Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Knowing that two Hong Kong tycoons, Shen Bi and Heiyun Bao Zixuan of HSBC, were going to hold a press conference at the Peninsula Hotel, Michael Kadoorie immediately arranged for someone to tidy up the banquet hall. It was enough to surprise him to negotiate here, but now he actually has to hold a press conference here. Hearing the news, he was already in a state of excitement. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if it is done well and beautifully at this time. This will be of great benefit to the hotel's reputation, and it can even be written into the history books of Hong Kong in the future.

The news that HSBC and Black Cloud Group held a press conference at the Peninsula Hotel at 2pm today spread throughout Hong Kong through the two companies. All media outlets in the world with offices in Hong Kong are heading towards the Peninsula Hotel.

At the Sing Tao Daily headquarters, I learned that HSBC United and Heiyun held a press conference together. Hu Xian had a bad feeling. After all the media stopped reporting on it, Sing Tao Daily still focused on this matter in order to increase sales overseas. She felt that this press conference was anything but simple.

It is most likely aimed at Sing Tao Daily, but if that is the case. So it is definitely a good thing for newspapers. If the gimmick is used enough, it can definitely increase sales.

This time Hu Xian decided to personally lead the team to the Peninsula Hotel. He wanted to meet the heads of the two largest companies in Hong Kong. Let them know the power of the media and that many things cannot be solved with money.

All the media in Xiangjiang are rushing to the Peninsula Hotel, while Bao Zixuan and Shen Bi are making final preparations together. There are three things to announce this time.

The first is about accidental injuries and scandals; the second is about the joint suppression of the Sing Tao Daily incident; and the third is about Black Cloud's acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa.

There were only two people on the prepared rostrum. Bao Zixuan and Shen Bi wanted to use this press conference to express their strong suppression of Sing Tao Daily. Let other people who harbor evil intentions take a good look at the attitude of HSBC and Heiyun towards the gossip media, and let them recognize the situation clearly and stop rushing around to deal with these useless things.

Michael Kadoorie is now the on-site commander, and he must make this press conference a success. This will enhance the reputation of Peninsula Hotel, because he knows what this conference means.

2 p.m., Peninsula Hotel Ballroom. At this time, the banquet hall was already filled with reporters. They were all elites from various newspapers. Hu Xian was also among the reporters at this moment. She had to face the two big bosses in Xiangjiang as a young woman. Let others see that women not only hold up half the sky, but are often no worse than men.

This press conference did not specifically invite the host, but Pu Weishi temporarily served as the host. There were only two big guys on the stage, Bao Zixuan and Shen Bi.

Purvais said: "Thank you all friends from the media for coming to the joint press conference between HSBC Bank and Heiyun Group. This press conference has three contents."

"As for the injury of Mr. Bao Zixuan of Heiyun Group at the recent HSBC banquet, this was originally a small matter. But now it has been magnified by many media, causing serious damage to the reputation of HSBC and Heiyun Group. Now there are Please give Mr. Bao Zixuan an explanation."

Bao Zixuan: "Everything has been said about me these days, but this time it was really a misunderstanding. I also sent someone to find out about it afterwards. The leader of the club named Buck Ya Zhang was carrying a portable knife. If it wasn't It is difficult to find out if you know it in advance. HSBC has compensated my medical expenses for the accidental injury incident, and I am not someone who cares about it. This matter has passed, and I hope everyone will not mention it again."

"As for the scandal between me and Ms. Chen Yulian, I hope all media friends will restrain themselves. I am a man, it doesn't matter. But we must protect girls' reputations, and I hope everyone will stop hyping it. Ms. Chen and I were the first ones that day. We met for the first time, but we haven’t contacted each other at all these days.”

Shen Bi continued: "HSBC will never have similar incidents happen in its future operations. Our security costs will be greatly increased this year. I hope that depositors can rest assured that HSBC will ensure the safety of the deposits in your account."

Puweisi: "The second topic is about the fact that some media are still fabricating lies to smear HSBC and Heiyun Group, and even personally attack Mr. Bao Zixuan. At this point, HSBC and Heiyun have the same purpose. We We must resolutely suppress bad media. News must be authentic and do not confuse right and wrong. We cannot tolerate this."

After Puves made a gesture of invitation, Shen Bi said into the microphone: "In view of Sing Tao Daily's deliberate hype about HSBC and Heiyun, our two companies now issue the following joint statement."

"First: HSBC has decided not to subscribe to Sing Tao Daily from now on. It also recommends that HSBC's partners will not subscribe to Sing Tao Daily. If they continue to subscribe, we will lower the customer's credit rating."

"Second: HSBC will not publish any advertisements in Sing Tao Daily from now on. It is also recommended that HSBC's partners also do not publish advertisements in Sing Tao Daily. If advertisements continue to be published, HSBC will lower the customer's credit rating."

"Third: From now on, HSBC will not provide loans to all employees of Sing Tao Daily. That means that all employees of Sing Tao Daily do not have a credit limit with HSBC. At the same time, those who have loans will be immediately recovered, including home loans. Inside."

"Fourth: We will hold Sing Tao Daily accountable in accordance with the law and have zero tolerance for unscrupulous media that spread rumors and cause trouble."

After Shen Bi finished speaking, Bao Zixuan continued: "Heiyun completely agrees with HSBC's point of view. Heiyun Group will also recommend that partners not cooperate with Sing Tao Daily, and they can only choose between Heiyun and Sing Tao Daily. For We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.”

After saying this, the reporters all exploded, and Hu Xian's face turned livid. This is the first time that a company has been so tough on the media. This is cutting off its own escape route, and it will be an unrelenting rhythm from now on. After the two largest companies in Hong Kong expressed their opinions, who would dare to cooperate with Sing Tao Daily now? Many people don't even dare to subscribe. Heiyun may not have anything to do with them, but HSBC is the quasi-central bank of Hong Kong, and even slightly powerful companies do business with them.

Puweisi: "The next step is about the equity transfer reached by HSBC and Heiyun Group on Hutchison Whampoa. Mr. Bao Zixuan of Heiyun Group announced it for everyone."

At this time, the underground was exploding. Why were Hutchison Whampoa suddenly mentioned again? Isn’t this change of focus too fast? Many people didn’t get used to it for a while.

However, Bao Zixuan ignored that and has now completed the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa. No one can change the result of the fact, even the governor must abide by the law.

Bao Zixuan said to everyone in the Peninsula Hotel banquet hall: "After friendly negotiations with HSBC, Heiyun Group acquired 1.3 shares held by HSBC at a price of HK$7 per share, accounting for 33.4% of the entire Hutchison Whampoa Company. .”

"In addition, Heiyun Group has also acquired 15 shares in the market. Now Heiyun Group occupies the entire Hutchison Whampoa Company 4. According to the provisions of the Listed Company Law, it has completed its controlling stake in Hutchison Whampoa Company."

"I can responsibly tell you that Hutchison Whampoa, one of the four major foreign banks in Hong Kong, is now controlled by Black Cloud Group. In the future, we will contact the existing management team and reorganize the board of directors."

"At the same time, Heiyun Group will also increase investment in Hutchison Whampoa. In the future, the two companies will complete a good strategic complementarity. I am very optimistic about Hutchison Whampoa. I think this is a seriously undervalued company. Now it just has not exerted its due strength. I believe that with the help of Heiyun Group, Hutchison Whampoa will soon be full of new vitality and vitality."