Chapter 193: Chairman Li

The lively clamor of the banquet, like receding tide, slowly drifted away from Li Fuying's hillside villa.

In the living room, the lingering scent of expensive cigars intertwined with the rich aroma of premium red wine, bearing witness to the recent high‑society gathering on Hong Kong Island.

The guests left satisfied, each carrying limitless fantasies about the "Stock God" Lu Qingshan and hopes for future collaborations.

"Second brother, my calves are still cramping," Lu Qingjun slumped on the sofa, unceremoniously massaging his legs, "When I shook hands with those big bosses, my palms were sweating. I've never seen so much money in my life… oh wait, I mean I've never seen so many rich people!"

Ye Ning, Li Zhi'an and Wang Yuyun stood aside, restrained; although they were participants in the feast, they seemed like mortals who had stumbled into a mythic realm, still unable to fully recover from the overwhelming shock.

Li Fuying waved a hand to dismiss the servant, personally brewed a pot of fine pu'er for Lu Qingshan; the lingering tea fragrance dispelled the last trace of extravagance in the air.

"Mr. Lu," Li Fuying placed a cup of tea before Lu Qingshan, a smile in her eyes, "After today, your 'Stock God' title will be fully resonant across Hong Kong Island. From now on, staying low‑key will be hard for you."

Lu Qingshan lifted the cup, took a gentle sip; the warm tea slid down his throat, bringing a wave of comfort.

"Chairman Li, thank you for today's event," he set down the cup, his gaze becoming solemn, "However, fame is hollow; I want to put down my own roots on Hong Kong Island."

Li Fuying's spirit brightened; this was the line he had been waiting for.

"Mr. Lu, what are your plans? Feel free to speak!"

"I want to register a company on Hong Kong Island," Lu Qingshan got straight to the point, "an investment firm. I can't keep operating through a private account; an illegitimate name leads to trouble and draws regulatory attention. Moreover, I hope this company can go public as soon as possible."

"Going public?" Li Fuying was momentarily startled, then clapped her hands in admiration, "What boldness! Directly using a shell for a listing is the fastest route for capital operations. However, the financial company shells with listing licenses on Hong Kong Island are hard to find, and even if they exist, the price is certainly steep."

"Therefore, I would like to ask Chairman Li for help with this matter."

Lu Qingshan looked at him candidly.

Li Fuying laughed heartily, her voice full of admiration: "Mr. Lu, you are too modest! With a single call, the shell you want to buy could be moved from here all the way to Central! However, external shells may have dirty foundations; any debt disputes would cause trouble."

He pondered for a moment, as if making a major decision, then a hint of resolve flashed in his eyes: "How about this: under my family's Fuying Group there happens to be a listed financial services company, modest in size but with a perfectly clean foundation—no bad assets or debts. If you don't mind, I'll transfer this shell to you!"

At those words, not only Lu Qingjun but also the three standing beside him—Ye Ning and the others—gasped a breath of cool air.

A listed financial investment company's license—what a precious resource on Hong Kong Island!

Li Fuying is actually willing to transfer it directly!

This is no longer a favor; it's a gigantic act of goodwill!

Lu Qingshan felt warmth in his heart; he understood the weight of this gift.

He stood up, solemnly clasped his hands toward Li Fuying, "Chairman Li, I have noted this generous gift. As for the price…"

"Discussing price would be out of place!" Li Fuying waved his hand, helped Lu Qingshan sit down, "I'm not doing business; I'm investing in you, Mr. Lu! I believe that with you on Hong Kong Island, us old guys can have a few more bowls of soup. We'll follow the Market Price procedure; you needn't worry about funds—just take it from the profit of this proxy investment."

His words were airtight, giving Lu Qingshan face while making the goodwill concrete.

"Fine." Lu Qingshan dropped the pretense, accepting the favor, "I'll set aside funds for the company registration and Merger and Acquisition. However, I may not be able to follow up personally, because I'm heading back to the mainland soon."

"Back to the mainland?" Li Fuying seemed a bit surprised.

"Yes, I've been out too long; there are some matters at home that need handling." Lu Qingshan shifted his tone, looking at Ye Ning, Li Zhi'an, and Wang Yuyun, "The specific operations, I'd like to entrust them to the three of you to carry out. So, Chairman Li, I'd like to ask a favor of you, to formally transfer those three over to my side."

Ye Ning and the other two were shocked, their eyes instantly flashing with disbelief.

Li Fuying glanced at the three, nervous yet hopeful, and laughed loudly: "Mr. Lu, you're not exaggerating! Talent follows opportunity; it's their luck to follow you. I have no problem; from now on they'll be yours!"

He glanced again at the bodyguard Ah Qiang at the door, adding, "Also, Ah Qiang and his three men, please accept them as well. They're hand‑picked by me, clean background, skillful. Your status has changed; safety first, you need trustworthy people nearby."

"Second brother," Lu Qingjun murmured beside them, his heart racing, "Now you're giving a company and people—does Chairman Li want to marry his daughter off to you?"

Lu Qingshan shot him a glare, then again expressed his gratitude to Li Fuying.

A night passed without a word.

Early the next morning, as Lu Qingshan's party finished packing and prepared to depart, Li Fuying, Guo Dongying, Bao Cheng and several other bigwigs personally drove over to see them off.

At the Luohu Checkpoint, several top‑spec Rolls‑Royce and Mercedes sedans lined up, drawing sideways glances from passing pedestrians.

"Mr. Lu, smooth sailing on the road!" Li Fuying clasped Lu Qingshan's hand, face sincere, "Rest assured about the company matters; I'll keep an eye on them and ensure everything is handled properly."

"Safe travels, Mr. Lu! Next time you return, we'll get rich together!" Guo Dongying added with a smile.

Lu Qingshan shook hands with everyone in turn, feeling a flood of emotions.

Money paves the way, goodwill builds the road; his foothold on Hong Kong Island is now roughly established.

"By the way, Mr. Lu," Li Fuying said with a mysterious smile at parting, "I've prepared a small gift for you and junior brother Qingjun for the trip back to the mainland, as a token of respect. The items have already cleared customs; once you arrive, someone will meet you."

Lu Qingshan was curious but didn't ask further; after thanking her again, he set off with Lu Qingjun and Ah Qiang plus three other bodyguards, stepping onto mainland soil.

Ye Ning, Li Zhi'an and Wang Yuyun stayed on Hong Kong Island to handle the company's follow‑up matters.

Crossing that invisible boundary, the familiar scent in the air and the Mandarin ringing in his ears gave Lu Qingshan a feeling as if from another world.

Soon, a man in a Zhongshan suit hurried forward, respectfully saying to Lu Qingshan, "Mr. Lu Qingshan? I'm the person commissioned by Chairman Li; your items are ready."

He led Lu Qingshan's party to a temporary cargo yard.

Three massive shipping containers stood silently there.

【48】 "Whoa!" Lu Qingjun exclaimed at the sight, his eyes bulging, "Second brother, what did Chairman Li send us? Three containers? This… what is all this?"

"Yes, I've been away too long; there are family matters to handle." Lu Qingshan shifted tone, looking at Ye Ning, Li Zhi'an and Wang Yuyun, "For the specifics, I'd like to entrust the three of them to execute. So, Chairman Li, I'd like to ask a favor: officially transfer those three to my side."

A staff member stepped forward and opened one of the containers.

Buzz—

Sunlight streamed in, revealing a brand‑new, jet‑black Tiger‑head Mercedes parked inside, its sleek, elegant lines exuding the pinnacle of industrial aesthetics.

Crucially, the car already bore a mainland foreign‑enterprise license with black background and white characters—numbers starting with 16, indicating registration as a Guangdong‑province foreign enterprise.

In early 1980s China, an imported Tiger‑head Mercedes with official plates was as awe‑inspiring as later private aircraft!

"My dear mother!" Lu Qingjun circled the car several times, hand reaching to touch but hesitating for fear of leaving fingerprints, "Second brother, this… this car must be a hundred times more impressive than the county mayor's jeep!"

The second container held a Toyota Land Cruiser 160 off‑road vehicle, also bearing a Guangdong foreign‑enterprise license.

Staff opened another container, which was packed with various scarce, top‑tier imported home appliances, famous cigarettes and wines, and even several boxes of exquisitely packaged Swiss watches.

"Chairman Li is thoughtful," Lu Qingshan thought, seeing the gifts.

These were not merely gifts, but symbols of status and face.

Driving this Tiger‑head back to Beijing, whatever business he attends to will receive a markedly different treatment.

Ah Qiang and his three subordinates swiftly inspected the vehicle and cargo, then one of them took the driver's seat and skillfully drove the car out of the container.

The gifts were arranged by Lu Qingjun, with everyone loading them one by one into two vehicles; the remaining large items were entrusted by Lu Qingjun to the handover staff to complete the shipping procedures to the Capital City.

Lu Qingshan opened the car door and sat into the soft, comfortable leather seat in the back row.

Lu Qingjun, like a curious baby, kept feeling and looking around on the front passenger seat, constantly exclaiming in amazement.

"Mr. Lu, where are we going?"

A Qiang asked for instructions through the rearview mirror.

Lu Qingshan gazed at the land outside the window that was both familiar and unfamiliar, a flicker of complex emotion passing through his eyes.

This time returning home, though he came back in fine clothes, it was more than just coming back in fine clothes.

He leaned back against the chair and slowly uttered two words: "Capital City."