A century-old wealthy family that rose from Shanghai

It’s Spring Again (1987).

On the superyacht 'Tranquility', Chen Guangliang is enjoying life.

Now, whenever he's in Hong Kong, he spends a lot of time on the 'Tranquility' superyacht. Of course, he occasionally goes to the Ping An Bank office building to clock in, and sometimes stays at the Shangri-La Hotel for a day or two. Finally, he stays in his villa in Deep Water Bay for a short time, but all of these add up to about the same amount of time he spends on the yacht.

There was no other way; on the yacht, he didn't have to worry about being disturbed by reporters and could do whatever he wanted. This was his palace.

At this moment, Chen Guangliang was dressed in a casual white suit, looking fashionable and youthful. He appeared to be in his middle age, exuding mature charm, yet showing no signs of aging.

People who don't know him might think he's in his forties or fifties, but he's actually 77 years old this year.

It's incredible to think that the tycoons who were famous in his time have long since passed away, including Du Yuesheng, Liu Hongsheng, Lu Zuofu, and others; while Chen Guangliang, although now described in the newspapers as a 'retired old man' who 'lives in seclusion,' is actually living a very exciting life!

A helicopter arrived over the superyacht 'Serenity'. The bodyguards were on high alert, but only relaxed their guard after confirming that it was a helicopter belonging to 'Serenity' and that there were no suspicious persons among the passengers.

After the helicopter came to a stop, the Japanese "service manager" Masako and her team were already waiting. When she saw the two women, one adult and one child, getting off the helicopter, she smiled sweetly.

"Ms. Deborah, Ms. Wu, Ms. Li, welcome to the Serenity Superyacht!"

It turned out that it was Diborra who persuaded Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin to come to Chen Guangliang's Tranquility superyacht for a party.

Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin were still in shock. They had long heard that the Chen family owned two superyachts, both the size of warships; now that they were there, they truly understood what it meant to be rich.

Of course, Wu Guofang also understood that he didn't know which member of the Chen family had invited them, but it must have been because they saw his daughter's stunning beauty that they proposed to meet.

Therefore, she had to stay by Li Jiaxin's side to protect her and prevent her from becoming cheap.

"Miss Deborah, who exactly is the other party?"

Dipola smiled and said to Wu Guofang, "You'll find out soon! It's just a regular party, a chance to get to know each other. You can leave anytime if you don't want to stay long, don't worry!"

Wu Guofang nodded, believing that someone with such a status would not do anything illegal.

Soon, led by Masako, the three women arrived at the yacht's salon area, where they saw Chen Guangliang dressed in white casual wear.

Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin were somewhat unfamiliar with each other. After all, Chen Guangliang was very different from the 'old and decrepit' figure in the newspapers before, and he was also quite different from Chen Wenjie, only similar.

"This is Sir Chan Kwong-leung, you should know Sir Chan. You look very young today!"

Chen Guangliang laughed at Dipola, "Haha, I'm meeting new friends today, especially young ones, so I have to pay a little attention to my image."

After saying that, he looked directly at Li Jiaxin without any politeness.

This is another girl of her generation, at the prime of her youth.

Li Jiaxin is tall and slender with well-defined features. As a mixed-race individual, she is indeed pleasing to the eye. However, at this time, Li Jiaxin appears quite immature and lacks the poise she possessed when she was crowned Miss Hong Kong in her previous life.

Fame and money can both enhance a person's charisma.

Li Jiaxin's gaze was unabashed as she curiously observed Chen Guangliang. Only when their eyes met did she shyly lower her head, yet she couldn't help but look at Chen Guangliang again.

Wu Guofang was shocked. It turned out that this big shot had taken a liking to her daughter. She really didn't know what to say.

His strength is undoubtedly unmatched, but he's not necessarily too old. As far as she knows, he was already a big shot in Shanghai in the 1930s and a prominent figure during the Republic of China era. Now, the "Five Tigers of the Chen Family" are all his children, and these people are all in their forties or fifties.

However, Sir Chen looked to be only in his forties; the rich really do look younger.

Later.

Chen Guangliang invited everyone to sit down, and the servants served exquisite snacks and expensive champagne.

Wu Guofang said, both nervous and excited, "I never expected Sir Chen to notice a daughter from a family like ours. I wonder if he might introduce her to one of your grandsons?"

Goodness, she's trying to marry into a wealthy family.

The implication is that Chen Guangliang was looking for a 'granddaughter-in-law' for his grandson.

Chen Guangliang casually said, "No! To become our family's granddaughter-in-law, a university education is a must."

He does have a suitable grandson to match Li Jiaxin, but Li Jiaxin is really not a good match. In addition, he is worried that his grandson will not be able to discipline such a girl, so he should be the one to discipline her.

Li Jiaxin then took the initiative and said, "My grades are very good, I can go to university!"

This statement seems reasonable. It's clear that Li Jiaxin's current thought is to marry into a wealthy family, and the beauty pageant is just a stepping stone.

"Haha. Let's not talk about that!"

Seeing Chen Guangliang's somewhat embarrassed expression, Dibora couldn't help but chuckle to herself. This made her think more highly of Li Jiaxin and her daughter, given their intense desire to marry into a wealthy family.

After chatting for a while, it was clear that Li Jiaxin was very interested in the yacht, so Chen Guangliang let the mother and daughter take a tour.

How can we strike at their weak points if we don't show these women what they're made of?
soon.

When the bikini or swimsuit was delivered to Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin, the two women hesitated.

Wearing it means being stared at by men without any restraint, and there might even be some ambiguous situations;
Not wearing it means they are just passing through today, and the life of luxury they have acquired may vanish without a trace.

While her mother was still hesitating, Li Jiaxin had already taken the clothes and then pulled her mother into the room.

"Mom, what are you afraid of? He doesn't eat people! We'll enjoy ourselves for a day, and then we'll get off the ship and go back!"

Today's life has opened her eyes to a whole new world; it's like walking from a slum into a wealthy neighborhood, letting her witness the lives of the super-rich.

Wu Guofang thought it made sense, but she warned Li Jiaxin, "You absolutely mustn't be so casual! If it's Sir Chen trying to seduce you, you absolutely can't agree. Although he looks only in his forties, his son is over fifty, so he's actually over seventy. He's too old!"

"I know! Maybe he's interested in you!"

"You brat, how rude!"

Soon, Chen Guangliang saw Li Jiaxin in her swimsuit, but his eyes didn't show excessive admiration.

Li Jiaxin is still a bit flat-chested. If she were to develop her looks now, who knows how stunning she would be a year from now.

Helping others brings happiness, and I'm definitely going to do this favor.

By this time, Dibora had already made an excuse to leave, and Chen Guangliang took the two women to a spa and a bath, and he was in a good mood.

In the warm water of the swimming pool, Chen Guangliang asked Li Jiaxin to sit next to him. Wu Guofang wanted to refuse, but was afraid of offending him completely.

Upon seeing Chen Guangliang's skin, Li Jiaxin proactively remarked, "Sir Chen, how do you maintain your skin? It looks amazing!" Rosy and full of energy—that was Chen Guangliang's current state.

Although it has some characteristics of middle-aged people, it is not a big deal.

Chen Guangliang laughed and said, "Only with money can you preserve your youth and beauty. Girls like Miss Jiaxin need to find a way to become rich, otherwise you will just become an ordinary beauty in Hong Kong society, worrying about money all day long. No matter how beautiful you are, you will age quickly!"

Li Jiaxin was stunned, and involuntarily took Chen Guangliang's arm, saying in a sweet voice, "Sir Chen, then can you teach me what to do?"

"cough cough"

Wu Guofang reminded her daughter, and Li Jiaxin quickly let go of Chen Guangliang's arm.

She immediately felt quite good; although the man was older, his presence seemed very comfortable.

Chen Guangliang said nonchalantly, "Actually, there are many ways to succeed. Today I'll teach you a few: The first way is to participate in beauty pageants. This will give you a certain level of fame. If you're lucky, you'll be like Zhu Linlin back then; if you're unlucky, you'll be like Gao Lihong a few years ago. But people like Zhu Linlin are too few. Beauty pageants are just the first step. It's impossible to really turn your life around."

Li Jiaxin was delighted; she really liked this beauty pageant. However, she quickly realized that the pageant wouldn't change her fate much.

She quickly replied, "What's the second option?"

Chen Guangliang said with a smile, "Isn't it right in front of us now?"

Li Jiaxin blushed instantly; this was too direct.

Wu Guofang quickly said, "Sir Chen, our Jiaxin is still young."

Chen Guangliang waved his hand and said, "The opportunity is in your hands. Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless."

"Thank you, Sir Chen."

Soon, it was dinner time. After finishing their meal, Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin would disembark.

Faced with top-quality ingredients from around the world prepared by a master chef, and wines worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, the two women were truly amazed.

After finishing lunch, Wu Guofang said, "Sir Chen, it's getting late, we should head back!"

Chen Guangliang smiled, took out a checkbook, tore off a check, signed his name, and said, "Since we've come to this point, I'll lay my cards on the table. This is a blank check. Miss Wu and Miss Li can fill in a number. I hope to be in a romantic relationship with Miss Li!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin became both nervous and excited. Deep down, they also longed to see the chips!

After all, I spent the whole day playing and enjoyed a lot of things, but I didn't get any real benefits.

Wu Guofang accepted the check, looking somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Sir Chen, thank you for your kindness to my daughter, but there is a significant age difference between you two, and I..."

What do you mean, "you"? Would I want you?

Chen Guangliang said, "I'll just let Miss Li train me for a few years, and then you'll all be rich on your own. You won't need to work so hard to marry into a wealthy family anymore."

Li Jiaxin blushed slightly, stretched her neck, and said defiantly, "What do you mean by 'training'? Being boyfriend and girlfriend is being boyfriend and girlfriend. I'm not an animal!"

Chen Guangliang smiled without saying a word, thinking to himself that he should be content. The women he had trained could all be elevated to a higher level in terms of both temperament and beauty.

Wu Guofang held the pen, unsure whether to fill it out or not. She then looked at her daughter, clearly finding the temptation very strong.

Chen Guangliang could see that the two were interested, but he couldn't bring himself to refuse, so he took the initiative to say, "I can't even afford 1 million a month. How about 3 million a month? Later, I'll teach you how to invest. In three years, you should have at least 100 million in assets. Of course, this isn't a business deal. I just think Jiaxin is really likable and I plan to cultivate her properly."

Wu Guofang and Li Jiaxin were shocked. Is this the extravagance of the richest Chinese man?

They are certain that no other tycoon in Hong Kong will have this kind of financial power.

Actually, Chen Guangliang wasn't inflating market prices; he was just quoting prices arbitrarily. He might charge 300 million a month, but he might only enjoy it for a month. The key is whether the woman can please him.

Wu Guofang tremblingly handed the checkbook to Li Jiaxin, her attitude self-evident: she wanted her daughter to make the decision herself, because although she wanted the money, she couldn't bring herself to sell her daughter directly.

Without hesitation, Li Jiaxin started writing down numbers. She decisively filled in 1000 million and handed it to Chen Guangliang, saying, "I want 1000 million first."

Chen Guangliang pulled Li Jiaxin into his arms and said with a smile, "Okay. But you probably don't have a concept of 1000 million. Come on, I'll show you how much 1000 million is!"

After saying that, he took Li Jiaxin's hand and left.

Just as Wu Guofang was about to follow, she was stopped by Chen Guangliang's bodyguard, Ah Hong, who politely said, "Miss Wu, please take this check for 1000 million first. I'll take you to another room to rest! Don't worry, our boss is very courteous; Miss Li can always back out!"

"Good"

Wu Guofang also felt that since she had already taken the money and her daughter was willing, what else was there to be reluctant about?
In one of the exhibition rooms on the 'Serenity' ship, Li Jiaxin felt as if she had stepped into a 'treasure trove', with gemstones, diamonds, gold jewelry, and large quantities of gold bars, US dollars, and Hong Kong dollars.

"Can I wear it?" Li Jiaxin came to the gemstone necklace and looked at Chen Guangliang with delight.

She felt like the lady of the house, and was filled with excitement.

"Of course. You can not only wear it, but you can keep wearing it! Here, let me put it on you!"

To set up this treasure vault, Chen Guangliang spent tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars, but of course, it was just a drop in the ocean for him.

Soon, Chen Guangliang put a ruby ​​necklace on Li Jiaxin, which should be worth three to four hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars.

"Is it nice?"

"Um"

After Chen Guangliang answered, he stepped forward directly, and the feeling of youth washed over him again until Li Jiaxin was panting before he let go.

"Sir Chen, you're not old at all!" Li Jiaxin felt like she was dating a mature and charming man, without any sense of being an old man.

Chen Guangliang laughed and said, "I've always had a youthful mindset. Let me show you how much 1000 million Hong Kong dollars is."

When stacks of US$100 and HK$500 bills were placed on the counter, Li Jiaxin's face lit up. She had never seen so much money before, and even banks wouldn't let them see it.

"Will I become very rich if I follow you?"

“300 million a month, that’s 3600 million a year. If I also teach you how to invest, the annual return rate will not be less than 20%. In a few years, you will be the youngest rich woman in Hong Kong. You will be a wealthy family by yourself, so why would you need to try every means to marry into a wealthy family?”

Li Jiaxin took the initiative to put her arm around Chen Guangliang's neck and said coquettishly, "I never tried so hard to marry into a wealthy family. It was clearly you who took the initiative, but I think you are very charming, so I like you out of kindness."

Upon hearing this, Chen Guangliang knew that he had the emotions under control, so he decisively hugged Li Jiaxin and, under a mix of resistance and coercion, completed the transformation of Li Jiaxin from a girl to a young woman.

The taste was indescribably wonderful! (End of Chapter)