Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 440 "449" Legislative Council, Guan Zu blasted: Are you a bunch of losers who accepted benefits from MTR!
"Hello everyone!"

Guan Zu smiled, nodded in response, and waved to everyone.

"Mr. Guan, you are really here!"

"Mr. Guan, please speak for us!"

A citizen's face was full of respect and enthusiasm, and he kept coming forward to shake hands with him.

"Are you coming from Yuen Long and Tuen Mun? How much does it cost for this trip?"

Guan Zu shakes hands with a citizen.

"The bus fare is HK$5, and the subway fare is HK$10, which adds up to HK$15. A round trip is HK$30. If I work 22 days a month, that's HK$660, which is one-fifth of my salary."

"What about you? Where are you from?" Guan Zu shook hands with another citizen.

"Wong Tai Sin... one trip is about 10 Hong Kong dollars, a round trip is 20 Hong Kong dollars a day, and if you work 20 days a month, that comes out to 400 yuan."

Guan Zu thought the price was indeed outrageous.

At least in the mainland in the future, 10 RMB can be used from the northernmost to the southernmost part of Guangdong Province, but that will be in 2024.

Moreover, the Guangzhou subway is one of the more expensive ones in the country.

Outrageous~~~
Next, citizens from Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Wong Tai Sin, as well as Yuen Long and Tuen Mun in the New Territories, expressed their concerns in front of the camera.

"The price itself is already very high. If it goes up again, our life will be more stressful."

Guan Zu: "Why do you want to work here? It's so far."

Citizens said,

“There’s work here…”

"Make money to support the family... go wherever there is work."

“The salary here is a bit higher…”

Guan Zu asked about everyone's salary again. Most of them made around 3000-7000, with most making around 4000-5000.

This 4000-5000 salary may seem like a lot, but the living expenses are also very high.

The citizens were talking to each other, telling about the difficulties they were facing in their lives.

Soon, we arrived at Sheung Wan, the final stop of Guanzu.

Le Huizhen said: "It's almost time, everyone please be quiet for a moment, let's do a survey now..."

"Yesterday's TVB news said that many citizens thought that fares should be raised. Anyone who supports the MTR fare increase, please raise your hand."

No one raised their hand.

Le Huizhen: "Please raise your hands if you disagree with the price increase!"

Brush brush brush~~~
Hands up!

This scene was faithfully recorded by the camera.

……

They arrived at Sheung Wan Station and Guan Zu got off the bus.

"Goodbye, Mr. Guan!"

Citizens waved to Guan Zu and expressed their gratitude one by one.

Afterwards, Guan Zu inspected the subway property at Sheung Wan Station.

quickly,

He found several small shops inside the subway, including a convenience store, a breakfast shop, etc.

Obviously, these shops are assets of MTR.

After understanding last night,
Guan Zu knows that MTR has 5 sources of income:

1: Ticketing revenue.

2: Advertising revenue: MTR has set up a large number of advertising spaces in stations and trains, providing a publicity platform for companies and charging advertising fees.

3: Commercial facility income: income from commercial facilities such as shops and vending machines set up in the station.

4: Property income: When planning subway lines, the Hong Kong government will sell the subway roof and some surrounding land to the MTR at super low prices. The MTR will develop and sell properties on these lands to make profits.

5: Property rental income: shopping malls, office buildings, etc. on the MTR are rented out after completion, and continuous income is obtained by collecting rent.

So much income...

Guan Zu summed it up in one sentence: Greedy!

In my previous life, I couldn’t do anything about people like you.

Now that I have traveled through time, can I still not do anything to you?

Then I traveled through time in vain?

Kill you bastards!
……

Afterwards, Guan Zu took the subway from Sheung Wan to Tsuen Wan, and then went back to Kwun Tong and Chai Wan.

(Figure: Red Line: The earliest three MTR lines: Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, and Island Line)

I tested the approximate route and how much it would cost.

noon,

ATV did not broadcast the news about Guan Zu, but broadcast other news instead.

Because Guan Zu has not yet found out more detailed information, he needs to prepare everything.

……

MTR Corporation,

"Oh, I said Guan Zu doesn't have such courage."

President Tang had been watching ATV news, but after watching for a long time, he didn't see ATV broadcast this.

So, he realized it!
Absolutely, absolutely, it’s because Guan Zu was threatened by someone over the phone!
So, Guan Zu retreated.

"Heh~~~"

"You're always acting like you're speaking up for the people. Do you really think you're Justice Bao?"

President Tang heaved a sigh of relief and started to open champagne to celebrate.

Guan Zu, that’s all.

After thinking about it, he called Boss Li and told him the good news.

"Now that Guan Zu has been taught a lesson, I think you have finally gotten your revenge."

Boss Li: “???”

President Tang told the story again.

Boss Li: “…………”

Youyou said: "I feel that you... underestimate this Guan Zu."

……

……

After that, for two or three days, Guan Zu didn't make any movement and was very low-key.

Those who have suffered at the hands of Guan Zu include charities, Fang Anxin, Boss Li, Zheng Songren, and Gui Lao...

Some people remained silent, while others began to fan the flames.

"Guan Zu is actually a hypocrite..."

"Do you really believe in upholding justice for the neighbors?"

"Those who seek fame and reputation..."

Many Hong Kong citizens have been affected and feel that they have been deceived by Guan Zu, and are very angry.

In a blink of an eye, a new week has arrived.

on Tuesday,

The Legislative Council held another plenary session. The Legislative Council does not meet every day, but generally meets at 11 o'clock every Tuesday morning, which is a regular meeting.

……

morning,

Legislative Council Building.

At 10:00, one hour before the Legislative Council meeting, Guan Zu knocked on the office door of Legislative Council President John Smith.

"Master, good morning!"

When President John saw this, he got a headache.

He probably guessed that Guan Zu was going to cause trouble.

After all, there are two types of members in the Legislative Council, one is Guan Zu and the other is the other members.

"Sir Guan, what's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

"Chairman John, I want to say something in the legislative meeting today. I want to say hello to you in advance."

Meaning: It's a greeting, not a request for advice.

The corner of President John's mouth twitched.

"what's up?"

Guan Zu: "About the MTR fare increase."

Master John cried out in his heart.

"really!"

"You should know that the MTR Corporation's fare increase is in the interests of many people."

Chairman John pointed his finger toward the sky.

Guan Zu said seriously: "But it is not in the interests of ordinary citizens."

He thought of that night when citizens came one after another, hoping that he would seek justice.

Thinking of those greedy faces.

President John: “But you will offend a lot of people.”

Guan Zu: "I don't care... I just wanted to let you know because I was afraid you would be embarrassed."

Host John: “…………”

I also want to thank you for the reminder!

John, the host, was paralyzed: "Then you can do it yourself. I don't know anything anyway."

After all, he didn't charge any money for this.

Guan Zu: “Thank you!”

Then he cheered up and walked out of the meeting room.

I'm about to start scolding you, are you losers ready?

……

In a flash, it’s 11:00…

The weekly meeting of the Legislative Council officially begins.

The entire Legislative Council has 60 members, 54 of whom came and 6 were absent. It is worth mentioning that it is not mandatory to be absent from the Legislative Council meetings, and you can ask for leave.

Many legislators looked at Guan Zu who was sitting upright in his seat. Among them, Si Ye, a few friends, and Liang Shuyi all looked at Guan Zu jokingly.

Especially Leung Suk-yee, TVB has been full of yin and yang in recent days.

"Okay, let's start the meeting..."

"Everyone..."

Chairman John said some opening remarks.

After the mouth was dry, finally: "Members, does anyone have anything new to propose?"

"Let me tell you one thing..."

Before any of the congressmen could react, Guan Zu knocked on the microphone.

"I would like to ask if the Chairman of the Transport Committee and the Chairman of the Finance Committee are here today..."

The Transport Committee and the Finance Committee are both internal committees of the Legislative Council, which are elected internally to manage the political affairs of Hong Kong Island.

As soon as Guan Zu's words came out,
Everyone in the audience, who were originally groggy, suddenly became alert.

They all looked at Guan Zu.

Everyone present was aware of the news of the past few days.

Guan Zu is about to fire!

At this moment, the faces of the people from the Transportation Committee and the Finance Committee all darkened, and many of them gloated over the misfortune, while some even sneered at Guan Zu.

Transport Panel Chairman Tsang Kin-ming had a blank expression on his face: "I don't know what Councillor Kwan wants to talk to me about."

"Master Zeng, right?"

Guan Zu looked at Zeng Jianming with a stern expression and a sharp gaze: "I am standing here today just to ask you, why do you agree to the MTR fare increase?"

Zeng Jianming: "This was approved after a series of comprehensive considerations."

Guan Zu: "A series of comprehensive considerations? I really want to know how you considered it."

Zeng Jianming: "I'm sorry, this involves professional issues, I'm afraid Councillor Guan may not understand."

With the mutual bickering, the entire conference hall was suddenly filled with tension.

"I don't understand!"

Guan Zu sneered, picked up a document, scanned everyone present one by one, and then slammed the document heavily on the table with a "bang".

"This data is what I collected these days..."

"MTR's revenue comes from a variety of sources. Ticketing revenue, advertising revenue, commercial facility revenue, property revenue and property leasing revenue..."

"According to my preliminary statistics, the MTR Corporation's revenue exceeds HK$13 billion and its profit exceeds HK$3 million each year!"

“3 million!!”

His voice was high and powerful, full of anger and questioning, and every word was like a hammer, hitting the eardrums of everyone present.

"According to the information I have, there is no country in the world where the subway is profitable! But the MTR is not only profitable, but also very profitable!"

"That's fine! The MTR is related to people's livelihood and is an important means of transportation for citizens. Now that the profits are so huge, they are actually raising prices?!"

"It's so shameless and greedy!"

Guan Zu turned his head suddenly and looked at Zeng Jianming, his eyes like a sharp blade: "Master Zeng, let me ask you, on what basis did you approve the MTR fare increase plan? Have you really experienced the lives of ordinary citizens? Do you know how hard they work every day to pay for the high transportation costs?"

"Do you know that for citizens who come to work from Yuen Long and Tuen Mun, the transportation cost is HK$15 per trip, which is HK$660 a month... and those who come from Wong Tai Sin are HK$400... They earn around HK$3000 to HK$7000, and their lives are already difficult, and you guys are raising the price..."

Guan Zu became more and more excited as he spoke, his voice unconsciously rising by several decibels, and his questions echoed throughout the Legislative Council.

"Are you guys going to the streets to get a shovel?"

"MTR is a public facility serving the public, not a tool for some people to make huge profits! In other parts of the world, subways need government subsidies to maintain operations to protect the travel rights of citizens!"

"Master Zeng, your Transportation Committee has approved this plan. How are you going to explain it to everyone?"

"Did you, a loser, accept benefits from the MTR behind the scenes, so you ignored the difficulties of the citizens and easily passed this fare increase plan?"

Guan Zu’s voice touches people’s hearts!

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Additional information: In addition to the three subway lines mentioned above, there is also the light railway in Tuen Mun (not a subway, but a train), which is under the Kowloon-Canton Railway Authority.

There is also a Shenzhen-Kowloon (Kowloon-Canton Railway) railway, which was opened in the early 20th century and belonged to the Kowloon-Canton Railway Authority. It was changed to a company in 1982 and merged into the MTR in 2007.

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