Chapter 309: The King of Gambling
Just when everyone was about to leave Hong Kong Island and return to the mainland, Wen Yiming suddenly received a call, it was actually Zhang Huairen?
Hung up the phone with a strange face, the other party was in the casino, saying that there was an important appointment, and he hoped that he would rush to it as soon as possible.
Wen Yiming could only let Ling Tiancheng go back first, and he would immediately set off to see Zhang Huairen, the old man would not be untargeted, he would definitely encounter trouble and ask for himself, the Zhang family was an important strategic partner, and he could not stand idly by.
"Sir, you're finally here!"
I saw Zhang Huairen in the afternoon of the same day, and when I saw Wen Yiming arrive, the other party let out a long sigh and thanked: "Thank you, Mr. for coming all the way, the matter is urgent, how about we get in the car and walk?"
Wen Yiming nodded, followed and got into the car, it was actually a Rolls-Royce Phantom, the license plate number was very awesome, zero zero one!
"I also received an urgent notice the day before yesterday to see this important person, the other party is very old, and there have been too many winds and waves in recent years, the family is unfortunate, and his health is getting worse and worse, and he is in danger. ”
Zhang Huairen explained: "Our Zhang family has a deep relationship with each other, but unfortunately the level of decay is limited, and we can't rejuvenate with all our strength, so we can only invite Mr. to come with a cheeky face, and I hope you can help." ”
After speaking, he said in a low voice: "The identity of the other party is very influential in the local area, and it can be described as a masterpiece, so ......"
Wen Yiming nodded, it must not be an ordinary person who can make Zhang Huairen so nervous, and the car soon came to the villa in the middle of the mountain and stopped in front of the giant garden.
"The King of Gambling...... He Hongshen!"
When the housekeeper pushed the wheelchair out, Wen Yiming was very surprised, and quickly stood up, wanting to see that he was the gambling king!
He Hongshen waved his hand, with a respirator on his nose, his spirit was very poor, and he was a little slow to speak, so he asked Wen Yiming to sit down and chat.
For the gambling king of Las Vegas, Ho Hongshen's experience can be described as a life of miracles, and it is also the golden age that best represents the rise of the city.
In 1961, the Portuguese government of Macau stipulated that the gaming industry must be implemented through a franchise system, and Ho Hung Shen saw the opportunity to return to Macau, and cooperated with Fok Ying Tung and others to win the exclusive franchise of casinos in one fell swoop, taking the first step on the road to the king of gambling.
In the early 90s of the 20th century, a number of casinos such as the Palace Casino were established, and investments were made in other countries, including Vietnam, North Korea, the Philippines, Portugal, etc. In addition to the gaming industry, the industry also involves real estate, construction, shipping, investment and other fields.
In 2011, its subsidiaries include: Gaming Holdings Limited, Melco International Group, Shun Tak Group Limited, International Airport Franchise Company, Ace International, Cheng Hing Bank, etc.
In 2012, the assets under its control amounted to 500 billion Hong Kong dollars, and he is a figure who covers the sky with one hand. What's even more legendary is that as the king of gambling, He Hongshen rarely gambles, and his family history is also very legendary and has always been talked about.
"You're welcome, I heard that Mr. Wen is a master of incense, and it must be extraordinary to be recommended by Brother Zhang, please forgive He for not being thoughtful. ”
He Hongshen asked the housekeeper to take off the respirator, slowly sat up straight, and said with a strong smile: "The situation has deteriorated, I hope Mr. can help, and the He family will be grateful!"
Wen Yiming nodded, the other party was very happy, since this is the case, then try it. After discussing a few words with Zhang Huairen, he decided to use Yiqi incense and warm yang incense, the other party is old and weak, and the yang qi is missing, so reduce the amount and slowly replenish the qi and return to the yang.
He Hongshen soon became addicted to the magic of Hexiang, his whole body seemed to be soaked in a hot spring, the slightest vitality was integrated into the blood, and the spirit was nourished, as if he was a few years younger.
"It's really a miracle!" He Hongshen slowly stood up, left the wheelchair, held Wen Yiming's hand tightly, and said excitedly: "Mr. is really extraordinary, He Mou's life depends on you!"
Wen Yiming smiled and nodded, he finally didn't work in vain, looking at Zhang Huairen's envious expression, with the words of the gambling king, he can basically run rampant in the casino, and it is even easier to develop contacts.
He Hongshen was a little tired after being excited, after all, he had just used Hexiang and needed to be stable for a long time. Please Wen Yiming went up to the second floor and came to the study, where there were thirty or forty Buddha statues on the shelves, which was very shocking.
"Ming Yongle gilded Maitreya Buddha Bodhisattva statue!"
"Yongle gilded Great Weide King Kong statue!"
"Yongle gilt Shakyamuni seated statue!"
"Ming Xuande gilt Amitayus Buddha!"
"Kangxi gilt Amitayus Buddha!"
"Qianlong White Jade Standing Buddha!"
Any one of them is the pinnacle of Yongle Xuande and the Qing Dynasty! Each one is more than 10 million heavy weapons.
"These Ming He Dynasty Zongde white glazed Guanyin statues!"
In addition to more than 20 pieces of gilded bronze statues, there are more than a dozen pieces of white-glazed Guanyin next to them, various postures, and peaceful expressions, all of which are classics of He Chaozong.
He Hongshen nodded and said with a smile: "If Mr. likes it, these are even meeting gifts, please smile!"
"This ......"
Wen Yiming was very surprised, even if the gambling king has a lot of money and has no place to spend it, the gift of meeting for the first time is too exaggerated, right?
He Hongshen picked up the Buddha statue and said emotionally: "These are my lifelong collections, and I hope to entrust them to trustworthy people before I die." If Mr. has a museum, he can keep it for display, and the rest can be auctioned, and the money will be considered a thank you gift?"
Wen Yiming finally understood what the old man meant, did he want to take care of the orphans in danger, and asked curiously: "Why did you choose me? Your children?"
Suddenly, the old man's face changed, and he heard something, so he quickly shut up!
"Hey, I should have seen the news, a few unfilial children and grandchildren have gone to court for my inheritance! Let the whole world see the joke, it's really ......"
The old man coughed, and the housekeeper hurriedly asked him to take medicine, and it took a while to recover.
"I'm sorry He Lao, I ...... just now"
He Hongshen waved his hand and sighed: "No matter what Mr. does, it is my own sin! Therefore, my collection must not be handed over to them, and there will definitely be no good results for them to rescue the cultural relics for a lifetime and return them in the end!"
"This is the last batch of collections, the rest of the past few years I have donated to the country, Mr. is definitely a person worthy of entrustment, He's intuition has never been wrong, please Mr. help complete the last wish!"
Looking at the gambling king in his last years, Wen Yiming sighed infinitely in his heart, no matter how powerful a person is, he will face death in the end. Thinking of the other party's lifelong dedication to rescuing cultural relics, not to mention anything else, the twelve copper capitals were saved by him through various channels, everyone is a fellow believer, and they should help each other.
He Lao saw Wen Yiming's emotions, and said magnanimously: "Everyone has to die, and no one is an exception! If you don't bring money with you, you don't bring it with you when you die, it's useless! If you live a lifetime, you must always leave something for future generations? If my collection can be in the museum, at least someone can remember the former He Hongshen." ”
"Sir is a person with great ability, I can feel it, I hope to persevere, there are many people like me, most of them are overseas Chinese businessmen. Although we are far away from our homeland, we are all descendants of Yan and Huang, and we have the same belief in our bones, and no one is alone!"
Wen Yiming instantly felt a little enthusiastic, He Hongshen was right, people are just a few decades, they always have to leave something for future generations after death, and it is not in vain to come to this world to go around!
Seeing Wen Yiming nodding and agreeing, the gambling king was very excited, not only did he save his life, but he could live for at least a few more years with Hexiang. A lifelong treasure can be regarded as a good home, but it is a major thing in mind.
The old man was not in good health, and today was already overspending, so in the end, Wen Yiming left the villa with thirty-nine Buddha statues, and went back to prepare incense, so that Zhang Huairen could send it as soon as possible, and cooperate with traditional Chinese medicine to regulate his body.
Back in the capital, let Ling Junsheng select the most representative nine Buddha statues, three Yongle, one Xuande, and one bronze statue of Kang Yongqian. There are also two statues of Guanyin in the Dehua kiln of He Chaozong, which are left in the museum for display.
Just in conjunction with the Buddha bone relics, the establishment of a "come and go" exhibition hall to fully display Buddhist culture. Others let Tiancheng be auctioned, gambling king He Hongshen lifelong Buddha statue collection, 30 boutiques on the auction, and it is a blockbuster!