Chapter 231

Qiuti smiled and replied: "As early as several months ago, Boss Huo had already been preparing this; the brokerage firm is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange."

"The company submitted its listing application to the Stock Exchange several months ago, and filed the documents and forms, including the financial reports and the company's articles of association."

"Before the stock offering, the brokerage firm needs to sign agreements with partners such as banks, the exchange, and securities firms."

"To ensure the stock offering and trading proceed smoothly, all the documents are signed by me."

"Now, the Securities and Futures Commission is conducting the final review and approval of the company."

"Once the financial and business data have been reviewed and the company structure is rechecked, our brokerage firm will be able to go public!"

"With the help of our several shareholders, the progress is fast and the procedure won't take much time."

Li Xin lowered his head and kissed Qiuti, smiling as he said: "I'm very satisfied with the progress of the matter; you just follow Boss Huo's arrangements for these things, no need to worry about anything else."

"Your task is just one: keep an eye on the finances for me, that's all. Since we have no experience in business, we'll leave it to them to handle."

Qiuti replied: "Yeah! Director Lu Binsen is very attentive to the company's affairs, bringing back quite a lot of talent for the company, and Boss Huo can't stop praising their abilities."

Li Xin nodded slightly; this old man is someone who repays kindness, his efforts weren't in vain!

He asked: "Do those few companies have no objections to the brokerage firm having same shares but different voting rights?"

Qiuti replied: "Nobody else did; I was actually there at the scene, just the representative sent by the Huang Li family, who was a bit reluctant but didn't say anything."

Li Xin smiled and said: "Even if Huang disagrees, it's useless; I've already settled things with Huo Group, Sun River Real Estate, and Shun Tak Real Estate—they can't stir up any waves."

"How far along is the purchase of ATV's scattered shares?"

Qiuti smiled and said: "The shares held by those small shareholders have mostly been bought up—about thirty percent or more."

"It cost over ninety million, which is considerably higher than the price Far East Group paid two years ago."

"However, Far East Group seems to have reacted; they're also competing for the shares."

Li Xin smiled and said: "Their main business is banking; they won't lock horns with us. With this thirty percent stake in hand, their dream of taking control of ATV is just a fantasy."

"Let them play around; if they manage well, great for everyone; if they don't, they'll step aside and make room for the capable."

While the two were chatting idly, Tian Yang'en called from outside: "Brother Xin! A man named Zhang Shengliang is looking for you; he says he just met you on the ship."

Li Xin got up and put on his clothes; he still had an impression of the young man on the cruise ship.

At a glance, he was clearly from a wealthy family; aside from lacking a bit of social experience, he was fine in all aspects and very polite.

Li Xin came downstairs, picked up the phone, and asked: "Young Master Zhang, what do you need from me?"

"Hello, Mr. Li! I am Zhang Renlong, the father of Zhang Shengliang."

Upon hearing the other party introduce himself, Li Xin's expression changed; he hadn't expected the young man from the cruise ship to be the son of the New Territories King—Gangdao really isn't that big!

He immediately smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, hello! I don't know what business you have with me."

Zhang Renlong glanced at the investigation report on the table.

He smiled and replied: "My son told me that on the cruise ship, Mr. Li helped him a lot; as his father, I should naturally thank Mr. Li."

This is just polite talk; even if Li Xin had won several million from them, he wouldn't take it seriously no matter how thick-skinned he is.

Li Xin has always been straightforward; without beating around the bush, he directly asked: "Mr. Zhang! Let's get straight to the point—if you have something, just speak up; I'll see if I can handle it, and if I can, we'll continue the discussion."

Zhang Renlong had looked over Li Xin's information and knew he was a tough character, so there was no need to beat around the bush.

He spoke up: "Recently the Zhang family has run into quite a bit of trouble and would like to ask Mr. Li for some help; if you have time, shall we chat at the Fanling golf course?"

"Sure! I'm leaving now; let's meet at Fanling."

Li Xin hung up the phone, looked around the house, and thought: none of these people are familiar with the roads!

All he could say to Qiuti was: "I have something to attend to and need to go out; if you're bored, take little En out to play."

"Go ahead and get busy; don't worry about me."

Upon hearing Qiuti say that, Li Xin went back upstairs, changed into a formal outfit, took A Bu and Tian Shou, and left the villa.

"Hmm! He's driving!"

Northern New Territories

At the entrance of the Fanling golf course, Li Xin had just gotten out of the car when he saw the young man from the cruise ship, with a man in his fifties standing beside him.

Li Xin was the first to extend his hand, shaking Zhang Renlong's hand, and smiling he said:

"Mr. Zhang! You're an elder; waiting for me inside is fine—there's no reason for you to greet me. If others found out, they'd think I, Li Xin, had no manners!"

After shaking hands with Li Xin, Zhang Renlong then replied: "Mr. Li, you're being polite; today I have a request of you, so greeting you is appropriate."

Without further pleasantries, the group went to the golf course's lounge, changed clothes, and headed onto the course.

Li Xin and Zhang Renlong walked ahead, while Zhang Shengliang followed behind with A Bu and the others.

Li Xin swung once, and the golf ball turned into a tiny dot, disappearing into the distance.

Zhang Renlong stared, slightly stunned, shook his head and smiled: "Mr. Li, you don't play golf often?"

Li Xin answered truthfully: "This is only my fourth time playing; I play just for the fun of it—going all out with powerful force is my style of doing things; can you get used to that, Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Renlong laughed and clapped, saying: "What a powerful, forceful style! Mr. Li, rest assured—since the Zhang family found you, they came with sincerity."

Originally we had another option, but that would also cause trouble; after seeing your file, I think we can cooperate.

Li Xin said: "Mr. Zhang! You get straight to the point."

Good!

Zhang Renlong continued: "Our Zhang family has been visited by jianghu friends twice; I don't want a third incident."

As repayment, Li Xin can develop in the New Territories; our Zhang family will settle your overt troubles, Li Xin, what do you think?

Li Xin understood! The Zhang family wanted to find a protector in the jianghu, the reward was also generous—namely, Li Xin's company could develop in the New Territories.

The Zhang family will escort him, giving him the right to sit at the table and eat.

Quite a fair deal!

He even got a great bargain; to him, jianghu affairs are no big deal.

Being so generous, Li Xin is not stingy.

He said directly: "No problem! As a sign of sincerity in cooperation, I'll hand over those who disturbed the Zhang family for you to handle."

Li Xin waved at A Bu, waited for A Bu to come near, then took the brick phone from his hand.

He directly dialed Luotuo, and after the call connected, Li Xin said with a bright smile: "Uncle Luotuo! How's your health, old man?"

Luotuo felt a bout of suffocation and said: "Is my health good or not, you damn fool? You don't know anything?"

He frowned and asked: "What do you want? Speak up if you have something to say, fart if you have gas—I don't have time to chitchat."

Li Xin, hearing that, didn't care either; he drove the East Prosperity gang completely out of Yau Ma Tei, and just let him curse a couple of lines.

He also didn't hesitate, directly saying: "Uncle Luotuo! My partner had an incident in the New Territories; help me find the culprit."

"We do have a gentleman's agreement; in the New Territories you must provide me with protection."

Luotuo snapped: "A Xin, damn it! Are you sick? It's not like you got into trouble—what does your partner have to do with me?"

"That's not how you do things!"

"Damn, isn't that twisting words to justify oneself?"

(Brothers, I should say more today—four chapters are too rushed! Sometimes the flavor gets lost.)

Three more chapters guaranteed—I'll try to write more; leave your opinions here, and I'll write according to what you want to read.

If you don't want to see the background of some things, I'll reduce those—saves me from looking up references.

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