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"Of course! What exactly did you do in there? Tell me the truth!"
At this moment, He Yuzhu's face suddenly darkened, and he said in a stiff tone:
"Alright, since you insist on getting to the bottom of this, don't forget that the fire in my heart is still burning brightly!"
Upon hearing this, Du Weifang's face turned deathly pale. She turned around in terror, wanting to run away.
However, it was all too late!
He Yuzhu moved with lightning speed, grabbing Du Weifang's slender wrist tightly and pulling her easily into his broad embrace.
Immediately afterwards, He Yuzhu reached out his other hand and pressed down on Du Weifang's head, forcing her to slowly squat down.
“That’s what I just did, now it’s your turn.” He Yuzhu’s voice was deep and carried an undeniable air of authority.
"No...please don't! I really know I was wrong, please let me go!"
Du Weifang struggled desperately while pleading pitifully, tears welling up in her eyes.
"No! I'm still angry, and only you can help me calm down."
He Yuzhu showed no sign of softening his stance and said firmly.
Du Weifang could only sob and express her opposition, but this obviously could not change He Yuzhu's decision.
After a while, once He Yuzhu's anger had finally subsided, he released his grip with satisfaction, then casually picked up the documents on the table and began to carefully peruse them.
Today, although Hong Kong has many industrial buildings, its industrial production is still in its initial stage.
The range of options was relatively narrow, and in the 1950s, the main development areas were concentrated in Central, Western District, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai.
However, before this, these areas were mostly commercial and residential buildings, and only recently have more and more industrial buildings sprung up like mushrooms after rain.
The distribution of those brand-new industrial buildings shows a certain regularity.
They can be seen in areas extending from North Point to Shau Kei Wan, as well as Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Tai Kok Tsui, Castle Peak Road, Hung Hom, Sham Shui Po, and other places.
When He Yuzhu was planning the site selection, he first excluded the area on the opposite bank.
Since there is no undersea tunnel yet, the only way to get to the other side is by ferry, which is extremely inconvenient.
Moreover, he himself needs to live on the Wan Chai side in order to take care of the newspaper's work, so he simply cannot live on the other side of the strait for an extended period of time.
As for Wan Chai, most of the buildings here are old buildings, usually only three or four stories high, with the ground floor used as shops and the upper floors designed as residences.
Therefore, no new industrial buildings have been built here. If you want to buy an industrial building, the closest and more suitable locations near Wan Chai are Causeway Bay and North Point.
However, he had absolutely no interest in going to Causeway Bay.
Because he knew perfectly well that Causeway Bay was within the Li family's sphere of influence.
When it comes to the Lee family, many people today may only know them as those famous Hong Kong families represented by Superman.
In reality, Li Ka-shing has only recently entered the real estate industry and has not yet truly made a name for himself or achieved great success.
It wasn't until the 1970s and 80s that we were able to witness their glorious moment of dominance and influence in the bustling city of Hong Kong.
At this very moment, Hong Kong also had four renowned families: the Li family, the Feng family, the Xu family, and the Zhang family.
Among them, the core area controlled by the Li family is Causeway Bay, where the Li family possesses vast land resources.
Back in the day, the Li family made their fortune by selling opium. Although they no longer engage in this illegal business, it is undeniable that the Li family still wields considerable influence and appeal in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.
If you continue eastward along Causeway Bay, you'll reach North Point.
Continuing eastward from the northeast corner of North Point will lead you into the territory of Swire Group.
As for Xiaoqi Bay, its location is even further east.
Within this vast territory of Hong Kong, there are four large and powerful trading companies, each occupying its own territory: Jardine Matheson, Swire, Hutchison Whampoa, and HSBC.
After pondering for a long time, He Yuzhu finally decided to give up on going to Causeway Bay, which was under the rule of the Li family, since he had no liking for that place at all.
At the same time, the area where Swire Properties was located was naturally excluded from the options, and he had no intention of going there at all.
At this time, they were living in Wan Chai, which is very close to Central and has always been a white-dominated area. If they wanted to develop their careers here, they would undoubtedly face a lot of suppression.
As Du Weifang brushed her teeth, she pondered the matter repeatedly in her mind. By the time she finished washing up and walked out of the bathroom, most of her anger had dissipated.
After all, her older sister, Du Weixiang, was just one of He Yuzhu's many spoils of war.
As for herself, she was even more insignificant and humble, and her family members were unaware that she had already given herself to He Yuzhu and become his woman.
For someone as capable as He Yuzhu, what's so unusual about having a few women around him? If I were to fight over them, I probably wouldn't even have a valid reason to do so.
When the older sister returns and discovers that her own younger sister has secretly stolen her man, I wonder how furious she will be!
Thinking of this, Du Weifang's resentment gradually subsided, and besides, she really didn't want to be tormented by He Yuzhu like that anymore.
"In your opinion, where should we purchase property?"
"In my opinion, we should buy the industrial building in North Point."
Du Weifang nodded slightly in agreement, and then said:
"You know, crossing the harbor is too troublesome, and there aren't many industrial buildings in Wan Chai and Causeway Bay to begin with. Besides, buying the whole building is probably not an easy task."
He Yuzhu solemnly stated:
"Immediately send people to the North Point area to contact the relevant parties and try to see if we can buy one of the buildings directly."
Du Weifang responded decisively, "Okay!"
Buying an industrial building is not a difficult task.
Du Weifang then followed up with:
"So, which sector are you planning to enter? Are you perhaps buying it for leasing purposes?"
He Yuzhu smiled slightly and answered confidently:
“You don’t know me well enough. Actually, I’ve run quite a few businesses in Beijing, such as canneries, lathe factories, machinery factories, and vehicle factories. We not only produce jeeps, but also refrigerators, air conditioners, and electric fans.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Du Weixiang stared wide-eyed in disbelief, her face full of suspicion as she questioned:
"It's just you..."
She clearly had great skepticism about what He Yuzhu said.
Faced with the doubts, He Yuzhu remained unfazed and responded confidently:
"Don't underestimate me, I have a lot of skills!"
However, Du Weifang remained unmoved, not believing his words at all, and her face showed an expression that she believed he was bragging.
Seeing this, He Yuzhu continued to escalate the situation, loudly proclaiming:
"I also have a secret to tell you. I'm not just good at manufacturing; I'm also a highly skilled chef. Now you believe me, right?"
Upon hearing this, Du Weifang was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth and blurted out:
"How is that possible? No one can be proficient in so many different skills."
He Yuzhu smiled smugly and patted his chest to assure her:
"Of course, I can do everything except give birth myself."
Du Weifang pouted and scolded, "You just know how to lie."
But He Yuzhu didn't explain much. Instead, under her suspicious and distrustful gaze, he strode into the kitchen.
Then, he neatly tied his apron, instantly becoming energetic, as if he were about to embark on a culinary journey.
He picked up the knife steadily, his posture and demeanor completely different from ordinary people, which was eye-catching. At first glance, he really looked like a professional chef.
Immediately afterwards, he skillfully began to chop vegetables, a sight that left Du Weifang, who was standing to the side, completely dumbfounded.
The first thing that catches the eye is the potato shreds cut into even strips. Although this is not too difficult for someone with some cooking skills, it is enough to prove the skill of the knife.
What's even more amazing is what happened next—that ordinary, unremarkable piece of tofu was magically sliced into hair-thin strips in He Yuzhu's hands!
He Yuzhu casually tossed a needle to Du Weifang and said confidently:
“You pick out the 10 thickest needles here and try to thread them through this needle. If you can’t even thread all 10, I’ll buy you anything you want without hesitation.”
Upon hearing this, Du Weifang's eyes widened, and she asked with a face full of suspicion, "Really?" As she spoke, she began to pick through the tofu strands that were as thin as hair, with a hint of disbelief.
But after picking and choosing, she found that each one seemed to be about the same thickness, and she couldn't tell which ones were thicker.
Left with no other choice, she could only randomly select some needles and carefully begin threading them through the eye of the needle.
Surprisingly, Du Weifang inserted a full 15 strands of tofu into the needle in one go, only stopping when the needle hole was completely full and could hold no more.
Looking at the needle in her hand, now filled with shredded tofu, Du Weifang was astonished. She couldn't help but look up at He Yuzhu and ask incredulously, "Are you really a chef?"
He Yuzhu smiled slightly, his face beaming with pride, and nodded in agreement: "Of course, I have dozens of apprentices in the capital!"
Upon hearing this, Du Weifang was furious, because she hadn't seen He Yuzhu cook at all these days. The family relied on takeout or buying ready-made meals every day.
Thinking of this, she put her hands on her hips and angrily questioned He Yuzhu:
"But... if you're such a great cook, why haven't I seen you cook anything lately? I've been working so hard to buy food for you every day!"
Chapter 438 Attacked
Today, for some reason, He Yuzhu suddenly felt a little itchy in his hands. He thought to himself that he should show off his cooking skills and let his lovely daughter Anna taste his superb culinary skills as her father.