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Chapter 171 Nationality Issues

Chapter 171 Nationality Issues
In 1958, Hong Kong had a new governor named Robert Black. Given Suning's business status in Hong Kong Island, it would have certainly received an invitation to attend the welcome dinner, but surprisingly, there was no invitation.

This made Suning feel a little strange. After seven or eight years of development, the Su Group has become a well-known brand in Hong Kong.

Just the Su Sony factory in the New Territories has nearly 30,000 employees. If calculated based on a family of five, Su Sony directly affects 150,000 people in Hong Kong.

Including the branch office in Japan, he has 20,000 employees, making him a true business tycoon in Hong Kong.

You have to know that the current total population of Hong Kong Island is only about 2.5 million, so no matter from which perspective, Suning will be treated as a guest of honor by the new Governor of Hong Kong.

As a businessman, he cannot be as politically insensitive as ordinary people. Suning soon sensed the unusual atmosphere and guessed that the British Hong Kong government was probably torn between love and hate for the huge Su Group.

Although Hong Kong Island is a free trade port, in the minds of the colonists such as the British Hong Kong government, they and their companies are always lambs to be slaughtered.

Although I now hold a Hong Kong identity card, I am not considered a citizen with formal nationality. The UK does not recognize it. At the same time, I have no identity records in the mainland, which has led to the current embarrassing situation.

In order to get rid of this embarrassing and dangerous situation as soon as possible, Suning began to contact the US Embassy, trying to find a way to obtain American citizenship.

Because of the relationship between Michelle and Susan, it would actually be more convenient to become an Australian citizen, but Australia is already a vassal state of the United States, so it would be better to just become an American citizen directly.

After Suning made the decision, he began to frequently contact US Embassy staff. With the current scale of his business, his every move attracted attention.

"Boss, do you want to become an American citizen?"

"Haha, Carl! Did you figure it out?"

"Oh! That's not difficult to guess!
My boss, you are the boss who hates socializing the most I have ever met.

If it weren't for the nationality issue, I think you would not bother with those Americans."

"Yes!
Karl, as our Su Group grows bigger and bigger, we have begun to be targeted by certain forces!

So, I have to make a choice!"

"Boss, you are right!

But have you ever thought about taking German citizenship?"

"Well! Karl, I am also considering the German citizenship you mentioned!
So now I am just in touch and have not made a final decision."

"Boss, if you have made up your mind and want to become a German citizen, I can help you contact them!"

"Haha, thank you Mr. Karl!"

In 1959, with the help of Suning and Bai Fanyu, Lei Luo obtained the position of Chief Chinese Inspector and unified both the black and white worlds in Hong Kong Island.

It was not until then that Suning felt at ease to focus on other things, such as guarding against the British Hong Kong government, so Suning began to set up R&D centers in Japan, Germany, and the United States.

After the factory in the New Territories of Hong Kong Island was approved for the other half of the land, it did not continue to expand its scale. Instead, it slowly began to shift the focus of Sony Corporation of China to its branch factory in Japan.

There is also consideration of setting up a new factory in Australia, but the labor and land prices in Australia are too high, making it unsuitable for factory construction, so Suning has been hesitant.

Not only did Su Sony's factories expand outside Hong Kong, but Su Real Estate also began to enter the Japanese real estate industry, directly purchasing three old buildings in 1-chome, Ginza, Tokyo, and preparing to demolish and rebuild a landmark building, which has received strong support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.

Suning's series of actions, whether it is making friends with the U.S. embassy staff in Hong Kong or entering the Japanese real estate industry, have a very clear purpose, which is to diversify its own industries.

The new Governor of Hong Kong Island, Robert Black, could no longer play tricks and directly invited Su Ning and his wife Axia to attend a dinner at the Governor's House. At the same time, considering that Su Ning and Lei Luo had a good relationship, he also invited Lei Luo and Bai Yue'e.

Lei Luo took the Governor's invitation letter and looked at his servant again and again, then asked Suning next to him uncertainly.

"Fatty, do you think my clothes are nice?

It was specially customized by Yue'e in Italy!"

"Huh? Not bad! He's so handsome that I feel a little ashamed of myself!"

"Tsk! That's it!
You fat guy still have some self-awareness!

I am indeed a hundred times more handsome than you. I don’t know what Ah Xia valued about you in the first place! "Lei Luo suddenly said with a cocky look on his face.

"Haha, Luo Ge, you're out of breath when I say you're fat!"

Axia and Bai Yue'e, who were standing by, couldn't help laughing when they saw Lei Luo and Suning bickering with each other. Axia suddenly had an illusion as if she had returned to 1949.

Soon the group of four drove to the Governor's House and found that Governor Robert Black and his wife were waiting at the door.

Seeing this scene, Suning realized that tonight's dinner was set up for him, and then he looked at Lei Luo next to him in surprise.

"Fatty, what the hell is this Bai Liji doing?

Isn't this the Hongmen Banquet tonight?"

"Hey! Brother Luo, you think too highly of ourselves!

I guess the Governor is a bit arrogant at first but respectful later!"

After some awkward greetings and an uncomfortable dinner for both the host and the guests, the wife of Governor Robert Black took Ah Xia and Bai Yue'e aside.

Only then did Governor Robert Black have his servants serve triple coffee, and then he turned to Su Ning and Lei Luo and started talking about business. "Mr. Su, I heard that you're thinking of becoming an American citizen recently?"

"Yes! I have this idea!
But the final decision has not yet been made!"

"Oh? Why is that?"

Lei Luo was drinking coffee quietly on the side. He realized from the beginning that this dinner was held for Suning. He realized that he could not get a word in, so he just listened on the side.

"I have a good friend, Michelle, who used to work for the British Hong Kong government and has now returned to Australia to do business. She really wants me to become an Australian citizen."

"At the same time, there are many German employees in my company. We have gotten along well with each other for many years, and they also hope that I will become a German citizen."

"Personally, I prefer the United States because it is the world's largest economy and military."

"Huh? Has Mr. Su ever considered joining our British nationality?" Robert Black couldn't stand Suning's old Versailles attitude and felt that he, as the Governor of Hong Kong, was very aggrieved.

"Haha, Mr. Governor, I don't really care which country I join.

It all depends on which country is more beneficial to join.”

"Huh? Mr. Su, you are so frank!"

"I can't help it! Mr. Governor, I'm just a businessman, and profit is everything!"

"Mr. Su, I understand what you mean!
We in the British Empire welcome you to join us, and our Queen will knight you as a Knight of the British Empire!"

Before Suning could react, Lei Luo, who was standing beside him, was shocked and almost choked on the coffee in his mouth.

After trying hard to suppress his cough and slowly calming down his composure, he heard Suning shaking his head and rejecting the invitation of Hong Kong Governor Robert Black.

“I am honored to receive the personal invitation from the Governor of Hong Kong.

But I personally prefer to become an American citizen.

After all, I can get more support in the United States!"

"This"

Bai Liji was really surprised. He had imagined countless possible situations, but he really couldn't imagine that Suning would directly refuse.

"Mr. Su, as long as you are willing to join the nationality of our British Empire.

The government will definitely provide you with more preferential policies and taxation!"

"This" Seeing that Bai Liqi still invited him, Suning deliberately pretended to be moved.

Seeing that Suning was finally interested, Hong Kong Governor Robert Black relaxed a little, knowing that Suning still had conditions. As long as there were conditions, they could be negotiated and there would be unlimited possibilities.

"Mr. Su, do you have any conditions?
You can definitely ask for it! We in the British Empire will definitely try our best to satisfy you! "

"Well! Since the Governor of Hong Kong thinks so highly of me, I will no longer be so hypocritical!

I do have the conditions. As long as the British Empire helps Su acquire Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings, I will immediately become a British citizen."

"What?" Hong Kong Governor Robert Black was completely shocked when he heard the conditions proposed by Suning.

After thinking for a long time, Robert Black's eyes flickered. He knew that Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings were the lifeblood of British capital, so it was impossible for them to easily make promises to Suning.

"Mr. Su, maybe you misunderstood something?
The British Hong Kong government cannot interfere in normal business activities!

I'm sorry that the British Hong Kong government is powerless!"

"Haha, Mr. Governor, we are all smart people!

Su really values the two industries of Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings.

If the acquisition can be completed normally under the mediation of the British government, it will be a win-win situation for everyone."

"After all, the Su Group's successful acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings is also very beneficial to British capital."

"." Bai Liji knew that what Suning said was true, but he was unwilling to admit defeat to Suning.

"Mr. Governor, these are my conditions!
Su believes that his request is not excessive.

Just like when the Su Group acquired Tokyo Telecommunications Industry Co., Ltd., it was also carried out under the mediation of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and now it has achieved a satisfactory result for everyone."

"Huh? Mr. Su, I know what you mean!
I just wonder if we can discuss this with the government, as this matter involves many aspects.”

"Haha, of course! I'll wait for good news!"

"Thank you Mr. Su for your understanding!
However, if the government helps Mr. Su acquire Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings, will Mr. Su move all his businesses to the UK?

"Mr. Governor of Hong Kong, industrial manufacturing will gradually shift from the United States to Asia in the future.

After all, this is the general trend.

After obtaining British citizenship, the Su Group will definitely increase its investment in the UK, and will definitely negotiate with the government at that time! "

After Su Ning, Lei Luo, A Xia and Bai Yue'e left the Governor's House, Lei Luo couldn't help but look at Su Ning, "Fatty, what do you think?

Do you think these foreign devils will agree to your terms?"

"Haha, it doesn't matter whether you agree or not!
It would be best if you could agree to it, after all, it can save you a lot of trouble!
If I can't agree, I will just become an American citizen and increase my investment in other places in the future!"

"Brother Luo, the Su Group is no longer the one that can be slaughtered by others!

I really have a lot of choices!
Whether you become a German citizen and run a German company, or become an American citizen and run an American company, you will be welcomed by both countries!"

"Huh? Not really!" Lei Luo really wanted to say that Suning was bragging.

"Luo Ge, I have been trying my best to suppress the development of the Su Group!

I'm just worried that it will attract the covetousness of other forces!

Take Su's Aide Shipping Company for example. If I wanted to speed up, its scale would be close to 10 million tons now!"

"Huh? Isn't it?"

"Luo Ge, you should understand the principle that an innocent man is guilty of possessing a treasure!

Even though I try my best to suppress it, the British are still interested.

If they knew the Su Group's unlimited potential, they would go crazy! "

"Fatty, you're right!

These foreigners are really a bit dishonest! "

"So, that's why! I've been developing cautiously for so many years, trying not to interfere with the fundamental interests of British capital. I've focused on developing security companies just to guard against those with ulterior motives."

"Fatty, don't worry!
I have now become the Chief Chinese Detective of Hong Kong Island. No one dares to touch you!"

"Brother Luo, I feel much more at ease with you around!

But you also have to be careful, because these foreigners only use people facing forward, not backward.

I might punish you someday!"

"Yeah! I know! I've been on guard!
While working for them, I was also collecting evidence of their crimes!
It would be best if everyone could live in peace in the end. If things really get out of hand, the British will definitely be the ones who get hurt!"

"Haha, Luo Ge, just keep it in mind!"

Suning has always had confidence in Lei Luo. In the original drama, he was able to leave Hong Kong Island safely after the ICAC appeared. Lei Luo must have many trump cards in his hands that made the British wary.

Suning did not deceive Lei Luo. He really had the mentality of "if I get it, I'm lucky, if I lose it, I'm dead" when he proposed the conditions to Bai Liji.

Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings are indeed what Suning is jealous of. Even if it fails to get what it wants this time, there will still be many opportunities to succeed in the future. Suning does not believe that it cannot surpass the "foreign comprador" Li, the richest man.

As his business grew bigger and bigger, his name began to appear in front of many bigwigs, and he was no longer the insignificant small businessman he used to be.

The nationality issue is a future security issue, and Suning has to consider it in advance. At the same time, Suning is also dispersing its industries and trying not to concentrate them in one place.

"Hubby, the money we earn now is enough for us to spend in several lifetimes!

Why continue to take risks like this? "

"Axia, living in this world is full of helplessness!

Just like when we first set up a stall to sell Longjiang pork trotter rice.

If it weren't for Luo Ge and Uncle's secret protection, I would have been swallowed up by the Hong Kong Island gangs long ago!"

"Now our Su family has the protection of Chief Chinese Inspector Lei Luo, and the Su Group has so many high-quality industries.

As long as we can resolve some of these issues, we can definitely leave a business empire for our children."

"Axia, don't worry!

Once the nationality issue is resolved, we will no longer have any worries!"

"Well! Hubby, be careful!"

"Asha, I get it!

But now we only have three children in our family!