Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 185 The Li Family's Response to Xin Xin
Chen Hong's Galaxy Supermarket became an instant hit in Hong Kong as soon as it was launched.

On the first day of business, Chen Hong used his production advantage to wage a price war.

They crushed the already boycotted Baijia Supermarket and Quchenshi underfoot.

Chen Hong expanded rapidly, opening supermarkets in all the bustling areas of Hong Kong Island, severely squeezing the Li family's retail business space.

Now even Li Ka-shing was getting anxious.

He wasn't afraid of Chen Hong shorting his stocks, but he was afraid that Chen Hong would completely destroy his core business!
It's important to understand that real estate and retail are the two pillars of the Li family's business empire, forming its very foundation.

Chen Hong wasn't trying to play chess with him; he was going to smash the chessboard!

Don't play like this.

Li Ka-shing had never seen anyone like Chen Hong.

So ruthless, yet possessing real strength.

I was just about to go out and look for someone, but I need to get through this crisis first.

As soon as they stepped out of the villa, they were surrounded by reporters.

All the reporters pointed their microphones at him, cameras clicked and snapped photos, and the flashes made people squint.

Reporter A: "Mr. Li, do you have any explanation for the negative news about you circulating outside?"

Li Ka-shing remained calm and composed, saying, "These are all slanders. I, Li Ka-shing, value integrity above all else in business. How could I do anything immoral?"
Outsiders don't understand the hardships faced by insiders; they're just spouting nonsense.

Li Ka-shing laughed and said, "These are all slanders, completely fabricated. Our group does everything reasonably, legally, and ethically."

I hope the people of Hong Kong Island can be more understanding and considerate of the difficulties we face as people who do things, instead of believing everything they hear.

We must firmly believe in the reputation of the Li family; in fact, the Li family has made countless contributions to Hong Kong Island.

Now, these contributions are being completely negated simply because of some rumors. Isn't that a bit too unfair?

Reporter A: "For the same price, you can buy a larger, higher-quality house with more attentive service from Mr. Chen Hong."

People would probably be more inclined to buy Mr. Chen's house.

Li Ka-shing could only say with an air of superiority, "Time will tell."

He quickly flipped to the next page.

Reporter B: "Mr. Li, your company has suffered repeated setbacks due to the expansion of Mr. Chen Hong's company. What are your thoughts on this?"

Don't you feel like the younger generation is pushing the older one aside?

Li Ka-shing said confidently, "I believe that even an old horse in its stall can still aspire to gallop a thousand miles."

Young people are too flamboyant, lack composure, and don't understand the importance of win-win cooperation; ultimately, they reap the consequences.

Li Ka-shing didn't want to get entangled with these reporters any longer: "Alright, I have other things to do, so the interview ends here."

Escorted by bodyguards, Li Ka-shing quickly got into the car.

Meanwhile, Chen Hong was in his large villa.

Xin Xin was comforting Chen Hong: "Chairman, don't be too sad."

"I believe that justice will prevail over evil."

"Even if someone is the richest man, they shouldn't slander someone's innocence like that."

"Chairman, you have done so many good things, you will surely gain everyone's support."

Chen Hong almost burst out laughing as he watched Xin Xin carefully comfort him.

At this moment, the person who needs comforting is Li Ka-shing, because he is the one who suffered the biggest loss.

Chen Hong was completely overwhelmed with winnings.

Not only did the stocks make him a fortune, but they also took away a large number of his customers in retail and real estate.

It quickly grew and expanded, reaching half the size of Yangtze River Real Estate, Baijia Supermarket, and Quchenshi.

As long as this pace of development is maintained, catching up with these three well-established companies with deep roots is only a matter of time.

But Chen Hong certainly wouldn't show it; instead, he acted like a depressed man.

"Oh, Xin Xin, thank you for supporting me during the darkest time of my life."

The naive Xin Xin fell for it; she couldn't bear to see people suffer.

She couldn't help but gently smooth out Chen Hong's furrowed brows.

"Don't frown, heaven will not let down kind people."

When I went out to buy groceries, I saw that many of my neighbors were very supportive of you.

Everything will be alright.

"Well, so what if we're suppressed and ostracized?" Chen Hong's eyes showed a resolute look.

"No matter what, I will definitely stick to my own path and work for the well-being of the people of Hong Kong Island."

We will never abandon the right path because of the suppression and smear campaign by certain evil forces.

The people need me; millions of families, children, and the elderly need me.

"I absolutely cannot fall!" Chen Hong's firm tone and expression filled Xin Xin's eyes with light.

Xin Xin already had a strong liking for Chen Hong, the handsome, wealthy, successful, gentle and considerate chairman.

Seeing him suffer injustice and be suppressed by those in power, yet still remain true to his original aspirations, I felt sorry for him, and liked him even more.

Xin Xin appears gentle on the surface, but she is actually brave and even a bit wild inside.

She mustered her courage: "How about..."

"How about we go for a drive?"

"This will make me feel better and help me forget my troubles."

"You have to empty your head before you can fill it with new things."

Chen Hong smiled and nodded, then took Xin Xin's hand.

Xin Xin followed Chen Hong closely, somewhat delighted, to the garage.

The sight of a fleet of luxury cars shocked Xin Xin.

Chen Hong casually picked out a cool convertible sports car and took Xin Xin out for a drive.

The happiness of rich people is so simple and unpretentious.

Go for a drive near the Hong Kong Island waterfront, speed along the coastal highway, the scenery is breathtaking, the sea breeze is refreshing, it's very enjoyable.

Let Xin Xin release her emotions and cheer with her hands raised.

The wind whipped her long hair, sending it flying backward.

The throbbing sensation of the sports car accelerating made her heart pound.

Running on the elevated bridge over the sea gave her a real sense of freedom.

She felt that her previous obedient life had been wasted.

Studying, graduating from university, getting into a school, and teaching.

Her life was a closed loop within the school.

They will never be able to leave the ivory tower of the campus.

Now, this closed loop has been broken.

Chen Hong led her to experience a different kind of life.

A free and unrestrained life.

She was a little drunk.

After driving around for a while, Chen Hong drove back to his large villa.

After taking the elevator from the garage back to the villa room...

By noon the next day, the sun was high in the sky.

Chen Hong walked towards the parking lot, preparing to drive to work.

At this time, he received a call.

"Hey, Hong, I've spotted Han Chen."

"Hmm?" Chen Hong raised an eyebrow. "I understand. I'll be at the company right away."

After covering Xin Xin with the blanket, Xin Xin woke up with a start, grabbed Chen Hong's hand, and subconsciously called out:

"Husband, don't go."

Chen Hong stroked Xin Xin's face and said with a smile, "Good girl! Sleep a little longer."

"I'm going to work now, I'll be back tonight."

"When you wake up, Auntie will cook for you."

"Mmm." Xin Xin smiled happily and fell into a deep sleep.

Chen Hong drove out and quickly arrived at the company.

"Brother Hong."

In the office, Chen Yongren saw Chen Hong and stood up.

"sit."

Chen Hong and Chen Yongren both sat down.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

"Brother Hong, it's like this."

Since the Ni family incident, Han Chen has fled to Thailand.

I bought a batch of goods from a friend in Thailand, planning to sell them in Hong Kong and make a comeback.

(End of this chapter)