On the evening of the next day, the two arrived in Ming Province and checked into the hotel where the event was held.
Xu Shirong told Li Xinghe in detail what happened to him and Hu Qiang when they were young. Li Xinghe was amazed when he heard this.
"Uncle Xu, I didn't expect that you were quite hardworking when you were young!"
Li Xinghe said with a smile.
Xu Shirong smiled bitterly and said: "Yes! When I was young, I was just like you. I was driven and ambitious. I just kept pushing forward no matter what."
"Hu Qiang is also a very capable and ambitious person. Now it seems that it was not a good choice for him to start a business with me."
"How can two tigers live in peace in the same territory?
If we want to develop and grow, the final result will be to part ways.”
"And who owns this territory can only rely on strength."
Li Xinghe nodded seriously, "So, Hu Qiang was defeated in the war and then came to Ming Province to develop."
"Well, Hu Qiang is very tenacious and refuses to admit defeat. He has developed rapidly from scratch. Now he has reached the top of the real estate industry in Ming Province. He is considered a very powerful person."
Li Xinghe said: "Uncle Xu, you are also very powerful! In Qingcheng's real estate market, Xu's Group is also at the top. In terms of strength, you are evenly matched, and Xu's Group has successfully been listed. Speaking of which, you are better than him."
Xu Shirong smiled and waved his hand, "I know you are trying to comfort me. Although the Xu Group was attacked, the final result cannot be changed."
"Xinghe, don't get me wrong, I don't mean to blame you. It's just that the Xu Group is now bankrupt and reorganized, and its glory has long been gone. I can't refuse this industry event organized by Hu Qiang. Compared with his current popularity, I...
…”
Xu Shirong sighed quietly, and Li Xinghe could understand his mood at the moment.
And how could the inviter Hu Qiang not understand?
Xu Shirong had never been invited to participate in an event in Ming Province before, but this time he specifically sent out an invitation letter and called to emphasize that Xu Shirong should participate. It was obvious that he wanted to use this event to suppress Xu Shirong.
Hu Qiang still holds grudges against him more than ten years ago, which shows how narrow-minded he is. What's more, Xu Shirong also defeated the fight many years ago with his own strength.
Holding a grudge like this just because you lost, and adding insult to injury when others are down, is a bit too mean.
"It's okay, I'll join you. I really want to see what kind of trouble this Hu Qiang can get up to."
"Well, Xinghe, thank you."
This was the first time that Xu Shirong revealed his heart to Li Xinghe, which made him a little uncomfortable.
At noon the next day, the two went to the executive conference building in the hotel to attend a banquet.
At this time, the conference building was newly decorated. In addition to the slogans posted, colorful ribbons and balloons were hung around, highlighting the lively atmosphere.
On both sides were beautiful ladies in cheongsam uniforms welcoming guests, guiding every distinguished guest present to the event hall.
When the two of them entered, a lot of people had already gathered in the hall. Tables were placed around them with self-service exquisite snacks on them. Well-trained waiters shuttled among the crowd carrying plates filled with red wine.
Looking around, Xu Shirong said to Li Xinghe: "There are many big names in the industry coming to this event. Many of them look familiar. We have met them at some events and banquets before, but we are not very familiar with them."
"Oh..." Li Xinghe looked up and saw that some of the people looked familiar. He should have seen them in magazines and news.
"Uncle Xu, are forum activities in the real estate industry important?
Why can so many industry leaders gather here?"
"It's not very important, but I heard that Hu Qiang has made some moves this time. He wants to take advantage of the fact that everyone in the industry is here to establish some kind of industry standard."
Li Xinghe was stunned for a moment and said in surprise: "Industry standard?
Isn’t that what the people above want to do?”
"They are all in the real estate industry and set their own standards. What kind of operation is this?"
"Yes! It's very funny."
Xu Shirong said speechlessly: "Probably Hu Qiang deliberately took the lead in order to show off his current status in the real estate industry. Little does he know that in the eyes of others, this is just a ploy to impress people!"
"This Hu Qiang is really good at fooling around!"
"How could the people above allow them to be both athletes and referees? This is against the rules."
Xu Shirong sighed and said: "The details are not clear yet, let's just wait and see!"
While they were talking, several people who knew Xu Shirong came over.
"Hey! Mr. Xu, you are here!"
A middle-aged man said happily: "I really didn't expect you to come to this event. Is Mr. Xu planning to make a comeback?"
"I have heard about the Xu Group. Bankruptcy and reorganization are not a big deal. As long as there are funds, everything will not be a problem."
This person's name is Song Guangming, a native of Ming Province. He has some friendship with Xu Shirong, but they are not in the same city, so they don't have many exchanges.
"A comeback is certain."
Xu Shirong smiled.
Song Guangming patted Xu Shirong on the shoulder and comforted him: "Mr. Xu, I am a straightforward person. You may not like what I say, but I support you in making a comeback. If you need any help, please let me know. I can help you wherever you can."
I will try my best."
"Well, thank you, Mr. Song."
Song Guangming had no bad intentions, and Xu Shirong knew this.
Compared with people like Song Guangming who are united in heart and speech, people like Hu Qiang who are deep-minded and scheming are more dangerous.
"Who is this……"
Only then did Song Guangming notice Li Xinghe standing aside and asked curiously.
"This is my son-in-law Li Xinghe."
Xu Shirong said bluntly.
This was the first time Xu Shirong introduced himself in public in this way, and Li Xinghe was quite surprised.
"Ouch!"
Song Guangming was even more surprised, "Mr. Xu, your precious daughter got married so soon?"
"Not married yet, but I have decided that Xinghe is my son-in-law."
Xu Shirong smiled with satisfaction.
Song Guangming sighed, "It's over, it seems there is no chance for my son!"
"A few years ago, my boy met your daughter, and he still misses her. He just came back from studying abroad, and he planned to contact you to let them meet, but it was too late after all!"
"Uncle Song, hello."
Li Xinghe, neither humble nor arrogant, stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "I will tell Iman about your love."
"Uh...hello."
Song Guangming's face was indifferent and he didn't care much about Li Xinghe. He shook his hand lightly and then let go.
It can only be said that Li Xinghe is relatively low-key and does not attach much importance to this event. His clothes are simple and casual, but these people look down upon him.
"Mr. Xu, actually you shouldn't come this time."
Song Guangming suddenly came closer and whispered: "Mr. Hu seems to want to target you intentionally!"