NABC Chapter 35: The Victory Celebration Banquet
Chapter 35: The Victory Celebration Banquet
Night falls...
Around 6:30 PM.
The Peninsula Hotel Ballroom.
Inside the hall!
The champagne tower stands like a snow-capped mountain.
The towers displaying various famous wines resembled colorful clouds.
Waiters with professional smiles were frequently seen moving back and forth in the lobby.
On the silver platter in his hand were French foie gras, deep-sea lobster sashimi, and various other exquisite delicacies.
There were dashing foreigners with aquiline noses and blond hair, kind-looking elderly people in Tang suits, and elegant ladies in fur coats and cheongsams, chatting and laughing in small groups.
In fact, these people are all management members of Lijiagang Company, along with their wives.
The air was filled with the aroma of wine, various expensive perfumes, and the rich scent of cigars.
This was a celebration banquet jointly hosted by "Lee Ka Kong Legend Company" and "Hong Kong Electric Holdings Limited".
Originally, the people from Hong Kong Electric Company were not included in the budget for this celebration banquet.
However, after careful consideration, both Li Jiagang and Huo Jianning felt it was necessary for the employees of their two companies to get to know each other and exchange ideas.
It was exactly 7 p.m.
Guests began to enter the venue one after another.
He didn't invite many guests tonight. Apart from some business partners from the electronics company, there were only a few people he knew, such as Shen Bi and Bao Yugang.
In addition, there were his uncle and aunt.
Li Jiagang knew that he would eventually be unable to hide these things from his uncle, so in the afternoon he found Li Yongsen and told him everything that had happened recently.
This shocked Li Yongsen to the point that he couldn't express his feelings, but he was also very gratified.
The recent news about Wharf Holdings and Hong Kong Electric has been so widely circulated that it's impossible for him not to know. However, he never imagined that the person who acquired the renowned Hong Kong Electric company was his nephew.
That's why he was so shocked.
Knowing that Li Jiagang Company was holding a "celebration banquet" tonight and had invited him, Li Yongsen immediately put down his work and said that he had to go back and dress up properly so as not to be impolite to Li Jiagang.
This left Li Jiagang both amused and exasperated.
"Hey! Li, I'm here."
The first guest to arrive was none other than Shen Bi. He was dressed in a dark gray striped suit, his silver hair was neatly combed, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, as if they could pierce through people's hearts.
Upon hearing the sound, Li Jiagang immediately went to greet them.
"Master Shen Bi, welcome to visit."
"Li! What are you saying?" Sir Michael Sandberg replied with a smile, "Don't forget, HSBC is also a director of HK Electric, so I will definitely be there."
"Yes, yes, Mr. Shen Bi, this way please."
"OK, you're the star tonight, don't worry about me, I'll find a place to sit myself."
Shen Bi patted Li Jiagang on the shoulder, refused his offer to lead the way, and casually picked up a glass of champagne to go inside.
The arrival of Sir Michael Sandberg also excited his employees present.
Don't blame his employees for being so agitated.
Because Sir Michael Sandberg was so famous in Hong Kong at that time, he was even called the "God of Wealth" and the second "Governor of Hong Kong" by the citizens, which shows how high his status was in Hong Kong.
A moment later, two more people entered the banquet hall.
The visitor was Li Ka-shing, the founder of Cheung Kong Holdings.
He walked in with a calm and composed gait, a faint smile on his face, which, combined with his well-tailored dark blue suit, made him look exceptionally smart.
It must be said that Li Chao had a very strong presence during this period, and even Li Jiagang couldn't help but sigh when he saw him.
"A dragon is still a dragon."
Although he stole the luck of "Hong Kong Electric" himself, it still couldn't hide his powerful aura, which is enough to show that he must have another opportunity.
Li Jiagang stopped sighing and went to greet them.
"Thank you for coming, Mr. Li."
"Congratulations, Mr. Li."
"Mr. Li, you're too kind. This way, please."
"Okay, thank you for your help, Mr. Li."
Li Jiagang led Li Ka-shing to Shen Bi's side, and after exchanging a few words, more guests arrived at the door.
"The bag has finally arrived."
Shen Bi said with a smile.
Li Jiagang also went over to greet them.
At this time, the shipping magnate was not yet afflicted by illness; he was spry and energetic.
He wore a dark green Tang suit embroidered with waves and sailboats in gold thread. His smile was warm, but it couldn't hide the boundless ambition in his eyes.
To be honest, even Li Jiagang, a time traveler, didn't know what Bao Yugang's true trump cards were. But he was certain that someone who could navigate the vast ocean with ease must possess a terrifying amount of power behind the scenes.
Li Jiagang has no doubt about this.
"Sir Bao, welcome, welcome."
"Young Li, what a figure for later generations!"
"Sir Bao, you flatter me."
"Haha, let's chat later, we won't disturb you while you're greeting your guests."
Bao Yugang was very perceptive and knew that Lijiagang was the main character tonight, so he didn't waste too much of his time and slowly walked inside.
Li Jiagang did not stop it.
However, he did notice the bespectacled man next to him.
"Wu Guangzheng, interesting."
Actually, he greatly admires two people in Hong Kong: the first is Shark Dan Tong from New World, and the second is Wu Guangzheng.
In the future, and not just him, but probably both of them will definitely be the most enviable people in Hong Kong.
Shark Daredevil married a woman and took over his father-in-law Zhou Xiaofu's business empire, and from then on, he rose to prominence and became a tycoon.
Wu Guangzheng will also take over Bao Yugang's vast business empire and become a super-rich man.
How can anyone not be envious?
Soon after, the other guests arrived as scheduled.
Many of the guests who came to offer their congratulations were shocked to learn that Li Jiagang was the new chairman of HK Electric.
The presence of Sir Michael Sim, Paul Pao, and the Jockey Club President Tun Chee elevated the celebration banquet to a higher level. In particular, business partners from Lijiagang Electrical Company eagerly offered toasts.
Aside from Li Jiagang, the happiest person in the room was Li Yongsen, who was overjoyed to see his nephew not only become the new chairman of HK Electric.
Even now, people like Sir Michael Sandberg, the shipping magnate, and the chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, who are so well-connected with him, personally came to attend his company's celebration banquet.
It truly left him speechless with admiration.
Just two months ago, his nephew was nothing more than a spoiled brat who lazed around at home.
Seeing such a dramatic change and such success in just two months, Li Yongsen was extremely gratified, and his excitement lingered for a long time.
Time slowly ticked down to eight o'clock.
"Uncle, Aunt."
"Sister-in-law, brother-in-law."
"Brother Hua, Huishan... Baoyi, you guys eat and drink well, I'll come over and keep you company later."
"Jiagang, today is your company's celebration banquet. There are so many guests here, go and greet them, don't worry about us."
Li Yongsen shook his head repeatedly at him.
He's a businessman too; how could he not know how to handle this kind of situation?
"Okay, I'll get back to work then."
After greeting his family, Li Jiagang slowly walked onto the banquet hall stage.
The stage lights dimmed, leaving only the stage spotlights illuminating Li Jiagang alone.
He stood under the spotlight, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, displaying an air of ease and confidence.
His voice, steady and powerful with a touch of magnetism, then rang out: "Thank you, distinguished guests, for attending this gala jointly hosted by HK Electric and Legendary Companies."
"We are gathered here together tonight, which is a matter of fate and trust."
"First of all, I must thank HSBC's Steve Sandberg, who spared no effort on my behalf to transform HK Electric's joint venture into a publicly listed company."
I also thank him for his trust and strong support during this crucial fundraising period.
"Mr. Sim Bi, thank you."
*Smack! Smack! Smack!*
A round of applause erupted from the audience.
"Hereby, I wish HK Electric Company continued prosperity, and let us use our hard work to illuminate the lights of every home on Hong Kong Island."
"Let Hong Kong become a dazzling city."
clap clap clap! ! !
The audience erupted in applause once again.
"At the same time, I would also like to express my gratitude to all my colleagues at Legend Electric Company. Thank you for your hard work during this period. You've all worked very hard."
In addition, I must thank the management team at the electronics company; because of you, I was able to complete so many difficult tasks in such a short time.
Thank you.
*Clap clap clap clap!*
The applause from the audience was thunderous, rising and falling like a tide.
After Li Jiagang finished his speech, the hotel band played some exciting music, with piano and strings intertwining, creating a deep and uplifting melody.
Li Jiagang then wandered around the venue, constantly drinking and talking with guests and business partners.
That night...
He was the brightest star, the most handsome guy, and the most eye-catching new generation.