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

Chapter 810 "809" Guan Zu: Legendary +1!

Downstairs in the Fire Services Department's Garley Building
Firefighters are evacuating.

After finishing his command, Deputy Director of the Fire Services Department, Lin Zhenmin, quickly walked to Guan Zu's side and respectfully saluted.

"Mr. Guan, thank you!"

A firm handshake, thank you!

He briefly reviewed the fire; if Guan Zu hadn't insisted on upgrading it to a level 5 fire, the rescue efforts would definitely have been too late.

The number of dead will not be just 4, but dozens, especially the survivors on the 15th floor; probably none of them will escape.

Guan Zu: "No need to thank me, it's all for the sake of the citizens!"

Guan Zu glanced at Lin Zhenmin. He had no idea that this deputy director would be promoted to director of the fire department two years later.

However, since he was present at the scene, Guan Zu saw his efforts.

Lin Zhenmin solemnly said, "That's right, for the sake of the citizens. But Mr. Guan's selfless spirit deeply moved me."

He was very grateful to Guan Zu.

why?
With only eight months until the handover, the leadership of various government departments on Hong Kong Island will be gradually replaced. And with this great achievement, he will most likely be the next Director.

The Director of Fire Services is currently in the UK and it will take at least 14 hours to return to Hong Kong Island. That means he won't be able to get there until 10 a.m. at the earliest. Including the time for buying a plane ticket and catching the flight, he won't be able to get back to Hong Kong Island until at least 11 a.m.

He had to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. to confirm his achievement.

of course……

He also needed to cultivate a good relationship with Mr. Guan. As long as Mr. Guan endorsed him, even if the section chief came, he wouldn't be able to steal his credit.

Kwan Cho: "Are any firefighters injured?"

Lin Zhenmin: "Someone was injured, but it's nothing serious, just minor injuries."

Guan Zu nodded: "Okay."

If he remembered correctly, a firefighter had sacrificed his life in his previous life.

My own merit, +1!

At this point, Lam Chun-man asked, "Mr. Kwan, I plan to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. tomorrow to give all the citizens of Hong Kong an explanation... I wonder what Mr. Kwan thinks?"

As long as Guan Zu nods in approval, any department head is nothing but trash!
Guan Zu was incredibly perceptive. Seeing that Lin Zhenmin's expression was off, he guessed what had happened. He chuckled and patted Lin Zhenmin's shoulder, saying, "Since your director isn't here, you can make all the decisions yourself."

After saying that, Guan Zu got into the black Chevrolet and drove away.

Lin Zhenmin was left standing there, lost in thought.

in the car,

Guan Zu was looking at the system notification:

"You stopped a massive fire in time and successfully saved lives..."

You have received the following reward:

"Reward 1: 'Major Fire Warning Card' *2. A warning will be issued 1 hour in advance when a fire alarm of level 2 or higher is detected..."

Guan Zu's eyes lit up.

This is good!
Having experienced this fire, Guan Zu felt the fragility of life and became even more vigilant.

If Central Plaza catches fire and I'm on the roof, how do I escape?
Can't run away.

This "major fire early warning card" solved this hidden danger for Guan Zu.

"Reward 2: Citizen support rate +1%..."

"Reward 3: 'Learning Card,' 'Korean Card,' 'English Card,' 'Talent Development Card'... "

……

……

After returning to the Fire Services Department, Lin Zhenmin formally called his supervisor, who was in the UK.

It was a little after 11 a.m. in the UK.

The section chief was just about to have lunch when he received a phone call from Lin Zhenmin and immediately became restless.

"I'm going back to Hong Kong Island right away. You go and prepare all the materials, and then we'll hold a press conference this afternoon where I'll speak..."

"Ah? This..."

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

The section chief frowned, revealing his displeasure.

Lin Zhenmin quickly said, "No, this matter is related to Mr. Guan..."

I gave a brief account of what happened.
"Moreover, Mr. Kwan said that this matter is too important and all the citizens of Hong Kong are paying attention to it, so it is necessary to hold a press conference as soon as possible. He gave a time: 10 a.m. "

Section Chief: "…………"

They simply fell silent.

10 o'clock? I can't possibly make it in time!
Damn it, what do we do?
If he insists on dragging it out, Lin Zhenmin will probably use Guan Zu's excuse to deflect it back.

Finally, he could only say helplessly, "Mr. Guan's words are mature, prudent, and thoughtful. It is indeed time to hold the press conference as soon as possible... Then I'll leave this press conference to you!"

Lin Zhenmin: "Yes, sir!"

The section chief secretly resented why he hadn't been able to support a trusted confidant who could rival Lin Zhenmin.

They're all useless!
How can we succeed in our business together with you all!

……

At 22 PM that evening, ATV and TVB broadcast news reports, providing more details about the fire.

Then it was announced that a press conference would be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

……

a new day.

October 11th, Thursday.

The sun was shining brightly, but it couldn't dispel the gloom brought on by yesterday's fire.

Hong Kong Island Fire Services Department Building, Meeting Room 1.

The press conference started promptly at 10:00 AM.

The atmosphere at the scene was solemn and respectful. Reporters from various media outlets had set up their equipment early and were on high alert, with pens and paper ready to record key information at any time.

Lin Zhenmin, dressed in a uniform, walked steadily onto the podium.

"Hello, friends from the media."

"Following the intense rescue and subsequent investigation work, we are now providing you with an update on the fire at the Jiali Building."

"First, we would like to report the cause of the fire. It was caused by the elevator replacement work that was being carried out in the building at the time. Welding and metal cutting work in the elevator shaft on the 11th floor caused sparks and hot metal sheets to fall into the elevator shaft and elevator lobby on the 2nd floor, igniting the piles of wooden planks, debris and building materials."

"Finally, due to the chimney effect, the fire quickly spread to the 15th floor..."

"After verification by multiple departments... the Jiali Building was designed with comprehensive elevator and staircase fire doors to prevent fire from spreading... but some merchants modified them into glass doors for..."

"The building management did not take fire safety seriously and covered the smoke detectors with plastic film..."

"The elevator company's construction was not rigorous..."

"The local fire department's inspection was inadequate..."

"And the casualties..."

Lin Zhenmin's voice was slightly low:

"It is with great regret that we inform you that this fire has resulted in 4 deaths and 24 injuries. The situation on the 15th floor was particularly dangerous. When the fire spread to the 15th floor, the high temperature and thick smoke quickly filled the area, leaving almost nowhere to escape, which greatly hindered the rescue work."

"Here, on behalf of the Fire Services Department, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to one person..."

"This person is Mr. Kwan Cho-kwan, the chairman of the Legislative Council."

All the reporters present: "???"

What the hell?

Thank you, Mr. Guan?
Why did Lin Zhenmin mention Guan Zu?
Because someone died in this incident, it's necessary to involve Kwan Cho to divert media attention.

“此次火灾，情况特殊，只有1/2/3楼、13/14/15楼在烧，而中间的4-12楼没有烧。而且13/14/15楼在火灾开始的10分钟时间并没有被任何人发现，也被15楼工作人员、顾客所忽视。这种情况以前是从来没遇到过的。所以一开始让我们产生了误判，一开始只判定为2级火警、3级火警……”

"It was at this moment that Mr. Kwan personally called the Fire Services Department to explain the seriousness of the situation and, in his capacity as the Legislative Council Chairman, guaranteed that it should be treated as a Level 5 fire."

"It was precisely because of Mr. Kwan's selfless act that our Fire Services Department took it seriously and ultimately mobilized the entire Hong Kong Island fire brigade, with 50 fire engines and 170 firefighters, to rush to the scene as quickly as possible."

"It was precisely because of this that the 15th floor received timely intervention from eight high-pressure fire trucks, which suppressed the spread of the fire and bought precious survival space for the residents. This allowed the 40 residents on the 15th floor to squeeze into the space at the back of the floor and ultimately survive."

"Without Mr. Guan's reminder, without the level 5 fire alarm, and without the timely arrival of a large number of high-pressure fire trucks, the consequences for the residents on the 15th floor would have been unpredictable."

All the reporters were stunned.

I never imagined the situation would be so dangerous. And I never expected Mr. Guan to warn me in time.

"The fire at the Jiali Building..."

Lin Zhenmin looked solemn and serious:
"We sincerely thank all parties for their full support and cooperation in this rescue operation..."

"Thanks to Five-Star Property Management for quickly clearing the roadside parking spaces when the fire occurred..."

"Thank you also to the flight service team..."

"Thank you, medical support team..."

"Thank you, Social Welfare Department..."

Then I reflected on it:
"This fire at the Carrie Building has served as a stark warning to us."

"Firstly, the fire safety inspection was inadequate. The smoke detectors in the Jiali Building were blocked by plastic sheeting, and the fire doors were illegally removed... We will strengthen fire safety inspections in the future..."

"Secondly, the public's overall fire prevention awareness urgently needs to be strengthened... We will increase efforts to popularize fire safety knowledge in the future."

Finally, in remembrance of the deceased:
"Here, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims of this fire..."

"We deeply mourn the four victims who tragically lost their lives..."

"Relevant departments will do their utmost to assist the family in handling the aftermath..."

……

At noon, ATV and TVB reported on it.

As expected, some of Hong Kong's attention was diverted.

"Mr. Guan actually gave an advance warning?"

"If it weren't for Mr. Guan's early warning, which bought more than 10 precious minutes, there might have been even more casualties..."

"Those survivors on the 15th floor are incredibly lucky!"

The entire city of Hong Kong is abuzz with discussion.

They did not blame the firefighters or the fire department for the deaths; the main reason was that the firefighters arrived in time and quickly extinguished the fire, demonstrating sufficient professionalism.

Guan Zu's warning, however, became a legend in this fire incident.

Why did Mr. Guan issue an early warning?

Could it be that he did too many good deeds, and Heaven gave him a warning?
Some people believe in feng shui and metaphysics, thinking that Guan Zu must have received a reminder from Mazu or Wong Tai Sin.

……

……

in the afternoon,

Governor Ashton also held a press conference.

On the lawn at Government House.

"On behalf of the Hong Kong Island Government, I would like to express my condolences to all those injured in the fire..."

"We deeply mourn the citizens who tragically lost their lives..."

"We appreciate the fire department's prompt response..."

"The government will do everything in its power..."

Then came a long, detailed statement, full of thanks and reflections, basically similar to the Fire Services Department's statement, but on a higher level.

At last,
This brings us to the main points of the speech:

"Given the seriousness of this fire incident, I have decided to establish a 'Special Firefighting Committee (Harmony)'..."

"The committee will focus on improving fire safety systems, including but not limited to inadequate oversight of building fire safety, insufficient public fire safety education, and deficiencies in fire warning and alarm systems..."

"We hope that, through the efforts of the Special Fire Safety Committee, a more comprehensive and stringent set of fire safety standards can be developed..."

"In light of Mr. Kwan Cho's significant contributions during the fire, I will invite him to serve as the chairman of this committee..."

……

"what?"

"Make me the chairman of the committee?"

Central Plaza.

Top floor, Guan Zu's office.

When the news reached Guan Zu, he was completely dumbfounded.

Oh no, I've been turned into a beast of burden!

This is a rather complicated matter.

However, after thinking about it, Guan Zu decided to accept the mission.

So what if I'm busy? My subordinates are the ones who are busy anyway. I just need to memorize the information. Besides, this is indeed a very necessary thing.

The fire at the Carrie Building in my past life lasted for nearly 21 hours, ultimately resulting in...

For this reason, Hong Kong Island began a series of comprehensive and in-depth upgrades to its fire protection system.

Revising the Building Management Ordinance and the Fire Safety (Commercial Premises) Ordinance; promoting the renovation of fire protection systems in old buildings (automatic sprinkler systems, automatic fire alarm systems); upgrading fire protection facilities and equipment; establishing special rescue teams; strengthening inter-departmental (fire, medical, police, ambulance) cooperation and drills; and enhancing public fire safety education...

These matters were all initiated by the "Special Firefighting Committee".

And now,
These tasks fell to Guan Zu.

……

……

a new day.

Guan Zu went downstairs and saw Abu eating bread.

"Yo~~~"

Abu: "…………"

Fall down!

Fortune changes every three years, so don't underestimate single people!

No, I need to speed things up!
I'll buy a bouquet of flowers today and send it to the hospital; Du Xiaohe is still hospitalized.

Guan Zu arrived at the newsstand.

The first headline that catches the eye is ————

Unbelievable! How did Mr. Guan manage to issue an early warning of the fire? Did Wong Tai Sin reveal a heavenly secret?

Extraordinary People and Events! Is Mr. Guan a Celestial Being Descended to Earth? Why Did the Heavenly Queen and Wong Tai Sin Protect Him Multiple Times?

"Unveiling the Secrets of Mr. Guan's Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), and His Connection with Wong Tai Sin and Tin Hau..."

Guan Zu, the spokesperson for the immortals...

Look at the content,
Goodness, he speaks so eloquently, claiming he frequently worshipped Wong Tai Sin and Mazu, became the richest man in Hong Kong Island in six years, made 500 million in Macau, and had smooth sailing in every tribulation he faced…

Justified and convincing.

Guan Zu, Legendary status +1!

Guan Zu was so impressed that he began to wonder – could I really be a celestial being descended to earth?
Of course, Guan Zu would not deny the blessings of Wong Tai Sin and Mazu...

Wong Tai Sin, loyal!

Goddess Mazu, so loyal!
……

10 o'clock in the morning,
When Guan Zu Niu Ma finished his training and started looking for people to go fishing with...

"what?"

"Damn it, someone's suing Five Star Property for illegally moving a car?"

Guan Zu was completely stunned when he heard Da Tou's report.

It turns out that just an hour ago,

A citizen, accompanied by a lawyer, filed a lawsuit in court against the illegal act of a parking attendant forcibly breaking the window and moving his car two days ago.

The court has accepted the case.

"Something's wrong..."

"Who is behind this?"

A strange smile appeared on Guan Zu's face.
"Hehe~~ Things are getting interesting!!"

(End of this chapter)