Beside the swimming pool outside the main building, there were flashing lights, champagne, delicacies, beauties, and Huo Zhenting and others chatting happily, but the sound could not reach the reception room in the main building at all.
In the reception room, Chu Huan, Guo Bingxiang, Zheng Jiachun, Tang Yunian and Zhao Shizeng were sitting opposite each other.
Guo Bingxiang, Zheng Jiachun, Tang Yunian, and Zhao Shizeng looked at each other, and they all saw surprise in each other's eyes.
"So, Hehe International has actually completed the acquisition of Wheelock?"
Guo Bingxiang opened his eyes wide and looked at Chu Huan sitting opposite him in disbelief.
"Yes, just today I have acquired the shares of Wheelock from Zhang Yuliang, not only the shares of Wheelock, but also the shares of three companies under Wheelock Real Estate Trust, Federal Real Estate, and Harlivan Development, and
I have also met with Qi Dezun of Hehe International, and the other party agreed to acquire the shares of these four companies in my hands, so Wheelock’s acquisition has ended!”
Chu Huan repeated what he said before.
At this time, Zheng Jiachun could no longer think about why Chu Huan would buy Wheelock's shares from Zhang Yuliang when he had already publicly announced that he had given up on acquiring Wheelock. At the same time, he had no time to think about what Chu Huan was using.
I bought the Wheelock stock in Zhang Yuliang’s hands at a reasonable price.
At this time, Zheng Jiachun just subconsciously said, "Ah Huan, no matter how much money Hehe International pays, we are willing to pay the same price to buy the shares of Wheelock in your hand!"
Chu Huan shook his head and said, "Even if you acquire the shares of Wheelock in my hand, it will be useless. Only when these shares fall into the hands of Hehe International can the current acquisition of Wheelock be ended. To be honest,
In your hands, there is actually only one result, which makes John Madden understand that the chips in his hands are more important, and the asking price will be higher."
"That's our business!"
Wheelock was so important that Zheng Jiachun said something unpleasant in front of Chu Huan for the first time at this time.
After finishing speaking, Zheng Jiachun realized that what he had just said was somewhat inappropriate, and said to Chu Huan, "Ah Huan, I'm sorry, I was too anxious just now!"
Chu Huan waved his hands and did not take this matter to heart, saying, "It doesn't matter, I can understand your mood."
In the past, things had no results. Even though the possibility of Sihai getting Wheelock was the smallest, they still had hope.
Now their good friend Chu Huan has his hopes shattered at this moment.
Such a result is difficult for them to accept.
Zheng Jiachun said, "Ah Huan, we all know the reason you just mentioned, but as long as we can get the Wheelock stock in Zhang Yuliang's hands, then we will have more capital to talk to John Madden, and we can even go to
Talk to Qi Dezun, I believe these stocks can play a greater role in our hands!"
Although the other people did not speak, it could be seen from their attitudes that they agreed with Zheng Jiachun's words.
Chu Huan smiled bitterly and said, "It's okay to say that, but it's not in line with my interests!"
Tang Yunian said, "Ah Huan, are you worried that after we acquire Zhang Yuliang's shares in Wheelock from you, you will think too much about the price?"
This is actually the same situation as buying a house from an acquaintance.
Someone wants to sell a house, and acquaintances and friends know about it, so they offer to buy the house. At the same time, there is also an unknown person who also wants to buy your house.
In the process of buying a house, an acquaintance or friend may buy the house from you at the same price, but what about afterwards?
Acquaintances and friends may think that you are just using someone you don't know well to drive up housing prices.
In many cases, this kind of thing really happens. Therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, many people will not sell their houses to people they know well.
Because that will save a lot of trouble.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Of course I won't think so. To be honest, if you put this little money with me or you, I believe it won't be too much money.
I also believe that the relationship between us is not so fragile.
It’s just that what Hehe International can give me, you can’t give. This has nothing to do with price. So everyone, I am telling you this news in advance because I don’t want you to continue to work in vain like this. As for other things, I really don’t want it.
Moreover!"
The four people had different expressions. No one expected that tonight would have such an ending.
There were too many ambiguities in Chu Huan's answer. It was obvious that there were many things that they didn't know about in this transaction.
but
"Ah Huan, this matter is too important. I need to go back and tell my dad now!"
Master Zhao took the lead in getting up and preaching.
Since they are Chu Huan's friends, they naturally understand Chu Huan's character and understand that Chu Huan has definitely made up his mind at this time. What they say no longer matters.
But this matter must be known to his father as soon as possible.
Chu Huan nodded and said, "This is what it should be."
Zheng Jiachun also stood up at this time and said, "Ah Huan, I have to go back too!"
Chu Huan nodded, the two shook hands, and Zheng Jiachun turned and left.
Tang Yunian patted Chu Huan on the shoulder and left without saying anything.
When only Guo Bingxiang and Chu Huan were left in the room, Guo Bingxiang couldn't help but said to Chu Huan, "Ah Huan, did you really sell this stock to Hehe International? Or is Hehe International doing it for you?
Where’s the escrow?”
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Of course it was sold to Hehe International!"
"Haha!" Guo Bingxiang laughed pointedly and said, "I have to go back and tell dad about this, but you don't have to think too much. The acquisition of Wheelock is a thing that no one has embraced.
How much hope there is, but now I won’t say anything even if it doesn’t succeed!”
Chu Huan nodded and said, "I didn't think too much about it!"
Guo Bingxiang left without saying anything.
After the four people left, Chu Huan came to the swimming pool outside the main building.
Feng Yongfa, Huo Zhenting, and Michael Kadoorie were playing with the model called by Chu Huan. When they saw Chu Huan coming alone, Feng Yongfa asked curiously.
"Why are you alone? How many of them are there?"
"I have some things to do before I go back!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
Huo Zhenting asked, "Then will they come back?"
Michael Kadoorie also looked at Chu Huan curiously.
"I don't know!" Chu Huan shook his head and then said, "But I still hope they come back!"
The time for Guo Bingxiang and others to return to their respective residences is determined based on how far their residences are from Chu Huan.
Zheng Jiachun returned to their residence in Repulse Bay.
"Didn't you go to a prty with Ah Huan? Why are you back so early?"
In the living room, Zheng Yutong, who was reading the newspaper, saw Zheng Jiachun coming back, put down the newspaper in his hand, and asked curiously.
Zheng Jiachun said with a complex look and some resentment, "Daddy, there are some things I want to talk to you about!"
When Zheng Yutong saw this, he knew that this was no small matter and said, "Let's go to the study and talk!"
Zheng Jiachun nodded slightly, and the two father and son came to the study. Zheng Jiachun immediately told Zheng Yutong what Chu Huan had told him.
What makes Zheng Jiachun feel strange is that after his father Zheng Yutong learned what happened, he did not show anger or surprise, but looked like it was true.
"Haha!" Then, Zheng Yutong even laughed softly before saying, "So you are so angry now because you think A Huan betrayed your friendship?"
Zheng Jiachun nodded and said, "Isn't that true? We have such a good relationship with Ah Huan. After he acquired Wheelock's stock from Zhang Yuliang, even if he wanted to sell it to Hehe International, he should have discussed it with us as soon as possible.
Contact us instead of waiting for him to decide everything before telling us about this matter!"
After hearing this, Zheng Yutong just smiled helplessly, and then continued, "Then what should we do if Ah Huan tells us in advance?"
Zheng Jiachun said, "Of course I will try my best to buy A Huan's Wheelock shares!"
Zheng Yutong continued to ask, "What if Ah Huan disagrees?"
Zheng Jiachun was stunned. He didn't agree. Isn't it the current situation if he doesn't agree?
Zheng Yutong saw that Zheng Jiachun did not continue to speak, so she continued to smile and said, "Then let me ask you from another angle, if it was not Ah Huan who acquired Zhang Yuliang's Wheelock shares, now they have completed the transaction with Hehe International, and it has not been made public.
What are we doing now about this matter?"
Zheng Jiachun said, "We are still trying our best to acquire John Madden's shares in Wheelock, if John Madden finally decides to sell his shares in Wheelock to us."
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At this point, Zheng Jiachun stopped talking.
If that's the case, they can only be shareholders of Wheelock, not the chairman of the board of directors. In other words, they threw in a lot of cash, but only got the identity of a director who has a certain say but no decisive say.
"I understand!" Zheng Yutong smiled and said, "This is Ah Huan, who told us about this matter when it was still in the confidentiality stage. Otherwise, we would still be worried about the acquisition of Wheelock."
things, and delaying our own business, in the end it will only be us who suffer."
"But, but." Although Zheng Jiachun understood, it did not mean that he could accept this matter immediately. Moreover, there was another important point that he did not understand.
"But, this person is Chu Huan!"
"Just because the other party is Chu Huan, do they have to sell the stocks they got to you?" Zheng Yutong raised his voice.
Zheng Jiachun shook his head and said, "That's not what I mean. What I mean is that we can compete fairly with Hehe International for the shares of Wheelock in A Huan's hands. But now A Huan has not even given us this opportunity. I'm sorry for this."
There’s no way I can get through it!”
"Alas" Zheng Yutong shook his head helplessly and said, "So, you are unbalanced now!"
"Yes!" Zheng Jiachun made no attempt to hide this.
Zheng Yutong sighed for the second time and said, "Actually, you should be glad that you have Chu Huan as a friend. When A Huan first appeared in the business world of Xiangjiang, I was worried that A Huan would be like you and run rampant in the business world without any rules. Now it seems,
My worries are completely unnecessary. Ah Chun, you should be lucky that you have a friend like Chu Huan. He chose to tell you about this matter today, and the pressure he bears is beyond your imagination!"
Zheng Jiachun was stunned. He didn't expect that his father would suddenly say such a sentence!
"Go back!" Zheng Yutong said to Zheng Jiachun, "Go back to Ah Huan's manor. If you can't understand this matter, don't think about it. Bury this matter deeply in your heart. It won't take long, maybe it will be over."
Years, maybe two years, I think then you will understand everything!"
Such a word without beginning or end made Zheng Jiachun even more silent. He really couldn't understand why his father said this.
"Daddy, is there something I don't know?"
Zheng Jiachun couldn't help but asked.
Zheng Yutong said, "I don't want you to know now because you don't need to know. In fact, I don't know if my guess is right, but I feel that my guess is right, so I will firm up my idea. What about you?"
, it is best to be firm in what I tell you.
In the business world, it is not easy to have such a friend, who will be of immeasurable help to you in the future!"
Zheng Jiachun finally left his villa in confusion and drove back to the Chu family manor.
Zheng Yutong was sitting alone in his study at this time, with a half-smiling look on his face, muttering to himself, "I really hope to see the real finale sooner. I hope this finale is what I want to see!"
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Zheng Yutong answered the phone and it was Guo Desheng.
"Do you know what happened?" Guo Desheng asked on the phone.
"Already know!" Zheng Yutong said easily.
"Now that it's over, I think we should give up!" Guo Desheng said calmly.
"It's time to give up. Didn't we have little hope for this matter in the first place?" Zheng Yutong said in a relaxed tone.
"I have asked Axiang to go back!" Guo Desheng said, "I also called those two people. Their meaning is the same as ours."
"Well, I also asked Ah Chun to go back!"
The two hung up the phone.
In the Chu family's manor, the four of them, Guo Bingxiang, came and went in a hurry, with only an hour's interval between them.
Seeing the four of them return, Feng Yongfa, Huo Zhenting, and Michael Kadoorie were not sure why, but they were very happy.
Chu Huan looked at them, and finally Zheng Jiachun walked up to Chu Huan and said seriously, "I believe you, Ah Huan, and I also believe what my dad said. I'll wait a few years!"
Chu Huan nodded slightly, "Since you put me and Uncle Zheng together, then call me Uncle Chu and listen!"
Zheng Jiachun's face darkened
Beside the swimming pool, there was laughter and laughter.
The next day, morning!
Wheelock Headquarters!
Little Madden came to John Madden's office.
"Dad, Guo Desheng from Sihai Consortium just issued a statement that Sihai Consortium was not satisfied with our offer, so it withdrew from this acquisition."
John Madden was stunned, and then asked angrily, "When did it happen?"
"Just now!" Little Madden said with the same angry expression.
The two father and son have reason to be angry. For them, the statement issued by the Sihai Consortium is like a hard slap in the face.
Before this, the two fathers and sons were certain that the Wheelock shares in their hands were worth at least HK$400 million, but now Sihai Consortium has chosen to withdraw from this acquisition because of their pricing, although in their hearts they do not think Sihai Consortium has any
Strength acquires the existence of Wheelock.
But the existence of the Sihai Consortium is very important to them.
Except for the previous Chu Huan who withdrew due to factors other than business, the other six consortia did not withdraw. Even when they quoted 500 million Hong Kong dollars, they did not withdraw. This shows that although their sale price is high,
But they will accept it.
But now with the withdrawal of the Sihai Consortium, the issue of the selling price has been completely exposed.
And those consortiums that are still acquiring Wheelock will definitely make a fuss about this matter.
Sure enough, at this time the phone on John Madden's desk rang.
John Madden picked up the phone and it was Swire Swire calling.
"John, can we continue to talk about Wheelock's price?" Schyoksch Huaiya asked straight to the point without exchanging pleasantries.
John Madden said in a deep voice, "Yok Shi, the price of 500 million is very reasonable. If Swire can acquire Wheelock, it will open up its shipping business and expand your real estate business. I didn't expect you to have
Any reason to reject this offer?”
Shiyok Shihuaiya chuckled and said, "There are quite a few reasons, it's just that you don't want to see it, John!"
John Madden said, "What is your psychological price level, Shiyok?"
York Schweizer said, "John, your psychological price is the income from Wheelock's future growth and the right of your Madden family to have a say in Wheelock. This is wrong. Since we are talking about a business,
If you want to make an acquisition, you should do it according to the current market conditions.
Therefore, if you really want to sell Wheelock, John, we at Swire are willing to acquire Wheelock at a premium of 20% of Wheelock’s stock price before the suspension. This is already our final bottom line!”
The price is the same as what Li Jiacheng said before.
John Madden's heart sank, and he said in a deep voice, "So, we can't reach a consensus?"
Shiyok Shihuaiya said helplessly, "It seems like this."
“I hope I can continue to cooperate with Swire in the future!” John Madden said.
Shiyok Shihuaiya nodded and said, "Actually, the future development of Xiangjiang is not necessarily what you think, John. Staying in Xiangjiang is not necessarily a wrong choice!"
"I will seriously consider it!" After John Madden finished speaking, he hung up the phone.
"Swire also wants to give up?" Xiao Maden said helplessly.
John Madden nodded and said with a gloomy face, "That's right!"
Little Madden said to John Madden eagerly, "Dad, it seems that we need to fill in some information for those people, otherwise they will definitely continue to use this matter against us!"
John Madden nodded and said, "Put out the materials we prepared before!"
"Yes!" Little Madden immediately nodded excitedly.
"Look, Swire has actually issued a statement that it has withdrawn from this Wheelock acquisition!"
In a certain securities company in Xiangjiang, two stockbrokers were talking about the hottest news at the moment, Wheelock's acquisition of Eucalyptus!
"The purchase price of 500 million is really too high. If the Madden family can lower it, I think they will definitely not withdraw."
"That's natural. That's Wheelock, one of the four major foreign banks in Hong Kong. Whoever can get Wheelock can instantly become one of the most powerful people in Hong Kong!"
"Haha, you are talking about ordinary people. The key is, who among ordinary people has the strength to acquire Wheelock? Look at the consortiums involved in acquiring Wheelock. Which one is not the most powerful person in Hong Kong?
"
"That's true."
"You think it's ridiculous for us, people with a monthly salary of less than 2,000 yuan, to discuss a multi-billion-dollar acquisition?"
"Well"
The Wheelock acquisition, which originally had no progress, has once again become the focus of heated discussions in the city with the successive withdrawals of Sihai Consortium and Swire.
However, this time the public opinion has obviously begun to change. Previously, because of John Madden's statement, people have accepted that Wheelock's market value is only worth that much. Now, people in Hong Kong are beginning to discuss Madden again.
Is the family a little too greedy in this matter?
The Maddens were naturally aware of such discussions, but they did not pay much attention to them.
I'm going to sell Wheelock and leave Hong Kong. Will I still care about the discussions of you irrelevant people?
Of course, such discussions provide the remaining acquirers with leverage to continue negotiations with the Madden family.
At this time, regarding Wheelock's acquisition, there are still four companies left, namely Jardine Matheson, Hehe International, Cheung Kong, and Global.
"It seems they are the ones who really want us at Wheelock!"
On the evening of this day, John Madden and Madden Jr., father and son, gathered in John Madden's office again.
Four consortiums, Jardine Matheson, Hehe International, Cheung Kong Holdings, and Universal, also called John Madden today.
The question he was asking was naturally whether the sale price of Wheelock could be lowered. On this issue, John Madden refused to let go for 500 million Hong Kong dollars!
In response to this reply, although these four companies also expressed helplessness, they did not choose to withdraw. They only expressed the hope that John Madden could seriously consider the current situation.
"How did you do what you went to do?"
John Madden understands that something new must be done at this time to stimulate the remaining four consortiums that are still competing. Otherwise, the two sides will continue to be in a stalemate, and his side will eventually cut prices.
Although they belong to Party A's father, they will eventually sell Wheelock's shares.
In another time and space, this year's Wheelock acquisition ultimately came to nothing.
But things are different now. After John Madden experienced this incident, especially after hearing the comments from the people of Xiangjiang, he really began to have a less and less favorable impression of Xiangjiang.
So he wanted to leave Xiangjiang as soon as possible.
"It has been arranged. I believe this matter will be reported tomorrow!" When Xiao Maden said this at this time, he seemed to feel a sense of relief.
The withdrawal of Sihai Consortium and Taikoo still put a lot of pressure on him.
John Madden nodded with satisfaction and said, "They will be the ones to worry then!"
"Yeah!" Little Madden also nodded proudly.
Just when everyone is paying attention to Wheelock's acquisition of Eucalyptus, some people have not set their sights on it.
"A bunch of idiots!" Zhang Yuliang said disdainfully, throwing the evening newspaper in his hand on the table.
It was also the first time that Cheng Zhitao and Peng Guoliang, the black and white confidants, appeared in Zhang Yuliang's office at the same time.
"How are the arrangements for the transfer of funds going?" Zhang Yuliang first asked Cheng Zhitao.
Now he has completed the transaction with Chu Huan. Although he doesn't know why Chu Huan is concerned about the Wheelock stocks in his hands, Zhang Yuliang also got his own analysis results from the conversation with Chu Huan.
That is, if Chu Huan wants to sell his shares in Wheelock to Hehe International, he can only sell them to Hehe International. Only after Hehe International gets the shares in Wheelock in his hands can he settle the matter and end this war.
The Wheelock acquisition attracted the attention of Hong Kong!
If my analysis is correct, then the matter has actually been settled now, and I am just waiting for the time agreed between me and Chu Huan to arrive.
But this has nothing to do with me anymore. The most important thing for me now is to transfer all the funds in my hand out of Xiangjiang without leaving any traces.
After all, Chu Huan still underestimated Zhang Yuliang's ambition. Although for the Zhang family, Wheelock's stocks were the most high-quality assets, it did not mean that the Zhang family only had these industries.
They also have a Western medicine business in Xiangjiang, a Daimaru department store that cooperates with the Japanese Seibu Department Store, and a lot of properties. Zhang Yuliang will not give up these industries.
So now Zhang Yuliang is only transferring the cash from the sale of Wheelock shares to Chu Huan. As for other things, he still needs to wait for opportunities.
"We have contacted our people in Australia, but the week is really too tight!" Cheng Zhitao said.
Zhang Yuliang said, "No matter how tight the situation is, it must be completed within a week."
Cheng Zhitao could only say, "Understood!"
Zhang Yuliang continued, "I don't worry about the others. You will fly to Australia tomorrow to supervise this matter in person!"
Cheng Zhitao nodded and said, "Yes!"
After explaining Cheng Zhitao, Zhang Yuliang began to explain Peng Guoliang.
"Although I have received Chu Huan's guarantee, I can't just think that I can rest easy on this matter, so I will keep an eye on the other members of the Zhang family and there won't be any questions!"
Peng Guoliang nodded and said, "I understand, boss, don't worry!"
But then Peng Guoliang said, "But boss, in a week, when the dust about Wheelock's acquisition of Eucalyptus is settled, it will definitely attract the attention of newspapers in Hong Kong, and they will also see your content in the newspapers by then."
Yes, in my opinion the way to avoid future troubles is to prevent them from seeing such reports!"
Zhang Yuliang shook his head silently and said, "Of course I have a solution for this matter. If we do that, we will have more leverage in Chu Huan's hands. The gain outweighs the loss!"