Chapter 460 It hurts, it hurts too much!
"Does it hurt?"
Facing Shen Dianxia's affectionate and caring inquiries, Zheng Shaoqiu was secretly delighted and quickly said aggrievedly: "It hurts..."
As soon as he said a word, Shen Dianxia slapped him again!
Considering her size, the hateful blow was much heavier than the slap Xie Xian had given her before!
A trace of bright red blood flowed from the corner of Zheng Shaoqiu's mouth. He felt stars in his eyes and felt dizzy.
Compared with the physical injuries, the mental pain made him more tortured.
He never dreamed that Shen Dianxia would actually attack him, and in this kind of occasion, in front of other people!
"It hurts? It hurts!"
"I was blind at first and was deceived by your stinky appearance!"
"From today on, we have nothing to do with each other anymore. You go your way, I go mine, and we'll never see each other again!"
Shen Dianxia's eyes were red, and every word she spoke sounded like tears of blood. She even bit her lip subconsciously.
Seeing this, Xie Xian helped Shen Dianxia upstairs, leaving Zheng Shaoqiu with only a resolute back, which was getting farther and farther away.
"You heard what Fei Fei said, now please leave."
Zheng Shaoqiu wanted to rescue him, but Deng Guangrong, who had been enduring for a long time, could no longer bear it and kicked him directly in the stomach!
"Well……"
After being hit hard in the abdomen, Zheng Shaoqiu subconsciously bent over, his face flushed red, and his originally handsome facial features were combined in an extremely strange way, which could definitely stop a child from crying at night.
"pain……"
“It hurts…”
Zheng Shaoqiu collapsed all over, kneeling on the ground, his mind was blank, but he was still subconsciously mumbling in pain.
After the kick, Deng Guangrong still felt unsatisfied, so he first kicked him to the ground, and then kicked him between the legs again.
"Ow!!!"
Zheng Shaoqiu let out a roar that was not like that of a human, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
Obviously, such pain is beyond the human body's endurance.
Deng Guangrong spat, picked up his eldest brother's phone and started to deal with the aftermath.
Ten minutes later, a few younger brothers from Lian Gongle came and put Zheng Shaoqiu into a sack and rushed to the dock.
In the near future, he will arrive in Africa on a shipload of goods and become part of the trade with the locals.
From then on, the Hong Kong entertainment industry lost an artist, while the African continent gained an exotic little favorite.
……
Tsim Sha Tsui, Shangri-La Hotel.
As Lin Zehao owns 40% of the shares, he will naturally receive the highest level of reception when he comes here.
Langdon followed Lin Zehao closely and came to a box that was usually not open to the public. He gained a new understanding of the latter's strength.
"Boss Lin, I'm sorry to have cost you a lot of money this time." Langdon sat down and looked at the magnificent yet elegant decoration in the house, and couldn't help but exclaimed in admiration.
"Hey, what are you talking about? We are all friends, how can we be polite to each other?"
Lin Zehao has come this far, so he naturally knows how to deal with such people.
To put it bluntly, it means you want both.
Hearing this answer, Langdon felt even more satisfied, as if he was still the good official basking in the sun, standing under the national flag, honest and upright, speaking for the people.
As the waiters served the dishes in an orderly manner, a traditional French meal was presented perfectly.
Don't ask why Langdon, a native of Britain, was served French food. I can only say that those who understand will understand.
Appetizers include foie gras, Burgundy snails, French onion soup, etc.
The main courses include duck confit, beef bourguignon, fish stew, sauerkraut and cured meat sausage pot, etc.
There are also some French local specialties, such as galette, grilled cheese and so on.
"Thank you, Boss Lin, for such a generous hospitality. I'm so grateful."
"Cut to death."
Langdon raised his glass first, and Lin Zehao naturally drank with him.
The red wine we drank this time was from Chateau Beychevelle in Bordeaux, France, the authentic dry red wine from Chateau Beychevelle, called Château Beychevelle in French.
It is a fourth-class growth in Saint-Julien, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It has delicate tannins and aromas of violets and blackberries. It is known as the "Versailles of Bordeaux".
Although it is not as famous as Lafite among ordinary people, it is still very popular in the real upper class because of its mellow taste.
After eating for a while, Langdon put down his knife and fork, picked up the napkin beside him and wiped his mouth. He asked casually, "I heard from the shipping magnate that Mr. Lin's business is very big. It seems that he has business dealings with HSBC?"
"I have dabbled in a variety of industries, but I do have some dealings with HSBC."
When Hutchison Whampoa was delisted, HSBC wanted to interfere. Lin Zehao used some tricks to get some shares of HSBC.
Although it was not much, in the eyes of the always arrogant British, it was a naked provocation.
So since then, the two sides have been fighting, although on a small scale, but it has never stopped.
This matter is not a secret in certain circles.
"What a young hero! I really admire Mr. Lin's courage and vision. I believe that this decision to enter the shipping industry will surely be a successful attempt."
Seeing that Lin Zehao didn't respond and just shook the red wine in the crystal glass with a half-smile, Langdon could only continue to say, "Since you are a good friend of the shipping king, I will make some things clear."
“Since its completion, Kwai Tsing Pier has become the busiest pier in the world!”
"Containers 1 to 3 were jointly owned by the shipping king, the Port Authority and Jie Jie Cheng Foreign Trade Co."
"Container No. 4 is jointly operated by the Port Authority of Dubai and Singapore."
"As for the last container No. 5, it is openly a joint venture between the Port of Singapore Authority and a private enterprise, but in fact, there is participation from the mainland behind it. I won't go into details about which company it is..." Langdon lit a Cuban cigar to give Lin Zehao some time to digest it. He exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "I believe that after my introduction, Mr. Lin will definitely understand what the Kwai Tsing container represents."
"Silver paper! An endless supply of silver paper! It's no exaggeration to say that I'm making a fortune every day!"
"This time they plan to open five more containers, which is also intended to promote economic development, provide jobs, improve the living standards of citizens and benefit society."
I have to say, as expected of a leadership-level figure, these two sentences are quite well said.
Unfortunately, there are no microphones or spotlights here.
Lin Zehao raised his beautiful eyebrows and asked in confusion, "What does Mr. Langdon mean?"
"You know, it's not easy to work in our industry. You have your boss above you, and your subordinates below you. It's like being bullied from both ends."
"Speaking of this boss makes me angry. I don't know what's wrong with those guys in the Ministry of Defense. They actually plan to take action in Nigeria. They are just looking for trouble!"
"Look, they just sent me 5 million dollars in military pay a few days ago. Isn't this asking too much?"
"You know, this is a poor government office. I am usually clean-handed. Where can I get five million dollars?"
Lin Zehao smiled slightly and snapped his fingers lightly. Luo Tianhong, who was standing not far behind him like a sculpture, placed a check for five million dollars in front of Langdon.
"As a friend, I will never watch you get into trouble. This five million is just a token of my appreciation."
Looking at the American Express Bank logo on the check, Langdon smiled brightly. "Then I'll be rude to refuse."
After collecting the check, Langdon sighed: "Oh, sometimes, being an official is really hard. It's nothing compared to you businessmen."
"Take this year for example. When Governor Youde's incident happened, Zhong Yijie took over as the Acting Governor. Guess what happened?"
"I became completely penniless. It is no exaggeration to say that I owed 12 million US dollars in foreign debt, and I still can't fill this hole."
Lin Zehao was surprised and said, "As the director of the Kwai Tsing Wharf Investment Promotion Management Office, he is so honest? I'm afraid no one will believe this if I tell them."
Langdon shrugged helplessly. “No one really believes it, but it’s true.”
After a pause, Lin Zehao said, "How about this, give me the debt contract, and I will help you find a way to pay off the money."
Langdon waved his hands quickly. “Isn’t this inappropriate? This is our first meeting. How can I spend your money? This is against the rules.”
Lin Zehao stroked his beard and said with a smile, "First time is strange, second time is familiar, and we are friends, aren't we?"
"Besides, friends are just you helping me and I helping you. Maybe I'll need your help in the future."
Langdon still waved his hand and said, "There is an old saying in China, 'The friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water.' The friendship between us two gentlemen becomes meaningless when we talk about money."
"I'm not afraid of being poor. Since I became an official and have power, I have been aware of devoting myself to the citizens. I can't just act recklessly with the power given to me by the people."
"As the saying goes, even the poor have their own ambitions, but I am afraid that I cannot fulfill my filial duty..."
At this point, Langdon sighed and said distressedly, "My mother is over 70 years old and in poor health. She likes Hawaii, but Hawaii is a tourist destination, and a director like me, who is honest and incorruptible, naturally cannot afford it..."
Before he could finish, Lin Zehao raised his hand to interrupt him, "Isn't this a coincidence? I happen to have a villa in Hawaii, which is big enough for your family."
"As the saying goes, filial piety comes first among all virtues. I am very pleased to be able to help a filial son like you."
Langdon's smile grew even brighter. After pretending to be polite, he began to sigh again. "Every family has its own problems. You see, my wife is really something. She actually plans to send my son to study abroad at a top American school."
"You said that America is a typical capitalist society. They spend money without blinking an eye. Can you study abroad without millions of dollars?"
"It would be fine if I were a corrupt official, but as an honest official who never takes a penny from the citizens, how can I afford to send my children to study abroad?"
Hearing this, Lin Zehao could only sigh that Bao Yugang was right. Langdon only cared about money, and he would not tell you directly when he wanted money. He always used roundabout ways.
"No matter how poor you are, you can't be poor in education. Leave your nephew's affairs to me. I happen to have some acquaintances in America. If he wants to go to Harvard or Yale, just tell me and I'll arrange it."
For Lin Zehao, these containers mean more than just making a fortune; they also determine whether he can successfully enter the shipping industry.
Without a container terminal of your own, entering the shipping industry will ultimately be a pipe dream.
Therefore, at this critical moment, he needs to cooperate with the other party to play this scene.
"Hey, why am I talking about this? My son is a loser. He just hangs out with bad friends all day and causes trouble everywhere. Some time ago, he even went to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas to play cards and lost tens of millions of dollars in two days. Now he is being held there and won't be allowed to leave!"
"Tell me, isn't it redundant to send such a useless son to study abroad?"
Lin Zehao raised an elegant arc at the corner of his mouth, holding a cigarette and said, "Don't worry, I am friends with Gary Sleisner, the president of Caesars Palace. I can come forward to solve this matter."
Langdon was speechless. Even his smile became a little forced. In his heart, he was complaining wildly: "How wide is your network of contacts? Is there anyone in the world that you don't know?"
"You can solve everything, why should I ask for money?"
"Do you really have to make me explain myself? Wouldn't the image of an honest official that I have worked so hard to maintain be ruined?"
Just when Langdon was extremely entangled, Lin Zehao seemed not to notice at all. Instead, he took the initiative to say, "It doesn't matter. We are friends. It just so happens that I have a few more friends. As long as you need it, I will do my best to give you everything."
This sentence was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely breaking Langdon's defense.
He loosened his tie, tilted his head back and drank the red wine in the glass. The scarlet wine dripped down his chin, staining his white shirt into dots of plum blossoms.
"Forget it. I'll tell you straight. Of the five containers this time, two have already been selected by the higher-ups. Only three can actually be put up for bidding. If you want to take all of them, that's not impossible."
"One price. Give them 80 million US dollars and I'll take 10 million. Then all three container terminals will be yours."
"Of course, the later construction will all depend on your own investment. The Hong Kong government will not contribute a penny."
After saying all these words in one breath, Langdon felt extremely refreshed, as if the world had become a better place.
Seeing this scene, Lin Zehao almost couldn't hold back his laughter. Fortunately, he had been tempered over the years and didn't laugh out loud.
"No problem. Two checks from American Express Bank, one for 80 million and one for 10 million."
"As for the five million from before, it was just a gift for our first meeting."
(End of this chapter)
