Chapter 820: The Sudden Appearance of the Japanese, An Unexpected Cooperation
As the cruise ship set sail, it marked the official commencement of the cruise party.
The three top families of Hong Kong gathered together, once again demonstrating to the outside world their absolute status as the economic overlords of Hong Kong.
Even though the richest family, the Chen family, had fallen, causing the other three families to be somewhat implicated, their foundation and status remained unshakable!
Shipping Tycoon Bao Xingsheng stood on the stage, looking out at the crowd below, his face full of high spirits.
The young CEO He from the He family and the couple from the Dong Family also took turns on stage, their words barely concealing their joy.
The last to speak was the Dong Family. Although the real estate industry, which the Dong Family primarily occupied, had gradually softened with the development over the years, Hong Kong was, after all, a place where every inch of land was worth an ounce of gold. The land and properties they held would always be their greatest source of confidence and economic pillar.
Therefore, when Chen Yuehui spoke, her attitude remained arrogant and tough, possessing the demeanor of an Iron Lady, causing everyone present to nod frequently.
However, when Dong Zhizhuo, who was next to Chen Yuehui, spoke, he proposed an explosive topic: "Recently, our Dong Real Estate has coincidentally reached a cooperation with the international Zirong Group, preparing to conduct a higher level of in-depth cooperation regarding the real estate center at the junction of District XA and District XB."
As soon as his words were out, the whole audience was in an uproar.
Chen Yuehui also looked at Dong Zhizhuo with an expression of disbelief; clearly, she was equally unaware of this matter.
However, out of years of upbringing and composure, Chen Yuehui barely managed to avoid making a move to directly silence Dong Zhizhuo on the spot, instead smiling again as she looked at the crowd below without saying a word.
Clearly, she was still giving Dong Zhizhuo face.
The people below the stage had varied expressions.
Especially the people from the three families, who took this opportunity to gather in twos and threes to discuss.
Dong Zhizhuo scanned the people around him, as if he had not heard the questioning voices of the others, and slowly said: "Regarding this cooperation, we are also honored to have invited Mr. Anhe Makino of the Zirong Group. Now, let us invite him to the stage to speak—"
Below the stage, one of the two Japanese people whom Xiao He had encountered earlier stood up.
He straightened his clothes and walked onto the stage with a very arrogant air.
"Hello, my friends in Hong Kong."
He looked at the guests below with their varied expressions, then glanced at Chen Yuehui on stage, whose emotions were difficult to discern. He smiled slightly, revealing a large yellow tooth, and introduced himself in very fluent English: "I am the CEO of Zirong Group, Anhe Makino. It is my honor to be invited to attend this party at this moment..."
The person on stage began his speech, while someone had already slightly changed their expression.
"Zirong Group? Why does it sound so familiar?"
The bodyguard A-Nan stood below the stage, looking at the person on stage with a stunned expression, his brain operating at high speed.
Before boarding the ship, A-Nan had already read the entire guest list in advance.
Although not as extraordinary as Xiao He's memory, A-Nan had his own method of memorization. For two Japanese people who were about to cooperate with the Dong Family and were personally invited by Dong Zhizhuo, he should have had some impression of them—but he had absolutely none.
The reason it felt familiar was because Zirong belonged to an international group and was famous in the financial and real estate industries.
From this, it could be seen that these two people had boarded the ship temporarily!
A glimmer of light flashed in A-Nan's eyes.
This time, they, the Police, had received intelligence that the Dong Family would conduct an illegal transaction at this party... Could it be that the target of this transaction was these two Japanese people?
The addictive drug case involving the Chen family back then, as well as the incitement of anti-national activities and the inducement of crimes, were all introduced into the country from abroad, corroding it from overseas. It was an underhanded conspiracy by certain countries. Could it be that this time, it was also the unyielding malice of certain people?
Thinking of this, A-Nan could immediately no longer stand still.
He had to find a way to investigate further, at least to know what exactly they were trading.
A-Nan thought with a heavy heart, while simultaneously raising his wrist to check the time.
It was already too late now. After the Xiangsheng Cruise Ship left Victoria Harbour, it would reach international waters in less than an hour under normal sailing conditions.
Now that the Xiangsheng Cruise Ship had completely left the port's speed-restricted zone, it was likely already rushing to international waters at full speed. It wouldn't be long before this ship completely left China's waters.
It was no longer realistic to stop the transaction before the cruise ship entered international waters, and it was impossible for the Police to chase it into international waters.
A-Nan took a deep breath, gently brushed his chest, and a resolute light flashed in his eyes.
Protecting citizens was his duty; he should stop any illegal or criminal threats!
If it really was a conspiracy by the Japanese, he would fight with all his might!
Thinking of this, A-Nan turned around, greeted the people around him, and moved elsewhere, then walked out of the hall and headed straight in another direction...
...
Meanwhile, Xiao He also found Liu Rulan and Shu Han at the banquet scene.
At this moment, Liu Rulan had just helped Xiao He inquire about a role from Director Gao and was very happy. Seeing Xiao He come over, she complained a little: "Why did you come down so late? If you had come a few minutes earlier, I definitely could have let Director Gao sign you on the spot."
As it turned out, Director Gao was tired and had gone back to rest early, so Xiao He just happened to miss him.
"It doesn't matter, there is still a whole day tomorrow; there will definitely be a chance to meet Director Gao."
Shu Han helped speak for Xiao He and looked at him: "I wanted to contact you just now; the Program Group should already be waiting for you."
Xiao He nodded: "I know, I'll have to trouble Brother Shu to take me there. This place is really too big; I might not be able to find the way."
"Alright."
Shu Han also happened to need to go back to continue recording. After greeting Liu Rulan, he took Xiao He and walked in the direction of the Program Group.
On the way, Shu Han said in a low voice: "Just now, Sister Liu and I met Tong Junhui in the elevator. That thing he was fiddling with, could it be that you made it?"
"Ah? You happened to meet him?"
Xiao He was a bit embarrassed.
"Yeah, but Sister Liu and I both pretended not to know him, just the one you targeted..."
Shu Han thought for a moment and then gave a very pertinent evaluation: "A bit stupid."
He had seen people who deliberately induced others and those who actively peddled things, but he had never seen anyone rushing to jump into a pit.
Shu Han watched from behind and couldn't bear to look.
"Pfft—"
Xiao He almost laughed out loud.
"Using him as a shield is indeed a good idea."
Shu Han continued to complain, "After all, many things are done by stupid people by mistake. If something really happens, bringing it into the context of a stupid person makes everything become reasonable."
Xiao He: "...Brother Shu, I never discovered you also have such a sharp-tongued side."
Shu Han shrugged: "Sorry, because I have met many gambling addicts who are obsessed with gambling abroad, my impression of these people is just that bad."
Xiao He nodded: "I can be considered as helping him quit gambling."
If he has no money in the future, then naturally he won't be able to gamble.
How is this not considered a physical way to quit gambling?
Shu Han: "...You are not far behind."
The two looked at each other and both found it somewhat funny.
Soon, they met the Program Group of Travelogue of Mountains and Rivers on the third deck.
Because the Program Group is not allowed to record and film in many places after the Xiangsheng Cruise Ship enters international waters, Director Hu is currently leading people to record live activities against the clock.
As it happened, when Xiao He arrived, the guests had already entered the last game segment.
Seeing the return of Xiao He and Shu Han, everyone on the scene cheered.