After chatting with several top billionaires for a while, Shen Dong walked straight up to Jian Aowei and said with a smile, "Uncle Jian, I heard from Yong'en that you don't usually like to participate in these kinds of events. Why did you make an exception and come today?"

Jane Austen said, "Of course, it's to see your performance."

Shen Dong said helplessly, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, my performance was not exciting at all."

Jian Aowei laughed and said, "Quite the opposite. The show hasn't even started yet, and you've already got an office building worth over two billion. This script is even more exciting than I imagined."

Shen Dong shrugged and said, "Alright. Whatever makes you happy."

Jian Aowei said, "Come, let me introduce you to some friends in the legal and political circles."

Shen Dong quickly said, "Thank you, Uncle Jian."

Through Jian Aowei, Shen Dong got to know many barristers, Legislative Council members, and government officials.

A young talent who dared to bet billions with Zheng Tong was someone no one dared to underestimate.

With his excellent interpersonal skills, Shen Dong quickly became one of them.

Tang Peijun was not idle either. He gathered with the bosses who had joined the Hong Kong Island Real Estate Association and chatted enthusiastically.

Everyone was overjoyed to learn that the first batch of building materials for Shen Dong had arrived in Longgutan two hours earlier and were currently being transported.

They are finally free from the oppression of wealthy families like Li Ka-shing and Li Zhaoshan.

Li Ka-shing clearly intended to groom Richard Li, as Richard Li was the one who delivered the toasts.

Everyone was very kind and gave him a warm round of applause.

What followed was a series of energetic songs and dances.

The celebrities took to the stage one after another, showcasing their singing and dancing skills.

Several female celebrities, in particular, deliberately dressed very sexily, hoping to attract the attention of a wealthy man in the room.

Zhao Yazhi and Zhou Minhui also performed on stage.

However, both of them were wearing long dresses and did not show any skin, so they were somewhat conventional compared to other female stars.

Jian Aowei glanced at Shen Dong and asked, "I heard you're Zhou Minhui's godbrother?"

Shen Dong spread his hands and said, "You should ask Yong En about this; she knows the most."

Jian Aowei said, "Alright, it seems I misunderstood. Adong, lust is a dangerous thing. You're not short of money now, and you have three stunning beauties at home. You'd better settle down and stop getting involved with other women."

Shen Dong smiled and said, "Believe it or not, if I really couldn't control my lower body, I would probably have at least a hundred women by now. Uncle Jian, I know you're worried that Yong'en will be wronged. You can rest assured about that. Whether now or in the future, I will protect her. Not for any other reason than because she is my woman."

Jane Aowei picked up her glass, nodded, and said, "I believe you."

Shen Dong bumped hands with him and said, "Thank you."

After the celebrities' hour-long performance, the main course finally began.

Li Zekai walked onto the stage and said with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have two pieces of good news to share. First, our Changjian Group has built two commercial buildings in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. After more than two years of working day and night, these two commercial buildings will be completed in three days. At that time, we will provide you with the best environment and services. Please stay tuned."

"Clap clap clap clap"

Everyone was very respectful and applauded to congratulate the Li family.

Li Zekai continued, "The second thing is that in the coming period, we will be shipping a batch of building materials from Malaysia to Hong Kong. The first batch of river sand and cement has already arrived. Many people are saying that the prices we set will be double the previous ones, but that's impossible. Today, I solemnly announce that one ton of river sand will only cost HK$300 and one ton of cement will only cost HK$2,000."

Richard Li originally thought that after he announced the news, everyone would applaud and cheer.

Surprisingly, apart from a few wealthy families, very few people applauded.

Especially the real estate developers, who stood by and watched coldly without any reaction.

The celebrities clapped a few times, but when they saw that no one reacted, they awkwardly lowered their hands.

Li Ka-shing realized something was wrong, so he quickly walked over.

Taking the microphone from Richard Li, Li Ka-shing glanced around before fixing his gaze on the smiling Shen Dong, and asked, "Mr. Shen, what do you think of this price?"

Shen Dong was taken aback, pointed to his nose, and said, "Sir Li, are you asking me?"

Li Ka-shing nodded and said, "Of course."

Shen Dong laughed and said, "It's a bit expensive. Sir Li, do you know why I dared to make a bet with President Zheng?"

Li Ka-shing's eyes flashed, and he asked, "Why?"

Shen Dong walked onto the stage, took a microphone from a staff member, and said, "Because I heard that another batch of river sand and cement has entered Hong Kong Island, and the price is much cheaper than your Li family's price. One ton of river sand is HK$120 and one ton of cement is HK$800."

Li Ka-shing frowned and said, "You've probably been scammed."

Shen Dong laughed and said, "How could that be? I've already bought that batch of river sand and cement, and it's being transported to the construction site."

Li Ka-shing asked, "Who owns them?"

Shen Dong said, "It seems to be called the Hong Kong Island Real Estate Association."

Upon hearing this name, Li Ka-shing felt an intense sense of crisis rushing towards him.

Li Zhaoshan's expression also changed drastically. He asked, "I've been in the Hong Kong real estate industry for so many years, how come I've never heard of such an association? Who are its members?"

Shen Dong pointed to the audience and said, "Besides me, there are many others. Bosses, please raise your hands."

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