Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 218 Rising to Fame (Second Update, 4000 words)
People on Hong Kong Island were making various speculations after seeing this news.

"Wow, Uncle Beipai is going to buy a private jet!"

"Where did the news come from?"

"Are you kidding me? Boeing manufactures airplanes, and this Peter is from the marketing department. He's definitely here to sell airplanes. Let me tell you, the private jets of the wealthy are all custom-made, which takes time and costs extra."

"That's quite possible. Uncle San is really good at making money."

"Yes, it's a magazine company, and they're even starting a TV station!"

"Yes, yes, last time I went to Taiwan, everyone was talking about Uncle San."

"Uncle's magazine is really good. I wonder what the TV station is like?"

"A TV station probably wouldn't work; TV stations need a lot of people."

"Are you kidding me? Even if Uncle San has money, he can't find anyone?"

"That's it."

At this time, there were already many reporters at the entrance of Parkson Company, but these people were not able to enter the company.

Then someone took photos of these reporters waiting at the door.

When someone from Parkson came out, people immediately surrounded them to ask questions. However, the ordinary employees did not know what was going on, but they did know that a senior executive from Boeing had come to talk to the boss about cooperation.

The reporters astutely seized upon the word "cooperation."

When Tian Jiahui saw the reporters outside while he was inside the company, he had someone bring him some herbal tea, even though it was a very hot day.

"The boss is indeed the boss, tsk tsk!" Tian Jiahui exclaimed.

As Tian Jiahui stepped out of his apartment after get off work in the afternoon, he was surrounded by reporters: "Mr. Tian, ​​what kind of cooperation does Boeing have with your company?"

"Is it true that Uncle Three is going to buy a private jet?"

Tian Jiahui said, "Boeing is asking us to cooperate, of course, to manufacture airplanes. As for the specific cooperation intentions, that's confidential."

"Wow, Mr. Tian, ​​your company... manufactures aircraft with Boeing?"

"Yes..." The reporters looked at the buildings of Parkson Company. Although these villas were not cheap, they were so small, yet they built airplanes there.

"Hehe, the international patent fees for the two aircraft registered by the boss are as high as tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars. Our boss also has many factories in other places," Tian Jiahui said with a chuckle.

"Tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars?"

"International patents for aircraft?" The reporters quickly jotted it down.

"Alright, everyone, make way, make way!"

"I'm going home now." Tian Jiahui didn't say anything more, leaving the reporters to dig their own dirt.

The reporters, disregarding any attempt to stop Tian Jiahui, quickly sought connections to verify whether what he said was true.

This investigation revealed a staggering amount of information: Li Song held tens of thousands of patents, covering automobiles, motorcycles, airplanes, home appliances, cosmetics, and construction machinery. Experts revealed that the application fees for these international patents alone exceeded 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

Then Zhang Dehua's company was also exposed.

The next day, the front pages of Hong Kong newspapers were filled with articles about Beipai Sanshu.

Xinwanbao: Beipai Sanshu's patent application fees exceeded HK$100 million, involving tens of thousands of international patents.

Ta Kung Pao: Bei Pai San Shu owns a motorcycle company in mainland China that produces 300,000 motorcycles a year, and it is said to have attracted the envy of his peers.

Business Daily: How could an 18-year-old write so many novels? Was it ghostwritten or plagiarized?
Sing Tao Daily: How can an 18-year-old possess so many patented technologies? Is it plagiarism or theft? And with such a large investment, is it suspected of tax evasion?

Hong Kong newspapers are divided into many camps, and the latter two are pro-Taiwan, so their copywriting looks similar.

Tian Jiahui was very happy because the people around him no longer thought he was working for a shell company.

However, there was also a problem: all my relatives and friends were calling, wanting to find me a job.

Tian Jiahui refused them all. He remembered clearly who it was that said they worked for a small company. Now they wanted to ask for help?

The tea restaurants on Hong Kong Island are especially lively today.

"Wow, Uncle San is amazing!"

"Hehe, you're only finding out now? I've known for a long time. A few months ago, there was a car accident, right? Four people from the Little Blacks were injured. It was because the Little Blacks were asking around in Hong Kong for information about Uncle Three, and they even sent people to follow Uncle Three's men. But Uncle Three used magic on them, and not only did those Little Blacks get into a car accident, but even those traitors who took the money back then are now missing."

"real or fake!"

"You don't know anything! Look at where Uncle Three runs his company now. A master has examined that place; it's a land of wealth!"

"That little notebook of yours came all the way here to target Uncle Three? He's no good!"

"Exactly! These little notebooks are awful."

"How did you know?"

"Hehe, everyone in Hong Kong's underworld knows that you can't take any jobs from Uncle Guan anymore. Uncle Guan is a big shot!"

"And don't you know that Mr. Zou of Golden Harvest said that the feng shui layout of Wonderful Magazine is good, and that Golden Harvest's new film studio is located in Kwun Tong, which is also a good place. It must have been Uncle Three's doing."

"Uncle's offer wasn't cheap, was it?"

"Aren't you talking nonsense?"

"Third Uncle is a formidable person!"

"I never knew my third uncle owned so many companies."

"Yes, an annual production of 300,000 motorcycles, how much does that cost?"

"Oh no! A few days ago I saw a job posting for a BMW motorcycle dealership in the newspaper. I'd never heard of the company before and thought it was a scam. Turns out it's my third uncle's business. I need to go back and check it out..."

"is it?"

"But the newspaper says that Boeing is collaborating with Uncle's company to build airplanes. That seems a bit unlikely, doesn't it?"

"I also think that motorcycles are easier to deal with."

"Where did Uncle San get so many patents?"

"Rich people naturally buy patents. For example, I have a patent, but I don't have the money to produce it, so I sell it to someone else!"

"Oh, so that's it."

"My third uncle is the real tycoon! If it weren't for the newspapers saying so, I would have always thought that he was just a writer who only owned one magazine!"

"They actually opened a factory, producing 300,000 motorcycles a year! Wow!"

"Yes, Uncle San is such a low-key person." Li Song's reputation in Hong Kong is incredibly high; he's a household name.

Ah Lin had several newspapers piled up in her home, her face showing shock and worry. The Sing Tao Daily reported that Li Song's patented technology was of unknown origin and even asked the Hong Kong Island government to investigate whether Li Song was evading taxes.

Of course, there are also those who agree, but Ah Lin feels that Li Song might just be a puppet put forward by the mainland.

I couldn't quite describe the feeling in my heart. Was it worry? Happiness? Fear? And a little bit of pride, after all, this was my man.

After Li Tianyou, Tian Jiahui, David from the International Racing Association, Dane from Doron Motorcycles and his assistant arrived in Shanghai, Yang Wen from BMW Motorrad had already arrived in Shanghai.

In addition, two deputy directors from the sports commissions and science and technology commissions of Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang led the welcoming team.

When Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang received the message from their superiors, they were stunned. Parkson Company was going to build a world-class motocross track in China, constructing a world-class motocross race track around Taihu Lake, and subsequently building a road track around Taihu Lake as well.

Not only did it involve a total investment of over 100 million, but it also had a tremendous influence.

Therefore, the two places quickly coordinated, and Shanghai had to participate because it is a window to the outside world.

The people from the two departments in Shanghai and Suzhou were very pleased to hear Yang Wen's introduction, including the deputy general manager of Parkson Company, the deputy director of the International Racing Association, and the vice president of Duolun Company.

After a brief reception arrangement, the convoy first went to Taihu Lake to take a look.

David and Dane were surprised by the large-scale operation, with police cars leading the way.

Upon arriving at Taihu Lake, David, Dane, and the others breathed a sigh of relief; the situation there was much better than they had imagined.

Then, a preliminary investigation will be conducted!

Unlike later times, Taihu Lake is not covered with buildings everywhere. The vast majority of the area around Taihu Lake is still farmland and wasteland.

However, it's not a desolate wilderness; rather, it's a relatively densely populated area.

Dane got a preliminary understanding, and then the next day he took a small fixed-wing aircraft, the Y-5, and flew around the lake.

Dane had some plans in mind, especially when he saw some farm roads around the lake, which were practically natural off-road tracks.

As for ditches, if they are wide enough, build a narrow bridge; if they are narrow enough, make the slope gentler on both sides. If the rider can make it across, he can; if he can't, he can go down into the ditch.

Moreover, the western and southwestern sides of this lake are hilly and mountainous areas, while the eastern side is a plain and a network of waterways.

It just lacks some woodland; otherwise, it would be an all-terrain track.

The construction is not very difficult. As for those reed beds, we can just put up colored warning tapes, since the reeds are harvested in winter.

Actually, Dane thinks it's okay to play here during the rainy season.

The racetrack can be built at a certain distance from the lake, as long as the highest water level does not submerge it, or even if it does, it is acceptable.

In addition, this place is big enough; after looking around, it's at least four or five hundred kilometers away, and it's also very close to big cities, only a little over a hundred kilometers away.

In addition, emergency medical services are convenient because there are many villages and towns in the surrounding area, and roads connect the villages and towns.

After two days of investigation, Dane began negotiations with Parkson Company, where Tian Jiahui proposed the idea of ​​segmented design and construction.

Dane agreed with this opinion, and the total design supervision fee was HK$1100 million.

In addition, Parkson Company invested HK$2000 million to establish a Taihu Lake racing company in Shanghai.

The Taihu Lake Circuit Racing Company has signed letters of intent with Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces to build the circuit, meaning the company will simply provide the funding.

What Li Song didn't know was that this move was seen as a bit big by conservatives, after all, it was only 1980.

But there's no way to refute it, because it's a sporting event, and this is a great opportunity to enhance international recognition.

Moreover, this Parkson company did not carry out the construction itself, but instead paid the city where the land belonged to build it.

Dane and David went straight back to Paris, where they each formed their own teams and moved in.

The general manager of the Taihu Lake Racing Company is Yang Wen. The company was established in Shanghai and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Motorrad Manufacturing Company. The funds come from the parent company of Baisheng Company.

Li Song arrived in Guangzhou on Thursday and stayed there for a day, instructing BMW Motorrad Manufacturing Company to first produce a batch of 250cc off-road motorcycles.

Then I called my master and asked him to recommend some clever people to operate the off-road vehicle.

In addition, they presented a racing team construction plan, outlining various support measures for the racing cars, and the establishment of a BMW motorcycle racing team.

On Saturday night at the Kyoto courtyard, Li Song saw a news report on TV that Tian Jiahui had signed an agreement with Dai En of the Duolun Company, and then Yang Wen, representing the Taihu Lake Race Company, signed a construction investment agreement with Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

It was incredibly fast. We went on Thursday and it was all settled in just two days, Friday and Saturday. Of course, everyone wanted to finalize things as soon as possible, whether it was Parkson, Toronto, the motorsport association, or the mainland authorities.

Li Song was very happy to see this, and of course, there was someone else who was happy, namely Xiao Benzi.

Several small companies in Japan are already gearing up to crush BMW Motorrad, which has stolen their business.

Therefore, within the International Motorcycle Federation, representatives from other countries questioned the association's decision. These little notebooks praised the mainland, saying that the investment company was from Hong Kong Island, not the mainland.

David also mentioned that the first prize in this competition is five million US dollars, the second prize is three million US dollars, and the third prize is one million US dollars. If your national team doesn't go, then your city's team can go instead.

Because the level of this competition was not yet determined, Li Song knew that to qualify for a certain level of competition, a vote by representatives of the entire motorsport association was required.

Li Song didn't care. As long as there were many foreign car teams, that was fine. What level of competition did most of the audience know?
The purpose of organizing this competition is to promote BMW motorcycles globally and increase their brand awareness. Even without a racing association, we plan to do it ourselves.

Zhu Ling read through the script and looked very nervous: "Ah Song, I feel a lot of pressure."

"It's alright, you'll only get a minor role at most," Li Song reassured him.

“Kyoto, August 1st, and Shanghai—three top-tier film studios—invested HK$25 million…”

"Did we invest too much money?" Zhu Ling asked.

The Hong Kong-based Wonderful Magazine invested HK$20 million to produce a film, which was reported to the Shanghai Film Studio because Wonderful Magazine has a good relationship with the Shanghai Animation Film Studio.

In fact, the higher-ups had already made arrangements, so when the report came up, it was stated that Qimiao Magazine was simply making an investment and participating in financial supervision, but not in filming. The director, actors, and so on were all decided by the mainland staff.

HK$2500!

This caused a huge sensation in the mainland film industry!

That's five million dollars!
Actually, some people want to object, but they can't come forward to say it.

why?
How much impact can five million US dollars have in the cultural sphere?

Anyone who voices their opposition today will be exposed tomorrow, and might even be the subject of satirical poems.

So the three film studios co-produced this big-budget film, and then drew actors from all over the country to act in it. The higher authorities suggested a mix of new and old actors, since most of the original scripts were written by young people, but there were also a few older ones.

Zhu Ling had just received the notification, so she read the script over and over again, given the large investment involved.

"I want to invest more; if we're going to do it, we should do the best!" Li Song waved his hand and said.

(End of this chapter)