Hong Kong Island Chronicles: From Electrical Appliances King to Business Legend

Chapter 28: The Horse Racing Event - Shen Bi Invites You to Watch the Horse Racing

Three days later.

October 9th, Sunday.

During this period, the buzz surrounding "Wharf Holdings" gradually subsided. It seems that both the shipping magnate and Jardine Matheson have reached some kind of agreement, and neither side has made any further statements, acting as if nothing had happened, leaving shareholders completely confused.

Everyone thought that with the involvement of shipping magnate Bao in Wharf Holdings, a business war would break out, just like the "Jungland Milk Drinking" incident in 1972, and the stock price would soar like a plane.

Unfortunately, while enthusiastic investors drove Wharf Holdings' share price to over HK$54 per share, the owners, the shipping magnate and Jardine Matheson, simply disappeared.

Gradually, investors began to sense that something was wrong.

Until yesterday, Saturday, a rumor circulated from an unknown source that the shipping magnate and Jardine Matheson's taipan, Niu Bijian, had met privately and reached a consensus on the control of "Wharf Holdings".

Since the news broke, neither the shipping magnate nor Jardine Matheson has come forward to deny or confirm it, leaving shareholders even more uncertain.

Some timid shareholders who hold Wharf Holdings shares have already decided to quietly sell and cash out when the market opens on Monday.

Li Jiagang no longer cared about the "Wharf Holdings" business; he devoted himself entirely to the development of the electrical appliance company and the integration of "Hong Kong Electric".

Whether it's the preparation for the launch of the "washing machine" by the electrical appliance company or the preparation for the "HK Electric" property development, these are all very important steps for him.

He dared not relax for a moment.

Around 10:30.

Li Jiagang is processing documents at the company.

Ring ring ring!!

The office phone rang.

"Hello, I am Lijiagang."

"Hi Li, are you free tonight?"

"Oh, it's Sir Run Run Shaw. It's nice to receive your call," Li Jia-gang said, his tone becoming more even upon hearing that it was Sir Run Run Shaw calling. "I don't have an appointment for tonight."

"Oh! That's wonderful!" Shen Bi exclaimed happily. "I've invited Bao He and Li Sheng to watch the horse races. Li, would you like to come?"

"race?"

Li Jiagang was immediately intrigued.

At the same time, he muttered to himself, "How could I forget this? It's been more than a month since I was reborn, and I still haven't remembered this competition."

In his original timeline, Li Jiagang also greatly enjoyed watching horse racing in Hong Kong.

He also fantasizes that he has the ability and, if given the opportunity, he would like to become a horse owner.

Unfortunately, even though he was a respected professor with a decent salary, it wasn't enough for him to become a horse owner at the Jockey Club.

Those horses are worth hundreds of millions, and you can't just become a horse owner by having money; you have to become a member of the horse racing club first.

This is no ordinary member.

These are exclusive VIP clients issued by the Hong Kong Jockey Club; these are the true members of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

"Of course I'm interested," Li Jiagang replied immediately, no matter how busy he was, he had to go.

Moreover, he is determined to fulfill the dreams he couldn't achieve in his previous life in this one.

He wasn't qualified or capable of becoming a horse owner before, but now he is.

Moreover, Shen Bi was also present.

With just a word from Shen Bi, becoming a VIP at the Jockey Club would indeed be a very simple matter.

At the same time, the Hong Kong Jockey Club still wielded considerable influence in this era, and its inner circle was very important.

Before the 70s in Britain and Hong Kong, the most widely circulated saying was: "Power distribution in Hong Kong: the Jockey Club manages society, Jardine Matheson manages commerce, and HSBC manages finance."

There are no problems with matters concerning Hong Kong. There is no business that cannot be resolved or negotiated at the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

This demonstrates the importance of the horse racing association.

Night was just beginning to fall.

The lights at Sha Tin Racecourse are as dazzling as a galaxy.

When Li Jiagang entered the racecourse, he saw a huge crowd of people, and the venue was bustling with noise.

Add the DJ's voice to the mix.

The atmosphere at the scene was fantastic, incredibly exciting, and full of anticipation and thrills.

Like stocks, horse racing in Hong Kong is something that almost all Hong Kong citizens participate in.

In the early days of Hong Kong, it was extremely rare to find someone who didn't know horse racing or stock trading.

In the past, some media outlets even reported that horse racing alone could support half of Hong Kong.

This is not a joke.

Looking at the racecourse, a dozen horses were warming up under the guidance of their grooms.

Just then.

A foreigner in an expensive suit walked up to him: "Li Sir, I am Sir Sir Sim Bi's assistant. I'm here to take you to the private room."

Thanks.

He quickly entered the private room.

At a glance, Li Jiagang saw that besides Shen Bi, Bao Yugang, and Li Ka-shing, there were several foreigners he didn't recognize.

But he knew that anyone who could get in here was definitely not an ordinary person.

"Hey! Li, you're late."

"I apologize, Mr. Sim Bi, but the atmosphere outside is just wonderful."

"Hahaha……."

"Of course, today's race is just a warm-up before the official opening of Sha Tin Racecourse. The atmosphere will be even more lively when it officially opens on October 7th," Sir Michael Sandberg cheerfully explained to Li Ka-kong.

Given his current hip-hop appearance, strangers would probably find it hard to imagine that this guy is a powerful figure who can control the economic movements of Hong Kong.

"Oh, so the racecourse hasn't opened yet?" Li Jiagang asked, puzzled.

He remembered that the Sha Tin Racecourse existed in 78, but he didn't know the exact year or month it opened.

"Yes, I'll show you my horse later."

"By the way, Li, let me introduce you." Shen Bi pulled Li Jiagang over: "This is Sir Dunlton, Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club."

"Clague, his name is Li Jiagang."

"Hello, Sir John Duncan G. G.

"Li, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Then Sir Michael Sandberg introduced him to other people, including the vice chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong government.

After getting to know these people...

Lijiagang had to take a deep breath.

It's fair to say that if these people were in Hong Kong in the 60s, they could easily cause a bloodbath, or even worse, something terrible.

but…….

It is now 78 years.

They've already extended an invitation to bring Hong Kong back home, so even if these foreigners still have the ability, they don't dare to do it.

Because Hong Kong was in chaos.

Then they are very likely to attack.

By then, the power these people claim to have will become as insignificant as an ant.

But being able to befriend these people now will definitely be of great benefit to him as he continues to develop.

Finally, there's Li Ka-shing.

Shen Bi also introduced him to Shen Bi.

At this time, Li Ka-shing was quite handsome, with a straight back and upright posture.

He is almost 50 years old, but he doesn't look it at all. He is full of energy and his eyes are bright.

Being so close to Li Ka-shing at his age, Li Jiagang truly felt like he was in a dream.

He was just expressing his own feelings.

He is not one of Li Chui's men.

"Mr. Li, I've long admired your name." Li Jiagang reached out to greet Li Ka-shing.

"Young Master Li, you flatter me. I have long admired your reputation. You are truly a young man of great talent."

"Mr. Li, you flatter me."

"Alright, alright, you two stop bragging to each other. Marseille is about to start. Let's talk after we finish watching it." Bao Yugang interrupted him and Li Ka-shing with a smile.

Li Jiagang smiled and found a seat.

"Li, number 8, Lightning, is my horse." Shen Bi pointed to a horse on the field: "What, aren't you planning to place a few bets on number 8 for first place?"

"Hahaha……."

As soon as Shen Bi finished speaking, everyone present burst into laughter.

Li Jiagang was completely baffled.

"Young Li, don't be fooled by Shen Bi, that horse of his has never won first place since he bought it."

"Hahaha……."

Laughter erupted again from the scene.

Li Jiagang finally understood why they were laughing; it turned out that Shen Bi was boasting.

What a peddler's trick!

However, Li Jiagang still picked up the special slip of paper used by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and randomly filled in a few numbers.

Of course, we should support Shen Bi.

That way, I can make the old man feel a little better.

"Yes, Li, you have good taste." When Shen Bi saw Li Jiagang place his first bet on horse number 8, his smile was completely undisguised.

Soon, the race started...

A deafening roar erupted from the scene.

A few minutes later...

Unfortunately, the miracle did not happen. Shen Bi's horse, number 8, ranked ninth and was still as bad as ever, leaving the old man with a face full of black eyes.