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This vital energy is only activated when the other person's heart beats violently or their emotions become abnormally agitated, thus exerting a strong stimulating effect on their heart.
He Yuzhu was naturally not going to let Ah Xiong off easily.
However, considering the current situation and his desire to continue doing business steadily, he dared not make a big fuss about it.
Therefore, using such a relatively secretive and difficult-to-detect method to deal with Ah Xiong is undoubtedly the wisest choice.
During this rare opportunity to make contact, He Yuzhu secretly plotted how to cleverly pass on the powerful energy bomb.
After completing his mission, he returned home with a sense of relief and resumed his ordinary yet fulfilling daily life.
Every morning, sunlight streams through the windows into the room. He Yuzhu gets up early, either engrossed in the kitchen, meticulously researching the mouthwatering braised meat recipe, or standing energetically on the podium, teaching lathe skills to his students and patiently answering their various questions. The days pass by peacefully and orderly.
However, no one expected that a sudden accident was about to happen.
It turns out that the guy named Ah Xiong did indeed have some shady dealings.
Recently, he painstakingly followed a mysterious lead, and after having a few drinks with the person on the other end, he boarded a dilapidated boat and sailed into the turbulent high seas.
After a long and perilous voyage, they finally arrived at the pre-arranged transaction location.
There, Ah Xiong nervously engaged in a shady deal with the other party.
He was seen clutching a black leather suitcase full of banknotes tightly in one hand, while in the other hand he eagerly took boxes of white powder handed to him by the other party—that was the dreaded drug "flour"!
After the transaction was successfully completed, Ah Xiong, carrying the illicit goods, returned to North Point by boat.
Once ashore, he dared not delay for a moment and quickly handed the flour over to his trusted subordinates, instructing them to find a market for it as soon as possible and turn it into a fortune.
He himself rushed to his mistress's residence without stopping. Along the way, Ah Xiong was anxious and his mind was filled with the pleasure that was about to take place.
Pushing open the door, Ah Xiong rushed into the bathroom without even taking off his clothes. After a quick wash, he jumped onto the bed like a hungry tiger and began a passionate lovemaking session with his mistress.
The two made love in bed, releasing their long-suppressed desires.
Just as the battle was escalating and entering a critical moment, Ah Xiong suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been stabbed by a sharp dagger.
He stared wide-eyed in pain, his body involuntarily tilting to one side.
The concubine lying beneath him was immersed in extreme pleasure, but suddenly felt the man on top of her stop moving.
A sense of doubt welled up in her heart, and she opened her tightly closed eyes reproachfully, wanting to see what had happened.
But the sight that met her eyes filled her with horror—Ah Xiong's face was deathly pale, white foam was constantly oozing from the corners of his mouth, and he had slumped to the side, completely unconscious...
Her face paled, and she screamed in terror, the sound echoing throughout the room.
In an instant, she jumped out of bed as if she had been electrocuted. Without even having time to put on her clothes, she stumbled naked toward the phone, shouting for an ambulance as she ran.
Time passed by, and every moment felt so long and agonizing.
Finally, the piercing siren of an ambulance could be heard in the distance, but by the time the paramedics arrived, it was too late—Ah Xiong's body had already lost its warmth and become cold and stiff.
Upon hearing the news, Detective Feng was utterly astonished, his mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.
In just a few days, the once energetic and imposing leader has become a lifeless corpse.
If he had died for any other reason, that would be one thing, but for a grown man to die from a so-called stroke is such a pathetic and humiliating way of dying that it is hard to believe.
"The person is completely dead... Moreover, North Point is in complete chaos right now, with several groups fighting fiercely over territory, creating an extremely chaotic scene," a subordinate reported to Inspector Feng.
Hearing this, Detective Feng sighed:
"Alas, what a pity. Back then, Ah Xiong was chased and besieged by more than a dozen enemies, yet he still managed to escape unscathed. I thought there would definitely be a thrilling battle between him and He Yuzhu, and I was ready to sit back and watch the show. Who would have thought that just three days later, Ah Xiong would suffer such an unexpected disaster and lose his life."
As he spoke, a doubt suddenly flashed through Detective Feng's mind: Could this incident be related to He Yuzhu?
But soon, he shook his head vigorously, laughed self-deprecatingly, and thought to himself, how could this be? I must be overthinking it.
After all, given He Yuzhu's personality and way of doing things, he shouldn't have done such a thing.
It should be noted that the doctor made the final diagnosis after a series of detailed examinations, and Ah Xiong died of a stroke.
It turned out that his fragile heart had always had a serious problem.
When he engaged in strenuous exercise, his already overburdened heart finally gave way, and a heart attack occurred instantly, cruelly taking his life.
Upon hearing the news, everyone sighed with regret, "What a pity!"
However, Ah Xiong's passing was just a minor episode in the whole story.
Just then, He Yuzhu greeted Du Weixiang, who had come to visit relatives and was returning home, with great anticipation. Du Guanghe also returned with her.
After a long and arduous journey from the airport back home, Du Weifang excitedly told Du Weixiang about He Yuzhu becoming a chef.
Du Weixiang was stunned upon hearing this, and wondered to herself how she had been completely unaware of He Yuzhu's superb culinary skills for so long.
This is troublesome. Everyone had planned to have a nice meal at a restaurant, but now that they know He Yuzhu is a chef, their plans to eat out are naturally ruined.
Left with no other choice, He Yuzhu had to cook for himself, showcasing his culinary skills and meticulously preparing a table full of delicious dishes to entertain everyone. During this reunion, Du Weixiang also had the opportunity to meet Elena and Anna.
Looking at their youthful, radiant appearances, Du Weixiang felt a surge of intense jealousy. She secretly longed for the day she could bear He Yuzhu a lovely child! Perhaps then, He Yuzhu would pay more attention to her…
Chapter 441 First Meeting with Li Ka-shing
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Du Weifang walked into the room with light steps, handing a thick stack of documents to He Yuzhu, who was sitting on the sofa.
He Yuzhu curiously took the document, flipped through a few pages at random, and then a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He never expected that this document would be a detailed introduction to the renowned Cheung Kong Holdings!
Many ordinary people may not know about this company, but few Chinese people would be unfamiliar with the business tycoon known as "Superman Li".
In the 1980s and 90s, Li Ka-shing was undoubtedly the richest man in Hong Kong and held the title of the richest Chinese person in the world for many consecutive years.
His vast business empire extends not only throughout Hong Kong but also across the vast land of mainland China.
And Cheung Kong Holdings is undoubtedly one of its most important and influential core enterprises.
"What exactly is going on?" He Yuzhu looked up in confusion at Du Weifang, who was standing to the side, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
Du Weifang smiled slightly and explained, "As far as I know, he owns an industrial building that he's preparing to rent out."
He Yuzhu did not have a particularly deep understanding of the detailed development history of Cheung Kong Holdings. Only after carefully reviewing the relevant materials did he realize that the business tycoon known as "Superman Li" had shifted the focus of his business to the real estate sector.
Going back to the early 50s, Li Ka-shing took the lead in entering the plastic flower industry.
The so-called plastic is actually no different in essence from what we usually call plastic; it's just that the two sides use different names.
Plastic flowers, on the other hand, are artificial flowers used for home decoration. These artificial flowers are highly favored and sought after in Europe and America, and are extremely popular.
After Li Ka-shing accurately seized this business opportunity, he quickly expanded and strengthened the company by leveraging his keen business acumen and outstanding management skills.
Unfortunately, due to the extremely low entry barriers in the plastic flower industry, as many as five or six hundred similar companies emerged in Hong Kong in a short period of time.
Faced with such fierce and saturated market competition, Li Ka-shing deeply realized that the future development space of this industry was relatively limited, making it difficult to achieve more significant success.
Therefore, after careful consideration, he resolutely shifted his focus to the real estate industry, which has great potential.
Prior to this, the company headed by Li Ka-shing was called Cheung Kong Industrial Company, which mainly engaged in the production and manufacturing of plastic flowers.
In 1958, Li Ka-shing successfully sold the company to a buyer from the United States for a hefty sum of HK$300 million.
Following that, he established a brand-new Cheung Kong Property Company and in the same year devoted himself to building a magnificent 12-story industrial building in the North Point area.
This building not only became a landmark in the area at the time, but also symbolized Li Ka-shing's solid step into the real estate industry, thus beginning his glorious journey in this new battlefield.
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was 1960. In this year, urban construction was in full swing, and the second industrial building officially broke ground.
Du Weifang said with a serious expression:
"The Cheung Kong Industrial Building in North Point is currently available for rent, but it's not so easy to rent in other places."
She frowned slightly, seemingly finding the current rental situation quite troublesome.
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask:
"Isn't there an entire industrial building for sale?"
He crossed his arms, a look of anxiety on his face.
Du Weifang shook her head helplessly and slowly replied:
“I’ve been collecting some relevant information lately. As the economic situation has gradually improved recently, almost no one is willing to sell the entire industrial building directly; in most cases, they only offer single-floor rental services.”
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu felt a headache coming on.
After all, the number of newly built industrial buildings in Hong Kong is already limited, and those willing to sell are even rarer.
Therefore, if we want to find a suitable place as soon as possible, we may have no choice but to go to the Cheung Kong Industrial Building owned by Li Ka-shing to find out.
Thinking of this, He Yuzhu decisively gave the order:
"How about this, you help me make an appointment, and we'll find a time to visit Mr. Li."
It should be noted that at this time, although Li Ka-shing had already made a name for himself in the plastic flower business and was known as the King of Plastic Flowers, the well-known nickname "Superman" had not yet been born.
Upon receiving the task, Du Weifang didn't dare to delay and immediately began making arrangements. Before long, she successfully arranged a meeting time with the other party—2:30 pm that day.
In the afternoon, the sun was still blazing hot. He Yuzhu, along with Du Weifang, arrived early at the foot of the Yangtze River Industrial Building.
They stood there, gazing up at the towering building, wondering to themselves whether their visit would yield any results...
This magnificent building, towering into the clouds and boasting 12 stories, stands prominently in the heart of the bustling city.
The top floor is an office area for their own use only.