"Avril, if I don't subdue you this time, the Chinese people's tendency to fawn over foreigners and fear them will never be eradicated. I wouldn't have to resort to petty tricks with Chinese medicine to deal with you, and you wouldn't be convinced by them. I'm going to use a straightforward stratagem against you, one that will make you admit defeat wholeheartedly and show you whether the Chinese are as easily defeated as you imagine."
After speaking, Chen Feng retracted the few silver needles in his hand.
He had originally planned to use these silver needles to confine the British boss to bed for several months.
But on second thought, he decided against it.
Such minor actions could indeed make the British boss comply, but it would only be temporary and superficial. The British boss would never be truly convinced.
Only by using a straightforward stratagem to make the British boss lose everything would he be truly convinced.
Since he was a player in the political arena, Chen Feng decided to let the British boss witness the profound and intricate workings of Chinese politics.
The Chinese political arena was unfathomable, easily capable of drowning a person or two.
"I'll be waiting," Avril replied with a smug look.
Avril misunderstood, thinking Chen Feng didn't dare to harm him with Chinese acupuncture out of fear of his British identity.
Without further ado, Chen Feng went to find Director Huang.
"Chen Feng, why are you still pursuing that yacht owner?" Director Huang asked with a puzzled expression.
"Initially, I didn't want to bother with this British boss. However, he hired people to try and beat me to death. Fortunately, I had Chinese martial arts to evade the attack. Since this British boss shows no remorse, then I apologize, but I must stand up for China if not for myself. I want to make this British boss lose everything, down to his last penny, and let him know that Chinese people are not to be trifled with."
Chen Feng explained with a serious expression.
"Chen Feng, I understand how you feel. To be honest, most Chinese people feel the same way as you. They have strong national pride and cannot stand seeing foreigners trample on China's dignity. But the problem is, this British boss is no ordinary person. He is wealthy and has been in the yacht business for so many years. I heard he has other businesses in Britain that also earn a lot. He has both money and privilege, so it's really not advisable to provoke him. My suggestion is to let it go. While the conflict between you and Avril isn't too intense yet, it's best to withdraw. It's better to avoid trouble than to create it. Honestly, your main mission in Hong Kong has been successfully completed. I'll discuss it with Li Hongbing in detail tomorrow and transfer some of Hong Kong's old financial businesses to the Wuzhou district."
Director Huang advised Chen Feng.
Although he held British residency and truly wished to retire in Britain, deep down, he still had a sense of belonging to China.
This feeling for China did not disappear simply because he liked Britain.
It was precisely for this reason that he had to persuade Chen Feng not to provoke Avril.
"Director Huang, I've misunderstood you. At first, I thought you were like those traitors who only saw foreigners and not China. But that's not the case; you're just seeking advancement. Your experience has given me a new perspective on Chinese people who have foreign green cards. To put it philosophically, one shouldn't dismiss everyone with the same brush. Also, thank you for your concern, but it's alright. I've already devised a brilliant political trap, just waiting for Avril to fall into it."
Chen Feng said excitedly.
"Chen Feng, don't forget that Britain has hundreds of years of history in doing business. At one point, Britain conducted business all over the world. Will Avril fall into a trap so easily?" Director Huang retorted.
"Britain did business all over the world, but the mysteries of the Chinese political arena are not to be underestimated! Without a certain aptitude for Chinese politics, Avril will be dead without a doubt if he plunges headfirst into Chinese political business projects."
Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Chen Feng, what do you mean?"
"I mean, in the name of Hong Kong's political arena, we can launch a large-scale port and land project. Avril is in the yacht business, so he will naturally be interested in Hong Kong's port and land projects. By exploiting Avril's eagerness to make a lot of money, we can gradually have all of Avril's liquid capital invested in this Hong Kong port and land project, tying up all his liquid assets there and watching him go bankrupt."
"Chen Feng, your idea is good, but its feasibility is very low. The reason is simple: Hong Kong is a global financial center. If Hong Kong's political arena directly targets and harms Avril, then Hong Kong's reputation as a global financial center will be destroyed. It's not worth ruining Hong Kong's century-old reputation to get revenge on one British boss."
Director Huang earnestly tried to persuade Chen Feng.
"Director Huang, rest assured, Hong Kong's status as a world financial center was not easily achieved, and it certainly cannot be implicated because of my personal revenge. Therefore, I've thought of a good solution."
"A good solution?"
"Yes, this solution is really good. Moreover, it's very simple. It's about applying the tactics of the business world to the political arena, making Avril concede defeat willingly."
"I still don't understand."
Director Huang stared at Chen Feng, completely bewildered.
It had to be said that this young man, Chen Feng, was truly extraordinary.
His thinking was too profound, too leaps and bounds, making it difficult for ordinary people to grasp it all at once.
"Director Huang, you are in charge of finance and should have experience in company operations. Many mainland companies deliberately use the name of Hong Kong International Development Company, but in reality, they have no connection with Hong Kong and are merely borrowing a title. My intention is that I can enlist the help of some Hong Kong people to create an institution that appears to be part of Hong Kong's political arena, but in reality, has nothing to do with it. For example, the Hong Kong Land Resources In-depth Research and Development Institute. Avril, who doesn't understand the intricacies of Chinese politics, will hear the name and think it's a legitimate Hong Kong political institution..."
Chen Feng patiently explained.
"Chen Feng, your mind is truly sharp. With this move, you could fool not only the British Avril but also native-born Chinese people and leave them stunned."
Director Huang said excitedly.
Chen Feng had truly mastered the cunning and deviousness of the Chinese political arena.
"The method is good, but there's still a small problem that needs to be solved: how to get Avril to fall into the trap unknowingly..."
Chen Feng said calmly.