Hong Kong Film: Jimmy? Please call me Councillor Li

Chapter 308 I'll Pay You, You Do the Work

Do Mao Yang and his group have even stronger backing and connections in Hong Kong?

Otherwise, how could they have suddenly gathered the people to play these two mahjong sets?

The more Li Jiayuan thought about it, the more horrified he felt. It seemed he had underestimated Mao Yang and his group. How could they not have a backup plan and some business strategy in Hong Kong?

Therefore, Mao Yang and his group must still have hidden pawns in Hong Kong.

Moreover, this person's identity must be extraordinary.

"Isn't it too risky to send ten people to run for office at once? Are you confident that you can definitely win the election?"

Li Guoqiang shook his head.

"No, that's why we need to assign more people, so that we can have a greater margin for error."

"How much do you know about the election here?"

The two shook their heads again. Lu Yan sighed and said, "So you guys are clowns sent by the monkeys?"
They came over like idiots without knowing anything.

"In elections here, connections and money are indispensable, do you understand? Once the election starts, unless you have a very high level of popular support, you'll have to spend money on both, do you understand?"

The two exchanged another glance, both deep in thought.

After a moment, Mao Yang asked:

How much exactly?

Upon hearing this answer, Li Jiayuan knew that his guess was correct; they did indeed have other backgrounds on Hong Kong Island.

Otherwise, the two wouldn't have only asked how much money it cost. This reflects a problem: perhaps Mao Yang and the others didn't fully trust him.

Of course, this is understandable. Our ancestors went through countless years of blood and tears, deception and betrayal to get through them. Being vigilant about such things is definitely not a bad thing.

So Li Jiayuan held up three fingers.

"With some back-and-forth bribing and some funding to keep it running, it would be at least three million Hong Kong dollars."

Mao and Yang gasped in shock. Three million Hong Kong dollars.

"They don't have that much funding for activities," Li Jiayuan added.

"To be honest, I also arranged for someone to run in this election, but my identity is very sensitive. I have to hide it and not expose my relationship with the higher-ups. So my connections and channels are important."

We can't offer you any help.

That's the way to do it. Li Jiayuan's importance is far greater than that of those few councilors. If he were exposed because of these things, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

"And I must remind you that even if you give them this money for the election, they may not be elected, and this money may very well be wasted in the end."

Upon hearing this, a look of disappointment appeared in Mao Yang's eyes.

They don't have that much funding. Right now, the mainland needs money, and it's impossible for them to use so much money on something that might not even yield results.

But they are unwilling to give up like this. Members of parliament can enter politics and win the hearts of the people. Moreover, they are one of the institutions that they can intervene in without anyone noticing at this stage.

This is the most influential and powerful group that we have the best chance to take action against right now.

"Isn't there any other way?"

"No, to run for a seat in the legislature, you need both money and power."

Seeing the growing frustration on their faces, Li Jiayuan's lips curled into a slight smile. He knew it was time for him to make his move.

"However, it's not like there's absolutely no way out."

The two men looked up abruptly, and Li Jiayuan said:
"If you can find someone to help you build connections and guarantee that these things won't involve me, I can cover the event expenses. Ten people, more than 30 million, no, I can guarantee that."

I'll throw as much money as I can get my hands on, and see how many parliamentarians I can produce. As long as they live up to expectations, I'll do my utmost to help our country cultivate a new generation of warriors ready to charge into battle.

Li Jiayuan stood up, his voice filled with pride, and the confident radiance emanating from his proud head stunned the two men.

My eyes welled up with tears. In these difficult times, there are still true patriots fighting for a better future. Li Jiayuan made them realize that they were not fighting alone; they had millions of compatriots behind them!

"Mr. Li, thank you."

Li Guoqiang and Mao Yang bowed to Li Jiayuan.

At this moment, in Li Jiayuan's mind.

Mao Yang's Loyalty

[Li Guoqiang's Loyalty]

The matter was quickly settled: Li Jiayuan would provide himself, and the rest would be left to them.

Let's see how many of Hong Kong's newest "wolf soldiers" they can train with this money.

Compared to them, Li Jiayuan had greater ambitions. He often thought that if he could directly control the entire Legislative Council, wouldn't they have complete control over the discourse?

Although this step will be difficult, it is possible to achieve anything.

If they can secretly fill positions in district councils and the Legislative Council, and then cooperate with the local forces during the power transition, they will soon have absolute power.

This cannot be ignored.

As for spending money, it was something he wanted to give himself some weight, since money was just paper to him anyway.

Two days later, led by Jiang Yun, he met with Hunter, the vice chairman of the election commission. Under threats and inducements, Hunter agreed to help him get nominated, and whether it would pass the chairman's approval was none of his concern.

In exchange for this, Li Jiayuan agreed to help him settle his gambling debts and return all the evidence to him.

The problem that had been bothering him for so long was solved just like that.

What will happen in next year's election after the evidence is returned to Hunter?
He was no longer worried. After this year, he would establish his own power in the District Council and the Legislative Council, and remain neutral between the two factions.

Anyone who isn't an idiot should know what it means to hold a powerful weapon and cause trouble for oneself.

As long as they don't want to lead their people to defect to another faction, they won't dare to use this kind of thing to obstruct him anymore.

Early morning, Baoling Street
"Leilei, I made a pair of safety locks for the kids yesterday, one for each boy and one for both. Take a look."

Surrounded by bodyguards, Huang Lei and Ruan Mei headed to the maternity center.

The two got into the extended nanny van, and a dozen minutes later, they arrived at the postpartum care center, which was noisier than usual today.

As the two were wondering what was going on, they entered the room and saw someone they never expected.

Jiang Yun!

"It's just a small gift, everyone can use it. I hope everyone will take good care of my sister."

The other new mothers in the class felt embarrassed after hearing this. "Who is your sister? A rich lady? You make it sound like we dare to offend her."

Someone with sharp eyes spotted Huang Lei and Ruan Mei at the door and exclaimed in surprise.

"Mrs. Li is here!!"

"Mrs. Li, you really have a wonderful sister."

Huang Lei's happy face immediately turned cold.

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— Half a month later
Office of the Vice Chairman of the Election Commission
"Vice-Chancellor, something terrible has happened!"

Zhao Fangguo pushed open the door, his hand gripping the list so tightly that the veins bulged.

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(End of this chapter)