thefictionvixens Chapter 45: What?! Going on a "blind date"?
Chapter 45: What?! Going on a "blind date"?
at the same time.
On HSBC's side, Sim Bi.
He was also touching his chin, deep in thought.
He repeatedly wrote the name "Li Jiagang" on a blank sheet of paper, but immediately crossed it out. Then he wrote the name "Li Chaoren," but crossed it out again.
Not long after...
The entire sheet of white paper was covered with the names of Li Jiagang and Li Ka-shing, written and crossed out countless times.
"Li Jiagang is indeed the most suitable person to take over Hutchison. His vision and composure are far beyond those of his peers, and he has unlimited potential."
"But his stance is unclear. If I cultivate him and he chooses to oppose HSBC one day, wouldn't I be shooting myself in the foot?"
"While Li Ka-shing is also steady and possesses a keen sense of business that most businessmen lack, he is indeed a promising individual, but..."
Shen Bi sighed heavily...
In his subconscious, Li Ka-shing was still the best candidate to take over Hutchison Whampoa, but this matter could very well affect HSBC's future plans, so he had to consider it carefully.
"Never mind, there's still time to screen them. We can make a decision next year and choose the true owner of Hutchison." Shen Bi put the matter aside and stopped thinking about it.
Meanwhile, in Lijiagang...
He has now moved to the Central area.
He had no idea that at some point, control of Hutchison Whampoa had just slipped through his fingers.
If only he knew.
I will definitely try my best to win it.
This is Hutchison Whampoa.
A truly flagship conglomerate.
If he could acquire Hutchison Whampoa, then his other companies could simply expand and develop around Hutchison Whampoa, without him having to slowly piece together and form a group like he is now.
In fact, the main reason is that Li Ka-shing subconsciously believed that from the moment Li Ka-shing and Pao Yue-kong reached the "Kowloon Wharf" stock transaction, the ownership of "Hutchison Whampoa" had already been agreed upon.
Therefore, he never had any interest in Hutchison Whampoa and didn't pay any attention to the matter.
He knew that even if he secretly purchased more Hutchison's shares than HSBC held, he would still find it difficult to control Hutchison and take control of the company if HSBC did not agree or give its approval.
This is HSBC's current power.
As long as someone just opens their mouth at the British Hong Kong government, Li Jiagang will have to give back everything he has taken. He had no doubt that Sim Bi at this time was capable of doing such a thing.
In any case, before the negotiations between the North and the Iron Lady of Britain, and before a real agreement was reached between the two sides, HSBC could really do whatever it wanted in Hong Kong.
Of course, this refers to Chinese-owned businesses.
That's why Li Ka-kong didn't bother to fight for the ownership of Hutchison Whampoa, and instead focused his energy on other industries.
At the Zhonghuan Electrical Appliances Exhibition.
The situation here is almost identical to that in Tsim Sha Tsui, with a massive crowd of people, numbering at least several thousand.
Seeing that the situation here was also good, Li Jiagang didn't go in and disturb their work.
Afterwards, he visited exhibition sites in Causeway Bay and North Point, and the situation was similar in each place, which gave him more confidence in selling the washing machine.
He was initially worried that his washing machine products lacked brand recognition and were not cheap, which might cause consumers to have reservations during the first sale.
In hindsight, he was overthinking it.
The fact that Li Jiagang priced its washing machine at HK$1999 was not simply because of its technological leadership, but because it wanted to position its products as high-end products from the very beginning.
His products are technologically advanced, and coupled with his own fame, the price couldn't be set too low at the beginning.
Setting the price too high is also not good. No matter how technologically advanced his products are, he is still a new brand after all. If the price is too high, it will affect many people's willingness to buy.
At HK$1999, it is no lower than the price of other major overseas brands, and at the same time, it will not exceed the highest price of a certain brand of washing machine.
He thought it was the most suitable.
After lunch, Li Jiagang returned to the electronics company, intending to take a nap there.
But he had just walked into the company.
"Chairman, you've come at just the right time." Another receptionist in his office handed him an invitation: "This was sent to you by Wireless."
"wireless?"
"In addition, Chairman Li came to see you and asked you to go up to the tenth floor to see him as soon as you returned."
Li Jiagang nodded, took the invitation letter, opened it, and walked towards his uncle's office.
"Is TVB inviting me to some kind of celebration party?" Li Jiagang was very puzzled. He had only met Shao Yifu once, yet the other party had sent him an invitation.
"The 6th Miss Hong Kong Pageant Finals?"
When Li Jiagang opened the invitation, he never expected that Uncle Shao would actually send him an invitation to the Miss Hong Kong pageant finals.
And it's going to be held tonight.
"That's good, it might be nice to go and see some pretty girls."
"But who participated in the Miss Hong Kong pageant in 1978?" Li Jiagang really didn't have this memory in his mind. He remembered that Zhu Lingling participated in 77 and Hong Gu participated in the pageant in 79.
But he really doesn't remember anyone from 78?
"Uncle Shao understands me." Li Jiagang smiled, closed the invitation, and walked quickly toward his uncle.
I walked to Li Yongsen's office.
"Knock knock knock!!!"
"Come in."
"Uncle, you were looking for me?"
"It's Jiagang! Come in and have a seat."
"Yes, thank you, Uncle."
Upon seeing Li Jiagang arrive, Li Yongsen put down his work and came over to sit with him.
He was also holding a document in his hand.
"Jiagang, did you come up with the idea for your washing machine product launch event?"
"Yes, Uncle."
"Heh, you little rascal, you've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve."
"However, why did you launch this coupon promotion? Why not specify that it can only be used when purchasing your company's washing machines? I know you're doing this to help Uncle boost appliance sales, but won't that affect your washing machine sales?" Li Yongsen asked seriously.
"Of course not."
"Uncle is overthinking it. Washing machines are high-value consumer goods. It's already quite good for a family to have one. When will the customers who won the vouchers be able to buy a washing machine? So, it's better to let them choose the products in your store."
Upon hearing this, Li Yongsen nodded in agreement.
"Since it doesn't affect your product sales, that's good." Li Yongsen didn't bring it up again.
"Uncle, you didn't call me here for this, did you?" Li Jiagang noticed that Li Yongsen kept glancing at him intentionally or unintentionally, as if he wanted to say something.
Moreover, this marketing plan has been out for so many days, and he's only asking me about it now. It's obvious that he deliberately brought up this topic.
Therefore, Li Jiagang guessed that his uncle must have had another purpose in contacting him, but he just found it difficult to say it.
"Does he expect me to pay him back?"
"That's not right. Hutchison Whampoa hasn't made any big moves lately, so his uncle shouldn't be short of money."
"What exactly is it?"
Li Jiagang was daydreaming in his mind.
Li Yongsen burst into laughter when his nephew saw through his little scheme.
"Hahaha...you loser."
"Since you've seen through me, I'll just be frank," Li Yongsen stood up and walked to his desk, taking out a few photos. "Here are a few girls, all handpicked by me. They have good looks, good upbringing, and are the kind of people who can settle down. Their horoscopes are also compatible with yours and Jia Hua's, and their family backgrounds are good too. Take a look at which one catches your eye and find some time to meet her."
"puff!!!"
Li Jiagang, who has just taken a sip of water.
Upon hearing this, she immediately spat out her drink, staring wide-eyed at Li Yongsen, and asked incredulously, "Uncle, you want me and Hua Ge to go on a blind date?"
"What? Is there a problem?"
"You two are both getting on in years, and you're quite successful in your careers now, so of course you should find a virtuous wife to take care of all the big and small things at home for you."
"With your parents gone, if I, as your uncle, don't worry about these things, what else can I worry about?"
"Anyway, I've already spoken with their parents. Whether you two like it or not, you have to set a time to meet." Li Yongsen glared at him, blowing his beard, and gave him a direct order.
Before Li Jiagang could respond or refute.
"You can leave now."
They even kicked him out.
At this moment, Li Jiagang was still in a daze, seemingly lost in thought and unable to react.
"Aren't you leaving yet?"
He immediately ran away from Li Yongsen's office, afraid that if he was a step too slow, his uncle would immediately take him to a blind date.
Then he would be...
"This brat, is blind date really that scary?" Seeing Li Jiagang run away in a daze, Li Yongsen couldn't help but laugh.
Li Jiagang was still in a daze at that moment.
Instead of immediately returning to his own company, he jogged to his cousin Li Jiahua's office. Upon arrival, he even forgot to knock and simply pushed the door open and barged in.
"Brother Hua, it's good that you're here."
"Jiagang, what brings you here?"
"Brother Hua, your uncle wants us to go on a blind date. Do you know about this?" Li Jiagang asked directly. Perhaps he was in a hurry, because he didn't notice that there were other people in the office.
Upon hearing this, Li Jiahua quickly went over and pulled him aside, saying, "Jiagang, I still have guests here. Let's talk about this later." Li Jiagang looked at the sofa and indeed saw a man and a woman sitting there.
Although the woman was poised, elegant, and beautiful, she was smiling at Li Jiagang with her eyes wide open, as if she were mocking him.
This immediately embarrassed him.
"Why didn't you say you had guests?"
"You just barged in and asked me, how could I possibly have a chance to answer?" Li Jiahua replied innocently.
"Okay, I'll wait for you outside."
Li Jiagang nodded slightly to the two people on the sofa, conveying his apology to them.
He then walked out of Li Jiahua's office.