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

Chapter 495 "494" Guan Zu's attack is extremely powerful and overbearing!

Quarry Bay.

Here lies a Taikoo City Center.

It is not a single building, but a huge commercial center composed of several buildings.

(The left side of the picture is Pacific Place, the right side is Taikoo Shing)

The first phase of Taikoo City Centre was completed in 1981, and the second phase was completed in 1987. As for the third and fourth phases, they are still under construction and will be completed by the end of this year.

The first and second phases are a super shopping complex that integrates shopping, dining and entertainment. It is currently one of the best leisure destinations in Hong Kong Island and one of the popular places for tourists to shop when they visit Hong Kong.

And today,
The originally bustling Taikoo City now has a new "landscape".

A large number of Five Star Property Management staff appeared at each entrance and road section of Taikoo City. They were wearing the same uniform and holding stacks of Five Star Daily, which they were busy distributing.

The newspaper’s front-page headline read: “Exposing the cruel and bloody history of Taikoo…”

And shouting:

"The crimes of the ancient times are too numerous to list!"

"The Chinese nation, never forget the national humiliation!"

"Boycott Dagu, unite!"

Propaganda propaganda continued and newspapers were distributed one after another.

Among the crowds of citizens who came to shop and stroll, the reactions of the citizens were different.

A young lady took the newspaper, glanced at it quickly, and said to her friend:
"Why don't we go somewhere else? We really should boycott."

My friend nodded: "Okay! Where are we going?"

Lady: "Why don't we go to Harbour City? It's bigger..."

Not far away, a man in a suit and tie, accompanied by a beautiful woman, dodged the newspaper handed to them and walked quickly into Taikoo City.

You can boycott yours, anyway, I don’t consider myself Chinese, I am British.

So, it’s none of my business.

More and more people in the crowd took the newspapers.

After a young man took the newspaper, he turned to his companion and said, "Come on, let's go somewhere else."

His companion nodded, and the two of them left Taikoo City together.

A young mother passed by with her child, hesitated for a moment, and finally left with the child.

As time goes by, the number of people visiting Taikoo City gradually decreases.

Some citizens who originally planned to shop here changed their minds. They discussed in groups and decided to go somewhere else. Harbour City, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui...these places became their new choices.

There were also a small number of citizens who didn't care at all and went straight into Taikoo City.

In addition to citizens, there are also tourists.

In 1992, there were 792 million foreign tourists in Hong Kong Island, of which 80 were from the Mainland.

Taikoo Shing is a popular tourist destination in Hong Kong Island, and at least one in ten tourists come to Taikoo Shing.

Therefore,
Among the people who came to Taikoo City today, there were quite a few international tourists and more than a hundred mainland tourists.

International tourists don't feel anything.
However, after seeing the Five Star Group’s publicity and reading the newspapers, mainland tourists became angry.

"Let's go. We're not going to hang around here any more."'

"Then where should we go? We are not familiar with this place."

"Looking for a guide..."

Then, I found a guide from Five Star Properties and was finally recommended by Five Star employees to go to Harbour City.

……

At the Taikoo Shing office,

The person in charge got the number of guests counted at the gate, which was less than 20% of the usual number.

“Bang~~~~”

Table leg health -1...

Calf bone blood volume -10...

"Only 20% left! How can we continue this business?"

“Does the security department eat shit?”

"Drive all those people away!"

The person in charge was furious and quickly ordered the security guards to expel the employees of the Five Star Property Company.

The Taikoo City security forces assembled in large numbers and set out one after another.

"It's finally time for me to make a contribution and get a promotion." A young security guard rubbed his hands ready to go.

"Ah? What do you want to do?"

"Catch someone."

"You idiot, how dare you really do it? The Five Star Group has done so much for ordinary citizens like us, aren't you repaying kindness with enmity?"

"Yes, Taiko is not in the right and is committing a heinous crime. We are just collecting a salary and doing nothing but pretending."

"........."

quickly,

Amid the obstruction of the perfunctory security brigade, the Five Star Group continued to distribute newspapers.

Effect = 0.

upstairs,

The person in charge looked through the French window at the Five Star Property employees who were still distributing flyers downstairs. He was so furious that he scolded the head of the security department.

"Are you all shit eaters?"

“Why are those people still handing out flyers!!”

……

The same scene occurred at Taikoo Plaza.

The trouble was even greater than that at Taikoo Shing. In addition to distributing newspapers to guests, there were more than 1000 citizens protesting against Cathay Pacific's demand for compensation.

The person in charge over there is extremely worried.

If it's like this every day, is there still point in doing business?
Millions and tens of millions are lost every day!
When Guan Zu makes a move, his power is overbearing!
……

……

Taikoo House, the office of boss Mei Lin.

"Over at Taikoo City, the number of customers today is only 20% of the usual number~~~"

"There are even fewer customers at Taikoo Plaza, only 18% of the usual number~~~"

The secretary reported to Merlin.

Merlin had a blank expression on his face, thinking about how to solve this problem.

If this continues every day, the Swire Group will suffer heavy losses!

Surrender?
Or should we fight?
Thinking of this,
He looked downstairs. At that moment, in the conference hall on the 6th floor, Peng Lizhi was holding a press conference to refute ATV's so-called "black history of the Swire Group".

……

6/F, Swire House,

In the conference hall, the lights were bright, and there were cameras and recording equipment everywhere. Reporters from various media outlets were already on standby.

Peng Lizhi stood straight, wearing a well-tailored dark suit, with the temperament of an English gentleman and a cold and serious expression.

"Dear media friends, I am here today to respond to ATV's false report about Swire Group."

"ATV has maliciously smeared the Swire Group without any bottom line and fabricated a series of so-called 'black history of the Swire Group'. This is a blatant slander against our company and a serious violation of business ethics and journalistic ethics!"

"Swire Group has never been involved in any unethical business practices!"

Peng Lizhi's voice became louder.
"The so-called 'Chinese labor trade' mentioned in ATV's report is entirely based on one-sided and unconfirmed information. These so-called 'evidence' cannot stand up to scrutiny at all!"

The reporter from Sing Tao Daily raised his hand and asked, "Mr. Henry, are you denying ATV's report?"

Peng Lizhi was full of righteousness: "That's right, Swire did not do such a thing at all! The history of the Swire Group is bright and upright. We have always been committed to promoting the development of Hong Kong and Asia. How could we possibly participate in such unethical behavior?"

The Oriental Daily reporter then asked: "So, how do you explain the historical documents and evidence provided by ATV?"

Peng Lizhi's face turned serious. "Those so-called 'evidence' are probably forged. Old events from more than a hundred years ago have now been dug up with ulterior motives. Who can guarantee that those so-called evidences were not deliberately forged?"

Since its inception, the Swire Group has always adhered to the business principles of integrity and responsibility, and would never do the things that ATV described that are against the will of heaven and earth!"

"The ATV report is completely one-sided and a malicious slander against our Swire Group!"

The reporter from World Journal immediately stood up and said, "Mr. Henry, if the Swire Group is really as innocent as you say, then why did ATV spare no effort to report these contents? Isn't there some ulterior motive behind this?"

Peng Lizhi's voice was passionate and full of power: "The purpose behind this is just that the Five Star Group wants to force us to sell our shares in Dragonair. But the Swire Group is definitely not a soft persimmon that can be bullied! We will immediately initiate legal proceedings to hold ATV accountable for its legal responsibilities and demand that they make a public apology and clarify the facts!"

at this time,

ATV reporter Huang Jieyi, who had remained silent, drew her sword.

"Mr. Henry!"

Once ATV came out,
All the reporters in the audience fell silent, stretched their necks, and waited for the show.

Next, listen to Big Brother/Sister! Huang Jieyi said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "Mr. Henry, since you said that we at ATV are all slanderous, I wonder if you dare to come to ATV to have a debate with Chinese history experts about the truth about the Chinese workers."

"If Swire Group really has a clear conscience, it should not reject a debate that can clarify the facts, right? It should be very active in proving its innocence with practical actions."

As soon as this word comes out,
All the reporters in the audience were excited.

Cameras were all pointed at Peng Lizhi.

Peng Lizhi: “…………”

I was so angry at this sudden invitation that I was speechless for a moment.

After a brief silence, he snorted coldly: "Humph, you ATV created this farce by yourselves, and now you want to drag us and the so-called 'history experts' into it?"

"ATV is your home turf, we at Swire won't fall for this!"

Huang Jieyi: "Then you can go to TVB. We at ATV are also very supportive."

TVB reporter: “???”

what?
Is there such a good thing?

All the reporters in the audience gave Huang Jieyi a thumbs up.

Overt conspiracy, awesome!
Peng Lizhi said loudly: "The invitation from ATV is too obvious. We cannot easily join in. We will discuss the debate internally. But please believe that the history of the Swire Group is clean. We are not afraid of any investigation, nor will we be threatened by such despicable means."

Cut~~~~
All the reporters in the audience looked at him with contempt.

Coward!

Peng Lizhi also sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere. After saying a few words, he hurriedly ended the press conference.

upstairs,

In the office of the senior classmate Merlin, Merlin stood by the window.

“I hope this press conference will be useful.”

Soon, the phone call came.

then,

Bang~~~
Table health -1...

His face turned dark. He had no way of breaking this game.

If we debate, it will only heat up the issue. What's even more troublesome is that we won't win the debate, because Swire really has shit on its butt.

If you don't argue, it means you have accepted it and will have to watch ATV cause trouble without being able to resist.

Hard to decide!

……

……

After half an hour,
In Shao Daheng's villa on the hillside,
Shao Daheng was sitting on a chair, covered with a blanket and basking in the sun behind a parasol.

In one word, leisure and health!

"Master~~"

At this time, the maid came over with a mobile phone in her hand.

"News Director Liu called..."

The phone was handed to Shao Daheng.

"What's wrong?" Shao Daheng took the phone.

"Boss, Swire has raised the price again, offering 20, and will also add 200 million in advertising fees on our TV station. Are we really not going to help them?" said the news director.

"Whether it's 20 or 200 million, what's the use? Do we need this little money now? We just need to report this matter fairly and not be biased towards Taikoo." said Daheng Shao.

Yesterday, Peng Lizhi from Swire visited him in person to discuss the matter of "cooperation", but Mr. Shao is a man who has seen clearly the game between the two parties. How could he possibly help Swire?
There is no justice in some things, but there is justice in some things.

A large number of the "piglets" back then were sold to Southeast Asia. Mr. Shao and his brother have seen many old "piglets" in Singapore and Malaysia, and they have no good impression of companies like Swire.

So, there was no way he could help with this.

……

……

Noon, 12:00,

ATV and TVB news are broadcast on time.

TVB reported on the press conference of Swire Group's Pang Lizhi, but briefly skipped it, obviously not wanting to cause trouble.

As for ATV,
The contents of the press conference were reported openly and in detail.

Wen Huixin: "The above is the Swire Group's positive response to the 'bloody history of Chinese workers': it is a complete denial!"

"Our reporters have specially invited the Swire Group to a debate."

"Unfortunately, Swire Group's director, Peng Lizhi, directly refused."

"It is obvious that Swire Group is also feeling guilty. If there is nothing wrong with Swire Group, why doesn't it dare to accept this debate?"

With this report by ATV, especially the last sentence, the people of Hong Kong have become more convinced that what ATV reported is true and that Swire really did such a thing.

Given the reputation of the Five Star Group, at least 50% of Hong Kong citizens believed this.

Now that this news has come out, 60% of Hong Kong citizens believe it.

……

……

Sai Kung, Long Ke Wan,

Weather, cool.

Guan Zu, Ruan Mei, and Fang Ting were sunbathing on the beach, lying on beach chairs.
Gong Wei also came with his wife Li Xia and son Gong Gu.

Gonggu has never seen the sea before, I am so happy.

Soon, Wu Lianqian called.
Ruan Mei was speechless: "Aren't you on vacation? How many calls have you received?"

Guan Zu said righteously: "Indulging in vacation is just a temporary pleasure, but I have the livelihood and safety of Hong Kong Island in mind. You should reflect on this."

Then Ruan Mei kicked, hey... Guan Zu got a good advantage.

Guan Zu touched his legs while answering Wu Lianqian's call: "Tell me, what's wrong?"

Wu Lianqian: "Brother Zu, the effect is very obvious at Taikoo Shopping Center. According to the news from Taikoo's internal employees, the customer flow is only 20% of the usual level..."

Guan Zu was delighted: "The effect is so good? Well, you can tell ATV that they don't need to broadcast the news in the second and third phases... just continue to promote the topic of 'Chinese workers'."

Guan Zu knew,

Just because there is this much passenger flow today doesn’t mean it will be this low in the future.

After a while, the passenger flow will increase again.

Therefore,
Play the trump cards one by one!
As soon as passenger flow returned, they played a new card and continued to suppress Swire’s passenger flow.

Play him to death!
Guan Zu: "By the way, please follow up on the invitation from the mainland's expert on the history of Chinese workers. You need to arrange everything, including air tickets, itinerary arrangements, and remuneration."

Wu Lianqian: “Yes.”

With historical experts around, we can educate citizens about the blood and tears of Chinese workers every day.

This is like cutting meat with a blunt knife for the Swire Group.

……

……

Swire Group,

Large class office.

"We have seen what happened today."

"Our measures are of no use at all."

"The customer flow of Taikoo City and Taikoo Plaza is only 20%..."

"In the stock market, Swire Pacific fell 8%, Cathay Pacific fell 9%, and only Swire Properties was slightly better, falling 1%..."

The two class leaders, Meilin and Peng Lizhi, were smoking, looking gloomy and depressed.

clap~~~
Peng Lizhi slapped his legs.
"I thought of it!"

Peng Lizhi looked excited.

Merlin paused while smoking: "What's the solution?"

Peng Lizhi: “Court injunction!”

"We can apply to the court for an injunction requiring ATV and Five Star Group to stop spreading false information and prevent further damage to the reputation of the Swire Group."

Merlin's eyes lit up!
Yup!

The court is our own people!

When the time comes, just give us some money and we will ban ATV if we want!

"it is good!"

"That's a good idea!"

(End of this chapter)