January 27th.
An auspicious day for travel, wealth, business, and trade.
Hardy was preparing to depart for Hong Kong.
Before leaving, Hardy met with the three heads he was sending to Hong Kong and Japan: Brian Mills, John Wick, and Duncan Vizla.
Each of them was bringing along five men from their teams.
Hardy said to Brian Mills and John Wick, "This time in Hong Kong, you'll need to establish the security division and intelligence network. There's a significant industry there, and the work you'll have to do is considerable."
"We will fulfill the boss's requirements," Brian Mills replied.
Hardy then turned to Duncan Vizla and said, "You're going to Japan. You can start by settling in with the help of The Global Times, but it's a blank slate there, so your work will need to be pioneering."
"Boss, will certain actions that break the law be acceptable?" Duncan asked.
Hardy smiled lightly.