Chapter 831: Before the

The next day, the *Oriental Daily News* reported on the interview with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's influence was naturally extraordinary; now that even he had taken notice of this matter, it immediately sparked a heated discussion across all of Hong Kong.

"Even Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan has spoken out; it seems he is angry too."

"That Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan is too much. Studying law yet not abiding by the law, and still acting so smug."

"Exactly. The university is also too lax. If they can admit such a person into the law school, who will dare to trust the students they train in the future?"

"I hope they can make the laws stricter so that such bad people don't have a chance."

"The law must have teeth, otherwise it can't deter these morally bankrupt people."

As for Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's family, they no longer dared to put on airs.

Since Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had stepped in, if they continued to act arrogant and refused to pay compensation, that would be courting death.

They hurriedly found Gu Zai to pay the compensation and offer a formal apology.

Gu Zai naturally would not let this family off lightly; he recorded the whole thing, with Ghost Eye acting as the cameraman.

The faces of Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's family turned green, but in the end, they had to swallow their pride, apologize loudly, and pay the money.

That night,

ATV and TVB broadcast the footage, letting all of Hong Kong watch the spectacle and join in the gossip.

When Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's father returned to his company the next day, he could clearly feel the strange looks from his employees, though fortunately, his skin was thick enough.

Two days later,

At the Legislative Council Building, the new weekly meeting of the Legislative Council was convened.

After the legislators arrived at the Legislative Council meeting hall, they saw two documents on their tables.

The meeting began.

"Good morning, colleagues..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu sat in the presiding seat, his expression solemn.

"In recent times, I believe everyone has heard about the slander incident at the university."

"This matter itself is not large, but the issues it reflects are extremely egregious."

"Therefore..."

"Today, I am proposing two new legislative bills."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu held up the two documents in his hands.

"The two proposals have already been distributed to the desk of every legislator."

"These two proposals are the 'Bill on Strengthening Penalties for False Accusation, Slander, and Extortion' and the 'Bill on Moral Review and Professional Access Standards for Legal Professionals'..."

Then, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu began to introduce the first bill: the "Bill on Strengthening Penalties for False Accusation, Slander, and Extortion."

"Current laws impose overly light sentences for malicious false accusation, slander, and extortion, so we are strengthening the penalties..."

"Regarding compensation, if it causes serious mental consequences, loss of employment, or negative social public opinion for the victim... there will be no cap on penalties, and it could reach millions of Hong Kong dollars."

"At the criminal level, if slander leads to serious consequences such as the victim's suicide or mental breakdown, it will be punishable by three years or more of imprisonment."

Why did Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu want to strengthen this?

When slander has no cost, a large amount of slander will appear.

When extortion has no cost, a large amount of extortion (staged accidents) will appear.

When false accusation has no cost, a large amount of false accusation will appear.

After introducing the first one, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu picked up the other proposal, the "Bill on Moral Review and Professional Access Standards for Legal Professionals":

"This bill establishes a moral review mechanism throughout the entire process from enrollment to employment..."

"Strict gatekeeping at the time of enrollment..."

"Continuous supervision during their time at school..."

"In-depth review before professional access..."

"Purifying the legal profession from the source..."

The meeting lasted until the afternoon, with fierce debate over many of the clauses.

Many legislators knew that although Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu had great authority, he encouraged the expression of opinions; as long as it was for the public good, even if they attacked Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, he would not take offense.

Therefore, many legislators raised different opinions on some of the clauses; if Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu thought they were good, he agreed, and if he thought they were not quite right, they would vote on it, avoiding a one-man rule.

Among them, the moral standards clause was the most fiercely debated.

That evening,

ATV gave a rough report on the content of the Legislative Council meeting.

"Today, the weekly Legislative Council meeting was held..."

"Legislative Council Chairman Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu submitted two bills: the 'Bill on Strengthening Penalties for False Accusation, Slander, and Extortion' and the 'Bill on Moral Review and Professional Access Standards for Legal Professionals'..."

"Building on the foundation of existing relevant laws, it strengthens the penalties for slanderous crimes..."

"In addition, it strengthens the moral standards for law students..."

Citizens of Hong Kong: Wow, Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's efficiency is truly high!

And in Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's home, the family of three had faces turned green.

A new day,

All the newspapers in Hong Kong were reporting on this matter.

The *Oriental Daily News* had always been at the forefront, directly using a headline:

"The 'Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan Bill,' comparable to the 'Fang Fang Jiexia Bill,' has arrived!"

It immediately grabbed the attention of most citizens.

The "Fang Fang Jiexia Bill" was famous, almost referred to by citizens as a historic law that changed the police force.

Therefore, this headline in the *Oriental Daily News* directly led to the newspapers selling out today.

Citizens: Let me take a look!

As for other newspapers, because they weren't sensational enough, they didn't sell as well.

Central,

Fang Fang Jiexia got up early in the morning, ate a loving fried egg at home, and went downstairs to work.

She ran a clothing company, and the business was making a small profit.

After going downstairs, she habitually went to the roadside to buy a newspaper, and then she saw the headline in the *Oriental Daily News*.

"Bang~~~~"

"Damn it!"

Her face twisted, and her eyes spat fire.

It was because of this "Fang Fang Jiexia Bill" that her fate had changed; originally, she should have been a rising star in the police force, rising all the way from Superintendent.

As a result, Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu pushed for the "Fang Fang Jiexia Bill," which directly nailed her to the pillar of shame; her job was gone, her reputation was ruined, and she had no friends.

Didn't I just want to host a beautiful big show?

Isn't it normal for a few police officers to die?

Years have passed, and now they are bringing her up again to stir up old news.

*Oriental Daily News*, screw you!

Returning to the company building, she could clearly feel the strange looks around her.

She walked quickly back to her company office, and soon the employees outside heard sounds of smashing and crashing.

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's home.

"Bang~~~~"

After Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's father saw the *Oriental Daily News* headline, his expression changed.

He had already apologized and thought the matter had passed.

Now, with a "Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan Bill" being created, his daughter was being directly nailed to the pillar of shame.

Not long after,

His daughter Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan rushed in like a madwoman.

"Dad, that report is too much."

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's face was covered in tears, her hair was messy, and she waved her hands in the air,

"Why won't they let me go!"

"I already apologized, what else do they want!"

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's mother looked on with a pained expression.

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's father's eyes were full of helplessness and exhaustion: "Yuanyuan, things have come to this, you cannot stay in Hong Kong anymore."

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan collapsed onto the floor and began to cry loudly.

Didn't I just act a little willful because of my background?

Something is wrong!

It is those unruly commoners who are wrong!

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's father shook his head: "You should go abroad, change your environment, and start over."

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan threw a tantrum: "I don't want to go abroad!"

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's father: "There is one other way; you pretend to commit suicide and play the victim."

This is another path, but it is unclear if it will lead anywhere.

"Suicide?"

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan hurriedly shook his head; it sounded unreliable the moment she heard it.

Just then...

A maid walked in: "Master, there are two people outside claiming to be from an immigration agency, saying they can help the young lady immigrate to the UK or the US."

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan's father thought for a moment: "Invite them in."

Soon,

Amidst the immigration agency's flowery sales pitch, Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan decided to immigrate to the United States.

Late February.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu took a trip to the Imperial Capital and only returned three days later.

Upon his return, he discovered that Hong Kong was caught up in a new news sensation.

It started with some street tabloids hinting that "some actresses are using the pretext of going abroad for performances to engage in escort services." Later, the reports became increasingly bizarre, explicitly naming Brunei as the location. A large number of first- and second-tier actresses were implicated, and with the tabloids naming names, the whole city was in an uproar in an instant.

According to rumors, the wealthy merchants and nobles in Brunei were generous; when Hong Kong actresses went there for "interviews," not only were airfare and accommodation free, but regardless of whether they were chosen, they would receive a 100,000-dollar appearance fee.

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

If this were true, it would simply be a disgrace to Hong Kong.

Of course, if foreign actresses came to Hong Kong, he would think: Bravo!

That's right, he is just that double-standard.

In a blink, it was March.

ATV and TVB successively reported news from Southeast Asia.

"On March 3rd, the Central Bank of Thailand announced the freezing of assets of 9 finance companies due to a liquidity crisis caused by excessive lending..."

"Economists believe this move marks the beginning of the exposure of the fragility of Thailand's financial system."

"At this time, Thailand's foreign exchange reserves have fallen from 38.7 billion USD to 33 billion USD, and the Thai Baht to USD exchange rate has fallen to 28.7:1, hitting a new low since 1984..."

"And foreign debt remains at over 90 billion USD..."

"In terms of the stock market, from January until now, the stock index has fallen by more than 38%."

"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has now begun secret negotiations with Thailand on an aid plan, but it requires Thailand to implement austerity policies, sparking protests within Thailand."

"The so-called austerity policy means reducing the money supply, which will lead to business difficulties, declining consumer demand, and increased unemployment..."

Then they reported on other countries.

"Currently, although funds like Soros have not launched large-scale attacks on the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, or South Korea, rumors have already spread that international funds have hoarded a large amount..."

"Currently, the exchange rates of these countries are slowly falling..."

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the stock market remained very stable and even rose.

This shows that the citizens' confidence is still very strong.

Jones and others from the Soros Fund (Hong Kong): "..."

Doubting life.

March 20th.

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan quickly processed her immigration and moved to the United States. With her father throwing money at the situation, she entered the University of California, San Francisco, and became a graduate student.

On this day,

She boarded a Cathay Pacific flight and arrived in San Francisco.

After leaving the airport, she took two breaths of the air here.

In Hong Kong, she felt like she was suffocating!

And now,

"Ah~~~"

"The free and sweet air..."

Intoxicating!

Just then, bang bang bang~~~~~~

Suddenly, intense gunfire erupted in the distance.

It was a few black guys and some police officers in a firefight; probably another drug deal.

Then a few stray bullets hit the glass beside her, crack crack crack~~~ the glass bang~~ shattered.

"Ah ah ah ah~~~~"

She let out a scream of freedom.

Almost scared to tears.

What happened to the promised American freedom? What happened to the promised good public security?

Soon,

The two sides of the gunfight sped away, the airport entrance became quiet again, and all the Americans continued their business as if nothing had happened.

After all... this is a normal phenomenon, what is there to be surprised about?

Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan: "???"

April.

The "Chen Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother Tian Brother Brother Tian Brother Tian Yuan Act"... er, no, the "Act on Strengthening Punishment for False Accusation, Defamation, and Extortion" and the "Act on Ethical Review and Professional Access Standards for Legal Professionals" were officially signed by the Viceroy and published in the "Gazette."

This means it has been officially passed into law.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu received the "Gazette" and saw the acts published on it.

The system sent a notification:

"You have promoted the legislation of two acts, which will greatly reduce future crimes such as extortion and defamation, purify social customs, and make society more harmonious..."

"You have received the following rewards:..."

Over in Ni Di Cheng.

Following the death of the strong and authoritative president in 1995, a power vacuum was created for a period, even though the Professional Group Party continued to govern after a period of chaos. However, because Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu introduced the US Democratic Party and American capital, various political forces began to compete for power.

More crucially, the US Democratic Party forces promoted anti-authoritarian politics, breaking up the power of the giants and allowing American capital to stir things up from within.

Gradually, this led to the fragmentation of power in various regions.

Under these circumstances, led by the cooperation between the American Umbrella Corporation and the Democratic Party, and supported by the capital forces of the US Democratic Party entering Ni Di Cheng, Chinese political forces officially stepped onto the stage. Using "democracy and freedom" as their slogan, they abolished the laws restricting Chinese participation in politics.

After two years of development, Chinese and pro-Chinese legislators gradually occupied a small portion of seats in the parliament, thereby influencing the direction of national policy and reducing the formulation of discriminatory policies against the Chinese.

As for Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, he had Andy (from "The Shawshank Redemption") establish interest ties with the military, investing in infrastructure projects related to the military and military-industrial supporting industries, which naturally involved various transfers of benefits.

While exchanging benefits, he was also collecting evidence and leverage.

If they don't cooperate in the future, he will just flip the table; the goal is to survive next year's crisis.

Additionally, Andy joined forces with an American news group to acquire a television station—Sun Television.

It was founded in August 1990 and is a relatively well-known private television station in Ni Di Cheng.

If that violent incident really happens next year, Andy can quickly pull American capital together to withstand it and report on such violent events.

After two years of layout, everything in Ni Di Cheng is developing in a positive direction.

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