Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 758 "757" Old Wang came to ask for investment, and Wanda has taken on the shape of a five-star!

"Let's welcome the Dalian Wanda players onto the field with a round of applause!"

The broadcast had just started when
Then the Dalian Wanda team began to walk out of the tunnel and onto the grass.

"Whoa~~~~~~"

The audience immediately began booing.

The more than 3 boos sparked a huge uproar.

Radio host: "Judging from the tone, it seems the audience isn't buying it. Let's find out in the competition!"

"Next, please welcome the 'Five-Star Football Team' to the field..."

"They carry the hopes of all Hong Kong citizens for the revival of football!"

"At this moment, Mr. Guan Zu is watching you from the VIP seats, and all 3 neighbors are cheering for you!"

As the broadcast began...

The Five Stars Football Team walked out of the tunnel and onto the green field.

Splash splash~~~~~
The audience burst into thunderous applause.

"The five-star football team has arrived, marching confidently and gracefully onto the green field..."

"Now, let us witness an exciting moment together – the opening match of the 'Two-Location League' officially begins!"

"This is not just a match, but a clash of football cultures from both regions! Let's look forward to a thrilling and competitive showdown between the players from both sides!"

……

"Asia Television, this is Asia Television... Welcome to the opening match of the 'Two-City League'..."

"Beep----"

"With the sound of a whistle, the competition officially begins!"

"Wanda Football Team takes the first shot..."

Next,
The intense battle begins.

Despite its small size, Hong Kong Island has produced many football stars. The earliest was Cheung Tsz-tai, who joined Blackpool, a powerhouse in the English top flight, in 1960, becoming the first Chinese and Asian player to play in a top European league. In 1961, he became the first Hong Kong player to score in the English top flight, 40 years earlier than Sun Jihai's Premier League goal.

Now, Li Jianhe and Wu Qunli can both be considered key players, having played football abroad.

……

In the 12th minute, Sun Jihai made a high-speed breakthrough down the right flank and crossed the ball to Wang Tao, who was lurking in the penalty area. Wang Tao then scored with a powerful header, making it 1-0!

Wanda team broke the deadlock first, and the bench instantly erupted in cheers.

Meanwhile, a huge chorus of boos erupted from the stands, filling the entire stadium.

Hong Kong Island residents are furious.

In the 28th minute, the Five Stars Football Team won a corner kick. The player who took the corner kick made an accurate pass to the far post, where the center-back jumped high and headed the ball across, and striker Li Jianhe pushed the ball into the empty net, making it 1-1!

The entire stadium erupted in cheers.

"Five stars! Five stars! Tron is the best!"

"Five stars! Five stars! Tron is the best!"

The cheers were like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing.

After switching sides, the tension between the two sides intensified.

In the 55th minute, Wanda launched a brilliant short passing attack, with a midfielder's through ball splitting the defense, and striker Wang Tao calmly slotting the ball into the far corner past the goalkeeper, making it 2-1!

Hong Kong Island residents: "…………"

I'm so angry I want to cry!

You are useless!
The Five Stars Football Team did not lose heart. In the 70th minute, they won a free kick just outside the penalty area. The captain took the free kick and fired a shot that curved beautifully, grazing the underside of the crossbar and into the net. 2-2!

The audience was so excited that they shouted and cheered wildly.

"Great shot!"

"Five stars! Five stars! Tron is the best!"

In the final stages of the match, both sides fought fiercely. Wanda's long-range shot slammed against the crossbar, and Wuxing Football Team's one-on-one chance was also bravely saved by the goalkeeper.

When the final whistle blew, the score was tied at 2-2.

This thrilling goal-fest provided a real treat for Hong Kong viewers who hadn't seen such an exciting match in a long time.

Guan Zu, who was in the VIP section, stood up and applauded!

“Hua La La~~~~”

On TVB, the commentator exclaimed, "This is a thrilling draw! Both teams have shown the true charm of football with their passion..."

"Let's give a warm round of applause to both teams for their wonderful performance."

“Hua La La~~~~”

The applause soared into the sky throughout the football stadium.

……

……

The game is over.

Guan Zu and his group prepared to leave.

"Mr. Guan~~ Mr. Guan~~~"

At this moment,
Calls came from outside the VIP lounge.

It was Old Wang, waiting for Guan Zu at the door.

Guan Zu shook hands with Old Wang: "Mr. Wang, what's wrong?"

Guan Zu was very familiar with Lao Wang.

"Nothing to My Name" and "Love Song of the West Sea"
"What's the point of Tsinghua and Peking University if you can't have guts..."

"In any industry that Wanda enters, no other company has a chance to become the leader..."

Old Wang said, "I have a big project and I'd like to get Mr. Guan's investment..."

Guan Zu smiled and said, "Okay, how about this afternoon? Let's talk at my company."

Old Wang exclaimed with delight, "No problem! Thank you, Mr. Guan!"

He didn't expect it to be so easy.

Guan Zu asked his secretary, Wu Lianqian, who was standing next to him, "Xiaoqian, what are my plans for today?"

Wu Lianqian thought for a moment.

This afternoon?

Brother Zu, it seems like you're doing nothing.

Does feeding fish in the office count?
Wu Lianqian said seriously, "Boss, this afternoon you had an appointment with the Financial Secretary to discuss the funding for the sewer network renovation project..."

Guan Zu said seriously, "Oh, is that so? Let's cancel today's meeting and have him come to see me tomorrow."

Wu Lianqian: "Yes!"

Pick up your phone and pretend to go outside to make a call.

When Lao Wang heard that Guan Zu had actually canceled his meeting with the Financial Secretary to come and discuss cooperation with him, he was shocked.

I don't know why, but suddenly I felt like tears were streaming down my face.

"Thank you, Mr. Guan!"

……

……

in the afternoon,

After finishing his work on rewarding the team, Lao Wang, along with his assistant, drove to Central Plaza.

Looking up from downstairs.

"Wow, that's so high!"

Old Wang felt envious.

He straightened his suit and went upstairs with his assistant.

Soon, they arrived at the top floor and, led by secretary Liang Xiaorou, pushed open the door to Guan Zu's office.

As soon as you enter the door,

The first thing you see is a huge aquarium tank, where Guan Zu, dressed in a suit, is feeding the fish.

Soon, the calligraphy and paintings on the wall caught Old Wang's attention.

"Everyone has their own principles."

"Spring Pond's Enchanting Charm"

"magnanimous"

Old Wang is educated, unlike some uneducated people who misunderstand the great Zu Ge.

However, Old Wang was still stumped by the bronze inscription character "德" (de), not knowing what it was.

"Mr. Guan~~~"

"Mr. Wang is here, please have a seat..." The two went to the sofa, brewed tea, and the aroma of tea wafted through the air.

Chatting about everyday things,
"Mr. Wang, do you have children?"

"There is."

"How old are you?"

"He's over 7 years old."

"So big already? My son is only 2 years old..."

As they chatted, the conversation turned to Old Wang's experiences.

"I felt that working for the government wouldn't lead to much success, so I started to move into the business world..."

He briefly described his first business deal – urban renewal. It was the first company in the country to undertake urban renewal and development in old urban areas.

Then they talked about Wanda's development, and about football...

"Thanks to the football team, Wanda successfully established its real estate brand..."

At this point, Old Wang couldn't help but feel proud.

However, he quickly put away his pride, realizing that his achievements were nothing compared to Mr. Guan's.
Then he began to bring up Wanda's nationwide strategy, which was Old Wang's ultimate purpose in coming to see Guan Zu.

“Staying confined to one corner is not the end goal for Wanda, so I want to make Wanda a truly nationwide enterprise.”

“Last year we acquired a plot of land in Guangzhou, intending to replicate the Dalian model, but in the end we didn’t make much profit… The Chengdu project is even more challenging; the return on investment is half as slow as expected… And what about Changchun…”

Guan Zu picked up his celadon teacup, took a small sip, and listened attentively.

Old Wang said in a deep voice, "These setbacks have taught me that you can't go far by going it alone. Mr. Guan's influence in Guangzhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi is evident to all. If Wanda can get your investment, it will definitely be able to reach new heights!"

finished,

Old Wang looked at Guan Zu, hoping for Guan Zu's nod.

Guan Zu remained noncommittal, but instead took a sip of tea before saying, "Mr. Wang, you should know that our Five Star Group also has real estate businesses."

Old Wang nodded: "I've looked into it. Mr. Guan's Five Star Real Estate has completely given up on the 'shared area' profit point, which is admirable!"

Old Wang had also looked into the shared area and thought it was a good source of profit.

We also plan to promote and develop it domestically.

After arriving in Hong Kong Island, he focused on collecting information about Five Star Properties, only to discover that Kwan Cho had actually abandoned the concept of 'shared area' and even pushed for legislation to prohibit other real estate companies from using shared area.

This……

It's truly heartbreaking to not make money when you can.

Kwan Tsu leaned back on the sofa and looked at Old Wang: "I've donated a lot of money in China, but I didn't do what other Hong Kong businessmen do: ask the local government for cheap land, then hoard it and wait for it to appreciate in value. From this, you should understand my business philosophy: don't do things that will only lead to short-sightedness, but rather seek mutual benefit and common development with the local community."

Old Wang solemnly said, "Mr. Guan, your actions are truly admirable!!"

Guan Zu smiled and said, "So, if you want me to invest in you, you have to follow my principles. What do you think?"

Old Wang thought about it. Although he wanted to make money, and a lot of money, he would be very happy if he could gain the recognition, respect, and support of customers and the people, even if he didn't make that much money.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, when people earn a certain amount of money, they will begin to pursue spiritual satisfaction.

and,

Without Mr. Guan's investment, Wanda's development would have been very slow.

If Mr. Guan were to invest, Wanda's development speed would inevitably be 10 times faster, and then the gap would continue to widen.

Therefore,
Forsaking a small amount of profit in exchange for faster, bigger, and more money-making results, while also satisfying one's psychological needs...

No fool would do it!
"Mr. Guan!"

"I agree!"

Old Wang's words were firm and resolute!

Guan Zu looked at Lao Wang in surprise: "Are you sure?"

Old Wang nodded: "I'm sure!"

Guan Zu: "According to the Five Star Group's philosophy, the shared area should be eliminated first."

Old Wang: "No problem!"

Guan Zu: "We must give back to the local government and the people."

Old Wang: "No problem!"

Guan Zu looked at the old man's determination and asked, "Shall we not force him?"

Old Wang: "No pressure!"

Guan Zu smiled and extended his hand: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you!"

Old Wang was excited and shook hands firmly with Guan Zu: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you!"

Guan Zu suddenly felt that,

Wanda Plaza looks like it's now shaped like a five-pointed star.

However, this is also a good thing, because in the future, people will not have to worry about shared areas or unfinished buildings when buying a house.

……

……

At the beginning of the 21st century, Wanda was arguably the number one real estate group in China, which was inseparable from Wang Jianlin's abilities.

Five Star Group possesses substantial funds and political influence.

Partnering with Wanda and sharing the profits is a very good solution.

of course,

At that time, Wanda's model was still simply building residential communities, and it had not yet developed into the Wanda Plaza model.

The Wanda Plaza model was officially established in 2000.

In May 2000, Wanda Group held a board meeting and decided to transform the company's strategy, pursuing both residential and commercial real estate development simultaneously—creating Wanda Plazas.

This is the Shopping Mall model popular abroad: a comprehensive complex integrating department stores, building materials stores, digital product stores, cinemas, restaurants, five-star hotels, high-rise office buildings, and so on.

Then, in that same year, Wanda developed its first Wanda Plaza in Changchun, introducing American Walmart, French Carrefour retail supermarkets, and German OBI and British B&Q building materials supermarkets.

then……

After the plaza opened, Walmart was bustling with activity, while many so-called "prime locations," including digital plazas and building materials stores, were deserted, leading to numerous disputes.

Although Guan Zu knew about this model, he knew it was not suitable for the current domestic situation.

This model could only expand domestically after 2000, when resources became more abundant and people's living standards improved.

wrong……

Guan Zu suddenly thought of Shenzhen!
Five Star Group invested in a supermarket complex in Futian, Shenzhen. Isn't that just the Wanda model?

It is feasible for Shenzhen to open this type of convenience store complex.

……

A new day,
The match between Shanghai Shenhua and Lai Sun Football Club at Hong Kong Island Stadium attracted the attention of the entire city.

At this time,
What is Lao Wang doing?
She is currently working as Su Jianqiu's assistant secretary, 'interning' at Five Star Real Estate Group, and learning about some of Five Star Real Estate's business models.

10 o'clock in the morning,
Su Jianqiu took Lao Wang on a tour of the first residential community of Five Star Real Estate in Shatin District, showing him the community garden and the apartment layouts.

"With such high profits in real estate, we should have an even stronger conscience..."

"We need genuine materials, not inferior ones..."

"Shared area is unacceptable..."

"The house design should be beautiful and reasonable; avoid creating triangular rooms..."

"Don't convert public green spaces originally planned as residential amenities into commercial land..."

"We must prevent the project from becoming an abandoned project and ensure the interests of the homeowners are protected..."

"Don't be too aggressive with your finances and debt; you could easily be wiped out if the housing market collapses..."

Old Wang nodded repeatedly, listening and taking notes at the same time.

serious!

Learn!

Two hours later, the group prepared to go back.

As they left the entrance to Shatin Village, a huge stone tablet caught Old Wang's attention.

"Guanzu Wuxing performed great good deeds, purifying the city gate river."

"Shatin's filth has been transformed into clear water; gratitude will last forever."

Old Wang was stunned.

Guan Zu?

Five stars?

"Wait... what is this stone tablet...?"

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