Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 229 If apologies were enough, what would be the point of laws?
"If apologies were enough, what would be the point of laws?"

At the Chen Family Manor, Chen Jiajun picked up the remote control and turned off the 60-inch television.

“Indeed, if all we do is apologize, what are we lawyers supposed to do?” Oyuns agreed, swirling his wine glass. “Sir Chen, let me introduce you. These are all legal assistants to our renowned top lawyers at Tianbo Law Firm. The first one is the legal assistant to the current chairman of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Oversight Committee.”

"The second person is the legal assistant of the current chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission."

"The third is a legal assistant at the firm of the current Director of Public Prosecutions of the Department of Justice."

"The fourth person is a legal assistant from the firm of the former Chief Judge of the Court of First Instance of the Hong Kong High Court."

"The fifth judge will be the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeal of the High Court of Hong Kong who will hear this case."

"The sixth person is a legal assistant at the firm of a member of the Hong Kong Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of England."

Even though Chen Jiajun was used to big scenes, he couldn't help but gasp slightly at this moment.

According to the separation of powers theory, the current situation is equivalent to having the representatives of the bigwigs in Hong Kong's judicial authorities sitting naked in front of you.

No wonder Tianbo Law Firm is so successful.

The current situation is that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is controlled by their people, the judges are controlled by their people, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) responsible for testifying is controlled by their people, and the last one, which is even more outrageous, is also controlled by their people who have the final say.

With this kind of lineup, let alone just using this case as a pretext to extort compensation from the Independent Commission Against Corruption, even if the Governor of Hong Kong offended these people, if they were caught red-handed, or if someone was willing to offer an exorbitant price, they might be able to send the other party to prison.

Describe it in one sentence.

In a football match, the referee, the opposing goalkeeper, and the opposing players are all my people. How can you play against me?
Carson, the butler, dressed in a bespoke suit, entered the living room and said softly, "Young master, and gentlemen, dinner is ready."

"Everyone, please follow me to the restaurant, please." Chen Jiajun stood up.

The lawyers, all dressed in their professional attire and known for their ruthless and ruthless nature, stood up.

During dinner, as everyone reviewed the documents, Owens spoke up, saying, "I have finished understanding the case. If it weren't for the ICAC's barbaric and brutal actions, the market value of KMB Group would be 42.32 billion, and the market value of China Motor Corporation would be 22.251 billion."

However, when the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) summoned Sir Chan for questioning, numerous media outlets were involved, and a one-minute video was filmed in front of the Chan family estate. This caused Kowloon Motor Bus Group's market capitalization to drop to HK$21 billion, and China Motor Bus Group's market capitalization to drop to HK$11 billion.

"I suggest that we also sue TVB, ATV, and all the media outlets that reported on the incident that day. This would be a good way to combine this case with Ms. Zhao Yazhi's defamation case. What do you all think?"

Attorney Owens, fearing the compensation wouldn't be enough for them, offered some sharp advice after reviewing the documents.

This was exactly what Chan Ka-Chun wanted to say, but after thinking for a moment, Chan Ka-Chun said, "Excluding TVB, Sir Shaw and I are friends."

"If we exclude them, it would seem unfair to the law. However, given that you and Sir Run Run Shaw are friends, we will reach an out-of-court settlement agreement with Sir Run Run Shaw's TVB. Everyone, please share your thoughts."

Oyuns nodded.

The lawyer representing the judge in the original trial court spoke first, saying, "Let's talk about the ICAC first. The highest compensation record for Hong Kong's disciplined services was HK$17 million, for the father and daughter who unfortunately died in a shootout between the police and robbers... I think the amount in Sir Chan's case should be set at HK$12 million."

The lawyer representing the judge of the Court of Appeal followed up: "The amount of 12 million is too low. The ICAC's brutal enforcement has an irreversible impact on the reputation of KMB Group, China Motor Corporation and Tesla Group. I propose 15 million."

The third to speak was the legal assistant to the chairman of the Control Council: "Indeed, I think that an excessive claim would cause a backlash from the Independent Commission Against Corruption. I agree to 15 million."

The legal assistant to the chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) looked around at his colleagues and gave his opinion: "The excessive amount of compensation claimed in this case may put pressure on the SFC. I agree to 15 million, but add five years to the sentence for Commissioner Against Corruption, Pan Nai-sin."

After everyone had given their respective figures, Oyuns took a sip of red wine and looked at Chen Jiajun, asking in a questioning tone, "Sir Chen, what do you think?"

Chen Jiajun readily agreed, "It's all up to Attorney Owens to decide."

Money doesn't matter to Chen Jiajun; what's important is that he wants to establish a persona for himself.

What kind of persona?
That is, if relevant departments want to use him to gain merit in the future, they should weigh their own capabilities.

Oyuns nodded: "Then let's set the claim amount at 15 million for now, and add another five years to Ban Naixin's sentence. I will be handling this case, with Li Junxuan as my assistant lawyer and the initiator of the subsequent internal meetings."

“This agency fee is on a contingency fee basis, meaning that Tianbo Law Firm will take 40% of the compensation amount and a certain consultation fee. You only need to settle the consultation fees for a total of eight top lawyers, with a minimum of four hours, totaling…” Oyuns paused for two seconds, quickly calculated the total amount, and said to Chen Jiajun, “50 Hong Kong dollars.”

Barrister Owens's point is that if the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) pays HK$1500 million in compensation, then HK$600 million of that should go to Skywell Law Firm, plus HK$50 in consultation and representation fees.

No wonder everyone in Hong Kong wants to become a top lawyer.

Chen Jiajun nodded with a warm expression and said, "No problem. All related expenses will be settled later. Don't forget there are a total of three cases."

“I understand, the Hong Kong Performing Arts Association…” Oyuns nodded again.

Chen Jiajun continued, "It will be established in the next few days. After its establishment, we will invite Tianbo Law Firm to join the Performing Artists Association as our legal counsel."

"OK."

Oyuns snapped his fingers: "It's a pleasure working with you. We still have some preparations to make."

Chen Jiajun stood up, straightened his suit, and shook hands with Oyuns: "It's been a pleasure working with you. Give me a call anytime if you need any assistance."

After seeing Owens and his group off to their car, Chen Jiajun looked out over Victoria Peak and shook his head with a wry smile.

In this city, the poor are not entitled to justice, and neither are the wealthy who are too poor in status.

Not long after the group from Tianbo Law Firm left, Doom returned to the manor with his men to report back, and also brought Chen Jiajun a tiger to guard the gate.

"Brother, I've already done as you asked and spread some information to those who sell drugs and ice cream, and I've also informed the brothers. What if these people start fighting each other over the territory they're in?"

Old Yu voiced his concerns.

“If it doesn’t affect our business, we’ll let them do whatever they want. If it does affect our business, then we’ll call the Major Crimes Unit and the Anti-Triad Unit; they’ll protect us law-abiding citizens,” Chen Jiajun said with a smile. “Should we send someone to secretly monitor Fatty Li’s men? Once we’ve uncovered any relevant evidence, we can make it public?” Old Prison nodded.

"it is good."

……

Japanese restaurant on the first floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui.

The door to the private business room was pushed open from the outside by a waiter dressed in a kimono. The waiter bowed to Chen Jiajun, who was already waiting inside, and said, "Sir Chen, your guest has arrived."

Chen Jiajun stood up and looked towards the door. A young woman with a noble and elegant demeanor and exquisite features walked in. She was wearing a dark blue dress with a slit at the hem that went up to her calves, revealing smooth flesh-colored stockings. She gave Chen Jiajun a polite and appropriate smile and extended her hand: "Sir Chen."

"Brigitte Lin, please sit down."

Chen Jiajun shook hands with Brigitte Lin, then gestured for her to sit down, before turning to the waiter and saying, "The food is ready."

Lin Qingxia put her designer handbag aside, sat down, and observed Chen Jiajun.

After giving instructions to the waitress, Chen Jiajun looked at her and happened to meet Lin Qingxia's gaze. Their eyes met, and they smiled naturally. Chen Jiajun took the initiative to speak:

“I asked director Tsui Hark if there was anything I liked to eat, and he said he had treated me to Japanese food before, so I specifically chose this place.”

"Sir Chan, my friends all call me Qingxia." Facing the big boss, Lin Qingxia said with a smile, "I don't have any dietary restrictions."

“My friends all call me Ah Jun; calling me Sir Chan feels too distant.” Chen Jiajun also corrected Brigitte Lin’s way of addressing him: “So, you’ve been in Hong Kong for a year now, are you getting used to it?”

"I'm very used to it, but after so long, I still find Cantonese a bit awkward to pronounce."

Chen Jiajun observed Lin Qingxia's face and said kindly, "If you find it difficult to pronounce, you can communicate with me in Mandarin."

Brigitte Lin was born in Taiwan, but her ancestral home is actually in Dongshan Province, mainland China.

Hearing Chen Jiajun's fluent Mandarin, Lin Qingxia was slightly surprised and said, "Your Mandarin..."

"I've studied it specifically, and I have a lot of business in mainland China," Chen Jiajun casually offered as an explanation.

At this moment, the waitress pushed the food cart over, but before she got close to the door, she was stopped by the young demon slaves in suits at the door.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Yachi took the food cart, pushed it into the private room himself, and placed the plates on the table.

Two plates of thinly sliced ​​fish were neatly arranged among brightly colored lemons, perilla leaves, and orchids, resembling two small fishing boats. Next to them were prepared wasabi puree, soy sauce, grated radish, and shochu.

"The pufferfish at this restaurant is so good that even the Japanese rave about it. Come on, have a taste."

Chen Jiajun picked up the serving chopsticks, took a piece of pufferfish, smeared it with soy sauce on one side and dipped it in wasabi paste on the other, and then placed it on Lin Qingxia's plate.

The two ate and chatted, filling the private room with laughter.

After the luncheon ended, Chen Jiajun took out a cigar, cut off the cap, and said, "Qingxia, I'm sure you've seen the rumors circulating in the media lately, haven't you?"

"What do you mean?" Brigitte Lin asked, taking a sip of her post-meal tea.

"Zhao Yazhi's scandals," Chen Jiajun said softly.

Lin Qingxia looked at Chen Jiajun and blushed: "I think those rumors are all false. The innocent are innocent."

When she first joined Hung Hsing Film Company, Brigitte Lin was a little apprehensive.

Although the big boss was a few years younger than her and handsome, he had several girlfriends after all.

But as it turns out, these were all just rumors.

During that year, she occasionally had contact with Chen Jiajun, who always behaved very generously and politely. Apart from the concern he showed when she first joined the group, he ignored her for the rest of the time. Sometimes, when Lin Qingxia looked in the mirror, she even wondered if her charm had declined.

Chen Jiajun shook his head and said, "The innocent are innocent, but that's just self-deception. Have you ever heard the saying, 'A lie repeated three times becomes the truth'..."

“I believe in Qingxia. You have also suffered from rumors and gossip these past few years.”

Chen Jiajun lit a cigar and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.

In the early 1980s, Brigitte Lin was already a sensation across mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and was one of the most popular stars in the Chinese film and television industry.

Lin Qingxia's face paled slightly, and she nodded.

Chen Jiajun continued, "We have many signed stars under Hongxing, and many of them, like you and Zhao Yazhi, have suffered from media gossip and rumors."

As your boss, I have an obligation to protect you from harassment. Therefore, I plan to establish a performing arts association, with Hung King-po as president and you as vice president, and launch a joint lawsuit against major media outlets in Hong Kong.

"Are you really going to sue every single media outlet in Hong Kong?"

Brigitte Lin was shocked by Chen Jiajun's extravagant spending.

Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "Yes, we have to teach these unscrupulous media outlets a lesson. Are you willing?"

Lin Qingxia nodded firmly and said, "Okay."

(End of this chapter)