My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 797 The gap between people is greater than the gap between people and dogs.

Wei Dong was like a turtle looking at green beans, never mentioning the big, dark-skinned girl or the country girl.

Even though she woke up in her mansion this morning, it was Camp who took Lai Yuet-ngor for a run back to the training center early in the morning.

A five-kilometer morning run is a piece of cake for athletes.

Wei Dong and the other group, along with the dozen or so people who stayed overnight at the dinner party the night before, also followed behind.

The Repulse Bay runway runs along the coastline and ridges, and it's very beautiful.

You can also overlay it to see the Eight Trigrams.

Great value.

I bought this luxury house just to keep an eye on it.

But he expressed it differently: "17K wants to take over my film company. Although I didn't originally plan to make anything, I have to fight back. Why should I encourage the power of the 17K, the remnants of the Kuomintang? The New An is launching a major offensive against the film industry, threatening traditional film companies. So I'll make films too. Because if they seize the film industry, they can issue a ban, prohibiting actors who have made films in mainland China from having work. I'm going to do the opposite."

Leung Ka-fai's case seems very real.

When Lao Fang heard him recount the scene of the protagonist in "The Burning of the Yuanmingyuan" encountering this situation, and how he even set up a street stall in Hong Kong, he also jotted it down.

The rest was even more logical: "The triads are a cancer, and also the result of the infighting among various complex forces during this period. We certainly can't do anything openly in the past ten years, but we can use the film industry to exert influence. It just so happens that Hong Kong films are popular now. In fact, most video halls in the mainland are watching various Hong Kong and Taiwan films that are poorly made and promote violence and pornography. At least I can correct some of these issues at the source. So I would like to ask the leaders to coordinate whether some Hong Kong films can be shown and profited in the mainland as long as they are labeled as co-productions. Otherwise, it would be too unprofitable for Hong Kong films to follow suit and betray the mainland market, which is only a small market."

He doesn't understand that there's no box office revenue sharing system for domestic films right now, but that's all up to people.

Old Fang also wrote it down, and then persisted: "Spend tens of millions to buy a luxury mansion?"

Wei Dong remained calm and said, “Since I’ve gone to Hong Kong and am encouraging wealthy Hong Kong businessmen to invest in docks, quay cranes, and highways, I need to have a main business. I’ve put all my manufacturing in the mainland to boost productivity, and I’ve only sent the money I earned abroad back to the mainland without diverting a single penny. So what can I do in Hong Kong? I discussed this with you last time. I can use sports to gain the recognition of the entire Hong Kong population. When it’s not easy for the authorities to intervene, I can enhance communication and strengthen cohesion. Sports can also be a career. For example, you should be familiar with the old Yau Ma Tei pier.”

“The earlier Tsim Sha Tsui pier has gradually become a commercial area. The newer container piers have taken over the entire cargo ship market. The old bulk cargo piers squeezed in the middle have basically no business and can't generate commercial profits. Heinz Group, as the land owner, has been hesitant about what to do. Even if they build residential buildings, they won't sell them at a high price. That land is not cheap, and if the selling price is not high, there will be no profit.”

Originally, it was Old Heng who shrewdly handed him a warehouse to manage, but now it's clear that Wei Dong did it intentionally:

"Okay, we started building a community basketball arena after the Spring Festival. In the beginning, it only attracted a few hundred or a thousand basketball enthusiasts. When we gave local teams from various districts the opportunity to compete for awards and even play friendly matches against university students in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, it was not difficult to attract thousands or tens of thousands of spectators. When I went to Citibank in June, I carefully selected and found basketball masters who had not been drafted into the NBA to serve as judges, which completely aroused the amazement and curiosity of the entire city. The dock area was transformed into a consumer market and sports brand gathering place centered on basketball. The six sales comrades at Guoji have experienced this firsthand. Under such circumstances, if we spend about two or three hundred million Hong Kong dollars to build a magnificent basketball arena that is the best in Asia, it will inevitably drive the commercial real estate in that area to soar to more than two billion. This approach is actually the same as the night market I built on the site of the demolition of the Pingjing Automobile Factory, but Pingjing is a big deal and cannot be commercialized like this. You can see what the result was when Hong Kong did it this way."

Old Fang could tell: "You still have grievances."

Wei Dong laughed: "Did you have any complaints when you were in prison?"

The old revolutionary thought carefully for a moment and said, "No, the struggle is everywhere. I firmly believe that we will eventually win. Even if we are sacrificed one after another, I will have no regrets."

Wei Dong stopped laughing and said, "Well, I have no complaints. This is a normal situation in the development of the times. Some people realize that only a market economy can solve current social problems, some people don't see it, and some people only see how to stir up trouble and make a profit in this process. So what I can do is to create some cases as much as possible to provide evidence for all parties to investigate."

Old Fang kept a close eye on it: "Tens of millions to buy a luxury mansion?"

Wei Dong then circled back to the point: "Why should Hong Kong businessmen believe that I will take root in Hong Kong and make huge investments? I think this is also a ten-year confidence. I am optimistic about the future development of Hong Kong. At a time when many ordinary people are being misled to leave Hong Kong and capital wants to make a final profit before leaving, I will continue to invest and build here. It's that simple. I'm making the same choice as them. Nowadays, don't people wear suits when dealing with foreign businessmen? I'm doing something similar."

Old Fang, like an examiner, asked: "Then why don't you use these funds in the mainland?"

Wei Dong answered clearly: "I have no complaints, but that doesn't mean I'm unprepared. The Jiangzhou Auto Expo generated over 3 billion yuan in sales, which was seen as enriching individuals through domestic resources. So I won't take a single penny. You may not know that after the Spring Festival, when we went to Hong Kong, we even had to sell the air conditioner in our house to make ends meet. My children ate instant noodles for many days straight there. The money I bring in from abroad is used in the mainland. If it develops and benefits the country and its people, that's fine. But if it's squandered, confiscated, or even taken by certain individuals..."

Old Fang interrupted him: "Alright, the Jiangzhou Exhibition Center is now basically abandoned, everyone can see that... Your proposal to prioritize the development of heavy-duty vehicles to meet the current situation, although it deviates a bit from the previous policy, has now been adopted and implemented, and it has indeed had significant effects. Not to mention that you also managed to bring back the sedan and SUV industry chain, so the new leadership team strongly supports your approach. Do you want to come with me to Beijing to talk to a few more veteran comrades in person?"

Wei Dong thought to himself, "Of course he'll support me."

So I waved my hand and said, "No need, no need. I'm rushing back to Hong Kong tomorrow to attend the wedding of my subordinates and the children of Uncle De's family. I hope this will also be an opportunity for development in the mainland. The key is that this wedding will definitely involve me in discussing the new project construction at the old wharf. I need to finalize this part of the matter as soon as possible before I can return to Shanghai to check on the automotive supply chain and the situation of the computer OEM. I might also go to Beijing to check on the progress of the Cherokee supply chain. I'll leave this matter to you."

Old Fang wasn't surprised: "You have a very high opinion of the comrades in Shanghai. Of course, your contributions to Shanghai now far exceed those in Jiangzhou." Wei Dong smiled: "That's also a case in point."

In any case, Jiangzhou, as a pilot area for economic system reform in the inland region, ultimately chose to remain silent in this test.

Capital will always make the most honest choice.

Despite having done the most groundwork and coordination, the old industrial base and the area where third-tier factories were concentrated were the ones that needed this opportunity for change the most.

At crucial moments, they still lack the boldness of Shanghai.

Old Fang smiled, organized the recorded numbers and projects, and stood up: "It's right to come back often. Many tasks require this kind of patient polishing. Don't rush. The comrades here have a lot of trust in you. Xiao Li is good; he can keep his composure."

Li Xuehong quickly stood up straight and bowed, not daring to look up.

Wei Dong recommended her without favoritism: "She is from my hometown of Shangzhou. I met her in Pengzhen this year. Oh, she was also at the car dealership where the victim was. I want to integrate all my projects in Pengzhen into an asset management company, and have her follow up with the heads of each company to help me better serve them."

Old Fang made a funny face with raised eyebrows: "It's a new mode, let's give it a try."

Wei Dong then pushed his luck: "So I hope to help Sister Li get a job in Hong Kong or even abroad. I will be her guarantor. We urgently need trustworthy people in this regard. Last month, we sent eight people specializing in architecture to study at Washington State University, but something went wrong and one of them left. But I think it's worth it as long as we can keep one more person."

Old Fang didn't ask for details at all: "It's great that you have this idea."

Before leaving, I gave my secretary a few instructions. I did have Wei Dong sign a guarantee agreement before I processed Li Xuehong's entry and exit procedures. I just need to send the registration photo over for stamping before I leave work in the afternoon.

Li Xuehong held this document that countless people dream of, especially since she could arrest a string of people at this dock every day.

I still found it hard to believe even after I got through customs the next day.

Wei Dong still wanted to give Wei Dong a heads-up: "You've already gained my trust, and you have all sorts of possible futures ahead of you. You can move freely in Hong Kong and overseas in the future, so don't let the glitz and glamour of the outside world cloud your judgment. I'm really fed up with those short-sighted guys who run away after seeing just a tiny bit of fantasy right in front of them. They're so narrow-minded."

After saying that, he leaned back on the bus and started to doze off.

Yesterday, ever since I left Lao Fang's office, I've been working non-stop, meeting and interacting with people in all the factories and construction companies, even playing ball in the evening, and finally working in the site planning department until dawn.

It all comes down to youth and boundless energy.

Li Xuehong didn't act like a typical young girl; she seriously flipped through and read the HK introduction booklet in her hand from beginning to end.

But she didn't need to be as apprehensive as she was when she ventured into Shenzhen back then.

As I got off the bus, a driver was waiting in a brand-new minivan.

Wei Dong was moved to a different seat and leaned back to continue dozing off.

The two Taoist priests were both quite composed and invited the first-time visitors to Hong Kong to sit in the front passenger seat to enjoy the street view, while they themselves sat in the second row to meditate.

Li Xuehong opened her alluring fox-like eyes wide, her gaze sweeping over the bustling city street scenes that flashed before her eyes.

After passing through the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, we arrived at the area with the tallest buildings on Hong Kong Island, and then at a newly decorated top-tier hotel for a grand wedding.

The entire hotel building was newly decorated, highlighting the grandeur of a billionaire's daughter's wedding.

How can the differences between people be so great?

(End of this chapter)