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

Chapter 787 "786" Guan Zu: A Reverse Version of "Yilin" - Let Me Show You the Dirty and Chaotic Britain!

Central Plaza

Top floor, Guan Zu's office.

After feeding the fish, watching the harbor, and drinking tea, Guan Zu officially began his work as a laborer.

"Brother Zu, that's all for the investigation on wealthy immigrants."

Wu Lianqian handed a list to Guan Zu.

First: Zhaoye Group, owner Li Ji, target Canada.

"Ok?"

Guan Zu asked Wu Lianqian in surprise, "Is this Boss Li Ji also planning to immigrate?"

I haven't heard anything about it.

Wu Lianqian nodded: "Yes, the immigration procedures are being processed now."

Guan Zu nodded: "Okay."

Read on.

Second: Mr. Lu (the quarry tycoon, hotel mogul, and future Macau gambling king)

Guan Zu knew him, though he had never actually met him. However, his company was Jia Hua Group, which mainly dealt in mining, building materials, cement components, cement plants, ready-mixed concrete, and mining exploration.

A large portion of the real estate, minerals, and building materials in Hong Kong Island come from his company.

For this "old building renovation" project, the building materials were procured in cooperation with him.

In 2002, he successfully obtained the third casino license in Macau and built the "Galaxy Hotel + Casino".

In his previous life, Guan Zu had planned to visit "Galaxy Entertainment," as he had heard that there was a huge amusement park there that was incredibly fun.

Guan Zu continued looking down the list.

The third one: Young Master Guo.

Fourth: Boss Liu.

Guan Zu: "Hmm?"

Their gazes immediately fell on Boss Liu.

Guan Zu still kept the grudge from last time in his little notebook.

You should know that Guan Yu is very petty when it comes to his enemies!
Guan Zu said to Wu Lianqian, "Pay close attention to the assets of these people..."

Wu Lianqian: "Okay, Brother Zu."

After Wu Lianqian left, Guan Zu made a long-distance call to Li Qiao in San Francisco: "Arrange for a few foreign reporters from KTV to go to England and film some dirty and chaotic social negative news, focusing on the employment issues of Chinese people... Get as much material as possible, as soon as possible."

Li Qiao didn't quite understand Guan Zu's purpose, but she still wrote it down.

"Okay, boss, I'll arrange it right away!"

After hanging up the phone, Guan Zu smirked.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Dongda University had publications like Yilin, Reader, and Qingzhai. After 2020, a reverse version of Yilin began to emerge.

And now,
Guan Zu wants to create a reverse version of Yilin.

You all say immigration is great, right? Let me show you the real level of things in the UK.

In 90s Britain, law and order were in disarray, and crime reached an all-time high.

While the Wrestling Queen's reforms in the 80s brought some improvement, they also created more hidden dangers. In the 90s, Britain's economic dependence on foreign trade increased, and with the US and European economies struggling, Britain's GDP plummeted into negative territory.

The surge in African immigration has triggered numerous social conflicts and frictions.

As for job opportunities? In the 90s, Britain was in a recession. To cope with the economic difficulties, businesses cut costs and laid off workers, leading to a sharp rise in unemployment. Even locals were struggling to find jobs; were you Chinese going there to shovel manure?
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In San Francisco, not long after Li Qiao made the call, two reporters, Bob and Hans, set off for England.

The pay this time is pretty good, $5000 per person, plus travel expenses reimbursed.

There are only two requirements: it has to be fast, and it has to be negative, not positive.

Two reporters: "???"

But it doesn’t matter!
We get paid to do our jobs, and we'll get the mission accomplished!
After arriving in the UK and taking a nap, I began my formal city exploration.

"First, we need to find a dirty and chaotic place..."

"Should we go to those smaller cities?"

"Yes, smaller cities are more chaotic."

Soon, they rented a car and drove for two hours to Birmingham.

Birmingham is an immigrant city with a large Muslim population, as well as a large African population and a large Indian population.

Bob and Hans, disguised as ordinary tourists, carrying backpacks and wearing hats, began to explore the city.

Soon, they were subjected to a psychological shock: in a small alley, an Indian man simply lifted his skirt and started urinating right there and then...
"Ugh~~~"

Bob and Hans felt like vomiting on the spot.

A reporter for KTVU, an American television station.

"Take a picture quickly!"

Bob quickly snapped a picture with the small camera he seemed to be holding casually.

After filming,

They continued walking, and soon they saw numerous piles of garbage, arbitrarily occupying every corner of the street. Sewage flowed freely from the garbage, forming dark, foul-smelling puddles on the ground.

Bob and Hans were momentarily stunned.

This feels so familiar.

San Francisco used to be like that too.

After the Umbrella Corporation took over San Francisco, residents paid property fees, and all the garbage was cleared away, making the city clean and tidy.

Protective umbrella property, loyal!

They continued walking and soon encountered a community with a large African American population.

The two boldly went inside, cleverly concealing their cameras in the side pockets of their backpacks, with only a small lens showing.

Their wallets were stolen very quickly.

Oh no! My wallet!

"Shit~~"

After a performance and some genuine emotion, they quickly ran to call the police, but the police were unimpressed: "Sorry, we have limited manpower and it's difficult to achieve comprehensive prevention and control. If you encounter a thief, try not to resist; they usually only want your valuables."

"As for your identification documents, they usually throw them in the trash can. You can try looking for them there."

very good!

Great material.

The police's inaction suggests that robberies have become so prevalent that they have become accustomed to it.

After a day of interviews, we gathered a wealth of material; there was no need to search for it at all, it was everywhere.

As it was getting dark, they prepared to go back to their car and head to a restaurant for dinner. The meal lasted 40 minutes.

When they went back to look for the car, something else happened that left them speechless.

The luggage in the car had vanished.

Bob and Hans were furious and cursed loudly.

"I just came in for a meal, and in that short time, my luggage was stolen."

"This is a disaster for tourists, and it makes me completely disappointed with the security situation here."

In the evening, we checked into the hotel.

The next day, they started looking for jobs, which was one of the tasks assigned to them by their superiors.

Then they arrived at the industrial area of ​​Birmingham.

Birmingham is an important manufacturing city in the UK.

They drove around visiting factories, many of which were already closed, with notices of closure and shutdown posted at the entrances. The surroundings were deserted, with hardly any workers in sight.

After filming a few shots, the camera slowly zoomed out from the closed factory gates, revealing the entire desolate and deserted industrial area.

They then interviewed some Asian citizens, asking them about their jobs.

The Asian participants' answers were almost identical:
"Jobs? Jobs are hard to find."

"Most people are unemployed now. I was laid off and haven't had a job for several months."

"To make a living, I have no choice but to wash basins in a restaurant now."

“I’m Malay. I was a teacher back home. I thought I would have a better life here, but after coming here, my savings are almost gone, and I still haven’t found a job. I’m a little anxious now.”

“I’m from Hong Kong Island and I work as a financial analyst there, but I haven’t been able to find a job here, so I’m going back to Hong Kong Island.”

“I’m Thai. There are so few job opportunities here. I regret coming here. The dirt and chaos are nothing compared to the lack of job opportunities.”

Filming took 2 days.
The two quickly evacuated and boarded a plane back to San Francisco.

$5000 each, all paid up!
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Hong Kong Island.

In the past few days, Hong Kong Island has continued to experience alternating periods of heat, overcast skies, and moderate to heavy rain.

The news these past few days has continued to focus on the British residency rights plan and Guan Zu's remarks.

A new day,
The videotape arrived from San Francisco, and Kwan Cho was generally satisfied after watching it. He made a call to ATV and asked the editor to come over.

Soon, the editor from ATV News arrived.

On set, Guan Zu instructed the editor: "These shots are too brightly colored, change them..."

"Boss, how should I change it?"

"Want to add a ghostly filter?"

"Underworld filter? What does that mean?"

"In terms of operation, reduce color saturation to make the image darker; lower color temperature to make the tone cooler; reduce brightness and blur contrast."

Like when the BBC later reported on the University of Tokyo, using this filter to make city streets appear dull and misleading international public opinion, this is what a "ghost filter" is.

This time, Guan Zu used the same methods against him.

The editor understood.

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18pm.

Governor's House.

Ashton hung up the phone with Prime Minister Major and wiped his sweat.

Finally passed.

In recent days, public opinion in the East University and Hong Kong Island has gained an overwhelming advantage, which has greatly reduced the effectiveness of the "Right of Abode in the UK Scheme".

Major was very dissatisfied and called to question him.

Ashdon's integrity and loyalty dispelled Major's doubts.

"Your Excellency, dinner is ready..."

The housekeeper came to call.

Ashton left his study and went to the dining room, where his wife and daughter were already seated at the table and had begun to eat.

Ashdon cut a piece of steak and began to eat.

Before long, it was 19:00 PM.

ATV News is now officially broadcast.

"Good evening, fellow citizens of Hong Kong Island..."

Wen Huixin sat in the live broadcast room,

"The topic of the 'Rights to Residency' scheme has been a hot topic of discussion among citizens these past few days..." "Many citizens hold high hopes for Britain. For a long time, Britain has been portrayed in various reports as an advanced, free, prosperous, and harmonious country."

"However, today, ATV obtained some footage taken by an American journalist during his trip to the UK, which shows us the real, unfiltered Britain."

Ashdown: "???"

They were stunned on the spot.

My first thought: Guan Yu is up to something!
The entire population of Hong Kong, every household, became interested.

"The real Britain?"

Throughout Hong Kong, people in tea restaurants and late-night food stalls turned their attention to the television.

News reports continue.

"These two journalists from the United States are traveling to Birmingham."

"However, it's clear they didn't enjoy the trip."

Then, under the dark filter, in a shaky and unsettling lens, a series of astonishing scenes were played.

An Indian man defecating in the street.

Garbage piled up, sewage overflowed, and alleys and lanes emitted a foul stench.

The experience of being robbed, the indifference of the local police, and the absurd suggestion that they look for their documents in the trash can.

There's also the funny story of luggage disappearing from the car while you're having a meal.

There were also interviews with unemployed people.

The effect is maximized under the dark filter.

Hong Kong citizens: "???"

This?
Is it Britain?
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P.S.: The image uses a BBC-style dark filter technique.

(End of this chapter)