History of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 156 Charity

Yan Xiong opened the office door, stood at the door and said, "Brother Xian, you are looking for me."

"Come in." He Dingxian beckoned, and handed over a cigarette: "I asked you to investigate, how is the investigation going?"

Yan Xiong took the cigarette, lit it with a match, and let out a long breath: "It's difficult! It's too difficult!"

"Xiang Qian, Dahua, and Jin Yalian are thieves and elites. They take at least five or six people with them when they go out. They leave everything to their confidantes."

He Dingxian nodded and said, "I know, it's difficult."

"The people around them who are reused have been with them for at least ten years, and they will never sell the boss easily."

This time, when dealing with the talkers of several major associations, we must not fight right away. The negotiation round is very important.

I hope they are the ones who beat them, not He Dingxian. When they fight, the big talkers may become more and more powerful and get the support of the boss.

In all major events, information comes first.

At this time, the information was particularly critical, and He Dingxian suddenly understood why the police like to use undercover agents.

Because undercover is really easy to use!
Yan Xiong exhaled smoke, and said: "However, it's not like there is no chance. Jianghu people are Jianghu people after all, how can there be no flaws?"

"Zhen Guolong, Dahua has brothers around him who like to gamble, and they owe a lot of debts in Haojiang."

He Dingxian patted him on the shoulder: "Try to talk."

As Yan Xiong said, people in the Jianghu must have flaws, as long as they find them, they can bow their heads, and sometimes it is not necessary to use the means of beating.

In a real fight, both sides will lose.

Yan Xiong nodded and said: "Okay, I'll go talk, what price does the big boss plan to offer?"

"Pay off the gambling debts and add some running money. These people will not be short of money if they hang out with the big boss, and the big boss will not let them short of money, but no matter how rich they are, they can't stop gambling. I know it well, but it’s impossible to help them fill in the bills.”

"If they open their mouths like a lion, they will treat it as nothing to talk about, as long as they are not forced to the gate of hell by gambling debts, no one will agree to help us." He Dingxian laughed: "If they are forced to the gate of hell, this chip is enough. "

Yan Xiong was thoughtful: "Then I will find a way to make a game."

He Dingxian was noncommittal, but said: "About all the big brothers, three days later, come to my house to have a side stove together. I can't wait any longer. If I wait any longer, people in the Jianghu will think I am timid."

Yan Xiong nodded: "Understood."

During this period of time, He Dingxian didn't let the serious crime team idle. There was not much to gain, but there was an opportunity, and he couldn't rely on the serious crime team to solve the affairs of the world.

The newly established serious crime team is only supported by force. There are too many places lacking foundation, and it needs time for nourishment and a little bit of development.

Such as intelligence.

In the evening, He Dingxian came to the Chu Mansion by car. At the dining table, Chu Weinan smiled and said, "The construction of the land on Wyndham Street has already started, but it will take at least three to five years to build, but the wedding must not be in a hurry."

"Uncle Chu, don't worry, I will buy an apartment and live in it first." He Dingxian drank the soup served by the servant, and Chu Weinan nodded: "There is always no shortage of houses, but since you have already taken office, you should set a certain date for the wedding." .”

"I'm officially engaged next month, can we have a wedding at the end of the year?"

He Dingxian replied with a smile: "The engagement is fine, I have to go back and discuss with my mother about the wedding."

"Although my old man passed away, my mother doesn't bother to care about me, but the marriage has to make the old man nod. Yunnan has already met my mother, and she likes her very much." He glanced at the woman beside him, who was lightly sitting under the table. Stepping on him seemed a little bit of a blame.

Chu Weinan smiled and said: "Haha, what you said is right, the in-laws should nod, this is etiquette."

"Uncle Chu, the police force has something to do, I hope you can help me." He Dingxian said suddenly, Chu Weinan's eyes changed slightly, and he asked, "Is there something on the pier?"

"Yes, the roots are on the pier." He Dingxian said: "My uncles must have heard what I said in the police force. I didn't go to the pier to fight against my uncles."

"It's just that the form of the association is outdated. With the help of my uncles, the police force can take the lead. Which association is better than the police force?" He took a sip of soup, drank it, and said, "On the contrary, the association seems to be doing things for the boss. , Do anything in private, if someone gives you money, you will be obedient, if someone gives you money, you will not be obedient, now manpower unloading is the main thing, and the association has to respect the chamber of commerce."

"In the future, if the wharf uses trucks to unload goods, the labor force will be greatly reduced, and the community respects you!"

Chu Weinan's expression changed slightly, he used trucks to unload goods overseas, even drove trains into the docks, and laid tracks at the docks!
People of insight know that in the future, machinery will replace manpower as the mainstream. It is nothing more than the fact that labor is cheap and trains are expensive on Hong Kong Island, so the ancient method of unloading goods by hand has been used. But what about five or ten years from now?

Social change is fast.

He Dingxian said slowly: "The difference between the police force and the association is that the police force will become more and more standardized, and the association will become more and more out of control. Regardless of the relationship between the bosses and the police force, the police force will not harm them. Clubs don’t have to be, if they get involved with each other, maybe they’ll kill you.”

"The simplest thing is that in the future, the chamber of commerce will lay off workers, but the association will not, what should I do?"

Chu Weinan put down his chopsticks, his eyes flickered: "Axian, I really read you right, you can actually use the police force's rationality as an excuse."

"Although the police force is as dirty as the society now, when it was first established, the two were different."

He Dingxian replied: "Uncle Chu, you are my future old man. I will not lie to you. The club will never be as good as the police force. Even if both sides work for the bosses, which side will have a better future?"

"The outside world says that when I step into the wharf, I step on the chamber of commerce, but do I collect money from the legal wharf? So what if I go to the black wharf? I will do it, I will pump water with a clearly marked price, and then manage the dock well, and order all associations to set up labor service companies, and formulate a unified salary standard based on headcount and working hours."

"The accounts are clear, and I won't give black money to the major associations, and I don't have to rely on the associations anymore, but I can manage, use, and support the associations. If there are people in the associations who refuse to accept it, I will deal with it cleanly. I am not stepping on the chamber of commerce. It is hoped that the Chinese businessmen and the Chinese police will step down the society together."

He Dingxian's tone was disdainful: "Things like urinals, if you don't step on them, the whole room will be full of fishy smell!"

"Today is an opportunity. If the chamber of commerce doesn't support the police force, the society might be overwhelmed..."

Chu Weinan wiped his hands and threw down the rag: "You know, in a society with tens of thousands of people, the leader's position is still not as high as that of the chief detective who manages thousands of people."

"It's not only because Inspector General Hua has a gun in his hand, but also because Inspector Hua is part of the Hong Kong government. Since you know your own advantages, you can clearly understand the advantages and disadvantages, and you can make some sense, I will go Talk to some uncles for you."

"Try to get them on your side."

He Dingxian looked grateful: "Thank you, Uncle Chu."

"As for whether they believe your rhetoric or not, I can't guarantee it, because the reputation of the police force is indeed not very clean, and sometimes it's better to use clubs." Chu Weinan's words really made the Hong Kong police feel ashamed, but they also It is an indisputable fact.

"Uncle Chu, starting next month, I want to donate a fortune to charity." He Dingxian said suddenly.

Chu Weinan smiled lightly: "If you are interested, what are you going to do?"

He looked appreciative.

He Dingxian said: "Let's set up a charity fund, part of it will be given to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and part of it will be used to support poor students."

"For the daily management of the fund, I want to entrust Uncle Chu to help find suitable talents."

Chu Weinan himself is very passionate about charity, especially in education and medical care. He does not set up a foundation for charity. He directly donates money to schools and hospitals, and occasionally donates part of it to charity funds when he is engaged in activities.

Because, as a businessman, he knows that a charity fund is not necessarily a real charity, it may be a real fund, and it is best to do good deeds simply, so his way of directly throwing money at the right place is unique among businessmen on Hong Kong Island. Most people are still keen to set up a charitable fund, which is convenient for fundraising, tax avoidance, and accounting. Sometimes a sum of money is donated without costing themselves a dime, and the reputation is still there!

Therefore, as soon as he heard it, he heard that He Dingxian wanted to set up a charity fund. The purpose was not pure, but he had a certain utilitarian purpose, but he did not refuse, nor did he look down on him. .”

Judging from his status, He Dingxian now has a lot of power, but his wealth is weak, and it is not yet time to do charity. Since he is willing to spend money for charity at this moment, what is it even if it is utilitarian?It has exceeded his expectations!
He Dingxian had nothing to hide, and said frankly: "I donated money to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to facilitate the police officers and help poor students. In fact, I also wanted to find some talents to help me in the future."

"Those who can be admitted to high school and university these days are all the pride of heaven. They are willing to work hard. It is a pity to miss the opportunity because of money."

"The Chinese on Hong Kong Island need talents now, and the Hong Kong government also needs talents... If these people can work in various departments of the Hong Kong government, the future will be promising!"

Chu Weinan didn't think so far, but said: "Doing good deeds, no matter what the starting point is, will accumulate blessings. If you are willing to do it, everyone in the world will help you."

"No need to explain anything to me."

"En." He Dingxian nodded slightly.

Three days later, in the evening, Xiang Qian pushed open the car door, looked at a tenement building in front of him, withdrew his gaze, bowed his head and stepped into the door.

Lobby.

A large round table was set up, with a bone pot in the middle, and slices of fresh meat, vegetables, and bean curds beside the pot.

"Miss Chu."

Seeing a woman sitting on a coffee table and a chair, Xiang Qian hurriedly bowed and said hello in a rather surprised tone.

Chao Yiyong's talker Chen Shijiu, Fu Yixing sits in Lin Datou, Daquan Gang, Xinji, Heji, Number Gang...

The leaders of large-scale associations in Hong Kong are already sitting on the table.

Xiang Qian went to the table randomly to find a seat and sit down.

Yan Xiong's subordinates guarded the guests, while Ah Gui led others to guard the door.

Ms. Chu was wearing a lady's suit, her legs were crossed, and her short hair was flowing in waves beside her ears. Instead of serving the table, she said, "He Sheng is busy with work and will be home in half an hour. Everyone, eat first. I won't serve you if I am a woman." gone."

Chen Shijiu said awkwardly, "Miss Chu."

"I won't be at the table, but I'm qualified to entertain everyone on behalf of my husband. If you have anything to do, you can chat with me first." Chu Yunnan said loudly: "I don't hope that when He Sheng comes back, there will still be dinner at the table." There is a sound of bluffing."

(End of this chapter)