Li Ka-shing was taken aback, then immediately understood what he meant and said, "I'm sorry, it was indeed my fault regarding my son's matter."
Shen Dong gave an appreciative look and said, "Sir Li is the richest man in Hong Kong, yet he can admit his mistakes so readily. That is truly rare."
Although Shen Dong's words were kind, his gaze made Li Ka-shing extremely uncomfortable.
Li Ka-shing changed the subject, saying, "Mr. Shen, I haven't yet congratulated you on acquiring Yantian Port in Shenzhen. I was very interested in that port, but unfortunately I was too late, and you beat me to it."
Shen Dong smiled and said, "Sir Li, I heard from the leaders of Pengcheng that you have been investigating this project for more than a year. Three months ago, your subordinates even held negotiations with the Pengcheng government, but unfortunately, they failed to reach an agreement due to the loan issue. I happened to make some money in the United States recently and discovered such a good project, so I couldn't help but spend two billion US dollars to acquire it directly. I am really sorry that I only found out about your matter later."
Upon hearing Shen Dong's words, Zhou Minhui and Zhao Yazhi, who were standing nearby, were speechless with shock.
Two billion US dollars?
How much money would that cost?
Are all gang leaders this rich these days?
That's terrifying!
At the same time, the two women also understood why Li Ka-shing treated Shen Dong differently.
Anyone who could suddenly produce two billion US dollars would likely earn the respect of these tycoons.
Li Ka-shing waved his hand and said, "It's alright. Mr. Shen, don't you think it's a bit of a waste to use two billion US dollars to build a port when the stock market is so sluggish? If it were me, I might use that money to buy some stocks at rock-bottom prices."
Shen Dong said, "My definition of the stock market is a place to make quick money, a money game where you move money from one hand to the other. What truly allows a businessman to establish himself in the business world is real industry, and it must be real industry, just like your Changjian Group."
Li Ka-shing smiled and said, "Can I take that as a compliment?"
Shen Dong laughed heartily and said, "Of course. To tell you the truth, the development goal of our Tengfei Real Estate Company is your Changjian Group. I hope that one day in the future, Tengfei can keep pace with Changjian, and if there is an opportunity, even surpass Changjian."
Li Ka-shing chuckled and said, "Mr. Shen is the most confident young man I have ever met."
Shen Dong raised an eyebrow and said, "There is an old man in the inland region whom I respect the most. He once wrote in a poem, 'Confident in living two hundred years, I will ride the waves for three thousand miles.' If a young man, full of youthful vigor, does not have a lofty goal, does not have the confidence, ambition, and passion to change the world, what difference is there between him and a good-for-nothing?"
"Clap clap clap clap"
A round of applause rang out, and several wealthy tycoons, including Li Zhaoshan and Zheng Tong, walked over.
"Well said, young man," Li Zhaoshan said, clapping his hands.
Shen Dong said, "That's just arrogant talk."
Li Ka-shing said, "Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Shen Dong, who took over Yantian Port in Shenzhen. Don't let his youth fool you; he's very powerful, with seven or eight companies under his control."
Zheng Tong chuckled and said, "Who told you to ignore the Pengcheng government for the sake of a loan? Now look what happened, you've lost everything."
Li Ka-shing said helplessly, "This is indeed a lesson."
Li Zhaoshan said, "Young man, you spent nearly 1.9 billion to buy that piece of land in Kowloon at the auction. Now, I wonder if you have any intention of selling it?"
Li Ka-shing's expression changed, and he said, "Mr. Li, what do you mean by this?"
That piece of land was already a tempting prize for Li Ka-shing, and Li Zhaoshan was undoubtedly trying to snatch it from the jaws of a tiger.
Li Zhaoshan smiled and said, "Sir Li, there's no need to be nervous. I was just asking casually."
Seeing that these two tycoons were treating him like a lamb to the slaughter, Shen Dong was somewhat annoyed, but he didn't show it on his face.
He said calmly, "That piece of land in Kowloon is in a very good location, and I have no intention of selling it."
Li Ka-shing frowned and said, "According to your contract with the municipal government, you must build the commercial building within three years, or you will have to bear the legal consequences."
Shen Dong said, “I’ve read the contract. If I can’t resolve this, I’ll have to pay the government HK$200 million every year. Sir Li, I predict this land will sell for at least HK$10 billion in ten years. Do you think I’d care about a mere HK$1.4 billion fine, plus less than HK$1.9 billion in principal?”
Li Ka-shing said, "Have you ever thought that if you had this 1.9 billion, ten years later, you might have earned 20 billion?"
Shen Dong shrugged and said, "At worst, I'll use this land to get a bank loan. Maybe I'll even make more money then."
Zheng Tongdao said, "Young man, that's not how you do business. You're being too extreme."
Shen Dong said, "Just kidding. There are always unexpected things in the world. Maybe my real estate projects will be able to resume tomorrow."
Zheng Tong laughed heartily and said, "Young man, I can tell you clearly that without our approval, your project will never start."
Shen Dong smiled and said, "President Zheng, how about we make a bet?"
Zheng Tong asked with great interest, "What kind of bet?"
Shen Dong said, "I heard you just finished building a 62-story office building in Central, which will open in a week. How about this, if I can start construction as scheduled tomorrow, you can give me the office building. If I can't start construction tomorrow, I'll give you that piece of land in Kowloon. What do you think?"
Li Ka-shing was deeply shaken.
He couldn't understand why Shen Dong dared to make this bet.
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