However, where there are risks, it is also the only way for us to achieve our goals.
Governor Murray MacLehose, on the surface, protected the interests of British-owned enterprises in Hong Kong, but in fact he cared most about his political achievements and posthumous reputation. He especially hoped to leave a historical impression of "benevolent government and love for the people" before leaving Hong Kong.
Stabilizing Hong Kong Island’s economic and social environment is the cornerstone of his political achievements.
In contrast, these British financial groups have already returned to London with only panic in their eyes - they are afraid that the return of Hong Kong will be imminent and the value of their assets will be liquidated at a low point!
They just want to squeeze out the last profit before the deadline, and they are even willing to muddy the waters to fish in troubled waters!
These two forces, one wants stability, the other wants chaos; one wants to leave a name, the other only cares about immediate benefits.
This fundamental contradiction is the best fulcrum to change the situation!
MacLehose needs a sharp knife to solve people's livelihood problems and eliminate the grievances of the grassroots, and Hongkong Land and I are now the knife he must rely on!
Lin Huowang said this, then turned to Fok Ying-tung and said, "As for the operation of Hong Kong Land and the survival of the 'Home Ownership Scheme' project, I have a comprehensive plan.
Mr. Fok does not need to be embarrassed by this, and he does not need to have any psychological burden when it comes to "creating difficulties" for Hutchison Whampoa.
This surface resistance is precisely the necessary preparation to help me solidify the image of "Kobayashi Tenmo" and is the protective color that allows me to gain a foothold in front of British capital!
The support I really need... "Lin Huowang locked his eyes with Mr. Liao again and said firmly,
"Regarding the mainland! Mr. Liao, I need you to coordinate efforts immediately. Core infrastructure materials like steel, cement, and lumber, as well as key equipment components like elevators, pipelines, and electrical appliances... I ask the most reliable and powerful state-owned manufacturers in the country to fully expand production capacity, intensify technological research, and improve product quality! The sooner the better!
I predict that soon! MacLehose is pushing this plan for political achievements, and the Hong Kong government will inevitably transfer pressure to Hong Kong Land.
As the core contractor, Swire Properties will adopt a "market-oriented" approach to publicly bid for large-scale, long-term procurement of core building materials and equipment worldwide!
At that time, I hope that the relevant state-owned factories in mainland China can join the bidding with the most competitive prices, the most reliable technical quality and the most stable supply capabilities!
This is the first step to a win-win situation!"
"Direct cooperation?! Comrade Huowang! You...!"
Liao Gong was incredulous, and asked with disbelief and astonishment, "Aren't you just revealing your identity directly?"
If Kobayashi Tenwang, a Chinese businessman with Japanese citizenship, blatantly does business with the mainland under the nose of the British Hong Kong government, what is the difference between this... and Mr. Huo and others?
Wouldn't the identity cover that Lin Huowang had worked so hard to build, the bridgehead for infiltrating British capital, be wasted?
Mr. Liao was shocked. This idea was too bold and could be said to have completely overturned the original strategy!
Huo Yingdong also frowned, looking at Lin Huowang with a serious expression, "Mr. Liao is right! Mr. Lin, openly engaging in large-scale trade with the mainland is completely contrary to the 'neutral' stance you painstakingly cultivated, even going so far as to make enemies of my Huo family to maintain!"
The identity of "Kobayashi Tenwang" was hard-earned. It would be a pity to give it up now!
Huo Yingdong felt deeply sorry for this and was very puzzled as to why Lin Huowang was so determined to abandon this identity.
Facing the two people's doubts and dissuasion, Lin Huowang waved his hand and said:
"Identity? Cover? Strategy? The positioning has never changed, and the original intention remains the same. 'Kobayashi Tenbo' remains the sharp blade that will be sharpened within the British fortress.
As for how to operate..."
Having said this, Lin Huowang paused, then smiled and said, "I have a plan. When the time comes, everything will be clear."
The most important thing now is to follow what I just said, Mr. Liao, and get all the domestic factories to take action."
Lin Huowang's implicit self-confidence was like an invisible veil, making Liao Gong and Huo Yingdong even more suspicious, but at the same time, they were attracted by a magnet. Their curiosity, which was aroused to the extreme, and their strong expectation for unknown means, grew wildly in their hearts.
What trump card does he have?
The meeting lasted about another hour, during which the three people conducted more detailed discussions and risk assessments on specific details such as the possible follow-up reactions of the Governor's Office, the attitudes of their Chinese counterparts, the direction of public opinion in Hong Kong, and how to balance project costs and political benefits.
Finally, the three of them ended the meeting, then left separately and disappeared into the dark night.
The stretched car was bumping along the mountain road on the way back, but Liang Weilin couldn't help but break the silence in the car.
He looked at Mr. Liao, who was resting with his eyes closed, his face filled with disbelief and heartfelt admiration: "Mr. Liao... Comrade Lin Huowang... is truly... amazing! He is simply unfathomable!"
He's barely twenty years old! Such skill, such vision, such strategy.
I guess he must have been attending the most elite and rigorous education at the most prestigious overseas institutions since he was young? Otherwise, it's simply unimaginable. With the educational conditions and methods in our country, I'm afraid... it would be difficult to cultivate a person of this level in the next few decades..."
These words were expressed from the heart by Liang Weilin. He can be considered an elite in the country and has great insights, otherwise he would not have been trusted by the central government and sent to Hong Kong Island to serve as the director of the Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong branch.
However, Liang Weilin did not think that even among the most outstanding second-generation talents in the capital, any one of them could be one-tenth as good and calm as Lin Huowang.
That's why I couldn't help but express such emotion to Mr. Liao.
Of course, Mr. Liao never revealed Lin Huowang’s true identity from beginning to end. He only vaguely told Liang Weilin that "Xiao Lin Tianwang" was the pseudonym of "Lin Huowang" in Hong Kong Island, an identity used to facilitate his actions.
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