Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 630 You have to help us

Just as he was racking his brain with thoughts, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind like a flash of lightning across the chaotic night sky.

He Yuzhu turned his head abruptly, looking anxiously at Huang Zhirou, and asked impatiently, "What kind of business do you think we can do over there?"

Huang Zhirou obviously did not expect He Yuzhu to ask this question out of the blue. She seemed to be frozen in an instant, and her originally bright eyes suddenly widened, full of disbelief.

Her lips parted slightly, but she was speechless for a moment, and the air seemed to be filled with her astonishment.

After a moment of silence, she finally found her voice and asked hesitantly and inquiringly, "Boss, are you really planning to open a casino over there?"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's face instantly lit up with astonishment. His head shook like a rattle, and he waved his hands vigorously in the air, with such force that it seemed to disturb the air around him. He tried to completely expel this thought from his mind, and then hurriedly explained, "Of course not. I just lent them the money. To be more precise, I lent it to Huo Yingdong."

He Yuzhu shook his head slightly, his tone somewhat indifferent.

This matter is strange. The signatures of the borrowers on those debt notes are all Huo Yingdong, and no one else. This situation is really unexpected.

As everyone knows, when it comes to business and money transactions, it is crucial to clarify the borrower and repayment responsibility, but the current operation is really puzzling.

What is even more surprising is that after an in-depth investigation into the financial structure of Aocheng Entertainment, it was discovered that He Yuzhu did not have a single penny of direct investment.

In business operations, investment means sharing rights and risks. It is extremely abnormal to participate in company-related affairs without investing.

Not only that, the preparation process for the establishment of the so-called new company was too casual.

A few key figures simply found some time, sat together, and had a simple verbal discussion, roughly dividing the sectors they were responsible for and future development directions. There were no professional lawyers present to draft the terms, and no legally binding documents were formed.

In this highly competitive and strictly regulated business world, such a sloppy style of doing things is rare. It's as if business operations are treated as a casual agreement between friends, completely ignoring the huge risks hidden behind it.

Looking back to that turbulent era, the competition for gambling licenses in the land of Haojing was a silent but thrilling war.

At that time, although He Hongshen had great ambitions and excellent strategies, he fell into despair due to a broken capital chain and almost missed the chance to obtain a gambling license.

At the critical moment, Huo Yingdong stepped forward and extended a helping hand with courage and determination, lending a considerable sum of money to He Hongshen.

If it weren't for Huo Yingdong's timely help, even if He Hongshen had extraordinary abilities, he would have found it difficult to overcome the gap of lack of funds and would have been unable to stand out in the fierce battle for the license.

If this opportunity is missed, the original development trajectory of the Macau Casino will be completely disrupted, and the subsequent direction of the situation will be full of unknown variables. It may be reshuffled by other forces, rewriting the entire historical process of the Macau gaming industry.

Huang Zhirou leaned against the window, gazing into the distance with amazement. She couldn't help but sigh, "Look over there, tall buildings lined up side by side, the streets bustling with traffic. It looks even more prosperous than Hong Kong. In such a prosperous place, the land must be extremely valuable. Every inch of it looks like it's inlaid with gold."

He Yuzhu stood aside, arms folded across his chest, following her gaze. He agreed deeply and nodded heavily in response, "Of course. With such prosperity, how could the land not be valuable? Everywhere you look, there are endless business opportunities."

After a brief silence, Huang Zhirou's brows knitted together, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. After a moment's thought, she slowly spoke, offering a suggestion: "Boss, since you're determined not to get involved in the gambling business, why don't we change our mindset and open a hotel? The agreement between Aocheng Entertainment and the Governor's Office clearly states that three high-standard hotels must be built in the near future. This is a rare business opportunity. If managed properly, your future will be comfortable. If you find hotels too troublesome, opening an office building is also a good idea. The city is developing rapidly, and the demand for office space is only increasing. It's sure to be very profitable."

After all, there is a clear provision in the agreement signed between Aocheng Entertainment Company and the Governor's Office that three high-standard hotels must be built in the near future.

This is undoubtedly a business opportunity, it depends on how they grasp it.

He Yuzhu had already made up his mind about this proposal.

He thought to himself that even if he just built the building from the ground, leased it to other hotels or management companies for operation, and collected the rent himself, it would be a good business that was sure to make money.

Looking back at the history of business development, many forward-looking companies, such as the influential real estate developers in New York in the early 20th century, invested huge sums of money to build grand restaurants and then entrusted them to experienced professional management companies.

With advanced management models and precise market positioning, the restaurant was packed with guests, and in the end these real estate developers all made a fortune.

This successful precedent undoubtedly gave He Yuzhu a shot in the arm, making him feel that this approach was feasible.

He Yuzhu looked solemn and nodded slightly. A thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes, indicating to Huang Zhirou that he had understood his deep meaning.

Huang Zhirou's eyes instantly sharpened upon seeing this, and she immediately started a new round of topics, talking incessantly about other potential business opportunities.

She talked about purchasing land and building modern homes in emerging areas of the city, using her keen market insight and precise timing to secure a share of the booming real estate market.

She also mentioned purchasing ships and forming her own transport fleet, which would be used specifically to travel between two bustling commercial areas, efficiently transport all kinds of goods, open up key logistics channels, and build a stable commercial artery.

After Huang Zhirou had clearly and meticulously introduced every detail of these businesses, from the early preparations to the later operations, He Yuzhu gently waved his hand and let her go out, while he himself fell into deep thought about these business plans.

Then, he took a deep breath, calmed his slightly rapid breathing, and then solemnly dialed Huo Yingdong's number.

The phone rang only twice before Huo Yingdong's familiar, somewhat anxious voice rang out: "Brother, you're really taking a risk this time! You actually came straight to my house alone. Do you know how my heart jumped into my throat when I first heard the news? You're really too bold!"

He Yuzhu wore a relaxed smile, a smile like the warm spring sun, dispelling the slight fatigue that lingered around him. He responded in a cheerful tone, his voice like a bell: "Haha, these are just trivial matters. Look, I'm back safely."

After saying this, he raised his right hand and gently patted the non-existent dust on his body. His movements were smooth and flowing, as if the turbulent journey to Luzon was just an ordinary trip in his eyes, and the thrills along the way were turned into insignificant episodes.

After a few simple greetings, their words were full of the warmth and concern of meeting again after a long separation. The two looked at each other, and when their eyes met, the tacit understanding was transmitted like an electric current, and they tacitly agreed to go for afternoon tea together.

Since moving to Sheung Wan, the area has been crisscrossed with streets and alleys, and teahouses are lined up like stars, providing great convenience for having afternoon tea.

Just picturing that scene in my mind - wisps of hot steam rising from the porcelain cup, wisps of rich tea aroma seeping into my nostrils, paired with delicate and exquisitely presented snacks, is enough to make people feel comfortable from the bottom of their hearts, and all the muscles and bones in their bodies seem to be soothed and stretched by that leisurely energy.

In addition to Huo Yingdong, also present at the appointment were He Hongshen and He Yuzhu's brother-in-law Liao Liewen.

At that time, the situation in Shanghai was turbulent and various forces were secretly competing with each other. This meeting was of great importance, and everyone's expressions were solemn.

When they met, everyone shook hands with each other. Although they had a polite smile on their faces, behind that smile was a hidden worry about the complicated situation.

Afterwards, everyone sat in the elegantly decorated tea room. Ancient calligraphy and paintings were hung on the walls of the tea room, and a few blooming orchids were placed in a blue and white porcelain vase, emitting a subtle fragrance.

The exquisite tea set on the table has a delicate texture and exudes a warm luster, as if telling the story of time.

The rising hot air curled around the crowd like a veil, adding a touch of softness to the slightly serious atmosphere.

As soon as everyone sat down, the first topic of conversation, unsurprisingly, was He Yuzhu's thrilling journey alone to Luzon.

In that distant Luzon, the situation was chaotic. He Yuzhu's journey was like entering a dangerous place. Every step was extremely dangerous. Everyone was curious about his experience and concerned about his various encounters on this trip.

Especially when Liao Liewen heard that He Yuzhu had successfully subdued Zhao Yunhai, a powerful warrior at the peak of the Transformation Realm, the valuable and thin teacup in his hand trembled violently, and the scalding tea almost spilled out.

His face was filled with astonishment. His eyes, once deep and bright, now bulged like bells. He stared at He Yuzhu in disbelief, his voice rising unconsciously in shock. "My dear son-in-law, did you really do that? Zhao Yunhai is no ordinary figure! He's been a master of the martial arts world for many years, and his reputation is legendary. Countless renowned masters have been defeated by him."

Although Liao Liewen knew that He Yuzhu was quite powerful and had seen some of his skills displayed in their daily interactions, those were nothing compared to his victory over Zhao Yunhai.

He could never have imagined that He Yuzhu was so hidden and could defeat such a powerful and almost legendary opponent. This strength was beyond his imagination.

Looking back, Zhao Yunhai was filled with blazing ambition and boiling blood, his heart set on a world full of unknowns and opportunities, and he resolutely embarked on the long journey to Hong Kong.

At that time, the Hong Kong underworld was like a sea shrouded in a storm, with unpredictable and turbulent circumstances.

The various forces are like a group of ferocious sharks, fighting and competing fiercely one after another to compete for hegemony and interests in the world of martial arts.

Zhao Yunhai has nothing but superb martial arts and extraordinary courage to fear no life or death.

He shuttled through the flashing swords and fought in the bloody storm. With his unyielding spirit, he carved out a world of his own in this complex and chaotic world and achieved a great reputation.

His name, like a loud war drum, echoes in the martial arts world for a long time. Even though time has passed, to this day, it is still on the lips of the older generation of martial arts world and is passed down.

Although Luzon and Hong Kong do not share a border, they are connected by sea and the distance is not far away.

The thrilling and moving legendary deeds of Zhao Yunhai were like wings that reached Liao Liewen's ears very early.

Liao Liewen knew very well how powerful Zhao Yunhai was and was filled with awe.

However, He Yuzhu was completely different. He was an extremely low-key person. He always kept his powerful strength, which had already entered the Baodan realm, a secret he never revealed to anyone.

In the eyes of outsiders, He Yuzhu is just a moderately powerful master of the Transformation Realm, nothing special.

At this moment, in this seemingly quiet and peaceful tea room filled with the fragrance of tea, He Yuzhu sat quietly, with a restrained aura around him. No one knew how much unknown and powerful power was hidden in his body.

Just as everyone was chatting about this matter seemingly casually, He Hongshen frowned slightly and scanned everyone's faces one by one, as if considering the right time to speak.

Finally, he cleared his throat and interjected, "Mr. He, although we've successfully obtained our gambling license, the challenges behind this are like a mountain, standing in the way of our company's progress. First, we haven't yet found a site that meets regulations and is in a prime location to open a casino. Second, we don't even have a penny of start-up capital. Could you lend us a hand at this critical juncture?"

As he spoke, he slowly lowered his head, as if to hide the eagerness and anxiety in his eyes, and his hands subconsciously rubbed the corners of his clothes back and forth, making the originally smooth corners full of wrinkles.

He paused, his face showing difficulty, his voice adding a hint of bitterness, and he continued with some embarrassment, "To be honest, the company's account situation is terrible right now. The account books are almost empty. It's not an exaggeration to say that we are penniless. We have nothing at all."

However, it is fortunate that the gambling license will take effect after New Year's Day, which is still a full month and a half away.

Although this period of time is not sufficient, it does give everyone room to maneuver, so there is no need to fall into excessive anxiety for the time being.

When He Yuzhu heard the news, his expression remained unchanged. He slowly stretched out his hand and steadily picked up the exquisite teacup in front of him.