Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

"Haruko, what do you think of this company?"

Lin Baicheng handed the company information document to Maori Haruko.

"Violet Clothing Factory?"

Maori Haruko took it and read it, this time she looked at it very seriously.

Seeing this, Lin Baicheng did not disturb Haruko Maori, but picked up another corporate information and continued reading.

"Makoto-kun!"

After a while, after reading the information and having a rough idea, Maori Haruko called Lin Baicheng.

Lin Baicheng put down the document in his hand: "Qingzi, tell me what you think of this company."

"Chengjun, this is a very ordinary clothing factory. The company is engaged in clothing production, mainly processing. It does not have its own brand. Because there are no external orders, it can only choose to produce its own clothing for sale, but the sales volume is not good."

"The problem is, this company has a lot of employees, and it's not that easy to transform into a clothing company. I really don't see what's good about it."

Maori Haruko really couldn't see anything good about this clothing factory. She even felt that this company was very ordinary and had no bright spots.

"This garment factory is in London, and the factory occupies a large area of ​​land. This is an advantage. London is, after all, the political and economic center of England. As the British economy improves, London land prices will definitely rise. Even if the transformation of the garment factory does not go smoothly after the acquisition, , in ten years or so, this land will be enough to repay the capital."

Lin Baicheng pointed out the fundamental reason for valuing the Violet Garment Factory. When Hutchison Whampoa acquired the Violet Garment Factory, the British government would definitely evaluate the land area of ​​the garment factory. However, the current land price and the land price in ten or twenty years are basically different. There's no comparison.

Therefore, in Lin Baicheng's view, as long as he acquires the Violet Garment Factory, keeps the land, and waits for ten or twenty years, the increase in land price alone will allow Hutchison Whampoa to make back its original investment.

"Furthermore, this is a clothing factory. After Hutchison Whampoa's acquisition, the clothing factory can be transformed into a real clothing company."

"The total number of employees in the companies under my name exceeds 50,000. I am also currently preparing to ask some factories with a large number of employees to prepare work clothes for their employees. With my own clothing company, I don't need to make this order cheaper for others. .”

"Employees have to buy work clothes for all four seasons, plus they have to make two sets every season, and they need to replace them with new ones almost every two or three years. The work clothes orders from the companies under my name alone are enough to support the Violet Garment Factory."

"Also, Haruko, don't forget Watsons. Watsons also sells clothing in supermarkets. This is an important sales channel. Violet's transformed clothing can be sold by Watsons. At least you don't have to worry about sales channels."

"With all this, I can't say that Violet Garment Factory will definitely be able to develop. At least you don't have to worry about it in the early stage. And compared to acquiring other companies, it is more likely to develop, right?"

Lin Baicheng made comprehensive considerations when choosing the Violet Garment Factory, and the factory's land area was only one of the most important factors.

After hearing this, Maori Haruko couldn't help but agree: "After hearing what you said, Cheng-kun, I think it is indeed very appropriate to use Violet Garment Factory as an acquisition target."

"Let's list it as one of the targets, screen out a few more, and then let Weili and the others come up with an acquisition plan."

Although Lin Baicheng had an inclination, he did not make a decision immediately. He planned to see what Wei Li and his acquisition team thought.

"fair enough."

Maori Haruko didn't object either.

As time passed, Lin Baicheng and Maori Haruko listed a total of seven companies. The number of employees in the seven companies exceeded 20,000, so they still had to conduct final screening, but this work could be left to Wei Li and the others.

"Thank you for your hard work, Haruko."

Lin Baicheng said to Maori Haruko: "Smith and the others have invited me to play golf tomorrow afternoon. Then you can come with me."

"Okay, I just started learning how to play golf a while ago. Cheng-kun, you have to teach me more when the time comes."

Of course, Maori Haruko would not refuse. Getting to know more of Lin Baicheng's business partners would only bring benefits to her, but no harm.

"I'm afraid I don't have the ability to teach you. Let's learn together."

Lin Baicheng smiled. Although he has been playing golf for a while, golf is not his hobby, so he only plays it when socializing. Therefore, his technology does not improve quickly. In that case, he cannot teach Haruko Maori.

"Study together and make progress together." Haruko Maori responded.

That night, Lin Baicheng and Maori Haruko spent the night in this villa.

The next morning, when Lin Baicheng got up early to exercise, he saw Catherine already in the lobby. Apparently she had come here early in the morning.

Although today is Saturday, Catherine was Lin Baicheng's personal secretary when he was in the United States. Therefore, Catherine had no private time when Lin Baicheng stayed in the United States.

As for freedom, vacations, etc., Westerners value this very much, but if Catherine cannot accept it, there are many people who are willing to take over her position. She defeated many competitors to win this position.

If you want to achieve higher achievements and get a higher monthly salary than others, you have to sacrifice something, and what Catherine sacrifices is some free time. Besides, Catherine is not like this all year round. She only needs to sacrifice her free time when Lin Baicheng, the big boss, stays in the United States.

"Chairman, good morning!"

Seeing Lin Baicheng, Catherine immediately said hello.

"Good morning, Catherine."

Lin Baicheng nodded and prepared to go out to exercise outside the villa.

Catherine immediately said: "Chairman, I have something to report to you."

"What's up?"

Lin Baicheng looked at Catherine.

Catherine said: "Jobs from Apple didn't know where he learned that the chairman was going to hold a party in the evening, so he wanted to come over and attend. He asked me to ask you if it was possible."

"Of course, he is welcome to come."

Although it was a party where executives from his own company were invited, Lin Baicheng didn't mind others coming to the party. After agreeing, he casually asked: "Did Steve Jobs say he was looking for me for something, or did he just come to the party? "

"I asked him, and he said he wanted to talk to you in person about something."

Catherine was glad that she had done her job well and asked in advance.

"okay, I get it."

Lin Baicheng didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, the party was held in the evening. What Jobs wanted to do with him would be known that evening.

"Let's all exercise together."

Arriving outside the villa, Lin Baicheng saw bodyguards waiting for him, which did not surprise him. Lin Baicheng doesn't exercise every day or two anymore. When he exercises, his bodyguards will exercise with him. However, the bodyguards are more training than exercise. Their amount is several times that of Lin Baicheng.

Lin Baicheng takes advantage of his youth to exercise just to make himself healthier, not to fight. Therefore, he will not blindly increase the intensity of his exercise, just the right amount.

More than half an hour later, Lin Baicheng returned to the villa and went upstairs to take a shower. Maori Haruko hadn't gotten up yet, so he didn't wake her up. Maori Haruko was tired last night and really needed sleep to replenish her strength.

In the afternoon, Lin Baicheng took Maori Haruko, Catherine and the bodyguards to the golf course they often went to.

Phil Smith brought his fiancée Anna Nord, and Claure Rockefeller also brought a female companion. However, Logan Rockefeller did not come to play golf this time because of something else.

Everyone was an acquaintance, except for Claude Rockefeller's female companion. At least Lin Baicheng and Maori Haruko didn't know each other, so Claure Rockefeller specially introduced them.

"Ellen, let me introduce to you. This is Abigail Johnson. Her father, Mr. Ned Johnson, is a legend on Wall Street. The Magellan Fund managed by Mr. Ned Johnson has maintained an annualized return of 22% for many years. rate, setting a record.”

"Abigai's Johnson family is in charge of Fidelity Investment Group. I think you should be familiar with this company, Allen."

"Abigail, this is the Lin Baicheng I mentioned to you. His English name is Allen. He is the richest man in Hong Kong and the chairman of Galaxy Games currently listed on NASDAQ. He has made more than 10 billion US dollars in just over two years. net worth."

"Nice to meet you, Miss Johnson."

Lin Baicheng was a little unfamiliar with the name Abigail Johnson, but even he, an ordinary person, had heard of the famous Fidelity Investment Group before his rebirth. Abigail Johnson was the eldest daughter of the Johnson family that controlled Fidelity. She was worth He takes it seriously.

"Me too, Mr. Allen. I have been hearing about your deeds from Crowl, and I have long wanted to meet you, Mr. Allen."

Abigail Johnson shook hands with Lin Baicheng with a smile. As the eldest daughter of the Johnson family, she was very happy to meet such a powerful friend as Lin Baicheng.

Although she was still in college, Abigail Johnson's family conditions allowed her to start investing. However, the investments were not large and most of them failed. However, neither she nor her family cared about her failure, as long as She can learn from her failures.

Like Abigail Johnson, Lin Baicheng is also happy to meet friends like her who have energy in themselves or in their families. This is a network, and there is no harm in getting to know more.

Lin Baicheng then introduced Maori Haruko. Although Maori Haruko could be said to have the lowest status among the six, Lin Baicheng still introduced her solemnly and did not ignore her.

Six people played golf together and chatted while playing.

Phil Smith said: "Alan, I heard that you are holding a party tonight?"

Lin Baicheng held the club in his hand and calibrated the direction: "Yes, the party held today mainly invites senior executives of the companies under my name. I haven't been here for a while, so I have to get together and chat with them anyway."

Phil Smith said: "Why are you not counting Zhonghe Games? Don't forget that you are the largest shareholder of the company."

"Snapped!"

After swinging a shot, Lin Baicheng looked at the general direction of where the golf ball fell, and then said to Phil Smith: "It's true that I am the largest shareholder of Zhonghe Gaming Company, but you are the chairman of the company, and you are in charge of the company. Well, it can be said to be your company, not mine."

Having said that, Lin Baicheng's influence in Zhonghe Games is not small. After all, he is the largest shareholder of Zhonghe Games. No matter who he supports, anyone can control the company, so no one can ignore him. Influence.

"Look at what you said, Alan, you are the largest shareholder of the company. This company has always been yours, at least you are a part of it."

Phil Smith said immediately, but he was very happy in his heart. He was determined to develop Zhonghe Game Company as one of his core assets, so the control of Zhonghe Game Company was very important.

"Speaking of Zhonghe Games, I have always had an idea. Now that I have mentioned it, I just want to tell you about it."

Lin Baicheng said to Phil Smith: "If you are really interested in Zhonghe Games, I can transfer part of the shares to you, Smith, and make you the largest shareholder of the company. In this way, it will be more logical for you to control Zhonghe Games."

"This is too sudden, Alan."

Phil Smith was shocked. He had had this idea for a long time, but because of the relationship between the two of them, he couldn't bring it up with Lin Baicheng. He was worried that Lin Baicheng would think that he was snatching control of the company, which would affect the two of them. Relationship.

If the two of them are just ordinary business friends, then forget it. For the control of a company with a high valuation, a friend in the shopping mall will be left alone. But Lin Baicheng, a friend, can help him make money, and the money he makes is more than that of Zhonghe. The value of the game company is much greater, so he must consider the relationship between the two and not be affected by this company.

"Smith, you can think about it carefully before making a decision."

Lin Baicheng said seriously: "After all, I have not participated in the management and development of Zhonghe Game Company. Holding too many shares is not good for you as the chairman. In fact, even if you don't buy from me, after Zhonghe Game Company is listed in the future, , I will continue to reduce my holdings.”

"I know, I will think about it carefully."

Although he wanted to buy it, Phil Smith couldn't agree to it at this time. There is no rush anyway. Since Lin Baicheng said he is willing to sell shares, it is unlikely to change. It will not be too late to discuss the share transaction after a while.

The reason why Lin Baicheng wants to sell the shares of Zhonghe Games is because he sees the importance Phil Smith attaches to this company. If his shares are too high, it will affect Phil Smith's control of the company. He does not want to The small amount of shares affected the relationship between the two, which made him not regard this company as his career.

Phil Smith's family has a certain influence in California and even the United States. It does no harm to Lin Baicheng to make friends like Phil Smith. He is willing to maintain the relationship between the two parties.

Besides, it would not be a loss for Lin Baicheng to sell some shares now. At least he could cash out some cash. No matter how the company develops in the future, his investment has already paid off.

From Lin Baicheng's point of view, the most meaningful thing about today's golf course was that he met a new friend, Abigail Johnson. In the future, he might be able to use Abigail Johnson to contact the Johnson family through him.