Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Now that we know Bao Zixuan's purpose, we must think of countermeasures. After all, it's not easy to offend the other party now. Heiyun is HSBC's largest customer. But Shen Bi doesn't have the guts to sell Cathay Pacific. Now he can only think of a foolproof strategy. This is a dilemma. At this time, it depends on how to choose.

Still the Peninsula Hotel, this hotel has now become an important place for negotiations between Bao Zixuan and others. In fact, this is also a signal he intentionally releases, telling everyone that I, Bao Zixuan, am here. Moreover, when the business becomes big, it is often a conspiracy, so there is no need to be sneaky. After all, no one is a fool, and they can't find out until you take action.

When Shen Bi came here, Bao Zixuan had already arrived. After all, he was the one who took the initiative to make an appointment this time, so he was embarrassed to be asked to wait. Although he was not very willing, who could ask for help?

Seeing Shen Bi arriving, Bao Zixuan stood up and said, "Hello, Mr. Shen! Thank you for coming to the appointment."

Shen Bi smiled and said: "Sheng Bao is so polite. I don't think most people in the world will refuse your invitation. I just don't know what business Bao Sheng has come to see me for this time, or what HSBC has to do." Anyone who can help is welcome.”

Bao Zixuan did not expect that Shen Bi would go straight to the point, leaving no room for use in many of the words he had prepared. But that’s okay, but you must know that the more you say, the more mistakes you may make. Compared with these old foxes, he is still not good enough in this regard.

Bao Zixuan: "Since Mr. Shen said so, I'm not polite. I remember the first time we had dinner here alone, you sold me the shares of Hutchison Whampoa in HSBC's hands. This time you also want to get some money from HSBC I want to buy some things in my hands and hope that Mr. Shen will be able to fulfill his wish."

Shen Bi: "According to the provisions of the Banking Law, the company's shares held by HSBC will be sold after the company makes profits. But the prerequisite is that the board of directors agrees. After all, I am not the boss of the company like Bao Sheng, I am just a professional manager. "

Bao Zixuan knew that this was rhetoric. After all, Shen Bi's power in HSBC at this time was so great that others could not imagine it. As long as something he decides is difficult to overturn, this is also the reason why HSBC began to decline somewhat after entering the Puves era. After all, people's abilities are limited, and not everyone can control the management power of a very large enterprise.

Bao Zixuan said: "Shen Daban is joking, I will definitely offer a price that satisfies the HSBC board of directors. This way everyone can have an explanation, after all, we can't let our partners suffer."

Shen Bi: "Whatever Bao Sheng wants, you can make it clear that we are all old friends, so there is no need to care too much."

Bao Zixuan: "I heard that HSBC holds 30% of Cathay Pacific Airways' shares. I have become interested in airlines recently. I wonder if HSBC can give up its love, and whether Shen Daban can make it happen."

Although he had guessed it a long time ago, he was still a little surprised when he heard Bao Zixuan say it. I really don’t understand the thinking of young people, and this is not how to spend money. However, the companies that Bao Zixuan has acquired can be revitalized, and the benefits and benefits of employees can be greatly improved. If Cathay Pacific flight attendants knew that Bao Zixuan wanted to acquire, they would probably set off firecrackers at the airport to celebrate.

Shen Bi: "How come Mr. Bao is interested in operating an airline? As far as I know, you are not just interested in buying shares. However, HSBC only holds 30% of the shares in Cathay Pacific, so even if you get it, it will be of little use. Swire Pacific is the big one Shareholders, I don’t know what other ideas Bao Sheng has.”

"As the chief executive of HSBC, I must be responsible to the board of directors and the companies I invest in, and I must notify Swire \u0026 Co. in advance. We have an agreement, and some things are not easy to disobey."

Bao Zixuan: "I like to be straightforward when doing business. You can set a price. If it's suitable, I won't counter-offer. It's best to offer a price that the Schweizer family may not be able to match."

In fact, for an unlisted company like this, as long as two companies hold shares. Under normal circumstances, there is a right of first refusal internally, and Bao Zixuan also understands this, and just wants to convince Shen Bi first, so that the matter will be at least half successful.

Shen Bi: "It seems that Bao Sheng should know part of our agreement, but there is also an internal document of ours that you may not know very well. Since you have mentioned it, I can't hide anything, that is, according to the annual growth rate of 10%, Swire Pacific You can get shares of Cathay Pacific Airways from HSBC at any time. HSBC is a bank, and its business project is to buy shares when the company is at a low point and sell them when it is high. Sometimes there are similar gambling agreements with other companies to buy shares. We are engaged in financial business. What I think is a little different from Mr. Bao, I hope Mr. Bao can understand."

In fact, many things were made up by Shen Bi himself, and he came up with the excuse after learning that Bao Zixuan wanted to get shares in Cathay Pacific. Otherwise it would be really difficult to refuse, but Bao Zixuan doesn't know this now. At the same time, he is not very good at the financial field, but Shen Bi taught him a good lesson this time.

Bao Zixuan: "After hearing what Mr. Shen said, I want to buy a company with HSBC. In this way, if we make money in the future, we only need to pay a higher amount than the interest. But wouldn't HSBC suffer too much?"

Shen Bi: "I think we will be able to cooperate if we have the opportunity. HSBC is betting on the future of the acquired company and the operating capabilities of its partners. Bao Sheng is an ideal partner for many people. I will definitely invite you to join me next time I have a good project." "

Bao Zixuan: "Since HSBC's Cathay Pacific shares cannot be easily bought and sold, can you please communicate my intention to Swire? If they don't pay for it, then I will be eligible to buy it!"

Shen Bi: "Please rest assured, Mr. Bao, I will give you an accurate answer tomorrow."

The two of them separated like this. This time Bao Zixuan's purpose was not achieved. However, Shen Bi is currently riding a tiger. If Swire had not purchased the remaining 30% shares of Cathay Pacific, it would have really shot itself in the foot.

Now it seems that we can only have a good talk with Yorke Shihuaiya. Thinking that it can hit Bao Zixuan, I think the other party will agree. But 80% of the money has to be borrowed from HSBC, and I have to cooperate. This is a disguised way of retaining shares for Taikoo and deliberately letting the other party make money. It is really not what his character can do. Now he can't care so much for the sake of the national interest.

Bao Zixuan didn't react when he got home because he didn't expect that a person of Shen Bi's level could also lie to others. But if we can't get Cathay Pacific, then we can acquire Swire, which will prevent the Swire family from looking after each other.

Now that the enemy's cash reserves are being consumed, Bao Zixuan arranges for all the staff in Heiyun to work in the financial field. The purpose of the high-profile acquisition of Swire \u0026 Company's shares is to force out its rivals, and only in this way can it acquire Cathay Pacific.

When he received a call from Shen Bi the night before, Yorke-Shihuaya didn't take it too seriously at first, and even threw away Heiyun's acquisition intention to Swire as waste paper. And he wondered if HSBC was short of money recently. If you want to sell your shares to cash out, take the money from yourself. I heard that HSBC has had a lot of bad debts recently, and some of the money cannot be paid. Now I am here to help myself.

When the stock market opened, York-Shihuaya thought of the revenge actions Shen Bi had mentioned. Bao Zixuan's loss at the airport must be to take out his anger on Cathay Pacific, who allowed the company's home port to be here. Even if I don't kill you, I will skin you. Young people are very competitive.

Yesterday I was crying about being poor, today I am really poor. The huge Swire \u0026 Co. Ltd. has less than HK$300 million in cash reserves. It is estimated that it will be difficult to repurchase shares now.

All the citizens of Xiangjiang knew that Bao Zixuan would be able to win, and the future development of the company would not be a problem at all. Many staff members of Taikoo Matheson Co., Ltd. wished they could give the company directly to Bao Zixuan. After all, this boss's level of arrogance could only be matched by others.

The acquisition process of Heiyun can be said to be simple and crude. At this time, I saw many people who were not of my race and who were not of the same mind at all. Bao Zixuan bought real gold and silver at high prices. In order to continue to allow British capital to play an important role in Hong Kong, HSBC unconditionally chose to support Swire \u0026 Co., Ltd. Not only that, but Standard Chartered Bank, which has always had a good relationship with it, also chose Swire.