Chapter 451: Public Disclosure, Business Soars

In order to save some face for Wang Dehui, Yin Zhaotang did not find time to meet him until the next afternoon. Wang Dehui and his family gathered together and entered the office, and they knelt down to express their gratitude.

Yin Zhaotang first helped Lao Wangsheng up, and politely asked the three of them to sit down. Then he waved his hand and said, "We are all family. There is no need to keep thanking you."

Wang Tingxin clasped his hands and said sincerely: "The Wang family will remember Mr. Yin's kindness forever. When Mr. Yin needs help, the Wang family will definitely help."

Wang Dehui had his little finger on his right hand wrapped in gauze. He was wearing a suit and glasses, and he had regained some of the demeanor of a big boss. The couple still had lingering fear on their faces, and they were really scared.

Unlike in history, the kidnappers of the Wang family were not simply after money, but had political intentions. The mastermind behind the scenes was even the British Hong Kong authorities. Without Yin Sheng’s intervention, Wang Dehui would definitely not have been able to return.

Gong Ruxin took out the contract and handed it forward carefully: "Mr. Yin, the supplementary agreement for the Exchange Square project."

"Thank you."

Yin Zhaotang accepted the agreement and handed it over to Huo Zhengting, as if the advance payment of more than 2 billion yuan was insignificant.

Wang Dehui covered his mouth with his fist, lowered his head and coughed twice, then sighed bitterly, "I regret not listening to Mr. Yin's advice, which gave the kidnappers an opportunity to take advantage of me."

"I would like to ask Mr. Yin to help arrange personnel to protect the safety of me and my family."

Yin Zhaotang nodded slightly, crossed his legs on the sofa, and readily agreed: "I will definitely arrange the best staff for Wang Sheng."

"But I need to correct it. They are not kidnappers, but foreigners."

A box of cigars was taken out from the box and handed to Wang Dehui in front of him.

Wang Dehui sighed and gritted his teeth: "Yes, it was the foreigners who did it!"

Yin Zhaotang sniffed the aroma of the cigar, flicked open his lighter, and said in a commanding tone: "Stand up, record a documentary, make a movie, appear on the news, in newspapers and on TV, and publicly expose the foreigners."

Wang Dehui, Wang Tingxin and Gong Ruxin all changed color.

Zuo Shou stood up from the small stool, walked into the sofa area, and said, "You don't think that the foreigner only did it once and dare not do it a second time, do you?"

Wang Tingxin looked at the well-dressed young man in a white suit, and hesitated to speak. Wang Dehui's heart was pounding, and his throat was stuck. Gong Ruxin got angry and stood up and said, "Mr. Yin, we are under the eaves."

Zuo Shou took two steps forward, expressionless, and slapped Gong Ruxin in the face. Gong Ruxin worked with Wang Dehui to expand the Chinachem Group. She was always proud and wanted to show off after being hit. Zuo Shou raised his leg and kicked Gong Ruxin to the ground, saying with disdain: "Men are talking, and women should not talk too much. Why didn't I see you when you came to ask me, the boss, to save people?"

Nina Wang covered her lower abdomen with her hands, her face twisted and her eyes filled with resentment, but when she saw the gun handle under the hem of her suit, she chose to keep silent.

Yin Zhaotang understood the thoughts of Gong Ruxin and Wang Dehui too well. He took a long breath and said earnestly: "Hong Kong Island is a Chinese place."

"We must learn to confront the foreigners head-on. If we keep giving in, we will end up dead. Chinachem Group is in good financial shape and can hold on. The chance to overthrow the foreigners will be gone in the future."

"It's better to be a man for once or a coward for life. Choose for yourself, Mr. Wang."

Wang Dehui's face changed again and again, and finally he put aside all distracting thoughts, stood up and said, "Mr. Yin, I stand up." Wang Tingxin and others were at home, and they thought that Yin Zhaotang would use this matter to make a fuss, but with Gong Ruxin's strong opposition, they all chose to remain silent, lower their posture, and play the role of victims.

But when the noise in the ears disappears, the voice in the heart will echo. After Wang Dehui agreed, Wang Tingxin also insisted: "Hua Mao paid so much money to the foreigners, but it will be useless when someone dies."

"Only by driving out the foreigners can the Chinese live a peaceful life."

Yin Zhaotang stood up and left the table, saying in a gentle voice: "Uncle Wang is right. If you work for foreigners, they won't remember your kindness. Dogs are dogs, and people are people."

"I know that the real estate business is very dependent on government relations. Chinachem may have to go through a difficult time, but the difficulties are only temporary. The reporters, newspapers, and TV stations have all been arranged. Zhengting, send Mr. Wang to TVB."

Huo Zhengting stepped forward, raised his hand and said, "Mr. Wang, please."

Before leaving, Wang Tingxin did not forget the etiquette and bowed and said goodbye together with his son and daughter-in-law.

On that day, TVB's midday news took the lead in interviewing the victim, Wang Dehui. During the interview, he publicly declared that the kidnapping case was a political conspiracy against wealthy Chinese businessmen, and explicitly named the foreign military intelligence department.

In the evening, 91 Chigua Newspaper published a special edition with two pages, detailing the kidnapping process in detail. It also specifically thanked the country for its efforts and publicly called for a peaceful return.

Two large media outlets took action, and other newspapers followed suit, creating a huge uproar in public opinion. An opinion leader took action, and the testimony of the victims was added.

The "billion dollar kidnapping case" that once caused a sensation and was known to all of Hong Kong immediately caused an uproar in the city and became one of the most notable scandals in the international political arena in the 1980s.

The New York Times, The Washington Post, Xinhua Daily, The Times, The Guardian, and other influential newspapers around the world all reprinted the article and denounced the Hong Kong government.

Among them, Xinhua Daily first fiercely criticized the Hong Kong British authorities and reiterated its position. The British Guardian reprinted a small article, implying that Hong Kong Island has lost control. American newspapers watched the show and attacked British politicians.

Wang Dehui became a celebrity, and whenever he went out, he had to bring more than 20 bodyguards and a bulletproof car. He had no time to manage the company's affairs, and spent every day wandering around the media.

The Governor was forced to publicly declare the next day that he had not authorized the Military Intelligence Department to handle the case, in order to distance himself from the matter. However, many Hong Kong factions launched fierce attacks, and the public's position began to change. The decline in the public's favorable impression of the British side alone would prompt many politicians and businessmen to turn to the Hong Kong faction.

People who were originally from Hong Kong began to take a pro-China stance. Some still have doubts about the mainland's reform and opening up, but they all have to admit that only the Chinese side is their own.

After the kidnapping, Zhongyi Security Company began to receive personal security business. After rescuing Wang Dehui, the company's orders experienced an explosive growth.

The security industry in Hong Kong was originally a blank slate and was still in its early stages. There were no large security companies competing in the market, and after many wealthy people realized that money could not bring security, they chose to buy security with money.

Zeng Jingfu, the CEO of Zhongyi Security, went from obscurity to a rising star in the business world. Many people buy security services from Zhongyi Company not for the three or six bodyguards, but for the brand name of Lao Zhong.

Previously, he could only take small orders, property management and escort services. Now, Zeng Jingfu deals with congressmen and wealthy people. His staff is in short supply. In addition to the "long-term contract" model, he has begun to provide emergency security by the hour.

Long-term contracts start at at least HK$200,000 per month, and emergency security prices are even higher, with one person charging HK$3,000 per hour.

The difference is that for emergency security, all personnel carry guns, whereas for long-term package services, only two personal guards carry guns.

(End of this chapter)

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