Thunder was rolling outside, and the sound of raindrops falling on the windows became clearer and shocking.
But at this time, Daniel Cook, who was sitting in the living room, was in a very beautiful mood.
It's all so wonderful.
People sit at home and money comes from heaven!
When he was in London before, he heard the call from Xiangjiang and rushed back to Xiangjiang immediately. Then he learned that Xiangjiang's Changshi was buying Qingzhou Yingni's shares in the market.
When he first received the news, Daniel Cook was very surprised. He was used to the days when British-funded consortiums were at the top of Xiangjiang. He never thought that one day a Chinese-funded consortium would acquire Qingzhou Yingni.
After the shock, Daniel Cook immediately convened the board of directors to seek to deal with the acquisition of Changshi.
There were noisy voices within the board of directors who expressed that they would never allow Changshi to acquire Qingzhou Yingni.
Although these people have not paid much attention to Qingzhou Yingni, it is undeniable that Qingzhou Yingni is indeed a relatively profitable company. Last year, Qingzhou Yingni's net profit was more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars.
But soon, there were voices within the board of directors. The reason why Cheung Kong was bold enough to acquire Qingzhou Yingni was because behind it was HSBC and the support of the four major British banks.
Upon hearing this news, the board members of Qingzhou Yingni headed by Daniel Cook showed helpless expressions. If this is the case, then this battle will be impossible to play.
But that doesn’t mean these people have to admit defeat. Just when Daniel Cook was preparing to lead Qingzhou Yingni’s board of directors to fight back against Changshi’s acquisition, Qingzhou Yingni’s director Li Mingze spoke.
"There is one thing that I think everyone should understand, and that is why Cheung Kong wants to acquire Qingzhou Yingni at this time. Although Cheung Kong has a good reputation among Xiangjiang real estate companies, even so, it should not be
At this time, they want to acquire our Qingzhou Yingni. More importantly, why should HSBC and the Four Oceans help Changshi? Is it because they want to acquire Qingzhou Yingni?
If this is the case, the four major foreign banks can completely acquire Qingzhou Yingni on their own, so why do they need to push Changshi out?"
Li Mingze's words made everyone fall into deep thought. Everyone also realized the significance of this. It should be more than a simple acquisition.
"Today, the largest project in Xiangjiang is the Zhulu Commercial Center that Zhulu Real Estate is about to start. Although Huaye City's investment has been surpassed by Taikoo Shing, its scale is still the largest city-in-city construction in Xiangjiang. If Chu Huan wants
The acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni is actually more likely!"
Li Mingze continued to express his opinions.
When everyone heard it, it made more sense.
"So, the real purpose of Changshi's acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni is Chu Huan, not us!"
After Daniel Cook pondered for a moment, he asked aloud.
Li Mingze didn't know anything about Chu Huan or Li Jiacheng in advance, but he still analyzed the greatest possibility and said, "Qingzhou Yingni just happened to become their battlefield. I think everyone should know that, whether it is HSBC or
The four major British-owned foreign companies all want to get involved in Chu Huan’s business, and now it seems that they have finally made a clever move!"
Li Mingze's analysis made the entire board of directors of Qingzhou Yingni no longer have the anger on their faces when they were acquired.
Instead, there were expressions of joy, including Daniel Cook, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qingzhou Yingni!
As mentioned before, the situation of Qingzhou Yingni in Xiangjiang is actually the same as that of the earlier milk company. After hundreds of years of development, Qingzhou Yingni has no real controller. The reason why Daniel Cook can become Qingzhou
The chairman of Yingni is not determined by how many shares he owns in Qingzhou Yingni, but by the social status of Daniel Cook.
In fact, it is difficult for people to have a strong sense of belonging to such a company.
It is true that Qingzhou Yingni's annual profit is more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars, but the shares are too dispersed, so each shareholder will not get much in annual dividends.
On the contrary, now, if Li Mingze's analysis is correct, Qingzhou Yingni's stock price will definitely experience a big explosion in the future, and this is the best time for them to leave the market.
At this moment, Daniel Cook knew that their analysis was correct, and Chu Huan had indeed entered the market.
And as soon as it came up, Qingzhou Yingni's stock price rose by more than 10%.
"Mr. Cook, since you have already guessed it, I won't hide it anymore. The shares of Qingzhou Yingni in your hand are worth 17 Hong Kong dollars per share. I can pay all the cash in one go!"
Chu Huan sat there, looking at Daniel Cook who had a slightly raised mouth, and knew that the other person must be a greedy guy, and I was afraid that it would be difficult for him to get what he wanted from Daniel Cook this time.
"Director Chu is really good at joking!" Daniel Cook said with a chuckle. "When Land acquired the Dairy Farm, the share price of the dairy company doubled in the end. Is the current price of Director Chu a little inappropriate?"
"
The lion who doesn't shy away opens his mouth!
Chu Huan also laughed out loud and said, "Mr. Cook, this joke is not funny at all. Land acquired the milk company through stock-for-share exchange, but now I have spent real money to buy Qingzhou from Mr. Cook."
The two acquisition methods of Yingni's shares are fundamentally different, so how can they be the same!"
Daniel Cook remained unmoved and continued with a smile on his face, "The market's feedback is the most direct. Just before you came to me, Director Chu, I called my stockbroker. As of now,
The stock price of Qingzhou Yingni has already risen to Hong Kong dollars per share. I believe that by tomorrow or this afternoon, the stock price of Qingzhou Yingni can rise by at least 50 more. What do you think, Director Chu?"
Chu Huan did not answer Daniel Cook, but after thinking for a while, he asked Daniel Cook, "I wonder what Mr. Cook's psychological price is?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "For 25 Hong Kong dollars per share, as long as Director Chu agrees, all the shares in Qingzhou Yingni in my hands will belong to you, Director Chu, even if Changshi gives me the money."
If it reaches HK$30 per share, I won’t sell it to them!”
Daniel Cook is sitting firmly on Diaoyutai at this time. After the last Qingzhou Yingni board of directors meeting, these shareholders have actually agreed on what to do next.
Although it seems that the upcoming takeover battle of Qingzhou Yingni is a big melee among the three countries, in fact their country has already made plans to be recruited. What they have to do now is to see who has the higher bargaining chip from Lijiacheng.
The chips given by Chu Huan are too high!
Faced with Daniel Cook's unabashed greed, Chu Huan did not get angry or give in. He continued to persuade Daniel Cook. After receiving no results, Chu Huan stood up and left.
Although the first negotiation between the two parties was unsuccessful, the two parties did not fall out. Daniel Cook personally sent Chu Huan to the door of the main building of the villa, looking at the heavy rain outside like a bead curtain.
Daniel Cook smiled and said to Chu Huan, "Dr. Chu, God is not kind to you. It seems that the heavy rain today will make your trip not so smooth, Mr. Chu!"
Chu Huan said with a smile, "Thank you Mr. Cook for the reminder, but I actually like rain. Every time it rains, it brings me good luck!"
Daniel Cook was stunned for a moment, and then said, "If this is the case, then I first wish Director Chu can continue to win this time."
Chu Huan reached out to shake hands with Daniel Cook and said goodbye.
Sitting in the car, Wu Shuhan asked Chu Huan, "Boss, where are you going now?"
Chu Huan looked at the time and said, "Go back to the company. At this time, the other shareholders of Qingzhou Yingni should have similar ideas to Daniel Cook. Let Zhang Ke negotiate with them!"
"yes!"
Up to now, Chu Huan has met the two shareholders of Qingzhou Yingni, first Li Mingze, and then Daniel Cook. Both of them have the attitude that the highest bidder wins. It is foreseeable that other shareholders must have the same idea.
Already.
After all, it was too late to think of it!
After Chu Huan shook his head helplessly, he sat in the car and looked at the heavy rain outside. The heavy rain had been falling for more than three hours. If the drainage system of Xiangjiang River was not up to standard, there would have been water on the road by this time.
Got it!
Several people returned to Jiahu Building, but Xu Yi was already waiting in the lobby.
"What happened?"
If nothing happened, Xu Yi shouldn't wait here.
"Miss Cao is here and is waiting for you in your office!"
Xu Yi preached to Chu Huan.
"Yunshang is here?" Chu Huan was stunned for a moment, wondering what Cao Yunshang was doing here at this time, and said, "Did you tell me what happened?"
Xu Yi shook his head and said, "No."
In the elevator, Xu Yi asked Chu Huan about the outcome of the negotiation with Daniel Cook. After learning that Daniel Cook had opened his mouth, Xu Yi was not surprised at all and just preached.
"I contacted George from Baoyuan Investment and Liu Zhiyuan from Fengwu Securities today. As of now, it should be due to the rain. There are not many Qingzhou Yingni shareholders who have sold their stocks in these two places. As of now, the two companies
It only acquired 28 shares of Qingzhou Yingni, totaling 35.28 million shares of Qingzhou Yingni!"
"It's impossible for rain to stop everyone's enthusiasm for making money. The only explanation is that many people are waiting and watching to see what the next trend of this thing will be."
Chu Huan spoke calmly.
Xu Yi nodded and said, "It should be like this. Although Changshi has not publicly announced the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni, this matter has spread in Xiangjiang. I believe many people are now watching Changshi."
Reaction!"
"It is understandable that if there is competition, the price will be higher!" Chu Huan said.
By this time they had arrived at the top floor of Jiahu Building.
Xu Yi and Wu Shuhan went to their offices, while Qin Peng and others went to their lounge next to Chu Huan's office.
Chu Huan opened the door and walked into his office and saw Cao Yunchang sitting on the sofa.
"How's it going? Li Mingze, has Daniel agreed to sell his shares?"
Seeing Chu Huan come back, Cao Yunshang stood up and asked with concern.
"As expected, both of them are very open-minded and want to raise prices!" Chu Huan took off his coat and sat on the sofa.
"If the competition continues like this, Qingzhou Yingni's stock price will definitely continue to rise, and I believe they have already guessed the importance of Qingzhou Yingni to you by this time, so they will definitely not give up this opportunity.
.”
Cao Yunshang came to the refrigerator, took out a can of Coke, poured it into a cup, and brought it to Chu Huan.
Seeing Chu Huan drink most of the cup in one gulp, he took another can from the refrigerator and filled it for Chu Huan again.
"You have to admit when you are wrong, and you have to stand up when you are beaten. This time it was indeed my negligence. If I had thought of Qingzhou Yingni in advance, there would not be this acquisition war now. Let's just think of spending money to buy a lesson!
"
Chu Huan leaned on the sofa and preached with a tired expression.
Cao Yunshang stood behind Chu Huan, pressed his shoulders, and said, "What are you going to do next?"
Chu Huan closed his eyes slightly and said, "Now that we have taken action, it depends on how Li Jiacheng will take action."
Cao Yunshang said, "Is there no other way?"
Chu Huan raised his head and glanced at Cao Yunshang and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Cao Yunshang said, "Just like the last acquisition of Chinese Real Estate, in a roundabout way, what about the acquisition of CK Asset? If CK Asset was in your hands, this acquisition war would actually cease to exist."
Chu Huan burst out laughing and said, "Li Jiacheng is not Feng Xunfen or Li Fushu. He must have integrated the iron barrels of Changshi Management now, and his shareholding must be above 51. This method will not work for him!"
Cao Yunshang said with some curiosity, "Why do I always feel that you are very wary of this Lijiacheng? Is Lijiacheng worth it?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Changshi's development at this time is really incomparable to that of another time and space, so Lijiacheng at this time is actually not favored by many people, including Cao Yunshang
, she didn’t understand why Chu Huan thought so highly of Li Jiacheng.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "It was Li Jiacheng who proposed the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni."
Cao Yunshang suddenly realized that this was indeed Chu Huan's seven inches, and Li Jiacheng could clearly touch Chu Huan's seven inches, so he was naturally a capable person.
Chu Huan sat there and said with a smile, "Okay, this matter can only be left like this for now. Why did you come here when it's raining?"
Only then did Cao Yunshang remember her visit to Jiahu Building this time. She sat on the coffee table opposite Chu Huan and told Chu Huan in a complicated manner, "Just this morning, Pony Den from Wheelock called me.
, said he wanted to sell Wheelock’s Lane Crawford, and asked us if we wanted it!”
"Gene Era"
Chu Huan was stunned for a moment, then said, "Is there something wrong with the minds of Madden and his son? They actually want to sell Lane Crawford to us at this time?"
Cao Yunshang also showed a helpless smile and said, "I guess Wheelock's business has not been very good recently, but when it comes to the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni, they cannot lose their reputation as Wheelock."
Everyone knows John Madden’s character, reputation is the most important thing!”
Chu Huan glanced at it, and Cao Yunshang asked, "What do you think about this matter? Since Wheelock has found you, it must have known that you want to build a luxury department store, and this acquisition of Lane Crawford is also a one-time deal."
Rare opportunity!"
Cao Yunshang chuckled lightly and said, "I have already rejected Xiaoma's offer. They obviously want to continue to draw on your cash flow by doing this. At this time, acquiring Qingzhou Yingni is much more important than acquiring Lane Crawford."
The main reason I came here this time is to tell you that I also heard from Wheelock that they are now actively seeking to purchase the Princess from Global Shipping Lines from Pao Yugang. Obviously, if Wheelock succeeds in acquiring the Princess, Wheelock will
We really don’t have much cash flow in our hands. In this case, we can at least give up Wheelock as a rival first.”
This is really in line with John Madden's character, he wants the best and the biggest in everything.
In the business world of Xiangjiang, besides John Madden, there is actually such a person, that is King Dong of Orient Overseas.
Ship King Dong’s lifelong pursuit is to surpass Bao Yugang and become a real shipping king. In 1977, the ship brokerage company Gibson selected the top ten shipping kings in the world.
Among them, the Charter King ranked first, but Dong Boat King was not convinced and directly published an open letter, questioning that the calculation method of the selection was wrong and personal boats should not be confused with company boats.
Although it is not stated clearly, the implication is that the chartering king is not as good as me!
Later, during the obvious cold wave in the shipping industry, King Dong still spent a lot of money to customize a super cargo ship in Japan. However, he did not participate in the launching ceremony of the cargo ship and died of illness.
At the same time, it left Orient Overseas with a huge debt problem.
After this type of people have a reputation that ordinary people cannot achieve in their lives, what they pursue is fame.
The four major British-owned foreign firms in Hong Kong jointly came forward to help Changshi capture Yingni in Qingzhou. If Wheelock could only shout from the sidelines but could not contribute, John Madden would not be able to accept this situation.
"Lane Crawford definitely wants it, but not now!"
After a person has a certain amount of financial resources, he can no longer just focus on what is in front of him, but should look further ahead. Only in this way can he obtain more benefits.
Chu Huan agrees with this.
But Chu Huan also understands that for people who are starting a business, it is true that the scenery in the distance is more attractive, but it is best to look at the current situation first, and then talk about the future.
Chu Huan now has the qualification to look further, so it is impossible for Chu Huan to accept Lane Crawford at this time.
First of all, if Wheelock sells Lane Crawford at this time, it will definitely be a big deal. According to Chu Huan's plan, next year is the best time to acquire Wheelock. There is no need to make an unnecessary move this year.
In addition, wouldn’t buying Lane Crawford at this time make it more difficult for him to acquire Qingzhou Yingni?
Chu Huan is not stupid, how could he make such a stupid move?
Obviously, Cao Yunshang also thought of this and refused to accept Xiao Ma without hesitation.
"But Wheelock will definitely not withdraw from this acquisition. The sale of the Princess is not something that happens overnight. It is very likely that the acquisition war of Qingzhou Yingni has ended, and Wheelock and Pao Yugang have not reached an agreement.
What are the specific conditions!”
Before the battle was over, Chu Huan would never evaluate the whole thing too optimistically.
From Chu Huan's point of view, he should prepare for the worst in everything. If the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni really occurs that is beyond his control, how will he deal with such a situation?
Cao Yunshang nodded and said, "This is not impossible. The relationship between Pao Yugang and the Madden family is still very good. It's a pity that John Madden now doesn't know a good heart!"
Both Chu Huan and Cao Wenjin showed their disapproval of the future shipping industry, so subconsciously, Cao Yunshang also thought so. Now Wheelock has to spend such a large price to acquire the Princess. No matter how you look at it,
A stupid decision.
"That's their business, but I hope their deal can be finalized. This will only accelerate the pace of Wheelock's downfall."
Chu Huan said easily.
Cao Yunshang laughed out loud and said, "Then your hope of getting Wheelock will be even greater in the future!"
"It's not that we hope for more!" Chu Huan corrected, "It's that we must get Wheelock!"
Cao Yunshang nodded, then stood up and saw that the heavy rain outside had turned into light rain. Chu Huan said, "Go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll make you something to eat. I'll call you when it's done."
!”
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chu Huan nodded slightly and said, "Okay!"
Although John Madden's acquisition of the Princess and the sale of Lane Crawford have not yet been successful, they have successfully aroused one person's anger!
This person is Zhang Yuliang, the real major shareholder of Wheelock!
"It's really damning. Apart from being filled with stupid pride, do the Maddens and his sons have any business sense in their heads?"
Sitting in his office, Zhang Yuliang preached angrily.
Regarding Wheelock’s three recent decisions, Zhang Yuliang agrees with one and denies two!
Agree to cooperate with several other foreign banks to jointly acquire Qingzhou Yingni in cooperation with Changshi.
Denied Wheelock's acquisition of Princess from Global Shipping Lines and the sale of the company's Lane Crawford.
There was even a heated dispute with John Madden on the company's board of directors today.
In the end, Zhang Yuliang still failed to persuade John Madden's behavior.
"We must find a way to get Wheelock's real estate company into our hands as soon as possible. If this continues, sooner or later Wheelock will be made like Hehe International by that stupid father and son!"
Zhang Yuliang was sitting in his office, talking to himself.
At this moment, Zhang Yuliang's secretary walked in and reminded Zhang Yuliang, "Chairman, it's time to get off work. It's time to go home."
Hearing the secretary's reminder, Zhang Yuliang once again showed an expression of disgust, but this expression was fleeting. He stood up and changed out of his suit, taking down a not-so-expensive suit from the hanger and putting it on.
The old lady at home doesn't like people in her family to be extravagant and wasteful.
The Zhang Yuliang family started their business by selling Western medicine in Xiangjiang, but it was the real estate industry that really accumulated huge wealth for the Zhang family.
At this time, the important companies of the Zhang family include Jinxing Real Estate, Xinglong Mortgage Real Estate, Factory Agency, Lianjin, and 49 shares of the Xiangjiang branch of Daimaru Department Store controlled by Tsutsumi Yoshiaki's brother, as well as Federal Real Estate, Huide
Rich shares!
In Zhang Yuliang's generation, there are four brothers in the Zhang family. Zhang Yuliang is the youngest. The eldest Zhang Yujie died in 1959. The second brother Zhang Yuqi died while watching the sea in 1952. The third brother Zhang Yulin is keen on social activities and dislikes business, so now
Zhang Yuliang is in charge of the Zhang family's industry.
However, there is an old mother on top of Zhang Yuliang, who is now the Dinghai Shenzhen of the Zhang family.
At this time, the entire Zhang family, dozens of people, all lived at No. 8 McDonald's Road. The family lived on the same floor and ate from the same pot. All of Zhang Yuliang's generation worked in the company, and the second generation went to the same school.
go to school.
It is the most typical feudal family in Xiangjiang.
Even compared to the Zhang family, the Chu family was far behind.
Now Zhang Yuliang's mother Guo Geng is still alive, which is enough to suppress Zhang Yuliang's various thoughts.
But after Guo Geng passed away in 1977, Zhang Yuliang immediately revealed his true colors. First, he had a dispute with his third brother in Guo Geng's mourning hall.
The first conflict that broke out in the Zhang family, which controlled a family worth billions, turned out to be over Guo Geng's coffin.
Zhang Yuliang suggested that Guo Geng’s coffin only needs to be an ordinary and high-quality coffin. HK$3,000 is enough to buy a good coffin.
But Zhang Yuqi insisted on choosing a top-quality coffin, costing HK$50,000!
Such a magical thing happened in the Zhang family!
In the end, Zhang Yuliang chose to listen to his third brother and chose a coffin worth RMB 50,000!
But this did not end the Zhang family's affairs.
In the second year after Guo Geng's death, Zhang Yuliangliang issued an order in the name of the family company Zhang Xingye Tang, requiring all family members to move out of their ancestral home at No. 8 McDonald's before March 15, 1979.
Anyone who is willing to move out will receive an "instalment compensation" of RMB 10,000 per house, and each descendant or nephew of each house will receive a gift of RMB 10,000.
From now on, the company will no longer bear the expenses of family members.
The reason for the forced eviction was the company's development site properties.
Failure to do so means that you will not get any compensation at all.
Zhang Yuliang's brilliance lies here. He himself has to move out, but he has not gained any more family wealth.
But whoever has a discerning eye doesn't know that the total amount of compensation is just the tip of the iceberg of the family's huge wealth.
Zhang Yuliang's ambition to swallow up the family's wealth is clearly revealed.
However, the family members were afraid of Zhang Yuliang, who was always domineering, and even more afraid of not being compensated by the family company, so they moved out miserably.
This is the most real situation of the division of property among the wealthy families in Xiangjiang. Zhang Yuliang, who controlled billions of assets, finally used this method to clear out everyone in the family, including three of his contemporaries, Zhang Yuqi and Zhang Yuqi.
One million!
Of course, the Zhang family also filed a lawsuit. The second brother-in-law even invited his son-in-law Luo Dechen to come forward to litigate. You must know that Luo Dechen entered the Legislative Council last year and became the youngest Chinese member of the Legislative Council.
But Zhang Yuliang's side is even more ruthless.
Entrusted Heung Kong Law Firm to hire more than 10 Queen's Counsel.
According to regulations, if a law firm accepts an entrustment from one party to a lawsuit, it is not allowed to accept an entrustment from the other party.
The cost far exceeds the money paid to the branch, but Zhang Yuliang would rather do this than pay a dime more!
But even so, everyone at the time thought that Zhang Yuliang should lose. After all, the evidence was more inclined to the plaintiff. As a result, the then judge Baijia finally overturned all the plaintiff's applications on the grounds that the accusations in the complaint were confusing and complicated.
The plaintiff not only lost the case, but also had to bear high legal fees.
This incident caused an uproar in the Hong Kong legal community!
But there is nothing you can do.
By the way, Bojia was also the prosecutor who tried Jianing Eucalyptus.
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