"Mr. Qi Dezun——" Wei Li said, "I have something important to see you for!"
Qi Dezun did not raise his head, but screwed the cap on the gilt pen he had just approved. Then he raised his head and looked directly at Wei Li through his glasses, "What's going on?"
Wei Li stood in front of Qi Dezun and raised the plan in his hand: "Why did you reject this plan?"
"Are you asking me why?" Qi Dezun smiled, took off his glasses and wiped them with a soft cloth, "You want to sell our shares in Hutchison Whampoa, and you ask me why? Of course, you are working for HSBC, and HSBC is a bank.
They are not engaged in business operations. It is understandable that they do not want to continue to manage Hutchison Whampoa, but you should never choose a Chinese to acquire him! Li Jiacheng, I don’t like this person!"
As we all know, Qi Dezun is the most arrogant and the most discriminatory British boss among the four major foreign companies in Hong Kong!
For Qi Dezun, Hutchison Whampoa can be sold, but it must be sold to the British, even Indians, and Japanese, but it cannot be sold to the Chinese!
"Dear Mr. Qi Dezun, it is already the 1970s, and you should open your eyes and take a look at what Hong Kong looks like now! Especially those Chinese businessmen, they are courageous and are striving to move forward! On the contrary, many British-funded enterprises are stalling and slowly
Weak! If I were you, I would definitely choose a company with full fighting strength to acquire Hutchison Whampoa, instead of simply looking at people’s skin color!”
Who is Qi Dezun?
The famous British tycoon!
In front of him, Weili was just a ghost wage earner who helped others!
The smile on Qi Dezun's face gradually faded, "You were talking to me just now, right? With that kind of extreme attitude?"
"I'm just telling the facts! Everything is for the good of Hutchison Whampoa!" Wei Li had to adjust his tone and said.
"Speaking with facts? That's questioning my decision!" Qi Dezun stared at Wei Li with his gray-blue eyes, "Don't forget that Hutchison Whampoa was founded by our Qi Dezun family! Although part of the equity is mortgaged to HSBC,
HSBC has no right to teach me what to do! Let alone you, a mere wage earner?!"
Wei Li's face became a little ugly when he was insulted as a "wage earner". You must know that he is a well-known "company doctor" in the industry, and many people respect him very much.
Suffering such an "insult", Wei Li couldn't help but turned around and walked towards the door. When he reached the door, he turned back, stood in front of Qi Dezun with a firm attitude and said: "Your Excellency, President! No matter what you think, there is one thing I
I still want to inform you that I have made an appointment to meet with the people who acquired Hutchison Whampoa tomorrow and the day after tomorrow! As for you, you’d better arrive on time!”
"What did you say? Damn it!" Qi Dezun didn't expect that a little guy like Wei Li would dare to kill first and then show off! "Are you crazy? How dare you do this!"
Wei Li showed no fear in the face of Qi Dezun, who was about to get angry. He spoke quickly: "I'm just doing what a professional manager should do! Hutchison Whampoa needs to survive no matter who it falls into, doesn't it? In this case,
What's the difference between the British, Indians and Chinese? Under your leadership, it will only get worse and worse!"
"Damn it!" Qi Dezun couldn't help being angry anymore. He reached out and grabbed the coffee cup on the table and threw it at Wei Li!
Wei Li's head tilted!
Bang!
The coffee cup hit the wall behind him and exploded!
Wei Li was not afraid at all and bowed slightly to the furious Qi Dezun: "Please prepare everything tomorrow! Goodbye!" After saying that, he ignored the British tycoon and turned to leave.
"Damn it! Damn it!" Qi Dezun was furious, "I want to see how that damn Chinese guy will buy my Hutchison tomorrow?"
…
The news of Chinese businessmen versus British capital spread, and everyone was deeply impressed by the last Wharf War. They believed that this time Li Ka-shing of Cheung Kong Holdings challenged British capital Hutchison Holdings, which would be another magnificent battle.
Major media in Hong Kong gave extensive coverage to Li Ka-shing's acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa.
Hong Kong's Ming Pao: "The rise of Chinese businessmen is unstoppable! Hutchison Whampoa is in the bag!"
Hong Kong’s Ta Kung Pao: “In the battle between Chinese capital and British capital, it is not certain who will win and who will lose!”
Hong Kong's "Sing Tao Daily": "Hutchison Whampoa is heavily in foreign debt, and Cheung Kong Holdings takes advantage of it!"
As for the Oriental Daily, which is the mouthpiece of Shinhwa Group, after a brief silence, Ni Ji, as editor-in-chief, fired at full speed: "The land in Hong Kong is not decided by ghosts! The acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa is imperative!"
This rather nationalistic headline was immediately strongly opposed by the gang of ghosts, who believed that these Chinese businessmen were talking too much and did not take them, the leaders of British capital, seriously!
So the English-language Standard newspaper, which represents British-funded enterprises, directly published the headline: "The collective cheers of Chinese businessmen are a sign of their collective weakness! If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight! It is a pity that Hutchison Whampoa will never be able to wear this crown.
On their heads!"
The public opinion war between the British capital and the Chinese capital intensified, and in the end it even triggered a war of words between the ghosts and the Chinese.
The ghosts have been showing off their power in the Hong Kong colony for a long time, and many Chinese people can't stand it. This time they just found an opportunity to use the topic to denounce social injustice, especially in cultural education and other aspects. They are oppressed and discriminated against by the ghosts. The children of the poor cannot go to colleges and universities.
Children of poor people cannot enter aristocratic schools, etc.
Seeing that the entire society was about to go into flames, Hong Kong Governor Tai Lingzhi, who was about to leave office, had to step forward to put out the fire. He issued a statement saying: "Corporate acquisitions and mergers are capitalist business behaviors and are driven by the free market and are not based on human will."
To divert, and not to mix in any nationalism!
Therefore, what everyone should pay attention to at this stage is whether Hutchison Whampoa can be acquired by a Chinese-owned enterprise, and whether Hutchison Whampoa can rise from the ashes after the acquisition and help stimulate Hong Kong's economy and contribute!"
It must be said that Dai Lingzhi's speech was "lofty" and stood on the moral high ground, and those chaotic public opinions were quickly suppressed.
At the same time, everyone began to pay attention to the final negotiations in the battle between Hutchison Whampoa and Chinese capital!
…
"Lame Dragon, bring me a newspaper!"
"Okay!"
The newsstand owner, Lame Dragon, lamely handed a newspaper to the customer.
For a little person like Lame Long, every time a major earthquake occurs in Hong Kong, it is good news to him, and the newspaper can sell very well.
Among these major earthquakes, Shi Zhijian’s has been the most recent!
Shi Chi-kin is promoted to the Legislative Council!
Shi Zhijian advocated the abolition of the Great Cleansing Regulations.
Shi Zhijian advocates the abolition of polygamy!
According to Lame Dragon's research, any news about Shi Zhijian sells very well, so much so that Lame Dragon's wife and children know that there is a person like "Shi Zhijian" in Hong Kong who can create countless gossips to fill their stomachs.
But this time there is something different. The war between British and Chinese capital seems to have nothing to do with Shi Zhijian. Instead, the once humble boss Li Jiacheng has become a "national hero".
Boss Li seems to like the highlight moment very much. He often shouts in the newspaper: "Down with British capital and acquire Hutchison!"
This made little people like Lame Dragon feel a little uneasy, fearing that a fight would break out.
However, there is one thing that Lame Long admires about Boss Li, that is, he spares no effort in doing news. He will read all the news that can help him. He is more diligent than those ghost guys!
No, Boss Li just donated money to a welfare home. The headline is: "Charity starts with me, beat the British capital and feel proud!"
Lame Long felt that it was a pity that Mr. Li did not become an actor, otherwise he would definitely become a big name like Ti Lung and David Jiang. Of course, he must be handsome first, but I heard that he is bald.
"Look, what kind of world is this? Boss Li alone supports the Chinese people, but what about the other Chinese businessmen? What about Shi Zhijian, who was so arrogant before? Why don't we see him show up?"
The four-eyed frog who bought the newspaper was spitting in front of the school bag stall to express his dissatisfaction and disgust with this society.
"I'm not a cynical person, but I think boss Li Jiacheng is a very righteous person! In order to fight for the interests of us Chinese people, he dared to fight against the evil British capital. This kind of righteous act is simply a role model for us!"
"You can't say that. Boss Li is very sharp, but the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa is still unknown. Is it too early to sing his praises at this time?"
"Why is it so early? Boss Li will definitely win when he acquires Hutchison!" The bespectacled man clenched his hands into fists and vowed.
In addition to men with glasses, there are many people in Hong Kong who blindly believe that Chinese capital will definitely defeat British capital, and that Li Ka-shing will definitely win the Hutchison acquisition war.
For them, this acquisition not only represents a commercial victory, but also represents a victory between nations!
…
"Damn it! I will never give in!" Qi Dezun smashed the coffee cup on the ground angrily.
"Yes, no matter what conditions the damn Chinese businessman offers, I will never sell Hutchison Whampoa to the Chinese!"
"But, now there are very favorable conditions offered there." The secretary said.
"Good conditions? Why didn't I know? I only know that the Chinese are colluding with HSBC and are coveting my company!"
Just when Qi Dezun was furious, someone knocked on the door and came in and said: "Mr. President, the time for negotiation has come. Now please rush to the Kowloon Peninsula Hotel."
"Really?" Qi Dezun was stunned for a moment, and then said with great force, "Just watch, I will beat the shit out of those Chinese! If you want to control my Hutchison Whampoa, just dream!"
When Qi Dezun arrived at the Kowloon Peninsula in a special car, many media reporters were already ambushed near the Kowloon Peninsula.
The reporters, holding long guns and short cannons, asked Qi Dezun in the car: "Excuse me, are you going to take action against Hutchison Whampoa?"
"I would like to ask if the Qi Dezun family intends to give up its controlling stake in Hutchison Whampoa?"
Some simply asked: "What do you think of the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa by Cheung Kong Holdings represented by Li Ka-shing?"
Faced with these tricky questions, Qi Dezun refused to answer any of them. He got out of the car with a negotiation team of seven or eight people and walked straight towards the Peninsula Hotel.
The media reporters were taking pictures of him like crazy. More and more people gathered around him. It seemed that the whole of Hong Kong was aroused by this acquisition negotiation.
In order to demonstrate the prestige of British-funded enterprises, Qi Dezun entangled a negotiation team of nearly thirty people this time and arrived at the negotiation location aggressively.
As their Hutchison opponent this time, Li Jiacheng's side seems to be weak, with only seven or eight people in total. In addition to Li Jiacheng himself, his confidant Zhuang Jiajun, there are also several people in charge of Yangtze River Industries.
When Qi Dezun arrived, these people were startled by Qi Dezun's power. Even Li Jiacheng couldn't help but take a breath, feeling that today's negotiation would be very difficult.
Li Jiacheng has been in business for many years and has experienced countless negotiations. He knows the importance of momentum in negotiations. Compared with the two, their side is already weak.
As Wei Li who organized this negotiation, he represents HSBC. Of course he hopes that both parties can shake hands and sell at a good price, but looking at the current situation, it may be difficult.
"Are all the people here? Then the negotiations can begin." Wei Li said as a representative.
"Wait!" Qi Dezun suddenly stopped, his eyes glanced contemptuously at Li Jiacheng, who was sitting opposite, and then at the others, and then said with a trace of disdain on the corner of his mouth: "How can such a big thing not have the media present? They
You can also act as a notary here and help witness history, right?"
What's the meaning?
He actually asked reporters to be present during such a private negotiation?
Is he really confident that he will not lose?
Wei Li and Li Jiacheng were deceived by Qi Dezun's arrogance.
Qi Dezun was very satisfied with the reactions of Wei Li, Li Jiacheng and others. What he wanted was this kind of surprise, astonishment, and disbelief.
"No, dear Mr. Qi Dezun, if reporters are allowed in, then this negotiation..."
Before Wei Li, the ghost guy, could finish his words, Qi Dezun sneered and said, "What, are you afraid of making a fool of yourself, or is this Mr. Li Jiacheng afraid of making a fool of himself?"
Wei Li and Li Jiacheng looked at each other.
"Since you dare to come over and acquire our Hutchison Whampoa, you should be prepared to lose! Hutchison Whampoa is a company built with all the efforts of our Qi Dezun family. According to the words of the Chinese, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
!”
Everyone else looked at Qi Dezun mocking Li Jiacheng and others with smiles on their faces.
"The fact that you can't swallow it only shows that you are incompetent! The fact that you dare not let reporters be present shows that you are cowardly!" Qi Dezun looked arrogant and did not take Li Jiacheng, a Chinese, in his eyes at all. "So now, how dare you do it?
Don’t you dare to let the media in?”
Wei Li gritted his teeth and looked at Li Jiacheng without saying a word.
Li Jiacheng and Shen Bi, the senior manager of HSBC, are good friends, and Shen Bi is Wei Li's superior. Of course, Wei Li has to look at Li Jiacheng's face first.
Li Jiacheng hesitated for a moment, feeling that he seemed to be playing too much this time.
Li Jiacheng has always had a heroic dream, so he tried every means to acquire British capital and achieve great success.
But everything in front of him was beyond his expectation. This damn Qi Dezun didn't negotiate honestly, but actually wanted to bombard him with public opinion!
