Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 402 Chapter 403 [The troubled land company]

"What is the boss's target?" A light flashed in Wu Xiaohao's eyes. The boss was a famous tycoon in Hong Kong. It was normal for him to look down on Yulang International Group with a market value of several hundred million.

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Which one do you think is better, the Sing Tao Group or the Ming Pao Group?"

Luo Qihong remembered that Hu Xian of Sing Tao Group suffered heavy losses due to land and commercial building speculation, and eventually Sing Tao Group changed hands.

Jin Yong of Ming Pao Group has already semi-retired. If my memory serves me correctly, it was sold in the early 90s.

As long as he could get rid of Yu Pinhai, who looked like Jin Yong's eldest son, Luo Qihong felt that he still had a great chance.

Although the sale of Ming Pao Group in the previous life attracted many tycoons, such as Li Jiacheng, who wanted to get involved, Luo Qihong believed that he had a better chance.

Because he knows some of Jin Yong's thoughts.

"Of course it's the Ming Pao Group. Although the Sing Tao Group is not bad, from a professional point of view, the Ming Pao Group has more influence in Hong Kong." Wu Xiaohao was very clear about his boss's thoughts. He mainly wanted to have the right to speak in Hong Kong.

After all, Luo Qihong has many companies that make money, and each of them makes more money than the media and newspaper industry.

For example, the China Gas Company has an annual net profit of several hundred million Hong Kong dollars, and the securities company is the largest profitable company, with annual revenue of several billion Hong Kong dollars.

"It depends on the situation. What we want, others also want." Luo Qihong said with a smile, "We get the best, so we can pick up the inferior ones."

"Talk to your colleagues about changing the name of Fujia Newspaper to Fujia Newspaper Group Co., Ltd. We will be expanding soon."

"Yes, boss!" Wu Xiaohao responded excitedly. He would soon be able to dominate a super large newspaper company and become a big boss in the industry.

The 88 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant went on as scheduled.

Luo Qihong became one of the judges of the event, causing quite a stir.

Since Miss Hong Kong itself has huge traffic, Luo Qihong has had fewer scandals in recent years, but he is still a playboy, so as soon as he appears, he is at the center of the vortex and the protagonist of the topic.

"Luo Sheng, are you planning to find a girlfriend?"

"Does Mrs. Luo know? It seems that Mr. Luo's backyard will not be peaceful any more."

The citizens of Hong Kong made fun of Luo Qihong, and it became a hot topic among the citizens after dinner.

Some newspapers dug up all of Luo Qihong's previous scandals and hyped them up again. Unexpectedly, sales skyrocketed, and other newspapers quickly followed suit.

Backstage, many candidate contestants came up to chat with Luo Qihong.

Their purpose is simple. Even if Luo Qihong doesn't like them, they can still attract the audience's attention and media hype to them, making it easier for them to enter the film industry after the beauty pageant.

Luo Qihong certainly knew what they were thinking and was happy to help the beauties.

Just as Cheng Yutong said, "I like chatting with beautiful girls the most", Luo Qihong also likes it. Despite the fact that Jiahui is the most beautiful woman in Hong Kong and Lizhi is a vixen who makes people age faster, he still likes to try other flavors.

"Luo Sheng, you look much younger than the photos in the magazine. I think you look like a college graduate."

"Luo Sheng is not only young, but also has a temperament that young people don't have. As for what temperament it is, I can't say."

A group of beauties surrounded Luo Qihong, saying all kinds of nice things to him, all wanting him to look at them more, and even better if they could be his girlfriends.

"Really?" Luo Qihong said with a smile, "But I can't compare to the handsomeness of the freshly graduated college students. They are full of vigor and vitality, and I don't have that kind of temperament."

He glanced at Li Jiaxin, who was sitting opposite him proudly. The woman seemed to despise the group of women surrounding him, but the woman sitting next to Li Jiaxin looked at Luo Qihong from time to time. The woman should be Li Jiaxin's mother Wu Guofang, who was also a money-grubbing person.

Ten minutes later, Luo Qihong said goodbye to the beauties present and left the backstage.

Wu Guofang stared at Luo Qihong's back and muttered to himself, "He really doesn't know what he's talking about. My daughter is much prettier than those women, but he didn't even come over."

"Mommy, don't talk nonsense, this is the backstage." Li Jiaxin heard Wu Guofang's words and said with a somewhat unnatural expression.

"Okay, I know. Let's talk about other things after you win the Miss Hong Kong title." Wu Guofang felt that Luo Qihong was the best choice, but not the only choice.

There are too many wealthy people in Hong Kong, and there are countless second-generation rich people. Wu Guofang doesn't believe that she can't choose a good husband for Li Jiaxin.

In fact, Luo Qihong hasn't decided whether he really wants to provoke Li Jiaxin. This woman is very good at scolding people. In her previous life, Bao Yongqin was scolded to tears by her, which shows how powerful she is.

Dean Securities Investment Company Office

Bai Jinyan placed a document in front of Luo Qihong and said in a deep voice, "Li Jiacheng and his group have taken action against the Landmark Company again. According to my estimation, the consortium holds 5% of the shares of the Landmark Company."

"Jardine Strategic had already pared down its stake in Hong Kong Land by October last year and now holds a smaller stake than when we acquired it, at 10 per cent."

"It has been 10 months since the stock market crash. Li Jiacheng and others should soon launch a takeover campaign. The six-month takeover and merger rules will not constrain them."

A full acquisition of a listed company must be made at a share price that is higher than or equal to the highest share price in the past six months.

Luo Qihong glanced at the document and sneered, "Simon Keswick is really brave. Isn't he afraid of my counterattack?"

"That's good, it saves me from having to do it again."

"Do you think Li Jiacheng and his team's acquisition will not be successful?" Bai Jinyan asked with his head tilted.

Luo Qihong said, "Simon will not give Hong Kong Land to anyone. Li Jiacheng started the acquisition of Hong Kong Land, but was deceived by Simon and Jardine Matheson's top management. Who made this group of people often show that they want to leave Hong Kong?"

"Why should you do this? Since you are reluctant to give up the Jardine Matheson Group, why don't you spread false news?" Bai Jinyan said angrily.

She originally thought that the Jardine Matheson Group would really fall into the hands of Li Jiacheng and others, but now it seems that she was wrong again, so she felt a little embarrassed and annoyed.

"The specific reason is unclear, but there should be an attempt to improve the defense capability of the Landmark Company." Luo Qihong said lightly. The reason why he was unwilling to sign the "three-year agreement" was because the Landmark Company still left him the opportunity to attack.

He is different from Li Jiacheng. Li Jiacheng doesn't want to force his way. As long as Jardine Matheson is willing to stay in Hong Kong, he will definitely let go. He thinks that as long as he doesn't lose face, there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.

"Let's go ahead and drive up the share price of Jardine Matheson Holdings. We can make a profit and weaken the strength of the Jardine Matheson Group of companies at the same time," Luo Qihong ordered.

"Aren't you worried that if Uncle Tong and the others find out, it will affect us?" Bai Jinyan said worriedly.

"Huh! What's the problem? Business is business. Even if we don't hype it up, the stock price won't be low. Since they are prepared for failure, what's wrong with us doing it for them in advance?" Luo Qihong argued with a cunning expression on his face.

"Well, I'll do it as secretly as possible so as not to embarrass everyone."

Luo Qihong nodded, indicating his agreement with Bai Jinyan's opinion.

Although the Hong Kong property company has been losing weight, its size remains impressive, with major companies such as the Gammon Construction Company, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and Dairy Farm International under its umbrella.

Moreover, the actual net assets are as high as HK$18 per share, which is twice the market value.

(End of this chapter)