Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 382 "381" Guan Zu: Playing dirty? I am your ancestor!

Time finally came to noon.

TVB, which has been sharpening its knives, finally starts the fight!
According to Fang Anxin and Aunt Fang's instructions,
Report hard!

Let all Hong Kong citizens know Guan Zu's "true face"!
"Dear viewers...something incredible happened at Five Star Group this morning."

"The recent "Mirror Operation" that has been continuously combating tax evasion has come to the Five Star Group because the action team received a report that the Five Star Group has serious tax evasion..."

The TV screen was showing the scene of tax officials rushing into the Five Star Group and being blocked.

As for the scene where Guan Zu appeared and generously agreed to go in to check the taxes, it was cut.

"As for the arrival of the tax inspection team of Operation Mirror, the Five Star Group showed extreme resistance!"

"Why resist? What are you hiding?"

The Spring and Autumn style of writing is used very skillfully.

“Here, we can’t help but ask!”

The host said righteously: "The Five Star Group is known for its justice and charity. It has spent more than a billion to build charity hospitals and likes to do good deeds. Guan Zu is a legislator and earns nearly a million yuan a year. He even declared in an interview that tax evasion is not allowed..."

"Now, the Five Star Group is involved in a tax evasion scandal and is even resisting tax inspections!"

"why?"

"Could it be that Mr. Guan is not as kind, just, and legal as he appears to be..."

The screen specifically shows the righteous image of the "Operation Mirror" inspection team leader, as well as a photo of the Five Star Group's security guards forming a human wall to prevent the tax inspection team from entering.

The two form a sharp contrast.

"As you can see, the Five Star Group is blocking the tax officials of the tax Mirror Operation..."

"What are they doing? Resisting law enforcement?"

"Knowingly breaking the law?"

"Are you feeling guilty?"

"Is it true that the Five Star Group is evading taxes? Is it true that Councillor Guan Zuguan, who always claims to be righteous, is breaking the law knowingly?"

……

This news report is much more direct and sharp than the one on the radio station.

Especially the contrast between the two pictures is very targeted.

The host's words are also full of guidance.

On the streets and alleys, citizens gathered around their televisions, watching TVB's report and were immediately excited.

"Isn't it?"

"Resisting law enforcement?"

"What is the Five Star Group doing? They seem to be doing so well on weekdays, doing charity and donating to hospitals, but I didn't expect that they might be evading taxes and blocking tax officials behind the scenes?"

"I don't believe Mr. Guan would evade taxes!"

"I don't believe it either."

“Why would he evade taxes when he donated so much money?”

Soon, disputes and quarrels broke out in places all over Hong Kong.

Some people believe in Guan Zu, while others think that since it was reported in the news, there must be something wrong with Guan Zu.

"The security guards have formed a human barrier. It's obvious that they don't want the tax officials to check. If they didn't have something to hide, why would they do this?"

"Guan Zu usually looks like a gentleman. He is a legislator, earns a high salary, and always talks about justice and law-abidingness in public. Now, he has been targeted by Operation Mirror. I think he is probably breaking the law knowingly!"

"Only half of TVB news should be believed. The last time a police officer knelt down, they just cut off the beginning and the end."

"Yeah, you believe TVB news too? I might as well believe Mr. Guan."

The whole of Hong Kong Island, the Five Star Group and Kwan Cho, were suddenly shrouded in a storm of questioning public opinion because of TVB's report.

In the areas covered by the Five Star Group, most people believe in and support Guan Zu.

Outside the coverage area, most citizens feel that there is something wrong with Guan Zu.

Public opinion is spreading...

"Have you heard...blah blah blah~~~"

Office conversations, dinner gossip, street chats...it spread throughout Hong Kong Island through various means.

……

……

And in the center of the storm - the Five Star Group building,

Fang Ting was extremely angry: "This TVB took my words out of context and deliberately provoked conflicts... Brother Zu, should we come forward to clarify through ATV immediately?"

Guan Zu remained calm and composed.

"Need not!"

"Let public opinion ferment a little more."

“The more people are angry, the better.”

Guan Zu looked through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the bustling streets of Hong Kong Island.

Although outside public opinion has caused a storm, it is just a move in his chess game.

Fang Ting: "But that TVB report is so annoying. They came to interview us at Five Stars and even scolded us at Five Stars."

Guan Zu casually said, “Then just don’t let them enter the Five Star Group building.”

Fang Ting's eyes lit up: "This is good!"

……

……

Not far downstairs, there is a Chaoshan fish ball noodle shop.

TVB reporters were having lunch with the tax inspection team not far away.

"How is it? Did you find anything this morning?" The TVB reporter team leader asked the leader of the inspection team.

"Not yet. The Five Star Group's finances are somewhat technical and watertight. We can't find them all at once... But there's no rush. As long as we're willing to investigate, we'll definitely find them. I've been in the industry for more than 20 years, and I've never seen a company actually pay its taxes in full."

The inspection team leader is full of confidence.

Ring ring ring~~
At this time, the TVB reporter team leader received a call.

It was a call from TVB's marketing department, which obtained the real-time first-hand ratings from AGB (real-time data was collected through the "personal ratings recorder").

The ratings at noon exceeded 70!

"Ratings 70?"

The head of the press team clapped his hands in delight!
"What? Over 70?"

Other reporters were all surprised.

“Great!”

"This time, TVB is proud of itself."

Each TVB reporter was beaming with joy.

Some time ago, TVB News was crushed by ATV, and Aunt Fang's stingy personality flared up, and she began to reduce their bonuses.

Now that the ratings are back, the prize money will naturally come back.

As for the 'truthfulness' of the report?
TVB actually did not make any false reports. The photos are real and the attitude is genuine. It’s just that they did not report that Guan Zu allowed them to enter the Five Star Building to check taxes.

Although it is a bit out of context, it is not fake news.

Soon, the group finished their lunch and returned to the Five Star Group, ready to continue working.

The enthusiasm of TVB reporters surged and they kept shouting.

However, just as they arrived at the entrance of the Five Star Group building...

The security guards of the Five Star Group blocked the way of the TVB reporters.

"Sorry, from now on, our Five Star Group will not accept interviews from TVB. Please go back."

Taibao guest-starred as the security captain, with a big belly and his head held high.

The TVB reporters were all in an uproar, shouting:
"Why? We want freedom of the press! Citizens need the truth, and you are obstructing the public's right to know!"

"We have been following the report all morning, and now you suddenly won't let us in. What's going on?"

at this time,

The ATV reporters walked over leisurely, with undisguised pride on their faces.

"I'm sorry……"

"From now on, we, ATV, will take over!"

"As for the public's right to know, I won't bother TVB with that."

cut!
What is my identity and what is your identity?
What level? Same treatment as me!
TVB reporters: “…………”

Chilling!
Too arrogant, too irritating, I really want to hit someone!

Also, it's so familiar!
Every time there is big news, ATV is the one that gets in, while TVB is kept out.

Don’t we at TVB have human rights?
Just like that, the TVB reporters watched helplessly as the ATV reporter team swaggered into the Five Star Group building.

Not convinced!
I want freedom of the press!

maga! !
The newspaper reporters nearby were all gloating over the incident.

"Hahaha~~~"

They also watched the TVB news at noon today, so they naturally understood that TVB had taken his words out of context and deliberately incited hatred.

"TVB's moral integrity is as low as our newspapers!" "Wasn't it the same with the last kneeling incident?"

"Tsk tsk tsk~~~"

……

……

at this time,

TVB Building,

Aunt Fang was in the office, listening to her secretary reporting the ratings, and she was very happy.

Sure enough, it was right to cooperate with Fang Anxin.

Ratings are back.

then,

A call came from the front line, and her mood suddenly became bad.

After calming down, she arranged: "If you can't get in, then you can't get in... Communicate with the tax team and we will pass on information to you at any time. We will also have plenty of TVB coverage."

Reporters team leader: “Yes!”

……

……

At this time,
Five Star Group, upstairs.

Guan Zu's office.

Ah Hua brought a "fake" videotape to Guan Zu.

The videotape plays, and two male voices are heard:
"The groundwork has been laid. Tomorrow, the tax bureau will officially start investigating the Five Star Group. TVB has already reached a cooperation agreement with our leaders to take down Guan Zu and the Five Star Group and bring them to ruin."

"Have you found an excuse? You can't investigate the Five Star Group for no reason, right?"

"An excuse? That's too easy. We can just forge a few letters of complaint! Anyway, our tax bureau has regulations to protect whistleblowers!"

"It's high, it's really high!"

"In fact, the entire "Mingjing Operation" was not for tax inspections, but to deal with Guan Zu. The investigations of so many companies before were just for the sake of laying the groundwork... Did you see the interview with Guan Zu yesterday? That interview was deliberately arranged to let reporters interview Guan Zu, and it was also intentional..."

"The leader is so cruel. He actually used this method to frame Guan Zu."

"How can it not be cruel? After all, Guan Zu sent her sister to prison. This is a deep hatred."

"Tomorrow the tax authorities will come to investigate the Five Star Group, and combined with the TVB report... Tsk tsk, the Five Star Group will be in trouble if it doesn't die."

"Who says it's not true? I've been investigating taxes for more than a decade, and I'm used to it. Which company in Hong Kong doesn't evade taxes? It just depends on whether we investigate or not. The Five Star Group must have evaded taxes, and we'll find out once we investigate. Guan Zu won't be able to clear himself even if he jumps into the Yellow River."

"This is a brilliant idea. The leader is amazing."

"Of course the leader is powerful, otherwise how can he be a leader? After all, the leader is the deputy director, and he can destroy anyone he wants... Let alone Guan Zu, even if it is the four major families, he can do whatever he wants!"

"Wow~ that's amazing!"

"Do you know what power means? It refers to the ability to control, dominate and influence social resources, public affairs and the behavior of others!"

“Oh~ I understand!”

Click~~~
The recording ends.

Guan Zu smiled and gave Ahua a thumbs up.

This video is actually fake. Ah Hua found two loyal followers and recorded it according to the script. Especially the last line

Since Fang Anxin wants to use dirty tricks.

I, Guan Zu, will accompany you to the end!

I, Guan Zu, am a gangster. When it comes to using dirty tricks, I am the master.

If the Five Star Group really evades taxes, this Anxin plan will succeed.

But Guan Zu just likes to do good deeds, and the Five Star Group has paid all taxes in full, making it impeccable, like a solid wall of steel and an iron wall, the Wall of Sighs, which gives Guan Zu the opportunity to fight back.

And this recording is to throw dirty water on Fang Anxin.

but……

The time is not right yet!

Let the bullets fly for a while!

……

Evening, 19:00,

TVB continues to report:

"At noon today, Five Star Group refused TVB's request to enter the Five Star Group building to interview the tax audit progress... Why did they refuse? Other companies did not refuse. Is Five Star Group covering up something?"

"We can't help but ask, what about press freedom in Hong Kong Island?"

“What about our citizens’ right to know?”

Then, the people of Hong Kong continued to be angry...

More and more people are questioning Guan Zu.

However, those citizens covered by Guan Zu's support rate still support Guan Zu.

Unwavering!

Do you understand the value of support rate?
……

Financial Secretary Building,
Fang Anxin's office.

Time: 20:10,

ATV News has just finished broadcasting the first episode of "The Magistrate".

However, there was no clarification from Guan Zu in the ATV news just now, and the Five Star Group also did not move at all, as if nothing had happened.

Fang Anxin stood next to the office, overlooking the bustling street lights and traffic in Central through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Frowning,

TVB reported it there with great fanfare, but ATV didn't react at all.

She always felt uneasy about this matter, as if she had missed something.

"Ling ring ring~~~"

"Anxin, my son and daughter-in-law are coming back tonight, come home for dinner?"

"I'm not free today." Fang Anxin said.

"You're busy all day? Are you that busy?" the husband said dissatisfiedly.

"Sorry, I really don't have time today." Fang Anxin said impatiently.

"Forget it, just focus on your career." The husband hung up the phone angrily.

Fang Anxin’s husband was not a man with a good background. He joined the Hong Kong Reserve Police Force as a reserve police officer in 1953.

Well...reserve police officers, like auxiliary police officers in later generations, have much lower salaries than regular police officers.

Then in 1987, he officially served as the Commissioner of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police, becoming the third Chinese to head the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force.

Of course, his power is still not as great as that of regular police officers in the Police Force, and he is basically not called to any high-level meetings.

He has long played the role of a "volunteer driver", picking up Fang Anxin and their children to and from get off work and school regardless of rain or shine, and this role has lasted for twenty years.

Fang Anxin also told the outside world that her career achievements are inseparable from the understanding and support of her family, especially the support of her husband, who made her a successful woman.

As for whether everyone believes it or not, Fang Anxin herself doesn’t believe it.

“Knock knock knock~~”

At this moment, a knock on the door broke the silence.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open, and the leader of the tax inspection team walked in with two assistants.

They were wearing neat and straight uniforms, but a busy day left the corners of their clothes slightly wrinkled and their faces looked tired.

"Director!"*3
Fang Anxin looked at them sharply: "I hope you can bring me good news."

"Director,"

"I'm sorry, we didn't rest for a moment today, but... we didn't find any solid evidence that Guan Zu evaded taxes."

The team leader gestured sideways, and the assistant quickly handed over a thick document.

"This is a detailed audit report. The Five Star Group's accounts are extremely sophisticated and complex. Every income and expenditure has clear and definite vouchers. The tax declaration process is also seamless and fully compliant."

"We dug deeper following some clues, expanded the scope of verification, and visited many related companies, but still found nothing."

The team leader is also helpless.

It's just a tax check, which is not very difficult for them.

Especially for a new company like the Five Star Group which has been in existence for more than a year, there is a lack of financial talent and a lot of problems, which are easier to detect. It only takes half a day to find the problem and then follow the clues to find the cause.

result……

They tried their best to check, but couldn't find any problems at all.

magical!

"How is this possible?" Fang An frowned and stared at the tax team leader. "You have so many people and spent a whole day on this, and this is the result I got? How could Guan Zu be flawless? Are you guys being lazy?"

"You are my most trusted subordinates!"

Fang Anxin looked disappointed and angry.

The head of the inspection team said quickly: "Director, maybe the Five Star Group is too cunning. Tomorrow, we must work harder to investigate!"

(End of this chapter)