At ten in the evening, Room 606 of the Guobin Hotel.
"Boss, I've been wondering which of the higher-ups you've managed to connect with to get those candidates' front men to approach you at any cost.
Now that I see the influential Mr. Zhang personally escorting you to the meeting, everything makes sense. With his status, anyone would try to curry favor with you.
If your relationship were to become public, forget the entertainment industry or the business world; even in that other circle, two-thirds of people wouldn't dare to cross you."
As soon as Gao Fei entered the room after a private chat with Zhang Ziheng, Jin Qiqi blurted out.
It's important to understand that while she was an agent in the entertainment industry, her family background was also quite strong.
She understood political matters much better than Gao Fei.
Who was Zhang Ziheng? He was the spokesperson responsible for relaying messages and handling affairs for those in higher positions.
Jin Qiqi truly hadn't expected that the powerful figure behind her boss was him.
Seeing her incredulous expression, Gao Fei didn't put on a show. Instead, he sighed and said, "Sister Jin, I'd prefer if you didn't mention my relationship with Uncle Zhang to anyone, not even your closest confidants."
Before Jin Qiqi could inquire further, he explained again, "What I paid to connect with Uncle Zhang is something you cannot imagine. The moment I lose my value, this relationship will completely crumble. Do you understand what I mean?"
Noticing Gao Fei's seriousness, Jin Qiqi frowned slightly and nodded in agreement.
Although she didn't know what Gao Fei had paid, she could sense that it was likely an absolutely earth-shattering secret.
Otherwise, with Gao Fei's identity as a civilian navigation system engineer alone, it wouldn't be enough for Zhang Ziheng to personally escort him.
"Alright, Sister Jin, you should go back and rest. I have some calls to make, and you can't know about these matters for now!"
Jin Qiqi said no more, briefly mentioning matters related to the movie "God of Gamblers" before getting up to leave.
Once the door to the room closed, Gao Fei took out his phone and dialed Guo Yue.
After a few rings, the call was quickly connected.
"Hello, boss!"
"Has Xu Yuejin been alright recently?"
"The three gangs that kidnapped him, after paying the ransom and getting him back, sent two groups to look for him. But the moment the person entered the mainland, he was directly apprehended by the police. Now he's living a more carefree life than I am."
Hearing that the three gangs had paid the ransom, Gao Fei was still somewhat shocked.
Ten million in ransom, and the three gangs actually paid?
"Old Guo, are you sure you're not lying to me? Did the three gangs really pay?"
"How could I possibly lie to you, boss!"
Guo Yue grinned and explained, "Actually, it was Ah Jin who handled it well. He hired someone to spread the news in Hong Kong that the three gangs had kidnapped someone on the mainland. As soon as the news broke, it became common knowledge. If they didn't pay the ransom, they would be seen as lacking in righteousness.
In short, boss, the gangs in Hong Kong are different from those on the mainland. They value reputation and righteousness more. Ah Jin precisely exploited this weakness, forcing the three gangs to pay the ransom."
Hearing this explanation, Gao Fei praised Xu Yuejin and then changed the subject, "Can you come to Shenzhen sometime soon?"
"I'll have time the day after tomorrow. Are you doing something, boss?"
"We'll talk when we meet. If you handle this properly, it will be a complete opportunity to turn over a new leaf and legitimize yourself."
As Gao Fei arranged to meet Guo Yue in Shenzhen, Zhang Ziheng, who was staying on the top floor, was also on the phone.
He stood by the window, holding his phone, and recounted word-for-word the content of his private conversation with Gao Fei.
After finishing, he heard a hoarse laugh from the other end of the phone: "This kid is quite sharp. Actually, we also mentioned this matter during our meeting today, and it aligns with what this kid thinks.
"Then, what is your intention?"
"It's time to straighten out the gangs in Hong Kong!"
Zhang Ziheng's eyes gleamed. With the elder's words, he now understood how to proceed.
"Elder Lin, should I choose the person, or should you all choose?"
"Isn't that kid surnamed Gao readily available? Why choose?"
Elder Lin chuckled and continued, "This kid Gao can single-handedly dismantle the Yu Min group. Since he has the ability, let him handle the matters in Hong Kong. You don't need to say much; he's a smart person and will understand our intentions."
"Okay, I understand!"
In Zhang Ziheng's mind, Gao Fei was indeed the right choice.
When he had reviewed the case of the Yu criminal group, Gao Fei's impeccable methods had shocked many who were privy to the inside information.
Even Elder Lin, on the other end of the phone, had praised this kid Gao highly.
Fortunately, Gao Fei hadn't truly committed a crime, otherwise, they would have had to deal with him.
After discussing the Hong Kong gangs, Zhang Ziheng mentioned the temporary task assigned to the five candidates: "Elder Lin, I've sent you the reports from those five. Take a look at their answers."
"Yes, I received them. I've already asked Xiao Hui to print them."
Elder Lin replied, then brought up another matter: "The information kid Gao gave us has led to a complete upgrade of all our army's military equipment. Do you think he still has more?"
"He definitely does!"
Zhang Ziheng was very sure, and he continued with a smile, "This kid is playing mind games with me. He's afraid of having nothing to exchange with me in the future, so he's probably dividing it into several parts, intending to negotiate terms with me at any time."
"This brat, playing mind games with us over national strength! He deserves a spanking!"
Elder Lin cursed into the phone with a laugh, but there was no blame in his tone. "With this kid's intelligence, he's bound to guess our suspicions. He'll probably hand it all over within a year. You should interact with him more and get as much for free as possible."
"Understood, Elder Lin, I know what to do."
The two exchanged smiles like old foxes, and Gao Fei's remaining information was already targeted by them for free.
...
Clear Water Bay, a private villa.
Huo Dongcheng sat at a tea table, arranging the tea set.
Opposite him was a middle-aged man who bore a resemblance to him after he had lost weight.
This person was his half-brother, He Donggong.
Huo Dongcheng's original surname was He. After his mother divorced his father, he took his mother's surname.
He and his brother met by chance over ten years ago.
Fortunately, by then he had gained weight, and his appearance was very different from the more scholarly He Donggong.
Therefore, the outside world still believed that Huo Dongcheng was He Donggong's frontman, completely unaware of their blood relationship.
Few people in Hong Kong knew about their relationship, but in the capital, it was not a secret.
He Donggong kept looking at his phone, seemingly waiting for a call, his expression a mixture of joy and worry.
He looked up at his elder brother and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Agogo, why don't you go and interact with Gao Fei again?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately shook his head and dismissed the idea, "Forget it. It's better not to. If you try to get close to Gao Fei, it will only make Director Zhang's impression of me worse."
Huo Dongcheng looked at his brother curiously, asking with a puzzled expression, "Little brother, how did Gao Fei get involved with Director Zhang from the capital again? What's going on?"
He Donggong gave a wry smile and then roughly described the day's meeting.
After listening, Huo Dongcheng was shocked, and the teacup in his hand instantly fell to the table.
He had initially thought that Gao Fei could at best connect with some high-level figures in the capital.
But who would have thought that the powerful figure behind Gao Fei was the Mr. Zhang whom everyone bowed their heads to?
After understanding the whole story, Huo Dongcheng showed a similar wry smile.
He even regretted that if he had discovered Gao Fei's relationship with Zhang Ziheng earlier, he would have definitely tried to cling to him, even if it meant not making money.
After all, Mr. Zhang was someone who could directly determine his younger brother's future.
The brothers sat in the tea room in silent contemplation.
After a moment, Huo Dongcheng, who was an outsider observing the situation, was the first to find the key point.
Triads!
He directly asked, "Little brother, didn't you say that Director Zhang temporarily gave you a task, wanting to see your attitude towards the triads? What did you write in your report to Director Zhang?"
"My opinion is simple: get rid of the triads. This corrupt and dark culture can no longer be allowed to continue."
He Donggong did not hide anything, summarizing the report content briefly.
After hearing his answer, Huo Dongcheng smiled and held up five fingers to his brother, "Then your winning chance should be fifty percent."
"Why?"
"Because Gao Fei has always been resistant to triad societies. No, to put it simply, people from the capital are very disgusted by such things."
He Donggong frowned, very confused as to why his elder brother was so confident.
"Let me put it this way: within five years, the mainland will definitely crack down nationwide on triad societies. This is something I gleaned from a conversation with Gao Fei."
Upon hearing this, He Donggong breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Huo Dongcheng frowned suddenly, "If the other four have the same idea as you, then your winning chance will drop back to zero."
This time, it was his younger brother He Donggong who smiled confidently, "Ideas can be had, but whether their backgrounds are clean is another matter. You understand, if the higher-ups want to investigate, they can find out even about the bird's nest you dug when you were eight.
In front of the nation, nothing can be hidden."
...
Wanchai District, a residential building, Apartment 808 on the eighth floor.
A golden plaque hung on the wall: Gaoyue Film and Television Company.
Cobwebs had formed over the company entrance, and even the doorknobs were covered in dust.
Since Xu Yuejin had fled back to Shenzhen, the company had been completely deserted, with only the previously purchased equipment remaining.
At midnight.
More than a dozen thugs, dressed very flamboyantly, appeared at the foot of the residential building.
The leader had a scorpion tattoo on his neck and a face full of pockmarks, making him look very disreputable.
This person was named Ah Chengrong, a decorated fighter (Shuanghua Honggun) of Bailiansheng.
When they went to the mainland to capture Xu Yuejin, Bailiansheng suffered the greatest loss.
As for the White Paper Fan (Bai Zhi Shan) Shi Ye, the ransom already accounted for the bulk of the cost, plus the straw sandals and foot soldiers, Bailiansheng had paid nearly eight million to get the person back.
Now, Xu Yuejin had not been caught, and the people sent had been arrested by the police.
Therefore, Da Yonglong, the leader of Bailiansheng, directly sent Ah Chengrong to burn down Gaoyue Film and Television to vent his anger.
Ah Chengrong and his group put on masks and hats and took the elevator directly to Gaoyue Film and Television Company.
After his subordinates pried open the door, he immediately led his men to smash everything inside.
After venting his frustration, he ordered his men to pour gasoline throughout the company.
Ah Chengrong stood outside the company entrance, acting tough, and lit a cigarette, flicking his lighter away.
*Boom!*
A raging fire instantly erupted.
A group of people gathered downstairs and heard an explosion in the dead of night. The sky-high flames illuminated the dark night.
As Gaoyue Film and Television completely vanished in the fierce flames,
The homes of Chen Dawei and Xiong Hai in Hong Kong were also engulfed by fire.
"Everyone, pay attention to safety measures recently, the flu is too severe!"