Wei Jixiang's smile vanished, and he said coldly, "What wouldn't I dare to do? Director Luo, let me tell you clearly, if Tengfei doesn't get a thousand taxi licenses, your disc will immediately become a sensation throughout Hong Kong Island. At that time, let's see how you, as the Secretary for Transport, can continue to hold your position?"
Luo Zhan was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged. He said, "You won't get away with this. I'm calling the police right now. At worst, I'll quit being the Director of the Transportation Department."
Wei Jixiang tossed the mobile phone to Luo Zhan and said, "Then call the police. I did the whole thing, so I'll only be in jail for six months at most. If I'm willing to donate money, I can probably get out in two or three months. But Director Luo, it's a different story for you. Not only will you lose your official position, but everyone will look at you differently, including your two daughters. I really can't imagine what your life will be like then."
Upon hearing Wei Jixiang's words, Luo Zhan was completely dumbfounded.
He knew very well that once the CD was sold, his life and work would be completely ruined, and he wouldn't even be able to stay in Hong Kong.
Even his two beloved daughters, Luo Zhan couldn't face them.
Damn, Shen Dong is ruthless!
Luo Zhan took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety, and said, "I want to talk to Shen Dong."
Wei Jixiang shook his head and said, "Director Luo, it's very late. Brother Dong should be asleep by now. Don't worry, as long as we can get a thousand taxi license plates by tomorrow morning, the information inside will never be leaked."
Luo Zhan said coldly, "You guys are ruthless. Fine, I admit defeat. Tomorrow you can cast blank ballots, and I'll fill in the numbers on the tender documents for you at a price 10,000 higher than the highest bid."
Wei Jixiang said, "Okay. But I must remind you that we will be very unhappy if you write down too high a number."
Luo Zhan said, "Don't worry, I won't take that risk."
Wai Cheung-cheung said, “There’s another matter. Director Lo, don’t you think that even with these 1,000 license plates, there still won’t be enough taxis on Hong Kong Island? As far as I know, at least 40 percent of them are unlicensed taxis.”
Luo Zhan naturally understood Wei Jixiang's meaning and angrily said, "Aren't you all a bit too greedy?"
Wei Jixiang said, "Brother Dong said that if you sell us another thousand license plates, our previous promise will still be valid."
Luo Zhan was taken aback and asked in surprise, "You're willing to use 30% of the profits as a special fund for road construction?"
Wei Jixiang said, "Including just these 1,000 license plates, it amounts to about seven million per month."
Luo Zhan thought for a moment and said, "I will apply to my superiors. I can't be sure if it will be successful."
Wai Cheung-cheung said, "There's also the issue of unlicensed taxis. As the Secretary for Transport for Hong Kong Island, aren't you planning to organize a crackdown?"
Luo Zhan suddenly felt something was off. It was ridiculous that a member of the underworld was openly discussing livelihood issues with him.
Seeing that Luo Zhan remained silent, Wei Jixiang continued, "If you want to crack down on unlicensed taxis, we can help you write down their license plate numbers and give them to you. Then you can be sure that you can find them every time you check. This should also be considered a political achievement."
Luo Zhan said, "Are you guys all this good at having fun now?"
Wei Jixiang spread his hands and said, "They're stealing our taxi company's business, so of course we have to fight them."
Luo Zhan said, "I agree to this in principle."
Wei Jixiang extended his hand and said with a smile, "I hope we can cooperate happily in the future."
Luo Zhan stood up and said coldly, "If you were me, would you be happy?"
After saying that, Luo Zhan left in a fit of rage.
He didn't even ask about the CD containing the scene of him having sex with two beautiful women.
Because Luo Zhan knew very well that Wei Jixiang would never give up this handle on him.
Wei Jixiang took out the CD and muttered, "Is this guy stupid? I really only have this one CD."
The next morning at 10 a.m., Wei Jixiang and several of his men attended an auction organized by the Department of Transportation.
Ultimately, Wei Jixiang acquired one thousand license plates for 420 million yuan.
"Brother Dong, the 420 million is settled." Wei Jixiang immediately called Shen Dong.
Shen Dong said happily, "Very good. What does Luo Zhan say about cracking down on unlicensed taxis and buying another thousand license plates?"
Wei Jixiang said, "This guy doesn't seem very cooperative."
Shen Dong sneered, "Does he even have a choice?"
Wei Jixiang said, "Brother Dong, if we buy another thousand license plates, that would cost over 400 million yuan. Is there a problem with the funding?"
Shen Dong said, "Can't you use your brain for a second? As long as we get these thousand license plates, we can mortgage the taxi company to the bank, and the money will come, right?"
Wei Jixiang slapped his forehead and said, "Brother Dong, you are still the best."
On the other side, Cheng Donglai, who had already reached a private agreement with Luo Zhan, angrily confronted him.
"Zhan, what's going on? Why did these thousand license plates end up in the hands of Tengfei Taxi Company?"
Luo Zhan said helplessly, "Brother Lai, I'm sorry, but I got a call from above. Tengfei Taxi has to win. Otherwise, I'm afraid my position as Director of the Transportation Department won't last long."
Cheng Donglai frowned and said, "How could a bunch of short mules possibly have any connection with those American devils?"
Luo Zhan said, "Money. As long as you have money, you can make contact with them."
Cheng Donglai asked, "Who called you?"
Luo Zhan was silent for a moment, then said, "Brother Lai, all I can say is that the other party has absolute authority in Hong Kong. I can't say anything else."
Cheng Donglai said, "So, my taxi company can't keep operating?"
Luo Zhan sighed and said, "Tengfei Taxi Company has a big appetite and is not satisfied with just one thousand license plates. The higher-ups want me to apply for another one thousand for them, while also cracking down on unlicensed taxis. Brother Lai, a higher-ranking official can crush you, let alone someone many ranks higher. I have no choice."
Cheng Donglai said, "I understand. Damn it, Tengfei Taxi Company dares to steal my business. If we don't teach them a lesson, they'll think the Cheng family is easy to bully."
After saying that, Cheng Donglai stormed off in a huff.
Watching Cheng Donglai's retreating figure, Luo Zhan smiled slightly.
In Hong Kong's business circles, the Cheng Group is an absolute behemoth.
Based on hotels and communications, they have expanded into more than ten sectors, including real estate, ports, and pharmaceuticals, with a total market value of over 40 billion, which would definitely place them among the top 20 in Hong Kong Island.
Luo Zhan said this in order to get the Cheng family to cause trouble for Shen Dong.
With the Cheng family's strength, they can definitely make Shen Dong pay a heavy price.
Sure enough, that very night, Shing Tung's Oceanfront Nightclub was raided by the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
They found over ten kilograms of heroin inside, and Xiao Ma, who was in charge, was taken away immediately.
In addition, other bars, dance halls, and nightclubs in Chen Dong also received special attention from the police.
Although no heroin or similar substance was found, business was inevitably and severely impacted.
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