Started from Hong Kong Island

Chapter 397 395 [Confrontation between the two sides]

"Mr. Li, you are too modest! Your current achievements are second to none in the history of Hong Kong. In just 10 years, the company you founded has become an indispensable presence in Hong Kong's business community, and its scale is almost comparable to that of Jardine Matheson." Murray MacLehose said with a smile.

Li Wendi has become immune to such remarks, and responded, "These are just some small achievements, not even one hundredth of the contribution that the Governor has made to Hong Kong."

MacLehose went on to say, "Among so many Chinese entrepreneurs, the one I admire most is you, Mr. Li. Your contribution to Hong Kong is obvious to all. This is your honor and also the honor of the British Empire. We should protect this honor together. What do you think, Mr. Li?"

"This is the glory of everyone. I am just a drop of water in it. Your Excellency the Governor has promulgated so many good policies since taking office, which have promoted the prosperity of all walks of life in Hong Kong." Li Wendi flattered the question and successfully evaded the question.

Li Wendi took the opportunity to raise the issue of traffic congestion in Hong Kong. Originally, there was also the issue of land development in Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, but considering the existence of the Huarun Group, he chose to eliminate this issue.

Murray MacLehose was a mature politician. He verbally agreed to Li Wendi's question, but he would not take any action because he would step down in 82 and he would not cause trouble before leaving.

Therefore, Wendi Li only gave MacLehose basic courtesy and did not take him seriously.

Not long after, He Qijun came back to Li Wendi, looking a little unhappy. Li Wendi asked, "What's wrong? Is someone in the wives' group bothering you?"

He Qijun shook her head and said, "I'm not looking for trouble. The Governor's wife Deng Liping was trying to win me over and persuade me to stand on the side of the British. I knew I couldn't answer such a question, so I found a chance to leave."

"It seems that the British can't get any advantage in the mainland, and now they are getting anxious." Li Wendi sneered, "We are Chinese, and we don't have the same ancestors as the British. It's wishful thinking to expect us to worship the wrong ancestral tomb."

Li Wendi believes that people who can abandon their ancestors and bloodline do not deserve to live in this world. The British will not trust you because of your so-called surrender. Wouldn’t that make you a scum who is abandoned by everyone?
What our ancestors said, 'Those who are not of my race must have different hearts' is applicable to every nation and every nation believes in it, especially these arrogant white people.

He Qijun was of course aware of Li Wendi's attitude towards the British, and the British were so polite to her because of Li Wendi's power and wealth. If she lost the title of Mrs. Li, those people would probably not even look at her, so she had to stand on the same side as Li Wendi.

Those Chinese tycoons on the list, such as Cheng Yutong, Pao Yue-kong, Li Jiacheng, Guo Desheng, and Murray MacLehose, were all talked to personally one by one. The content of the conversations included elements of taking sides, but these old foxes easily resolved the situation.

However, there are also families who have a clear attitude of supporting the British, such as the Li family in Causeway Bay.

In fact, the Li family has few contacts with emerging Chinese families. Most of their family members have entered other industries and have other identities.

After the banquet, Li Wendi asked his bodyguards to send He Qijun back to the Repulse Bay Villa, while he attended the banquet hosted by the Huo family.

Such banquets naturally could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of the British, but they had no way to stop it, because Chinese gatherings happened from time to time and the British also often held these gatherings.

"Everyone, the British's intentions are very clear. We are Chinese, with the same roots and origins, and we should support our compatriots. For so many years in Hong Kong, the British have been oppressing the development of us Chinese. The situation has become clear in recent years, and our lives have become better." Mr. Huo sat in the first seat and said some dissatisfied and inflammatory words.

The other tycoons did not answer, because they all knew that Tycoon Huo was already in that position, but they did not want to offend the Hong Kong government as completely as Tycoon Huo did. After all, they still had to continue their business.

"Mr. Wendi, I heard from President Hu of Xin H Company that you and Hehe Industrial Company want to build a highway in Guangdong Province. I might be able to help with this matter." Mr. Huo set his sights on Li Wendi. He admired the young man in front of him. He was much bolder than other tycoons. First he built a power plant and now a highway. This was undoubtedly tied to the mainland government. Otherwise, how could there be such a large investment. "Thank you, Mr. Huo!" Li Wendi responded.

"President Hu of New H Company invited me to visit the Shekou Industrial Base in Shenhai City next Saturday morning. President Hu also asked me to invite you. As for why President Hu didn't come in person to invite you, the reason is that the relationship between the two sides has been a little tense recently. He didn't want to cause trouble for you, so he asked me to come."

Huo Daheng continued, "This is a well-intentioned invitation. If you are unwilling or the time is not suitable, you can talk to me privately. It is all voluntary and will not be forced."

The charter boat king was always enthusiastic about this and was the first to respond, "Mr. Huo, I'm free next Saturday."

Zheng Yutong and Li Jiacheng expressed their opinions next, followed by some other tycoons. Only a few people said that the timing was not right and they would definitely attend next time.

Li Wendi just raised his hand. He could even participate in the construction of a highway project, so he certainly would not refuse to visit Shekou, Shenhai City.

In fact, Li Wendi has advantages over all the tycoons present in the Shekou Industrial Zone, because Li Wendi owns industrial factories such as cement manufacturing, food, and electronics manufacturing, which can bring the first wave of entrants to the Shekou Industrial Zone.

This is also one of the main reasons why Mr. Huo named Li Wendi first.

Soon, the party began to disperse. Everyone was already very tired from attending the banquet hosted by the Hong Kong government, and of course they would not stay here for long.

However, there were still a few people who stayed, including Li Wendi.

"I'm really sorry to let you all stay. I know you're all tired, but since it's a rare opportunity to get together, I'd like to share with you some of the situation in the mainland," said Mr. Huo with a smile.

"That's great. I also want to know how the negotiations are going." said the charter king.

"Starting from 79, MacLehose's lease on the New Territories expired," said Mr. Fok, who revealed some of the circumstances.

In fact, most of them were old news or news that everyone already knew. However, from Mr. Huo's tone and subliminal meaning, they knew that there would be no accidents in this negotiation and return was inevitable.

When everyone left, they were all in high spirits, except Li Jiacheng.

Li Wendi certainly knew that this guy must be thinking about how to establish connections with the mainland, and whether the relationship with HSBC should become colder.

Li Wendi glanced at Li Jiacheng with a smile on her lips. Now is not a good time to invest heavily in the mainland.

(End of this chapter)