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Chapter 220 What Brother Li? Call him Uncle Li!

Inside a private club on the top floor of the Zifeng Tower in Jinling.

A huge crystal chandelier casts a soft, warm light, and outside the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows lies the bustling night view of Nanjing.

Li Feng sat in the main seat, while Zhang Yuxi stood quietly behind him.

The door to the private room was pushed open, and Wanda's richest man, Wang, entered with his son, Mr. Wang, led in by a waiter.

"Oh, Brother Li, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!" As soon as Wang the richest man entered the door, he laughed heartily and quickly walked forward to shake hands with Li Feng.

"Brother Wang, you're too kind. I just arrived. Please have a seat." Li Feng smiled and gestured, his gaze casually sweeping over the young CEO Wang, who was following behind the richest man, and who still looked somewhat resentful.

The three sat down, and the waiter quietly withdrew after pouring tea.

"Brother Li, Haofeng is really making waves lately! Not only is their e-sports business booming, but I'm also green with envy at the scale of their entertainment empire!"

Wang, the richest man, picked up his teacup and began with a round of mutual flattery, elevating Li Feng to an extremely high position.

Li Feng held his teacup, smiled faintly, and didn't respond.

Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.

The richest man in China flew all the way from Beijing today, bringing his eldest son with him. He definitely didn't come here just to have tea and chat.

Sure enough, after exchanging a few pleasantries, Wang, the richest man, changed the subject and got to the point.

"Brother Li, actually, I've come today to ask you for a favor."

Wang, the richest man in Hong Kong, put down his teacup, his expression becoming somewhat serious: "As you know, Wanda has made great strides in its development over the past few years, and the financial pressure has been considerable. Therefore, we plan to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange next year!"

"Going public?" Li Feng raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Yes!" Wang, the richest man, nodded, his tone full of ambition. "However, in order to get a good valuation in the capital market, I hope... Haofeng Network can become a cornerstone investor in Wanda Commercial and give me your support!"

"Brother Li, you're now a leading figure in the domestic internet industry. With your endorsement, those Wall Street investment banks and Hong Kong institutions will definitely look at Wanda with more respect!"

Upon hearing the purpose of Wang's visit, Li Feng recalled the magnificent history of Wanda's listing in his previous life.

Wanda did indeed list in Hong Kong at the end of 2014.

but!

Just a year and a half later, Wang, the richest man in Hong Kong, angrily announced the privatization and delisting of the stock because he felt that the valuation of Hong Kong stocks was too low and the price-to-earnings ratio was too pitiful!

Preparing to relist on the A-share market!

The results of it?

Once he retreated, he could never go back!

The queue for A-share IPOs seems endless, and this is accompanied by strict government control over financing for real estate companies!

It was right after that that the once glorious Wanda empire, which was "buying and buying" all over the world, suffered a "double whammy" in both stocks and bonds!

To pay off his debts, Wang Jianlin was forced to start a fire sale, selling off his cultural and tourism projects and hotel assets at rock-bottom prices!

The once invincible richest man has fallen from grace!

"Supporting Wanda? Taking over its shares in Hong Kong?"

Li Feng sneered inwardly.

He had no interest in being the sucker who got stuck in Hong Kong stocks.

However, this crisis was an opportunity for him to reap the rewards!

"Brother Wang, Wanda's IPO is a major event for our business community!"

Li Feng pulled himself together, a warm smile spreading across his face. "It's my honor to have you here, brother! Our two families can definitely pursue a deeper strategic partnership!"

"For example, Haofeng Films' big IPs can be co-created with Wanda Pictures for future film adaptations! Haofeng's e-sports events and comic conventions can also be permanently located in Wanda Plazas to help attract customers!"

"We can even establish a deep, exclusive partnership regarding film scheduling in theaters!"

Li Feng threw out a whole bunch of seemingly tempting but actually all-inclusive "resource exchange" cooperation proposals, without mentioning anything about paying money to become a cornerstone investor.

As Wang, the richest man in China, listened to these empty promises, he secretly groaned inwardly.

What he wanted was Li Feng's cash to bolster his position in the Hong Kong stock market, and what he wanted was Hao Feng's real money subscription quota!

"Brother Li..."

Wang, the richest man, chuckled twice, trying to steer the conversation back to funding, "These collaborations are certainly good, but regarding cornerstone investment..."

"Brother, you know that too."

Li Feng sighed, a troubled expression on his face. "Our Haofeng has been under immense financial strain lately due to our semiconductor and chip projects. Using a large sum of cash as a cornerstone investment in Hong Kong stocks is something I truly don't have the resources for."

Undeterred, Wang Jiayin offered several attractive share buyback and guaranteed return clauses, promising that Wanda would bail out the shares if they fell below the issue price.

But Li Feng was like a slippery eel; no matter how much money Wang made, he wouldn't take the bait and insisted that he had no cash.

The two of them struggled back and forth in the private room for more than half an hour.

Until Wang, the richest man, inadvertently mentioned:

"Actually, if Brother Li is indeed facing a cash crunch, it doesn't necessarily have to be investing in Wanda Commercial. Our Wanda Cinema Line also plans to pursue an independent listing in the future. If Brother Li is interested, we can also discuss financing and equity investment in the cinema line..."

Upon hearing the words "Wanda Cinemas"...

A barely perceptible glint flashed in Li Feng's originally calm eyes!

This is a real piece of fat!

In the future, when the domestic film market is booming, Wanda Cinemas will hold an absolute dominant position in the domestic box office market!

The "right of first refusal" he asked Wang Jianlin for, although it planted a time bomb, was ultimately a passive waiting situation.

If we could take advantage of Wanda's current urgent need for support and invest in Wanda Cinema Line in advance, gaining a foothold on their board of directors...

When Wanda's crisis erupts a few years later, he can legitimately liquidate and reap the benefits internally, swallowing up the largest cinema chain asset in China at the lowest possible cost to Haofeng!

"Wanda Cinemas?" Li Feng showed great interest.

"Brother Wang, if you're talking about that, then I'm not sleepy anymore."

Li Feng rubbed his hands together with a smile, his tone becoming more enthusiastic: "Brother, how can I, as your younger brother, stand idly by when you're in trouble? Although funds are tight, we can still squeeze in some investment in cinema shares!"

"However..." Li Feng deliberately dragged out his words, "This is such a large investment, involving the company's future strategic layout. My decision alone isn't enough. I need to go back and hold a board meeting to discuss it thoroughly with the shareholders and executives."

Hearing Li Feng's words, Xiao Wang, who had been sitting on the side holding back for a long time, finally couldn't hold back anymore!

He scoffed, bluntly mocking:

"Brother Li, that's too unbelievable! Everyone in the industry knows that Haofeng is a wholly-owned subsidiary of you. There isn't even a single external shareholder!"

"What kind of board meeting are you holding? Isn't it just you making all the decisions? If you don't want to vote, just say so. What excuses are you making?"

The air in the private room froze upon hearing this!

Wang, the richest man, turned as black as the bottom of a pot in an instant. He turned around and slapped his son on the back of the head with such force that the young Mr. Wang almost fell headfirst onto the coffee table!

"You bastard! What nonsense are you spouting?!"

The richest man in the country was trembling with anger. He pointed at his son's nose and yelled, "What do you know about business management?! Apologize right now!"

After scolding his son, Wang, the richest man, quickly put on a fawning smile and explained to Li Feng, "Brother Li, I've spoiled this brat. He talks without any respect. Please don't take it to heart..."

In the business world, there are some things that even if everyone knows the truth, you should never point them out to each other's faces!

"What 'Brother Li'?! You have no respect for your elders!"

The richest man in the family grew angrier and angrier, and once again scolded his son: "Mr. Li is my equal! Call him Uncle Li!!"

Call him Uncle Li?!

Mr. Wang covered the back of his head, his eyes wide with disbelief!

Li Feng is only three years older than me, okay?! You want me to call him uncle?!

Young Master Wang was full of resentment, but seeing his father's almost murderous gaze, he knew that if he dared not back down today, he would definitely suffer the consequences when he got home.

"Uncle Li... Uncle Li." Little Wang gritted his teeth and squeezed out the two words like a mosquito's hum.

"Hahaha, Brother Wang, you're too kind, you're too kind."

Li Feng waved his hand magnanimously, displaying the attitude of a generous elder.

"Kids are young and impetuous, and it's a good thing they speak their minds. They'll learn from their mistakes in the business world and naturally learn the rules later."

The phrase "little child" may not be very hurtful, but it is extremely insulting!

Mr. Wang was so angry that his face turned green, but he couldn't retaliate.

Li Feng picked up his teacup, ignoring Young Master Wang's frustration, and turned to make a promise to the richest man, Wang:

"Don't worry, Brother Wang, I know what I'm doing with the cinema investment."

"I'll give you a satisfactory answer in three days at most!"