Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Lin Baicheng and Mai Lihao drank afternoon tea and chatted about current political and economic events in Hong Kong and the world.

After more than ten minutes, the two got down to the topic.

Or it should be said that Mailihao made the purpose of meeting Lin Baicheng clear.

Mailihao said: "Lin Sheng, this time I asked you to meet, not only because someone asked me for help, but also because I have something I want to talk to you about."

"Sir Sir Mac, please speak."

Lin Baicheng nodded, not surprised.

"Let's talk about the request last."

Mailihao said something first, and then asked: "Lin Sheng, you must also know that I invested 5 million US dollars in your Yum Fund through other channels. I also know that Yum Fund used all the money to do What kind of investment? I just want to ask, Lin Sheng, are you really so optimistic about the rising trend of international gold prices?"

Although US$5 million is not MacLehose's entire net worth, it is close to half of it. This is because the rate of return on Lin Baicheng's previous investment is so exciting.

However, the price of gold fell sharply recently, and investment suffered huge losses. It is impossible to say that Mai Lihao does not regret or worry. But at that level, he can only choose to believe in Lin Baicheng, and there is no way to cut off the flesh easily.

"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have used all the funds from the fund and Hutchison Whampoa to do long gold futures."

Lin Baicheng nodded affirmatively, and then analyzed from the perspective that the world economy will not recover immediately, the price of gold will be supported by the poor world economy and have a higher increase.

After hearing this, Mailihao asked: "Lin Sheng, what price do you think the gold price will rise to? In other words, at which price will you sell long gold futures?"

"I'm bullish on gold above $300 an ounce, and I think gold will get to that price within a year or two."

Of course, Lin Baicheng would not tell Mailihao that the price of gold could rise to as high as US$800. He even extended the time, not saying that the price of gold could rise that high next year.

"Is it that high?"

Maliho couldn't help but be a little surprised after hearing this. If the price of gold could really rise that high, the Yum Fund's investment with a cost price of about US$200 would be able to earn at least 50% profit. After ten times the leverage, it would be five times the profit. Even if taxes and half of Yum Fund's share are deducted, what he gets will be at least double the profit, which is at least 10 million US dollars. Doubling the profit in two years is quite a lot.

"Lin Sheng, since you said so, then it will be up to you."

Since he left the money to Lin Baicheng, of course he wanted to make money, and the more he could make, the better.

"Sir Sir Mai, don't worry, I won't let the investors down."

Lin Baicheng smiled and nodded, not worried at all that the profits he mentioned would not be realized, because the price of gold would only rise higher than the price he mentioned.

"Then I'll wait and see."

Mailihao smiled and then changed the topic: "Lin Sheng, you are very close to Mr. Huo Yingdong and the two presidents of Xinhua News Agency."

"I am friends with Huo Sheng and Wang Li, the two presidents of Xinhua News Agency, so we are closer."

Lin Baicheng did not deny it, and he was not surprised that MacLehose knew this. After all, MacLehose was the governor of Hong Kong.

Looking at Lin Baicheng, Mai Lihao reminded: "Lin Sheng, you are a capitalist and a rich man. Now your personal assets exceed 10 billion Hong Kong dollars. You are still young. There are some things I must remind you. China is a socialist country. , it’s not friendly to rich people there, especially capitalists. In the past, many people’s assets were confiscated, and generations of hard work became nothing.”

"Sir Mai, thank you for the reminder."

Lin Baicheng knew that Mai Lihao's so-called reminder was with bad intentions and to smear the mainland, but he expressed his gratitude on the surface, and then said: "Just like Sir Mai said, I am a capitalist and a businessman. The mainland said so. In the future, we will focus on developing the economy. There are more than 900 million to nearly one billion people there, and the market is huge. If you ignore the market there, you will not be considered a qualified businessman at all."

"Lin Sheng, you can't say that."

Mailihao couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Population doesn't mean anything. Although our country's population is not large, in terms of economic level, it is definitely at the forefront of the world. China is simply incomparable. The market is based on economy. Theoretically, if the economy is good, the market will be big, but if the economy is bad, no matter how large the population is, it will be useless.”

"What Sir said is true, and I wholeheartedly agree with that."

Lin Baicheng nodded in agreement, and then said: "But the economy can be developed. I don't know whether China's economy can develop, but this does not prevent me from making friends with China. Friend. If China’s economy can develop in the future, then I can also invest as a friend and get a share of the pie, and vice versa, there won’t be much loss to me.”

"Lin Sheng, you are right. From a businessman's point of view, there is really no harm in making good friends there."

After hearing this, Mailihao couldn't help but nodded slightly and said: "But Lin Sheng, if you make friends there, you will naturally hate Wandao. If you want to invest there again, it is unlikely. Don't you think it's a pity?" ?"

Of course, Lin Baicheng would not disparage Wan Dao in front of MacLehose, so he said: "Sir, you should know very well that my assets are my own hard work. My parents and grandparents are ordinary people, so it is enough to be able to establish a foothold in Xiangjiang." That’s right, going to Bay Island to compete with others for food will offend others.”

"As for the mainland, if we really want to develop the economy, we will definitely need overseas capital investment. It means that we people are invited there and we don't have to offend anyone. This is different."

"That's what Lin Sheng said."

Mailihao looked at Lin Baicheng deeply. He couldn't guess whether these words were from Lin Baicheng's heart, so he could only take it as such.

"Lin Sheng, there is one thing I must remind you. You make friends with the mainland, but you must not imitate Mr. Huo Yingdong and become a red family, otherwise the Hong Kong government will definitely suppress your company with all its strength. This is not a threat. You're an alarmist, I'm just stating a fact."

"Sir Sir Mai, please rest assured, I will never do that."

Of course it was uncomfortable to be threatened, but Lin Baicheng said sincerely: "To put it bluntly, I have only communicated with them a few times. Even if I want to become a red family, they will not believe me. It’s a problem.”

"Furthermore, I don't want the wealth I earned to be given to others for no reason."

"As a businessman, I am willing to make friends there, but only if it does not harm my interests."

"Lin Sheng, just understand."

Mailihao still believes that Lin Baicheng will put his own interests first. After all, Lin Baicheng grew up in Xiangjiang, his family does not have a red attribute, and he received education from Xiangjiang. There is no reason that Lin Baicheng would devote himself to China regardless of his own losses. .