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Chapter 60 What’s wrong with meeting?
"Our neighbors, do they also live in Deep Water Bay?" Li Jiacheng quickly sorted out the details in his mind.

Deep Water Bay, this high-end residential area, has a small number of residents, only a few dozen households, but they are all prominent figures in Hong Kong's business community. He believes that he knows most of them.

However, after careful recollection, he still could not immediately match the neighbor described by Bao Yugang who met the specific conditions.

"Brother Li, you will know when we meet. You will never guess it!" Bao Yugang smiled mysteriously.

Thinking back to when he first learned about this, Bao Yugang couldn't help but smile. The sudden surprise is still fresh in his memory.

"Brother Bao, I can agree to give up the acquisition plan of Qingzhou Yingni. But at this moment, the biggest question in my mind is how the news was leaked. In order to completely solve this mystery, please arrange a meeting with the neighbor on my behalf as soon as possible." After careful consideration, Li Jiacheng finally replied.

He finally decided to give up the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni, and there were naturally many well-thought-out considerations behind this decision.

The primary reason is to maintain friendly relations with Bao Yugang and give him due respect and face.

After all, in the future business landscape, whether Hutchison Whampoa can be successfully taken over will largely depend on Bao Yugang's strong support and cooperation.

Secondly, Bao Yugang’s clear statement made him realize that the chances of successfully acquiring Qingzhou Yingni were very slim.

Li Jiacheng knows Bao Yugang very well. This judgment is definitely not just a casual remark, but is definitely based on in-depth analysis and facts. Therefore, it is neither wise nor cost-effective to continue to waste time and energy on this matter.

Furthermore, judging from the current shareholding situation, Cheung Kong Holdings' equity ratio in Qingzhou Yingni is not high. Since entering the market, they have only been purchasing shares tentatively. Even if they choose to exit, the impact on the company's overall strategy and financial situation will be minimal. Such a decision is undoubtedly rational.

What is particularly crucial is that he is extremely concerned about the source of the information leak.

How did the other party know about Cheung Kong Holdings' interest in Qingzhou Yingni? This mystery is like a huge rock hanging over his heart, making it difficult for him to let go.

Only by revealing this truth can he sleep peacefully at night, otherwise he would probably not be able to sleep.

Finally, he was reluctant to devote too much precious resources to a business with little prospect of being acquired.

There are many high-quality British companies in Hong Kong, a fertile commercial land. He has the ability and willingness to explore more investment opportunities with greater potential, rather than limiting himself to one corner.

The chess game of business is always full of variables, which requires flexible response and profound insight.

It is this wisdom of not sticking to fixed patterns and daring to adjust strategies that has made Li Jiacheng what he is today.

Otherwise, he might have found it difficult to ride the waves in the business world and achieve such brilliant success.

When Bao Yugang learned that Li Ka-shing decided to give up the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni, he couldn't help feeling relieved and relieved.

His purpose was achieved in this meeting, and the trip was worthwhile.

For Bao Yugang, this decision means that he will soon obtain more than 147 million shares of Hutchison Whampoa from Lin Haoran, which will undoubtedly greatly enhance his own strength and make the competitive landscape between him and Jardine Matheson Group change again in his favor, further widening the gap.

Thinking of this, Bao Yugang couldn't help but smile with satisfaction on his face. It was his expectation for future success and victory, as well as his recognition and gratitude for Li Ka-shing's wise choice.

"Brother Li, please don't worry. I will call the other party as soon as I return home and will arrange a meeting time for you. The other party's company happens to be in Central, which is only a stone's throw away from your company's headquarters. Which time do you think is more suitable, tomorrow afternoon or evening?" Bao Yugang's face was full of joy, and his words were filled with happiness.

"In that case, let's schedule it for tomorrow afternoon." Li Jiacheng hesitated for a moment and responded readily. "Okay, Brother Li, I'll go back and call the other party right away and give you a reply as soon as the call is confirmed. I won't delay your rest any longer. I'm sorry for disturbing you tonight. I look forward to meeting you again in the future." Bao Yugang stood up with a smile and said goodbye politely.

At this time, the night was deep and the clock hand quietly pointed to ten o'clock in the evening.

Bao Yugang set out on his journey home with a sense of relief and anticipation.

When he returned home, he barely had time to greet his wife. Because he was worried about the important matter, he hurried into the study, touched the phone keys with his fingers, and dialed the number that Lin Haoran left for him.

Hearing the phone ringing, Lin Haoran put down the book in his hand and walked quickly to the phone.

"Haoran, I have good news to tell you. I have successfully persuaded Mr. Li Jiacheng to give up the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni." A hearty voice from the other end of the phone reached Lin Haoran's ears.

"Uncle Bao, thank you so much. To express my gratitude, I will sell all the Wharf shares I have to you!" After getting Bao Yugang's response, Lin Haoran finally felt relieved.

Although he had long believed in Bao Yugang's ability deep down in his heart and knew that if he personally took action, the problem would be solved.

But before this definite answer came, the uncertainty and anxiety always followed him, making it difficult for him to feel completely at ease.

Now, with Bao Yuguang's confirmation, Lin Haoran can finally put his mind at ease.

Without the competition from Li Jiacheng, his control over Qingzhou Yingni seemed to be within his reach, and he could easily take it into his pocket with just time.

"However, there is one thing you need to agree to, Haoran. Mr. Li Jiacheng hopes to meet with you in person. He has something to ask you." Bao Yugang continued.

"Uncle Bao, can you tell me what it is?" Lin Haoran asked.

"Mr. Li Jiacheng wants to know how you know that their Cheung Kong Group will target Qingzhou Yingni." Bao Yugang said truthfully.

"Okay Uncle Bao, thank you for letting me know. I agreed to meet with Mr. Li. I wonder when he wants to meet?" Like Bao Yugang, Lin Haoran was in a very happy mood at this moment.

"Tomorrow afternoon." Bao Yugang replied.

"Then let's meet at Juquande Teahouse downstairs at five o'clock tomorrow afternoon." Lin Haoran thought for a while and said.

During that period, the stock market had already closed and he was free.

"Okay, I will inform Mr. Li Jiacheng later. By the way, Haoran, how about we trade the stocks in your hands tomorrow morning? As for the purchase price, it will be determined by the final transaction price of the stock market today. Haoran, do you think there is any problem?" Bao Yugang continued.

"No problem, let's do the deal at this price!" Lin Haoran agreed readily.

For him, what's wrong with Li Jiacheng giving up the acquisition of Qingzhou Yingni and meeting with the other party?

As for the shares of Hutchison Whampoa, he is already very satisfied with the current price of more than HK$70 per share. Moreover, Bao Yugang has solved a difficult problem for him, so he naturally will not raise the price.

(End of this chapter)