Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 154 [How did you get caught]

Dean Securities Investment Company Office

Luo Qihong leaned on the leather sofa with his eyes closed, but Bai Jinyan's report sounded in his ears.

"We only have clients from three listed companies, including Zhaoan Real Estate Company. I heard that you have a lot of funds invested in the stock market through HSBC. Why don't you give this money to De'an to operate." Bai Jinyan set his eyes on Luo Qihong's private funds.

Luo Qihong opened his eyes, then closed them again, and smiled, "I understand what you mean, but business people always believe in 'not putting all your eggs in one basket', so I can't let De'an handle my personal funds."

"And I think the current staff can only cope with the current number of customers. I don't trust the new people. I promised you that I would do the job of attracting customers."

Bai Jinyan still did not give up and tried to persuade Luo Qihong, but was interrupted by Luo Qihong, "As compensation, I will bring all the investment of China Coal Company and its subsidiaries to De'an."

After receiving this promise, Bai Jinyan stopped bothering with the matter and reported other things. "We have already obtained 1 million shares of International City Company's new shares, which are worth 3 million yuan. We expect to make a profit of more than 2 million yuan."

Luo Qihong pondered for a moment and said, "Mobilize more funds and start buying up as many shares of the Electric Light Company as possible. You can also buy some shares of the Cheung Kong Industries."

"The share price of Cheung Kong Holdings is relatively high. We need to prepare part of our funds to pay for the new shares of International City Company. I'm afraid there won't be much funds that can be mobilized." Bai Jinyan said with some embarrassment.

De'an Securities Investment Company does not have much money in its account, but it can get some funds by mortgaging the new shares of Zhao'an Real Estate Company. After all, Zhao'an Real Estate Company has not seen much growth yet.

"In fact, there are only a few million yuan in the account. We have to pay 2 million yuan. We have planned to pledge the shares of Zhaoan Real Estate Company to the bank for a loan. We should have about 2 million yuan in funds." Bai Jinyan said.

Luo Qihong nodded. 8 million may seem like a lot, but in fact it is nothing compared to the Hong Kong Electric Company and Cheung Kong Holdings. The size of both companies is several billion yuan.

"Okay, then let's go all out to buy the Hong Kong Electric Company. You can consider using leverage."

"How many times of leverage do you plan to use?" Bai Jinyan frowned. Using leverage is dangerous. He is worried that the stock price increase will not keep up with the interest, which will result in huge losses.

Luo Qihong glanced at Bai Jinyan and realized that this woman was being too cautious. "How about 10 times?"

Bai Jinyan shook his head, suppressed his fear, and said, "I suggest using 5x leverage. 10x leverage is too much. If it can't keep up, De'an will be in big trouble."

"Okay, but use 5x leverage, and split the funds into two stocks, buying Cheung Kong Industries and Hong Kong Electric Company in a : ratio. The reason is that the amount of funds is too large, which may easily cause stock price fluctuations." Luo Qihong joked, "I don't want others to think that Dean Securities Investment wants to acquire Hong Kong Electric Company."

The size of Hong Kong Electric Company was dozens of times that of De'an Securities Investment Company. If it were to be acquired, it would be 10 times more difficult than when Cheung Kong Holdings "swallowed the whale" Hutchison Whampoa, because at that time Cheung Kong Holdings still had the full support of HSBC.

This "snake swallowing whale" is also known as the "acquisition without spending a penny."

Bai Jinyan also smiled when he heard this, "Okay, then we will use 3 million yuan to purchase the shares of Hong Kong Electric Company and 6 million yuan to purchase the shares of Cheung Kong Industries."

"All funds of Zhaoan Real Estate Company will be invested in Hutchison Whampoa Company, and funds of China Gas Company will be invested in Wheelock Company. Both companies should adopt 2x leverage." Luo Qihong ordered. This was a matter of the two listed companies under his control, and there was no need to discuss anything with Bai Jinyan.

In fact, Luo Qihong wanted Zhaoan Real Estate Company to buy Hutchison Whampoa shares with a leverage of 10 times, but he was worried about competing with private individuals. Moreover, Zhaoan Real Estate Company had too little funds, and even with a leverage of 10 times, it would be difficult to achieve the effect of private funds.

"Okay!" Bai Jinyan said.

"You should also prepare to welcome the next batch of customers. I have already convinced Hongpu Real Estate Company, Best Property Company, and Paramount Company that they will hand over some investment projects to De'an to handle." Luo Qihong instructed, "These are relatively important customers. You need to arrange reliable staff to handle them."

"Ahong, don't worry! These customers will definitely be satisfied." Bai Jinyan said with a smile.

"Yeah!" Luo Qihong nodded slightly. Bai Jinyan still had some ability, but it was just that his ulterior motives were more obvious.

Luo Qihong returned to Zhaoan Real Estate Company and had not even sat down when he was called away by a phone call. He looked very anxious and irritated, as if it was no trivial matter.

Mid-Levels Garden Luxury Residential Area

There were hundreds of thousands of cash on the coffee table. The colorful banknotes were very dazzling, but Guan Jiahui and Luo Qihong were silent, and their faces looked extremely ugly.

"Isn't your father in Taiwan? How did he get caught?" Luo Qihong didn't expect that Guan Jiahui would really not help Guan Shan pay back the money. Now that Guan Shan has been caught, he will be killed if he doesn't pay.

Under such threats, Guan Jiahui called Luo Qihong for help.

Of course, the cash on the coffee table was taken out by Luo Qihong. Guan Jiahui's money had been tied up in the stock market and the property market.

"Those people spread the news that I had paid off his debt, so he dared to come back. But he was caught by those gangsters as soon as he got ashore." Guan Jiahui said helplessly.

If I had known this earlier, I would have paid back the 20 yuan. Now it has become 62 yuan. He is really a loan shark.

Luo Qihong sighed, "Money is not important. The key is how do you plan to stop Uncle Guan from continuing to invest?"

Guan Jiahui shook her head and said, "I don't know what to do either. I hope this Young and Dangerous can scare him."

Luo Qihong glanced at Guan Jiahui and felt that Guan Shan was one of her vital points. Perhaps he could influence Guan Jiahui by controlling Guan Shan. It was just a matter of spending more money.

"Find something for Guanshan to do, so he doesn't have to think about being a director all day long."

Guan Jiahui immediately perked up and asked, "What do you plan to let him do? He doesn't seem to have done anything else except acting."

"Then let him act and get in touch with new things. What do you think of behind-the-scenes work?" Luo Qihong raised his eyebrows and said.

Guan Jiahui lowered her head and thought for a moment, then shook her head, "He may not be willing. He is a very stubborn person."

"Then use the 'stick and candy' approach to deal with your father." Luo Qihong smiled mysteriously. He didn't believe that he couldn't deal with a mere Guanshan.

Guan Jiahui nodded somewhat disbelievingly and did not comment further.

In a dark warehouse

Luo Qihong was followed by four bodyguards, all of whom were retired members of the Flying Tigers. Even if they couldn't fight one against ten, fighting one against five should be no problem.

A bodyguard put the bag on the table, Luo Qihong sat down and said, "Where are my people?"

The person in charge on the opposite side signaled to the younger brother behind him, and the younger brother immediately went forward to check the luggage bag, wanting to confirm the authenticity of the bills and the quantity.

Luo Qihong stretched out his hand to press the opening of the luggage bag and said, "One hand pays the other hand delivers the goods. This is the rule in the underworld. How come you want to take the money without seeing anyone?"

The young man in the black jacket sneered and said, "Luo Sheng is worthy of being the boss of a listed company. He is worth hundreds of millions. He is really brave."

(End of this chapter)