Hong Kong film: The Ni family tycoon, who kills people and then amasses an army.

The door opened, and Hong Sheng, dressed in a maid outfit, walked in, followed by a tall, slender foreign woman, who was none other than Governor Norton's butler, Lina.

"Mr. Ni."

Lina walked gracefully to Ni Yongyao, first bowing before raising her head to look at him.

“Mr. Ni, the Governor has prepared a dinner party and asked me to invite you to dine with us tonight.”

Lina looked at Ni Yongyao and said, "This dinner party will only have Mr. Norton, Miss Hilly, and Mr. Ni."

Upon hearing this, Ni Yongyao realized that Governor Norton was still unwilling to give up and wanted to continue to push for his marriage with Hilly, so he had arranged this family dinner for the three of them.

However, Ni Yongyao would not refuse this. Although he did not intend to give up the whole forest for one tree, Norton was, after all, the Governor of Hong Kong Island, and it was still necessary to maintain a good relationship, as long as they did not become family.

Moreover, Hillline is exceptionally beautiful in both features and figure, and Ni Yongyao doesn't mind spending more time with her.

"Please tell Mr. Norton that I will be there on time."

Ni Yongyao said.

"Then, Mr. Ni, see you tonight."

As Lina spoke, she bowed to Ni Yongyao again and then turned to leave.

……

7 p.m.

Central, Government House.

A luxury car drove up from a distance, and the guards at the Governor's Mansion immediately let it pass after seeing the license plate.

The car slowly drove into the Governor's Mansion and stopped in the courtyard.

The car door opened, and Ni Yongyao, dressed in a sharp suit, stepped out.

“Mr. Ni, you’re right on time. Please come with me. Mr. Norton and Miss Hilly are waiting for you.”

Lina, as the governor's housekeeper, personally came to greet Ni Yongyao, a task that was usually done by a doorman, which was enough to show how much the governor valued Ni Yongyao.

Indeed, that was the case. Governor Norton arranged this family dinner precisely because Ni Yongyao had once again surprised him.

Norton had previously considered Ni Yongyao to be the most outstanding entrepreneur in Hong Kong, but after the press conference, Norton's impression of Ni Yongyao was refreshed once again.

As a general who had personally experienced the war, Norton knew very well what the Scorpion attack helicopter and the Explorer military vehicle meant.

It is even clearer that even a long-established empire like the British Empire has yet to design a top-performing attack helicopter like the Scorpion.

Let alone the Scorpion, even the attack helicopters designed by the British military have long been outclassed by the American Apache, and the country has even had to import Apaches to ensure the combat effectiveness of its army.

Therefore, the moment Norton received the news, he realized that his previous actions had been too subtle and that he needed to step up his efforts and use any means necessary to win Ni Yongyao over to his side.

That's how this family dinner came about.

Lina gestured to Ni Yongyao to invite him, and then led him toward the restaurant.

Unlike her previous visit to the Ni family manor, Lina had changed into a well-tailored evening gown that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.

From Ni Yongyao's perspective, the mountains and valleys are all laid out before him.

Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant.

"Ah Yao, come quick, dinner's been ready for ages, we're just waiting for you."

When Governor Norton saw Ni Yongyao, he immediately stood up with a smile on his face. If outsiders had seen this, they would have probably thought that Ni Yongyao and Norton were related.

"Mr. Norton."

Ni Yongyao greeted Norton.

They were then warmly welcomed by Norton and taken their seats.

The Governor's Mansion's dining room was very large, several times larger than an ordinary family's living room, and the dining table was in the style of the British Empire, enough to accommodate an entire large family at the same time.

However, this family dinner only had Norton, Hilly, and Ni Yongyao, so the room felt a bit empty.

“Mr. Ni…we meet again…”

Ni Yongyao's seat was right next to Hillary's. The girl was no different from before. She still blushed and was shy when she saw Ni Yongyao. She didn't even dare to look Ni Yongyao in the eye when she spoke.

Ni Yongyao smiled and patted Hilly's head, making the girl's cheeks even rosier.

The three of them then began to eat.

The atmosphere at the dinner was very harmonious. Governor Norton was extremely enthusiastic and kept chatting with Ni Yongyao, and there was never a moment of awkward silence.

Norton talked about everything from the environment of Hong Kong Island to the war back then, and he continued talking non-stop without showing any signs of stopping.

Until an hour later.

Norton put down his knife and fork, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and looked at Ni Yongyao, saying, "Yongyao, you know I've always thought highly of you. I told you about Hilly's marriage before, do you remember?"

"remember."

Ni Yongyao said.

“I’m getting old. Hillline is my most beloved daughter. My biggest wish now is to see Hillline walk down the aisle.”

Governor Norton stared intently at Ni Yongyao and said, "Yao, I can make you a promise: as long as you marry Hilly, I will use all means to support you."

I will retire next year, and the entire Genius family will support you to take over. With the Genius family and your strength, no one in Hong Kong can compete with you.

You don't need to worry about the British Empire's status. Getting you a noble title shouldn't be a problem, enough to legitimize your appointment as governor.

Norton's words were very direct, without any beating around the bush. He simply told Ni Yongyao that as long as he married Hilly, the position of governor would be within his grasp.

Norton's directness stemmed from his recognition of Ni Yongyao's strength. Not to mention anything else, Black Steel Industries alone demonstrated immense military value.

Norton knew very well that Ni Yongyao had come into the sights of more people, and he could no longer afford to proceed slowly. He had to take drastic measures immediately to completely bind Ni Yongyao to the Ginas family.

“Aristocratic status, governorship, Mr. Norton is really willing to give it up.”

Ni Yongyao said.

“I’ve lived on Hong Kong Island for decades, and I know there’s an old saying here: ‘You can’t catch a wolf without risking your cub.’”

Norton laughed and said, "Ah Yao, not everyone can offer such a deal, and my daughter is so beautiful, what are you hesitating for?"

Ni Yongyao turned his head and looked at Hilly Lin beside him. To be fair, although the girl was a little immature, she was indeed a top beauty and fit Ni Yongyao's aesthetic perfectly.

Hillline and Ni Yongyao exchanged a glance, then immediately lowered their heads, their hearts pounding in their chests, too nervous to speak.

After seeing Ni Yongyao's photo and story in the newspaper for the first time, Hillary developed a strong interest in him and was subsequently deeply attracted to him.

At this moment, Hillline was listening to her father's conversation with Ni Yongyao. Knowing that it concerned whether she could marry Ni Yongyao, she was very nervous. She would steal a glance at Ni Yongyao from time to time, and then quickly look away to avoid being noticed by him.

“Mr. Norton, the terms you have offered are very good, but I cannot be hasty in matters of marriage and need more time to consider them.”

Ni Yongyao said calmly.

Norton was, after all, the governor. Even if Ni Yongyao had already made his decision, he couldn't refuse too bluntly, otherwise the relationship between the two sides might deteriorate rapidly.

"Of course, Ah Yao, feel free to consider it. In short, my promise is always valid. Come over anytime you've made up your mind. The gates of the Governor's Mansion will always be open for you."

Norton chuckled, his face showing no change in emotion, and said...

Having served as governor for decades, Norton was naturally very shrewd, and even if he harbored some dissatisfaction, he would not show it.

However, Hilly was different. When she heard that Ni Yongyao had not agreed, a deep sense of disappointment immediately appeared on her face. She even began to wonder if she was not charming enough, which was why Ni Yongyao had not agreed twice.

"I will."

Ni Yongyao said.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about your business. Your companies are quite impressive..."

Norton changed the subject and continued chatting with Ni Yongyao.

An hour and a half later, Norton checked the time and said, "It's getting late, Yao, would you like to stay the night?"

"I have some things to do back home, so I don't need to stay overnight."

Ni Yongyao said.

"In that case, I won't force you."

Norton shrugged. Seeing that he couldn't let Ni Yongyao stay overnight, he could only say to the housekeeper, Lina, "Lina, please see Ah Yao off for me."

"Ok."

Lina nodded, looked at Ni Yongyao, and said, "Mr. Ni, please."

Ni Yongyao stood up, about to leave, when he suddenly remembered something. He turned back, patted Hillline's head, and said, "Goodbye, Miss Hillline."

"Goodbye, Mr. Ni."

"Hillline said softly, her eyes filled with reluctance," she said.

Ni Yongyao said nothing more and took his leave.

Stepping out of the restaurant, Lina opened the car door and sat directly in the driver's seat.

"What are you doing?"

Ni Yongyao looked at Lina and said.