We're building a super chaebol in Hong Kong

“Yes, there were a few Chinese-funded consortiums that made offers before, but they weren't very sincere. The prices they offered were too low, so I rejected them directly,” John Madden said helplessly.

He also knew that, as Su Cheng said, the real estate industry in Hong Kong wasn't very active right now. Those with money were holding onto their wallets, in case they suffered an economic blow, and those without money were thinking about liquidating their assets.

Su Cheng guessed that Li Ka-shing, that speculator, was definitely in the mix. He would never miss a chance to pick up something cheap.

“So, in my opinion, 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars is still higher than the current market price. Otherwise, why would it be so difficult to sell? The market price must be adapted to the market conditions. Everyone's offers are not high, which means that the value of these two buildings is not worth this price. I am very sincere in wanting to buy, it just depends on whether Wheelock Group has the sincerity. Moreover, as long as the price is right, I can take out this money at any time, cash transaction, and will not delay the payment!” Su Cheng continued.

“Then, I wonder, what price can Mr. Su offer?” John Madden could only ask.

After being on the market for so long, he also knew that it would be difficult to sell at the price of 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars.

However, he really wanted to sell these two buildings to recover funds, and he was in a relatively hurry.

Therefore, at this time, John Madden could only patiently negotiate the price with Su Cheng.

“Mr. John Madden, you should have a pretty good relationship with Mr. Pao, right?” Su Cheng didn't talk about the price directly, but instead started talking about other things with him.

“Yes, Mr. Su, Mr. Pao and I have a good relationship. Although we are commercial competitors, the shipping market in Hong Kong is so big that we only have healthy competition, not malicious competition!” John Madden nodded.

“Pao's Worldwide Shipping Group recently contacted Dali Logistics Company under my banner. They plan to sell another batch of second-hand freighters and oil tankers in the near future, worth about 2 billion Hong Kong dollars. Some time ago, we already purchased a batch of second-hand ships from Worldwide Shipping Group. The cost performance is very high, and the prices of the ships sold recently are also very attractive.

I have been considering recently whether to buy this batch of second-hand freighters. Mr. Pao is a very good friend of mine, and I believe he won't坑 me. However, I learned a few days ago that Wheelock Group intends to sell the Federal Building, and I started to hesitate again. I am considering whether to buy the ships from Worldwide Shipping Group or the properties from Wheelock.

Actually, I came here this time to see what suitable price you can offer. If it is suitable, I still prefer to buy the building, and Dali Logistics Company can develop slowly.

If the price is not suitable, then I can only buy this batch of second-hand ships from Worldwide Shipping Group. Mr. Pao is now focusing on Kowloon Wharf and neglecting the development of Worldwide Shipping Group. I think it is a good opportunity for me to develop the shipping industry.” Su Cheng talked around and around, truthfully and falsely, regardless of whether John Madden believed it or not.

Because Su Cheng knew that John Madden must also know that Dali Logistics Company under his banner had acquired a batch of second-hand ships some time ago.

Although the amount acquired some time ago was not large, with a value of only about 100 million Hong Kong dollars, with Su Cheng's support, Dali Logistics Company may not have a chance to rise.

At this time, John Madden was also a little surprised after hearing Su Cheng's words.

He didn't expect that Su Cheng, like Wheelock, had also taken a fancy to the batch of ships from Worldwide Shipping Group.

John Madden is very familiar with the shipping industry in Hong Kong, after all, the shipping industry is the main business of Wheelock Group.

As one of the world's shipping centers, Hong Kong has many shipping companies, large and small, even hundreds of them. Many of these shipping companies do not have their headquarters in Hong Kong, but only a branch office in Hong Kong.

Therefore, although the shipping industry here is very developed, the competition is also very fierce.

Therefore, he also knew about Su Cheng's acquisition of a Singaporean logistics company—Dali Logistics Company.

After acquiring Dali Logistics Company, this logistics company also began to develop in Hong Kong.

Especially after purchasing a batch of ships from Worldwide Shipping Group some time ago, Dali Logistics Company's ships began to run all over the world.

In the final analysis, it is because the transportation business of Su's Group and Hutchison Whampoa Group are all given to Dali Logistics Company, which has led to this previously inconspicuous logistics company quickly becoming a medium-sized shipping company in Hong Kong.

If Su Cheng fully supports it next, this Dali Logistics Company may really develop. At that time, it will also become a competitor with Wheelock Shipping.

This is not what John Madden wants to see.

He still wants to be the boss of the shipping industry.

If Su Cheng really takes down this batch of freighters between Wheelock Group, it will have a great impact on Wheelock Group's future development strategy.

“No, we must prevent Su Cheng from buying this batch of freighters!” This was John Madden's inner thought.

He didn't want to lose the lion of Worldwide Shipping Group and then have a Dali Logistics Company that could potentially become a tiger.

At this time, he didn't even consider why Su Cheng told him this, because there was no need.

John Madden understood telling Su Cheng about Worldwide Shipping Group selling ships, after all, everyone knows that Su Cheng is the most awesome entrepreneur in Hong Kong in terms of cash flow.

People can't possibly pin their hopes of selling only on Wheelock Group.

The actual price of the Federal Building is at least twice that of the International Building, after all, one is in Central and the other is in Mong Kok. The real estate price in Central is much higher than that in Mong Kok.

Therefore, if they only sell the Federal Building, Su Cheng is very willing to take 1 billion to buy it. Of course, he also wants the International Building in Mong Kok. Although the house price in Mong Kok is not as good as that in Central, Mong Kok is also a bustling downtown area. The International Building is also very easy to rent out.

The package price of 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars is also the funds that Wheelock obtained in another world. If there are no accidents, they should be able to accept it.

There is still a very big difference between 1.5 billion Hong Kong dollars and 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars. This is 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

If Su Cheng offered 1.5 billion Hong Kong dollars, they should not accept this price.

After all, Worldwide Shipping Company had already offered this price, so he didn't need to say this price again.

“Is there no room for negotiation?” John Madden asked.

“Yes, Mr. John Madden, I am also relatively sincere. I have already said my bottom price. It is free to buy and sell, it depends on you whether you sell it or not.” Su Cheng said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)