Chapter 315 313 ​​[Two Projects]

The trial of Lu Yu's extortion case officially opened, and all the media rushed to the door of the court to wait for the result, fearing that the first-hand information would be left behind.

Li Wendi didn't want to attend the trial, but Li Xiaonan had to testify in court, so Li Wendi accompanied him.

Sitting in the audience, Li Wendi watched the defense lawyer aggressively pressing Li Xiaonan, so he signaled to his subordinates next to him to go over and tell Lawyer Gu to "speed up the process" and there was no need to proceed step by step.

Lawyer Gu thought about it and immediately interrupted the defense lawyer's questioning. He asked the judge to present audio and video evidence, and requested a lip sync interpreter to appear in court to assist the jury.

This is to prevent the defense lawyer from doubting the authenticity of the evidence. Instead of letting the defense lawyer apply for it, it is better for the jury to propose it first in order to win the favor of the jury.

As expected, after presenting the evidence, the defense lawyer began to doubt the authenticity of the evidence.

Lawyer Gu said that this is the police force’s personal interpreter, and his testimony in court has been accepted many times, so this interpreter is very credible.

If one wants to overturn this person's statement, then there will be doubts in the previous cases, and both the judge and the police force will be in great trouble.

The defense lawyer was well aware of this and did not dare to pursue the issue any further. After all, lawyers also need to have professional and interpersonal relationships.

Seeing that this did not work, the defense lawyer began to attack the details of Li Wendi's threats to Lu Yu in the recording, claiming that Lu Yu was forced to accept it.

Fortunately, there are words in the audio that Lu Yu wants a high price, and Lawyer Gu refutes, "Are you forced to ask for a high price?"

The defense lawyer gradually lost the upper hand. When he knew that he could not escape sentencing, he started to play the favor card, saying that Lu Yu was an excellent student in both character and academics at Hong Kong University, and a young man with a bright future. He hoped that the jury would give Lu Yu a chance to reform and start a new life.

At Li Wendi's suggestion, Lawyer Gu handed all the evidence of Lu Yu's relationships with multiple girls to the judge. In order to protect the girls' privacy, the judge decided not to make it public and only allowed a few jury members to review it.

This move is intended to prove that Lu Yu has bad character and it was not a momentary mistake as the defense lawyer said.

At the same time, Lawyer Gu said that an uneducated person would do evil things like killing a few people, but educated and knowledgeable scum would seriously harm society. If Lu Yu used what he learned in college to harm others in the future, it would probably damage the prestige of the court, Hong Kong University and other places.

Originally, Li Wendi was going to sentence Lu Yu to just two or three years in prison, considering the love Lu Yu's parents had for their son. Unfortunately, these people were greedy and wanted to entangle Li Wendi's enemies in an attempt to suppress Li Wendi, which touched Li Wendi's bottom line.

When their son made a mistake, the parents did not think about correcting him, but instead thought about how to cover up the truth and bully the victim. Even though the feelings between them were worthy of sympathy, Li Wendi still thought that these people were scum.

Therefore, the Lu family will also be punished, a lesson from Li Wendi.

The judge did not render a verdict on the spot, but announced that the next trial would have a result, which would require the jury to deliberate.

Li Wendi believed that Cai Ziming and others would not dare to bribe the jury, because this matter had nothing to do with Cai Ziming and others. If they bribed the jury, they would be tying their own fate to Lu Yu's family. Only a very stupid person would do such a thing.

Li Wendi glanced at the pale-faced and unsteady-footed Lu Rui couple, and left decisively with Li Xiaonan.

The reporters at the door crowded around but were stopped by the bodyguards.

"Mr. Li, Ms. Li, may I ask how many years Lu Yu was sentenced to? Or did you two lose the case?"

"Mr. Li, I heard that Lu Yu's case has received support from many people. Lu Yu's father, Lu Rui, once met with Cai Ziming, the former chairman of China Entertainment Real Estate Company. What do you think, Li Wendi?"

That’s right, the news that Cai Ziming was in contact with Lu Rui was released by Li Wendi, which could be a reason to declare war on Cai Ziming in the future.

This time, Li Wendi no longer answered any questions from reporters. He hurriedly got into the car with Li Xiaonan and asked the bodyguard to drive away.

"You don't have to go to Hong Kong University for classes in the future. If you need it, I can ask someone to hire a tutor for you. As for the graduation certificate and degree certificate, these are just trivial matters." Li Wendi said thoughtfully.

"Well! Then I won't go to school." Li Xiaonan knew that he could no longer stay in the classroom to attend classes like a normal student. If he insisted on going to class, it would only affect his classmates.

"I want to use my spare time to learn about the stock market and securities market. Can I work part-time in your company?" Li Xiaonan asked weakly.

Li Wendi thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll arrange for someone to teach you. I happen to have a private company that deals with stock markets and securities. You can go there to learn."

It's not impossible to work for one of its listed companies, but my major is not very suitable and it will have a significant impact.

"Don't think too much about this matter. Just treat it as a stone or an obstacle on the road of life. Everything will be fine once you step over it." Li Wendi gently comforted Li Xiaonan.

"Well! I will learn from my lesson." Li Xiaonan forced out a smile, which was very ugly.

Li Wendi suddenly didn't know how to comfort her, so he could only rely on He Qijun's method.

Back at the Repulse Bay Villa, He Qijun had been waiting here for a long time. "You guys are back, is everything going well?" He Qijun asked.

"It went fairly smoothly! The next court session should be able to produce a result." Li Wendi felt a little regretful at this moment. He should have given Lu Yu money to get rid of him, but he was worried that this guy would cause trouble again and again.

"Xiaonan, your sister-in-law has something to talk to you about. Let's go to your room." He Qijun pulled Li Xiaonan to the second floor.

Guo Cuiting also had a worried look on her face, fearing that Li Xiaonan would have a negative impact on her.

Li Wendi said a few words of comfort and then went back to the study.

A teahouse in Central

Li Wendi met with Li Fook-chiu of Chinese Estates Holdings here to discuss land issues in the Wong Tai Sin area.

In fact, this plot of land is separated from another plot of land owned by NUS Real Estate and if they can be connected, the value will be greatly increased. With an area of ​​up to 10 square feet, it can be built into a small residential area with small properties for rent.

"Mr. Li, when I met you a few years ago, you were still a small real estate developer. In just two or three years, you have become a leader among Chinese real estate developers. It is really shocking." Li Fuzhao greeted him warmly.

The land cooperation at that time brought the two together. Li Fuzhao now dared not underestimate the young man in front of him. Although Li Wendi had shortcomings in other aspects, a white face could cover up a hundred flaws. Just a Hutchison Whampoa company could cover up all of Li Wendi's shortcomings.

"Mr. Li, you are too kind. Compared with your Li family, I am far behind." Li Wendi invited Li Fuzhao to sit down.

"Some things can be accumulated slowly. Mr. Li's accumulation speed is definitely much faster than my family's." Li Fuzhao said with a smile.

The two chatted for a while, and Li Wendi learned from Li Fuzhao that Chinese Estates Holdings wanted to acquire a listed company as the vanguard of Chinese Estates Holdings in the stock market.

Therefore, Li Wendi took the initiative to mention Guoda Real Estate Company. "Although this company will lose a large amount of land, its stores and other properties are all high-quality, and the asset value will not change much. If Chinese Estates Holdings is interested in buying it, I can increase the asset value and even help Chinese Estates Holdings to increase the share price of Guoda Real Estate Company for free."

According to the original history, Chinese Estates Holdings will acquire the high-quality China Entertainment Holdings Company this year, controlling more than 50% of the shares, making China Entertainment Holdings Company a subsidiary of Chinese Estates Holdings.

By the 80s, the market value of China Entertainment Properties Company was 2-3 million yuan, which could be considered a medium-sized real estate company. The entertainment building alone was worth tens of millions.

Now that the company was in the hands of Li Wendi, Chinese Estates Holdings certainly had no chance. However, Guoda Real Estate was not very bad. Compared with the previous China Entertainment Properties, it only lacked a small commercial building in Central.

"Mr. Li, could you provide a copy of the integration information of National University of China Real Estate? This matter needs to be discussed and approved by the board of directors of Chinese Estates Holdings." Li Fuzhao thought for a while.

“Okay, I will compile a list of the properties that NAU Real Estate is expected to obtain and send someone to deliver it to Chinese Estates Holdings.” Li Wendi felt that this matter would almost certainly succeed, as NAU Real Estate met the requirements of Chinese Estates Holdings.

"Okay, then let's talk about the land at No. 15 Chuk Yuen Road in Wong Tai Sin District. The area of ​​this land is not small, 5.4 square feet, and it can be used to build a residential building with a floor area of ​​78 square feet. Dasheng Real Estate Company has offered 1700 million for it." Li Fuzhao said.

Li Wendi nodded slightly and said, "I will offer 1800 million first. If Chinese Estates is interested in Guoda Real Estate, I hope we can discuss the two projects together. This will be beneficial to both of us. What do you think, Mr. Li?"

Li Fuzhao smiled and said, "Mr. Li is right. Let's set the price at 1800 million first. I will ask Chinese Estates to not rush to reply to Dasheng Real Estate Company."

"Haha!! Mr. Li, I think our cooperation this time will be very pleasant." Li Wendi felt Li Fuzhao's hopes for Guoda Real Estate. In fact, Li Fuzhao could completely represent Chinese Estates Holdings. The Feng and Li families are still in the honeymoon period of cooperation.

"It seems that Mr. Li is very confident in Guoda Real Estate Company." Li Fuzhao picked up the glass and clinked it with Li Wendi.

"In fact, if it weren't for the fact that there are so many listed companies under its umbrella, I would not plan to sell Guoda Real Estate. The land of Guoda Real Estate and the exchange properties with Changxin Real Estate were both traded at actual market prices, without any flaws. It can be said that the asset value of Guoda Real Estate has not been significantly reduced." Li Wendi said seriously.

"Okay, then let's celebrate our pleasant cooperation in advance." Li Fuzhao certainly believed Li Wendi. These things could not be concealed. An audit of the company must be conducted before the acquisition, and the asset value could not be faked.

The two felt that the matter had been settled, and the specific details would take more than a day or two, so they began to chat, which of course included mentioning the most popular Lu Yu extortion case.

Li Fuming understood that fame brings trouble, and he viewed the matter from the perspective of a wealthy family. It was nothing more than someone trying to use Li Wendi's family to "leap over the dragon gate."

But Li Fuzhao was just talking and he didn't do anything.

Li Wendi naturally understood the mentality of the bystanders, it was just a casual chat between them.

In fact, the wealthy families all have the same attitude towards this matter, because they can't find any reason why Li Wendi would frame Lu Yu in this way. Even if it was Li Wendi who framed Lu Yu, it was because Lu Yu had other purposes.

Who knows if the deep affection you say will turn into poison in the future?
Did he want Li Wendi to test whether this person was sincere? Did he want to use the entire Li family as a bet?
Therefore, it was Lu Yu's fault from the very beginning, and the wealthy family would not think that they were wrong.

(End of this chapter)