My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 803 My Lord, Do You Really Need to Be Tough?

Finally, there was the young Taoist nun, who, without a second thought, approached curiously to find out how Hong Kong's glutinous rice chicken was prepared differently, and even rolled up her Taoist robe to help.

This somewhat eased Li Yue'e's blush and made her much happier.

Everyone felt that the involvement of a third party ensured the purity of the exchange, which is why they dispersed in a panic.

Shen Cuiyue also took Li Xuehong downstairs to choose a room and then took a walk along the beach.

That's why we have space for communication here.

Cheng Lang learned from television that Uncle De had suffered a stroke at his daughter's wedding.

This serves as a reminder to value the business dealings with the Tak family.

As he said this, he gave Wei Dong a meaningful look and said, "His body shouldn't have suffered a stroke so quickly. His fate lies in liver and kidney deficiency, blood stasis, and qi stagnation..."

Wei Dong felt a headache coming on again: "Speak like a human being, sir!"

Cheng Langcai switched to the next point: "He probably has a bit of dementia."

Wei Dong wasn't as comfortable facing him as he was with others: "What does this have to do with me?"

The elderly person patiently guided the question: "What is the biggest difference between a stroke and Alzheimer's disease?"

Wei Dong felt that after becoming the lord, he had many more hours to think. Now he could also keenly follow the clues: "Stroke... he should be able to be saved. With his financial situation and various care, he should be able to recover slowly. Alzheimer's is irreversible, and he will gradually lose the ability to communicate."

Having worked in the tax compound for forty years, I've seen all sorts of lifestyle diseases, including Alzheimer's, which seems to have a genetic component.

Cheng Lang's thinking was indeed unique: "Yes, he still has thirty years of destiny left. If he slowly develops dementia according to his destiny and completely loses control of his property, he will be abandoned by everyone and no one will care about this demented old man. A stroke would actually make him aware of his failing health in advance, and some of his funeral arrangements would be different. Right now, his mind is still very clear."

Wei Dong squinted: "For example?"

Cheng Lang, like a cunning strategist, said: "Mrs. Chi's biggest problem is that she is out of touch with reality and thinks everything is a given. She has no ability to fight for her father's love and the protection of her family. When her father, who is gradually becoming senile, grows old and passes away, she will lose everything. But it's not too late now. By serving her at her bedside, she can still fight for some share. You don't want to see your general end up marrying a penniless burden, do you?"

This last sentence really hits home.

Wei Dong chuckled instead: "Yes, what does Uncle De's property have to do with me? I don't need to bear the reputation of coveting other people's property in my current situation. Besides, Uncle De and I had a good working relationship before, so I definitely have no interest in getting involved in his family affairs. But A-Ming is very ambitious, and he really wants to do things. I certainly don't want to see him become a laughing stock waiting for divorce right after getting married... What did A-Ming mean when he told me before the accident that he wanted to develop that piece of land in Qingshui Bay?"

Cheng Lang was indeed very knowledgeable about everything in Hong Kong: "Old De bought it a few years ago, intending to retire and live in seclusion. But Mrs. Chi liked the quiet and secluded atmosphere, so she took it to build an art venue. However, the land and the building rights are all in Old De's name. When he was alive, it belonged to Jenny, but after he died, it went to the direct heir, which is his wife. Mrs. Chi got nothing... Mr. Chi is indeed insightful. That's the only thing Mrs. Chi can do in Hong Kong right now."

Indeed, after thinking about it, Wei Dong realized that even if Uncle De hadn't fallen, according to the agreement announced on the spot, Chi Shiming wouldn't have been able to engage in real estate in Hong Kong and cause conflict with the family. In return, his control over real estate in mainland China would not be affected by Uncle De and his associates, so it was a case of keeping to themselves.

This piece of land, however, was like a nail driven into the well water.

Chi Shiming was not about to swallow this insult.

The son-in-law still has to bear a lot of psychological pressure, and he probably let Wei Dong reveal it after drinking a little alcohol.

Wei Dong leaned there in deep thought. He didn't care about the so-called real estate in Hong Kong, but he wondered if it was meaningful to help Chi Shiming establish his own power base, and whether the family significance alone would affect him.

Cheng Lang clearly laid out the information: "Clearwater Bay is insignificant and very remote. No matter how many years pass, it will not become prosperous or appreciate in value. It is just a small resort area for outings, boating, and seafood. Golf courses will be built around there in the future, so we can't secure the land in advance. If the price is too high, we can choose other places, which are much cheaper."

"But the department store business in Dejia Real Estate is too important for you. Whether it's the scale of the Binhai Sports City that has been revealed on the TV news today, or the commercial center, shopping mall and supermarket you are developing in the northern district of Jiangzhou, it all means that you need a mature department store industry... Maybe Uncle De saw this point, which is why he suddenly became furious, because their East Asia Department Store is one of the top three department store groups in Hong Kong, and it is most suitable for you to use."

The lord appears calm on the surface, but inside he's thinking, "Oh dear, you've arranged everything perfectly for me!"
I don't even dare to look at the old gold medalist anymore, lest this expert, who is used to reading people's expressions, analyze my lack of confidence.

He has supernatural abilities, but he's not a true business genius.

Many successful business decisions are based on a firm belief in the future, including the sports city project, which saw the disruptive power of traffic-driven strategies.

When it comes to purely commercial operations involving quick maneuvering, the shortcomings are immediately exposed.

In fact, that commercial building in the northern district of Jiangzhou has this problem.

The idea was wonderful, but the result was a complete mess.

It's only because mainland consumers have no other choice right now that this haphazard approach has become a hit. Once the legitimate department stores catch up, especially when Hong Kong and Taiwanese department stores enter the mainland market, they'll be utterly crushed. The old man was all too good at manipulating the minds of the wealthy: "Master, I admire your ideas for promoting that sports city to the core. Even though I know the model is simple, I can't imagine the process of implementing it personally. Of course, this stadium is very important to you, but then what? Don't you control the department stores within the sports city? All the hype you generate, and then you're just doing all the work for free?"

Even Wei Dong has a right to question this. Why should he?

Of course, he still mentioned the deal where Old Heng gave up real estate and only took a 5% stake in the stadium.

Cheng Lang had seen far too much: "This is his return on investment. You drove the stadium's success, which can bring him dozens of times more success. Moreover, he is not only going to introduce several different department stores. With such a large area, it is impossible for one company to take it all. The Heinz Group building now has East Asia Department Store in its commercial center."

As dusk settled, looking south, the twilight was a deep, dark indigo hue, slowly merging with the sea.

Sitting in front of such a vast view, one can't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Wei Dong slowly responded: "You've seen the Hong Kong Coliseum, right? It's like an inverted pyramid, with sloping stands on all four sides. But I've observed those stadiums in North America, and it's such a waste. The sloping surfaces under the stands are huge commercial spaces. That's our stadium's own department store and food court. I originally wanted to keep the fattest and most stable assets inside the stadium. You're right, but we don't need to swallow up Germany's second-largest department store business, do we? Can't we cooperate?"

Cheng Lang cuts to the chase: "Do you think he'll believe you have no ill intentions?"

Wei Dong was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. That's right, even if Chi Shiming married into the family, his elder brother would be wary of him in every way. As the eldest son, he was treated like a tycoon.

Even if Wei Dong were to avoid any connection with Dong Ya Department Store, would Dong Ya Department Store still want to enter the Sports City, or would Dong Ya Department Store's business be affected by the rise of the Sports City?

Clearly, as some eager media outlets spread the news in the afternoon, the news that the initial investment of the waterfront sports city project would be no less than 2 billion and that the subsequent investment would definitely exceed 10 billion had spread throughout Hong Kong.

Some may wonder, with Harbour City already boasting annual sales of billions, does Hong Kong really need a sports complex of almost equal or even larger size?

Wei Dong's heart will tell him that he needs it.

Regardless of whether they will continue to act recklessly in 30 or 40 years, at least around the turn of the century, Hong Kong was a high-end shopping center catering to the mainland.

This is an excellent place to serve the entire mainland and Southeast Asia.

In some ways, the Sports City has more potential than Harbour City because the basketball arena's games and concerts naturally attract more outside consumers.

As long as these people stay in the sports city for food, lodging, and entertainment, the popularity of the stadium area will not wane.

This is the core idea behind getting Wei Dong to handle this project.

This situation will inevitably have a siphon effect on other business districts and projects, affecting their business.

At that time, East Asia Department Store was definitely Wei Dong's rival, an enemy who would stop at nothing to stop him!
Cheng Lang was trying to seduce him with this: "Boss, you have exceptional vision and courage, as well as huge support from the mainland. I can provide you with all my knowledge of Hong Kong. Can't we just strike first? You need to be tough!"

Wei Dong could only say that he would make a decision after speaking with the groom.

However, he wouldn't be able to see Chi Shiming until after the basketball exhibition game the next day.

Early in the morning, Li Yue'e had already cooked chicken soup overnight and told Kamp to drink it before going to play the game.

The little black guy was so happy that he licked the big bowl clean.

Wei Dong couldn't help but smile. He thought back to when he was seventeen or eighteen, if a girl had made soup for him like that, wouldn't he have been bubbling with happiness too?

Qin Yuye didn't give the two childhood sweethearts a chance. He borrowed a yacht to take his younger sister to her weekend training and took the opportunity to show Li Xuehong this new life of the wealthy.

When they returned, there was a large group of people in several cars, heading to the Hong Kong Coliseum in a grand procession.

Even though yesterday's news and public opinion were completely dominated by Uncle De's stroke at the wedding, it did not affect the fact that all the tickets were still sold out easily.

Wei Dong then obtained another two thousand aisle tickets and two thousand standing tickets for the inner court, which were sold at the basketball court for ten dollars each. He also recruited more than a thousand Hesheng henchmen to serve as on-site volunteers.

A total of more than 18,000 spectators packed the area around Hung Hom on this weekend morning.

This is where Wei Dong's "stadium economy" comes into play. Surprisingly, no commercial district has formed around Hung Hom, and the stadium building itself has even erased commercial space.

That's such a waste!

(End of this chapter)