Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 552 I Don't Do This

Turning over those yellowed history books, it feels like stepping into a long river of time, and the prosperous commercial scenes of the past slowly unfold before your eyes like a picture scroll.

In the brilliant sky of Hong Kong and Macao's business, Huo Dongying's name is like the most dazzling star, shining brightly and illuminating the business journey of an era.

Looking back to the critical moment of the auction for Macau’s gaming license, it was a turbulent historical node.

The auction site was shrouded in a tense atmosphere, like the dead silence before a storm, and every breath of air seemed to be frozen.

The various forces are like dormant beasts, hiding in the dark, their eyes flickering with desire for interests, and secretly competing with each other.

Huo Dongying, a business tycoon with unique business vision and courage, resolutely threw himself into this fierce competition.

He shuttled among the bidders, showing his gentlemanly demeanor in his every move. With his accurate prediction of market trends and extraordinary courage, he stood out from many bidders, successfully won the gaming license, and became one of the company's important shareholders.

At that moment, there was an uproar at the scene, and his name once again caused waves in the business world.

However, Huo Dongying's business empire was like a vast ocean. At that time, he had already opened up a prosperous world in many fields such as shipping and real estate, and a lot of energy was dispersed to these booming business segments.

Despite winning a major victory in the bidding for gaming licenses, he was unable to take part in the daily operations and management of the gaming business.

He accurately grasped the pulse of the market, and when everyone was still hesitating, he acted decisively and eventually reaped a huge dividend of up to one million Australian dollars.

When faced with the emerging electronics industry, although the technology was immature and the risks were huge, he saw the infinite possibilities of the future and resolutely invested huge amounts of money in research and development and production;

When the real estate market showed signs of improvement, he acted decisively and purchased a large amount of land, laying the foundation for subsequent real estate development.

Neither the impact of the economic crisis nor the fierce market competition could stop him from moving forward, and he eventually created a remarkable business legend.

He pointed to a towering, imposing building not far away and said:

"That is the building we are talking about. It is almost completed and is located in the prosperous Tsuen Wan area. However, the owner has not yet finalized the future use of the building. Whether to keep it for long-term rental or simply sell it directly for cash is still undecided."

After listening to this, He Hongshen nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with He Yuzhu's opinion, and promised solemnly:

He Yuzhu, who was expecting good news, couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He subconsciously turned his head to look at Huo Dongying, only to see him giving him an apologetic smile.

Although he was a little confused, He Yuzhu quickly regained his composure and responded with a smile: "As long as it is within my ability, you can just say it."

However, he did not speak too confidently, because at this moment, what he most urgently needed was indeed such an industrial building.

However, considering that the market price is around 100 million, it is not completely unacceptable to offer a premium of 10% to 20% to purchase this building.

The only thing that worried him was that even if he successfully purchased the building, the delivery of the house would probably have to be postponed for several months.

If the industrial building cannot be acquired quickly in this way, it seems wiser to wait until the building constructed by oneself is completed.

Because this time it will cost a very high price to achieve the goal, it would be better to be patient and wait for a while.

After all, I am not so eager to take possession of this building immediately.

Hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help but feel very surprised, and then turned his gaze to Huo Dongying who was standing beside him.

Huo Dongying nodded slightly, agreeing, "It is true."

Then, the two began to briefly explain the specific situation to He Yuzhu.

In the turbulent Haojing area, the gambling industry is like a surging, unfathomable vast ocean, deeply embedded in the local economic and social fabric with a powerful and hidden force.

It is like a never-stop wealth-making machine, with huge amounts of money circulating through it every day. It is also like an invisible hand, inadvertently rewriting the life trajectories and destinies of the people on this land.

The absolute core hub of this deep sea is undoubtedly the one-of-a-kind legal gambling license that carries endless interests and ambitions.

In the business context of Macau, this license is like a bright moon hanging high in the dark night sky, emitting an alluring and mysterious light, attracting countless profit-seekers with dreams of wealth and a spirit of adventure, flocking to it like moths to a flame.

Every few years, the Macau government will hold an open tender for this meaningful license in accordance with established rules.

Every time before the bidding, the entire Haojiang area seems to be shrouded in an invisible but powerful atmosphere of tension. The streets and alleys are filled with a strange atmosphere, which is the mixture of people's expectations and uneasiness about the unknown results.

In those luxurious and magnificently decorated clubs, casino owners, wearing tailor-made expensive suits and sparkling diamond brooches on their collars, sat together solemnly, whispering to each other. The smoke from their cigars slowly rose, just like the intricate plans and calculations in their hearts.

There are Renaissance-style oil paintings hanging on the walls of the club, exquisite hand-woven carpets underfoot, and waiters in neat uniforms surrounding them. But even in such a luxurious environment, it is difficult to dispel the haze in their hearts caused by the bidding for gambling licenses.

In offices in every corner of the city, businessmen frowned and repeatedly weighed the pros and cons of the documents and financial statements piled on their desks, trying to find the best entry point to participate in this game from every data and clause.

Sometimes they circled and marked on the reports with pencils, and sometimes they had heated arguments with their assistants. The atmosphere in the office was depressing. Everyone knew that this license would determine their business destiny in the next few years or even decades.

Even ordinary people will enthusiastically discuss the bidding for the gambling license in the streets and after dinner, with curiosity and expectation in their eyes, and guess who will eventually get this license that determines the fate of countless people.

Gamblers from all over the world are attracted by the luxurious atmosphere and exciting gambling games here and come here one after another.

In order to further consolidate his dominance in the gambling industry, Fu Laoliu made careful plans and formed an unbreakable alliance with Gao Kening, the king of the gambling industry.

Gao Kening has been deeply involved in the mortgage industry for many years, accumulated astonishing wealth, and has absolute voice.

He owns large pawnshops in many locations in Macau, with huge amounts of funds flowing into and out every day, and has extensive connections in the industry.

The two men working together were like a tiger with wings. They were able to make things happen in the Haojing area and almost controlled most of the profits in the gambling industry.

Their sphere of influence is not limited to casinos, but also extends to related upstream and downstream industries, from casino construction and decoration, equipment supply, to hotels, restaurants and other supporting services, forming a huge and complex business empire.

However, time is the most ruthless killer. Even a powerful figure like Fu Laoliu finds it difficult to resist its erosion.

As he approaches 70 years old, his physical functions are gradually declining. His once strong body has now become hunched and his energy is not as good as before.

The eyes that were once as sharp as an eagle are now covered with a layer of haze of time, and they often see things blurry.

But his desire to control the gambling industry has not diminished in the slightest, and he still holds on to his territory with his rich experience and deep roots.

He still patrols the casino every day. Although his steps are slow, the majesty in his eyes still makes his subordinates dare not slack off.

At the same time, the new generation of gambling king Ye Han, like a bright new star that suddenly rose in the dark night sky, emerged in the gambling world and his light became more and more dazzling. Ye Han was born in poverty, and his starting point of destiny was far less smooth than that of Fu Laoliu.

His family was poor since he was young, and his parents struggled to make ends meet with their meager income. He dropped out of school early and struggled around to survive.

But he has shown a unique talent and keen insight for gambling since he was a child, as if he was born for gambling.

Starting as the most basic dealer in the casino, he stood in front of the gambling table for more than ten hours every day, but never complained of being tired.

With his amazing and superb gambling skills, he has turned the tide at the gambling table time and time again, winning the admiration and trust of many gamblers.

Whether it is the precise judgment of the cards in the card game or the magical control of the points in the dice game, his gambling skills are amazing.

At the same time, he also demonstrated flexible and diverse business strategies, constantly introducing novel gambling methods and promotional activities, attracting more and more customers.

He was the first to launch a membership system, providing exclusive VIP rooms and high-value chip rewards for regular customers. He also innovatively introduced electronic gambling equipment, which set off a new trend in the Macau casino industry at the time.

Over time, he gradually accumulated considerable wealth and extensive network of contacts.

Ye Han has a burning ambition deep in his heart. He is unwilling to be inferior to Fu Laoliu forever. He is determined to break Fu Laoliu's monopoly, ascend the throne of gambling king, and write his own legendary chapter.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is the critical moment of the gambling license competition. Ye Han is well aware of the fierceness of this competition. For him, this is undoubtedly a cruel war of life and death.

If he wins, he will realize his dream of many years, become the new overlord of Macau's gambling world, and enjoy supreme glory and wealth; but if he fails, he may lose everything, even become ruined, and all his years of hard work will go to waste.

In order to realize his dream of becoming the gambling king, he decided after careful consideration to join forces with Ye Beihai and Gao Hailin, his right-hand men in the casino.

Ye Beihai has been working in casinos for many years and is familiar with every aspect of casino operations and management. He is an expert in casino operations and an indispensable right-hand man of Ye Han.

He is not only familiar with the daily operation procedures of the casino, from personnel scheduling to equipment maintenance, from security measures to financial management, he is also proficient in everything; he also has in-depth research on the rules and techniques of various gambling games, and can formulate the best business strategy according to different situations.

When the casino business was in trouble, he was always able to cleverly adjust the rules of the game to attract more gamblers and bring the casino back to life.

Gao Hailin is well-known in the underworld for his bravery and courage, and has a certain amount of influence in the local area.

He is a generous and righteous man, with a group of loyal brothers under him. He has been fighting on the streets of Macau since he was a child, and with his unyielding spirit and extraordinary courage, he gradually made a name for himself in the underworld.

His joining has given Ye Han's team a lot of confidence, making the entire team more powerful. The three of them have their own strengths, and they thought they could form a powerful force that could compete with veteran forces such as Fu Laoliu.

However, when they conducted in-depth investigations into their competitors, they discovered that the reality was far more cruel than they had imagined.

Compared with veteran forces such as Fu Laoliu, their own overall strength is obviously insufficient.

In terms of funds, they were facing a serious shortage and could not compete with Fu Laoliu's strong financial resources; in terms of personal connections, Fu Laoliu had been operating in Macau for many years and had already woven a huge and complex network of personal connections, from government officials to business celebrities, all of whom were inextricably linked to him, while their personal connections were relatively scarce and it was difficult to get enough support at a critical moment. In order to increase their chances of winning, the three racked their brains and discussed countermeasures day and night.

They sat in Ye Han's private villa for an entire day, with the table piled with documents and maps marking Fu Laoliu's sphere of influence and their own weaknesses.

After careful consideration, they thought of Ye Deli. Ye Deli was also well-known in the local area. He often went to various high-end business occasions, had certain contacts with people from all walks of life, and had a lot of connections.

He always wears fashionable suits and carries an expensive cane, moving around various social venues in Macau, looking very fashionable.

However, in reality, his strength was far less than what the outside world imagined. Especially in terms of funds, although he seemed to be very successful on the surface, the actual cash he could take out was very limited, which was undoubtedly a huge problem for Ye Han's team, which urgently needed a large amount of funds to invest in the gambling license competition.

He paced back and forth in the spacious office, playing with exquisite antique ornaments in his hands, looking at the bustling street scene of Macau outside the window, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

But he also knew that opportunities often come with risks, and if he could successfully obtain a gambling license, the rewards would be immeasurable. Moreover, if he could attract more partners to share the risks, perhaps his chances of winning would be greatly increased.

Just as he was lost in thought, a person suddenly flashed through his mind - Huo Dongying, who was looking for an industrial building to start his radio business.

He Hongshen thought that perhaps he could invite Huo Dongying to join. On the one hand, he could take advantage of his financial strength. It was said that Huo Dongying's family had huge industries overseas and strong financial reserves. On the other hand, it could also expand the team's business areas and lay a more solid foundation for future development. After all, the radio business was an emerging industry at the time and had broad prospects.

After Huo Dongying received He Hongshen's invitation, he initially came to discuss with the mentality of helping. During the heated discussion among everyone, He Yuzhu was accidentally involved.

He Yuzhu had been leading a peaceful life, making steady progress in his small business. He was very surprised to be suddenly involved in this gambling business full of risks and challenges. He widened his eyes and said in disbelief, "I never thought of getting involved in the casino business!"

It turned out that the reason why they invited He Yuzhu to join the group was that they had heard from Huo Dongying that he was very skilled and well-known in the local martial arts community, and that he might be able to play an unexpected role at a critical moment, such as providing unique support in casino security;

More importantly, everyone hoped that He Yuzhu could lend them cash to solve their current funding shortage. Ye Deli smiled and said attentively:

"Mr. Ho, thank you so much! Regarding the purchase of the Tsuen Wan Industrial Building, I promise to help you properly handle it within two days. You don't have to worry at all. I have a lot of connections in Tsuen Wan and close relationships with local real estate developers. I will definitely be able to get the best price and the most convenient procedures for you."

Then, he couldn't hold back his inner anxiety and asked impatiently:

"How much cash can Mr. He borrow?"

After hearing this, He Yuzhu frowned and thought to himself that this sudden invitation put him in a dilemma. He knew very well that once he got involved, his life might change drastically.

He thought about his stable life and the various risks he might face by getting involved in the casino business. He was so conflicted that he didn't know how to answer for a moment.