Chapter 415: Copper Gong Bay Little Land King

"Mr. Li, the real estate industry in Gangdao is sluggish now; I want to help you share the burden—what do you think about fifty percent?"

"Don't even think about it—I don't want the son, do whatever you like!"

"As soon as Li Xin finished speaking, Li Huihuang flew into a rage!"

"Over the past two years, land prices in Gangdao have plummeted, but by linking the Hong Kong dollar to Dao Le, prices have now rebounded."

"Although China and the Ox have signed the agreement and set the return date, this does not affect his optimism about Gangdao's real estate industry."

"Li Xin slapped his thigh, narrowed his eyes, and said, 'Mr. Li, your attitude displeases me—what's this? Do you want to let Li Zhaohai take the blame for this?'"

"I tell you, don't even think about it—I'm only dealing with your Li family; if this isn't settled satisfactorily, I'll go to the mat with your Li family to the bitter end."

"Anyway, I have plenty of time—I don't know how many years you, Mr. Li, have left."

"Li Huihuang clutched his chest and tossed two more pills into his mouth."

"When his heart felt a little better, he replied, 'Mr. Li, your demand is excessive—Copper Gong Bay is the Li family's lifeblood, the foundation our forefather built; I could never surrender Copper Gong Bay's land.'"

"Li Huihuang's father was a representative figure of the comprador class in Gangdao."

"Li Xishen studied at Gangdao's Queen's College, and after graduating became a teacher and translator, laying a solid foreign-language foundation for his later work as a comprador."

"Li Xishen's education gave him the ability to communicate with the international business community, especially in Ox-language—an extremely important business skill in Gangdao at the time."

"As Gangdao became the Far East's trading hub, the rise of the pressed-sheet trade brought huge wealth to Li Xishen."

"At the time, Gangdao was a key Far Eastern trade port, offering Li Xishen vast business opportunities."

"He saw Gangdao's potential as a trade port, especially with the pressed-sheet trade being legalized, and spotted huge business opportunities."

"Thus, with his sharp business sense and bold moves, Li Xishen quickly rose to prominence in the pressed-sheet trade, becoming Gangdao's pressed-sheet king."

"His wealth grew like a snowball—ever rolling, ever larger."

"Li Xishen's pressed-sheet business was a major part of his career; he traded not only in Gangdao but also expanded it to Aodao and beyond."

"Through the pressed-sheet trade, Li Xishen amassed a huge fortune—estimated at several million Hong Kong dollars at the time—putting him among Gangdao's wealthiest."

"Keep in mind, that was several million Hong Kong dollars in the early twentieth century."

"Li Xishen's social status rose with his wealth; he had amassed huge sums of ill-gotten money, and to boost his influence he also gave generously to charity."

"Li Xishen's real estate investment in Copper Gong Bay is one of the legacies he is best known for."

"In 1923 he bought a large tract of land in Copper Gong Bay, which allowed the family to accumulate vast wealth."

"Thanks to the Li family's real estate investments, Copper Gong Bay quickly developed into one of Gangdao's most prosperous commercial districts."

"In early twentieth-century Gangdao, Li Xishen's business empire was at its peak, his fame and wealth unrivaled."

"Behind Copper Gong Bay's prosperity, undercurrents stirred—Li Xishen's success bred jealousy and resentment."

"After all, everyone's making dirty money—why should you be the one raking in the most?"

"Li Xishen was watchful, but in an age rife with opportunity and danger he could not anticipate every hidden threat."

"At forty-nine, while Li Xishen's business was booming, he was ambushed and killed on the street."

"Who pulled the trigger became a Gangdao mystery."

"Copper Gong Bay was bought with his father's life—how could it possibly be compensated to Li Xin?"

"Impossible—absolutely impossible!"

"Li Xin held out a hand, pulled back a finger, and said, 'Forty percent—this is my final bottom line; if you won't accept it, from today I'll do nothing but keep an eye on the Li family.'"

"Li Huihuang gritted his teeth, his face as still as water, driven mad by this bastard!"

"Fuck your mother—you're Gangdao's notorious layabout, but I can't put up with this!"

"Where would I find all that time to mess around with you?"

"As the saying goes, don't fear thieves stealing—fear them eyeing you."

"Only someone who's been a thief for a thousand days—where could you find someone who guards against thieves for a thousand days?"

"'Ten percent—this is my bottom line.'"

"'Thirty-nine percent—enough already! I've conceded plenty!'"

"'Fifteen percent—I can't go any higher, or the rest of the Li family won't agree.'"

"'Thirty-eight percent—I'm telling you, Li Huihuang, don't push your luck; I've already given more than ten percent, don't be excessive!'"

"Fuck your grandpa!"

"Who's being excessive here?"

"'Twenty percent—I'll give you twenty percent, that's all; otherwise if you kill me, I'll see if you've got the guts.'"

"'Thirty-five percent—are you trying to play the lone wolf with me? Don't you consider my background? Playing this game with me.'"

"After much wrangling, the two settled on thirty percent."

"Li Huihuang agreed, still heeding the saying: a widow on a cold bed has no one to rely on."

"The Li family is tied to neither Chinese nor British capital; their base is personal connections."

"No major group stands behind them; when big events happen, few can lend a hand."

"Li Xin, satisfied, told Mr. Li, 'I'm not one to take things for free; although the Li family was at fault first, I'll still pay to purchase this land.'"

"'Give too much and you'll overthink—later I'll have my lawyer and finance people see you, with a price of three billion.'"

"Li Huihuang felt much relieved hearing the price—though far below market value, at least this bastard actually paid."

"Copper Gong Bay's land can be said to have a price but no market—unless absolutely necessary, nobody would sell it."

"Even if bought at a premium, nobody would bother."

"The Copper Gong Bay area hosts many shopping centers, Japanese-funded department stores, and numerous luxury hotels."

"Copper Gong Bay is Gangdao's main hub for commerce and entertainment, with many large department stores and malls."

"The land of Li Stage is included in this deal."

"Although the Li Stage Plaza hasn't been built yet, the site is excellent and spacious enough—this gave Li Xin an idea."

Copper Gong Bay shopping area is also the world's most expensive rental district.

Copper Gong Bay is one of Gangdao's sleepless market districts, and its shopping business hours are always the latest in all of Gangdao.

Now people call Li Xin Tongluowan Xiaodiwang; if he's shameless, he can also accept it.

Just acquired the Li family's land, and in his mind flashed those few Japanese shopping plazas—pretty good!

Li Xin took out a membership card from his pocket and handed it to Li Huihuang.

"Mr. Li, although this time it was your son who was at fault first, we have already reached a reconciliation, which means we are friends."

"This is the Pointy Sand Spit Far East Club membership card; if you have time, you can come play; here it can solve many of your worries."

"As for me, when I'm out and about, I treat my words like gold; as long as your son doesn't cause trouble, I won't argue with him like a child."

That's what he said, but this guy actually hopes Li Zhaohai will come again a few times!