Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 631

The tea in the cup was still steaming. He leaned over slightly and took a sip, his movements graceful and calm.

Then, he nodded slightly, as if sorting out thousands of thoughts in his mind, and then he spoke slowly:

"Actually, I've already stated my stance long ago. I have no interest in your company's shares. However, I'm not heartless either. If you're facing financial difficulties right now and urgently need external support, I'd consider lending you some funds to alleviate your immediate needs. Furthermore, Mr. Liao happens to be here today. I've known him for a long time and have a close friendship. I'm willing to act as your guarantor and loan you some funds from the Liao Chong Hing Bank to help you through this difficult time."

Although He Yuzhu knew clearly in his heart that He Hongshen's behavior was not impeccable, and that in the near future he might do something as despicable as squeezing Huo Yingdong out of the board of directors.

But at this moment, when He Hongshen asked him for help with an anxious face and sincere words, He Yuzhu thought of the friendship they had formed on many occasions in the past and the ups and downs they had experienced together, and finally he couldn't bear it and decided to lend him a helping hand.

After all, in this complex business field where interests are intertwined, as long as there is a possibility of cooperation between the two parties, it means unlimited opportunities.

The cooperation that He Yuzhu mentioned was not simply investing in their entertainment company. He had other plans in mind.

What he really coveted was to use the connections that He Hongshen and Yip Deli had painstakingly built up in Macau over the years to enter the business landscape of Macau that was full of unlimited potential.

After all, the land resources in Haojing are extremely valuable at the moment. If He Yuzhu were to go there alone and want to obtain even a small piece of land, it would be as difficult as climbing to the sky.

But for He Hongshen and Ye Deli, who have been deeply rooted in Haojing for many years and have complex personal connections and complicated power structures, although obtaining land is far from easy, it is by no means impossible with the deep roots and personal networks they have accumulated in the local area. It is much easier than He Yuzhu fighting alone.

At this moment, a hint of surprise flashed in He Hongshen's eyes. The light was like a star that suddenly lit up in the darkness, instantly brightening his originally gloomy expression.

His tone unconsciously quickened as he continued, "If we could get a loan, that would be fantastic. The company is truly in dire straits right now, and every step forward is difficult. Our capital chain is stretched as thin as a string about to break. If we're not careful, we'll lose everything."

Liao Liewen sat upright on the side, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his demeanor elegant and graceful.

He coughed lightly, the sound remarkably clear in the quiet tea room, like an accent in a piece of music, and then responded, "Since Aocheng Entertainment is capable of obtaining a gambling license, our Liao Chong Hing Bank is very happy to provide loan support to your company."

In fact, before this, He Yuzhu had already discussed this matter with Liao Liewen privately.

This year, Liao Chong Hing Bank encountered a major setback. The bank run came suddenly, like a fierce tsunami, instantly engulfing the bank in turbulent waves.

Driven by panic, depositors rushed to banks like frightened birds, demanding to withdraw their deposits.

A large amount of funds flowed out like a flood, seriously shaking the bank's foundation and severely damaging its vitality.

Fortunately, after the management and employees worked day and night for several months to rectify the situation and took a series of measures to stabilize people's hearts, the bank gradually recovered.

Although the current style of doing things has become more cautious than in the past, and every decision must be weighed repeatedly among the pros and cons, the news that Aocheng Entertainment Company successfully obtained a gambling license was like a bombshell, causing a huge stir in the business world.

This means that in the next two years, the company will have the exclusive right to operate gambling in Haojing, and the daily revenue will be as surging as the tide, making a fortune every day.

It was for this reason that He Yuzhu enthusiastically invited Liao Liewen to come and enjoy afternoon tea together.

In the tea room, the aroma of tea rose and lingered around the two of them, as if creating a special atmosphere for the negotiation.

The two men had a very pleasant conversation. One of them was in urgent need of funds to solve a pressing problem, and every word he said was full of desire for funds; the other one was optimistic about the project and was willing to lend money, and his eyes showed his expectation for a return on the investment.

Just like that, in just a few words, in this tea room filled with the fragrance of tea, they easily negotiated a loan of up to 100 million.

Aocheng Entertainment Company used its gambling license as collateral and had a total loan limit of 350 million.

However, at present they only need to borrow 100 million in cash to meet their most urgent funding needs.

As for subsequent funding needs, you only need to apply for a loan directly from the bank when necessary.

After completing the loan procedures, He Hongshen felt relieved, his chest suddenly relaxed, and he let out a long breath. His shoulders, which had been tightly tied up like ropes, now relaxed completely, and he felt as if he had been freed from a heavy burden.

Afterwards, they gradually started chatting about trivial matters in life. The topic changed from the latest movies to the newly opened restaurants on the street. The atmosphere became more and more relaxed, and hearty laughter broke out from time to time in the teahouse, and that laughter seemed to be able to dispel all the haze in the air.

However, Liao Liewen sat aside and didn't talk for long before he subconsciously raised his hand and his eyes fell on the exquisite watch on his wrist. His brows frowned slightly, and a hint of anxiety flashed in his eyes.

He stood up abruptly, an apologetic smile on his face, and said hurriedly, "I'm so sorry, there's an emergency at the company, and there's a mountain of documents waiting for me to deal with. I have to leave first."

After saying that, he packed up briefly and left the tea room in a hurry.

As Liao Liewen's footsteps faded away, the atmosphere in the tea room suddenly changed, as if a taut string had suddenly loosened.

He Hongshen and the other two exchanged a glance, and they understood each other. Some words that were usually buried deep in their hearts and were spoken with great caution could finally be spoken out without reservation and freely.

He Hongshen sat on the leather sofa, leaning forward slightly, cleared his throat, looked intently at He Yuzhu, and was the first to ask, "Mr. He, are you really not going to participate in the company's business?"

This issue had actually been discussed in depth in several previous meetings. However, as it was a key part of this formal negotiation, he still followed the convention and asked the question seriously.

He Yuzhu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile. His eyes were calm and he replied calmly, "You are also aware that my status is special. I am usually busy with many affairs. My daily schedule is packed, so it is indeed not convenient for me to directly get involved in the company's business."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present understood what he meant. In fact, this point had already been tacitly understood in their past communications. He Hongshen was just simply confirming it again.

After receiving a positive answer, He Hongshen nodded slightly, a look of understanding on his face. He then straightened his back and continued, "In that case, we might as well cooperate in other areas."

This was the promise they had solemnly made to He Yuzhu before!

You know, from the very beginning, He Yuzhu had stated firmly and clearly that he had no intention of joining their company at all.

The reason why he was willing to generously lend them 100 million in cash was purely because of their deep friendship over the years.

Now, with the passage of time, they not only succeeded in obtaining the coveted gambling license, but also in this difficult process, He Yuzhu and Huo Yingdong were assassinated by the other party at all costs and almost lost their lives.

Whether considering it from the perspective of social etiquette or from a logical point of view, we should now give them both some tangible benefits as a reward.

At that time, in Hong Kong's business landscape, the forces were intertwined and complex, and in order to maximize their profits, transactions and games never stopped.

For Huo Yingdong, the opportunity brought by this cooperation is of extraordinary significance.

They solemnly promised to hand over the Governor's Office's crucial annual river cleaning work to Huo Yingdong's company.

You know, this river cleaning work is not a simple physical job.

Behind it are many aspects of urban operation, from the maintenance of urban sanitation to the smooth operation of water transportation, all of which are closely related to it.

Being able to take on this regular business from the government every year is like a shot in the arm for Huo Yingdong's company.

On the one hand, in terms of profit, thanks to the complex scale of the project and the favorable conditions of official cooperation, the annual profit can be very considerable, enough to make the company's financial statements shine; on the other hand, in terms of reputation, being able to establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with the Governor's Office is undoubtedly a resounding signboard, which makes the company's prestige in the industry grow day by day, and many potential customers and partners will also look up to it. This is a very good benefit for the long-term development of the company and has far-reaching impact.

Not only that, the cooperation between the two sides does not stop there.

Ho Ying-tung's company will also work with them to jointly engage in the hydrofoil business, traveling back and forth between the prosperous Hong Kong and the opportunity-filled Macau.

The hydrofoil business was an emerging and highly promising sector in the shipping industry at that time.

Traveling between these two economically active regions can not only carry a large number of business people and tourists, but also drive business such as goods trade between the two places.

Taking this opportunity, Huo Yingdong's company can not only expand its originally limited business areas and enter the vibrant shipping industry, but also use its unique route advantages to open up multiple new profit growth points, injecting continuous impetus into the company's vigorous development.

In addition, among the promises made to the Governor's Office, there is also a very eye-catching plan - to build three new high-standard hotels in the coming period.

These three hotels are not ordinary construction projects.

According to the plan, they will be equipped with the most advanced facilities, from luxurious guest room configurations, to high-end catering services, to complete business and leisure functional areas. Every detail will be strived for to the extreme, aiming to become a landmark building in the region.

However, reality poured cold water on Aocheng Entertainment Company.

At that time, Aocheng Entertainment Company did not have sufficient funds on its books, and its internal professional construction team and technical reserves also had obvious shortcomings. It simply did not have sufficient funds and capabilities to smoothly advance the construction of these restaurants. The implementation of this grand plan seemed to be shrouded in heavy fog from the very beginning.

The corners of He Hongshen's mouth rose slightly, outlining a perfect smile, and his eyes revealed a hint of imperceptible expectation.

He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then spoke slowly, his voice steady and full of unquestionable confidence: "Mr. He, the Governor's Office is sincere in this cooperation. The Governor's Office will provide the land for these three hotels, and the price will naturally be slightly lower than the official price. However, as you know, this land is in short supply, so the discount we can offer is not very large. I wonder if Mr. He is interested in this?"

He Hongshen sat in the spacious and bright office, the leather chair holding him firmly.

The pen in my hand seemed to be given life, tapping lightly on the thick solid wood table top from time to time, making a crisp and rhythmic sound.

At this moment, his eyes were deep and focused, his brows were slightly furrowed, he seemed to be in deep thought, or planning a business chess game, he already had a set of meticulous and almost impeccable calculations in his mind.

His gaze slowly moved upwards and landed on the huge city planning map on the wall. The map was filled with crisscrossing lines and dense markings, like a hidden code map of a city's development.

In a very conspicuous prime location in the picture, he seemed to have traveled through time and space and saw the spectacular scene of the future company headquarters - Lisboa Hotel rising from the ground:

The magnificent building reaches into the sky, its glass curtain wall shines brightly in the sun, and there is a constant stream of traffic and people coming and going in front of the door, showing its prosperity.

Yes, he was extremely determined in his heart and determined to keep this excellent piece of land as the site for the hotel that symbolizes the company's supreme and glorious future.

As for the remaining two pieces of land, after careful consideration, the most suitable candidate to take over instantly emerged in his mind - He Yuzhu.

He Hong knew very well that He Yuzhu had been working in the business world for many years and had an extremely sharp business eye, and he could always accurately capture business opportunities.

Furthermore, in the close cooperation in the past, He Yuzhu has fully demonstrated his integrity and will do his best to fulfill his promises and will never break his word.

He is decisive and resolute in his work style. He never backs down in the face of difficulties and always resolves crises with lightning speed.

Transferring the land to him was a way to repay He Yuzhu for his long-standing support and help. This friendship was particularly precious in the ups and downs of the business world.

Logically speaking, they can also make use of He Yuzhu's abilities and resources to quickly get the hotel project off the ground, steadily accelerate its progress, and maximize the interests of both parties.