The turmoil in Macau has just ended, and now it's brewing again on Hong Kong Island.
Shen Dong didn't pay much attention to these feuds within the martial arts world.
He devoted all his energy to Tengfei Real Estate Company.
Shen Dong and Cheng Qingquan have reached a cooperation agreement to jointly develop the construction site in Kowloon.
Both parties decided to build the tallest commercial building in Kowloon as a landmark building.
After the design drawings were completed, Shen Dong immediately had the company's construction team move into the construction site.
However, less than a week after construction began, the construction team stopped work because they couldn't buy river sand and cement.
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Upon hearing Tang Peijun's report, Shen Dong almost thought he had misheard.
"Old Tang, where have all the river sand and cement gone? How come we can't buy them?" Shen Dong asked in surprise.
Tang Peijun said indignantly, "Someone attacked us."
Shen Dong wasn't particularly knowledgeable about the construction industry, so he asked, "Who are you talking about?"
Tang Peijun said, "Li Ka-shing, Li Zhaoshan, and other real estate tycoons."
It turns out that all the river sand and cement in Hong Kong Island had to be imported from outside, and only a handful of companies were qualified to import these things.
The controlling shareholders behind these companies are wealthy tycoons such as Li Ka-shing, Li Zhaoshan, and Zheng Tong.
They can stop real estate companies from building projects whenever they want.
Shen Dong had oversimplified things, thinking that all he needed to do was set up a construction company and have the qualifications to build skyscrapers.
Unexpectedly, the river sand and cement used for building the building were in someone else's hands, which caught Shen Dong completely off guard.
Shen Dong frowned and said, "Among these real estate tycoons, I only know Li Ka-shing. Is he trying to teach me a lesson? Or is this old guy still up to his old tricks and still has his eye on the Kowloon land?"
Tang Peijun said, "I think it's very likely the latter."
Just then, his cell phone rang.
Tang Peijun looked at Shen Dong, who said, "Hurry up and answer it."
Tang Peijun answered the call immediately.
"What? Everything has stopped?"
"Okay, I understand. Don't panic."
After hanging up the phone, Tang Peijun said, "Brother Dong, they reported from Tseung Kwan O that they can't buy cement and river sand either."
Shen Dong sneered, "Are they trying to kill us? Old Tang, how long can the materials on the construction site last?"
Tang Peijun said, "Tseung Kwan O should be fine for half a month, but other places are in serious trouble."
Shen Dong asked, "Do you have any solutions?"
Tang Peijun said, "There are two options. One is to ask big shots like Li Ka-shing to make an exception for us."
Shen Dong waved his hand dismissively and said, "It's absolutely impossible for me to bow down. Let me suggest the second method."
Tang Peijun said, "The biggest difficulty in opening a building materials company and importing river sand and cement from outside is that the foreign trade department will not issue us the relevant certificates."
Shen Dong asked, "Where do their companies import these things from?"
Tang Peijun said, "Malaysia, mainly in Southeast Asia."
Shen Dong paused for a moment, then said, "Why not the inland areas? The river sand and cement there are not only of better quality, but also cheaper than in Malaysia. Not to mention anything else, the transportation costs alone would save a lot of money."
Tang Peijun said, "Hong Kong Island belongs to the United States and its relationship with the mainland is not good. It's not that they don't want to buy, but that they dare not buy."
Shen Dong laughed and said, "If we bring river sand and cement from the mainland to Hong Kong Island, what do you think they will do?"
There are many real estate business owners in Hong Kong Island. Although their strength is far inferior to that of Li Ka-shing and others, if they can be united through building materials, they can form a force that can rival these real estate tycoons.
If Shen Dong were to gain control of this power, then Li Ka-shing and his associates would have no way to stop his rise, since he doesn't lack money, but rather connections and resources.
Tang Peijun said, "The key is the Foreign Trade Department. I heard that their director, Wilson, is a typical hawk and very difficult to deal with. It's also hard to say what faction the newly appointed deputy director, Zhuang Wenfa, belongs to."
Shen Dong narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Everyone has weaknesses. Old Tang, find two private investigators and get me a thorough investigation into Wilson and Zhuang Wenfa's ancestors for eight generations as quickly as possible. Money is not a problem, speed is the key."
Tang Peijun nodded and said, "I'll go now."
Shen Dong hummed in agreement.
Not long after Tang Peijun left, Qiu Ti came in carrying a cup of coffee.
"Is there a problem with the company? I noticed that President Tang's expression is very serious."
Shen Dong took the coffee and chuckled, "Important people are careful not to show their emotions. No matter what big problems they encounter, they shouldn't let outsiders see it on their faces. It seems that Old Tang still needs more experience."
Qiu Ti rolled her eyes at Chen Dong and said, "They've already done enough. But you, you're not that old, yet you speak with such an old-fashioned tone."
Shen Dong pulled Qiu Ti into his arms and said with dissatisfaction, "Is this how you treat your boss? If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll be riding on my head in the future."
Qiu Ti seemed to sense something and exclaimed, "Let me go! This is the office!"
Shen Dong kissed her and said, "There's more romance in the office."
Just as Shen Dong was about to make a move against Qiu Ti, the phone on his desk suddenly rang.
Qiu Ti said, "Answer the phone quickly."
Shen Dong released Qiu Ti and said, "You got lucky this time. Next time I'll show you what I'm capable of."
Qiu Ti blushed, glared at him, and said, "You bad guy."
Seeing Qiu Ti's blushing face made Shen Dong feel itchy again.
"Hey, what's up?"
"Mr. Shen, Mr. Li Zekai would like to see you."
"Li Zekai? Li Ka-shing's eldest son?"
"Yes."
"Please invite him up."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Dong gave a cold laugh.
As expected, it was Li Ka-shing who was causing trouble for him.
Qiu Ti said, "Honey, I'm going out now."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "Don't overwork yourself. Let's have lunch together."
"OK."
Qiu Ti agreed and left the office.
Soon, Shen Dong met Li Zekai.
Although Li Zekai was only in his twenties, Shen Dong saw the word "steady" in his temperament, demeanor, and behavior.
After a few polite exchanges, Shen Dong said directly, "Mr. Li, I used to be a nobody, and I've only been in the business world for a month at most, so I prefer to speak and act frankly and don't like beating around the bush. If I'm not mistaken, you were the ones who handled the river sand and cement, weren't you?"
Li Zekai nodded and said, "Yes."
Shen Dong said, "Everyone has their own purpose in doing anything. I'd like to know what your purpose is?"
Li Zekai smiled and said, "We are very interested in your company's projects in Tseung Kwan O and Kowloon. My father hopes to cooperate with you."
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