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Chapter 494 - 458: He Wants to be the World’s No.1

Chapter 494: Chapter 458: He Wants to be the World’s No.1

"Come in, please!"

Sun, the director, was speaking as he walked, leading Wu Li inside.

A group of people entered a conference room and sat down.

"Wu Li," Director Sun began, "regarding the safety issue of overseas Chinese, the senior leadership spoke to me about it specifically yesterday."

"The senior leader said that as our nation becomes stronger, the safety of overseas Chinese has seen significant improvements compared to the past. This variety show broadcast will let viewers within our country better understand the living conditions of overseas Chinese and make everyone feel the strength of our motherland. It’s excellent propaganda."

"By the way, Chen Gang told me that you plan to start a security company?"

Wu Li nodded: "That’s right, I do have such a plan."

Director Sun smiled: "Why did you come up with this idea?"

"It’s because I saw the need among our overseas Chinese compatriots, so I wanted to contribute my effort to help everyone," Wu Li replied very appropriately.

Director Sun nodded approvingly: "That’s excellent, the greatest heroes are those who serve their country and their people. Wu Li, you’re starting to embody this ideal."

"Actually, Wu Li has always been a person of chivalrous heart, which has been evident from the previous episodes of ’Seeking Martial Arts’ that were broadcast," Chen Gang chimed in with a flattering remark.

"Ha ha ha."

Director Sun burst out laughing, "So, I also told the senior leader about this yesterday, and he particularly praised Wu Li and expressed strong support for your security company venture."

"Oh?"

A thought crossed Wu Li’s mind, "Director Sun, here’s the thing, one of my goals in starting the security company is to try and recruit as many overseas Chinese societies to join us as possible. Right now, I’ve already got two branches of the American Hongmen on board. If we could get more Chinese societies to join us in the future and form an alliance, our security capabilities would be greatly enhanced."

"This..."

Director Sun paused, momentarily taken aback. He had originally thought that the theme was very positive and meaningful, and that Wu Li’s reason for starting the security company was good. Propaganding these things would not only show our country’s strength but also let overseas Chinese feel the motherland’s concern for them, which in his view was sufficient.

As for Wu Li’s security company, it would definitely be useful, but it was just a company after all, with limited influence. No one had held too great expectations, but hearing Wu Li’s words now, it seemed he had intentions of expanding the scale of this security company significantly.

"Wu Li, how many overseas Chinese societies do you intend to unite and bring onboard?" inquired Director Sun.

Wu Li replied, "Ideally, all the larger and more influential Chinese societies."

Director Sun: "..."

All the larger and more influential Chinese societies? What kind of move was this? Director Sun really wanted to ask why, but in the end, he held back.

"That will be quite challenging," he said.

Wu Li nodded: "Indeed, it’s a huge challenge, which is why I’m wondering if it’s possible to receive some support from higher up?"

This was a thought that had just occurred to Wu Li, given that the matter seemed to be one of considerable importance to the higher-ups. Could it be possible for him to leverage their support?

"In that case," Director Sun pondered for a moment before looking at Wu Li, "I’ll ask around for you, to see what they say."

Wu Li responded, "Thank you, Director Sun."

Director Sun nodded: "Now, let’s first discuss where we’ll go to shoot next."

Wu Li suggested, "I think we should go to Southern F first, as the security issues there are relatively the most severe, and the local Chinese community is also the most victimized."

After deciding on the theme for their ninth installment, Wu Li had researched extensively online, identifying Southern F as one of several places with serious safety concerns.

Southern F had a large gap between rich and poor, a high unemployment rate, and persistent poor public security, with an alarmingly high crime rate. A leading cause was the absence of capital punishment and the proliferation of firearms.

With an estimated 3 to 4.5 million guns in the country, various criminal offenses became the most prominent social issue, with an average of 11 million people suffering from armed robbery, murder, rape, and kidnapping each year, with foreigners often being targets of armed criminals.

Most Chinese people from Hua Country engaged in import-export trade or ran businesses, and those who had only recently arrived in Southern F and were not yet established were unarmed, faced language barriers, and were unfamiliar with local laws, which made them even more likely to become victims of robbery and assault.

Wu Li had also specifically asked Li San whether there were any Hongmen branches in Southern F. Li San said there weren’t any, but there were several large Chinese societies that had regular dealings with Hongmen, and Wu Li could use Hongmen’s relationships to make connections.

"Southern F," Director Sun frowned slightly.

"If we go there, we must ensure the safety of our accompanying personnel."

Wu Li nodded: "Of course, this time I’ll bring some professional bodyguards with me, some of whom will be core members of the security company I’m about to establish."

The so-called core members referred to the eighteen Red Sticks that Lin Yun had promised Wu Li. However, seven of them died and three were seriously injured in the fight that night. Now, only eight were left to move with Wu Li.

"Also, there’s no need to perceive Southern F as too dangerous. Although the public security there is bad, it is mainly targeted at the general populace. For an organized, prepared team like ours with professional security personnel, as long as we don’t stir up trouble, we should not attract any unwarranted problems."

Seeing the group’s somber expressions, Wu Li elaborated further.

"Hmm, since you’re well-prepared, then good. What does everyone else think?" Director Sun looked around at the others.

They looked at each other before Chen Gang was the first to declare, "I think it’s a good plan. Let’s make Southern F our first stop."

"Agreed."

"I’m in favor."

"Southern F sounds good."

...

After Chen Gang spoke up, the others agreed one after the other.

In truth, everyone was aware that on this matter, Wu Li had the final say. Once he made a decision, that was it. Director Sun did not call everyone together to seek their opinions but rather to cooperate with Wu Li and refine the details.

"Alright, let’s discuss the specific details then."

Sure enough, Director Sun said so the next second.

...

United States, New York.

"I heard Wu Li plans to start a security company," Sixth Master inquired.

At the moment, he was sipping tea with Li San in a house, making conversation.

Li San nodded: "That’s right."

Sixth Master took a sip of tea and praised, "Good tea. This was sent over by Lin Yun; you should try it too."

Li San picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Sixth Master asked, "Did he tell you that he wants to invite all large-scale Chinese societies around the world to join?"

Li San: "Yes."

Sixth Master exclaimed, "Young people these days are really impressive."

Confused, Li San asked, "Sixth Master, how could such a thing be possible? What is Wu Li thinking?"

The Sixth Master laughed and said, "Him? He wants to be the ’World’s No.1.’"