Hardy Empire 1945

After the royal dinner, people bid farewell and left. When Hardy and Margaret said goodbye face to face, Margaret whispered in Hardy's ear:

Don't go back yet, I will find you.

Hardy nodded incredulously.

Hardy slept in the hotel until after nine o'clock, when the doorbell rang, and the door opened, and a woman in a coat and a scarf covering her face stood at the door.

Hardy knew it was Margaret just by her size.

Let Margaret in quickly.

How did you get out? Hardy asked.

I said I was looking for friends to play, and then I came over. Margaret looked proud.

Hardy grabbed Margaret's icy little hands and stuffed them into his arms. Margaret was very moved and took the initiative to lean over. Hardy only felt that a pair of small lips were so cold, so he quickly warmed her with enthusiasm.

Then...

It's been over an hour since it's over.

I really can't bear to have you leave. I'm afraid we won't be able to see each other until a few months after we parted this time. Margaret said very reluctantly.

Although she could find an excuse to visit Cayman or other countries and take the opportunity to meet Hadi, it was only a short meeting after all.

But the more short-lived it is,

Sometimes the more people feel cherished.

How about I visit Hong Kong in a few months, or simply go to Penang and Malacca, after all, they are British territories? Margaret said.

It's a good idea. Hardy said.

The two agreed on a time to meet next time, and Margaret immediately felt relieved.

Because of hope and expectation.

 …

Hardy returns to America.

In the blink of an eye, it's March, and the annual Oscars Day, this year's Hollywood is obviously much more lively than last year's.

After Hardy ruined McKinsey, no one ruined Hollywood anymore. Coupled with a series of rescue measures, Hollywood gradually recovered.

become brilliant again.

This is still a filmmaker's paradise.

this year,

Monroe did not enter the ranks of the best actress competition, although the seven-year itch was very popular, with a box office of 13.5 million, but it was not outstanding artistically.

But Hepburn entered the competition for Best Actress.

certainly,

Here I have to talk about Hardy's operation.

Hepburn is new,

Roman Holiday is the first movie she starred in. If she can win the best actress, it will be recorded in history.

The award presenters stood on the stage and announced loudly after reading the award cards:

This year's Oscar for Best Actress, Audrey Hepburn, Roman Holiday.

Hush!

There was applause from the audience.

Hepburn stood up excitedly. Although she was prepared, she was still trembling with excitement. Hardy was sitting next to Hepburn, and Hepburn hugged Hardy tightly.

Hepburn came on stage,

She was dressed in a white princess evening dress, with a pearl necklace hanging around her neck, and a head flower on her head, which was also a pearl headdress.

Received the statuette that symbolizes the actress from the guests.

The first person I want to thank is Mr. Hardy. He discovered me and gave me the opportunity to be on the stage of the big screen...

Many women in the audience thought enviously, this girl is really lucky to be valued by Hardy, why doesn't she have a chance, if she is valued, maybe she can also become a queen.

that night,

Hardy stayed at Hepburn's new home.

Hepburn's clothes are very soft.

Very elastic.

Hardy guessed that a lot of springs must have been added.

 …

During this time,

Hardy is inspecting his business.

He once bought a large amount of land in Australia. He discovered a super large iron mine before, and later discovered two iron mines, a copper mine and a large coal mine.

That sent Hardy Mining's stock soaring.

Hardy Mining has begun to develop these minerals in Australia. There are many large mining companies in the United States. Hardy Mining has reached cooperation with them to form a cooperative company and soon become one of the world's mining giants.

The assets of Hardy Mining now have reached more than one billion US dollars, far exceeding the original purchase price. Now even if Hardy only sells a few mines, he can still earn three to four times the profit, but he will not sell Yes, because entering the mining industry can gain more voice.

The Hardy supermarket chain has reached more than 20 stores in the United States, and plans to open 100 stores by next summer.

at the same time,

The Western-style fast food restaurants, Chinese-style fast food restaurants, and coffee shops that Hardy planned before have begun to appear one after another. Because of the franchise method, the spreading speed is very fast.

His previous plan,

Now it's all on track,

Just when Hadi was planning a new investment direction, news came from Penang that a Malayan had robbed the assets of one of the Chinese companies in Hadi Investment Company, and even died.

Hardy was shocked immediately.

Go to Penang.

Without any delay, Hardy quickly rushed to Penang by B-29 bomber. After he arrived in Penang, all the responsible persons here came to report.

Hardy glanced at the crowd, and said in a deep voice, Tell me what happened, in more detail.

The economic secretary stood up and said: It's the Huang family in Johor. They have many plantations and processing enterprises in the local area. These days, the Huang family's industry is constantly being harassed by the Malayans. Someone sent them a message asking them to transfer the industrial park and Enterprises, sell them to the Malayans at a price that is almost free, otherwise they will never have peace.

Only three days ago, a conflict broke out. There was a gun battle between the two sides. Later, the local Sudan sent military police to shoot at the Huang family, killing several members of the Huang family. The rest of the family were all arrested, and now the head of the Huang family and his son are all in the Johor State Prison, only his younger brother Huang Xinnian escaped and asked the Governor-General for help.

The Chinese are quick-witted and good at doing business, so many local industries are in the hands of the Chinese. This makes many aborigines feel that the Chinese have robbed them of their wealth, and they have a kind of hatred and prejudice against the Chinese from the bottom of their hearts.

Since the British announced that the Malayans have privileges, the Malayans felt that the opportunity had come and began to suppress it.

The first is to increase taxes. They charge Chinese taxes, which are much heavier than Malayan taxes.

Then there are all kinds of extortion, relying on the power to keep apportioning money.

Now these are not enough, and they started to seize the Chinese industries and enterprises. The Huang family endured it again and again, and now they finally couldn't bear it. In addition, they had a relationship with the Hardy Group, so this time they became more stubborn and started a fight with the locals. hand.

At the beginning, the locals gathered two to three hundred people to attack the Huang family's industry, but the Huang family was not a vegetarian. There were a large number of Chinese from China in the plantations and processing enterprises. The guy started working with these natives.

The natives were immediately beaten away,

But after all, there are many natives, and more people were gathered for the second time, thousands of them, and the two sides fought another battle.

Both sides died in this battle, but the natives were still beaten away.

But then the local Sudan took action and sent hundreds of military police with guns. Under the threat of guns, the Chinese had to give up resistance.

Those military police beat the Chinese at first, and then arrested dozens of people in one breath, even the Huang family and his son.

The second child, Huang Xinnian, saw it, sneaked away, and ran to Malacca Hardy Company for help. Hardy Investment Company quickly reported the situation to the Governor's Mansion.

Hardy didn't speak after listening, and the other people present didn't dare to speak, and even tried to suppress their breathing, not knowing what he, the governor, was going to do.

for a while.

Hardy said to the others:

I see. I will handle this matter myself. Go and do your own thing.

Also, inform Bill Razer and Lance Bean to come see me, the sooner the better.

Everyone's heart trembled.

Penang and Malacca do not have their own army, and the two military bases of HD Defense Company in Southeast Asia maintain the security here.

Bill Razer is the director of the Penang base and Lance Bean is the director of the Singapore base.

The governor called these two guys, is he planning to use force?

The Penang base is right next to it. Bill Razer rushed over in half an hour. Lance Bean was in Singapore. After receiving the telegram, he flew over in a two-man fighter jet.

Also coming over is Smith, the person in charge of Hardy's intelligence here, a short but very shrewd guy.

Hardy looked at the three and asked:

How many ground troops are available now?

There are about 1,500 regular marines. If we give up some ships, we can get to 3,000. Bill Razer said.

How many planes are there?

Penang and Singapore each have ten aircraft, both aerial fighters and bombers. Lance Bean said.

Hardy nodded. The strength is not strong, but it should be enough to deal with some native sultans. You two go back and prepare immediately. Prepare to fight. I will give you two days at most.

The two guys immediately became excited when they heard it.

Although they don't know who they want to beat, they don't care. They can beat whoever the boss tells them to. They mainly work in Hardy Security and Defense Company. If they don't have tasks, they can only get basic wages. If they have jobs, they can get bonuses.

The bigger the game, the more bonuses.

For these bloody guys, they are not afraid of fighting, but more eager for rewards.

After the two left,

Hardy looked at Smith.

How much do you know about the situation of the Sultan of Johor?

I understand the basic situation.

Okay, I'll give you two tasks. He waved to Smith, and Smith hurried forward. Hardy whispered something in his ear, and Smith couldn't stop nodding.

After Smith left,

Hardy came to the living room and said to his secretary: You go to see that Huang Xinnian. Then there was another explanation.

The secretary nodded and went out.

At the moment, in a hotel in Penang, Huang’s new year is like a year. Such a big change happened to the Huang’s family, and now they may be wiped out. Fortunately, the elder brother has prepared in advance and put the women and children of the Huang’s family in Malacca. affected by this incident.

But the eldest brother and nephew were arrested now, and all the managers and factory managers of the Huang family were also arrested. He was very clear about the purpose of those Malayans, which was to snatch the property of the Huang family, which had reached the point of being unreasonable.

What kind of contract, legal contract, doesn't work at all now.

Because they don't intend to reason with you at all, they are a group of robbers now.

The Huang family had no choice but to find the Governor's Mansion for help. They only hoped that the British would help keep their eldest brother and nephew because they had handed over 40% of the family property. Those Malayans would be afraid of the British. As long as you can save your family, it doesn't matter even if you give up some more property.

Now as long as the family is safe and sound.

It's just that those hateful Malayans are really hateful.

at this time,

When the door was knocked, Huang Xinnian was slightly startled, and immediately stood up to open the door, only to find that it was a foreigner.

The foreigner nodded to Huang Xinnian, Are you Mr. Huang Xinnian?

It's me, are you?

I am Secretary to Governor Hadi.

Huang Xinnian was taken aback. He didn't expect the governor's secretary to come to see him. This person is definitely a big shot in Penang and Malacca.

Mr. Secretary, hello, is there any news about my elder brother and nephew?

Not yet. The secretary said.

Huang Xinnian was disappointed.

Then who are you looking for?

I'm here to ask you, would you like to hire HD Security Company to save your family? If you want, you need to sign an agreement. Of course, you have to pay a labor fee afterwards, which is 200,000 US dollars. If you don't have any money, you can owe account.

Also, no matter if anyone asks in the future, you must say that this is a purely employment relationship and does not involve any political issues. The secretary said.

So you will help our people? Huang Nian asked.

That's right. The secretary nodded.

Without any hesitation, Huang Nian signed the agreement presented by the secretary.

As long as my elder brother, nephew, and the people in the factory can be rescued, I can agree to other things, but may I know how you plan to rescue them? Huang Nian asked.

The secretary shrugged, Sorry, I don't know either.

But maybe when you look back at the newspaper, you will understand what happened. The secretary nodded again and left.