Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 222: Big Shots in Gossip

In the business world, there are only eternal interests but no eternal enemies. There is also another saying that one less enemy means one more friend. This is what Ho Ying-tung thought: one less enemy means one more friend. What's more, his ancestral home is the same as Lu Shaohua's, Guangdong Province.

Another point is that the potential of Phoenix Group is too strong, so strong that it is scary. With such a group company, Ho Ying-tung can only be friendly with it, not hostile. Although he is considered a local tyrant in Hong Kong, Lu Shaohua is no stranger. He has already established a firm foothold in Hong Kong. With the current strength of Phoenix Financial, if it makes any move, his company may not be able to bear it.

If he helps Lu Shaohua now and makes Lu Shaohua owe him a favor, when his company is in danger in the future, Lu Shaohua can't just stand by and watch, he has to repay the favor. So as long as Ho Ying-tung can help, he will definitely help.

"Haha! Then I won't be polite, Mr. Huo." Lu Shaohua laughed and pondered for a moment. "I want to take advantage of your banquet to meet some Hong Kong business celebrities."

After that, Lu Shaohua did not let Huo Yingdong speak, but continued, "You also know the strength of our Phoenix Group, so I hope to meet the CEOs of companies with certain strength in Hong Kong, and I will not meet with ordinary ones. It's not that I don't care, but there is no need. We want to find partners who are strong. Another point is to find some companies that are close to the mainland. After all, it is only a matter of time for Hong Kong to return!"

It is indeed as Lu Shaohua said, the partners that Phoenix Group wants to find must also be strong, otherwise there is no need to cooperate. Just imagine, with the current market value of Phoenix Group, the projects it wants to cooperate with others must be large projects, and ordinary companies really cannot afford them.

"Haha, you and I think the same thing. The return of Hong Kong is a matter of time, and we should get together more often. The reason why I held the banquet this time is to let people from Hong Kong's business community sit together. How about this, I will take advantage of the few days left and gather more people." Ho Ying-tung said excitedly.

According to his memory, Lu Shaohua knew that Huo Yingdong would serve as the chairman of the "Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong" from November of the next year until 1996, for a term of four years. It was not until 1996 that his second son Huo Zhenyu took over the position.

If it is said that Ho Ying-Tong had become the president of the 'Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong' at this time, it goes without saying that he would be able to recruit people from the business community quickly, but that is not the case yet. He can only rely on his family's influence, or recruit some relatives and friends who have a good relationship with his family.

"Okay, haha, that's it. I will definitely be there at that time." Lu Shaohua said seriously.

"OK, bye."

It's true that Lu Shaohua wants to conceal his identity, but it's only a matter of time before he steps on stage. Besides, there's nothing wrong with him showing up in front of business people, as long as those people don't tell others about it.

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Lu Shaohua was awakened by a call from Liu Mingzhang, and then called Mr. Huo. He was no longer sleepy and sat on the sofa watching TV for the entire afternoon. It was not until it was almost dark that Chen Li got up and went out to eat.

It has to be said that the night view of Hong Kong is much more charming than that of Shenzhen, and the streets are much more crowded with pedestrians than in Shenzhen. After eating outside, Lu Shaohua took Chen Li, followed by Li Shangkui and others, to stroll along the confusing Kowloon Street in Hong Kong.

Although Lu Shaohua has been in Hong Kong for three or four years, he does not go out to play often, so he knows nothing about Kowloon and only knows a few of the more famous places.

They strolled around from around seven after dinner until nine in the evening. Chen Li looked tired, so Lu Shaohua took Chen Li back to the villa. But after all, she had slept for several hours in the afternoon, so she was not sleepy. So the mother and son sat in the living room watching TV and chatting.

Nothing happened that night. The next morning, perhaps because she was in a strange environment, or maybe because she was used to getting up early, Chen Li got up early. After having some breakfast in the kitchen, she sat alone in the living room watching TV until Lu Shaohua got up.

"Mom, why don't you sleep a little longer? You don't have to get up to cook breakfast at home." Lu Shaohua walked downstairs and saw that Chen Li didn't look like she had just got up. He then looked at the breakfast on the table and said with some blame.

"Haha! It's okay." Chen Li smiled and said, "Hurry up and have breakfast, or it will get cold."

Lu Shaohua didn't say anything else, just shook his head and walked towards the dining table. When he was about to sit down and start eating, Chen Li said again, "By the way, Xiaohua, Shang Kui and the others haven't gotten up yet?"

"Oh?" Lu Shaohua glanced at the clock on the wall. It was only a little after 7 o'clock. Then he realized that he had gotten up early. He usually got up after o'clock. According to his habit, Li Shangkui and the others would only get up after o'clock. "Mom, don't worry about them. They will get up soon."

"Oh!" Chen Li responded and went to watch TV.

Just as Lu Shaohua said, Li Shangkui and his friends didn't get up until eight o'clock, and after eating the breakfast prepared by Chen Li, they prepared to set off.

Today, Lu Shaohua was going to take Chen Li to visit the Phoenix Group, and he had told Chen Li about this in advance. Chen Li was still very interested in visiting her son's company. She had heard from Lu Jiayao that Lu Shaohua had opened a company in Hong Kong, but she had never seen it. Now she was finally going to see it with her own eyes, which made Chen Li excited.

Phoenix Building is located in the commercial center of Kowloon, not far from the villa, and it only takes more than 20 minutes to drive there. Standing at the door, looking up at the sky, a -story building rose from the ground, and Chen Li opened her mouth in astonishment.

"Xiaohua, this... this... is this the company you opened?" Chen Li was so surprised that she was speechless. She couldn't believe her eyes, and she couldn't believe that all this was true. Her son was extraordinary, but he was so extraordinary. No matter what, Chen Li couldn't believe it.

Facts are facts. This 30-story Phoenix Building originally belonged to Lu Shaohua. "Mom, you underestimate your son." Then, Lu Shaohua said arrogantly. "Don't you see who your son is? A 'genius' and a 'child prodigy'."

Yes! Since the age of seven, her son has been called a "genius" and a "child prodigy" by the villagers. It seems that a thirty-story building is not too much. Thinking of this, Chen Li felt much calmer, but this was only superficial calmness. She didn't want to think about it, because thinking deeper made her feel a little unbelievable.

"Okay, it's just a building, no big deal. Come on, let's go in and take a look inside." Lu Shaohua ignored Chen Li who was in a daze, took her hand and walked towards the gate.

Knowing that Lu Shaohua would bring his mother to the company, Liu Mingzhang, Li Yunqing and He Chengyi put down their work and waited at the door in person. As for Li Zongen, he did not come. He was in charge of a secret offshore financial company. In order to prevent others from knowing that it was related to Phoenix, he did not show up at the scene.

Strangely enough, the employees of Phoenix Group were in an uproar. The general manager, deputy general manager of the financial subsidiary, and the general manager of Phoenix Real Estate Company were waiting at the door early. These three senior executives of the group who were rarely seen actually appeared at the door and seemed to be waiting for someone, which made the employees speculate.

"Hey! I say, do you know? The three 'big bosses' seem to be waiting for someone at the door." Employee A asked.

"Tsk, you are too out of touch with the news. I heard that you are waiting for the chairman of our group." Employee B said with contempt to Employee A.

"Hey! You are all wrong. I heard, I heard..." Employee C stopped talking halfway through his sentence.

"What did you hear?" Employee A and Employee B asked at the same time.

"Well, please pay attention. This is a top secret message and can't be heard by too many people." Employee C said mysteriously.

After hearing what employee C said, employees A and B really paid attention.

"I heard that they are welcoming a heavyweight partner." Employee C said.

But as soon as these words came out, they were immediately met with a wave of eye rolls. "Tsk!"

Employee A said, "Don't you think that with the strength of our Phoenix Group, we don't need three big bosses to welcome us in Hong Kong? Are you stupid?"

"That's right, that's right." Employee B echoed.

Various speculations spread, and one gossipy employee even speculated that Liu Mingzhang and his team were welcoming the highest official in Hong Kong. However, as soon as this was said, it was drowned out by the saliva of the surrounding employees. In a capitalist city like Hong Kong, money makes the boss. Even if the highest official in Hong Kong came, there was no need for three "big bosses" to greet him.

There were all kinds of speculations and rumors flying around, but one conclusion was drawn, that is, the person who came today must be a big shot. When a big shot comes to the group, the employees will work hard and try their best to perform well. If something unexpected happens, they might be kicked out of the Phoenix Group. Here, the salary is high and other benefits are among the best in Hong Kong. The future is bright, and no one dares to lose their job due to their own negligence.

Lu Shaohua and the others naturally didn't know what was going on inside, but Lu Shaohua didn't plan to show his face inside, otherwise it would be bad if people saw something, so he said to Chen Li, "Mom, I don't usually show my face inside, and no one knows my identity. Let Mingzhang and the others take you on a tour, and then go to the top floor after you've finished the tour, okay?"

Although this approach was a bit unfair, Lu Shaohua had no other choice. Compared to exposing his identity, accompanying Chen Li was a small matter.

Chen Li did not say anything, but looked at Lu Shaohua strangely. Her thoughts were very simple and she did not think in a complicated way at all. This was her son's own company, but why did Lu Shaohua not want to show his face? What was going on?

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