Wearing a black stand-up collar sweater, a light green jacket, a pair of casual trousers, and neat short hair, if Xu Yi's love brain is not taken into consideration, she would be dressed in a super golden collar in Central.
As the general manager of Jiaku, the manager of the secretarial department, and Chu Huan’s full-time secretary, Xu Yi is not just a super golden collar worker in Central, her annual labor exceeds the labor of many general managers of listed companies.
In August this year, Hong Kong's "Sing Pao" selected the ten most powerful women in Hong Kong today. Xu Yi ranked fifth and was the only one on the list who was selected as a migrant worker. As for the first-ranked woman
Naturally, it is Cao Yunshang, the chairman of the Imperial Fashion Group and Chu Huan’s wife.
“What’s the situation like at Hopewell International-Wheelock?”
Chu Huan asked Xu Yi.
Xu Yi sat opposite Chu Huan and said, "Everything went smoothly. After all, our company's operations department and others helped to reform the management of these two companies. Now Qiao John is helping to take over.
Chairman Shang announced the tens of billions apartment plan yesterday, and the whole process went smoothly!"
Chu Huan nodded slightly. The reason why he asked John Qiao to lead the reform of Jiaku Operations Department in these two companies was actually to prepare for now.
"But boss, now that Qi Dezun has left the consortium, as the saying goes, a snake cannot survive without a head, you should also appoint a manager for this consortium now!"
Xu Yi suggested to Chu Huan.
As one of the four major consortiums in Hong Kong, the size of Hehe International-Wheelock is frightening. To a certain extent, the structure is even more complicated than that of the Jiaku Group. This is because of their subsidiaries and shareholdings.
There are simply too many companies, and it is impossible to control this consortium without a strong leader.
Chu Huan asked Xu Yi, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Xu Yi was not humble. He thought for a moment and said, "I think the manager of the company's operations department, Qiao John, is the most suitable candidate. It was he who led the company's operations department to reform these two companies. It can be said that the entire company
The person who knows this consortium best is Manager Qiao John."
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Why didn't you talk about yourself?"
Xu Yi said helplessly, "Boss, I still know my own abilities. If you ask me to take charge of a smaller company, there should be no problem, but Hehe International-Wheelock is too big.
, and according to your plan, boss, this company still has a lot of things to do next. If I want to complete your plan, boss, in a short time and smoothly accept and straighten out the internal relations of this consortium, in addition to Qiao John, I
I really can’t think of anyone else.”
Chu Huan asked, "If John Qiao goes to Hehe International-Wheelock, then the company's operations department will lack a manager. In addition, there will be Liang Risi who has left the public relations department, and the newly established real estate project investment department. This
The three departments also need very suitable candidates, have you discussed this matter with Wan Qiaobai from the Human Resources Department?"
Xu Yi said, "Not yet. The main reason is that the company has been too busy recently and we haven't had time yet."
The appointment of the Jiaku department manager is already a very important matter, but Xu Yi still told Chu Huan that they have been too busy during this period and have not had time to consider this matter, which shows how busy she has been during this period.
Chu Huan also understood the company's recent situation, but did not criticize Xu Yi harshly on this matter.
"There will be nothing major happening in the company during the next period of time. Please finalize this matter as soon as possible and then hand me the list of candidates!"
After completing the acquisition of Hehe International-Wheelock, for Chu Huan, it has basically completed one of the two most important things in the second half of this year. As for the remaining thing, it will have to wait for Bao Bao.
Only after Yu Gang met could we determine the specific time.
"Okay, give this list to the chairman within a week." Xu Yi said.
Chu Huan nodded slightly and asked another question, "Has Kelly called recently?"
Some time ago, Kelly called from North America and was talking about Disney. Although Apex Pictures has acquired Disney, the problems it faces now are somewhat similar to those faced by Liang Risi when he took over TVB, and are even more serious.
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Because of the presence of Chu Huan in Xiangjiang, no matter what kind of internal factional disputes there are at TVB, they are still under Chu Huan's control, and TVB cannot shake things up.
But Disney is different. As one of the largest film production companies in North America, coupled with their amusement parks, the internal relationship is even more complicated.
And there is another thing that needs to be considered, and that is the Jewish power in Hollywood.
This is a force that everyone knows exists in Hollywood, but cannot see. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this force truly rules Hollywood.
For example, Spielberg, the great director who has become famous in Hollywood, released "Star Wars" in North America, which became popular throughout North America and set multiple box office records. George Lucas, the director, is Jewish.
There are also many Jewish senior executives within Disney. Even if Apex Pictures has fully acquired Disney, the resistance it faces is very serious.
During this period, Kelly often called Xiangjiang, hoping that Chu Huan could take time to go to North America to discuss how to handle this matter.
Regarding this matter, Chu Huan admitted that he took it for granted. At first, he thought that as long as Disney was fully acquired, there would be no such problem, but now, the situation is still different.
If you think about Sony's acquisition of Columbia and the fact that it had no choice but to let it go in the end, you can understand the resistance involved.
Xu Yi said, "I did call several times, boss. It seems that things in North America are a little anxious!"
Chu Huan thought for a while and said, "I'm not in such a hurry. As long as the basic base of Apex Pictures is still there, we can always find a solution for the rest. During this time, you asked Kelly to send me some information from over there."
Information, I need to have an understanding of the situation over there before I can figure out a way to deal with it, otherwise even if I go there now, it will be useless!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xu Yi nodded, she had no good solution to this matter. Chu Huan was already the undisputed number one person in Xiangjiang with her current strength.
Many things can be solved by Chu Huan's name alone, but the situation in North America is definitely different.
Although Chu Huan belongs to the Dragon Crossing the River, the forces there are complex and not much worse than his boss.
"In addition, except for Jiuzhou Electronics and Yunhai Chain, you notify the heads of each of your companies and ask them to make a complete report on the company's development in the past few years. After the New Year this year, I will meet with them in Los Angeles to start
A whole company meeting!”
With the completion of the acquisition of Hehe International-Wheelock, Chu Huan's business layout in Xiangjiang actually only consisted of the banking industry and the acquisition of another company. However, as the number of companies under Chu Huan's name became more and more
Especially after joining Hehe International-Wheelock, there will be a lot of business overlap. Coupled with Chu Huan's plans for the future, this overall meeting needs to be done well.
After hearing this, Xu Yi was a little excited and smiled and said, "Are you going to Los Angeles?"
Chu Huan nodded and said, "If you are in Xiangjiang, there will be a lot of trouble and you will be stared at by a lot of media. It is better to go to Los Angeles, which can be regarded as a public trip opportunity given to you by the company."
"Thank you, boss!" Xu Yi said happily.
Being Chu Huan's full-time secretary allowed Xu Yi to gain wealth and fame that he had never dared to dream of before, but it only made Xu Yi lose one thing, and that was free time.
She hasn't given herself a holiday in these years, so she can take advantage of this meeting to relax herself.
"That's right, boss!" After the excitement, Xu Yi told Chu Huan other things. "With the company's acquisition of Hehe International-Wheelock, many magazines have sent applications, hoping to make an appointment for you, Chairman."
Exclusive interviews, including many exclusive interview applications sent by global financial magazines in Japan, Europe, North America and other places, would you like to take a look?"
Chu Huan shook his head and said, "No, please help me refuse. If anything like this happens again in the future, there is no need to report it. I will refuse them all."
Chu Huan was in too much limelight yesterday, but there was nothing that could be done about it, especially the tens of billions apartment plan. This matter must be announced by Chu Huan himself, and no one can replace it.
But this is also inconsistent with Chu Huan's original intention of sinking his own industry and his influence.
So Chu Huan will continue to keep a low profile.
"By the way, people in those magazines should keep an eye on those magazines this time. Don't let them investigate like Fortune did last time!"
Chu Huan thought about the last time his net worth was exposed. The last time he was careless, "Fortune" exposed part of his net worth. Now such a thing cannot happen again, otherwise, Chu Huan will gain nothing.
It's not flowers and applause, but hostility and targeting from all over the world.
Xu Yi also knew the seriousness of this matter, nodded and said, "I will tell Manager Lin later and let their security department keep an eye on this matter!"
Chu Huan nodded.
Xu Yize continued, "Boss, now that the Hong Kong government has compromised, let's strike while the iron is hot and announce that Jiuzhou Electronics and Yunhai Chain are also your industries, right?"
Chu Huan waved his hands and said, "It's not necessary. These two companies are developing very well in a low-key manner. If nothing else happens, just let them continue to develop like this. If it is made public, in addition to putting themselves in
Roasting it on a burning fire will do no good!"
Xu Yi thought for a while and stopped talking about it.
Xu Yi then reported to Chu Huan other things that had happened in the company recently. After Chu Huan gave her replies one by one, Xu Yi left Chu Huan's office.
At noon, Chu Huan finished his lunch in the office, and in the afternoon he began to receive the bosses of various real estate companies in Xiangjiang.
The matter of Zhulu Real Estate withdrawing from the Xiangjiang residential market has not passed yet. Everyone hopes that at this time, they can agree on some development projects with Chu Huan in advance.
For requests of this type, Chu Huan directed all of them to He Bingguang and Lu Qi. As for those seeking financial support, Chu Huan personally received them.
There is no way, Jiaku's real estate project investment department has not been formally established yet. If these things are left to Xu Yi to take charge of, I will probably have to go to the hospital to visit Xu Yi in a few days.
However, this also indirectly proves the importance of this real estate project investment department.
Now everyone just has an idea. If you want to make real investment, you still need to go through a series of procedures such as submitting applications, on-site inspections, policy supervision, etc.
When he was about to get off work in the afternoon, Chu Huan received a call from Guo Bingxiang.
"Ah Huan, if you have anything to do tonight, let's all sit down at the Wuyue Meeting. At the same time, we also have some things we want to discuss with you!"
The everyone Guo Bingxiang talks about is actually the small alliance around Chu Huan.
"Not tonight, and I have an appointment later, and not tomorrow. I have to hold a farewell dinner for Qi Dezun tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow. I have time backstage in the evening, and I'll invite everyone then!"
Chu Huan looked at his timetable and then preached to Guo Bingxiang.
Hearing Chu Huan's reply, Guo Bingxiang felt helpless. They were also very interested in Chu Huan's decision to withdraw Zhulu Real Estate from the Xiangjiang residential market, and hoped to have more cooperation, but they also understood that this
Chu Huan will definitely be very busy for a while.
It will be a very good thing to be able to see Chu Huan the day after tomorrow.
"Okay, let me tell everyone, we will see you tomorrow night!" Guo Bingxiang said.
Guo Bingxiang and others will definitely be present at Qi Dezun's farewell dinner tomorrow night, but the protagonist tomorrow night is Qi Dezun, and such an occasion is not suitable for talking about business, so we can only meet first.
"OK!"
Chu Huan did not greet them politely. After a few simple greetings, he hung up the phone.
Located at No. 77 Deep Water Bay, in the parking lot of Bao Yugang's villa, Su Haiwen and Wu Guangzheng were waiting for Chu Huan in the parking lot.
"Dr. Chu, welcome, my father has been waiting for you in the study for a long time!"
Wu Guangzheng smiled and shook hands with Chu Huan.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Uncle Bao is too polite. I haven't thanked Uncle Bao properly for what happened yesterday!"
Su Haiwen and Wu Guangzheng introduced Chu Huan into the villa. It was obvious that Wu Guang was the protagonist in hosting Chu Huan this time, so he smiled and said to Chu Huan, "Dr. Chu, you are too polite. My father-in-law told me that everyone is Chinese."
, and what Director Chu did yesterday was actually opening the way for our Chinese businessmen in Xiangjiang. In addition, our two families have a good relationship, both public and private, so we should try our best to provide Director Chu with the help we can."
Chu Huan smiled. At this time, the three of them had arrived at Bao Yugang's study, and Bao Yugang also stood up and came to the door in person to greet Chu Huan.
"Haha, good job!" Holding Chu Huan's hand with his right hand and patting Chu Huan's shoulder with his left hand, Bao Yugang said with a smile, "Ah Huan, it was really good yesterday.
Those people simply failed to react in time, and finally fell into your rhythm!"
Chu Huan smiled modestly and said, "Uncle Bao, you are ridiculous. To be honest, I had to do it yesterday. If there is another way, I will not use such a radical method."
Bao Yugang laughed and said, "It's nothing radical. In my opinion, this kind of method is something even some shopping mall veterans can't do. Ah Huan, you are truly well-deserved for your current achievements!"
While talking, Bao Yugang invited Chu Huan to sit on the sofa, and he also sat next to Chu Huan. Su Haiwen and Wu Guangzheng sat opposite them.
"Ah Huan, I've invited you here this time because I want to ask you about something!"
Bao Yugang didn't exchange too many greetings with Chu Huan. After sitting down, he went straight to the point.
Chu Huan smiled and said, "If Uncle Bao has any instructions, just tell him, but what else can I ask for advice?"
Chu Huan had never underestimated Bao Yugang. He was able to become the richest man in Hong Kong before Li Jiacheng, not just because of the help from HSBC, but also because of his own ability.
Otherwise, if there are so many people who have received help from HSBC, why did only Bao Yu become the richest man in Hong Kong just now?
At the same time, Bao Yugang's status as the world's shipping king also makes him a guest of heads of state in many countries.
It can be said that at some levels, Bao Yugang's influence exceeds that of Chu Huan.
Bao Yugang laughed and said, "Ah Huan, being so humble is not like the you I saw on TV yesterday!"
Chu Huan also smiled and was no longer modest.
Then Bao Yugang talked about business with Chu Huan.
"Ah Huan, I know that you have always been very unfavorable about the shipping industry. I also talked with Brother Cao before, and he also talked about your views on the shipping industry. I invited you here this time because I hope that Ah Huan will
I hope you can tell me openly and honestly about your views on the shipping industry."
Chu Huan did not expect that Bao Yugang would tell him about the shipping industry first. He originally thought that Bao Yugang wanted to tell him about Zhulu Real Estate's launch of the Xiangjiang residential market.
But it’s understandable if you think about it. At this time, Jiaku completed the acquisition of Hehe International-Wheelock, which suddenly added the shipping industry to Chu Huan’s industry.
In the past, Chu Huan did not have the shipping industry in his hands, so he could easily comment on this industry independently of himself, but now Chu Huan is in this industry.
So will he gain a new understanding of this industry, or will he continue to follow his previous ideas?
"Uncle Bao, although Jiaku has now acquired the shipping company of Hehe International-Wheelock, I personally am still not that optimistic about the future development of the shipping industry."
Chu Huan said firmly with his thoughts firmly in mind.
Su Haiwen, who was sitting opposite Chu Huan, frowned slightly and said, "Director Chu, although the current international oil crisis has caused the price of oil to be unstable, we who are shipping companies only need to increase our freight according to the price of oil. As long as
If there is still demand for goods in the world, it will be difficult to cause a devastating blow to the shipping industry, right?"
Everyone can see where the oil crisis is, but why do most people continue to invest more assets in the shipping industry?
John Madden and Sons of Wheelock were like this, Dong Haoyun of Eastern Shipping Line was like this, Guo Henian was like this when he joined the shipping industry, and many shipping companies were like this.
Can't these people see the oil crisis?
In fact, these people have seen it, but they think the same thing as Su Haiwen. When the price of oil changes, our freight will also change accordingly.
The market just determines the price!
Chu Huan said, "This is naturally possible, but has Su Sheng ever thought that the most important thing for the shipping industry to pay attention to is the world situation, especially the situation between the two superpowers, North America and the Soviet Union!"
In the study, the expressions of Bao Yugang, Su Haiwen, and Wu Guangzheng all changed a little. Unexpectedly, Chu Huan had such thoughts.
"Ah Huan, can you tell me your thoughts in detail?" Bao Yugang asked Chu Huan seriously.
Chu Huan said, "In fact, it is very simple. The competition between the two superpowers has reached its peak at this time. As they compete in all aspects, I conclude that there will be artificial market segmentation, and the two countries will also
Invest more resources in the military industry.
The whole world will be affected by that time, and the shipping industry is no exception. What will happen when demand drops?"
Bao Yugang subconsciously said, "Demand has dropped, but the shipbuilding craze around the world has not. That means there will be more and more ships in the future, but as the market shrinks, competition within the industry will inevitably occur."
If the situation becomes more intense, if you want to survive, you will have to cut prices, but the price of oil will rise again, and the profits will naturally disappear."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chu Huan said slightly, "I think so, so I have never been very optimistic about the future development of the shipping industry, at least in the next ten years."
develop!"
After Bao Yugang listened, he said seriously, "Ah Huan, your analysis this time has been very inspiring to us. Thank you very much for being able to tell us this from the bottom of your heart."
Chu Huan smiled and said, "Uncle Bao, you are being humble. I think based on your ability, you must be able to see this. I am just the icing on the cake!"
"Hey, this is not the icing on the cake, but a timely help!" Bao Yugang waved his hand and said, "Ah Huan, since you are not optimistic about the future development of the shipping industry, can you help me see how our global shipping will transform in the future?
?”
Chu Huan said, "Uncle Bao, you think too highly of me. I believe you must have plans in mind for the future development of Universal Group."
Bao Yugang laughed and said, "It's not a high opinion. In Xiangjiang at this time, being able to get your guidance, Ah Huan, is not something that Xiangjiang businessman can get."
Having said this, Bao Yu just paused and said, "Ah Huan, let me tell you directly. I invite you here today because I just want to ask you to be my teacher. People say that I can't do it in Lushan."
I feel a little bit like this now when I get to know the mountains."
Seeing such sincere Bao Yugang, Chu Huan could only say, "If Uncle Bao wants to put his foundation in Hong Kong, there are only two points: finance and real estate. The uncertainty of finance is too strong."
, and to be honest, the financial market in Xiangjiang is still a bit small and is only suitable for small-scale investments. It is not suitable for Uncle Bao to invest all his assets in it, so only real estate will be left."
Bao Yugang raised his head slightly, Chu Huan said the same thing as he thought, and asked, "Ah Huan, look, if it is transferred to real estate, which company can accommodate the size of Universal?"
Chu Huan laughed and said, "Uncle Bao, you are not just asking for advice now, you are inquiring about our company's next move!"
Bao Yugang also looked shocked. At this time, there were only a few real estate companies of Universal's size in Xiangjiang.
When Chu Huan said this, it was obvious that Chu Huan was also interested in the company he was interested in.
If it is purely to compete with the other party, Bao Yugang is not worried, but if it is to compete with Chu Huan
Is there anyone in Xiangjiang who has more cash in his hands than Chu Huan?
"Ah Huan, since you have seen the crisis in the future development of the shipping industry, you should know that our company Global is actually dancing on the edge of a cliff. If you are not careful, you may fall to pieces. Do you really have the heart to do so?
Do you think that this old guy like me will lose my health insurance?"
Bao Yu just started to suffer miserably in front of Chu Huan.
However, Chu Huan did not take Bao Yugang's misfortune to heart at all. The discussion just now could be said to be a mutual discussion without any interest.
But now that the interests of both parties are involved, it is impossible for Chu Huan to really consider Bao Yugang.
Chu Huan still has to consider his own interests.
At this time, Chu Huan also understood that Bao Yugang must be interested in Wharf, but he has been planning Wharf for a long time. If he wants Chu Huan to give up Wharf at this time, there is not enough money.
Benefits are impossible.
In addition, Chu Huan was also considering that given that Bao Yugang was in his hometown, his brother-in-law was still very influential in his hometown.
At the same time, Chu Huan is also considering his sinking plan. If he immediately attacks Wharf after the war with the Hong Kong government, will it really stimulate the Hong Kong government to make any drastic reaction?
, and at this time, the Hong Kong government, Jardine Matheson, and HSBC have formed an alliance of interests.
Is it necessary for me to get Wharf?
After thinking for a long time, Chu Huan could not give himself a suitable answer in his heart.
"Uncle Bao, the impact of this matter is a bit big. I can't give you an accurate answer yet. I need some time. I will give you an answer in three days!"
Since you haven't thought about the benefits and losses, let's go back and hold a high-level meeting of Jiaku so that everyone can discuss this matter together.
As the saying goes, one person is short-term and two people are long-term!
Bao Yugang had never thought about such a major matter. Chu Huan could give an answer now and said with a smile, "Okay, I'm waiting for your good news, Ah Huan!"
"It's not necessarily good news!" Chu Huan said with a smile.