After these words were spoken, it was like the echo of thunder that shook everyone's ears.
In the square in front of the Governor's House, the debate and noise on Hong Kong Island suddenly fell into silence.
At this moment, thousands of onlookers felt as if their throats were being strangled, with only the buzzing of cameras and the whistling of the wind making their sounds.
The embarrassment and panic on the face of Hong Kong Governor Murray MacLehose were now replaced by a huge surprise.
His wife Deng Liping's eyes lit up as well, and she breathed a sigh of relief for her husband.
On the top floor of HSBC, the boss Chen Bi also opened his eyes wide and drank coffee, but in fact he kept chewing on the "Home Ownership Plan" mentioned by Lin Huowang.
Lin Huowang's strategy this time goes far beyond the scope of ordinary commercial rescue. High-definition photos, precise data, everything points to a well-prepared layout.
Shen Bi's original "praise to death" and "suppression" were completely ineffective, and what surged in his heart was a deep admiration for the young man's skills and... a trace of fear.
At the same time, he also felt an even more urgent sense of urgency in his heart to completely win over Kobayashi Tenwang.
In the TVB director's room, Peter Ho originally thought that Lam Ho Wong would be a "dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy" in front of the Governor's Office. However, this shocking reversal made Lam Ho Wong a savior who "speaks for the people" in the eyes of the grassroots people in Hong Kong Island. This was really hard for him to accept for a while.
At the Jardine House, Newbigin suddenly realized that these preparations made by Kobayashi Tenmo were definitely not temporary. He was definitely not a "saint" who truly considered the grassroots people of Hong Kong Island. Perhaps he had been making these preparations since the very beginning when he acquired the shares of Hong Kong Holdings?
If this is the case, then the drama in which he and Shen Bi "forced" the land on Xiaolin Tianwang was just fulfilling his wish, and was not it a huge joke?
As captured by the television camera, MacLehose took the document with a relaxed expression, and at the same time he quickly and with surprise glanced over the plan outlines at the top.
There was also a glimmer of brilliance in his eyes.
You know, as the Governor of Hong Kong sent to the Far East by the British government, Murray MacLehose's most important job was to maintain the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong Island.
As for the interests of British companies, he instinctively wanted to protect them, but compared with his own political achievements and reputation, they were secondary.
He had thought about it before, as Kobayashi Tenwang proposed, cooperating with real estate companies to create a housing supply market with prices far below market prices.
But in this case, the ones who will suffer the most are naturally the British companies that hold a large amount of land for development.
No British company would agree with his idea, let alone the weaker Chinese companies.
However, Hong Kong Governor Murray MacLehose did not expect that after taking over Hong Kong Land, Kobayashi Tianwang would actually be willing to formulate a "Home Ownership for All" plan at the expense of the interests of the Hong Kong Land Group.
"Mr. Xiaolin, this home ownership program... is indeed very valuable."
He used a special mixed English and Cantonese accent to emphasize the word "valuable", intending to distort Lin Huowang's "petition protest" into "active suggestion".
Lin Huowang responded seriously:
"Sir!
The suffering of the people of Hong Kong Island is right before our eyes!
Housing dignity is the cornerstone of human rights!
It concerns social stability and long-term economic development!
The Hong Kong government holds enormous resources, which is in stark contrast to the hellish reality of the people!
Hongkong Land has an unshirkable responsibility and is willing to make every effort in the "Home Ownership Scheme" and set prices at cost. We implore the Hong Kong Government to immediately grant special approval for the land and authorize Hongkong Land to take the lead in development!
Time waits for no one! "
As soon as these words came out...
There was an immediate response from the crowd.
“Everyone has a home!”
The rickshaw vendor, Uncle Chen, instantly ignited the crowd with his hoarse shouts.
“Everyone has a home!”
"We need a house to live in!"
"Support! Support Xiao Linsheng..."
"Support Hong Kong Land! The Hong Kong government, please do something..."
The sound waves erupted like a torrent, shaking the high walls of the Governor's House.
In the camera, countless grassroots people raised their arms and shouted, and the raging forest fire instantly became the embodiment of this surging public opinion.
Because this time, it is the real tycoons and wealthy people in Hong Kong who are speaking from the perspective of the grassroots people.
The vast majority of Hong Kong Island residents actually fled from the mainland.
Leaving home, having a place to live is good enough. The hardworking and simple Chinese people never complain about the world, and believe in the wealth and happiness they have earned with their own hands.
Even if they have to sleep in the open air or live in pigeon-cage-sized houses, they have been working hard to make money for survival and for their families.
They dream of using their hard-working hands to provide a better living environment for their families and a better education for their children.
However……
The skyrocketing housing prices in Hong Kong Island are making this goal increasingly accessible to ordinary people.
Originally, these contradictions and emotions were just accumulating and had not reached the point of erupting.
But today, Lin Huowang popped the balloon ahead of time, which immediately awakened the lower-class people in Hong Kong Island who had become somewhat numb.
MacLehose clearly felt that the door behind him, which symbolized colonial power, seemed to be becoming hot under the impact of public opinion.
His well-prepared and confident plan to "politely reject" Lin Huowang was completely shattered.
Lin Huowang used the heavy hammer of people's livelihood to drag the Hong Kong government into the core issue of inaction. Any refusal will seriously damage the people-friendly image he has painstakingly cultivated, and he must respond positively!
And I have to say that Lin Huowang really gave him a very good direction, which was completely consistent with his inner thoughts, and even more perfect.
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