Chapter 646

During the hour-long reporter interview session, Fatty Peng patiently answered one by one.

There was no other way,

After the new Governor arrives, I reckon it will be hard to have this kind of experience again.

At the end of the press conference, Fatty Peng was full of sincerity: "Thank you to every citizen of Hong Kong for the support and trust you gave me during my tenure..."

"Although I am leaving office, my heart will always be tied to Hong Kong, tied to every citizen..."

At noon, ATV and TVB reported on Fatty Peng's farewell press conference.

The citizens of Hong Kong had mixed feelings—some felt sorry, some didn't care, and some were celebrating.

"Governance is going well now, and Hong Kong's economy is taking off; that's proof. Why leave?"

"What if the new Governor messes things up?"

"I suspect the new Governor is coming here to mess things up."

The citizens and neighbors had complex emotions intertwined with anticipation and worry about the Governor's departure and the new Governor's succession.

Hong Kong's development is now steadily advancing, climbing higher and higher, in a great situation.

What they fear most is the new Governor acting recklessly and making a mess of Hong Kong.

Over the next few days, Fatty Peng officially entered the departure process.

A week later, the Chief Secretary's Office held a press conference to officially announce the information about the new Governor to the public.

——Date of the new Governor's arrival in Hong Kong: March 8th.

——Resume information: Paddy Ashdown, born in New Delhi, British India, and grew up on the land of Northern Ireland. From 1959 to 1972, he served in the Royal Marines and was stationed in Borneo, Hong Kong, and Northern Ireland.

All citizens of Hong Kong: "???"

Wait?

An Indian?

I %*#&￥%￥...

The incident where those three Indians insulted the lower-class people last time is still fresh in my memory, and you're sending an Indian?

Is this to have an Indian ride on our heads?

This caused an uproar.

"Damn you!"

"You bastard!"

"Damn it!"

"Damn your mother..."

Hong Kong was filled with cursing, with a very high content of mother-insults.

If it were a British white person, many citizens would feel it was nothing, but having an Indian run over our heads is too disgusting.

At this time,

In a certain tea restaurant,

Fatty Peng officially put down the dignity of the Governor, took his wife and three daughters to the tea restaurant for morning tea, eating from 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock.

Was his purpose to eat?

Was it to be close to the people?

Of course not!

He was there to eat melon and watch the fun!

He only found out yesterday that the new Governor was actually born in India and might be of Indian descent, which made him extremely happy.

Since the subway conflict last time, the citizens of Hong Kong have been very disgusted with Indians.

As a result, now it's even better—they directly sent an Indian Governor. Although he is of Indian descent, not an Indian national, they are the same race.

He knew that the people of Hong Kong would definitely explode.

So, he ran to the local tea restaurant early this noon to listen to the citizens' cursing.

Listening to those "bastard" and "damn it" curses, Fatty Peng felt comfortable.

He really hated this new Governor too much.

So, he was now full of schadenfreude.

He was already looking forward to the scene where the new Governor would be spurned by the citizens of Hong Kong after arriving.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.

Even a ten-thousand-ton press couldn't hold it down!

Soon, 5 days passed.

March 8th.

The sun was high in the sky, and Kai Tak Airport was a busy scene.

Inside one of the airport's aprons,

Flowers, red carpets, salute cannons... everything was complete.

Reporters shouldered camcorders and held recording pens, crowding in front of the cordon, looking forward, with lenses and microphones aimed at the cabin door like a dense forest...

Police motorcycles were neatly arranged, red and blue police lights flashing, and uniformed officers stood straight to maintain order...

Government officials from various departments were dressed in formal attire, adjusting their ties and skirts...

They had long heard of Paddy Ashdown's tough style as a soldier, and didn't know how this new Governor would govern.

Therefore, they all appeared a bit cautious.

Whoosh, boom~~~~~

A private jet from Cathay Pacific dived down, preparing to land on the runway.

"It's here!"

"It's this plane, that's right!"

The welcoming crowd was in a commotion.

Among the reporters, ATV reporter Le Huizhen curled her lips: "What if the plane skids... then..."

Other reporters had sweat on their foreheads: "Sister, you can't say that casually~~~"

But thinking that ATV belongs to Mr. Guan, it seems that ATV's top sister saying this wouldn't be a big problem. After all, in front of Mr. Guan, the Governor is just trash... well, that's what the reporters thought.

Soon,

Under Le Huizhen's disappointed gaze, the plane gradually stopped on the apron.

The cabin door opened, the ladder was put in place...

Not long after, a figure appeared before the cabin door.

The new Governor——Paddy Ashdown!

He appeared in a light black suit, his body straight, his eyes scanning the whole scene like a hawk, his cold face dignified without anger.

Behind him followed his elegantly dressed wife, and a son and a daughter.

And a bodyguard team, a secretary team...

More than twenty people.

A larger team than when Fatty Peng came to Hong Kong.

Paddy Ashdown led everyone off the plane.

"Mr. Ashdown..." Chief Secretary David Ford walked up quickly. He was the happiest about Ashdown coming to Hong Kong, because he was almost removed by Fatty Peng, but he didn't expect the new Governor to arrive.

Saved his dog life!

Ashdown shook hands lightly, his face cold, and then didn't stop, walking toward the black bulletproof car and getting in.

The police motorcycles roared to clear the way, and the motorcade entered East Kowloon along the Kai Tak Tunnel, driving slowly toward the Tsim Sha Tsui Pier in Kowloon.

Over in Tsim Sha Tsui, many onlookers had already gathered.

When the motorcade passed by, they watched aggressively.

Arriving at the pier, Ashdown abandoned the "Lady Maurine" that Fatty Peng took, and boarded a fully armed warship.

The British garrison lined up to salute, Ashdown boarded the ship neatly, and returned the military salute.

Then 17 salute cannons fired...

The warship docked at Queen's Pier, and "God Save the Queen" played.

Then he disembarked and entered the Convention Centre.

It took more than an hour to play the Victorian national anthem, take the oath, and sign...

Finally, Ashdown delivered his inaugural address.

"Today, I stand on this land full of resilience and vitality, with the faith and sense of mission of a soldier, and solemnly promise to everyone: I will work with you with firm determination and pragmatic wisdom to reshape Hong Kong's glory."

"In the future, we will use the rule of law as a shield and reform as a sword... In the economic field, I will personally promote open policies to attract global resources... In terms of public security..."

"Some may question whether my style is too tough. But I don't fear controversy, because I believe that only with a unified goal can we let Hong Kong shine with new brilliance on the world stage..."

"Finally, I swear to the Queen, and I also swear to the future of Hong Kong: No matter how many obstacles lie ahead, I will lead this city to broader seas with a soldier's execution and a statesman's vision! Thank you all!"

"I will protect Hong Kong's order and prosperity in the name of the Queen!"

The officials in the audience were in a commotion.

The reporters were even more shocked.

Good fellow, worthy of being a soldier.

This style is too radical and too tough; it's clearly meant to deal with the Five Star Group.

Next, I reckon there will be a good show to watch in Hong Kong.

Will the new Governor win?

Or will Mr. Guan win?

Uh——there's no suspense at all, hey!

Whether it was the reporters or the officials, they all showed sympathetic expressions toward the new Governor.

You're late, brother!

Because of jet lag, after the inaugural address, Ashdown didn't hold any press conference or answer reporter questions.

He finished directly,

Then got into the car and headed to Government House.

Government House,

The motorcade drove slowly into Government House, and the carved iron gate opened to both sides amidst the roar.

In front, there was a large flower bed.

Behind the flower bed was the Government House building.

His wife, son, and daughter looked at this huge house and cheered.

"Wow, there's a big garden..." The daughter was the first to break free from her father's hand, her pink skirt sweeping across the lawn trimmed like a velvet carpet, running toward the back garden.

"And a swimming pool!" The son saw the sparkling outdoor swimming pool and was excited and happy.

"Paddy, I really like it here so much." His wife happily kissed Ashdown hard. "This is just like a dream."

Although they had some money before, they had never lived in such a good house.

Ashdown felt the mansion, his palm brushing over the stone railing, the rough touch as if he were holding the weight of power.

At this moment, he finally felt the scorching temperature of standing at the pinnacle of power.

"Good!"

"I like it here so much!"

His heart was filled with ambition.

That night, TVB and ATV news broadcast Paddy Ashdown's inaugural address and the footage of him moving into Government House on time.

In the streets and alleys of Hong Kong, in front of the TVs in convenience stores, and in the living rooms of residential buildings, countless eyes were fixed on the screen.

"This Governor feels much tougher than Fatty Peng!"

"If that's the case, I'm actually a bit worried."

"Damn it, is an Indian also going to ride on our heads and shit?"

"I don't believe this Indian has such good intentions."

"Don't be afraid, we have Mr. Guan!"

Mid-levels villa,

Fatty Peng's family was watching TV.

Compared to Government House, this villa seemed much worse; the garden wasn't big, there was no swimming pool, no maids, no chefs... and so on.

Not only was Fatty Peng not used to living here, but his wife and three daughters were also not used to it.

Younger daughter: "Dad, this new Governor is too hateful."

Second daughter: "It should have been us living there."

Fatty Peng was also very unhappy and said: "Don't worry, he won't be able to stay there for long."

He made a call to his secretary, Cain: "Do you know any news about Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu? Where is he now?"

Cain: "Reporting to boss, Mr. Guan is still in the mainland..."

Fatty Peng: "............"

I'm convinced!

"The new Governor has arrived, and he still hasn't come back? He doesn't value this at all..."

Cain: "... Perhaps he really doesn't care."

At this time, the new Governor Ashdown was facing a problem————the route!

Option 1: If he takes the tough route, the Governor's word is law. Then after 9 years, how can he fool the citizens of Hong Kong with democracy and freedom?

Option 2: If he takes the democracy and freedom route, how can Ashdown compete with Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu for public opinion?

A dead end!

Fatty Peng sneered; he was just waiting to see Ashdown make a fool of himself!

A new day,

The new Governor slept for a night and finally recovered his spirit.

Early in the morning,

His wife, son, and daughter were already up, swimming in the pool.

And the chef had already prepared a curry breakfast, waiting for the master to wake up.

"So good~~~~"

The new Governor Ashdown ate breakfast slowly, then went for a swim, feeling comfortable and cozy.

By 10 o'clock, he finally remembered he had to work.

Office,

He called for his male secretary, Faiman, and female secretary, Alika.

It is worth mentioning that Ashdown has a preference identical to Clinton's: beautiful female secretaries.

So, his previous female secretary, Tricia, was quite beautiful, a typical blonde beauty, with a curvy figure, sexy and charming, dressed in professional OL attire, wearing glasses, with off-the-charts attractiveness.

Unfortunately, because she was reported by the Diao Min News, he lost his beautiful former female secretary.

Damn it!

And this time, he brought another beautiful female secretary. Her ability was just so-so, but she was beautiful, young, had good skin, a good figure, and had a married-woman vibe.

As for his wife?

His wife had already accepted reality.

Her mindset was: As long as I am the wife, I don't care if you cheat or not?!

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Office,

Ashdown sat down, drinking coffee: "Tell me about the situation of the Five Star Group. I've arrived; does that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu have any little tricks?"

Secretary Alika: "Reporting to boss, I checked the news about the Five Star Group. Currently, that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is in the East, not in Hong Kong..."

Pfft~~~~

Ashdown directly sprayed out a mouthful of coffee.

"He's not in Hong Kong?"

He looked at Alika in disbelief.

Alika: "Yes."

Ashdown's face instantly flushed red, and he was ashamed and angry.

"Fucking!"

"Is this looking down on me?"

He felt Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's disrespect toward him!

I am the new Governor!

I came to deal with you, and you're not even in Hong Kong to respond to me?

Ashdown's heart, born of Indian pride and inferiority, couldn't accept this for a moment.

Male secretary Faiman hurriedly said: "Boss, this might be a smoke bomb; we can't underestimate it. That Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu might just be trying to make us lower our guard! He must be hiding quietly in the back, plotting to deal with you!"

As soon as these words were spoken,

Ashdown slapped the table: "It must be like that!"

"What a naturally evil ** person, too insidious!"

He felt much better.

Ashdown: "Tell me about my schedule for the next few days; how should it be arranged?"

Secretary Faiman: "First is to hold a press conference, talk about some of your philosophies, answer reporter questions, and let the citizens of Hong Kong get to know you."

"Secondly, hand over with the previous Governor..."

"Next is to meet with many officials..."

"This is the schedule..."

Faiman had strong abilities and had already sorted out the schedule, placing it in front of Ashdown.

When Fatty Peng came, he even showed he was close to the people and arranged to take the subway, go to the vegetable market, go to the supermarket, go shopping... at the first opportunity.

And Ashdown skipped this step directly.

Ashdown: "What I am more concerned about now is the 'Parasite Plan'..."

This was the most critical part of his visit this time.

A company at the ten-billion-dollar level—he also wanted a piece of the pie!

Secretary Faiman: "This plan is currently in the hands of the Political Department. Why don't we move up the meeting with the Political Department Chief, Riley?"

Ashdown made the decision: "See him first tomorrow, put that fat pig behind."

Secretary Faiman hesitated: "Will this be disrespectful to the former Governor?"

Ashdown sneered: "Why should I respect him? He couldn't even handle that Five Star company; he's just trash!"

(Fatty Peng: "Damn you!")

(End of chapter)