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As he spoke, Bao raised his teacup, gesturing for a drink.
"Thank you for your understanding, Charter King."
Ni Yongjun thought that this dinner was meant to force him to sell his Wharf Holdings shares, otherwise they would start manipulating the company's performance and bankrupt Wharf Holdings, forcing him to cut his losses.
I know what you're thinking.
"If it's a foreigner, then the ending is as you imagine."
"But you are Chinese."
"Moreover, your two sales of Wharf Holdings shares made me the first Chinese chairman of a foreign firm."
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Ni."
Bao Chuanwang raised his teacup again to pay tribute to Ni Yongjun.
"You're too kind, shipping magnate."
As he spoke, Ni Yongjun raised his teacup and drank it down.
"Ni Sheng, have you heard of me?"
At this moment, Old Huo raised his teacup and asked Ni Yongjun a question.
"Very famous".
Ni Yongjun also raised his teacup to toast Old Master Huo and said.
"Thanks for the compliment."
"Mr. Ni, are you interested in developing your career in mainland China?"
Old Huo still held his teacup, his eyes shining as he looked at Ni Yongjun and asked.
"Would I be welcome in mainland China given my status?"
Ni Yongjun put down his teacup, looked at Old Master Huo for a moment, and then asked.
"Your growth has been noticed over there as well."
"They asked me to pass on a message to you."
"It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat."
Old Huo still held his teacup, and slowly spoke to Ni Yongjun.
“Then I am very interested in developing my career in mainland China.”
Ni Yongjun raised his teacup to toast Old Master Huo and then said.
"Welcome Mr. Ni to develop his career in the mainland."
Upon hearing Ni Yongjun's words, Old Master Huo smiled, raised his teacup, drank it, and then welcomed him.
“Mr. Ni, I see you still have some money left over. Why don’t you buy back the 90 million shares of Hutchison Whampoa that you’ve pledged to HSBC?”
After seeing that Ni Yongjun and Huo Lao had finished talking, Bao Chuanwang then made a suggestion.
Hutchison Whampoa was once one of the four major trading companies, but due to the poor judgment of British investors and their failed investments, Hutchison Whampoa suffered continuous losses and accumulated heavy debts.
Later, Hutchison Whampoa pledged 90 million shares to HSBC and withdrew its investment.
HSBC is now the primary controlling shareholder of Hutchison Whampoa.
However, HSBC is still a commercial bank, primarily engaged in banking business, so HSBC has always wanted to find a suitable candidate to take over.
Because HSBC not only has the pledged 90 million shares, they also previously owned 40 million shares.
If they can't find a suitable person to lead Hutchison Whampoa, then their previous investments will be wasted.
Hutchison Whampoa?
"I'll go back and look into it, then I'll give you an answer."
When Ni Yongjun heard the suggestion from the shipping magnate, he expressed his gratitude.
He knew that the suggestion made by the shipping magnate at this time was well-intentioned.
But any business requires thorough research before investing.
The three then finished their dinner amidst laughter and conversation.
On the way back, Ni Yongjun picked up his phone and called his fourth uncle.
"Hey, Fourth Uncle."
"I was having dinner with the shipping magnate just now, and I heard him suggest that I acquire 90 million shares of Hutchison Whampoa. What do you think?"
Ni Yongjun directly passed the question to the professional, Uncle Si.
He trusted his fourth uncle's judgment.
Because his fourth uncle had just helped him earn two billion.
Hutchison Whampoa.
"Today's closing price was 13.9 yuan, with a market capitalization of over six billion yuan."
"A total of 460 million shares were issued, with 90 million shares representing 20% of the total shares."
"The major shareholder is now HSBC, which owns 30 percent of the shares."
"The 90 million shares that the shipping magnate mentioned were British capital pledged to HSBC, so HSBC has been trying to sell them, but has not been able to find a suitable candidate."
“Mr. Ni, this is a good deal. Acquiring 90 million shares will allow us to control a company with a market value of over 6 billion.”
"Moreover, Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Holdings are very similar; their land is very valuable."
Fourth Uncle quickly checked the information, excitedly reporting back to Ni Sheng as he did so.
"Okay, I'll go ask at HSBC."
After thanking his fourth uncle, Ni Yongjun put down his phone and asked the hitman, Ah Ji, to drive to HSBC Bank.
Soon, the Mercedes-Benz stopped downstairs at HSBC.
After Ni Yongjun went in and spoke to the receptionist, he was led to Shen Bi's office.
"Ni Sheng, did the wild wind blow you here again?"
When Shen Bi saw Ni Yongjun walk in, he was taken aback. He then quickly stood up to greet him.
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"I heard HSBC is going to sell 90 million Hutchison shares?"
Ni Yongjun was greeted by Shen Bi and sat in the VIP chair. He then asked Shen Bi directly.
"Ah, so Mr. Ni came here for this matter?"
Upon hearing Ni Yongjun's question, Shen Bi's expression shifted from shock to a wry smile as he replied.
"how?"
"Did you have to go through that?"
Seeing that Shen Bi's expression was off, Ni Yongjun asked directly.
“Mr. Ni, I’ve already agreed to sell it to someone else.”
When Shen Bi heard Ni Yongjun ask this question, he answered uneasily.
Why was he so restless?
Because the other party's territory has expanded, now it not only owns Tsim Sha Tsui, but also Yau Ma Tei.
Moreover, the other party also owns several electronics factories, and their gaming casino is booming in Tsim Sha Tsui.
It would be extremely difficult for him to refuse such a person.
"Ms. Shen, is there such a thing as first come, first served in business?"
"Isn't it sold to whoever offers the highest price?"
"Do we have to line up to get food and fruit when we go to school?"
Upon hearing Shen Bi's words, Ni Yongjun immediately mocked him.
“Mr. Ni, I’m really sorry, but I’ve already received Li Jiacheng’s deposit and agreed to sell him 90 million shares.”
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When Shen Bi heard Ni Yongjun's sarcasm, his expression turned even uglier, and he directly stated his difficulties.
Seeing that Shen Bi had repeatedly refused him, Ni Yongjun stood up, pointed at Shen Bi, and said:
"You're just a senior executive at HSBC."
"What's the point of your promise?"
Did the HSBC board approve it?
"What a crazy person."
"Do you think the HSBC board prefers the price I offered, or the price you agreed to with Li Jiacheng?"
"Shen Daban, answer me!"
Ni Yongjun gave Shen Bi a cold laugh, then turned and walked away.
Shen Bi watched Ni Yongjun's departing figure, his face turning pale and then red, looking extremely unpleasant.
But he could only hold it in, lest he say something else in anger.
That would definitely invite retaliation from triad boss Ni Yongjun.
So he waited for more than ten minutes after Ni Yongjun left before standing up and kicking the coffee table in front of him hard, sending it flying.
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"Shipping magnate, I want to acquire 90 million shares of Hutchison Whampoa."
After leaving HSBC, Ni Yongjun sat in his Mercedes-Benz and immediately picked up his phone to call Bao Chuanwang.
He knew that if the shipping magnate made this suggestion, there must be something he could do to help.
“On behalf of the HSBC board, I welcome Mr. Ni’s acquisition of Hutchison.”
"We hope that Hutchison Whampoa can make a comeback under Mr. Ni's leadership."
Upon hearing Ni Yongjun's words, Bao, the shipping magnate, immediately made a promise.
"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."
Upon hearing the assurance from the shipping magnate, Ni Yongjun smiled and thanked him.
The next day, the shipping magnate went to HSBC and summoned the board of directors.
“I suggest selling the 90 million shares of Hutchison to Ni Yongjun.”
“I believe all the directors know about Ni Yongjun. In just a few months, he led the Ni family to become the owners of Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei.”
"Moreover, he owns several electronics factories, and the slot machines he produces are becoming popular in Tsim Sha Tsui."
"Such a business genius is well-suited to the old Hutchison Whampoa."
Sitting there, the shipping magnate proudly introduced Ni Yongjun to the British directors.
Several foreigners nodded in agreement when they heard what the shipping magnate said.
"I disagree."
I should have already agreed to Li Jiacheng's request to sell him 90 million shares of Hutchison Whampoa.
Sitting at the back, HSBC manager Sir Michael Sandberg spoke with a grim expression.
Chapter 71 Acquisition of Hutchison, Cucumber Li Buys Hidden Money
The HSBC chairman, sitting at the head of the table, looked at Sir Michael Sandberg at the back, and he was also in a dilemma.
Because Sir Michael Sandberg was a foreigner, and also the head of HSBC.
His opinion cannot be ignored.
However, Ni Yongjun, whom the shipping magnate proposed, was also a rare business genius.