History of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 439

Among the four foreign banks, only Wheelock, the weakest, has made a lot of profits in this incident, and has won many customers from Chinese-funded banks.It is true that the smaller the goal, the easier it is to do, and the smaller the ambition, the more realistic it is.The other three foreign firms all lost their money, and a lot of political resources were used unsuccessfully once, and they will not be used the second time.

A month later.

Liyuan East Street, Chu Mansion.

There is a buffet table in the garden, which is very festively dressed. The waiters come and go, carrying trays, and many high-society Chinese bigwigs gather together, all wearing suits and formally dressed, talking with each other while holding wine glasses.

Red longevity characters are everywhere, and one of the biggest ones hangs behind the ceremony platform.

Chu Weinan stood in front of the microphone with a flower pinned on his chest, raised his glass and said with a smile, "Welcome all relatives, friends, and colleagues from the business world to my birthday banquet. The development of Xingzhou Company is inseparable from your support."

"I am very happy to be able to gather with you today, and I am sincerely grateful."

Wang Laoji, Fang Suquan, Chen Lanfang and others stopped talking and looked at the podium with a smile on their faces.Luo Wenjin, Luo Wenhui, Kan Leqiang, Kan Lewei, Zhou Junnian, Xian Defen, Wu Zhongjing, Zhou Xinian and other members of the four major families were also present with solemn expressions.

There were legislators, justices of the peace, business tycoons, up-and-comers and big bosses of the new generation present.

Such as Zheng Yutong, Huo Guantai, Xu Shifen and others.

Although these new-generation big bosses are not as powerful as the older generation of big businessmen, their potential has already been fulfilled. The companies are like tigers, and they can predict their future status in the business world.

Jian Leqiang, Zhou Xinian and the others did not dare to underestimate them, but they surrounded He Dingxian closely, admiring their eyes, and looked at the old man on the stage with respect.

Today is Boss Chu's 50th birthday. Boss Chu, who was not interested in celebrating birthdays in the past, specially organized a 50th birthday party.Firstly, the [-]th birthday is of great significance, and there is indeed a custom of treating guests in traditions, and secondly, some things need to be gathered at the same time.

Boss Chu will agree to call Qi a celebrity in the business world, the top figure of the Chinese in Hong Kong Island, obviously it is not a small matter
"Crash."

Chu Weinan's speech was simple, and he quickly bowed and stepped off the stage, holding up his wine glass to salute everyone.

The guests also gave the warmest applause.

The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant.

He Dingxian was wearing a suit, with well-groomed hair, a straight figure, very eye-catching, but he was a real guest at the venue, standing and chatting with Zheng Yutong, Huo Guantai and others.When Chu Weinan toasted with his family, he mainly led his youngest son and introduced it to all the guests.Chu Yunnan is already married, with her hair tied up and a blue dress, she takes care of her father beside her, but she will not be specially introduced to guests.

This is not a family relationship, but a formal occasion where the Chu family and the He family must be clearly distinguished, but if there is a little bit of overpowering, it will arouse the imagination of outsiders.Is it because Chu Weinan is dying? Is the Chu family going to be swallowed up by the He family?

Because of He Dingxian's great power, He Dingxian has to pay more attention, so as not to bear the name of corrupting his father-in-law's family property.What's more, there is no need to specify the relationship between them by marriage. Chu Weinan's "identity" is actually a kind of protection.

At this time, Chu Weinan brought his children to the young man, raised his glass and said with a smile, "Axian, introduce your friends to me more."

"Old Dou, this is Mr. Huo Guantai, the big boss of Huo Xiantang Real Estate." He Dingxian smiled and made some introductions. Huo Guantai quickly bowed lightly and nodded in greeting: "Mr. Chu, you are in good health and everything is going well."

"Thank you very much." Chu Weinan raised his wine glass, took a sip, and praised: "I often hear Axian mention you. It is said that you used to do a good job in the connection business at sea. There are many merchant ships. It was after the war Abandon the boat and land on No.1."

"In the past, I also wanted to develop the shipping industry, but unfortunately I was not familiar with the shipping business. Up to now, I still rent more freighters from outsiders."

Huo Guantai said modestly: "Mr. Chu focuses on trade and has extraordinary vision. His family history is still worth learning from colleagues in the business world. It's just not worth it if he doesn't do shipping."

"This is my son Younan, Younan, called Uncle Tai."

Chu Younan was already a young man in his teens, with a childish expression on his face, he shouted crisply: "Uncle Tai."

"Haha."

Huo Guantai smiled heartily, and said happily: "Young Master Chu is smart, really cute."

"Brother-in-law."

Younan opened his eyes wide, raised his head and called out again.

He Dingxian looked at his cheap brother-in-law, maybe Chen Younan was still young when he met Chen Younan, he was a blank sheet of paper, there was no reason to hate him.After eight years of getting along, watching a little kid grow up gradually, I still feel very kind in my heart.

Although Chu Younan's studies are so-so, and a child should have a lot of stupidity, bad-mouthed, and stubbornness, but he has a good disposition, is polite, knows how to respect others, and will be a talent when he grows up.After all, as long as he is not a prodigal son, the second generation ancestor, the Chu and He families have many opportunities to give him training and sharpening.

Chu Weinan greeted the other young bosses again, and led the children to recognize them, and then left here with a special memory, and walked to the next group of guests.It's not that he wants to gain some benefits from the young people, but that the young people are full of vigor and vitality, which makes people like it. Chatting is like returning to the time when they were young. The bones are thinking about how to defend the country and keep their status.

Most young people feel that they are ordinary and ordinary, and they don't think there is anything special about young people.As everyone knows, young people have unlimited ideas and unlimited future, and the kind of vigor that dares to think and dare to do anything is something that every elderly family member can't get back.

"Mr. Chu is really in good health. People in his 30s would believe him, and he doesn't look like a 50-year-old." Zheng Yutong held his wine glass in amazement.He Dingxian glanced at him, and said speechlessly: "You are not afraid of being struck by lightning if you tell lies. My old father-in-law is indeed in good health, but the wrinkles on his face seem to be in his 30s?"

Zheng Yutong said with a silly smile: "You must respect the elderly."

He Dingxian smiled: "He often goes to the farms in the New Territories to transplant rice seedlings, and sometimes returns to the mainland to raise pigs in factories. He is much more capable than a fat guy like you. If you want to lose weight, you can definitely find him."

Feeling the insult, Zheng Yutong puffed up his stomach and snorted coldly: "Say it again?"

"All right."

Huo Guantai smoothed things over and said, "Be careful that Axian catches you in."

At this time, Chu Weinan had already walked into the lobby of the villa with the representatives of the four major families and sat down to drink tea. The eyes of many business owners followed the movements of the four major families.Although, the fact that they were invited to Boss Chu's dinner proved that they had a high status in the business world, and they didn't need to rely on the winks of the four big families.But everyone looked around and found that a person with a surname from the Guangdong Provincial Chamber of Commerce had arrived. Everyone was not a fool, and they more or less guessed that President Chu must have something to discuss.

If the four major families decide on something, and the Guangdong Provincial Chamber of Commerce nods, it can be carried out without resistance in the business world.The bosses present also wanted to know the news in advance in order to make the best response.

"Mr. He."

"Master asked you to go in and have a cup of tea." Hai Bo, the butler of the Chu Mansion came to the crowd, bowed his head and bowed his head, and asked in a respectful tone.He Dingxian nodded to him, turned around and smiled at Huo Guantai and the others: "Sorry, I'm going in for tea."

"You stand and drink first, and I will ask you to go in together when you have a chance."

Huo Guantai, Zheng Yutong, Bao Yugang and Xu Shifen all watched him leave.

living room.

Under a chandelier.

The members of the four major families were standing or standing, some were smoking cigars, some were holding teacups, Luo Wenjin and Xian Defen had relaxed expressions, while Jian Leqiang and Zhou Xinian had serious expressions.

"Axian, you are here."

Chu Weinan was sitting on the sofa in the main seat, and when he saw his son-in-law entering the living room, he quickly waved: "Thanks to you, the elders, for supporting Yuedong Trust Bank during the financial war and avoiding their many losses, I would like to express my thanks to you." .”

He Dingxian sat down next to Chu Weinan, feeling that the atmosphere at the scene was very serious, and there must have been some debate just now.

"Mr. He, thank you."

Zhou Xinian wore glasses, bowed lightly, and had an excellent attitude.

"Isn't it?"

He Dingxian took the teacup handed by his father-in-law and exaggerated: "How many uncles are still so polite to me? In front of the ghosts, the yellow-skinned Chinese are all one. If they can do it, they will definitely do it, and the Guangdong Provincial Trust is in their own hands. I promise you won't lose money."

The four major families have actually acquired a part of the shares of Guangdong Provincial Trust. On the one hand, they want to provide operating funds for Guangdong Provincial Trust, re-operate, and keep the family assets.

"Thank you or thank you."

Luo Wenjin stood up and said, "The four major families are also relying on your help this time. The ghost eats people regardless of your identity."

Although Luo Wenjin and others are councilors, gentlemen, and knights, as long as funds are transferred in the market, there is always a risk of being eaten by ghosts.

"In addition, the battle you fought for Huazi was very beautiful. Now the uncles can't agree on something, and I want you to help make a decision." Chu Weinan said from the side: "Sir Da Luo and Councilor Xiao Luo, Sir Xian hopes to fight back."

"Sir Xiao Zhou, Mr. Le, and Mr. Wu hope to pass legislation to standardize bank supervision to ensure the safety of Chinese-funded finance."

"Which way do you think is better?"

He Dingxian smiled and said, "It's all pretty good."

Zhou Xinian's expression was unexpected, he did not expect that his character would be amiable.But He Dingxian continued: "Can't we do both, fight ghosts and legislate to protect the financial industry?"

Luo Wenhui raised his eyebrows: "Ah Xian, I'm afraid the efforts from both sides will divert political resources, and if the effect is not good."

"Arrange the steps, first subdue the ghosts, and let the ghosts also lose money in the financial industry, will it be smoother to legislate to protect the financial industry?" He Dingxian said: "Change the way of thinking, we are not legislation to protect ourselves, but It's legislating to protect them."

(End of this chapter)