Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

April 16, Sunday afternoon.

Lin Baicheng was drinking afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel and reading the newspaper.

Today's reports about Hutchison Whampoa and Lin Baicheng himself are more exaggerated than the last, and only a few newspapers' reports are relatively pertinent. They are "Star Daily", "Ming Pao", and several left-wing newspapers.

According to numerous newspaper reports, Hutchison Whampoa's investment is facing huge losses, which will inevitably affect the normal development of the company. In addition, the company owes a lot of debts. The only thing waiting for Hutchison Whampoa is bankruptcy. There is no other possibility.

As for Lin Baicheng, there are many reports that after Lin Baicheng took over Hutchison Whampoa, the company's market value dropped by as much as half. Now his assets must have shrunk significantly. After Hutchison Whampoa goes bankrupt, Lin Baicheng is likely to have nothing, or even be heavily in debt. possible.

"How exaggerated the reports now are, they will be slapped in the face when the time comes."

Lin Baicheng shook his head and browsed through the newspapers. He found that reports about Hutchison Whampoa and himself occupied almost one-third of the pages of all newspapers. Most of them were negative news, but it can be imagined that in a few days, there would be Different, it will be a slap in the face when the time comes.

"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry that I'm late."

A familiar voice sounded, and Lin Baicheng looked up and saw Yuan Tianfan standing beside him.

"Sit down, sit down and talk."

Lin Baicheng pointed to the seat opposite and said with a smile: "You are not late, it's just that I came here early."

"I should have come earlier."

Yuan Tianfan sat down opposite Lin Baicheng. In fact, he came here early. It was nearly ten minutes before the time they agreed to meet, but Lin Baicheng came earlier.

"lets change a topic."

Lin Baicheng waved his hand and was about to pour tea for Yuan Tianfan. When Yuan Tianfan saw this, he quickly started to do it himself, but he did not insist.

Lin Baicheng raised his tea cup and said, "Thank you very much for Mr. Yuan's judgment last time and for keeping the investment confidential."

"If Mr. Lin doesn't mind, just call me by my name Tianfan."

Yuan Tianfan raised his glass in response and said: "My judgment is just insignificant. It is mainly your own decision, Mr. Lin. As for keeping it secret, that is what I should do. Mr. Lin does not need to thank you."

Yuan Tianfan knew that Hutchison Whampoa's investment had made a lot of money, so he knew that Lin Baicheng's assets had no problems. He was still the rich man who controlled Hutchison Whampoa, one of the original four major foreign banks. He was a big shot. Of course he was willing to work with this person. Make friends with important people.

"I should say thanks."

Lin Baicheng smiled and took a sip of tea.

"Tianfan, I won't beat around the bush with you. In addition to expressing my gratitude to you this time, I have seen your abilities in my eyes these past few times, so I have a proposal here that you can consider carefully."

"Mr. Lin, please tell me."

Yuan Tianfan put down his tea cup and listened carefully. He had a vague guess that Lin Baicheng might want to recruit him to work for him. Although his current position in the HSBC Securities Department was not low, people would move up the ladder. He would be very happy to hear what position Lin Baicheng would use to invite him, and in his heart I couldn't help but feel a little excited.

"Is such that."

Lin Baicheng said: "Hutchison Whampoa's board of directors will inevitably undergo major changes in a while, because the major shareholder will definitely change, and Hutchison Whampoa will reorganize the board of directors. I have some different ideas about the board of directors that is about to be reorganized. At the same time, There is an invitation for you too.”

"In this reorganization of the board of directors, in my consideration, the board of directors still has nine seats. Among them, I have one seat, the company's management has four director seats, and other major shareholders have two director seats. This leaves only The next two directors are available."

"For the remaining two directors, I am going to invite two talented people to serve as the company's honorary directors. The honorary directors do not manage the company's tasks and cannot view the company's confidential information, but the honorary directors can propose anything to the board of directors that will help the company. development proposals, and question and oppose any proposals that are not conducive to the development of the company.”

"Simply put, the honorary director does not do anything. His only responsibility is to make the company develop and grow better. The honorary director is not responsible to me, nor to other major shareholders, but to all shareholders and the company. .”

"Tianfan, I see your ability in my eyes, so I would like to invite you to become an honorary director of Hutchison Whampoa. You can continue to work in the securities department of HSBC, as long as you attend every board meeting, as well as on ordinary days. Take some time to think about how to make Hutchison Whampoa develop better."

Lin Baicheng also had considerations in inviting Yuan Tianfan to become an honorary director. This position is important even if it is important, and it is not important even if it is not important. Because he is in control of the general direction of Hutchison Whampoa's development. He is determined to develop real estate and retail, as well as medicine, which he personally wants to develop. However, it is also necessary to listen to other people's different opinions.

More importantly, Lin Baicheng could examine Yuan Tianfan while he was serving as an honorary director of Hutchison Whampoa to see what Yuan Tianfan's abilities were and whether he was worthy of giving Yuan Tianfan a more important position.

"This is awesome"

Facing Lin Baicheng's invitation, Yuan Tianfan was a little surprised, but also excited. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea to calm down.

Although it is not an important position in a specific company, being an honorary director of a large company such as Hutchison Whampoa also has a high status. It can improve Yuan Tianfan's social status. It is also an opportunity for him to exercise. He has no reason to refuse.

Lin Baicheng smiled and said: "Tianfan, you don't need to make a decision right away. After all, the reorganization of the board of directors will not be carried out immediately. You only need to give me a reply within a week. I think one week should be enough for you to consider it. ?”

"That's enough, that's enough. I will give you an answer as soon as possible, Mr. Lin."

Yuan Tianfan said immediately. In fact, he knew that he had already agreed in his heart. The reason why he did not agree immediately was because he did not want to appear so impatient and let Lin Baicheng underestimate him.

"Well, I'll wait for your good news."

Lin Baicheng believed that Yuan Tianfan would not refuse. If he refused, it would be Yuan Tianfan's loss, not him. He still had this confidence.

Lin Baicheng and Yuan Tianfan chatted for more than half an hour before they left the Peninsula Hotel.

Tomorrow is Monday. Although this is an ordinary day, for many people, this day is definitely not ordinary, because many people's wealth will undergo great changes on this day.

Anyone who is related to Hutchison Whampoa stock will either see a huge increase or a huge loss in wealth tomorrow and after tomorrow. If you have a weak heart, you may not be able to withstand that kind of huge stimulation.