Started from Hong Kong Island

Chapter 345 343 [Public Pressure]

Tuesday, December 77, 5

During this period, Li Wendi became the focus of discussion because this Chinese tycoon was getting married. Both the upper class and ordinary citizens were discussing Li Wendi.

Although Li Wendi is not the richest Chinese tycoon, he is definitely the youngest and most promiscuous among them.

Li Wendi's wedding banquet must naturally be held at the Hilton Hotel. If it is held at other hotels, it may cause quite a stir. If she doesn't hold it at her own hotel, does that prove that the Hilton Hotel is very bad?
This day was the second day of Li Wendi’s wedding and also the most grand day.

The Hilton Hotel gathered most of Hong Kong's upper class people, including Governor Murray MacLehose, Newbigin who had a grudge against Li Wendi, and Bobby Foster. The power and wealth held by these people accounted for more than 60% of the entire Hong Kong.

Li Wendi is a very influential person, with businesses spanning real estate, finance, manufacturing, media, and shipping terminals. His influence is not much less than that of the British-owned Wheelock & Company.

What's more, Li Wendi is too young. She is 27 years old, about the same age as the sons of Cheng Yu-tung and Guo Desheng. Her future prospects are even more terrifying.

Li Wendi invited Cheng Yutong to be the witness at her wedding. Li Wendi's rapid development was also due to Cheng Yutong's support.

Under the chairmanship of Cheng Yu-tung, parents of both parties came on stage, and even Ho Chak-fung, who seldom went out, spoke at length.

The happiest person was Guo Cuiting. She kept smiling during the banquet. She drank a lot of toasts from others, even though she usually never drank. Fortunately, she had good genes and did not get drunk.

Li Wendi took He Qijun to toast everywhere, keeping a warm smile on his face. As for the British, Li Wendi still did not take sides, but he revealed in his words that he regarded Hong Kong as his base camp and would never leave.

After completing the process and returning to the main table, Li Wendi asked with a smile, "How is it? Can you still hold on?"

He Qijun doesn't like drinking much and tries to be frugal when it comes to socializing, but Li Wendi often attends such banquets and has become accustomed to drinking.

"It's okay! I can hold on until the end." He Qijun smiled and nodded.

After the banquet, Li Wendi and He Qijun returned to the Repulse Bay Villa together. As a wife who was married in a formal ceremony, of course she had to live with her mother-in-law.

In the new house, Li Wendi hugged He Qijun, stared at the curtains in front of her, and said with a smile, "We are finally married. You should change your name to Li He Qijun (there is a rule in Hong Kong that women take their husband's surname)."

"After some time, you can go to Changxin Group to meet everyone. You can also go to the board meeting to listen and make some suggestions."

"I will make other arrangements for the others. Our sons and daughters will inherit the Changxin Group, Wharf Holdings, and Junfu Jewelry. Of course, the premise is that they can get my approval. My hard work is not their toy. If a prodigal son appears, our family may be finished."

He Qijun snuggled in Li Wendi's arms, her beautiful eyes blinking quickly, "How do you want to arrange for them?"

Li Wendi thought for a moment and said, "Hong Kong is too small. We must go out. They will become branches of the family and become wealthy families in other places."

"They have a lot of assets. Are they willing to leave Hong Kong?" He Qijun felt that things were not that easy to handle.

"If they refuse to leave, then they can only inherit the little things from their mother. I believe my children know what is important." Li Wendi smiled slightly. As for whether his children are filial or not, he didn't think it was very important, because he would not give everything to his son until he died.

Family love?!
This thing is very precious, and children of wealthy families generally don't have it. They care more about family face and inheritance. Even if they have it when they are young, they may lose it when they reach middle age.

From the conversation with Li Wendi, He Qijun knew that the current assets were just a part of Li Wendi's huge plan. The target could not be the big families in Hong Kong, but more likely a global family.

Soon, Li Wendi received another good news: He Qijun was pregnant. According to the doctor, it was a son, and would be the eldest son of the Li family.

Guo Cuiting, who has always advocated frugality, personally hired four nannies to serve pregnant women and asked them to take close care of He Qijun. Li Wendi was driven to live in the guest room and was not allowed to return to the main room. This made Li Wendi a little amused, but she could not refute Guo Cuiting.

One day, Li Wendi got off work early and when he returned home he saw a Feng Shui master dressed as a Taoist priest. Guo Cuiting asked him to record what the Feng Shui master said, which scared the villa manager so much that he didn't dare to breathe.

Li Wendi naturally didn't dare to get involved in such matters. He was afraid of being scolded. Guo Cuiting didn't give anyone face in these matters.

Therefore, Guo Cuiting redecorated the entire villa. When Li Xiaonan returned home, he felt a little unrecognizable and asked the housekeeper what had happened.

"Why don't you tell your mother about this?" Li Xiaonan asked Li Wendi with a bitter face, "You know it's a lie."

Li Wendi curled his lips, "Why don't you go and tell them? I don't want to be scolded."

"I don't want to be scolded either. Why don't we let my sister-in-law talk to her?" Li Xiaonan suggested.

Li Wendi glared at Li Xiaonan and said, "Your sister-in-law is suffering enough from morning sickness, and you still want her to offend your mother? What's your intention? Will you take care of your sister-in-law in the future?" It's not that he doesn't trust those nannies, but the feeling of having your own people is always different.

"Okay, let's hold on a little longer." Li Xiaonan sighed.

"Do you want to stay in Changxin Group or go to Hengxin Investment Company?" Li Wendi asked, changing the subject.

"Whatever. My brother is so rich anyway, so I can be an expert at spending money." Li Xiaonan said mischievously. After joining Changxin Group, she knew about the fund allocation of the investment department, which often involved millions of dollars in turnover.

Several million yuan is enough for her to spend her whole life, so why should she work?
"Then you should team up with Li Wan. She is the only one in our family who doesn't make money and only knows how to spend money." Li Wendi said with a smile. Even Guo Cuiting opened several grocery stores with the financial support of Li Wendi, with monthly turnover exceeding 30 yuan.

Speaking of her niece Li Wan, Li Xiaonan didn't dare to compare herself with her, so she pouted and said, "Then I'd better go to work and set an example for Li Wan. Where do you want me to work?"

"It's up to you. It depends on what you like to do." Li Wendi didn't want to make things difficult for Li Xiaonan.

"The stock and securities market is not doing well right now. I want to learn management. What do you recommend?"

"There are two options, one is to learn slowly, and the other is to get started quickly with pressure. Which one do you prefer?" Li Wendi said.

"The second one." Li Xiaonan was still full of fighting spirit, but in the investment department of Changxin Group, everyone knew her identity and wanted her to say good things about Li Wendi, so there was basically no challenge.

"I have food, shipping, jewelry, and hotels. Which one do you like?"

Seeing Li Xiaonan hesitate, Li Wendi put down the work in his hands and analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of each company for her, so that she could make a better choice.

Finally, Li Xiaonan chose the food company. The current situation of the food company is somewhat complicated. Although Li Wendi has assigned a lot of talents to manage the company, it is not possible to fully control it in a short time.

For their own interests, those people would not care who Li Xiaonan's sister is or give face to anyone, because they just want to get some benefits from Li Wendi.

Therefore, this job is quite challenging.

Li Wendi felt that if Li Xiaonan could control a department of the food company, his abilities would be greatly improved, and he would have no problem returning to Changxin Group to serve as a middle-level manager.

Late September

The first phase of Haw Par Villas in Causeway Bay entered the pre-sale period and was welcomed by the wealthy. 7% of the luxury homes were sold on the first day alone, and the remaining 3% will not take too long.

According to the plan, once the first phase of luxury houses are sold out, all costs can basically be recovered and the remaining land will be profit. Such a business will naturally cause dissatisfaction among some people.

As a result, an article in Oriental Daily titled "My Childhood Memories - Haw Par Villa" caused an uproar. Some people gathered directly to sit in the downstairs of the Cheung Kong Group and demanded that the Cheung Kong Group not destroy Haw Par Villa.

Some legislators submitted proposals to the relevant departments of the Hong Kong government, asking them to take immediate action to protect Hong Kong's historical relics and not allow anyone to destroy them, let alone seek improper benefits.

Li Wendi looked at the citizens sitting quietly below through the French window, then turned to Zhang Wentao and said, "Send some cool drinks to these people, don't let them get heatstroke, otherwise we will be in more trouble."

"Yes, don't worry, someone has already done it. We will take care of their meals and water to restore the group's reputation," said Zhang Wentao.

"Marys from Wharf Holdings called and suggested that we hold a press conference and push the blame on Singapore's Tiger Balm. What do you think?" Li Wendi glanced at Zhang Wentao and said.

"This is a good idea. Singapore's Tiger Balm Company can help us withstand about 30% of the pressure. However, it seems to be of no avail. The current remarks have not had any bad impact on our stock price. In any case, we cannot continue to develop the remaining land for the time being, so I think it is better to let nature take its course." Zhang Wentao's suggestion makes some sense.

Only 3% of the luxury housing units in the first phase remain, and Changxin Group is no longer in a hurry to sell them.

“Let’s hold a press conference, but not to shirk responsibility. Instead, announce that the development plan for the Tiger Balm Villa land will be postponed indefinitely to let things cool down.” Li Wendi ordered.

"Yes, then I will arrange a press conference for tomorrow."

Li Wendi glanced at the citizens below and said, "Let's tell the citizens downstairs about our decision first. Let them go home and stop blocking the entrance of the building."

Li Wendi was of course worried that something might happen. Even if it had nothing to do with Changxin Group, it would affect the group. The only way was to deal with the matter quickly.

(End of this chapter)