Chapter 618: 602 Sniping Boss Li to Sell the Port! Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: I Want to Make a Move

The black Chevrolet drove toward Central Plaza.

Gong Wei: "Brother Zu, who were those people just now?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Four talents... Li Fu called yesterday to say that Andy has finished setting up his identity and is about to set off for Indonesia. I need to arrange some bodyguards for him."

Talent is a hard thing to find, especially those with the right temperament.

And this Chen Chen Luojun, along with his three brothers, were once figures who stirred up storms in the Kowloon Chengzhai, yet they were willing to settle down instead of continuing to run gangs. This temperament already surpasses many others.

Plus, they can really fight.

So, to Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, they count as T2-tier talent and T1-tier bodyguard candidates.

To Kwa Wan.

To its southwest is Hung Hom, and to its northeast is the Kowloon Chengzhai; neither is very far away.

There are different theories about the origin of the name To Kwa Wan. One theory is that the old bay there, "Hoi Sham Island," was shaped like a *tu gua* (a sweet potato), hence the name. Another theory is that it was named after the residents there who primarily grew sweet potatoes at the time.

At this moment,

Chen Chen Luojun returned home, opened the door, and took off his slippers.

Because of the demolition compensation, he used the money to pay the down payment on an apartment in To Kwa Wan—40 square meters, two bedrooms and a living room—which was quite decent.

"Honey, you're back."

His wife came out to greet him.

"How was it? Did they demolish the Kowloon Chengzhai?"

"They did."

"It's better that it's gone; that place was too rotten."

His wife was also from the Kowloon Chengzhai; you could say they were huddling together for warmth.

"Where's our son?"

"Still sleeping."

Chen Chen Luojun went into the bedroom. His 11-month-old son was chubby and fast asleep. Of course, the boy looked a bit ugly at the moment, so Chen Chen Luojun could only hope he would grow up to be handsome.

"By the way, honey, there's something I want to tell you."

"What is it?"

Chen Chen Luojun went to the kitchen and hugged his wife, who was cooking rice porridge: "I ran into Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, the boss of the Five Star Group, on my way back. He wants to invite me to work for him."

His wife shuddered and looked at Chen Chen Luojun in shock: "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan invited you?"

Chen Chen Luojun: "Yes... I want to discuss it with you."

His wife quickly said: "Of course we should go! That's the Five Star Group!"

"We didn't have much schooling, so we've been laborers our whole lives... If we didn't have a son, it would be one thing, but now we have a son, and we'll have a daughter in the future..."

"We have to think about them."

Chen Chen Luojun nodded: "That's what I was thinking too... How about this: later, you go to the wet market and buy more groceries. We'll set a table tonight and have Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Er Shao's families over to eat and talk it over."

His wife nodded: "Okay!"

In the evening,

Chen Chen Luojun's home became lively.

Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Er Shao arrived with their wives and babies.

They had all married before moving out of the Kowloon Chengzhai, and their wives were all from inside the Chengzhai. Their babies now ranged from three months to a year old.

"Brother Luo, Sister-in-law~~~"

"Sorry for the trouble, Sister-in-law, I'll come help too~~"

"Wow, this is such a feast~~~"

Soon, after half an hour of busy work, the table was full of dishes. After a chaotic feeding of the babies, they were finally able to sit down and eat in peace.

Chen Chen Luojun picked up a beer: "Come, let's have a toast first..."

"Cheers~~"

The eight adults toasted and drank.

They chatted while eating.

Chen Chen Luojun: "You all must have told your wives about Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan's invitation today, right?"

"What do you think?"

"Go! My wife supports going!"

"My wife supports it too!"

"Go!"

The three families were almost unanimous.

"We can get by living ordinary lives, but we have to think about our children and create better conditions for them."

"Right, that's what my family thinks too."

"A person doesn't get many chances to change their life; this might be that chance."

"If it were gang violence, we couldn't participate. But Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan and the Five Star Group are different. We can't miss this opportunity."

One word after another, the four families firmed up their resolve.

"Good!"

Chen Chen Luojun slapped the table: "Then it's decided."

"We'll go over tomorrow and see what kind of terms they offer us..."

"Okay!"

"Cheers."

"Cheers!"

A new day.

The four brothers arrived at Central Plaza.

Looking up...

"It's so tall~~"

They had spent their whole lives struggling in the Kowloon Chengzhai; seeing this tall, majestic, and gleaming building, they suddenly felt a sense of inferiority.

At the same time, they couldn't help but feel excited that they, too, could become employees of the Five Star Group.

They arrived at the front entrance to register as visitors.

"We're here to see Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan..."

After handing over Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's business card, a Five Star Group attendant soon came to pick them up and led them all the way to the top floor.

A female clerk in the secretary's office brewed tea for them.

"The four of you please wait in the lounge for a moment; the boss is in a meeting... Please have some tea..."

After waiting for half an hour,

the female clerk from the secretary's office came over: "Brother Zu said to have you go to the 69th floor for an assessment first..."

The four of them set off for the 69th floor.

Soon, they discovered that half of this floor was a gym.

In the center, there was an octagonal cage.

Two people were fighting inside.

Soon, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu arrived, followed by Gao Jin, Xu Xu Xu Xu Xu Xu Xu Zhengyang, Gong Wei, Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangsheng, Gao Gang, and others...

Chen Chen Luojun and the others: "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, Mr. Gao..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Welcome to the team..."

"I need to test your skills now. That's no problem, right?"

Chen Chen Luojun and the others: "No problem!"

They were all very confident in their own skills.

All they could do was be bodyguards, and if you're a bodyguard, skill is naturally the number one priority.

"Good, then get in the ring."

Chen Chen Luojun was the first to jump into the ring: "I'll go first!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangyi: "A-Yi, you go."

Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangyi: "Yes!"

He jumped into the ring.

Chen Chen Luojun cupped his hands: "Please!"

Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangyi: "Please!"

Soon, the two sides were locked in battle.

Bang, bang, bang~~~~

Finally, after 10 minutes of intense fighting, Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangyi was knocked out.

Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangsheng's eyelids twitched; he felt as if this younger brother of his had been raised to be useless.

However, this Chen Chen Luojun was indeed quite strong, though naturally still weaker than himself.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Not bad."

Next, Xin Yi, Si Zai, and Shi Ershao went down to the floor, while Da Tou, Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangyi, and Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Yangzhi went up.

They fought back and forth; although there were wins and losses, the difference in their strength was not great.

Finally, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu saw that Chen Chen Luojun had finished resting.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Ah Sheng, you go up."

Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangsheng: "Yes!"

Chen Chen Luojun looked at Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangsheng and felt that this person was ice-cold all over.

"Come!"

The two fought together.

Two minutes later,

Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Tian Yangsheng KO'd Chen Chen Luojun, who had no strength left to fight.

Chen Chen Luojun: "............"

Xin Yi, Si Zai, Shi Ershao: "............"

Is he this strong?

Test complete!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Not bad, let's go, come to my office..."

Very quickly,

The four followed Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu and arrived at the top-floor office.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Sit."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu looked at the four: "Since you have decided to follow me, I will not treat you poorly. Right now, the Five Star Group is expanding quickly and needs manpower..."

"I will give you three choices!"

The four became serious.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "First, the pure security route. Based on your strength, a monthly salary of over 10,000 is not difficult."

"Second, start as security, then move into management roles in the security department; the salary is generous. The price is that you must study and pass the company's assessments."

"Third, I have a mission here that requires a fresh face to go to Niyin to act as a bodyguard for someone. You are all people with families. Because you need to leave your hometown and stay for 5 years, each person will get 10 million. If you die, the family support payment will not treat you poorly, and your children will also be taken care of."

One step at a time.

Hearing the third option of 10 million Hong Kong dollars, that is 2 million per year.

The four were immediately tempted.

Chen Chen Luojun: "I want to know what the specific danger is in going to Niyin."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu roughly explained the situation in Niyin.

The four immediately frowned, feeling a bit angry.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "There will basically be no danger for the first four years. In the fifth year, the danger will increase significantly, but with preparation, the danger will not be too great, though there will be conflicts. Additionally, other people will go over later, and at that time, we will arrange rotations for you, with one month of vacation every year."

"Three choices, you choose for yourselves... The first is comfortable, the second requires effort, the third has danger..."

Chen Chen Luojun looked at his three brothers, exchanging glances.

Finally, he lowered his head: "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, please give us three days; I think we need to discuss it."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu nodded: "No problem, let's say 5 days."

Brother Zu had always been generous.

Chen Chen Luojun and the other three: "Many thanks, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu glanced at his watch: "Alright, I have other matters to attend to, you all go home first..."

Chen Chen Luojun and the four hurriedly took their leave.

Half an hour later,

Huaxin Agency,

In the conference room,

"Greetings, leaders."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu stood before the projector,

The meeting was also attended by leaders from Huaxin Agency, Yinzhong, Lvzhong, Zhaoshang Bureau, Runhua, Daguang, and others.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "A month and a half ago, the Li family released news that they intend to sell the HIT International Container Terminal Company held by the Li family. I presume all leaders have already received the news."

The leaders nodded.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "This Boss Li's freight terminal accounts for at least 40% of the freight volume in Hong Kong."

"Looking at the situation from our country, especially the Pearl River Delta region, a vast amount of cargo is transshipped through here. It can be said that this terminal has an importance that cannot be ignored for our Dongda's foreign trade and economic development."

"And now, Boss Li is preparing to sell it."

"I wonder if Boss Li has discussed this matter with any of you leaders."

The GAT office leader nodded: "We have been in contact."

Mr. Zhu of Huarun also nodded: "He has also been in contact with me."

Other leaders nodded as well.

GAT office leader: "Regarding this point, I have reported it to the leaders above; the meaning from above is to try our best to secure it, but our funds are insufficient."

The money is definitely enough.

But Dongda's foreign exchange reserves are very important; throwing it all into just one project is a bit wasteful.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Currently, Boss Li has already been in contact with several major international capital groups, among which the communication with JPMorgan Chase has been the most frequent."

"Everyone knows that JPMorgan Chase is a powerful financial institution, and ports have always been investment projects they are very interested in."

"Therefore, it is highly likely that JPMorgan Chase will eventually reach a deal with Boss Li."

"Leaders, we cannot just watch such an important terminal fall into the hands of others, especially foreign capital. This not only concerns economic interests but also involves factors such as national strategic security."

"And if we control this terminal ourselves, we can have greater autonomy and a greater say in the logistics chain of foreign trade."

"Therefore, we need to sabotage this JPMorgan Chase deal and acquire this port company ourselves."

GAT leader nodded: "I agree... but our funds are insufficient."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "I have a method..."

The leaders: "Please speak."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "We can cooperate together to take down this company."

"Its valuation should be around 30-40 billion. My Five Star Group will put up 5-10 billion; then, using the 'Five Star Bank' fundraising model, we will take out 30% of the shares and raise 10 billion from the citizens; the rest will be invested by Bank of China, Huarun, and others..."

The "Five Star Bank" model can be said to be a very unique successful business case in Hong Kong... no, that's not right, the "Central Plaza Project" is also one.

This kind of model is something only the Five Star Group can pull off.

Other companies simply lack the reputation, and citizens would never support a company like this.

And why does Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu want to involve the citizens?

He also has his own considerations.

As the Five Star Group grows larger, it will gradually become an exaggerated conglomerate like "Samsung of Korea, Korea's Samsung," or perhaps even more exaggerated.

This leads to a problem: sucking the blood of the citizens!

Sucking too much blood makes it easy for problems to arise.

Therefore, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu needs to provide a blood transfusion to the citizens.

And Five Star Bank is a successful model for this.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu is also preparing to do the same for the terminal.

I will not enjoy the glory alone! Success will surely include you!

Prosperity for all!

Several leaders nodded one after another.

"Good, I, Bank of China, will follow with 5 billion."

"I, Huarun, will follow with 3 billion."

"I, Daguang, will follow with 3 billion."

Very quickly, a preliminary framework emerged.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Thank you all leaders for your trust..."

Mr. Zhu: "But there is a problem: how do we compete with companies like JPMorgan Chase? I'm afraid that if the price gets too high, Boss Li will be the one to profit."

Regarding Boss Li, everyone sees him clearly; he is just a businessman.

A pure businessman.

Whoever offers the highest price, he sells to them.

So there is no expectation that he will favor Dongda.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "I have already thought of a way..."

Then the projector switched slides,

Projecting a map of Hong Kong.

"First, we must jointly announce: 'To adapt to the increasing demand for import and export cargo throughput, we are preparing to build a new large-scale cargo port terminal in Hong Kong to alleviate...'"

"During this period, I have found several university professors to conduct a survey along the coastline of Xiangdao..."

"The coastline of our Xiangdao is very long, and there are many places suitable for building ports..."

(End of chapter)