Pattaya, known as the paradise on earth, turned into a battlefield of purgatory in an instant. Master Kui died, and Moran was also attacked by a large number of unknown armed forces and was in danger.
At the same time, thousands of miles away in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island.
About 3 kilometers away from the small single-family villa where Zhao Yingnan lives temporarily, and three streets apart, a black BMW 3200CS is driving smoothly for kilometers.
The car was driven by an old handsome man, Lancelot, who had changed from his previous decadence. He was wearing a dark gray wool custom-made suit, a black turtleneck sweater, and his hair and beard were neatly trimmed.
His face was expressionless, his gaze was unswerving, and he unintentionally exuded a cold temperament like that of an old aristocrat.
Given his high-end appearance, an uninformed passerby might, at first glance, think that the person sitting in the back of the car was Her Majesty the Queen.
In the passenger seat, Lu Yan, who was also wearing a suit, was lazily leaning on the backrest, rolling down the window and blowing in the evening breeze, with a cynical smile on his lips.
In fact, Lu Yan is also very stylish, but his temperament is completely opposite to the serious Lancelot. He is handsome and looks like a prodigal son in the game world.
In the back seat of the BMW, Zhao Yingnan, who was dressed in professional attire, was holding Ye Li in his arms. On the empty seat next to him, there was a big black dog Nightmare sleeping soundly.
At this moment, Zhao Yingnan was staring blankly at the night scene passing quickly outside the car window, his eyes far away, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
There were three people and a dog, and Yeli's petite size could be ignored. The space in the car should have been quite spacious, but for some reason, it seemed a bit crowded.
Probably because the several passengers in the car had strong auras, the space was so cramped.
In fact, according to Zhao Yingnan's current status and wealth, he can definitely customize a top luxury car such as Rolls-Royce or Bentley. Putting aside the ostentation, the space should be more spacious and more comfortable.
However, this BMW 3200CS was the first car Du Weiguo bought on Hong Kong Island. Zhao Yingnan has been using this car since he started making public appearances and has never changed it.
Her excuse was that she was used to it and didn't want to change, and it would make her get motion sick easily if she took other rides.
However, as a rising upstart on Hong Kong Island and the boss behind the Kunpeng Group, he still needs to have his due presence. There are two black Crowns at the front and rear of the BMW, responsible for leading the way and rearing.
The people in the crown car were all elite bodyguards arranged by Brother Xiaoma for Zhao Yingnan. There were 32 people in total, divided into two shifts, and protected 24 hours a day and night.
These bodyguards are all capable young people, and most of them are brothers who have been trained in the police academy with Brother Ma.
He has excellent skills, a clean family background, and is equipped with body armor and a Browning automatic pistol, which is enough to deal with most emergencies.
"Huh~"
When the BMW passed by the film road, Zhao Yingnan suddenly trembled, and quickly looked away, with an uncontrollable look of sadness in his eyes, and he let out a soft breath.
Her movements were not large, but Lu Yan, who was very smart, noticed him and turned to glance at her:
"Meghan, why are you sighing? Didn't the business go smoothly today?"
Zhao Yingnan has been busy all day today and has just finished socializing and returned home. Kunpeng Group's business has indeed been doing well recently, quite well, and it can be said to be smooth sailing.
First of all, the groundbreaking for the Feng Shui treasure land on Victoria Peak has officially begun.
As an invisible person, Zhao Yingnan would of course not attend the groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Huo Xian took over the ceremony on his behalf.
However, she still stood on the top of the mountain and took a look at it from a distance. The scene was grand and there were so many guests. Even the Governor of Hong Kong came to support it in person.
Taipingshan Villa, this is the first real estate project of Kunpeng Group. Not to mention the launch, it has already exploded in advance before even a brick has been built.
Of course it’s not a huge hit, it’s a huge hit!
This high-end villa area on the top of the mountain covers an area of 12 square kilometers, with only 48 single-family villas planned to be built.
The floor area of each villa is at least 1,000 square meters. According to the calculation here on Hong Kong Island, it is called a 10,000-square-foot mansion.
Villas come standard with front and rear gardens, garages, and swimming pools. They are only sold to the rich, and they must be the richest of the rich.
Each villa will also have its own road built, and even the appearance can be customized. The entire villa area is patrolled 24 hours a day by dedicated personnel to prevent idlers from entering. Privacy and security are absolutely guaranteed.
The site for the villa foundation has just been determined, and 11 villas have been booked in the blink of an eye, with a price of 5 million yuan for each one.
This housing price is definitely one of the sky-high prices in Hong Kong today. With these deposits alone, most of the cost can be recovered.
Of course, these reservations were taken by Huo Xian, Bao Xian, Shaw Brothers, and Ho Xian from Tai O.
This plot of land located on the top of Victoria Peak, overlooking the entire Wan Chai and Victoria Harbor in the distance, was originally the king of Hong Kong Island.
Now that the site selection has just been completed, several top wealthy houses have subscribed and endorsed it. The appreciation in value has almost become a certainty, and it has become very popular in an instant.
Buy up and not down. The more expensive it is, the more people will grab it. This is an iron law that will never be broken.
As a result, countless rich and powerful people from Hong Kong, Bay, Tai O, and even Southeast Asia waved their money and tried their best to follow suit, but they were all decisively rejected by Zhao Yingnan.
She will auction the remaining dozens of villas one by one after they are completed. The one with the highest price will get it. Scarce things are more valuable. Hunger marketing. Zhao Yingnan also understands such simple business logic.
In addition, today Kunpeng Pictures' fourth film, "Enter the Dragon" starring Xiao Long, is also officially launched today.
The film has a total investment budget of HK$32 million, all shot in Europe, setting a record for investment in Chinese-language films.
However, Kunpeng Pictures only accounts for 50% of the investment in this movie. For the remaining investment, Shaw Brothers Investment invested HK$1.6 million, which normally accounts for 5% of the shares.
The film tycoon of Citigroup, Warner Pictures, spent US$3.5 million, equivalent to HK$28.7 million, to acquire the remaining 45% shares at a high price.
In other words, for "Enter the Dragon," which has not yet started filming, Kunpeng Pictures, as the general producer, has recovered more than 30 million Hong Kong dollars in costs by selling only 50% of its investment ratio.
Rounding it off, it’s equivalent to spending money without spending money and leaving nothing in vain. This movie is guaranteed to make money without losing money.
In fact, with just over 30 million Hong Kong dollars, the Kunpeng Group, with its powerful hematopoietic function and abundant cash chain, can completely invest in the auction as a sole proprietor.
But there is no other way. After making three consecutive box-office hits, Brother Xiao Long has now become one of the international giants.
The small market in Hong Kong Island, a fast-growing place, can no longer accommodate his real dragon, and it is inevitable to enter Hollywood.
Brother Xiao Long's last movie "The Way of the Dragon" has just been withdrawn, with a global box office total of 25.45 million US dollars, which converts to more than 200 million Hong Kong dollars.
It currently ranks second on the global box office list in 1967, and his last work "Fist of Fury" was also released in the same year and currently ranks fifth on the box office list that year.
Based on the last movie alone, Kunpeng Pictures' net profit was as high as more than 43 million yuan, making a lot of money and losing money.
Two blockbuster movies a year are not only high-yield and high-quality, but also have a terrifying ability to attract money. Hollywood film companies with a keen sense of smell naturally swarm in like smelling bloody sharks, waving dollar bills.
The reason why Warner acquired investment shares at a premium of more than 2 times is also based on this background. There are too many competitors.
The cast of "The Way of the Dragon" cannot even be described as luxurious, except for the iron-clad male protagonist Xiao Longge.
The final villain is played by Marlon Brando, who is now extremely popular in Hollywood, and the heroine is even more awesome, Elizabeth Taylor, who has just won the Oscar for Best Actress.
Shaw Brothers is responsible for the distribution of this film in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, while Warner Bros. is responsible for distribution in other regions. The preliminary forecast is that the box office will be no less than 50 million US dollars.
If the box office can really reach more than 400 million Hong Kong dollars, then Kunpeng Pictures, as the main producer, will make a profit of at least 80 million, which is comparable to a money printing machine.
Several other businesses of Kunpeng Group are also showing a thriving momentum and have now begun to achieve profitability.
Among them, the most promising one is Kunpeng Cigarette Factory.
Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to health, but no country in the world has given up on producing cigarettes, because the profits from this stuff are more terrible than those from D products, and it is almost like robbing money.
At present, the tobacco purchased from Nanxiong costs about HK$1,000 per ton, yes it is one ton, and this is the price after the premium.
One ton of tobacco leaves, after deep processing, can be used to roll at least 700,000 cigarettes, which is 35,000 boxes.
Currently, the cheapest Kunpeng cigarette with yellow tip and white tip costs HKD 4, while the most expensive black tip with gold tip costs HKD 20. Needless to say, there is no need to elaborate on the profit.
Kunpeng cigarettes are exquisite and elegant, with high-end filter design, mellow taste, and price positioning in different grades of high, medium and low.
The key is that no one is stuck. The combination of these advantages has allowed Kunpeng cigarettes to soar into the sky, and sales are also unprecedented.
Not only did it become popular in Hong Kong Island, Wanwan, and Tai O, but it also sold like crazy in Japan, Korea, and Siam.
Sales in the European and American markets are also increasing day by day. Currently, the cigarette factory operates four shifts 24 hours a day, almost non-stop production, but Kunpeng cigarettes are still in serious short supply.
Today, Zhao Yingnan just bought a piece of land near the seaside in Castle Peak, Tuen Mun, and is preparing to build a branch factory.
The business was booming and the business was booming, making money every day, but Zhao Yingnan didn't feel even the slightest bit happy.
She was born in the Haoying family and the Zhongding family. Her starting point was too high and she had always been indifferent to money. These external things could not make her truly happy.
In fact, since arriving in Hong Kong Island, except for the short time when Du Weiguo was with her, she had never been truly happy.
After hearing Lu Yan's question, Zhao Yingnan's voice was muffled and his mood was obviously very low:
"It's nothing, Mr. Lu Yan, I just passed by here and suddenly thought of an old friend, and I was a little emotional."
Lu Yan didn't know the past when Pang Xiaoqing was killed by the blood beast. He smiled in surprise and joked in a relaxed tone:
"Old friend? Hey, Megan, how old are you? Why do you talk so old-fashioned? Besides, haven't you only been in Hong Kong Island for less than two years? Why do you have an old friend?"
Knowing that Lu Yan was deliberately trying to make fun of him, Zhao Yingnan forced out a smile that was uglier than crying and replied softly:
"Before, there was a sister who also came from the north. She was killed by that beast Xue Li at the intersection in front of her. Her life was very miserable and her wish was not fulfilled until her death~~"
Zhao Yingnan's tone was choked, his eyes sparkled, and he couldn't say any more. Upon hearing this, Lu Yan also frowned, his expression was a little embarrassed, and he didn't know what to say.
He is sophisticated in human nature and sophisticated in the world. From Zhao Yingnan's few words, he has extracted a lot of information, and he has probably imagined Pang Xiaoqing's tragic life.
The woman from the north must have been provoked by that lewd thief Du Weiguo again. The saying that her wishes will come true until she dies is easy to understand. Needless to say, this girl is indeed miserable and deserves to be lamented.
Lu Yan was dumbfounded. Lancelot, who had been silent all this time, said lightly at this moment:
"The bloody beast has been beaten to ashes by Wesley. It can be considered as revenge for her. The dead is gone, but the living are like this. Meghan, don't be too sad."
The dead are gone, the living are like this.
Lancelot said this sentence in Mandarin with a clear accent. This was what Zhao Yingnan had said to him before. He liked it very much at the time, so he remembered it firmly.
Lu Yan gave the old handsome guy a thumbs up:
"Hey~ Brother Lancelot, you can do it now. This idiom is very authentic~~ Oh my god! Turn around quickly~~"
Just as he was interrupted, Lu Yan suddenly tightened his eyes and yelled at the top of his lungs. At the same time, the carved pistol appeared in his hand like magic, and he pulled the trigger without hesitation.
"Bang bang~"
As soon as Lu Yan spoke, Lancelot frowned and stepped on the accelerator. At the same time, he turned the steering wheel and pulled the handbrake hard.
"Squeak~~"
The BMW car accelerated suddenly, and then made a beautiful back drift, crossing the road.
Several orange tracers trailing the thick smoke, two of them were blown up by Lu Yan's volley, and the remaining two passed by the car body in dangerous and dangerous ways.
"Boom boom boom~~"
In the next second, the four Crowns in front and behind were blown to pieces and shot into the sky. Several shops on the roadside were also damaged and were instantly covered by flames.
When the fire suddenly appeared, before the BMW could stop, the air around it suddenly became cold, and countless irregular spherical ice edges suddenly fell from the sky.
These ice edges were as big as a child's head, and they fell like meteors, covering the sky and the earth.
"Tu tu tu tu ~ dong dong dong~~"
The BMW was instantly riddled with holes by huge ice edges and deflated visibly to the naked eye, but the back compartment where Zhao Yingnan was sitting was unscathed.
At this moment, Lancelot held the car door with both hands as a shield, with roots under his feet, standing outside Zhao Yingnan's car door like a doorman, firmly blocking all the ice edges that hit this position.
Lu Yan was even more ruthless, standing motionless outside the passenger door with his arms spread out, his right hand engraved with a Colt, and his left hand holding a strange-shaped microgun, the muzzle flames wildly spitting out.
The upper part of this slightly punched hand looks like an Uzi, but there are two huge and heavy discs dragging under the handle. It's ugly, as if an elephant has all its testicles.
This is Lu Yan's special double-drum Uzi submachine gun. It has a terrifying ammunition capacity of 240 rounds and a total weight of more than 20 kilograms. It would be difficult for ordinary people to lift it, but in his hand it was as light as nothing.
Lu Yan had always used a carved Colt to make his way to the world. After meeting Du Weiguo's defeat, especially after witnessing him fighting thousands of troops in Yinni, he was deeply stimulated.
After learning from the experience, Lu Yan also suffered from the phobia of running out of ammunition, which was quite severe.
But he didn't like automatic rifles, and they were inconvenient to carry, so he tinkered with this ugly drum-type Uzi.
Lu Yan's marksmanship was superb. Most of the icicles that were thrown towards him and Zhao Yingnan were intercepted in time and smashed in the air, which greatly relieved the pressure on the old handsome guy.
"Uh-huh!"
Lu Yan's face was cut bloody by ice fragments again, and it hurt. His face was livid, and he cursed with fierce eyes:
"Damn it, you have the ability to control water! Brother Dog, Sister Cat, kill this bastard!"
In fact, there was no need for Lu Yan to talk nonsense. As soon as the BMW stopped, Nightmare violently slammed into the car door and turned into a black light and shot out.
Yeli didn't hesitate to give in, and jumped out along the car door that Nightmare had opened, and it was faster. It had already passed Nightmare in an instant and flew towards a nearby alley.
"Tu tu tu tu~~"
The next moment, fierce gunfire suddenly rang out in the alley. The gunfire was so strange that even Lu Yan, a master of firearms, couldn't tell what kind of weapon it was.
However, as gunfire rang out, Bing Ling's raid suddenly stopped.
"Pooh!"
Lu Yan spat fiercely. His face was slightly scratched by the broken and falling ice fragments. His clothes were also torn in numerous cuts, and blood flowed into the corners of his mouth.
Glancing back at Zhao Yingnan, who was pale but unharmed, Lu Yan quickly leaned over and pulled out a spare special double drum from under the twisted car seat.
At this moment, the gunfire in the alley became more and more intense, as if it was the New Year. Lu Yan turned to look at Lancelot, and the two of them looked at each other in perfect understanding.
At this moment, Lancelot held the car door that had been flattened into a mottled iron sheet in his hand, bent down and pulled out his harpoon crossbow from under the car seat and held it in his hand.
"Go." The old handsome guy's eyes were calm, his voice was steady, and his words were concise.
"Okay!" Lu Yan nodded without saying anything. He turned around and quickly changed the drum.
At this moment, in the alley, Ye Li once again transformed into the elegant and cold god of death in the dark night, his figure flickering like a black light, but its killing effect was not high.
There were not many enemies hidden in the alley, only a dozen in total, but they were all wearing dark, special full-body metal armor, and even their heads and necks were wrapped tightly, without any flaws.
No matter how fast Ye Li was, no matter how sharp his claws were, he still couldn't tear open the metal armor.
However, it was not without achievements. The two men in black armor had already had their goggles ripped out by it, and their eyeballs had also been taken out.
These black-armored men not only have high defense, but their attacks are also sharp, their marksmanship is precise, they have rich combat experience, and they cooperate well.
After losing two of their companions, these black-armored men found a way to restrain Yeli. They quickly gathered their formation into a group of three, with their muzzles facing outward, leaning against each other's backs to prevent leaks.
At the same time, these black-armored three-person groups continued to approach slowly, and Yeli's situation immediately became passive. The moving space was gradually compressed, and he was even almost hit by bullets several times.
"Boom~"
At this moment, three men in black armor who were close to the alley suddenly jumped into the air as if they had been hit by a tank.
The passive situation immediately changed drastically after Mr. Nightmare arrived! (End of chapter)
