Rebirth of the Hong Kong Millennium Conglomerate

Chapter 79 Rewards

"McLeigh, Ma Shiming, you both did a great job this time. I won't let you suffer for working for me."

Upon hearing this, both of them were taken aback, their faces showing a mixture of humility and doubt.

They never fully grasped the young boss's true intentions; they simply followed his instructions step by step.

Ma Shiming subconsciously straightened his back. He had worked at Jardine Matheson for eight years, and through diligence and ability, he had climbed to a middle management position. His salary and benefits were quite good in the industry. But even so, after years of hard work, he had only been able to buy an ordinary apartment in Kowloon and had never dared to hope for a higher standard of living.

Michaels, on the other hand, was more cautious. He had seen too many business tycoons who were all talk and no action, but who delivered far less than promised. He wondered what this overly young boss would be like.

Both men had their own plans, but Zhang Zeyang didn't care about their hesitation. He leaned forward slightly and reached out to open the drawer on the left side of the desk.

The drawer was lined with soft black velvet, and under the light of the office overhead lamp, two dark red certificates and two exquisitely designed keys lay quietly inside.

With a "whoosh," Zhang Zeyang took out both certificates at the same time, gently placed them on the table, and pushed them in front of the two people.

"These are all property ownership certificates for villas in Taiping Mountain. This is a reward for you."

"A villa on Victoria Peak?" Ma Shiming repeated in a trembling voice, his surprise undisguised.

Almost instinctively, he reached out and picked up one of the property certificates. His fingertips touched the cool cover, and he opened the title page. The property address and area were clearly printed on it—three thousand three hundred square feet, which translates to nearly three hundred and twenty square meters.

In Hong Kong, Victoria Peak has always been a gathering place for the super-rich. Every villa there is incredibly expensive. Even the smallest detached house is worth no less than two million Hong Kong dollars. Not to mention such a spacious house, its actual value is something that ordinary people could never own in their lifetime.

Michael picked up another property certificate, his fingers trembling slightly. The villa on Victoria Peak was not only a symbol of wealth, but also a display of status and prestige. Owning a property on Victoria Peak meant that one had entered the top echelons of Hong Kong society, a goal that many people could not achieve in their entire lives.

And now, this boss has casually delivered such a generous gift to me.

"Sir, this, this is too much." Ma Shiming realized what was happening and hurriedly closed the property certificate, trying to push it back to Zhang Zeyang, his tone tinged with fear.

"We were just doing our duty this time, and we really don't deserve such a generous reward." His heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of his chest. The Victoria Peak villa was something he had never even dared to dream of before. The sudden surprise left him somewhat at a loss.

Zhang Zeyang waved his hand, a faint smile on his face, his tone leaving no room for argument: "If I told you to take it, then take it. Without the two of you, I wouldn't have been able to reap such a smooth profit of 30 billion Hong Kong dollars in this transaction. This is just what you deserve."

He paused, then turned his gaze to Michael, adding, "Michael, you contributed the most this time. In addition to the villa, you'll receive an extra reward."

As he spoke, Zhang Zeyang opened the drawer on the right side of his desk again and took out a silver-black car key. The key chain had a small "B" logo embedded in it, which was clearly the Bentley logo.

Michaels naturally recognized this as Bentley's latest model. Even in Hong Kong, where luxury cars abound, there are very few of these cars on the road, and their price is beyond the reach of ordinary middle-class people.

Although Bentley is positioned slightly below Rolls-Royce in the luxury car segment, it remains one of the world's top luxury brands. Its craftsmanship, performance, and brand value are all industry benchmarks, and owning such a vehicle is the ultimate expression of status and wealth.

"This—sir." Michael opened his mouth. He originally thought that the villa on Victoria Peak was the ultimate reward, but he did not expect that there would be more surprises to come. The young boss's generosity even made him feel a little flattered.

Before Mylis could recover, Zhang Zeyang took out another gold car key from the drawer. The key chain had the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star logo on it. He handed the key to Ma Shiming: "Shiming, this Mercedes-Benz is for you."

Ma Shiming took the key, and the cool metallic touch on his fingertips instantly snapped him out of his daze.

Although Mercedes-Benz is not as luxurious as Bentley, it is still a recognized high-end car in Hong Kong and has a high price tag. For him, who has always driven an ordinary family car, it is also a dream car.

Having just acquired a villa in Victoria Peak, he now has a luxury car to his name. The double surprises come like a tidal wave, making him so excited that his cheeks flush red.

A brief silence fell over the office, broken only by the two men's slightly heavy breathing.

Michael looked down at the villa title deed and Bentley car keys in his hand, thinking to himself: when he chose to leave Singapore to follow this unknown young boss, he was actually a little uneasy, after all, Zhang Zeyang was really too young.

But now, he is extremely grateful for his decision. This boss not only has a keen eye, but more importantly, he knows how to care for his subordinates and reward those who have made contributions. Working with such a person, how could he not have a chance to get ahead?

Ma Shiming's feelings were even more complicated. He recalled his years at Jardine Matheson, where he worked diligently and conscientiously, but had never received such a substantial reward.

Now, having just completed one mission, he has gained a villa on Victoria Peak and a luxury car, a privilege he never dared to dream of before.

Looking at the calm and composed Zhang Zeyang in front of him, he secretly made up his mind that he must work harder for his boss in the future and never let him down.

Zhang Zeyang took in the changes in their expressions, maintaining his calm smile. He picked up the property certificate and car keys from the table and placed them in their hands again, solemnly reiterating, "Work for me, and I will never treat you unfairly."

He spoke these words without the slightest pretense. In Zhang Zeyang's view, the business world is like a battlefield, and to achieve great things, one cannot do without the strong support of trusted subordinates.

The principle of "wealth gathers, people scatter; wealth disperses, people gather" applies to Li Bancheng's ability to remain a prominent figure in Hong Kong's business world. Besides his own business acumen, this is largely due to his generosity towards trusted subordinates, knowing how to ensure that those who follow him reap the rewards.

Zhang Zeyang himself felt the same way. With the HK$30 billion in revenue, giving up these two villas and two luxury cars as rewards was just a drop in the ocean for him, but it made his subordinates feel real respect and reward, thus making them more loyal to him. This deal was obviously worthwhile.

"Thank you, sir!" Michael and Ma Shiming said almost in unison.

Zhang Zeyang nodded in satisfaction, glanced at his watch, and said, "It's getting late. You should go back and get some rest. Come back to me tomorrow; there are some follow-up matters that I need you to take care of."

"Yes, sir!" the two replied in unison, carefully putting away the property certificate and car keys. After bowing slightly to Zhang Zeyang, they turned and slowly walked out of the study.

It was already nine o'clock when Ma Shiming returned to his building. He pushed open the door, his steps were much lighter than usual. He subconsciously gripped two things in his pocket: the property certificate for the Taipingshan villa and the key to the Mercedes-Benz. The touch from his fingertips kept reminding him that it was all real, not a dream!

"Honey, you're back? Why are you so late today? Is it busy at the company?" Jennifer came out of the kitchen wearing an apron, her face showing concern.

She had just brought the last dish to the table. There were two dishes and a soup on the table, all of which were Ma Shiming's favorites.

Over the years of their marriage, she had grown accustomed to her husband's busy work schedule, but she had never seen him look so radiant.

Ma Shiming did not answer immediately. Instead, he closed the door behind him, strode to the center of the living room, and couldn't suppress his smile.

He pulled the property deed and car keys from his pocket, held them out in front of Jennifer, and exclaimed with barely concealed excitement, "Honey, look what this is!"

Jennifer leaned closer curiously, her gaze falling on the dark red property deed. When she saw it read "Victoria Peak Villa," she gasped, covering her mouth, her eyes widening in disbelief as she stared at Ma Shih-ming: "Darling, this—this is real? A villa on Victoria Peak?"

She reached out to touch it, but feared that everything before her was just an illusion. Her fingertips hesitated in mid-air for a long time before gently landing on the property certificate. The cool touch clearly told her that it was all real.

"Of course it's true!" Ma Shiming straightened his chest, his tone full of pride. "And this key is for a Mercedes-Benz. Mr. Zhang gave it to me as a reward!" He handed the car key to Jennifer.

Jennifer's hand holding the property deed trembled slightly, and tears welled up unexpectedly, sliding down her cheeks.

Over the years, they have been crammed into this apartment of less than 80 square meters, working hard every day for daily necessities. She has dreamed more than once of having a spacious and comfortable house so that her children could have a better living environment in the future, but she has never dared to hope for a villa in Victoria Peak.

"Why are you crying? This is a good thing!" Ma Shiming reached out to wipe away his wife's tears, his tone gentle yet firm. "Working for our current company has definitely been the right decision. Mr. Zhang said that working for him will never let us suffer."

Jennifer nodded vigorously, wiped away her tears, and a bright smile instantly bloomed on her face: "Yes, yes, this is wonderful news! Honey, we're moving tomorrow!"

"Pack your things now! I've been wanting to see what the villa on Victoria Peak looks like for ages!" She grabbed Ma Shih-ming's hand, her voice urgent. At this moment, every second of waiting was torture for Jennifer.

She turned and ran to the bedroom, rummaging through drawers and cupboards to pack clothes, muttering to herself, "Take the kids' toys too, and your favorite suit, and—"

Ma Shiming watched his wife's busy figure with a smile on his face.

He knew his wife had been waiting for this day for far too long, and all of this was thanks to the young but generous boss.

He didn't stop his wife's eagerness; he simply stepped forward silently and helped her tidy up.

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