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Chapter 434 Snake Swallows Elephant

"Uncle Ning!"

Li Dongling entered the Ning family villa and met Ning Wenke and Ning Wantian who was using a cane.

Ning Wen did not dress up for public occasions. Today her outfit was more homely, but very fashionable. She also put on some light makeup, which made her face and figure look more delicate.

Ning Wantian was using a cane. Although he still had some difficulty walking in recent years, he was able to walk with the cane and no longer needed to sit in a wheelchair.

"I heard that Uncle Ning is very knowledgeable about collecting. A small token of my appreciation is not enough to show my respect!"

Li Dongling handed the antiques prepared by Lin Xianhui to Ning Wenke who was standing beside him. These were bought from an auction house. They included a Ming Dynasty calligraphy and painting, and a Qing Dynasty white jade tea cup with a flower button and a Kui handle. They were all bought from the auction house.

Ning Wantian is an expert in antiques and has some knowledge. After just one look at the quality of the two antiques, he knew they would probably be very expensive.

The saying "antiques are valuable in prosperous times, and gold is valuable in troubled times" is widely circulated. However, as long as antiques are well preserved and the market is good, their appreciation rate is much faster than that of gold. For these two things, it is not a problem to multiply their value several times in twenty years.

"You're welcome. You're still spending money on an old man like me!"

Ning Wantian said with a smile. He also knew that Li Dongling gave these things because the Ning family in Gangcheng and Dongling Hi-Tech were basically tied together.

However, the Ning family would not refuse this kind of binding. Since cooperating with Dongling Hi-Tech over the past few years, the Ning family's strength and financial resources have been visibly rising.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Dongling, Ning Wenke, Ning Wantian and Lin Xianhui sat down together.

"Boss Li, you must stay a few more days in Hong Kong this time to experience the charm of Hong Kong. If I were not feeling unwell now, I would definitely accompany you in person!"

When the Filipino maid served the food, Ning Wantian said to Li Dongling.

"This fish maw and ham soup was made by Wen Ke herself. Even the restaurants in Hong Kong may not be able to compare to it in taste. Normally, I may not be able to have a bowl of it even if I want to!"

"dad!"

Hearing Ning Wantian's words, Ning Wenke, who was usually vigorous and resolute, showed a rare shy look on her face and poured a bowl for Ning Wantian, "Drink yours quickly!"

"Have a drink!"

Ning Wantian raised his glass and said to Li Dongling, "I also want to thank President Li for his support to the Ning family over the years. If it weren't for President Li, the Ning family would probably be..."

Ning Wantian shook his head and didn't continue talking, but Ning Wantian knew well that when he was sent to the emergency room, the entire Ning family was a mess and was even on the verge of bankruptcy, only one step away from bankruptcy.

But Ning Wenke made a trip to western Han and, by acting as the agent for Dongling Hi-Tech's products, pulled the Ning family out of the quagmire and even took it to a higher level!

Apart from anything else, in the latest valuation given by investment institutions, the valuation of Wanjia Electric Appliance City has exceeded US$6.8 million, which has doubled compared to when it was acquired. The shares of Wanjia Electric Appliance City held by the Ning family are worth more than US$ million!
Li Dongling glanced at Ning Wenke, "Uncle Ning, you are too polite. Dongling Hi-Tech also wants to thank Ning's company. If Wenke hadn't come to Hanxi and become the agent for electronic pet machines, and sold them to Gangcheng, Riben and other places, no one would know what Dongling Hi-Tech is like today!"

Li Dongling did not deny the contribution of Ning's Trading Company. At that time, electronic pet machines faced difficulties in entering overseas markets. If it were not for Ning's Company's overseas channels, and if Ning Wen had not been able to pull in the channels of Nippon Bandai, electronic pet machines would never have been so successful.

The meal prepared by the Ning family was very sumptuous. It was obvious that the Ning family's chef had used all his best skills. In addition, given the current relationship between the two sides and Ning Wantian being an old hand, the meal was naturally a very pleasant one.

After drinking two glasses of wine, Ning Wenke took Ning Wantian's glass, which made Ning Wantian smile and mutter that he had not had many opportunities to taste alcohol since he was discharged from the hospital.

After eating and drinking, Li Dongling, Ning Wenke, Ning Wantian and others moved to a small hall in the villa, which was obviously where the Ning family discussed things.

After the Filipino maid served tea, desserts and fruit, Ning Wantian asked the others to leave.

"Here in Hong Kong, the Ning family has many old friends who have long been clamoring to meet Mr. Li!"

Ning Wantian smiled and said that the Ning's Trading Company had grown rapidly in strength in Gangcheng in the past few years and had been continuously improving in the rankings among Gangcheng's family-owned businesses. Naturally, those companies that had cooperated with the Ning family also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity.

"I will definitely meet you if there is a chance!" Li Dongling said with a smile, then he looked at Ning Wenke and said, "Uncle Ning, to be honest, I came to Hong Kong this time not only to attend the IPO bell ringing ceremony of Founder Group, but also for another matter. This matter also requires the consent of you and Wenke, Uncle Ning!"

When Ning Wantian heard this, he knew that the highlight was finally coming. In fact, Ning Wantian had already anticipated Li Dongling's visit to Hong Kong City.
After all, as soon as they came here, they made such a big fuss and attacked Zhao Shinan's family, which was equivalent to raising a flag in Gangcheng. It was completely different from Dongling Hi-Tech's previous style in Gangcheng. Ning Wantian, an old hand, had already smelled something different.

"As long as the Ning family can help, we will definitely support them wherever we can!"

Ning Wenke raised her head and looked at Li Dongling with her deep eyes. Her voice was not loud, but her tone was firm.

When Ning Wantian saw this scene, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. He felt as if the cabbages he had grown and raised for more than 20 years had been poached away by someone else. If the safety of Ning's Company was not dependent on Dongling Hi-Tech, Ning Wantian would have kicked the person out long ago.

Li Dongling looked at Ning Wenke and said, "This matter is not forced, but Dongling Hi-Tech hopes to cooperate with Ning's company!"

"Dongling Hi-Tech is ready to join the acquisition battle of Gangcheng Telecom!" Li Dongling said directly.

Hearing this, Ning Wantian's heart beat suddenly more violently. He had discussed this matter with Ning Wenke before.

But before, Ning Wantian felt that the Ning family was not qualified to acquire Hongcheng Telecom. Not to mention that others did not believe that the Ning family was qualified to acquire Hongcheng Telecom, even Ning Wantian himself did not believe it.

But now, Li Dongling told him that Dongling Hi-Tech was preparing to join hands with Ning's company to make a big deal. Ning Wantian was shocked and excited, yet a little worried.

Even though the Ning family's strength has soared rapidly in recent years, it is definitely still not as good as Hongcheng Telecom. This is destined to be a small-scale acquisition.

Ning Wantian, an old hand in the world, knew that Li Dongling had dragged the Ning family into the game because there must be something that needed the Ning family to do, even if it was a landmine. Otherwise, why would he come to the Ning family?
Ning Wenke was also a little surprised, but compared to Ning Wantian, who had a preconceived impression of the British and British capital for so many years, Ning Wenke had a different idea.

Ning Wenke's generation, who were born in Hong Kong, no longer fear the British. They do not think that the British are invincible. After all, they have seen that Britain has been losing ground in Hong Kong and its former colonies around the world for so many years.

If the acquisition of Hong Kong City Telecom is successful, no matter in what capacity the Ning's company joins, once the acquisition is completed, the status of the Ning's company will undergo earth-shaking changes, and it may even have a chance to become one of the top wealthy families in Hong Kong City!

Lin Xianhui, who was sitting next to him, was not in a much better condition. His hands holding the teacup were trembling slightly. That was Hong Kong City Telecom. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange had been ranked among the top three in market capitalization for many years. It was a well-deserved giant in Hong Kong and even in Asia. Acquiring such a company was undoubtedly like touching the tiger's butt.

Being able to participate in this acquisition, regardless of success or failure, is the highlight of a professional manager's career. How many professional managers in the world have the opportunity to participate in such a top-level acquisition?
"Hong Kong City Telecom cannot be acquired by foreign telecommunications companies. This is absolutely not allowed!"

Li Dongling spoke to the people in front of him. The meaning of his words made Ning Wenke and Lin Xianhui speculate. Even if Li Dongling did not say it explicitly, they could guess whose wish this was.

"There are many acquirers for this acquisition, but the one with the greatest advantage is undoubtedly the local company in Hong Kong. Dongling Hi-Tech hopes to conduct this acquisition in the name of Ning's Company!"

The amount of information was so overwhelming that Ning Wantian was overwhelmed for a moment.

"What price will Ning's Trading Company pay?" Ning Wantian asked Li Dongling directly.

"Dongling Hi-Tech has established a Cyberport Investment Company, which will acquire Hong Kong City Telecom together with Ning's Trading Company!"

"If the acquisition is successful, Ning's company will be able to obtain a portion of Gangcheng Telecom's shares, and Wen Ke will become the new president of Gangcheng Telecom!"

"Ning's company needs to provide loan guarantees for Cyberport Investment Company. For this, Ning's company will have to bear a large part of the debt!"

Li Dongling did not hide anything and said directly that this acquisition was under the banner of the Ning family, so the Ning family would definitely need to take the lead and be the main force in loan guarantees.

If you want to get something, you have to pay first. This is an eternal truth. For the Ning family, this is an opportunity to sit at the same table with the Changjiang Li family, the New World Zhou family, the Zheng family and other Hong Kong giants. If you want to get the opportunity, you must take risks.

"As long as the Ning family joins this acquisition battle, regardless of whether the acquisition succeeds or fails, Ning's Company will become Dongling Hi-Tech's permanent partner. As long as Dongling Hi-Tech is still alive, it will fully support Ning's Trading Company!"

Li Dongling made a promise. This promise was not written on paper, and there would be no audio or video recording, but it was said by Li Dongling himself. Whether the Ning family was willing to believe this promise depended on them.

If you believe it, then even if the Ning family suffers heavy losses due to this acquisition in the future, Dongling Hi-Tech will help the Ning family make a comeback. If you don’t believe it, then there is naturally no need to say more, Li Dongling can just find another alias!
"Ning family, willing to join!"

(End of this chapter)