in2ebook Chapter 228 Even Mr. Li was fooled!
Chapter 228 Even Mr. Li was fooled!
As soon as Mr. Li stood up, his secretary and bodyguards, who were closely following him, jogged after him and left the scene.
"Humph!"
Qian Tao snorted coldly, his expression unfriendly, and left directly through the back door without staying.
Only Chen Le sat on the sofa, comfortably shifting his position.
His eyes were like a dragon's, and no one knew what he was thinking.
……
Mr. Li's secretary was a thin man.
His name is Liang Bing. He has followed Li Xianyuan for many years and is his most trusted subordinate!
Liang Bing's eyes were like those of a hawk, and one could tell at a glance that he was very wise.
After coming out, he frowned, looked at the hotel's numerous windows, and said dejectedly, "Old Li, are we just going to leave like this?"
Li Xianyuan raised an eyebrow and said with interest, "Otherwise what? Tell me your thoughts."
Liang Bing sighed, puzzled, and said, "I don't understand your operation..."
"Personally, I think the conditions you offered to that inland kid are a bit too generous."
"From my perspective, Chen Le cannot raise funds without going public. Without subsequent funding, it will be a long time before he can develop the Zhong'an project."
“But if he dares to go public, with our financial resources, we can acquire his company entirely. Why should we give him such a big benefit?”
"Ha ha……"
Mr. Li chuckled dryly, leaning on his cane, and said, "Assistant Liang, you're being narrow-minded."
"You can never earn enough money."
"As businessmen, we also have to give an account to society. We can't keep doing things that harm others for our own benefit."
“I did too many of these dirty things when I was young, which is why I was so heavily criticized by both the mainland and Hong Kong. My reputation has long been ruined.”
"Furthermore……"
"Do you think it would be easy for us to ambush this young man?"
"How do you know he won't have a way to retaliate?"
Assistant Liang was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Aren't you... overestimating him? How could he have such a background and ability?"
"Hahaha……"
Mr. Li laughed and said with relief, "This young man is not simple."
“Before I came here, I also did some research on his path to rise.”
"Furthermore, based on what I learned about his deeds from Xiao Ding, I feel that he is very similar to me when I was young..."
“Even more…terrifying than when I was young.”
"To be honest, the land I acquired back then wasn't something I wanted to hold onto or was unwilling to let go of; it was just that I hadn't found a suitable representative."
"Now that I've found him, why should I make things difficult for him?"
"Don't you think so?"
When Mr. Li said this, his face showed great appreciation.
Chen Le, this young man, is very much to his liking.
If it weren't for the lack of blood relation, he would have genuinely wanted to recruit this young man into his company and groom him as his successor.
Although there is no family relationship, even cooperating with him and becoming the spokesperson within the group would be a good thing.
"My God, you actually think so highly of him!"
Assistant Liang couldn't help but marvel.
It should be noted that there are many business investment geniuses in Hong Kong, but few of them can catch Mr. Li's eye.
Who wouldn't want to work with Mr. Li and become his disciple?
But over the years, Mr. Li has never found one he likes.
It's utterly baffling that they would value a young man so highly after only meeting him once in the inland region.
This is enough to demonstrate just how outstanding Chen Le is.
"but……"
Assistant Liang stroked his chin and asked curiously, "Since you value him so much, why did you arrange for Qian Tao to be by his side?"
"Wouldn't that offend this kid?"
"Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake; Qian Tao and Zhao Jiang are no pushovers."
"Those guys will definitely fight each other to the death. What if they fall out with Chen Le? Wouldn't all our efforts be for nothing?"
"Will not."
Mr. Li smiled and shook his head, "You underestimate Chen Le too much."
"Neither Qian Tao nor Zhao Jiang are enough for Chen Le to handle alone."
"This is also a test for him!"
"I made these arrangements just to help him avoid some detours."
"But I wonder if he can understand the deeper meaning behind my words..."
Assistant Liang stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.
A moment later, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly realized.
"Mr. Li, you've created an opportunity for him!"
I have followed Mr. Li for so many years.
He'll understand with just a little prompting.
"Alright, let's go. I've heard that there are many antique markets in Tianzhou. Let's go and broaden our horizons."
Mr. Li waved his hand and said with a faint smile.
Assistant Liang spoke up, suggesting, "Mr. Li, shouldn't we find an expert to avoid being misled?"
Mr. Li laughed and said, "Why bother looking for anyone? Even experts can make mistakes! The fun of Taobao is in the process. If you could always find a treasure, what would be the point?"
After saying that, he walked forward.
Assistant Liang scratched his head helplessly and followed behind Mr. Li.
After several detours, the two arrived at the city's largest antique market.
One of the stores had a large crowd standing in front of it.
Mr. Li was very curious, so he took his assistant Liang over there.
"Gentlemen, is there anything you need?"
"Our Baibaozhai is famous throughout the country. We offer genuine products at fair prices. You won't regret buying from us!"
A shopkeeper wearing a hat held out his hand and introduced, "Every year, at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, treasures come out of here!"
"Our store has many antiques worth hundreds of millions!"
"Look, this antique vase with the 'Longevity and Prosperity' design from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, decorated with famille rose enamels, also came from our shop. It's said to have been auctioned for 1.8 million last month!"
As the boss boasted, more and more people gathered around.
Mr. Li and his assistant Liang exchanged a glance and went inside.
The shop was filled with a dazzling array of antiques.
The wooden counter displays exquisite small handicrafts, including jade and ivory carvings!
Behind the counter hangs a calligraphy work, the characters are vigorous and powerful, full of ancient charm.
The store is spacious with dark wood flooring, giving it a calm and serene feel.
Several landscape or flower-and-bird paintings hang on the wall to decorate the space and add a touch of elegance.
The shelves and display cases are mostly made of mahogany, and some are carved.
These display cases contain a variety of antiques, including but not limited to porcelain, bronzes, calligraphy and paintings, seals, and rare books.
Each item was carefully arranged; some were placed under glass cases for protection, while others were displayed directly on shelves, allowing people to appreciate their details up close.
Mr. Li watched with great interest, then approached the shop owner and asked with a smile.