Reporters from major newspapers in Hong Kong gathered outside the company, and every time a senior executive or director of the MTR Corporation entered here, countless reporters would swarm up and surround him.
"Excuse me, among the three shortlisted companies this time to build property development rights on Central and Admiralty MTR stations, which company are you most optimistic about?"
The senior executives or directors being interviewed just smiled and waved to all the reporters, and then hurriedly walked into the MTR Corporation headquarters.
"What's the matter? Why do these people seem to have agreed upon it, but they don't answer the questions?"
The reporters all complained regretfully.
But this complaint will soon be interrupted by the next MTR Corporation executive or director who arrives, and then they will swarm in again.
In this cycle, when all the reporters counted in their hearts that all the senior management or directors of the MTR Corporation had arrived, these reporters breathed a sigh of relief. Although they did not get the news they wanted to interview, others did not either.
success.
Since no one has succeeded, there is nothing to envy.
"It seems that we can only know the answer after their internal meeting is over!"
A reporter fiddled with the camera in his hand and preached casually.
Other reporters chimed in.
But at this moment, suddenly a dark blue BMW with license plate No. 2 slowly stopped at the entrance of Telford Plaza.
Many reporters were surprised when they saw this car. Everyone knew that the No. 2 license plate was on the Financial Secretary's car.
This license plate would not be put up for auction by the Hong Kong government until 1993, when it was auctioned off by Hong Kong businessman Wang Mingwei for a high price of 9.5 million.
"Why is Financial Secretary Xia Dingji here?"
Reporters were surprised when they saw Xia Dingji's car. Although the MTR Corporation was established with the support of the Financial Secretary, the two parties are still two units with different relationships. Now that Xia Dingji came in person, everyone was naturally surprised.
Xia Dingji got out of the car with a smile on his face.
Regardless of their surprise, many reporters bravely stepped forward and asked: "Sir Sir Alex, are you here for the MTR Corporation's bidding for the property development rights for the MTR stations Central Station and Admiralty Station?"
Harry did not enter Telford Plaza with a smile like other senior executives and directors of the MTR Corporation. Instead, he stood there and answered reporters' questions with a smile on his face.
"Yes, this tender is a very important matter for the Financial Secretary and the MTR Corporation!"
Seeing Xia Dingji's unabashed admission, many reporters asked again: "Sir Xia Dingji, which company are you personally more optimistic about winning the first prize this time?"
Although everyone has raised this question, no one actually expects Xia Dingji to really answer everyone before everything is settled.
According to common sense, it is impossible for Xia Dingji to announce the winning company in his mind at this time, because this is not in compliance with the process.
And if you are wrong, it will be really embarrassing.
But Xia Dingji adjusted his suit, and then smiled: "Personally, I think all three companies are likely to be the final winners of this tender, but Land Company has successful experience in developing properties in Hong Kong Central, and at the same time
It also has a longer history. Of course, when I say this, I am not saying that Zhulu Real Estate and Changshi are not good. Both of them also have their own advantages. So who can win in the end depends on the final discussion results within the MTR Corporation.
!”
All the reporters were in an uproar!
Although Xia Dingji did not explicitly state that he was optimistic about Land, the meaning behind his words was indeed that.
But this uproar was followed by all kinds of questions, but Xia Dingji had already finished expressing what he wanted to express at this time, so he no longer answered the reporters' questions, but walked in with a smile on his face.
Telford Square.
In the outdoor parking lot not far from the entrance to Telford Square, there were two cars parked in different places, blending in with the other parking lots and not conspicuous.
But when Xia Dingji arrived at Telford Plaza, a person hurriedly got out of a car, went to the phone booth next to him and dialed the number of Sheng Songsheng's office at the Cheung Kong headquarters.
"Manager, Xia Dingji just came to Telford Plaza!"
The person sitting in another car who had been observing the situation at the entrance of Telford Plaza did not get out of the car. Instead, he picked up the car phone and dialed the number of He Bingguang's office.
"General Manager, Xia Dingji is here!"
Cheung Kong Headquarters!
After Sheng Songsheng put down the phone, he immediately came to Li Jiacheng's office, "Boss, Xia Dingji actually went to the MTR Corporation. It's obvious that he went to support Land."
Li Jiacheng, who was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his back to Sheng Songsheng, turned around and said calmly: "We can't do anything now, let's wait for the final notice!"
Some people will feel overwhelmed and unable to calm down when things are most critical, but some people will be able to calm down when things are most critical.
Obviously, Li Jiacheng is such a person.
Sheng Songsheng sat on the sofa and muttered: "The next period of time will be difficult!"
Li Jiacheng chuckled softly and said: "Don't worry, we have already done the hard work we should do, and the victory or defeat is no longer something you and I can interfere with!"
Sheng Songsheng nodded.
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Chinese Bank, 57th floor, in the office of the general manager of Zhulu Real Estate.
He Bingguang was not as calm as Li Jiacheng. When he heard that Xia Dingji went to the MTR Corporation, he stood up in surprise.
But in the end, he told the other person on the phone: "I understand."
Then hung up the phone.
Lu Qi is still in his office.
"Is that old fox Xia Dingji gone?" Lu Qi confirmed to He Bingguang.
He Bingguang nodded and said: "Yes, it seems that he is going to support Land!"
"Don't worry about things that are expected!" Lu Qi comforted He Bingguang.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! He Bingguang glanced at Lu Qi helplessly, and said with a wry smile: "If you were the one responsible for this matter, I'm afraid you wouldn't say that, right?"
Although Chu Huan did not say it explicitly, He Bingguang also understood that this tender was actually his graduation test as the general manager of Zhulu Real Estate.
If you fail to win this project in the end, it means that you have failed the graduation exam, and there is no chance to make up the exam.
Lu Qi smiled and said: "You have done everything you can do, and I believe the chairman must have seen it, so you don't have anything to worry about. I believe your previous efforts will definitely pay off.
"
It is impossible to say that Lu Qi has no idea about He Bingguang's current position.
If Zhulu Real Estate had been established for more than ten years, then Lu Qi would probably not be sitting here today, but might be caught in the factional struggle within the company.
But although Zhulu Real Estate is now the largest real estate company in Hong Kong in terms of scale, it is still an emerging real estate company in the final analysis.
Therefore, the power struggle within large companies is not so obvious.
The most important thing is that Chu Huan's influence on the company is too huge. With Chu Huan here, neither Lu Qi nor He Bingguang, even if they have the intention, would not have the courage.
Under Lu Qi's comfort, He Bingguang began to calm down and said to himself: "Yes, now we have done everything we can do. If the next result is still a bad result, then the director
No matter how you deal with me personally, I can accept it!"
Lu Qi smiled and said: "That's it, and we should believe that Chairman, even if you fail this time, I believe you will have a chance to make a comeback."
He Bingguang: "......"
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MTR Corporation meeting room.
The senior executives and directors were still sitting on both sides. One thing that was different from the previous meeting was that there was an extra seat at the top of the table, and sitting on this seat was Xia Dingji, the Financial Secretary of Xiangjiang.
Regarding Xia Dingji's arrival, there were mixed feelings within the MTR Corporation. Some people with relatively low-level status even openly expressed their dissatisfaction.
Again, although the MTR Corporation was founded with the support of the Financial Secretary, the MTR Corporation is an independent entity. Although it and the Financial Secretary are named superiors and subordinates, there is no such reality.
This is the same as the political structure of Hong Kong in later generations. Although the Security Bureau is above the police station, the police station has its own set of codes of conduct. If the Security Bureau is excessively involved in the internal affairs of the police station, the police station will definitely be brought to justice.
Not happy from top to bottom.
However, Xia Dingji didn't care about the mood of these people. He only wanted a result today. He also understood that some people must be dissatisfied with his arrival, but it didn't matter. As long as he sat here, it was a deterrent.
And if these people at the MTR Corporation want to develop in other ways in the future, they cannot do without themselves.
"Okay, everyone has already discussed what should be discussed in the past two days. What I mean is that let's start voting directly. There are three companies: Land, Cheung Kong and Zhulu Real Estate. Which company are you more optimistic about? Just vote for your choice.
Find the company you like."
Rispem Burton sat there and preached with a calm face.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Okay, let's talk about Land now!" Reespemberton said: "I don't need to elaborate too much on the history of Land. I think everyone has almost memorized their bidding plan. Let's start now.
Vote, if you are interested in land, please raise your hands."
"Wait a moment!"
Just when everyone was about to raise their hands, Xia Dingji, who had been sitting there silently, suddenly said: "Everyone, I hope you can understand something."
No one said anything, they all looked at Xia Dingji.
Xia Dingji continued: "First of all, Land is the largest real estate company in Central, and the Central District renovation plan that their company is currently implementing is the most important real estate project plan in Central District during this period of time in Hong Kong, and they are not only in
Xiangjiang has a long and glorious history, and the same applies to other places.
Hong Kong has always been committed to building the status of an international financial center. This is the result of joint discussions between the Hong Kong government, the Chief Secretary, and the Financial Secretary. It is a very important thing to be able to cultivate an international consortium that belongs to our Hong Kong, so
Everyone should take this into consideration!”
After Xia Dingji finished speaking, the audience started talking softly.
Rise Pemberton glanced at Xia Dingji, and then said calmly: "The Financial Secretary's suggestions are very important to us, but at the same time, I hope everyone can also understand another thing, that is, our MTR Corporation's own
Development, since the establishment of the MTR Corporation, in addition to the allocation from the Financial Secretary, the MTR Corporation has received bank loans. These loans need to be repaid, and we do not have a subway line yet. How can we bring better benefits to the company?
It is also very important to reduce local revenue, reduce the pressure on the Financial Secretary, and at the same time reduce our own financial pressure.”
Xia Dingji waved his hand and said: "The MTR Corporation does not need to worry about the financial pressure of the Financial Secretary. The subway is a major event in Hong Kong. We, the Financial Secretary, have always given full support to this matter."
Rise Pemberton thanked: "Thank you Mr. Financial Secretary for your support. Although the Financial Secretary didn't say anything about this, we still have to consider the situation at the bank. After all, the bank's money must be repaid!"
"For the HSBC loan, I can come forward to fight for a longer repayment time for the MTR Corporation!" Xia Dingji said calmly.
Reese Pemberton thanked him again: "This is naturally very good, but if the MTR Corporation has been relying on the support of the Financial Secretary and banks and has no own profitability, this is inappropriate and will also cause dissatisfaction among the general public.
, think we are wasting taxpayers’ money!”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The conversation between Xia Dingji and Reese Pemberton has actually made everyone present understand that they are talking about the situation of the MTR Corporation, which is actually a metaphor.
times of tendering.
Xia Dingji supports Land, Raspberry Burton supports Zhulu Real Estate, and the outside media supports Cheung Kong. At the same time, a small number of those sitting here support Cheung Kong.
The situation is chaotic and no one knows what the real thoughts are in anyone's heart. In the end, it all depends on the results of the vote.
Xia Dingji also knew that such an argument between himself and Rispem Burton would be fruitless, so he finally agreed to continue voting.
"Okay, now if you support Land Corporation, please raise your hands!"
After hearing Lispem Burton's arrangement, Xia Dingji said nothing more, but sat there and looked at the people present. He believed that as long as he sat here, those people present today would definitely follow his footsteps.
of.
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"Xia Dingji is wrong!"
In Chu Huan's office on the top floor of the Chinese People's Bank of China, Chu Huan was sitting on the sofa. Sitting across from him were Xu Yi and Wu Shuhan. The news that Xia Dingji had just gone to the MTR Corporation had also reached Chu Huan.
Xu Yi asked with some confusion: "Boss, are you saying that even if Xia Dingji arrives at the scene in person, there is nothing he can do to change it?"
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Xia Dingji thinks that since he is the Financial Secretary and the MTR Corporation is a subsidiary company of the Financial Secretary, the directors and senior executives will listen to him. This has actually doomed him to make a mistake."
Wu Shuhan thought for a while and said: "Boss, do you mean that the directors and senior executives of the MTR Corporation will not necessarily listen to Xia Dingji?"
"If it were other matters, they would definitely give Xia Dingji this face, but now this matter is obviously related to their own reputation and the future of the MTR Corporation. These people will not listen to Xia Dingji," Chu Huan said.
After finishing, he clicked a piece of paper on the table and said: "Look at the directors of the MTR Corporation, at least half of them are some highly respected businessmen in Hong Kong. These people have become famous in Hong Kong, and what they care more about is
Their own reputation, not Xia Dingji’s power, not to mention Xia Dingji’s power is not absolute to them.”
This is the characteristic of Xiangjiang.
No matter what kind of company it is, it hopes to invite some highly respected people to serve as directors, or even as chairman of the board of directors. Just like Zhou Xinian, the earliest chairman of the board of directors of the milk company, he was not actually the largest shareholder of the milk company, but he could still sit on the board of directors.
Chairmanship of the Dairy Company.
The main reason is his personal reputation in Hong Kong.
These people not only have their own political background in Hong Kong, but also in England. They must estimate the Hong Kong government's face in some small matters, but if their own reputation and interests are involved.
These considerations can be dispensed with.
Even some department heads of the Hong Kong government had worked in someone's company before, and they only reached their current position after receiving a certain amount of support.
To put it simply, the Financial Secretary is a very powerful position, but he cannot control everything with one hand.
"Xia Dingji's mistake now is that he thought he could control everything when he arrived at the scene, instead of taking action when this matter just started. He is destined to fail this time!"
According to the rights of the Financial Secretary, if Xia Dingji had separately met with the directors and senior executives of the MTR Corporation at the beginning of the bidding case, even if Reese Pemberton was on Chu Huan's side, in the end, the directors and senior executives of the MTR Corporation would
The managers will also give Xia Dingji face and give their voting rights to Land.
But Xia Dingji did not do this. He believed that everything had been settled when he decided to support Land. This was the biggest mistake he made during this bidding process.
"So boss, you already have a plan in mind, right?"
Xu Yi smiled and said to Chu Huan.
Chu Huan smiled and nodded: "There is no such thing as being confident. When this matter is not finalized, analysis will always be analysis, and there are countless things to be done!"
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MTR Corporation Conference Room!
Xia Dingji looked at the sparse raising of hands in front of him with a livid face. Not even a quarter of the hands were raised, which already showed that Landmark had become the first of the three companies to be eliminated.
"This!" Xia Dingji looked at everyone angrily, and finally locked his eyes on Rispem Burton, saying coldly: "I need an explanation!"
At this time, Xia Dingji could no longer care about anything else.
Rise Pemberton smiled calmly and said: "Obviously, everyone does not agree with Land's plan. In terms of bid price, Land's bid is less than that of CK Land and Zhulu Real Estate. In addition, in terms of the completion time, CK Land's
In fact, Zhulu Real Estate is willing to cooperate with the MTR Corporation to open the subway next year when the subway is in operation. This is completely in line with the interests of the MTR Corporation.
Since this is the case, we are naturally more willing to support Cheung Kong or Zhulu Real Estate!"
"Humph!" Xia Dingji stood up directly and left the conference room without saying another word.
"It seems that our Financial Secretary is really angry this time!"
One of the directors chuckled.
"I think this matter is not worthy of gloating. This result will cause us to lose the support of the Financial Secretary. Our financial situation will be more difficult in the future. At the same time, we will also encounter difficulties in the operation of some subway lines.
Some difficulties!"
A director analyzed calmly.
The scene was a little quiet, and it was obvious that everyone understood what this sentence meant.
"We should not speculate like this, Mr. Financial Secretary. Xiangjiang is an open city that allows anyone to have different opinions. The Financial Secretary just expressed his own opinion, which is the same as the opinion everyone just expressed.
the same.
As for the future development of the company, I don’t think you need to worry about this. After the subway comes into operation next year, although the payment will still be slow, we still have other projects with property development rights atop subway stations. As long as we can move forward together, I will
I believe that the company’s future development will be better and better!”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Reese Pemberton showed a rare smile.
Everyone stopped talking, this matter was now a foregone conclusion, and there was no need to worry about other things.
"Okay, now let's take a look at the number of votes for Cheung Kong. Those who support Cheung Kong, please raise your hands!" Reese Pemberton waited for the scene to quiet down and then spoke directly.
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Land Headquarters!
Land was the only one among the three companies that did not send people to monitor the MTR Corporation, because they were confident that they could win.
At this time, a bottle of aged whiskey had been opened in Bao Fuda's office, and Newbijian and Bao Fuda were sitting on the sofa, preparing to celebrate.
Jingle Bell!
The phone on the table rang.
"Haha, there should have been news from Xia Dingji, who is congratulating us in advance!" Bao Fuda said with a smile.
Newbijian clinked glasses with Bao Fuda and said, "Then go and answer the phone. This is good news. Tell Xia Dingji that we have reserved a place at the Hong Kong Club and invite him to relax tonight!"
Bao Fuda took a sip of the whiskey in his glass, stood up and answered the phone while preaching: "This is what it should be."
Bao Fuda then answered the phone, but while answering the phone, the smile on his face gradually disappeared and was replaced by anger.
“Are those people at the MTR Corporation crazy?”
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Cheung Kong Headquarters!
Sheng Songsheng just put down the phone, with a smile on his face, and said: "I just got the news that before the meeting was over, Xia Dingji had left the MTR Corporation. It seems that he was not in a good mood!"
Li Jiacheng sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and said: "Now it's just us and Zhulu Real Estate. We have to see who wins!"
Sheng Songsheng returned to the sofa and asked: "This time Chu Huan and the MTR Corporation have offended Xia Dingji to death. Should we invite Chu Huan to serve as a director of Cheung Kong?"
Before the vote, Xia Dingji entered the MTR Corporation in a high-profile manner, but the land he supported was the first to be eliminated. This definitely brought disgrace to Xia Dingji's face.
Cheung Kong is the weakest among the three companies of Land, Cheung Kong and Zhulu Real Estate. If they win, they will say that Cheung Kong got a big deal, and in this bidding process, Cheung Kong chose the support of outside public opinion.
, it’s not really a head-to-head confrontation with Real Estate supported by Xia Dingji.
Therefore, even if Changshi wins in the end, no one will take out their anger on them, and if Zhulu Real Estate wins, it will be a direct slap in the face to Xia Dingji.
After all, in Xia Dingji's view, the MTR Corporation was a subsidiary company of the Financial Secretary. However, the directors of the Financial Secretary chose to support Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate.
This kind of thing is really...so embarrassing!
Li Jiacheng waved his hand and said: "Of course we have to continue the invitation. Xia Dingji's Financial Secretary has a term of office, but Chu Huan's Jiaku is long-term. What's more, if Chu Huan can defeat Xia Dingji this time, he may continue to defeat Xia Dingji in the future.
So there is no problem in choosing a successful partner as our partner.”
Sheng Songsheng said with some fantasy: "Boss, do you think that if we win, will Chu Huan's phone call come as soon as possible?"
If Cheung Kong wins, it will have the qualifications to make a name for itself in the Hong Kong real estate industry.
The strength will also be improved. According to common sense, Chu Huan will definitely be able to see the development potential of Changshi at that time, so becoming a director of Changshi is naturally a matter of course.
Li Jiacheng smiled and said: "No matter whether we win in the end or not, I hope to receive a call from Chu Huan!"
Jingle Bell!
The phone is ringing!
Sheng Songsheng glanced at Li Jiacheng with some excitement. Whether this call was from the MTR Corporation or Chu Huan, it would have a profound impact on the future development of Cheung Kong.
Li Jiacheng nodded, and Sheng Songsheng stood up to answer the phone.
"Mr. Zhuang, yes, I am Sheng Songsheng. So that's it. No, no, no, we should thank Mr. Zhuang for our growth. It's okay, it's okay. I hope I can continue to cooperate with Mr. Zhuang if I have the opportunity in the future!"
After finishing speaking, Sheng Songsheng hung up the phone, looked at Li Jiacheng helplessly, and said: "The MTR Corporation has completed the voting, and the final successful company is Chu Huan's Zhulu Real Estate!"
"call!"
Li Jiacheng breathed a sigh of relief while sitting on the sofa, then stood up and said.
"Now that it's over, let's win as well as lose. Tell the company not to worry about this matter anymore. We have to look forward. I believe there will be more opportunities in Xiangjiang in the future!
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"yes!"
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"Yeah!"
On the 57th floor of Chinatown, in the office of the general manager of Zhulu Real Estate, He Bingguang had just put down the phone and clenched his right hand in a celebratory gesture.
Everything finally settled.
I just received a call from Reece Pemberton, CEO of the MTR Corporation, that the bidding has ended. Zhulu Real Estate successfully broke through and became the final winner.
Without He Bingguang's words, Lu Qi had already seen He Bingguang's actions and took it, stood up, came to He Bingguang's side, and stretched out his hand.
"Congratulations!"
"Thanks!"
"Now that the matter has come to an end, let's go upstairs and report to the chairman!"