Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings

"That's right!"

Shen Bi was very happy to see Jin Yong speak.

"Mr. Cha, we are a bank. As long as the customer's information and mortgage guarantee are reasonable, we don't need to care about what methods they use to do business. What we value is returns."

"But this is Hong Kong, not the UK. We pay more attention to class and friendship here, and you and I are good friends. At this level, I will not cheat you. At the very least, I will not embarrass you." Shen Bi said to Jin Yong: "You rewrite the application. This time I promise that it will be approved soon. Yes, I know you are pressed for time, and I also know that Mingpao is facing great difficulties. But it doesn't matter, your difficulties are mine. Difficulties are our difficulties at HSBC! I will definitely support you to the end, yes, please wait and see!" Shen Bi said, taking the initiative to reach out to Jin Yong.

Looking at the smiling Shen Bi————

"I believe you, old friend! I believe everything you say." After listening to Shen Bi's words, Jin Yong took a deep breath, and then looked at Shen Bi: "So everything went well, right?"

"Of course!" Shen Bi nodded and stretched out his hand again: "I'm just waiting for you to shake hands with me and cooperate!"

Jin Yong happily shook hands with Shen Bi: "Thank you anyway!"

"You're welcome, friend!" Shen Bi said with a smile, "Banks are brokerage institutions. We lend money to people or absorb people's deposits. As a person, I cannot let other factors affect these two most basic points, lending money. You shouldn’t ask if he is Chinese, British, or even Indian. Mr. Cha, you have good credit, have fixed assets, and are a newspaper tycoon. You have a bright future, so you are naturally a high-quality customer of our HSBC.”

"Happy cooperation!" Jin Yong said sincerely.

"Of course, happy cooperation!" Shen Bi smiled even sweeter.

…

As Shen Bi said, after Jin Yong re-wrote the loan application, Shen Bi approved it as quickly as possible.

There are only two words above the approval, approved!

Jin Yong took the application form and once again asked Ming Pao's legal counsel Li Zhihui to contact the loan department of HSBC Bank in detail, and took 30 million Hong Kong dollars from HSBC in exchange for 50% of Ming Pao's equity.

As Ming Pao's legal counsel, Li Zhihui certainly knew how dangerous Jin Yong's behavior was, and reminded Jin Yong that with HSBC's 50% stake, it was equivalent to having control over Ming Pao.

Jin Yong seemed very calm about this, saying that HSBC was just a bank and did not know how to run a newspaper. Even if he took the equity, it would be useless. The most important thing at this stage was to use the money to file a lawsuit with Du Yongxiao and try to delay Du Yongxiao's side for as long as possible. The other party is claiming 100 million, so we must lower the price and give them 30 million at most.

When Li Zhihui heard this, he felt like Alexander and felt that Jin Yong was joking. Litigation is not like buying melons on the street. You can bargain. How is it possible for me to lower the price from 100 million to 30 million?

But now is not the time to discuss this kind of thing. It is better to get the loan from HSBC first.

So after completing all the assessment work, mortgage work, and other procedures, Jin Yong came to HSBC Bank again, accompanied by legal advisor Li Zhihui.

This time Jin Yong once again met with Shen Bi, the senior manager of HSBC.

Shen Bi signed the last formalities and handed them to Jin Yong. He stood up and said with a smile, "Hey, dear Mr. Cha, all the formalities are complete now. Yes, your 30 million is waiting for you!"

After Shen Bi finished speaking, he glanced at Li Zhihui, the barrister next to Jin Yong, and said with a smile: "Your lawyer is very professional. I think he examines the procedures more carefully than me."

Jin Yong said hurriedly: "He is responsible for this loan, so of course he has to be more careful. But..." He hesitated.

"If you have anything to say, just say it." Shen Bi signaled.

"Well, I hope you can keep your promise. Although I pledged 50% of my equity to HSBC, I don't want HSBC to..."

Before Jin Yong could finish what he said, the smile on Shen Bi's face slowly faded and she interrupted him: "Do you think that as the head coach of HSBC Bank, I will lend money to the Chinese casually and not care what they do? No, You are wrong! I am not that casual. In addition to the benefits of the bank, I also value sincere friendship! As you Chinese say, money is valuable, but friendship is priceless. , I have considered my feelings about rejecting your application before and have given you respect, but you obviously don’t respect me and you are questioning my character——"

"Oh no, that's not what I meant, I meant... We are clearly in crisis, so I'm very grateful for your help!" Jin Yong adjusted his tone and said to Shen Bi.

Shen Bi stared at Jin Yong with his green eyes and said in a soothing tone: "That's because I misunderstood. I apologize to you, dear friend!"

Jin Yong did not dare to say anything and exchanged a few words with each other before leaving with Li Zhihui.

Shen Bi looked at Jin Yong's leaving figure, his eyes flickering as if he was thinking about something.

Obviously, Jin Yong was very afraid that HSBC would do anything to Ming Pao's equity. Unfortunately, Jin Yong's writing was sharp, but his speaking skills were not as good as Shen Bi's. Shen Bi directly blocked his words, leaving him speechless.

"Mr. Cha, you are a scholar and a gentleman. It's a pity that I am not. I am a businessman and a banker. Everything must be based on interests!" Shen Bi murmured to himself. He sat back on his seat again and pulled out of the cherry wood box. He took out a large cigar, used a cigar cutter to cut off the end of the cigar, and then slowly burned the cigar with a long match.

He leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath from his cigar. The strong smell of smoke soon filled the entire office.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Bi couldn't help but leaned forward and pressed the intercom, telling his secretary: "Mary, help me arrange a car, I want to see Mr. Du!"

…

Hong Kong Island, Central Police Station-——

Office of the Commissioner of Police -——

Du Yongxiao was sitting behind his desk in a police uniform. On the wall behind him was an oil painting of Queen Elizabeth.

On the desk, there is a nameplate made of precious alloy: Police Commissioner Du Yongxiao, with a small line of English below.

The entire office is decorated in a luxurious atmosphere, giving people a strong political atmosphere.

At this time, Shen Bi, who was in the top class of HSBC Bank, was sitting opposite Du Yongxiao. He was originally full of aura, but when facing Du Yongxiao, he seemed like a primary school student listening in class.

Shen Bi looked at Du Yongxiao in front of him and sighed inwardly.

A few years ago, Du Yongxiao was just Detective Yihua. At that time, Du Yongxiao was not qualified to meet with a bank executive like himself.

It was through Lei Luo that Du Yongxiao first met him. It was also that time that Du Yongxiao left a deep impression on Shen Bi.

But it was only because Shen Bi felt that this young man was very ambitious and wealthy.

Who would have thought that in just eight years, To Yongxiao would transform from a Chinese detective to the first Chinese police commissioner in Hong Kong's history, and even a super tycoon in Hong Kong and the world.

No one could think highly of To Yongxiao in the past. Everyone thought he was just a dog in the Royal Hong Kong Police.

Nowadays, no one can reach the level of Du Yongxiao. Even if a bank executive like Shen Bi wants to see him, he has to come in person and have Du Yongxiao nod in agreement.

Seemingly feeling the awkwardness in his heart, Shen Bi twisted on his chair and smiled to himself: "Du, every time I come to your office, I feel a very uncomfortable and strong sense of oppression. Yes, this kind of It felt bad and made me feel like I was on trial.”

"Haha, don't think like that, dear Mr. Shen Bi! I know you are a banker. The most taboo thing for a banker is to be tainted with imperial aura, but there is no way. I am the Commissioner of Police and I am usually busy with my work. I can't spare the time to receive you elsewhere!" Du Yongxiao shrugged and said apologetically.

At this time, Huang Ying knocked on the door and came in, bringing two cups of coffee and placing them in front of Shen Bi and Du Yongxiao.

Shen Bi glanced at Huang Ying in surprise and said, "Inspector Huang, how dare you take the trouble of bringing me coffee?"

Huang Ying smiled and said nothing.

Du Yongxiao said: "She has temporarily left the position of inspector..."

"Oh, really..." Shen Bi was confused and embarrassed to continue asking.

In his opinion, it was probably because the position of inspector was too stressful. As the first Chinese female inspector in history, Huang Ying could not bear the pressure, so she was transferred back to Du Yongxiao to continue serving tea and water.

Seeing that Du Yongxiao didn't let Huang Ying go out, Shen Bi didn't mind because he knew that this beauty had an unusual relationship with Du Yongxiao.

"That's right, Mr. Du, first of all, thank you for your trust in me all the time, especially for making me the first choice for fund management of Du Group. I am honored for this."

It turns out that since Du Yongxiao met Shen Bi, as his business grew bigger and bigger, he had more and more contacts with HSBC. Du Group basically chose HSBC as its first choice for capital circulation, which also made Shen Bi's business It's getting better and better, and it seems to be the number one performer in HSBC.

Shen Bi is also the kind of person who knows how to be grateful, so Du Yongxiao expressed his gratitude.

Du Yongxiao smiled, picked up the coffee and said: "Mr. Shen Bi, don't belittle yourself. To be honest, although the HSBC senior class before you was very good, they were British after all and would not treat all Chinese in Hong Kong as equals." Treat like alike, and you are the exception—"

Du Yongxiao paused and said: "There are many British people who have settled in Hong Kong for many years. They claim to know the Chinese people, but how much do they know about this city? Yes, to save money and open an account at HSBC, you must be a high-class Chinese, and you must have done it before With the guarantee of other HSBC customers, your appearance has broken this boundary. Your help to the Chinese people, especially those Chinese businessmen, is obvious to all!”

Shen Bi was a little embarrassed by Du Yongxiao's praise. He rubbed his nose and said: "Actually, these are all things I am willing to do myself. To be honest, I was very surprised when I first came to Hong Kong because HSBC didn't like to help. Those ordinary Chinese businessmen choose some lofty goals, either noble British-owned enterprises, or Hong Kong century-old families, such as small factories and small companies, they disdain them. "

"At that time, I saw with my own eyes that the owners of small companies and factories liked to deposit their money in banks opened by Chinese people instead of HSBC, because HSBC looked down upon them and because they did not trust HSBC. So I thought, if there is One day all these small factory and small company owners deposit all their money into HSBC, what kind of huge amount will it be?”

"To put it bluntly, I am actually a selfish person. Everything I do is to secure my position as a top executive at HSBC and to bring benefits to the bank. I am not a benevolent person or the legendary foreign god of wealth. On the contrary, Mr. Du, you are my God of Wealth. Because of your help, you not only helped me secure my position as a senior executive at HSBC Hong Kong, but also allowed me to take over the Du Group’s business and become the number one person at HSBC!”

When it came to the emotional part, Shen Bi did not hesitate. He took out the 50% equity that Jin Yong had pledged to HSBC from his briefcase and said, "Now, these are half of the equity of Ming Pao Group. We, HSBC, invested 30 million Take it! Now I’ll give it to you, Mr. Du!”

After Shen Bi finished speaking, he said in a heavy tone: "Although this goes against my professional ethics, my gratitude and gratitude to you make me have to do this! Yes, I can't repay your kindness and can only use this instead. ”

Du Yongxiao looked at Shen Bi with a smile. After Shen Bi finished speaking, he took the equity information handed over by Shen Bi, glanced at it, raised his head and said, "You also said that you are a businessman, and I will not let it go." You will suffer, or HSBC will not suffer!”

Du Yongxiao didn't understand what he said, but Shen Bi knew that 30 million was just a drop in the bucket to Du Yongxiao now.

"It's just that I don't understand something -" Shen Bi said.

"Excuse me!" Du Yongxiao put away the shares and made a gesture to Shen Bi.

"Mr. Du, you seem to have already invested in Oriental Daily and Sing Tao Daily. This time you have taken half of the shares of Ming Pao. I wonder who can take on the heavy responsibility and help you run it?"

Du Yongxiao smiled, handed the briefcase containing the equity directly to Huang Ying and said, "Well, that person is far away and right in front of you."

Shen Bi was startled and looked at Huang Ying suddenly, "Could it be...Miss Huang?"

Du Yongxiao smiled, "Guess right!"

Shen Bi was a little out of his mind, "Then Miss Huang resigned from the position of inspector, isn't it just to... help you?"

"You can say that." Du Yongxiao picked up the coffee, crossed his legs, and took a sip.

"Oh God!" Shen Bi had to admire Du Yongxiao for being able to make an overly ambitious beauty resign from the hard-earned position of inspector and help him run the newspaper. This kind of charm is unmatched by anyone!

Seeing Shen Bi's shocked look, Du Yongxiao smiled and said to Huang Ying: "Girl, why don't you thank Mr. Shen Bi quickly? If it weren't for his help, you wouldn't have been able to take charge of Ming Pao so quickly!"

Huang Ying smiled slightly, stepped forward and said to Shen Bi: "Thank you, Mr. Shen, for your help!"

Shen Bi didn't dare to make excuses, so he stood up quickly and said, "Help each other! We must help each other even more in the future!"

Shen Bi knew clearly that Huang Ying belonged to Du Yongxiao. Now that Du Yongxiao has taken over the three major media in Hong Kong, the future public opinion is in his hands. When the time comes, he will have whatever he says. No one like Ming Pao will dare to criticize him wantonly.

At that time, Du Yongxiao will be the real one——

Emperor of Xiangjiang!