Rebirth: Rising Hong Kong

"A guest is here! Come forward and salute! One bow! Another bow! Three bows! The family members salute!"

The funeral home in Hong Kong is very lively today, with firecrackers bursting, and wreaths lined both sides from the intersection to the funeral home auditorium.

In addition, the parking lot 100 meters away from the funeral home was full of luxury cars.

Hong Kong Funeral Home, commonly known as "Hong Kong Hotel", is the only funeral home on Hong Kong Island, located at the junction of King's Road and Java Road in North Point.

Its history began in the 1930s, and it was managed by Xiao Ming and his family, known as the funeral king, together with the Kowloon Funeral Home in Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon.

Initially, it only operated in a simple bamboo shed built on Wan Chai Road. It was not moved to its current location until 1964, and the newly built North Point Hong Kong Funeral Home continued to operate.

Hong Kong funeral parlors have high fees, but the transportation is convenient, and many celebrities and rich people live in Hong Kong Island, so they have become the first choice for funerals of celebrities and rich people in the city.

Today is the condolence activity of Mrs. Xu from the Xu family. The entire first and second floors of the funeral home are covered by the Xu family. The mourning hall for condolences is extremely luxurious. The black-and-white photos of Mrs. Xu are placed with a banner on it: Xu Wengqiangu, sound and face Still there!

The eldest young master of the Xu family, Xu Shijian, the second young master, Xu Shiwen, and the third young master, Xu Shixun, all knelt on the left side of the mourning hall wearing sackcloth and filial piety.

"Mr. Saipan, General Manager of Standard Chartered Bank, is here!"

"I am sorry for your loss!"

"thanks!"

"Chairman Liao Wenlei, Chairman of the Hong Kong Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce, is here!"

"Xu Weng passed away, we are so sad!"

"Thank you, Chairman Liao has a heart!"

"Hong Kong Chow Tai Fook President Zheng Yutong is here!"

"I am very saddened by the passing of Uncle Xu, and I wish you all the condolences!"

"Thank you, Brother Zheng, please take a seat over there!"

As a celebrity in Hong Kong, Mrs. Xu had extensive contacts during his lifetime. Basically, people from major families in Hong Kong sent people to offer condolences this time, and some Hong Kong government officials also came to greet the Xu family, which seemed extremely solemn.

Of course, in addition to these wealthy families and dignitaries, some civilians and refugees that Mr. Xu rescued during his lifetime unexpectedly prepared condolence gifts spontaneously this time. They couldn't afford firecrackers, so they could only buy some yellow Paper, brought over the most precious old hen and the most precious steamed bun.

"Mr. Xu helped me before his death. My daughter's illness was cured by his donation!"

A dark-skinned man with a simple and honest appearance entered the mourning hall hesitantly, handed a chicken and a bag of steamed buns to the guardian, and boldly said to the Xu family.

"In addition, Mrs. Xu has also helped many people in our slums. This time, I brought something to express condolences to him on behalf of everyone!"

After speaking, the man knelt on the futon with a thud, facing the portrait of Mrs. Xu, dong dong dong! Knocked hard three times.

Such a solid kowtow made others move.

The dead are great!

Although Xu Shijian and Xu Shiwen didn't care much about this kind of guests, Xu Shixun was very grateful, and took the initiative to invite the honest and honest man to sit down, and there prepared thin tea for him to drink.

This time, because of the large number of condolences, the area for entertaining guests was not divided according to class as before.

The simple and honest man looked at the big men and did not dare to go over and sit down.

However, Xu Shixun put the hen and steamed buns he brought in front of the mourning hall and said to the man, "Sit down, you are qualified! My father, I know, I will be very happy to see you come to offer condolences!"

Only then did the man have the courage to sit down among the group of dignitaries and tycoons.

He's shabby and dressed in rags and doesn't fit in with those people!

You Qi, who was next to him, smelled the stench of sweat coming from his body, so they all moved away. Some of the female guests even covered their mouths and noses in disgust, not understanding how the Xu family let everyone in.

The simple and honest man was a little embarrassed. He wiped his forehead and cheeks with his sleeves. The temperature in the mourning hall was not high, but he felt hot all over.

A servant came to pour tea for him, and he hurriedly held it up with both hands. Because he was too nervous, the tea almost spilled out after pouring it!

……

At this time——

The master of ceremonies shouted, "Mr. Shi Zhijian Shi, President of Hong Kong Mythology Company, send a pair of wreaths and a pair of elegiac couplets!"

Shi Zhijian asked Chen Huimin and Dasha to place the offerings of condolences. Here he knelt on the futon on his knees according to the rules, folded his hands and bowed to the portrait of Mrs. Xu, and then saluted the Xu family.

Shi Zhijian has a lot of trouble with the Xu family, especially with the third young master Xu Shixun.

Xu Shixun took the initiative to stand up and greet Shi Zhijian, let him go to the rest area next to him and sit down, and he will come back later!

Shi Zhijian nodded and glanced at the leisure area. There were many people he knew, such as Chairman Liao, Zheng Yutong, Saipan, etc., but those big people were surrounded by people at the moment.

Although this is a condolence event, it is also an opportunity to make contacts, and of course some caring people will not miss it.

In contrast, only the simple and honest man's place is more spacious, so Shi Zhijian walked over and asked the man, "Excuse me, can I sit down?"

The simple and honest man was nervously sipping his tea, so Shi Zhijian might as well talk to him. He was so shocked that the tea splashed out of his hand again, he got up and said, "Yes! Yes! There is no one here!"

Shi Zhijian smiled and sat down next to the simple and honest man. The rich and famous beside him cast various looks, some puzzled, some contemptuous, and some sneering.

The servant came over and poured a cup of tea for Shi Zhijian. Shi Zhijian drank the tea and asked the simple and honest man, "Dare to ask the eldest brother's surname?"

"Don't worry, my name is Tang Tieniu!" The simple and honest man looked at Shi Zhijian drinking tea, and wondered why he was so elegant, but he couldn't learn it.

"Oh, Big Brother Tie Niu!"

"Don't dare to be! Don't dare to be!" Tang Tieniu looked foolish, but he was not stupid. Shi Zhijian couldn't compare to himself, no matter how he was dressed or his bearing. Even in Tang Tieniu's opinion, even the wealthy people next to him couldn't compare to Shi Zhijian. In short, Shi Zhijian gives people the feeling that he is so tall!

"What kind of business does Big Brother Tie Niu do?"

"Eh? I'm working for people, at the dock!"

"Really, I also have many friends eating at the pier! But I don't know which pier you are at?"

"Wharf!" Tang Tieniu was busy sipping his tea, feeling nervous for some reason talking to Shi Zhijian.

"Wharf?" Shi Zhijian's eyes flashed.

"Yes, my brother and I, as well as many people in the slums, are eating in the Wharf!"

"The most recent strike at Wharf..."

"Ah, what are you talking about! Someone gave us money, and they said they wanted to help us gain benefits!" Tang Tieniu sipped his tea, not sure if he was nervous and poured out all the words in his stomach.

"Where did we poor people encounter such a good thing, of course we obeyed! He told us to parade, and we paraded! After the parade, we even gave out bentos--yesterday, the bento and roast goose legs were delicious!"

Seemingly thinking of the deliciousness of roast goose legs, Tang Tieniu licked his thick lips vigorously.

"Unfortunately, that kind of bento was only distributed once! I gave my daughter food, and I sipped the bones she had left over from her meal. It tasted really good!"

Shi Zhijian didn't have time to pay attention to Tang Tieniu's nostalgia for the roast goose legs, and continued to ask, "Is there a supporter behind you?"

"Oh, it's a gang! Their boss is called—" Tang Tieniu scratched his head, his eyes lit up, "That's right! We all call him 'Hua Ge'! His nickname is also very sharp, called 'Cobra'! "

Just when Shi Zhijian wanted to continue inquiring about the Wharf warehouse, someone suddenly called him: "Ajian, here!"

Shi Zhijian followed the prestige, but saw Huo Dashao Huo Zhenting standing next to Xu Sanshao and waving at him.

Shi Zhijian smiled at Tang Tieniu: "Sorry, my friend called me!"

Tang Tieniu said hurriedly: "It's okay! You are busy with yours!"

Shi Zhijian pointed to the "return gift" prepared by the Xu family not far away for the condolence guests and said: "Brother Tie Niu, those things are the return gift of condolence prepared by the Xu family, you can take as much as you represent a few families! Ten million! do not mention it!"

"Huh?" Tang Tieniu looked at the strips of Marlboro cigarettes placed not far away, as well as a small gift bag, which contained cash, at least 300 yuan!

Tang Tieniu was thinking about whether to take it or not, but he didn't dare to take it. He just brought a chicken, a bag of steamed buns, and a pile of yellow paper, not to mention the small gift bag of 300 yuan, just the Marlboro road. It's all he can't afford!

……

"A Jian, I'll introduce a friend to you later!"

In a remote place, Xu Shixun was biting a cigarette in his mouth, looking tired and depressed, his eyes were bloodshot from staying up late.

Huo Dashao also smoked a cigarette and said, "This friend is very ruthless! You'll know when you meet him later!"

Shi Zhijian looked curious and was about to ask what the two were playing when he heard Xu Sanshao say, "He's here!"

Shi Zhijian hurriedly followed the prestige, but saw a tall ghost walking towards them.

"Mr. Su, this is the young hero Shi Zhijian you've always wanted to meet!" Xu Shixun introduced.

Shi Zhijian smiled, no matter how miserable these three young masters were, they still couldn't get rid of their cynical style.

I am still the young hero Fang Shiyu!

"It's really extraordinary! Su has long admired his name!" Su Diwen, the Austrian Su Diwen, the son-in-law of Bao Yugang, the four major ship kings in Hong Kong, reached out and held Shi Zhijian's hand.

"I heard San Shao early, and Huo Shao talked about you, starting from scratch, founding the Shinhwa Group, operating food, entertainment, and real estate! It is said that the current electronics industry is even more prosperous! It won't be long before I'm afraid it will be from Hong Kong. The business will be done by you!"

Shi Zhijian didn't expect that the person Xu Shao wanted to introduce to himself was actually the foreign son-in-law of the charter king. He saw the other party's typical ghostly appearance, his hair was meticulously combed with wax, a suit and leather shoes, and a corsage on his left chest. Western style.

In the last life, this Sudivin also had two brushes. In particular, he expanded the Pao family from a single shipping industry to other territories, and finally made the Pao family the first of the four major ship kings. It can be said that he has contributed greatly to it.

Shi Zhijian shook hands with Su Diwen and smiled: "Mr. Su won the prize! The business is very deep, and I have just started!"

"You're welcome! Although I am Austrian, I like Chinese culture very much. Just call me Awen!"

"Yes, we all call him Brother Composition!" Xu Shao and Huo Shao said together.

It seems that these three families usually have a good relationship.

Su Diwen remembered the words of the old father-in-law's charter king, and he should take the initiative to befriend Shi Zhijian, and then send him "on the battlefield" to compete with Na Li Zhaotian as a **** of the three major families!

Who is Shi Zhijian? He has always been cautious and cautious in his work. Seeing that Su Diwen, the ghost guy, had a relationship with him as soon as he met, he knew that there was a willingness behind him.

He didn't break it, and said with a smile, "Since that's the case, I'll dare to call Brother Wen! But I don't know what Brother Wen's advice is?"

When Su Diwen heard the words, he couldn't help but look deeply at Shi Zhijian, this guy is really unusual, just a few simple words touched my veins.

"Haha, Ah Jian is really sharp! In fact, this time I took the initiative to befriend you because I have something to ask for!"

Since everyone is smart, there is no need to play dumb riddles and go around in circles!

Sudivin felt that he had to show some sincerity.

"I would like to hear the details!" Shi Zhijian took out a few cigarettes, knocked them out, and handed them over.

Sudi Wen came to wave his hand and didn't want to smoke, but he remembered to follow the local customs. Chinese people like to let cigarettes and use cigarettes as bridges, but Westerners don't like this practice very much.

So, Sudivin took the cigarette again, but instead of biting it on his mouth, he kneaded it in his hand.

Shi Zhijian lit a cigarette, squinted and took a sip before looking up at Sudivin through the smoke.

Su Diwen organized his thoughts, tapped his forehead with his fingers, and said, "This is the case, I don't know, Ah Jian, do you know about the recent Kowloon Pier strike in Hong Kong?"

Of course Shi Zhijian knew, and he had just inquired about some news from Tang Tieniu, but at this time he pretended to be confused: "I really didn't pay much attention to this matter! You know, I was dealing with some... Hehe, Don't say anything!"

Shi Zhijian's sentence is seven out of ten and three out of the truth.

Many people know the story of how he helped Lei Luoza take office and brought down Chen Zhichao and Charles.~www.readwn.com~ As for whether he knew about the Kowloon strike, the wise see the wisdom, and the benevolent sees the difference!

"How can you not know about such a large report in the newspaper?" Xu Sanshao, who knew Shi Zhijian well, added a sentence beside him.

Seeing that Su Diwen and Huo Dashao were all looking at him, Xu Sanshao pointed at Shi Zhijian and said, "I'll tell the truth! Ah Jian has always been watching and listening to all directions, and nothing can be hidden from him! Don't say that Kowloon is on strike. , maybe he already knew that one of them was behind the scenes!"

With just a few words, Xu Sanshao dissected Shi Zhijian cleanly!

What a good brother!

"Haha, San Shao really complimented me! I am a young man with limited energy, so many times I have no time to take care of other things!" Shi Zhijian played the cigarette ashes with a smile.

Who Su Diwen was, he immediately understood that Shi Zhijian made it clear that he did not want to intervene in this matter.

Thinking about it too, Shi Zhijian has been in the limelight recently, whether it is black or white, it is his legend.

The wood show will be destroyed by the forest wind!

Better keep a low profile!

But what Shi Zhijian thought was—

I take you as a brother, and you take me as a gunner!

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