Siheyuan: Reborn Silly Pillar, Taking Control of the Entire Courtyard

As the years passed, time quietly stepped into 1970.

Hong Kong was in turmoil that year, with old and new capital clashing in the shadows.

He Yuzhu's Huanghe Industrial Group has made great strides in the real economy sector.

Its subsidiary, Yellow River Automobile Plant, relies on official procurement orders for standard police cars and military assault vehicles.

They successfully entered the Hong Kong government civil service system and firmly established themselves in the official industrial sector.

The factory has stable production capacity, excellent quality control, and a deep partnership between the government and the enterprise.

It has built a reputation and credibility within official circles that is difficult for outsiders to shake.

At the same time, Huanghe Industrial achieved another major breakthrough in the research and development and production of special steel.

Relying on Orion's top-tier network of contacts and international resources to pave the way.

Successfully passed rigorous review processes and was shortlisted as a core supplier for the Red Sea Tunnel Project.

Although the supply share secured this time is not large, it cannot be considered a monopoly.

However, it is a crucial starting point for Yellow River Industry's high-end infrastructure materials to enter national-level major projects.

It symbolizes comprehensive recognition of a company's technological strength, quality control standards, qualifications, and reputation.

From then on, the two core industrial sectors were steel smelting and automobile manufacturing.

This has created a virtuous cycle of complementary production capacity, technological support, and positive word-of-mouth.

With an increasingly solid industrial foundation, revenue is steadily increasing, and the future looks very promising.

But just as its industrial empire was flourishing and making rapid progress,

Huanghe Industrial's real estate sector, which is expanding into the high-end market in Hong Kong, has encountered numerous obstacles.

He Yuzhu has a keen eye and forward-looking vision, and has already identified the core benefits of Hong Kong's future.

He accurately identified a prime location in Kowloon adjacent to the future exit of the cross-sea tunnel.

This area consists of a contiguous stretch of old industrial plants and riverside dock warehouses.

It boasts a prime riverside location, the advantages of a transportation hub, and the benefits of future tunnel infrastructure development.

Its appreciation potential is limitless; it is truly a golden opportunity that comes along only once in a century.

After recognizing the business opportunity, He Yuzhu handed over full control to A Lang.

Led by Yellow River Industry, a secretive, efficient, low-key, and swift land acquisition plan was launched.

The project progressed very smoothly in its early stages, with individual small property owners transferring their properties at affordable prices.

Large tracts of land were quickly transferred to Yellow River Industry's ownership, with the layout proceeding in an orderly manner.

However, as the acquisition scope continues to expand, core plots of land are gradually consolidated.

After the initial development of the project began, a series of hidden problems arose.

Local forces that had been entrenched in the area for many years finally set their sights on this lucrative prize.

A malicious crackdown and harassment by gangsters against Yellow River Industry suddenly erupted.

It was a dark and windy night, when all was quiet.

The temporary office of Yellow River Industrial Group located in Yau Ma Tei was subjected to a vicious vandalism and attack.

The entire row of floor-to-ceiling windows shattered and exploded, leaving the ground littered with glass shards.

The office desks, chairs, precision equipment, and archival materials inside the room were completely destroyed, leaving the place in a mess.

On the snow-white wall, a huge and glaring character "和" (harmony) was crudely painted in bright red paint.

The handwriting is arrogant, domineering, and menacing, carrying a blatant and threatening tone.

Beside the large characters, there was also a line of small, menacing black text: Get out of Kowloon Tong!

The two full-time security personnel who remained on duty that night were ambushed.

He was ambushed from the shadows, his head covered, and violently knocked unconscious.

The perpetrators used extremely humiliating and vile methods, stripping the two men down to their underwear.

He was covered in pungent paint and then tied up and hung on the construction site gate as a public spectacle.

Their methods were cruel and arrogant, clearly an attempt to establish their authority and openly provoke others.

The violent assault and disruption incident was reported up the chain of command and soon reached He Yuzhu's ears.

The atmosphere in the private office on the top floor instantly became heavy and oppressive.

A Lang immediately went to the scene to investigate, collect evidence, and examine traces.

Upon his return, his face was ashen, his eyes filled with anger, and he reported to He Yuzhu in an extremely heavy tone.

"Boss, the evidence at the scene, the modus operandi, and the territory's influence have all been verified."

"The people who did this are 100% from the Heshenghe Gang."

He Yuzhu gently stroked the table with his fingertips, his expression calm and composed, and asked in a low voice.

"We have been operating in a lawful and compliant manner and making acquisitions recently, and have never sought trouble on our own initiative."

"We've always kept to ourselves, so where did this direct conflict come from?"

Ah Lang frowned, carefully analyzing the pros and cons, and explained the facts.

"Boss, the core problem lies in this piece of land in Kowloon Tong."

"For many years, this area has been the exclusive territory of Heshenghe, where they regularly collect protection fees."

"We acquire land on a large scale, develop it, and revitalize the economy of the entire region."

"This completely cut off their long-standing source of income for accumulating wealth, and touched their fundamental interests."

"Moreover, when we first moved in, we paid the land fees and made all the necessary arrangements in accordance with the regulations."

"The other party is still relentless and maliciously provoking us. I am certain that someone is secretly instructing and directing them behind the scenes."

It is by no means a simple dispute over territory or personal grudges.

A chilling glint flashed in He Yuzhu's eyes, and his aura suddenly turned cold.

After years of scheming and maneuvering in the business world, he had long seen through the intricacies of the game.

Local gangsters are always just pawns on the front lines; the real adversaries always remain hidden behind the scenes.

His tone was calm and his words were firm and resounding as he immediately issued instructions for the overall deployment.

"Investigate thoroughly immediately and pinpoint the specific gang involved in this disturbance."

"Investigate the identities of the ringleaders and those in charge, as well as their connections, and trace the source of the problem."

"Immediately notify Shi Bin that all personnel of the security company should enter a state of first-level combat readiness."

"All employees involved in site surveys, business negotiations, and material coordination."

"Workers must travel in pairs or more; no one is allowed to go out to work alone."

"All construction sites are under 24-hour shifts, with strict security measures in place to prevent any blind spots."

"Eliminate all risks of malicious intrusion, vandalism, and threats to personal safety."

Ah Lang looked solemn and immediately bowed to accept the order.

"Understood, boss! I'll implement all the arrangements immediately!"

He hesitated for a moment, then asked for instructions again.

"Should we investigate and control the suspected masterminds we've identified so far?"

He Yuzhu's lips curled into a cold smile, his tone confident and composed.

There's no need to rush.

"First, clean up the clowns jumping around in front of the stage and cut off their claws."

"Once all the pieces on the board are destroyed, the strategist hiding in the shadows will naturally be forced to reveal himself."

"Yes!" Ah Lang responded emphatically, then turned and quickly left to deploy the work.

However, the malicious suppression by the underworld did not stop there.

Seeing that their initial vandalism had worked, the other party became even more reckless and escalated their actions.

Harassment and vandalism targeting Huanghe Industrial's construction sites and employees have been occurring repeatedly.

The newly erected construction fence was violently pushed down and damaged late at night.

Heavy trucks transporting building materials to and from construction sites were repeatedly blocked and obstructed by local thugs.

They blatantly extorted exorbitant tolls, and if the money wasn't paid, they maliciously blocked the road and obstructed construction.

Even ordinary migrant workers returning home from get off work are often surrounded and intimidated by street thugs.

Verbal abuse and violent threats were used to force workers to resign and give up their jobs.

The continuous malicious harassment completely disrupted the normal construction schedule.

The project's progress was forced to lag significantly, and the construction period was indefinitely delayed.

Fearing for their personal safety, many transport drivers refused to accept delivery jobs.

The construction site was filled with anxiety and low morale, bringing the entire project to a standstill.

As the situation continued to deteriorate, Ah Lang watched with growing anxiety.

They quickly identified the core culprit behind the disturbance through a thorough investigation of their network of contacts.

He was a prominent figure in the Anle Society, known as Hua Liuming, a local bully.

The moment the truth was revealed, a sense of unease arose in Ah Lang's heart.

He knew that He Yuzhu was ruthless, decisive, and always sought revenge.

If the boss were to personally intervene, there would be a swift and decisive crackdown, completely eliminating any potential threats.

This could trigger larger-scale gang warfare and cause the situation to spiral out of control.

After much deliberation, Ah Lang decided not to report to He Yuzhu.

Instead, they immediately contacted Shi Bin, the head of security, to discuss countermeasures.

Upon hearing the whole story, Shi Bin's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he immediately made a decision to deploy the plan.

They directly mobilized the security company to train its most elite and strongest special operations squadron.

Everyone was fully prepared and ready to cooperate with Ah Lang in carrying out precise counterattacks and targeted clearing operations.

The two worked together to conduct a thorough investigation and accurately pinpointed the core lifeline upon which Hua Liuming depended for survival.

This person's biggest source of wealth is capital.

It is a hidden underground gambling den located on the edge of Kowloon Walled City.

Its secluded location, high foot traffic, diverse mix of people, and constant profitability make it an absolute goldmine.

The timing was set for late at night when the gambling dens were busiest and most profitable.

A well-equipped, disciplined, and solemn special operations team quietly assembled.

The entire team perfectly disguised themselves as members of the Hong Kong Police Force's PTU (Police Tactical Unit).

They wore uniforms that were exactly the same as those used by the police force and carried a full set of police equipment.

Drive a police assault vehicle, the latest model developed and produced by Yellow River Automobile Factory.

Its appearance, equipment, and imposing presence are indistinguishable from the official police force, making it virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.

The team members were well-trained, worked in perfect coordination, and acted swiftly and decisively.

They raided the closed underground gambling den with lightning speed.

The entire process was characterized by standardized movements, regulated procedures, and an imposing presence.

A huge sum of gambling money, a complete set of gambling equipment, and evidence of illegal business operations were seized on the spot.

Hua Liuming himself and all his close associates were apprehended.

They were all blindfolded and escorted away in an orderly fashion in a speeding vehicle, and quickly taken away from the scene.

Instead of being handed over to a regular police station, they were secretly transported to a top-secret warehouse owned by a security company.

The on-site operation was clean, efficient, and watertight, with no unnecessary conflicts throughout.

As the operation drew to a close, the squadron leader demonstrated meticulous planning and far-sightedness.

They deliberately instructed the team members to leave behind a few minor clues at the scene.

They precisely created the illusion that "Hua Liuming offended a top-level figure and was targeted for a thorough investigation by the authorities."

This laid the groundwork for a thorough purge of the opponent and a deterrent to the forces behind the scenes.

Afterwards, Ah Lang gave He Yuzhu a complete report on the details of the entire operation.

After hearing the whole story, He Yuzhu was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

His men grew increasingly audacious, even going so far as to impersonate official police officers to enforce the law.

This swift and decisive move was truly bold, meticulous, and unconventional.

If one is not careful, one could end up with serious crimes such as assaulting a police officer or impersonating a public official.

Left with no other choice, He Yuzhu had to personally step in and resolve the situation.

He immediately dialed Orion's dedicated hotline and explained the whole situation frankly.

After hearing the whole story, Orion on the other end of the phone was speechless for a moment, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

They lamented the weak enforcement and insufficient deterrence of the local Hong Kong police force.

They were also amazed by the formidable fighting power, decisive actions, and extraordinary methods of He Yuzhu's team.

Relying on Orion's deep connections and influence at the top of the police force.

The police department quickly completed the full official record of this PTU special raid.

The process is compliant, the files are complete, the evidence is verifiable, and there is no flaw in the process.

Hua Liuming and his associates involved in the case, as well as all the illicit funds and goods involved.

The case was transferred to the West Kowloon Regional Crime Unit in compliance with regulations and officially entered the judicial trial process.

The case was handled by Chief Inspector Wong Tsui-ping of the West Kowloon Organized Crime Bureau.

She is shrewd, capable, insightful, and decisive in handling cases.

After learning that the gang members were arrested purely for maliciously provoking Yellow River Industry and angering He Yuzhu,

His gaze as he looked at the group of people involved in the case was full of indifference, as if they were fools or people courting death.

Her tone was cold and her attitude resolute as she issued instructions for handling the case on the spot.

"This group of people has been wantonly provoking trouble, violently disrupting public order, and is suspected of multiple illegal and criminal activities."

"All evidence will be verified and archived one by one, and the case will be handled strictly without any leniency."

"They must be severely punished according to the law, and made to serve their entire lives in prison!"

The officers beside them responded in unison, their voices crisp and efficient.

"Yes, Madam!"

The interrogation work was quickly and comprehensively launched, with pressure applied at each level and questions asked one by one.

Even though he was imprisoned, Hua Liuming remained hopeful, stubborn, and incredibly defiant.

Faced with overwhelming evidence of their illegal actions, they still denied everything and refused to admit their wrongdoing.

He insisted that all the illegal and disruptive acts were committed by his subordinates on their own.

I was completely unaware of, had not given any instructions to, and had no connection with them whatsoever.

Until one piece of complete evidence after another came crashing down.

It completely shattered his psychological defenses, bringing him to the brink of a mental breakdown.

They remain stubbornly refusing to plead guilty and deliberately trying to evade responsibility.

Taking advantage of the situation, the police deliberately leaked the news of Hua Liuming's arrest and imprisonment.

Upon learning of the arrest of a key figure in the He'anle triad, its senior management immediately dispatched a dedicated lawyer.

They rushed to the police station to apply for bail and complete the bail procedures.

However, the police rejected his application outright, clearly stating that the case was serious and bail would not be granted.

The case has completed evidence collection and archiving, and will soon be transferred to the court for public trial and sentencing in accordance with the law.

When the news reached the headquarters of the Wo On Lok, the entire senior management of the organization was furious and filled with suspicion.

They simply couldn't understand it, given it was just a trivial real estate dispute.

Why would core members be imprisoned with no chance of redemption?

The gang's higher-ups secretly sent people into the prison to investigate the truth and question Hua Liuming about the root cause of his trouble.

Driven to desperation, Hua Liuming finally revealed the truth.

He admitted that he was not provoking trouble without cause, but was bribed with a large sum of money to deliberately target Yellow River Industry.

They also directly revealed the hidden figures who funded and instructed the operation.

He desperately begged the gang leader to use all his connections to rescue him.

But life is unpredictable and people are treacherous; the martial arts world only talks about interests, not about loyalty and righteousness.

The day after Hanayagi Akira revealed the truth behind the scenes.

Shocking news spread from the prison: Hua Liuming had been stabbed to death with a homemade toothbrush.

Even those who had brief contact with him in prison to relay messages and gather information.

They were all secretly eliminated and silenced, leaving no trace.

The clean and efficient silencing in prison completely severed all superficial clues.

He and the Anle Society made several attempts to contact the mastermind behind the scenes to negotiate.

Ultimately, all of them disappeared without a trace, with no one responding or paying attention.

Everyone knows perfectly well that Yellow River Industry is a legitimate and large-scale enterprise.

They would never be foolish enough to get involved in江湖恩怨 (jianghu grievances) or to silence witnesses in prison.

This clean and efficient cleanup was clearly the real mastermind's way of eliminating any potential threats.

The goal is to completely erase all traces, monopolize the scheme, and extricate oneself from the matter.

Despite exhausting all available channels, the Anle Society was unable to uncover the true culprit behind the scenes.

They could only swallow their bitterness in silence, unable to express their grievances, and bear this crushing defeat.

All the underworld pawns in the public eye were wiped out, and the trail was completely severed.

But the truly deadly and more dangerous opponent has only just begun to appear.

This time, the opponent abandoned the low-level and barbaric methods of gangster-style vandalism.

Instead, they resorted to top-level, overt strategies involving capital, bureaucracy, rules, and finance.

Their moves are steady, accurate, and ruthless; they employ layers of encirclement and step-by-step killing tactics, using civilized methods that are deadly enough.

The first to launch an attack was the Town Planning Department, under the Hong Kong Lands and Works Bureau.

Huanghe Industrial had previously devoted countless efforts to repeatedly refining and perfecting the product.

The submitted overall planning proposal for the renovation of the old factory area in Kowloon Tong and the reclamation of the riverside wharf.

In the final technical review stage, it was rejected without any warning.

The reasons given by the other party for rejection were varied, deliberately difficult, and far-fetched.

The details were rejected on the grounds that the plot ratio was too high and would damage the overall appearance of the area.

The progress was delayed on the grounds that the traffic assessment was incomplete and there was a risk of congestion.

The review process was forcibly halted on the grounds that environmental protection indicators were not met and ecological protection was insufficient.

They even made unfounded questions about the scope of the land reclamation project, which is suspected of interfering with the safety of the port's waterways.

Each rejection forces companies to supplement massive amounts of redundant data.

The plan was repeatedly revised, resubmitted for review, and underwent countless reviews and rectifications.

Reasonable and compliant high-quality projects are being indefinitely delayed and shelved by the bureaucratic system.

Gu Yuanheng and A Lang worked day and night, communicating with various parties and coordinating at every level.

What they get in return is always bureaucratic procrastination, indifference, and deliberate delays.

The crackdown by officials had barely begun when the deadly fangs of financial capital followed suit, baring in unison.

Several top British-owned banks in Hong Kong have joined forces to launch an attack.

The major players include HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and Jardine Matheson's Jardine Securities.

At almost the same time, credit lines for all affiliated companies of Yellow River Industry were tightened.

The focus is on the Kowloon Tong property development project, which involves huge investments and tight cash flow.

The large development loan that had been agreed upon by both parties in black and white was inexplicably shelved and frozen.

The standards for new loan approvals have suddenly been raised, with interest rates increasing significantly and terms becoming extremely stringent.

The capital infusion channel was cut off instantly, and the company's cash flow suffered a fatal blow.

Moreover, a large number of anonymous analysis reports have emerged in the capital market at the same time.

Deliberately spreading rumors and creating momentum, maliciously shorting public opinion.

They spread false information that Huanghe Industrial's capital chain was broken, that the project faced significant risks, and that it was about to fail and go bankrupt.

All the hottest topics in public opinion are precisely aligned with the core development project in Kowloon Tong.

Maliciously creating market panic, capital panic, and partner panic.

Under multiple pressures, Huanghe Industrial's Jiulongtang project was forced to completely halt construction and come to a standstill.

This also includes its subsidiary, Qinquan Beverage Company, which has just successfully gone public and is gaining momentum.

Because of its connection with Yellow River Industry, it suffered an undeserved disaster and was also affected by it.

Stock price fluctuations, reputational damage, hesitation in cooperation, and market shrinkage.

In addition to being blocked by both financial and political forces, channels for engineering cooperation have also been completely shut down.

A large local construction group and a seasoned building materials supplier in Hong Kong.

They all adopted a unified narrative and deliberately avoided any appearance of impropriety.

The reasons given were: full availability of slots, internal strategic adjustments, and equipment maintenance.

They declined all cooperation and connections with Yellow River Industry.

Anyone with eyes can clearly see that this is a unified blockade by the top-level capital circles.

Someone is secretly pressuring the entire industry to draw a clear line, launch a full-scale crackdown, and wipe them out.

In a private office on the top floor, Ah Lang held a thick stack of in-depth research materials.

He walked into the room with a solemn expression and steady steps.

The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view overlooking the bustling Victoria Harbour.

But the atmosphere inside was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Ah Lang laid out all the research evidence on the table and solemnly reported the core truth.

"Boss, all the forces behind the scenes have been thoroughly investigated and identified."

"The core entity leading this all-out attack on us is Jardine Matheson's subsidiary, Jardine Matheson Land Development Company."

"For many years, Hongkong Land has been eyeing the prime riverside site in Kowloon Tong."

"They have been secretly planning this all along, aiming to develop the entire area as a high-end riverside residential complex and a core commercial complex."

"We entered the game suddenly, acquired land quickly, and made preemptive moves, completely cutting off their core source of revenue."

"In addition, several pro-British local Chinese business tycoons are also secretly colluding."

"Although Li Zhao of Hengzhao Real Estate and Guo Sheng of Sun Hung Kai Properties did not directly come forward to launch an attack."

"But throughout the entire process, they colluded with Hongkong Capital, secretly forming a united front."

"They all wish we would be completely eliminated so they could take the opportunity to grab a share of the profits from the prime Kowloon Tong land plot."

"The planning agency deliberately made things difficult, banks withdrew or locked out loans, and the industry completely blocked the project."

"It was all the result of Jardine Matheson's initiative, in conjunction with several major Chinese business tycoons, and through layers of operations."

He Yuzhu stood quietly in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

His eyes were as deep as the ocean, overlooking the bustling and dazzling Hong Kong harbor below.

His face remained calm and composed, showing no sign of joy or anger, but deep down he had already grasped the entire situation.

He tapped his fingertips lightly on the cold glass, producing a crisp, delicate sound.

He slowly recited the names of these capital giants who had dominated Hong Kong for decades and held absolute power.

"Jardine Matheson, Hongkong Land, Hang Seng, Sungei."

A cold, sharp smile slowly curved his lips, and his aura suddenly became fully unleashed.

"These established capitalists certainly have a long reach, a big appetite, and ruthless methods."

"Since they insist on playing by the rules, manipulating capital, and manipulating officialdom."

"Then I'll play along with their game, and crush them fair and square with a straightforward strategy."

Ah Lang looked worried and quickly asked for instructions.

"Boss, should we mobilize all the elite personnel from the security company to be on standby?"

"To be ready to respond to unexpected situations at any time, and to guard against the other side's underhanded tactics?"

He Yuzhu slightly raised his hand, calmly rejecting the suggestion.

"There's no need to make a mountain out of a molehill."

"The other party used compliant and overt tactics and rule-based suppression throughout the entire process, and dared not resort to underworld dirty tricks."

"If we resort to force, we will only give others a pretext to criticize us, destroy our own structure, and provide them with a handle to use against us."

"If we're going to play this game, let's do it fair and square and crush their capital base."

Ah Lang was still worried and earnestly gave him his instructions.

"Boss, your status, position, and business size are vastly different now than before."

"This is no longer the situation where we were fighting alone. We must not act rashly as we did before."

"If you need any manpower, resources, or channels, please let us know immediately!"

He Yuzhu nodded slightly, his tone calm and resolute.

I know what I'm doing.

"You can focus on stabilizing the internal team, calming employees, and maintaining project order."

"There can't be any trouble internally, and I'll personally handle any external storms."

"Understood!" Ah Lang replied solemnly, bowed, and left the office.

Facing a fatal crisis of banks collectively withdrawing loans and capital blockade.

He Yuzhu did not choose to use the huge cash reserves he had accumulated in his personal space.

He knew that simply throwing money at the problem was only a temporary solution.

It is impossible to completely eradicate the monopolistic foundations of these established capital giants.

To win a decisive battle and establish absolute authority, it is essential to strike precisely at the core vitals.

That evening, He Yuzhu had Xiaoman, who was still studying at school, recalled.

Following the previous battle of capital manipulation by Qinquan Beverage.

Xiaoman has already displayed a top-notch financial talent that has shocked everyone and far surpasses that of her peers.

Sharp eye, precise execution, meticulous thinking, bold yet careful.

He is the only person who can help him leverage top-tier capital markets and confront giants.

The atmosphere inside the study was solemn.

He Yuzhu looked directly at the boy in front of him, his tone calm, yet carrying an absolute authority that left no room for argument.

"Xiaoman, I'm now entrusting you with a crucial and tough battle."

"The targets for this round are Jardine Matheson, Hongkong Land, Hang Seng Properties, and Sun Hung Kai Properties."

"The only way to fight this is to short all their listed stocks and precisely target their capital lifeline."

Xiaoman's eyes suddenly lit up, and she instantly entered the calm state of a top trader.

Quickly assess the advantages, disadvantages, and risks, and accurately analyze the situation.

"Brother Zhu, these four companies are all behemoths of capital that have been rooted in Hong Kong for a century."

"Deeply rooted, with massive capital, extensive connections, and extremely strong risk resistance."

"A direct, all-out short-selling approach carries extremely high risk; a strong negative catalyst is needed to move the market."

He Yuzhu revealed a mysterious and confident smile, as if he had a plan in mind.

"The catalyst will arrive soon as promised."

"You only need to do three things now."

"First, mobilize all our hidden, idle funds overseas and assemble them all to stand by."

"Second, we establish a multi-layered network of secret offshore accounts, with each layer isolated, operating covertly, and leaving no trace."

"Third, assemble a dedicated top-tier trading team, with all members on standby and ready to strike at any time."

"When the time is right, unleash full force, strike swiftly and accurately, and withdraw cleanly and decisively."

"The entire process will utilize a dedicated overseas funding pool, and we will never use domestic industry funds."

Xiaoman nodded emphatically, her eyes firm and full of fighting spirit.

"Rest assured! We guarantee a perfect mission, crushing the opponent's financial resources in one decisive battle!"

After arranging the financial attack strategy, He Yuzhu began to prepare a fatal negative catalyst.

They want to shake the stock market foundation of this century-old British giant.

We must tear away their glamorous facade and expose their dirty history of accumulating wealth through capital.

He relied on Orion's extensive network of high-level contacts within the police force.

Combined with the official resources of the Organized Crime Investigation Department, where Wang Cuiping works.

Without making a sound, they dug deep layer by layer and conducted a thorough investigation.

They accurately collected many years of shady, long-standing accounts from Jardine Matheson.

It contains hidden clues about early cross-border smuggling for profit, commercial bribery, and power transactions.

It also includes its past leaders, associated executives and problematic politicians, and down-on-their-luck gang leaders.

The unclear and ambiguous entanglements of interests and fragmented evidence of gray-area connections.

These scattered pieces of evidence alone are insufficient to establish a crime and file a case.

However, it possesses extremely strong power to generate public opinion, create market panic, and inflict damage on capital.

Despite having crucial information, He Yuzhu did not personally expose it.

Instead, they are smuggled through dozens of layers of untraceable and completely anonymous overseas channels.

All the in-depth investigation leads were sorted and packaged.

The information was leaked in batches to several companies that have long criticized British-owned monopolies and maintain an independent and objective stance.

It is also a top-tier international financial media outlet with global influence.

In addition, several independent newspapers in Hong Kong that dare to speak out and are not afraid of capital.

All clues were carefully sorted out and professionally packaged to form a preliminary investigative report.

Within just a few days, a series of major reports were released in succession to generate buzz.

The Century-Long History of British Giants' Rise to Prosperity in Hong Kong: The Shady Sides Behind the Glamour

The Jardine Empire: The Hidden Wealth Code Behind a Century of Monopoly

Each article is a meticulously crafted, subtly suggestive, yet in-depth report that gets straight to the heart of the matter.

It instantly ignited the entire Hong Kong financial circle and the international capital circle.

Although no direct criminal conviction or specific evidence was given, the case was not named.

But all clues, all details, and all directions pointed to Jardine Matheson.

The perfect reputation filter of a century-old giant shattered and collapsed in an instant.

The market was in a state of panic, people were restless, and capital panic spread rapidly.

The negative public opinion has completely subsided, perfectly fulfilling the pre-catalytic conditions for a financial attack.

In response to the bureaucratic obstruction from the Planning Department, He Yuzhu simultaneously launched a top-level, formal counterattack.

He instructed Gu Yuanheng to spare no expense in hiring the most outstanding and well-connected people in Hong Kong.

A team of top-tier lawyers specializing in urban planning and administrative litigation, and authoritative experts in the industry.

Completely abandon the previous weak stance of passively modifying plans and passively compromising and backing down.

We will address every unreasonable, irregular, and deliberately obstructive reason given by the Planning Department for its rejection.

We will issue detailed, compliant, legally sound, and industry-standard professional rebuttal reports for each case.

It comes with a complete set of legal basis, industry benchmarking cases, and technical supporting data.

At the same time, it was conducted under the name of Huanghe Industrial, a legitimate enterprise.

To neutral Chinese members of the Legislative Council and anti-corruption oversight bodies.

A formal complaint letter with the complainant's real name was submitted, along with a large amount of comparative evidence.

The complainant has filed a formal complaint against the Planning Department for applying double standards in its approval process, selective enforcement, and deliberately delaying business projects.

It lists numerous real-life examples of British-funded and pro-British capital projects receiving expedited approvals and smooth sailing.

This stands in stark contrast to Huanghe Industrial's deliberate obstruction and indefinite delays in the review process.

This precise and well-planned counterattack by the government has put the Planning Department in the eye of the storm.

This forces the bureaucratic system to handle project approvals in an open, transparent, and compliant manner.

Otherwise, they will face multiple risks, including legislative inquiries, anti-corruption investigations, and public backlash.

The predicament of being surrounded by officials was instantly and completely broken.

In response to the potential harassment risk from the remaining underworld forces, He Yuzhu simultaneously issued a death order.

Shi Bin immediately mobilized all of the security company's elite special forces.

All special training and special operations team members were broken up into smaller groups.

With legitimate and certified security personnel, they have been deployed to various construction sites and core office areas in Kowloon Tong.

All personnel are well-equipped, on 24-hour shifts, under full surveillance, and with extremely rapid response.

He Yuzhu publicly and clearly defined the bottom line and granted absolute authority.

"Everyone must remember that all actions must be conducted in accordance with legality and compliance as the primary principle."

"Anyone who dares to violently storm the construction site, injure employees, or damage company property will be severely punished."

"All cases will be classified as violent criminal cases, and all individuals may use all necessary means for legitimate self-defense."

"I, He Yuzhu, will bear full responsibility for all consequences!"

This order was equivalent to building an impregnable ironclad defense for the entire project.

At the same time, Ah Lang secretly sent a clear message to Wo On Lok and all local community groups.

The entire Kowloon Tong area has been officially designated as an absolute no-go zone for Yellow River Enterprises.

Any force that dares to trespass, provoke trouble, or maliciously damage.

In the end, his fate will be even more tragic and utterly devastating than that of Hanagi Akira.

At the same time, it subtly reveals that Jardine Matheson's ill-gotten gains have always been deadly bait.

You may be alive to make money, but you may not be alive to enjoy it. This serves as a warning to all organizations not to become pawns again.

The bloody lessons of the past and the overwhelming force of deterrence.

This completely deterred all the restless underworld forces.

The local underground circles have completely ceased their activities and dare not make the slightest move.

With all the strategic plans in place, the decisive moment has officially arrived.

The in-depth negative reports from international media are like a boulder thrown into the sea, creating towering waves.

Jardine Matheson's century-old reputation has collapsed, and its stock price has continued to plummet.

The market value of Hongkong Land also plummeted, and panic in the capital market spiraled out of control.

It was at the critical point when the market was most volatile and market confidence was most fragile.

Xiaoman led a team of overseas short-selling capital that had been lying low for a long time to launch a full-scale attack!

A massive number of covert short-selling orders were dumped onto the stock market.

Precisely target the stocks of four major giants: Jardine Matheson, Hongkong Land, Hang Seng, and Sungei.

The well-trained trading team operates quickly, accurately, ruthlessly, and steadily.

No dragging things out, no room for compromise, and precise harvesting.

The market's initial panic was amplified instantly.

The stock prices of the four giants plummeted like an avalanche, continuing to crash and collapsing across the board.

Several century-old capital firms quickly mobilized massive reserves to urgently support the market.

Unfortunately, the combined impact of negative public opinion and precise short selling was too powerful.

A drop in the ocean, utterly ineffective, and the market intervention has completely failed.

The two prominent Chinese business tycoons, Li Zhao of Hengzhao and Guo Sheng of Xinji, were completely caught off guard.

To everyone's surprise, the rules, which they thought were a sure thing, were being used to block them.

This unexpectedly provoked such a thunderous and terrifying counterattack from the other side, one that struck at the very core of their being.

In just a few days, the market capitalization of the four top giants in the stock market...

The wealth that evaporated reached astronomical figures that could shake the business world.

He Yuzhu emerged victorious in the battle of the capital market!

Meanwhile, a major victory was reported in the counterattack against bureaucratic irregularities.

Under pressure from top-tier legal teams, professional reports, and legislative complaints.

The Planning Department was forced to abandon all deliberate obstruction and unreasonable delays in the review process.

We fully recognize the compliance, technicality, and legality of the Yellow River Industry Jiulongtang renovation project.

The overall project plan has been officially approved in principle!

The long-stalled Kowloon Tong mega-project has been fully restarted!

The once-silent construction site is now bustling with activity again, with tower cranes standing tall, machines roaring, and workers working tirelessly.

Fully armed security personnel stood at attention with sharp eyes, patrolling closely.

The entire construction site was orderly and smooth, and no one dared to provoke it.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his office, He Yuzhu gazed at the lights of the construction site in the distance.

Looking at the financial newspapers on the table, which reported the precipitous drop in the stock prices of several major capital giants.

His face showed no trace of triumphant elation, only deep calm.

He muttered to himself, his tone indifferent yet filled with unwavering confidence.

"Trying to team up and ambush me?"

"This is just the beginning."

"Hong Kong's capital structure should never be controlled by established foreign capital like yours."

The era belonging to Yellow River Industry will eventually break through the current situation.

He knew perfectly well that this thunderous counterattack, though it severely damaged the opponent and resulted in a great victory, was still a decisive one.

But it also completely exposed its core strength, ruthless methods, and hidden assets.

Jardine Matheson and several major Chinese business tycoons will definitely not let this go.

Beneath the brief calm, a larger, more dangerous, and more deadly storm is quietly brewing.

Sure enough, another crisis soon followed.

A few days later, Orion made an urgent call, his tone unusually grave.

It brought extremely bad and unsettling top-secret news.

"Hey, breaking news, top secret."

"Henry Keswick has recently been meeting frequently with senior officials of the Governor's Office."

"We have successively summoned and interviewed three key department-level officials from the land, public works, and finance departments."

"All meetings were kept completely confidential and there were no public records."

"But all winds point to the worst possible outcome."

He Yuzhu's expression darkened slightly as he pressed for an answer.

"What does he want to do?"

Orion's voice was filled with an undisguised heaviness and helplessness.

"He is prepared to use the ultimate weapon that capital can leverage—top-level political pressure."

"They intend to bypass all rules, all processes, and all business negotiations."

"Using public interest and urban strategic reserves as high-sounding pretexts."

"Directly amend the rules at the official level, forcibly freeze, or even reclaim the prime Kowloon Tong land plot without compensation!"

"This is their last trump card, and their most invincible move!"

With those words, the situation became completely clear.

The other side no longer competes on capital, rules, public opinion, or business tactics.

As a top British-owned giant that has been rooted in Hong Kong for a century and is bound to the British Hong Kong system.

They are prepared to overturn the chessboard, use their power, and crush the enemy by force.

He Yuzhu stood quietly by the window, gazing at the dazzling and bustling night view of Hong Kong.

He had a complete and clear understanding of the difference in their perspectives.

Jardine Matheson's century-old foundation is deeply intertwined with the British mainland and the Commonwealth system.

Relying on colonial privileges, official background, and connections at the top, they ran rampant in Hong Kong for decades.

Their current industrial, capital, and network of connections are insufficient to directly confront such overwhelming power at the top.

He remained silent for a long time before speaking softly.

"Orion, even your extensive network of connections couldn't withstand the pressure at this level?"

Orion remained silent for a moment, his tone filled with helplessness.

"Well, the forces behind me can't withstand the pressure from the top levels in the UK."

"Jardine Matheson's size far exceeds all of our expectations."

"This is no longer a game played locally in Hong Kong; it's the will of the top echelons."

"Give up, He."

"It's not a big loss to lose this piece of land; I can help you acquire more prime sites in Victoria Harbour."

"There's no need to fight to the death, jeopardize our entire business, and suffer losses that outweigh the gains."

He Yuzhu shook his head slightly, his eyes becoming increasingly firm and clear-headed.

"You don't understand."

"If I bow my head, back down, admit defeat, and compromise this time..."

"From now on, Yellow River Industries will forever be subservient and manipulated by others in Hong Kong's business world."

"Not just the Kowloon Tong project, but all the land we have acquired, projects under construction, and future plans."

"They will be targeted, endlessly blocked, and obstructed at every turn by various capital and bureaucratic forces."

"If we yield an inch today, we will be devoured a foot and crushed a mile tomorrow."

Orion sighed deeply, his voice filled with helplessness and regret.

"But you should know that under the crushing power of authority, there is no chance of victory."

"In a situation where the fish dies and the net is destroyed, the net can still be repaired, but once the fish dies, there is no chance of recovery."