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Chapter 47: Business War is Like a Chess Game (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

Faced with such a situation, will Bao Yugang give in easily?
of course not!

Today, as a major shareholder of Wharf Holdings, he is determined to continue this strong momentum.

As long as he can firmly consolidate his position as a major shareholder and continue to increase his holdings of Wharf Holdings' shares, the advantages of Jardine Matheson and Hong Kong Holdings will eventually disappear, and control will naturally be transferred to Bao Yugang's hands!

"Dear media friends, thank you for taking the time to attend. I believe that everyone here already knows the reason for today's gathering. Here, I would like to formally respond to the outside world: As a major shareholder of Wharf Holdings, I express my wish frankly. I really hope to successfully acquire Wharf Holdings. Since Mr. Niu Bijian of Jardine Matheson Group has publicly declared war, I, Bao, am not a coward. I gladly accept the upcoming competition and have made full preparations! Please join me in witnessing this business contest!" Bao Yugang revealed his bold words in front of dozens of reporters.

Bao Yugang understood very well that there was no need to deny it at this moment.

So, after he decisively announced his intentions to the outside world, he immediately carried out a series of careful arrangements within the company.

Immediately afterwards, he hurried to the headquarters of Huifeng Bank and met in person with Huifeng's boss Shen Bi to discuss major plans.

Bao Yuguang knew in his heart that it would not be easy to win this fierce battle relying solely on the strength of the Bao family.

But if he could get the full support of Huifeng Bank, then he would be more confident and have full confidence in conquering Hutchison Whampoa.

This meeting was a crucial move for him.

In the business world of another time and space, Bao Yugang, with extraordinary courage and strategy, resolutely invested more than 3 billion Hong Kong dollars in this battle, and finally succeeded in seizing control of Kowloon Whampoa.

Behind this feat, the strong support of Huifeng Bank is undoubtedly an indispensable key factor.

Without the strong financial backing provided by Huifeng Bank, even he, known as the "World Shipping King", would have found it difficult to mobilize such a huge cash flow in a short period of time and complete this glorious chapter in business history.

On this day, through extensive coverage by various news media, Lin Haoran keenly captured the fierce confrontation between Jardine Matheson boss Niu Bijian and Bao Yugang over the control of Wharf Holdings.

Witnessing the gradual transition of this commercial war from undercurrents to an open confrontation, Lin Haoran couldn't help but feel an indescribable excitement in his heart.

In his opinion, the more intense the fight between the two sides becomes, the more opportunities and benefits it will bring to him, the "chess player" hiding behind the scenes and fanning the flames.

As for whether his subtle role in this contest would be noticed by both sides, Lin Haoran was not overly worried at the moment.

Because he knew very well that the loyalty of the traders he carefully selected remained above 70%, which was a reassuring level. Such high loyalty was enough to ensure that they would not betray him easily, let alone leak his layout to the outside world.

As for whether the truth might be revealed in the future, Lin Haoran seemed quite open-minded.

He believed that as long as he gave himself enough time, he would be able to steadily climb to remarkable heights on the vast stage of the business world.

By then, whether facing a business tycoon like Bao Yugang or an old-line force like Jardine Matheson, he will have enough strength and confidence and will no longer have to fear anything.

What's more, competition is already fierce in the business world, and the secret rivalry between Bao Yugang and Jardine Matheson's boss Niu Bijian is normal.

What Lin Haoran did was just to put this competition on the table in advance to make the development of the situation clearer.

In a sense, he merely accelerated the process without changing its essence.

Therefore, for Lin Haoran, this was not a big deal.

In this fierce business competition, what Lin Haoran values ​​most is to profit from it and earn the first pot of gold in his career. Such an opportunity is rare, which can not only allow him to quickly accumulate considerable wealth, but also lay a solid foundation for his future in the business world.

This Tuesday morning, Hong Kong's media industry seemed to be on fire and was extremely lively.

The Wharf incident was like a strong whirlwind that swept through the entire news industry, bringing it unprecedented attention and heat.

All major newspapers have focused their attention on this business drama, competing to publish in-depth analysis, insider revelations and market forecasts about Wharf Holdings, trying to get a piece of the pie in this information feast.

Interestingly, the media soon discovered a pattern: the more in-depth and detailed the coverage of Wharf Holdings, the more popular the sales of its newspapers became.

This discovery was like a shot of chicken blood, prompting major newspaper companies to throw themselves even more vigorously into this reporting war.

In order to attract attention and increase sales, some newspapers even resort to exaggeration and fabrication of rumors, just to stand out in the fierce competition.

This trend quickly spread to the stock market, and Hutchison Whampoa's shares became the focus of heated discussion among all Hong Kong investors overnight.

Whether it is ordinary citizens on the streets or elites in the financial world, they have all joined the stock market carnival, trying to catch a glimmer of opportunity in this business game and realize their dreams of wealth.

Lin Haoran, who had been keeping a close eye on the developments of Hutchison Whampoa, was now certain in his heart.

He predicted that when the bell rang on Tuesday, the stock of Hutchison Whampoa would inevitably usher in an unprecedented boom, and the price would soar into the sky.

Even without the direct involvement of Bao Yugang and Jardine Matheson, the ordinary investors with a keen sense of smell and the powerful market makers were enough to buy up all the shares of Wharf Holdings and push its price to soar.

What's more, Lin Haoran also understood that Bao Yugang and Jardine Matheson would never sit idly by.

At present, their investment in Hutchison Whampoa is still in the initial stage and their capital reserves are still sufficient.

Under such circumstances, neither side can tolerate the other side to acquire a large number of shares on its own and thus gain a clear advantage.

Therefore, they will definitely join this battle to ensure that they do not lose out in this business game.

Such a result will naturally lead to further increases in the share price of Hutchison Whampoa.

Looking at the news in the newspaper, Lin Haoran was deep in thought. He was carefully weighing at what level the Wharf stock price should rise before he chose to sell it, and when he should contact Bao Yugang secretly.

He is well aware that although the 147.8 million shares of Wharf Holdings he holds only account for 1.05% of its total issued shares of 1.4 million shares, such a shareholding ratio can often play a vital role at critical moments in the ever-changing stock market.

As Wharf Holdings' shares continue to rise, the chips in your hands will become more valuable.

His first consideration was how to make clever arrangements in this business game to ensure that he could obtain the maximum benefit return.

At the same time, he was also thinking about how to cleverly use this 1.4% stake and, when necessary, reach some kind of tacit understanding or deal with Bao Yugang, so as to gain a more advantageous position in this business competition.

Business war is like a game of chess, and you have to be cautious at every step.

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