Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

After confirming that Lin Baicheng would no longer purchase the shares of Hong Kong Electric Group at a high price, the British capital also quietly withdrew the purchase order at a high price.

When the stock market closed that day, HK Electric's share price closed at HK$7.8.

Although the stock price of Hong Kong Electric Group has retreated due to the successive withdrawal of orders by British Capital and Lin Baicheng, there is a lot of money betting that both parties will purchase large quantities of stocks in the stock market, so the stock price does not fall too much.

Today's closing price of HK$7.8, compared with yesterday's closing price of HK$5.78, the share price of HK Electric Group rose by 34.95% today, which can be said to be quite large.

Yesterday, the market value of HK Electric Group was still HK$7.5718 billion; based on today's closing price, the market value of HK Electric Group was as high as HK$10.218 billion, and the total market value exceeded the limit of HK$10 billion.

In today's Hong Kong, there are not many listed companies with a total market value exceeding the threshold of HK$10 billion.

Calculated based on today's market value, Lin Baicheng's shareholding is now worth more than HK$4 billion, and he has almost doubled his investment in Hong Kong Electric Group.

Unfortunately, this is just the stock price, and it is still a hyped stock price. The real market value is not that high. Not to mention the 40% shares held by Lin Baicheng, as long as there is news that Lin Baicheng and British capital will decide the winner of the battle for Hong Kong Electric Group, the company's stock price will fall in minutes.

If it rose sharply before, it will fall back later.

The current stock price and market value of Hong Kong Electric Group are not Lin Baicheng's focus. He knows that these are all false.

That evening, Lin Baicheng welcomed the two presidents Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan at home. This time, it was not the two presidents of Xinhua News Agency who came to see him, but Lin Baicheng who asked them to meet.

In the study room on the second floor of the villa.

After some courtesy.

Lin Baicheng said to Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan: "Two presidents, I would like to ask if the Hong Kong Electric Group wants to build a power plant in Shekou, will the officials welcome it? Can the Hong Kong Electric Group be engaged in the power supply business for residents? "

After hearing this, Wang Yiping immediately said: "We are welcome. Of course, Hong Kong Electric Group can provide power supply to residents."

Li Fuquan also said: "Mr. Lin, why do you ask that? Do you have any concerns?"

"This is what I think. After all, the power generation business is related to people's livelihood. I am not sure whether domestic officials are willing to hand over this business to private companies, so I need to consult with you two."

Lin Baicheng is really not sure whether domestic officials in this era will allow foreign companies to do business related to people's livelihood. After all, one surname is "capital" and the other is "social", which will have some influence.

Wang Yiping said: "Mr. Lin, don't worry, I can answer you here. We welcome HK Electric Group to invest in Shekou. HK Electric Group can provide power to residents."

"But Mr. Lin, there are some things I want to say first."

Li Fuquan solemnly said: "The current conditions in China are not very good, and everyone knows this. Hong Kong Electric Group can provide power to residents, but the electricity price cannot be too outrageous, and whether residents want to use electricity or not, that's up to them. It all depends on the wishes of the residents and cannot be forced.”

"It is definitely up to people to decide whether they want to use electricity or not. As for the price, HK Electric will regulate it according to market conditions, and the profits of this kind of public utility are never too high. Even Hong Kong has restrictions. HK Electric The group will be less likely to mess around in Shekou."

Lin Baicheng actually doubts whether he can make money by building a power plant in Shekou at this time. He even thinks that the possibility of losing money is greater. But it’s okay, as long as you capture the market, the previous losses will be earned back in the later period.

Wang Yiping suddenly said: "Mr. Lin, I don't know whether I should ask some questions."

Lin Baicheng signaled: "President Wang, please speak."

Wang Yiping: "I have also read the news reports. Currently, several British-owned families have joined forces to acquire a large number of shares in the Hong Kong Electric Group. They are competing with you, Mr. Lin, for control of the Hong Kong Electric Group. Mr. Lin, shouldn't you pay more attention to this matter now? ?"

"You two are our own people, so I won't hide anything from you."

Lin Baicheng smiled when he heard this and said: "Hong Kong Electric Group is investing in the mainland, and the investment is not small. This is definitely a negative point in the eyes of the outside world. This is what I want. Once British capital cannot compete with me, Hong Kong Electric Group's The stock price will inevitably fall sharply, and then it will not be so easy for British capital to withdraw."

It is impossible for Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan to have any contact with Yingzi, so Lin Baicheng is not afraid that Yingzi will know about this matter, not to mention that his board of directors will discuss this proposal tomorrow morning, so it will be okay even if Yingzi knows about it in advance.

Anyway, at tomorrow's board meeting, no matter what proposal Lin Baicheng proposes, it will be opposed by British capital. Lin Baicheng can only hope that no more than two directors will be bribed by British capital.

Li Fuquan said: "Mr. Lin, are you absolutely sure? If the British capital takes control of the Hong Kong Electric Group, the British capital can completely veto your proposal and not invest in Shekou."

“It’s not absolute, but I’m still somewhat certain.”

Lin Baicheng said: "With my shareholding in Hong Kong Electric Group, the shareholders' meeting is definitely under my control. Even if the British capital can temporarily control the board of directors, I can get it back soon. My shareholding ratio has already determined my It’s basically impossible to fail.”

It is true that shareholders' meetings are held only a few times a year, but there are regular shareholders' meetings at the beginning and end of the year, and the timing now is very clever.

It is now mid-December. Lin Baicheng can hold a shareholders' meeting in the next ten days or so, and another shareholders' meeting next month. Two consecutive shareholders' meetings can allow him to do a lot of things.

If a director who holds a directorship dares to defect, Lin Baicheng will not be able to achieve his goal at tomorrow's board meeting, but when the shareholders' meeting is convened, Lin Baicheng will make the defecting director look good.

As for tomorrow's board of directors, Lin Baicheng is not worried either. As the chairman, he has a veto power. Although it cannot be used multiple times, he has never used it this year.

"Mr. Lin, just be sure."

Based on Lin Baicheng's friendly attitude towards the mainland, Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan certainly hope that Lin Baicheng's business will grow bigger and his influence in Hong Kong will become stronger, so that there will be fewer obstacles for the government to regain Hong Kong. After the recovery, Hong Kong will also Can be more stable.

Wang Yiping said: "Mr. Lin, many times it's difficult for us to come forward, and there are some things we can't do. But if you need help with anything, you can tell us and we will try our best to help."

"Thank you. If I have any difficulties, I will ask you and the country for help."

Lin Baicheng smiled and agreed, as long as the other party has this intention, Xiangjiang still belongs to the United Kingdom, and he knows that there are many things that mainland officials cannot do here.

Lin Baicheng's attitude shows that he regards the mainland as one of his own, and having this attitude is enough.

Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan stayed at Lin Baicheng's house for almost an hour before saying goodbye. Lin Baicheng specially sent them to the car and watched the car leave.

Nowadays, Lin Baicheng can be said to have stronger wings. He met with Wang Yiping and Li Fuquan openly and even invited them to his home. He was not worried at all about the British suppressing him.

In fact, Lin Baicheng's position has been exposed to the outside world. A private meeting with the two presidents Wang and Li is nothing at all. Unless he expresses support for the mainland at any cost, then he will face the British suppression.

Don't think that Lin Baicheng won't face suppression because of his strong capital. Huo Yingdong's Huo family is still suppressed by the British. They can't interfere in the business of many industries in Xiangjiang and can only watch others make money.

If the Huo family had not been suppressed, before Lin Baicheng's rise, Bao Yugang would not have been able to become the richest man in Hong Kong. The richest man in Hong Kong was more likely to be the Huo family. The Huo family had that foundation and strength.

The next morning came.

HK Electric Group, in the conference room.

Lin Baicheng and all the directors including the company's management were here, but four directors had not come yet, so of course the board meeting could not be held.

"Levi's supervisor, are you sure you informed Director Zhang and the four of them?"

Qin Lan looked at her watch and found that it was only about five minutes before the board meeting. She is not a director of Hong Kong Electric Group, but she is here to observe the meeting today.

The Director Zhang mentioned by Qin Lan was naturally the four original directors of Hong Kong Electric Group. Although everyone speculates that the other four board seats of Hong Kong Electric Group are in the hands of British capital, that is just speculation. Now Director Zhang and others are still directors of the company.

Furthermore, the shareholders' meeting has not been convened and the number of directors has not been changed. Even if the British capital acquires the shares of several directors, the number of directors still belongs to Director Zhang.

"I did notify them, and they all responded and said they would come to attend the board meeting today."

Levis looked at what Lin Baicheng said and was obviously explaining to Lin Baicheng.

"There are still about five minutes until the board meeting starts. Just wait."

Lin Baicheng looked at his watch. Regardless of whether the British capital came late deliberately to give him a slap in the face, or whether he refused to come to attend the board meeting today and prevent today's board meeting from convening smoothly, he had to deal with it calmly.

Two minutes later, as the door of the conference room was pushed open, a group of more than ten people walked into the conference room.

"Chairman Schweizer! Chairman Cesar! Chairman Ma Cheng!"

Four people from the British-funded cooperation came. Although Lin Baicheng had met them all, Michael Kadoorie had only met him once and had not even spoken to him, so Lin Baicheng simply ignored him.

"Mr. Lin!"

Although everyone was in a hostile relationship, Shi Yadi, Shi Huaiya and the others still said hello to Lin Baicheng without being disrespectful.

"Lin Sheng, I'm so sorry."

Director Zhang and other four directors of Hong Kong Electric Group apologized to Lin Baicheng, and then informed Lin Baicheng that they had transferred their shares to Yingyao Company, and Yingyao Company could represent them in today's board meeting. At the same time, Lin Baicheng still had to find time. A shareholders meeting will be held to transfer their directorships to Yingyao Company.

Things have happened, and it is useless for Lin Baicheng to be angry. Although he is very unhappy with several directors who quietly transferred their shares to Yingyao Company, he does not have time to pay attention to these directors now. He said that after knowing, Just ask them to leave.

Since they are no longer directors of the company, what else are they left to do?

Lin Baicheng looked at the four British people: "Guys, I decided that today's board meeting will be held as usual. I wonder what you mean?"

"OK, no problem."

Shi Yadi Shihuaiya agreed without thinking, and the other three did not object.

"It's almost time, so the four of you, please take your seats."

Lin Baicheng wasn't sure whether Shi Yadi Shihuaiya and the others were sure of victory, but at this point, he certainly couldn't retreat suddenly.

Schiadie Schweizer, Henry Caesar, Michael Kadoorie, and John Malone took their seats respectively.

This board meeting was no different than usual board meetings, so Lin Baicheng went straight to the topic without talking about a bunch of things about the company.

"I have a bill here for everyone to discuss."

Lin Baicheng glanced at the other directors present, and then said aloud: "I am going to let Hong Kong Electric Group invest in Shekou in the Mainland to build a large power plant. The investment is expected to be about 400 million Hong Kong dollars. The initial investment will not be less than 100 million Hong Kong dollars. , I wonder what you think, Director Shi Huaiya?"

This was Lin Baicheng's suggestion. Of course, his real purpose could not be revealed at once. He wanted to use this incident to test whether the board of directors was currently on the side of the British capital or on his side.

Shi Yadi Shihuaiya questioned: "Mr. Lin, what if the company invests in the mainland and causes a loss of assets? I am very worried that the assets the company invested there will be confiscated by the mainland officials. At that time, the company will invest as much as it can." How much is the loss?"

Lin Baicheng said calmly: "I believe this kind of thing will not happen."

Shi Yadi Shihuaiya shook his head: "But what if? The political situation on the mainland makes us have to doubt this, and they have a criminal record."

"If this happens, it will be a mistake in my decision-making as the chairman, and I will take responsibility when the time comes."

Lin Baicheng was not going to explain anything and said directly: "Four of you, you should just tell us whether you agree with this bill or not." He didn't want to waste time arguing with the four of them.

After hearing this, the four people, Shi Yadi and Shi Huaiya, exchanged words in low voices. Although Michael Kadoorie very much hoped that this bill would be passed, because he believed that as long as Hong Kong Electric Group invests in the mainland, the business in Hong Kong will definitely be affected. Then It was beneficial to China Electric Power, but for the sake of the overall situation, he still agreed with the decision of the other three to veto the bill.

"The four of us disagree with this motion."

The four of them, Shi Yadi Shihuaiya, expressed their opinions.

"I agree to let this bill pass, and other directors should start voting."

Lin Baicheng raised his hand and then looked at the other directors. Whether the board of directors was under his control or not would depend on this vote.