Chapter 8

Pangu Chen knew that it was time to explain the reasons. After all, if it were any other place, it would be fine, but Hong Kong had a different system from the mainland, and adapting to a completely unfamiliar environment would be a significant change. It was necessary to have a convincing reason.

Pangu Chen had long been paying attention to various places around the world, especially those near the mainland. The reason for this was to find a suitable place to make movies. If an opportunity was given and not seized, one would surely regret it. Pangu Chen intended to make good use of it.

Pangu Chen organized his thoughts and said, "The reason I chose Hong Kong is because of its different system. Now, in the early stages of the new world's development, if we want to be the trendsetters of the era, we need to connect with the world and understand everything we have never known before."

His mother, Humei, his sister, and his brother listened attentively, nodding in agreement. People always strive for higher goals, and who wouldn't want to be a trendsetter? For his young sister and brother, this reason was very appealing.

Pangu Chen continued, "Another reason is that Hong Kong has only recently returned to China. Although the Pangu Clan is powerful and influential, its influence in Hong Kong is much weaker. However, it still exists, which is best for us. We can leverage the Pangu Clan's name while minimizing its influence."

This reason was mainly to convince his mother, Humei, and it was clear that it worked. In the mainland, they would always be under the influence of the Pangu Clan, and their future direction might be controlled by this massive entity. Pangu Chen's explanation resonated with his mother.

"Also, I plan to learn directing skills. The foundation in Hong Kong is much better and more suitable. There are fewer restrictions, and we won't be suppressed because of content, unless someone deliberately causes trouble. In the mainland, the regulations are much stricter, which, while beneficial for management, also suppresses people's talents," Pangu Chen concluded, sharing his thoughts.

His sister, Pangu Yu, who had recovered a lot, asked curiously, "If that's the case, why not go to America, which is even more open and free?"

Pangu Chen replied helplessly, "America is mainly dominated by Europeans. You know, America was discovered and built by Europeans, and their mindset is similar to that of Europe. Although it is free, the mainstream ideology is still European. Moreover, the current world is clearly divided between the East and the West. Although there is no war, the contradictions are deep."

Pangu Chen had to explain more clearly to his sister. Clearly, Pangu Yu was still affected by her engagement and wanted to get as far away as possible. However, the reality was that the four of them bore the mark of the Pangu Clan, and going to America would be dangerous.

Pangu Chen carefully analyzed, "The Pangu Clan has a long history and many enemies, both open and hidden. Even without a grudge, there are many who want to weaken the Pangu Clan, especially in the current East-West confrontation. The forces in America would be happy to eliminate us."

Hearing her brother's explanation, Pangu Yu realized that America was not a safe haven. If they were ordinary people, going to America might not be a big issue, but given their status, it was a different story.

Pangu Chen breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that his sister might run to America, which would be extremely dangerous, even for the Pangu Clan.

Pangu Chen combined his knowledge from various sources, "The situation in Hong Kong is similar to America, and it is a highly open place. Staying there will allow us to quickly sense the changes in the world. Moreover, there are martial arts masters like Jin Lao, which ensures stability and safety."

The new world and the previous one share many similarities, especially in terms of people. Many figures familiar to Pangu Chen, such as Jin Lao, are highly respected and have immense influence and strength. In Hong Kong, they are like a stabilizing force.

Unlike the previous world, the triads in Hong Kong are much more restrained and not as rampant as in the 1960s and 1970s. Although they still deal with prostitution, gambling, and drugs, they do not act recklessly, as no one wants to test Jin Lao's strength.

The biggest threat, drugs, is no longer as powerful. At most, they are stimulants, which, although not yet legalized, have a smaller impact. The reason they are not legalized is that people under the influence of stimulants tend to do extreme things.

Prostitution has always existed and is hard to eradicate. There will always be a demand, and thus a supply. The good thing is that in Hong Kong, due to the presence of figures like Jin Lao, coercion is rare, as exposure would make it difficult to stay in Hong Kong. Gambling is the same everywhere.

Pangu Xing, the second brother, had a question but held back several times. Finally, everyone looked at him, and he asked hesitantly, "Brother, why not choose Taiwan? The conditions you mentioned also apply to Taiwan."

In the new world, Taiwan is different from the previous one. Although World War II did not happen, there were still local wars, including the conflict between China and Japan over Manchuria. This battle was intense, and Japan also supported a puppet regime, the Qing Dynasty.

In the end, Japan was driven out of Manchuria, but they were cunning and gave Taiwan to the puppet Qing. Although this could have been reversed, the Qing Dynasty was smart and turned to the rising power of America for support. America responded quickly, as it was eager to create trouble for the East.

With America's backing and support, China, which had just fought in Manchuria, was cautious and had to make concessions. Thus, Taiwan became a separate entity, but China would not give up and would eventually reclaim it.

America was also aware of this but used the Taiwan issue to create friction with China. If necessary, they might even engage in a small-scale conflict in Taiwan.

Pangu Chen had to explain to his brother, "Although Taiwan is similar to Hong Kong, you must understand that Taiwan is nominally ruled by the Qing Dynasty but is actually indirectly managed by Americans. It would be dangerous for us to go there, and there's no need to take such a risk. Moreover, the Taiwan issue is very sensitive and could erupt at any time."

Pangu Chen was also frustrated, wondering why things were the same in both lives, causing him distress. "A place where war could break out at any moment is not suitable for settling down."

His mother, Humei, and his sister nodded in agreement. Taiwan was indeed not suitable. Pangu Xing also understood but was dissatisfied, "Damn, when will we reclaim it? I want to participate and fight to my heart's content. It's frustrating to hold back."

Pangu Chen agreed, feeling the same way. His resentment was even deeper, spanning two lifetimes. The Taiwan issue was still unresolved in both lives, and he clenched his fists, determined to fight and vent his anger.

The family now had a clear understanding that Hong Kong was the best choice. The split was inevitable, so they decided to leave early and avoid further complications.

The Pangu Clan was very efficient in this matter, providing ample resources and even more. They seemed eager to get the four of them out of the mainland. Initially, there was some hesitation about going to Hong Kong, but the clan eventually resolved the issue.

Pangu Chen knew that some within the clan were unwilling to let the four of them leave the mainland, wanting to keep them under their influence. However, even without the clan's support, Humei, being from the powerful Hou family, could easily handle such a small matter.

Realizing this, the clan agreed readily and made a good show of it, arranging their accommodation and informing the Hong Kong leaders.

However, Pangu Chen did not want to make it easy for them. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, his first action was to sell the house, claiming it was due to financial constraints and that they could not afford such a luxurious place.

This move was effective, and the Pangu Clan quickly left Hong Kong, clearly irritated by Pangu Chen's actions. Of course, Pangu Chen had his reasons.

First, he did not trust the house, unsure if the Pangu Clan had tampered with it. Discovering any issues later would be too late, and there was no need to take such a risk.

Second, Pangu Chen wanted to make the conflict with the clan public. Although many capable people within the clan were aware of the issues, it was not a secret.

By making the conflict public, he could gain sympathy and inform potential enemies, preventing them from targeting the four of them. The existence of the four of them was also something the enemy forces would welcome.

An ancient and powerful clan is not easily brought down by external factors. Internal conflicts are often the cause of a clan's decline, and the four of them were a useful tool for this.

Of course, the other clans and forces were not foolish and would investigate and gather information. Once they had enough, it would further exacerbate the internal conflicts within the Pangu Clan.