After ten years undercover, I'm giving up.

Second, acquire a piece of land worth around 200 million!

Third, complete a short-selling contract with a profit of at least 600 million!

Fourth, the new era of suits has risen to prominence by stepping on Lin's suits, and the brand has officially established itself!

……

After receiving the 500 million yuan transferred from Ma Zhichao, Lin Daheng immediately transferred the money to the bank.

At least the cash flow was temporarily saved.

……

……

a new day.

The entire Hong Kong public is still focused on the business battle between Ma Chi-Chiu and Lam Tai-Hung!

then……

ATV's morning news broadcast a detailed report that surprised all citizens!

"Mr. Ma Zhichao profited HK$6.5 million by shorting the Lin Group!"

"From today onwards, the Lin Group will officially withdraw from the ATV board of directors, and all of its shares have been transferred to Mr. Ma Zhichao..."

"Currently, Mr. Ma Zhichao holds 74% of the shares of Asia Television, officially becoming ATV's largest shareholder and assuming the position of Chairman of the Board..."

"Currently, Mr. Ma Zhichao owns New Era Media Company, New Era Beverage Company, and New Era Apparel Company, and also controls Umbrella Company and Asia Television..."

"According to expert assessments, its assets and brand value have exceeded HK$2 billion!"

All Hong Kong citizens: "..."

West Kowloon Police Station: "..."

Criminal Intelligence Division, Political Department: "..."

Director Cai Yuanqi: "..."

Various clubs and organizations: "..."

who am I?

where am I?

What exactly is going on with Ma Zhichao?

Damn, it's only been four months and his net worth has already exceeded two billion?

Am I out of my mind, or did I mishear?

Or is there something wrong with the world itself?

……

At this time.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) received an anonymous tip.

— Ma Zhichao is suspected of possessing overseas funds of unknown origin and is suspected of being involved in multiple cases of kidnapping and extortion of wealthy individuals!

Liu Yixiong, unwilling to accept defeat after the fisherman's failure, secretly started causing trouble for Ma Zhichao!

When William, the head of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), received the anonymous whistleblower letter targeting Ma Zhichao, he was initially taken aback.

Ma Zhichao?!

The Special Branch had always suspected this person of being dishonest and had been trying to find ways to cause him trouble. Now that the Special Branch was about to be disbanded, these kinds of tasks naturally gradually shifted to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

William pondered for a moment, then summoned his trusted subordinate, Yu Hongsheng.

"Chief!"

William handed over the letter of complaint: "Inspector Yu, here is a report about Ma Zhichao. Investigate immediately based on the clues in it."

Yu Hongsheng was taken aback: "Ma Zhichao?"

William looked up: "Is there a problem?"

"No, sir!"

"Then get to work."

"Yes, sir!"

Yu Hongsheng quickly returned to his office, opened the letter, and read it carefully.

The letter contained little substantive evidence; it was mostly based on unfounded suspicions.

However, since the boss has asked me to investigate, the boss must have his own reasons.

As his subordinate, he naturally had to investigate thoroughly.

Moreover, he had been keeping an eye on Ma Zhichao recently.

The other party's rise is indeed unusually rapid, and it really should be investigated.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is a distinctive anti-corruption agency on Hong Kong Island.

This department reports directly to the Grand Commander, and its power is absolutely terrifying.

However, don't assume that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is truly "righteous and awe-inspiring".

When the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was first established, its staff mainly came from three parts.

First, officials transferred from the Political Department.

Second, the officials sent by Victoria.

Third, a group of idealistic young Chinese.

The person who initially led them was the head of the political department.

Over the next decade or so, many Special Branch officers were promoted and given important positions, gradually becoming the backbone of the Hong Kong Police Force.

This can be seen.

The so-called Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is essentially just a tool in the hands of the Grand Marshal and the Special Branch!

Yu Hongsheng picked up the phone: "Zhilian, come to my office."

Not long after.

Lu Zhilian knocked on the door of Yu Hongsheng's office.

"Inspector Yu!"

Yu Hongsheng pushed the letter of complaint over: "Here is a letter of complaint. The content is quite sensitive, and you need to investigate it yourself."

Lu Zhilian opened the envelope and his bronze face immediately showed surprise.

"Ma Zhichao?"

Yu Hongsheng nodded: "That's right, it's him. You probably saw the news this morning; I heard his net worth is now over two billion. So the higher-ups want you to investigate him."

Lu Zhilian hesitated for a moment: "But this letter doesn't contain any concrete evidence; it's almost all based on hearsay. Wouldn't investigating like this have a negative impact?"

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) receives hundreds of these letters every day.

They don't usually take it too seriously.

Therefore, Lu Zhilian had a vague feeling in his heart.

This seems more like someone trying to use the ICAC to retaliate against Inspector Ma.

Yu Hongsheng said calmly, "The higher-ups ordered us to investigate, so we'll investigate. What's the problem?"

Lu Zhilian immediately stood up straight: "No problem, sir!"

Upon returning, Lu Zhilian quickly began allocating manpower and officially started investigating Ma Zhichao.

……

……

at this time.

One of the four major families, Zheng Daheng's side.

As soon as he arrived at the company and sat down in his office, a newspaper cover on his desk immediately caught his attention.

Shocking! Ma Zhichao officially takes over ATV, Lin family leaves in disgrace!

Zheng Daheng was stunned for a moment.

"What's going on?"

If he remembers correctly, Ma Zhichao had just bought 28% of ATV's shares from him.

At the time, he deliberately raised the price, causing Ma Zhichao to bleed a lot of money.

With a touch of curiosity, Zheng Daheng picked up the newspaper and began to read it.

Two minutes later.

His gaze turned serious, and a look of shock appeared on his face.

Ma Zhichao first promoted the sale of suits through movies, and then used public opinion to attack the stock price of Lin's Clothing, causing Lin's stock to plummet by 45%.

Ultimately, the Lin family had no choice but to sell their ATV shares to raise funds to save Lin's Apparel.

"This Ma Zhichao... does have some skill."

This was the first time Zheng Daheng truly looked at Ma Zhichao with new respect.

Lin Daheng is, after all, a cunning old fox who has been in the business world for decades.

In the end, they were defeated by this rising star.

"However, Ma Zhichao also got a good deal."

"If it weren't for those three kidnappings that drained the Lin family's cash flow, the Lin family wouldn't be so short of money."

"Otherwise, it's really hard to say who will win this game."

After figuring out the situation, Zheng Daheng stopped paying too much attention to it.

After all, in his eyes, neither the Lin family nor Ma Zhichao could be considered a real opponent.

……

……

Ma Zhichao was unaware that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) had already taken notice of him.

He was unaware that he had just been looked down upon by Zheng Daheng.

At that time, he had just taken over ATV and was extremely busy in the ATV building.

By the time the initial tasks were completed, it was already 9 p.m.

Tian Yangsi went directly to ATV to report the results of the third day of "Infernal Affairs" to Ma Zhichao.

"Boss, it's probably because the news of your takeover of ATV has stimulated the people of Hong Kong that the box office of 'Infernal Affairs' has risen instead of falling today, taking in 450 million."

"The total box office revenue in three days has exceeded 1223 million."

"In addition, sales of suits continued to rise, with 5.8 suits sold today."

"However, cola's performance hasn't been as impressive as that of the suits. Most citizens still prefer Pepsi."

Ma Zhichao smiled slightly: "No rush, things haven't really gotten out of hand with Pepsi yet."

"Just wait, it should be within the next day or two."

After saying that, he thought for a moment and then said, "Doesn't the Umbrella Corporation have more than 20,000 people? Give each person two sets."

"Adding the 58,000 units sold today, the total is 100,000 units."

"When advertising to the outside world, we said that we sell 400,000 sets a day."

Tianyang couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

Good guy.

It doubled again!

Ma Zhichao continued, "In addition, I will arrange for ATV reporters to go to the warehouse and various stores to shoot some footage. The news will be broadcast directly tomorrow morning."

ATV is now his.

The second largest shareholder, Stanley Ho, is far away in Macau.

Essentially, this television station has become a one-man show run by Ma Zhichao.