Hong Kong variety show: Hung Hing, are you contributing to society?

Stephen Chow's genuine and slightly comical gesture eased the overly serious atmosphere of the event, eliciting good-natured laughter and even more enthusiastic applause.

Stephen Chow has completely made up for the money he misappropriated from his wife's house purchase funds, so how could he not be excited?

Lin Yaodong smiled and let him shake his hand a few times before gently but firmly pulling it away and patting him on the shoulder: "Keep trying."

"Yes! Definitely! Definitely!" Zhou Xingxing nodded vigorously, then realized he was too excited. He scratched his head, jumped off the stage amidst laughter and applause, and couldn't help but wave his fist when he returned to his seat.

After Stephen Chow was seated and the laughter subsided, Lam Yiu-tung spoke again, dropping the biggest bombshell of the evening:

"These three individuals have made outstanding contributions to the company. In addition to their bonuses," he paused deliberately to make sure everyone was listening intently, "each of them will receive an additional apartment in the 'Oriental Pearl' development as a reward."

Boom!

It was as if a huge rock had been thrown into an already turbulent lake, and the audience instantly erupted in chaos!

Everyone else stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, almost unable to believe their ears.

house?

Buy groceries for the neighbors, clean all the toilets, and even get a house as a gift?

They knew that "Oriental Pearl" was also under Lin Yaodong's name, and that it was one of the most popular properties!

The previous promotions and bonuses, while enviable, were still within their understanding and even imagination—nothing more than higher positions and more money.

But for many people, a house in Hong Kong Island today, especially in better locations in Causeway Bay and Kowloon, is a dream that many may not be able to save up for a down payment even after a lifetime of hard work!

It is the foundation for a stable life and the true symbol of upward social mobility!

"Wow! No way? A free apartment?"

"The Oriental Pearl Tower! How much is the price per square foot there now?"

"Ren, Qiu, and Xing are going to be rich now!"

"A house... Dong Ge is too generous!"

Exclamations and whispers rose and fell, and the entire venue was as boiling as water.

Chen Yongren finally lost his composure, his face showing shock, which quickly turned into deep emotion.

He thought that after the undercover incident, the deal for that house was definitely off.

Su Jianqiu was also stunned and didn't react for a long time.

Stephen Chow jumped up again, this time not rushing onto the stage, but laughing and shouting in place, until the people next to him laughed and pressed him down.

Lin Yaodong was very satisfied with the result.

He did not immediately stop the commotion, but waited for the shockwave to spread fully and penetrate people's hearts.

Nearly a minute later, he gently tapped the microphone.

The noise gradually subsided, but the flames burning in everyone's eyes burned even more fiercely.

They looked at Lin Yaodong as if he were a legend who could turn lead into gold.

"You're the same." Lin Yaodong's voice, transmitted through the speakers, was clearly imprinted in everyone's hearts. "As long as you work hard for the company and make contributions, nothing is impossible in the future..."

He did not make any specific promises, nor did he say who would be the next to give away a house or when.

But this kind of "pie in the sky" that leaves room for endless imagination is precisely what ignites ambition and loyalty.

The future looks promising; following Dong Ge (Brother Dong), there's definitely something to look forward to!

"Brother Dong!!!"

Someone shouted first, and then, a roar like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami echoed throughout the conference room:

"Brother Dong!!"

"Brother Dong!!!"

His voice was filled with fervor and worship.

At this moment, Lin Yaodong's prestige and ability to unite people reached a new peak.

The shouts gradually subsided after a long time.

Lin Yaodong showed little smugness and remained calm.

He picked up another piece of paper beside him, glanced at it, and continued:

"Finally, it's Chan Ho-nam."

The name brought a slight silence to the room.

Many people know that Causeway Bay has been rather unsettled lately, and it seems that Brother Hao Nan has gotten into trouble.

"He will serve as the deputy general manager of the Causeway Bay branch." Lin Yaodong announced the appointment, and then his gaze fell on the empty seat next to Boss B—that was reserved for Chen Haonan.

Not only was Chan Ho-nam absent, but Tai Tin-Yi, who was always by his side, was also not there.

Only peeling skin, red eyes, and sitting there all alone.

Many people present had heard about the disastrous ambush that night when the surprise attack on Gandhi turned into a trap.

Jiao Pi has already been involved in an accident in New Macau. Chen Haonan and Da Tianyi were seriously injured while protecting Bao Pi and are still in the hospital, unable to get out of bed.

Because of Chan Ho-nam and Tai Tin-yi's deliberate protection, the skin lacerations were all superficial injuries, and he has already been discharged from the hospital.

Lin Yaodong's gaze lingered on the empty seat for a second before turning to Baopi: "Baopi."

Baopi suddenly looked up, staring blankly at the podium.

"Come up here," Lin Yaodong said calmly, "to say a few words on behalf of Haonan."

Baopi froze, and then tears welled up uncontrollably.

Dong Ge hasn't forgotten Nan Ge!

Even on such an important occasion, they gave Brother Nan a seat and let him go up and speak!

He wiped his eyes hard and looked at Boss B next to him.

Even Boss B was somewhat moved. He gave the skinny guy a hard shove on the shoulder and whispered, "You old man, what are you crying for! Ah Dong is calling you, hurry up! Don't embarrass Ah Nan!"

"Hmm! Hmm!" Bopi nodded emphatically, sniffed, stood up, and walked unsteadily but firmly to the podium under everyone's gaze.

His hand was still trembling slightly when he took the microphone from Lin Yaodong.

He first bowed deeply to Lin Yaodong, then turned to the dark mass of people below the stage.

Looking at those familiar or semi-familiar faces, thinking of Brother Nan and Brother Tian Er lying in the hospital, and thinking of Jiao Pi who is no longer here, Bao Pi's throat choked up.

He cleared his throat forcefully, his voice trembling with emotion, but he tried to amplify it:

"I...I have a skin condition, I don't deserve to stand here," he said. "Today, I'm here in place of Brother Nan."

He paused, struggling to find the right words: "About that night... Brother Nan, Brother Tian Er..."

When the injured older brother was mentioned, his voice became hoarse again. He took a deep breath and said, "We did it for the gang, for the company... Brother Nan and the others, without any complaints."

The audience fell into an eerie silence, with only the sobbing voice of Baopi echoing through the room.

Many people who participated in or knew about what happened that night looked somber.

"Here," Baopi turned to Lin Yaodong and bowed again, "I want to say on behalf of Brother Nan: Thank you, Brother Dong, for giving me this opportunity!"

He then turned to everyone, "We...we will definitely not let the company down, we will not let the gang down! From now on, no matter what, if Brother Dong says the word, I, Baopi, will be the first to go!"

After saying that, he wiped his face vigorously again and handed the microphone back to Lin Yaodong.

"good!"

Lin Yaodong was the first to applaud.

"Bang bang bang bang—!!"

Immediately afterwards, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue!

This applause was not only for Chan Ho-nam's promotion, but also for his loyalty and his sense of responsibility to never back down even when he fell.

Many people's eyes also felt hot.

Baopi walked off the stage amidst applause, his back much straighter now.

Next came the actual bonus distribution.

Gao Jin and Jiang Xin stepped forward to preside over the meeting, and stacks of cash in red envelopes were brought up and distributed one by one according to the list.

"Ah Zhong..."

"Yes!" Ah Zhong, the packing expert, was the first to step onto the stage.

He took the envelope from Gao Jin and immediately opened it.

"Holy crap, the company has only been established for a few months, and they already have 5 wild jackpots!!" Ah-chung exclaimed in surprise, having learned about some of the company's bonuses.