Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 266 Li is determined to win, so using some extraordinary means is standard practice!

The look of surprise on He Yuji's face was fleeting, and he quickly regained his composure.

Chen Shixian was able to get away unscathed after taking down Lu Hantao, the old man from the walled village, and he was able to carve out a bloody path in the cannibalistic Hong Kong Island.

If you don't have some skills, tricks, and abilities, you won't even get a seat at the table.

As for where this money came from...

He certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to ask further questions.

Envy is envy.

Dragons have their way, snakes have their way; each follows its own path. What kind of path it is is a taboo that cannot be touched. Everyone tacitly agrees not to inquire.

Besides, even if you find out something, can you replicate someone else's methods?

He won't delve into things that offer no benefit or meaning.

To see a mountain is to see a mountain.

What appears to be a mountain is not a mountain.

Mountains are still mountains!
This is the mindset that every big shot must cultivate, and He Yuji has reached the third level.

"Ah Xian, you're very efficient. Give me a few days to let the finance department arrange the payments."

"Once the funds are in place, we'll choose an auspicious day to break ground!"

He Yuji said tactfully.

He needs some time to raise the funds.

"Mr. He is a large company and a large group, with many procedures, which I understand."

"Actually, I did check the auspicious day, and tomorrow is suitable for breaking ground..."

Chen Shixian said with a smile.

"So, this young man came here to show off!"

He Yuji laughed and scolded, "Don't rush me, the funds will definitely be in place in three days!"

Chen Shixian tricked me.

You can't compare people.

For the first time, I felt a slight sense of defeat in front of a young man.

There are quite a few billionaires like him on Hong Kong Island, with assets worth billions or even tens of billions.

However, in terms of cash, we are really not well-off.

Most of the money is in assets, and some has been invested in new projects.

Moreover, as the group grows larger, many things become beyond one's control, including money.

People like Chen Shixian, who can produce hundreds of millions of yuan in cash in a matter of minutes, are truly rare.

In terms of funding, even he would need the group to adjust the allocation; it's impossible for him to readily provide the funds.

"Mr. He, how could I dare to act pretentious in front of someone as big as you?"

Chen Shixian modestly offered a compliment, then said in a relaxed tone, "On the other hand, news has been released that they are going to sell 61% of their shares."

“Mr. He, you also have 21% of the shares. If you take the opportunity to sell them, you can make a hundred or two hundred million in no time.”

"I've saved up 700 million, but I'll have to go through a lot of hardships and obstacles."

"It's not easy to donate money to accumulate merit."

Seven hundred million. Based on the standards of the last robbery, it would take at least one and a third robberies to earn that amount.

They also donated over a million yuan worth of surveillance equipment to the police force.

No one can understand the hardship involved!
He Yuji automatically ignored Chen Shixian's Versailles part and keenly perceived the message revealed in his words.

He asked suspiciously, "What? You're so interested in Lihwa, are you thinking of acquiring it?"

"Mr. He, you have sharp eyes. You can see through my little schemes."

Chen Shixian laughed heartily and said decisively, "Mr. He, are you willing to part with your shares in RTV?"

He Yuji was startled again, and made no attempt to hide his surprise.

Chen Shixian has just invested 700 million yuan in the second phase of the village development project.

Is it going to be sold off and then acquire Rediffusion?
Even if you only buy 21% of his shares, it would cost one or two hundred million.

Based on that calculation, he has at least a billion yuan in his hands!
Not to mention, if they were to acquire even 61% of the shares.

Chen Shixian must have at least a billion yuan in cash on him!
This time, He Yuji was really startled.

More than a billion yuan—even for him, it would take at least several years to accumulate that much; yet the other party did it so easily.

It's utterly unfathomable, beyond imagination!

He said that he could also overcome the hardships and obstacles to earn this money and make donations to accumulate good karma!
He Yuji's eyes reddened with envy. Feeling parched, he picked up the tea beside him and took a sip.

Chen Shixian, that nouveau riche, is so provocative.

Young people are still young; money comes quickly, so they squander it. Buying Lih-Ti is just wasteful.

RTV is now in a downward spiral, and even its major owner, Eagle Media's major shareholder, can't hold on and is selling off its shares.

When he received the news, he prepared to sell his shares to avoid being stuck with them.

He's not getting involved in this mess with the TV station.

Because it doesn't make any money at all.

Now that someone is willing to take over, they'll definitely sell as soon as they can.

At least it can fetch a good price now.

Otherwise, like Jia Yi, if it goes bankrupt and closes down, it will lose everything!
However, if it were to sell his shares to someone else, he would do so without hesitation.

When giving it to Chen Shixian, I must also offer a word of advice.

After all, the two are now partners, and there will be many more interests involved in the subsequent development of the enclosed village.

We can't let a hundred or two hundred million ruin our harmony.

"Ah Xian, Rediffusion is a sunset industry now, why would you buy it?"

"I want to emulate Mr. Liu. The entertainment industry is full of big stars, beautiful, well-proportioned, and lucrative. I also want to be an entertainment industry sniper."

Chen Shixian chuckled and laughed it off.

He can't exactly say, "I'm a prophet; RTV is failing now, but it will be great in the future," can he?

"Wow, you have really high aspirations."

He Yuji casually echoed, not taking it seriously at all, and asked again earnestly:
"Are you really sure you want to buy shares in Rediffusion?"

"Mr. He, don't worry, I've thought this through carefully. I won't go back on my word once I buy it. Just tell me, do you want to sell it or not?"

Hearing Chen Shixian's unwavering words, He Yuji didn't say anything more.

So he immediately agreed to sell his 21% stake in RTV to Chen Shih-hsien.

They even gave me a friendly price: 175 million, with both decimal and round numbers.

"I'll trouble Mr. He to help make the connection with Rediffusion's headquarters."

Having agreed on the price, Chen Shixian said politely.

“That’s simple. Most of the shares of Rediffusion are held by Eagle Group. The person in charge of the Hong Kong Island region is Mr. Richard from the Murdoch family. I have some connections with him.”

"I can help you arrange a meeting with him; you can discuss the price."

“Lidi has wanted to sell for a long time, but no one has taken it over. As long as you offer the right price, it will be easy to acquire.”

He Yuji is straightforward.

Now, the voices of the company are just a burden; shareholders all want to sell.

He is also included.

"Thank you, Mr. He."

After thanking him, Chen Shixian hung up the phone.

Right now, for everyone, the voice of the Rediffusion is a mess, a dog bone—tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away.

But for him, Li was a hot commodity.

According to his memories from later generations, RTV was later taken advantage of by Chiu Te-ken, renamed ATV, gathered a group of talented people, and was revived and flourished.

They produced numerous popular programs, which saw a surge in viewership and repeatedly outperformed TVB.

TV programs such as "The Legendary Fok Yuan-gap", "My Date with a Vampire", and "Across the Seas" are very popular with audiences.

Variety shows such as "Tonight No Taboos," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," and "Miss Asia Pageant" are also very popular.

Not to mention replicating these programs.

Even if Chen Shixian were alive in later generations, having watched so many wonderful programs and TV dramas, any one of them would be enough to shock everyone.

Variety shows, TV dramas, entertainment programs, news programs...

With so much good material and so much creativity, it completely surpasses the current entertainment industry in Hong Kong.

It is absolutely a groundbreaking achievement.

After acquiring ATV's basic structure, all its resources and talent, it was all readily available.

With just a few minor adjustments, it can be put into operation.

Then, by acquiring some newspapers, magazines, and cinemas, a media empire on Hong Kong Island can be built in no time.

……

At the intersection of Hennessy Road and the Ordnance Factory, the Xixin Building, the Rediffusion Television Building, the top floor, Richard's office.

Richard is the Murdoch family's representative on Hong Kong Island.

The Murdoch family also holds a certain position in the British media industry. Murdoch initially founded Rediffusion Radio, and later his son Kyle came to Hong Kong Island and founded Rediffusion Radio.

In 1957, after obtaining the license, they started cable television, becoming the first television station on Hong Kong Island and the first television station in a Chinese-speaking region in the world.

Back then, it was the same as when it was in the Eagles, with pay-TV service, which was later changed to free-to-air service 73 years later.

Now in power is Kyle's son, Richard.

It's said that wealth doesn't last three generations. After Richard took over RTV, its assets continued to shrink, and RTV's ratings continued to decline. Now it has been surpassed by TVB, and even by the rising star SNK.

In addition, given the turbulent times and the fact that negotiations had already begun, the Murdoch family believed that Hong Kong would eventually be returned to China.

Selling off assets in Hong Kong and returning to the mainland to develop one's career is the wise move.

Therefore, Richard announced that he would sell his shares in RTV (Rediffusion Television).

"Mr. He, tell Mr. Chen Shixian that he will meet him at the Peninsula Hotel at 10:00 AM tomorrow.

Richard hung up on He Yuji's phone, in a great mood, a smile on his face.

I can finally get rid of this unprofitable burden. I can't be happier.

He pressed the intercom with a beaming smile: "Lisa, come in for a moment." Soon, Lisa, tall and voluptuous with blonde hair and blue eyes, and a shapely bottom, walked in carrying a document book.

"Boss, what can I do for you?"

"Please change my schedule. Tomorrow morning at 10:00, at the Peninsula Hotel, I have an appointment with Mr. Chen Shixian of Genesis Real Estate to discuss the acquisition."

Lisa picked up her pen and started writing in her memo. After writing half of it, she looked up, her eyes filled with doubt: "But boss, you have an appointment with Mr. Chiu Te-ken of Far Eastern Bank tomorrow morning, also to discuss an acquisition?"

Let's arrange to meet up!

Richard smiled slightly, pulled Lisa onto his lap, and said, "That way, Lisa will be more sought after, and we can raise the price even higher."

"The more people, the better; the highest bidder wins!"

"When the time comes, we'll call them together and have a good talk."

Lisa suddenly realized, and said coquettishly, "Boss, you're so naughty."

"You're finding out for the first time?"

Richard pulled out a piece of soft bread and stuffed it into Lisa's mouth, filling it to the brim, his eyes sinister: "I have something even worse to offer."

Lisa was choking half to death. At that moment, she longed for white milk to soothe herself and didn't hear what Richard was saying at all.

……

Inside a private room at a Hong Kong-style restaurant on the fifteenth floor of the Peninsula Hotel.

"Mr. Chen, this is Mr. Chiu Te-ken, Chairman of Far Eastern Bank."

"Qiu Sheng and He Sheng need no introduction, you know each other."

"This young and promising man is Mr. Chen Shixian, the owner of Genesis Real Estate and Umbrella Security Company."

Richard, accompanied by his beautiful foreign secretary, introduced the two parties with a beaming smile.

Qiu Degen, with his thick, black and white eyebrows slightly raised, looked Chen Shixian up and down.

This handsome guy has been quite the show-off on Hong Kong Island lately.

In a short period of time, it has expanded into many industries, including real estate, transportation, entertainment, hotels, and security, and has made quite a bit of business.

Now, he is working with Ho Yu-kei to jointly develop the walled village and has come up with a 10 billion yuan plan.

They are quite capable.

Those in their positions are all well-informed and have heard of Chen Shixian's extraordinary talent.

Today, he came to discuss the acquisition of RTV (Rediffusion Television). Richard invited Chen Shixian over, so it seems they're going to have a bidding war.

This is normal in the business world.

This approach won't make the acquisition go smoothly; with competition, it will require a higher price to secure the deal.

He was confident he could secure 500 million for RTV, which was previously ignored.

Now that a competitor has appeared, I'm afraid the price will be driven up, and things will fall apart.

Qiu Degen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze towards Chen Shixian filled with hostility.

Chen Shixian remained calm and also began to sized up Qiu Degen.

The other person was not tall, slightly overweight, with large eye bags, thin lips pressed tightly together, and sharp, aggressive eyes.

This old man was slightly older than He Yuji, but he wasn't as well-maintained.

Unlike the Ho Yu-kei family's legacy, Chiu Tak-kan is a representative of self-made tycoons among Hong Kong's richest men.

Born into a small merchant's family, he dropped out of school after junior high due to poverty and later worked as a laborer in a movie theater.

At fifteen, he saved up enough money to rent a movie theater called Metropolis. Later, he discovered that the city was only interested in newly released movies, and if the new movies didn't have high attendance, the theater would lose money.

So they turned their attention to the then-backward villages and showed some old movies, which were very popular and had a high attendance rate.

In just ten years, he opened more than ten cinemas in Sha Tin, Tai Po, Fanling, Yuen Long and other areas of the New Territories, becoming a newly emerging "Cinema King" in the New Territories.

Later, as the money multiplied, relying on villages and towns, they started rural banks, which led to the establishment of Far Eastern Bank.

His business scope has expanded to include banking, real estate, securities, tourism, food, flour, hotels, warehouses, cinemas, and newspapers, making his business very large.

This time, at Richard's dinner party, I met Qiu Degen. Needless to say, he was also there to buy RTV.

After Richard finished his introduction...

Qiu Degen didn't greet him, his face showing displeasure. He snorted coldly, arrogantly ignoring Chen Shixian, and sat down.

He said irritably, "Mr. He, it's been a long time. Not only are you good at real estate, but I never expected you to be even better at networking and matchmaking."

These sarcastic remarks imply that He Yuji is meddling in other people's business.

"There are many more skills you haven't even thought of."

He Yuji, holding a cigar, exuded an extraordinary air. He glanced coldly at Qiu Degen, showing no politeness whatsoever: "As for you, after all these years, your mouth hasn't changed at all; it still stinks."

In the business world, the two had some past conflicts. Qiu Degen came from an unorthodox background and didn't do things in a very sophisticated way.

He Yuji didn't think much of him, so his words were naturally unpleasant.

Don't assume that all these wealthy tycoons and bigwigs are polite when they sit together.

Sometimes when they argue, they're fiercer than housewives, and their insults are even harsher.

Qiu Degen's face darkened, his expression displeased, and he said firmly, "He Yuji, I'm not going to talk to you about such things."

"If this young man you brought insists on competing with me, he'd better think twice about his own capabilities."

"It seems that Mr. Qiu considers me a nobody."

Chen Shixian gave He Yuji a self-deprecating laugh.

Then he turned around abruptly, like a man-eating tiger, staring intently at Qiu Degen: "Underestimating the enemy will come at a price."

That look made Qiu Degen very uncomfortable. He looked away and said loudly in Cantonese, which Richard couldn't understand:

"Let me make this clear: I'm determined to get RTV!"

"I can afford the price!"

Qiu Degen was very tough and refused to back down in the slightest. He had no reason to be afraid of a young man.

Now that he's older, he wants to fulfill his childhood dream of taking over RTV (Rediffusion Television) and making his mark.

Even his sons' opposition couldn't stop him, let alone Chen Shixian.

What price? At most, it'll just cost him a few more coins, which Qiu Degen can afford!

"I hope you won't regret it later!"

Chen Shixian smiled slightly, his eyes icy cold. He slowly stood up, turned to He Yuji and said, "Mr. He, it seems I'll have to waste your good intentions today."

He Yuji waved his hand to indicate that it was nothing, and he also got up to say goodbye to Richard.

"Mr. Chen, there's a Chinese saying, 'Harmony brings wealth.' Give me some face, sit down, and let's talk slowly!"

Richard started talking in a garbled voice, stopping Chen Shixian.

He was initially quite pleased with himself, thinking that by creating a bidding war between the two parties, he could sell Lihte for a good price.

Now that Chen Shixian has left, how can we continue playing?
"Sorry, Mr. Richard, when it comes to doing business, it's about sincerity, not saving face."

"You don't have that much influence!"

After saying this bluntly, Chen Shixian pushed Richard aside and strode out.

Bursting Beads followed behind Chen Shixian, gave Richard a disdainful look, and walked away without turning back.

He Yuji patted Richard on the shoulder: "Richard, there is an old Chinese saying, 'Trying to be clever can backfire.'"

Richard was momentarily bewildered; his little trick had completely failed to achieve its intended effect.

I also reached out to a potential client.

Now, we can only turn our attention to Qiu Degen, but even then, we might be able to get a lower price.

After Chen Shih-hsien and Ho Yu-kei left the private room, Chiu Te-ken couldn't hide his smugness.

They're quite sensible; they know when to back down and are wise to back down!
Soon, Qiu Degen and Richard began negotiating the price.

Ultimately, after a back-and-forth struggle, they bought 61% of ATV's shares for 500 million.

On the other side, inside the Rolls-Royce, Baozhu gripped the steering wheel with both hands and looked at Chen Shixian, who had a calm expression, through the rearview mirror.

"Brother Xian, giving up like this isn't like you!"

After holding it in for a long time, the popping bead finally couldn't help but say it.

"Now that you know me so well, it seems I can't stay!"

Chen Shixian said in a serious tone.

"No, Brother Xian, please spare my life, I still have a use for you."

Bursting Beads feigned fear and chuckled, then asked seriously, "Brother Xian, speaking of which, once we leave, that old bastard surnamed Qiu will definitely have finalized the acquisition deal with the foreigners."

"If we sign the contract, won't we lose our chance?"

Chen Shixian leaned back on the sofa in the back row and asked in return, "If you stay, you'll have a chance?"

Once you start competing with Qiu Degen for Lili, you'll fall into Richard's trap.

In this way, even if we eventually acquire Lijiang, the cost will far exceed our expectations.

It needs to be bought at a high price.

It will only benefit Richard.

Rather than fighting for it on the spot, it's better to retreat in order to advance.

Let Qiu Degen act as his pawn. Once he has painstakingly negotiated a price and bought RTV, it will be much easier to snatch the food from his mouth.

In the end, Qiu Degen will only be doing the work for Chen Shixian, and all his efforts will be in vain.

How do you rob it?

The popping bead continued to ask questions.

It's no easy task for Qiu Degen to take over RTV and then snatch it away from him.

After all, the other party is a prominent and influential figure.

We can't just rob them outright.

This isn't like robbing a bank, where a simple and brutal solution can be found; this is buying shares.

"Of course, we'll use some extreme measures."

Chen Shixian's lips curled up, looking confident, and he smiled mischievously: "I heard that Qiu Degen is very fond of horse racing and has raised several fine horses, which he treasures very much."

"And then there's his Far East Bank, which has branches all over villages and towns. With such a large business, do you think there's any issue of tax evasion?"

"Go ahead, investigate him, and give him a little surprise."

Bursting Beads, looking all sly, suddenly perked up: "Okay, I got it!"

(End of this chapter)