Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 183 Hung Hing Reorganization
When his subordinate volunteered for the mission, Four-Eyed Dragon naturally couldn't stop him: "Alright, Ah Xing, if you've thought it through, then kowtow and offer incense to the Guan Yu shrine next to you, and ask Guan Yu to be your witness."

"Wait a minute!"

Just then, Ling Jing, the founding marshal of the new organization, spoke up: "Leader, I have a different opinion."

Now that Hung Hing has driven out the Yue Nan gang, and their leader Jun has been appointed a Justice of the Peace, we cannot confront them head-on unless we can strike decisively. Otherwise, if Hung Hing retaliates, even we, the old and new generation, will find it difficult to withstand them.

"That makes sense. Do you have any ideas?" Four-Eyed Dragon pondered for a moment.

Xu Huayan always carefully considered the opinions of this regent.

Xu Huayan knew very well that half of the credit for Xinji Jiangshan was due to the Ling brothers.

As the saying goes, the Ling family will conquer the world in the new era.

"Everyone knows that Yue Nanzai's decapitation operation against Hung Hing didn't yield much except for taking down the dinosaur. Instead, it united Hung Hing into a cohesive force."

Hung Hing's two counterattacks completely crushed Chiang Tin-yeung and Yuet Nam-tsai.

“After suffering this loss, Hung Hing will definitely be more cautious in the future. I think we should talk about this matter if it can be discussed, and then we can make a decision if it cannot be discussed.”

"The most important point is that the existence of Hung Hing is actually a good thing for us."

"Since Boss Jun took over, he has taken down so many big-name dry cleaners in Hong Kong who sell laundry detergent. The price of laundry detergent has been rising again and again. In recent months, our Xinji's shipments have been increasing."

Ling Jing delivered a powerful and resonant analysis.

After he finished speaking, the Xinji headquarters fell into a murmur of discussion.

The logic seems to hold true; in the past year, Hung Hing has taken down Tai Po Hei, Wong Po, Chung Shun Yee, and driven out the Yue Nam Gang…

In addition, there is currently a shortage of laundry detergent throughout Hong Kong, and the price of laundry detergent has indeed skyrocketed, so customers have all come to them.

"Humph."

"When did you become such a loser?"

Upon hearing this, head coach Su Shilong slammed his teacup heavily on the table with some displeasure.

"Su Shilong, you son of a bitch! Doesn't everyone know you're trying to make a name for yourself these days?"
"Once we become acquainted with Hung Hing's cronies, will you be responsible for our medical expenses and resettlement costs?!"

Ling Sheng slammed his fist on the table and stood up. As a veteran of Xinji, he knew that Xinji's strength over the years had not come easily.

“Indeed, we need to talk to Hung Hing first, and then make a decision if Hung Hing doesn’t give us face.”

After pondering for a moment, the four-eyed dragon, acting as the leader, ultimately decided to adopt Ling Jing's suggestion.

……

When Chen Jiajun woke up in the morning, he felt a tightness in his chest. When he lifted the blanket, he saw Guan Jiahui and Huang Bi'an curled up in his arms.

Three thousand strands of silk were scattered across his chest.

Chen Jiajun reached out and touched Guan Jiahui's hair, and Guan Jiahui slowly woke up...

Suddenly, the mobile phone rang.

"Which one?"

Chen Jiajun answered the cell phone, his tone somewhat displeased.

"Ah Jun, this is Four-Eyed Dragon. Are you free today? Let's sit down and have a chat?"

Xinji Longtou Siyanlong wore a smile.

"How about this, let's go play golf this afternoon."

After Chen Jiajun finished speaking, he hung up the cell phone before Si Yanlong could say anything.

in the afternoon.

Deep Water Bay Golf Course.

Luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, and BMW were parked in the club's parking lot. Before the new team arrived, Chan Ka-Chun had already brought the leaders of Hung Hing to relax.

"Dafei, how's business lately?"

After Chen Jiajun swung his club, he looked at Dafei.

"Ah Da, thanks to you! The brothers have made a fortune from the waterwheel business these past few days!"

Dafei, sporting panda eyes, said respectfully.

"That's good. Try to make fewer pornographic films. The company recently opened a film production company. When we make a new movie, the company will open up a funding pool so we can invest more money."

Chen Jiajun smiled and patted Dafei on the shoulder.

Unlike Chiang Tin-sang, Chan Ka-chun took great care of the newly appointed FIT leader.

The gang has always prioritized loyalty and righteousness. The brothers make money happily and work diligently. Playing power games is actually putting the cart before the horse.

After a series of events, Hung Hing is now more united than ever before, but many problems still need to be addressed.

First, Hung Hing's current organizational structure is not clear enough, and the problem of bloated personnel is very prominent.

Most Hong Kong triads have a flat structure: underlings are responsible to leaders, leaders are responsible to rank-up officers, rank-up officers are responsible to the head of the gang, and the head of the gang is responsible to the leader.

Hung Hing now has a total of fifteen territories, which makes its power too decentralized. This increases the burden of coordinating its subordinate organizations and personnel, and the requirements for the quality of its deputies/directors are very high.

A modern corporate structure is essential to manage Hung Hing; otherwise, serious problems are bound to arise in the long run.

Secondly, those at the bottom have no hope of rising in rank.

For a gang, unless they frequently go out to show off their horses, cheat on friends, or expand their territory, the lower-level members have no way to rise in rank.

The consequence of frequently showing off one's horse and friends, and expanding one's territory, is that it increases the expenses of the gang and makes them an easy target for the Hong Kong Royal Police.

However, if you don't expand your territory by showing off your skills, the lower-level underlings will have no way to rise.

In the short term, Chen Jiajun and the leaders can still solve the problem with their personal charm. But over time, people's hearts will change, and once people's hearts change, the team will be harder to manage.

Many powerful figures in the underworld died not at the hands of rival gangs, but from internal gang warfare.

Therefore, Chen Jiajun had to establish a modern group structure and promotion system.

Just then, Xinji Siyanlong arrived with his men, including Ling Jing, Ling Jiang, Bai Zhishan Shao Nan Shu, Fu Tou Jun, Chen Yaoxing, Du Lianshun, and others.

“Ah Jun.”

Wearing a polo shirt, Four-Eyed Dragon stepped forward with a smile and shook hands with Chen Jiajun.

"Four-Eyed Dragon, Uncle Shao Nan, Seventh Brother, you're out?"

As Chen Jiajun spoke, he shook hands with him and looked with slight surprise at the tall, bespectacled, and refined man beside him.

This man was none other than Xu Huabo, the second-in-command of Xinji and one of the first generation of the Four Tigers of Xinji. Despite his refined and scholarly appearance, seven or eight years ago he was the undisputed second-in-command of Xinji and the most dissolute and unruly of the Xu brothers.

The structure of the New Triad has always been one king, five tigers, and ten heroes. The king is naturally the leading family, the Xu family. Seventh Brother Xu Huabo is the second-in-command under Four-Eyed Dragon. Four-Eyed Dragon and Ling Jing are in charge behind the scenes, planning the way out for the triad, while Xu Huabo is at the forefront, planting flags and establishing territory for the triad.

Five years ago, Xu Huabo smuggled 600 kilograms of laundry detergent to Taiwan and was arrested by the Taiwanese authorities.

Unexpectedly, he has now been quietly released from prison.

“Ah Jun.”

Seeing Chen Jiajun greet him, Xu Huabo shook hands with Chen Jiajun.

After introducing themselves, Chen Jiajun handed a cigar to Four-Eyed Dragon and said, "Let's talk as we walk."

"You guys play golf first, I'll chat with Boss Jun."

Four-Eyed Dragon gave a brief instruction to the head of the New Detective Agency, then followed Chen Jiajun and walked forward: "Hey, Jiajun, did you do the job at the Tin Hau Temple in Yuen Long?"

"leave."

"If I really did it, I would have admitted it long ago."

"What the hell is that Cobra? I heard it costs $3100 million apiece! I want to buy one for fun, but I don't even know where to buy it!"

Chen Jiajun smiled and shook his head.

“That makes sense. What about the Baisha Bay incident?” Four-Eyed Dragon nodded.

"That incident at Baisha Bay was indeed done by Lao E and his brothers."

Chen Jiajun shook his head with a wry smile, acknowledging part of it.

"Haha, in all of Hong Kong right now, you're the most outstanding one." At this point, the four-eyed man's smile vanished.
“Ah Jun, our New Bureau didn’t intend to cooperate with Chiang Tin-yeung. Axe Jun and Kam Chi-tai have some connections. It’s normal for Axe Jun to step in and help Kam Chi-tai after he left Hung Hing.”

"As for the Tsim Sha Tsui branch, you can't really blame this on our Sun Kee branch, can you? It's all a misunderstanding, so how do you plan to resolve this?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiajun's smile remained unchanged: "Since it's a misunderstanding, let's just talk it out."

“Four-Eyed Dragon, you know I’ve always given your New Bank a lot of face. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have called you out to talk.”

"In that case, is this matter settled?" Four-Eyed Dragon breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Chen Jiajun.

Chen Jiajun nodded, gazing at the sea, and said, "Fighting and killing are normal in the martial arts world. Let bygones be bygones."

After a pause, Chen Jiajun continued, "By the way, are you guys interested in running an arcade business?"

Chen Jiajun had no intention of taking action against the New Stars. After all, Hung Hing was too outrageous, and countless Royal Police officers were keeping an eye on them. It was time for them to rest and recuperate.

Most of the underlings in this industry are just trying to make a living and support their families.

Chen Jiajun's main purpose in negotiating with Four-Eyed Dragon was to promote his business.

The arcade machines produced by Guojun Technology have now been exported to Taiwan. After importing a batch of arcade machines, the Sanlian Gang found that they could not replicate them, so they sent their leader, Xiao Hei, who was also Chicken's cousin, to Hong Kong to purchase another batch.

Representatives from the Bamboo Union, the Four Seas Gang, and local gang leaders were also dispatched during this period.

According to Chen Jiajun's estimate, pirated arcade game manufacturers will appear in Hong Kong and Taiwan within a year.

Hung Hing has already made its first move; it's time to open the arcade market to all the major triads in Hong Kong.

Why?

The reason is simple; it's not primarily about making money.

Orn has upgraded the arcade machines and left countless backdoors. Although Guojun Technology's technology can make the arcade machines very durable, this does not conform to Guojun Technology's core values.

After leaving a backdoor, these exported arcade machines would develop problems with spare parts and the machines themselves after a period of time.

These organizations naturally cannot repair the parts themselves, so they can only order spare parts from Guojun Technology. These spare parts are naturally sold at high prices, and after-sales service is also quoted at high prices.

In this way, Chen Jiajun essentially opened countless arcades throughout Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau. As for the counterfeit goods business, Chen Jiajun didn't discuss it with Xinji.

Upon hearing this, Four-Eyed Dragon nodded vigorously, his eyes shining as he said, "Ah Jun, arcade games aren't Hung Hing's exclusive way of making money. Are you kidding me?"

"Do I look like someone who's joking?" Chen Jiajun flicked his cigarette ash.

“Then our new company definitely wants to do it. How about this, give us 10,000 units first, we’ll sign a contract, and I’ll pay a deposit in advance.” Four-Eyed Dragon quickly made the decision.

Chen Jiajun smiled and said, "No problem. Take the money and pick up the goods at Guojun Technology. According to the rules of the underworld, I will charge an extra 20% for money of dubious origin. Please understand."

"Of course, I understand."

Four-Eyed Dragon was overjoyed: "Jun, are the casinos in Macau going to let us go there to make money?"

“If any of the big shots at Xinji are interested in becoming junket operators, they can book tickets with Hung Hing Travel Company, buy junket in advance from the travel company, and then bring their customers there themselves. I will give you a 5% commission.”

In addition, our company does not engage in usury, but if you want to do business with your own gamblers, the interest rate must not exceed 45%.

One-third of the 45% goes to Hung Hing; that's a rule I set in Macau.

"Don't be fooled by the low interest rates I set; the eldest sister in the number-sharing business is doing very well just by collecting and lending money."

Chen Jiajun would naturally not give the casino business to other gangs, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want the customers of other gangs.

Currently, Hung Hing's travel companies advertise their services daily in various companies across Hong Kong.

Gamblers can also call to book tickets themselves.

In the past six months, the city of Haojiang has undergone rapid development, and many gamblers from other syndicates are now willing to come and gamble on their own.

Chen Jiajun offered such terms to Si Yanlong, which was actually a way to give Xinji a chance to make a living.

In this small territory of Macau, not even a powerful figure like the "Four-Eyed Dragon" or the "Grand Duty" could touch the gambling hall's operations.

Four-Eyed Dragon quickly extended his hand to Chen Jiajun: "Jun, it's a pleasure to work with you. Don't worry, we will definitely follow the rules."

"Pleasant to work with."

These words struck a chord with Chen Jiajun, and he smiled broadly.

In the time that follows.

Chen Jiajun met with the leaders of various triads in Hong Kong and opened up his business to them in arcade games, counterfeit goods, and gambling.

At the same time, Chan Ka-Chun carried out sweeping reforms of Hung Hing, abolishing the FIT system, establishing the positions of directors and councilors, and delegating some powers.

Throughout the New Territories, including Yuen Long's Ya-kei, Tuen Mun's Ban-shou-yan, and Kwai Tsing's Han-pin, Ya-kei serves as a director, while the others are council members.

In the Yau Tsim Mong district, including Sister Thirteen on Portland Street, Leung Kwan in Yau Ma Tei, and Tin Yeung Sang in Tsim Sha Tsui, Leung Kwan serves as a director.

Kwun Tong and Kowloon are placed in the same district, with Sai Yeung serving as a director.

The Central and Western District includes Old Prison in Central, Kei Gor in Western District, and Tai Fei in Hong Kong, with Old Prison serving as a director.

The Eastern District of Hong Kong Island includes Chicken in Chai Wan, Good Tak Tsai in Causeway Bay, and Dom in Wan Chai, with Dom serving as a director.

The term "director" means "one who makes decisions." The power of the directors is almost the same as that of the FIT (Financial Institution) leader. Some community affairs that were originally discussed in the Chung Yi Hall were delegated to the directors for decision-making.

Considering that a flat organizational structure would be detrimental to future management, Chen Jiajun specifically reorganized Hung Hing's organizational structure according to the structure of the mainland army.

A class has 10 people, three classes make a platoon, three platoons make a company, five companies make a battalion, and three companies make a regiment.

In other words, a regiment consists of 3 battalions, 15 companies, 45 platoons, and 135 squads, and the titles awarded to them are director, general manager, deputy general manager, supervisor, and squad leader, respectively.

Salaries are calculated in increments of 1500, 2000, and so on.

A group or a council member position has a total of 1350 people.

Fifteen of these groups are responsible for property management work in various locations within Hung Hing and are included as members of the property management group.

To join a property management group, one must undergo a series of rigorous assessments and training.

After this division, Chen Jiajun easily consolidated all military power in Hung Hing into his own hands.

Because members of the property group have to undergo rigorous training and assessment, the vast majority of Hung Hing members simply cannot compete with the young demon slaves.

The roster of all members of Hung Hing Property Group is stored on computer floppy disks, eliminating the original physical underwater roster, which makes the system more secure and confidential.

Furthermore, Hung Hing simply used its own money to buy up some of the nightclubs, clubs, and bars within its territory. Previously, Hung Hing's top members and leaders had invested in these establishments, and Hung Hing essentially bought out their shares in one go, thus consolidating the assets within its territory.

At the same time, they also bought out the nightclubs and bars owned by other owners within the same territory.

In the past, these owners would fund the operation of the bars, and gangs would come to manage the premises.

However, Hung Hing started by funding, operating, and managing their own venues, pioneering a model in Hong Kong of using venues to support their own operations.

It will not waste manpower, and at the same time, it can strengthen the community.

Everyone who comes to work is a member of the club. When there's nothing to do, they're employees; when there's something to do, they're part of the club.

Following this, Chen Jiajun implemented groundbreaking reforms to the horse stables and brothels within his territory.

Those with good looks were sent to Hung Hing Film Company to be trained as child stars.

Those with a bit of good looks were dressed in little dresses and assigned to the nightclubs as part of the atmosphere-building team.

As for the grooms in Malan, they all put on suits and ties, transforming themselves into nightclub marketers.

After consolidating military power, Chen Jiajun directly consolidated financial power, centralizing all the income of the various branches at the Hung Hing headquarters, from which it was then distributed uniformly.

The series of changes that occurred in Hung Hing left all the triads in Hong Kong speechless.

Some say that Chen Jiajun is ruthless, some say that he is decisive and efficient, and some say that he doesn't care about the bonds of brotherhood.

However, Hung Hing completed its restructuring in just a few months.

From then on, Hung Hing nominally got rid of the three major black industries: prostitution, gambling, and drugs.

From then on, Hung Hing embarked on the path of becoming a modern conglomerate.

After reorganizing Hung Hing, Chan Ka-Chun was not idle.

In October, Chen Jiajun went back to the mainland with Fok Ying-nam, Lam Ming-chak, Sir Pao, and others.

In December, Chen Jiajun was invited to join a group of Hong Kong businessmen on a business trip to the Shekou Industrial Park, which borders Hong Kong.

Shekou Industrial Park was established in 1979. To date, it has completed land leveling for most of the park and built relatively complete supporting facilities.

However, the park's investment promotion efforts have been relatively slow.

There are three main reasons: first, Hong Kong and foreign businesses are afraid of being contradicted; second, they are afraid of insufficient infrastructure supply.

Based on various considerations, many Hong Kong businessmen prefer to open factories in Hong Kong rather than come to Shekou to build factories.

Even though the staff of China Merchants Group offered many preferential conditions, many Hong Kong businessmen were still unwilling.

After touring the entire industrial park, staff from the Shekou Industrial Park led everyone to a conference room for discussions.

Yuan Geng, the Party Secretary of the industrial park, spoke in Cantonese, which differed slightly from standard Cantonese, as he explained the preferential policies to everyone:

"The profit tax rate in Shekou Industrial Park is 15%. Most manufacturers can enjoy a 2-year tax exemption period, while exceptional manufacturers can enjoy a 5-year tax exemption period!"

"Enterprises within the park operate completely independently."

"The park provides land and labor resources, but the enterprises have complete independence in their operation and management."

"In addition, import and export goods are exempt from taxes, and we will simplify the entry procedures for entering and leaving the Shekou Industrial Park."

"Currently, Shekou Industrial Park and Xiangjiang Merchants Group have signed a contract with Dadong Communications Company, and US$50 worth of switch equipment has been delivered."

"The road from Shekou Industrial Park to Wenjindu Port has already started construction."

"In addition, several companies have already applied to the Hong Kong government for passenger routes between Hong Kong and Shekou."

"Now that the Shekou Port has been completed and the road between Shekou and Luohu has been opened to traffic, the Shekou-Xiangjiang Line will make travel from Xiangjiang to Shekou much smoother."

How cheap is land leasing in Shekou Industrial Park?
Take Hong Kong for example. In those dilapidated areas like Yuen Long and Tai Po, starting from July 1st this year, the rent for undeveloped industrial land is HK$700 per square meter for a 15-year lease, and it is expected to rise again next year.

As for traditional industrial areas such as Sham Shui Po and Kwun Tong, the annual rent is HK$72 per square foot, and the annual rent for 15 years is HK$900, which translates to HK$9687 per square meter.

Industrial land in Shekou is leased for only HK$480 per square foot over a 15-year term.

In Hong Kong, a handyman earns at least HK$1000 a month, while a worker in mainland China earns only HK$200.

In addition, Shekou has a tax-free period, so everyone knows where to invest.

However, Hong Kong businessmen in the 1980s had many concerns.

Therefore, at today's investment promotion conference in Shekou Industrial Park, not a single Hong Kong businessman expressed any intention to invest.

After the meeting, Chen Jiajun could see the dejected expressions on the faces of Yuan Geng, the Party Secretary of Shekou Industrial Park, and all the staff present.

Secretary Yuan Geng forced a smile: "Fellow Hong Kong compatriots, even if the deal falls through, we can still be friendly. We have prepared a feast for you at the guesthouse. Please follow the staff to the guesthouse..."

"Secretary Yuan."

After all the Hong Kong businessmen left the conference room, Yuan Geng noticed that Chen Jiajun was staring intently at him.

"Mr. Chen, do you have any questions?"

Yuan Geng, who frequently travels in Hong Kong, knows the true identity of the young man in front of him.

"This is my business card." Chen Jiajun handed over the business card in his hand: "Secretary Yuan, I would like to lease a 100,000-square-meter factory in Shekou Industrial Park. In addition, I would like to purchase a piece of industrial land near Pengcheng for a term of fifty years. The larger the area, the better. I wonder if you could help me with this?"

"what?"

Yuan Geng was somewhat surprised. In the past six months of attracting investment to the Shekou Industrial Park, he had met with countless famous Hong Kong businessmen and promised them many generous conditions, but these Hong Kong businessmen always had some concerns.

Unexpectedly, this young man in front of me wanted 10 square meters of factory space and also wanted to acquire a piece of land in Shenzhen.

In an instant, Yuan Geng's eyes turned red, and he immediately asked, "Mr. Chen, I wonder what your main purpose is in acquiring so much industrial land?"

"You should have heard of me. I am the chairman of Guojun Group. Our group is mainly engaged in the electronics and apparel industries. Our investment in Shenzhen is also because we are optimistic about the city's future."

It's difficult to offer help in times of need, but easy to add to someone's success.

The rapid development of Shenzhen and the Shekou Industrial Park will shock the entire Southeast Asia in the future.

Over the next few days, Chen Jiajun followed the inspection team to many places, while also secretly contacting Yuan Geng.

(End of this chapter)