The stock market crash will not discriminate whether you are a Chinese-owned company or a British-owned company. At most, companies with a long history, good management, and sound investments will be less hit.

Just like Big Mac, HSBC and Jardine Matheson in Hong Kong!

But it’s just these two companies.

In addition to them, other British-owned companies have been affected to a greater or lesser extent, and the most serious one is Hutchison International under the management of Qi Dezun!

Under the management of Qi Dezun, Hutchison International has developed rapidly and entered a period of great expansion. It has successively acquired Huangpu Dockyard, Watsons, Junyicang, Dehuibao Matheson, Taihe Matheson, and Qichang Matheson, etc., subsidiaries and associates in its heyday.

There are as many as 360 companies, and their businesses include real estate, finance, insurance, hotels, shipping, docks, warehouses, cotton and wool textiles, automobiles, foreign wine, soft drinks, pharmaceuticals, import and export trade, etc.

It is one of the largest commercial organizations in Xiangjiang, and its strength is second only to Jardine!

However, it is precisely because of Qi Dezun's rapid expansion that Hutchison International's cash flow has been tight. In addition, Qi Dezun previously acquired 190,000 shares of the milk company's stock from Chu Huan.

This makes things even worse.

Then the stock market crash hit, and Hutchison International was severely hit.

On weekdays, it seems that British-funded consortiums like Hutchison International are superior in Hong Kong, and even always appear to be superior to Chinese-funded consortiums. But now there is a problem, and the solutions they can think of are similar to those of Chinese-funded real estate companies.

They all want to stop the bleeding on Huayecheng's body.

It's just that Qi Dezun was used to being aloof in the past. This time, it was always a bit embarrassing for him to take the initiative to ask Chu Huan to join.

But Gui Lao is also very realistic. Although face is important, money is even more important.

Especially when Qi Dezun saw the performance of Sun Hung Kai Properties' stock price rising this morning, Qi Dezun became even more unable to sit still.

"I have cooperated with Chu Huan before. This time I am just looking for an opportunity to cooperate again. I don't want to ask for it."

After convincing himself in this way, Qi Dezun finally came to Jiahu Building!

When Xu Jian met Qi Dezun, he was still a little nervous. After all, he was the top person in Xiangjiang.

Qi Dezun, who still maintained his momentum, came to Chu Huan's office under the leadership of Xu Yi.

"Mr. Taipan, why do you have so much time to come to my place today!"

After Chu Huan saw Qi Dezun, he smiled knowingly.

Qi Dezun laughed and said: "Ah Huan, you have made such a big move, of course I have to come over and congratulate you!"

Old fox, it’s already this time and you’re still trying to trick me!

Chu Huan said with a smile: "It's rare that Mr. Taipan is thinking about it. It just so happens that Mr. Taipan hasn't eaten yet. Can the two of us find a place to celebrate properly?"

Qi Dezun was stunned for a moment. What he just said was just polite. How come this Chu Huan couldn't understand the meaning?

Don’t Chinese people pay attention to implicit expressions that contain words?

While Qi Dezun was still thinking about the way Chinese people spoke, Chu Huan had already stood up and dragged Qi Dezun to go out.

"Wait, wait a minute!" Qi Dezun hurriedly stopped Chu Huan. He was here to negotiate, not to have lunch with Chu Huan.

Chu Huan appeared stunned on the spot and asked in confusion: "Is there anything else Mr. Senior Class has to do?"

"Ahem!" Qi Dezun coughed twice and said with a smile: "There are indeed some things I want to discuss with you, Ah Huan."

"Aren't you here to congratulate me?"

"I'm here to congratulate you, but at the same time, I have something to discuss!"

Chu Huan could only sit apart from Qi Dezun in disappointment, and then said: "Mr. Taipan, Hutchison International under your management is now the second largest company in Hong Kong after Jardine. How can you come to me, a junior, to discuss anything?

Woolen cloth?"

Qi Dezun asked Chu Huan to talk, and for a moment he didn't know how to continue the conversation.

But what needs to be said still needs to be said, so after some fussing, Qi Dezun revealed his purpose of coming to Chu Huan this time.

Hutchison International also wants to invest in Tianhai Real Estate and jointly develop the Huaye City project with Chu Huan.

He also stated his specific requirements. Hutchison International wanted to invest 200 million in capital to invest 20% of the shares. He would not participate in management and would only be responsible for dividend distribution.

"How about Ah Huan? My conditions are reasonable, right? Our company has already calculated that the entire Huaye City project has an estimated investment of one billion Hong Kong dollars, and our two hundred million Hong Kong dollars account for 20% of the shares. It is fair and just...

...

In fact, you, Tianhai Real Estate, have benefited from this matter. Now that you have launched such a Huaye City project, it has directly overshadowed many British-funded consortiums, especially Jardine and the Keswick family.

They look stingy, and they can't see anyone enjoying more glory than them in Xiangjiang.

So they must have interfered a lot with your Huaye City project, but it is different now. With the participation of Hutchison International, no company in the whole of Xiangjiang dares to make irresponsible remarks or even cause trouble.

Yes, it will save you a lot of trouble!"

Qi Dezun not only wants to invest in Tianhai Real Estate, but also wants to take advantage of this matter and leave a good reputation!

But when these conditions fell into Chu Huan’s ears, they were both right and wrong!

"Mr. Taipan, it turns out that you are here for this matter. Although we don't care about what Mr. Taipan said, we still thank him for his kindness. But I think we should forget about the cooperation, right?"

Chu Huan rejected Qi Dezun.

Qi Dezun was slightly startled, he did not expect that Chu Huan would reject him.

"Ah Huan, I know that young people want to do big things, but sometimes they have to act within their capabilities. Before you did the work of the Bureau Milk Company, Jardine already knew about it, and there was even a Michael Kaiser

I'm here to trouble you, but it's all a trivial matter, but now the Huaye City project you are presiding over, Ah Huan, is a super project of 1 billion Hong Kong dollars. Jardine will definitely take action. You need us and

Remember International!"

Chu Huan chuckled and said: "Mr. Taipan may still be unaware. Our project was directly negotiated with the Hong Kong Governor, Mr. MacLehose, and Mr. MacLehose also clearly guaranteed that our project can be completed smoothly, so

I see Mr. Taipan’s kindness and will not use it now!”

The ten-year public housing plan and the new town development plan were the plans that MacLehose valued most. He would not allow anyone to disrupt Chu Huan's Huaye City plan.

The construction of Huaye City ensured the population migration of the new town and the requirements for work and life.

At the same time, the excess developed land also provides suitable land for public projects.

It can be said that Chu Huan's Huaye City plan at this time was closely related to MacLehose's plan.

Although Yihe is not necessarily afraid of MacLehose, he still needs to give him the face he deserves.

Qi Dezun's expression froze again. He did not expect that Chu Huan would refute his most favorable conditions.

What should we talk about next?

You can't just say outright that you need Chu Huan's help, right?

This is too shameless!

"Funds? Where are the funds?" Qi Dezun suddenly thought of another reason and hurriedly said: "The Huaye City project requires an investment of 1 billion Hong Kong dollars. This is also a huge expenditure for your Huhua Real Estate and Sun Hung Kai Real Estate, right?

With our capital injection from Hutchison International, you don’t have to worry about cash!”

Chu Huan smiled easily: "If Mr. Taipan said this, it would be easier to solve. Although the entire Huaye City project will invest 1 billion Hong Kong dollars, it is not a one-time investment. The entire project will be completed in five stages.

, it’s just that the initial investment will be larger, and the subsequent investment can already use the funds returned from Huaye City, so it really doesn’t cost much!”

Qi Dezun naturally knew about this kind of thing. The 200 million in capital he said just now from Hutchison International was actually just a deposit. As long as he could collect 40 million in cash in the early stage, it would be enough for him to enter this project.

As for the remaining funds, I believe that Hutchison International has survived the impact of the stock market crash at that time. For Qi Dezun, it is no longer a problem.

But obviously, Chu Huan did not give Qi Dezun this chance!

"This, this..." Qi Dezun didn't know what to say to Chu Huan for a moment.

Seeing this, Chu Huan showed concern and said: "Mr. Taipan, this is not the first time that you and I have cooperated. Is there something wrong with you?

Don't worry, since the last time Mr. Taipan came to attend my engagement ceremony, the two of us have been friends. What we Chinese value is that friends help each other. If you really have something over there, just ask.

Got it!"

Hearing what Chu Huan said, Qi Dezun was suddenly moved.

What a good man!

This young man Chu Huan is a good person!

"Forget it, since you said so, Ah Huan, then I won't say anything anymore. Here's the thing..."

Qi Dezun talked about the current problems of Hutchison International.

"...So Ah Huan, we at Hutchison International need the Huaye City project very much. You can rest assured that as long as we, Hutchison International, can survive this difficulty with the help of the Huaye City project, then Ah Huan, you

You are our most friendly friend at Hutchison International. From now on, your affairs, Ah Huan, are our Hutchison International’s affairs."

I still haven’t told myself the truth... Chu Huan thought silently.

Although Qi Dezun seemed to have told Chu Huan about his difficulties just now, in fact, everything was an evasive description.

But this was enough. Chu Huan knew that he could no longer hang on Qi Dezun, otherwise he would disrupt his plan as soon as he came in, and his efforts to bring him into his own rhythm would be in vain.

"What did I think it was? It turns out that it is like this!" Chu Huan stood up directly and said: "Mr. Taipan, I have to say that you still underestimate me, Chu Huan. Since you and I are friends, now Qi Dezun

When Mr. Qi encounters difficulties, not to mention the Huaye City project, even if there is no such project, I will definitely find a way to help Mr. Qi Dezun!"

Qi Dezun suddenly showed a moved expression. Qi Dezun saw too many intrigues and deceptions in the shopping mall.

Now Qi Dezun was moved by Chu Huan's loyal behavior. At the same time, Qi Dezun felt shy because he had played around with Chu Huan before.
To be continued...