This novel follows the remarkable journey of a young man who, at the age of 10, bravely ventures alone to Hong Kong with his two younger brothers in 1953. From humble beginnings as a scavenger and kitchen helper, he rises to prominence in the city's underworld, smuggling arms during the Korean War. As he amasses wealth, he invests in property, becoming a tycoon in the real estate industry. Set against the backdrop of China's tumultuous political landscape and the transition to "One Country, Two Systems," the novel seamlessly weaves through key historical events leading up to the handover of Hong Kong in 1997.
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