Chapter 115 Arrival in Hong Kong
"These two are outstanding comrades in our bureau, Chen Cheng and Bai Xiao. They will be accompanying you back to Hong Kong this time!"
Tian Wenzhong introduced Liao Wenchang with a smile!
Wow! So young!
Liao Wenchang clearly hadn't expected it to be these two young men. No wonder, Chen Cheng looked to be only twenty-one or twenty-two, and the old man, though his hair was completely white, was only twenty-six or twenty-seven. Their air of superiority was quite suspicious. Liao Wenchang had always thought that the one who helped him this time was the imposing Tian Wenzhong in front of him.
"Mr. Liao, ability has no age limit. These two are among the best in our department. Sending them to assist you was a decision made after careful consideration and reporting to the authorities. Do you think the authorities would send two incompetent rookies to Hong Kong to carry out a mission?"
"this,"
Liao Wenchang was speechless for a moment. He had met with the high-ranking officials, stated his demands, and received their approval. They wouldn't send two people to fool him; after all, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are now one family, and he makes significant contributions to the country every year. But these two men were far too young, although they appeared to have an impressive presence...
Liao Jingjing didn't care what her father was thinking. She looked at the two men with her bright, sparkling eyes. They were both dressed in the standard uniform of the bureau, wearing the same Zhongshan suits, which made them look mature and solemn. However, Chen Cheng's equally bright and piercing eyes aroused her curiosity.
"Mr. Liao, please rest assured, we will help you clean up the unclean things!"
Chen Cheng's words reminded Liao Wenchang of the mummified corpse, and he shivered for no reason. He couldn't say anything more at this moment, so he could only nod and say, "Then I'll have to trouble you two."
"Alright, you two talk, I'll take my leave!"
Tian Wenzhong then said to Chen Cheng and the other man, "Keep in touch at all times!"
"Um"!
The two nodded in unison.
After seeing off Tian Wenzhong and the official staff, Chen Cheng sat down with the old man and said, "Mr. Liao, please tell us your suspicions. Be sure to tell us the truth, and we will make arrangements based on what you say!"
"OK".
With things having come to this point, Liao Wenchang had no choice but to calm himself down and sit down to talk about the matter.
The Liao family owns two listed multinational trading companies in Hong Kong, which are fierce competitors to the Lai Group's two other listed multinational trading companies. Lai Mingyi, the head of the Lai Group, immigrated to the United Kingdom before Hong Kong's return to China in 1997. Later, seeing the improved situation in Hong Kong, he returned as a foreign citizen of Chinese descent to take over his former businesses. Lai Mingyi came from a troubled background, and his reckless and daring nature made him daring and aggressive. He only gradually cleaned up his act after his companies grew large. It is said that he still secretly controls the Yi An Tang, Hong Kong's largest triad. The Liao and Lai families have been engaged in constant open and covert competition since their companies went public. Liao Wenchang was, after all, a native of Hong Kong, while Lai Mingyi, though also a Hong Kong native, was a foreigner. Therefore, the Hong Kong government, intentionally or unintentionally, supported the Liao Group. This allowed the Liao family to consistently outmaneuver the Lai family. To this end, Lai Mingyi resorted to various underhanded tactics, using the underworld to harass the Liao family's other entertainment businesses and intimidating Liao Wenchang's grandson, who was still in elementary school. However, Liao Wenchang was no ordinary man. Using his connections with the authorities, the police raided eight nightclubs under the Lai family's name overnight, arresting over a hundred key members. This forced Lai Mingyi to seek reconciliation with Liao Wenchang through intermediaries, promising fair competition in business from now on and an end to his underhanded methods. For the next seven or eight years, the two families lived in peace. A year ago, the Hong Kong stock market crashed. Thanks to Liao Wenchang's foresight, he weathered the crisis smoothly. However, Lai Mingyi lost 30% of his assets overnight, suffering a devastating loss. He then suspected that Liao had colluded with Hong Kong to swindle the Lai Group. So he went to confront Liao. Liao Wenchang had done nothing wrong and was naturally unafraid. The peaceful relationship between the two families that had lasted for seven or eight years instantly returned to its freezing point!
So when the Liao family got into trouble, they immediately suspected the Lai family. But they had no evidence, so they hired a few sorcerers for help. They spent a lot of money but got nothing done. This time, they came to the capital to discuss cooperation and asked the authorities for help.
After listening to Liao Wenchang's account, Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Liao, from what you said, you only suspect the Lai family, but you don't have any substantial evidence. We can only go to your place to check first before we can make a conclusion. I can guarantee you that as long as that thing reappears, we will definitely take it down and follow the clues to get to the bottom of this matter!"
"What if it doesn't appear?"
Liao Jingjing asked the question. Her Mandarin was very standard and her voice was soft and pleasant to hear.
"Then I'll force it to appear!"
Chen Cheng made up his mind and said seriously.
Looking at the young man's resolute face, Liao Wenchang was moved. He had seen countless people, and this kind of confidence was not youthful arrogance, but rather calm and reserved!
"Okay, then I'll thank you in advance!"
At 11 a.m., Chen Cheng and Bai Touweng boarded Liao Wenchang's private jet, a domestically produced American 650 passenger plane, priced at approximately 60 million US dollars. The interior was extremely luxurious. Liao Wenchang's business team of thirteen people, plus Chen Cheng and Bai Touweng, had plenty of room in the cabin. The lunch on the plane was incredibly lavish, even better than some big hotels!
Two and a half hours later, the plane landed smoothly at Hong Kong International Airport. As soon as the private jet was disembarked, a Rolls-Royce Phantom extended limousine was parked in the middle of ten identical Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans at the airport's private parking spot. A dozen bodyguards wearing sunglasses and headsets stood beside the car, making for a rather spectacular scene!
Upon seeing Liao Wenchang get off, several bodyguards jogged forward and professionally surrounded the father and daughter, escorting them to the Phantom. Bodyguards had already opened the car door, and after the father and daughter got in, they closed the door. A female secretary from the accompanying business team walked up to Chen Cheng and Bai Sheng and said, "Mr. Chen, Mr. Bai, please come with me!"
Chen Cheng and the old man with white hair exchanged a smile and followed her to a Mercedes-Benz, where bodyguards opened the back door to welcome them.
"Thanks"!
The two said a few words to each other, then got into the car, and the convoy slowly drove out of the airport toward Repulse Bay.
Hong Kong may not be large, but it is very prosperous, with skyscrapers towering into the sky. The skyscrapers in Central are lined up one after another, and the glass curtain walls gleam in the sunlight, showing the brilliance of a modern metropolis. Landmark buildings such as the International Finance Centre and the China Merchants Bank Tower demonstrate Hong Kong's strong strength as an international financial center.
Commerce is extremely prosperous. Shopping destinations such as Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui bring together top global brands and fashion trends. The streets are lined with shops, from luxury boutiques to unique small shops, catering to different consumers. The transportation network is extensive, and the busy streets are filled with vehicles, mostly luxury cars!
"I must bring Zhang Qian, that silly girl, here for a visit when I have the chance!" Chen Cheng thought to himself, looking at the bustling scene.
More than an hour later, the convoy passed through the bustling streets and arrived at the wide mountain road area. Repulse Bay is located on the south side of Victoria Peak. The bay is shaped like a beautiful crescent moon. The mountain behind it is covered with lush vegetation and shady trees, which echo the azure bay and form a beautiful landscape where mountains and water depend on each other. No wonder Hong Kong's rich people like to live here. It is really pleasing to the eye!
A dozen minutes later, the convoy stopped in front of a huge manor. The automatic gate slowly opened, and the convoy entered one by one. Chen Cheng noticed that there were two police cars standing on the left and right sides of the road not far from the gate. It seemed that the police still regarded this place as a key protected area!