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Chapter 183

Not interested in staying in Europe to wait for EF Automotive's reply, Suning returned directly to Hong Kong Island. Knowing the connection between EF Automotive and Suning, Daimler Group became more interested in cooperating with the Suning Group.

After all, things are so strange. There is a big difference between having competitors and not having competitors, not to mention Germany and Britain, two countries that love and hate each other.

Seeing Daimler Group's dedication, Suning smiled silently. If he had known that Daimler Group was so concerned about EF Automotive, he would have visited EF in the UK a long time ago.

Hong Kong Island is still the free and vibrant Hong Kong Island, and there is no obvious difference because of Suning’s big move in Europe this time.

Seeing that Suning had once again increased its investment in Hong Kong Island, the British Hong Kong government generously designated a large piece of land in the New Territories as industrial land for the construction of the "Maybach" car factory. The location was in the Tin Shui Wai area, across the water from Bao'an.

The large-scale construction in Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, attracted and shocked the attention of the mainland. When people learned that the Su Group was building a car factory, they were shocked by the courage of the capitalists.

In fact, the factory location that Suning most wants to choose should be the Bao'an area in the mainland, but it is only six or five years now, and it will take another twenty years to wait before it can slowly try to invest and build a factory in the mainland.

With the help of Bo Hao, Lei Luo completely controlled the drug business in Hong Kong Island and also contacted high-quality sources of goods in the Golden Triangle area of Thailand. These were things that Suning tried to avoid, so he gradually became estranged from Lei Luo.

Suning has always cherished his friendship with Lei Luo, but their different attitudes towards drugs mean that the relationship between the two brothers cannot continue.

Suning knew that the two brothers might have to wait until the British settled their scores and completely ousted Lei Luo before they could reconcile.

Although Lei Luo and Su Ning were drifting apart, Bai Yue'e still often came to Su Ning's house to talk with her best friend Axia, and thus maintained the relationship between the two families.

Bai Yue'e and Axia could both sense the delicate relationship between Lei Luo and Suning. Although they were not sure why, they could only try their best to do what they could.

"Axia, I heard that you and Su Ning sent Su Hang to study in Germany?"

"Well! First go to Germany for two years, then go to England for two years!

I might end up going to the US to study at a four-year university.”

"Ah? Wouldn't it be very hard for Su Hang like this?" Bai Yue'e was really shocked after hearing Axia's explanation.

"Yeah! I also think that children have to work too hard!
But Suning has high expectations for our eldest son, Su Hang, so we have no choice but to train him early!"

"Yeah! That's true!
Your Su Group really needs a qualified heir.

However, you sent Su Hang abroad to study, and our Lei Ting was heartbroken for a long time."

"Tingting? Why is she sad?"

"Haha, although Tingting is two years younger than your Su Hang, she always likes to play with Su Hang!

Now that Su Hang has gone abroad to study, how can Tingting not be sad! "

"Haha, what a childish temper!
When you grow up and meet other boys, you won’t be sad anymore!” Ah Xia smiled nonchalantly.

"Haha, I hope so!"

Bai Yue'e knew her daughters' tempers very well. Of course, she also knew that her eldest daughter Lei Ting liked Su Hang. If she could really marry into the Su family, Bai Yue'e would be happy to see it happen.

However, due to the delicate relationship between Lei Luo and Suning, Bai Yue'e didn't know how the two families would get along in the future, so she kept the matter of the two children to herself.

The Su Museum in Central has 16 floors above ground. Despite purchasing a large number of precious antiques from the mainland on several occasions, it can still only occupy three floors for exhibitions, and the other dozen floors have been idle.

This time, Suning has once again purchased a large number of cultural relics from Europe, so there is no need to worry about not having enough space for the exhibition.

Today, the Su Museum has become a popular place on Hong Kong Island. Whether it is Hong Kong Island residents on vacation or foreign tourists visiting Hong Kong Island, they will come to the Su Museum to check in and visit.

Upon hearing the news that Suning had once again bought back a large number of precious antiques from Europe, Hong Kong residents and tourists became very interested and flocked to the museum to appreciate the charm of the new collection.

"Lao Liu, how come Suning is so powerful?

"From 1949 to now, in just sixteen years, you've built such a huge industry!" A middle-aged woman, holding her child in her arms, said to her husband who was admiring antiques beside her.

"Yes! When you compare people, the differences are so huge!

Our family came to Hong Kong three or four years ago to make a living, and now we can only take care of our family's food and clothing!"

"Old Liu, do you think this Suning is a 'white glove' of some faction?"

"White gloves? How come?
Whose “white gloves” would start as a small vendor?

Suning has come this far step by step!" The man shook his head disapprovingly.

"Huh? Yeah!

Suning is like climbing a staircase, taking one step at a time and finally reaching the current heights."

The conversation between the couple reflects the mentality of the residents of Hong Kong Island at that time. They have been influenced by Suning's growth, are shocked and envious of Suning's achievements, and regard Suning as their goal in their hearts.

Hong Kong is a capitalist society and people always admire capital, not to mention Suning, the richest man in Hong Kong who has built himself from nothing.

Shao Laoliu has now jointly established Shaw Brothers with Lei Luo. Since Su's Real Estate owns a lot of high-quality properties and has built many cinemas belonging to Su's, Shao Laoliu wants to invite Suning to jointly operate Shaw Brothers.

It was just because Suning didn't like to have too much connection with Lei Luo, who was involved in drugs, and was not very interested in the current film industry. As for investment in cinemas, he was more optimistic about the early investment in the real estate industry in Hong Kong Island, so he rejected Shao Laoliu's invitation.

Lei Luo did not say anything about Suning's rejection, but just suppressed his unhappiness in his heart. However, Shao Laoliu worked even harder in managing TVB.

When Suning gave Shao Laoliu the order in Germany, although Shao Laoliu had some doubts in his heart, he still supervised the filming of "Treasures of China" diligently and responsibly.

Following Suning's advance request, many historical experts were invited from the mainland to shoot a grand and magnificent plot. Even Shao Laoliu was very shocked when watching the sample program.

After the broadcast of "Treasures of China" in the prime time of TVB, the weekly variety show completely shocked all the residents of Hong Kong Island. They began to feel proud of and interested in the culture of their compatriots.

The grand and magnificent images, as well as the rich and true historical stories, aroused the patriotism of many Hong Kong residents, who flocked to the So Museum in Central to enjoy the collections of Soong Ching-kuo.

Taiwan also introduced and broadcast TVB's "Treasures of China", which also sparked an "antique trend" in Hong Kong Island. Then the bigwigs in Taiwan also became interested and wanted to build more relationships with Suning.

"Mr. Su, we said goodbye in a hurry last time!
We haven’t seen each other for a long time!"

"Director Wang, long time no see!

"Who is this?" Suning looked at Wang Youzheng, the director of the Taiwan Merchants Bureau.

"Mr. Su, this is Director Su Chengru of the National Palace Museum in Taiwan."

"Haha, hello, President Su!

It seems that we were relatives five hundred years ago!" "Haha, yes!

I heard that Mr. Su is from Qingdao, Shandong?
Is there anyone else in my hometown in the mainland?

“No more!
After all, I came to Hong Kong during the war years."

"Mr. Su, we are coming to Hong Kong Island this time!
Because I heard that Mr. Su bought a lot of rare antiques from Europe.

It caused a great response in Hong Kong Island.

Everyone is impressed by Mr. Su's feat!"

"Haha, Dean Su, you're too kind!"

"Mr. Su, you are too modest!

We at the National Palace Museum in Taipei have some rare treasures and would like to exhibit them in your museum. Is that possible?"

"Of course! This is something I've been wanting to do!

I've heard that the National Palace Museum in Taipei has a collection of Chinese treasures, and I've long wanted to see them." Suning's eyes lit up, and he agreed with a smile.

"Haha, great!
Then we will hold an exhibition of national treasures at the Su Family Museum in Central in a while!" Seeing that Su Ning agreed, Su Chengru was very happy.

August 1966, was a big day for the Su Group, because today was the day when the Su Group's car "Maybach" rolled off the assembly line.

Because of the unique conditions in Germany, there is no need to rebuild the factory. It is only necessary to purchase an idle factory under the Daimler Group. Therefore, the "Maybach" factory in Germany was the first to produce cars.

Regarding the design of "Maybach", Suning gave many opinions from later generations, so it is completely a popular car model from later generations.

The novel car model and graceful lines shocked many Daimler Group executives who had been indifferent to the product after seeing the "Maybach".

"Mr. Su, your design is perfect!
I even want to change my car!"

“Haha, this is the credit of the entire Maybach design team. I just gave a little bit of my own ideas.

And I have decided to order one hundred of the first models.

Used as a gift to company CEOs who have good cooperation with Su Group.

Of course, yours, William, is also indispensable!"

"Haha, great!
You are such a genius!
This not only brings Maybach its first major order, but also maximizes its reputation."

"Haha, William, this is just my way of thanking my business partners. I didn't think too much about it!" Suning would of course not admit it after William hit the nail on the head.

Bauer, the vice president of Daimler Group, who was standing nearby, saw that Suning had promised William a "Maybach" and had long been envious of the "Maybach" in front of him.

"Mr. Su, you can't be partial to one and ignore the other!

At least give me a Maybach!"

Suning was very happy to see that his "Maybach" could win the appreciation of the Daimler giant. This proved that his "Maybach" was stable and would definitely become a popular and best-selling model.

"Haha, don't worry!

Yours is definitely indispensable, Ball!
I am going to give a Maybach to every Daimler AG board member!

After hearing Suning's arrangement, other Daimler executives were also happy. Although Maybach was priced at a high price of US$600,000, it was really not worth their while in the eyes of these German car giants. The reason they were so happy was that they also wanted to express their closeness with Suning.

Suning did not lie and actually ordered one hundred "Maybachs" directly, and then gave one "Maybach" to each of the business owners who had business dealings with the Su Group.

Seeing such a beautiful and uniquely shaped luxury car, and of course knowing the high price of "Maybach", they all expressed their gratitude for Suning's generosity and friendship.

Then, in order to show their support for Suning, they began to place orders with "Maybach". Although the quantity was not large, most of them were a dozen or twenty vehicles, it still constituted a large order volume, which shocked the senior management of Daimler Group.

Unexpectedly, Suning’s move of giving away cars turned out to be the most outstanding advertising and marketing, which quickly made “Maybach” famous.

Among them, the oil bosses from the Middle East are the most impressive. Because of their good cooperative relationship with Su's Aid Shipping Company, after seeing the luxury of the "Maybach" car, they directly placed an order for one thousand "Maybach" cars.

For a new car company, especially a niche company that focuses on luxury cars, it is actually not easy for Maybach to receive so many orders as soon as it comes off the production line.

Large enterprises like the Su Group have many related companies all over the world. At the beginning, they supported Suning for the sake of its reputation, but after seeing the luxury and excellence of the "Maybach", they really fell in love with this luxury car.

Lei Luo drove the "Maybach" given to him by Suning and showed it off everywhere. Many gang leaders and detectives under him were asking about the situation of the "Maybach".

"Mr. Luo, where did you buy this Maybach?
This is so beautiful!"

"Haha, this was given to me by Fatty Su!

The price alone is $600,000!"

"Ah? Six hundred thousand dollars? That's too much!"

"That's right! How can I show my status without being arrogant?"

"Master Luo, this wasn't produced by the Su Group's factory in the New Territories, was it?"

"of course not!
This type of luxury car is all produced in the German factory in Europe!
I heard that the factory in the New Territories will produce some popular models."

"Oh? I don't know how Mr. Su has so many ideas. He's like the God of Wealth in Hong Kong!
Invest in any industry and you will make a lot of money! "

"Haha, no matter how successful Fatty Su becomes, he is still my good brother, Lei Luo!"

Hearing everyone praising Suning and thinking that Suning has always regarded him as a brother, Lei Luo was also very happy and proud.

Yan Tong, who was standing in the corner, looked at the arrogant Lei Luo and the luxurious "Maybach" beside him, and felt jealous beyond words.

Yan Tong once again sighed at Lei Luo's good luck that he had met a "potential stock" like Suning. Yan Tong believed that Lei Luo's achievements today were entirely due to the help of Suning.

When he thought about how he had always treated illegal immigrants from the mainland to Hong Kong Island preferentially, but had never encountered a "potential stock" like Suning.

Finally, he met a capable person named Wu Xihai, who was recruited by Suning at the beginning and now has become Lei Luo's right-hand man.

(End of this chapter)