The rise of Hong Kong's wealthy families

Kai Tak Airport was built in 1925 and is located on the Kowloon Peninsula. Apart from some docks and factories, there are only scattered residential buildings left here, making it a barren land.

However, the development of Xiangjiang exceeded everyone's expectations. Since the 1950s, a large number of Chinese have poured into Xiangjiang, bringing considerable funds. The land near Kai Tak Airport has been well developed and is now a densely populated and prosperous place. .

In the 1970s, compared to other international airports around the world, Kai Tak Airport was a small baby. However, it was repeatedly selected as one of the top ten most dangerous airports in the world because it was too close to residential areas and even the runways were closed. It was built by reclamation. For large aircraft, the length of the runway is a bit short, so takeoff and landing test the pilot's technical experience and are also a challenge.

However, it is surprising that Kai Tak Airport has the fewest accidents among the top ten dangerous airports.

Despite this, Kai Tak Airport was still overcrowded, and it was not easy for Ho and others to board the plane. Ho, who knew how to enjoy himself, naturally chose the first-class cabin. After all, the flight lasted more than ten hours.

In the daze, He Jiahao woke up several times, but fell asleep quickly. It was not until the plane landed with a bump that he woke up completely and saw the passengers packing their things.

"Boss, we've arrived in Los Angeles." Huo Jianning next to him reminded him. He had just woken up not long ago.

He Jiahao nodded, packed up, and lined up to get off the plane.

As soon as he walked into the hall, Huo Jianning said to He Jiahao, "There are people waiting for us over there."

"Let me introduce, this is our boss - Mr. He Jiahao. He is Xu Tiantang, my good friend in the United States and the general manager of Rocks Film Co., Ltd." Huo Jianning introduced.

"Hello, He Sheng!" Xu Tiantang, who had long hair, smiled heartily.

Rocks Film Co., Ltd. was a film company that He Jiahao asked Huo Jianning to acquire in the United States. Because Huo Jianning was busy with official matters, most of the procedures were entrusted to his good friend Xu Tiantang.

"Hello, Xu Sheng!" He Jiahao shook hands with Xu Tiantang, chatting while heading to the underground garage.

In a very inconspicuous commercial building in the suburbs of Los Angeles, He Jiahao, Huo Jianning, and Xu Tiantang were sitting behind a long table and having a meeting.

"The scripts of "Joker" and "Home Alone" have passed the Screenwriters Guild, and there are several candidates for directors. As for actors, I suggest using actors who are not very well-known, so that the cost of the movie will be lower." Xu Tiantang suggested seriously. .

The Screenwriters Guild is similar to a patent office, used to protect the rights and interests of screenwriters and film companies. In order to prevent inferior scripts from affecting the work of the official organization, the Screenwriters Guild, a large handling fee needs to be paid.

Except for the male protagonist in the "Joker" movie, which requires more exciting acting skills, other roles can be handled by ordinary actors, so Xu Tiantang suggested using less expensive actors.

In terms of directors, Ho Ka-Hao did not intend to hire directors who were too famous. After all, those directors wanted a commission from the box office, and he did not want to lose tens of millions of dollars, which could have been spent on making a better movie.

"Okay, has the studio been rented?" He Jiahao nodded and continued to ask the next question.

In the next few days, He Jiahao and the other two interviewed many actors and directors, and finally assembled the cast of "Joker". The director is a young director who has made three or four movies, with a total box office of more than 6 million US dollars. , He Jiahao chose this.

He also took the opportunity to learn about the investment environment in the United States. Today, the U.S. stock market is in a bear market, and the growth of the total funds of savings institutions is slightly higher than the gross domestic product. Although stock market investments have increased by 300%, it is still a bear market.

He Jiahao would like to invest in computer software companies, but there is not much room for growth for the time being, and there will be no big rise until the end of 2081.

Half a month later, He Jiahao flew back to Xiangjiang with his bodyguards, while Huo Jianning stayed in the United States to handle related matters.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Cafe

Sitting opposite He Jiahao were the legendary shipping king Bao Yugang and his son-in-law Wu Guangzheng. At this time, Bao Yugang's face was rosy and he looked healthy, but the wrinkles on his face already showed his age.

"He Sheng's achievements are already among the best among the younger generation. I didn't expect that 14.7% of Wharf's equity is in the hands of He Sheng." Bao Yugang sighed.

"Sheng Bao, I'm sorry. Compared to your achievements, I can only look at your back." He Jiahao said honestly and modestly.

It is not easy to become a world-class shipping king and the richest Chinese in the world in Xiangjiang, where the British have privileges. He Jiahao has to express his admiration.

"It's different!" Bao Yugang shook his head and immediately got to the point, "Is He Sheng very interested in Wharf? Can we give in?"

Nowadays, British capital is still the master of Hong Kong, and the Chinese have formed a tacit understanding to try to avoid major competition among themselves. After all, when the Chinese compete, it is easy for British capital to take advantage.

"Of course we can give in. Is Mr. Bao planning to launch a takeover war for Wharf?" He Jiahao took a sip of coffee, and the bitterness made him frown.

Although He Jiahao wanted to seize control of Wharf, he was really powerless and just wanted to drink soup in this battle.

"Not yet. Jardine Company is keeping a close eye on it. Forced acquisition will only cost more, and it will not be able to mobilize so much cash in a short period of time. What conditions does He Sheng want?"

He Jiahao was a little surprised by Yugang Bao's confession. Chinese people are very particular about their words. Yugang Bao actually talked about his difficulties. Aren't you afraid that he would regret it?

At this time, Bao Yugang's assets are still on the shipping vessels. After all, the current transportation industry is not bad, and most of the contracts have not expired.

"Since Mr. Bao is so generous, let me put it bluntly. If Mr. Bao acquires the Wharf Company, I hope Mr. Bao can transfer the tram company under the Wharf to me at the market price. As for the share transfer, I want to wait for Mr. Bao to do so. Mr. Bao has acquired more than 36% of the shares of Wharf, and we will discuss the transfer." He Jiahao pondered for a moment, then glanced at Wu Guangzheng, who was silent next to him, "Sheng Bao, please rest assured that no matter what, the shares in my hands will never be sold. To Jardine Matheson.”

"I agreed to He Sheng's conditions, but I hope to sign the agreement. It's not that I don't believe in He Sheng, I just want to have a guarantee to protect the interests of both parties. No matter what happens, Longfeng International will pay no less than 70 yuan per day. At the price of the shares, we will acquire the Wharf shares held by He Sheng." Bao Yugang also stated his conditions and concerns.

"Okay!" He Jiahao agreed after thinking about it. Although there was a huge gap from the 105 yuan purchase price in his previous life, it would not be a big loss if he could earn the favor of the shipping king.

After signing the agreement, He Jiahao smiled and said, "Sheng Bao, I have some questions. I wonder if Mr. Bao can clarify them?"

"Please say!"

"Is Mr. Bao afraid that the Wharf acquisition will repeat the milk company's tactics?" He Jiahao asked, suppressing his smile.

"Well, it's very possible." A strange light flashed in Bao Yugang's eyes.

Wu Guangzheng remained solemn and silent. Sometimes his eyes fell on He Jiahao, wondering what he had in mind.

He Jiahao was not impressed by Wu Guangzheng, because those who protect the country are not as good as those who conquer the country, and Wharf and Wheelock are both large British-owned enterprises. It can be said that Wu Guangzheng alone is the four major foreign companies in Hong Kong. It accounted for 1.5, but it was not as good as the "Sun Hung Kai Three Musketeers" in the later stage. It can be seen that the ability is not inferior to one star.