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Chapter 1501 Attitude
A little boy, who looked to be three or four years old, skipped and jogged along the wide streets of the New Territories.

He was always drawn to things along the way, stopping to look here and there, and occasionally, out of curiosity, he would reach out and touch them.

This behavior is certainly annoying, but if you turn around and look at the man strolling with his hands behind his back not far from the child, and the dozen or so people in suits accompanying him, then people are generally more tolerant.

However, Zhou Xiaobai couldn't tolerate it. Seeing the child being impolite, she went over and grabbed the child's ear to discipline him, then lectured him. Wang Yan, on the other hand, was all smiles, chatting and laughing with Peng Yunliang and the others…

The development of the New Territories has been underway for over a decade, and the changes have been truly transformative.

Skyscrapers rose from the ground, roads were built, and even a subway system was installed. Hospitals, schools, and other supporting facilities were also constructed. In addition, various banks, shopping malls, and branches and headquarters of various companies, including mainland companies that had relocated their headquarters from Hong Kong Island to the New Territories, were also built.

The current large-scale development in the New Territories has expanded from the North District to Yuen Long and Tai Po. The development is progressing well and is quite bustling with people...

These large families in the New Territories certainly couldn't have built the New Territories into what it is today, and the profits from their most lucrative herbal tea and beverage businesses were far from sufficient.

Various capitalists, both inside and outside Hong Kong Island, could not have single-handedly carried out large-scale development in the New Territories, let alone created such a large-scale situation in just ten years, continuously encroaching on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

As the saying goes, many hands make light work. When hot money was flowing into the New Territories, various factors combined to make the area prosperous. Just as mentioned before, once you create a big stir and get things lively, everything else will follow.

Of course, the most important factor is the support from the mainland. Without this, the cost of large-scale construction on Hong Kong Island would be several times higher. After all, while Hong Kong Island has the capacity for building materials such as steel bars, cement, concrete, and bricks, it lacks large-scale production.

In terms of manpower in construction, the government also takes advantage of lax regulations, using all sorts of methods to smuggle mainlanders into the country. Over the past decade, the mainland population on Hong Kong Island has increased at an alarming rate, with many of these people working in the New Territories. However, some of these "cross-border dragons" are inevitably involved in organized crime, causing some disruption to local Hong Kong communities.

Having both the necessary materials and manpower is the key to the New Territories' development.

However, this is not enough. There are some infrastructure investments that the New Territories families are willing but unable to make available to outsiders. These include public transportation and subway systems, electricity, water, and natural gas, among others.

These are all companies established and operated in mainland China. Of course, they're not operating at a loss; they're all for-profit, since this is capitalism. The primary goal is to ensure stable operation; how much profit is made is secondary.

On the other hand, it's about maintaining control over Hong Kong. Otherwise, what are the four major Chinese companies, Xinhua News Agency, bank branches, and so on, for? The goal is to resolve all issues before the deadline and get through it peacefully.

As such, with the mainland's support, the investment, construction, and operation of various infrastructure projects were guaranteed, which further attracted capitalists to invest.

Private hospitals, schools, shopping malls, high-end residential buildings, commercial office buildings, and so on—all these are projects undertaken by powerful investors who purchase land in the New Territories and develop the buildings according to the New Territories' development plans.

The building materials were purchased from the mainland with cash, and the workers were naturally a bunch of mainlanders who had been smuggled in.

With so many buildings creating so many jobs, naturally, various business establishments followed suit.

Restaurants, dance halls, arcades, dessert shops, and all sorts of other shops have enriched people's lives and consumption, attracting crowds and naturally becoming increasingly popular.

Today, the prosperity of the North District, the first area to be developed in the New Territories, is no less than that of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and may even surpass it.

Because of the opening up of the mainland, Hong Kong Island has been sourcing various goods from surrounding countries, forming a trade center in the North District. Mainland merchants come to buy things to resell, while others bring goods from the mainland to Hong Kong Island.

In short, the trading center itself is definitely fine; the only problem is with the goods. But regardless of whether there's a problem or not, everything is fine. This business can continue for twenty or thirty years.

As the trading hubs grew, families in the New Territories began to venture into logistics and transportation, engaging in both land and sea transport.

Thanks to the large-scale development of the New Territories, the large families in the New Territories have grown like a snowball over the past decade. They are absolutely loyal to the mainland and are extremely cooperative in all their work.

As a result, the mainland's work on the Hong Kong Island issue has proceeded quite smoothly, and all sectors have been handled well. The various tycoons, generally speaking, are relatively honest; it's inevitable that they have their own ulterior motives—they all want to profit more and secure their future interests.

The New Territories have a large enough scale and a strong determination and drive in development, which has allowed them to withstand various internal and external troubles, preserve their achievements, and reach their current success. This is the main reason why these capitalists have become more compliant, as their bargaining power has been greatly reduced.

"You did a really good job."

Wang Yan took the bowl of shark fin soup that her son had only eaten a couple of bites from Zhou Xiaobai and finished it off in a few bites. "You guys have really worked hard all these years. It wasn't easy to build up the New Territories."

"Oh, Mr. Wang, what are you saying?" Peng Yunliang, who had gained weight and was now full of vigor, said with a smile. "It was all Mr. Wang who pointed out the way. It's easy to put in the effort, but it's not easy to gain knowledge. Mr. Wang has worked the hardest. If it weren't for Mr. Wang, there would be no New Territories."

We people just spend our days spending money and enjoying ourselves. Unlike Wang Sheng, who clearly has so much money but doesn't spend a single penny on himself, instead using it all to plant trees on the Loess Plateau. He wants to spend money, to make movies, and he works hard writing books and raising investment... We all feel sorry for Wang Sheng.”

After taking a couple more steps, Wang Yan took the remaining half of the roast goose and said, "You're getting better and better at talking, Peng Sheng. I heard you're in charge of the Peng family now?"

"It's all thanks to Mr. Wang's help. Everyone says I'm lucky. If I hadn't met Mr. Wang at the Canton Fair, and if he hadn't been willing to help us, we wouldn't have the good situation in the New Territories today."

“How could I take credit for this? Don’t always flatter me, Mr. Peng. You’re thanking me to the leaders, saying that the New Territories is what it is today because of me. That’s just too much.”

If I were to express gratitude, it would be to thank the country for its help and the people of the New Territories for their united efforts. Without these, no matter how brilliantly I thought of things, it would be useless. You should thank the collective, not highlight my individual role. I have a role to play, but does that mean you don't?

Wang Yan, gnawing on roast goose with oil dripping from his mouth, said, "No matter who deserves more credit, the important thing is to do things well. Only when things are done well can everyone talk about their contributions and hard work. If things aren't done well, then everyone is at fault."

"Wang Sheng is truly enlightened," Peng Yunliang said, giving a thumbs-up. Wang Yan waved his hand, then pointed to Li Kuiyong, who was with Tian Fang and the child: "You know Dayong."

“I know him, Mr. Li is an old friend.” Peng Yunliang tentatively inquired, “Mr. Wang, what do you want to…”

“The situation in the mainland is getting better and better, and there are more and more wealthy people. Dayong has been with me for so many years, it’s about time he got rich.”

Peng Yunliang understood: "Mr. Wang, when I get back I'll send someone to the capital to find Mr. Li, to invest in a joint venture with him, buy a piece of land, build a shopping mall, and sell our products. What do you think, Mr. Wang?"

"Okay, let's do it this way for now. Contact me about the land later."

"Then can we get more land?" Peng Yunliang pressed his advantage.

"Greed knows no bounds." Wang Yan patted his shoulder with his greasy hands. "Peng Sheng, how much is too much? You used to only think about making sure the villagers lived a good life. Now that the villagers are living a good life, you've earned more money than you could spend in several lifetimes. Why aren't you satisfied?"
I've heard that there are more and more problems among your family members. Some are addicted to gambling, some are addicted to drugs, and some are even more audacious scum who dare to collude with gangs to force women into prostitution.

Peng Sheng, I didn't want to say these things. Looking at things from a developmental perspective, these things are difficult and uncontrollable to manage in a short time. I thought Peng Sheng would be concerned about these matters, but I didn't expect that not only did he not pay attention, but he also wanted more. Peng Sheng, you've had enough of the good life; you can simply go jump into the sea yourself.”

The chubby Peng Yunliang was already covered in cold sweat: "Wang Sheng, I really didn't, we..."

Whether it was intentional or unintentional, it doesn't matter. The matter is what it is, and so is your attitude.

Wang Yan shook his head and smiled, "But Peng Sheng, don't overthink it. I didn't come here with any mission, and these things aren't up to me to decide. I just heard some rumors about this place in the capital, and I think things here have gone a bit too far. We've been friends for so many years, and Lin County has developed well thanks to your help. I'm just doing my duty as a friend and giving you a heads-up."

"Wang Sheng, don't worry, I'll take action today. I'll make sure every single one of them gets away with it." Peng Yunliang repeatedly assured him, swearing an oath.

He didn't believe Wang Yan's statement at all.

Wang Yan's identity is truly exceptional. Although he appears to be just a simple film academy teacher, he is actually far from ordinary. He is also an expert and scholar in multiple fields, including theoretical research, international relations, literature and art, urban development, and industrial structure, wielding considerable influence in numerous areas. He writes countless internal reports and participates in countless symposiums annually on various reform and development matters.

Even without the above, Wang Yan himself has contributed to the development of Lin County and the large-scale development of the New Territories. Although he may not have any say in related matters, at least people listen to him, and people often ask him for his opinions and thoughts on certain issues.

Even before all of the above, Wang Yan himself is an incredibly audacious and ruthless person. If provoked, he truly doesn't care about anything. Crucially, he's reasonable and earnest, resourceful, unfazed by physical violence, and possesses exceptional fighting skills—he's terrifying.

All things considered, Peng Yunliang was convinced that Wang Yan's words were absolutely purposeful. Whether there was a mission or not was irrelevant; the fact that Wang Yan said it meant that something serious was indeed going to happen to them.

Wang Yan took the bowl of cart noodles his son had just eaten a couple of bites from: "In short, you all need to pay more attention, have the right attitude, and solve problems as soon as you discover them. Don't have the mentality of nouveau riche, thinking that you can act lawlessly just because you control a lot of power and have a lot of money. Don't be arrogant and conceited, Peng Sheng."

"Wang Sheng's lesson is correct, and we will definitely make corrections."

In front of Wang Yan, Peng Yunliang became a mere yes-man, showing none of the swagger of a tycoon who was one of the leaders of the New Territories.

Seeing that Wang Yan would not say anything more, he changed the subject and asked, "I wonder what brings you here this time, Mr. Wang? Are you traveling with your wife and children?"

Wang Yan nodded with a smile: "Let's also take a look at the cultural and artistic industries here."

"You mean Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest?"

"And then there are our old friends, right? Aren't all the people in these organizations involved in film production? We need to talk to them all. Culture and art, and it's not just about movies, but also about writers, painters, singers, journalists, and so on. This time, we're going to have an open and honest discussion about future development."

"Wang Sheng is truly extremely busy."

"It's the organization's trust that led me to come out and do this job." Wang Yan waved his hand modestly. "Actually, if I really had to choose, I would still prefer to focus on making movies. I'm currently preparing to film something about Linxian County. Isn't that interesting?"
But what can I do, Mr. Peng? If I don't come out and lobby, nobody takes me seriously. Even making a movie is difficult due to limited funding. Besides, they come to your territory to lecture you, don't they?

“Mr. Wang, I’m innocent! Without you, there would be no New Territories today, and there would be no me, Peng Yunliang. Mr. Wang, please don’t scare me. You know I’m easily frightened. I’m a very timid person.”

Wang Yan waved his hand, ignoring him, and went to tell Zhou Xiaobai to take the child and play with Li Kuiyong and the others. Then he went to find a place to wash his greasy hands and face, got into the Mercedes-Benz arranged by Peng Yunliang, and went to the hotel where the meeting was to be held.

A group of executives from film and entertainment companies arrived at the luxury hotel in the New Territories early in the morning. Even though Wang Yan arrived late and they waited for a long time, they didn't utter a single complaint.

Wang Yan's abilities certainly played a role, but more importantly, it was the national will he represented. Of course, not everyone has the power to act on behalf of the state.

For example, if it were organized by someone else, the people present would be various company managers. But when he came, it was like a gangster gathering, with everyone claiming to be well-known figures in the underworld. They and the normal company managers were clearly separated into two distinct groups.

At the meeting, some rules were established. Wang Yan, holding the drafted items, went through them one by one with the attendees. A secretary stood by, recording who agreed and who disagreed…

When the meeting resumed, everyone agreed, and the Hong Kong arts and culture community warmly embraced the motherland…

It's extremely simple, straightforward, and efficient...

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