HK Composite: Starting from Shenghe Leading

Chapter 590 Eccentric Tycoon
Seeing that Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell were relatively cooperative, Lin Zehao knew that his warning had worked, so he changed the subject, "Next, I can sign a contract with you."

"The main content of the contract is very simple: it authorizes the two of you to form Greenland's own government for a period of four years."

"After four years, a decision will be made on whether to renew the contract based on an overall performance evaluation during the term."

"As for the defense garrison, you need to sign a contract with Hutchison Security on behalf of the government."

"The contract is here. If there are no other issues, please sign it."

Amai appeared at just the right moment, placing the two contracts on the table, even with a pen ready for signing.

Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell stopped wasting time and immediately began flipping through the pages, their eyes widening unconsciously, not daring to miss a single detail.

As they read through more and more of the terms, they both subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they are not professional lawyers, the contract was indeed not too complicated. It was not the kind of word game that was deliberately designed to confuse you; it was concise and clear.

Putting aside the details, the central idea of ​​the entire contract is actually only one thing: under the premise of protecting the interests of Lin Zehao or Hutchison Whampoa Group, the former will not interfere with any decisions made by the Greenland government.

Without a doubt, the independence and autonomy they have been dreaming of are within reach.

A new era begins as soon as you sign your name on the contract.

"No problem, we'll sign."

After reviewing the contract, Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell signed their names without hesitation.

They would never show this kind of contract to a lawyer; if they think it's okay, they'll just sign it.

Moreover, they certainly don't want to give up this opportunity to make history in Greenland and form the first government since independence, an opportunity to go down in history.

After signing the contract, Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell left happily.

Lin Zehao will not participate in the process of forming the government, nor has he given any orders to the two of them.

To reiterate, he has no interest in participating in any political actions, and even less interest in this level of 'playing house'.

Greenland was always just his overseas base, his last resort, not a testing ground for achieving some tedious pursuit of domination.

"Brother Hao, what should we do if these two are unwilling to step down after their contracts expire?"

Amai has followed Lin Zehao for many years, not only serving as his bodyguard for a long time, but also marrying a wife who is excellent in every way through Lin Zehao's introduction.

As a true veteran, asking such a question is not considered taboo.

"This is my private property. There is no question of whether I want it or not. If someone really wants to turn back the clock, thinks they can live forever, and wants to be an emperor of one family in today's society, then I can only apologize to them."

Lin Zehao thought of something and wanted to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word.

What happened next was almost exactly as Lin Zehao had imagined.

Amid the growing fervor for independence in Greenland, Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell did little to stir up emotions; their calls to action were almost always met with enthusiastic responses.

Although the news that Greenland had become Lin Zehou's private territory was shocking, the people quickly forgot about it in the face of the joy of independence and autonomy.

My long-cherished wish is finally about to come true.

While the people of Greenland were excited and joyful, they couldn't help but develop a very good impression of Lin Zehao, the instigator.

If he hadn't won over the Danish royal family, acquired ownership of Greenland, and delegated power to the locals, they would have had no idea when they would be able to realize their dream of autonomy.

In an instant, Lin Zehao's image became incredibly lofty in the hearts of the Greenlandic people. Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell even presented Lin Zehao with a certificate of honorary citizenship as soon as they took the stage, in gratitude for his contributions to Greenland.

As the new Greenland policy began its vigorous construction, Lin Zehao sent a few reliable subordinates to keep an eye on things before returning to Hong Kong on the Tenglong.

Anyway, with the army in his hands, Adrian Davenport and Vander Maxwell couldn't really do anything about it.

All schemes and tricks are powerless in the face of absolute power.

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Hong Kong Island.

The situation has been very bad lately, especially in the financial markets, which are in complete chaos.

This situation is partly due to the deliberate leniency of the Hong Kong British government.

Unable to stop the major actions of 1997, they resorted to such underhanded methods to undermine a stable and united social environment.

Under this premise, many people who only care about their own interests entered the market and cooperated with the Hong Kong British government to make money recklessly, causing widespread resentment among the public.

Among them, several companies are particularly rampant, such as the Gali Group, a listed company that has risen in recent years.

Victoria Peak.

Hidden within the lush forest are several top-tier mansions, revealing their beauty to the world with a touch of mystery.

Among them, the Lin family mansion is the most prominent.

This mansion, which originally cost a total of ten million Hong Kong dollars, has now been worth at least three times more.

Moreover, anyone with a bit of foresight knows that land prices on Hong Kong Island will continue to rise in the future; this is definitely not the end.

Unlike its usual peaceful and tranquil state, the Lin residence looked unusually lively today.

The luxury cars parked in the parking spaces alone offer a glimpse into the overall picture.

The spacious reception room was undeniably luxurious, yet it was by no means tacky; instead, it exuded elegance in every detail.

Whether it's the picturesque bridges and flowing water or the perfectly placed calligraphy and paintings by famous people, they are all enough to prove the taste of their owners.

Nouveau riche and truly wealthy people with a solid foundation are definitely not the same kind of people.

The people sitting at the long table in the very center are almost all well-known wealthy businessmen in Hong Kong today.

The Huo family, the Kwok family of Sun Hung Kai Properties, Lee Chiu-kei of Henderson Land Development, Cheng Yu-tung of New World Development, the Kadoorie family, Pao Yu-kong of Wharf Holdings, and other well-known tycoons were all seated there.

Sitting in the main seat was Lin Zehao.

It's worth mentioning that there were twelve seats in total, but only eleven people were seated, leaving one empty in the middle on the left.

"Ah Hao, you're finally back. Things have been in complete chaos lately."

"Not only is the stock market volatile, but many colleagues have lost money, and even Wang Dehui has disappeared without a trace." "The reason we all unanimously asked you to come back is to seek justice from you. If this continues, not only will our wealth shrink, but our lives may even be threatened..."

Bao Yugang and Lin Zehao have always had a good relationship, and given his qualifications and status, he took the initiative to speak.

Upon hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement.

"That's right. It's hard for the public not to have all sorts of speculations when someone of that age just disappears like that, especially a well-known tycoon in Hong Kong."

"And Cheng Yiyan from the Jiali Group has been incredibly arrogant lately. He refuses to return the money we asked him to, showing absolutely no respect for our hometown association!"

"Brother Hao, ever since you stepped down from your post in Hong Kong, a lot of clowns have tried to show off. These people don't even know their own limitations!"

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, showing none of the airs of so-called big shots.

Of course, the reason for this is not unrelated to the fact that the person sitting in the main seat is Lin Zehao.

That's how it is in the South, with hometown associations, Tongmenghui (Revolutionary Alliance), and all sorts of mutual aid organizations everywhere. These wealthy merchants were naturally no exception.

This hometown association was established three years ago, and it mainly consists of Hong Kong businessmen who have achieved a certain scale of business and have cooperative relationships with each other.

Initially, Bao Yugang was in charge, but after only about two months, he took the initiative to suggest that Lin Zehao take the position.

The reason is very simple: he is getting old, while Lin Zehao is at the height of his career. Whether it is his status or strength, he is the best choice and will definitely be able to lead the fellow villagers to carry forward the cause and go further.

In fact, Lin Zehao did not disappoint everyone. After taking office, he facilitated several collaborations that brought considerable profits to everyone, enhancing brand influence and generating tangible benefits, making it a win-win situation.

Wang Dehui, whom Bao Yugang just mentioned, is a member of their hometown association.

This is why, even though there were twelve chairs, only eleven people showed up.

"Wang Dehui?"

"Why is it him again? Didn't he disappear once a few years ago?" Lin Zehao frowned, puzzled.

He came back mainly to resolve Gali's problem, but he didn't expect there to be a 'surprise'.

“That’s right, Brother Hao has a really good memory. He did go missing once a few years ago.”

“In 1983, Wang Dehui and his wife were kidnapped in broad daylight from a mountain road, and a ransom of 11 million US dollars was demanded before they were released.”

The story begins in China during the 1930s and 40s.

Wang Dehui was born in Shanghai, but his ancestral home is Wenzhou. His family has been in the dye business for a long time.

Wang Tingxin, the father, was young and strong, and dared to fight and work hard to build up the family business. However, due to the turbulent times, the family had no choice but to move south to Hong Kong to make a living.

Upon arriving in Hong Kong, the Wong family kept a close eye on money-making opportunities and established the Chinachem Group, which mainly dealt in chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Later, they turned their attention to land and, taking advantage of the market downturn, quietly amassed a large number of plots of land.

During the Hong Kong property market boom in the 1970s and 80s, Wang Dehui didn't have to do anything; he simply rode the wave of opportunity and rose to become one of the top billionaires.

Just a few years ago, Hong Kong media reported that he had a net worth of HK$40 billion, ranking him among the top ten richest people in Hong Kong that year.

"That can't be right. After going through something like that, how could someone be kidnapped again?"

Lin Zehao, who was already puzzled, was even more confused this time.

As the saying goes, "once bitten, twice shy." Having suffered the consequences of being kidnapped before, how can one disappear without a trace without hiring more bodyguards?

“Lin Sheng, you’ve hit the nail on the head. Don’t let Wang Dehui’s wealth fool you; he’s incredibly stingy. Forget about hiring bodyguards; he even breaks mooncakes into sixteen pieces when he gives them to his workers during holidays.”

“He rarely participates in our usual gatherings and meals; his wife usually handles the socializing.”

"To be honest, when the incident first happened, we all thought it was done by one of his employees. After all, it's not surprising that someone with such a stingy boss would do something like that."

If someone has to break mooncakes into sixteen pieces to give to their subordinates during the Mid-Autumn Festival, then their attitude when it comes to paying salaries is completely predictable.
"A net worth of 40 billion, without a single bodyguard, vanished without a trace. That's quite interesting."

"What did the police say?"

Despite Wang Dehui's claimed net worth of 40 billion Hong Kong dollars, the difference between him and Lin Zehao is not so great, but almost like that between a tycoon and a beggar.

In addition, given his eccentric behavior, it's understandable that Lin Zehao had never met or interacted with him before.

"The police found nothing, but concluded that the perpetrator must have been a professional robber because Wang Dehui had a GPS tracker on his right shoe, which he left at the crime scene..."

After one person finished speaking, Zheng Yutong took over, "Mr. Lin, no matter what, Wang Dehui is a member of the hometown association, and the impact of kidnapping a tycoon is too bad, so we would like to ask you to step in and inquire about it, and see if you can bring him back."

"That's right, Brother Hao, we can only rely on you to step in now."

Everyone quickly echoed and expressed their agreement.

Their actions were not due to any particular close relationship with Wang Dehui, but rather because they all belonged to the same social class and were bound to protect the interests of that class.

If the kidnapping of Wang Dehui is successful, will others try to target them in the future?
This is definitely not a good start; we absolutely cannot proceed with it.

"Don't worry, since they're on our side, I certainly won't stand idly by."

Lin Zehao reassured everyone, then turned and instructed, "Amai, send someone to investigate, and also ask around among the relevant personnel to see if there's any news."

In any case, since he is the president of this hometown association, he definitely has to take care of Wang Dehui's affairs.

Although he was not familiar with the other party at all.

"With Brother Hao taking action, we can rest assured."

Given Lin Zehao's standing in the underworld, the outcome should be decided soon.

With Wei Longhao's reputation, who dares to disrespect him?

"Alright, since Ah Hao has agreed to help, he probably won't cause any trouble. Let's talk about the Gali Group instead."

Seeing that there was more to the story, the Huo family representative spoke up.

"No need, I already have the basic information. Let me tell you what I don't know."

Lin Zehao raised his hand to stop Li Zhaoji, who was about to launch into a long speech.

"I think nobody wants to spend even a second of their hard-earned money in Gali, right?"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and a member of the Kadoorie family was the first to speak, "According to information received by the family, Cheng Yiyan is likely backed by the British."

(End of this chapter)