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Chapter 790 "789" Deceiving the Kneeling Tribe to Immigrate! Boss Li Ji's Apology and Treat!
While Lao Zhou was being laid off, his wife encountered the same problem.

Malvern International School
This is a relatively prestigious private secondary school, with tuition fees of approximately HK$21 per year.

During the second period in the afternoon, Mrs. Zhou was standing on the podium of the private school, writing English grammar points on the blackboard with chalk.

The students listened attentively, occasionally taking notes.

Forty minutes later, the second class ended.

Mrs. Zhou put away her books and prepared to leave get out of class.

At this moment, Ms. Chen, the director of the Academic Affairs Office, pushed open the door and walked in, gesturing for her to come out for a moment.

Mrs. Zhou's heart skipped a beat, but she remained calm, walked out of the classroom, and followed Director Chen.

"Director Chen, what is it?"

"The principal wants to see you."

Mrs. Zhou's heart sank instantly. Her husband had been fired; was she going to...?

Her steps were a little unsteady.

Soon, she arrived at the principal's office.

The principal sat behind her large desk, with a newspaper in front of her—the South China Daily, which featured news about her family that day.

"headmaster!"

Seeing her come in, the principal pointed to the chair opposite him.

"sit."

Mrs. Zhou sat down nervously and apprehensively.

The principal's expression was not good: "Ms. Zhou, you have been teaching at our school for three years, and your teaching ability has always been good, which we all acknowledge. However, the controversy you and your husband have caused on Hong Kong Island has caused quite a stir. I have received information that your husband has been dismissed by Kowloon Motor Bus."

Mrs. Zhou's fingers turned white from clenching her fists, but she forced herself to remain calm: "Principal, this is our family matter, it has nothing to do with school work, right?"

"How can it be unrelated?"

The principal shook his head and said,
“Your husband said in an interview that ‘Hong Kong Island has no future,’ and you also said that you want to go to the UK to find a better job. Our school recruits students from Hong Kong Island, and parents are very concerned about this. This morning, three parents called to ask about it, worried that the teacher’s heart is not in Hong Kong Island, which will affect the teaching attitude.”

"You need to understand that we are an elite school, charging over 20 yuan in tuition for each student. Our teachers must be the cream of the crop. With your situation, how can parents believe that you will treat your students seriously and responsibly?"

The principal actually agreed with her point of view and thought that Britain was great.

but!

He eats Hong Kong food, so he can't eat Hong Kong food and then criticize Hong Kong.

Moreover, one of the school's board members is Liu Fuhua's father-in-law (Jojo's father) from the Five Star Education Group. He called directly to reprimand and criticize him, saying that he had neglected to manage the teaching staff.

In addition, it is true that parents called to complain.

Even without considering these factors, he still has to be mindful of the Five Star Group's attitude. He doesn't want to be punished by the Five Star Group for any minor offenses, or he would suffer a greater loss.

Therefore, this Teacher Zhou must be dealt with!
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhou immediately became agitated and argued, "I was just telling the truth. Hong Kong Island is indeed not as good as Britain... Am I not allowed to tell the truth? I have freedom of speech!"

The principal shook his head, not wanting to argue with her about right or wrong, and instead announced his decision directly:

"Ms. Zhou, your remarks have already caused a crisis of trust among parents and damaged the school's interests. The school board has held an emergency meeting and decided to suspend you from your duties for reflection. Whether you will continue to serve will be further considered..."

...

20 minutes later……

Mrs. Zhou staggered and left Malvern International School, looking utterly dejected.

The principal's words echoed in my mind:

"You don't need to come to work starting tomorrow. HR will handle the follow-up matters with you..."

After an unknown amount of time,
She returned home.

At this time, her husband, Lao Zhou, was also at home, still reeling from the shock of being laid off.

Two hours earlier, after being fired, Lao Zhou went to the lockers in the driver department to retrieve his belongings. During this process, he naturally received a lot of angry stares and ridicule from the drivers.

"Oh, isn't this the distinguished British driver?"

"Wow, we lowly Hong Kong Island drivers are so honored to have a noble British driver as a colleague."

"Why aren't you going back to your England yet?!"

"Push to the street!"

Old Zhou blushed with embarrassment, took his things, and left in a sorry state.

Back in the neighborhood, I was also pointed at and gossiped about by many neighbors.

Right now,

The couple sat on the living room sofa, looking at each other, and an awkward silence fell over them.

"Knock knock knock~~~~"

at this time,

"Hello, is this Mr. Zhou's home?"

"My surname is Hu, and I am an immigration consultant. Do you have any immigration needs?"

The couple's eyes lit up.

Immigration consultant?

They quickly opened the door and invited the visitor in.

Wearing glasses and sporting a friendly smile, he looks honest and reliable!

After introductions,
Are you looking to immigrate to the UK?

"Yes."

Given the current situation, they have no choice but to leave, even if they don't want to.

Consultant Hu: "Very good, I would like to understand your situation and then conduct an assessment."

The couple poured out their story, like spilling beans.

After listening, Consultant Hu smiled and said, "Good, Mr. and Mrs. Zhou, I am very pleased to inform you that you can immigrate to the UK. Although you cannot obtain British citizenship immediately, you can obtain a visa to stay in the UK and then gradually acquire British citizenship..."

"I will help you with renting a house, buying property, enrolling in school... and so on..."

Then I talked about the specific immigration situation.

The couple felt as if they were bathed in sunshine at that moment.

I never imagined it could be done like this!
"Thank you, Consultant Hu!"

"Thank you!"

The couple were grateful.

Consultant Hu: "I will help you with the procedures in the next few days. First of all, you need to repay the more than HKD 4 you owe to Five Star Group, otherwise it will affect your credit score. Also, the procedures are very troublesome."

Old Zhou hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Here you go!"

Consultant Hu: "There's another issue. My fee is HK$5."

Then the couple bargained down the price to HKD 48888.

Next, I went to Consultant Hu's company, met with the lawyer, and signed the contract.

After everything was done, the couple breathed a sigh of relief.

They looked at each other.
Smile!

"Britain, here we come!"

...

The same scene unfolded in one citizen and family after another.

Five Star Group obtained a list of citizens and families applying for 'right of abode in the UK', and then behind the scenes, it pushed intermediary companies to visit them one by one to help them realize their 'immigration dream'.

at the same time,

Newspapers such as the South China Morning Post and the Asian Wall Street Journal also published immigration advertisements.

"Embark on a new journey in life, and let your dreams blossom on the other side."

Do you yearn for a cleaner sky, better education, and a more relaxed life for your family? Now, the door to your ideal life is open for you.

"Don't let hesitation delay your pursuit of dreams. Immigration is not about escaping, but about choosing a better lifestyle for your family. Let us accompany you to turn your aspirations into everyday life and fill the future with sunshine."

"Dream Immigration Company: Your Exclusive Dream Chaser!"

Even TVB stopped acting in the series and became a core force opposing Kwan Cho.

"The comprehensive welfare system of developed countries will safeguard your life, and medical care, old age and unemployment insurance will provide a safe way out for every effort."

"Here, your talent will be recognized, your efforts will be rewarded, and every dream of a better life can become a reality."

The program even showed footage from abroad: sun-drenched detached villas with evergreen lawns in front, where children could run freely in safe and open communities. The scene shifted to a school campus, where Gothic-style school buildings stood in a picturesque arrangement, their stained-glass windows reflecting dappled sunlight. Inside classrooms, teachers were passionately lecturing, and students listened attentively, immersed in a sea of ​​knowledge…

Many of those who watch TVB are opponents of the Five Star Group.

They are all from the elite class.

They were all tempted when they saw these advertisements.

Abroad:
The perfect education!
A perfect society!
migrant!

Go!

For several days in a row, the number of people signing up for immigration surged.

Then, ATV even reported on TVB's shamelessness, what they did... which made the elite class who wanted to immigrate even more supportive of TVB.

We should support whatever ATV opposes!

TVB is with us!

Immigrate! Immigrate!
(Guan Zu: With your IQs, I can make you cry.)
……

……

at this time,

A plane flew from Britain to Hong Kong Island.

As the plane pierced through the clouds, the outline of Hong Kong Island gradually became clearer below.

Bu Huaquan pressed his forehead against the porthole, looking at the familiar coastline, his eyes slightly reddening.

These past few days, he set foot on British soil with great anticipation.

My time at the East India Company's London headquarters felt like a long, drawn-out torture.

Although McCord repeatedly advocated for him in meetings, patting him on the shoulder and saying, "You are the most outstanding Chinese employee I have ever met," the discrimination he faced never disappeared.

His colleagues chuckled in slang he couldn't understand, his optimization proposals were dismissed lightly at high-level meetings, and he could occasionally hear people muttering, "Does this yellow-skinned monkey even deserve to be in headquarters?"

again and again.

He once thought England was a dream paradise, but here, Chinese people are always "outsiders," and even the owner of the corner bakery would scrutinize his skin color with a critical eye.

In England, he couldn't find a sense of belonging.

So, he came back.

As the plane landed at Hong Kong Island International Airport, Bu Huaquan stepped out of the cabin. The scorching air hit him, carrying the salty, fishy smell of the sea breeze.

He took a deep breath, and the scent, like a mother's embrace, instantly soothed all the weariness in his heart.

The moment he stepped off the plane onto Hong Kong Island, a feeling of blood connection made his blood boil.

A sense of security he had never felt in England overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

The British dream shattered, but the land beneath his feet told him:
This is his home!

……

……

As evening falls and the city lights begin to twinkle.

The Peninsula Hotel, Grand Ballroom.

Guan Zu, dressed in a black suit, accompanied by Wu Lianqian and Xu Zhengyang, was greeted by diners wherever he went.

"Mr. Guan~~"

"Mr. Guan!"

Finally, Guan Zu and the other two entered a private room.

Inside the private room, Boss Li Ji and his secretary were already waiting. When they saw Guan Zu arrive, they quickly stood up, took a few steps forward to greet him, and shook hands warmly.

"Mr. Guan! Thank you for coming!"

This time, it was Boss Li Ji who invited Guan Zu to dinner to discuss something.

Both parties took their seats and ordered food.

Boss Li Ji had already ordered several portions, leaving a few for Guan Zu to order.

Guan Zu ordered a pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

The last time Guan Zu had this dish, it was stewed with fish maw, abalone, sea cucumber, clams, turtle meat, and chicken. Taking a spoonful, the slight spiciness of the pepper was just the right touch, giving each bite a lively and layered flavor, it was delicious.

Of course, Guan Yu wasn't doing this for any kind of tonic, absolutely not!

After ordering,
The two started chatting casually.

Mr. Li apologized to Mr. Guan for the previous housing price incident, and Mr. Guan said that the lesson was in the past.

Then the dishes were served.

Guan Zuxian scooped up some Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup and started drinking it.

Mmm...So beautiful!

After five courses of food, Boss Li Ji finally got down to business.

Mr. Li Ji: "Mr. Guan, I completely agree with what you said about immigration. Since we have enjoyed the benefits brought by Hong Kong Island, we should also bear the responsibility of making Hong Kong Island prosperous..."

Guan Zu remained noncommittal: "Hmm..."

I took a bite of the steamed loofah with minced garlic.

Mr. Li, looking a little guilty, said, "I'm planning to immigrate to Canada recently... because I'm planning to invest in the United States, and there would be a lot of problems if I invested in the US from Hong Kong. But Canada has very good policies to support me..."

Because of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian citizens have easy access to the US market. Mr. Li, using his Canadian citizenship, invested in real estate and energy projects in the US as a "North American investor," thus avoiding additional scrutiny from the US government regarding foreign investors.

He explained why he immigrated to Canada.

Guan Zu picked up his teacup and smiled, "Mr. Li wants to invest in America, that's your prerogative, there's no need to tell me..."

I'm a legitimate businessman.

Aren't you putting me in an unjust position?

Boss Li rolled his eyes inwardly.

You're a bully!

If I don't inform you, I'm afraid you'll sabotage my business.

Mr. Li smiled and said smoothly, "We are all from Hong Kong Island, and we are all friends. Sometimes it is very necessary to communicate more."

After hearing this, Guan Zu smiled and nodded: "I think immigration is no problem."

Boss Li Ji breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Guan Zu's approval.

Why did Guan Zu agree to let Boss Li Ji immigrate?
This is also related to what Boss Li Ji did later.

Since the 90s, although Mr. Lee Kee has continued to invest overseas, even in the 21st century, only 20% of his assets are still overseas, with the majority remaining in Hong Kong and mainland China.

He's completely different from Mr. Li.

Moreover, his choice of Canadian citizenship differs from Mr. Liu's choice of British citizenship. Mr. Liu transferred large sums of money through underground banks, while Mr. Li preferred the legal and compliant "immigration + investment" route.

Therefore, he fulfilled his duty and responsibility.

But Mr. Liu was too opportunistic and failed to fulfill his responsibilities.

Meanwhile, although some interpreted Li Ji's emigration as a sign of "lack of confidence," he simultaneously increased his investments in Hong Kong Island, forming a unique model of "offshore status + deep local cultivation." This strategy made him a typical example of "emigration without relocation" among Hong Kong's wealthy in the 90s.

For this reason, the Canada Revenue Agency questioned Mr. Lee's tax residency status, as he spends most of his time residing on Hong Kong Island. Under Canadian law, if one stays in Canada for less than 183 days per year, they can apply for "non-resident" status to avoid global taxation.

By using this rule, Mr. Li Ji reduced the tax rate on income from assets in Canada from a maximum of 53.5% to 15%, sparking controversy over "tax arbitrage."

That's incredibly cunning!

Therefore, for Guan Zu, Boss Li Ji was someone he could "unite with".

and,

Am I, Guan Zu, such a domineering person?!

……

"Ahhh~~~~"

Shangri-La Hotel

Mr. Liu is hosting a banquet for Brandon, the tycoon of HSBC.

Suddenly, Mr. Liu sneezed.

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PS: Chapter 2 at 10 PM

(End of this chapter)