Rebirth of the Strongest Tycoon

He smiled and said, "I thought of something, Hongyi, take the liberty to ask, what is the shareholding of Huashang Bank?"

Wu Hongyi is a little confused about Xia Yu's problem, but Xia Yu's problem is not impossible to talk about. As long as you have the heart, you can definitely find it out. After all, Huashang Bank is a listed company.

Therefore, he put down his chopsticks, thought for a while, and answered truthfully: "This is not something that can't be said."

"Although Huashang Bank was originally founded by my father, in order to develop better, there are two partners. My father holds 70% of the shares, and the other two hold 15% each."

"There has been no change since then, until the listing, and took out 25% of the equity to face the market."

"After that, our family also cashed out some shares... After a series of changes, I now hold 17% of the equity, and our Wu family also holds another 30% of the equity, so our Wu family holds a total of 47% of the equity. , I also use this to become the president of Huashang Bank."

"Besides me, the bank has 4 major shareholders, whose shareholding ratios from high to low are 9.7%, 7.6%, 6.4%, and 5.2%."

"Other stocks are distributed in the hands of shareholders and institutions, and the distribution is relatively scattered."

Xia Yu listened to Wu Hongyi's detailed remarks, but he pondered secretly in his heart.

According to Wu Hongyi, there should be 24.1% of the stock in the hands of outside retail investors and institutions.

It is not wrong that Huashang Bank belongs to the Wu family, but Huashang Bank is also the capital turnover center of the British Chinese business community, and its influence is absolutely huge.

If Xia Yu wants to build influence in the UK, whether it is among the British or the Chinese, it needs to be done.

There is no doubt that if you can enter the interior of Huashang Bank and become an important shareholder, then the reputation will definitely be out in the first place.

And by virtue of the status of the major shareholder of Huashang Bank, it is enough to enter the circle of any level of Chinese businessmen in the UK, and the benefits are very far-reaching.

Although Xia Yu is strong in Xiangjiang, his reputation must have spread to the ears of British Chinese businessmen, but after all, he has never been in contact with him, and the distance is too far, British Chinese businessmen will not feel deeply.

Even if you know that Xia Yu is coming to the UK, or you see Xia Yu at a party, you will choose to wait and see carefully, even if you have contact, you will be vigilant, and it will take time to wear off their vigilance.

But if you go directly to Huashang Bank,

Taking the Wu family of the top Chinese businessmen in the UK as the background, all kinds of problems will be solved easily.

To put it simply, Xia Yu wanted to use the power of the Wu family to pave the way for him.

In addition, Huashang Bank is the core bank of Chinese capital after all, and its potential and money are also huge, and it is worth investing in.

But if you want to take a stake in Huashang Bank, you have to see if Wu Jiahuan is welcome.

In short, still have to give it a try, there is hope.

Thinking of this, Xia Yu said to Wu Hongyi: "Hongyi, when I asked you about this situation, an idea suddenly popped up. With our relationship, I won't hide it. If you're not happy, just pretend I didn't say it. ."

Wu Hongyi frowned slightly, and there were a few bad guesses in his heart, but he didn't show it, and said with a smile: "Xia Yu, tell me, there is nothing that can't be said between us."

"Then I'll just say it."

"I am very optimistic about the future of Huashang Bank."

As soon as these words came out, Wu Hongyi groaned in his heart, but fortunately he was still calm, and he heard Xia Yu continue to say.

"I plan to buy some shares of Huashang Bank from the stock market and become a shareholder of Huashang Bank, but don't worry, I won't rob Huashang Bank from your family, and I can't rob it either. I just want to become a shareholder. When I go out in the future, I will also You can have a sign that you can get your hands on to avoid embarrassing things in the future."

"I've thought about it, if you buy stocks rashly, it's easy to cause misunderstandings, so I'm asking for your opinion."

"Of course, if it's not suitable, I'll choose another bank."

Xia Yu said calmly, and did not hide his purpose. Anyway, with Wu Hongyi's ingenuity and the IQ of the Wu family's old fox, he could easily guess his purpose.

That being the case, it might be better to say it clearly and be sincere.

After listening to Xia Yu's words, Wu Hongyi was all worried, smiled, and promised: "Of course I have no opinion, I am very welcome, with your joining, the absolute strength of Huashang Bank will greatly increase, if you don't dislike it, I will take the president's The position is given to you, and in your hands, it will definitely develop faster in my hands."

Xia Yu's magnanimity reassured Wu Hongyi. He knew that this was Xia Yu's statement, indicating that he had no idea about Huashang Bank, so he didn't need to worry.

Wu Hongyi is not stupid either. From Xia Yu's attitude, he also knows that Xia Yu's words are true thoughts. He has learned about Xia Yu's deeds in Xiangjiang, and the way of nature Xia Yu's thunderous methods in the financial market.

If Xia Yu really wanted to rob Huashang Bank from the Wu family, he wouldn't tell him to buy stocks.

Since Xia Yu intends to become a shareholder of Huashang Bank, Wu Hongyi will of course welcome it with both hands and feet. With this super heavyweight shareholder, the security of Huashang Bank will be greatly increased, and the future will become brighter.

In addition, adding this layer of interest link, his relationship with Xia Yu will also be deeper, which is undoubtedly very good.

So in his opinion, Xia Yu's acquisition of Huashang Bank's shares from the stock market will only benefit him and the Wu family.

What reason is there to object to this?

Seeing Wu Hongyi's sincere smile, Xia Yu hurriedly smiled and shook his head and said, "How dare I snatch your position as president, and your grandfather doesn't beat me up, haha, I'll just be an ordinary shareholder, the president won't do it, can you? It’s hard to say that you can’t do better than you, the most important thing is that it’s too tired, it’s comfortable to lie down and make money!”

Wu Hongyi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He shook his head and said, "That's fine, but don't think about taking it easy. Huashang Bank will also have your share. When I encounter problems, I can find you at ease."

Wu Hongyi's words made Xia Yu laugh helplessly. He shrugged his shoulders, and seemed to laugh at himself: "It seems that I found something for myself? I was thinking of taking a good vacation, hey, it really is hard work. what……"

"Come on, do it!"

With that said, Xia Yu picked up the wine glass.

Xia Yu's attitude was obvious, Wu Hongyi also smiled and raised the glass, and touched the glass with Xia Yu.

"Done, you are welcome to join!"

"Gollum!"

"Haha, good drink, come, eat slowly..."

The cooperation was verbally reached, the two were in a good mood, and the atmosphere at the dinner table became more and more intense.

During the intertwining of gongs and chips, the friendship between the two quickly warmed up, because some unfamiliar things that had not been seen for half a year were quickly eliminated at the wine table.

Before I knew it, it was already around nine o'clock in the evening, and the table became a mess, and everyone was full of food and drink.

"Hongyi, it's getting late. We'll go back first. It's still a long time in the future. I'll live in my manor in the future. Come and sit when you have time."

"It is necessary, then I will send it to you!"

Having said that, everyone got up and went downstairs. Wu Hongyi put Xia Yu and others in the car, and waved and watched Xia Yu and others leave.

He also wanted to go back to his place, and Uncle Chang who was standing beside him suddenly said, "Master, wait a minute, Master told you to come home and live tonight."

Wu Hongyi stopped, frowned at Uncle Chang, who was watching him growing up, and asked, "Uncle Chang, why did Grandpa call me back so well?"

Although the Wu family manor is in London, Wu Hongyi is used to living outside, so he returns to his residence every day after get off work.

Of course, this residence is another set apart from the one next to Xia Yu Manor. It is located in the urban area, which is convenient for work, entertainment and leisure.

Uncle Chang in Tang suit said kindly: "Young master, you forgot, today is your birthday, I wanted to remind you, but you want to entertain Mr. Xia Yu, so I didn't say anything else. "

"Just now, the master ordered someone to call and ask why you didn't go home. I will tell you the situation. The master knows that you are entertaining Mr. Xia Yu, so I don't disturb you, but I want you to go home after entertaining. "

"Birthday?"

Wu Hongyi smiled slyly and shook his head with a complicated mood.

Since his parents passed away, all he remembered was his parents' death day and birthday, and he didn't care about his own birthday at all.

And he also lived outside alone, so he had to live by himself. On his birthday, Uncle Chang would prepare it for him.

He disappointed his grandfather Wu Chengde before. Although his grandfather let him go home on his birthday at first, he refused. Since then, he has not been at home for his birthday, at most alone, or even not.

Because he didn't care, Wu Hongyi forgot that today was his birthday.

"Uncle Chang, I know, I'll go back now."

Shaking his head slightly to wake himself up, Wu Hongyi said to Uncle Chang with a smile, then got into the car and ordered his subordinates to drive to the Wu family compound.

It didn't take long for Wu Hongyi to enter the Wu family compound, and after getting off the car, he went straight to his grandfather's yard.

Seeing that the light was still on inside, Wu Hongyi knew that his grandfather had not fallen asleep.

Just as he was about to knock on the door of the small courtyard, the door happened to open, and the old and kind face of the housekeeper Fu Bo appeared.

"Second young master, you are back, the master is still waiting for you in the room!"

Butler Fu Bo said with a kind smile, and pushed the door open so that Wu Hongyi could come in.

"Uncle Fu, then I'll go first."

Wu Hongyi said respectfully and walked into the yard.

When I came to the living room, I happened to see my grandfather Wu Chengde, who was sitting in the hall chief reading a book.

Since Wu Hongyi woke up, the family has a better development trend, and Wu Chengde's state seems to be better, which may be the reason why mentality affects physical condition.

Seeing Wu Hongyi coming back, Wu Chengde put down the book with a kind smile on his face, knocked on the table, and motioned Wu Hongyi to sit opposite.

"Grandpa, I'm sorry, I came back late."

As soon as Wu Hongyi sat down, the housekeeper Fu Bo poured a cup of tea over. Wu Hongyi immediately stood up and took it with both hands: "Thank you Fu Bo!"

"It's okay, I'm fine, just come back."

"How's the situation at the bank recently? Are there any difficulties?"

Wu Chengde asked in an old voice.

"The operation is good. The current situation is better than last month. To say that there are some difficulties, it is also a common problem encountered by banks at present. It is limited by the overall business environment and can only rely on the government to reform."

Wu Hongyi said truthfully.

Wu Chengde nodded slightly and said lightly: "In special times, it's not bad to be able to run a business. The most important thing in being a bank is to be stable, take your time, and don't be in a hurry."

"I know!"

Wu Hongyi nodded in response.

After answering, Wu Hongyi took a cup of tea and took a sip of tea. The hall suddenly became quiet, and the housekeeper Fu Bo gently added tea to the two of them.

After a while, Wu Chengde asked again, "Tonight you will entertain Xia Yu at the Phoenix Tower?"

Wu Hongyi secretly came, and lowered his eyebrows and lowered his head to say what Wu Chengde wanted to know: "Yes, he just came to London today, he called me in the morning, and he came to Huashang Bank to find me at about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and chatted with me. For more than an hour, then I invited him to dinner to wash the dust for him."

After listening, Wu Chengde showed a satisfied smile and said softly: "Yes, he called you first when he came. It seems that the relationship between you is not unfamiliar. It is good for you and the Wu family to continue to maintain it."

Wu Hongyi pursed his lips, nodded and said nothing.

Hearing his grandfather's words, he didn't feel good in his heart, but the rationality of adults told him that the world of capitalists is like this.

The friendship between him and Xia Yu was originally very simple. He liked that kind of friendship very much, but because of reality, he had to mix some other things into it.

Wu Chengde knew what his grandson was thinking, and reminded lightly: "It seems that you still need to practice, although there are friendships from Boya Ziqi, but they are only a few. What is friendship? If there is value in communication and transaction, the relationship will be deeper and last longer."

Wu Hongyi couldn't deny it. He didn't argue with his grandfather, just nodded and replied, "I see."

Although the Wu family is far away in London, they are also very concerned about the major events in Xiangjiang. In particular, the Wu family also has some trade relations with Xiangjiang, so they are naturally well informed about Xiangjiang.

Xia Yu turned the clouds and rains in Xiangjiang, punched the Jardine Consortium, and became a top tycoon. They naturally knew that, especially when it came to the consortium with the characteristics of "Jardine", they had to pay more attention. After all, the word "Jiahe" originally meant They all belong to the family.

Not to mention, when I knew that Xia Yu led a group of people to hunt the Jardine Consortium, and finally the news of the death of the three of the Jardine Consortium Keswick and his son reached the Wu family, the Wu family shook up and down, and Wu Honglin, who was still thinking about it in the face of the wall, got it. After learning the news, I was scared into a cold sweat, and later had a fever for more than half a month.

Wu Chengde, on the other hand, collected the latest and most complete information for the first time. After reading it, he had an attitude, that is, Wu Hongyi must maintain a friendly relationship with Xia Yu.

Wu Hongyi, who was already happy and shocked for Xia Yu, of course agreed.

Suddenly, Wu Hongyi thought of what happened tonight, straightened out his thoughts, and said, "Grandpa, I had dinner with Xia Yu tonight, and we talked about something, I have agreed, it's about Huashang Bank."

Wu Chengde looked up at Wu Hongyi, frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"

"He told me that he intends to acquire some bank stocks from the stock market and become a shareholder of the bank. He made it clear to me that he just needs to use his shareholder's identity to act well, and he has no intention of acquiring it. I have already agreed."

Wu Hongyi said softly.

Wu Chengde looked at his grandson quietly, and seeing Wu Hongyi's calm gaze, Wu Chengde nodded expressionlessly, frowning in thought.

Fu Bo, the housekeeper on the side, couldn't help frowning, and he was a little worried. He was Wu Chengde's side, and naturally he knew who Xia Yu was. He was completely a financial tycoon. If such a person was introduced to Huashang Bank, there must be some risk.

He was never afraid to speculate on people's hearts with the worst thoughts, and naturally a series of bad possibilities appeared in his mind.

But he was a servant after all, Wu Chengde didn't ask him, and he couldn't intervene in this matter, so as not to affect Wu Chengde's thinking.

After a long time, Wu Chengde suddenly asked, "Do you know why he came to London suddenly?"

Wu Hongyi was stunned for a moment, and immediately replied: "I didn't ask about it, it's inconvenient after all, but he told me that he would stay in the UK for at least a few months."

Wu Chengde nodded, considered for a long time and said, "Since he has told you clearly, it means that he has no malicious intentions. What he said is true, and of course it does not rule out the possibility that he has sinister intentions."

"What he said should be the truth, and it should be that he wanted to use the influence of our Wu family to facilitate him to expand his contacts in the UK. Of course, this is also good for us. We have deepened our relationship with him, which is very beneficial in the long run. At least we In the future, the business in Hong Kong will be better opened, not to mention the business in the UK.”

"You promised him, so be it, welcome him in generously and help him buy stocks."

"in addition……"

When Wu Chengde said this, he paused, considered for a moment, and continued: "You don't need to come out, the family will transfer 4% of the equity to him to express our welcome to him."

"But you have to pay attention that his equity cannot exceed your equity."

Wu Hongyi was greatly surprised, but he nodded immediately: "I see, I will tell him tomorrow."

"Um!"

"If anything happens in the future, remember to tell me in time."

"Do you have anything else to say?"

Wu Chengde asked.

Wu Hongyi shook his head and said softly, "No."

"Well, I'll have someone cook you a bowl of noodles. If you can still eat it, eat some."

"I'm going back to my room first, you rest early."

Finally, Wu Chengde warned him, then got up and went back to the room, and the housekeeper Fu Bo, who was standing beside him, immediately helped Wu Chengde into the room.

Looking at his grandfather's old back, Wu Hongyi smiled, took the tea and drank it, then got up and left.

The next day, Wu Hongyi told Xia Yu what his grandfather meant in his own words. Xia Yu was greatly surprised, but he gratefully accepted the kindness of the Wu family.

Afterwards, he immediately entrusted HSBC Holdings to help him acquire the shares of Huashang Bank, and the Wu family also helped in the acquisition secretly.

At the same time, he entrusted a third-party company to help him register a Bright Fund Management Co., Ltd. at the fastest speed, and immediately took over the 4% equity transferred by the Wu family.

With the assistance of various parties, all possible difficulties are gone, and the progress is very fast.

In less than seven days, the stake in Huashang Bank held by Bright Fund increased to 15%, and Xia Yu immediately stopped the acquisition.

And the news that the unfamiliar Bright Fund raised its placard to become the second largest shareholder of Huashang Bank also spread among the British Chinese, and many people turned their attention and immediately began to inquire.