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Before this, He Yuzhu always thought these were just isolated cases, but he never expected that this was a common phenomenon in the entire Hong Kong area.
"Moreover, it's not just here in Hong Kong. Even in casinos and Taiwan, and even in various places in Southeast Asia, the situation is pretty much the same."
Without a certain level of martial prowess as a foundation, expecting to easily amass a huge fortune is simply a pipe dream and wishful thinking!
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu suddenly recalled something: Du Guanghe had once gone to Indonesia to act as a bodyguard for some wealthy and powerful companies!
These companies are required to pay substantial protection fees to certain powerful entities every year; this has become an unwritten rule within the industry.
Seeing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but sigh:
"So this is what the world is like!"
Lee Ka-shing responded, "I thought you already knew these things!"
He Yuzhu shook his head, indicating that he truly hadn't expected things to turn out this way, and then said:
"I only knew that there were masters of Chinese martial arts before, but I didn't expect there to be so many."
At this moment, He Yuzhu finally saw the true face of this world hidden beneath its appearance. He secretly rejoiced that he had been fortunate enough to inherit the Chinese martial arts, otherwise his current behavior of starting a company in Hong Kong would be nothing short of a huge joke.
After a moment of silence, He Yuzhu, his deep and sharp eyes fixed on Li Jiacheng, suddenly broke the silence and asked:
"So, what earth-shattering thing happened to the Liao family today?" His voice was deep and penetrating, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.
At this point, Li Ka-shing replied:
"The Liao family, back when they were rising to prominence, had a sworn enemy. At that time, the two sides engaged in a thrilling competition in the fiercest business arena. However, in the end, that enemy was unfortunately defeated and had no choice but to leave his hometown and go far away to seek a way to survive elsewhere."
Hearing these words, He Yuzhu frowned slightly and nodded thoughtfully, but the doubt in his eyes did not disappear.
Then, he pressed on, "If that's the case, does it mean that this enemy has returned? And is he here to avenge the grudge from years ago?"
Just then, Li Jiacheng slowly walked forward, his calm and resolute face appearing particularly solemn.
He nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with He Yuzhu's guess, and then said in a very certain tone:
"That's right. Judging from all the signs and intelligence we have so far, our enemy's return must be for some purpose. Either he has been biding his time for years and his martial arts skills have greatly improved;
Or perhaps he secretly searched far and wide and found a peerless master with formidable strength and superb skills to assist him.
In short, the other side's aggressive demeanor this time clearly indicates they've come specifically to seek revenge against the Liao family!
Chapter 462 Opening a Martial Arts School
He Yuzhu smacked his lips, pondering to himself, and suddenly felt that Hong Kong was becoming more and more interesting.
If judged by his own strength, it's really a waste for a master who has already reached the Core Formation stage to only own a few buildings as property.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel curious and asked:
"I wonder what level the martial artists raised by the Liao family are at?"
Upon hearing this question, Li Ka-shing quickly replied:
"Liao Baoshan does have a nephew named Liao Liechen, who is a master who has cultivated to the level of Dark Force."
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied, and asked, "So you're only at the Inner Strength level?"
Li Ka-shing quickly nodded in agreement:
"That's right. After all, breaking through to the Transformation Realm is no easy feat! But in my opinion, Liao Baoshan must have specially hired a Transformation Realm expert to help him."
Recalling Liao Baoshan's confident and composed demeanor when they met today, He Yuzhu wholeheartedly agrees with this assessment.
It should be noted that although the deposits at Liao Chuangxing Bank have exceeded 100 million yuan, all of that money belongs to the depositors.
The actual assets belonging to the Liao family are not as much as one might imagine; estimated by current market value, they are only around 30 to 40 million.
Furthermore, a significant portion of this wealth appreciation is actually due to the continuous rise in land and property prices in recent years.
Moreover, after this fierce run on the bank, the Liao family's hard-earned wealth accumulated over the years has been greatly depleted, and their overall strength is no longer what it used to be.
It's normal for a family to have someone with hidden strength.
If there were a level of internal strength, there wouldn't be only this one industry.
He Yuzhu stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment as he listened to Li Jiacheng recount the truth that was deeply buried beneath the world.
After a while, he came to his senses and asked impatiently, "So what exactly will the Liao family do next?"
Li Jiacheng frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said:
"Now that we have discovered the enemy's existence, there is no doubt that what follows will be a fierce, clandestine contest. The two sides will engage in a thrilling and breathtaking battle, like a clash between dragons and tigers."
In the end, everything still comes down to force. After all, in this cruel world, only those with greater strength and harder fists are qualified to protect their own property!
At this point, Li Jiacheng couldn't help but reveal a bitter expression.
He knew that his family's power was weak, and compared with those well-established families, their foundation was far too meager.
To achieve long-term and sound development, it is essential to continuously accumulate strength. The most crucial aspect of this is to vigorously cultivate outstanding martial artists within one's own family.
However, unlike He Yuzhu, who was fortunate enough to receive assistance from a top expert and thus rapidly expand his sphere of influence.
However, if one wants to rely on He Yuzhu's powerful influence in the long term, it would probably be necessary to have him invest in one's company.
This practice has long been a common practice in Hong Kong, but Li Ka-shing has not yet made up his mind to do so.
Because deep down he always longed to maintain the complete independence of his company and was unwilling to let others interfere easily.
Therefore, for now, he can only cautiously maintain the status quo, taking one step at a time, slowly but firmly seeking a path to development.
Li Jiacheng's insightful and detailed explanation was like a bright ray of light, dispelling the many doubts that lingered in He Yuzhu's mind and instantly erasing all his anxieties.
So, with gratitude in his heart, He Yuzhu said goodbye to Li Jiacheng and then turned to embark on his journey home.
Upon returning to his residence, He Yuzhu immediately summoned Du Guanghe to his side and questioned him with a stern expression:
"Du Guanghe, why didn't you explain the true situation in Hong Kong to me before?"
Faced with He Yuzhu's sudden questioning, Du Guanghe looked bewildered and asked in return, "What exactly is going on?"
Seeing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but raise his voice and say:
"It's about how martial artists are involved behind the scenes with those triads and major corporations! How could you possibly keep such important information from me?"
Upon hearing this, Du Guanghe's eyes widened, and he muttered somewhat aggrievedly:
"Didn't you know about this? I always thought you were perfectly aware of everything and knew all along! That's why I felt comfortable bringing you here to start the company!"
Well, it turns out it was all a huge misunderstanding. Actually, He Yuzhu didn't call him over to settle past grievances or settle old scores; he just wanted to vent his frustrations.
After calming down a bit, He Yuzhu changed the subject and thoughtfully asked Du Guanghe:
"In your opinion, what do you think of the idea of selecting a group of suitable children from among the company's employees' children and relatives to open a martial arts school?"
Clearly, after Li Jiacheng's patient explanation, He Yuzhu had fully realized the crucial significance of martial arts practitioners for the company's development and even the entire social structure.
Although he possessed extraordinary skills and martial arts prowess, one person's abilities were ultimately limited. If he wanted to expand and strengthen his business, he would need a group of loyal and capable henchmen who would follow his orders.
As the company continues to grow and expand, its business will inevitably spread to all parts of the country, and every corner will need a strong security force to protect it.
Therefore, we must start preparing for this opportunity now, and opening a martial arts school is undoubtedly the simplest and most direct way to do so.
In this way, he could not only become the head of the school in a natural way, but also personally teach his students.
From now on, all students who graduate from this martial arts school can be considered his personal disciples, and they will surely become his solid support and assistance.
At this moment, He Yuzhu asked:
"I originally thought you weren't interested in this kind of thing, so I didn't mention it. Since you're interested in doing it, that's naturally the best thing. But I wonder, in your opinion, where would be the most appropriate place to set up this martial arts school?"
After a moment's thought, Du Guanghe replied:
“Wan Chai is probably not a suitable option. I personally think the North Point area would be a better choice. It has a lot of industrial buildings, and the geographical location is relatively concentrated, which makes it easier to manage and operate.”
It turns out that Ho Yu-chu had previously planned to build 20 industrial buildings, 10 of which were intended to be located in the North Point area, while only two were planned for Wan Chai. The rest were distributed east of North Point, extending all the way to Chai Wan.
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu nodded slightly in agreement, and then gave the following instructions:
"If that's the case, then you should quickly spread the word that we are about to establish a martial arts school and recruit students from the children of our employees."
Regarding age, the age limit is 8 to 15 years old. The teaching model is half-day; the morning is for children to attend regular classes and learn academic subjects, while the afternoon is dedicated to teaching them martial arts skills.
Although he had never personally handled such matters before, he still had some understanding of how those martial arts schools operated.
These martial arts schools typically employ a teaching schedule of half a day for academic learning and half a day for martial arts practice, and are strictly managed in a semi-military manner.
After undergoing one to three years of systematic training and ideological indoctrination, the trainees are sent to their respective factories. Those with exceptional martial arts skills are appointed as security guards, while the rest become industrial workers.
In the event of conflict, they only need to pick up their weapons to instantly transform into qualified fighting warriors.
"Alright! I'll start looking for a suitable venue tomorrow."
"Yes, it would be best to find a place that was originally a school, so that it can be put into use immediately after a little modification."
The day after the two discussed it, the news that the company was about to open a martial arts school spread like wildfire throughout the entire factory.
As is well known, martial arts are very popular in Hong Kong, and there are many martial arts schools and gyms.
There's an old saying: "The poor study literature, the rich study martial arts." After all, ordinary families often lack both the time and energy to dedicate themselves to studying martial arts.
He Yuzhu was well-off and didn't lack money, but he knew that every bit of wealth was hard-earned and never came from nowhere.
Therefore, when faced with children who longed to attend martial arts schools but lacked the funds, he chose a unique approach—providing interest-free loans.