Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 145 Guojun School
HSBC.

I made some inquiries and found out that Li Ka-shing borrowed 5 million from HSBC. The average share price of his recent acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa was 11 yuan, and he spent a total of 2.2 million, with an estimated remaining balance of 2.8 million.

If he were to launch a full takeover bid, based on the current share price, he would need to borrow another 300 million from HSBC; even that, conservatively speaking, would be enough to reach the threshold for a full takeover.

Zhan Peizhong explained in great detail. He even took a piece of white paper and wrote and drew on the table, making it easy for everyone to understand.

Chen Jiajun listened to Zhan Peizhong's story while nodding.

After listening, Chen Jiajun pondered for a moment and then said, "You borrowed money from HSBC and still want to buy our shares at a premium? What are those shareholders you previously courted thinking now?"

“I’ve been keeping them in suspense for a while now, but I’m worried that if I keep them in suspense, they’ll side with Li Ka-shing and his group. Boss, how about we buy some shares to keep them on our side?”

Zhan Peizhong replied.

Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "Go and make the acquisition. Try to lower the price if you can, but don't be too stingy. Your boss has plenty of money now."

Furthermore, let's put Li Ka-shing on hold for now. He's on the defensive now, we're on the offensive. Even if we want to sell shares, we'll have to get him to agree to our terms first.

Chen Jiajun is indeed not short of money now. Although the fees for this month have not yet been collected, all his income from various sources has been tallied.

The Macau branch naturally has the highest revenue, having already turned over 6000 million this month.

Meanwhile, the Wan Chai branch also earned HK$6000 million this month from property fees and parking fees.

The Causeway Bay branch earned 4000 million this month.

Even though Central only occupies a small area, it still generates 1000 million in revenue.

Ah Jun Amusement Park and Jun Ge Amusement Park's revenue this month reached a full 1 million!
After the shares of Tung Choi Street and Garden Street were divided, Chen Jiajun's income decreased rather than increased, but still reached 500 million.

The most outrageous thing is that there are nearly ten thousand young demon slaves working on the construction site! Making money for their boss!
This month, the brothers squeezed money out of real estate developers like Hang Lung, earning nearly 1 million!
In addition, Chen Jiajun also laundered the US$100 million from the previous robbery in Central. During his time in Macau, Chen Jiajun currently has 13 billion in cash in his own account!
"Yes!"

"I understand!"

Seeing that the boss seemed to have plenty of money, Zhan Peizhong responded.

Chen Jiajun added, "By the way, be careful to control the water temperature, don't scare Li Jiacheng away!"

"clear."

After Zhan Peizhong left, Chen Jiajun had his brothers drive to Tuen Mun to do something he had wanted to do for a while.

Now his personal driver has changed from Doom to his newly taken-over apprentice, Fierce Ghost.

Chen Jiajun decided to personally mentor this future Hong Kong's most highly educated and powerful figure in the underworld.

As for Lu Jinqiang and others, he placed them in Butterfly Bay in Tuen Mun, to be looked after by Wrench Enlai.

Upon arriving in Tuen Mun, Chan Ka-Chun called his great-grandfather, Luk Hon-Tao.

The group went to a plot of land near Tuen Mun.

Upon meeting, Lu Hantao looked at Chen Jiajun and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, "I heard that Hung Hing is basically in control of that area in Macau now?"

"It's just a small-scale operation," Chen Jiajun said with a smile, his tone as humble as ever.

“Ah Jun, come here. The land you want is 1000 mu. I’ve thought about it and decided to put it here. It’s very close to your factory, and Tuen Mun is just a few hundred meters away.”

Lu Hantao pointed to a large open space in front of him and said, "This land was issued by Lu Huang. The New Territories Chief Minister Ma Zhiquan has already inquired with the Education Department. This land can indeed be used for educational purposes, but if you really want to build a school, it must be equipped with a secondary school, with courses from Form 1 to Form 7."

As Lu Hantao spoke, he observed Chen Jiajun's expression, and then continued:
"How are you feeling, Ah Jun? If you really start a school, all of us old folks and uncles in the New Territories will support you."

Ah Fa also told me that he offered this land to others for 3 yuan per mu, but he would give it to you for half the price.

Not only that, we'll also help you invite teachers over. But the prerequisite is, is your school legitimate or not?

There are very few decent secondary schools in the entire Tuen Mun area. The old folks naturally understand that education should never be neglected, no matter how poor we are.

But what they fear is that Chen Jiajun's enthusiasm is just a passing fad, and that his purpose in running the school is not pure.

After all, education requires long-term and continuous investment, and Chen Jiajun, as the leader of Hung Hing, has no connection with education at all.
Besides, Chen Jiajun himself hasn't even finished middle school, does he understand education?
For the past few nights, Lu Hantao has been having trouble sleeping, and every night he dreams of the same scene:
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, [Split Friends].

Ten-minute break between classes.

From 9:10 AM to 10:10 AM, [Horse Shower].

Ten-minute break between classes.

From 10:20 AM to 11:00 AM, [the discussion will take place].

Lunch break.

From 1:30 PM to 2:10 PM, [the event will proceed as planned].

Ten-minute break between classes.

……

As he was lost in thought, Chen Jiajun patted his chest:

"Uncle Tao, don't worry about that. Since I'm sincerely here to run a school, it's absolutely legitimate!"

"I plan to invest 200 million yuan to build a teaching building for the school. This 200 million yuan does not include the price of the land for the school."

With HK$1.5 billion in hand, Chan Ka-Chun said he has no shortage of money and must go straight to the point. Of course, the current enrollment scope only includes primary and secondary schools. As for the university level, it will have to wait for the Hong Kong Education Department to approve it before it can start enrolling students.

But it's not a big problem, let's build it first and see what happens.

He wanted to build schools for two reasons, firstly, to prepare for whitewashing his image and gain a better reputation.

Secondly, it allows us to further cultivate relationships with officials and people in Tuen Mun.
Thirdly, it's to let the gangsters go to school and learn something useful.

Chen Jiajun then continued:
"In the future, this school will be divided into a primary school section and a secondary school section, covering all courses from primary to secondary school."

This also includes the Adult Education Department, which mainly consists of Hung Hing Tsai coming to attend classes.

“I will waive tuition fees for all students from the New Territories. For those from poor families who have to travel a long way to attend school, I will waive room and board.”

“Every year, the school will evaluate students and award scholarships to those with good grades or outstanding projects. When they go to university and don’t have tuition fees, we will not sit idly by.”

"In addition, if parents are not satisfied with the teacher, we will try our best to find another one, and I will ask you for help."

For Hung Hing, entering the education sector is a crucial step in rehabilitating his image, and also a key step in establishing Chen Jiajun's public persona!
Chen Jiajun didn't expect to make much money from the school.

Even if their school could accommodate 10,000 students, at the current level, the annual tuition fees would only amount to tens of millions. Tens of millions is less than the monthly income of a single branch in Macau.

Therefore, it would be better to waive tuition fees altogether. Not only that, Chen Jiajun also plans to provide scholarships to those who excel in academics or sports every year and establish an education fund to support their university education.

……

Upon hearing this, Lu Hantao hesitated. Tuition was waived, and room and board were also provided free of charge for those who lived far away.
Isn't this just charity work? And you're even offering university courses?
Aren't you afraid of taking too big a step and tearing your balls?

He asked again, "You're not joking?"

Chen Jiajun was puzzled: "Do I look like someone who came here to make fun of you?"

"picture!"

"Not only do they look alike, they look incredibly alike!"

Lu Hantao nodded vigorously, his eyes sincere.

Chen Jiajun was amused by the situation: "Then I'll hire you and Uncle Fa as board members of my school. The school will be right under your noses every day, is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Hantao felt a little more confident in his assessment: "Ah Jun, it's not that we don't trust you. It's just that you know you're the leader of Hung Hing."

What if, in the future, all the students in Tuen Mun start hanging out with your Hung Hing gang, gambling and playing mahjong?

"have to!"

"It seems I'll have to find another piece of land elsewhere."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiajun realized that the old guard in the New Territories were somewhat skeptical about the matter because of his background! He turned and left.

Seeing this, Lu Hantao even threw down his cane and hurriedly grabbed Chen Jiajun, saying, "No, no, no! Ah Jun, it's not that we don't trust you, but how about this! We'll appoint the school board members. If you really want to start a school, we'll support you wholeheartedly!"

"Who is the principal? Don't give me an unreliable person. Besides, I've already found teachers for my school," Chen Jiajun asked.

Lu Hantao said, "Mr. Yung Kai-tung, OBE, is a renowned educator in Hong Kong."

Furthermore, for the groundbreaking ceremony of your school, we plan to invite prominent figures from Hong Kong's business and educational sectors, as well as Member of Parliament Sir John Chung.

The first proper school in Tuen Mun, New Territories, was to be grandly opened by the elders, who insisted on making it a grand affair!
"That's settled then! As for any groundbreaking ceremony, it's just a formality."

Chen Jiajun nodded and immediately agreed.

……

That afternoon.

Chen Jiajun and Lu Huangfa completed the transaction, and the 1,000 mu of land officially came under Chen Jiajun's name.

Just one day later, the bosses had completed all the procedures before the groundbreaking ceremony.

At the same time, an auspicious day was chosen for the groundbreaking ceremony.

However, that day is still a week away.

Chen Jiajun couldn't wait any longer and immediately said, "Let's choose tomorrow. I say tomorrow is a good day, and it is a good day. Time waits for no one!"

The two old men, Lu Hantao and Lu Huangfa, were so angry that they blew their beards and glared at each other.

So the next day.

Hong Kong educator Yung Kai-tung, Hong Kong non-official legislator Chung Sze-yuen, Hong Kong business magnate Gordon Wu, Hong Kong Hang Seng Bank Executive Director Sir Lam Kwok-wai, and British Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Edward Yau attended the school's groundbreaking ceremony.

TV stations such as TVB and ATV also recorded and broadcast the event live.

But when everyone arrived at the open space, there was absolutely no sign of construction starting!
Where are the excavators, mixers, and tillage machines?
Where are the cement, stones, and workers?

Is Chen Jiajun just making fun of people?

Just as the foreigner You De, educator Yung Kai-tung, legislator Chung Sze-yuen, business tycoon Gordon Wu, banker Lam Kwok-wai and others were wondering and looking around.

Chen Jiajun grinned, called over Yaqi, and spent a lot of money to buy a capsule from his Dragon Ball world.

Once this capsule is opened, a school will be created in a short time.

The capsule was casually tossed aside, and countless heavy trucks drove up the Tuen Mun Highway. Hundreds of huge excavators came down and quickly leveled the land.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Heavy soil compaction machinery, which appeared out of nowhere, frantically pounded the ground, leveling the land once again.

Then, heavy trucks delivered the cement slabs that had been prepared in advance.

The laborers quickly spread a layer of cement on the ground.

“BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!”

One by one, cement slabs were lifted up by the excavator, moved over, and pressed onto the cement.

In the blink of an eye, the concrete pillars, foundations, and other structures were being built at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This is a commotion created by the system in order to justify its actions.

Only now have the big shots come to their senses.

With a broad smile, the foreigner, Youde, faced the camera and said enthusiastically, "Today, I solemnly announce..."

“BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!”

Amidst the cacophony of background noise, Youde couldn't help but shout at the top of his lungs, "Guojun School! Officially! Commence construction!"

He also held the position of Chairman of the Hong Kong Higher Education and Industrial Education Committee, and was a strong advocate for the promotion of higher education in Hong Kong.

Currently, Hong Kong only has two recognized universities, Hong Kong University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and only a handful of tertiary institutions, such as Shue Yan College and Hong Kong Baptist College.

Currently, only 2% of secondary school graduates in Hong Kong have the opportunity to receive higher education locally.

Therefore, the foreigner You De placed particular emphasis on the development of education in Hong Kong.

The commotion that occurred in Tuen Mun quickly spread throughout Hong Kong like a gust of wind, and everyone knew that Mr. Chan, a kind-hearted citizen, had invested in building a school with a charitable purpose.

The head of Tung Sing, Camel, stopped in Bengbu; the head of Sun Kee, Four-Eyed Dragon, was dumbfounded; and Uncle Tang of Wo Luen Shing was terrified...

There are hundreds of thousands of young adults in the New Territories. If Hung Hing tycoon Chun built a school here, he must have ulterior motives.

Perhaps it was to recruit young men from the New Territories into Hung Hing, especially since Boss Chun had close ties with the Luk family of the New Territories.
At that time, Hung Hing's membership size will likely surpass that of Sun Kee within just a few years.

And recently, newspapers have been reporting that tycoon Jun intends to acquire Hutchison Whampoa.

The name Hutchison Whampoa is quite intriguing!

For a time, various gangs and organizations in Hong Kong were in an uproar.

(End of this chapter)