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Chapter 56 Who is that competitor?

"Uncle Bao, let's get straight to the point. I know your interest in this batch of Wharf shares. The transaction is a win-win situation for both you and me, and I don't need you to pay a price higher than the market price. But beyond that, I also have my conditions. If Uncle Bao can lend me a helping hand, I believe our cooperation will go more smoothly." Lin Haoran expressed sincerely.

He knew in his heart that if he had not wanted this, he would not have arranged this meeting and wasted both parties' time.

When Bao Yugang heard this, a hint of understanding flashed across his face. He had already realized that Lin Haoran's meeting was no accident and there must be a purpose behind it. Sure enough, it turned out to be true.

"Haoran, just tell me what you want to say. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to help you." Bao Yugang's words revealed some sincerity.

Bao Yugang knew clearly in his mind that since Lin Haoran was waiting for him with a clear purpose, he had almost no choice but to do his best to help, otherwise the deal would most likely fail.

The so-called friendship seemed rather pale at this moment. Although they could barely be considered neighbors, their past interactions were very few and two meetings were far from enough to build a deep personal friendship.

Bao Yugang understood that everything in the business world is based on the interests of both parties.

"Uncle Bao, do you know the company Qingzhou Yingni?" Lin Haoran asked with a smile.

"Ching Chau Cement? I have some impression of it. Its market value is not low, but I don't know much about this company. I only know that it is the largest cement producer in Hong Kong." Bao Yugang was not familiar with it.

After all, their Global Shipping Group's main business is shipping, while Qingzhou Yingni deals more with major real estate developers, so it is already very good that Bao Yugang has an impression of it.

You know, there are hundreds of listed companies in Hong Kong now. If Qingzhou Yingni’s market value was not good, and it was a listed company with a market value of 200 to 300 million Hong Kong dollars, Bao Yugang might not even have any impression of it!
"To be honest, Uncle Bao, I am currently the largest shareholder of Qingzhou Yingni, holding more than 20% of the company's shares, but I have always kept a low profile and never announced it to the public." Lin Haoran explained the situation frankly.

"My plan is to gradually achieve a controlling stake in Qingzhou Yingni. However, I recently noticed that a powerful business tycoon is quietly increasing his holdings in Qingzhou Yingni. Although their current shareholding ratio is not a big deal, the strength behind them makes me feel pressured. I am afraid that I will not have a high chance of winning this competition alone. Therefore, I implore Uncle Bao to mediate and help me dissuade this company from its acquisition intention."

"You actually still hold more than 20% of Qingzhou Yingni's shares?" Bao Yugang was deeply shocked again when he heard this.

He quickly calculated in his mind that according to the current market value of Qingzhou Yingni of about HK$20 million, this % stake was already worth HK$ million, an amount beyond imagination.

Recalling his previous surprise at Lin Haoran's holding of more than 147 million shares of Wharf Holdings, Bao Yugang now realized that this young man's strength was far more than he seemed.

He seemed to have endless cards in his hand. Every time Bao Yugang thought he had figured out his inner strength, he always showed more power.

"Lin Haoran, Lin Haoran, you are really becoming more and more difficult to understand." Bao Yugang secretly sighed in his heart, and felt more and more unfamiliar with Lin Haoran.

Just based on the shares of these two companies, Lin Haoran's financial strength is definitely stronger than that of his father Lin Wanan.

The young man in front of him not only has a keen business sense, but also has unfathomable layout and strength.

During his last private conversation with Lin Haoran, Bao Yugang had keenly sensed that this young man was extraordinary.

Now, when he learned that Lin Haoran's hidden strength was far beyond his imagination, his heart was filled with indescribable shock.

What made him even more impressed was that all these achievements came from the hands of such a young and outstanding person. For Lin Haoran, the future is undoubtedly full of infinite possibilities.

Bao Yugang couldn't help but like this young man. He knew that being able to deal with such a potential and intelligent partner in the business world would be very beneficial to the future of the Bao family. He always believed that one more friend means one more way. He could ride the wind and waves in the business world until now, which was inseparable from the friends who gave support at critical moments.

From the former head of Huifeng Group, Sanders, the current head, Shen Bi, to the chairman of Cheung Kong Group, Li Jiacheng, each of them is his valuable business ally, and their help and support are an indispensable force on his road to success.

Now, Lin Haoran means more and more to Bao Yugang’s heart. He seems to see a new business legend quietly rising.

He is full of expectations for future cooperation and communication with Lin Haoran.

He had no idea that this was actually all the strength that Lin Haoran could display, and that behind it was a debt burden of up to 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

"Of course, Uncle Bao can take a look. These are some of the Qingzhou Yingni stock certificates that I hold." Lin Haoran took out the stock certificates he had prepared in advance and handed them to Bao Yugang.

Since part of it was mortgaged in Hang Seng Bank, he naturally could not take out all the Qingzhou Yingni stock certificates. In his hand, he only had the mortgage certificates, which should not be taken out.

If you want Bao Yugang to help you, you still have to reveal some of his background. Otherwise, why would the other party believe that you are the major shareholder of Qingzhou Yingni? Wouldn't it be embarrassing if it was a big mistake?

Bao Yugang did not reach out to take the stock certificate that Lin Haoran handed over. His eyes briefly glanced at the certificate, which was enough to convince him that what Lin Haoran said was true.

"Haoran, please put these certificates away first." Bao Yugang said with a smile, his tone full of trust in Lin Haoran, "Now, what I want to know more is, who is the competitor you mentioned?"

He knew that persuading a company to abandon its acquisition plan would inevitably require paying a certain price in terms of favors.

But considering the Bao family's urgent need for Wharf shares and his personal appreciation and respect for the young talent Lin Haoran, Bao Yugang has made up his mind to help with all his strength.

Bao Yugang believed that in the complex and ever-changing business world of Hong Kong, with the connections and reputation he had accumulated over the years, most people would still give him some face.

"As far as I know, this competitor is none other than the chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings, Mr. Li Ka-shing," Lin Haoran said bluntly.

"Mr. Li Jiacheng?" Bao Yugang frowned slightly when he heard the words, and thought secretly in his heart.

He and Li Jiacheng are not only business partners, but also close friends.

Not long ago, he had tried to persuade Li Ka-shing to give up the acquisition of Wharf Holdings, and at that time he already owed the other party a big favor.

Now, Lin Haoran hopes that he can come forward again and persuade Li Jiacheng to give up the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni, which does make him feel a little embarrassed.

He understood that in the business world, debts of favor are often more difficult to repay than debts of money.

If I open my mouth again, I might find myself in a dilemma.

"Haoran, you've given me a difficult problem." Bao Yugang sighed and expressed his difficulties frankly, "I have a close relationship with Mr. Li Jiacheng, and I already owe him a favor because of the Wharf incident. Now I'm afraid it's not appropriate for me to persuade him to give up Qingzhou Yingni."

(End of this chapter)