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After all, the port is quite large, but its transportation development has been stagnant for years. The root cause is twofold: firstly, the foreigners only care about making money and therefore neglect many other aspects of management.
Another, and even more important, aspect is the factor of student organizations.
As of now, traffic at the port is quite chaotic, with only the subway providing some relief.
But in reality, the port's transportation problems are significant. Ultimately, the issue stems from a lack of personnel capable of coordinating with various community groups to establish bus routes.
Even if some clubs achieve some success, they will soon be targeted by clubs that are jealous of their profits, who will try every means to eliminate them, and they will be completely destroyed!
So when Huo Wenyao explained his purpose, the foreign director of the Transportation Bureau immediately and excitedly invited him into his office.
Then they presented several options for Huo Wenyao to choose from, roughly outlining the cost of activating the lines in different locations.
It was rare to find such a sucker, so the foreign director gave Huo Wenyao a 50% discount on the basic quote.
For now, Huo Wenyao has his eye on four routes.
One is all the transportation routes in the entire Yau Ma Tei area.
One is from Tsim Sha Tsui to the neighboring Kowloon City District.
The third route runs from Tsim Sha Tsui to Wan Chai, since Wan Chai is an important economic center besides Tsim Sha Tsui.
Therefore, this route is a must-buy. Finally, there's the route from Tsim Sha Tsui to Sham Shui Po, and then route 16 to Jordan.
These routes were all surveyed by Tian Yangsi at Huo Wenyao's request; they represent the areas with the highest foot traffic.
The combined cost of buying out the entire network from all these locations would normally be 3000 million.
However, because the foreigners didn't think Huo Wenyao could develop the transportation routes, they gave him a 50% discount, and it only cost 15 million!
Finally, given that the Transport Bureau also bears some responsibility for public transportation, it could provide subsidies to businessmen like Fok Man-yiu who are involved in the development and construction of basic public transportation.
So Huo Wenyao got lucky this time.
After a final discount of five million, Huo Wenyao secured these routes for only ten million.
Immediately, after paying the fee and having my photo taken, the registration was processed.
So after establishing a security company, Huo Wenyao also established a transportation company.
Immediately afterwards, Huo Wenyao instructed Tian Yangsi to select a number of security guards with good driving skills from the security company and have them join the bus company to drive buses!
Of course, driving is only one aspect; these people also need another special skill: fighting!
There are reasons for this selection process!
In reality, due to the current inadequacy of public transportation, in many areas, while large buses are one aspect, private minibuses are even more prevalent.
These minibuses are all closely connected with local community groups and pay a lot of protection money every month, which is why they can make money from this. Huo Wenyao's bus company will undoubtedly harm the interests of these people, so the drivers not only need to know how to drive, but also how to fight!
This will ensure that enough time is available for security company support in the event of a conflict.
After obtaining the bus company's license, Huo Wenyao, the boss, had some free time.
The rest was naturally handled by Tian Yangsi.
The dedicated bus line is already operational, so Huo Wenyao doesn't need to worry about these things. The media will naturally cover it for him, so publicity is not something he needs to concern himself with.
The next key task is to purchase buses.
This is undoubtedly a huge expense.
So, after Huo Wenyao methodically opened dedicated bus lines, established a bus company, and purchased routes, he finally arrived at this crucial issue.
Nathan Road,
Inside the security company office,
Tian Yangsi handed a price list to Huo Wenyao.
80 for a large bus, 50 for a minibus.
Insurance costs, repair costs, fuel costs, parking fees, and so on.
A large number were listed.
Although Fok Man-yiu is now quite wealthy—after embezzling Wang Bao's assets, plus the protection money from the signed contracts in Tsim Sha Tsui, and the five million investment from Ah Lok—Fok Man-yiu has a net worth of sixty million.
However, after deducting the ten million for purchasing bus routes, fifty million remains.
And this money is just enough for all the initial investments!
In other words, after making these investments, Huo Wenyao returned to a life of poverty.
This was not something Huo Wenyao could accept.
A man must have money in his pocket!
You don't have to use it, but you must have it!
Therefore, Huo Wenyao immediately threw the price list in his hand on the table with a serious expression, and said to Tian Yangsheng, Tian Yangsi, Qiu Gang'ao and others in front of him with dissatisfaction,
"So expensive!"
He paused, then said seriously,
"The initial investment for these buses alone will cost me over 4000 million?!"
"What an international joke!"
Tianyang asked, puzzled.
"So, boss, what do you mean?"
"Heh!" Huo Wenyao sneered, and immediately said,
"What investment do you need?!"
"Gao Qinghu, we are the Black Society!"
"When do triads ever pay in full for their businesses?"
Tian Yangsi:
Tian Yangsheng and Qiu Gang'ao:
Boss! Didn't you say you were a legitimate businessman?
How did it turn into a triad society again?
We're a legitimate security company, so why are we being called a triad?
That's going too far!
The people below were speechless!
Immediately, Huo Wenyao flicked his hand and looked seriously at Qiu Gang'ao, saying...
“Ah Ao, take some men to the car company and tell them we're building public transportation infrastructure for the port,”
"So we need a discount!"
"We need even better deals!"
Qiu Gang'ao nodded decisively, and then he heard Huo Wenyao say coldly,
"If they don't want to, they can help the bus company owner pick up his children from school and take his wife home."
"In short, we must make sure the car companies feel our sincerity,"
"I'll only pay half the money for now, and we'll talk about the rest after the car is delivered!"
"Yes!" Upon hearing this, Qiu Gang'ao's eyes immediately revealed a half-smile.
To be frank, I know Huo Wenyao, Qiu Gang'ao, and others quite well.
What kind of concerned citizen offered to take someone's wife and children home? Isn't that just blatantly threatening the car company owner?
Depend on!
To be honest, Huo Wenyao is really shameless!
Following that, Huo Wenyao added,
"Furthermore, I will arrange for the media to cooperate. If they are willing to cooperate, I will advertise for them and promote their contributions to the port's basic public transportation infrastructure."
"If they still refuse, then I'll have no choice but to let the media smear them, saying they're deliberately trying to prevent the port's traffic problems from being alleviated,"
At this point, Huo Wenyao smiled again and said,
"They probably don't want their company's reputation to be ruined and their stock price to plummet!"
Qiu Gang'ao nodded with a strange expression, indicating that he understood.
To be honest, Huo Wenyao really went all out with his threats!
They didn't just target the boss's family; they used every possible method!
Tianyang Si couldn't help but start to mourn for the bus company owner!
Of course, Huo Wenyao wasn't such a vicious person.
Immediately following, Huo Wenyao said earnestly,
"Also, tell him that I will definitely get the entire port's public transportation system in place,"
"As long as they are willing to cooperate and offer a reasonable price, I don't need to say anything more about future cooperation!"