Li Ka-shing asked, "What does his family do? How do they have so much money?"
Li Zhaoshan said, "I don't know about that. As you know, the stock market crash has given me a huge headache, so I don't have time to do any detailed investigations. However, I think this Tengfei Real Estate Company has big ambitions."
Li Ka-shing smiled slightly and said, "I'd quite like to get to know him."
A hint of arrogance flashed in Li Zhaoshan's eyes as he said, "Not just anyone can enter our circle. Look at Hu Xiang, he just left."
Li Ka-shing understood Li Zhaoshan's meaning and said, "This Shen Dong dares to spend so much money to buy land, I want to hear his opinion."
Li Zhaoshan said, "Then I'll be going now."
Li Ka-shing said, "Okay. Don't forget, we'll play golf tomorrow."
"I can't forget it."
After Li Zhaoshan left, Li Ka-shing walked towards Shen Dong.
Those businessmen who originally wanted to get to know Shen Dong, this young tycoon who didn't care about money, all made way for him.
There's no way around it; in front of Li Ka-shing, they're all just juniors.
Shen Dong was the first to extend his hand and greet him respectfully.
"Sir Lee, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Li Ka-shing shook hands with him and said, "Mr. Shen, I've heard of you."
Shen Dong laughed and said, "It should be a bad reputation, right? I'm sorry, the matter of the Repulse Bay villa area has caused you trouble."
Li Ka-shing said, "It was indeed a bit troublesome, but the result was good. I really enjoy chatting with you young talents. There's a coffee shop across the street, how about we go for a drink together?"
Shen Dong said, "It's my honor. Old Tang, you can handle the signing and payment."
Tang Peijun nodded and said, "Okay, President Shen."
Seeing Li Ka-shing personally invite Shen Dong for coffee, many businessmen showed expressions of envy.
Not everyone is qualified to receive an invitation from Li Ka-shing.
Fifteen minutes later, Li Ka-shing and Shen Dong sat face to face in the coffee shop.
Li Ka-shing didn't mince words and asked directly, "Mr. Shen, you're spending nearly 1.9 billion to buy a 40,000-square-meter plot of land, which can only build two commercial buildings at most. Aren't you afraid of losing money?"
Shen Dong gently swirled the coffee in his cup with a spoon, and instead of answering, asked, "Sir Li, you are a senior figure in the real estate industry. How much do you think property prices on Hong Kong Island will increase in the future?"
"increase?"
Li Ka-shing laughed and said, "It seems that people are not optimistic about the future of real estate, especially after this stock market crash."
Shen Dong said, “Be fearful when others are greedy. I predict that the next ten years in Hong Kong Island will likely be a golden age for real estate. A mere 1.9 billion is nothing. Perhaps in a few years, this amount of money won't even buy 10,000 square meters. Sir Li, you've raised the price to 1.8 billion, which clearly shows that you are optimistic about the future of the real estate industry. Other aspects are hard to say, but in general, we should be in agreement.”
Li Ka-shing clapped his hands and praised, "Mr. Shen's vision and boldness are truly admirable. Among all the outstanding young people I have ever met, you should rank first."
Shen Dong took a sip of coffee and said, "These are just some insights; I hope Sir Li will forgive my ignorance. Sir Li, would you be interested in collaborating on the development of this land?"
Li Ka-shing's eyes flashed, and he smiled, "Too early."
Shen Dong immediately understood what Li Ka-shing meant and confidently said, "Then let's talk about cooperation again in a year."
Li Ka-shing's smile deepened as he said, "Mr. Shen, excessive confidence is not advisable. Gaining a foothold in the real estate industry and earning recognition from peers is not an easy task."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "I understand. So, just in case, I've also purchased a lot of real estate in Shenzhen."
Both of their words had another layer of meaning.
Shen Dong asked Li Ka-shing if he wanted to cooperate, but in reality, he wanted to use Li Ka-shing's influence to achieve his goal of developing the company.
It's important to know that Li Ka-shing is an absolute behemoth in the Hong Kong business world; there are only three or five people who can be compared to him.
If Shen Dong could cooperate with Li Ka-shing, it would be an absolutely wonderful thing for Tengfei Real Estate Company.
Li Ka-shing's answer was only three words: "Too early." The implied meaning was that you are too inexperienced and not yet qualified to enter my circle, so cooperation is out of the question.
Shen Dong told him that he was confident he could enter the top business circles of Hong Kong Island within a year.
Clearly, Li Ka-shing did not believe he could do it and gave him a warning.
Shen Dong did not refute, but humbly accepted the advice, but also told Li Ka-shing that he had already chosen his way out.
This escape route leads to Pengcheng, an inland city.
Looking at this exceptionally talented young man before him, Li Ka-shing asked, "You have high hopes for the mainland?"
Shen Dong stated bluntly, "I'm more optimistic about it than anyone else."
Li Ka-shing said, "Many businessmen on Hong Kong Island are not particularly interested in the North."
Shen Dong said with a disdainful look, "This only shows that they have poor judgment."
Li Ka-shing asked with great interest, "So you mean?"
Shen Dong said, "The mainland has a population of over one billion. Although most residents are still very poor, far less so than residents of Hong Kong Island, the mainland's potential is enormous, surpassing any other country or region in the world. As long as the existing policies are implemented, I dare say that the future economic development of the mainland will amaze everyone. Embracing the mainland is embracing wealth and the future."
Li Ka-shing said, "So you made arrangements in Shenzhen."
Shen Dong said, "It's not just Pengcheng; I'm also building factories in other parts of the inland. I want to seize the opportunity before everyone discovers this treasure trove."
Li Ka-shing chuckled and said, "This should be considered your trade secret. Why are you telling me? Aren't you afraid I'll also go to the mainland?"
Shen Dong said, "I can't possibly eat a cake meant for over a billion people, even if there are dozens of them. If you're interested, you can go and investigate."
Li Ka-shing nodded and said solemnly, "Mr. Shen, thank you for your candid communication with me. Your explanation has been very helpful. Perhaps I really should leave Hong Kong Island and go out to see the world."
Shen Dong smiled and said, "I'm speaking frankly only in order to gain your favor in the shortest amount of time."
"Hahaha"
Li Ka-shing couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying, "Alright, you've succeeded. I'm very impressed with you now."
After chatting for a while, Li Ka-shing got up and left.
After Shen Dong saw Li Ka-shing off, Tang Peijun came over and asked, "Brother Dong, how did the talks go?"
Shen Dong said calmly, "Sir Li didn't even leave any contact information. What do you think?"
Tang Peijun frowned and said, "I believe that one day he will face us squarely."
Shen Dong glanced at him and said, "Does it matter? Hong Kong Island is just a tiny place, and Sir Li was only born a few decades earlier than me. It's nothing special. I don't need his attention."
"Old Tang, remember this: what we want to do is become a world-class powerhouse. Sir Li is just a small goal on our path forward, nothing more."
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