If you want to be a good person, find Huadi

After Liu Yi hurriedly left Temple Street, he immediately rushed to find Seventh Brother. Upon meeting him, he eagerly explained the situation regarding Twelve Young Master, and urged him to plan ahead and make early decisions to ensure a smooth transition into Temple Street. Furthermore, Liu Yi specifically requested that Seventh Brother transfer Li Changjiang from Haojiang back to Hong Kong, as his scout status and abilities would clearly be more beneficial in assisting Twelve Young Master in uncovering evidence of the gang's crimes. As for Haojiang, Ji Xin would be solely responsible. After all, the situation in Haojiang had stabilized, and Ji Xin was more than capable of handling the task.

However, time waits for no one, and Liu Yi deeply felt the urgency of the situation. He couldn't help but sigh, "How much has happened recently!" After his conversation with Brother Qi, despite Brother Qi's enthusiastic invitation to drink, Liu Yi politely declined. Then, exhausted, he rushed to the Hualian Office. This visit had two main purposes: first, to report to Director Wang on the situation in Temple Street; second, to hope for Director Wang's support and assistance in collecting evidence against the various gangs in Temple Street.

In fact, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office possessed a vast amount of intelligence data concerning Temple Street. However, it was a pity that Hong Kong had not yet returned to the warm embrace of the motherland. The time was not yet ripe to eradicate this vexing "cancer" of Temple Street. Consequently, those invaluable intelligence files were helplessly shelved, unable to realize their potential immense value.

Today, with the news from Wah Di that a comprehensive integration operation on Temple Street was imminent, Director Wang, without hesitation, issued an order, immediately dispatching personnel to sort out this crucial intelligence. After all, something as detrimental as a "cancer" is naturally best addressed the sooner the better! This would undoubtedly be a boon for both the ordinary people of Hong Kong and the hardworking small vendors.

Liu Yi lingered at the Hualian Office for quite some time. After successfully handling the intelligence regarding Temple Street, Director Wang once again pulled him aside and enthusiastically discussed various matters concerning national development. Ever since Liu Yi had detailed with Director Wang the various suggestions from later generations that could greatly benefit national economic development, Director Wang had been eager to seek his advice on these matters whenever he met him. After Director Wang presented these valuable suggestions to the relevant leaders and received their approval, Director Wang's regard for Huadi grew even stronger. Whenever they met, Director Wang was eager to solicit more constructive suggestions. Furthermore, as some of the suggestions encountered a series of thorny issues during the domestic pilot program, Liu Yi's expertise and keen insight were again needed to provide valuable input. Thus, Liu Yi worked tirelessly at the Hualian Office until late at night. Even dinner was hastily eaten in the office with fast food specially ordered by Director Wang.

The next morning, Liu Yi woke up on time for his usual training session, then immediately plunged into his intense and rigorous review. However, around ten in the morning, Guo Zhenting called unexpectedly. It turned out that Long Jiajun had gone to the hospital to visit Guo Zhenting, but unfortunately, he was nowhere to be found. Upon learning of this, Liu Yi quickly told Guo Zhenting to tell Long Jiajun not to be so polite, and that he would personally meet with him at the Long Group later. Upon hearing this, Guo Zhenting said he had no other important matters to attend to that day, and that they could go together to meet Long Jiajun for a chat. So, Liu Yi calmly waited at home for Guo Zhenting to arrive. After all, being able to travel in the luxury and comfort of a Rolls-Royce was a world of difference compared to riding a motorcycle in the wind and sun!

Meanwhile, Long Jiajun had already arrived at the gate of the Long Group, eagerly awaiting their arrival. Long Jiajun had many reasons for visiting Huadi in the hospital. First, he had witnessed Huadi's injuries firsthand, and a visit felt like a natural and logical decision. Second, after careful observation and understanding, he had keenly perceived the extraordinary connection between Huadi and the Guo family, recognizing the importance of cultivating a good relationship with Huadi. Third, Long Jiajun had long aspired to successfully expand into the vast mainland market. However, the Long family had yet to establish a high-level network of connections there, while the Guo family possessed a vast and powerful network. This sparked the desire to leverage the Guo family's influence to support the Long family's growth in mainland China. Before this, neither Guo Yingnan nor Guo Zhenting had shown any signs of giving in on the matter, but now he had unexpectedly found such a precious opportunity with Huadi, and he was determined not to miss it no matter what.

After Huadi and Guo Zhenting arrived, Long Jiajun enthusiastically led them on a tour of the Long Group. While the Long Group might not yet be considered one of the top conglomerates in the bustling city of Hong Kong, its overall strength would firmly place it within the top twenty. The Long Group excelled particularly in foreign trade and finance. Compared to his peers in the top ten conglomerates, who mostly focused on the fiercely competitive real estate sector, the energetic Long Jiajun clearly preferred to fully utilize his talents and ambitions in the vast worlds of foreign trade and finance. This was undoubtedly due to Long Jiajun's unique personal experience and impressive academic background. A top graduate of the prestigious and time-honored University of Cambridge, Long Jiajun witnessed countless thrilling and exciting financial battles unfolding in Tire City, the financial heart of the Kingdom. These valuable experiences not only gave him a deep insight into the ever-changing financial world, but also made him increasingly contemptuous of the actions of Hong Kong's traditional wealthy conglomerates.

In his eyes, these so-called wealthy conglomerates were like greedy vampires, clinging to the people of Hong Kong, ruthlessly sucking their blood and frantically grabbing their hard-earned wealth. "If you're truly capable, go make money from foreigners!" Long Jiajun roared indignantly. "You only know how to exploit ordinary people by relying on the real estate industry all day long. What kind of ability is that?"

Liu Yi deeply agreed with Long Jiajun's optimism about the financial and foreign trade sectors. Hong Kong's economic development has gradually deviated from its path, misled by those "Asia-Pacific" groups. Due to Hong Kong's small territory and large population, the real estate industry has flourished, generating enormous fiscal revenue. Naturally, the "Asia-Pacific" groups are unwilling to give up this lucrative opportunity, instead intensifying their efforts, seemingly expanding their real estate business. They simply don't care about the devastating impact this short-sighted, "killing the goose that lays the golden eggs" will have on Hong Kong's economy. After all, even if Hong Kong were to collapse completely after 1997, they would have nothing to do with it. Amidst such a complex, volatile, and fiercely competitive landscape, Long Jiajun, with his keen insight and foresight, has clearly discerned the immense potential and promising prospects of foreign trade and finance. This is why Liu Yi firmly believes that Long Jiajun is an exceptionally talented business talent, at least one step ahead of Guo Zhenting. In fact, even Guo Yingnan himself had to admit that his eldest son wasn't the type to be a pioneering entrepreneur. However, he was an exceptional successor, able to secure and maintain the family business. Therefore, Guo Yingnan was dedicated to creating a favorable environment for his eldest son, meticulously planning his future, and cultivating a strong network of relationships. And Huadi became Guo's most satisfying and successful move. Then, the three of them took their seats in Long Jiajun's luxurious top-floor office.

Long Jiajun once again expressed his deep concern for Huadi's injury, suggesting that Huadi should not have come in person, and that it would have been more appropriate for him to visit the hospital himself. In response, Guo Zhenting unhesitatingly expressed gratitude on Huadi's behalf and frankly explained that his visit to the Long Group was a personal initiative. It's worth noting that Guo and Huadi's collaboration has become increasingly seamless in recent days. While today advocates for equality, the status differences between people in prosperous Hong Kong society are profound. Huadi, therefore, found it difficult to respond to Long Jiajun's words, which is why Guo Zhenting intervened. This also made Long Jiajun more aware of the relationship between Huadi and the Guo family.

After a brief, friendly exchange of pleasantries, Long Jiajun, smiling, expounded on his group's formidable foreign trade capabilities and expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Guo family to jointly explore the vast mainland market. At this point, Xiao Guo, sitting nearby, responded without hesitation, "Regarding matters concerning mainland foreign trade, you may discuss them directly with Hua Di. From now on, all decision-making authority for our Guo family will be vested in Hua Di." These words were like a thunderbolt, causing Long Jiajun's eyes to widen, and his respect for Hua Di soared to a new level.

During the subsequent in-depth discussions, Long Jiajun gradually revealed his admirable foresight, with his keen insight and precise grasp of industry trends. He firmly believed that with the passage of time, mainland China would flourish at an unprecedented rate. However, despite the mainland's decades of reform and opening-up policies, it is undeniable that significant gaps remain between the mainland and the international community in many areas, particularly in key areas such as economic systems and laws and regulations. This disconnect not only poses significant obstacles to import and export trade but also presents numerous thorny challenges in bilateral cooperation that require urgent resolution. Hong Kong's prime location is well-positioned to address these challenges for the mainland.

While mainland China is making steady progress, its pace of development is indeed somewhat slower than that of some developed countries. However, governing such a vast and complex country is like preparing a delicate dish; it's impossible to rush things. After all, every step requires careful consideration, as even the slightest misstep could jeopardize the overall situation.

It's worth noting that mainland China is one of the few countries in the world with a comprehensive industrial sector. The sheer variety of products it produces, both in specifications and quantity, is unmatched by any other country. Considering mainland China's staggeringly large population, it's no exaggeration to say that the title of "world's factory" is within reach, eagerly beckoning. If Long Jiajun can seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and successfully ride on the rising tide of mainland China, then the Long family (excluding the Guo family) will undoubtedly become the leading family in Hong Kong (not counting the Guo family).

However, before deciding to embark on a comprehensive and in-depth collaboration with Long Jiajun, Liu Yi needed to ascertain Long Jiajun's true attitude toward the mainland and his country. Only then could he confidently and boldly take this crucial step, ensuring that the cooperation between the two sides proceeded smoothly and achieved the expected brilliant results. This point was undoubtedly crucial and could not be overlooked.

"Young Master Long..." Liu Yi had just begun to speak when Long Jiajun interrupted him, "Brother Hua! You don't have to be so reserved. Just call me 'Brother Jun' like you call Brother Ting. After all, I'm a little older than you, so I deserve to be called 'Brother'. Brother Ting, what do you think?"

Guo Zhenting nodded slightly in agreement. "Well, Huadi, there's no need to be polite. Jiajun is indeed a good person. In recent years, he has been very active in conducting research in the mainland."

Hearing this, Liu Yi felt relieved and said with a smile: "In that case, I won't be polite, Brother Jun! In fact, we have already discussed your many trips to the mainland and your firm belief and confidence in the future development of the mainland, so I will not repeat them here. However, I would like to ask, what unique insights do you have on the saying 'Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country'?" After speaking, Liu Yi stared at Long Jiajun with burning eyes, looking forward to his answer.