Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

"Lin Sheng, happy birthday!"

While Lin Baicheng and the three of them were chatting, Bao Yu just walked over.

"Thanks!"

Lin Baicheng raised his wine glass, touched it gently with Bao Yugang, and took a sip. He's not a very good drinker. If everyone greets him and he takes a drink or a big gulp, he'll be drunk soon.

Fortunately, after attending similar banquets several times, everyone knows that Lin Baicheng's drinking capacity is not very good, so they will not force him to drink more. After all, everyone attends banquets and parties to communicate, not to drink.

"Lin Sheng, who are these two?"

Bao Yugang looked at Phil Smith and Logan Rockefeller. He knew that Lin Baicheng's Galaxy Games Company mainly engaged in overseas markets, so he guessed that these two people were businessmen from Western countries such as Britain and the United States.

"This is Phil Smith, this is Logan Rockefeller, they are my business partners in the United States."

Lin Baicheng briefly introduced the two of them to Bao Yugang, and then said to Smith and others: "This is Mr. Bao Yugang, the world's shipping king. Last year, he ascended to the top spot as the world's shipping king."

"Hello, nice to meet Mr. Bao."

Phil Smith clinked glasses with Bao Yugang. Although he didn’t know much about the shipping industry because his family’s business was not related to shipping, the fact that Bao Yugang could become the world’s shipping king was enough to prove Bao Yugang’s success. How big is Gang's career?

"I have always heard of Mr. Bao's name, but unfortunately I never got the chance to meet him. Today, thanks to Allen's birthday party, I got to meet Mr. Bao."

Logan Rockefeller and Phil Smith are different. The Rockefeller family is engaged in the oil business, and his family is also engaged in oil-related businesses. What he himself learned is related to oil, and the shipping industry and oil are closely related. He has always known Bao Yugang, the world's shipping king.

There are many things related to the shipping industry and oil. Large freighters are needed to transport large quantities of oil abroad. Freighter shipping consumes a lot of fuel and is a big customer of oil companies, so there are naturally more places for both parties to interact.

However, Bao Yugang is the shipping king in Asia. Although there are also cargo ships going to the United States, most of his business is in European countries, so Bao Yugang does not have much interaction with companies in the United States.

"Mr. Smith, Mr. Rockefeller, it's a pleasure to meet you both."

Bao Yu just said hello, and then looked at Logan Rockefeller: "Is Mr. Rockefeller from the Rockefeller family of Mobil?"

Logan Rockefeller nodded: "I work for Mobil Corporation, but I am just a collateral member of the Rockefeller family."

"Whether it's a collateral lineage or a direct lineage, the main thing is that you have to be capable."

Phil Smith pointed at Lin Baicheng as he spoke: "Alan is born in an ordinary family. Relying on his own ability, he now has a net worth of billions of dollars, which is more than the entire assets of my family. .”

After hearing this, Bao Yugang said: "A business wizard like Lin Sheng is rare to see in a century. There is no comparison."

“I just had a bit of chance and luck.”

Lin Baicheng waved his hand and said very modestly: "With the ever-changing market situation, only long-term businesses like Bao Sheng and the Smith family are the way to success. Temporary pride is nothing at all. If only decades later, I can still As successful as I am now, then I am worthy of the word 'talent'."

After hearing this, Phil Smith said: "Alan, you are too modest. This is not the case in the United States."

Bao Yugang smiled and didn't say anything, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with Lin Baicheng's modesty. No matter how capable the Chinese are, they should be modest. This is a culture engraved in the bones of the Chinese. It's normal for the two foreigners not to understand.

"Jun Lin!"

At this time, Iwasaki Mineryu came over saying hello.

"Iwasaki-kun!"

Lin Baicheng clinked wine glasses with Iwasaki Mineryu, accepted Iwasaki Mineryu's birthday wishes, and then introduced them to each other.

Knowing that Iwasaki Mineryu is a member of the Iwasaki family that controls Mitsubishi Bank, Bao Yugang, Phil Smith and Logan Rockefeller were very happy to get acquainted with Iwasaki Mineryu. No one dared to say that these connections would last forever. There is no need for it, but once it is used, it will definitely be beneficial to oneself.

Mineryu Iwasaki is also very happy to meet the three of them. They all have considerable influence in their respective countries and regions, and there may be opportunities for cooperation.

"It seems that Lin Sheng's business is very big. He can get to know members of the Iwasaki family and the Rockefeller family. How can ordinary business be in their eyes?"

Bao Yugang secretly thought in his heart, many people can know about Lin Baicheng's industry in Hong Kong after just a little research. Even for Galaxy Games Company, they can guess something by checking the taxes paid. But Lin Baicheng's industry outside of Hong Kong, that's not what everyone knows. It can be checked, after all, they cannot affect economically developed countries such as the United States and Japan.

Bao Yugang was a little emotional. He had worked hard for most of his life, but Lin Baicheng only took two years to build a fortune no less than his own. Although most of Lin Baicheng's wealth is the paper wealth of listed companies, stocks are the same. It's money.

While chatting, Logan Rockefeller suddenly said: "Alan, we are in the United States, Japan and Hong Kong respectively. If we can cooperate with each other, I think it will be beneficial to everyone."

"What kind of cooperation method?"

Phil Smith asked with interest.

Lin Baicheng, Bao Yugang and Iwasaki Mineryu also looked at Logan Rockefeller, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Seeing this, Logan Rockefeller said: "What I can think of now is the foreign trade industry. Whether it is selling American products to Japan or Xiangjiang, or selling products from these two places to two other places, we make the difference. There will definitely be a lot of profit.”

"The foreign trade industry is indeed very profitable, but this industry requires strong personal connections, which is in line with our situation."

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but nodded slightly after hearing this. He and Bao Yugang were very influential in Xiangjiang, Iwasaki Mineryu was influential in Japan, Phil Smith and Logan Rockefeller were influential in the United States, and the three parties Joining forces in this industry can really make a difference.

In this era, the foreign trade industry itself is very profitable. They need capital and connections. It is difficult for this foreign trade company not to make money.

"I think you can try it."

Phil Smith was interested in any profitable business. He felt that with the cooperation of several of them, the possibility of this foreign trade company losing money was extremely low.

"I'm OK."

Bao Yugang doesn't mind cooperation. Not to mention that the prospects of the foreign trade industry in this era are obvious. Even if you enter an unknown industry, with the strength of the five people present, you can definitely give it a try. The possibility of success is far away. far outweighs the risks.

"That's okay with me too."

Iwasaki Mineryu also nodded, he had no reason to refuse.

"Ellen, how about you take the lead on this matter?"

Logan Rockefeller said to Lin Baicheng that the reason why they got to know each other was because of the middleman Lin Baicheng. They were not familiar with each other yet. Only Lin Baicheng could make them trust each other.

"OK, no problem!"

Lin Baicheng nodded in agreement. He suddenly remembered something and said immediately: "Speaking of foreign trade business, I suddenly remembered that Hutchison Whampoa Company under my name has foreign trade business. I am preparing to let Hutchison Whampoa handle the entire business this year. If the foreign trade business is sold, if you are not worried about investing too much at the beginning, you can acquire Hutchison Whampoa’s foreign trade business.”

"Lin Sheng, Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business can earn Hutchison more than 30 million US dollars a year. It is the most important department of Hutchison Whampoa. Why should it be sold?"

Bao Yugang was very confused after hearing this. He had read Hutchison Whampoa's annual report, but he clearly remembered that Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business made a profit of nearly 150 million Hong Kong dollars a year, and the profit in the previous two years was more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars. With an annual growth rate of no less than 15%, it can be said to be an important asset of Hutchison Whampoa. No company will easily sell such high-quality assets.

After listening to Bao Yugang's words, Iwasaki Mineryu and the others looked at Lin Baicheng curiously. Since Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business is so profitable, there should be no reason to sell it.

"We are all friends, so I won't hide anything from you."

Lin Baicheng just pondered for a moment and then said to the four of them: "It's like this. Last year, Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business was embarrassed by the British customs. Now the time for the return of Xiangjiang is very close, and the mainland Both sides are big countries, and there will definitely be a game between the two sides over the ownership of Hong Kong in the future. I am worried that the British side will target me in order to force me to take sides. In my industry, Hutchison Whampoa’s foreign trade business is a significant asset, and the British side can easily It can have an impact, so I plan to divest and sell Hutchison Whampoa’s foreign trade business before something happens, and no longer do this business.”

"Although this will cause the company to make a lot less money, it is better than having its foreign trade business targeted at that time. If this happens, Hutchison Whampoa's stock price will inevitably plummet, which is unacceptable to me. "

"Although I think it is unlikely that the Hong Kong government and the British side will do that, Lin Sheng, you are right to be prepared for a rainy day."

After hearing this, Bao Yugang couldn't help but said, really speaking, the British side of his shipping company can also influence and target him, but he is not worried about this because he has a deep cooperation with HSBC and he also I don’t think the British side will target and suppress him just because he supports Hong Kong’s return.

"If we take over, no matter what happens, the British side will not be able to affect our company."

Logan Rockefeller said very confidently that the sun never sets in Britain now a hundred years ago. Many places rely on the United States. As American capital, there is certainly no reason to be afraid of the British.

Looking at the four of them, Lin Baicheng said: "Hutchison Whampoa will package and sell the entire foreign trade business, and the transfer price will be at least 800 million Hong Kong dollars. If we make a joint venture acquisition, because I also have a share relationship, and Hutchison Whampoa is a listed company, so It can only be sold to the public. If there is competition, we will have to compete with them. If there is no competition, we can buy it directly."

"If we choose to acquire Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business department, our investment will be relatively high, but the advantage is that the foreign trade company can be put into operation immediately, and the company can see profits this year. The disadvantage is that the initial investment will be relatively high, and the investment per person I’m afraid it will take 200 million Hong Kong dollars, after all, 800 million Hong Kong dollars is the lowest price if there is no competition.”

"If we choose to build our own foreign trade company, a total initial investment of 100 million Hong Kong dollars is enough, and each person has 20 million Hong Kong dollars. This will indeed save money, but the disadvantage is that the company has to recruit people and find business, and the company may not be able to do that. Develop quickly.”

"Now I just want to ask, which one do you prefer?"

"Big investment brings big returns. I prefer to acquire Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business department. Once acquired, the company can operate normally. At the same time, with our efforts, the company will soon develop and develop." Even better than before.”

Phil Smith was the first to speak out. He has made a lot of money in the past two years and can easily spend 50 million US dollars.

Iwasaki Mineryu then said: "I also tend to acquire. If we build it ourselves, we don't know how long it will take for the company to develop. Even if we choose to build ourselves, the total investment of 100 million Hong Kong dollars is too small. We can invest more. Since If you want to do it, do it bigger.”

"I'm also leaning towards acquisitions."

Bao Yugang said: "After the foreign trade company is established, I hope that the company can hand over shipping orders to my shipping company, so that I can provide some extra funds."

Lin Baicheng said aloud: "You don't need the extra funds. As long as your freight charges are not higher than those of other shipping companies, then all the company's orders can be handed over to you. After all, our cooperation itself is for mutual help and mutual benefit."

Regarding these words, Iwasaki Mineryu and the others did not object.

Logan Rockefeller, who was left unexpressed, quickly expressed his opinion. Although he felt that the investment in the acquisition was a bit large, Lin Baicheng and the four of them agreed. It was impossible for him to object. If there was no reasonable reason for the objection, the biggest Maybe he was kicked out, which he couldn't accept. After all, it was he who proposed everyone's cooperation.

Lin Baicheng said: "Now is not the time to talk about things. Let's decide on a preliminary direction first. Let's get together to discuss it in detail later when we have time."

"We will discuss the specific matters later."

Bao Yugang nodded in agreement, and the others did not object.

"Guys, please take your time and chat. I'll go say hello to the others and won't accompany you."

Lin Baicheng said to the four of them that he was the protagonist tonight, but he couldn't chat with the four of them all the time. He had to go and say hello to the other guests.

"Alan, go ahead and don't worry about us." "Mr. Lin, please do what you want."

"Then I'll leave first."

Lin Baicheng nodded to the four of them and walked away towards the gathering of Xiangjiang business tycoons.