Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

"What?"

"FUCK!"

Over the century since Hong Kong opened as a trading port, foreign banks have experienced ups and downs. Among them, there have also been foreign banks acquired by the Chinese, but those are basically insolvent!

They are all small companies!
Unlike China Electric Power, this company is among the top ten foreign companies all year round and is the pride of foreigners.

Now it has been acquired by the Chinese?
What does this make a group of proud Westerners think?
"Betrayal, this is betrayal."

A group of indignant Westerners surrounded Kadoorie. With red faces and ears, they clenched their fists and roared at Kadoorie: "How could you do such a thing?"

"You have completely disgraced me."

"If you do this, won't you dishonor the honor of the Mokata family?"

In later generations, the Kadoorie family boasted that their ancestors made their first pot of gold by doing stock trading on Hong Kong Island.

The truth is that Eli Kadoorie's wife is Laura Mocata, the daughter of Freitrik Mocata.

And this Frederick Mocata is a well-known capitalist in the UK. He has the qualifications of a chartered trader of the Royal Exchange and the exclusive trader qualification of the Bank of England. He is mainly responsible for Britain's external gold and silver trade...

Not only is there gold and silver in the family, but the relationship is also very strong.

It was precisely because of the protection of Mount Tai that Airy Kadoorie was able to rise up within a period of time and squeeze into the upper class society!
Kadoorie smiled coldly. Before yesterday, these people didn't dare to be arrogant in front of him. Now because he lost control of the CLP, they dared to show their teeth and claws to him?
He said coldly: "Even so, my Kadoorie family still owns many industries such as large hotels and cable cars."

"Who are you that dare to be so presumptuous in front of me?"

Kadoorie was not polite at all. He looked around coldly, and then said indifferently: "Previously, I asked for help from everyone and hoped that everyone could unite."

"What did everyone do back then?"

A group of people remained silent, but they did not feel any shame. After all, the Lord in heaven had said that to everyone who has, more will be given and he will have an abundance; from whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

At that time, CLP Power was obviously on the verge of collapse and had no chance of turning around. Who had the brains to save it?
Too much money?
Aren't you afraid of smashing your own hands?

Who would have thought that Gao Yao, a poisonous snake, would want to take advantage of China Electric Power and merge it with the prosperous Kowloon Power Plant?
The most outrageous thing is that the Governor actually gave Kadoorie the power franchise in Kowloon that he had longed for but could not get.

This alone made these Westerners very angry.

"I tried my best."

Now that the deal is done, especially after obtaining the franchise, Kadoorie knows that there is nothing he can do to save the situation. From now on, China Electric Power will be the kingdom of the Gao family.

The fruit trees that had been cultivated for more than ten years were simply owned by others. How could Kadoorie be so kind?

"Anyway, I have a clear conscience."

As Kadoorie was about to leave, Keswick, who had been silent until now, finally said, "Mr. Kadoorie cannot be blamed for this."

"Don't be impatient, everyone."

Keswick said: "Gao Yao is very ambitious. He first took over Lane Crawford and then China Electric Power."

Everyone looked a bit unhappy. These two companies were both representatives of foreign companies, but in the end, they all fell into the hands of Gao Yao.

Keswick encouraged: "There is a saying in the East: Watch him rise and watch the building collapse."

"Now that Gao wants to do things so unscrupulously, I believe everyone must feel uncomfortable."

"When the fire burns to a certain level..."

Keswick stopped.

Everyone understands that, yes, time is everyone’s best friend.

After so many years since the port was opened, the Chinese can only be glorious for a while. Aren’t we the ones who really have the last laugh?
Keswick's few words were able to revive the morale of a group of foreigners. He then added: "The Chinese New Year is almost here."

"We'll discuss the pros and cons after they celebrate the New Year."

Yes, the Chinese New Year is almost here, and the entire Hong Kong Island is in a state of joy.

For the Chinese, Christmas is just a foreign festival, everyone just joins in the fun.

But the New Year is different. No matter how poor you are, you will still find ways to make yourself happy during the New Year.

This is the case among the people, so Gao Yao and others can't help but express their opinions.

"A big deal!~"

Zhou Xinian's brain was buzzing at the words he said. He looked at Gao Yao with dumbfounded eyes.

"A big deal?"

Gao Yao nodded and said very directly: "Last year, everyone's harvest was pretty good."

Zhou Xinian thought to himself that this was not only good, but also made his eyes turn red with envy.

In one year, he has acquired two foreign companies with huge financial resources. Who else is there?

He laughed dryly: "It's not bad."

Gao Yao laughed and said, "Money, you won't take it with you when you are alive or dead. If you have it, you have to spend it."

"So I want to have a float parade."

The float parade, also known as the spectacle parade, was previously mostly related to the royal family, such as coronations, enthronement anniversaries, royal family visits to Hong Kong, etc.

The most recent grand ceremony took place in [-] when George VI was crowned. It was held for three days and three nights, including gold and silver dragon dances, fire dragon dances, and lantern parades.

This kind of event not only attracts local citizens, but also attracts a large number of people from the mainland to Hong Kong to watch, often causing hotels, inns and inns to be fully booked.

“Having fun with the people can also promote consumption.”

Gao Yao blinked narrowly: "I think the Hong Kong government must also be very happy."

Although it is lively at Christmas time, it is not a universal participation after all.

Unlike this New Year, Chinese people are sure to participate. In addition to the float parade, there will be many people from outside coming to Hong Kong to watch.

It will naturally stimulate the private economy.

When the time comes, it will be a time of peace and prosperity. How can the Hong Kong government not like it?

Grantham's teeth were about to fall out from laughter.

With these words, Zhou Xinian immediately agreed. He said without hesitation: "Do it, we must do it."

"Although time is tight, it's still enough."

"Dr. Zhou, you will have to work hard to apply to the Hong Kong government later."

Although the float parade has more advantages than disadvantages for the Hong Kong government and there is no reason not to agree, we still have to apply.

After all, everyone will be involved, including the Hong Kong government.

I won’t say much, but will the Police Force, Health Department, and Fire Services Department participate?

"No problem, wrap it on me."

Zhou Xinian is full of confidence in this.

It was Grantham's first New Year after coming to Hong Kong, and then the Chinese in Hong Kong wanted to hold a float parade?What does this mean?
It means that everyone is very satisfied with the rule of His Excellency the Governor. If he does not agree to this, Zhou Xinian feels that Grantham cannot hold this position.

"De Voeux Road and Queen's Road must be built with archways."

When it comes to float parades, Zhou Xinian is much more experienced than Gao, and he has actually participated in it.

"Train stations, docks, and government buildings must be decorated with lights."

Gao Yao added: "All electricity in Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po and Yau Ma Tei will be transmitted within these two days."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xinian couldn't help but say quietly: "Dr. Gao, congratulations on winning China Electric Power."

"Hahaha."

Gao Yaoxiao's two eyebrows were almost invisible, and he said proudly: "I can't refuse the kindness either."

"The time has come, I can't do it if I don't go."

Why take over China Power?

Not only does the Electric Tiger make money, but the most important thing is that with this thing in hand, he will not be afraid of people losing power or phone calls in the future... Zhou Xinian is almost jealous. He has been busy for so long and has not really monopolized the milk company.

As a result, they took down China Electric Power with three punches and two kicks.

After thinking about it, it seemed that he couldn't be too polite in the mall and had to learn the spirit of the barbarians.

"Time is urgent."

Gao Yao said: "Dr. Zhou, go find the Governor."

"I asked people to organize playing cards, lighting, etc."

Playing cards and lighting decorations are generally undertaken and produced by major electrical appliance stores, decoration shops and paper-making shops.As for the ceremonial guards, dragons, lins and piaose during the parade, as well as the Western band during the performance, they are also handled by the paper-making shop and the ceremonial guard shop respectively.

Currently, these shops are mainly located in Sheung Wan and Yau Ma Tei. There are high-ranking people in these two places, so it is most appropriate for him to arrange these things.

“Let the citizens lively and lively, and everyone’s pockets will be a little brighter.”

This kind of grand event can generate a lot of consumption, which is one of the reasons why Gao Yao wants to organize a float parade.

Due to the demonstrations earlier, many citizens had empty wallets, so they used the grand event to make up for it.

That's how Mr. Gao did things.

"well."

Zhou Xinian stood up quickly: "I'll go right away."

Gao Yao also took a yacht to Kowloon, but he did not go ashore. Instead, he picked up Lu Dachao, Liang Zhonghui, Yan Tong, Chen Qiang, Zhao Quan and other powerful Sirs on the yacht.

Yachts are not a new thing on Hong Kong Island. Lu Dachao and others have ridden on them before, but this is the first time to board Gao Yao's yacht.

Everyone looked a little reserved.

On the top deck, Gao Yao clasped his hands and looked into the distance. The weather in Hong Kong Island was a bit not right this year, and there was a cold wave heading south.

But even so, rafting on the blue waves made Gao Yao feel extremely comfortable.

"I have applied to the Hong Kong government to hold a float parade before the end of the year."

"The folks have been busy all year, and there is always a lot of excitement before the New Year."

A group of people look at each other, and a float parades in the street?
If you do the math, it seems like I haven’t seen it for ten years.

"In the new year, I want peace in the world."

Everyone was in awe, Dr. Gao was also him as a god, and he was also a ghost.

It was obviously Dr. Gao who started the big riot a while ago...

"Yes, Doctor."

They are all smart people. Between the president and the doctor, the whole world knows that he must be called the doctor.

"Lu Dachao, you can lead the team and be responsible for the cards and lighting."

"It must be lively and lively, and nothing short of a good thing can be done."

"The money must be sufficient and must be paid in cash."

Gao Yao said: "Is it clear?"

Lu Dachao, who was so powerful in Kowloon and nicknamed the faucet in the world, said respectfully: "It's clear, sir."

"There will be no mistakes or omissions."

Only then did Gao Yao smile. He stretched out his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down: "We are busy with things in the New Year. Let's have a reunion dinner in advance today."

"PhD."

The eyes of a group of detectives who were showing off their power in black and white were all red at this moment. They did not expect that Dr. Gao would go out of his way to invite everyone to a reunion dinner.

"You've all worked hard during this time."

Gao Yao picked up the Bolandy and poured wine for everyone one by one. He said warmly: "I'm glad you are here on Hong Kong Island."

"Everyone, Sir."

Gao Yao picked up the wine glass: "I wish you success in the police force."

Except for Yan Tong, Liang Zhonghui and others are all powerful detectives. They are the absolute bosses in the one-third of an acre of land under their jurisdiction.

Unfortunately, in front of today's Gao Yao, they are just strong ants, and they are really not qualified to enter the Gao Mansion to eat the Gao family's New Year's Eve dinner.

Gao Yao was a caring person, so everyone came out to fish for it. The most important thing was to cut the tofu with a knife and see both sides, so he took advantage of asking them to take care of playing cards and other things, and drank a glass of water and wine.

Everyone was inexplicably excited. Time flew by and Dr. Gao seemed to be on a ladder to heaven. It was so fast.

In the past, they dared to enter the Gao Mansion, but now, unknowingly, the Gao Mansion has become a wealthy and powerful family, which is beyond the reach of everyone.

Being able to sit and drink together now is like smoke rising from the ancestral graves.

"Sto Chi Yan from Mong Kok helped me a few times in the past."

Gao Yao said: "From now on, we are all in the same boat. If you have anything, you will take care of each other."

"Understood, Doctor."

Several people immediately thought about Situ Zhiren?

Isn't that the Chinese Detective Inspector in Mong Kok who just took office recently?

His prestige is only inferior to that of Yao Sir and Fang Sie.

Unexpectedly, he turned out to be someone from the Doctor's ship.

With just one sentence, everyone became much more enthusiastic.

Gao Yao waved and walked out holding a wooden tray covered with red silk. He stood up and opened the red silk, revealing a pile of small yellow croakers shining brightly on the wooden tray.

The current situation is turbulent, and gold is the best treasure to stabilize people's hearts.

"We won't do anything to send the God of Wealth."

There are many New Year customs in Hong Kong, such as teething, sending God of Wealth, New Year’s dinner, spring wine, New Year’s fortune-seeking, etc.

The so-called sending the God of Wealth is to write the word "God of Wealth" with a brush on a small piece of red paper measuring two inches by one inch to become a small Huichun.

Then the person sending the God of Wealth will knock on the door of each house with a stack of money. When the head of the household opens the door, the person sending the God of Wealth will shout "The God of Wealth has arrived."

During the Chinese New Year, the head of the household cannot immediately close the door to reject the God of Wealth. Of course, if he wants to take over the God of Wealth, he must give profit to the one who sends (sells) the God of Wealth.

This is to receive the God of Wealth.

Gao Yao treated everyone equally and rewarded everyone with a small yellow croaker, and then turned back to the main seat.
"I hope to continue to see you all here next year, Sir."

The yacht has docked at Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, and a group of people stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Dr. Gao."

Lu Dachao walked last, and Gao Yao ordered: "Go and inform Situ Zhiren, Yao Mu, and Chen Li that I will invite them to have a New Year's dinner together during the Chinese New Year."

Lu Dachao quickly agreed. He thought it was normal to call Yao Mu and Situ Zhiren, but why would he call Chen Li, who was retiring in the marine police?

The master is really imaginative in what he does.

"You will come over then."

Lu Dachao immediately smiled and said, "I know, Master."

"You should pay close attention to things like playing cards. If you don't understand, ask the old people from the past."

Gao Yao warned: "I think the Hong Kong government will send someone to take charge immediately. Please help me from the side."

The float parade is a major event, as it can show the face of the new generation of Hong Kong government, and Grantham's agreement is inevitable.

Moreover, Gao Yao believed that Grantham would most likely set up a special department to take charge of it.

It's impossible to say that someone higher than him will have his name in it. (End of chapter)