What do you mean by quitting the business? I'm not a big shot.

Chapter 593 Generous Gift
“I understand, Mr. Qian. But if we don’t beat the foreigners down, where will stability come from?” Yin Zhaotang didn’t confront him directly, but instead negotiated, “If the police can’t guarantee the stability of Hong Kong, then Chinese businessmen can only defend themselves.”

Qi Chen pointed out, "Economic stability is also an important part of social stability. Problems cannot be solved by guns and ammunition."

"It will only drag Hong Kong Island's agents into the mire. I believe Mr. Yin has a better way."

With a smile, Yin Zhaotang said, "I hope to grant a special quota to Inspector Yu of the Hong Kong Island Police Force to join the preparatory group and work together to maintain stability in Hong Kong Island."

"This should be the responsibility of the police force."

Although Li Jiacheng's difficulties with the preparatory group were somewhat unexpected, they didn't catch him off guard. Inviting Yu Shaoze to join the preparatory group, seemingly a recommendation and promotion, was actually destroying the foundation for his independence.

Qi Chen looked surprised and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Yin Sheng's suggestion is worth considering!"

Previously, Yu Shaoze wasn't considered a true member of the party, and there were concerns about the sensitivity of police power. Now, with his joining the pro-democracy camp, he's a genuine patriot.

Hong Kong capital has further strained relations with Western investors, leading to a series of vendettas. Formal incorporation into the police force seems to be beneficial and harmless; the Western investors will no longer cause trouble.

In terms of restoring social stability, the Hong Kong government and the mainland share a common goal.

Yin Zhaotang knew that peace talks required negotiating terms, and stability always came at a price. As the victor, he had no reason to pay the price. If a price had to be paid, then let it be Yu Shaoze's political life.

He effortlessly deflected the attack from the Hong Kong financial giant.

“In that case, as the branch chairman of the Zhi Gong Hui, I am nominally Yu Sir’s superior, so I will take care of the invitation.” Yin Zhaotang volunteered.

Qi Chen smiled and said, "I'll go and draft a report. I'm sure I'll get a reply soon."

Team Leader Qi was quite satisfied with the outcome of the meeting. Although Yin Sheng's attitude was tough, at least a solution was provided, and things were brought to a close.

"The organization has great confidence in you, both in your work and your mindset. Mr. Yin, the higher-ups have taken your proposals very seriously. Keep up the good work; the organization will need you to govern Hong Kong in the future."

Yin Zhaotang smiled broadly, stood up and shook hands with the team leader: "Please rest assured, we will serve Hong Kong Island!"

Back at the guesthouse, Yin Zhaotang's face darkened. With a cigar in his mouth, he said unhappily, "What's Li Jiacheng up to? He's arguing with me in the group. Does he think life is too easy?"

Huo Zhengting, holding his boss's suit jacket in his hand, opened the wardrobe, hung it up, and said awkwardly, "Boss, you're already competing with Mr. Li for business, how can you allow Mr. Li to make things difficult for you?"

Having worked for Yin Zhaotang for over a year as his chief secretary, Huo Shao has made considerable progress. Although he can't shake his habit of going to nightclubs and playing around with young models after get off work, he is deeply involved in the group's business and political collaborations. Through the boss's rapid and dramatic development, he has gradually grasped the true essence of business.

That's robbery!

Unlike the "economic cycle" and "trade trends" that my father often talks about, the more aggressively you grab, the more money you make, and the faster you grab, the higher your status becomes.

That pile of economics jargon is somewhat like a hypocrite's facade. As for management and finance, those are minor details; society, in essence, is made up of relationships between people.

Peel back the facade of civilization, and you'll find it's either you robbing him or he robbing you. In Huo Shao's eyes now, with the boss raising his knife high, Li Sheng pulling out a stick is no big deal.

Yin Zhaotang put his hands on his hips and said righteously, "We're colleagues in the same group, and even from the same hometown. Can't you just ask if something's wrong?"

"He doesn't consider me a friend? Fine, then I'll play along with him."

Outside of work, Young Master Huo was quite relaxed. He sat on the sofa in the living room, crossed his legs, took the boss's Cuban cigar, lit it, and said, "Boss, what would you like to order?"

“Li Sheng’s company is worth over 50 billion, and he’s a well-known business tycoon. Since he’s making trouble within the group, he must have a backup plan in business.” “Before we consider attacking, we need to guard against him first.”

Yin Zhaotang nodded slightly and asked, "Then where do you think Mr. Li will start?"

Huo Shao exhaled smoke and said calmly, "The group's acquisition of CLP is an inevitable trend. Even the foreigners can't resist it, and Lao Li can't stop it either."

"There's only one way to get started: money! If the group can't raise the funds, the acquisition will have to be called off."

Yin Zhaotang scoffed, "The listing process for Pegasus went very smoothly; no one dared to make things difficult. If Mr. Li doesn't resort to underhanded tactics, there's only one way for him to go."

Huo Zhengting said confidently, "Issuing more shares will drain the money from the market."

In theory, there is an unlimited supply of money in the asset market, but in reality, every market has a ceiling. Firstly, capital will disperse to seek safe havens and cannot all be concentrated in one market.

Secondly, the stock market crash has just passed, and the risk factor is high. While capital is entering, capital is also exiting, just like flowing water, with both inflows and outflows, maintaining a balance.

Thirdly, capital transfer takes time, and even in the best market, short-term capital is limited.

As one of the few Chinese-owned giants, CK Asset Holdings Limited profited handsomely during the stock market crash.

Once Mr. Li issues new shares, they will be snapped up and subscribed, attracting billions of yuan in funds in a short period of time.

Once Pegasus goes public, there will be no money in the market, and the fundraising amount will not reach the target, so the plan to acquire CLP can be arranged separately.

It's important to understand that Pegasus is just an apparel and footwear company. No matter how good its prospects are, they can't possibly outperform Cheung Kong Holdings. For investment institutions, with just one dollar in hand, buying Pegasus is essentially the same as buying Cheung Kong Holdings; there's no need to consider it further.

While Yin Zhaotang is raising funds elsewhere, Li Ka-shing might be able to preemptively acquire the company. Ultimately, it remains to be seen who will acquire CLP. Avoiding Li Ka-shing's schemes is simple: find money in the market!

Yin Zhaotang patted Huo Zhengting on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Whether Cheung Kong issues new shares is beyond my control, but Young Master Huo, please take care of Pegasus's share subscription."

"I allow the signing of performance-based agreements, but the stake cannot exceed 15 percent of the shares. In short, I hope that Pegasus' stock price will more than double on the day of its listing."

Huo Zhengting readily agreed, saying, "Don't worry, boss. If I can't find money, where will I get it? You're even willing to bring out a betting agreement; there must be many institutions vying to buy it."

The following day, after receiving Qi Chen's reply, Yin Zhaotang took a car back to Hong Kong Island. On the way, his grandfather called and asked him to meet at Chao Yi Restaurant.

As soon as he climbed up to the attic, Uncle Cat, dressed in a Tang suit, hung up a birdcage, walked to the table, and took out a document: "I heard you're planning to take Pegasus public?"

"This is my 30% stake, plus Guangzai's 10% stake. Sign here and take it."

Yin Zhaotang looked shocked, picked up the share transfer document, glanced at it, and said in disbelief, "Grandpa, listing is listing, but I have no intention of redeeming the shares."

These 40% of shares are worth hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dollars, and they are about to be listed. After the price increases, they will multiply several times, and can be cashed out at any time.

At most, he would call him grandpa. Guangzai signed the "Agreement to List" and the "Agreement on Concerted Action," but from beginning to end, he never intended to ask for shares.

Fat Cat raised his hand and said, "Take it. Consider it my birthday present to you. No need to be polite."

(End of this chapter)