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

Lin Yaodong recalled the three undercover agents sent by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau yesterday, and today they launched this media offensive.

The purpose of this elaborate scheme is obvious: to make him panic, to make him make mistakes, and to make him reveal his true colors.

"Trying to force me to reveal a weakness?" Lin Yaodong sneered inwardly. "They're underestimating me, Lin Yaodong."

A bolder, more flamboyant plan quickly took shape in his mind.

He decided that instead of restraining himself, he would add fuel to the fire, making the situation even more chaotic, and drawing everyone's attention firmly to the myth of the "stock market god" he had created.

He looked down at the alluring Wang Xia in his arms and asked, "Have you temporarily stopped those 'advertorials' about my investment philosophy and charitable donations that I had you secretly release through familiar newspapers?"

Wang Xia nodded: "Yes, as you instructed, we stopped immediately after we gained fame."

Lin Yaodong's face revealed his usual smile, tinged with a hint of wildness and confidence: "Okay. Starting tomorrow, we'll change the approach."

You use your channels to proactively approach the financial media outlets that are most willing to write and most eager for exclusive news, and sell them my real-time stock market profits—exclusive insider information.

You can set a higher price; you need to make people feel that this is valuable information you obtained at a risk.

Wang Xia was stunned for a moment, then she understood Lin Yaodong's intention.

This is a counterintuitive move, using the attention generated by the police to further strengthen his "stock market guru" image, and using real, soaring profits to challenge and downplay the "money laundering" accusations.

At the same time, sending her to sell information is tantamount to handing her a considerable profit.

This can be considered a reward from Lin Yaodong.

"Brother Dong, this..." Wang Xia was tempted by the unexpected windfall, but also worried. "Isn't this too risky? This is tantamount to openly provoking the police."

Lin Yaodong released her, walked to the window, and suddenly pulled open the curtains, letting the scorching sunlight flood the room.

Bathed in the light, his figure appeared exceptionally upright and resolute.

"It's not that I want to go against them," his voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable power, as if he were declaring to the entire city outside the window, "it's that they won't let me live a peaceful life."

I, Lin Yaodong, did not get to where I am today by being intimidated.

If they want to play, then let's play big!

.....

Reports that "stock market guru" Lam Yiu-tung's funds may be illicit continue to appear on the front pages of major newspapers, magazines, and television news in Hong Kong.

The "questioning of authority" by an anonymous O-Division official, coupled with a photo of Lin Yaodong dressed in a suit but unable to hide his gangster-like demeanor, is extremely impactful.

Tea restaurants, stock exchanges, office cubicles...

People are talking about this stock market prodigy who suddenly appeared out of nowhere and was quickly labeled as "dirty money."

"I told you so! How could a gangster like him know how to trade stocks? He's definitely laundering money!"

"Even the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) has gotten involved, so this matter must be serious."

"Tsk tsk, I thought he was a real stock market guru, turns out he's a money-making god..."

A storm of public opinion has begun to form, and it seems to be developing in the direction the police department expected.

......

Inside a room at the Peninsula Hotel.

Lin Yaodong, dressed in a comfortable silk robe, was leisurely enjoying his breakfast.

On a giant LCD TV, a financial news anchor is reporting negative news about him in an exaggerated tone.

Wang Xia stood to the side, handing him several newspapers with a somewhat uneasy expression: "Brother Dong, today's reports are even more outrageous. They even implied that you are involved in several recent dock smuggling cases."

Lin Yaodong glanced at the title, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

It seems someone is trying to take advantage of the situation and dump all the dirty water on themselves.

But what's the use of all this?

Unless there is evidence and the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) actually arrests him, all these rumors will fall apart on their own.

Lin Yaodong put down his knife and fork, picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth, his elegant movements incongruous with his江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the underworld or江湖江湖 community) background.

"What's the panic? The media needs to make a living, and the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) needs to deliver results. They have to make some noise."

"But, if this continues, won't it affect our stock market operations? Several of my uncles called again today," Wang Xia said worriedly.

As Lin Yaodong's stock trader, she deeply understands the importance of reputation in the financial world.

Lin Yaodong stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the bustling city below.

"Remember, in the stock market, real money is the only true measure of success."

As long as we can continue to make money, all this noise is just background noise.

He turned around, his eyes sharp. "As planned, today we'll 'accidentally' leak information about those tech stocks to those financial newspapers that's been keeping an eye on us. We can go even further, saying... we expect at least a 30% return."

Wang Xia instantly understood Lin Yaodong's intention—to operate against the trend and use more dazzling profit figures to offset the impact of negative news. "I understand, Brother Dong. I'll get on it right away."

The following week became a fantastical journey for the Hong Kong media and the public.

On one hand, the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) continues to release "dirt" on Lam Yiu-tung through the media, from his status as a key member of the Hung Hing Society to his past crimes of stabbing people on the street when he was young.

On the other hand, several media outlets with "close" ties release exclusive "insider" reports every day, detailing how Lin Yaodong operates with precision, making a fortune daily, with profits of millions constantly refreshing people's understanding.

However, as Lin Yaodong deliberately leaked the stocks he bought, some people also made money.

The myth of the stock market guru has not faded due to negative news; on the contrary, it has been made even more legendary in this strange opposition.

More and more people, including those who were initially skeptical, are beginning to have doubts.

If the money was truly illicit, why doesn't the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) arrest people?

If he really relied on luck, how could he maintain such a high winning rate for so many consecutive days under the watchful eyes of everyone?

Jealousy was pervasive, but a more complex emotion—curiosity and greed—was also quietly brewing.

.......

Another week has passed in the blink of an eye.

The police propaganda department's initial expectation of a "universal condemnation" did not materialize; instead, it began to have the opposite effect.

There were even signs of a backlash.

The prevailing opinion on the streets gradually changed.

"Hey, didn't they say Lin Yaodong's money was tainted? Why hasn't the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) made a move yet?"

"Is it just baseless accusation and pure fabrication?"

"I think it's possible. Look at Lin Yaodong, he's on the news every day making money, he doesn't seem guilty at all. On the contrary, the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau only hides behind the scenes and shoots sneak attacks."

"Could it be that the police can't handle the situation themselves, so they're trying to use public opinion to crush them?"

"I heard that Lam Yiu-tung is helping an old lady repair her awning in Causeway Bay and donating money to the community! Although he's a gangster, he doesn't seem as bad as the reports say..."

"Exactly, I couldn't do it either."

The focus of the questioning shifted from Lin Yaodong to the police.