Naturally, Niubijian called Bao Yugang to ask whether Bao Yugang wanted to continue to acquire Wharf stocks.
Although Newbijian also understood that if Bao Yugang was really interested in Wharf, he would definitely not tell him the real answer.
In Niubijian's office, Real Estate General Manager Bao Fuda looked at Niubijian who had just hung up the phone and asked: "How did Bao Yugang reply?"
Niubijian said with a gloomy expression: "Bao Yugang naturally denied the news and used Wharf's current stock price to prove it."
Bao Fuda pondered: "This thing is a bit strange. Who revealed this news? Regardless of whether Bao Yugang really wanted to continue to acquire Wharf's shares, I think the person who revealed this news
Human purpose is also very questionable!"
Newbrickian did not care about such doubts and said: "Some people should have some Wharf stocks in their hands and want to sell them at a high price, so they revealed the news!"
Bao Fuda had a different opinion and said: "If this is the case, since the other party knows that Bao Yugang has not really given up on continuing to acquire Wharf's shares, can he sell it to Bao Yugang at a high price?"
Niubijian also had his own insistence, saying: "If this is the case, Bao Yugang will definitely use Wharf's current stock price to lower the other party's selling price!"
Regarding Newbrickian's analysis, Bao Fuda thought for a while and said: "This is also possible!"
Just as the two were discussing the matter, the phone on Newbijian's desk rang.
"I'm Newbijian, who is that?"
"I'm Henry Keswick!" A deep voice came from the other side of the phone. It was Henry Keswick, the boss of Jardine and the current head of the Keswick family.
Henry Keswick made a special call this time. He also received the news in London about Bao Yugang's intention to continue to increase his holdings of Wharf stocks.
Although Newbijian is now the boss of Jardine, he is still working for the Keswick family in the final analysis. After understanding what Henry Keswick meant, he replied.
"I just finished a phone call with Bao Yugang, and the other party denied the news, but this matter is definitely suspicious. In addition, we are preparing to investigate who revealed this matter, and what is this person's purpose?
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Henry Keswick said coldly: "Wharf is a very important company of Jardine and it is absolutely not allowed to fall into the hands of anyone. I hope you can understand this!"
Newbijian held the phone, nodded slightly and said, "I understand!"
"That's good!"
After hanging up the phone, Niubijian said to Bao Fuda: "No matter who revealed the news now, or whether Bao Yugang really wants to continue to increase his holdings of Wharf stocks, what we have to do is to increase our holdings.
The number of shares held in Wharf, as long as this can be achieved, then no matter what, it is definitely impossible for Bao Yugang to really get control of Wharf."
Bao Fuda nodded, but this is also difficult for them: "If the company wants to continue to increase its holdings of Wharf stocks, then it must have more funds to enter the stock market to acquire Wharf stocks, and as long as our funds enter , it will definitely cause turmoil in the stock market, and Wharf’s stock price will definitely rise again by then, which will definitely be a lot of money by then!”
Newbijian said: "I think we should sell some shares of Jardine Matheson. In this case, we will have enough funds to support our acquisition of Wharf shares!"
Bao Fuda said: "Although this is a good idea, if this is the case, our shareholding in Jardine will decrease. Don't forget the information provided by Roy and Shen Bi. Chu Huan has always been interested in Jardine. Everyone has ideas!”
Niubijian scratched his head and asked: "How many shares of Yihe does Chu Huan hold now?"
Bao Fuda said: "At least between 5% and 7%. When Chu Huan supported HSBC's acquisition of Ocean Milan Bank in North America, he obtained HSBC's 5% stake in our Jardine Matheson. In the past few years, I have been letting securities companies They are keeping a close eye on the stocks of Jardine and Land, and there are no large-scale or targeted stock acquisitions, so I infer that Chu Huan's shares in Jardine should be in this range!"
Having said this, Bao Fuda paused and then said: "There is one more thing we need to pay attention to, that is, selling shares of Jardine Matheson to acquire shares of Wharf. This matter is too big and needs the approval of the board of directors. And only with the support of the Keswick family."
Newbijian said: "You prepare this matter in Xiangjiang first, and I will fly to London myself to discuss this matter with Keswick."
In fact, in another time and space, in the early days of the Wharf War, Jardine Matheson used this method to sell Jardine Matheson's shares in exchange for more funds, which were used to acquire Wharf Wharf stocks to prevent Bao Yugang from really continuing to increase his holdings in Kowloon. Wharf's stock, thus causing Jardine Matheson to lose control of Wharf.
However, in the end, Bao Yugang received loan support from HSBC, and he even resorted to burning the boat. In the end, Jardine saw that Wharf could no longer be saved, so he had no choice but to take advantage of the fact that Wharf stock was at its highest price, and sell Wharf to himself. All the stocks in the warehouse were sold separately to Bao Yugang.
This also allowed Jardine to receive a large portion of funds to develop its other industries, but at the same time it also weakened their control over Jardine!
Bao Fuda nodded and said, "Actually, we have another way."
Newbijian asked: "What can we do?"
Bao Fuda said: "Ask for help from HSBC. If HSBC can support us with a fund, maybe we don't need to sell Jardine Matheson's shares to raise funds!"
Newbijian said with some worry: "According to the relationship between HSBC and Bao Yugang, will they agree to this loan?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Bao Fuda said with some confidence: "I think HSBC will agree. Now Chu Huan's Jiaku's development in Xiangjiang is becoming more and more stable, almost There are no longer any shortcomings, and it is basically impossible to increase HSBC's own influence through competition with Jiaku.
Therefore, HSBC needs more partners to help them continue to improve their influence.
I inquired that Shen Bi has been in contact with several major real estate developers in Xiangjiang recently, and is also looking for potential companies in Xiangjiang for investment support. However, these things take time. On the contrary, we at Jardine, as one of the three major consortiums in Xiangjiang, If we can deepen contact and cooperation, I believe HSBC will also be happy to see such a result!"
Niubijian thought for a moment and said: "Since you are so confident about this matter, then I will leave it to you. I have only one request: keep the Wharf!"
Bao Fuda nodded and said: "I understand!"
"In addition, when we have not raised cash, you have to issue a statement in my name to show that we at Jardine Matheson believe in Bao Yugang. As for the news circulating in the market, it is just that some people want to provoke us both. It’s just a little trick used to create conflicts!”
Newbijian told Bao Fuda.
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"Yugang Bao and Jardine Matheson both issued statements stating that the rumors this time were simply groundless and that Yugang Bao has no intention of increasing his holdings of Wharf stocks!"
Wu Shuhan, who had already rushed back to Xiangjiang from his hometown, reported to Chu Huan that Bao Yugang was planning to increase his holdings of Wharf stocks.
Chu Huan sat on the sofa in his office, pulled Wu Shuhan into his arms, and said with a smile.
"I just came back from my hometown. I don't have to worry about work so much. Do you want to give yourself two days off?"
Wu Shuhan nestled in Chu Huan's arms and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter. There's no point in me staying at home anyway. I might as well come to the company to accompany you!"
Chu Huan nodded and said, "Okay!"
Wu Shuhan said to Chu Huan: "Boss, according to the news from Fengwu Securities, after the statements of Jardine Matheson and Bao Yugang, the share price of Wharf, which had just been rising, has returned to HK$21. Price, what should we do next?”
Chu Huan said with a smile: "Don't worry, neither of them has prepared sufficient funds to fight this battle yet, but I think after this news, both of them will definitely start to raise funds. Let Feng Wu People on the securities side pay attention to Jardine Matheson's actions. As long as they sell their shares, they will immediately let Japanese funds enter the Hong Kong market and acquire Wharf stocks. Before the end of this year, I want Wharf's stock price to rise to HK$70 per share!”
Wu Shuhan nodded and said: "Understand, as long as the stock price of Wharf is higher, Jardine will have to raise more funds to increase their shares in Wharf, and we can acquire more shares of Jardine. "
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Don't think it will be so smooth. Yihe has been operating in Xiangjiang for so many years, and the relationship is complicated. In addition, the development of Jiaku is so strong and smooth now, HSBC will definitely take some action. If my prediction is correct, HSBC will soon be involved in this battle!"
Wu Shuhan asked incomprehensibly: "But on the surface, this matter has nothing to do with us at all. The relationship between HSBC and Bao Yugang is so good. They will help Yihe in this matter." ?"
When Chu Huan thought about this scene, he found it very interesting.
In another time and space, during the Wharf acquisition war, Bao Yugang only had the confidence to compete with Jardine Matheson after receiving HK$1.5 billion from HSBC. But now, because of his intervention, earth-shaking changes have taken place in the Hong Kong business world.
Changes, this battle is likely to become a multi-party melee in which I support Bao Yugang and HSBC supports Jardine Matheson in the end.
"Yes, as long as HSBC does not want to fall behind our Jiaku, then they must have more supporters in Xiangjiang, and this is their opportunity. Competition and cooperation have always coexisted between Jardine Matheson and HSBC, but this time
This time is different. If they can cooperate, it will send a signal that the cooperation between the two major consortiums in Hong Kong will be upgraded again.
This is the best publicity for both of them, so HSBC will definitely not give up this opportunity!"
Wu Shuhan nodded understandingly.
"By the way, boss, I brought back some letters for you from my hometown. They are in my room now. I'll ask Han Yang to bring them in for you!"
Chu Huanxiao asked: "Who wrote me the letter?"
Wu Shuhan stood up in Chu Huan's arms and said with a smile: "You'll know when you see it!"
After finishing speaking, Wu Shuhan walked to the door of Chu Huan's office and asked Han Yang to bring in the things in his room.
Chu Huan looked at the two big bags in front of him and asked Wu Shuhan speechlessly: "Is this written by some people?"
Wu Shuhan smiled and explained to Chu Huan: "This is the thank-you letter written by Hailiang and his classmates. You said that you should pay great attention to these people, so I brought all the thank-you letters written by them."
came back!"
During the past few months in Wu Shuhan's hometown, although she was mainly busy in Shenghai recruiting people for Shenghai Art Studio, she also went to the capital several times to deal with some matters.
"How is Yu Hailiang doing now?" Chu Huan asked.
Wu Shuhan smiled and said: "Now I am studying in the Economics Department of Beijing University. I am very diligent and very good!"
Chu Huan only looked at the things he did in his hometown ten or twenty years later. Now he doesn't take it too seriously. However, he was a little impressed when he heard that Yu Hailiang was admitted to Beijing University. After all,
No matter when you are, it is not easy to enter Beijing University.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! And Chu Huan also knows that this year’s economics department at Peking University is full of talents, and many people have become leaders in politics and business.
"Okay then, I'll read the letter here, and you can tell me about what you saw in your hometown during this time."
As she spoke, Chu Huan opened the first sack, which was full of envelopes.
Seeing Chu Huan's actions, it was Wu Shuhan's turn to be surprised and asked: "Boss, are you really watching?"
Chu Huan chuckled lightly, "Let's see, I just happened to have the addiction of being a star!"
Later, Wu Shuhan discovered that Chu Huan was actually reading it, and not only was he reading it, but he also wrote a reply to the other party after reading it. Although the content was not much, he thought that if he really read these two sacks of letters like this,
And replying to the letters one by one, I'm afraid it won't be finished in a few days.
Wu Shuhan naturally did not think of Chu Huan's thoughts. Many times, although a single favor will create an inevitable connection between the two parties, no one is sure how strong this connection is.
Only occasional inadvertent actions can bring the two parties closer together.
For Chu Huan, what he has spent now is just a little time, but what he may gain in the future is the other party's wholehearted following.
No matter how you look at it, it is a worthwhile investment.
Until getting off work in the afternoon, Chu Huan only read a quarter of the letters, and then asked Han Yang and others to come in and "bring these letters home!"
At this time, Wu Shuhan finally understood that Chu Huan was really not pretending this time.
"I think those people will be very excited if they receive a reply from you, boss!"
Chu Huan smiled: "But this is really a physical job. Now I feel a little pain in my wrist. It seems that I have to let them press it when I get home!"
Wu Shuhan nodded and asked: "Boss, I want to go back with you to see Sister Yunshang. I brought her some supplements from my hometown. Sister Yunshang should be able to use them."
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Then let's go together!"
The two returned to No. 12 Mount Galley Road together. Chu Huan went for a massage, while Wu Shuhan went to chat with Cao Yunshang.
When Chu Huan came out from the massage, he saw Chen Xincheng sitting in the living room alone in a daze.
"What are you thinking, uncle?" Chu Huan walked over and asked with a smile.
Chen Xincheng asked Chu Huan with some embarrassment: "Ah Huan, the little girl doing business with Amao in the study will be Amao's wife from now on?"
Chen Xincheng never expected that after he returned to his hometown, his son would have a fiancée. You must know that his son is not yet 10 years old!
Having a fiancée at such a young age, and according to Zeng Hong, she is a little princess from a Japanese super family. Anyway, he feels that it is quite a dream.
Chu Huan smiled and asked: "What? You don't like Sumitomo Ryoko?"
Chen Xincheng shook his head: "Is that so? This little girl is quite polite and well-behaved. It just feels a little weird. Our Amao used to be a crazy boy who peed and played with mud, but now he is with the Japanese super family.
My little princess is engaged, don’t you think it’s strange?”
This is not because Chen Xincheng is devaluing his status. The main reason is that his concept has not changed yet. If Chu Huan had not found them, they would still be huddled in a small house in the alley. This time he returned to his hometown.
, and also visited some old friends.
As more and more young people return home, housing in Shenghai has begun to become a problem. Many families have more than a dozen people crowded into a small house of several dozen square meters.
Under normal circumstances, with this situation in my family, I would probably have to worry about Amao's marriage in the future, but it's all better now.
Not only did Chu Huan no longer have to worry about this kind of thing, Chu Huan also found a daughter-in-law for her son with such an outstanding background.
"Ah Huan, let me tell you the truth. Although Amao is my son, let's talk about it. Liang Zi is much more sensible than our Amao."
After listening to Chen Xincheng's words, Chu Huan still just smiled and said: "Uncle, you don't need to take this kind of thing to heart. Sumitomo Ryoko's situation is just because they have received different education since childhood. To put it bluntly,
We were extremely lucky when we were reincarnated, but now the Sumitomo family rushed to get married with us, which means they are trying to curry favor with us.
Amao is still young now, but when they grow up, the situation will be different!"
Chen Xincheng nodded. Regarding the engagement between Amao and Sumitomo Ryoko, Chen Xincheng actually didn't have much idea. He had stayed in Xiangjiang for a while, so he naturally understood what the Sumitomo family represented in Japan.
With such a big family marrying him, Chen Xincheng also understood that their family's fate was no longer the same.
My son will definitely become a big shot in the future.
"By the way, uncle, let's talk about your own affairs. You have worked hard to bring people over to Shenghai Art Studio this time..."
"It's not hard work!" Chen Xincheng quickly interrupted Chu Huan's words and said with a smile: "It's all my family's business, and I should do this."
Chu Huan said: "It's like this. I told my aunt before that when you come back, I can set up a comic company for you. Of course, if you have your own ideas, you can tell me about it. I will ask Xu
I hope they will make arrangements for you!"
Chen Xincheng already knew about this from Zeng Hong. He thought about it and said, "If possible, I still want to open a comics company. After all, this is the job I am most familiar with!"
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Then open a comic company. You will find a place first during this period. When you find the place, I will let Xu Yi and the others arrange the other things!"
Chen Xincheng smiled and said: "Ah Huan, thank you for this matter!"
Chu Huan laughed and said, "Brother-in-law, we are all a family, so don't talk about this!"
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Chen Xincheng soon found a place he liked. As it turned out, the building was still owned by Zhulu Real Estate, so the rest of the things were much easier to handle.
Xu Yi followed Chu Huan's request and transferred two million Hong Kong dollars into the company's account, which was regarded as supporting Chen Xincheng in starting his own business.
Now that Chen Xincheng has started his own business, Chu Huan naturally won't favor one over the other, so Chu Huan chatted with Chen Shuli again, but Chen Shuli didn't want to do her old job anymore, but wanted to open a seafood shop!
“Worry less!”
This is Chen Shuli's own idea.
Chu Huan had no objection to this, and also supported Chen Shuli with two million to open her own seafood shop. As for the shop, it was naturally provided by Zhulu Real Estate.
Zhulu Real Estate not only has its own industrial buildings and commercial buildings, but also numerous shops.
After settling the matter between the two of them, it was already October!
During this period, the negotiations between Bao Fuda and Shen Bi also ended.
HSBC verbally promised to support Jardine!
With the support of HSBC, Newbijian and Bao Fuda finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's good now. Both Henry and HSBC have chosen to support our plan, so the next thing will be much easier!"
Newbikin has returned to England, and he has brought back good news for them. Henry Keswick agreed to Newbikin's request to sell Jardine Matheson shares and then use the funds to acquire Wharf shares.
"Now that we have the support of HSBC, I don't think we have to rush to sell Jardine Matheson's shares. After all, if this happens, it will cause some sensation in the Hong Kong stock market. Now the news about Wharf has just fallen back. If the market breaks out at this time, we The sale of Jardine Matheson’s shares is likely to attract some people’s attention!”
Baofuda preached to Newbikin.
Niubijian nodded and said, "I think so too."
"But it's strange to say that I thought that the share price of Wharf would undergo some changes in the recent period, but I didn't expect that the share price of Wharf would slowly fall back to the price of HK$21!"
Baofuda has some strange sermons.
Niubijian pondered: "Maybe our previous guess was correct. The previous revelation was more likely to be someone who wanted to fish in troubled waters, raise the share price of Wharf, and then sell it!"
"It seems that there is no other explanation except this one!" Bao Fuda couldn't think of any other possibilities at this time.
"Forget it, let's not think about this matter. No matter what that person thinks, our acquisition of Wharf stocks must be carried out now, but we must be careful about this matter now, and we cannot let it go. People know, otherwise, our costs will increase a lot!"
Newbijian's sermon cut through the mess quickly.
Bao Fuda nodded. Although Jardine Matheson, as the controlling shareholder of Wharf, hopes that Wharf's stock price can always be high, the situation is different now. Now they hope to recycle Wharf's shares, so naturally they hope that Wharf's stock price will be high. The lower the better.
"Then I'll arrange this now!"
After saying that, Bao Fuda turned around and wanted to leave.
"Wait a minute!" Newbijian stopped Bao Fuda and said seriously: "When I discussed this matter with Henry before, the two of us had the same ideas on another matter. This time I also want to tell you!"
Bao Fuda didn't quite understand and asked: "What's going on?"
Newbijian said: "Henry and I both hope that you can join the board of directors of Wharf and become a director, so that we can better ensure our right to speak in Wharf!"
Bao Fuda's current identity is Land's general manager and a member of Land's board of directors, but strictly speaking, he has nothing to do with Wharf.
Now Newbijian wants to bring Bao Fuda to the Wharf board of directors. The purpose is to increase their voice on the board of directors.
After hearing the news, Bao Fuda was very happy inside, but at the same time he also had his own worries.
"If this is the case, will Bao Yugang have any objections? If because of this incident, he realizes that we want to increase our holdings of Wharf stocks, I think it is a bad thing.
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Niubijian smiled and said: "We have already thought about this. Although now, whether it is Bao Yugang or us, everyone already understands the other party's thoughts on Wharf, but you are indeed not in the board of directors of Wharf at this time.
It's a perfect fit, but we can wait until HSBC gets the money to buy Wharf's shares, and then we can put you on the board of directors of Wharf!"
Bao Fuda nodded and said: "This is indeed the safest way!"
Just as the two were discussing how to persuade other directors to let Bao Fuda join the Wharf board of directors, Newbrickian's secretary suddenly walked in in a hurry.
"Mr. Taipan, there was a sudden call from the securities company, saying that someone suddenly started buying Wharf stocks in a big way!"
Newbijian and Bao Fuda were stunned at the same time, and then their expressions changed drastically. The sudden situation would disrupt all their previous plans!