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

Chapter 861 "859" The Jockey Club's Struggle, Members of Parliament: I firmly support Brother Zu!
noon,

Jockey Club Building.

Gao Xuliguo moved into the Jockey Club chairman's office she had always dreamed of.

This office, spanning a thousand square feet, is spacious, bright, and boasts an excellent view; it is also a symbol of the Jockey Club's power.

The newly appointed chairperson, Gao Xuliguo, was sitting at her desk, carefully reviewing the documents.

Suddenly, her assistant walked in looking flustered.

"Master, something terrible has happened!"

"Over at the Legislative Council, Kwan Cho submitted a proposal today..."

"The fax has arrived, please take a look..."

The document, "Proposal on Establishing a Third-Party Audit Committee of the Hong Kong Jockey Club," was placed in front of Gao Xuliguo.

Gao Xuli's expression changed!
Upon closer inspection, BOOM!
Furious!

She quickly flipped through the documents, and the more she read, the angrier she became.

"Bang!!"

Gao Xuliguo suddenly stood up and slammed her hand heavily on the desk.

"What exactly does this Guan Zu want?"

"The establishment of such a third-party audit committee is clearly a blatant interference in the internal affairs of the Hong Kong Jockey Club!"

Gao Xuliguo trembled with anger, and her voice became shrill with rage.

"What does the Hong Kong Jockey Club have to do with him? So what if he's not on the board? Who gives them the right to tell us what to do?"

She paced back and forth in the office, constantly cursing.

She naturally saw through Guan Zu's sinister intentions.

Once this so-called committee is established, what decision-making power will the senior management of the Hong Kong Jockey Club have?

All their financial operations are being watched by others, and their every move is being restricted by others.

Isn't this going to create a fictional narrative?
How can we make money then?

Gao Xuliguo's face turned bright red, and the veins on her forehead bulged.

"No, this proposal absolutely cannot be allowed to pass!"

"The Hong Kong Jockey Club absolutely cannot accept being manipulated like this by outsiders!"

Gao Xuli clenched her fist.

She told her secretary, "Immediately convene an emergency meeting of the board members to discuss countermeasures!"

Secretary: "Yes!!"

……

after an hour.

The eight board members rushed to the Jockey Club.

meeting room.

Nine people sat around a huge conference table.

There were originally supposed to be 10 board members, but Xia Zhixian was admitted, and Gao Xuliguo became the chairperson.

"Chairman Xu, what happened that you called us here in such a hurry?" Director Chen Xiongshen spoke first, his expression inscrutable.

The secretary placed the newly printed documents in front of everyone.

The document still carries the heat of the printer.

"Distinguished board members, today in the Legislative Council..."

Kao Hsu Li-kwok recounted the events at the Legislative Council.

Finally, he angrily exclaimed, "Guan Zu has created this mess in the Legislative Council; this is going to be the death of our Jockey Club!"

Everyone's expression changed.

He quickly picked up the proposal and began to read it.

As they watched, they occasionally heard angry whispers.

"Boom~~"

"Play the piano randomly!"

"How can this be allowed? Our Jockey Club has always operated independently. Why should outsiders interfere with our financial audits?"

“That’s right. Once this committee is established, we won’t be able to carry out many things. We’ll have to be very cautious in everything we do.”

"Does Kwan Tsu-chung think he's something special just because he's the chairman of the Legislative Council?"

One by one, the directors expressed their anger and dissatisfaction.

"All right!"

"Quiet!"

Gao Xuli slammed her hand on the table and said seriously, "Now is not the time to be angry. We need to find a way to stop this proposal from passing. Everyone, please feel free to speak your mind."

“I think we can go to those legislators. A large majority of legislators are members of our Jockey Club. We can give them some benefits and get them to oppose this proposal in the Legislative Council.”

"That's a good idea!"

"Moreover, many of our Jockey Club members are former retired senior executives and wealthy individuals with extensive networks. We can mobilize them to put pressure on legislators and demonstrate our Jockey Club's firm opposition to this proposal."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Director Liang Wenyi said, "Chairman, could we contact Guan Zu and see what he's thinking? If he wants benefits, we can offer them; if he doesn't, then it's not too late to do so."

The other directors thought it made sense.

"Yes, we can try to contact that Guan Zu."

"Try making a phone call."

Guan Zu's strength is extraordinary, and many directors are still a little apprehensive about him, so they try their best not to offend him.

Seeing how weak the board members were, Gao Xuliguo was so angry that she cursed them in her heart: "Cowards!"

"Should I contact him? I'll call him now!"

finished,

Gao Xuliguo asked her secretary to call the Five Star Group Secretariat and invite Guan Zu to have dinner together.

Secretary: "Yes!"

He accepted the order and left.

5 minutes later,
The secretary returned and reported, "Master, I called the Five Star Group's secretariat, and they said: Our boss is unavailable!"

As soon as this word comes out,
There was silence.

Gao Xuliguo added fuel to the fire: "Did you see that? They don't even take our Jockey Club seriously. They think Five Star Group is number one in Hong Kong Island, and they don't even give us a second glance."

"Bang!"

"That's unreasonable!"

The board members were furious.

Gao Xuliguo concluded: "Since Guan Zu is unwilling to reconcile with us, let's proceed according to the method we just discussed: contact those Legislative Council members, as well as other influential members of the Legislative Council..."

"This time, our Jockey Club has encountered an unprecedented crisis, and we hope everyone can work together!"

"Yes!"

Next, everyone discussed the details of the implementation plan.

When the meeting adjourned,
Although they had come up with a solution, the board members were still not entirely confident that they could prevent the proposal from passing.

They can only hope that through the Hong Kong Jockey Club's vast network of connections and the transfer of benefits, they can change the attitudes of those legislators, allowing the Jockey Club to continue its original operating model and preserve the power and interests in their hands.

……

In the afternoon, the Legislative Council continued its meeting.

The new proposal from the Hong Kong Jockey Club is still under discussion, as it involves many aspects and cannot be decided in a short time.

It will take at least several days of discussion.

……

at night,

Hong Kong Island is ablaze with neon lights and vibrant with blooming flowers.

Amidst this bustling scene, the arena of fame and fortune begins to unfold.

Central, a certain clubhouse.

Inside one of the private rooms, a solid wood round table occupied the center of the room, with a bottle of red wine on it, and some delicate pastries and fruits placed next to it.

Hong Yingyi, a director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and Zhang Wansheng, a legislator, sat facing each other.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while,
A few minutes later, Hong Yingyi finally got down to business.

"Old Zhang, we've known each other for so many years and have always been good friends, so I won't beat around the bush with you."

"As you know, at today's Legislative Council meeting, Kwan Cho proposed the establishment of a third-party audit committee for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. This has a huge impact on our Jockey Club... Could you tell me about the specific details of the meeting?"

Zhang Wansheng gently swirled the wine in his glass, watching the liquid rotate within, before taking an elegant sip.

"Old Hong, we're friends, so I'll be frank with you. The basic framework of this proposal is already set, and the majority of legislators support it. It'll be difficult for you to reverse it..."

Hong Yingyi picked up the wine bottle and poured a little more into Zhang Wansheng's glass:
"Old Zhang, you have to help our horse racing association. As long as you put in the effort, you can ask us for anything in the future, and we will fully support you."

As he spoke, Hong Yingyi took a card out of his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Zhang Wansheng.

"There are 50 here..."

Zhang Wansheng glanced at the card on the table, his lips twitching.

Don't mess with me! I'm the most supportive person of Mr. Guan's work!
How can I help you with a mere 50?

Now, councilors like Zhang Wansheng have basically figured out Guan Zu's temperament. Whether they oppose him or not, Guan Zu doesn't care. However, if they oppose Guan Zu on matters that are right, Guan Zu will fly into a rage.

This matter concerning the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which puts shackles on the club, is a good thing.

At least Ma wouldn't be so arrogant, charging me a membership fee of 95!

Diuna Star!
Zhang Wansheng pushed the card back and said, "Old Hong, you've put me in a difficult position. As a legislator, I am responsible to all the citizens of Hong Kong Island and cannot violate my principles for a little personal gain. In the long run, this proposal is beneficial to the Jockey Club and Hong Kong Island. Although I understand that your Jockey Club senior management may not be willing to accept it, it is the general trend. I cannot disregard the public interest and the future of Hong Kong Island just to help you."

With an air of righteous indignation: "Therefore, I really can't help you with this!"

Director Hong Yingyi's smile instantly froze on his face.

He cursed inwardly: "When it came to the benefits of the Ma Association, you were all overjoyed?"

I asked you all to do the work, and not a single one of you said a word?

Damn it!
……

That night, similar things happened in many places where fame and fortune were at stake.

Some people went directly to their friends in the legislature and offered them substantial benefits.

Some people found middlemen to meet with members of parliament and offer them benefits.

but,

Many lawmakers have said they would follow suit if someone took the lead. But it's impossible for them to be the first to do so.

Gao Xuliguo mediated and allocated resources, but no matter what she did, no one actually took the lead.

I spent the whole night tossing and turning.

Nothing was gained.

"Push to the street!"

Gao Xuliguo was so angry that she slammed down the phone and started cursing.

……

……

A new day,
The Legislative Council meeting continues.

Kwan Cho continued to chair the discussion on the "Proposal of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Third-Party Audit Committee".

A group of members of parliament who received an invitation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club last night are all waiting for others to take the lead.

As a result, they waited and waited, but no one dared to take the lead.

in the afternoon,

After several rounds of intermittent and lukewarm discussions,
Guan Zu stood in front of the podium, preparing to give his final concluding remarks:

"Fellow Members, the proposed Third-Party Audit Committee of the Hong Kong Jockey Club aims to establish an independent, professional, and authoritative financial oversight system for the Hong Kong Jockey Club..."

"The Hong Kong Jockey Club plays an extremely important role in Hong Kong society, from charitable work... to..."

"But recent events have shown us that there are loopholes in the Hong Kong Jockey Club's internal oversight..."

"The establishment of a third-party audit committee will allow every penny of the Hong Kong Jockey Club's funds to be exposed to the public eye, which will not only rebuild public trust in the Jockey Club, but also safeguard the stability of Hong Kong's socio-economic order..."

"Now, let's begin the vote..."

After speaking, Guan Zu was the first to raise his hand.

Then, one by one, the members of parliament raised their hands without hesitation.

Hands were raised in a forest!

We support justice!!!
……

……

That night, Hong Kong Island was shrouded in darkness.

The news from TVB and ATV has officially started airing.

"Dear viewers, at today's Legislative Council meeting, the much-anticipated 'Money Hong Kong Jockey Club Third-Party Audit Committee Proposal' was officially passed."

"This resolution aims to establish an independent third-party audit committee, separate from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, to audit the club's finances..."

The Legislative Council Chairperson stated: "This move can rebuild the Jockey Club's credibility and allow the people of Hong Kong Island to regain their trust in the Jockey Club..."

As the news aired, Hong Kong Island residents cheered!
In recent days, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has disappointed many citizens due to the Xia Zhixian incident.

Its credibility has been questioned.

Now, the passage of this proposal from the third-party audit committee has given citizens hope for oversight.

"We've finally waited for this day. With a third-party audit, the Jockey Club's finances will become transparent, and they won't dare to embezzle funds."

"From now on, we will be able to clearly see where the money of the Jockey Club is spent, which will give us more peace of mind."

"Hopefully, the Hong Kong Jockey Club can take this opportunity to make proper reforms and get back on track."

"This proposal is just in time."

"Mr. Guan is awesome!"

The next day, the sun shone brightly on Sha Tin Racecourse. The racecourse, which had been somewhat deserted the previous two days due to negative news about the Jockey Club, was bustling with activity today.

At night, the Happy Valley nightlife scene is equally vibrant.

Marseille passion is reignited.

……

……

Central Plaza.

Guan Zu's office.

Sunlight streamed through the glass, casting dappled shadows on the dark desk.

Kwan Cho-ching was engrossed in reviewing documents when there was a gentle knock on the door. His secretary, Hong-sheng, opened the door to announce his arrival.

"Brother Zu, Mr. Lun Tianyuan has arrived."

"Let him in."

He was originally targeted by assassins sent by Xia Zhixian/Shen Huashan to silence him. However, Guan Zu sent Xu Xi, who killed the assassins and saved Lun Tianyuan.

Soon, Lun Tianyuan, dressed in a suit, walked into the office.

He bowed slightly: "Mr. Guan, thank you so much for saving my life this time."

Guan Zu looked at Lun Tianyuan: "I'm curious, as one of the executive directors of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, what is your opinion on my push for a third-party audit?"

Upon hearing this, Lun Tianyuan straightened up.

“Mr. Kwan, I personally support this proposal wholeheartedly. The Hong Kong Jockey Club should be the pride of Hong Kong Island, an organization that carries the spirit of sports and charitable mission. If some people take advantage of loopholes in internal supervision to engage in rent-seeking and manipulate betting, it will not only tarnish the reputation of the Jockey Club, but also betray the trust of the public.”

"The establishment of the third-party audit committee will have a long-term positive impact on the Hong Kong Jockey Club. With stricter supervision and greater financial transparency, the public will regain trust in the Jockey Club, allowing it to truly fulfill its value and continue to contribute to Hong Kong society..."

Upon hearing this, Guan Zu nodded slightly: "Very good, then you must work harder and try your best to get a seat on the board of directors..."

The audit committee was the first nail that Kwan Cho planted in the Jockey Club.

Lun Tianyuan was the second nail that Guan Zu planted.

Since then,

Horse Racing Association

They can't escape Guan Yu's grasp!
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P.S.: A reader suggested that Lun Tianyuan be saved. So I revised the previous text.

(End of this chapter)