Chapter 818: A Temporary Truce!

Tai Ping Shan. Genting Villa District!

A light drizzle fell outside, but inside Li Yi’s sprawling villa, the place was bustling with activity.

The spacious living room was packed with wealthy and influential Chinese business tycoons.

They had all received a last-minute call from Li Yi and rushed over in a hurry.

Since none of them knew why Li Yi had suddenly summoned them, they began asking each other for details as soon as they arrived.

For a moment, the living room was filled with a buzz of conversation, just like a bustling marketplace!

Just then, Old Huang’s one-armed bodyguard, Tie Ying, came downstairs and addressed the crowd: “Everyone, please quiet down. Mr. Li has asked you all to come to the large conference room on the third floor. Please follow me!”

The group then rose one after another and followed Tie Ying upstairs!

Upon arriving at the conference room, the group had barely taken their seats when they saw Li Yi stride in, flanked by Li Futiao, Huang Lixing, He Dongying, Bao Chuanwang, and others.

After the hosts and guests had taken their seats, Li Yi cleared his throat and said, “I’ve invited you all here today primarily to discuss a very important matter!”

Hearing this, all thirty-plus people present fixed their gaze on Li Yi.

Everyone was curious—what could be so important that he would take the initiative to summon them all? This was something that had never happened before.

“Those British bastards from the British Capital Group have come begging for peace!”

A buzz went through the room!

The moment those words were spoken, everyone in the room was stunned, and soon they began whispering and discussing among themselves:

“Did I hear that right? Did Mr. Li just say those foreigners asked for peace?”

“No way. Those foreigners can’t be that weak—they’re already giving up so soon?”

“Could those foreigners be pulling a fast one? I heard they just raised a bunch of funds. Why would they suddenly back down?”

“This is really strange. I just have a bad feeling about this…”

Just as everyone was buzzing with speculation, the sound of someone banging on the table suddenly rang out in the conference room.

Soon, everyone saw that it was Li Yi banging on the table.

Immediately, everyone wisely fell silent, and the conference room went quiet.

Li Yi looked around the room and said again, “Everyone, Dolsen came to see me this afternoon. He wants to do business with me!”

Then, under everyone’s expectant and curious gazes, Li Yi slowly uttered a few words: “He wants to sell Hang Seng to me!”

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a middle-aged man in the front row exclaimed in astonishment, “How is that possible? Although Hang Seng isn’t on par with Huifeng, it’s still one of the British-owned conglomerate’s most important financial assets. Why would they sell it to us so easily?”

“Exactly. Has Durson lost his mind? How could he make such a decision? Would the British-owned group even agree to this?”

“Could those foreigners be up to some kind of scheme? We’d better think this through carefully…”

Li Yi gestured for everyone to quiet down once more, then continued, “Of course, our acquisition of Hang Seng Bank comes with conditions!”

“In addition to paying market price, we must agree not to target any companies under the British-owned Group for three months and sign a corresponding agreement!”

Hearing this, everyone in the conference room was even more baffled; they were all completely thrown off by the British-owned Group’s move.

Are they trading Hang Seng for three months of peace?

Why would they do this?

Just as everyone was speculating, Li Yi recounted the rumors that Durson and his group intended to invest in London.

After listening to Li Yi’s analysis, someone couldn’t help but speak up: “I don’t think we should agree to this with those foreigners. Otherwise, their strength will inevitably grow significantly in three months, and it won’t be easy for us to deal with them then!”

“I think it’s fine to agree with them. Getting our hands on Hang Seng Bank is what really matters!”

“Right, I think we should agree for now. Not only is it uncertain whether those foreigners will make money in London, but even if they do, so what…”

Hearing everyone chime in with their opinions, Li Yi tapped the table again and said, “Enough. I’ve already agreed to this with Durson. Tomorrow morning, we’ll formally sign the Hang Seng equity transaction agreement at City Hall. At the same time, under the supervision of the Governor’s Residence and all the media, we’ll sign a non-aggression pact.”

Before anyone could speak up, Li Yi explained directly, “I know those British-owned group foreigners want to use this opportunity to catch their breath and replenish their resources. Once they’ve regained some strength, they’ll definitely make a comeback!”

“But at the same time, this is indeed a good opportunity for us in London. Those foreigners need a stable base to make money—and so do we.”

“Besides, we have even more idle funds on hand. If we don’t put them to use, how are we going to distribute the profits to everyone?”

Hearing this, everyone present fell silent.

True enough, the investment boom in London right now is a golden opportunity for the British-backed group—and why shouldn’t it be for us as well?

At that moment, Li Futiao, who had already discussed the matter beforehand, immediately spoke up: “I agree to a temporary truce with the British Capital Group. Let’s all make money first; it’s not too late to settle the score and decide who wins or loses later!”

“I also agree to accept those foreigners’ terms. After all, if we keep dragging this out, our losses will only grow!” said He Dongying.

“I also think we should agree to those foreigners’ request. The opportunity in London is simply too rare…”

Seeing that the top brass were all on the same page, the others naturally had nothing more to say. Soon, the group unanimously decided to accept the British-funded group’s terms and reach a temporary truce!

At the same time, at the Castle Manor, members of the British Capital Group had also gathered to discuss the very same matter.

Compared to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the members of the British Capital Group were more inclined toward a settlement.

It wasn’t just because the profit opportunities in London were rare; more importantly, Star Investment and that Li Yi were simply too formidable.

In just over ten days, he had single-handedly wrested billions of Hong Kong dollars from Hui Feng.

Moreover, without pausing for a moment, he had set his sights on Hang Seng, forcing Dolsons to sell its Hang Seng shares at a fire-sale price.

No one could guarantee that this terrifying man wouldn’t turn his sights on them next. Now that there was an opportunity to make money while simultaneously neutralizing this threat, anyone who refused would be out of their mind.

As for what happens to the people at Hang Seng, who cares!

They say a daughter who’s married off is like water that’s been poured out, but a company that’s been sold off isn’t even worth that much…

……..

The next day!

The Governor’s Residence. City Hall!

Under the supervision of the Governor and senior officials and councilors of the City Council, and witnessed by dozens of media reporters, Li Yi first signed the share transaction contract with Henry, the head of Huifeng.

According to the terms of the contract, Li Yi personally acquired 41% of Hang Seng’s shares from Huifeng for 1.4 billion Hong Kong dollars.

Both parties swiftly signed the prepared contract. After exchanging the documents, staff from both sides immediately proceeded with the subsequent handover.

Subsequently, Li Yi and Dolsen, representing the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the British-owned Group respectively, signed the “Settlement Agreement.”

Under the terms of this Settlement Agreement, both parties decided to settle their dispute through amicable negotiations and pledged not to take any hostile actions against each other for the next three months.

To ensure both parties faithfully fulfill the agreement, they designated Huifeng Bank and Star Investment Company as collateral for breach of contract. Should either party violate the terms of the agreement, they must transfer the aforementioned companies to the other party as compensation!

This agreement is overseen by the Governor’s Office, City Hall, and the media throughout Hong Kong. The term of the agreement is three months; if both parties deem it necessary after the three-month period expires, they may negotiate an extension…

The contents of this agreement are fully public. Upon signing, the media will photograph and publish the agreement!

At the same time, Li Yi and Dolsen delivered speeches on behalf of their respective camps!

Subsequently, the entire Hong Kong media went into a frenzy!

No one could have imagined that the two factions, which had previously been locked in a bitter struggle, had secretly reached a truce—and the major media outlets had not detected a single hint of it beforehand.

Although it is merely a short-term non-aggression pact, who can guarantee that they won’t renew the agreement after three months?

However, some astute observers realized that there seemed to be more to this reconciliation than met the eye.

Overnight, the public was abuzz with speculation, and the public took a keen interest in the matter.

Hong Kong media, seemingly having struck gold, saw experts and professors lining up to share their views—and the public was more than happy to pay attention. Soon, analyses and speculations were flying everywhere!

However, Li Yi and Dolsen, the instigators of the whole affair, seemed to have vanished into thin air.

It wasn’t until a week later that they reappeared in the public eye—but not on Hong Kong Island, but in London!