The next day, Lan Hua called to say that Mr. Lai had agreed to meet and they would have dinner together the following evening. Li Baolong thanked her profusely. That night, Li Baolong planned in his mind what scheme he could devise to spy on and control this coastal underworld boss after meeting Mr. Lai. Wenwen tried to seduce Li Baolong several times with her almost naked body, but Li Baolong did not respond to her. Seeing that Li Baolong was preoccupied, she went to sleep.
In the morning, Li Baolong flew directly to Xiamen. Thanks to Sister Lan Hua's meticulous arrangements, Li Baolong finally met with Mr. Lai. The meeting place was set at the city's most secluded and luxurious private club—"Wolong Pavilion".
Li Baolong arrived half an hour early, dressed in a well-tailored bespoke suit, every stitch seemingly telling a story of understated luxury. The limited-edition Rolex on his wrist gleamed faintly under the lights. He sat in the VIP room of the club, seemingly calm, but his fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the armrest, revealing a hint of nervousness and anticipation within him.
A short while later, steady footsteps sounded outside the door. The door was slowly pushed open, and Mr. Lai appeared. He was tall and wore a Chinese-style long robe, the dark patterns on the fabric flowing like ripples on water, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see through all the illusions of the world, and he wore a faint smile, radiating an imposing presence without anger.
Li Baolong quickly stood up and stepped forward, his face full of sincere smiles, and said, "Mr. Lai, I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor for me to meet you today." Mr. Lai nodded slightly, his voice deep and mellow: "I have also heard of your remarkable achievements at a young age, Mr. Li, which have made a name for yourself in the Hong Kong business world."
The two men sat down, and a waiter quietly approached, serving them top-grade Pu'er tea. The fragrant aroma rose gently, seemingly setting the stage for a mysterious meeting. Li Baolong spoke first, discussing his company's development plans and vision, his words filled with passion and confidence. His gaze remained firmly fixed on Mr. Lai, not missing a single change in the other's expression. Mr. Lai listened quietly, occasionally sipping his tea, sometimes frowning slightly, remaining noncommittal.
When Li Baolong mentioned the enormous potential and substantial returns of the cooperation, Mr. Lai put down his teacup, clasped his hands together, and slowly said, "The business world is like a battlefield, where risks and opportunities coexist. If Mr. Li wishes to invite me into this arena, he must have an extraordinary strategy." Li Baolong's heart skipped a beat, knowing that Mr. Lai was not someone who could be easily swayed. So he began to analyze the market situation, competitive advantages, and meticulous plans for dealing with risks in detail, his words flowing like a machine gun, clear and logical.
Mr. Lai listened attentively, a barely perceptible glint in his eyes. As Li Baolong continued his explanation, he began to ask questions—sharp, precise, and hitting the nail on the head. Li Baolong answered each question clearly and decisively, demonstrating profound professional competence and adaptability.
Mr. Lai spoke first: "Young Master Li, I heard that you made six billion Hong Kong dollars in just a few days in the crude oil futures market last time. That's impressive!"
Li Baolong replied with a smile, "Not at all, it's all thanks to the strong support of investors and good luck in catching a good opportunity. There should be opportunities to make money next year too. Mr. Lai, would you be interested in participating?" Mr. Lai's eyes lit up, "If the return rate can be 100%, I might consider investing a portion."
Li Baolong shook his head slightly: "Normally speaking, a 50% profit per month is already a very good return. However, if Mr. Lai is willing to invest 1 billion Chinese yuan for a period of one year, I can promise you a 100% return."
Mr. Lai laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Young Master Li is indeed young and promising, with a limitless future!" At this moment, a stunningly beautiful young woman walked in and softly said to Mr. Lai: "Dinner is ready."
Mr. Lai then said to Li Baolong, "Let's go, Mr. Li, and try some of the special delicacies of Fujian Province."
Li Baolong entered the house and saw that the interior was decorated in an antique style. He glanced around and saw eight dishes and a soup laid out on the table, each dish a feast for the eyes and the palate. He quickly stood up and thanked him, "Mr. Lai, you've really gone to a lot of trouble."
After Mr. Lai sat down, he slowly said, "Lanhua used to work for me, and later she developed her business with Liu Gan. My housekeeper Wanru and Lanhua are like sisters, and they have a very good relationship. Lanhua said that you helped them make an investment and made a lot of money."
Afterwards, Mr. Lai, Wanru, and Li Baolong chatted while drinking red wine. Li Baolong secretly used his spiritual power to scan the surroundings and found that apart from the four bodyguards at the door, there was no one else around. He thought to himself: This makes things easier.
After a few drinks, everyone started talking more freely. Mr. Lai squinted slightly, lost in thought, and slowly said, "Back when I first started my business, I only had 20,000 yuan. It was really tough. I endured all kinds of hardships and suffered countless tribulations before I finally built up these trading companies. Now, although my assets are worth tens of billions and I've invested in many hotels and real estate projects, only I know how difficult it was all along the way."
Hearing this, Li Baolong chimed in, "Mr. Lai, you've really had a tough time. In my opinion, the future of the real estate business is definitely going to be brighter and brighter. I'm also planning to start my own real estate company, specializing in commercial office building projects. I feel there's a lot of potential in this area."
As they were talking, Wanru suddenly said softly, "Young Master Li, your accommodation for tonight has been arranged perfectly. It's our company's own grand hotel." After saying that, she gave Li Baolong a charming smile.
Li Baolong's heart skipped a beat. He felt that Wanru was indeed incredibly charming, even more so than Sister Lanhua. But upon closer inspection, he secretly thought that this woman was probably close to forty. He sighed inwardly, thinking, "This is really taking advantage of my youth, displaying such charm in front of me." But he maintained a polite smile, revealing nothing of his true feelings.
Wanru stood up, gracefully turned and left to arrange for the bodyguards to prepare the vehicle at the door. Seeing this opportunity, Li Baolong immediately used his mind control technique without hesitation. He closed his eyes slightly, concentrated his mind, and after a moment, he saw a ball of light in Mr. Lai's brain, half of which was grayish and flickering, exuding an indescribable eeriness.
Li Baolong dared not delay for a moment and quickly imprinted the control mark. Immediately afterwards, he tried to communicate with him using his spiritual power. This communication was extraordinary. He was secretly shocked: "Good heavens, this Mr. Lai is far more powerful than I imagined, much stronger than Liu Gan. I wonder what secrets he still has. I must be careful."
Outside the clubhouse, dusk was falling and the city lights were coming on. Inside, however, the meeting, which would determine the fate of the business, was proceeding in a tense but orderly manner. The future of the business landscape might be quietly rewritten tonight…
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