Chapter 298: Building Bridges and Paving the Way
Chapter 298: Building Bridges and Paving the Way
Yin Zhaotang lowered his head and gnawed on a salt-baked chicken drumstick, his mouth greasy. He shook his head slowly: "Brother Ping, I'm just an opinion leader, I don't plan to be a leader."
"The British Hong Kong government has a mountain of dirty laundry on Chung Yi Tong. If they enter politics, they will be driven out of office in a matter of minutes."
"No point."
Liang Manping looked regretful: "What a pity, Ah Tang. If you don't use your brain on big things, it will be a loss for the future of Hong Kong Island."
Yin Zhaotang smiled and said, "Use it, use it to make money."
Liao Zhihong raised his glass to help: "Brother Ping, Atang is only interested in being a big water pipe, don't stop him from having many wives and concubines, luxury cars and yachts."
Liang Manping heard this with envy in his eyes, but criticized: "Atang, your style is really not suitable for politics."
"Zhihong, serve the people, and don't learn from Atang."
Liao Zhihong humbly responded: "Thank you, Brother Ping, for your teachings."
Hu Bochao picked up some food with his chopsticks and supported the boss: "Mr. Liang, Boss Yin is a god. He lives a godly life, unlike me, a mortal who is obsessed with fame and fortune."
Liang Manping said happily: "Mr. Hu, you are the most popular person in the Kwun Tong District Council. The vice chairman of the Kowloon District Municipal Council is unable to perform his duties due to illness and has submitted his resignation to the Municipal Administration."
“Are you interested in participating in the by-election?”
The Urban Council will not hold by-elections for absent district councillors, but will hold by-elections for absent officials.
As a former administrative officer, Wu Bochao, after being elected as a district councillor, used his connections to secure a position in the "District Markets and Vendors Working Group" to manage the markets and vendors in the Kwun Tong District.
Lao Zhong's brothers set up a pirated stall in Kwun Tong District, and behind them was someone sent by Hu Bochao to look after them.
Most of the councillors are elected as "administrative officers" of the Municipal Council. For non-administrative officers who run for district councillors, the Municipal Council will, in order to win them over, usually take out positions in the working groups of each district and properly arrange them for the councillors.
The District Council controls the financial power of the Municipal Council, and the various working groups of the Municipal Council should have seats for councillors. When Hu Bochao ran for Kwun Tong District Councillor, his purpose was to open up a new career path. Now, not only has his career been reborn, but he has also made a name for himself through a "political charge", winning the support of the mainland and the local faction.
If there was no article on "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong", the political circles would regard him as the "flag bearer of the localist faction in Hong Kong Island". Why would a newly elected legislator in this term run for the vice-chairman by-election?
Even if it is just the vice-chairman of the Kowloon District Council, the person who can be elected must be a veteran in the political arena with financial support.
Hu Bochao has experienced the feeling of being a star, so how could he be willing to be lonely? He stood up and raised his glass: "I hope Mr. Liang and Mr. Yin will support me so that I don't lose too badly."
Yin Zhaotang was not yet able to guarantee the position of district vice chairman, so he replied: "We are all family, and we will definitely help where we can."
Liang Manping drank a glass of wine and said loudly: "Don't worry, I will help you build a bridge and pave the way!"
"Thank you, Mr. Liang!" Hu Bochao was excited and bowed to toast three times.
With Liang Manping's guarantee, the organization's forces will definitely be mobilized. Things that were uncertain will suddenly become 30% certain, and things that are 30% certain will immediately become 80% certain.
Yin Zhaotang was very happy for him because the brothers in Chung Kee Construction Company and Kwun Tong Market were basically taken care of by Hu Bochao.
The relationship between the two is not just about him paying Hu Bochao to run the business. Hu Bochao also always protects Lao Zhong's business within his power.
Only when there is give and take, can we be called brothers.
Otherwise, Hu Bochao wouldn’t be able to sit at the table today.
If Hu Bochao really becomes the vice chairman of the Municipal Bureau, Lao Zhong will make a lot of money again.
However, seeing that Hu Bochao is a veteran, it is difficult for him to make a name for himself in the political arena. How difficult is it for ordinary people to make a day film!
Submit a letter of allegiance here, build a line of heaven and earth there, fight to the death for a position, and pay with your life for a favor.
Yin Zhaotang refused to agree to change his career because he understood that having power does not necessarily mean becoming an official, and cleansing one's name does not necessarily mean going into politics.
The political arena is not a triad, so no one would force him to run for election, right? Liang Manping raised his glass: "Last time at the Great Saint Palace, I missed the meal, so I'll drink two more glasses today."
"cheers."
"Cheers to victory. I wish Councillor Hu a successful election and immediate success." The atmosphere at the table was lively, with laughter and joy. It was a very comfortable place.
In fact, Liang Manping made the promise because he saw Hu Bochao as a political standard-bearer.
He wanted to gain Hu Bochao's resolute loyalty through the support of power, but he didn't know that last time Congressman Hu almost swore to join D and entered the underground list.
As expected, retail products are more expensive, and the popular ones will increase in price.
Councillor Hu has enjoyed a good deal of bonuses, but he is a so-called flag bearer, like a cannon in the underworld. If he wins, he will get a high position and a generous salary, but if he loses, he will face imprisonment. He still has to gamble his life and property.
Among those present, only Yin Zhaotang knew that betting on the banker would win, and even Liang Manping was just confident.
Hu Bochao and Liao Zhihong have the guts to follow through to the end, no matter it is due to the situation or multiple considerations, they will only get what they deserve.
Above the political standard-bearers, there are real bosses. For example, the first speaker, Mr. Dong, whose father is one of the "Four Shipping Kings" and has the support of Mr. Huo. There are also the old four major families "Luo, Shi, Xian, and Cai" and the new four major families "Double Li and Guo Zheng". Sometimes even the speaker is just the standard-bearer of the real big water pipe.
Whether it is Yin Zhaotang, Liao Zhihong or Hu Bochao, after all the hardships, they have only gotten one ticket so far.
If you want to enter the mainstream and be admired by hundreds of millions of people, you still have a long way to go.
As night fell, it was already eight o'clock.
Birds are singing in the countryside, and insects and mice are running through the bushes.
Four drunken figures walked out of the Xiao Tao Yuan Restaurant, arm in arm, staggering, and looking drunk. Although they were accompanied by their subordinates, no one stepped forward to help them.
Leaving the four of them dizzy, he waved goodbye with deep affection.
Sitting back in the car, Huapi handed over a hot towel and said, "Boss, wipe your face."
"Thank you." Yin Zhaotang picked up the towel and wiped his face. He immediately felt much more energetic. He took another puff of the cigar and the fragrance became three times stronger.
After washing, this towel is rolled up and frozen in the car refrigerator. When needed, it can be rinsed with hot water from the kettle.
The big bosses of Rolls-Royce and Bentley often understand this.
After Huapi took back the boss's towel, he even handed him a cup of ginseng tea and asked softly, "Boss, are you going back to Tsim Sha Tsui?"
Yin Zhaotang didn't drink much, and after drinking some ginseng tea to sober up, his mind was still clear, so he asked casually, "Do you have any business to do?"
Huapi replied, "There is one thing. Editor-in-Chief Ma has already found the cartoonist named Cowboy, but the boss of Yulang Agency won't let him go."
Yin Zhaotang opened his mouth, slowly exhaled smoke, and asked, "What's that?"
Huapi said happily: "No, sir, Editor-in-Chief Ma is not a member of the society, so he can't show his name."
Yin Zhaotang nodded: "Go back to Shanghai Street and call someone to invite Huang Yulang and Cowboy. It's okay to be polite, but remember to be polite."
Huapi stepped on the accelerator and agreed, "Got it, boss."
He took out his mobile phone, dialed the number, and the first thing he said was: "Silly Hui!"
(End of this chapter)