No pen name was used, only the real name was signed, which made it appear more solemn and dignified.
The article reads:
"When I first heard the name 'Kobayashi Tenbo', I saw him storming across Hong Kong Island from the East with the spirit of 'Dragon Jump', sweeping across Hong Kong with unstoppable force. His print media colleagues were all shocked and exclaimed, 'You have a ruthless ambition!'
He used lightning-fast methods to grab the public's attention, and with his unique vision, he found a masterpiece like "A Step into the Past", showing his talent and courage, and his outstanding character, which is truly worthy of his reputation...
However, judging from his behavior, he competed with the young master of the Huo family for the favor of his children, and was arrogant and ignited the stock market, igniting the blood and sweat of thousands of investors. Such frivolity and wantonness are like a pearl covered in dust and a beautiful jade stained with flaws, which is a pity!
"I, an old man, think that his mindset and character are still rather narrow. I am secretly worried that if he succeeds at a young age, he may fail in the future and end up like a Jiang Lang, whose talent has run out and he falls into the abyss!"
"What's worse is that he took over Hong Kong Holdings, swallowed up the British stronghold, and then drove straight into the Governor's House...
At that time, I was trapped in my study. Upon hearing this news, I was so angry that I almost slammed the table and shouted!
"Now that the British-owned house has changed hands, how can we become accomplices to the tiger and beg for mercy from the foreigners?"
"But... who could have imagined a sudden turn of events! This young man came to the government office not to beg for mercy, but to speak up for the hundreds of thousands of ordinary people in Hong Kong Island who live in pigeon coops and sigh in despair!
With the thunderous sound of "everyone has a home", we will establish a life for the people!
Such a broad mind and such a sense of responsibility are no longer the ordinary ways of profiteering by merchants, but the heart of a benevolent hero, a heart of loyalty and loyalty!"
"What is a true hero? He who wields a sword in the martial arts world, taking pleasure in avenging good and evil, is a little hero.
Those who are well versed in the world's affairs, maneuvering amidst the swordplay of the court, and dare to shoulder the heavy burden for the people of the world are the "greatest heroes"!
If one acquires property solely for the purpose of hoarding goods, he will ultimately be no more than a wealthy merchant.
Yet, with this giant ship, he willingly took on the suffering of the people and bravely relieved their suffering. Such a bold and magnanimous spirit...
I have created countless fictional heroes in my writings, and now that I have seen their true faces, what else can I say?
"Therefore, I solemnly promise: From today on, Ming Pao will be willing to advocate for the 'Home Ownership for All' program!
All public service announcements, public notices for the convenience of the public, and policy clarifications related to this plan will be published free of charge in Ming Pao, without taking a cent, until every household has a safe home and this great cause is accomplished!
This eloquent and emotionally charged article was like dropping a nuclear bomb, triggering an unprecedented uproar among all walks of life in Hong Kong Island.
In the Central office buildings, white-collar elites were scrambling to pass around Ming Pao.
Some applauded the heroic spirit portrayed in Jin Yong's articles: "Mr. Jin Yong has made the final decision! Who says capitalists have no conscience? Xiao Linsheng is a truly responsible entrepreneur!"
But others offered a more rational analysis: "It's nice talk, but how will the cost pressure be addressed? Who's responsible if Hong Kong Land's stock price plummets? Who knows if Mr. Kobayashi can actually deliver on his plan to make home ownership a reality?"
In the industrial districts of Sham Shui Po and Kwun Tong, workers taking their lunch break gathered outside a printing factory, listening to their colleagues excitedly chanting phrases like "Homeownership for All" and "The Greatest Heroes."
A middle-aged craftsman with greasy hands muttered to himself, "Can peasants like us really buy cheap housing? If that were true... Xiao Linsheng would be our living Buddha!"
In the street market, tea restaurants, housewives and vendors were all talking about this matter.
"Even Jin Yong praised him as a great hero, how could it be fake?"
"Oh, I really hope it's true! My family of five is crammed into a 40-foot attic, and it's driving me crazy! I want to make out with my husband at night, but I can't move or even scream..."
And at Victoria Peak, inside the Governor's House.
Mrs. Murray MacLehose put down the Ming Pao, frowned, and looked at her husband with great confusion in her tone. She asked, "Peter, what's the matter with this article... I remember you said before that the rise of Asia Daily has made Ming Pao feel threatened?
Mr. Jin Yong and Mr. Kobayashi were supposed to be rivals, right? Why would he write such... affectionate and eloquent articles praising his enemy?
And that character 'δΎ '... I've looked up Chinese historical sources, and it sometimes refers to a bandit, sometimes to a knight. It feels... complicated. Is he praising Mr. Kobayashi, or... making some kind of irony or mockery that I'm not seeing?"
Upon hearing this, MacLehose smiled slightly, picked up his tea, and explained, "My dear, this is the most fascinating complexity of Chinese culture. The 'knight-errant', especially the knight-errant in Jin Yong's works, has been elevated to a symbol of a common hero, a moral spirit that transcends interests and status.
"The greatest hero" means more to his fans than Mount Tai.
This Xiao Lin Tianwang... really borrowed an unexpected, yet golden amulet, and it was affixed to him by Jin Yong himself.
The impact of this move on public opinion is likely to be even more far-reaching than the project itself. Kobayashi Tenmo's move was truly a wise bet."
At Villa No. 3 in Repulse Bay, Lin Huowang was planning to drive towards the Central Land headquarters building.
Housekeeper Sophie handed him the Ming Pao she had just received, still smelling of ink, and said with a smile, "Mr. Xiaolin, Mr. Cha's status in the Chinese world is extraordinary. This article, 'The Greatest Hero,' is truly weighty! I'm afraid after today, everyone will jokingly call you a hero."
Lin Huowang glanced at the four big words on the front page, then quickly read the article in which Jin Yong personally praised him, and couldn't help laughing.
Jin Yong personally endorsed it, defining and praising me with the highest chivalrous standards he'd created? This feeling... was truly quite wonderful!
"Sophie, you're right. Being called a 'hero' by Mr. Cha, it feels... well, quite interesting. However, this is both praise and punishment! Mr. Jin Yong, this move is not simple. You are putting me on such a high pedestal that I can't even regret it! Either you become a saint, or you fall into the abyss and be condemned by everyone."
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