Chapter 620

Tunmen,

Today the weather is overcast and cool, perfect for going out.

At 10:00 AM, Director Guan Zu, accompanied by Wu Lianqian, Xu Xu Zhengyang, and others, as well as professors of hydrology and geology from the University of Hong Kong, arrived in the western part of Tunmen.

Inspecting the port!

"Mr. Director Guan..."

"We've inspected all of Hong Kong this week, and currently, this place is the most suitable for building a port."

"The average water depth is about 15-20 meters, with some areas reaching over 20 meters, far exceeding the 17-meter water depth standard of the Kwai Chung Container Terminal."

"Moreover, the water depth is stable, suitable for berthing ultra-large cargo ships of over 200,000 tons, and there is no need for frequent dredging."

"Also, over there is the soon-to-be-completed Hong Kong International Airport, which will greatly increase shipping convenience in the future."

Director Guan Zu faced the cool sea breeze and looked into the distance, where Lantau Island could be seen far away.

"Are there any other places?"

"Yes," a hydrology professor said, "another place is also suitable, at Kau Yi Chau..."

"The water depth there is generally between 18-25 meters, which can meet the needs of ultra-large cargo ships berthing in all weather conditions. The only problem is that it would require reclaiming 1,000 hectares of land, and the cost would be a bit higher than this place."

Director Guan Zu said noncommittally: "Keep looking... I will select three groups, and whichever group finds the most suitable place, I will choose that one..."

The group of professors: "Okay, Mr. Director Guan, we will definitely do our best!"

Soon,

Director Guan Zu left by car.

The professors from the University of Hong Kong looked at each other.

"This business is hard to do..."

"Nonsense, it's a 10 million project in total, it's not that easy... it's not like they're just handing us money..."

Ring ring ring~~~

At this moment, one of the professors' phones rang.

"Hello?"

"What? Mr. Li's secretary? Hello, hello..."

"Sorry, this is a trade secret..."

"Mr. Li is inviting us to dinner tonight?"

"Okay, okay, we'll definitely be there tonight..."

After hanging up the phone, the professors looked at each other playfully.

"Mr. Li invited us to dinner tonight... should we go?"

"Definitely go."

"Mr. Li is anxious; the Five Star Group wants to build a new port, and he's the one most affected."

"Does this count as selling trade secrets?"

"It doesn't. I've read the contract, and it doesn't require confidentiality. Haven't you heard the news that Mr. Li wants to sell the port?"

"The conflict between Mr. Director Guan and Mr. Li is known to all of Hong Kong. Now that Mr. Li wants to sell the port, it's obvious that Mr. Director Guan is targeting Mr. Li."

"So, I estimate that Mr. Director Guan not only won't stop us, but might even hope we leak the news to Mr. Li."

"I'm worried that Mr. Director Guan will acquire Mr. Li's port; if that really happens, our big business will be ruined."

That evening,

Mr. Li invited the professors from the University of Hong Kong to dinner at a private restaurant.

Mr. Li asked about the detailed specifics, and his inner fire was burning, burning, burning~~~~

Director Guan Zu, I'm going to kill you!

Ah ah ah~~~

The reason he wanted to sell the port before was because he was afraid Director Guan Zu would target him and build a new port.

As a result, now, the 'dream' has come true.

His port definitely won't be able to sell for a high price.

If he had known, he would have agreed to the 5.3 billion USD offer from Wilson of JPMorgan Chase yesterday.

"I %￥#%##&**￥......"

I shall fight you with all my might with a fearless stance!

Shangri-La Hotel.

In the executive business suite, the JPMorgan Chase team.

"Mr. Wilson, we found some information, someone in Hong Kong really wants to build a new port..."

The secretary reported the latest intelligence they had investigated to Wilson,

"According to the news we investigated, the person who wants to build this new port is Director Guan Zu, the boss of the Five Star Group, and the Five Star Bank, the number one bank in Hong Kong, is under his banner."

"With his strength, building a port is no problem."

Wilson: "Do you think there's a possibility that they also want to acquire Mr. Li's terminal company?"

"And the so-called building a new port is just to scare us away?"

Secretary: "Mr. Wilson is wise, that possibility cannot be ruled out."

Wilson thought for a moment: "I remember they cooperated with Citibank last time... help me contact Citibank and act as a bridge. If he wants to acquire Mr. Li's terminal, we can cooperate."

The secretary nodded: "Yes! I'll go contact them now!"

Central Plaza.

On the 69th floor, a super-large conference room was bustling, filled with vitality and expectation.

Today, a new employee orientation ceremony is being held here, and there will be a three-day orientation training held here.

Tables were neatly arranged, and over 600 new employees were sitting at the tables, coming from different ages and backgrounds.

Because the Five Star Group's development was too fast, the talent gap was very large.

So, this quarter's recruitment was particularly large.

Among this group of people, some had received favors from the Five Star Group and were determined to work here after graduation.

Some were attracted by the Five Star Group's salary.

There were also a portion who were—undercover agents.

The undercover agents came from various companies, and of course, most of them were sent by Fatty Pang, totaling over 70, with the goal of completing that great parasitic plan.

"Dear new companions~~~~"

Director Guan Zu walked onto the podium.

He was in a suit, his steps steady, exuding an unparalleled leader's temperament.

"Clap clap clap clap~~~~"

The applause in the hall was enthusiastic.

"Mr. Director Guan!"

"Finally saw the living Mr. Director Guan~~"

"Wow, he moves~~"

"？？？"

"Ah~~~ (beaten wildly by surrounding employees)"

Director Guan Zu stood on the podium, his gaze scanning every new employee kindly, and the conference room instantly fell silent.

He cleared his throat:

"Dear new colleagues, welcome to the Five Star Group family."

"Seeing so many fresh faces today, I am sincerely happy, because you are the future of the Five Star Group."

"Here, as long as you have talent and dreams... ~~"

"The vision of our Five Star Group is to develop together with Hong Kong and achieve common prosperity with the citizens of Hong Kong. We hope that through our efforts, we can create more job opportunities for Hong Kong and enhance Hong Kong's economic status globally..."

"At the same time, while pursuing commercial interests, we cannot forget those who need our help, we actively..."

"Finally, I hope every new colleague can integrate into this big family as soon as possible..."

Director Guan Zu's speech was not long-winded,

After the speech ended, thunderous applause erupted in the conference room.

Director Guan Zu stepped down, and Brother Wu Ying went on stage; as the Human Resources... Honorary Director, he naturally had to speak, otherwise how could he reflect his giant status!

And Director Guan Zu stood off the stage, scanning all the new employees; there were three parts of people, one part with a favorability rating above 70, one part above 90, and the third part below 10.

He counted those below 10, and there were actually over 80.

What a bunch of cattle and horses!

Three days later,

The new employee orientation training ended, and they started working in various departments.

And Director Guan Zu started to inspect various departments, carrying a gentle smile, and every time he arrived at a department, it was like a spring breeze blowing over.

"Where are you from..."

"How many people in your family..."

"Do you have any difficulties..."

"The Five Star Group will be your home from now on, work hard..."

"Work hard,"

Then when he met the undercover agents, he would pat them on the shoulder: You are truly a talent, I think you should start from the grassroots level.

Then he would send them to the grassroots level to work like cattle and horses.

Heh heh heh~~~

When Director Guan Zu went to the Five Star Property Company, he saw an acquaintance.

Jacky Cheung... no, it's Zhou Wenjian, the one from the Political Department. (From "Fight Back to School 2")

Of course, the point is not here, the point is Zhou Wenjian's loyalty,

It was actually as high as—98!

Director Guan Zu: "？？？"

What happened?

"I remember you, Zhou Wenjian, long time no see..." Director Guan Zu smiled kindly and patted Zhou Wenjian on the shoulder.

Zhou Wenjian said respectfully: "Boss!"

Director Guan Zu: "I remember you were working in Sham Shui Po."

Zhou Wenjian said: "I came over to report today..."

Director Guan Zu nodded.

So that's it.

In his requirements, people on the red list cannot work at the headquarters, and even promotions are stuck at the grassroots supervisor level, unable to go up at all.

Now the only thing he is curious about is how a political department agent brainwashed by the British could have a loyalty rating of 98.

What happened?

Director Guan Zu is very interested in knowing.

Director Guan Zu looked at his watch, 11:30.

"It's lunchtime, let's go, come with me to have a meal."

Zhou Wenjian was stunned, and quickly said: "Thank you, Boss!"

20 minutes later,

Director Guan Zu, accompanied by Wu Lianqian, Xu Xu Zhengyang, and Zhou Wenjian, arrived at the restaurant in the Mars Plaza shopping mall downstairs, found a position with a private room, and sat down.

Ordered a few dishes,

Zhou Wenjian was somewhat reserved.

Director Guan Zu chatted and chatted...

Suddenly,

"I know you are an undercover agent sent by the Political Department..."

"Bang~~~~" with a sound, Zhou Wenjian knocked over the chair behind him, his face instantly turning pale.

Wu Lianqian turned her head, her eyes full of astonishment.

Xu Xu Zhengyang watched Zhou Wenjian vigilantly.

"Don't be nervous, sit down." Director Guan Zu signaled with his hand, his smile gentle, "Actually, from the day you joined, I knew your identity. But I don't mind, do you know why?"

Zhou Wenjian: "I..."

Director Guan Zu smiled: "Because I have always believed that people are inherently good."

"I let you struggle at the grassroots level of the property company, not to test you, but to let you see with your own eyes the life of the grassroots in Hong Kong—three generations squeezed into narrow subdivided flats, the elderly haggling over the price of vegetables for a few cents, children doing homework under leaking eaves."

"You in the Political Department are loyal to the Queen, but do the people far away in Buckingham Palace really care about the life and death of these people in Hong Kong?"

The private room fell into a dead silence, with only the hum of the air conditioner's outdoor unit.

Zhou Wenjian was silent.

In the past, he was loyal to the Queen and might have felt that Hong Kong should move toward brilliance under the Queen's leadership.

At that time, he had more or less a kind of idealism.

But after going to the grassroots level, many things gradually became clear, and he recognized reality.

(End of chapter)