comply with the "Xiangdao Building Area Transparency Ordinance."

He also stated that there was no common area allocation in Malaysia or Singapore, and he believed this legislation by Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was excellent and of great significance, which he strongly supported.

As the news of the press conference reached the stock market...

Kerry Group's stock rose in response.

Boss Li Ji: "............"

Boss Li, Boss Zheng: "............"

Other real estate company bosses: "............"

Finally,

Some real estate companies could no longer sit still and rushed to hold their own press conferences.

"Strongly support!"

"A merit for the present, a benefit for the future!"

"Our mission is to serve the homeowners; we support the cancellation of common area allocation!"

One real estate company after another kept shouting.

Righteous and awe-inspiring!

Standing on the side of the citizens!

In the end, even Boss Zheng couldn't help but hold a press conference.

Finally,

Only Boss Li Ji and Boss Li remained.

The two bosses looked up and closed their eyes in despair.

You vermin!

How could you possibly stand against Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu while being with you vermin?!

A new day, Thursday,

Boss Li Ji and Boss Li had no choice but to also hold a press conference to express their support for the new legislation.

At this point,

The vermin were completely wiped out!

……

……

Central Plaza,

Top floor,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window yet again.

Is he looking at Victoria Harbour?

No!

He is looking at the livelihood of the people of Hong Kong Island!

And at this moment, the system's rewards have appeared……

"You promoted the ordinance prohibiting common areas, solving this cancer of the real estate industry; your merit is for the present, and your benefits will last for generations……"

"You have received the following rewards……"

"Reward 1: Hong Kong Island approval rating +2% (Total 50%) (Reward 3%, because it infringed upon the interests of some property owners, approval rating -1%) ()"

"Reward 2: 'Baby IQ Development Card' *5, suitable for those under 3 years old; after use, it can improve a baby's IQ development."

"Reward 3: 'Scientific Research Talent Card' *3, 'Learning Card' *10……"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's eyes lit up.

Good stuff!

As for the IQ development card, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu thought for a moment; Chen Chen Yongren's daughter, Chen Chen Yueqi, is not yet three years old, so it can be used.

Su Su Jianqiu and Jiu Jiu Jiu Jiu Wenlong's daughter has been born, so it can be used.

Wait……

Why are they all daughters?

Gao Jin's baby hasn't been born yet; it can be used after birth.

And his own baby hasn't been born yet……

Counting them down, exactly 5 "Baby IQ Development Cards" are enough.

As for the "Scientific Research Talent Card," it can be given to Li Li Jiacheng.

As Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu counted, he had already finished dividing up this reward.

……

June 17th.

Mingxin Hospital, inside the delivery room.

Following a forceful scream from Wei Wei Yingzi, a newborn baby was born.

Gao Jin held Wei Wei Yingzi's hand while looking at the baby.

The female doctor cut the umbilical cord and patted the baby's back a few times with force.

"Waa waa waa~~~~"

A vibrant voice appeared in this world.

"Mr. Gao, Mrs. Gao, congratulations, it is a daughter."

The female doctor wiped the amniotic fluid off the baby's body, then weighed her and measured her height……

Gao Jin's original coldness was now gone; he looked at the female doctor with an anxious face: Hurry up and dress my daughter, she is so cold!

He really wanted to give the female doctor a round of gossip boxing, finishing with White Ape Offers Fruit!

Of course, this was just his internal monologue; don't look at him holding great power on Hong Kong Island, but in the hospital room, he is just a rookie.

It is just like Wall Street; don't look at it calling for wind and rain in the global financial world, but in front of Jin Mao, it is still a rookie.

When the doctor finished wrapping the daughter, she placed her in front of Gao Jin.

Gao Jin held his daughter, feeling that she was so small and so weak; if he used even one-thousandth of his strength, he would probably…… pui pui pui pui!

He was extremely cautious even just holding her.

Soon,

Wei Wei Yingzi and the baby were transferred to a hospital room.

Then Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, Ruan Mei, and Chen Chen Yongren and the others came over. Another daughter?

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "…………"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu directly used a "Baby IQ Development Card" on the baby.

"Ah Jin, what name are you giving the baby?"

"Haven't thought of one yet…… Does Brother Zu have any suggestions?"

"No suggestions……"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is hopeless at naming things.

……

……

June 20th,

A major event that caught the attention of all of Hong Kong occurred on Hong Kong Island.

Kowloon Walled City, demolition ceremony!

On this day,

The sky was overcast and cool.

On the stage stood a group of people: government officials, political and business celebrities; Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was also invited to wait for the ribbon-cutting.

Below the stage was an open space; reporters from all over Hong Kong, including ATV and TVB, had all come.

There was also a group of people blocked by the cordon: they were the former residents of Kowloon Walled City. They were kept at a distance by the police, watching this demolition ceremony with memories of the past in their eyes.

As a special government guest, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu stood in the front row of the VIP section. His posture was upright, and he was dressed in a dark black British-style suit, simple yet solemn.

Many people know the story of Kowloon Walled City.

But few people know the process of its demolition.

In 1984, the "Sino-British Joint Declaration" stipulated that Kowloon Walled City should be demolished before the handover. Then, the British Hong Kong government began to secretly formulate demolition plans and compensation schemes from that time on.

On January 14, 1987, about 400 staff members from the Hong Kong Housing Department suddenly arrived at Kowloon Walled City and began a household survey.

This process naturally triggered bloody struggles for housing within the Walled City.

Over the next six months, the census finally ended.

The owner of each apartment could receive about 380,000 US dollars, equivalent to 2 million Hong Kong dollars.

By November 1991, about 33,000 satisfied residents had moved out.

For those who refused to concede, the Hong Kong government sent riot police in July 1992 to expel them.

After the expulsion, the government erected a high wire fence to surround this dead city.

"Demolition begins~~~"

Following the order from the head of the Housing Department,

A huge demolition mechanical arm slowly lifted, the wrecking ball at the tip swung, carrying the force of ten thousand jun, and smashed fiercely into the eight-story tower.

With a loud "Boom~~~," the tower was instantly filled with dust and smoke, and bricks and stones flew everywhere.

The whole audience applauded.

And among the crowd of onlookers, many had come out of the Walled City.

In the crowd,

There were four people: Chen Chen Luojun, Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Ershao…… (From: "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In")

(PS: Emphasizing, there will be no Qigong, internal energy, or similar things.)

Among the four of them, Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Ershao were born and raised here; the Walled City carried the memories of their entire lives.

And then there was Chen Chen Luojun; although he moved into the Walled City later, his father was a man of the Walled City, and he himself was born inside the Walled City. After growing up and returning to the Walled City, he met benefactors, enemies, and got to know his brothers.

The Walled City was his second home.

Now that the Walled City was being demolished, their feelings were complicated.

"Rum-rum-rum~~~~"

The engines of various construction vehicles roared, and they began to demolish Kowloon Walled City……

"Let's go~~~"

Chen Chen Luojun shouted.

"Let's go~~~"

The four of them got into the car and headed towards Tuguawan.

After they moved out of Kowloon Walled City, they bought a house in nearby Tuguawan.

Then, they did not continue with the killing and fighting, but instead lived ordinary lives, marrying and having children.

Just as they were at an intersection, waiting at a red light,

a black Chevrolet pulled up next to their car.

In the car,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu habitually looked over at the car belonging to Chenluo Army.

With this glance,

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu saw Chenluo Army.

"???"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu rolled down the car window and shouted to Chenluo Army, "Hey, handsome, what is your name?"

Chenluo Army naturally recognized Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu; he was also considered a man of the underworld, so he knew that besides being a tycoon, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was also the Emperor of the underworld.

Compared to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, the underworld bosses he previously thought were powerful—Long Juanfeng, Di Qiu, and the Big Boss—were nothing more than small fry in front of Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Chenluo Army replied respectfully, "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan... my name is Chenluo Army."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said, "I have heard of your name, a fierce warrior of the Chengzhai... you four brothers, I wonder if you have any interest in coming to work for me?"

His collecting habit flared up.

Talent, after all, is always welcome.

Especially talented fighters; as his territory grows in the future, he will naturally need more talent.

Chenluo Army hesitated for a moment, "I..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu said, "No need to answer in a hurry."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu took out a business card.

He flicked it over.

It landed precisely in Chenluo Army's hand.

Chenluo Army was immediately startled, looking at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu in shock.

This move was far more impressive than his own.

Just as he was about to say something, the light turned green, and Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's black Chevrolet had already driven away.

In Chenluo Army's car, Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Er Shao all looked over.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan wants us to work for him?"

"My god, he actually invited us personally!"

"Should we go?"

There was excitement, hesitation, and temptation...

Ever since the great battle in the Chengzhai, they had grown tired of the killing and lived their lives quietly.

Because they lacked much education, they were currently doing renovation work and the like.

They were not poor, but they were not rich either.

This was how their lives would be.

But do not forget, they now had families, and they had to consider their wives and children.

Chenluo Army thought for a moment and put away the business card, "We all have families now; let's go home and discuss it with our wives before deciding."

Upon hearing this, Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Er Shao all felt it made sense.

(End of this chapter)