Reborn Tycoon Rise

"Thank you." Xu Zhi said with a smile: "But I don't think the billboard is enough. If Standard Chartered Bank agrees, I would like to arrange for employees to go to the lobby of your bank branch to promote it. I wonder what Mr. Sides thinks? "

"Promotion?" Sides frowned and did not answer directly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Sides, the salesman I arranged will never harass your bank's customers." Xu Zhi promised with a smile.

Banks in Hong Kong are also very competitive. From HSBC to small private banks, they all care about customer experience. Banks rarely allow people from other industries to enter the banking hall to promote products, especially in the insurance industry. Once a dispute occurs, they say Maybe it will involve myself.

"Okay, I can agree to arrange a separate desk and billboard for Xu Sheng's branch of Standard Chartered, but your company's employees are not allowed to actively disturb my bank's customers." Sides thought for a moment and nodded.

"No problem." Xu Zhi nodded and smiled. This era is not the era of online payment in later generations. ATM machines are not yet popular. All ordinary people have to go to banks to deposit and withdraw money. In many cases, banks are better than supermarkets and shopping malls. Even more lively.

The bank's employees are also limited, which results in a large number of people waiting in line in the branch. As long as you have a table in the branch lobby, you don't have to worry about no one paying attention.

The banquet officially started soon. As the current Governor of Hong Kong and the protagonist of today's banquet, MacLehose naturally held a wonderful speech. The main content was the reform and economic development of Hong Kong in the past ten years. At the same time, It also emphasized Xiangjiang's future development plans - long-term plans under British control.

In Hong Kong at this moment, wealthy Chinese people led by Xu Zhi, Bao Yugang, Li Jiacheng, Lee Shau Kee, Zheng Yutong and others are gradually rising. Their economic influence in the entire Hong Kong has even exceeded that of several traditional British-funded foreign firms. In order to win over this group of The increasingly influential Chinese tycoons, MacLehose, even proposed to liberalize some important management functions in Hong Kong and hand them over to Chinese management.

It’s okay to use this so-called “promise” to deceive ordinary people, but many of the Chinese present are elites who have been in the business world for decades. For business leaders, the most untrustworthy thing is to be an official. This mouth.

No matter how good the British Hong Kong government is now, if it actually helps him do this in the future, it is still unknown whether it will be a waste of time and money. And even if the current MacLehose can be trusted, the government is no better than an enterprise. It has to change governors every few years. From emperor to minister, there are countless cases in history where the promises made by the predecessor were thrown into the trash can by the successor.

Among the people present, there are indeed some who support China and some who support the British side. Regardless of their stance, everyone knows very well that the mainland government, which has established diplomatic relations with Western countries and has integrated into the international community, cannot allow a colony to exist on its doorstep. .

At present, in the entire international community, the elimination of colonialism is the foundation of free trade. It is impossible for the British government to resist this trend. Not to mention, according to the contract signed more than 80 years ago, it is justifiable for the mainland government to take back Hong Kong, which is completely in line with international standards. law.

The British government also knows its situation, but they will not give up casually and still intend to continue to control this "Pearl of Empire" in Asia. Promoting his contribution to the development of Hong Kong everywhere, promoting the "bad consequences" after the mainland took over Hong Kong, promoting the "bright future" of Britain continuing to rule Hong Kong, etc.

It’s just that Hong Kong is still controlled by the British Hong Kong government, and the Hong Kong government will still give basic face. After all, it is still the world of the British Hong Kong government. Even if some people have different ideas, they will never express it on their faces. .

After MacLehose finished his speech, he casually led his colleagues through the banquet hall, chatting casually with some political or business figures, showing a satisfied smile from time to time.

"Xu Sheng, you are a rare visitor to our Governor's Mansion!" MacLehose walked up to Xu Zhi and shook hands loudly with a smile.

Now that he is here, dealing with MacLehose is naturally expected. Xu Zhi replied with an official smile: "Thank you, Your Excellency the Governor, for hosting this banquet. I am honored to be standing here."

"Xu Sheng is being humble. Your current achievements are second to none since the opening of Xiangjiang as a port. When I returned to the UK last month, the Prime Minister was very interested in your entrepreneurial legend." MacLehose said with a smile.

"Iron Lady Thatcher." Xu Zhi muttered in his heart, but his expression did not change at all. He raised his glass with a smile and replied: "It's an honor."

MacLehose continued: "The Prime Minister greatly appreciates the important position that many Chinese in Hong Kong have achieved in the global business community. This is the honor of all Chinese, the glory of Hong Kong, and the glory of our British Empire.

Mr. Xu, we should maintain this honor together, right? "

"The prosperity of business in Xiangjiang today is the result of everyone's joint efforts, but I think you, the Governor, have made the greatest contribution." Xu Zhi said with a smile.

"Mr. Xu, thank you. I just did what I should do." MacLehose said modestly, but his eyes were full of pride.

"Everyone is doing what they should do, but few can really do it well. My TVB TV station once conducted a sample interview. Your Excellency the Governor, you are the most respected Governor in Hong Kong, no matter where you are. The business world is still in the hearts of ordinary people." Xu Zhi said with a smile.

These words are indeed true. Since MacLehose came to power, he has cleaned up the administration, established the Independent Commission Against Corruption, and suppressed the evil forces within the police, laying the foundation for future generations of clean government in Hong Kong.

The prosperity of a region's commerce is also closely related to the integrity of the local government. The foundation of Hong Kong's economic prosperity in the 1970s and 1980s is directly related to MacLehose's diligence.

"It is my greatest honor to be able to serve the people of Xiangjiang." MacLehose said with a smile.

Xu Zhi continued: "Your Majesty the Governor, although Xiangjiang's economy is developing very well now, there are still some issues worthy of attention.

From 1975 to now, Xiangjiang's per capita income has increased by as much as 200%. Although this is beneficial to the development of commerce, real estate, and finance, it is very unfriendly to Xiangjiang's current industry. In addition, because of the real estate industry The rapid development of the city has led to a substantial increase in factory rents. According to the analysis of our company's professionals, if this situation is ignored, Hong Kong's industrial system will suffer a devastating blow! "