Li Jiacheng remained silent for a long time, then took out an invitation from the drawer.
Upon seeing this!
Li Zekai asked in surprise, "Dad, this one?"
Li Jiacheng nodded with a wry smile, "Just as you thought, this invitation was sent by someone sent by the Queen."
Li Ka-shing didn't need to say anything more. Richard Li was also well aware of the weight of this invitation. Rather than inviting Li Ka-shing to the meeting, it was more like forcing Li Ka-shing to make a statement.
In fact, both sides were well aware that the mainland's national strength was growing stronger day by day, while the other side was declining. There were historical reasons as well as political reasons. Handing over Hong Kong was a reconciliation on the surface, but in reality, the negotiations became more and more difficult with each step.
What exactly happened is unknown to outsiders, but what is certain is that although the Queen made her choice, she still harbored resentment and was not entirely willing to accept it.
Having a representative figure like Li Ka-shing choose a team was a small tactic employed by both sides in their power struggle.
“Zekai, just like the two characters your father wrote, ‘You have to give up something to gain something.’ If you had a choice, standing in the middle would be the best option. You’ve heard your father say before that it wasn’t easy for our family to get to where we are today, and I don’t want the family business to be ruined in my hands because of it.”
"Dad, no way." Li Zekai said excitedly.
Li Ka-shing adjusted his glasses and said, "I was just saying. Perhaps your choice is right. Here's what we'll do: you represent the group and go to the mainland. I won't show up. If anything happens, it's just a business transaction and has nothing to do with our political stance. I'm leaving now to meet some old friends and also to get some information from them."
"Don't worry, Dad, I know what to say and what not to say."
With Li Zekai's guarantee, Li Ka-shing finally felt a huge weight lifted from his shoulders. Since ancient times, businessmen have prioritized profit; unless they had absolutely no other choice, no one wants to deal with the government.
at the same time.
Chen Dong received a phone call from shipping magnate Xu Shixun.
"Mr. Chen, it's been a long time. Do you have time to sit down together?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Dong glanced at Annie, who was pouting beside him, and smiled helplessly: "Okay, then you set a time and place, and I'll be there."
Xu Shixun's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone. He then told Chen Dong the location and hung up.
Annie pouted: "Boss...didn't you say you were going to play cards with someone tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Dong reached out and gently stroked her delicate nose, amused, and said, "So impatient?"
“No, it’s been a long time since I’ve played poker…” Annie’s face was flushed, and her voice grew softer and softer. Chen Dong was tempted, but he forced himself to hold back and said, “It’s the shipping magnate’s call. He doesn’t usually call me unless there’s something important. You go back to Hidden Dragon Residence first, and I’ll come back after I finish talking to you here.”
"Mmm." Annie nodded obediently, and even gave him a flirty wink before leaving.
"That vixen." Chen Dong shook his head with amusement, then got into the car.
The Xu family.
Xu Jinheng looked at his father, who had just hung up the phone, and asked in confusion, "Dad, why did you call that guy over to the house?"
"What 'that guy'? When he arrives, you better be polite and call him Mr. Chen." Xu Shixun raised an eyebrow, displeased.
If he hadn't intervened last time, who knows how his relationship with Chen Dong would have turned out. Just thinking about his son, who only knew how to chase girls, filled him with anger. He glared at Xu Jin and said, "It's nothing, go back to your room and don't come out."
"Why should I, Dad? I'm your own son." Xu Jin shrugged and said with some dissatisfaction.
"If you dare say another word, do you believe I'll break your legs?"
Xu Shixun was truly angry this time. He had invited Chen Dong out not for any other reason than to discuss the rise and fall of the entire family. He would not tolerate anyone else causing trouble, even if that person was his own son.
"Alright, hurry back to your room, don't make your dad angry." At this moment, Xu Shixun's wife, "Xu Jianxinchun," said, and Xu Jinheng left reluctantly.
"Hey, why are you getting so angry for no reason?" Xu Jianxin said to her husband.
“You wouldn’t understand even if I told you. If it weren’t for Chen Dong, our family might have gone bankrupt last time. We wouldn’t be where we are now.”
“That was because you helped him.” Xu Jianxin knew her husband was referring to the oil transportation.
But if her husband hadn't intervened, the Xu family wouldn't have been implicated in the cruise ship incident. It's really hard to say who owes whom.
"Alright, you can go now. Old Li, have the servants tidy up the living room. The guests will be here soon. Also, go and prepare some fresh fruit."
"Yes, sir." Old Li, who looked like a butler, replied and hurried off to make the arrangements.
An hour later.
The convoy stopped at the Xu family's courtyard, where Xu Shixun personally greeted them, showing Chen Dong considerable respect.
"Mr. Xu, this is just a small token of my appreciation." After getting out of the car, Chen Dong handed the prepared gift to Xu Shixun.
"Since you're already here, why bring anything?" Xu Shixun said politely, then turned to the butler, who accepted the gifts before saying, "Mr. Chen, please come in."
To be honest, the two only came together after Chen Dong and Xu Jinheng had a falling out over a girl, but later, their friendship, despite their age difference, became even closer because of oil.
In the living room.
Old Li placed the brewed tea on the coffee table in front of Chen Dong. "Mr. Chen, please have some tea."
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