Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 191 Police Shift Focus: The Real Culprit is Daoheng Bank! (6K)

The reporters present were not at all surprised that Ye Dongsheng was awarded the Heroic Citizen Award.

If Ye Dongsheng doesn't win this award for going head-to-head with the super robbers, then no one else can be called "heroic"!

Taking advantage of the break, Fang Jiexia quickly called on another reporter who had raised his hand, not wanting Le Huizhen to ask any more tricky questions!
"Mr. Ye, in this robbery, the bulletproof glass played a crucial role in protecting your life and the lives of everyone in the store. May I ask why you installed bulletproof glass? Did you have a premonition?"

Ye Dongsheng shook his head: "I didn't have any premonition. In fact, during the time I was running the shop, the windows of my shop were smashed more than once."

Ye Dongsheng glanced at Huang Bingyao without changing his expression: "Okay, actually it was just vandalized by some gang members."

The reporters below were not surprised at all; they were well aware of the character of Hong Kong's triads.

Ye Dongsheng continued, "Later, I found it too troublesome, so I simply had someone install the sturdiest bulletproof glass. Heh, now that I think about it, I should thank those gangs for smashing my glass, otherwise I might have really been in trouble this time!"

Ye Dongsheng smiled and shook his head, then said:
"This robbery has taught me a lot of lessons. Bulletproof glass alone is not enough. In the future, I must comprehensively strengthen the security measures for Dongfeng Express..."

As he spoke, he looked at Wong Bing-yiu and said, "If the Hong Kong government and the police force allow it, I hope to establish our own security force and allow us to carry guns, so that my customers will never encounter such a thing again!"

The people below were snapping photos of Ye Dongsheng, thinking to themselves that Dongfeng Express truly deserves to be called a conscientious company, and Ye Sheng is also a responsible and good boss. He has already done so well, yet he is still constantly reflecting on himself and thinking about the safety of his customers!
On the other hand, the police...

Huang Bingyao immediately cleared his throat and said:
"In principle, the Hong Kong government and the police force do not object to companies setting up their own security systems, but they must be reviewed by our police force before they can apply for firearms. Under the supervision of the Hong Kong government, they can legally and compliantly establish their security systems!"

This actually helps alleviate the pressure on our police force and is part of police-community cooperation!

Ye Dongsheng immediately smiled and said, "Thank you for your support, Inspector Wong and the police!"

Immediately afterwards, another reporter asked, "Mr. Yip, do your words just now indicate that you are not satisfied with the current security situation on Hong Kong Island?"

Ye Dongsheng paused for a moment, then shrugged and spread his hands, saying, "I've already encountered a robbery. If I were to say I'm satisfied against my will, you would surely call me a hypocrite!"

The reporters below couldn't help but laugh, it seems that Mr. Ye is still very down-to-earth.

Ye Dongsheng then looked at the group of reporters:
"I can only say that the security situation on Hong Kong Island is much better than it was ten years ago, but it is not keeping up with the pace of Hong Kong Island's economic development."

In my opinion, Hong Kong Island is flourishing in all aspects, including its economy and culture, and it can be said to be one of the top three cities in Asia.

However, if the Hong Kong government truly aspires to develop Hong Kong Island into an international metropolis, a sound security environment is an indispensable element.

As a businessman, I hope to have a stable business environment; as a citizen of Hong Kong Island, I hope to see Hong Kong Island develop steadily and prosperously!

I hope Hong Kong Island gets better and better!

The foreigner next to him immediately chimed in: "Mr. Ye is absolutely right! Everyone has witnessed the rapid development of Hong Kong Island in recent years. It is becoming an international metropolis. Our police force will spare no effort to safeguard the development of Hong Kong Island and create a safe and secure environment!"

Huang Bingyao added, "Our police force has heard Mr. Ye's criticisms and opinions. We guarantee that we will learn from this case, address any loopholes in our procedures, and take preventative measures against similar robberies in the future!"
Meanwhile, regarding the triad issues raised by Mr. Yip, the police force will definitely intensify its efforts and crack down hard to create a safe environment on Hong Kong Island that satisfies the public!

"Superintendent Wong, could you please disclose the identities of the undercover officers?"

"I'm sorry, but to protect their safety, the undercover police officer's identity must be kept secret. We cannot disclose it!"

"Mr. Ye, may I ask..."

Fang Jiexia smiled as she looked at the reporters below taking photos and asking questions, and seemed quite satisfied with the progress of the press conference.

As one of the planners of this press conference, she did a lot of preparation overnight. The key point the police could highlight was that no civilians were injured in the robbery.
Although there were quite a few police officers injured or killed, not a single civilian was hurt! This is all thanks to their undercover officers! It's all thanks to the police force!
Then, it was Ye Dongsheng, the hero, who personally revealed the existence of the "undercover police officer," thus changing the public's impression that the police force was "incompetent" in this operation!

In this way, the police force's reputation and public image will be largely reversed.

Meanwhile, the police force also made many public pronouncements during this process, such as "police-community cooperation".

Of course, there's one last step...

Thinking of this, Fang Jiexia pointed to a reporter.

After the reporter stood up, he asked Ye Dongsheng:
"Mr. Ye, and fellow officers, I have a question. Looking back at past robbery cases, the targets are usually jewelry stores, gold shops, and banks. This is the first time that a courier store has been targeted like this!"
Actually, what I want to ask is, what was the robber's motive? Was it robbery, or did they have a personal grudge against Mr. Ye?

Upon hearing this question, Ye Dongsheng's gaze suddenly sharpened:
"Actually, I've been thinking about this issue repeatedly! Of course, there's a possibility of robbery, but to be honest, with the abilities of this group of robbers, wouldn't it be better to rob a bank or an armored truck?"
As for personal grudges, something suddenly came to mind…

Ye Dongsheng paused for a moment, and seeing that all the reporters were looking at him, he said:

"As everyone knows, I won the lawsuit against Daoheng Bank, but they don't seem to have any intention of returning my money."

Moreover, just the day before the robbery, Guo, the chairman of Daoheng Bank, said in an interview that he would lose his composure and have trouble at home...

At the time, I didn't understand what he meant, but now I feel it's necessary to remind the police whether these two incidents are related.

Wow!
The reporters in the audience immediately erupted in uproar. What did Ye Dongsheng mean by that? It was an implication, no, it was almost an admission that he suspected the robbers were sent by Daoheng Bank!
To be honest, this statement seems a bit far-fetched to many reporters. After all, even if Dao Heng Bank were stupid, it wouldn't do such a thing, right?

But their bodies betrayed them, and reporters quickly grabbed their hands, some even flushed with excitement. At today's press conference, which was supposed to clear the police force's name, this news was undoubtedly the most talked-about topic!
Regardless of whether it's true or false, they know that as long as Ye Dongsheng's suspicion is reported, it will definitely ignite public opinion!

Huang Bingyao immediately puffed out his chest: "Don't worry, Mr. Ye, the police are taking this robbery very seriously and will definitely investigate it thoroughly! We won't let any suspect get away with it!"

Looking at the excited reporters below, Fang Jiexia's lips curled up. Now the final step of the plan had been completed, and the focus of public attention would shift from the police to Daoheng Bank!
When she proposed the plan, Ye Dongsheng agreed without hesitation.

As for whether Tao Heng Bank was wronged or not, what does that have to do with her? Anyway, she is only responsible for handling the police's public relations this time!

……

News about the press conference spread throughout Hong Kong Island that very day.

[Ye Dongsheng: The police are not incompetent; the undercover agents are the real heroes behind the scenes!]

[Ye Dongsheng: Police incompetence stems from poor equipment; donates 500 million to support police force in upgrading firearms and ammunition!]

[Ye Dongsheng: Thank you so much to the club for saving my life!]

[Police: Ye Dongsheng awarded the Heroic Citizen Award!]

Major newspapers like the Oriental Daily News chose to feature similar news as their front page, sparking heated discussions among citizens.

"I knew it! The Hong Kong Island Police Force isn't all useless! There are still some who actually get things done!"

"Pshaw, all I saw in that video was the police being beaten and running away with their heads in their hands!"

"Ye Sheng already told you, and you still don't believe me?"

"If Mr. Ye wants to do business, of course he has to cooperate with the police to help them clear their names! Who knows if those guys are actually undercover cops?"

What truly attracts attention are the headlines in many smaller newspapers:
[Ye Dongsheng: The ruthless robbers were just henchmen; the real culprit is Daoheng Bank?]

[Ye Dongsheng: After losing the lawsuit, he refused to repay the money, so Daoheng Bank hired someone to rob him!]

The citizens who saw these news reports were in an uproar:
"I'm in trouble! No way, there's another murderer? Did Daoheng Bank hire someone to kill him?"

"Choosing that star? Daoheng Bank is going too far! Unable to win the lawsuit, they resort to such despicable and shameless tactics!"

"How can they be bankers if they're not despicable and shameless? They charge us 15% interest every year!"

"Damn it! I knew these robbers would rob Dongfeng Express instead of banks! Turns out they were hired thugs by Daoheng Bank!"

"Killing someone to cover it up because they don't want to pay compensation? That's going too far!"

"Hehe, that's 20 million! Hiring robbers would only cost a few million at most, and Daoheng Bank can save more than 10 million!"

"Damn it! The utterly heartless Daoheng Bank! Do they have no regard for the safety of other citizens, even with their personal grudges against Mr. Ye?"

The Dongfeng Express robbery case was already attracting a lot of attention, but when news reports revealed that the real culprit behind it was suspected to be Daoheng Bank, it immediately became the hottest topic of discussion among the public!

It's just like watching a TV series. You think it's over and all the bad guys are dead, but it's not over yet, there's still a murderer behind the scenes!
This drama was full of twists and turns, it was really exciting!
Even television news programs were discussing this, with the female host asking her guest:

"Professor Liu, what's your opinion on Mr. Ye's suspicions about Daoheng Bank?" "To be honest, I wouldn't dare to jump to conclusions!"
Logically speaking, Daoheng Bank shouldn't have done such a thing. After all, it's unheard of for a bank to hire robbers.

However, what's strange is that Guo Dong's words the day before the robbery were indeed meaningful and thought-provoking!

If I were Ye Sheng, I would definitely suspect Dao Heng Bank too! After all, 2000 million is no small sum; it's enough to drive anyone crazy!

To be honest, even if Daoheng Bank really did it, I think the police will have a very hard time getting evidence, and it will definitely turn into a Rashomon-like situation!

boom!
The teacup was smashed to the ground, shards flying all over the floor!
"Go to hell! What do you mean, even if Daoheng Bank did it?! We didn't do it at all! How could Daoheng Bank possibly be involved with robbers?!"
At this moment, Mr. Guo, who was in his office, was so angry that he was about to vomit blood.

After reading the news about the "Dongfeng Express robbery case" yesterday, Mr. Guo realized that the public opinion generated by Ye Dongsheng becoming a "city hero" was likely to be detrimental to Daoheng Bank.

But he never expected that Ye Dongsheng would shove such a huge accusation against Daoheng Bank!

"Chairman Guo, what do we do now? Many reporters are gathered at the company entrance, saying they want to interview you and asking what you meant by that sentence you said back then?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Guo's face darkened!
He said that because he thought taking down Radar Dart was almost a certainty, and therefore he was implying something.

But little did he know that not only did Radar Dart resolutely refuse their Daoheng Bank, but a robbery also occurred at Dongfeng Express later. Combining this with what he said afterward, it really did sound like he had assigned it!
Chairman Guo waved his arms excitedly: "They! They're making baseless accusations! This is slander! I'm going to sue them for defaming the image of Daoheng Bank!"

President Ma and Attorney Han, who had just flown back from Vancouver, also looked grim. They thought failing to resolve the radar dart issue was bad enough, but things couldn't get any worse!

Attorney Han sighed and said, "Mr. Guo, please calm down. The man surnamed Ye only said he had doubts. Based on that statement, even if we sue, we won't win."

More importantly, not only does Ye Dongsheng now wield enormous public opinion power, but even the police are on his side!
Didn't you see? The police are deliberately cooperating with Ye Dongsheng, guiding public opinion in this direction!

President Ma slapped his forehead: "Yes, I even suspect that this is a tactic used by the police to divert public attention and shift the blame from the police to our Daoxing Bank!"

Even after being furious, Chairman Guo finally realized what was happening: "You beasts! They're trying to destroy Daoheng Bank!"

Attorney Han also sighed. This matter was really troublesome. Even the police had taken a stand against Daoheng Bank. What could they do even if they saw through it?
At that moment, the secretary rushed in hurriedly:

"Chairman Guo, I just received a report that many depositors are rushing to the bank to withdraw their money! Among them are even quite a few large-amount clients who have called to make appointments to withdraw their funds!"

Mr. Guo's expression changed drastically, and four words popped into his mind: bank run crisis!

The lawsuit between Dao Heng Bank and Ye Dongsheng had already damaged Dao Heng Bank's reputation, but fortunately, their solid foundation over the past decades prevented the uproar from becoming too significant.

But this time, the Dongfeng Express robbery case propelled Ye Dongsheng to a new level, making him a "city hero" adored by people all over Hong Kong Island!
It can be said that now is the time when the public's goodwill towards Ye Dongsheng is at its highest. Ye Dongsheng's words have undoubtedly pushed Daoheng Bank into the eye of the storm, causing many customers to have a negative feeling towards Daoheng Bank!
Even some of Dao Heng Bank's long-time customers, who don't believe Dao Heng Bank would collude with robbers, are still worried!
With such a fierce public opinion crisis, what if Daoheng Bank runs into trouble or even goes bankrupt, and they can't withdraw their money?
Although the Financial Secretary has announced amendments to the Banking Ordinance to protect depositors' savings, they still need to find a willing buyer before they can withdraw their money. Who knows how long it will take to find a buyer if Dao Heng Bank goes bankrupt? They can't afford to wait that long!

Therefore, the current situation for Daoheng Bank depositors is that it's safest to withdraw their money and keep it in their own hands to observe the market!

Mr. Guo swayed, almost losing his balance. For any bank, the greatest fear is a bank run; once cash flow and the capital chain break, the bank is finished!

President Ma, however, remained the calmest. He directly told his secretary, "Reply to those clients who made large-amount reservations and ask them to reconsider. If they insist, don't refuse them. Tell them it's too late today; large-amount reservations can't be made until tomorrow at the earliest!"

Then he thought for a moment and said, "Call all the branches and tell them that Daoheng Bank is closing early today due to internal system adjustments! If you want to withdraw money, come back tomorrow during normal business hours!"

As soon as he issued these two orders, the secretary hurriedly ran out.

At this moment, Mr. Guo, whose face had turned deathly pale, regained his composure slightly and then looked at President Ma and said:

"Doing this will only delay things until tomorrow at most!"

"Chairman Guo, we must get through today first, so that Daoheng Bank has a chance to survive!"

Mr. Guo immediately grabbed Mr. Ma's hand: "What chance of survival?"

President Ma sighed: "The one who tied the knot must untie it, Ye Dongsheng!"

……

In the office, Tony stood before Ye Dongsheng with a guilty expression: "Mr. Ye, I failed in my duty this time! Please punish me!"

Tongyitang has always had a group of people stationed near Dongfeng Express to drive away troublemakers and troublemakers; they are essentially Dongfeng Express's "security guards."

But when the robbery occurred yesterday, these "security guards" didn't dare to go inside at all and retreated immediately.

Although it's only natural for them to be afraid when they're facing guns, this is definitely "dereliction of duty." The henchmen can make excuses, but Tony can't. He has to take the blame!
Ye Dongsheng sat down on the sofa, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked without responding, "How is the one who was shot?"

"He's already been taken to the hospital!"

Ye Dongsheng nodded: "The shop will cover his medical expenses until he recovers. As for the others, you can handle them yourself."

In fact, Ye Dongsheng didn't intend to blame these gangsters. It would be too much to ask them to fight against ruthless bandits with AKs.

These thugs can only scare small fry at best; expecting them to drive away ruthless criminals is impossible!
From now on, Dongfeng Express will have to build its own security force!
In fact, after Ye Dongsheng publicly wiped out the Da Dong gang, and the news spread throughout Hong Kong, he estimated that no more robbers would dare to target Dongfeng Express.

But better safe than sorry, so this security system must be established and the security force must be strengthened!
"Mr. Ye, I will replace you with a new team. We will definitely work hard from now on and will not let you down!"

Tony turned and left, knowing that Tongyitang had definitely lost points in Ye Sheng's eyes this time, and kept thinking about how to make up for it.

Then he saw Ruan Mei. He naturally knew the relationship between Ye Dongsheng and Ruan Mei, and also knew that Ye Dongsheng seemed to be taking Ruan Mei around to find a doctor...

Thinking of this, Tony's eyes lit up. If he could help Ye Dongsheng resolve this matter, he could not only make up for the lost impression, but also greatly improve his standing!
A car stopped on Portland Street. Guo Dong and President Ma got out of the car and then saw their destination: the entrance of Dongfeng Express, where a crowd had gathered.

Wow! That's the bulletproof glass! It's really amazing!

"Tsk tsk! It withstood an AK and saved so many people without breaking. This piece of glass is going to be remembered in history!"

These people are all fans or onlookers who have been attracted by the intense gunfight, which has spread throughout Hong Kong Island. Now, many people have come to the scene to watch and admire!
To be honest, so many people were bound to disrupt Dongfeng Express's business. However, to make up for the poor response to the incident, the Mong Kok Police Station specially dispatched several officers to maintain order in front of Dongfeng Express, which saved Ye Dongsheng a lot of trouble.

Seeing those people's reactions, President Ma and Chairman Guo knew how much goodwill Hong Kong Island citizens had towards Ye Dongsheng and Dongfeng Express!

Mr. Guo sighed, "When we go inside, the two of us must show our best attitude!"

"I just hope Mr. Ye will be willing to accept our proposal!" President Ma sighed, and then the two went into the store.

dong dong...

"Come in! Ah Mei, you don't need to knock anymore, just come in~"

Ye Dongsheng smiled and said when he saw that it was Ruan Mei.

Ruan Mei shook her head: "This is a company, and the rules must be followed!"

Ye Dongsheng didn't press the matter and asked, "What is it?"

"Brother Sheng, there are visitors outside! It's the chairman and president of Daoheng Bank!"

Ye Dongsheng raised an eyebrow: "Are they outside?"

"Yes! The two of them were very humble, saying they only came in with your permission!"

Ye Dongsheng instantly understood that the public opinion crisis must have caused Daoheng Bank a lot of trouble, and now Daoheng Bank had come to make peace!

That's how people are sometimes; they won't admit their mistakes unless they're really hurt. The way they're behaving so humbly now suggests they're in considerable pain!

"Brother Sheng, do you want to see them? If not, I'll go and refuse them right now!"

Ye Dongsheng thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'd like to see what they're planning to say this time."

After Daoheng Bank lost the lawsuit, they talked to him once, but the terms offered that time were not good enough for Ye Dongsheng.

This time, he was quite curious about what conditions the other party was willing to offer.

(End of this chapter)