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Chapter 1403 All-Out Attack
"This is the best barbecue I've ever eaten in my life!"

"To be able to taste this, I have no regrets in this life!"

He had barely taken a bite, and hadn't even swallowed the meat yet, when Zhang Wenqing, the president of Ya'an Security Company, had already begun his flattery.

Faced with such blatant flattery, Lin Xianhui, the head of Dongke Gangcheng Company, Liang Botao, the president of Peregrine, Zhang Yonglin, the president of Gangcheng Telecom, Li Yonghong, the president of Hong Kong Base Bank, Li Minghan, the president of Kunlun Mining, and Zhou Hongyi and his group from the mainland all couldn't help but look at Zhang Wenqing sideways.

They are all professional managers, all highly educated, and they are still a little embarrassed by such blatant flattery.

Despite the stares of the crowd, Zhang Wenqing didn't care at all. What was face anyway? How much was it worth?

The philanthropist Li was overjoyed; the resources that slipped through his fingers were enough to make Zhang Wenqing's net worth skyrocket by several zeros!
Zhang Wenqing came from a gang. If you're in a gang and you care about your reputation, how can you survive? If you can't stand being pointed at and cursed, how can you survive?

What kind of lives are those people who used to hang out with him in gangs now? Some are dead in the streets, while others are doing manual labor to make a living. Forget about becoming high-class people or millionaires; very few of them can even live a peaceful life.

Zhang Wenqing has now completely shed his triad affiliation and is the founder and general manager of Ya An Security Company, the fastest-growing security company in Hong Kong. It is also the security company with the closest relationship with the Hong Kong Police Department.

Now, no one would regard Zhang Wenqing as a lowly gangster or cannon fodder from the past. Even celebrities, tycoons, and wealthy families in Hong Kong would have to show him some respect.

Of course, they can be impolite, but in the future, when they encounter security problems, especially when traveling overseas and needing bodyguards, they should not wait until the last minute to ask Zhang Wenqing for help.

Ya'an's security personnel are mainly recruited from inland veterans and overseas mercenaries. They have all handled guns and even been on the battlefield. They are not just for show.

The recruited personnel already have a solid foundation, and Ya'an brings in a professional security team to provide training, along with high salaries and top-notch equipment. When trouble comes, Ya'an's security is truly on the line.

Whether they are from wealthy families or are celebrities in Hong Kong, who dares to say that they will not encounter the slightest risk when they travel abroad, especially overseas?

Hiring Ya'an Security means that if something goes wrong, they can actually find people to help, and they'll also handle the aftermath. Compared to ordinary makeshift security companies, they're much more reliable.

Especially this year, with Kunlun Minerals starting to acquire mines overseas, Ya'an's security team also went there, and that's the real tough nut to crack.

If Ya'an can establish itself in the overseas mining industry, which is rife with problems and where armed conflict could break out at any time, its reputation and strength will reach new heights.

Besides Ya'an, the key factor is the major financial backer behind it, which is also a source of fear for all parties. Hong Kong and Beijing are potential supporters of Ya'an, and even endorsers of it. This is what makes many people wary.

Zhang Wenqing knew perfectly well how he got his current status and wealth; it was definitely because he clung to the coattails of the philanthropist Li and held on to him tightly.

What does face matter in front of a big spender? Zhang Wenqing doesn't care at all!

Li the Philanthropist glanced at Zhang Wenqing, causing the latter to awkwardly shut his mouth.

Picking up a skewer of grilled meat, Li Dongling handed it to a pretty woman in her mid-twenties standing next to Zhang Wenqing through Ning Wenke.

In terms of looks, this woman certainly doesn't reach the level of a celebrity, but men who see her will feel that she is a woman suitable for "marriage".

This woman was brought by Zhang Wenqing today. The implications of bringing her to such an occasion are self-evident.

After Zhang Wenqing's net worth and status rose, he dated quite a few minor celebrities and models, but he never considered marriage.

Instead, after encountering the person in front of him, an office worker who had joined Ya'an, Zhang Wenqing launched a fierce offensive.

"Miss Qingtang, is that right?"

"Yes, Mr. Li!"

Upon hearing Li Dongling call out his name, Xu Qingtang immediately stood up. Being in Hong Kong, she knew all too well just how influential the person in front of her was, and there were even various rumors about him circulating in the underworld.

Rumor has it that back when the Zhao family of Hong Kong was still around, Zhao Shinan and Li Dashan were vying for Ning Wen's affections, which resulted in Zhao Shinan suddenly becoming a ruthless bandit and then... being riddled with bullets.

Then the Zhao family, which once possessed billions in assets, became impoverished and completely disappeared from the port city.

According to rumors circulating in Hong Kong's underworld, and after years of fabrication by tabloid media, offending those old-established Hong Kong tycoons might offer a glimmer of hope, but offending the philanthropist Li could truly turn you into a hornet's nest.

This makes it easy to imagine how Xu Qingtang felt when facing the philanthropist Li.

Li Dongling had no idea what Xu Qingtang was thinking at this moment. Otherwise, he would definitely be speechless and covering his face with his hands. The tabloids in Hong Kong are really good at making things up. What do you mean by offending the great philanthropist Li? A hornet's nest is the final destination.

Zhao Shinan, that guy, courted his own death. He even tried to emulate the legendary thief, kidnapping Li the Great Philanthropist. In the end, he got riddled with bullets. How can you blame Li the Great Philanthropist? But the tabloids and media don't care about such things. Even though TVB and other television stations reported the whole thing, the tabloids still fabricated all sorts of sensational stories about it.

What's that saying again? The general public only believes what they believe, and even if the person involved comes to deny it, it's useless...

Li Dongling looked at Xu Qingtang and said, "If Zhang Wenqing dares to bully you in the future, just come to me. Wen and I will definitely stand up for you!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingtang blushed from her face to the roots of her ears.

Zhang Wenqing grinned. He was a shrewd man and could easily tell that Li Dashan was trying to match him up with Xu Qingtang.

Moreover, if he marries Xu Qingtang, then Li Dongling will be their witness. Who would dare to talk about them or question the two of them? From now on, the Zhang family will truly stand with the Li family of Hanxi!

"It's not easy for everyone to get together like this, let's have a drink!"

Li Dongling raised his wine glass, and immediately a resounding chorus of agreement echoed from the back garden as everyone raised their glasses.

After a glass of wine, the people at the party gathered together, and Li Dongling got up and handed over the grilling work to the professional chef.

Despite Zhang Wenqing's praise, Li Dongling was well aware of Li Dashanren's actual skill in grilling meat, and he knew the truth after eating it.

The meat roasted by the philanthropist Li was definitely cooked through. As for the rest, they were already cooked, so what more could you ask for?
Eating meat grilled by Asia's richest man himself, and still having so many demands, shouldn't we reflect on whether we've truly savored it? Is this the kind of grilled meat that can be judged by its taste? It needs to be experienced with our hearts.

"Thank you all for your hard work these past few days, especially President Lin and Manager Liang!"

Li Dongling raised his glass, gesturing to Lin Xianhui and Liang Botao.

"It's Dongke Port City Company's duty to help Dongke Group companies solve their problems!" Lin Xianhui said hurriedly.

Li Dongling nodded, then looked at everyone present and said, "Cyberport has been established for several years now, and its success today is inseparable from everyone's support."

"However, Cyberport needs some changes now!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xianhui, Liang Botao, Zhang Yonglin, and the others all turned their gazes toward Li Dashanren.

"City Telecom will remain Cyberport's most important business in the future, but other businesses need to be restructured!"

Li Dongling looked at Liang Botao, "Next, Cyberport will complete the merger with Hong Kong-based Bank, which will be renamed Peregrine Bank, and Li Yonghong will still be in charge of Peregrine Bank!"

"In addition to the merger between Peregrine and Hong Kong-based Bank, Peregrine is also going to acquire a Hong Kong-based insurance company to enter the insurance industry."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xianhui, Zhang Yonglin, Li Yonghong, and the others couldn't help but think: Peregrine is about to take off!
With its three major businesses—securities, banking, and insurance—Peregrine's strength will be enhanced in an epic way.

It will also become Cyberport's second largest cash cow, and in the future, Peregrine's ability to generate cash may not be inferior to that of Hong Kong City Telecom.

Liang Botao was also visibly stunned. He hadn't expected Li Dongling to support Peregrine so strongly. After this was completed, Peregrine's strength would not only increase several times, but would even surpass the original Peregrine.

It's important to know that Peregrine didn't have banking or insurance, two money-making businesses, before its bankruptcy.

With its three major businesses—securities, insurance, and banking—plus Peregrine's established position and network in Hong Kong and mainland China, Peregrine definitely has the potential to become a top-tier investment bank. As for whether it can surpass the previous Peregrine, that's simply not a question.

"The future Cyberport will be mainly comprised of Port City Telecom, Peregrine, and the Port City Future Industry Foundation!"

This is the first time Li Dongling has finalized the three pillars of Cyberport, and the future of Cyberport will depend on these three companies.

City Telecom determines the lower limit of Cyberport. After all, no matter how poor Cyberport's other businesses are, as long as City Telecom, a telecommunications giant with nearly HK$30 billion in annual revenue, is there, Cyberport will always be one of the giant companies in the city.

Peregrine and the Cyberport Future Industry Fund determine the upper limit of Cyberport's potential; these two businesses are both capable of achieving extraordinary success.

If they perform exceptionally well, Cyberport might even be able to challenge HSBC; if they perform poorly, they might just throw away countless funds and end up with nothing.

"Following this restructuring, all departments under Cyberport must continue to operate according to plan and must not delay!"

Li Dongling explained to Lin Xianhui, Liang Botao, Zhang Yonglin, and others.

Climbing to the bottom and relying on past achievements will eventually lead to the depletion of those achievements. A full-scale offensive is the only way out for Cyberport!
(End of this chapter)