The call was disconnected. John sat at home, staring silently at the dark night outside. If their previous actions were proactive, aimed at detaining Lu Feng to prevent further trouble, then Lu Feng's counterattack had begun.
Whether to detain or not is a problem for John's side, and it's not something he can decide.
John went downstairs and hurriedly picked up the landline in the living room to call the higher-ups to discuss the matter. Lu Feng would arrive in Hong Kong in half an hour. Not to mention the whole world, at least the higher-ups in the two countries and one region were watching this matter closely.
Especially if something goes wrong during the countdown to the first anniversary of the handover, that would be a big deal. If Lu Feng were quietly detained, nothing would happen, but since he came in such a grand manner, the Hong Kong police might not dare to detain him.
When the call was made, the CEO of Schroders Group said that they were in communication, and that the senior management had called in people from the court to analyze Lu Feng's case. Moreover, the fact that the mainland had issued a statement in support of this matter was also making them very uncomfortable. Many people believed that not detaining Lu Feng would be the second sunset for Britain.
The first time was when the Iron Lady fell down!
In a meeting room at 10 Downing Street, the atmosphere was extremely tense as two groups argued incessantly. One group believed that Lu Feng's actions would be difficult to prosecute under current laws, as all his products were delivered and at most involved false advertising, which was not a criminal offense.
As for the bankruptcy of Jiafeng branch, leaving behind many people demanding refunds, this is also a business issue. Lu Feng financialized home appliances, something that locals do more often.
Another group believes that Lu Feng is suspected of illegal fundraising, using false advertising to conduct chain fundraising, which involves financial crimes, and must be arrested.
The two sides argued fiercely, neither able to convince the other.
A dozen minutes later, the senior management held a brief meeting, but the meeting did not reach any conclusion. They simply called Chris Patten and told him not to take any rash actions and to wait for further instructions.
At 10 a.m., as the ship docked, Lu Feng stepped off the ship surrounded by bodyguards. He was greeted by a large group of reporters, who all pointed their cameras and microphones at him.
"Mr. Lu, could you please tell me the purpose of your visit?"
"Are you here representing the people, or do you have another identity or mission?"
"At this juncture, such a high-profile trip, including yesterday's reports from the mainland, does it mean that the mainland and the UK are still in a contest?"
Reporters completely blocked the way, bombarding him with questions. Even with bodyguards clearing the way, microphones were shoved directly into Lu Feng's face, as if he couldn't leave today without saying something.
Lu Feng looked around but didn't see any police officers. He stopped and a smile appeared on his face. He said, "Let me make this clear first. I'll just say a few words, so please make way for me, okay? I support your work, and I hope you can understand me a little better."
With the permission of the reporters present, Lu Feng paused to gather his thoughts before continuing, "Mr. Feng is a benefactor in my career. He not only invested in me but also helped me a lot. So this time I came mainly to visit him. I am very disappointed with the Feng family's situation. Last time I came to Hong Kong, it was in a hurry because I had something to do at home, so I went back."
"I only represent Jiafeng Group, and I can't represent anyone else. As for some countries listing me as a criminal, I don't agree with it and will definitely appeal. I hope that this time the Feng family's matter can be resolved smoothly, so that Mr. Feng won't feel disheartened."
After Lu Feng finished speaking, the reporters started asking questions again, but Lu Feng waved his hand and declined. The crowd made way for him, and the cars outside were already parked at the intersection. Lu Feng got into the cars under the escort of bodyguards.
Inside the car, Lu Feng felt much more at ease. At least he was certain that the higher-ups were already considering the matter; otherwise, he would have been arrested as soon as he disembarked.
Lu Feng was unaware of, and did not want to know, the grand scheme behind this matter. He could only focus on his own calculations and keep track of his own gains. Other games of this era were beyond his reach.
The car went directly to the villa, where Su Yourong and Feng Zhiyao were already waiting. As soon as they got out of the car and entered the door, they saw Lu Feng and their hearts were finally at ease.
"It seems the most dangerous time has passed." Su Yourong sat down and asked Lu Feng, "What are your plans next?"
"The original plan remains the same: let the court decide. If the court doesn't decide, then withdraw the lawsuit and directly declare the will valid. If Feng Zhicheng continues to hold on, then spend some money to hire some people to cause trouble." Lu Feng said to Feng Zhiyao, "As long as the people behind Feng Zhicheng don't help him, even if they don't express their opinions, he will have no place to stand."
"What if he produces an agreement?" Feng Zhiyao asked.
“Then we’ll proceed according to the supplementary clauses in the agreement. No matter what, you’ll be able to get back the property that belongs to you,” Lu Feng continued. “However, there’s one thing: we need to act quickly and finalize this matter with everyone’s attention in the next few days.”
As things have developed to this point, it's all about time. As I said before, if no one was paying attention and someone was openly robbing you, there would be nothing you could do. But now that things have escalated to this point, they still care about their reputation and won't admit to anything that's been set in stone. Does Hong Kong still have any laws?
If things are in such chaos, then the mainland can speak out and demand that the people of Hong Kong be granted the most basic property protection rights!
Lu Feng's methods are no longer at the business level, but at a higher level. The most important thing now is to maintain media attention and solve the problem quickly.
"Now contact several newspapers and television stations to accept interviews. Remember one thing: not only should you talk about how Feng Zhicheng maliciously tried to seize your family property, but you should also talk about the unfair treatment you received in court. However, you should still place your hopes on the court and believe that the law still exists on this land. At the same time, urge the court to hold a trial again," Lu Feng instructed Feng Zhiyao.
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