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Chapter 730 The Death of the 729 Landlord Association President! Guan Zu's Infiltration of the

Chapter 730 The Death of the Landlord Association President on July 729th! Guan Zu's Infiltration of the Landlord Association!

Kowloon Ice Room

In front of the table with exploding screws,
Guan Zu and Sima Xiang sat facing each other.

Gong Wei, Luo Minsheng, bodyguards... sat a few seats behind.

Guan Zu: "Mr. Sima, would you like a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea?"

Sima Xiang shook his head: "Forget it~~ I'm an old man, drinking this is bad for my health."

Guan Zu smiled and said, "It's precisely because I'm old that I should enjoy life to the fullest. But it would be such a waste if I died before I had enjoyed myself enough."

Upon hearing this, Sima Xiang felt there was some truth to it: "Alright, then let's have a drink."

Guan Zu waved and called out, "Ah Kang, get Brother Xiang a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea~~"

Ah Kang was speechless: Brother Zu, I know too much! I really don't know when you'll kill me to silence me!

We chatted about everyday things.
Sima Xiang then got to the point: "Mr. Guan, what do you mean by 'saving my life'?"

Kwan Cho: "The ICAC is investigating you, and as far as I know, you're trying to take the blame yourself?"

Sima Xiang was startled: "How did you know?"

Guan Zu: "I also know that you want to pass the position to Huang Shitong and have them do charity to atone for their sins."

Sima Xiang was even more astonished.

Was there a traitor within the landlords' association?

Guan Zu was happy to play the riddle-taker: "I naturally have my own channels... I think you should be more concerned about your own safety."

If the landlords' association wasn't still useful, and if Sima Xiang wasn't the most loyal and humane person among that group of old fogies, Guan Zu wouldn't have wanted to save him.

Sima Xiang: "Please explain in detail, Mr. Guan."

Guan Zu: "Do you think your ideas will get their support?"

Sima Xiang: "Definitely, because they are all brothers I can trust."

Guan Zu sneered: "People change, the landlords change, you change, and they change too... If you take the blame, then the landlords won't be in charge anymore. They'll be even worse then."

If Guan Zu remembers correctly, this group also had financial ties with the Chen Che organization. (Movie dialogue)

Sima Xiang's expression was not good: "Mr. Guan, if you want to sow discord, then our conversation can end here."

His friendship with Huang Shitong had lasted for decades; how could Guan Zu possibly sow discord with just a few words?
Moreover, he knew that Guan Zu was a man with a purpose in everything he did, and that he might be planning to sow discord and take over the landlords' association.

Therefore,
Sima Xiang was wary of Guan Zu, which is a common practice among people in finance.

Upon hearing this, Guan Zu lost interest in continuing the conversation.

Respect the fate of others.

Guan Zu laughed and said, "In that case, I wish the Landlord Association will grow bigger and bigger."

After saying that, he stood up.

"Ah Wei, let's go~~"

Guan Zu took out HK$100 and put it on the cashier: "Ah Kang, we're leaving now."

Ah Kang walked out of the kitchen: "Huh? You're gone already? So fast?"

Guan Zu waved his hand: "Of course I'm leaving after we've finished talking... Do you expect me to treat you to a late-night snack? Ugh!"

A-Kang: "Damn!"

finished,

He left Kowloon Ice Room with Gong Wei.

Sima Xiang placed HK$100 on the table: "Sorry to bother you, boss."

Then he left Kowloon Ice Room with Law Man-sang and his bodyguards.

in the car,

Sima Xiang: "How did you come to know Guan Yu?"

Sima Xiang had saved Luo Minsheng's life, so Luo Minsheng respected Sima Xiang very much.

Luo Minsheng didn't hide anything: "I don't know either... He suddenly called me. The only possibility is that I know Fang Zhanbo, the president of Five Star Securities of Five Star Group. We met during the dragon boat race, and then I had dinner with Fang Zhanbo for the first time the day before yesterday."

Sima Xiang shook his head; it seemed it wasn't Luo Minsheng.

So who exactly is the mole?

The landlords' association consisted of his old brothers, so logically there shouldn't have been any problems.

"Don't tell anyone else about my meeting with Guan Zu tonight."

"Yes!"

……

That evening, Sima Xiang returned home, bid farewell to his wife, and said his final goodbye.

At the same time, his son Sima Nianzu also rushed back from abroad.

We took a group photo.

Sima Nianzu naturally disagreed with his father Sima Xiang's behavior, feeling that he was too old-fashioned.

However, Sima Xiang's attitude was very firm, and Sima Nianzu could not stop him.

Finally, we took a family photo.

Given that Sima Xiang was over 60 years old, he would have been in his seventies or eighties when he came out. It's hard to say whether he could have survived.

Then Sima Xiang burned all the documents and washed them away with water.

……

A new day,
Sima Xiang then "surrendered" to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and confessed his crimes.

This was a significant case, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) held a press conference that afternoon to announce it.

For a time,

The entire Hong Kong media was in an uproar.

Sima Xiang, the leader of the Landlords Association, was the stabilizing force of Hong Kong's financial system in the 1970s and a troublemaker in Hong Kong's financial system in the 1980s and 1990s. No matter what, he was a big shot in the industry.

He was caught!
……

noon,

In Guan Zu's office, the television was broadcasting ATV news:

"Sima Xiang surrendered himself to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and confessed to the insider trading case investigated by the ICAC..."

"The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) stated that it has formally filed a lawsuit in court..."

Guan Zu scoffed upon hearing the news.

"Innocent!"

Guan Zu thought his appearance would alert the insiders, but in the end he still went to turn himself in.

Indeed, we should respect the fate of others.

……

A week has passed in the blink of an eye.

That day, after Guan Zu finished breakfast, he went downstairs and saw Ding Hu.

Ding Hu was eating bread and drinking a cup of soy milk.

"Yo~~~~"

Ding Hu was startled and quickly interrupted Guan Zu's spellcasting: "Brother Zu, I need you to help me find a wife."

Guan Zu: "Huh? Doesn't the government provide job assignments?"

Ding Hu: "The organization said that it's now a matter of free love, and I should find someone myself."

Guan Zu laughed and said, "Okay, I'll have Amei help them find it for you."

There's quite a group of wives, best friends, and best friends of best friends.

Return to Central Plaza,

Guan Zu arrived at the office, and soon after, Fang Zhanbo came with documents to report on the progress of the current layout in various countries.

"Currently, I have signed numerous forward contracts for Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit with several banks through offshore financial centers such as the Cayman Islands."

"Currently, the settlement date for Thai baht forward contracts is set for October 1997, with a fixed exchange rate of 25 baht to 1 US dollar."

"Meanwhile, Lingit has also completed the corresponding arrangements as planned..."

"However, to avoid attracting the attention of other international financial institutions, I bought in slowly..."

"Next, we'll be placing more orders..."

……

At this time,
The court is currently hearing Sima Xiang's case.

The courtroom was solemn and dignified.
The wooden benches were filled with media reporters and members of the public who had come to observe the proceedings. The prosecution lawyer, dressed in a sharp black suit, stood at the podium and presented the charges.

"Your Honor, members of the jury, after a lengthy and thorough investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), it has now been determined that the defendant, Sima Xiang, as a core leader of the Landlords Association, was involved in multiple illegal insider trading activities over a long period. Between 1990 and 1995, he used the Landlords Association's influence in the financial sector and the inside information he possessed..."

As the prosecution attorney spoke, he operated the projector, and a series of evidence appeared on the screen...

Then came the debate.

Because Sima Xiang surrendered himself to the authorities, the debate was not very intense.

Sima Xiang sat in the defendant's dock, as still as a wooden statue.

Not far away, his wife and son, Sima Nianzu, were watching him.

His defense lawyer stood up: "Your Honor, my client, Mr. Sima Xiang, has deeply realized his mistakes. After the incident, he voluntarily surrendered to the Independent Commission Against Corruption and actively cooperated with the investigation..."

"Furthermore, Mr. Sima Xiang has made significant contributions to the stable development of Hong Kong's financial market throughout his life, saving many Chinese-owned enterprises from bankruptcy. We earnestly request the court to fully consider these factors when sentencing him..."

2 hours later,

After a not-so-intense debate

Ultimately, the judge and jury reached a joint decision...

"After hearing the case, this court found the defendant Sima Xiang guilty of multiple counts of illegal insider trading and stock price manipulation, involving huge sums of money and egregious nature. However, given that... this court renders its judgment in accordance with the law."

The courtroom fell silent instantly.

"The defendant, Sima Xiang, is sentenced to five years in prison."

The judge's voice echoed clearly and forcefully in the courtroom.

Sima Xiang closed his eyes slightly, a complex expression on his face, but mostly one of relief.

He felt that this was a form of atonement.

Sima Nianzu also breathed a sigh of relief.

at least,

My father managed to get through those five years.

In fact, his relationship with Sima Xiang was not good; it was just a stubborn father-son relationship.

But at this moment, all he had left was worry about his father.

Meanwhile, the gallery was filled with noise as media reporters busily recorded this important moment. For Hong Kong's financial sector, this verdict was undoubtedly a bombshell.

Tomorrow, there will be a headline.

……

Guan Zu went home for lunch.

"Son, your dear father is here..."

Guan Zu was about to lift him up high when Guan Taizi walked over with a smile. He was a little over a year old and still not very steady on his feet.

Guan Zu lifted himself high for 3 minutes, and his son laughed for 3 minutes.

Then Guan Zu's expression changed instantly. He put his son down and said, "Alright, you can play by yourself..."

Crown Prince Guan: "…………"

Guan Zu and Ruan Mei discussed finding a wife for Ding Hu.

It was exactly 12 o'clock, the midday news came on, and Guan Zu turned on the TV...

"At noon, the court formally sentenced Sima Xiang to five years in prison..."

"Sima Xiang stated that he accepts the verdict and will not appeal..."

……

Huang Shitong's villa.

"Hahaha~~~~"

"Okay!"

"Finally, we're inside."

Huang Shitong stood in the living room, swirling the red wine in his wine glass, looking at the news of Sima Xiang's imprisonment, and laughed loudly.

From today onwards, he can rest easy and become the new president of the landlords' association!

but……

Before the laughter subsided, his expression suddenly turned cold. The light from the crystal chandelier shone on his face, half bright and half shadowy.

Five years is not a long time. If Sima Xiang suffers in prison, or if the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) pries into him and he reveals the old grievances from twenty years ago, the entire landlords' association will be dragged down with him.

There is another question,
Only 5 years!
If Sima Xiang is released from prison in 5 years, given his prestige among the old brothers, will I still be able to hold onto my position as the "new chairman"?

Perhaps those old guys will try to persuade Sima Xiang to regain power.

"Brother Xiang, oh Brother Xiang,"

Huang Shitong murmured to himself as he looked out at the night sky.
Only the dead can keep secrets!

"I'm sorry, brother!"

He turned and walked towards the study.
I made a secret phone call.

"Do me a favor."

"Once Sima Xiang is in prison, find a way to make him die 'accidentally' inside. Make it clean..."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone before a figure for payment was given.

Huang Shitong: "Money is not a problem. I want to hear the news within three days after he goes to jail."

Only after hanging up the phone did a smile return to his face.

He walked to the liquor cabinet, poured himself another glass of whiskey, tilted his head back, downed the glass in one gulp, and raised the glass to the air:

"Brother Xiang, don't blame your brother for being ruthless!"

"It's all your fate!"

……

A week later,

The day after Sima Xiang entered prison...

Sima Xiang was brushing his teeth in the shower room.

suddenly,

The door is closed.

Five prisoners surrounded him, their eyes gleaming with menacing intent.

Sima Xiang realized something was wrong, quickly put on his reading glasses, and saw the five prisoners...

"What do you want to do?!"

30 seconds later…