Rebirth of wealth and freedom starts from the World Cup

The next day, the sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains and fell on Zhao Zixuan's bed.

He woke up early, feeling both excited and anxious.

Today, he will meet with Li Chaoren, a well-known figure in the business world. For this meeting, he hopes to gain valuable advice from Li Chaoren, but he is also worried about losing his composure in front of the business tycoon.

Of course.

Most importantly, he was worried that Li Chaoren would forcefully interfere in the affairs between Li Yanning and himself.

As agreed, Zhao Zixuan arrived at 79 Deep Water Bay Road on time.

This was not his first time to the Li family, and he walked in with ease under the guidance of the housekeeper. In the reception room, he saw Li Chaoren and Li Yanning who were already waiting there.

When Li Yanning saw him, a trace of joy flashed across her face. She was sitting next to her grandfather and obviously wanted to introduce Zhao Zixuan, but Li Chaoren looked at Zhao Zixuan with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to see through his heart.

"Hello, Mr. Li, I'm Zhao Zixuan."

Zhao Zixuan's opening remarks were neither humble nor arrogant, but full of respect.

Li Chaoren nodded slightly as a response, but did not speak immediately.

His eyes were still sharp, as if he wanted to see through Zhao Zixuan's every thought.

This silent scrutiny made Zhao Zixuan feel a little uncomfortable, but he tried to remain calm.

"grandfather……"

Li Yanning tried to break the suffocating silence.

However, Li Chaoren waved his hand to interrupt his granddaughter's words, and stared at Zhao Zixuan opposite him with sharp eyes.

"sit down."

Li Chaoren finally expressed his opinion, and Zhao Zixuan sat down on the sofa opposite him.

Despite his advanced age, Li Chaoren still maintains a good mental state. His face is kind and always smiling, but at this moment, his expression looks serious and deep.

His eyes are dark and bright, and his nose is straight, showing a firm character and extraordinary temperament. His nasolabial folds are wide, and his ears are thick and close to his cheeks, as if foreshadowing vigorous energy and longevity.

"Are you the one Yan Ning chose? You don't look that good either."

Li Chaoren's tone was cold and his eyes were sharp.

Zhao Zixuan was a little nervous, but remained calm. "Mr. Li, I may not be the most ideal candidate in your mind, but I will do my best to love Yan Ning and make her happy."

Li Chaoren smiled lightly, with a hint of contempt, "Love? Happiness? How can you guarantee it? With your career? Or sweet words?"

"I guarantee it with my actions and determination." Zhao Zixuan said firmly, "Career is only part of my ability, what's more important is my sincerity to Yan Ning."

Li Chaoren said calmly, "Sincerity? These words are too empty. I heard that you have achieved some success in your career in the mainland, but the business world is like a battlefield, and temporary success means nothing."

"I understand what you mean." Zhao Zixuan nodded. "Business is indeed unpredictable, but I believe that no matter what difficulties we face, as long as we have firm beliefs and make the right decisions, we will be able to cope with the challenges."

"Oh? Then what do you think is the right decision?" Li Chaoren asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Correct decision-making requires comprehensive market analysis, risk assessment and long-term strategic planning," Zhao Zixuan responded. "At the same time, human factors, such as employee benefits and customer needs, must also be considered."

Li Chaoren was silent for a moment, his eyes softened, "There is some truth. But being with Yan Ning is not only a matter between the two of us, but also concerns the entire Li family. Are you ready to take on this responsibility?"

Zhao Zixuan took a deep breath and said, "I'm ready. I know the responsibility is heavy, but I'm willing to work hard for Yan Ning and our future."

The ensuing conversation lasted a full hour.

Li Chaoren directly asked Zhao Zixuan a series of questions, covering market dynamics, business strategies, etc.

Faced with the "interrogation", although Zhao Zixuan was nervous, he tried his best to remain calm and answered the questions one by one.

Li Yanning was observing silently from the side. She could see the calmness and determination in Zhao Zixuan's eyes, and could also feel that he was trying hard to cope with the challenge from his grandfather.

She couldn't help but cheer for Zhao Zixuan in her heart.

When Zhao Zixuan gradually adapted and answered Li Chaoren's questions fluently and confidently, Li Chaoren suddenly changed the subject.

"Zixuan, what do you think of my Li family's business model?"

Li Chaoren suddenly asked, staring at the young man opposite with a sharp gaze.

Zhao Zixuan was slightly stunned, but quickly regained his composure.

He took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Mr. Li, I have great respect for the Li family's business model. With your outstanding business acumen and firm determination, you have built a business giant covering multiple fields. Whether in real estate, retail, telecommunications or other fields, the Li family has demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation."

After hearing this, Li Chaoren's eyes flashed with surprise, but he did not reveal too much and continued to ask: "So, how do you think my Li family should develop in the future?"

Zhao Zixuan pondered for a moment, then replied: "I think that the Li family can pay more attention to technological innovation and digital transformation in its future development. With the rapid development of science and technology, many traditional industries are undergoing profound changes."

After a pause, seeing that Li Chaoren did not interrupt him, Zhao Zixuan could not help but start talking: "In fact, the Li family can fully leverage its own resources and advantages to actively deploy emerging fields, such as artificial intelligence, big data, etc., to maintain the continued prosperity of the business model..."

After listening to this, Li Chaoren couldn't help but nodded.

He was quite appreciative of Zhao Zixuan's views, believing that this young man not only had solid business knowledge, but also had a forward-looking strategic vision.

At this time, Li Yanning also noticed her grandfather's recognition of Zhao Zixuan, and she was secretly happy.

however.

Just as the atmosphere was gradually becoming harmonious, Zhao Zixuan said unexpectedly: "Mr. Li, now that we are here, there is something I have to tell you. I strongly agree with your decision to sell off mainland assets. However, I personally think that your decision to invest in the UK is a bit blind, and it is very likely to be a bad move..."

Hearing this, Li Yanning's expression changed slightly, and she quickly signaled to Zhao Zixuan with her eyes to tell him not to talk nonsense.

However, Li Chaoren raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling a little surprised at the young man's frankness.

But he did not show any anger, instead he gestured to Zhao Zixuan to start speaking in a calm manner.

Zhao Zixuan was encouraged and began to speak: "Mr. Li, you chose to invest in the UK, perhaps from the perspective of global asset allocation, which I understand. But in my opinion, this move hides considerable risks." He paused for a moment and then analyzed: "The UK's economic environment, policy orientation and market dynamics are significantly different from the mainland market we are familiar with. This difference means that we need to be extra cautious when making investment decisions. Moreover, the political and economic situation in the UK has been turbulent in recent years, which undoubtedly exacerbates investment risks."

Having said that, Zhao Zixuan carefully observed Li Chaoren's reaction.

Seeing that the business tycoon did not show any displeasure, he continued, "Of course, I have no intention of denying your decision. As a leader in the business world, I have always admired your insight into market dynamics and the accuracy of your investment decisions."

"I just want to raise a point: when investing across borders, you may need to assess various risks more carefully to ensure the safety and continued appreciation of your assets." Zhao Zixuan's tone revealed sincerity.

After hearing these words, Li Chaoren's expression became serious.

He looked at Zhao Zixuan with deep eyes and said in a deep voice: "Zixuan, you have the courage to question my investment decision. This is commendable. But I want to make it clear that my decision is by no means rash."

“The British market certainly has risks, but it also breeds unlimited business opportunities. What I value is the stability of British society, its sound legal system and its core position in the European market…”

After listening to Li Chaoren's opinions, Zhao Zixuan laughed. His laugh was so intriguing that Li Chaoren thought for a moment that he had seen it wrong.

So, Li Chaoren asked in confusion: "What are you laughing at?"

Zhao Zixuan stopped smiling and replied seriously, "Mr. Li, I am not laughing at your point of view. Instead, I sincerely admire you. Your point of view is profound and comprehensive. Indeed, the stability of the British market, its legal system and its core position in the European market are all very attractive investment factors."

"I laughed because I realized that our views were not actually contradictory, but we just emphasized different aspects."

He paused and continued, "You value the potential and advantages of the British market, while I am concerned about the risks that may be encountered in investment decisions. In fact, a complete investment strategy should see both opportunities and risks, so that you can ensure the safety of your assets while pursuing returns."

“I feel that our perspectives can complement each other and together build a more robust and comprehensive investment strategy.”

After listening to Zhao Zixuan's long speech, Li Chaoren always felt that this young man had something else in his words. He couldn't help but ask: "So what do you think is the biggest risk in the UK right now?"

Zhao Zixuan raised his lips slightly and said something shocking: "Brexit."

He was not shooting in the dark. Britain's withdrawal from the EU was a foregone conclusion, and it would happen this year, but Zhao Zixuan's memory was a little fuzzy and he could not remember the exact time.

However, Li Chaoren stubbornly insisted on his point of view and said to Zhao Zixuan: "There have been more and more rumors about Brexit in the past two years, but I think the possibility of Brexit is very small. Given the current international situation, from public opinion to economic interests to complex legal procedures, everything points to the fact that Britain will not easily leave the EU."

Zhao Zixuan did not refute immediately after hearing this. Instead, he pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "Mr. Li, I respect your opinion, but I still stick to my point of view. The risks of Brexit cannot be ignored, and as far as I know, the process of Brexit is already underway, and the authorities have given a clear timetable."

"Oh? Do you have any solid evidence?" Li Chaoren asked with raised eyebrows.

Zhao Zixuan nodded, opened a file report on his phone, and handed it to Li Chaoren to read: "This is some of the latest developments and official news about Brexit that I have collected recently. You can see that the Brexit negotiations are already in full swing, and the two sides have reached some key agreements."

Li Chaoren took the phone and read it carefully.

His brows gradually furrowed, and he was obviously shocked by the content.

The report detailed the progress of the negotiations between the UK and the EU, as well as the consensus reached by both sides on some key issues, which were quite different from his previous understanding.

After reading the report, Li Chaoren was silent for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Zixuan: "This report is very detailed. It seems that I did overlook some important information before. However, even if the UK really leaves the EU, I believe my investment strategy can cope with this change."

After hearing this, Zhao Zixuan knew that Li Chaoren still refused to admit the mistake he had made. But think about it, after all, he had been successful and won all his life. How could such an arrogant business tycoon admit defeat in front of a junior?

Thinking of this, Zhao Zixuan smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Li, your success and rich experience are undoubtedly a model for younger generations like me to learn from. I am not questioning your investment strategy or ability, but I hope that we can explore more possibilities together to cope with potential market changes."

Upon hearing this, Li Chaoren's eyes flashed with approval, and he slowly said, "Zixuan, I admire your humility and pragmatism. Indeed, any investment strategy needs to constantly adapt to the changing market environment. Regarding Brexit, I will further study it and consider its possible impact on my investment portfolio."

Having said that, Zhao Zixuan decided to shut up and say no more.

Li Yanning listened silently for a long time, and finally found the opportunity to interrupt: "Grandpa, Zixuan's reminder is indeed very important. Political events such as Brexit are likely to have a profound impact on the global economy. Our family's investment also needs to be cautious about such risks."

The granddaughter who never refutes herself actually took the initiative to speak for an outsider this time?

It's true that girls can't be kept when they grow up!

Li Chaoren sighed softly, his eyes moving between his granddaughter and Zhao Zixuan, knowing in his heart the special relationship between the two.

It’s not that he doesn’t understand their relationship, but in the context of a business family, relationships often need to undergo more tests.

"Yan Ning, you are right,"

After thinking for a while, Li Chaoren slowly said, "Political events like Brexit may indeed bring about significant economic fluctuations. Our Li family has investments all over the world, and we must be cautious about such risks."

He turned to Zhao Zixuan with a look of approval in his eyes: "Zixuan, your reminder is very timely. I will ask the investment team to re-evaluate our investment portfolio, especially the part involving the UK."

After hearing this, Zhao Zixuan felt relieved.

He knew that his reminder was recognized by Li Chaoren, which would be beneficial to his relationship with Li Yanning and his future development in the business world.

"Thank you Mr. Li for your understanding."

Zhao Zixuan said sincerely.

Li Chaoren waved his hand to indicate that you’re welcome.

He looked at the two of them deeply, and then said: "You young people have your own ideas and pursuits. I am very happy to see that you can support each other and face challenges together. But, Zixuan, if you want to become the grandson-in-law of my Li family, this alone is far from enough..."

Zhao Zixuan's expression changed. He keenly grasped the deeper meaning of Li Chaoren's words.

This is a reminder for him and also an expectation for him.

"Mr. Li, I understand what you mean."

Zhao Zixuan nodded slightly and responded seriously: "I am sincere to Yan Ning, I will prove that Yan Ning's choice of me is an extremely correct decision!"

After hearing this, Li Chaoren's eyes flashed with appreciation behind his lenses.

Although it was their first meeting, he admired this young man very much. In Zhao Zixuan, he seemed to see his younger self.

Li Yanning held Zhao Zixuan's hand tightly, his eyes full of trust and support.

"Okay, I'm looking forward to your performance."

Li Chaoren finally said, his voice revealing his recognition and expectation of Zhao Zixuan. (End of this chapter)