1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 578: Counterattack is coming!

【Hong Kong Island Life】

This is the latest noon livelihood program launched by Asia Television, which was renamed from Rediffusion Television. The content of the program basically revolves around various strange things or news in ordinary life in Hong Kong Island.

The source of the program's creativity is undoubtedly Li Changhe.

Li Changhe remembered that in later generations, television stations in various provinces had many columns on folk life, including various family matters, or strange and anecdotes in the local area, which were simply folk gossip.

Such programmes are particularly popular with local audiences, especially when the host uses the local dialect to explain daily life.

This is a very down-to-earth program about people's livelihood, and after its launch, Asia Television received very good feedback, with the ratings rising steadily, becoming a bright new program for the TV station.

And today, the [Hong Kong Island Life] column came to Wellcome Market.

"Dear viewers, recently many of our Kowloon residents have reported that there are all kinds of strange problems at the Wellcome Market, including the sale of spoiled food. Today, Kangzai will take you on a secret visit to see if this is really the case."

Afterwards, the host Kangzai went to five or six Wellcome stores in the name of collecting materials for the TV station, and "collected" materials reasonably. Then, when he went to the seventh store, he happened to encounter an "accident"

With the content, Kangzai immediately revealed his identity and wanted to defend the rights of the victims. Wellcome's manager also showed up at the first opportunity, conducted a careful review, and displayed all the delivery records to check with the program team.

At the same time, the two parties joined forces to investigate the salesperson in every aspect, and finally, they jointly found out some "inside information"

There is no doubt that this was a play carefully planned by Wei Li.

The next day's noon program also broadcast all these "inside stories".

"Oh my god, I was wondering why Wellcome has had so many problems recently. It turns out someone bribed the employees to cheat them."

"Who on earth did this? This is totally playing with the safety of the public."

"Who else could it be? ParknShop. There are only two major chain stores in Hong Kong Island, besides Wellcome, it's ParknShop!"

"ParknShop? The one under Hutchison?"

As soon as the TV program was broadcast, it immediately aroused discussion among many citizens of Hong Kong Island. After all, this kind of gossip about people's livelihood attracts quite a lot of people.

And that’s not all. By the time the evening papers were distributed, many newspapers had already published all sorts of news on this topic.

[Wellcome was framed? Who is the mastermind behind it? ]

[Business competition should ensure the minimum bottom line! ]

[Robbers, burning warehouses, and stealing products, who is blocking Wellcome's market expansion? 】

Dairy Farm International issued a statement that it will spare no effort to find the mastermind behind the incident and give the company justice.

In the office of Hutchison Whampoa, Li Jiacheng put down the newspaper on the table and then sighed.

"Simon, is that man one of ours?"

Ma Shimin shook his head: "No, I only arranged this inferior product once, and I only used some fruits. This was definitely not arranged by me."

"In fact, I have called a halt to these little actions."

After listening to this, Li Jiacheng couldn't help but shook his head: "Amazing!"

“Lee, what do you mean?”

"Since we didn't do it, isn't it obvious?"

"It was clearly a self-directed accident, otherwise how could the TV station have such a coincidence to capture this scene?"

"The other party is using our tactics to dig a new hole and bury us, but now we have no way to defend ourselves."

"After all, they only dug this one hole, and the previous ones were dug by us. Who do you think the public will believe?"

"I guess at least 70 percent of the people in Hong Kong are now accusing me, Li Jiacheng, of being the mastermind behind this."

"I still have to take the blame for this!"

Although the other party did not say it explicitly, only a fool could not see the guidance and hints between the lines.

The program was broadcast at noon, and then the evening papers commented on the matter on a large scale in the evening, which immediately heated up the matter. This was obviously premeditated.

So, this is Li Changhe’s counterattack?
"Lee, do we want to clarify something?"

Ma Shimin hesitated and said that although he did do some of the things here, they still needed to be clarified.

Unless there is clear evidence, it wasn't me.

If a businessman does not have this awareness, then he should not do business.

But Li Jiacheng smiled and shook his head: "It's unnecessary. If we clarify it, we will be in a bad light. It will feel like we are trying to cover up our own faults."

"Let it be. This is nothing more than a few discussions among the public. It doesn't really have any impact."

Li Jiacheng waved his hand nonchalantly.

In a place like Hong Kong Island, the people have the least say, and whether they curse or not has no impact on their actual interests at all.

However, Wei Li could not think of this tactic, just as Ma Shimin himself could not think of this idea. The British would not use such a risky thinking.

It seems that this is Victor's counterattack.

However, if this were the case, Li Jiacheng would probably shake his head in his heart.

That's it?

It turns out, there is more to it than that, of course.

On the second day after the news broke, the Swire Group held a press conference at the Mandarin Hotel, stating that it would conduct a thorough investigation into the malicious frame-up of its subsidiary Dairy Farm International.

On the other hand, the Swire Group announced that it has reached a comprehensive cooperation agreement with a security company. Going forward, all of Swire’s properties will be equipped with professional security teams.

In particular, Wellcome's security also came with a night delivery service, which shocked the entire Hong Kong Island.

Apart from anything else, this grand move alone shocked many people.

After all, before this, no large company provided such services to customers.

In a reception room upstairs in the Mandarin Hotel, Li Changhe was saying to King Ming seriously, "The quality of the night delivery personnel must be high, especially in giving customers the necessary reminders."

"For single women, try to remind them not to order at night. After all, none of us can guarantee that our employees will not be bold enough to commit illegal acts."

“So all kinds of contingency plans must be prepared, including reminder cards for customers.”

"Understood, Boss. I will conduct a strict screening here."

Ming Wang nodded seriously.

"Also, how are our people preparing?"

Li Changhe asked King Ming again at this time.

King Ming said without hesitation: "More than 300 people have come here so far, and they are scattered in the surrounding new towns. When the recruitment is expanded this time, I will take the opportunity to absorb them, and then slowly disperse them to various positions." During this period, Lin Yuan helped them get another group of people over, but this group of people did not go directly to Australia Island, but dispersed first and began to use other identities.

After clearing their identities, they will take the opportunity to enter the security company to gild themselves.

After all, this announcement by Swire also means that Mingwang’s security company will usher in an era of large-scale recruitment and training.

"Well, don't arrange too many people at a time, just slowly add sand here."

"The British Military Intelligence Agency has been closely monitoring this area. Especially since you came to Hong Kong Island openly this time, you will surely be strictly investigated by them."

"So, for the majority of the early members, we still have to use local people. We can give our people some time and slowly push them out. This way, even if they find a few, they are nothing more than refugees."

"Later, weed out the unqualified ones, and then slowly replace them. You have to control the scale and try to extend the timeline."

"Especially in the next two years, the higher-ups may discuss the ownership of Hong Kong with the UK. At this time, we must not let them get hold of any evidence against us."

Li Changhe appropriately revealed some "inside information" to King Ming

After hearing this, King Ming's expression changed, and he realized that this was a serious matter.

"Boss, I understand!"

During the time he spent in Hong Kong Island, he gradually understood the significance of Hong Kong Island and naturally knew its importance.

"Well, after these two years, it will probably be better."

After the discussion on the ownership of Hong Kong Island was over, Li Changhe knew that the Military Intelligence Bureau would change its mode and turn a blind eye to the grassroots forces in Hong Kong Island.

Because at that time, the mainland could already openly interfere here and support a group of people. Those were all overt operations and would also help Li Changhe attract a lot of firepower.

By then, his operations will undoubtedly be much safer.

"Well, go back and get things done, especially the ones I mentioned."

"By the way, call Li Jian in."

Soon after King Ming went out, Li Jian walked in.

At this time, Li Jian no longer had any of the characteristics of his original staff officer. He was wearing a simple Tang suit and looked gentle and refined. However, the tattoo protruding from his neck completely dispelled this gentlemanly aura.

One can tell at first glance that he is a gangster pretending to be well-mannered.

"Li Jian, you..."

Tattoos are difficult to remove these days. Once you get a tattoo, it almost eliminates the possibility of him returning to work and changing careers. This completely blocks his way back.

"That's fine, boss. I think this is more in line with my current position, and it's more authentic when dealing with those members of the society."

"Don't underestimate this. Having it or not having it does give them a different level of trust. Even outside of Hong Kong Island, when I went to Thailand and Southeast Asia, many people also recognized this."

"This can be considered a kind of underworld symbol."

Li Jian smiled and pointed at the tattoo below his neck and said nonchalantly.

"Okay, as long as you think it's okay."

"But when you go home to visit your family in the future, you still have to cover up tightly. People over there don't understand this."

People in China these days are definitely not very accepting of this kind of tattoo, and in fact, many places have never seen it. But even if they see it for the first time, they won’t think it’s anything fun.

"Yeah, I know, boss!"

"I have already found out who is behind the Wellcome incident. Some of them are from Xinji, and some are from Yiqun back then, but they are all Chaozhou people."

"Those who started the fire seem to have run away. I have been tracking them down, but so far, there is no concrete news. I guess they have done a good job of cleaning up the mess."

"Boss, what do you think we should do next?"

Li Jian asked Li Changhe seriously.

Li Changhe smiled and said, "Every wrong has its perpetrator, even if those little brothers ran away, the boss is still here!"

"In this case, the arsonist ran away, but He Huang definitely didn't go after those scoundrels directly, so Huo Jun came forward to collect the debts one by one!"

"This time, we are not only seeking revenge, but also want to let the entire Hong Kong community know that the properties under Hong Kong Land cannot be touched. Anyone who touches them will die!"

"Tonight, Xiao Ding will send you some money. You can use it as appropriate for Huo Jun. Tell him that I only care about the results!"

There are few good guys among the big bosses of the gangs in Hong Kong these days, so Li Changhe doesn't think it is a problem to kill them.

When Li Jian heard Li Changhe's instructions, a strange smile appeared on his face: "I understand, boss, leave the rest to me."

Following the announcement at the Hutchison Whampoa press conference, some majestic security guards in black uniforms soon appeared in Wellcome's stores, some of them even had batons around their waists.

This was a special application made by King Ming on behalf of the security company to the Police Department, and of course, it also relied on Wei Li's intervention.

Although the Weapons Control Ordinance has not yet been promulgated in Hong Kong, items with special properties such as telescopic batons are still subject to control, especially large-scale deployment.

The security company was not allowed to equip everyone, but they were given some loopholes.

The arrival of these security guards instantly became a special landscape of Wellcome.

At the same time, on the night of Hong Kong Island, in many invisible streets such as Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Kowloon, etc., fighting was going on in the dark.

Overnight, the six big bosses belonging to Xin Ji and Yi Qun were all killed, leaving no one alive, shocking the entire Hong Kong Island.

Soon, rumors spread in the underworld that those who were beheaded were the underworld bosses who sent people to attack Huikang.

And they were beheaded by the landowners.

Of course, there are even more outrageous claims, saying that it was that Xiao Baosheng who arranged for someone to do it. In short, there are many different opinions.

In the office of Hutchison Whampoa, Li Jiacheng had received all the messages and sat there in silence.

He originally thought that the other party's making him take the blame in the media was a counterattack from the other party, but in the end he still underestimated Victor.

The media's smear campaign was just the beginning.

The establishment of the security team was a stroke of genius, which immediately changed Wellcome's reputation.

Wellcome has already established itself as a victim, and now it has generously provided a security team for the safety of its customers, which immediately maximizes the customers' sense of happiness.

After all, this feeling of being pampered makes it really hard for people to resist its brand.

Then came the news that the people he arranged were beheaded.

My fellow villagers have already called me. We must give them an explanation for this kind of thing.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Xiang from Xinji Company is here!"

At this moment, the secretary walked into Li Jiacheng's office and said respectfully.

(End of this chapter)