Similarly, in the Fok family mansion in Deep Water Bay, in Fok Ying-tung’s study on the first floor.
Ho Chun-ting was holding the special edition of Asia Times hurriedly delivered by the housekeeper in his hand. He stood in front of his father Ho Ying-tung's desk, and his whole body looked as if his soul had been taken away.
His face turned red and white, and various expressions such as shock, confusion, and shame appeared on his face one after another, shattering the boasts and firm confidence he had made in front of his father.
“Daddy…”
He said helplessly and with difficulty, "This... How is this possible? Governor Murray MacLehose... How could he agree to this?
After all, nearly all British capital has complex real estate interests in Hong Kong Island, and the Hong Kong government's finances rely heavily on land prices and property transaction taxes! This "Home Ownership Scheme" scheme is tantamount to cutting off the financial resources of the Hong Kong government and British capital!
I've clearly done some deductions before. From a purely commercial perspective, there's no way Governor Murray MacLehose would have agreed to Kobayashi Tenmo's promise! But..."
Huo Yingdong leaned back in the large armchair and said slowly:
"That's right! You're absolutely right. From a purely business perspective, the Governor shouldn't and can't agree to this. But your mistake is that you only saw the 'business' aspect and forgot the truly important 'politics'."
Huo Zhenting suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of confusion. "Politics? Dad! I don't understand, what does this have to do with politics?"
"Yes, politics!" Huo Yingdong said more calmly, "Do you think it was Governor Murray MacLehose who was helping Kobayashi Tianwang? You are wrong! On the contrary, it was Kobayashi Tianwang who was helping MacLehose!
Furthermore, Kobayashi Tianwang had delivered what MacLehose most desired and needed: a dazzling achievement that would allow him to land safely after leaving office.
Think about it, the situation in Hong Kong Island is complex and delicate, people's grievances are growing, and Governor Murray MacLehose's term of office is coming to an end. What is his biggest concern?
It is not about helping the Hong Kong government or those British companies make hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars more, but about how to leave behind a relatively stable situation that can at least calm some of the public grievances and a good reputation for himself when he leaves office!
Now, Kobayashi Tenmo has taken the initiative to present this "home ownership" cake, which is beautifully packaged and has a grand name.
Moreover, once it is launched, it will be a visible and tangible people's livelihood project that can actually alleviate some of the grievances of the grassroots.
Think about it, when a person is extremely thirsty and someone offers him a glass of sweet water, will he accept it? He would not care whether the person offering the water has other ulterior motives.
Huo Yingdong paused for a moment before he breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Moreover, an even more ingenious use of this trick is right before your eyes—inside the Landmark.
Kobayashi Tenmo is now openly carrying the banner of "Home Ownership Scheme" and deeply tying the future actions of the Hong Kong Land Group to this plan.
Do we, the Huo family, or any other shareholder on the board who wants to oppose him, dare to put obstacles in his way at any stage, especially in public?
If the slightest word leaks out that the Fok family or a certain director opposes the development or budget of a certain Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) site, the resulting outcry will be enough to completely drown us out! They'll accuse us of hindering the people's livelihoods for our own selfish interests!
Who dares to take this enormous blame?! It's the same principle as a war: when internal conflicts become so acute they can't be reconciled, smart people look for a diversionary battlefield outside.
"Bang!"
Huo Zhenting slammed the table with a sudden realization, "Daddy! I understand! He...he's killing two birds with one stone! Even more birds!
Not only did they silence MacLehose and win the hearts of the people, but they also turned the tripwire that our Fok family had 'prepared' for him into a shackle that weighed on our own heads!
Using public opinion and political correctness to block our space for opposition! No wonder as soon as the Hong Kong government's news came out this afternoon, Tat Wong immediately took legal action in response to the parties' breach of contract!
Insidious! Too insidious! From the very beginning, when he took over the land, he probably thought we would retaliate! "
Huo Yingdong looked at the shame and anger on his son Huo Zhenting's face after being plotted against and then awakened, as well as the strong fighting spirit that rose up afterwards, and nodded slightly in satisfaction.
This is the effect of sharpening!
He immediately responded earnestly, "You understand now, don't you? Xiaolin Tianwang is an extremely formidable opponent. He is meticulous and meticulous, with every move connected to the next."
But don't lose heart. If you want to take over the Huo family, you need a sharp whetstone like this! Only by fighting him can you truly grow!
Go ahead, check, learn, and find a solution. Our Huo family will give Xiao Lin Tian Wang a good fight! "
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhenting's eyes were rekindled with fighting spirit. He nodded heavily and promised, "Don't worry, Daddy! I will never let you down!"
After saying this, he turned around and strode out of the study with firm and quick steps, obviously intending to immediately mobilize resources to find a breakthrough point.
The study door was closed, but Huo Yingdong was sitting alone in the lamplight.
The gentle encouragement on the corner of his mouth gradually disappeared. Seeing his son Huo Zhenting leaving with such a fighting spirit, Huo Yingdong's mouth showed a smile that was both relieved and slightly vulgar.
He also didn't know how much change and impact these plays and arrangements that he and Lin Huowang had set up without telling Ho Chun-ting would eventually have on Ho Chun-ting's own growth.
On the other hand, when the news spread, those British companies were also greatly surprised and couldn't sit still.
Jardine Matheson's boss Newbigin, Hutchison Whampoa's general manager Welch, Wharf's boss Pawel Schneider, Hong Kong Electric's Lord Kadoorie, and HSBC's boss Samuel Lam, these major British tycoons all made several quick phone calls to each other tacitly.
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