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

Chapter 499 "498" Guan Zu: Court hegemony? I also know a little bit about fighting, bastard!

At the entrance of the court,

At this time, a black car drove slowly and stopped in front of the court.

Noel Plunkett Power gets out of the car.

He is 63 years old this year and should have retired according to his age.

However, he was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court in 1988, so he did not retire.

Today, he has gray hair, wears a neat suit and has a badge on his chest.

He looked at the protesters outside the court.
The crowd held up various signs with slogans such as "Give justice to A-Zu", "Severely punish the corrupt judge", and "The truth cannot be buried".

The protesting crowd was very angry and shouted slogans loudly, which echoed in front of the court, and the whole scene was noisy.

When Bao Weihua saw this scene, there was a hint of displeasure on his face, and he was obviously dissatisfied with the sight before him.

"How is this going?"

The secretary quickly explained, "Your Honor, these people are protesting against Guan Zu's detention and the Swire Group's injunction. They think the verdict is unreasonable and that you, the judge, have a vested interest in collusion with the Swire Group, so they are here to cause trouble."

Then he talked in detail about what happened at the hearing yesterday.

Bao Weihua sneered: "What's wrong with Feng Ye... These unruly people are simply making trouble for no reason!"

"By the way, do these people have an application for their protest?"

The secretary replied cautiously: "I don't think they applied for it."

According to the Public Security Regulations, which were relaxed in 1980, gatherings of more than 30 people and marches of more than 20 people require an application, and the application must be made 10 days in advance.

The incident just happened yesterday, and it would definitely be too late to protest today.

Bao Weihua's eyes turned cold:
"These people openly disrupted order in front of the court. They must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others!"

"What are you waiting for? Call the police and arrest them."

After that, he straightened his collar and, accompanied by his secretary, walked quickly towards the court building, leaving the still noisy protesting crowd behind him.

The court quickly called the police.

In the court,
At this time, many judges and staff were discussing the protest at the door.

Most of them are disdainful.
"These people are really bored. How can they question the court's decision at will?"

"Yes, what do they know about legal procedures!"

"It's clearly a group of unruly people gathering to cause trouble!"

These judges, who are high and mighty, consider themselves British and put British interests first, so naturally they don't like these "troublesome people".

There are also a small number of judges who agree with Guan Zu, Hua Xia, and the protesting citizens outside, but their power is too small and they dare not express their opinions.

Not long after,

Outside the court, the shrill sound of sirens came closer and closer.

PTU Li Yongsen led the PTU team to the scene at lightning speed, accompanied by other patrol officers and traffic police.

Li Yongsen looked at the angry protesting crowd in front of him.

And most of them are elderly people, in their sixties, seventies, and eighties...

A splitting headache!

He knew that Guan Zu did a lot of practical things for the citizens and was deeply loved by everyone. Many policemen also respected Guan Zu in private.

This time, the court was not in the right.

A young police officer came over and said, "Mr. Li, these people are all seeking justice, and everyone knows that Guan Zu is a good man. If we arrest him, I'm afraid..."

The other team members nodded.

Not only the PTU, but even the patrol officers and traffic police hesitated.

These old people,
Do I dare to move?

If you get a heart attack or osteoporosis and a fracture, it will be a big trouble.

Li Yongsen gritted his teeth and held up a megaphone: "Dear citizens, please remain calm. I know you are dissatisfied and I understand... However, according to the Public Security Ordinance, unauthorized gatherings are illegal."

The citizen said angrily: "Illegal? Then the judge is not breaking the law? Just because he is a judge?"

"That's right!"

"Is there still any law here? Is there still any law?"

Li Yongsen: “…………”

It makes my scalp tingle.

He couldn't bear to take tough measures against these citizens. He looked back at the other police officers and found that they were also hesitant.

A police officer suddenly had an idea.

"How about asking the people from the Five Star Group to come over?"

When Li Yongsen heard this,
Yup!

Let the people from Five Star Group come!

He quickly called Datou, who happened to have this phone number.

Not long after,
More than 30 minutes later, Big Head, Little Brother, and reporters from ATV arrived.

Big Head and the younger brothers were actually a little surprised.

Because they didn't organize any protests, but citizens came to protest, and judging by the number, there were at least 700 to 800 people... and the number was still increasing, and it was estimated that it would soon exceed 1,000...

Brother Zu, awesome!
Is this the power of the masses?
Datou, who was reading "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" recently, had an epiphany at this moment.

ATV reporter Le Huizhen also began interviewing citizens.

"We all came here spontaneously, but we didn't expect so many neighbors and old friends to come."

"I'm from North Point. A-Zu has helped us a lot. He has been treated unfairly this time, so of course we have to come and support him!"

"I'm from Wan Chai, and A-Zu is the best man. If he hadn't helped me pay for the medical expenses two years ago, I would have lost my grandson."

"I am from Wong Tai Sin. My son was addicted to drugs. It was A-Zu who saved him. We are all grateful to him."

"I live in Mong Kok. I am an elderly widower. Thanks to the help of Five Star Property, I would not be able to survive otherwise..."

Facing the camera, the old neighbors in their sixties, seventies and eighties expressed their gratitude to Guan Zu and the Five Star Group.

That sincere look and expression can't be acted out at all.

There are also some young people who look fanatical and worship Guanzu.

Le Huizhen felt proud while conducting the interview.

This is my man!

Full of sense of accomplishment!
After the interview, Big Head took a loudspeaker and began to persuade the citizens to leave.

"My name is Datou, and I'm the general manager of Five Star Property Management Company..."

"Thank you very much... I am very happy..."

“But I also hope that everyone…”

After some persuasion, the identity of the Five Star Group was recognized by the neighbors, and then gradually dispersed...

The storm ends here.

Li Yongsen and other police officers breathed a sigh of relief.

Le Huizhen: "Let's go to the police station..."

quickly,

Police Department, Guan Zu stayed in the police department for one night and was released on bail this morning.

Then at the police station gate,
Guan Zu was interviewed by ATV.

"I personally am very dissatisfied with the ruling of the rubbish judge Feng Ye. I speculate that he may have exchanged interests with the Swire Group."

"However, I personally obey the law. If he fines me 5 Hong Kong dollars, I will pay it. If he fines me 15 days of detention, I will accept it. I will not ignore the law just because I am a district councilor, a legislator, or a billionaire."

"Abiding by the law is my principle and bottom line!"

"but!"

"I still think Judge Feng Ye is a good-for-nothing, a womanizer, and a loser!"

"Also, I have a decision to announce!"

"In view of the personal grudge between me, Five Star Group, and Swire Group, starting today, all retail products under Swire Group will no longer be placed in Five Star Supermarket, including but not limited to the following products: Coca-Cola, Reebok brand sportswear and sports shoes, Swire candy, Swire oatmeal, dried fruits, desserts, biscuits... and other products."

"This move only involves reasonable and legal competition between companies and does not involve moral issues..."

After the interview,

Guan Zu pulled Le Huizhen and asked, "Let's have lunch?"

Le Huizhen: "Maybe in the evening. I have to go to Five Star Supermarket for an interview later."

After saying that, he got in the car and rushed to the Five Star Supermarket 1 kilometer away.

She is a news fanatic. She would rather ignore any man if there is news.

Guan Zu: “…………”

My goodness, I've become a tool.

Go against Tiangang!

……

At this time, Five Star Supermarket and PepsiCo are taking action in full swing.

Inside the two five-star supermarkets in Sheung Wan and Harbour City, a large number of Pepsi billboards are inserted throughout the supermarkets. This time, Pepsi directly spent 1000 million to do this, which is basically giving money to the five-star supermarkets.

In addition to inside Five Star supermarkets, they also invested money and worked with Five Star Properties to organize Pepsi promotional activities in districts and communities across Hong Kong.

Step hard.

"Coca-Cola is only fit for stepping on!"

"Pepsi, cool in the hot summer!"

The propaganda is very enthusiastic.

As for whether it can take away Coca-Cola’s market share, it depends on the results in the next half month or month.

……

noon.

ATV reported on the protests of citizens outside the court, citizens’ gratitude, interviews with Guan Zu after he was released from prison, Five Star Supermarket removing Taikoo retail products from its shelves, PepsiCo events…

The appearance of Guan Zu made all the citizens in Hong Kong who supported Guan Zu feel relieved.

At the same time, they expressed support for Guan Zu's move to remove Swire Group's retail products from the shelves.

Many citizens who have been helped by Guan Zu and the Five Star Group and who regard Guan Zu as an idol are very dissatisfied with Swire and have made up their minds to boycott the products of the Swire Group.

The effect of support rate is quietly fermenting.

……

……

Swire Group.

The fish in the fish tank is swimming leisurely. All it has to do is eat, drink, defecate and urinate without any worries.

As for the boss, Merlin had more things to consider. His secretary was reporting to him a series of negative news:

"Five Star Supermarket has removed all our Coca-Cola, candy, biscuits, snacks, etc...."

Merlin: "What is their share of the goods?"

Secretary: "Because Five Star Supermarket has strong popularity and an amazing takeaway team, its product sales are particularly high. Coca-Cola sales account for 20% of Hong Kong's total sales, and sugar biscuits account for 17%..."

Merlin rubbed his brows.

In other words, 20% is gone.

Based on the profits of Taikoo Department Store, this is equivalent to a loss of 80% in profits!
Secretary: "Pepsi-Cola is now working with Five Star Group to hold promotions. I'm afraid our market share will be taken away."

Merlin: "Immediately ask the marketing department to work out a promotional plan. We can't let Pepsi take over."

Secretary: "Also... although Taikoo City and Taikoo Plaza had promotions today, the customer flow has only returned to 30%..."

Merlin: "…………"

My head is about to explode.

"It's okay... People always chase hot spots. As long as they divert their attention, Taikoo will recover..."

"Also," Merlin said to the secretary, "have the customer service department work out a compensation plan to compensate those passengers who have complained."

Secretary: “Ah?”

Is the boss giving in?
The boss used to think that the protesting passengers were troublemakers and didn't want to pay any compensation.

You actually gave in?
Secretary: "Yes, I'll give the order right away."

Merlin: "Hold a press conference first and spread the news, so that they won't block the door every day..."

Secretary: "Yes!"

The proud ancient British nobleman Merlin did surrender today.

The customer flow of Taikoo Mall was only 20% left, and now it has recovered a little, but it is only 30%.

It was originally thought that the ban would prevent ATV from "throwing mud", but in the end, Five Star Supermarket removed Coca-Cola and other Taikoo products from its shelves.

"Do I really have to sell Dragonair?"

Merlin began to question his inner self.

Soon, he shook his head.

"No, I don't believe it!"

"How much face does Guan Zu have to let the citizens boycott Taikoo like this?"

"People are selfish."

"What citizens call boycott is nothing more than a temporary emotion."

"In half a month at most, once the public's attention has shifted and their emotions have subsided, they will continue to come to Taikoo Mall to shop."

“Shopping malls are like battlefields!”

"I must stand firm in my beliefs and not surrender to the enemy so easily!"

Thinking of this,
Merlin's confidence gradually returned.

That is the confidence that comes from repeated victories and growth in business competition!

……

……

the following few days,

While ATV appealed against the ban, it also followed the ban's requirements and did not continue reporting on the "Chinese Workers Topic".

The court deliberately made trouble, kept delaying things, and the office process was extremely slow.

Swire, on its part, demonstrated high efficiency in its actions. First, it held a press conference to apologize to all Hong Kong citizens for Cathay Pacific's previous service attitude.

At the same time, a compensation plan was announced: all citizens with complaint records can receive financial compensation (citizens must provide the approximate time of the complaint, and Cathay Pacific can then find the corresponding phone and letter records).

This time, Swire did not shirk responsibility and provided real compensation. In just three days, more than 3 citizens received compensation of 1000 Hong Kong dollars each, which was then reported on TV and in newspapers. Subsequently, more citizens received verification and compensation.

The image changed a lot in an instant.

Many citizens (middle class and above) feel that although Cathay Pacific discriminated against Hong Kong people in the past, it admitted its mistakes, compensated and took responsibility for its actions.

Many citizens (middle class and above) began to think that Swire is good.

As the promotion progressed, the customer flow of Taikoo Mall gradually recovered to more than 50%.

Although Guan Zu's support rate is high, the groups involved are mostly lower-class citizens, with only a small number of middle-class people. The overlap with the customer base of Taikoo Mall is not very high.

Merlin heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the increase in customer traffic at Taikoo Mall.

He thought that the passenger flow would continue to increase, returning to 60%... 80%... 100%...

However, at this moment, another urgently investigated weekly sales data of Coca-Cola made him feel like vomiting blood.

Coca-Cola's weekly sales fell 40%.

According to a public opinion survey conducted by a company pretending to be Pepsi, the majority of citizens were very dissatisfied with Swire’s targeting of Guan Zu and said they would stop drinking Coca-Cola and drink something else instead.

Merlin: “????”

No, it was Guan Zu who was causing trouble for our Taigu, not us Taigu who were causing trouble for Guan Zu.

Then another data shows that most of these citizens are low-income citizens, with a wide coverage area, and are the main force of Coca-Cola.

Merlin felt a headache: What on earth is going on?

Could it be that Guan Zu is the root cause?

……

……

Off Lantau Island,
On a huge three-story yacht,
The sea breeze in September is a little cooler than the sea breeze in July and August.

Today is the day for family building for the top executives of the Five Star Group.

Things have been going on a lot lately, so let's find an opportunity to have a sea party together today.

Guan Zu, Ah Hua, Gao Jin, Wu Ying, Chen Yongren, Su Jianqiu, Gao Qiu, Tan Meili, Gao Gang, Gong Wei, Ah Xing, Xiao Gui, Billy, Jimmy, Liang Xiaorou, Fang Zhanbo, Wah Di, Tai Bao, Zhang Guobiao, Ah Ting, Xie Weihao, Datou, Shan Ji, Li Changjiang, Li Changdong, laughing...

There are also family members and women: Ruan Mei, Fang Ting, A'e, A May, Wei Yingzi, Yuan Ke'er, Jojo, Chang Man Li Xia, Jimi's wife...

A group of people get together to fish, barbecue, sing, play mahjong, and play games...

Blue sky, white clouds, and seagulls...

as well as……

"Haha, I'm confused, big four...88, give me money~~~"

"Lose~~~"

"It's you again, you're cheating!"

This is a game of mahjong. Huadi leads Jojo and they are killing everyone.

"I kiss you goodbye, in a deserted street..."

This is the blackfly singing~~~
"You four little brats, stop drinking beer secretly!"

Taibao chased after the four of them and laughed.

In addition to Gao Hu, Gui Yan and Gong Gu, there is also a little girl, the orphan of the drug addict A Fen and Gu Zai. (The Disciple)
Gao Jin took a beer, walked to Guan Zu who was basking in the sun, and sat down. "Our appeal for lifting the ban has been dragged on by the court, and it's still that Feng Ye who's in charge... Should we teach him a lesson?"

Guan Zu curled his lips: "In the next two days, find a time to tie him up... We need him for the plan against the court and Taikoo!"

Gao Jin: “Okay!”

……

……

that night,

The night was dark and windy, with dark clouds covering the moon.

Judge Feng Ye was having a dinner with executives of Swire Group in the club.

"Judge Feng, this time we are relying entirely on you. You must hold up the appeal to revoke the ban." Peng Lizhi toasted.

Feng Ye smiled and said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Henry, I will take care of this matter! Who does this Five Star Group think he is? If he is a dragon, he will be coiled even in the court!"

Peng Lizhi: "Thank you, Judge Feng. We will definitely deliver it as promised."

Feng Ye was in a good mood: "No problem, no problem! Hahaha~~"

After half an hour,
After the dinner, Feng Ye said goodbye to Peng Lizhi and walked out of the hotel.

This was a private dinner, so he came alone.

He knew he couldn't drive in his condition, so he waved his hand to stop a red taxi.

Song Zihao: "Sir, where are you going?"

Looking in the rearview mirror,
Eh, looks familiar~~~
Feng Ye gave his home address.

Song Zihao: "Okay~~~"

The car starts and runs smoothly...

Five minutes later, when the taxi drove near a dim road.

Two cars suddenly appeared in front and behind, blocking the front and back.

Song Zihao stopped the car quickly.

I saw a group of masked men rushing down from the front and back cars.

Oh no, we encountered robbers!

Song Zihao hurriedly said: "Everyone, I'm just a driver... I didn't see anything."

The masked big head had a dark face: "…………"

Brother Hao,

coincidence!
Feng Ye, who was sitting in the back seat, was so frightened by this sudden change that his drunkenness disappeared completely. Before he could take any action, the car door was opened by the robbers and he was dragged out of the car.

"You...what do you want to do? Do you know who I am?"

"If you don't want to die, shut up!"

Feng Ye quickly shut up.

The robber gagged, blindfolded, and tied him up, all in one go...

He was roughly pushed into another car.

The car started and drove away quickly.

How about Brother Hao?
"Brother Hao, it's me. I'm sorry to inconvenience you for a moment."

"It's you?"

Brother Hao looked at Datou and a frown appeared on his forehead.

Give your hands.

"I only have one request...I want to watch, too!"

(End of this chapter)