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Macau's most legendary figure is none other than the "gambling king" Stanley Ho. More than his entrepreneurial journey, people are more talked about his romantic affairs.
This legendary man with four wives and 17 children, the youngest daughter and the eldest son are 50 years apart.
The wives of the fourth room are all as beautiful as flowers, and the second wife is still a concubine in accordance with the "laws of the Qing Dynasty".
Now that the gambling king has passed away, who will be the ultimate winner in this big drama?
The eldest wife, Lai Wanhua
Macau's first beauty, Lai Wanhua, as the wife of gambling king Stanley Ho, once enjoyed a rich and happy life.
But fate was not tolerant of her, and dealt her heavy blows one after another.
Lai Wanhua was born into a famous and aristocratic family, and her family has held important positions as civil servants for generations.
She was beautiful and beautiful, and in the society at that time, she could be said to be a symbol of envy of everyone.
In 1941, Lai's fate was changed by gambling king Stanley Ho.
At that time, Stanley Ho was already a disgraceful son in a foreign land who had lost his family property.
He was determined to turn around and get out of poverty.
In order to meet Lai Wanhua, he worked tirelessly to learn Portuguese, insisting on picking her up and Xi to and from work every day, showing his infatuation every minute.
In the end, his sincerity really moved Li Wanhua, and the two entered into marriage.
After getting married, Lai Wanhua has been helping Stanley Ho take care of the housework and helping him to send his nephews abroad for education.
Lai's father used his special status to work for Stanley Ho and helped him get his first pot of gold in his career, laying the foundation for his business empire.
But Li Wanhua's happy life did not last long.
In 1957, she had a sudden burst of colitis and had her stomach removed.
Since then, Lai's health has gradually deteriorated, causing her to suffer from a series of complications.
She could only eat a liquid diet, lost her weight dramatically, and went from being a tall and graceful woman to skinny and bone.
It was in this predicament that Stanley Ho naturally proposed to Lai Wanhua that he wanted to marry his second wife, Lan Qiongying.
It was difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, and Lai Wanhua became isolated and helpless, unable to fight for the rights and interests she deserved. She silently endured the betrayal of her marriage and the torture of illness, and gradually faded out of public view.
Throughout her life, Li Wanhua did not get the happiness and respect she deserved.
Her husband, Stanley Ho, lost all his wealth and love to his other wives and children, and almost ignored Lai.
In 2004, Li Wanhua barely survived the last days of her life in pain and held a grand funeral for her, as if it was just to comfort her husband's conscience.
Li Wanhua's life was bitter and helpless, and finally became a marginal existence of the family and was forgotten by the world.
Second wife: Lan Qiongying
Behind the gambling king Stanley Ho, Lan Qiongying should be the smartest.
With a good family and outstanding communication skills, she has become Stanley Ho's right-hand man in life.
In 1957, the original wife of the gambling king, Li Wanhua, was hospitalized due to illness, and Stanley Ho began to feel lonely and dazed.
It was at this time that he met Lan Qiongying at a ball.
Lan Qiongying, who was only 14 years old, danced gracefully, attracting the attention of Stanley Ho.
Lan Qiongying's family is very good, and her father and mother are both well-known businessmen.
After the family encountered difficulties, Lan Qiongying gave up her identity as a daughter and fought bravely.
Through her excellent dancing skills, she is active in high-end social circles, on the one hand, to pursue personal interests, and on the other hand, to reach more wealthy people.
And the gambling king Stanley Ho began his fate with her because of this common hobby.
When Stanley Ho told her about the worries and sorrows of her career, Lan Qiongying chose to take the initiative and filled the gap he had since Lai Wanhua became seriously ill.
She should take on the role of the deacon's wife in many ways, accompanying Stanley Ho to various places, taking care of household chores, and taking care of his life in every detail.
And her excellent social skills and good at trying to make the gambling king energetic.
Although Lan Qiongying's status is lower than that of Tai Li Wanhua, and the title of "Second Wife" also has a certain flashy flavor, she is not inferior because of this.
Lan Qiongying's five children all have extraordinary business acumen and leadership skills.
For her eldest daughter He Chaoqiong, she has unlimited expectations.
With academic excellence as the standard, she hopes that He Chaoqiong can get the best training and education.
What is commendable is that compared with the fate of the son born to Mrs. Dafang who died and her daughter went crazy, Lan Qiongying's children are strong in their careers and academics.
This huge gap makes people sigh, and the trick of fate is ruthless and incredible.
In 2004, Stanley Ho's eldest wife Lai Wanhua unfortunately passed away.
Lan Qiongying seized this opportunity and decided to "turn positive", becoming the first person to inherit property insurance for the gambling king, and strengthened the inheritance rights of her children.
She wants to inherit the gambling king's fortune and ensure that her children can also become family guardians.
It can be said that Lan Qiongying is the one who has the best life among Stanley Ho's wives.
However, shortly after the death of the gambling king, Lan Qiongying also died of illness.
Third wife: Chen Wanzhen
It is said that Chen Wanzhen is the most low-key, but "once you enter a wealthy family, it is as deep as the sea", and you can live a peaceful life in such a big wealthy family, and you can't do it without scheming.
Chen Wanzhen was just an ordinary nurse at first, and during Li Wanhua's illness, Chen Wanzhen showed empathy in front of the gambling king many times, and her warm care made the gambling king feel relieved.
In 1985, the gambling king bought a two-story mansion for Chen Wanzhen in Hong Kong and officially accepted her as the third wife.
Chen Wanzhen was upgraded from a nurse to the third wife of the gambling king, and since then she has become an important force in the gambling king's family.
Although her family background and abilities are not as good as Li Wanhua and Lan Qiongying, she shows her unique wisdom through her ingenuity.
Compared with other wives in the family, Chen Wanzhen has always kept a low profile.
She does not get involved in the operation of the family business, nor does she like to invest in stocks, she prefers to buy and sell luxury properties.
Chen Wanzhen's emphasis on family is beyond doubt.
The gambling king once publicly praised her as a model of a good wife and mother, praising her for taking care of her children from morning to night. Her diligence and education methods have also brought opportunities for her children to develop freely, among which her daughter He Chaolian has set foot in the entertainment industry.
In the family property inheritance war, Chen Wanzhen showed her extraordinary wisdom and successfully shared billions of family property.
Although she is not the one who benefits the most, she protects her interests by retreating.
Compared to other wives, she may not have a prominent family background and business acumen, but in her own unique way, she has maintained the harmony and stability of the family.
Fourth wife: Liang Anqi
Liang Anqi should be the most high-profile one among the four wives of the gambling king.
As a child from a poor family, Liang Anqi's childhood was not wealthy, and her life was once full of suffering and sacrifice.
When she was 13 years old, her father died, and she and her mother relied on each other to fill the emptiness in her heart with dance.
After joining the Guangzhou Art Troupe, Liang Anqi showed a talent and persistent work attitude that was not appropriate for her age, and was praised by the dancers.
In search of better development opportunities, Angela Leung decided to go to Macau, where she began to work alone.
Working four jobs at the same time, I not only challenged my physical fitness, but also got involved in various industries to do public relations.
Just when Angel Leung was struggling, she met the gambling king Stanley Ho by chance, and the two danced together at a private dance.
Angel Leung's beauty and grace captivated Stanley Ho, and he was overwhelmed by her talent and charisma.
Stanley Ho not only admired her dancing skills, but also slowly learned that Angel Leung was not just a beautiful appearance, she had the passion and will to transcend her own constraints.
After becoming the fourth wife of the gambling king, Liang Anqi was not satisfied with the life under the fence, she decided to rely on her own efforts to show her value.
After giving birth to her eldest daughter, she resolutely rejected Stanley Ho's offer of hundreds of thousands of pocket money per month, a decision that sent a clear message to Stanley Ho: she didn't want to be a canary trapped in her comfort zone.
Angel Leung expressed her wish to Stanley Ho - to learn Xi to do business.
Knowing her determination and ambition, the gambling king spared no effort to help her enter the business world.
He personally taught Angel Leung how to run a business and solve business problems.
Slowly, Angel Leung took over a part of Stanley Ho's core industries and successfully built her own business empire through her exceptional business acumen and hard-working attitude.
By providing unique and high-quality services and building partnerships with various sectors, her business has not only thrived, but also earned her a reputation as a strong woman in the business world.
It seems that the trouble of rich people is related to money. It's a pity that we ordinary people can't experience this kind of trouble.
The same "husband", but the fates of these four people are different, and what they end up getting is also very different. In contrast, the eldest lady is the most sympathetic, she has no wealth, only a lot of pain.
Emotionally, they tend to be amorous and the most ruthless.
In terms of interests, they are always the most sober.