Chapter 41

"Unfortunately, Sir Edward doesn’t listen to our advice. Uncle Chen predicted that Sir Edward would face a major disaster in 1986!"

Looking at the nearby Government House, Li Chao felt somewhat helpless as he said.

Sir Edward, the current Governor of Hong Kong, came from a Christian family and had always scoffed at the Eastern feng shui theories. After the HSBC building was completed, its sharp edge pointed directly at the Governor's House. Many Hong Kong celebrities and feng shui masters had warned Sir Edward and offered suggestions, but he did not adopt any of them. In 1986, Sir Edward died of ineffective heart disease treatment. He became the first Governor of Hong Kong to die in office.

Sir Edward's successor also did not follow the feng shui masters' advice and continued to live in Government House. A year later, he resigned due to cancer, becoming the first Governor of Hong Kong to resign.

"Everything is fate!"

Although Wang Zhong felt sorry for Sir Edward, he did not think he could persuade him.

"The Governor's House is the head of Hong Kong. If the feng shui of the Governor's House is broken, the entire Hong Kong will be affected!"

Li Chao said with some concern.

"Throughout Chinese history, government offices have always opened in the four cardinal directions—east, south, north, and west. These four directions represent authority and power, so government offices have always been strong. However, the Governor's House of Hong Kong opens in the four diagonal directions, so it lacks the necessary authority and is often criticized by the people. On the other hand, it does better in democracy, and the people live more freely!"

Wang Zhong had personally surveyed the Governor's House, so he could speak confidently.

"Indeed, the Governor's House is more humane and democratic!"

Li Chao nodded in agreement.

"Let's not talk about that. Young man, I am very much looking forward to your design!"

Li Chao retracted his gaze from the distance and said with a smile.

"Please look, this is the design I made based on the Australian ranch's terrain. I named it 'Long Arrow Across the Sky'!"

Wang Zhong smiled slightly and unfolded the design on Li Chao's large desk.

Li Chao's attention was firmly captured.

Wang Zhong also provided a timely explanation:

"There are two diagrams here. The first is a geomancy map. The small mountain at the top of the map is called 'Great Peng Spreading Its Wings.' The long bow below has been highlighted, and the villa will be built on the 'Bending Bow Shooting the Eagle' site!"

"Truly lifelike, it's a masterpiece of nature!"

Looking at the schematic diagram and the on-site photos, even Li Chao, who had seen many great things, couldn't help but express his admiration.

"Young man, you have truly found a good site for the old man!"

"The earth is protected by spirits, and the blessed land is inhabited by the blessed. This is Mr. Li's good fortune, and I dare not take credit for it!"

Wang Zhong smiled and modestly declined.

"Modest and not arrogant, better than when I was young!"

Li Chao said with a smile.

Wang Zhong smiled, but he didn't really believe it. Li Chao's first job in Hong Kong was as a tea server, and the first skill he learned was to read people's expressions.

"Very good, the site is accurately chosen, and the villa design is very beautiful. I like it very much!"

Li Chao, wearing glasses, examined it carefully. After finishing, he thought for a while and, feeling no omissions, nodded and said.

"Mr. Li, the drawings have marked the construction precautions, and local Australians can be hired for the construction!"

Wang Zhong also breathed a sigh of relief, a strong sense of recognition rising from his heart.

"Your plan is very detailed and well-considered. I like it very much! You have a bright future!"

Li Chao praised him.

The main business had been discussed, and seeing that Li Chao had the intention to see him off, Wang Zhong did not get up to leave. Instead, he took a blue file from his tool bag.

"What is this?"

Li Chao looked at Wang Zhong with some surprise but, trusting him, opened and flipped through it.

"Application to join the Hong Kong Jockey Club?"

Li Chao looked at Wang Zhong with some displeasure, hoping for a reasonable explanation.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, established in 1884, is a private club that has since become one of the largest and most prestigious member clubs in Asia. With its over 100 years of glorious history and excellent traditions, it has earned the respect of all sectors in Hong Kong and was selected as the "Super Brand" champion in Hong Kong in 2003. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is also one of the largest operators of speed horse racing in the world. It also runs the lottery business, with millions of horse racing fans placing bets every year.

The club hosts nine international open races annually, including four world-renowned international Grade 1 races in December: the Longines Hong Kong Cup (2000 meters, HKD 22 million prize) and the Longines Hong Kong Mile (1600 meters, HKD 20 million prize).

During the annual racing season from April to early May, the Hong Kong Jockey Club also hosts two important international Grade 1 races for world-renowned horses!

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The club is managed by a board of directors, led by the chairman, consisting of 12 prestigious directors in Hong Kong, all of whom serve voluntarily without remuneration. Daily management is handled by the executive committee under the leadership of the CEO.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is one of the most prestigious clubs in Hong Kong. Membership is highly esteemed, and applicants must be recommended by a selection member. The club has 200 selection members, and the number of members recommended each year is limited.

As the chairman of the Cheung Kong Group and the new richest man in Hong Kong, Li Chao is not only a selection member but also the current chairman of the Jockey Club's board of directors!

"Young man, I need an explanation from you!"

The number of recommendations made by selection members each year is limited, and Li Chao was very unhappy with Wang Zhong's rashness.

"Mr. Li, I bought a ranch in Australia that breeds purebred Ross horses. I hope to provide purebred Ross horses to the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The file contains detailed information about the horses, and I will only take up ten minutes of your time at most!"

Wang Zhong knew it would leave a bad impression on Li Chao, but the opportunity was rare, so he had to take a risk.

Li Chao looked at Wang Zhong quietly and suddenly saw a bit of himself in him. When he was young, he had also been bold in his sales pitches.

It was this rashness and boldness that made Li Chao the richest man in Hong Kong today!

Li Chao picked up the file he had put down and quietly looked at the data on the Ross horses.

It must be said that the Ross horses, whether in terms of explosive power or endurance, were excellent and already met the conditions for top international racehorses.

The Ross horses in the photos were tall and had strong limbs, clearly purebred thoroughbreds.

Li Chao suddenly realized that this was a very promising investment!

"Young man, you have surprised me. Such fine horses are hard to come by. The Hong Kong Jockey Club needs them, and I will be your recommender!"

Li Chao smiled and wrote his name in the recommender section.

After handing the application to Wang Zhong, Li Chao continued:

"Young man, I am very optimistic about your Ross horses. I hope to cooperate with you. I will provide the most professional venues, trainers, and jockeys in Hong Kong for the Ross horses, and arrange for them to participate in professional speed races in Hong Kong, even international competitions!"

This was also where Li Chao showed his shrewdness. He handed the application to Wang Zhong before proposing cooperation to avoid the feeling of being coerced.

"Why not? Cooperating with Mr. Li is an honor for me!"

Wang Zhong nodded without hesitation.

"You are not a qualified businessman; you haven't even heard my terms yet!"

Wang Zhong's easy agreement left Li Chao with nothing to say in his negotiations, and he said with a wry smile.

"I am not a businessman; my profession is a feng shui master!"

Wang Zhong looked at Li Chao's expression and smiled.

"Besides, we are both from Chaozhou, and Mr. Li won't let the young man down!"

"You are a very shrewd young man!"

Li Chao pointed at Wang Zhong a few times with a smile.

Li Chao, who needed to manage over 50 companies and trillions of assets, was naturally very busy. After achieving his goal, Wang Zhong tactfully got up to leave.