Xia Dingji fiercely threw the materials in his hands on the table, and then stared closely at Rispem Burton in front of him!
Just at noon today, Xia Dingji received the last three shortlisted companies from the MTR Corporation.
Land, Cheung Kong and the Zhulu Real Estate that Xia Dingji least wants to see!
So Xia Dingji immediately called Respem Burton and asked him to rush to his office as soon as possible.
Rispem Burton did not delay, as Xia Dingji hoped, he came to Xia Dingji's office as soon as possible, and then the scene before him happened.
"Pemberton, I need an explanation. Could it be that what I told you before was not clear enough? Why did Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate still appear on the final shortlist?"
Xia Dingji gasped and looked at Rispem Burton. He could not accept the current result.
Reese Pemberton stood in front of Xia Dingji and said calmly, "Director, we are doing everything in accordance with the procedures. The bidding plan of Zhulu Real Estate was unanimously praised in the internal meeting of the MTR Corporation. Now,
Nowadays, their plan is rated the second highest by the outside world, second only to Lijiacheng’s Changshi. If we don’t put Zhulu Real Estate on the final list, I think Mr. Secretary, you should know the consequences.
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Please ask, when the people in Hong Kong question whether our MTR Corporation is operating behind closed doors, can Mr. Secretary-General come forward to clarify for us?"
At the end of his speech, Raspberry Burton struck back at Xia Dingji.
How could Xia Dingji help the MTR Corporation to clarify? Isn't there three hundred taels of silver in this place?
"Haha, why are Chu Huan's side so calm? It turns out it was Pemberton who chose to side with them!" Xia Dingji calmed down after experiencing his anger.
I had told Xia Dingji very clearly about Zhulu Real Estate at the beginning, but now Lispemberton still put Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate on the list of the last three shortlisted companies. Doesn't this explain the problem?
Reese Pemberton said calmly, "I don't know what you mean, Mr. Director, but I understand that if Zhulu Real Estate is not included in the final list, it will cause huge social effects, and
This is just the final shortlist, not the winning bid list. I really don’t understand why Mr. Secretary, you are so angry.
Or do you mean that in your mind, all the senior executives and directors of our MTR Corporation are not worth mentioning? As long as we complete the suppression of Chu Huan, we can turn a blind eye to the pressure we bear, is that right? Mr. Secretary, if you are
With this idea, I can now announce to the public that there are some problems in this selection. Zhulu Real Estate does not meet the company's bidding standards. Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate can now be removed from the list of the three finalists."
Faced with Raspberry Burton's rhetorical question, it was naturally impossible for Xia Dingji to give such an answer.
The Xiangjiang of today is no longer the Xiangjiang of the past.
If this were Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s, Xia Dingji would have given this order without hesitation.
But this is Hong Kong in the late 1970s.
Chinese businessmen have risen in Hong Kong, and Chu Huan's reputation in Hong Kong is even more top-notch. If the MTR Corporation issued such a statement at this time, it would be in conflict with the current policies implemented by the Hong Kong government.
What's more, Chu Huan also controls the largest media group in Hong Kong. If Chu Huan's media group reports on this matter, his political career will be over.
Thinking of this, Xia Dingji looked at Rispem Burton and asked in a deep voice, "Did you really put Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate on the final three shortlist out of this consideration?"
Rise Pemberton looked at Xia Dingji calmly and said, "Mr. Secretary, I am also an Englishman!"
Xia Dingji said in a deep voice, "I hope you can remember what you said!"
Finally, Xia Dingji waved his hand and asked Rispem Burton to leave his office.
After Rise Pemberton left, Xia Dingji picked up the phone on his desk and dialed the office number of Land General Manager Bao Fuda.
"Something unexpected happened. I think the two of us plus Newbijian should meet."
Holding the phone, Bao Fuda's heart sank and he asked, "Regarding the property development rights to be built on top of Central Station and Admiralty Station, has the final list of the three shortlisted companies been released?"
The shortlist will be published in the newspaper tonight, so the outside world has not received the news at this time. However, after Reese Pemberton returns to the company, the news will be told to those who have been excluded from the shortlist and those who have been selected as finalists.
The three lists are told to those companies that participate in the bidding.
"That's right!" Xia Dingji said in a deep voice, "Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate was selected into the final three list!"
Bao Fuda knows the seriousness of this matter. Now Land's Central District redevelopment plan in Hong Kong, the parent company's overseas investment plan, and the Wharf redevelopment plan are all in great need of financial support.
Now, the property development rights on the Central and Admiralty MTR stations are projects that can bring huge benefits to the company in the shortest possible time.
To put it simply, both Land and Yihe, the company behind Land, need this project to provide funds for the development of Yihe and Land.
"Okay, I'll contact Newbijian immediately, please wait for my call!"
Bao Fuda then hung up the phone.
In Chu Huan's office on the top floor of Chinese Bank.
"Haha, Cheung Kong's strategy is good. Use the power of the media to publicize your company first, so that all Hong Kong citizens understand the advantages of their bidding plan, and use the power of the people to provide financial and financial support to the MTR Corporation
Increase the pressure on your subordinates!”
The media in Hong Kong have already begun to publicize Cheung Kong’s plan in this bidding.
‘The tendering plan that best suits the interests of the MTR Corporation!’ – Hong Kong Economic Journal
‘The best bidding plan that accommodates the interests of steel companies and the needs of Hong Kong citizens!’--"Sing Tao Daily"
‘I believe this is the best solution!’--"Sing Pao"
Except for "True News" and "Tian Tian Daily" under Chu Huan Black and White Media, almost all other newspapers in Hong Kong published very similar content, that is, praising Cheung Kong's property development above the MTR stations Central Station and Admiralty Station.
Tendering plan for rights.
This plan is praised as there is nothing in the sky or on the earth, and there is only one in this world!
Xu Yi and Wu Shuhan were sitting across from Chu Huan. Wu Shuhan's eyes when looking at Chu Huan were obviously different from yesterday. They were misty and full of love compared to the previous respect and admiration.
meaning.
And all these changes stem from the change in the relationship between the two last night.
For Wu Shuhan, what happened last night is actually still a bit hazy now. Although she had made some preparations in her heart at that time, when things really happened, Wu Shuhan realized that all the preparations were actually in vain.
From being confused and at a loss when everything is done, to accepting it, it seems that Chu Huan is guiding his emotions.
But at this time Wu Shuhan no longer worries about these things.
The matter is a foregone conclusion, no matter how confused you are, it is better to try to accept this new relationship.
"Boss, why don't you seem worried at all?"
Xu Yi didn't have so many thoughts, and just expressed his own opinions on what was happening now.
She also understands that the significance of this project to the company is not how much benefit it will bring to the company in the future, but more importantly, it is to rectify the name of Zhulu Real Estate.
Chu Huan clicked the newspaper on the table and said with a smile, "I said, leave this matter to He Bingguang. With everything that happens now, He Bingguang should be the one who has a headache, not me!"
Xu Yidu didn't attach much importance to the profits brought by this project, and Chu Huan was even less likely to care. Chu Huan was more concerned about whether He Bingguang could complete the tasks assigned to him in this project.
, He Bingguang can continue to be cultivated.
If it cannot be completed, then the only choice is to find a candidate in the A library who can replace He Bingguang.
At this time, someone from the secretarial department came in and reported.
"Boss, Mr. He just called and Zhulu Real Estate has been shortlisted for the top three subway stations, Central Station and Admiralty Station, for property development rights."
Chu Huan smiled calmly and said, "Tell He Bingguang to keep working hard. What I want is final success and being shortlisted for the top three. If I don't win the bid in the end, it will be no different from the companies I left before."
"yes!"
After the people from the secretarial department left, Xu Yi smiled and said, "It seems that Mr. He is going to work hard this time!"
After laughing, the three of them started to discuss other things. There were too many people from Chu Huan's company, and they would all converge on Xu Yi and Wu Shuhan's side, so the workload of the two of them was very heavy.
Cheung Kong Headquarters.
Lijiacheng also received a reply from the MTR Corporation, telling them that Cheung Kong has been shortlisted for the top three.
"y!"
Sheng Songsheng couldn't help cheering when she saw Li Jiacheng put down the phone.
This project is really important to Changshi, but when Sheng Song's cheers ended, he saw that Li Jiacheng didn't look very happy, so he couldn't help but ask.
"Boss, why are you not happy at all?"
Although Li Jiacheng could not be as open-minded as Chu Huan, Li Jiacheng also had his own ideas and said calmly, "Now it just shows that we Changshi are qualified to compete for this project, but the final outcome of the project is not yet certain."
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Having said this, Li Jiacheng looked at Sheng Songsheng and continued, "Both Land and Zhulu are stronger than ours. It is not easy to win in their attack."
Sheng Songsheng had a different idea, saying, "Boss, today all the media and newspapers in Hong Kong have published our company's plan. The feedback received is very good. Now we have a strong voice for long-term development!"
Li Jiacheng smiled and said, "This is the bargaining chip in our hands, but Land and Zhulu Real Estate also have their own bargaining chips. Land's bargaining chip is that they have the support of Financial Secretary Xia Dingji, and Zhulu Real Estate's bargaining chip is that they have obtained the MTR Corporation
With the support of most of the directors and senior management, their bargaining chips are higher than ours."
Sheng Songsheng finally showed a worried expression and asked, "Zhulu Real Estate actually got the support of most of the directors and executives of the MTR Corporation. How did he do it?"
The directors and senior executives of the MTR Corporation can be divided into two groups. The first group, the directors of the MTR Corporation are divided into prestigious Chinese businessmen in Hong Kong and some ghost elders with real power in Hong Kong. The second group, the management of the MTR Corporation.
Most of them are from Guilao, and a few are Chinese.
In such a network of relationships, Zhulu Real Estate actually has the support of most of the directors and senior executives of the MTR Corporation, which has to make Sheng Songsheng puzzled.
In addition, Sheng Songsheng had another doubt.
"Boss, how did you know about this?"
"Mr. Zhuang told me!" Li Jiacheng said helplessly.
The Mr. Zhuang mentioned by Li Jiacheng is not Li Jiacheng's father-in-law, but an old man with a high reputation among the older generation in Xiangjiang. However, he is low-key and has little reputation in the outside world.
He has a very good relationship with Li Jiacheng's father-in-law Zhuang Yueming.
Although Sheng Songsheng solved one of his doubts, he still had more doubts, "How did Chu Huan get their support?"
Li Jiacheng waved his hands and said, "This is no longer important. Even if we know the reason, now that time is so tight, it is not something we can solve. Instead, we might as well increase the chips in our hands to the maximum. What we have to look at now is the three parties.
Whose chips are more attractive?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Sheng Songsheng asked, "Does Land know about this?"
Li Jiacheng said, "You should know it, but again, time is too tight now. Even if Land Real Estate knows it, it is impossible to win the chips from Zhulu Real Estate in such a short period of time.
If my guess is correct, Bao Fuda and Newbijian of Real Estate should be discussing countermeasures with Xia Dingji now."
Sheng Songsheng showed a helpless expression. If this was the case, they seemed to have the smallest chips in their long hands.
Seeing Sheng Songsheng's expression, Li Jiacheng smiled and said, "Don't worry too much. Zhulu Real Estate only has the support of most of the directors and executives of the MTR Corporation, not all. As long as we can maximize the value of the bargaining chips in our hands,
Then we might win!"
Sheng Songsheng nodded and said seriously, "That's it!"
Li Jiacheng stopped talking. In fact, there was another more important thing in his mind, which was more important than this bidding.
He was wondering whether Chu Huan would agree to invest in Changshi in the end!
If Chu Huan can finally invest in Changshi, then the relationship between the two parties will change from a competitive relationship to a cooperative relationship. In the future, the two parties will reduce commercial competition and increase commercial cooperation, which is very important to Changshi.
Sheng Songsheng said helplessly, "I didn't expect that our Changshi would beg Chu Huan to join us."
Li Jiacheng chuckled softly and said, "Don't always look at the gains and losses in front of you. Chu Huan's business territory is no longer limited to Xiangjiang. If we can cooperate with Chu Huan, we can gain access to Chu Huan's markets outside of Xiangjiang."
, as long as we find the right business, we can get more returns, and there is something you may not know yet."
Sheng Songsheng was stunned for a moment and asked, "What happened?"
Li Jiacheng said, "Last year, Chu Huan had acquired Alde Commercial Bank, a North American commercial bank!"
"What?" Sheng Songsheng was really surprised this time. He had never thought that Chu Huan would silently acquire a North American commercial bank?
"How can this be?"
Li Jiacheng smiled bitterly and said, "I thought it was impossible at first, but the fact is that Chu Huan was able to acquire a commercial bank in North America. This shows that Chu Huan's connections in North America are absolutely unimaginable, and Xiangjiang's
The place is too small. I believe that Chu Huan will one day break out of the box of Xiangjiang. If we can maintain a cooperative relationship with Chu Huan, then we will have Chu Huan as a powerful helper in Xiangjiang, and also overseas.
Seeking cooperation with Chu Huan."
When he said the last words, the bitter smile on Li Jiacheng's face disappeared, and what was left was hope.
Sheng Songsheng shook his head and said in disbelief, "No one in Xiangjiang knows about this matter?"
Li Jiacheng said, "That's why I said Xiangjiang is too small. When I heard about this from Qian He, I was almost shocked, but"
Sheng Songsheng raised his head and looked at Li Jiacheng in shock and asked, "So Qianhe is in North America now, and he is actually investigating Chu Huan's business situation in North America?"
Li Jiacheng nodded and said, "Yes, it's just that the more you know, the more you understand that there is a gap between heaven and earth between us and Chu Huan."
After finishing speaking, Li Jiacheng saw Sheng Songsheng looking a little depressed. He smiled and reassured, "There is nothing to worry about. The present does not represent the future. As long as we can manage our business well, I believe that in the future, we may be able to achieve what Chu Huan is now."
The situation!"
Li Jiacheng didn't talk about catching up with Chu Huan during that period, because it was almost impossible.
Sheng Song sighed, "I really want to know what other people in Xiangjiang would think if they knew the news."
Li Jiacheng waved his hands and said, "Sooner or later, people will know about this matter, but it must not be revealed by us. I asked Qianhe to investigate Chu Huan's situation in North America. More importantly, I want to know about Chu Huan, our possible ally in the future.
, how many secrets are hidden that we don’t know, instead of competing with him, you know?”
"Understood!" Sheng Song nodded helplessly.
Then Li Jiacheng said to Sheng Songsheng, "How did you do with the other thing I asked you to do?"
Sheng Song said, "It's already being done, and no one has noticed that we are acquiring Wharf stocks now!"
Li Jiacheng is a pure businessman, and he is also a very courageous businessman. Just when everyone thinks that Li Jiacheng's goal is the ongoing matter of property development rights for the subway stations Central Station and Admiralty Station, Li Jiacheng actually
Sheng Songsheng has been asked to secretly acquire Wharf stocks.
Li Jiacheng understands the gap between his own growth and the most powerful real estate companies in Hong Kong. The most important one is the lack of one of his core industries.
After surviving that difficult period, Li Jiacheng began to study the core projects of all real estate companies in Xiangjiang.
In the end, Lijiacheng settled on Yihe's Wharf.
Jardine Matheson's holding of Wharf is not as the outside world thinks, but is very rare. If it can acquire Wharf and become the controlling party of Wharf, then Cheung Kong will achieve a triple jump in strength.
So Li Jiacheng told Sheng Songsheng that at a time when everyone was paying attention to the property development rights built on the Central and Admiralty subway stations, Cheung Kong was already secretly buying shares in Wharf.
Jardine Matheson, which owns Wharf, Taipan Newburgh, and Jardine Matheson's real estate general manager Bao Fuda, at this time, just as Li Jiacheng suspected, were discussing the development rights of the properties above the Central and Admiralty stations of the subway stations.
"Lis Pemberton actually dares to disobey your order and lean towards Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate?"
Newbijian also understood the seriousness of the matter at this time. Although it seemed that Reese Pemberton had convinced Xia Dingji why Zhulu Real Estate should be included in the top three list, in fact, after Xia Dingji analyzed it, he understood that Reese
Pemberton must have been on Chu Huan's side.
And this is what Niubijian is worried about now. At this time, Niubijian realized that he had taken it too much for granted. He actually thought that with Xia Dingji's support, this matter would be a done deal.
Unexpectedly, Zhulu Real Estate found another way to obtain the support of Lispemberton and others.
Just as Li Jiacheng said, if they want to take action at this time, it will definitely be too late.
"Humph!" Xia Dingji was also very angry at this time. Although Lispemberton was not his own, Xia Dingji thought at the time that no matter what, Lisperm Burton would definitely be on his side in this matter.
Now it seems that it is still a bit too optimistic.
"Short-sighted guy, can't he see that if Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate finally succeeds in acquiring this project, his reputation in Xiangjiang will be improved again. Who will protect the rights and interests of our compatriots in Xiangjiang?
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Bao Fuda said from the side, "So what should we do now?"
Chu Huan’s Zhulu Real Estate needs this project to rectify the name of Zhulu Real Estate. Li Jiacheng’s Cheung Kong needs this project to enhance its prestige in Xiangjiang and also needs the benefits brought by this project. However, Landmark needs this project more simply.
Yes, they just need this income.
Without this income, Jardine's out-of-town development plans would have a larger funding gap.
"Don't worry, I have already decided. I will go to the MTR Corporation in person tomorrow morning to host their final discussion meeting. With me here, I don't believe they dare to choose Zhulu Real Estate!"
Xia Dingji was really angry this time. The MTR Corporation, which was founded with the support of the Financial Secretary, would actually violate his orders, which made Xia Dingji very angry.
"Sir Xia Dingji, I'll leave it to you this time!"
Niubijian had no better way at this time. Like Li Jiacheng, Niubijian could only hope that Xia Dingji would be strong enough.
Only in this way can Real Estate hope to win this project.
"Do not worry!"
Chinese Bank, 57th floor, in the office of He Bingguang, general manager of Zhulu Real Estate.
At this time, Lu Qi sat opposite He Bingguang.
"How is the situation over there?" He Bingguang was discussing Zhulu Real Estate with Lu Qi.
Lu Qi shook his head and said, "Taohua Datong has very intense discussions about our acquisition. They don't want to sell their land, but want to jointly develop this land with our Zhulu Real Estate. This is different from the chairman's request."
, so it’s a bit troublesome!”
He Bingguang is working hard to obtain the property development rights for the subway station, while Lu Qi is busy negotiating with Taohua Datong to acquire land.
The current situation is that regardless of the reputation of the management of Zhulu Real Estate, one thing is certain, that is, the projects of Zhulu Real Estate are all profitable projects, and they are also projects that make a lot of money.
Taohua Datong heard that Zhulu Real Estate wanted to combine its original land in Kowloon Bay with Taohua Datong's land to build a large-scale project. The decision was made instantly, that is, we will not buy the land, but we can use the land to invest in this project.
project.
Everyone wants to make a big profit.
He Bingguang said, "If this is the case, let's start the acquisition process."
Lu Qi nodded and said, "I think so too. I have already contacted Fengwu Securities, who are evaluating this acquisition."
The Taohua Datong project was not too difficult, so after a brief discussion, the two brought the topic to the matter that He Bingguang was now responsible for.
"I read the newspaper. Changshi is now mobilizing the power of public opinion. It's obvious that Changshi has bad intentions this time, isn't it?"
He Bingguang nodded and said, "At this time, I finally understood why the chairman paid special attention to Changshi before. I didn't pay attention to Changshi at all before, but I didn't expect that the chips in their hands now are not much less than ours!"
Lu Qi said, "Long-term investment, land acquisition, and our competition for the throne. Now it is the Three Kingdoms competing for hegemony, and each side has advantages that the other does not have."
He Bingguang smiled and said, "Wrong, we actually have a long-term advantage in our hands. I have already said hello to Mr. Gu of the Black and White Newspaper Industry. Starting from tonight's evening paper, "True News" and "Tiantian Daily" will
We will fully support our pursuit of real estate. The most difficult thing now is that Xia Dingji cannot conquer it!"
Various magazines and newspapers such as "Zhenbao", "Tiantian Daily" and "Movie Biweekly" have been merged into Black and White Newspapers, which is under the banner of Black and White Media. Gu Chengxi serves as the general manager of Black and White Newspapers.
Lu Qi smiled and said, "If we have Mr. Gu's support, then the gap in public opinion between us and Changshi will be negligible. Now the only thing left is Land!"
Ho Bing-kwong nodded and said, "Now it depends on the outcome of the last internal meeting of the MTR Corporation tomorrow."