Vol 2 Chapter 748 Landmark’s Counterattack (7K Large

  Chapter 748 Landmark’s Counterattack (7K chapter, please subscribe~)

  Even among foreigners, Henry Keswick is considered a tall man. After walking out of the airport, Henry Keswick saw the three of Newbikin and did not talk nonsense.

   “Go to the HSBC executive room, I’m going to see Roy!”

   “Mr. Keswick, HSBC has agreed to borrow money from us.” Newbi insisted that Henry Keswick wanted to discuss the loan with Roy Bentley.

  Henry Keswick got into the car, “I want to make sure that the money will be in our account by Monday morning!”

  Seeing what Henry Keswick said, the three of Newbikin couldn’t say anything more. They got into their cars and followed Henry Keswick to the executive room of Roy Bentley, the boss of HSBC Bank!

  Henry Keswick, who hadn’t slept all night, could not see the slightest tiredness on his face at this time. He was sitting in the Kangle Building, the executive office of Jardine Headquarters, with coffee steaming slightly in front of him.

“Mr. Keswick, because of your personal appearance, the loans promised to us by HSBC, Standard Chartered, Hang Seng, Swire, and Yingzhijie have all been transferred to Hongkong Land’s account before 9:30 a.m. on Monday. !”

Niu Bijian sat opposite Henry Keswick, with admiration in his eyes. Although these companies agreed to lend to them before, they did not determine the time for the loan, especially HSBC. After 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars, they agreed to lend them the remaining 1 billion Hong Kong dollars, but now that Henry Keswick appeared, they immediately changed their previous decision.

   Tomorrow Monday at 9:30 am, transfer the funds into Hongkong Land’s account on time!

Henry Keswick didn’t care about Niu Bijian’s flattery, and said: “Even with the loans from these companies, we are still short of 700 million Hong Kong dollars from the amount of 2.6 billion Hong Kong dollars, and if we want to complete the pairing Bao’s transcendence will definitely require more cash.”

   Bao Fuda tentatively asked: “Mr. Keswick, would you like to meet Bao Yugang? We think it would be best if this matter can be resolved through negotiation!”

  Henry Keswick snorted coldly and said, “At this point, do you think Bao Yugang will give up his plan to acquire Wharf?

Even in England, I know that Bao Yugang is trying his best to sell their oil tankers in order to change the company’s development strategy. If he fails to acquire Wharf, his position in Xiangjiang and the world will decline rapidly. This is already A battle that must be fought! ”

   Bao Fuda stopped talking.

Henry Keswick tapped the table. Although he also said before that he would seek more loans from England, the hole of 700 million Hong Kong dollars may even increase to 1 billion in the later period. It is impossible for Bian to raise funds so quickly.

  So this hole still needs to be found in Xiangjiang.

  Thinking of this, Henry Keswick said to Niu Bijian: “At three o’clock in the afternoon, call Chu Huan and say that I want to meet him!”

Karmanin, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly became painful when he heard Henry Keswick’s order to New Bijian, because this order meant that Henry Keswick had already made a decision, that is, to sell Wellcome With 7-11 too!

   But at this time, Karmanin didn’t say anything, because he understood that no matter what he said now, he could no longer change Henry Keswick’s decision.

Niu Bijian naturally guessed Henry Keswick’s decision, and he also understood why Henry Keswick asked him to call Chu Huan at three o’clock in the afternoon. Henry Keswick must be hiding his return to Xiangjiang time.

  Only in this way can Bao Yugang be confused.

  After all, as long as Henry Keswick meets Chu Huan, the news of his return to Xiangjiang will spread in Xiangjiang.

“OK!”

  Henry Keswick got up and said, “I need a break!”

At this time, he needs to recharge his energy and recharge his batteries. He met with Chu Huan to discuss the sale of Wellcome and 7-11. But now everyone knows that Bao Yugang borrowed money from Chu Huan. If we discuss this matter, we actually want Chu Huan to change his previous actions, which is not an easy task.

   More importantly, at this time, Henry Keswick had no advantage in front of Chu Huan.

  Yihe is still the old Yihe, but Chu Huan is no longer the old Chu Huan!

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  At 3:30 in the afternoon, Chu Huan met Henry Keswick in his office of the Chinese Bank.

   After a break, Henry Keswick was refreshed at this time.

And Chu Huan was actually a little puzzled about Henry Keswick’s arrival. Even after receiving the call from Niu Bijian, he thought about the reason why Henry Keswick came, but he only vaguely guessed some of the reasons for Henry Keswick’s arrival. Thoughts, but not sure.

   “Mr. Taipan, it’s been a long time since I saw you, and you are still so energetic!” Chu Huan, as the host, took the initiative to talk to Henry Keswick with a smile.

Henry Keswick also said with a hearty smile: “No, I’m old, it’s not as good as the age of President Chu. Every time I see President Chu, I can’t help but sigh. At this age, I’m just a dandy who only knows how to eat, drink and play!”

   Facing Henry Keswick’s self-effacement, Chu Huan just smiled. After the two sides sat down, Chu Huan asked.

   “Mr. Keswick’s sudden return to Xiangjiang should be because of the Wharf takeover battle?”

Henry Keswick nodded, without the slightest concealment, and said seriously: “Mr. Chu, I don’t think I need to say what Wharf means to Landmark and Jardine. You know it, Mr. Chu. We will never allow Wharf was acquired by other companies.”

   “Of course I know the strength of Landmark, but Mr. Keswick may have encountered a master this time, and it may not be so easy to win!” Chu Huan said with a smile.

  Henry Keswick laughed lightly and said: “If there is no expert help behind Bao Yugang, we can be sure that we will be able to defeat Bao Yugang!”

  Chu Huan was unmoved by Henry Keswick’s insinuations, but asked: “Mr. Keswick, why don’t you tell me about your visit?”

  Henry Keswick nodded and said: “Although I’m in London, I know very well about Xiangjiang’s affairs. The Yunhai Group under the name of Chairman Chu before. It should be no problem for me to say that, Director Chu?”

  Chu Huan laughed and said, “No problem!”

  Hearing Chu Huan’s straightforward answer, Henry Keswick and Niu Bijian who came with Henry Keswick were all slightly shocked at this moment.

Although the rumors about the relationship between Chu Huan and Yunhai Group have been confirmed by the outside world, neither Chu Huan nor Yunhai Group has made a positive response to this matter. Li Tianying did not say anything in the previous interview with the TV station. .

   Now that Chu Huan told them so bluntly that the Yunhai Group belonged to him, even if they already knew it, they would still be surprised.

   The strength of the Yunhai Group will only be known after a real investigation.

   “Director Chu is truly an incomparable business genius, with Jiaku in his left hand and sea of ​​clouds in his right. There is no consortium in Hong Kong today that can compare with Director Chu!” Henry Keswick said with a smile.

  Chu Huan said modestly: “Mr. Keswick is over the award!”

Henry Keswick continued: “I knew about the unhappiness between Yunhai Group and Jardine before, but that’s all in the past. It’s pointless to talk about it now. I know that Director Chu has always wanted to let Yunhai Group completes the monopoly of Xiangjiang’s retail industry.

So I came here this time to ask Mr. Chu if he is interested in taking over Wellcome under Jardine Matheson and 7-Eleven, which is under construction. If Yunhai Group can take over these two companies, it can be said that Yunhai Group It has already completed Mr. Chu’s plan and formed a monopoly on the entire retail industry in Xiangjiang. I think Mr. Chu will be very interested in such a thing, right? ”

   Sure enough, I came here for this matter!

  After listening to Henry Keswick’s thoughts, Chu Huan couldn’t help thinking.

Henry Keswick is not omnipotent. From Chu Huan’s point of view, his secret return to Xiangjiang must be to solve the lack of funds of Hongkong Land at this time, but the cash hole of 700-1000 million Hong Kong dollars cannot be filled by him. Up.

   Now the outside world also knows that he is on Bao Yugang’s side, but Henry Keswick still came to see him at this time.

  Then the other party must think that he has something he particularly wants in his hand.

   And Wellcome, 7-11 is like this!

“Mr. Keswick’s proposal is really surprising!” Chu Huan made a wry smile and said, “If Mr. Keswick could tell me about this matter three days in advance, then I would definitely not hesitate I promised Mr. Keswick, but now I am really embarrassed, neither Yunhai Group nor Jiaku have this amount of cash in their accounts!”

Wellcome, 7-11 Chu Huan must get it, but the way Henry Keswick proposed now is not the way Chu Huan wants to get Wellcome, 7-11, if he trades with the other party, he must It will increase the difficulty of buying Jardine and land in the future. Chu Huan will not make such a mistake.

  For Chu Huan’s rejection, Henry Keswick was not displeased at all, as if Chu Huan’s rejection this time had already been expected by him.

   “If my guess is correct, Chairman Chu should have lent the cash to Bao Yugang, right?”

  Chu Huan nodded, and said without any embarrassment: “It is indeed so!”

  Henry Keswick asked: “So Chairman Chu thinks that Bao Yugang will definitely be able to defeat us in the Wharf takeover battle?”

Chu Huan continued to nod: “At least in the current situation, Charter King said they will have the upper hand. They have more shares in Wharf than you. It is less than 20 hours before the Hong Kong stock market opens tomorrow. I know that Hongkong Land must have borrowed a lot of money, but I think Mr. Keswick has come to me now and offered to sell Wellcome and 7-11, which proves the lack of funds that Mr. Keswick is currently lacking. It still hasn’t been completed, so I think the charter king has a better chance of winning!”

Henry Keswick chuckled, and said: “Director Chu still underestimates our Jardines too much. Jardines has been established in Xiangjiang for more than a hundred years. No matter in terms of contacts, relationships, or funds, it is not comparable to Bao Yugang. of.

I admit that Hong Kong Land does not have enough funds to defeat Yugang Bao, but we have raised 1.9 billion Hong Kong dollars, and the funds will arrive on Monday morning. I believe that the 1.9 billion Hong Kong dollars will definitely be supported for a few days Yes, and these few days are enough for us to raise more funds, so Wharf can only stay in Landmark’s arms, and the water cannot be taken away! ”

Chu Huan nodded slightly, and said: “It’s not unreasonable what Mr. Keswick said, but what didn’t happen, no one can be sure of the final result. Now, Mr. Keswick, you are sure that you will definitely meet in the next few days.” Get more funding, but if the plan doesn’t materialize, isn’t that going to fail?”

  There was a slight change in Henry Keswick’s eyes, and there was a flash of anger. They fought against Yihe and Chu Huan many times, but Yihe never took advantage.

  Nowadays, there are even more rumors in the world that Chu Huan has always wanted to get Yihe. It can be said that there are actually more gaps between the two parties, but this is not the reason why Chu Huan rejects him now.

“Mr. Chu, you are also a shareholder and director of Jardine. If Jardine loses Wharf, you will lose your wealth, Mr. Chu. If you help outsiders to buy your own group’s enterprises, it may be against Chu if you say such a thing. Has your reputation been affected, Dong?”

  Chu Huan smiled, and said: “We are just idle directors in Jardine, and let others say what they want to say, as long as we have a clear conscience!”

Henry Keswick raised his eyebrows slightly, and suddenly smiled and said, “Mr. Chu is willing to help Bao Yugang even at the expense of his own reputation. I think this is not only because of the cooperative relationship between the two of you, but also because of the fact that Wharf has Mr. Chu.” industry in need?

Before, Mr. Chu, you acquired Hehe International-Wheelock, and in the hands of this group, there happened to be an international container terminal company. If Mr. Chu can acquire Wharf’s Modern Container Terminal Co., Ltd., it will be considered a preliminary completion. In order to monopolize the Xiangjiang wharf industry, Bao Yugang should have promised you, Director Chu, the reason why you readily agreed to help them? ”

  Chu Huan didn’t answer Henry Keswick’s question directly, but it was already an answer.

Henry Keswick said in a deep voice: “Mr. Chu, since the words have already been preached, I can also assure you that as long as you acquire Wellcome, 7-11, after we land and keep Wharf, We can also sell Modern Terminals to you, Mr. Chu!

   At that time, you will be able to complete the monopoly of Xiangjiang’s retail industry and the wharf in one go, which will have greater benefits than cooperating with Bao Yugang. ”

  Sitting next to Henry Keswick, Newbikin’s face changed slightly. For Jardine, this is actually a condition of losing power and humiliating the country.

Chu Huan smiled wryly again, and said: “Mr. Keswick, I have to admit that you are a very courageous person. I can’t give you an answer to this matter for the time being. It is too important. I need a meeting to study it, and that The money has already been transferred to the account of the charter king, and it will not be so simple to get it back!”

Henry Keswick once again dropped a bombshell on Chu Huan, and said with a smile: “I know that you, Director Chu, only lent Bao Yugang 1 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash. We have calculated that all of Bao Yugang’s own cash, plus The one you lent him was at most about 1.5 billion Hong Kong dollars, which is still several hundred million Hong Kong dollars short of Bao Yugang’s acquisition of Wharf. As long as you can guarantee that the money will not be transferred to Bao Yugang Yugang’s account, then we will have a way to defeat Bao Yugang!”

  Chu Huan was a little surprised. Only the two of them knew the amount of cash he lent to Bao Yugang, but no one would tell Henry Keswick this amount. Now the other party actually knows?

   In other words, a traitor appeared beside Chu Huan and Bao Yugang?

  Chu Huan believed in the people around him. If it wasn’t the people around him who sold the news, then it must be the people from Bao Yugang who sold the news!

   “This is what you just said, Mr. Keswick, about your profound heritage in Xiangjiang, right?”

  Henry Keswick said with a smile: “In the business field, there are always intrigues, and you always need to make more preparations!”

  Chu Huan nodded, and did not entangle Henry Keswick with this matter, and said: “I need time to think about this matter!”

  Henry Keswick nodded and said: “But this time can’t be too long, I need to know the answer before tomorrow afternoon!”

  Chu Huan laughed and said, “No problem!”

  After talking about the matter, Henry Keswick got up to leave, and Chu Huan personally sent him to the door of the office.

After Henry Keswick left, Chu Huan immediately ordered Xu Yi: “Sort out the list of all the people who participated in the group we cooperated with Bao Yugang, and hand it to Wu Xiaohui. I want to know whether it is these people in the shortest possible time. betrayed us!”

  Although Chu Huan believes that the people around him will not do this kind of thing, but there must be investigations that should be done.

  Xu Yi nodded and said: “Understood!”

   Then Xu Yi asked with some hesitation: “Boss, do we really want to change our plan to cooperate with Henry Keswick?”

  Chu Huan shook his head and said, “Of course not, it’s just a way to delay time.”

  In fact, Xu Yi was the one who knew Chu Huan’s plan best, but Chu Huan didn’t doubt Xu Yi, because if Xu Yi had revealed the news, then Henry Keswick would not have come to him today.

   “Then Henry Keswick came to you now, do you want to tell Bao Yugang?”

  Xu Yi asked.

Chu Huan shook his head and said: “Don’t tell the other party yet, there should be a traitor around Bao Yugang now, if we tell Bao Yugang about Henry Keswick’s return to Xiangjiang now, then the people on his side will also We will definitely tell Henry Keswick this news, and our delaying tactics will not be effective by then.”

  Xu Yidao: “But I think the news of Henry Keswick’s return to Xiangjiang, the charter king will definitely know, and even know that he came to you. What if the charter king calls you?”

  Chu Huan said: “From now on, I can’t answer all of Bao Yugang’s calls. If he calls, just say that I am not feeling well and I am on vacation at sea, and you can’t find it!”

  Xu Yi smiled wryly: “If this is the case, I’m afraid it will be difficult for the charter king to spend more than one day!”

  Chu Huan smiled, and said: “If it’s hard, it’s hard. It’s better than his failure to acquire Wharf!”

  Xu Yi nodded and continued to ask: “What about the 500 million Hong Kong dollars we promised?”

  Chu Huan said: “Just transfer to Hong Leong International’s account on time!”

“Understood!”

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   Just walked out of the Chinese shop and got into the car leaving here, Niu Bijian couldn’t help asking Henry Keswick at this time.

   “Mr. Keswick, will Chu Huan really agree to our request?”

  Henry Keswick shook his head and said: “I don’t know, but this is already the best condition we can offer, now we hope he can be moved by us!”

  New Bijian was also helpless when he saw Henry Keswick’s uncertain look.

Henry Keswick said: “However, we can’t put all our hopes on Chu Huan. We will continue to raise funds in the next time. In addition, we must fight this war with Bao Yugang and strive to clear the timeline. Only in this way can we raise more funds!”

“yes!”

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  The time came to five o’clock in the evening.

   Regarding the acquisition of Wharf, Hongkong Land, which has not announced any information to the outside world, suddenly chose to hold a press conference at this time.

   After receiving the news, the major media and newspapers immediately rushed to Hongkong Land’s headquarters, where the press conference site had already been arranged.

   And all the people in the Xiangjiang business circle who were paying attention to this matter also sat in front of the TV, wanting to see Hongkong Land’s counterattack against Bao’s acquisition of Wharf.

   As another protagonist in this incident, Bao Yugang is no exception!

  At this time, he was sitting with Wu Guangzheng in the living room at home, watching the news on TV.

   “Daddy, Hong Kong Land has been raising funds for the past two days, and it is obvious that the other party is going to compete with us head-on for Wharf!”

Wu Guangzheng’s face was full of worry at this time. Although he also knew about the acquisition of Wharf, Landmark would definitely not sit still, but now seeing that the other party was going to take real action, Wu Guangzheng was still in his heart. Can’t help worrying.

  Bao Yugang sat there with a blank face, and said: “We have already thought of this, there is nothing to worry about, everyone will just rely on their own abilities.”

  Wu Guangzheng nodded, and said: “Thanks to Chu Huan’s help this time, if it weren’t for Chu Huan, it would not be so easy for us to fight for land!”

  Bao Yugang didn’t answer, but just nodded.

  Bao Yugang was very grateful for Chu Huan’s help this time.

   At this moment, Bao Yugang and Wu Guangzheng, who were paying attention to the TV screen although they had been communicating all the time, had changes in their expressions.

  Not only them, but also all the reporters at the scene, with surprised expressions on their faces.

  Because he has retired from the business circles of Xiangjiang, Henry Keswick, who has not shown up in Xiangjiang for a long time, appeared on the TV screen accompanied by Niu Bijian and Bao Fuda!

   “Henry Keswick is back!”

  Wu Guangzheng couldn’t help exclaiming.

  Bao Yugang’s expression also began to become dignified. No old Xiangjiang businessman could ignore the existence of Henry Keswick.

   It can even be said that the existence of Henry Keswick suppressed the existence of a generation of merchants in Xiangjiang.

   “It’s understandable that for such a big event as the Wharf takeover battle, it is reasonable for Henry Keswick to return to Xiangjiang.”

  Henry Keswick on TV did not talk nonsense, and directly expressed the importance of Wharf to Landmark in front of all the audience in front of the TV.

   At the same time condemned Bao Yugang’s undeclared war.

“Wharf is an important part of Hongkong Land. Hongkong Land cannot accept the consequences of losing Wharf. At the same time, we also regret the acquisition of Mr. Bao Yugang. We have reached a consensus before, and the other party has also expressed that it will not continue. The acquisition of shares in Wharf, but the actual situation showed Bao Yugang’s inconsistency.

   And we also got reliable news that Bao Yugang actually said that after the acquisition of Wharf, he would sell the Modern Container Terminals Co., Ltd. under Wharf to make up for his losses from the acquisition of Wharf.”

  Bao Yugang and Wu Guangzheng both showed surprised expressions. Not many people knew about their transaction with Chu Huan for Modern Terminals Co., Ltd. How did Henry Keswick know about it now?

   We must know that once this news is announced, those shareholders who own shares in Wharf will definitely be dissatisfied with Bao Yugang’s sale of Wharf’s core business.

   That is to say, even if Bao Yugang wins this battle in the future, they will still face the censure of the board of directors.

  After condemning Bao Yugang, Henry Keswick announced their plan for the Wharf takeover battle!

  It is more exciting than Bao Yugang’s acquisition plan.

  Hong Kong Land decided to acquire Wharf shares at a price of HK$105 per share, which is the same as the acquisition plan proposed by Bao Yugang.

  But Hong Kong Land has other plans, that is, Hong Kong Land has decided to pay dividends to existing shareholders after completing the income increase plan for Wharf Stock, with a dividend of HK$1 per share of Wharf Stock.

   “He’s making the purchase more difficult!” Wu Guangzheng couldn’t help but preach after hearing Hongkong Land’s plan.

  The behavior of paying dividends will make shareholders who currently hold Wharf shares, shareholders, reconsider the sale of Wharf shares.

Bao Yugang shook his head and said: “Their real intention is not like this. They are trying to win over shareholders who don’t want to sell Wharf shares. The dividend decision plus what they revealed before we will sell modern goods The news of Box Terminal Co., Ltd. will make those Wharf shareholders naturally choose to support them.

   Even if these people don’t sell Wharf’s shares, they will still vote their voting rights to Landmark later! ”

   After finishing speaking, Bao Yugang showed a helpless expression and said: “Henry Keswick put our acquisition in trouble as soon as he came back. Now if we want to defeat them, I am afraid that we will have to spend more money!”

  Wu Guangzheng frowned when he heard this.

   “Call A Huan, I need to meet him now!” Bao Yugang said in a deep voice.

   Just when Wu Guang was about to call Chu Huan, Su Haiwen rushed in suddenly, and said in horror, “Daddy, I just got the news that Henry Keswick met Chu Huan this afternoon!”

   Also, correct the typo first and then change it, Huangshan continues to code~

  (end of this chapter)