Rebirth of the Age of Wealth

Chapter 563 Interview

The news that Li Weidong is the sole shareholder of Ribos Holdings was sent at Wynn Tower, the office building of Ribos Holdings on Hong Kong Island.

As for the news that he is the richest man in the world, these media interpret it on their own. Li Weidong has not boasted about being the richest man. Chinese people have to be subtle and low-key.

Obviously it is, but you still have to be humble and say no!

For example, when it comes to the inheritance of the imperial throne in ancient times, you obviously want to take the throne right away, but you still have to make three concessions.

Zou Yi and Zheng Sijing, the main executors of this matter, came to Hong Kong Island only a few hours later than Li Weidong.

On the day they arrived on Hong Kong Island, Rebos Controls sent invitations to several international media representatives stationed on Hong Kong Island.

"Our company will hold a press conference at 11:00 on May 19th in the conference room on the third floor of Wynn Building!"

It was such a simple sentence, and there was nothing else, but everyone knew that Rebos Holdings had begun to take action.

Although this news was less than 24 hours before the press conference, it has already spread rapidly in the media industry.

At this sensitive moment, almost all major business people in the world are paying attention. After all, this may really affect the ranking of the world's richest people and have a profound impact on the entire financial world.

As for why it was set at eleven o'clock, it was mainly due to Li Weidong's time.

Because an hour before Zou Yi announced the news, Li Weidong's family took a boat to go to sea.

One hour is enough time for Li Weidong's yacht to leave the waters of Hong Kong Island and get rid of this possible interference.

On the sea surface in May, the sun is bright and the blue waves are boundless. With the sea as a natural air conditioner, the temperature is suitable and the climate is pleasant.

Li Weidong was lying on the deck of the yacht, blowing the sea breeze, looking at the endless sea and the occasional fishing boats and small islands passing by.

At this time, Li Weidong didn't have to think about anything or do anything.

His heart was so empty that it could accommodate the entire world, including the news media and the world's richest man, but they were nothing in his eyes at this time.

From this point of view, it is not difficult to relax. As long as you have a yacht, stay away from the coastline and find a place where no one is paying attention, you can enjoy this state of isolation.

This is probably why many wealthy people are willing to buy yachts. It is a kind of private space enjoyment and a kind of complete relaxation.

Of course, it would be even more perfect if it is paired with a few beauties in swimsuits with hot figures.

However, Li Weidong is not qualified to enjoy this kind of treatment. There are already two beauties, one young and one young, on the yacht.

The yacht arrived at a natural haven. This is an archipelago composed of several small islands. It is very suitable for stopping the boat and resting. It is also good for fishing and swimming. This is also Li Weidong's destination.

Li Weidong leisurely watched Liu Jinhui and her daughter swimming happily in the sea.

Li Qian stood on the side of the yacht in a swimsuit, wanting to get off but not daring to get off, with a very hesitant expression on his face.

"Brother, come down quickly. It's much more fun than the swimming pool!" Li Rui said in the sea.

"Why are you hesitating? Go down?" Li Weidong saw his son like this and asked.

"The water is too deep!" Li Qian looked at the blue sea and said with a troubled face.

"What are you afraid of when the water is deep? You are not asked to go to the bottom of the sea to pick pearls?" Li Weidong said with a sigh.

"The water is too cold!" Li Qian said again.

When Li Weidong heard this, he was reminded of Qian Yiqian, and with a black line on his forehead, he kicked him down with his foot.

Li Qian and Li Rui started swimming when they were five years old, and it took Li Qian more than ten lessons to master the basic movements.

It was particularly easy for Li Rui to learn, and he could swim very well in only seven or eight lessons.

She is obviously more talented than her brother. The reason is that Li Qian seems to be a little afraid of water, which makes Li Weidong very helpless and does not follow him.

Li Qian was kicked into the water. After two splashes, he swam smoothly and started swimming slowly. Although he was a slow learner, his movements were still very standard.

Li Weidong also jumped into the water, but his posture was a little wild, causing water splashing everywhere, and was despised by the ladies.

The coastline here is so clear that you can even vaguely see the seabed several meters deep, as well as the coral reefs on the seafloor!

In addition to swimming, fishing, and diving, you can also use a small air raft to explore and find treasures on this small island reef of only a few dozen square meters - pick up some seafood left behind by the high tide.

The family of four lived a very comfortable and happy life, facing the sea and with the spring flowers blooming.

When it was getting late, Ding Yuan used a satellite phone to contact people on the shore to learn about the progress of the matter.

So far, major news media at home and abroad have published the news about Ribos Holdings, and there are a lot of comments below.

There are many people who believe this, and there are also many who don’t!

The main reason is that I don’t believe that an Asian can have so much wealth and become the richest man in the world.

What's more, the wealth of the richest man is nearly twice that of the second-ranked CEO of Microsoft, which directly refreshes everyone's perception.

"Has anyone called me?" Li Weidong asked curiously. He also wanted to know what kind of attention he would receive after becoming the richest man.

Ding Yuan sighed and said: "Many, your personal phones have no signal, and all the calls are made to Secretary Chen's work phone, basically non-stop in the past few hours!"

Not to mention other people, he just used this satellite phone to call Li Weidong's mobile phone. Secretary Chen's phone was always busy, and the office phone couldn't be reached either.

Later, I called the company's duty room and asked the security guard to call Chen Jun before I finally got in touch with him.

He could hear the vicissitudes in Chen Jun's voice from the microphone. It was strange that his voice was not hoarse after answering so many calls and even couldn't drink water.

"I have recorded a few important ones. Here is the phone number!" Ding Yuan handed Li Weidong a notebook and satellite phone.

Li Weidong took a look at the recorded names. Every name was very loud. Li Weidong was very satisfied. It seemed that the world's richest man had quite a reputation.

Li Weidong picked up the satellite phone and picked a few calls that he felt needed to be returned. These people usually took good care of him, but now they called again to inquire. He had to return the phone to show his courtesy.

Li Weidong's first call was a very important one, but the owner of the phone was just a director.

Director is a very strange title. It can be as small as a sesame seed, but it can be as big as one can't imagine!

After the call was connected, Li Weidong said politely: "Hello, Director Wang, I'm really sorry that I didn't receive your call!"

"Comrade Weidong, what is it like to be the richest man in the world? Please tell me if you have time. Not only me, but also the leaders are curious, but you can't get through on the phone!" Director Wang said with a smile.

Li Weidong didn't have much contact with Director Wang. He wasn't that familiar before, but now his tone made it clear. The world's richest man must still be given face. After all, there is only one in the world.

"Oh, it's a sin to disturb the leader with such a trivial matter!" Li Weidong was shocked and said quickly.

Director Wang smiled and said: "It's not a bother, the leader just said: Comrade Weidong is very good, but he is a little timid!"

Li Weidong was shocked again when he heard this. This was either a criticism of him or a misunderstanding!

So he quickly smiled and explained: "Leader, please don't misunderstand me. You know who I am. I'm afraid that media reporters will block the door!"

Director Wang laughed heartily, and his laughter was much more pleasant than before!

"There is an old saying in China that it is better to open up a block than to open it up. I think you should just find a time to be interviewed. Wouldn't that solve the problem?"

Director Wang suggested: "How about this? I ask Minister Ding for instructions and let the comrades from the propaganda outlet go to Hong Kong Island to interview you?"

When Li Weidong heard about finding an arrangement, he did not refuse or be pretentious. He just said: "Would this trouble these comrades?"

"What's the point? Interviewing you, the richest man in the world, is such an honor!"

"Boss, you are very polite. I will listen to you on this matter!" He had already said this, what else could he say!

Moreover, Li Weidong was a little confused as to whether this was what Director Wang meant or the leader's.

But if you think about it carefully, at this time, there seems to be no difference?

Li Weidong ended the call with Director Wang, and then picked up the important phone call and called back.

An hour later, Li Weidong handed the hot phone to Ding Yuan!

Nowadays, the cost of a satellite phone call is more than ten dollars per minute, which is almost a thousand dollars per hour. If you don't have the strength, you can't even make a call.

In fact, in another twenty years, the cost of satellite phones will still be quite high, and not many people can afford it. It is just that there are fewer occasions where it can be used, and it is not well known by most people.

"When will we go back?" Ding Yuan asked after taking the phone.

"Why are you so anxious? It's finally quiet. Can't you stay outside for two more days?" Li Weidong said softly.

At this time, going back means having to deal with a lot of unnecessary troubles, and you have to let things cool down before going back!

Li Weidong played at sea for another two days, changed several places, and went to several uninhabited islands, which completely satisfied the two children's joy of exploration.

This kind of life is also full of fun for Li Weidong and Liu Jinhui, and Li Weidong even came up with the idea of ​​buying an island for vacation.

Just thinking about the big tsunami in later generations and the various typhoons with nice cries, I extinguished this unreliable idea.

Two days later, in a quiet and deserted night, we docked and quietly returned to our villa in Deep Water Bay.

Just when the car was driving to the door of the villa, a flash of light suddenly appeared, and a middle-aged man with a camera was taking photos of Li Weidong's car.

Several bodyguards standing at the door rushed to him quickly, and it was too late for the photographer to run away.

"I'm a reporter, it's illegal for you to do this!" the middle-aged man shouted hoarsely.

He has been lurking here for two days. An hour ago, when several luxury cars drove out of the villa, he knew that his opportunity had come.

If you go out at this time, you must be picking up someone, and the person picked up is most likely Li Weidong, otherwise it must be an important person related to Li Weidong.

Although he didn't know where these cars would go to pick up Li Weidong, he knew that as long as he waited here, these cars would definitely come back, and that would be his chance.

It was very likely that Li Weidong was sitting in the car coming back. It seemed that his friend at the customs told him that Li Weidong had entered Hong Kong Island, and it was not in vain that he had waited so long.

If you can take a photo of Li Weidong at this time, even if it is his whereabouts, it will definitely be worth a lot of money, and he will definitely become famous.

It didn't take long, almost an hour later, the motorcade appeared. He knew he might win the big prize this time.

He made a perfect plan for himself, taking pictures quickly and leaving quickly before the bodyguards could react.

He also took out the camera's memory card as he was leaving. If the bodyguards caught up with him, he would throw away the camera, abandon the car, and leave only the memory card!

These techniques are all summed up from his experience as a paparazzi in the past few years. With this operation, he succeeded repeatedly, took a lot of photos, and made a lot of money.

It's just a miscalculation this time. These bodyguards are not the ordinary "security guards" who follow entertainment stars.

Most of the bodyguards who follow Li Weidong come from formal units, have received formal education, and have absolutely first-rate professionalism.

The entertainment reporter just turned around and was knocked to the ground before he even took a step.

Li Weidong drove directly into the villa gate without stopping his car. He believed that Ding Yuan would be able to handle this kind of thing.

For the next time, Li Weidong stayed at the door, waiting to be interviewed.

Two days later, just in case, Li Weidong welcomed a team of reporters to interview him in the villa.

Perhaps to show the importance they attach to Li Weidong, the interview team was very well-organized, with several important media coming.

Seeing these media reporters appearing at the door of Li Weidong's house with big guns and small cannons, Li Weidong felt that this was like a press conference.

Several reporters, representing the official media, asked Li Weidong questions, and Li Weidong answered these questions.

The reporter asked: "Hello, Chairman Li, does Ruibos Holdings belong entirely to you?"

Li Weidong replied: "I think Mr. Zou Yi and Zou answered this question for me a few days ago!"

The Daily reporter then asked: "Hello, Director Li, I am Gao Yuan, a reporter from the Daily. I have interviewed you before. According to some foreign media reports, Ribos Holdings' assets exceed 150 billion US dollars. Is this true?"

"If true, your personal assets far exceed the 80 billion US dollars owned by the current world's richest man, making you the new world's richest man!"

Li Weidong smiled and replied: "Hello, reporter Gao, we meet again. Some of the media you mentioned should be the Wall Street Journal!"

"I think the Wall Street Journal uses the word "more than" very rigorously. As for whether he is the richest man or not, I think it doesn't mean much!"

Reporters from several major media paused for a moment, and even the photographers who were known for their stability swayed slightly.

They were indeed tricked by Li Weidong. Li Weidong's words show that 150 billion is absolutely underestimated, and the world's richest man is meaningless. So what is the meaning?

This is another reporter who took the microphone and said: "Hello, Chairman Li, I am..."

Li Weidong interrupted with a smile: "Hello Reporter Shen, if I remember correctly, this is the third time we have met!"

Reporter Shen smiled sheepishly. The first two times she met Li Weidong, she seemed very rude. The first time she chased Li Weidong, and the second time she met Li Weidong picking up his family and took the initiative to hand over his business card!

Although it was rude, it did leave a deep impression on Li Weidong.

Reporter Shen cleared his throat and said: "Mr. Li, some foreign financial experts said that they have studied the development history of Ribos Holdings and believe that Mr. Li's luck is abnormal. I wonder what you think of this issue?"

(End of chapter)