Reborn since 1993

Chapter 443 Testing
Li Dongling was surrounded by a group of beautiful girls, some of whom looked vaguely familiar to him as they had played roles in Hong Kong TV dramas and movies.

In just a short while, many business cards appeared in Li Dongling's hands and pockets, some of which even had hotel room numbers on them.

The entertainment industry is a big melting pot, whether it is Hollywood in America or Oriental Hollywood in Hong Kong, it is all like this, especially in this era, unlike decades later, when many people regard it as just a profession.

Nowadays, many actors in the entertainment industry, whether in America or Hong Kong, come from poor family backgrounds, and becoming an actor is a way for them to change their destiny!

After becoming famous, you are in the spotlight and cheered by thousands of people wherever you go. After experiencing the life of luxury and decadence, who would want to go back to the old days? Even if you don’t have to worry about going hungry anymore, not everyone can accept eating simple meals after living a life of luxury.

For many actresses, they know that marrying into a wealthy family may mean being subject to media gossip and being bullied by their wealthy mother-in-law, but no matter how much they endure, it is better than enduring the hardships of life.

Traveling in a sports car, having afternoon tea at Bulgari, wearing Chanel, and being served by servants, this is why many female stars try their best to marry into a wealthy family, and even if they can't marry, they would rather be a lover or mistress.

In the battle for Cyberport to enter the board of directors of Hong Kong City Telecom, even though the name of Dongling Hi-Tech did not appear in the media reports, people familiar with the situation still made Li Dongling's reputation as a diamond bachelor resound throughout the celebrity circle of Hong Kong City!
Moreover, compared to those wealthy people in Hong Kong, Li Dongling is worth more, not to mention his appearance. As I said before, the same applies to Hong Kong.

Those who are more beautiful than Li Dongling are not as worth as Li Dongling, and those who are worth more than Li Dongling are not good-looking enough. How can these female stars in Hong Kong not flock to them?
Although everyone knows that Li Dongling was so desperate for his beloved that he spent more than 2 billion US dollars to allow Ning Wen to join Hong Kong Telecom as a member of the board of directors, making the Ning family one of the top wealthy families in Hong Kong, the gossip tabloids and magazines spread this news too much.

But for many actresses, what if it is true? Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, some people are willing to give it a try like moths to a flame. This is how the scene appears, where Li Dongling is surrounded by these Hong Kong actresses, models, and some Hong Kong celebrities.

"cough!"

Just when someone was about to pull Li Dongling to be the female companion for the party, a cough was heard behind them.

Seeing Ning Wenke coming over, the women left even though they were unwilling. They are now called actresses in the media, but in fact they are still actors.

But Ning Wenke is the boss of the agency company they signed contracts with, and the boss of the film and television production companies. She is at the same level, or even higher in status and worth than their bosses. They dare not offend Ning Wenke, because Ning Wenke might say a word to make them disappear from the screen completely, and sit on the bench for the rest of their lives.

However, many actresses left with some reluctance, and looked at Li Dongling, saying they would contact him later.

Li Dongling is not like those rich young men in Gangcheng who hold banquets and parties every day. As long as they attend, they can see that Li Dongling has been low-key since he came to Gangcheng. Such opportunities to come into contact with Li Dongling are rare.

"Is it not delaying your good fortune?"

Ning Wenke pulled out a piece of paper from Li Dongling's pocket, saw the room number of the Peninsula Hotel on it, and sneered.

Seeing Ning Wenke's tightly pursed lips and a hint of annoyance in her eyes, Li Dongling couldn't help but laugh, "President Ning is jealous?!"

Hearing this, Ning Wenke's face flushed for a moment, then she regained her professional look. She took a sip of the wine and held the note between her fingers. "I'm just afraid of delaying your good fortune. This note is what many men in Hong Kong would love to have. You can't get this hotel room number without spending hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars!"

Li Dongling shook his head and raised the wine glass in his hand, "Congratulations on becoming a member of the board of directors of Gangcheng Telecom. I look forward to the day when you can become the president of Gangcheng Telecom!"

"That day, Gangcheng Telecom also belonged to you... and Dongling Hi-Tech!" Ning Wenke said as she drank a large glass of wine in one gulp. The wine was turned over and not a drop of wine flowed out.

Li Dongling was stunned for a moment and drank the wine. Ning Wen saw this and a barely perceptible smile appeared in her eyes.

Looking at Li Dongling in front of her, and then at the group of female stars around her who were casting glances her way from time to time, Ning Wenke pursed her lips, and suddenly understood in her heart what the mentality of those wealthy wives was towards these female stars. Then, looking at Li Dongling, she seemed to have made up her mind.

"Mr. Li!"

At this time, Lin Xianhui suddenly came over, interrupted Li Dongling and Ning Wenke, and whispered, "I just received news that Brown, the president of Dadong Telegraph, has arrived at the hotel entrance!"

Li Dongling was slightly surprised when he heard Brown coming. He thought that Brown would not come immediately, but he did not expect him to come so quickly. This also showed that Dadong Telegraph was more anxious to sell Hongcheng Telecom than the outside world expected.

A moment later, a figure stepped into the banquet hall. When Brown came in, the banquet was silent for a few seconds. Then, the British and people from British companies took the lead in greeting Brown.

Cable & Wireless is still the major shareholder of Hong Kong Telecom and the head of the second largest company in Hong Kong by market value. In addition, the British have not completely withdrawn, so Brown's status in Hong Kong is still quite high.

"President Brown!"

After everyone gathered, Li Dongling and Ning Wenke also went over and extended their hands to Brown.

In the banquet hall, many people cast their eyes over here, and many of them showed an interested look. The media has already dug up a lot of inside information. This time, Cyberport Company seemed to have taken the initiative and did not inform Cable & Wireless in advance. Instead, it launched a blitzkrieg and forcibly obtained the shares and entered the board of directors of Hong Kong City Telecom!
Now the president of Cable & Wireless has come in person, and everyone is waiting to see what attitude the Cyberport company will take.

But surprisingly, when facing Li Dongling, Brown still had the demeanor of an English gentleman on his face, and did not seem to be annoyed or dissatisfied.

But when Brown shook hands with Li Dongling, his words were not so friendly, "It is rude to come uninvited. This is not the way to visit someone!"

When Li Dongling heard this, he just said, "Isn't this the result that Dadong Telegraph wanted? The stock price has risen by 20%. Isn't President Brown satisfied with this gift?!"

Brown was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then he couldn't help but burst into laughter. He took the glass of wine and raised his glass to Li Dongling, saying, "On behalf of the board of directors of Cable & Wireless, I would like to thank Cyberport for this gift!"

When Brown took office as the new president of Cable & Wireless, his mission was to sell Hongcheng Telecom, and to sell it at a high price. Li Dongling caused the stock price of Hongcheng Telecom to rise sharply, which was definitely a great gift for Brown.

After Brown exchanged a few words with Ning Wenke and others, the two went to the open-air balcony outside the hotel lobby. Li Dongling also knew that Brown definitely did not come here to drink that glass of wine.

"I have to say that Mr. Li is indeed very decisive and his speed is much faster than what our Cable & Wireless board of directors expected."

When they got outside, Brown said with appreciation that even from his point of view, Cyberport's action this time was ingenious and it completed the plan without any delay.

"So, how does Cable & Wireless want to sell Hong Kong City Telecom?"

Li Dongling and Brown, this is a preliminary plan to test each other.

"Cash. Cable & Wireless requires the acquirer to complete the acquisition of Hong Kong City Telecom's shares in cash!" Brown said without hesitation.

"You know that's impossible!" Li Dongling shook his head and said, "No matter which acquirer it is, it's impossible for them to come up with more than 10 billion US dollars in cash!"

This time, just for the acquisition of 13% of Hong Kong City Telecom's shares, Li Dongling is robbing Peter to pay Paul for Cyberport. He has to raise funds from the whole Southeast Asia to acquire 54% of Hong Kong City Telecom held by Cable & Wireless. The cost is not just tens of billions of dollars, but possibly one or two hundred billion dollars. It is absolutely impossible for him to really come up with so much cash.

"The board of directors of Cable & Wireless only wants cash!" Brown was unwilling to give in.

“The only acquisition proposal Cyberport can offer is to acquire Harbour City Telecom with Cyberport shares plus cash.

In the future, Hong Kong City's PHS telecommunications business and Xiaolingtong's mobile phone business will all belong to Cyberport. Dongling Hi-Tech will also have new businesses injected into Cyberport, and Cable & Wireless will not suffer any loss by acquiring Cyberport's equity!" said Li Dongling.

When Brown heard this plan, although it was just a preliminary test, he was not so resistant to it. However, after today's initial contact, he certainly would not agree to it directly.

“Cyberport is not the only company that wants to acquire shares of Hong Kong City Telecom!”

"The Cable & Wireless Company will only be sold to the most suitable company!"

Looking at Brown, Li Dongling just laughed and said nothing more. This acquisition could not be decided immediately. It was normal for it to drag on for a year or two.

What Li Dongling needs to do is to make use of the chips in his hand as soon as possible and make Cyberport a popular product, so that his chances of winning will be greater.

Back at the banquet, Li Dongling and Brown were still the same as before, and seemed to be chatting and laughing. Outsiders could not tell what their attitudes were. This made those who were originally planning to buy into Gangcheng Telecom to make a fortune, become a little hesitant.

Many people came to this celebration banquet to make friends with Li Dongling. Even though Li Dongling felt that he did not drink much, he still felt dizzy in the end.

Ning Wenke, on the other hand, was a person who could not be judged by appearance. Although she drank a lot and her face was red with alcohol, she did not faint. She even helped Li Dongling up to the hotel room.

"You guys go out first, I'll take care of him!"

After saying that, Ning Wenke saw Yang Zhigao and another bodyguard still standing in the hotel room. She asked with some shame and anger, "Why, are you still afraid of what I might do to your boss?"

Yang Zhigao was stunned for a moment, then he reacted, pulled another bodyguard, and closed the door when he went out.

(End of this chapter)