Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings.

Chapter 996 0981 [When the Wall Falls, Everyone Pushes Back]

Boss Li Jiacheng of Cheung Kong Holdings coughed lightly and said to everyone in the hall with a smile: "When it comes to Hong Kong's economy, we are all great contributors. Especially this year, Hong Kong's economic growth is all driven by our real estate business. It not only solved the economic crisis, but also provided many jobs for the people. So what Li Sheng said is really right. We all need to work together to take over Hengchuang Real Estate. We can't let the behemoth Du Group collapse, otherwise the Hong Kong economy may be affected and regress several years!"

When Qiu Degen heard Boss Li speak, he snorted softly and turned his head away.

Everyone knows that Boss Li and Du Yongxiao have been fighting openly and secretly for many years, and every time Du Yongxiao has seized the initiative and won the first place. This time he finally got the chance, why doesn't he take down Hengchuang?

The situation is now very clear. Those who are confronting Du Yongxiao want to take the opportunity to acquire Hengchuang, and those who have a slight connection with Du Yongxiao may help at that time. It will then turn into a big game between the two sides' capital, which will benefit no one.

But Li Zhaoheng and Boss Li have made it clear that they are going to cause trouble. As a banker, Qiu Degen must now choose a side. After all, he is also a businessman. Investment banks pursue capital maximization. As for friends, they are not as important as interests. To put it bluntly, doing business is the least about personal relationships.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, the number of people in the anti-Du alliance is increasing, the share price of Hengchuang Real Estate is getting lower and lower, and Du Yongxiao has been losing ground and is at the end of his strength, struggling to move forward.

Now Li Zhaoheng and Li Jiacheng have made it clear that they are telling everyone present that whether Qiu Degen participates or not, they are determined to take part in this feast of division. They will bring down the Du Group and everyone will get to eat the meat and drink the soup.

"Boss Qiu..." Li Zhaoheng looked at Qiu Degen's face and was about to speak up to smooth things over, but Qiu Degen did not give him the chance.

He interrupted Li Zhaoheng and said, "Lisheng, you are aware of the relationship between Du Yongxiao and I. After all, we have worked together before. It's not that I don't want to take advantage of the opportunity to take over Hengchuang, but we should still be principled. As for taking interests too seriously, what's the use of making more money?" After saying that, he glanced at everyone.

At the scene, Li Zhaofu and Du Yongxiao of Far East Securities also had a good relationship. When they saw Qiu Degen looking at them, they lowered their heads in shame.

Li Zhaoheng didn't expect Qiu Degen to be so stubborn. He was afraid that he would ruin the atmosphere, especially the anti-Du momentum that had been accumulated with great difficulty. He immediately said, "Hey, Boss Qiu, I won't stop you if you want to be a righteous man, but I hope you can keep silent and don't destroy our friendship with you. Besides, for us, business is business and human feelings are human feelings. Do you really want to risk your life to save a dying person?"

When everyone in the hall heard this, they all had different expressions, and no one jumped out to refute Li Zhaoheng.

The death of Du Yongxiao brings happiness to everyone.
Who would object?

But for the sake of face, everyone still has to pretend. After all, they are different from Li Zhaoheng and Li Jiacheng. They are all people who care about their reputation.

The atmosphere in the hall was a little tense at this time. Several tycoons were either holding tea cups or smoking cigars, all looking as if it had nothing to do with them.

Li Zhaoji, the boss of Henderson Land Development, has also fought with Du Yongxiao and knows how powerful Du Yongxiao is.

He also participated in the anti-Du alliance this time, but he never rushed to the front, but left all the limelight to Li Zhaoheng and Boss Li. The reason was that he still had a clear understanding of Du Yongxiao. It was impossible for Du Yongxiao to be defeated without any preparation. He was watching-——
In short, if the situation is not right, don't touch the pool water if you can.

His position represents not only himself, but also the thousands of employees who eat with him. If he takes a wrong step, the consequences will be disastrous.

However, Li Zhaoji, a big real estate developer in Hong Kong, did not want to speak, but Li Zhaoheng was not going to let him go.

"Fourth brother, you are a well-known figure in the real estate industry after all. Do you want to take over Hengchuang Real Estate now? Why don't you say something at this time?" Li Zhaoheng looked at Li Zhaoji, who was like an old monk in meditation, and asked with a smile.

Li Zhaoji seemed to have been daydreaming. He suddenly came back to his senses when he heard Li Zhaoheng speak. However, he did not intend to take the hot potato handed to him by Li Zhaoheng. Instead, he smiled and picked up the teacup, motioning to everyone in the hall: "Come, tea."

Tea please?

Please, ghost!

Li Zhaoheng would not let it go easily, and said with a smile: "We have plenty of time for tea. Now we just need you to say a word, and all of us will obey your orders!"

"Uh, listen to my orders? That sounds like... I'm not the leader of this alliance from the beginning to the end, so why should everyone listen to my orders?" Li Zhaoji spread his hands, took a sip of tea and put it down, and said with a smile: "Well, this is Hong Kong. Hong Kong is very democratic. Since everyone is here, they are all interested in joining the anti-Du alliance, so there is no need to pretend to be a good person. Those who are willing to work together to make a lot of money can vote, and those who don't want to take advantage of others can do nothing. What do you think?"

"Good! Fourth brother is still quick to speak!" Li Zhaoheng applauded. "Since we want democracy, then let's be open and honest! I, Li Zhaoheng, will be the first to raise my hand!"

Li Zhaoheng raised his hand.

Li Jiacheng smiled and said, "Then I'll be second!"

He raised his hand and looked at everyone.

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you.

Three seconds of silence.

"I'm third!"

When everyone looked, it turned out to be Hong Kong steel tycoon Pang Dingyuan.

This person has a very good relationship with Du Yongxiao, and they have invested together in mineral resources in Kenya, Africa. No one expected that he would take the initiative to stand up at this time.

You know, although he joined the anti-Du alliance, he never said a word from beginning to end. Everyone thought that he was concerned about his old relationship with Du Yongxiao and was not willing to speak, but they did not expect such a reversal.

Qiu Degen, Li Zhaofu and others were surprised by Pang Dingyuan's appearance.

They were very clear about the close relationship between Pang Dingyuan and Du Yongxiao. It could even be said that they were friends for life and death in Africa back then.

Now he actually took the initiative to overthrow Du, which is shocking.

Pang Dingyuan saw everyone looking at him, without any embarrassment, but laughed and said: "When doing business, there is no need to be too particular! Nagging is something women do! Since Hengchuang can no longer be maintained, it is better for us to take it over instead of letting outsiders take advantage of it!"

"Boss Pang is right!"

"Boss Pang has a very broad vision!"

Everyone praised.

Pang Dingyuan didn't blush or gasp, and even clasped his fists in return: "Where! Where!"

Seeing this, Qiu Degen could only snort coldly, thinking that Pang Dingyuan was shameless.

Li Zhaofu's eyes lit up, as if he had found an opportunity or an excuse.

Look over here.

The situation immediately became one-sided. With Pang Dingyuan taking the lead, others no longer hesitated and raised their hands to vote, expressing their willingness to join the anti-Du alliance, defeat Du Yongxiao, and acquire Hengchuang Real Estate.

Soon, only Qiu Degen and Li Zhaofu were left out of the thirteen people at the scene.

Li Zhaofu glanced at Qiu Degen, and finally raised his hand and said, "I stand with everyone!"

"Hahaha! Good, very good choice!"

Everyone at the scene applauded him.

Li Zhaofu smiled awkwardly.

Finally, Li Zhaoheng, Boss Li and others looked at Qiu Degen, the only one who did not raise his hand.

Li Zhaoheng said: "Boss Qiu, as the saying goes, it is important to choose the right friends. If they are not friends, then they can only be enemies!" His eyes were cold.

Everyone looked at Qiu Degen together.

Seeing this, Qiu Degen could only sigh and say, "Okay, I'll follow!"

Since then,

The anti-Du alliance is officially established!

Hengchuang Real Estate has become a lamb to be slaughtered.

The Du Group is even more so.

Shaky!

……

Hong Kong, Fok family.

Surrounded by four police cars, the Bentley car with license plate number 1 that Du Yongxiao was riding in slowly stopped in front of the Huo family's gate. Da Tou Wen and Zhuang Dingxian got out of the car first, observing the surrounding environment calmly.

"Godfather, why don't I go in with you?" Yan Xiong turned off the car and looked back at Du Yongxiao who was sitting in the back seat.

Du Yongxiao was about to get off the car, but as if reminded by Yan Xiong, he paused and said, "Send someone to HSBC to invite Shen Bi over. I want to see him when I come out."

Yan Xiong nodded: "I know!"

Du Yongxiao bent down and walked out of the car. Datou Wen and Zhuang Dingxian immediately stepped forward, protecting him on the left and right.

"Don't be so nervous. Even if you have the guts of a bear or a leopard, no one dares to touch me in front of Boss Huo's house." Du Yongxiao smiled and said, "Besides, I am the Commissioner of Police after all. If anyone wants to eat arsenic and think his life is too long, let him try it."

Datou Wen and Zhuang Dingxian looked at each other and nodded. They watched Du Yongxiao walk into the Huo family's gate step by step under the guidance of the Huo family members who came up to him quickly, and then returned to the Bentley car.

"Ah Xiao!"

Led by the Huo family's servants, Du Yongxiao had just stepped into the backyard when a familiar voice sounded in his ears.

As the voice sounded, Du Yongxiao's good brother, Young Master Huo, walked out of the living room quickly, greeted Du Yongxiao with a smile and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

"Why, did you guess that I would come?" Du Yongxiao walked up to Mr. Huo and gave him a gentle hug.

"If you don't come, then you don't consider me a friend!" Young Master Huo complained, "Well, don't say anything else, come see my father first! He's in the study -"

Young Master Huo took Du Yongxiao towards the study and said, "Hey! Do you believe me or not?" He turned his head and glanced at Du Yongxiao who was following closely behind him.

"What do you mean by believe it or not?" Du Yongxiao asked casually.

"Do you believe that I can help you?" Young Master Huo stopped, looked anxious, stared at him seriously and spoke.

Du Yongxiao rubbed his temples with his hands, and then rubbed his face fiercely: "Believe it! You are my boss, how can I not believe you?"

Young Master Huo immediately showed a happy smile and said arrogantly: "Don't worry, I have already talked to my father. No matter how powerful that damn Du Alliance is, I will support you with all my strength!"

Du Yongxiao smiled slightly, "Hearing what you said, I feel like I'm doomed."

Young Master Huo laughed: "It's not that you are doomed, but you can't escape! Hengchuang's stock price is about to fall to the floor, but since you and I are friends, I will help you even if I go to hell--"

Du Yongxiao looked at Master Huo's serious expression, and his heart warmed slightly. He made an exaggerated expression to Master Huo: "Wow! Then I really have to thank you, big boss!"

Young Master Huo waved his hand nonchalantly: "We are just two brothers, there is no need to talk!"

As the two talked, they came to the study on the second floor. From a distance, they could see that the light was still on in the study. It was obvious that Boss Huo was waiting for him.

……

There was a cup of strong tea with smoke rising from it in front of Mr. Huo, and he was reading a newspaper while wearing reading glasses.

When Mr. Huo brought Du Yongxiao in, he did not look up at Du Yongxiao, but continued to read the news in the newspaper.

Du Yongxiao didn't say anything, just stood there.

Young Master Huo said, "Father, Ah Xiao is here."

Boss Huo just said "hmm" lightly and continued reading the newspaper.

Mr. Huo gestured to Du Yongxiao with a hint of embarrassment, indicating that he should find a seat and sit down first.

As soon as Du Yongxiao sat down, Boss Huo folded the newspaper he had read and looked at Du Yongxiao coldly through his reading glasses.

"Father, I have brought Ah Xiao here, please take a look--" When Young Master Huo saw that Old Master Huo had finished reading the newspaper, he was ready to take the initiative to plead for help on behalf of Du Yongxiao.

"Shut up." said Boss Huo.

"Ah?" Young Master Huo was stunned.

"get out."

"Uh?"

"I said, let you go out."

"But father--" Young Master Huo wanted to fight for it again.

"go out!"

"Yes!"

Huo looked at his father unwillingly, then said to Du Yongxiao: "Take care! Also, beg my father more, he has a soft heart."

Du Yongxiao made an understanding gesture to him and watched him leave.

Soon, Du Yongxiao and Boss Huo were the only ones in the study.

Boss Huo didn't even prepare tea for Du Yongxiao, he just asked: "Are you here to seek help?"

Before Du Yongxiao could speak, Huo Da Lao interrupted him and said, "I know it's difficult for you to do this now. Hengchuang's stock price plummeted, affecting the stability of the Du Group. And Li Zhaoheng has organized an anti-Du alliance and is eyeing you covetously. To be honest, you are in a very dangerous situation."

Du Yongxiao nodded and admitted: "It is very dangerous."

"So you came here so late to ask me to help you? You have a good relationship with the young master, and we are also close friends regardless of age difference. Logically, I should help you, but this time--"

Boss Huo took a sip of tea and shook his head, saying, "The Anti-Du Alliance is too powerful. In addition to Li Zhaoheng and Li Jiacheng, there are also Li Zhaoji and others. I even heard that Pang Dingyuan, Li Zhaofu, and even Qiu Degen have joined. Tsk tsk!"

Boss Huo had a strange expression on his face. He looked at Du Yongxiao and said, "I really don't know whether I should envy you or say that you are unlucky. It is unprecedented, or even unique, for all the big bosses and tycoons in Hong Kong to deal with you as a whole!"

Du Yongxiao nodded, "Indeed, the opponent is a bit stronger this time."

"You call this too strong?" Boss Huo was almost amused by Du Yongxiao's words. He took a sip of tea and said, "I really don't know what to say about you. I'd say you're a young and inexperienced person who's not afraid of tigers. You've been in the business world for so many years. I'd say you're arrogant, but I know your character well..."

"Hey!" Boss Huo sighed, shook his head, looked at Du Yongxiao and said seriously: "Okay, tell me, how much do you want me to support you this time? One hundred million, or two hundred million?"

Du Yongxiao smiled: "Aren't you afraid of splashing water?"

"I'm afraid! Of course I'm afraid! But who makes us so compatible? And the stupid young master is here to plead for you?"

"Are you willing to give up 200 million just because you get along well with each other?" Du Yongxiao asked.

Boss Huo said seriously: "Sometimes I do something even though I know it's impossible. This is my character!"

clap clap clap!
Du Yongxiao applauded and praised: "Now I understand why you, Boss, were able to rise to prominence in the 1950s and achieve your current dominance! The ban that no one dared to break is just a piece of waste paper in your eyes!"

Boss Huo laughed heartily, full of pride: "For the sake of the country and the people, it doesn't matter if I lose everything I have. I'll give you 200 million this time, I accept it!"

"Okay!" Du Yongxiao suddenly stood up and looked at Boss Huo with burning eyes: "Now I make a request!"

"Go ahead, ask for it. How much do you want? But it can't exceed 200 million!" Boss Huo picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea with a nonchalant attitude, as if 200 million was not worth mentioning at all.

"My request is..." Du Yongxiao said firmly, "Don't do anything! Especially don't pay me to help me!"

puff!
Boss Huo spat out a mouthful of tea and looked at Du Yongxiao in surprise: "What?"

(End of this chapter)