Started from Hong Kong Island

Chapter 374 372 [It turns out there is a helper]

Although Singapore is a small country with a small population, its prosperous economy has produced many wealthy tycoons, which is not much different from Hong Kong.

When Li Wendi went to Singapore, his situation was similar to that of Kuala Lumpur in Hong Kong, where both of them were unable to defeat the local snake and some even had to leave in disgrace.

In his previous life, Kwong Tak Puat came to Hong Kong with a large amount of capital to develop his business, but he seemed to have fallen into a quagmire and disappeared without a trace. No one has ever heard of what great achievements he made.

However, Singapore's richest man, Huang Tingfang, has developed his career in a low-key manner and has established a foothold in Hong Kong.

Therefore, Li Wendi should either enter Singapore in a low-key manner or find a Singaporean boss to guide him so that he can gain a firm foothold in Singapore before considering other things.

Qiu Debao smiled and said, "Mr. Li and I have opposite ideas. I want to get 2 or 3 plots of land in better locations from Changxin Group and develop them through my Goodwood Garden Hotel Group."

Wells, who was drinking nearby, blinked his eyes, thinking that Qiu Delu was too arrogant. However, Li Wendi acted cautiously. It seemed that this Mr. Li was much smarter than Qiu Delu.

Wells has been working in Hong Kong for many years and knows the actual situation here, especially in the real estate industry. Hong Kong people are very xenophobic and may even be attacked jointly.

"Okay! I will arrange for staff to select some land for the Goodwood Garden Hotel Group to choose from." Li Wendi said with a smile. This was Qiu Delu's choice. Even if he failed, it was his own fault.

The two parties have reached a cooperation agreement, and the specific details will be negotiated by their staff. Li Wendi and Qiu Debao will not be too involved, after all, this is only a small part of the huge group.

The situation of Shaw Brothers Film Company is getting worse and worse. In the past few years, it could barely control the Hong Kong film market, but now many film companies have united to resist the tyranny of Shaw Brothers Film Company.

Zou Wenhuai and Ho Koon-chang of Golden Harvest Entertainment stepped up their attack on Shaw Brothers Film Company, constantly attacking the film market, theaters, overseas rights, etc. Although Run Run Shaw also increased the output of films, unfortunately, audiences in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia were not interested in buying them.

The further shrinkage and deterioration of the market made Run Run Shaw physically and mentally exhausted. Now he just wanted to maintain his current position and not think about anything else. However, his retreat was blocked by Li Wendi. HSBC and Time Life International were both perfunctory with him, and it seemed that neither of them wanted to offend Li Wendi.

So, after struggling repeatedly, Run Run Shaw decided to ask Li Wendi for mercy. Of course, his attitude would not be too humble because he, Run Run Shaw, wanted to save face.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Central
Run Run Shaw waited for a long time but still did not see Li Wendi. If it were not for Fang Yihua's persuasion, Run Run Shaw would have left long ago.

"Haha!! Sorry!! I'm late and some things need to be dealt with urgently." Li Wendi said with a smile as he entered the door.

"Mr. Li is a famous tycoon in Hong Kong. It's normal for him to be delayed by things." Seeing that Run Run Shaw didn't look very good, Fang Yihua quickly talked to Li Wendi. This was her role here.

"Ms. Fang is really good at talking." Li Wendi said, and then looked at Run Run Shaw, "I wonder why Mr. Shaw asked me to come here?"

Run Run Shaw responded, "Since Mr. Li is so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush. I know that Mr. Li's Cheung Hsin Group has acquired 30% of the shares of Infinite Broadcasting Company. I wonder if it can be resold to Shaw Brothers Film Company? I am willing to pay a high price."

“How high is the price? A 100% premium?” Li Wendi said sarcastically. Even in such a situation, he is still pretending to be a big brother in front of me.

The Starlight Real Estate Company under Li Wendi is almost as powerful as Shaw Brothers Film Company, not to mention the famous big companies in Hong Kong such as Wharf Holdings and Wheelock Properties.

Fang Yihua didn't dare to interrupt after hearing this. She seemed to have seen that the negotiation had failed.

"Mr. Li, I can offer a 50% premium." Run Run Shaw ignored Li Wendi's sarcasm and gritted his teeth to offer a price that he thought was high.

Li Wendi sneered, "Do I, Li, look like a person who is so short of money? Even if Mr. Shaw offers a 100% premium, I may not sell it, let alone a mere 50%." Run Run Shaw's face became more and more ugly, but he still gestured to Fang Yihua next to him.

Fang Yihua said, "Mr. Li, we are all Chinese, so we should unite and help each other. This will be more conducive to development. Since Mr. Li is unwilling to sell his shares in TVB, can we try another way of cooperation? Can we support Mr. Shao to become the helmsman of TVB after Mr. Li Xiaohe?"

Li Wendi picked up a piece of green pepper, put it in his mouth, chewed it for a few times, and said, "What about my benefit? Sell half of the theaters under Shaw Brothers Film Company to my private company at market price, and lease the remaining half to me for a period of five years. How about that?"

"." Fang Yihua didn't expect that Li Wendi would dare to cut off the source of Shaw Brothers Film Company. You know, the cinema chain is one of the foundations of Shaw Brothers Film Company.

"This is impossible!" Run Run Shaw said in a deep voice.

"Mr. Shao, you are the ones begging me now, not me begging you. There is no need to act so superior." Li Wendi wiped his mouth and continued, "I, Li Wendi, have had a grudge with you six years ago. It was you, the Shaw Group, who did not abide by the contract first. Shouldn't you pay some price?"

"This is a very normal business behavior. Shaw Brothers has not let anyone down." Run Run Shaw still insisted.

"Since Mr. Shao thinks so, I still have something to say. Thank you for your hospitality." Li Wendi stood up with a stern face.

He felt that Run Run Shaw was just here to make fun of him. Why did you invite someone out if you haven't thought it through? Are you trying to deepen the hatred?

"Haha!! Am I late?" a hearty voice came.

When Li Wendi saw the face of the person coming, he turned around and glanced at Run Run Shaw.

"No wonder Mr. Shao is so tough. It turns out he invited Mr. Bao to be his lobbyist." Li Wendi stopped when he saw that the visitor was Bao Yugang from Global Shipping, and said jokingly in a neither loud nor soft voice.

Li Wendi did not owe Bao Yugang any favors. The two of them had just worked together before. If Run Run Shaw could invite Zheng Yutong, Li Wendi might be willing to suffer a loss once, but Bao Yugang was not important enough (in Li Wendi's heart).

"I can't refuse Mr. Shao's kindness, so I have no choice but to come." Bao Yugang smiled faintly. He knew that even if he persuaded Li Wendi, he would still owe him a big favor.

"Since Mr. Bao is here, I'll have to sit for a while longer." Li Wendi said, "Let's cut to the chase. If Mr. Shao doesn't bring some practical benefits, I'm afraid Mr. Bao will have made this trip in vain."

Li Wendi's words were very clear, Bao Yugang's appearance could only make him sit for a while longer, but could not make him give in.

Upon hearing this, Run Run Shaw's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that even Bao Yugang couldn't suppress Li Wendi.

"Mr. Li, I just came here to sit for a while. What you guys talk about has nothing to do with me. But we are all Chinese, so harmony brings wealth." Bao Yugang said gently.

Run Run Shaw was still thinking about the conditions to be offered, so Li Wendi turned around and chatted with Bao Yugang, "Mr. Bao, I heard that Kai Tak Properties has developed very well under your leadership and is almost catching up with some large real estate companies."

Bao Yugang thought for a moment and said, "Compared with Mr. Li's real estate company, it's still a lot worse. What does Mr. Li think of the industrial building?"

Li Wendi paused and said, "The economy has just recovered. Many factories have moved in or expanded their production scale. There is still room for development in the short term, but it will only take one or two years."

(End of this chapter)