Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 199 Be an Upright Person
Kowloon dai pai dong (open-air food stalls), closing time.

A Porsche 911 and several vans stopped in front of Chen Jiajun's convoy.

A smartly dressed young man in a suit got out of the car, leading a group of short mules, and handed Chen Jiajun his business card.

"Brother Jun, I am Zhang Liangsheng, the head of the Sha Tin branch of the New Bureau of Statistics, the president of the Sha Tin Sports Association, and one of the Four Tigers of the New Bureau of Statistics."

My father is Cheung Yan-lung, the former chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk in the New Territories; my father-in-law is the head of the Sun Kee Group; and my younger brother is the kung fu superstar Fu Sheng.

Jenny, the singer who is as famous as Deng Lijun, is also my sister-in-law.

As soon as he opened his mouth, Zhang Liangsheng added a whole string of titles.

Seeing Zhang Liangsheng's menacing approach, a large group of young demon slaves blocked their elder brother's way. He Tian'er followed closely behind Chen Jiajun. He Tianbao felt a tightness in his chest, and Zhu Baoyi clenched her hands tightly.

Liang Kun, Da Fei, Xi Yan and others all took a big step forward.

"spread."

"Young Master Zhang, hello."

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling dog, so Chen Jiajun told his brothers to disperse and accepted the business card handed over by the rich kid.

Zhang Liangsheng liked gambling. As the saying goes, life is a vast ocean, how can it be exciting if you don't take a gamble?

In the past two years, he has frequently appeared in casinos in Macau. The junket operators in Macau call him "Yellow Jacket" not only because of his powerful background, but also because he wins and loses big, usually in the tens of millions each time. The junket operators in Macau are rolling in money just from the commission.

Chen Jiajun was more than happy to receive such a yellow jacket. After putting away the business card, he asked, "It's so late, what can I do for you?"

"Mr. Chen, may I step aside and say a few words?"

Big Boss Jun's politeness gave Zhang Liangsheng even more confidence.

"Young Master Zhang, let's sit down and have a chat."

Chen Jiajun, with a cigar in his mouth, gestured towards the food stall.

With narrow eyes, he picked up two cups, poured a cup of wine for his elder brother Chen Jiajun, and poured a cup of wine for Zhang Liangsheng.

"Wow."

Zhang Liangsheng picked up his wine glass, didn't even look at it, and poured it directly onto the ground: "Hey, you江湖人 (jianghu people), who uses a wine glass to drink? Bring me two bottles of beer."

His henchman, dressed in a smart black outfit, immediately brought over two bottles of beer.

"Gacchi".

"Gacchi".

Zhang Liangsheng opened two bottles of beer, placing one in front of himself and the other in front of Chen Jiajun.

Perhaps it was Chen Jiajun's politeness that made him lose his bearings. Zhang Liangsheng arrogantly said, "Big Brother Jun, I'll toast you with this bottle of wine. I don't care how many minibus routes Sunshine Bus wants to take in the New Territories. As for the minibus routes in Sha Tin, it's always been our Sunshine Bus that's in charge. I'll drink this first as a sign of respect."

After saying that, Zhang Liangsheng stood up, drank the entire bottle of beer, and then slammed it on the table.

"Young Master Zhang, is this your idea, Four-Eyed Dragon's idea, or your father's idea?"

Chen Jiajun had no intention of drinking and instead asked Zhang Liangsheng a question.

"Hey."

"My older brother toasted you, what do you mean by that?"

Chicken Foot Black stepped forward, raised his index finger, and pointed.

"Ok?"

Old Yu stood up, wanting to teach the ignorant young henchmen a lesson.

"Old Prisoner, step back."

Chen Jiajun stopped him and looked at Chicken Feet Blackie, asking, "What's your name, brother?"

"New Kee Sha Tin Hall, 432 Straw Sandals, Chicken Foot Black," Chicken Foot Black proudly introduced himself.

"hehe."

Chen Jiajun chuckled, and in an instant, the surrounding temperature dropped visibly.

Chen Jiajun's cold laugh was like the low growl of a tiger pulling a bellows.

It's really creepy.

An endless pressure assailed Chicken Foot Black.

The next moment, Chen Jiajun raised his hand.

"what."

Chicken Foot Black was so frightened that it fell to the ground and screamed. Its lower body felt hot, and the air was filled with the smell of urine.

Chen Jiajun simply raised his hand and picked up the beer bottle.

Seeing this, Liang Kun couldn't help but laugh and said, "Young man, you're so timid, are you new to this world?"

"Go home and have your milk."

"Get out." The chicken feet were so black that Zhang Liangsheng, the eldest brother, couldn't save face.

Moisten his lips, Chen Jiajun put down the beer bottle, looked at Zhang Liang, and said, "Young Master Zhang, I'm giving you face today."

"It's impossible for Sunshine Bus to not operate its Sha Tin bus routes, but I'll reduce the frequency to only two trips a day, one in the morning and one in the evening."

“Tomorrow, someone will come to Sha Tin to start construction on a bus stop. This is land that the Hong Kong government granted to me.”

"Don't think that just because you're one of the Four Tigers of Sun Kee or the head of Sha Tin, even if your father or father-in-law stood in front of me, they would dare not stop me."

"Once the bus stop is built, both the old and new bus drivers can use it."

"That's how I've always done things; if we're going to make money, we should all do it together."

"Harmony is the most important thing, and harmony brings wealth."

After Chen Jiajun finished speaking, he extended his left hand toward Zhang Liangsheng with his thumb pointing down.

Seeing Chen Jiajun's action, Zhang Liangsheng hesitated for a moment before shaking hands with Chen Jiajun: "Alright, since you've said so, Boss Jun, we definitely won't stop your people from starting work in Shatin tomorrow."

"Alright, it's getting late."

"Uncle Hing, if you serve Xinji a good meal, put it on my tab."

Chen Jiajun stood up and called out to Uncle Xing, then turned and left with the employees of Hung Hing Group and Hung Hing Films.

After getting into the car, Chan Ka-Chun, with a cigar in his mouth, said to Old Yu-Lin and the others, "I haven't had time to cause trouble lately, but the Sha Tin Rural Committee election is next month. You guys check how many of our Hung Hing guys were born in Sha Tin, and whether they've done anything particularly shrewd."

"I'm going to take over Sha Tin in a month."

Times have changed, and the oaths made in the martial arts world, which once represented keeping one's word, have long since lost their meaning.

"Ah Da, why are you taking advantage of the committee election to launch an attack on Sha Tin?" Liang Kun made an OK gesture.

“I want to take advantage of that day to interfere with the election results and win the seat of the Sha Tin Rural Committee. We may not be able to win the chairmanship of the committee, but we must ensure that the person who is elected works for our Hung Hing.”

“Remember to win over the village chiefs of every village in Sha Tin. First, offer them money. If they are not interested in money, then offer them job opportunities and education opportunities.”

“In the future, all Hung Hing’s sons in the New Territories must study hard. Whoever becomes a member of the rural committee of each walled village will receive HK$1 million and be given a 432 straw sandal. Whoever becomes the chairman of the rural committee of each walled village will receive HK$10 million and be given a 426 red stick.”

Chen Jiajun gave detailed instructions.

"Brother, should I investigate Zhang Liangsheng?" Old Yu had ulterior motives.

“Zhang Liangsheng is just a spoiled brat. What’s the point of dealing with him? Go investigate his father, Zhang Renlong.”

Dealing with Zhang Liangsheng brought Chen Jiajun no sense of accomplishment; he was more interested in Zhang Renlong than Zhang Liangsheng.

"I got it."

Old Yu immediately agreed.

Many people believe that the phenomenon of corruption and the election of triad members as legislators is unique to Taiwan, but they are unaware that the New Territories legislators in Hong Kong have long been secretly intertwined with Hong Kong triads, sharing the same interests.

Later, Hong Kong's triad societies absorbed the best aspects of Taiwanese triad societies, and most of them transformed themselves, vying for positions on the village committees of walled villages. How much is a seat on a village committee worth?

It's very valuable.

Committee members can acquire land from villagers and then sell it to British Hong Kong for money according to the Type A/Type B land exchange rights agreement.

Besides buying and selling farmland, there are many construction projects and land parcels, all of which are lucrative, from renovation to transportation.

Now that Hung Hing's criminal activities have been largely eradicated, these New Territories youths, Chan Ka-Chun, need to be taught to live with integrity, and they deserve a better future.

With the support of Hung Hing, why can't they become local tycoons in the New Territories?

Portland Street, a glittering nightclub.

"Senzi!"

Thirteen Sister, after reviewing the gang's roster, beckoned to one of her henchmen. The henchman, somewhat reserved, approached and stood obediently: "Thirteen Sister, what is it?"

"Senzi, sit down and listen."

Thirteen Sister asked in a gentle tone and with a kind manner, "You're from Sha Tin, aren't you?"

“Yes, I am from the Peng family in Fanling Wai,” Peng Sen replied.

“Senzai, you came with me when you were fifteen and worked as a stable boy on Portland Street.”

I heard you used to be a good student, getting straight A's. If your dad hadn't been in debt to loan sharks, you wouldn't have ended up with me.

I've been very satisfied with you these past few years, but you're a grown man; you can't be a stable boy forever. Now...
"Hey, an opportunity is in front of you. Ah Da has something he wants you to do. Do you have the guts?"

Peng Sen patted his chest and said, "Thirteenth Sister, if you need anything, just tell me, and I'll definitely take care of it!"

"That's good. Drink this glass of beer first." Thirteen Sister pointed to the beer in front of her.

Peng Sen downed his drink in one gulp: "Thirteenth Sister, who are you going to kill? I'll go get the weapons ready."

"Relax, Ah-da said he wants you to compete for a position on the rural council in Sha Tin, and also for the village chief position in Fanling Wai."

Ah Da will pay for it, and your name will be removed from the Hung Hing Undersea Register, but you will still be a Hung Hing boy.

If anything happens, Hung Hing will be your backing, your support.

"what?"

"What do you mean 'huh'? Come on, I'll take you to buy some decent suits first."

Butterfly Bay, Tuen Mun.

Lu Jinqiang lowered the window, letting the cool morning breeze blow into the carriage and dispel the smell of smoke.

As he started the car, Lu Jinqiang said to Luo Yongjiu beside him, "Jiu, do you know why your father asked you to go back to Tai Wai Village in Sha Tin?"

"The competition is for the position of village chief of Tai Wai Village, as well as members of the village affairs committee."

I've calculated it. Our Dawei Village has a total of 1635 people, 798 of whom are male. Each grandfather gave 6000 yuan, each uncle gave 3000 yuan, and the rest gave 1000 yuan.

In addition, I plan to buy some gifts and give some red envelopes to the older aunts and grandmothers in Dawei Village. With a total of 200 million, I can guarantee I'll get the village chief position.

"By the time of the next election, we won't need as much money."

"Once I have enough qualifications, I can compete for a seat in the New Territories North District Rural Council. But... is Ah-da really willing to go to such great lengths to run for village chief of Tai Wai Village and a member of the New Territories Rural Committee?"

In the passenger seat, Luo Yong, dressed in a suit and tie, spoke eloquently, confident and composed.

"I'll choose."

"Ah Da once said that among us brothers, you are the most astute in doing things, and he was right."

Upon hearing Luo Yongjiu's answer, Lu Jinqiang couldn't help but give him a thumbs up: "This time, it's not just you, but also Lu Jianbo and the others have to leave Hung Hing to compete for the positions on the Rural Affairs Committee."

"I heard that each branch of the gang has to find a few New Territories kids."

Lantau Island, an outlying island.

The Mercedes slowly came to a stop. Lu Jinqiang got out of the car and saw the leaders of various Hung Hing branches, along with carefully selected young men from the New Territories, gathered there.

The Hung Hing Security Guards, including the young demon slaves, were all robust and burly, dressed in suits and ties, with eyes in all directions and ears at the ready. They stood guard every five steps and a courtyard every ten steps on both sides of the stone steps of Po Lin Monastery.

Po Lin Monastery is located on the Ngong Ping Plain of Lantau Island, between Phoenix Peak and Maitreya Peak. It is the most famous Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong, a Buddhist paradise in the south, and a scenic spot on Lantau Island.

Chen Jiajun led the various Hung Hing branches and the New Territories boys up the 330 stone steps in front of the temple, crossed the Po Lin Monastery archway, and arrived at the main temple.

Looking up at the three large golden Buddha statues representing the future, present, and past inside the hall, Chen Jiajun's expression remained calm.

"Donor Chen."

At this moment, Abbot Shengyi of Baolian Chan Monastery, wearing a kasaya and monk's shoes, made a special trip to the stone railing, put his palms together and bowed.

Chen Jiajun leaned casually against the stone railing and nodded.

In the eyes of the monks at Baolian Zen Room, Da Lao Jun is one of the most respected believers in the temple.

The reason is simple: I've done a lot of good deeds!

Hung Hing tycoon Jun's philanthropic deeds surpass those of all other wealthy people in Hong Kong.

Master Shengyi gestured for Chen Jiajun to enter the main hall.

"Amitabha."

Master Shengyi bowed and followed.

Upon entering the main hall, Master Shengyi said, "Having heard that Benefactor Chen is coming today, we have prepared incense, candles, and paper money for your religious rites."

Then, Master Sheng Yi took a stick of incense from the young novice and handed it to Chen Jiajun, who then passed it to the leader of Hung Hing, Hung Hing's top leader.

Chen Jiajun knelt on the soft knee pad, closed his eyes, put his hands together, and bowed to Buddha.

Behind him, the Hung Hing triad members knelt and bowed in obeisance, following the leader's example.

After completing the formalities, Hung Hing Tai Di followed the dragon head and inserted the incense into the bronze censer.

"Boom..."

Inside Po Lin Monastery, the sound of chanting and the ringing of the bell are heard as Venerable Sheng Yi leads the novices in reciting Buddhist scriptures with his eyes closed.

Chen Jiajun stood up, took out a check, and handed it to Hung Hing's new White Paper Fan, Meng Guitian. Meng Guitian put his hands together and handed the check to Master Sheng Yi.

"Thank you for your generosity, Benefactor Chen." Master Shengyi accepted the check, clasped his hands together, and bowed in respect.

Then, Meng Guitian handed a stack of visiting cards to Chen Jiajun. Each card was splattered with chicken blood, had a name written on it, and a handprint stamped on it.

Chen Jiajun glanced at them a few times, then lit the incense and candles and threw them one by one into the incense burner until they burned out.

If you want these New Territories boys to make a difference in the political arena of the New Territories in the future, you should get them out of the book and burn their visiting cards.

"Wow"

A group of New Territories youths were getting agitated and burned their visiting cards, not knowing what it meant.

Chen Jiajun's gaze swept over Luo Yongjiu, Peng Sen, Lu Jianbo, and the others, and he slowly began to speak:

"The fortune teller said that I would achieve great success at the cost of countless lives, but I don't believe in fate."

"I believe that in this world, life and death should be decided by oneself, and destiny is always in one's own hands."

“You’ve been with me the shortest time, and your background is the cleanest.”

“From today onwards, you are no longer Hung Hing members, but Hung Hing will always be your support.”

“Starting today, Guojun Academy will open a CEO class. You will attend classes for half a day each day, and spend the rest of the day going back to the village to get along well with your grandfather and uncles.”

"Whether it costs money to get elected or not, and what kind of help you need, such as employment or schooling, Hung Hing and Kwok Chun Group will help you."

The chapter is wrong, but the content is correct. Another book recommendation: *Hong Kong Variety Show: Fierce Police Dragon*. It takes a very unique approach, and the supporting characters are well-chosen. Highly recommended!

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