章節 329: Chapter 329: Pleasant Cooperation
"Ah~"
In the car, Xia Yu let out a deep breath, feeling a sense of spiritual elevation. His mood was uplifted, and his lips curled into a subtle smile.
Noticing the change in Xia Yu's demeanor, Li Qian, resting her head on Xia Yu's shoulder, tilted her head slightly and asked softly, "Xia Yu, what's wrong? What made you so happy?"
Seeing Li Qian's curious expression, Xia Yu gently kissed her forehead and said warmly, "It's nothing much. I just closed a business deal."
"Oh!"
Li Qian nodded and didn't ask further. She continued to rest her head on Xia Yu's shoulder, enjoying the rhythmic beating of his heart.
As Xia Yu lightly stroked Li Qian's back, his gaze became distant, and his thoughts soared beyond the skies.
Indeed, Xia Yu was pleased not only because he had successfully closed a deal and made a profit but also because he had gained Bao Yugang's favor while weakening the British-funded consortium's power. However, most importantly, he felt a profound sense of contentment.
As the saying goes, "Money can't buy happiness," and Xia Yu's current state perfectly fit this saying.
In the entire Hong Kong, if Xia Yu had to name two people he admired most from the bottom of his heart, they would be Huo Yingdong and Bao Yugang.
Huo Yingdong was the most steadfast red capitalist and a renowned patriot.
During the Korean War, when Western countries imposed a full embargo on the mainland and the British colonial authorities in Hong Kong used force to "smuggle" goods, Huo Yingdong organized a substantial fleet in Hong Kong to deliver essential supplies to the motherland, providing strong support for the war effort.
Furthermore, at the beginning of the reform and opening-up era, when others were wary of the mainland, he was the first to invest in the interior and tirelessly connected with Chinese businessmen to contribute to the rise of the motherland. He also vigorously supported the country's sports industry. Under his efforts and active support, China regained its seat in the Asian Football Confederation, and there were countless similar actions.
In terms of charity, he was also very generous, donating tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars throughout his life. Through sole proprietorships, joint ventures, donations, and low-interest loans, he built hundreds of projects in the mainland, with a total expenditure of over 9 billion Hong Kong dollars.
Of course, to support the mainland, he also became a thorn in the side of the British colonial government in Hong Kong, facing various suppressions. Nonetheless, he unyieldingly supported the mainland. Otherwise, with his capabilities, his wealth would likely have surpassed that of Li Ka-shing in later years.
It can be said that among the businessmen in Hong Kong and Macau, and even expanding to Southeast Asia, Huo Yingdong was the most patriotic.
Since his rebirth, Xia Yu had met Huo Yingdong several times and occasionally chatted with him, considering him a friend.
Bao Yugang was also noteworthy. He established universities and ports in his hometown of Ningbo, generously donated to the country's education and healthcare sectors, supported the country's reform and opening-up efforts, and actively contributed to the reunification of Hong Kong.
Unfortunately, Bao Yugang did not live as long as Huo Yingdong. Otherwise, his contributions would have been even greater, and his career would not have been inferior to that of Li Ka-shing. In 1985, Bao Yugang's wealth was nine times that of Li Ka-shing. Given his strong capabilities and swift progress, surpassing him would be very difficult for Li Ka-shing.
Looking back, Xia Yu had a deep admiration for the patriotic Chinese in Hong Kong from his previous life. Even after being reborn and gaining a deeper understanding of this era, his admiration only grew.
If possible, Xia Yu certainly wished for patriots like Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong to become even stronger, as this would mean greater contributions to the motherland.
However, for his own development, he had to seize the Wharf opportunity and take away what originally belonged to Bao Yugang.
Although he had previously convinced himself with the reason of "capitalist interests above all," he still felt a subtle layer of invisible shackles deep in his heart.
Taking opportunities from good people was different from taking them from villains or ordinary people.
If it were about seizing opportunities from a pure capitalist like Li Ka-shing, Xia Yu could do so without any scruples and even push further without any burden.
But taking an opportunity from Bao Yugang, especially such a significant opportunity as this one, was not easy for Xia Yu to reconcile with.
Losing Wharf could impact Bao Yugang's future. Even though he was capable, he might not encounter such a tremendous opportunity again, which could prevent him from reaching the height he achieved in the previous life, resulting in a lesser contribution to the country and people.
However, it was impossible for Xia Yu to not seize Wharf or to find ways to help Bao Yugang. He was not a saint. He could only help a little without harming his own interests, as he did tonight.
With the monopoly of the air freight market, Bao Yugang had two paths to walk. This path was firmer than sea freight because the sea freight market still had competitors like the Cao family, Dong family, and Zhao family in Hong Kong, with the head of the Dong family even making it into the top ten shipping magnates globally.
With Yi He Air Cargo Station, Bao Yugang was not just on shore but soaring directly into the sky, transforming from a shipping magnate to an air cargo king. Xia Yu played a crucial role in this, and it would be considered a beautiful story when it was passed on.
Xia Yu had provided the foundation for Bao Yugang. How Bao Yugang would develop in the future, whether he could create brilliance and even surpass his previous heights, would be up to Bao Yugang himself. Those matters would be addressed in the future.
As for Xia Yu, he had crossed that psychological hurdle and no longer had any mental blocks from now on.
"King of Ships, I wish you good luck!"
Xia Yu withdrew his thoughts and silently wished Bao Yugang well.
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After returning, Xia Yu immediately called Wang Qi. Wang Qi, at home, was deeply shaken after hearing Xia Yu's words. He immediately started preparing for the equity transfer Xia Yu had arranged.
Early the next morning, Bao Yugang, accompanied by his son-in-law Wu Guangzheng and a lawyer, discreetly entered the Jiuding Financial Building.
"Mr. Bao, Mr. Wu, good morning!"
"Mr. Xia, Mr. Wang, good morning!"
The two sides exchanged greetings and pleasantries before getting straight to the point.
"Please take a look. This is the contract we've prepared, along with the equity proof."
The two sides sat facing each other. After the staff served tea, Xia Yu signaled Wang Qi, who promptly took out the prepared contract and materials and presented them to Bao Yugang and his team.
"Thank you!"
After expressing his gratitude, Bao Yugang glanced at the equity proof and did not examine it further. He knew it was genuine. He then handed the contract to the third-party lawyer and started chatting with Xia Yu.
As time passed while the two chatted about various topics, Bao Yugang's lawyer carefully reviewed every clause of the contract.
After a while, the lawyer respectfully handed the contract back to Bao Yugang. Seeing everyone's eyes on him, he spoke clearly to Bao Yugang, "Mr. Bao, there are no issues. The contract is very fair."
Upon hearing this, everyone smiled.
"Mr. Xia, everything is in order. We can sign the contract now."
Bao Yugang said with a smile. The key points had already been settled the night before, so this morning was just a formality.
"Please!"
Bao Yugang reopened the contract and signed his name on it solemnly.
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