Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 285 Chapter 286 [The Kingdom Collapses]

A Cantonese restaurant in Kowloon
This was the first time that Luo Qihong met Liu Luanxiong's wife Bao Yongqin, the virtuous wife who assisted Liu Luanxiong in his success.

Bao Yongqin is not beautiful, but she has a good temperament and looks like a lady, and she gives people a good feeling.

"Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu are truly a match made in heaven. Mrs. Liu has contributed at least 3% to the development of Aigo Company to its current state." Luo Qihong praised Bao Yongqin with a smile.

"Mr. Luo, you're too kind. I was just helping Ah Xiong. I don't have any credit." Bao Yongqin was very humble and gave all the credit to Liu Luanxiong. At the same time, she also understood the principle that 'a wife cannot be stronger than her husband in public'. As for her private situation, no one knew.

"Mrs. Liu is too modest." Luo Qihong joked, "Mr. Liu, we Chinese say that a good wife brings prosperity to three generations. It seems that Mr. Liu has found a good wife."

Liu Luanxiong is also a talkative person. He smiled and said, "Luo Sheng is right. Yongqin really brought me good luck. Others need more than ten years to list their companies, but it only took me six years, and it is still going so smoothly now."

"Haha!! It seems that Mr. Liu will definitely have a place on the Hong Kong rich list." Luo Qihong teased Liu Luanxiong even more excitedly.

The three of them chatted for nearly half an hour, and the atmosphere was set just right.

Liu Luanxiong took a sip of red wine and said with a smile, "I have a favor to ask. I wonder if Luo Sheng is willing to help?"

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Is it about the transformation of Aimego?"

"Luo Sheng is indeed a tycoon, he guessed it right." Liu Luanxiong restrained his smile and said, "Luo Sheng has a trading company under his control, he should know that the sales volume of classical fans has been gradually declining. If Aimego does not transform, it is very likely to face great difficulties."

Hearing this, Luo Qihong also put away his smile and said, "Mr. Liu's words make sense, but Mr. Liang's approach is not a big problem either. Products like lighting are very competitive. On the contrary, electronic insect killers and kerosene kettles have a large market."

"Mr. Luo means that he supports the development of insect killers and kettle products, but the lighting products can be postponed?" Liu Luanxiong asked.

Luo Qihong thought for a moment and said, "What I mean is that the R&D funds for lighting products should be greatly reduced, while the other two products can be invested heavily in R&D."

"However, considering Mr. Liang's objection, the total investment in research and development should not exceed 5 million yuan. I also suggest that the business be separated. Mr. Liu, you will be responsible for these new products, and Mr. Liang will be in charge of the fan industry. What do you think?"

Liu Luanxiong wanted to get Luo Qihong's support and take full control of Aigo, but Luo Qihong obviously had no intention of kicking Liang Yingwei out.

"Mr. Luo, what if Axiong takes full charge of Aigo Company? Do you support it?" Bao Yongqin seized the opportunity to ask. It was very appropriate for her to ask this question.

Liu Luanxiong's question seemed to be forcing Luo Qihong to make a choice, leaving him with no way out.

Luo Qihong glanced at Bao Yongqin and said with a smile, "Mrs. Liu, Aimico needs stability so that everyone can make money. Mr. Liang and I don't have much friendship, and the timing is not very good now."

This statement clearly supports Liu Luanxiong more than Liang Yingwei, and also gives Liu Luanxiong and his wife a way out and ease their relationship.

"Well, then let's do as Mr. Luo suggests. I will convene a board meeting, and Mr. Luo must attend." Liu Luanxiong knew that Luo Qihong had already given him a lot of face.

"Okay, I will definitely make time to attend." Luo Qihong laughed. He knew that Liu Luanxiong would inevitably plan to use his power to overwhelm Liang Yingwei.

If Luo Qihong was asked to choose between Liang Yingwei and Liu Luanxiong, he would of course choose Liu Luanxiong.

In his previous life, Liang Yingwei had never been able to defeat Liu Luanxiong and his wife. After his defeat, he opened a factory in the mainland and eventually became an ordinary person. However, Liu Luanxiong made a name for himself in Hong Kong with his own ability and ruthlessness and became one of the top 20 tycoons in Hong Kong.

In order to stabilize Liu Luanxiong and his wife, Luo Qihong continued to show his goodwill, "When the fans are no longer selling well, the time will come, Mr. Liu, Mrs. Liu, don't you agree?"

Hearing this, the two men's eyes lit up, like wolves in the dark night.

"Luo Sheng is right!" Liu Luanxiong nodded in response.

Luo Qihong also didn't know whether his doing so would kill a stock market disaster star or stock market sniper in his previous life, or even prevent Liu Luanxiong from becoming one of the top 20 tycoons in Hong Kong.

Sunday, November 3

After Chen Songqing was arrested at home last year, the police arrested several relevant persons, including partners of the law firm, but several key figures also fled Hong Kong.

John Wimbas, the vice president of the Warhol Company, knew that he would be charged, so he took the initiative to return to Hong Kong from London.

After staying in court for several months, John Wimbarth died while swimming the day before the trial.

According to the police's preliminary investigation, John Wimbas committed suicide, but there was something strange about his death.

Why wait until the day before the trial to commit suicide? Isn't this more like suicide under duress or murder?
However, the police have already set up a comprehensive control over John Wimbath's residence. Even if there is a killer, it is difficult to assassinate John Wimbath so silently. "Chen Songqing's hand is really amazing. He even forced John Wimbath, who is heavily protected, to commit suicide. Do you think he bribed the police or killed John Wimbath by other means?" Luo Qihong looked at the three giants of Zhaoan Real Estate opposite him.

"Although Chen Songqing has been released on bail, he is still under comprehensive surveillance. It should be difficult for him to order others to do things." Cheng Jianshen expressed his opinion.

This statement was also agreed by Chen Zhilong and Kang Wenyi. It would be too difficult for Chen Songqing to cause trouble.

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "In the 80s, rumors about Chen Songqing's background were circulating in the market. Some said his backers were the Brunei royal family, while others said they were certain families in Southeast Asia. I don't believe that HSBC did not check Chen Songqing's background when it lent him money. Obviously, those families were connected to Chen Songqing, otherwise how could Chen Songqing have so many connections."

"Boss, do you mean that John Wimbath was killed by those people behind the scenes?" Cheng Jianshen said with a frown.

This statement can explain all the strange things. If this link is missing, Chen Songqing is still a very mysterious person. At least he has done things that many tycoons cannot do.

Luo Qihong smiled and said nothing more. Even HSBC Bank remained silent and quickly threw in a vice president of the Waldo Company to take the blame. It can be imagined how powerful the person behind the scenes is.

John Wimbas must have met the person behind the scenes, or had direct contact with him, so he must die.

After all, the dead speak the most honest and reliable words.

These consortiums are really scary, they are the ones who make the big money, and the scapegoats are the elite who make small money.

Of course, John Wimberth is not as pitiful as those shareholders who were harvested.

"Okay, let's not discuss this anymore." Luo Qihong changed the subject in time. "The trial of Chen Songqing's murder case will start tomorrow. I guess after the trial, the creditor bank will apply to the court for the bankruptcy of Jianing Company. Then we will have to do something."

After changing the subject, the expressions of the three giants eased a lot and they began to think.

"The company is still short of funds, and it is difficult to acquire Qichang Life Fire and Marine Insurance Company." Cheng Jianshen said with a grim expression. He knew that many people would be eyeing this industry.

"What about acquiring Thailand's Rama Tower company?" Luo Qihong did not force it. In fact, Qichang Life Fire and Marine Insurance Company was not suitable for Zhaoan Real Estate Company to operate, and the company in Thailand was more suitable.

Cheng Jianshen, Chen Zhilong and Kang Wenyi looked at each other and said, "It's a bit reluctant. We are worried that the company's liquidity will dry up in the future."

"How much funding is needed?" Luo Qihong had never calculated the specific funding for this acquisition.

Chen Zhilong interrupted and replied, "That 25% stake was worth 81 million Hong Kong dollars in 5. It may have increased a bit now, about 7 million Hong Kong dollars. But considering that we want to hold more shares, the capital gap is about 1 million Hong Kong dollars."

Luo Qihong thought for a while and said, "Let's take over the 25% stake first, and the remaining shares will be acquired after some time. 7 million should be enough, right?"

"This batch of shares is worth 7 million yuan according to the market value, but considering the bankruptcy auction, it should be less than 5 million yuan. The company has this money," said Chen Zhilong.

"That's good. The affairs of Thailand's Rama Rower Company will be handed over to you." Luo Qihong looked at the three people who were eager to try. Knowing that a snake cannot survive without a head, he pointed at Cheng Jianshen and said, "Jianshen, you will be the person in charge."

"Yes, boss! I will definitely lower the price." Cheng Jianshen promised.

Six days later, one of the creditor banks, Bankers Trust of the United States, applied to the Hong Kong High Court for the liquidation of the Carrian Company and obtained the court's approval on the same day, allowing the liquidation of the Carrian Company.

At this point, the once-powerful Kingdom of Jianing officially collapsed.

However, the main culprits such as Chen Songqing have not been convicted, and even He Guiquan has the possibility of escaping.

This was difficult for the audience to understand. Wasn't the evidence irrefutable and set in stone? Why couldn't a verdict be made?
These banks had already prepared to dismantle Jianing Company to repay debts and had already cleared all of Jianing Company's assets, so the bankruptcy auction would be held on the 10th day of liquidation.

Luo Qihong first attended the board meeting of Aigo Company and then rushed to the auction after it ended.

The content of the AMG board meeting was simple, which was to discuss whether to develop new products and how much money to invest.
With the support of Luo Qihong, Liang Yingwei was defeated as the chairman, but Liang Yingwei also gained more power and was able to take charge of all affairs in the fan industry, while Liu Luanxiong controlled several other departments.

This was the sphere of influence that Luo Qihong had divided for them, which temporarily eased their conflicts.

In Luo Qihong's opinion, Liang Yingwei will not let this go and will definitely do other things in the future, because this person is very ambitious and wants to monopolize the Aigo company.

How could Liu Luanxiong and Bao Yongqin let Liang Yingwei get his wish? A battle for him is inevitable.

Luo Qihong only wants to protect his own interests, and let them handle other matters.

(End of this chapter)