Problems came like a torrential rain, each one hitting the most core and vulnerable operational chain of the company.
Property management, supply chain disruptions, logistics paralysis, shopping malls harassed and unable to operate... The Fok family, in conjunction with several other leading Chinese companies, launched a precise, ruthless, and swift operation! Leveraging their deep-rooted influence and business connections, they severed the arteries that powered Hong Kong Land's operations.
Each question was like a cold, sharp thorn, piercing Gao Qiaohao's tense nerves. He felt as if an invisible hand were gripping his heart, making it nearly impossible to breathe. With a final plea for help, he turned to the young man who had always turned his back to the storm—Kobayashi Tenmo.
Lin Huowang finally turned around slowly.
The sunlight from Victoria Harbour outside the window fell on half of his face, half bright and half hidden in deep shadow.
His face showed none of the expected fury or panic; it was as calm as a frozen pond. Only his eyes, beneath the surface of calm, danced with a cold, almost inhuman fire of calculation, like precision instruments operating at high speed, processing every bit of information that poured in.
Tap... tap... tap... The fingertips tapped rhythmically on the cold glass table. The subtle sound was unusually clear in the silent office, carrying a strangely calming power.
"Cement and steel bars will be cut off for two days," Lin Huowang said in a low, straightforward voice, as if confirming a common number. "Three shopping malls in Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, and Tsim Sha Tsui are under siege."
Each word he spoke was so light and airy, yet it made the hearts of the executives present at the meeting skip a beat. He was so calm, so calm that it chilled one's heart.
"Xiao Linsheng!" Mr. Li, the building materials company's general manager, practically cried. "Sun Hung Kai's suspension of supply is too harsh! Hundreds of workers at the Causeway Bay construction site are eagerly waiting to start work... Now that the raw materials can't be brought in, all work is about to stop! Liquidated damages, worker wages... every day is a hefty sum!"
"The milk company's fresh milk truck was detained at the dock by Huoji Shipping! They said the contract was suspended indefinitely, without any reason! That fresh milk... Mr. Xiao Lin, that's fresh milk! It will spoil and be scrapped if it's not refrigerated for a few hours! The complaint phone of the dealers below has been blown up!" Manager Zhou of Shipping Logistics had veins throbbing on his forehead. This was the biggest nightmare of his career.
Mr. Zhang from the property management department and Mr. Li from the security department also looked at him with despair on their faces.
Gao Qiaohao looked at Lin Huowang like this, and the impatience and panic in his heart seemed to be forcibly suppressed by something, but it was replaced by a deeper fear. Was the boss confident in this, or was he stunned by this sudden blow?
"They're quite quick," Lin Huowang finally spoke, his lips twitching slightly. Was it a smile? Or sarcasm?
"The Huo family's reputation is indeed great."
There was no emotion in his voice, and he glanced at everyone: "Have you quarreled enough? If you have, then listen carefully."
The room suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone held their breath and looked at him.
"How long can the inventory at the Causeway Bay construction site last?" Lin Huowang looked at Mr. Li.
"Two days! Two and a half days at most! Mr. Xiaolin!" Mr. Li replied hurriedly.
"Two and a half days... is enough." Lin Huowang nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Manager Zhou. "How much milk could be taken out of that impounded milk truck? Whose territory did they seize it on?"
Manager Zhou was stunned. "Most of them are detained at Huo Ji's own Tsuen Wan Piers No. 3 and No. 5. A small part is parked at the berths leased by Huo Ji at the public pier..." He suddenly realized the meaning of Lin Huowang's words and his eyes widened slightly. "Mr. Lin, what do you mean...?"
"If they detain us, we'll call the police," Lin Huowang said calmly, each word clear. "According to the terms of the contract, if either party unilaterally terminates the contract during the contract period and causes loss of goods, full compensation will be paid. Call the police and sue them for illegally detaining transported goods, causing huge economic losses. Don't the Huo family follow the rules? Let the police talk to them. Now, immediately point out the location of the detained vehicles at the public dock and send the police to 'maintain order.'"
Manager Zhou felt a chill run up his tailbone. This method... was direct and dangerous enough! But he didn't hesitate and nodded immediately: "Yes! I'll do it right away!"
"Mr. Zhang," Lin Huowang said, looking at the property manager. "What was the original signing fee for the management contracts for the three Grade A office buildings and shopping malls that Huo and New World withdrew from? Are the breach of contract clauses in the contracts clearly spelled out?"
"Clear! Very clear! Especially the Huo family's portion, the penalty for breach of contract is set according to the highest standard! Because... because it was the Huo family who took the initiative to request it back then." Mr. Zhang was cheered up, feeling like he had grabbed a straw.
"Very good." The faint curve at the corner of Lin Huowang's mouth finally became clearer. "Send them a letter. Officially inform them that they have unilaterally breached the contract without reason, causing us huge losses. They must fulfill their contractual obligations within 24 hours. Otherwise, I will apply to the court for compulsory enforcement of liquidated damages according to the terms of the contract, and I reserve the right to pursue all joint and several liabilities. The wording must be firm, and the lawyer's seal must be affixed."
"Understood! I'll ask the legal department to draft it immediately!" Mr. Zhang immediately took out his notebook to take notes.
"Manager Li," Lin Huowang finally looked at the manager in charge of security, "Why are those workers in vests just gathering together and not taking action?"
"Yes! That's it! It's so annoying. We can't drive them away. They scatter when the police come and gather back when they leave..." Manager Li gritted his teeth.
"They're not workers. They're members of a gang affiliated with the Fok family, paid extras." Lin Huowang's tone was tinged with cold mockery. "They want to resort to gangster tactics without getting involved? Fine. Find reporters. Go to my Asia Daily. There are plenty of reporters from other major newspapers. Bring cameras. Let them take pictures! Have them write: Suspected employees of the Fok Group are gathering to disrupt the normal operations of the mall. Hongkong Land strongly condemns this behavior that disrupts the business environment. Make the article's title catchy."
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