Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

The next morning, Chen Huixiang went to a villa in Deep Water Bay.

There are many bodyguards guarding the villa. When Chen Huixiang came over, several bodyguards were dining.

"Brother Lei, is Mr. Lin up?"

Chen Huixiang asked aloud.

Lei Rong replied: "I'm not sure if Mr. Lin is up yet, but he hasn't come down yet for morning exercises."

"Thank you, Brother Lei. I'll go in and wait for Mr. Lin."

Chen Huixiang thanked her and walked into the villa. She waited in the lobby on the first floor and turned on the TV to watch ATV's morning news.

Chen Huixiang knew that the big boss should be sleeping with a woman in his arms at the moment. She even knew who the woman was, because the villa was only occupied when the woman came over. It was empty at other times, and only the servants came to clean it occasionally. health.

"Oriental Shipping spent US$112.5 million to acquire the second largest shipping group in England, Furnasvi, becoming the first Chinese tycoon to take over a large British company. The shipping king is the shipping king."

"I just don't know which strategy is the right one, Dong Ship King or Charter Ship King."

What was reported in the news was the financial news of the acquisition of the second largest shipping group in England by the Oriental Shipping Group of shipping king Dong Haoyun. The acquisition price was as high as 112.5 million US dollars, nearly 500 million Hong Kong dollars. This was already a large-scale acquisition. .

In recent years, Dong Shipwang has made more than one large-scale acquisition. He has purchased oil tankers many times, with a total volume of hundreds of thousands of tons, and is still in the process of acquiring them. In addition, he also placed an order with Japan to build a tanker in the past few years. The oil tanker 'Sea Giant', which has a carrying capacity of over 567,000 tons, is currently the world's largest ship. It was just completed at the beginning of the year and is currently undergoing various tests before launching.

Continuously acquiring oil tankers, placing orders to build the largest oil tankers, and also acquiring the second largest shipping group in England, it can be seen that Dong Shipwang chose to increase oil tankers and load capacity after the oil crisis.

The charter king chose to abandon the ship and land. While selling the freighters and oil tankers in his hands, he also increased his investment in Wharf. In addition, he also purchased properties in Xiangjiang.

Dong Haoyun and Bao Yugang are both shipping kings, but they chose different strategies at the same time, which can even be said to be completely opposite strategies.

From the current point of view, Bao Yugang's strategy is relatively correct, because oil prices are constantly rising, shipping costs are increasing, and the entire shipping industry is uncomfortable.

However, this is only the case for now. People in this era still don’t know what will happen in the future, so it cannot be said that Dong Haoyun’s strategy is completely wrong. Maybe one day the oil price will suddenly drop sharply. In that case, Dong Haoyun’s current strategy will make Oriental Shipping Group made huge profits.

Only Lin Baicheng, a future person, knows that the shipping industry will be at a low ebb in the next ten years or so. Nowadays, companies that continue to acquire and build ships will face heavy losses, and it is very possible for companies to fail to recover as a result.

"Dong Sheng is getting deeper and deeper!"

When Chen Huixiang was watching the news and didn't notice, Lin Baicheng came over and he also saw the news content.

"Good morning, Mr. Lin."

Chen Huixiang stood up quickly when she heard Lin Baicheng's voice.

"morning."

After nodding and saying hello, Lin Baicheng looked at the news on TV. If he remembered correctly, it seemed that Dong Haoyun, the shipping king, had only a few years left to live.

In addition, after becoming a tycoon, Lin Baicheng learned that Dong Haoyun's Dong family actually had very close ties with the Bay Island. Therefore, the Dong family could be said to be pro-rightist and not on the same side as the so-called 'leftist' people like them. people.

Chen Huixiang couldn't help but said: "Mr. Lin, you just said that Mr. Dong is getting deeper and deeper. Are you not optimistic about Mr. Dong's acquisition?"

"good."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "I am more optimistic about Bao Sheng's abandoned ship landing. Now that oil prices are high and the shipping industry is at a low ebb, Dong Sheng is increasing the size of ships and the tonnage of oil tankers. This will only increase the debts and liabilities of his Eastern Shipping Group." Losses continue to expand. Just watch, if nothing else happens, it will be like this for another two to three years at most, and Oriental Shipping Group will not be able to hold on."

Not only Eastern Shipping Group, but also Wheelock, which Lin Baicheng has a stake in, is the same. However, unlike Eastern Shipping Group, Wheelock also has a real estate industry, so Wheelock benefits from the improvement of the real estate industry and can persist longer.

However, when China and Britain start negotiations on the return of Xiangjiang and the Xiangjiang real estate industry collapses, Wheelock will be unable to persist like the Eastern Shipping Group.

"Mr. Dong is one of the seven major shipping kings in the world. Is this really the case?"

Chen Huixiang murmured to herself, somewhat disbelieving that the famous shipping king would face a huge life-and-death crisis like Lin Baicheng said.

"You'll know then."

Lin Baicheng smiled and said no more. If he had enough funds on hand by then, he wouldn't mind taking it over at a low price.

Although it will still face several years of losses after taking over a few years later, the shipping industry will enter a period of rapid development after the mainland's comprehensive reform and opening up. It will be a blue ocean, and several years of losses are for huge profits in the future.

Of course, it is still too early to say this now. After all, it will be a few years before the Oriental Shipping Group is in crisis, and whether the other party will sell to him or not is another matter, or there may be other competitors, and the Dong family may have a way to survive it. It is possible not to choose to sell due to a crisis, etc. It is meaningless to say these now.

Seeing that the big boss said no more, Chen Huixiang straightened up and reported: "Mr. Lin, Director Qin called last night and said that the meeting with Director Song and others in Wandao did not go well. I hope you can Please go there, otherwise restrictions and bans may be extended to other businesses of yours.”

"Has it been decided over there?"

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but frown after hearing this. This is the worst case scenario.

Chen Huixiang said: "Not yet. Director Qin said that Director Song and the others hope that you will reconsider your position. We should meet to discuss it next time. But if your position does not change, then the result just mentioned is very likely to occur." .”

"I see."

Lin Baicheng said solemnly: "You will find time to contact Qin Lan and Huang Xizhao later and tell them that my decision will not change. If the Bay Island insists on banning Asia Star Media Group, or even expands it, then withdraw from the Bay Island market. , do the corresponding work for exit.”

Now that a decision has been made, Lin Baicheng will not change it because of some short-term losses.

Lin Baicheng also has a temper. Even if he doesn't know that the mainland will develop so well in the future, with his current achievements, he will still choose to confront the threats from the Bay Island instead of bowing his head and admitting his mistakes in the face of suppression.

If the Bay Island is replaced by the United States, then Lin Baicheng really has to think carefully about it. After all, the United States is indeed the largest market in the world, and Lin Baicheng's business there is not small in scale. He can't just give up.

"Mr. Lin, do you really want to do this?"

Chen Huixiang couldn't help but ask. She felt that even if the big boss wanted to side with the mainland, there was no need to go to such an extent.

"I have my own considerations. You don't need to ask any more questions. Just implement them."

Lin Baicheng was not prepared to explain too much, because except for himself, even the big bosses in the mainland could not believe that China could catch up with the United States, the world's number one, in just thirty or forty years. Economy.

Due to the limitations of the times, people certainly cannot imagine that the giant Hongsu, which can compete with the entire West, will disintegrate in more than ten years. It is also impossible to imagine that China will soar and rise rapidly in the future.

Giving up the Bay Island market now will definitely cause losses to Lin Baicheng, and the losses will not be small. Nowadays alone, supermarkets, home appliances, arcade machines, consoles, toys, film, television, animation and other products cannot enter the Bay Island market, and the annual losses are at least nine figures.

This does not include the losses caused by Lin Baicheng's establishment of other companies in the future, such as mobile phones, etc., which will still be unable to enter the Bay Island market after being restricted.

Fortunately, these losses are not impossible to bring returns to Lin Baicheng. It can bring Lin Baicheng closer to the mainland. It will be easier for him to invest in the mainland in the future. I believe that the mainland will also welcome him to invest in the past and will not doubt him. ingredients.

"Yes, Mr. Lin."

The big boss said so, so of course Chen Huixiang didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Lin Baicheng said to Chen Huixiang: "I'm going to celebrate Qingzi's birthday here tonight. You have someone prepare it. It doesn't have to be too big. It will be just me and Qingzi."

This is the villa where Maori Haruko lived when she came to Xiangjiang. Maori Haruko is upstairs at the moment. She came to Xiangjiang last night and did not tell Lin Baicheng in advance. In addition to wanting to spend her birthday with Lin Baicheng, she also had business matters when she came. Both public and private concerns were taken into consideration, so Lin Baicheng didn't say anything.

"OK."

Chen Huixiang responded and said, "Mr. Lin, how about decorating it in Japanese style and preparing Japanese food?"

"Okay, she is the protagonist today."

Lin Baicheng nodded without objection.

After what needed to be said, Lin Baicheng went out to exercise. Chen Huixiang then went out with towels, nutritional drinks and other items. Lin Baicheng immediately handed them to him when needed.

By the time Lin Baicheng returned to the villa after exercising, Maori Haruko had already gotten up and had breakfast ready in the kitchen.

The two went to a restaurant to dine together.

Breakfast is Chinese food, but Mouri Haruko is already used to it.

Lin Baicheng said to Maori Haruko: "Since you have come to Xiangjiang, it is unreasonable not to go back. When you leave tomorrow, go back to Tokyo to see your family. You will be very busy later."

"No need, Makoto-kun."

Haruko Maori shook her head and refused, saying: "After I leave the Golden Fleece Company, I will be responsible for the investments you mentioned. Japan is a key investment place, and I will have a lot of time to stay there."

"also."

Lin Baicheng shrugged.

"Speaking of which, how is the Golden Fleece Company lately? How is Savim doing?"

“The operations of the company haven’t changed much.”

Maori Haruko replied: "As for President Savim's performance, it's not bad. He has just taken office, so of course he cannot take control of the company all at once, and each manager will not hand over his power easily. Both parties are working together. Making no mistakes is a victory for President Savim.”

Lin Baicheng said: "Struggles are unavoidable. As long as they don't cause trouble and harm the company's interests, there is no need for me to intervene."

Haruko Mouri: "I believe that with the experienced experience of Savim's president and the fact that the managers know that he will not stay long, they will provide a certain degree of cooperation. I believe that they will soon be able to find a balance between each other."

"For a financial investment company, performance is the most important thing. I hope they will not disappoint me."

From now on, until the Plaza Accord, Lin Baicheng will not take any private actions in the financial field, and Golden Fleece Company will no longer make money with him. The company's annual profits in the future can be seen from the capabilities of the company's top management.

"I don't think they will let you down, Makoto-kun."

Maori Haruko was actually not sure whether Vivien Kelly and other managers would disappoint Lin Baicheng, but she had not resigned from the Golden Fleece Company yet, so she would definitely put in a few good words.

The two continued to chat, and then talked about the acquisition of Sun Electronic Communications Company entrusted by Citi. The vice president named Tero Jason mentioned by Citi, Haruko Mouri thought that she could contact Citi first to find out what the details were. What's going on.

Lin Baicheng agreed with this and asked Chen Huixiang to write down the matter, contact the United States, and ask the assistant there to help make arrangements. He wanted to communicate with Derren Lawrence before 11 p.m.

There is a time difference between the two places. It is now around ten o'clock on Saturday night in the United States. It is too hasty to contact us at this time.

Today is Maori Haruko's birthday. Since Maori Haruko came here specially, Lin Baicheng was of course with her around the clock. Not long after the meal, the two left the villa to play outside.

Bay Island.

After Qin Lan learned about the big boss's decision from Chen Huixiang, she went to tell Huang Xizhao about it.

After hearing this, Huang Xizhao said: "Mr. Lin's attitude is really tough. Now it seems that if Wandao does not give in, we will lose the Wandao market."

Qin Lan said: "Mr. Lin's decision is not something we can change. Now it depends on whether the Bay Island authorities are willing to give in."

"It is unlikely that the Bay Island authorities will give in. If the Bay Island side has just blocked the group and immediately revokes it, this will damage the authority's prestige. The Bay Island authorities will definitely worry that other businessmen will learn from Mr. Lin and move closer to the mainland. "Huang Xizhao couldn't help but shake his head.

"you're right."

Qin Lan agreed with this, saying: "The best result would be if the Bay Island authorities do not expand restrictions and blockades."

Huang Xizhao: "The decision of the Bay Island authorities is not something we can influence at all. All we can do is maintain contact with the Information Bureau, convey Mr. Lin's wishes, and see if the Bay Island authorities will take Mr. Lin's influence into consideration. Let’s not expand it.”

"Mr. Lin is the richest man in Hong Kong. He is the pride of the Chinese people and has great influence. I think the Bay Island authorities should have some scruples."

"I hope so."

"Let's wait and see, and then contact Director Song tomorrow afternoon to see if there are any variables."

"Can."

Qin Lan and Huang Xizhao made a decision after some discussion.

Because today was Sunday, after the two of them made the decision, they simply walked around the north of the bay separately, treating it as a trip.