Ling Yunhao gave Shen Dong a thumbs up and said, "Chairman, you're awesome! Fellow CEOs, I think the best way to deal with Li Ka-shing is to remain silent. No matter how much his building materials are discounted, we just won't buy them. Let's see what he does then!"

Guo Yangyuan said, "This should be called 'no moves are better than moves'."

"Ha ha ha ha"

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

......

The following morning, Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's richest man, and Shen Dong, the newly appointed president of the Hong Kong Island Real Estate Association, both made headlines on the front pages of major newspapers, with somewhat sensational headlines.

"Li Ka-shing's villa, worth two hundred million US dollars, was blown to smithereens by terrorists."

"A narrow escape from death, Li Ka-shing hosted a banquet and escaped a terrorist attack."

"An unknown young man berated a wealthy tycoon at a banquet."

"The real estate industry is facing a major reshuffle, and Shen Dong has become the center of the storm."

"Chen Dong breaks the monopoly, and many real estate bosses unite to fight against the big players."

......

The name Sham Tung appeared before the citizens of Hong Kong Island for the first time.

His speech at the banquet, in particular, stirred the blood of countless people, making him appear as a great hero who rebelled against the powerful.

Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Island

Foreign Trade Director Wilson, like an angry lion, stormed into the office of Finance Deputy Director Raul.

"Mr. Raul, why did you issue a permit to Shen Dong to import building materials from the inland?" Wilson demanded sternly.

Raul had long anticipated that Wilson would come for him.

He put down his newspaper, slowly raised his head, and said calmly, "Get out of the office right now and knock on the door again before coming back in."

Wilson pointed to his nose and said, "Are you talking to me?"

Raul said, "Is there anyone else here? Wilson, you need to understand, I am your boss, and you must show me respect."

Wilson sneered, "Our Wilson family is far more powerful in the United States than your Raul family. You'd better not implicate your family back home because of your momentary impulse."

Raul said, "Wilson, your uncle and father are in deep trouble because of corruption and bribery. The stock price of the family business has plummeted. You still want to use your family to threaten me? Don't you think you're ridiculous?"

Wilson said, "These are just minor matters and will not affect the greatness of our Wilson family at all."

Raul said dismissively, "That's just wishful thinking on your part. Forget it, Wilson, you're an impolite person anyway, I won't bother with you."

Wilson said, "You haven't answered my question yet."

Raul said, "I am your superior. I do not need to report to you who I issue import licenses to."

Wilson said coldly, "You're about to return home, and Raul, you're looking to make some money, so you sold the license to Shen Dong. What I'm curious about is how much money Shen Dong paid you to allow you to violate principles and trade with the inland?"

Previously, Raul firmly opposed doing business between Hong Kong Island and the mainland, and he even personally intervened to dissuade various wealthy individuals from going to the mainland for inspections.

Unexpectedly, just a few years later, he directly approved Shen Dong's purchase of building materials from the inland.

Wilson couldn’t think of any other reason besides being bought off with money.

Raul looked like he'd been stepped on, his expression finally losing its composure. He snapped, "Wilson, you're slandering me. I can sue you for defamation."

Wilson retorted, "Go ahead and sue if you dare, let's see who has the last laugh."

Raul snorted and said, "The only thing I'm sure of is that you won't have the last laugh."

After saying that, Raul took out a large stack of documents from the drawer, slammed them on the desk, and said, "You abused your position to collude with Li Ka-shing, Li Zhaoshan and other wealthy families to monopolize building materials and make huge profits. All of these documents are evidence. Hmph, if I hadn't spoken up for you and withheld the documents, you would have been in the Independent Commission Against Corruption long ago, and you wouldn't be standing here talking to me."

Wilson's expression changed, and he quickly picked up the materials and began to read them.

Raul glanced at him, a cold smile playing on his lips.

These materials were collected in Malaysia and Thailand at Raul's direction.

Raul had already conducted a secret investigation into Wilson, but had not taken any action due to the influence of Wilson's family.

Now that the Wilson family is in big trouble, and Raul is about to be promoted and return to his home country, he finally reveals his true colors and confronts Wilson over the huge sum of £15 million.

After reading these materials, Wilson was sweating profusely.

Raul is right. If the materials are handed over to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), not only will he be unable to return to the country, but his entire family will also be implicated.

Wilson forced a smile and said, "Raul, my good friend, thank you for keeping this material. Otherwise, I would have been in big trouble."

In fact, he had already guessed that these materials were from Raul.

No one outside the organization could possibly access what's inside.

But he had no choice.

Circumstances are beyond one's control; one must bow one's head when necessary.

This is the American philosophy of life.

Raul said, "Wilson, your family has already profited enough from the building materials. You should know when to stop. You can leave now with these materials."

Wilson asked, "Raul, does Shen Dong also have these materials?"

Raul raised an eyebrow and said, "These were given to me by Shen Dong. But don't worry, as long as you don't cause trouble for Shen Dong, he won't leak these materials. After all, he's just a businessman and doesn't want to cause trouble."

Wilson said, "That would be best. Raul, I'd like to invite you and Shen Dong for a drink tonight, what do you think?"

Raul shook his head and said, "It's confirmed. I'll be back in three days. My time is already completely taken up by banquets these days. Wilson, I know what you're worried about. Like I said, as long as you don't cause trouble for Shen Dong, there's nothing to worry about."

Wilson stormed in, only to leave trembling and looking grave, much to the surprise of the other staff.

I wonder how Raul managed to control this hot-tempered director of the Foreign Trade Department.

Li Ka-shing had been waiting for Wilson's call.

But he waited and waited, and still nothing came, so he couldn't help but call Wilson.

"Sir Lee, I know what you want to ask. I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do about this."

“Director Wilson, our cooperation has always been very pleasant, and your family business has made a fortune from building materials. Now, suddenly there is a sinking, which has brought our cooperation to an abrupt end. Shouldn’t you give us an explanation?”