Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

On April 16th.

The dinner held by the Mainland Investment Promotion Bureau at the Furama Hotel was tonight, but before the evening, Wade Thomas came to see Lin Baicheng again that afternoon.

Lin Baicheng was at Xingyue Electronic Game Company at the time, and Wade Thomas wanted to meet with him. He had no major matters to deal with at the time, so he agreed to meet with Wade Thomas.

After meeting, the two exchanged a few polite words, and then Wade Thomas explained his intention.

"Alan, after your gold futures financing is over, you will no longer raise funds and transfer the principal. The president asked me to ask you if you think the financing interest is too high. We can talk about the interest. Goldman Sachs will definitely give it." You are the one with the lowest interest rate.”

After Lin Baicheng's gold futures financing period at Goldman Sachs expired, he had his long orders liquidated. Not only did he no longer raise funds, but he also transferred the funds after settlement, which meant that Goldman Sachs lost his business.

Goldman Sachs has long gold futures orders. Lin Baicheng originally used US$100 million in principal to raise US$1 billion, and the average cost of buying was US$211.6/ounce. Now the average price of selling is US$242.8/ounce, making a profit of 147 million. Dollar.

From these profits, we must first deduct the financing interest of US$1 billion for half a year, which is 4.6% interest on US$1 billion, which is US$46 million, which means Lin Baicheng only made US$101 million in profit.

Taxes were deducted from the first 100 million U.S. dollars, leaving us with 81.1 million U.S. dollars in the end. Similarly, of the tax deducted, Lin Baicheng can deduct more than 10 million US dollars through consumption tax, which is equivalent to not having to pay tax in disguise.

Lin Baicheng transferred more than 80 million US dollars in profit this time to the account of Xingyue Electronic Game Company's subsidiary in the United States, and used it to pay for the promotion and distribution of the host in the United States and Japan. But I probably won’t need so much by then.

In addition to the 80 million U.S. dollars, when Xingyue Electronic Games Company was split from Galaxy Games Company, Lin Baicheng also allocated 400 million Hong Kong dollars from Galaxy Games Company to Xingyue Electronic Games Company for the production cost of the console.

As for the original $100 million principal from Goldman Sachs, Lin Baicheng also transferred it to Golden Fleece Offshore Company, allowing the offshore company to operate the funds. The same method uses ten times leverage to buy long gold futures, and buy immediately without waiting for a correction later, because Lin Baicheng believes that the possibility of a correction later is too low, and even if there is a correction, the room is limited.

"Thomas, this has nothing to do with interest."

Of course Lin Baicheng would not tell the truth to Wade Thomas, so he said: "To tell you the truth, I have already invested in gold futures with others, and a lot of money has been invested there. If I invest more, The principal invested is too much. If the investment suffers a loss, my loss will be too great, so I can only use the funds from Goldman Sachs to develop other companies and no longer invest."

Hearing what Lin Baicheng said, Wade Thomas immediately said: "Alan, then you can completely reduce the funds invested on the other side. Goldman Sachs is so happy to cooperate with you, why end the cooperation with us?"

Lin Baicheng shook his head: "If there is a similar cooperation with Goldman Sachs next time, I will not forget Goldman Sachs. I can only say sorry this time, Thomas."

"Alan, can you put the funds you and your partner cooperated into a Goldman Sachs account? I will definitely give you a low price for interest, handling fees and other fees."

Wade Thomas is unwilling to give up just because this is a big deal. Take Lin Baicheng's US$100 million financing as an example. The last annual interest rate on financing after one year was 9.2%. In one year, Goldman Sachs earned US$92 million in financing interest alone. Even if the interest is lower this time, even if it is only 8.5%, it will still be 85 million US dollars in one year, which is not a small sum for Goldman Sachs.

Lin Baicheng still shook his head and said: "Thomas, our investment has been traded and there is no way to change it now, so I can only say sorry and let this end here."

"All right."

Seeing Lin Baicheng's firm attitude, Lin Baicheng was impatient and affected the personal relationship between the two. Wade Thomas had no choice but to stop entangled and could only say: "Alan, if there is a similar cooperation in the future, please consider our Goldman Sachs. No matter what Whether it is borrowing and financing, acquiring companies, or listing companies, etc., Goldman Sachs can provide you with the best services and the most favorable quotes."

"Thomas, as long as Goldman Sachs can do what you said, I will definitely think of you Goldman Sachs as soon as I have business needs."

Lin Baicheng smiled and said pointedly: "Just like the listing of Galaxy Games, it is an opportunity to test. Sometimes it is useless to say nice words, it depends on actual actions, what do you think? ?”

"That's what you said, Allen."

Wade Thomas nodded in agreement and said clearly: "We have already negotiated the underwriting fees and other expenses, so I won't say more here. Regarding the funds that can be raised from the listing of Galaxy Games, we will definitely provide Goldman Sachs' best customers with It is recommended, not to mention underwriting a large amount of funds, to increase the price-to-earnings ratio of the listing as much as possible."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Lin Baicheng couldn't help laughing when he heard this, that's what he wanted.

Wade Thomas said nothing else after that. Although he regretted that Lin Baicheng would no longer cooperate with Goldman Sachs in his financing business, Lin Baicheng had already made a decision and there was nothing he could do about it. The only thing he could do was to stabilize this big customer and let Lin Baicheng I will try my best to cooperate with Goldman Sachs in the future.

After chatting for a while, Wade Thomas said goodbye and left.

Before getting off work, Lin Baicheng left the company and went back to the Repulse Bay Villa to tidy up and have dinner first.

Although there is food at the dinner, generally speaking, people rarely eat at this kind of dinner, and most of them drink and chat. It's not that you can't eat at a dinner party. You can definitely eat it, but it's just a bit embarrassing in terms of dinner etiquette.

Tonight's dinner at the Furama Hotel was attended only by Chinese businessmen, because the purpose of the dinner was to invite Chinese business people to invest in Shekou. It would not be appropriate for people from other fields who are close to the mainland to come here.

In fact, in November last year, the Mainland Investment Promotion Bureau held a cocktail party here at Furama, but that time it invited people from all walks of life in Hong Kong who are close to the mainland, unlike this time only business people were invited.

"Lin Sheng, welcome!"

As soon as they arrived at the hotel entrance, before Lin Baicheng went inside, Li Fuquan walked out.

"Good evening, President Li!"

Lin Baicheng and Li Fuquan shook hands.

The two of them walked into the hotel as they talked. Lin Baicheng was only accompanied by a Chinese woman tonight, who was also his bodyguard. The reason why I won't bring Oni Bright and the others tonight is because they are white and it would be inappropriate for them to come to tonight's occasion.

"Mr. Lin, long time no see."

As soon as he entered the hotel lobby, Lin Baicheng saw Yuan Gengsheng, vice chairman of China Merchants Group, approaching.

"Mr. Yuan, long time no see."

Lin Baicheng met Yuan Gengsheng at the end of last year, and this was their second meeting.

"Huo Sheng! Bao Sheng! Hu Sheng!"

Lin Baicheng then shook hands with Huo Yingdong, Bao Yugang, Hu Yinxiang and others who had arrived.

Lin Baicheng found that almost all the famous Chinese business elites in Xiangjiang were here tonight, and some well-known Chinese families also sent people over. It could basically be said that all the Chinese business people were caught in one fell swoop.

But it's normal when you think about it. After all, it's a more formal invitation from the mainland officials. Even if some people are not prepared to side with the mainland, there is still no problem in attending the dinner to give them face. Unless you are already siding with the British side of the Bay Island, or a family that is ready to immigrate, then that is a different matter.

After the dinner began, Yuan Gengsheng, vice chairman of China Merchants Group, came to the stage to speak. The main point is that the mainland has decided to reform and open up and establish an industrial zone in Shekou. I hope everyone present can invest and open factories there.

Huo Yingdong was then invited to speak. He expressed his support for the mainland and invited everyone to invest in the mainland.

During the dinner afterwards, China Merchants Group will chat with everyone one by one and invite everyone to invest in the mainland.

Given Lin Baicheng's wealth and status, it was naturally Yuan Gengsheng, the vice chairman, who was approached by China Merchants Group to talk to him.

"Mr. Yuan, I have said before that I would invest in the mainland. I am a person who does what I say and will never go back on my word."

Lin Baicheng expressed his position: "I don't have time to go to Shekou for the time being. I will go to the United States in a few days. I have very important things to deal with. But don't worry, in order to fulfill my promise, I am going to send a manager there. Over at Shekou, let him go there to investigate first, what do you think?"

"Of course that's good."

Yuan Gengsheng was overjoyed when he heard this. He had just heard the first half of Lin Baicheng's words. He had thought that Lin Baicheng was trying to shirk and was going to wait and see. But he didn't expect that Lin Baicheng was serious and actually willing to send people to inspect the Shekou Industrial Zone. This was better than many people. People's attitudes are much better.

"But Mr. Lin, the industrial zone has just been established in Shekou, so the conditions are not very good yet, but don't worry, we will do the relevant work as soon as possible to serve everyone's investment."

"I have already considered this. The conditions in the mainland will definitely be slightly worse than those in Xiangjiang. I am mentally prepared for this."

Lin Baicheng smiled and nodded. Shekou Industrial Zone had just been established, and water, electricity, roads, etc. must not have been completed yet, but given the mainland some time, these would not be a problem.

"Mr. Lin, it's great that you understand."

Yuan Gengsheng said happily: "When the time comes, we will entertain the people sent by Mr. Lin."

"I will trouble you, Mr. Yuan, then."

Lin Baicheng said politely.

Yuan Gengsheng chatted with Lin Baicheng for a while, and then went to find someone else. He could not keep chatting with Lin Baicheng.

After a while, Bao Yugang came to Lin Baicheng.

"Lin Sheng, I just heard from Mr. Yuan that you are going to send people to Shekou to investigate?"

"That's what happened."

Lin Baicheng nodded slightly.

Bao Yugang pondered and said: "Lin Sheng, have you ever considered the impact of this incident on you?"

"I've thought about it."

Lin Baicheng lowered his voice slightly: "I just sent someone to check it out first. The factory to be invested is also a small one, so I think there will be no problem. It is impossible for the Hong Kong government not to know that we have been to the mainland. What do you think?"

"Lin Sheng, going to see something and investing are two different things, especially if you are a first-timer."

Bao Yugang reminded, and then said: "Of course, I am also willing to cooperate with the mainland, and if possible, I will also invest."

Lin Baicheng nodded slightly: "I understand what Bao Sheng means. Don't worry, I know it well."

Seeing what Lin Baicheng said, Bao Yugang immediately stopped talking about the topic and said instead: "As for Ocean Trading Company, if our respective companies have any business, it should be handed over to Ocean Trading Company. After all, everyone has it." shares.”

"I have already explained this matter."

Lin Baicheng holds the largest share in this company. To be honest, he cares more about it than anyone else.

Bao Yugang said confidently: "With the support of a few of us, I think this company still has a bright future."

“Let’s all get rich together!”

Lin Baicheng agreed. If the company cannot develop without the support of their five directors, then there will be a big problem.

After a while, while Lin Baicheng and Bao Yugang were chatting, Hu Yinxiang came over.

Hu Yinxiang said to the two of them: "The situation doesn't look very good. I see that everyone wants to consider it, but only a few people say they are willing to investigate."

"This is normal."

Bao Yugang shook his head slightly: "No one is willing to take a stand now and choose to wait and see. The main reason is that they are afraid of offending the British side and being embarrassed by the Hong Kong government. This is human nature."

"That's not the truth."

Hu Yinxiang strongly agrees with this. It is normal for everyone to have concerns. After all, it is related to the development of their respective families in Xiangjiang.

Lin Baicheng spoke up and said: "The only thing we can do is do our part and provide support. As for the invitation to others, it depends on the China Merchants Group itself."

Bao Yugang and Hu Yinxiang agreed very much with this. The most they could do was invest in the past, instead of helping attract people from the mainland like Huo Yingdong did. It is completely different to support and use your own influence to attract people from the mainland. The latter will definitely be suppressed by the Hong Kong government and there is no room for negotiation.

The Hong Kong government must kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, otherwise people like Pao Yugang and Lin Baicheng will definitely use their influence to help the mainland. After all, doing so can gain the mainland's favor. Only by hitting the Huo family hard like now and preventing the Huo family from running businesses in Xiangjiang that he has to run can other Chinese families be afraid and dare not openly use their power to help the mainland.

Tonight's dinner, after Lin Baicheng stated that he would send people to Shekou for inspection, has nothing to do with Lin Baicheng. Inviting others to invest in the mainland is the business of the China Merchants Group and has nothing to do with Lin Baicheng.

After the dinner, Lin Baicheng inquired from Huo Yingdong and learned that the situation was not optimistic. Most people chose to wait and see, thinking about other things. Not many people expressed their willingness to go to Shekou for inspection, and even fewer said they were willing to invest. .

But this matter has nothing to do with Lin Baicheng, he just asked to understand.