Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 269 The Rise of a Tycoon
Jiang Tianyang got up at nine o'clock to wash up, went for a half-hour run halfway up the mountain, and then came back to wash up and have breakfast.

He's reached middle age, so maintaining good health is a natural concern for him.

Jiang Tianyang was very wealthy and paid even more attention to his health. He believed that it would be extremely foolish not to spend the money he earned because of his health.

Therefore, a regular daily routine is essential.

After half an hour of exercise, I feel refreshed. At this time, I eat, watch the news, and then start my workday.

That's right, Jiang Tianyang likes to watch the news.

Gangsters don't use their brains, but they use them their whole lives.

Improving one's wisdom is inevitable.

How to enhance intelligence?

Read the scriptures and learn the knowledge contained within them.

Reading newspapers broadens one's horizons.

Only by combining the two can a gangster avoid being just a physical manipulator.

As usual, Jiang Tianyang was drinking coffee, eating bread, and reading the newspaper.

"The headline on today's front page is quite interesting," Jiang Tianyang thought to himself. "I wonder which person the foreigners have recruited this time."

He had a clear understanding of the situation in Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong, it's impossible to accumulate initial capital cleanly.

The foreigners won't give you that chance to elevate your capital above that of foreign firms.

This will affect their rule.

If the initial capital accumulation was indeed successfully completed, there must be foreigners behind it.

what?
You mean clubs/organizations?

Which organization will eventually have to deal with foreigners?

This is a very real issue.

Take that guy who sells plastic flowers, for example. Did he really make his fortune selling plastic flowers?
It's pure bullshit.

He made his fortune by associating with a foreign family in India!
Jiang Tianyang neither envied nor was jealous of such a businessman; it was hard to say what would happen if he followed that path in the future.

Hong Kong will be returned to China in about twenty years. It's enjoying its current prosperity by relying on foreigners, but what will happen in the end...?

Jiang Tianyang is different from the average gangster.

Other gangsters, why would they consider long-term development?
Whether they'll even live to see tomorrow is another matter.

Jiang Tianyang was looking at things ten or twenty years from now.

Seriously speaking, he's not a gangster, but a businessman.

After all, he is one of the giants in Siam.

Jiang Tianyang avoids those businessmen who rely on foreigners, but he needs to understand them.

He took a sip of coffee, trying to remember what the other person looked like, and then—kept his distance!
puff!
Jiang Tianyang spat out the coffee he had just drunk.

What did he see?
There are four photos on the front page.

Coincidentally, he knew all four of them!

Li Qiankun, Wang Dao, Chen Guozhong, and Han Bin!

Rising Tycoons? These four are newly minted tycoons?!

When did they defect to the Westerners?

Jiang Tianyang was completely taken aback!

He put down his coffee, not even bothering to wipe the traces from the corner of his mouth, and eagerly began reading.

Then his mouth opened wide!
Good heavens, it turns out the other party didn't defect to the foreigners, but actually snatched a piece of meat from their mouths!

According to the newspaper, the four men joined forces to set up a business with Jardine Matheson, and within a month, they not only successfully entered the company but also made a fortune of over 10 billion dollars!

According to the bond company's equity change records, this group of four completely controls no fewer than four foreign firms, and has shares in countless other companies!

According to the newspaper's estimate, the four-person group's combined net worth easily exceeds 10 billion!
Jiang Tianyang stood there for a long time, then looked up at the sun in confusion—it clearly rose from the east, that's right!

He pinched himself hard again; it hurt!

Not a dream!

"This is real?!"

Jiang Tianyang exclaimed incredulously.
"My subordinate is actually a Hong Kong tycoon?!"

"And there are three more all of a sudden?"

"Are the Chiang family's ancestral graves emitting golden light?"

Do not!
This is definitely not because the Chiang family's ancestral graves have good feng shui; otherwise, why didn't he become a tycoon?

In fact, Chiang Tin-yeung was also a tycoon; he was a Hong Kong triad tycoon.

But compared to Liang Kun, Wang Dao, and Han Bin, what kind of tycoon is this?
Their influence is on a completely different level.

Jiang Tianyang was somewhat conflicted for a moment:

"My subordinates are all tycoons, what should I do?"

He's panicking!

"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Jiang!" Chen Yao came running up, panting. Before he even came in, his voice came in first. "Look at today's newspaper, the headline on the front page of any newspaper!"

This is completely out of character for Chen Yao. He is the guinea pig of the gang, always cautious, calm and composed.

But now, he panicked.

Chen Yao rushed in and immediately saw the newspaper in Jiang Tianyang's hand. He chuckled dryly.

"Jiang Sheng already knows?"

Jiang Tianyang gestured for him to sit down and asked:

"What do you think?"

Is this true?

Chen Yao smiled wryly:
"real!"

"I've already asked around about what happened at the securities company yesterday."

“Wang Dao… Brother Dao appeared at the State Council Company yesterday. Just as he left, he witnessed the tycoon of Landmark Group committing suicide by jumping off a building.”

Jiang Tianyang was taken aback:
"The head of the Landmark Group committed suicide by jumping off a building?"

"It wasn't reported in the newspapers!"

"But it doesn't matter!"

"So be it, let him commit suicide."

"It looks like it's true."

Chen Yao asked cautiously:

"Mr. Jiang, what do we do?"

Jiang Tianyang came to his senses and asked in return:

"What do you mean?"

Chen Yao pointed to the photos in the newspaper:

"Brother Kun and Brother Dao have suddenly become Hong Kong tycoons. How should we position ourselves?"

Jiang Tianyang said speechlessly:

"What do you want?"

"Drive them out of Hung Hing? Or seize their property?"

Chen Yao was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

How could I possibly think that way?

Jiang Tianyang sighed:
"Since you don't think that way, then what's there to worry about?"

Chen Yao quickly said:
"Is Brother Kun a Grand Marshal, or a rising tycoon? Could he possibly...?"

Jiang Tianyang looked at Chen Yao in astonishment:

"What are you thinking?"

"You don't actually think that Brother Kun or Brother Dao will take over Hung Hing, do you?"

Chen Yao spoke the truth:

"I'm afraid that even if they don't want to, their subordinates..."

Jiang Tianyang laughed and said:
"Are you worried about being forced to wear the imperial robe?"

Chen Yao tacitly agreed that this was what he meant.

Jiang Tianyang took out a cigar and lit it for himself:
It's normal for you to have these thoughts.

“I would even say that seven out of ten other Hung Hing leaders think like you.”

People who are involved in gangs are very pragmatic. Anyone who can become the leader is a shrewd person.
When they see the benefits, they'll naturally rush in.

Moreover, Liang Kun and Wang Dao are definitely powerful backers!
Once you pick them up, they'll never have to worry about food or drink again.

Chen Yao's expression changed drastically:

"so what should I do now?"

Jiang Tianyang smiled and asked in return:

Who would think this way?

Chen Yao said bluntly:
"There are so many people: Brother Long, Brother Xin, Brother Ji, Fatty Li, Da Yu, Da Fei..."

Jiang Tianyang asked:
"Any more?"

To Chen Yao's astonishment, it seemed there were none left!
Jiang Tianyang sneered:

"It's human nature to gravitate towards benefits; if it were me, I would definitely do the same."

"However, these guys forgot one fact—"

"Would Brother Kun be willing to become the leader of Hung Hing?"

"Would you be willing to take the position that we've been longing for, Brother Kun or Brother Dao?"

Chen Yao was speechless with astonishment.

Previously, he had worried that the group of leaders would put a yellow robe on Leung Kwan, but he never expected Leung Kwan's wishes.

Yes.

Would Liang Kun be willing to become the head of Hung Hing?
Jiang Tianyang sighed:
"On the day my brother was assassinated, it was Ah Kun who brought me back."

"He told me at the time that he wasn't interested in the fighting and killing within the gang, but he was very interested in making money through business."

"To be honest, I was somewhat skeptical of what he said at the time."

"With such a large empire like Hung Hing, you don't want to take control? What are you pretending for?"

"However, Brother Kun showed me with his actions that he was genuine and didn't care about Hung Hing's small business at all."

Chen Yao said indignantly:
“Our Hung Hing is a top-notch triad.”

Jiang Tianyang laughed and said:
“That’s right, Hung Hing is now a top-tier triad.”

"But have you ever thought about how much effort Kun Ge and Dao Ge put in?"

Before Chen Yao could answer, he started counting on his fingers and said...
"Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Yau Ma Tei, Kwai Tsing, Tuen Mun, Kwun Tong, Yuen Long, Causeway Bay, Aberdeen..."

"He deserves the most credit for all nine new branches."

"This is practically equivalent to building a new Hung Hing!"

"No!"

"Based on the economy and potential of these branches, they are even half again as strong as our old Hung Hing."

"If Brother Kun were truly to become the leader of Hung Hing, would he need to wait for those below to push him along?"

Chen Yao was speechless.

Jiang Tianyang then laughed and asked, "What is Brother Kun's status now?"

"He's a rising business tycoon in Hong Kong. Not only is his film company doing well, but he's also directly acquired a foreign firm. He's a true superman."

"What are our identities?"

"To put it bluntly, he's just a short, scrawny gangster!"

"We're trying to curry favor with others!"

"If Brother Kun wants to be the head of Hung Hing, I'll gladly give up my position and invite Brother Kun to sit down."

"Even if Brother Kun doesn't sit in the position, it would be fine to just give him an honorary title."

The question is, is it feasible?

Chen Yao wanted to slap himself. Yeah, is it even feasible?
Absolutely impossible!

If those FIT leaders' plans succeed, all Hung Hing members will celebrate.

Unfortunately, this is just wishful thinking.

Chen Yao smiled wryly:
"Then what are we going to do?"

Jiang Tianyang sighed:
"Brother Kun is such a big shot, of course we should take the initiative to pay him a visit!"

"Are we waiting for Brother Kun to call us?"

Chen Yao was rendered speechless by Jiang Tianyang's words and quickly replied:

"I'll make the contact!"

Jiang Tianyang waved his hand:

"I come!"

“Your position is not enough. If you go to make contact, it will make Brother Kun think that we are neglecting him.”

"I'll do it myself."

Chen Yao nodded obediently.

Even though he was unwilling, he couldn't deny that their statuses were completely different now, and there was a huge chasm between them!

The distance between heaven and earth is so vast.

Jiang Tianyang dialed Liang Kun's number, but it was busy. Undeterred, he dialed three times before finally getting through.
Good morning, Brother Kun!

Handsome Kun laughed:

Good morning, Mr. Jiang.

Jiang Tianyang quickly said:

"Congratulations to Brother Kun on becoming a Hong Kong tycoon."

Handsome Kun laughed heartily:

"Mr. Jiang is doing the same thing to me. It's all the media's fault. My phone has been ringing off the hook since this morning."

"Friends in business circles and government officials called me to congratulate me immediately."

"I just didn't expect you to call me."

"They're all brothers, there's no need for this."

Jiang Tianyang adopted an exceptionally humble posture:

"That won't do. Rules are rules, and they can't be disregarded."

Liang Kun laughed heartily.

Jiang Tianyang quickly asked for advice:

"Brother Kun, do you have time today?"

"I would like to visit you in person."

Liang Kun spoke up:

"Please wait a moment, let me see if I have time today."

"Ah Jie, help me check this out..."

Jiang Tianyang sighed inwardly, realizing that nowadays, one had to make an appointment to see Liang Kun.

News came from Liang Kun's side:

"Only at night? They don't work at night!"

"Could you reschedule my time this morning... Mr. Jiang, I have about half an hour free in about twenty minutes, is that alright?"

Jiang Tianyang shouted:

"Thank you, Brother Kun!"

"See you in twenty minutes then."

Jiang Tianyang carefully hung up the phone, feeling very excited.

"Brother Kun is quite good to us; he arranged a time for us right away."

"Come on, come on, we have half an hour to see him."

Chen Yao didn't react for a moment:

"Brother Kun, is the timing really that tight?"

There was a slight complaint in his tone.

Jiang Tianyang paused, staring at Chen Yao in disbelief. For the first time, he put on a stern face and said:

“Ah Yao, you need to understand something.”

“Now we’re begging Kwan to stay with Hung Hing, not the other way around.”

“Kun’s presence in Hung Hing is a huge guarantee of security for us.”

“Everyone in Hung Hing, from me down, everyone, including you, will benefit.”

“You are the white paper fan of Hung Hing. If you can’t even see this clearly, you should change careers as soon as possible. The underworld is not suitable for you.”

Chen Yao was startled and moved, and lowered his head to admit his mistake:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang, Brother Kun's change in status is too fast, I haven't gotten used to it yet."

Jiang Tianyang suddenly laughed:
"Brother Kun hasn't adapted either, this is our opportunity."

"Once Brother Kun gets used to his current identity, we won't have a chance to see him at all."

Chen Yao was momentarily dazed.

Jiang Tianyang sighed:
"Kun's social status is beyond our reach."

“This time he came to see us out of old friendship.”

"If we can see Brother Dao's younger brother next time, it will mean that we are still thinking about our past friendship in the martial arts world."

Chen Yao murmured:
"No way?"

Jiang Tianyang shook his head slightly.

will not?

How could I not know?!
You're no longer part of the same circle, how can you climb the ladder?
We don't interact in daily life, we don't do business together, and we're not in the same social circle. Why would you want to meet them?
It can be said that the gap between Leung Kwan and his brother Chiang Tin-yeung will be much greater than the gap between Chiang Tin-yeung and Hung Hing's Blue Lantern!

The gap is as wide as an insurmountable chasm.

The two quickly arrived at the Qiankun Film and Television Company building, where they were both stunned—the building was packed with people.

Wang Jianjun and his men were maintaining order when they saw the two men arrive and waved to them from afar.

Chen Yao was about to lash out, but when he turned around, he sighed inwardly.

What's wrong with you?
What's so special about Hung Hing's white paper fans?
The powerful figures around him were far more powerful than him.

Chen Yao glanced over and saw many big shots he could only see in the media.

What else is there to say?

The four people at the front desk were practically frozen from laughing.

Goodness, I met so many important people today, I didn't dare to stop smiling for even a moment.

Wang Dao quipped:
"Why are you so nervous?"

The four whispered:

"Wang Sheng, those are all important figures!"

"Offending them will cause trouble for the company."

Wang Dao nodded:
"That's good, that's a great idea."

"But you should think about it: if these guys were really that powerful, why would they come here to wait and pay their respects to Brother Kun?"

The four people at the front desk looked at each other, as if they had suddenly realized something.

Wang Dao casually took out eight red envelopes and handed them to the four people:

"Hey, let's share in the joy."

The four were overjoyed:
"Thank you, Mr. Wang! May you make a fortune!"

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"Then you really have to hope I get rich, otherwise I won't have any red envelopes to give you."

The four chuckled:
"Wang Sheng must be making a fortune every day."

They were quite familiar with Wang Dao, and when they opened the red envelope, their eyes almost turned into stars: "This is a Wudu pound!"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Made a small fortune!"

Thank you to the top-ranked front-end developer, Taipan, for sponsoring the Super Rocket!

I originally thought that since this guy jumped off a building and committed suicide, he probably didn't have much money left.

Wang Dao went out in the early morning and realized that he had been arbitrary!

This guy is really rich.

There are more than a dozen property deeds alone.

In addition, there were tens of thousands of pounds of bearer bonds and three hundred thousand pounds of cash.

Wang Dao was initially taken aback. "You're so rich, why did you commit suicide?!"
Later, I realized the reason behind it—that guy lost the entire Hongkong Land Group and caused other trading companies to lose billions.

Hongkong Land is a real estate group that is extremely wealthy.

However, even they didn't have that much money. In order to set up this scheme, the tycoon of the former land company rallied more than a dozen foreign firms, which is how they managed to create such a large-scale operation.

What a pity... Wang Dao struck with a single blow, reaping huge profits from the foreign firm.

How could that former land developer not jump off a building?
He is just a manager at Hongkong Land, not the owner of Hongkong Land.

If that guy were alive, I don't know how many people would want to kill him!

Wang Dao said to the four women:
"Just do it like usual, no need to be nervous."

"You two can rest."

The four women said happily:

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

Jiang Tianyang and Chen Yao were waiting anxiously with the others when they suddenly heard someone shout:

"Mr. Jiang, Brother Yao, please come with me. Brother Kun is waiting for you in his office."

Jiang Tianyang turned his head and was immediately overjoyed:

"Brother Dao, you've come in person."

The people around Jiang Tianyang looked at him with suspicion and uncertainty. Who was this guy?

To think that Wang Sheng would personally come out to greet them—I'll have to investigate that thoroughly later.

According to their information, Wang Dao is a core figure in Liang Kun's group, even more important than Li Qiankun.

So, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Jiang Tianyang and Chen Yao entered Qiankun Film and Television Company in a daze.

(End of this chapter)