Hong Kong Film: Short mules have no future, I am in charge of Hong Kong

Chapter 171 Competition can heat up the market

Just as he finished speaking, Ah Bing came running over from the backstage, holding a new piece of information in his hand. He panted and said, "Brother Ze, one of Lei Yaoyang's deputies went to find the boss of Hong Kong Island, saying that he wanted to stir up some trouble and ruin the reputation of the venue!"

"The boss of Hong Kong Island?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows and smiled playfully, "It seems they really can't afford to lose."

"I don't think this matter is that simple." Ah Bing lowered his voice, "I heard that the boss is quite powerful in Hong Kong Island, and there are several large companies supporting him."

"Entrepreneurs from Hong Kong Island?" Su Hanze sneered. "Do they really dare to do such a rotten thing as businessmen?"

"Maybe he was fooled by Lei Yaoyang's people." A Bing scratched his head, "But, Brother Ze, I think we still have to be on guard."

"You're right." Su Hanze nodded. "The water in Hong Kong Island is deep. We can't let our guard down. Let Blind Snake keep a close eye on the movements over there and report any news immediately."

Ah Bing took the order and left. Blind Snake then pushed the door open with his signature ingratiating smile on his face: "Brother Ze, you are really smart. There is indeed some movement in Hong Kong Island. I found out that someone is discussing how to make some news to ruin the reputation of our boxing match."

"News?" Su Hanze sneered and shook his head. "They think they can shake our foundation with a few tricks. They are too naive."

Blind Snake chuckled, leaned closer and said, "Brother Ze, do you want me to help you arrange it so that their plans are 'accidentally' exposed?"

"No hurry." Su Hanze waved his hand, his eyes showing a hint of sharpness. "Let them play first, and when they have played enough, we will close the net."

The next day, He Qun came to the office with a stack of documents. He was dressed very elegantly today, and the goblet in his hand was replaced with a cup of coffee. He looked capable and elegant: "Su Hanze, I heard that you have made some new moves recently. Is this time going to Hong Kong Island?"

"Sister Qun is really well-informed." Su Hanze took the document with a smile and quickly flipped through it. "However, this matter is not a big move. It's just to teach some people a lesson."

"I hope you can handle this properly." He Qun reminded him while drinking coffee, "The old fox over in Hong Kong is not easy to mess with. If they make a big fuss, it won't be good for our business."

"Don't worry, Sister Qun. I know what's going on." Su Hanze smiled. "However, I'll have to trouble you this time. Ask your friends to help keep a close eye on the media."

"It has been arranged long ago." He Qun put down his coffee cup with a meaningful smile on his face, "But I still want to know how you plan to deal with those people."

"They have already given me the answer." Su Hanze put down the document, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "The next step is to let them reap what they have sown."

At night, Su Hanze gathered the team and laid out a detailed plan. He knew that this was not only a counterattack, but also a declaration to the outside world: whoever dared to touch his place would pay the price.

A few days later, a piece of smear news targeting the venue appeared in the media, with exaggerated headlines and ridiculous content. However, less than a day after the news was released, the source of the news was quickly exposed, and even the name of the boss of Hong Kong Island was implicated.

Public opinion turned around instantly, and the public's attention shifted from the venue to the manipulators behind the scenes in Hong Kong Island. Su Hanze's team took the opportunity to promote a wave of positive publicity, pushing the popularity of the boxing match to a new peak.

He Qun looked at the news reports on the screen and couldn't help but sigh: "Su Hanze, I really admire you. This counterattack is so beautiful that I want to applaud you."

"Sister Qun, you're too kind." Su Hanze smiled calmly, "But this is just the beginning. From now on, the arena of Haojiang will be even more lively."

Master Su came over holding a glass of iced cola and said, "Brother Ze, you did a great job this time! Those who wanted to mess with us are probably regretting it now!"

"Regret?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows and smiled, "People who regret can only mean that they haven't learned the rules yet." He raised his teacup and gently clinked it with He Qun, with a meaningful smile on his face. The night wind from the Haojiang River blew past, as if foreshadowing the beginning of a new round of storms.

Su Hanze stood in the lounge behind the stadium, the light softly sprinkled on a huge planning map. The success of this boxing match made his reputation soar rapidly in Macao, but he knew in his heart that the underworld was never a place where you could gain a foothold just by relying on fists.

"Brother Ze! The first wife is here!" A Bing pushed open the door with a hint of nervous excitement on his face.

Su Hanze put down the information in his hand, looked up and said with a smile: "He's here? It's just right. This time I want to thank him in person for his support."

As soon as the first wife came in, she was wearing a gorgeous cheongsam and carrying an exquisite handbag. Her aura was so strong that people dared not look directly at her. He glanced around the room and finally his eyes fell on Su Hanze: "Aze, this boxing match was well organized and did not disappoint me."

"Thank you for the compliment, Madam." Su Hanze smiled slightly. "If it weren't for your support, the funds for the venue might not have been in place so quickly."

The eldest wife waved her hand gently, but her tone was stern: "Stop flattering me. Although this matter went smoothly, what should we do next? Do you have a plan?"

"Of course." Su Hanze pulled a chair over and asked him to sit down. "Lei Yaoyang has fallen. Now there is a vacancy in the situation in Haojiang. I plan to take this opportunity to win over a group of neutral people and make the boxing match a landmark event in Haojiang."

"That's a good idea." The first wife nodded and took a sip of the tea on the table. "But have you considered that those people may not all be willing to stand on your side?"

"I understand this." Su Hanze smiled, "So, I need the help of Sister Qun and Lu Dongpi."

As he was talking, Lu Dongpi pushed the door open and walked in, with a look of pride that he couldn't hide. He was holding a bottle of champagne that had just been opened: "Brother Ze, Madam, I'm late! This boxing match is so exciting, how can I miss Lu Dongpi's celebratory wine?"

"Dong Pi, why are you always so casual?" The eldest wife shook her head, but there was a hint of pampering on her face.

"Being casual is my style." Lu Dongpi grinned, "But I really wasn't idle this time. Brother Ze, the boxing clubs you asked me to contact have agreed to cooperate. They said that as long as our venue needs them, they will be there at any time."

"That's good." Su Hanze nodded with satisfaction. "Dongpi, thank you for your hard work this time. I'll treat you to a drink some other day."

"You're treating me? Why don't we start drinking now?" Lu Dongpi raised his champagne and smiled so hard that his eyebrows were squeezed into slits.

Su Hanze stood on the terrace of the hotel, looking at the lights of Haojiang from afar. The prosperity and bustle of this city made him feel familiar and unfamiliar. The night breeze blew, and he felt a little cool, but the thoughts in his mind were as entangled as the endless neon lights.

"Brother Ze, can't sleep?" Master Su walked to the terrace with two cans of beer and handed one of them over.

"Why, even you can't sleep?" Su Hanze took the beer, opened the pull ring, and drank half of it in one breath. "How can I not be nervous when you're doing this?" Master Su sat on the chair, swinging his feet, and said half-jokingly, "But tonight's game was played beautifully, and the eldest wife personally supported us. Who dares to look down on us from now on?"

Su Hanze curled his lips, but his tone was meaningful: "One round has just ended, and another round is about to begin. The water in Haojiang is not so easy to keep steady."

Master Su looked at him and hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Brother Ze, are you really going to deal with these people in the business circle? These second-generation rich people seem to be more cunning than each other and are difficult to deal with."

"Sly?" Su Hanze laughed. "It's because they are sly that they are easier to cooperate with. If you meet those stubborn people, it will be troublesome."

"What you said makes sense, but I still think Lu Dongpi is more reliable. At least he is loyal." Master Su scratched his head.

"Lu Dongpi may be loyal, but he is too narrow-minded." Su Hanze put the beer can on the railing and looked beyond the end of the neon lights. "However, it is safer to use such a person. I paved his way, so he won't go too far."

The two were chatting when the phone suddenly rang. Su Hanze picked up the phone and heard Lu Dongpi's hurried voice: "Brother Ze, there's something I think you need to know."

"Speak." Su Hanze stood up straight and the smile on his face disappeared.

"I just got the news that Xi Mihua seems to be contacting certain forces in Thailand. I heard that he also wants to organize a boxing match and has asked a few people about the venue." Lu Dongpi's voice was somewhat uneasiness.

"He also wants to have a boxing match?" Su Hanze raised his eyebrows and sneered, "It seems that this Sister Hua has a big appetite."

"Brother Ze, should we deal with this matter in advance?" Lu Dongpi asked tentatively.

"No rush." ​​Su Hanze's tone was chillingly calm. "If he wants to play, then play with him. The boxing match hasn't even started yet, but he's already in a hurry to get out. It's a good opportunity to see how many cards he has up his sleeve."

After hanging up the phone, Su Hanze turned to look at Master Su: "Get ready, we are going to talk to the eldest wife."

"So late?" Master Su's eyes widened. "Brother Ze, didn't you just come back from there?"

"Some things require his opinion." Su Hanze turned and walked into the room, grabbing the coat hanging on the back of the chair. "Also, he is more interested in Xi Mihua's reaction than I am."

It was late at night, but Su Hanze knew that there were many people in the city who were just like him, planning for tomorrow's game. He liked this kind of game, which was complicated, dangerous, but full of infinite possibilities. He didn't know where this road would lead him, but he knew that only when he stood at the top would he be qualified to say that he was not tired.

Half an hour later, in the eldest wife's reception room.

"You came here so late. Is something serious going on?" The eldest wife said, holding a cup of hot tea, her tone as gentle as ever.

"I just got the news that Xi Mihua is also preparing for a boxing match." Su Hanze sat on the sofa with a calm look, "I heard that he has already asked someone to start planning the venue."

The first wife was slightly startled, then smiled: "He is quite good at choosing the right time. But shouldn't you be happy? Only with competition can the market heat up."

"The market needs competition, but it will be different if the opponent uses any means necessary." Su Hanze's tone was calm, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes. "I suspect he will take this opportunity to disrupt the preparations for the boxing match."

"Xi Mihua is indeed a man of dirty tricks." The first wife nodded gently, "However, no matter how powerful he is, he can't make any big waves. The water of Haojiang River still has the final say in our He family."

"That's why I want to ask the first wife for a favor." Su Hanze moved closer and lowered his voice. "I hope to use the He family's name to promote the boxing match."

The eldest wife's eyes flickered, and after a moment's thought, she smiled: "This is a simple matter. Once the venue is confirmed, I will let He Qun help you arrange the media matters. However, you also have to be careful of Xi Mihua, he will not give up easily."

"With the support of the first wife, what else can he do?" Su Hanze stood up with a smile and nodded slightly, "Thank you for your support, first wife."

Watching Su Hanze turn away, the first wife's eyes had a hint of deep meaning. This young man was ambitious, but his methods were impeccable. Perhaps, he could really open up a new world in Haojiang.

Walking out of the mansion, Su Hanze had a smile on his face. He knew that Xi Mihua was no longer a problem, and his boxing match would not only become a symbol of Haojiang, but also the starting point of his legend.

The morning sun shines on the streets and alleys of Haojiang, and a new game has begun.

Su Hanze sat in his office, staring at the map in front of him, thinking about the specific location of the boxing venue. Master Su came in with a cup of coffee, put it on the table, and tentatively said, "Brother Ze, Lu Dongpi called again and said that he has a friend who may be able to solve the venue problem. Do you want to meet him?"

"Yes, of course." Su Hanze nodded, a smile on his face, "Tell him that we can have lunch together at noon."

"What about Xi Mihua? If he also organizes a boxing match, will our limelight be overshadowed?" Master Su looked worried.

"Stealing the limelight?" Su Hanze sneered, "He's just following the trend. Since he wants to play, let him play to his heart's content. Who wins and who loses in the end depends on who masters the rules of the home court."

At noon, the most famous seafood restaurant in Haojiang.

Lu Dongpi walked in with a well-dressed middle-aged man and introduced him to Su Hanze with a smile: "Brother Ze, this is Boss He, a well-known idea king in the real estate circle. He said that there is a piece of land in the new reclamation area that has not been put on the market. Maybe we can negotiate for it."

"Brother Ze, I've heard a lot about you!" Boss He shook Su Hanze's hand respectfully. "Although the land is in the newly reclaimed area, it's in a good location, and I can get a preferential price through connections."

Su Hanze listened carefully, his eyes narrowed slightly, "Boss He, the conditions sound good, but I want to make sure that no one else will intervene in this land, especially Xi Mihua."

"You can rest assured about this." Boss He vowed, "No matter how powerful Xi Mihua's background is, he can't touch this land. This is the He family's territory. As long as you nod, I will go to negotiate immediately."

(End of this chapter)