Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 177【Ambition】

According to Luo Qihong's estimate, Zhaoan Real Estate Company will make a profit of about 5 million yuan on Yonghua Company's project.

Although the profit was less than half of the original plan, it was already the best result. Luo Qihong no longer had much energy to pay attention to Yonghua Company. He believed that the profit from Yongtai Jianye Company's project would be greater than that of Yonghua Company.

The acquisition battle between Luo Qihong and Li Zhaoji was praised by the media as the "battle between the new and the old", which is a general term for the acquisition battle of China Gas Company and the offensive and defensive battle of Yongtai Construction Company. The market value of the two companies exceeded 30 billion yuan.

Mid to late March
The acquisition war of Yongtai Construction Company has entered a white-hot stage. The share price on the stock market has risen to 37 yuan, and the market value exceeds 18 billion yuan.

Li Zhaoji holds 40.6% of the shares of Wing Tai Development Company through his private company and Henderson Land Development Company, while Luo Qihong privately holds 20.7% of the shares of Wing Tai Development Company. The difference between the two is quite large.

In fact, Luo Qihong personally held 32% of the shares of Yongtai Jianye Company at its peak, part of which was a short-term loan provided by the bank. Luo Qihong sold 35% of the shares when the stock price was 11 yuan, making a profit of 3 million yuan.

At this time, the remaining 20.7% of the shares are also being gradually sold off, but the shareholding ratio is too high. Luo Qihong is worried that the stock price will not be able to hold up, and the profit may not be too great.

Li Zhaoji naturally suffered heavy losses. He purchased a large number of Yongtai Construction Company shares at a high price, and the money he paid was almost twice as much as the profit he made from China Gas Company.

A room at the Kowloon Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui

There were two high-heeled glasses and a bottle of high-end red wine on the coffee table.

Luo Qihong's eyes widened in surprise, "What? You and Gong Guoyan are getting a divorce?"

His first reaction was that his affair with Li Qiqi was exposed and discovered by Gong Guoyan.

Li Qiqi took the opportunity to sit on Luo Qihong's lap, put her arms around his neck, and smiled charmingly.

"What? Are you afraid of Gong Guoyan?"

"Haha!" Luo Qihong smiled, "This kind of thing will have an impact on the company's stock price. Although it's not big, it's still a bit troublesome."

He is still a relatively traditional Chinese and is worried that he will become the topic of conversation among Hong Kong citizens after dinner, and that Luo Zegui and Lin Ya will not be happy about it.

"Why do you want a divorce?" Luo Qihong asked.

"Do you men all like to steal? Other people's wives are better?" Li Qiqi smiled and teased Luo Qihong.

She understands some of the men's thoughts and likes the excitement that comes with "cheating".

She was just greedy for the benefits that Luo Qihong brought her, and she would do something about it when she had earned enough. As for Gong Guoyan, he could no longer provide her with too many benefits, or she was no longer satisfied with that small amount of money.

"Little devil, you understand men's minds quite well." Luo Qihong pinched Li Qiqi's chin, "Why can't you coax Gong Guoyan?"

"Humph! It's me who wants to divorce him, not him who wants to divorce me." Li Qiqi's eyes suddenly became full of affection, and she said, "If I get divorced, won't it be more convenient for us to be together?"

Luo Qihong was a little dazed, but soon came to his senses. Today, Li Qiqi is worth nearly 10 million yuan through the stock market, and all this is his credit, while Gong Guoyan's net worth is only tens of millions of yuan.

In Hong Kong, the wealth of the rich has nothing to do with their wives. At most they will give them some alimony, which in the 80s would not exceed 1 million.

Li Qiqi's idea is simple. She wants to divorce as soon as possible and get on Luo Qihong's fast train, which will make her richer and more powerful than being Gong Guoyan's wife.

As for Gong Guoyan's alimony, it is no longer that important.

"Dear Miss Li, don't forget that I have a girlfriend. I will not marry you." Luo Qihong smiled faintly.

It’s okay for Li Qiqi to be a lover, but forget about making her your regular wife, as it’s really hard to “support” a woman like that.

Li Qiqi blinked her peach blossom eyes and pouted, "What if I become your lover for a long time? Do you like it?" "How much alimony does Miss Li want me to give you?"

Li Qiqi twisted her body and said coquettishly, "Give me as much as you want, but not too little."

Luo Qihong held the little bear and smiled, "How about one hand?"

One hand equals 5 yuan!

Li Qiqi thought about it for a moment and guessed that Luo Qihong was talking about 5 yuan. What she really cared about was Luo Qihong's investment projects, which could sometimes help her with investments, rather than the mere 5 yuan.

"Hateful!" Li Qiqi said this, but she did not reach out to knock away that hand.

Soon, Li Qiqi's face turned red. "I have sold the stocks you asked me to buy last time. Which stock should I buy this time?"

Luo Qihong likes "self-reliant" women the most. They don't think about men's money, they just want some investment tips (information) and then make money on their own.

Such a woman will most likely not pester her sponsors, will leave quietly when the time is right, and may even "break up" with her sponsors in the future.

Luo Qihong thought about it seriously and felt that there didn't seem to be any good investment projects at the moment, so he could only focus on the annual dividends of those big companies.

"You can buy shares in Hutchison Whampoa."

Li Qiqi lay on Luo Qihong's chest, "What are the highlights of Hutchison Whampoa?"

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Since Li Jiacheng took over Hutchison Whampoa, profits have been increasing year by year. We are about to enter 82. There should be a batch of dividends, and the stock price will also rise. This is a good opportunity."

"Well! Then when will there be a takeover war similar to the one involving Yongtai Jianye Company?" Li Qiqi's vision was raised by Luo Qihong, and she actually didn't think much of these normal stock price increases.

Luo Qihong laughed and said, "This kind of acquisition war is rare, and no one knows what will happen unless that person is the initiator."

If Li Zhaoji had not set up the China Gas Company, how could Luo Qihong dare to take action against a tycoon like Li Zhaoji.

First, it would break the rules. Luo Qihong is not Liu Luanxiong and does not want to break the unspoken rules. After all, he will be a tycoon in the future.

Second, Luo Qihong does not have sufficient strength, and borrowing from the bank is not the best strategy. The interest rate of short-term loans is too high. Once the acquisition case is deadlocked, he may not make any profit.

"Okay!" Li Qiqi pouted, "Then next time you know of such an acquisition, remember to notify me to buy in."

"Okay, my little darling!" Luo Qihong's hand began to reach inside.

"Wait! I might be in trouble again, do you want to help me?" Li Qiqi stopped Luo Qihong's dishonest hand.

"What trouble?" Luo Qihong still had a trace of rationality.

"A little trouble! Gong Guoyan has refused to divorce me and even asked a private detective to follow me." Li Qiqi said.

Hearing this, Luo Qihong restrained his smile and said, "How do you want me to help you?"

Li Qiqi knew that Luo Qihong was suspicious, so she said coquettishly, "It's just a small matter. It's not a negotiation with Gong Guoyan, but to deal with the private detective. As long as they report to Gong Guoyan, it's fine as long as I don't cheat."

"Okay, I'll help you solve it." Luo Qihong immediately smiled. It was just a small matter.

(End of this chapter)