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

Chapter 778 "777" Soros's team is attacked! Hong Kong is abuzz with excitement as urban renewal projects are rapidly advanced!
Landmark,

Soros Fund Management.

"No, that's it? That's it?"

Rodney Jones, along with the other core members, stared blankly at the news from the past few days.

Just a few days ago, Soros was thinking, "This Guan Zu is too arrogant! I'm really looking forward to seeing how the banks and real estate developers will retaliate against him!"

The other members also thought that after being slapped by Guan Zu, the banks, real estate developers, and media would retaliate and engage in fierce battles with him.

turn out----

HSBC was facing a run on its banks, leaving its top management in a state of chaos, yet they took no countermeasures.

Real estate developers are experiencing a sharp drop in sales, scrambling to lower prices and even withdrawing from their partnerships with the Soros Fund, yet they lack the courage to launch a counterattack against Guan Zu.

The South China Daily, whose sales plummeted due to public boycotts, didn't dare utter a single word about Guan Zu.

Another point is that banks, real estate companies, and newspapers are all calling to say they want to withdraw from the Soros Fund's plan to drive up housing prices.

This……

Rodney Jones and others expressed their incomprehension.

Why don't you resist?
What are you all afraid of?
With your banking, real estate, and media combined, are you really afraid of a mere Five Star Group?
Waste!
Jerry slammed his fist on the table in anger: "We spent a lot of money on this publicity stunt, but now they've all withdrawn from our plans. Doesn't that mean we've lost all our money?"

This made everyone even more unhappy.

"Forget it... it's just a loss of a few million. Failure doesn't matter, we have many plans..."

Jones glanced at his subordinates, whose morale was low, and knew that this state was not conducive to their work.

He thought about it.

There happens to be a horse race tonight at Happy Valley Racecourse.

Let's go relax together.

It's worth mentioning that horse racing on Hong Kong Island takes place at two different times.

One is Sha Tin Racecourse, where races are usually held on weekend afternoons (Saturday or Sunday), with the start time typically around 12:30.

Happy Valley Racecourse, on the other hand, promotes "Happy Wednesday," holding races every Wednesday evening, usually starting around 19:15 p.m.

"Okay, let's not think about this anymore..."

"Tonight, let's go see the horse race together..."

Jones said this,
"Okay~~~"

The crowd cheered, and their gloomy mood instantly lifted.

……

at night,

Happy Wednesday in Happy Valley has officially opened.

Why is it called Happy Wednesday?
Because on this day's horse race, the second and third floors of the joint grandstand at Happy Valley Racecourse will provide guests with a quiet environment to enjoy fine wines and delicacies, with music, drinks, and desserts... This is a service that Sha Tin Racecourse does not offer.

For the Soros Fund team, this is a good place to relax.

Night falls,

Rodney Jones and his entourage, dressed in custom-made suits, gleaming leather shoes, and adorned with expensive watches and accessories, entered the racecourse.

I don't know if it's a coincidence,

Just right,

Guan Zu, Ruan Mei, Fang Ting, Le Huizhen, Gao Jin, Chen Yongren, and their wives also came to experience the Jockey Club's Happy Wednesday.

The two sides met.

Enemy road is narrow!

Both sides looked at each other.

Guan Zu and his group recognized Rodney Jones and the others.

Rodney Jones and his group also recognized Guan Zu and the others.

This was their first meeting.

I've never met him, but I've always known he's my rival.

Guan Zu smiled broadly: "Mr. Jones, what a coincidence."

Jones smiled and said, "Mr. Guan, it's an honor to meet you here."

A subtle atmosphere filled the air.

Jones Ling feigned concern, saying, "Mr. Guan is also here to watch the horse races, how about sharing a box? We can play together?"

Guan Zu smirked: "Sorry, I'm not used to the smell of garbage."

After saying that, he led everyone into a private room.

Jones and the others all looked grim.

Guan Zu actually called them trash!

We are the supreme white people!
Whether by coincidence or not, Rodney Jones's private box was right next door. Although the balcony of the box was protected by railings, it was directly connected to Guan Zu's private box.

Rodney Jones met Guan Zu again on the terrace.

Jones, on a sudden inspiration, called out, "Hey, Mr. Guan, wanna make a bet?"

"Gambling? Sorry, I'm not interested in small amounts."

"Then let's go for something bigger."

"Dare you ask for 1 million?" Guan Zu's lips curled into a mocking smile.

Rodney Jones: "…………"

He has 1 million, but he's not a real gambler. A little gambling is harmless, but big gambling is just stupid. Winning or losing is one thing, the key is that things can get out of control.

Guan Zu looked at him and sneered, "Can't even come up with a hundred million in pocket money? What kind of class are you? Bet with me!"

Rodney Jones: "…………"

Damn it, I've made a fool of myself!
He fled from Guan Zu in a sorry state, and seeing Guan Zu again would break his heart.

Soon, Marseille began.

The competition starts at 7:00 AM and consists of 8 matches, which will continue until 10:30 PM.

Gambling in moderation is harmless, but excessive gambling is harmful. Guan Zu and his friends only bet a few hundred or a few thousand dollars.

Fly's girlfriend, Piao Piao, murmured in dissatisfaction from the corner, "Fly, don't you have a lot of money? You only bet 1000? Bet 10,000, and you'll make a fortune!"

Guan Zu, Gao Jin, and the others had sharp ears, and upon hearing this, they immediately frowned.

They all shook their heads.

This woman is not a good match.

Guan Zu felt he should find some time to talk to Fly.

quickly,

Beep —

The first match has begun...

3 minutes later,
"Ah, I lost again..."

"What Black Whirlwind? It's so awful! How dare they call themselves Black Whirlwind?"

"Number three actually won!"

The matches went on round after round, with breaks of about 20 minutes in between... Before we knew it,
The match ended at 22:30.

Everyone had their wins and losses, but they all felt that tonight was very fulfilling and interesting.

"I'm home~~~"

Guan Zu and the others packed their things and left.

Soros's team and others were also packing up and leaving.

Just as Soros's team stepped out of the box, they encountered many citizens and spectators leaving the racetrack.

An old man happened to be passing by. He looked closely and his eyes widened. The horse racing ticket he had just bought fell to the ground with a "thud".

"Hey everyone! Look here! Isn't that the bunch of bastards from Soros Fund who messed up the housing market?!"

The noisy racecourse hall fell silent instantly.

The surrounding residents and neighbors all looked over.

There were young couples, middle-aged men, and elderly people; most of them were regulars at the horse racing club.

They were all furious and started cursing!
"You bunch of worthless bastards!"

"You unscrupulous speculators, get out of Hong Kong Island!"

"Yes, get out of Hong Kong Island!"

A cacophony of insults and curses surged toward Jones' team like a tidal wave.

Jones' team initially tried to defend themselves, but Jerry waved his hands and shouted:
"The market has its own rules, and we operate according to those rules..."

But his voice was quickly drowned out by the roar of anger.

The crowd kept closing in, completely surrounding them.

In the chaos, an old woman grabbed a glass of beer from who-knows-where and threw it at Jones' team, instantly soaking their expensive suits.

As if receiving a signal, more things flew toward Jones' team: half-eaten hot dogs, apples with a few bites, and crumpled tissues.

Jones's team was terrified and dodged left and right...

Some citizens even started pulling hair and punching and kicking...

Bang bang bang~~~~
Chaos ensued.

"what are you doing?"

"It seems to be someone from Soros's team."

"What? It's them?"

"Let's go, or we'll embarrass our mothers!"

Hearing the news, even more citizens excitedly rushed over and joined the fight. However, most citizens couldn't squeeze in and could only lament, "They beat me to it!" and "It's really unfair!"

"Beep beep beep~~~~"

Soon, security guards and police arrived and managed to clear the crowd away.

At this moment, Soros' team members had messy hair, food scraps and stains on their faces, and their expensive suits were wrinkled and dirty.

His face was bruised and swollen, clearly he had been beaten and kicked and looked utterly disheveled.

This scene was captured by a reporter from Oriental Daily News who was at the Jockey Club to gather news material.

Other media outlets arrived shortly afterward, and although it was late, they learned the details of the incident.

the next day,
In the morning, the news appeared on the front page of major newspapers.

The Soros Fund team was... at the racecourse yesterday.

Citizens teach unscrupulous speculators a lesson with their bare hands...

Soros Fund Managers hospitalized after being assaulted by citizens...

It's a hot topic of discussion throughout Hong Kong.

"Good fight!"

"They deserved to be beaten!"

"Go back to America!"

……

……

Over the next ten days or so, news about Hong Kong Island exploded.

Besides the news about Soros, the progress of the old house renovation project has attracted widespread attention from citizens.

Day 1: "Currently, Five Star Property and Five Star Real Estate have dispatched working groups to begin contacting the owners of those abandoned restaurants..."

"The homeowners expressed their full support for Mr. Guan's renovation of the old building."

"Experts believe that homeowners can revitalize abandoned houses, Mr. Guan can promote old building renovation projects, and give citizens more housing options... This is a win-win-win situation..."

"As for why the homeowners didn't find other real estate developers to take over the renovation project, the reporter interviewed some homeowners of the old buildings. They all said that they trusted the reputation of the Five Star Group more and believed that the Five Star Group could guarantee the quality and would never cut corners. They felt more at ease cooperating with the Five Star Group."

On the fourth day: "Mr. Guan said in an interview that the owners of the old buildings were very enthusiastic about the plan. After three days of negotiations, agreements have been reached for the renovation of 48 buildings, and 80% of the owners of another 154 buildings have been reached... The renovation of other old buildings is also progressing rapidly..."

After hearing these news reports, the citizens had only one thought in their minds:

Everything is flourishing, full of vitality!
Day 5: "Currently, Five Star Real Estate Group is officially recruiting a large number of workers from Sunshine Community, Youth Community, and unemployed citizens..."

"The job categories are construction workers: including carpenters, who are responsible for the fabrication and installation of wooden products such as doors, windows, and cabinets; bricklayers, who mainly lay floor tiles and plaster walls; plumbers and electricians, who are responsible for laying indoor water pipes, modifying and installing electrical circuits, and ensuring the safety and stability of water and electricity lines; painters..."

"Five Star Real Estate Group will also arrange professional training to ensure that every worker can master the construction skills and operate in strict accordance with safety regulations."

"This is a temporary worker, with a one-year contract..."

After the news was broadcast, the whole of Hong Kong was in an uproar.

At that time, Hong Kong Island had a large labor force but a severe shortage of jobs, and many citizens were teetering on the brink of poverty and struggling to make ends meet.

Mr. Guan is like the sun, illuminating their lives with a ray of light!

The numerous jobs created by the old building renovation project can greatly alleviate the economic pressure on many unemployed citizens.

The next day, long queues formed in front of the job postings in Sunshine Community and Youth Community.

They regained their confidence in life and had more expectations for the future.

Day 7: "Five Star Bank officially announced: To give citizens greater peace of mind when buying, it will offer free home insurance to new owners of renovated old buildings. This insurance specifically covers major issues such as the scrapping of the main structure of the building and serious damage caused by force majeure. The insurance period is up to 50 years..."

With the broadcast of this news,
The last problem that had been troubling all homebuyers was solved.

When renovating old buildings, their biggest concern is the long-term safety and security of the buildings. Now that home insurance is available, and even offered free of charge, the matter has become much clearer.

buy!
Buy with confidence!
Day 10, News: "Today, the Legislative Council held its weekly general meeting. Mr. Kwan Cho formally submitted the 'Fake News (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill' and the 'Malicious Market Manipulation Offences Bill,' and also submitted the 'Bank Loan Leverage Ratio Restriction Bill' targeting high-leverage bank loans..."

On the 15th day, the news continued: "Today, construction officially began on the abandoned 'Wah Ha Men's Apartment' in Sham Shui Po District..."

"This marks the official start of the next phase of Mr. Guan's old building renovation project..."

Mr. Su Jianqiu, Vice President of Five Star Real Estate Group, stated that over 200 old buildings will commence construction within the next three months. Furthermore, more than 10,000 workers have already been recruited and are currently undergoing training, and will be deployed gradually…

"The renovation cycle is within six months to a year, and the first batch of renovated old buildings is expected to be officially put into the housing market by the end of the year..."

On the 17th, news reports stated: "The Legislative Council today formally passed three bills: the 'Fake News (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 1996,' the 'Malicious Market Speculation Offences Bill 1996,' and the 'Bank Loan Leverage Ratio Restriction Bill 1996.' They will be officially published in the Gazette three days later and enter the legislative process..."

On the 18th, "The daily circulation of the South China Daily has plummeted to a record low of 10%. This alarmed Murdoch's News Corporation at its US headquarters, which dispatched an investigation team to the South China Daily. After three days of investigation, they finally discovered that editor-in-chief Kiddley had accepted bribes from the Soros Fund team..."

On the 19th, “the newly appointed editor-in-chief of the South China Daily, Carey, officially published an apology to the citizens of Hong Kong and solemnly promised that the South China Daily will resolutely adhere to the principle of journalistic truthfulness in the future, and that every report will be based on objectivity, fairness, and accuracy, and will never be interfered with or swayed by any external forces…”

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(End of this chapter)