Chapter 2332
Inescapable Fate
With his looks, if Lao Li went to the Shaw Brothers studio in Clearwater Bay, he could probably play a local tyrant or the second-in-command of some powerful group without needing makeup.
He exuded an aura unique to the strong.
However, it also carries an inherent sinister aura.
A person like him would lack the grandeur to be a righteous and powerful leader.
But if he were an ordinary person, anyone who wanted to be his older brother would have to be careful not to get stabbed in the back by him.
Lou Xiao'e made a special trip to meet Li Huaide.
It was only because He Yuzhu sent her a telegram.
Since the reform and opening up, He Yuzhu, as a partner, no longer needs to be as cautious as he was before the reform and opening up.
At least if anything happens, you can send a telegram to Lou Xiao'e from any post office.
Therefore, the original commercial radio station of the CNC Academy was also shut down.
Is it really necessary?
In order to express our feelings for our compatriots on Hong Kong Island, we have unilaterally opened up many loopholes.
Things like air travel, letters, and long-distance phone calls.
However, long-distance calls are still too expensive. The cost of a three-minute call can be more than half a month's salary for an average person.
Moreover, the call quality is very poor, so those are generally not worth considering.
Telegrams are still more convenient; He Yuzhu can send a hundred or so words without batting an eye.
He communicated Wang Xiaohu's matter with Lou Xiao'e.
She was asked to contact Lao Li, which led to Lou Xiao'e's meeting with Lao Li today.
They're all seasoned veterans.
He Yuzhu didn't believe that Lao Li would risk being exposed to others to discuss this matter if he didn't want something in return.
It's about the same thing that happened last time Old Li met with his ex-wife.
Old Li believed that he had rejected his ex-wife on the spot and handed over his business after returning to Hong Kong Island, so the matter was over.
It's not that simple.
Although the Song family is not a top-tier prestigious family, they are not the kind of family that Old Li's former in-laws can manipulate at will.
Since you've set your sights on it, you have to pay a price.
Therefore, something unlucky must have happened to Lao Li's former father-in-law's family.
That family probably wouldn't dare to hate the Song family.
Because the Song family has been doing quite well across three generations, it can be considered that the family has been passed down in an orderly manner and has successors.
But for Lao Li, the person involved, it's something he can deal with as he pleases.
Old Li should have noticed this as well.
Otherwise, this period would have been the time when the Hong Kong property and stock markets were booming.
Old Li has money and connections; he can make a lot of money even if he does some speculative business.
But he chose to live in seclusion in the bustling city, to put it bluntly, firstly to allow himself to settle down and reflect.
Another reason is probably to avoid being too high-profile and attracting attention.
Just like Lao Li's previous life, if he continues to live such a secluded life, what problems might arise?
Xiao Song, who took over the business from Lao Li, also felt embarrassed.
After doing that, Old Li used his business to gain the Song family's protection.
"Mr. Li, would you like tea or coffee?" Lou Xiao'e, dressed in a smart outfit, hadn't paid any attention to Mr. Li since he walked into the office, except for glancing at him once at the beginning.
What she's thinking about most right now is what benefits she can give to the person on the other side.
Of course, while she had this thought, she inevitably came to hate He Yuzhu in Beijing.
The telegram, nearly a hundred words long, recounted the entire incident to her and requested that Lou Xiao'e arrange some benefits for Lao Li.
But he didn't mention missing her or the children in the telegram. Women are usually very sensitive about this.
She is He Yuzhu's wife, not He Yuzhu's secretary.
As for what benefits would be arranged, it was exactly as Old Li had imagined.
She has so many places she can arrange.
Hong Kong Island is now a hub for the electronics industry in Asia.
A tiny bit of food leaking from between her fingers would be enough to feed a small-to-medium-sized business owner like Ran Qiuye.
Besides, Old Li has nothing now.
"...Mr. Li, do you know anything about home computers?"
Recently, several computer companies in Americard are looking for agents in Hong Kong Island.
"If Mr. Li is interested, I can introduce you to him..." Lou Xiao'e didn't wait for Mr. Li's reply at all, and instead began to talk about her arrangements for the other party.
Given her position, it would be impossible for her not to feel superior to someone like Lao Li.
She can give, or she can be polite to Lao Li, but if Lao Li picks and chooses among them, then he is being unreasonable.
This was the first time Old Li had ever been overwhelmed by a woman's aura.
Lou Xiao'e didn't give him a chance to show himself at all.
Even though the two were not actually strangers before.
After all, Lao Li had worked under Lou Xiao'e before.
Even the telecommunications company under Lou Xiao'e's name chose to go public after listening to Lao Li's advice.
But things are different now, really different.
Just like Old Li's investigation of the He family's enterprises.
Previously, the Ho family was merely a relatively large kitchen and bathroom company on Hong Kong Island, a second-tier real estate group, and a fairly large entrepot trading company...
In all industries, Lou Xiao'e is not a leader in Asia.
However, with the reform and opening up of mainland China and the development of the Americard computer industry.
All of her schemes have suddenly come together.
The computer companies that He Xinghua invested in at Americard, once they grew up, all wanted to move their production lines to Asia where prices were lower.
Regardless of the size of the He family's shares in those companies, they always had a channel for communication and discussion.
Therefore, Lou Xiao'e's words suddenly became quite important in the Hong Kong electronics industry circle.
Even with her support and the support of Ran Qiuye, the factory that Ran Qiuye invested in couldn't sustain this business.
As a small shareholder, she has no say in any of the decision-making meetings regarding the development direction of America.
This is not to belittle the Ho family, but to state the facts.
Even if He Xinghua is an angel investor, if he wants to have a say in certain companies, he will inevitably be kicked out.
But where should the company place its electronics manufacturing operations?
Lou Xiao'e and her son, however, were able to say a few words.
And the computer company was also willing to give her that face.
The reason is quite simple: América's capital needs an agent whose relationship with Xiao Rizi is not so harmonious.
In transnational business, every move is influenced by politics.
Lou Xiao'e has recently sensed a dangerous atmosphere.
When she was communicating with some America Capital, they had already shown her their fangs and their intention to deal with her.
She had also inquired about this matter with He Yuzhu through Su Manyun.
According to Su Manyun's reply, He Yuzhu simply scratched his head and said, "My life is probably doomed..." (End of Chapter)