1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 515 Conversation between brother and sister!

"Half a million!"

On the high seas, in the VIP lounge on the top floor of the Oriental Princess, Li Changhe looked at the cards in front of him and casually threw in a bet of 500,000!

Originally this place was used by Wang Jing to film the final battle of God of Gamblers.

Mai Shunming and his friends made a guest appearance, but after that, they got addicted to playing cards and started clamoring for a round.

He Houzhao and his friends also felt that it would be boring if they didn't play a game on the gambling boat, so Li Changhe and his friends started a game.

Each person bets five million!
These five million were not given away as a gift; they actually exchanged the bets.

"Five million?"

"I'll follow, plus another 500,000!"

Mai Shunming looked at his cards. Now his hole cards and face cards were a pair of Kings, which made him feel very confident.

"It seems that Shunming has a good trump card, one million, right? I'll follow suit!"

He Houzhao said with a smile.

"I'm leaving!"

Lin Yuan casually covered the cards. He was just scattering the cards, there was no need to follow.

"I'll follow!"

Cui Shicheng also continued to follow.

When the last cards were dealt, as expected, Mai Shunming had three kings and had the last laugh.

He won seven million in one go.

The people watching the fight around them all began breathing rapidly.

For many people, this is money that they could never earn in a lifetime, but some people can win it at the poker table in the time it takes to eat a meal.

When the ship returned and was about to sail out of the high seas, Mai Shunming made a fortune. Among the people present, he was the most proficient in gambling. He won most of the money and earned about 10 million.

Li Changhe made a small profit of three million. Of course, this was also related to the fact that he did not deliberately cheat. After all, once his super sense was activated, the micro-expressions of people at the card table could not escape his intuition.

He can tell at a glance whether it is a real card or a disguise.

Except for Li Changhe and Mai Shunming, Lin Yuan and He Houzhao are all losers, the only difference is how much they lost.

"Well, I'll treat you tonight. How about we go to Jumbo Floating Restaurant for dinner?"

Having won the money, Mai Shunming was naturally happy and spoke loudly.

Li Changhe chuckled and shook his head: "Let's not go today. It will be almost night when we get back. Let's go home and have a good sleep. Besides, I think your uncle will call you as soon as you arrive at Jumbo Floating Restaurant."

Considering the time, the people on Australia Island must have known about it, and they might be looking for He Wanqi and her son.

He Wanqi also knew this, so she stopped her son.

"Yes, Shunming, there will be plenty of time after we go back."

He Wanqi said gently to her son.

Perhaps only when facing this son will she become a different person.

Although she had the same child with Ho Hong-chang, she was not as gentle to her younger daughter.

After the ship entered Hong Kong Island, Ho Hau-chiu and his friends went to play mahjong.

Although gambling is prohibited in Hong Kong Island, there are two things that are not prohibited: horse racing and mahjong.

As for Li Changhe, he brought Guan Zhilin to a luxurious guest room.

"Hey, I said before that I would give you some money. Now is the perfect time. Here is a check for three million!"

Li Changhe handed the check for three million that he had won to Guan Zhilin.

"You really gave it to me?"

At this time, Guan Zhilin came up, put her arms around Li Changhe's neck, and asked with a smile.

"Well, but I suggest you change it into US dollars, or it's better to change all the money you have into US dollars."

"The Hong Kong dollar exchange rate against the U.S. dollar will most likely fall. If you convert it into U.S. dollars, you can exchange it for more Hong Kong dollars in the future."

Li Changhe casually gave Guan Zhilin some instructions.

"Really?"

"Actually, I was planning to use the money to buy a house."

"If my mom or dad comes back in poverty in the future, they'll still have a place to live."

Although the villa on Kadoorie Hill was named after her, she knew that it was her and Li Changhe's home. When her parents came back, it would definitely not be appropriate for them to live in the villa.

So this year, except for the money she spent on clothes, she saved all the rest, preparing to buy a house, a big house somewhere else, on the one hand for appreciation in value, and on the other hand to provide for her family.

"Don't buy a house in the next two years. Hong Kong Island's real estate will reach its peak next year. I estimate that it will fall afterwards. Wait a few years before buying. You can buy two houses with the money you originally paid for one."

Li Changhe remembers it very clearly. 81 was the peak year for Hong Kong Island housing prices. Then it started to fall in 82 and collapsed in 833. It was not until 84, when the Sino-British negotiations were completed and the agreement was signed, that housing prices stopped falling. They began to pick up in 85.

"Ah? You mean house prices will fall? That's impossible?"

Guan Zhilin was a little surprised when she heard what Li Changhe said.

In recent years, housing prices have been rising. Speculating in real estate and stocks are ways to get rich that even the old ladies in the vegetable market know. Now Li Changhe tells him that the housing prices will fall during the holidays?

"There are some reasons that I can't explain to you clearly, just trust me anyway."

Li Changhe had no way to talk to her about national affairs and world political and economic trends. After all, with Xiaoguan's junior high school education, she couldn't understand anything at all.

"Okay, I'll listen to you and change the money into US dollars when I get back."

"Now, dear, let me thank you properly!"

As he spoke, Xiaoguan slowly leaned down.

Because it was night time, we drove slowly back to the port, so the boat was stable and not bumpy.

Li Changhe had a fairly comfortable sleep on the boat.

In the morning, facing the rising sun, the ship slowly returned to the port.

As the ship docked, the people on board began to disembark.

Yesterday, Li Changhe distributed red envelopes of 10,000 yuan to not only the legal and financial personnel, but also members of Wang Jingju's troupe and the security on the ship.

When getting off the boat, some of these people were smiling, these were the ones who had won money, while others looked dejected, these were the ones who had lost everything. Fortunately, the lending business was not open this time.

Otherwise, many of these people would have to disembark with debts.

But even so, after everyone got off the ship, the ship's finance department quickly calculated the profits and it was a profit!
Yes, even though they gave away so many chips, they still made a profit. Firstly, because the chips flowed back, and secondly, some of these people signed checks to exchange for more chips.

Although most of the people on board this time are ordinary workers, there are also some middle-class elites. Although they are not like Li Changhe who can easily spend millions to play.

But it's still easy to sign a check for hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

So in the end, not only did we not lose money on this trial voyage, we even made a small profit.

Li Changhe couldn't help but shake his head.

This is still before the lending business is opened. If it is opened, then wouldn’t it be
This thing is really a money-making monster!
On the other side, after getting off the boat, He Wanqi returned to the hotel.

"Shunming, don't go back to Macau Island for now. Stay in Hong Kong Island for two days and stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel."

"I'll call you back after I finish dealing with things over there!"

After returning to the hotel, He Wanqi said to her son.

"Mom, you."

"I will definitely talk to your uncle when I get back. I feel sorry for him this time, but for you and your brothers and sisters, I have to make this decision."

Ho Wan-ki has not only one child, Mak Shun-ming, but four children in total. In fact, her eldest son and daughter were born to Mak Chi-wai, while her youngest son Mak Shun-ming and daughter Mak Wai-yuk were born to her cousin.

Therefore, her family business is not just for Mai Shunming alone.

"Okay, I'll wait for you here in Hong Kong Island."

Mai Shunming knew very well the reason why his mother asked him to stay in Hong Kong Island. It was not only to avoid his uncle, but more importantly, the He family could protect him here.

Although there are some truths that his mother has not told him until now, he is not a fool and some feelings cannot be faked.

After settling her son down, He Wanqi made another phone call in the room.

After a moment, he walked out with a grim expression.

She was going to meet someone. It was not until that evening that He Wanqi returned to Ao Island with a calm look on her face, and then went straight to the He family mansion.

"Master, Miss Ten is back!"

In the He family mansion, the butler hurried to report to Dr. He.

After hearing this, Dr. He showed no special expression on his face. He just said calmly: "Let her come to my study."

When He Wanqi walked into the living room, she happened to see the second wife standing in front of the railing upstairs, looking at her angrily.

He Wanqi smiled coldly and didn't even say hello to her. She's just a concubine!

They came to Dr. He's study, pulled out a chair and sat down, the brother and sister were silent.

After a moment, Dr. He spoke up and said in a gentle voice, "Where have you been these two days? You didn't even take care of the company's business."

Seeing this, He Wanqi sighed silently in her heart.

To be honest, her brother is actually a very good person. If it weren't for Li Changhe's alienation, she would never have thought of betraying him.

Although the other party took advantage of her weakness, from a human perspective, he actually did a good job towards her and her children.

In the eyes of her children, he has always been a good uncle, humorous and witty, who can take care of everyone.

"Brother Jiu, with your intelligence, why do you have to make such a gesture?"

"You must have guessed it, just ask whatever you want!"

Since He Wanqi decided to face Dr. He, she was mentally prepared.

It’s too late to play the emotional card now!
"why?"

When Dr. He saw this, his face darkened.

What he was most worried about finally happened. His own sister also joined the ranks of betrayers.

"Ninth brother, people die for money and birds die for food. Even if they are siblings, it is difficult to share the world, isn't it?"

"In fact, I once gave you a chance. If you are willing to let me take a portion of Ye Han's shares, I will stand on your side."

"Unfortunately, you didn't agree."

He Wanqi said calmly at this moment.

Dr. He shook his head and a look of pain appeared on his face.

"Just because of this, you want to betray me?"

"Not really. I just felt at that moment that what that person said was right."

"The human heart cannot stand the test!"

"Brother Jiu, can you promise that you won't infringe on my interests for the sake of the children in the future?"

"None of us can guarantee it, because people's hearts are never steadfast, so only what we hold in our hands is the safest."

"A bird in the hand is worth a thousand in the bush. I don't regret my choice."

He Wanqi said seriously at this moment.

Dr. He was not angry, but asked curiously: "Then tell me, what did he give you to make you choose his side so firmly?"

"It's very simple. Two ordinary rooms and one VIP room. They will be mine when the time comes!"

"Brother Jiu, you can't beat him. He is much stronger than you. He has divided up the entire Macau Entertainment. At that time, all the casinos will be contracted out. This also means that many big forces will have the opportunity to occupy a share in Macau Entertainment."

"By then, there will be many people standing with him."

"Let's not talk about anything else. Apart from you, the Huo family, the He family, the Cui family, Ye Han, and Ye Deli are all on his side."

"Ye Deli's sale of shares is just the beginning. Even if you choose the right of first refusal, the Huo family and Ye Han will also exercise this right."

"Then, each of you will acquire more and more shares, but the amount of capital required will also increase. In the end, you will let him join the game, and then they will transfer their shares at that time."

"You have no chance."

He Wanqi said calmly to Dr. He.

After listening to this, Dr. He's expression finally changed.

"You mean, the Ho Yin family and the Cui family are also on your side? Aren't they not interested in STDM?"

Without the support of the Ho and Cui families, it would have been impossible for Dr. Ho to make STDM big. The Ho Yin family is known as the king of Macau. If they wanted to join in, Dr. Ho would definitely give them shares, but they ultimately did not.

To them, casinos are ultimately low-class businesses, and they look down on them even if they make huge profits.

"So it's not unfair that you lost, Brother Jiu. You thought these people bought STDM for money, but that's not the case!"

"That person connected so many forces. In the end, he didn't want any of the profits from Macau Entertainment. He put all of it into the charity fund. That's why the Ho family, the Fok family, and the Cui family supported him."

"Not only that, he even wants to regulate the loan sharking business in Macao. In the future, loan sharking in Macao cannot be completely eradicated, but it will have little room to survive. By then, Macao Entertainment will introduce formal financial companies, which are comparable to the loan sharking business of banks, but with higher interest rates. However, it will never be loan sharking that ruins families."

"The reason why the Ho and Cui families support this financial company is that the profits will still go to charity and the Macau Island Municipal Government."

"You want to be the gambling king of the East, while the other party wants to build Macau Island into the entertainment city of the East. Macau Entertainment is just one part of it."

"Brother Jiu, he actually just used the method you used back then to defeat you again!"

He Wanqi said with emotion at this moment.

Back then, Dr. Ho used the name of charity to bring the Fok family into the fold, and also dealt with other families, increasing the benefits to the Governor's Office of Macau Island, and from then on dominated the area.

But later, the so-called charity was ultimately succumbed to the temptation of money, and Dr. He forgot his original intention, or it could be said that it was just a card he played.

And now, someone has defeated him using the same means and the same rhetoric.

"Who is that person? Are you so sure that he can do what he says?"

Dr. He was not angry at this moment, but just asked in a deep voice.

He Wanqi smiled and said, "Why do you believe it? The person who linked these forces together is Bao Zeyang, the same Bao Zeyang who snatched the Hong Kong Land from Jardine Matheson."

"And the person who partnered with Bao Zeyang came from the north."

"You know why the Huo family would stand up for them, right? Brother Jiu, you and I are just ordinary businessmen, but they are more than just businessmen."

"In fact, I really think that you don't need to fight them to death. What Bao Zeyang wants to do is to transform Macau Entertainment, not to deal with you."

"He told me that he is willing to meet with you to discuss it."

"From what I know about him, he is not the type to use force to bully others. I think he is more interested in exchanging benefits, so he may try to make it up to you in other ways."

"It's up to you now, Brother Jiu. Do you want to fight to the death or communicate with him first?"

"By the way, he said that he has no interest in the title of gambling king, so as long as you want, you can still be the gambling king of Macau Island."

"Even though, he and Ye Han already have the capital to compete with you!"

He Wanqi shook her head and said with emotion at this moment.

Dr. He frowned and looked at her: "What do you mean?"

He Wanqi looked at Dr. He and said softly, "Brother Jiu, do you know where I have been these two days?"

"I went out to sea. They built a ship, a nine-story cruise ship. The ship is a huge casino. In addition to the projects we have, there are many other ways to play."

"Sea fishing, swimming, arcade games, on that boat, everything can be a subject of gambling."

"A ship can hold at least 600 people and sail from Hong Kong Island to the high seas in two to three days. The revenue generated is absolutely astronomical."

"The most important thing is that they have no limit on their profits and do not hand over any of the profits to the Governor's Office. From catering to gambling to gambling table profits, including the commission from the horse stalls in the middle, all the profits are theirs."

"This is the new way Ye Han and Bao Zeyang came up with, and it's also the reason why Ye Han sold the shares to him."

"With gambling boats, they can continuously attract gamblers from Hong Kong Island to the high seas. They have everything from money to wine and women. And what's even more amazing is that compared to hotels, on boats, they gamble all the time. They can make a living from gambling in their daily lives. Even when they go fishing, there are gambling areas."

"Brother Jiu, this is just one ship. If they build five or ten ships, they can form a rotation system and send ships from Hong Kong Island continuously. We can board the ship and go out to sea every day."

"At that time, do you think STDM was still the only choice for those gamblers?"

"Brother Jiu, I really suggest that you meet Bao Zeyang. He is definitely not a dandy boy who relies solely on Bao Yugang. In my opinion, this young man is an absolute genius."

He Wanqi spoke seriously to Dr. He at this moment.

After listening to this, Dr. He sat there and fell into deep thought.

"Go out first and leave me alone!"

At this moment, Dr. He no longer had the intention to be angry with He Wanqi. He just waved his hand and asked He Wanqi to go out.

After He Wanqi went out, Dr. He finally picked up the phone and dialed.

(End of this chapter)