Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 200: Getting rich first leads to getting rich later
The CEO program at Kwok Chun Academy covers courses such as interpersonal skills, entrepreneurship, and business management. If you want to gain a foothold in the New Territories, simply throwing money at votes is always a poor strategy. If Chan Ka Chun can buy votes, others can too.

The best course of action is to alleviate the difficulties faced by the indigenous people of the New Territories and help them become wealthy. This could involve leveraging the backing of the Kwok Chun Group to open underground factories, engage in light industry, or explore the service sector.

Chen Jiajun has made ample plans for this.

The idea of ​​letting some get rich first to help others get rich later has enabled the indigenous people of the New Territories to become small factory owners and small business owners.

If this continues, the New Territories will inevitably fall under the Chan family's control.

Perhaps the New Territories will show an even more prosperous appearance than in the previous life.

In the next forty years, which rural area in all of China will be the richest?
Throughout China, from the Forbidden City all the way to Guangdong Province, the richest areas are the rural areas of Jiangnan.

Chen Jiajun once went to rural areas in Jiangnan for research, wow.

The construction of new rural areas in Jiangnan is comparable to that of wealthy small countries in Northern Europe, with picturesque environments, clean asphalt roads, and well-arranged modern villas and manors.

These private villas and estates even have private elevators...

Every household drives imported cars, including Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and even high-end brands like Bentley and Land Rover.

As early as the 1980s, villagers in Jiangnan traded chicken feathers for sugar, accumulating wealth little by little. Later, almost every household opened a small factory, and each village and town had its own pillar industry.

In the future, if Chan Ka-Chun wants the New Territories to be owned by the Chan family, simply buying land won't suffice; he also needs to lead the indigenous people of the New Territories to prosperity.

To become the true king of the New Territories, one needs at least ten to twenty years.

At this moment, Meng Guitian brought over tea, and Luo Yongjiu, Peng Sen, and others came up one by one and picked up a cup.

Chan Ka-Chun glanced at them again: "Alright, from today onwards, you are no longer Hung Hing boys, but Hung Hing will always be your home. I wish you all the best in the New Territories political arena. Cheers, my fellow future New Territories folks."

……

A restaurant with integrity.

A brand-new, black Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Century, flanked by two Mercedes-Benz W14s, slowly came to a stop.

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Century is a special edition produced to celebrate the production of the 100000th Rolls-Royce.

There were only 26 Silver Thorn Century units in the world. Of the five sold to Hong Kong, one was sold to Sir John Paul Wong, and the remaining four were acquired by Chan Ka-Chun, who had the advantage of proximity.

Then, a muscular man over 2.3 meters tall got out of the back of the Mercedes. Just standing there, he gave people a sense of oppression.

Ten young beastmen slaves, averaging around 1.9 meters tall, quickly opened the car door and got on guard.

Du Mu walked to the Rolls-Royce and respectfully opened the door, saying, "Sister-in-law."

A pair of high heels emerged, and then Lu Yongyu stood still, nodding slightly to Dum: "Dum."

Passersby couldn't help but cast envious glances; they never expected the Rolls-Royce owner to be so young.

The man behind her must be one of Hong Kong's biggest tycoons.

When Leung Kwan, Doom and his group arrived at the reserved private room, Big D from the Luen Shing Tsuen Wan branch was already waiting there.

Doom introduced, "This is my sister-in-law, Lu Yongyu, the chairman of the board of directors of Sunshine Bus."

"Mrs. Chan, hello." Big D led the Wo Luen Shing group of bosses to stand up and greet them.

"Hello." Lu Yongyu greeted everyone with a polite smile.

Liang Kun pulled out a chair for his sister-in-law, and Lu Yongyu sat down first.

After both parties took their seats, Big D immediately gave Long Hair a wink, and the latter nodded and walked out. Soon, five or six waiters brought food into the private room.

“Brother Kun, Mrs. Chan, Du Mu, today the fishermen in Sai Kung caught a 20-pound wild grouper. As soon as I heard the news, I immediately sent someone over to buy it. Come, come, have a taste.”

Big D turned the spotted grouper to Lu Yongyu's front.

Following the advice of Uncle Wo Luen Shing, today's luncheon was filled with a harmonious atmosphere from the very beginning.

After several rounds of dishes and drinks, the negotiation process officially began.

Lu Yongyu took a sip of tea and asked, "How many minibus drivers do you and Liansheng Group have right now? And how many of them are paying your route access fees?"

"hehe."

"Mrs. Chen, it's like this. I currently have 50 minibus drivers and 20 buses under my management. There are about 100 other minibus drivers who pay me the entry fee and management fee."

Big D smiled and announced the number.

Lu Yongyu frowned and said, "The bus stops of KMB Group and China Motor Corporation were granted land by the Hong Kong government for free. They purchased so many double-decker buses with the endorsement of the Governor of Hong Kong and the Transport Department, and HSBC provided us with interest-free loans."

But the premise is that residents of the New Territories must be taken into account. Our Sunshine Bus also has to lower fares, so we have no choice but to do this.

"I understand, I understand." Big D's heart sank.

Lu Yongyu continued, "I don't object to you operating privately, but you should be clear that our ticket prices are only half of yours, and our buses are much more upscale. If this continues, we will definitely steal all your business."

"Understood, Mrs. Chen..."

Big D felt a bitter taste in his mouth. The other party had too much backing, with Hong Kong citizens and the Hong Kong government behind them. They simply couldn't compete with their bus route.

Lu Yongyu offered his terms: "Our Sunshine Bus can recruit a group of drivers from the Heliansheng bus company. The bus company will pay their housing provident fund so that they will have security after retirement. In addition, those with excellent performance will also receive a year-end bonus."

Hong Kong has a long history of providing housing provident fund system, but the vast majority of private business owners do not contribute to the provident fund for their employees.

"This is our bottom line. You and Luen Shing should consider it."

"Thank you for the hospitality this noon. I have other things to do today."

After saying that, Lu Yongyu got up, picked up his bundle, and left with backbone under the protection of Doom and Liang Kun, without waiting for Big D to react.

"Damn it." Big D cursed angrily, picking up the red 'Wan' from the table and tearing it open in frustration.

"Brother D, what do we do?"

Long Hair saw that Lu Yongyu's convoy had left the restaurant outside the window and asked Big D.

"What else can we do? Sunshine Bus Company is under the Governor's thumb. Do you dare to disrespect the Governor? If you puncture Sunshine Bus's tires today, they'll call the police, and the West Kowloon Police Station will have to send people to back them up."

Big D took a deep drag on his cigarette, and the butt went down quite a bit.

"Then what about us?" Longhair asked after a moment's hesitation.

"Go ask the brothers how many are willing to work at Sunshine Bus. Those who do will receive housing provident fund, and those who perform well will receive bonuses. Also, let's sell our minibuses."

Big D took another swallow and made his decision.

Giving up this lucrative opportunity was truly a last resort.

But Big D, who had already accumulated his initial wealth, believed that he could also make a name for himself through other businesses.

As for the underlings who drive buses in the gang, sending them to work for the bus company is a way of giving them some closure.

“Brother D, going to work at Sunshine Bus, isn’t that being a dog for Hung Hing? I won’t do it. I’d rather burglary and steal to pay you tribute than be a dog for Hung Hing.”

A loyal underling roared out.

"Yeah, Brother D, how about we do some fan service? It's quick money, much more comfortable than driving a bus."

"There are so many factories in Tsuen Wan, why not learn from Hung Hing and start making counterfeit goods?"

"Let's open a nightclub. Brother D, I know a big circle guy who can bring a lot of big circle girls to work."

"A girl with big circles? You might as well go find a foreign girl."

"It's a smuggling operation. Mr. Huo of You Rong Group started his business through smuggling. A hero's origins don't matter."

The gang members in the private room were all offering their suggestions and advice.

……

Sha Tin, Lok King Street.

Several construction vehicles bearing the logo of Hung Hing Construction Company stopped, and a dozen or so Hung Hing child demon slaves, wearing safety helmets, safety clothes, and work gloves, carrying shovels, spades, and various other tools, walked off the bus stop chatting and laughing.

At a command, several young demon slaves stepped forward to pry open the bricks on the sidewalk, while others carried cement and gravel off the vehicle, and still others unloaded pre-made bus stop signs and other items.

After the bricks were removed, the brothers, cigarettes in their mouths, cheerfully took the crusher and shattered the cement road surface.

An excavator slowly drove over and shoveled the gravel and other materials into the garbage truck.

The Oriental Daily's van slowly came to a stop, and a reporter got out with a camera.

A beautiful reporter from RTV, Lok Wai-ching, also came here and conducted an interview with a microphone.

"..."

"Sun Kee Sha Tin All-in-One?"

In a nearby car, Wong Chi-shing of the West Kowloon Anti-Triad Unit took a drag of his cigarette and chuckled.

Hung Hing Construction Company's construction of bus stops in Sha Tin is considered a clear overstepping of boundaries in the underworld.

The bus stops that were built were exclusively for the use of Sunshine Bus, which was backed by Chun, a bigwig in the Hung Hing Group.

This is equivalent to Hung Hing planting its flag in Sha Tin.

Fearing a conflict between Sun Kei and Hung Hing, Wong Chi-shing brought officers from the anti-triad unit to the site to prevent any potential brawls or gang fights.

“Hung Hing has planted its flag here, and Sun Kee Group definitely won’t let this go. Do you think they might fight each other over the minibus route?” Luk Kai-cheung said, taking a sip of mineral water.

"Minor incidents are inevitable. For example, a disgruntled minibus driver might scatter nails on the road to puncture the tires of a Sunshine Bus. But there won't be any large-scale incidents of drivers splattering their tires."

Huang Zhicheng exhaled his cigarette smoke, shook his head, and explained.

The other end.

A group of new reporters watched helplessly as all this unfolded, clenching their fists, their hearts filled with a sense of powerlessness. Although Sunshine Bus was a joint venture between China Motor Bus and Kowloon Motor Bus, and both China Motor Bus and Kowloon Motor Bus were public service companies in Hong Kong, with members of the Hong Kong legislature serving under British rule on the board... in any case, the largest shareholder of both companies was Hung Hing tycoon Chun.

Hung Hing has planted its flag in Sha Tin.

This is something that, even if they don't want to admit it, has indeed happened.

Unfortunately, all those new secretaries couldn't do anything about it.

A junior reporter, as if remembering something, breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So what if it's Boss Jun's bus stop? It's still for us junior reporters to use, isn't it? Boss Jun himself agreed to it yesterday."

"Yes, yes, yes, all that hard work by Boss Jun has done is benefit us, hasn't it?"

His words reminded another young man with blond hair.

As the two were trying to console themselves, one of the new reporters, wearing straw sandals, grabbed the young man with yellow hair by the collar and yelled, "You stinking bastard! They've ruined our place today! Stop fooling yourselves!"

"Damn it! Why are you yelling at me? This is the decision of the Sha Tin boss, our big brother!" The blond-haired guy said indignantly.

Another new reporter, an older one, advised, "Don't get agitated. Didn't Hung Hing also cross the line and plant their flag at Wo Shing next door?"

"Wo Luen Shing is Wo Luen Shing. Can Wo Luen Shing's thugs be compared to us old Xin?"

The new reporter, wearing straw sandals, was even more excited.

In short, many reporters broke their defenses that day... but there was nothing they could do, since the land was approved by the Hong Kong government.

Sha Tin, inside a magnificent manor.

The top executives of Xinji Group gathered here, smoking and frowning.

Four-Eyed Dragon, the leader of the New Star Group, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and said, "Father-in-law, Boss Jun is truly skilled. Today, he easily established a foothold in Sha Tin, with a total of one hundred bus stops. The bus stops also have newsstands, and Hung Hing can even sell newspapers at the newsstands..."

"Dad, the reporter from RTV also said that Sunshine Bus Company will discuss with the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the racecourse whether to send buses specifically for them. What a mess."

Zhang Liangsheng clenched his fists, his face flushed, and addressed a dignified old man in the main seat.

He thought that after talking with the big boss Jun yesterday, he would be more accepting, but he didn't expect to break down after seeing this scene today.

Lao Xin has had a smooth run of success these past two years, and no gang in the underworld has ever dared to cross his line.

"KMB and China Motor Corporation are government-established entities that serve the people of Hong Kong. What can you do about it?"

The dignified old man held a string of Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, took a sip of tea, chuckled softly, and spoke slowly.

This elderly man is none other than the King of the New Territories, a veteran of the New Territories political arena, the former chairman of the New Territories Rural Committee, and one of the most prestigious figures in the entire New Territories.

"Today they'll take five cities, tomorrow they'll take ten. Dad, Boss Jun is using bus stops to establish his presence in Sha Tin; he must be trying to gain even more profits there."

Seeing that Zhang Renlong remained unmoved, Zhang Liangsheng became even more indignant.

“They’re doing legitimate business, and they’re just planting their flag in Sha Tin. Even the anti-triad squad would wholeheartedly support them. Don’t mess around.”

New Territories King Cheung Yan-lung put down his teacup, picked up a cigar from the ashtray, took a puff, and exhaled it into the air.

"Dad, Boss Jun hasn't called you yet, nor has he come to our house to pay his respects. He clearly doesn't respect the Zhang family!"

Zhang Liangsheng gestured with his fingers as a hint.

His words reminded Zhang Renlong that back in the day, when the Hong Kong Jockey Club came to open a racecourse in Sha Tin, they had to inform him in advance, and even consulted him on the site selection.

Nowadays, when Hung Hing boss Chun comes to Sha Tin to do business, he doesn't even make a phone call to him.

No matter what, he was one of the most respected elders in the New Territories.

What, now that you, Hung Hing Mad Dragon, have sided with the Luk family and are flirting with them, you don't even respect me, Zhang Renlong anymore?
Shatin belongs to the Zhang family; this rule cannot be broken.

Thinking of this, Zhang Renlong looked at Zhang Liangsheng and said, "Then what do you think we should do?"

“Sunshine Bus must have a share from the Cheung family, Dad. As long as Boss Jun is willing to give the Cheung family a share, Sun Kee Bus will reduce its number of trips or even stop operating, while Sunshine Bus will increase its frequency. This will make it more convenient for the residents of Sha Tin.”

"Also, Sun Kee operates a bus depot in Sha Tin, and Sunshine Bus Company only repairs its buses at Sun Kee's depot."

Sunshine Bus must also give half of its bus stop space in Sha Tin to Sun Kee to avoid future conflicts between the two parties.

"In this way, it will be more convenient for residents of Sha Tin to travel, and Sun Kee will also make money. In next year's election for the chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk, you will have a large number of votes in your hands, and you may also increase your voice in the North District Council."

The dragon has nine sons, and each of them is different.

But after all, it is a dragon's offspring.

Although Zhang Liangsheng was a playboy, he was indeed intelligent.

"I would be at ease if you put half of your brain into politics."

Zhang Renlong gave his son an approving look and praised him.

"Dad, isn't this what you always taught me?" Zhang Liangsheng scratched his hair, his tone flippant.

Zhang Renlong looked at the four-eyed man and said, "Father-in-law, in your opinion, how should this be resolved?"

"Sunshine Bus fares are only half the price of ours, so residents of Sha Tin will definitely choose Sunshine Bus, even if they don't run as many buses..."

As Ah Sheng and Boss Jun had agreed on last night, if this continued, residents of Sha Tin would complain that the Sunshine Bus service was too infrequent…

“Ah Sheng’s suggestion is actually quite good, and I agree with it. As for the rest, I’ll leave it to you, my father-in-law, to decide.”

After saying his piece, Four-Eyed Dragon handed the choice over to Zhang Renlong.

There are some things that Xinji can get involved in, and some things that Xinji absolutely cannot touch. Anyway, the people in charge of Shatin are from the Zhang family. Would Zhang Renlong wrong his own son?
Zhang Renlong nodded, pondered for a moment, and then said, "How about this, you all go ahead and do your own things. I'll call Jun, the boss of Hung Hing."

"Alright, father-in-law, I'll bother you again when I have time."

"Dad, I'm going out to check and prevent the brothers from clashing with Hung Hing."

Four-Eyed Dragon and Zhang Liangsheng stood up and bid farewell to Zhang Renlong.

After the two left, Zhang Renlong pondered for a moment while fiddling with his prayer beads, then called out, "Ah Shan, come in."

A young woman, around thirty years old, wearing a fitted suit and with her hair in a bun, strode into the study with a cat-like gait. Her eyes were filled with tears as she called out sweetly, "Dad."

Viewers who frequently watch TVB soap operas will surely recognize the young woman in front of them as Chan Kwok-shan, a once-popular TVB star.

She was once a popular female star, but now, after retiring from the entertainment industry, she has become Zhang Renlong's full-time secretary and has even recognized Zhang Renlong as her godfather...

"The Hungry Ghost Festival is in a few days, right? Have you prepared everything?"

Zhang Renlong patted Chen Guoshan's bottom and then reached out to pull his goddaughter into his arms.

Every year during the Hungry Ghost Festival, Hong Kong holds a grand celebration.

"It's all ready, Dad," Chen Guoshan called out sweetly.

Zhang Renlong nodded in satisfaction and said, "Personally send an invitation to Jun, the leader of Hung Hing, and invite him to Sha Tin for the Hung Lan Festival."

As the King of the New Territories, a Justice of the Peace in the New Territories, and a recipient of the Order of the British Empire, Cheung Yan-lung would naturally not call Chun, the boss of Hung Hing.

……

A BMW stopped at the entrance of the manor. Chen Guoshan got out of the car and looked up at the entrance of the manor.

A huge yellow stone at the entrance is carved with the two characters "Chen Family" in a grand and imposing style, showcasing the family's wealth and status.

"Ding dong."

Chen Guoshan walked to the front door and pressed the doorbell.

A British butler, around fifty years old, walked to the door and bowed slightly to Chen Guoshan, saying, "Miss, do you have an invitation from Mr. Chen?"

"Ms. Chan Kwok-shan, President of the New Territories Small and Medium Enterprises Association. Today, I am here on behalf of Sir Cheung Yan-lung of the New Territories to deliver an invitation to Mr. Chan."

Chen Guoshan extended her business card to the housekeeper, speaking respectfully and politely.

In Hong Kong, foreigners are naturally considered superior. No matter how badly they do, they can still find a good job on Hong Kong Island. Yet, this polite and elegant old gentleman is willing to work as a butler for the Chen family.

This clearly demonstrates the Chen family's magnanimity.

The British butler picked up the intercom, spoke a few words inside, and then opened the door: "Miss Chen, please come with me."

As she followed the butler into the Chen family manor, Chen Guoshan couldn't help but marvel. She had seen many mansions and courtyards with her godfather Zhang Renlong, but she had never seen a manor as grand and stylish as the one before her.

Upon entering the back courtyard, Chan Kwok-shan immediately spotted the most dazzling young man in all of Hong Kong, Hung Hing boss Chun, sitting in the courtyard.

Seeing is believing, he is indeed young and handsome.

Chen Guoshan naturally recognized Lu Yongyu, who was sitting opposite the big boss Jun.

"Miss Chen, please have a seat." The man's magnetic and steady voice brought Chen Guoshan to her senses.

Chen Guoshan snapped out of her daze, quickly greeted him, and went straight to the point, pulling out the invitation: "Mr. Chen, I've come here on behalf of Zhang Renlong to deliver this invitation to you, inviting you to the Sha Tin Hungry Ghost Festival."

The Hungry Ghost Festival and the birthday of Guan Yu are the most important days of the year for Teochew communities.

Hung Hing was founded by Chiang Chen, a Teochew man, and is also a Teochew community. Chen Jiajun's body was originally from Haifeng and Lufeng...

This year's Hung Lan Festival on Hong Kong Island was jointly organized by the Hung Hing Group and the Hong Kong Island Chaozhou Overseas Chinese Leaders Association, with the invitation of Master Sheng Yi, and was held at Victoria Park.

Furthermore, Hung Hing covered all the expenses for this Hungry Ghost Festival.

As the organizer, Chen Jiajun will definitely be attending the event at Victoria Park.

Thinking of this, Chen Jiajun handed Chen Guoshan a cup of tea and said, "Excuse me, Miss Chen."

This year, the Hung Lan Festival at Victoria Park is being organized by our Hung Hing Group and the Hong Kong Island Chaozhou Overseas Chinese Leaders Chamber of Commerce. Please go back and tell Sir Cheung that I will definitely make time to come after I finish my work here.”

Since they had sent their goddaughter to invite him, Chen Jiajun naturally had to give them face.

(End of this chapter)