Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 498, Section 79: A Large Order
Running a family business is very risky, especially in Asia. Many cases of dump truck smuggling in Hong Kong are related to mergers and acquisitions.

In the merger of Chinese banks back then, the taipans of Jardine Matheson and HSBC were naturally unscathed, but more than one of the senior executives of Jardine Matheson and HSBC was killed.

Although the foreigners ultimately prevailed over Sir Zhou and his associates, they doubled their acquisition offer and proposed a share swap, turning these Chinese banking tycoons into major shareholders of Jardine Matheson, HSBC, and Hong Kong Land.

But professional managers don't have so many troubles. The company doesn't belong to them. Professional managers only care about the development prospects. Because if the development prospects are good, the stock price will rise. Once the stock price rises, the board of directors and major shareholders are very satisfied.

Once the board of directors and major shareholders are satisfied, professional managers will launch new equity incentive plans, and large amounts of stock and bonuses will end up in their pockets.

In fact, in the logic of professional managers, there are no victims. Shareholders gain asset appreciation, and their helicopters, private security, and private jets can all be listed on the company's books and paid for by the company.

Professional managers gain a good reputation, receive the money they deserve, and get paid.

Even the lowly laborers benefited, since the salary plan was integrated, and no matter what, the laborers were guaranteed to get a share.

The only ones who suffer here are retail investors. However, in the European and American stock markets, retail investors account for a pitifully small percentage because major securities companies and investment banks mainly operate fund of funds, and very few retail investors participate.

Funds of funds charge multiple fees. It's possible for one company to fall, but it would be a huge surprise if all companies fell. Moreover, institutional investors have more shares and can directly enter the board of directors and the list of major shareholders. They will receive early warnings for any slight disturbance.

The only thing I'm afraid of is a financial crisis, because this bubble is just too big.

The single-strand knot is a good starting point. It's better to deal with the trouble of finding a professional manager to control the company than the trouble of dealing with a family company. Evergreen Group has a Gelaohui background. If you cause trouble for Evergreen Group, it will send people to visit your family.

“Auk International is currently facing numerous troubles. The bigwigs in London are very dissatisfied with Oak International and have already initiated several lawsuits. The British Empire started with maritime trade.”

“Auk International is part of the East India Company. As long as the docks remain in the hands of Oak International, the oceans will remain in the hands of the British Empire.”

“Now that Oak International is selling off major ports in Asia, it is not in line with the direction of the Privy Council and the Overseas Colonial Affairs Department, so the investigation into Oak International is proceeding very smoothly.”

"But these are minor issues. The major shareholders of Aoke International will handle them. After all, this is in line with the interests of the major shareholders of Aoke International. Apart from Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, Asia has become a source of instability."

"Selling the port at a high price before the shoe drops is dropped is in the interests of the major shareholders."

"But while the major shareholders reap the benefits, the minority shareholders suffer."

“Right now, minority shareholders in the City of London are filing a class-action lawsuit. We don’t have to do anything. We just need to sponsor some of their legal fees, or I can help these helpless minority shareholders find a lawyer with a strong sense of justice.”

"And this lawyer just happens to want to enter politics and become a Conservative Party district councilor."

"As is well known, once a class action lawsuit is initiated, all of Oak International's acquisitions must be halted unless the transaction is completed before the case is accepted by the International Court of Justice."

“Everyone knows this is impossible. Right now, the more than 30 lawyers hired by Oak International are scrutinizing the contract word by word with the lawyers of Evergreen Group to ensure that there will be no problems in the future.”

The single-strand knot was very clever and quickly found a direction for Chi Mengli to attack. Whether it was doing something or causing trouble for the opponent, you needed start-up capital.

This wealthy gentleman in front of me shouldn't be stingy with his money.

"If I remember correctly, Attorney Shan has a bachelor's degree in law from Oxford University and a master's degree in international law from Cambridge University. He must know a lot of positive and motivated people."

"The thing I regret most in my life is not going to a top university to join a fraternity. Maybe I would have been more successful than when I was a gangster."

"Hiring a barrister in London, even a civil rights lawyer, would cost a lot of money. I am willing to donate it anonymously to those in need."

"But I don't want anyone to know that I paid this amount. I'm sure the lawyer will find a way to keep my name from being revealed even when he's on his deathbed."

Chi Mengli was happy to spend a little money to cause Song Sheng some trouble, but he didn't want Song Sheng to know that he could extend his reach into London.

Having an extra backup plan is like having extra insurance.

“It is impossible for a person to say what he does not know. I am your legal representative and advisor, but at the same time, I am also the legal representative and advisor for three other foreign firms.”

“I don’t even need to show up in London. One phone call is all it takes to get this done. Sending money in the name of the Brotherhood won’t get you anywhere.”

"Furthermore, on the day a class action lawsuit is filed, the lawyers are on stage under the spotlight. Both sides in the lawsuit will do everything in their power to protect the lawyers' safety, and no one wants to take the blame."

"Even if we want to take action, we have to wait until the matter is over. But once a class-action lawsuit starts, it takes three to five years. Even if we reach a settlement, it will take about a year."

"A year later, even the deepest hatred will be let go."

"Even the hatred of killing one's father or taking away one's wife will be completely consumed in these 360 ​​days."

"Tea please!"

While the single-strand knot method isn't foolproof, it has a high success rate.

“I have a batch of pounds on hand, of dubious origin, which could easily get my hands dirty, but it’s perfect for doing shady business.” “Fifty thousand pounds should be enough for that righteous lawyer to petition on behalf of the people.”

Nothing you say to your legal counsel can be used as evidence in court, especially in a law firm. So, Chi Mengli naturally made sure to explain everything clearly.

"No problem, I have acquaintances at Xiangjianghui who can open an account and buy London City junk stocks. Now that the cable laying is successful, trading is very convenient, just a few clicks away."

The time difference between Xiangjianghui and London is less than ten minutes, which is negligible.

There are many ways to clean the soiled rice from Chi Mengli's hands.

"Excellent tea! It is indeed excellent tea!"

Chi Mengli took a small sip of tea to moisten her throat, then put down the teacup, offered a compliment, and continued, "I heard that Attorney Shan's father used to be a customs official."

"To do seafood business, you need to bribe customs officials. Everyday Fresh, sushi restaurants, and Japanese restaurants consume huge quantities of seafood. With Chinese New Year's Eve just around the corner, every household will be buying seafood to make a special dish called 'Poon Choi'!"

"We need fifty or sixty tons of just the prawns."

"People from Hong Kong will never let go of prawns. Even if they can't afford to eat, they will still make a dish of prawns for the New Year."

In order for my seafood supermarket to operate normally, I must maintain a good relationship with the customs.

Chi Mengli took out her cigarette case and, after getting Dan Sijie's permission, picked out two cigarettes. Originally, it was just a polite gesture, but Dan Sijie didn't hesitate at all, reached out and took them, and even lit one for her.

He who knows the current affairs is a hero!

That's absolutely true!

Chi Mengli is growing to love Hong Kong more and more. As long as you have money, whether you're a foreign woman or a rich heiress, she'll treat you with the utmost respect.

After the two finished smoking, Chi Mengli, who had satisfied her craving, continued, "I've already prepared the activity funds for you; they're with that idiot outside."

"Also, prepare a commercial agreement, a comprehensive commercial agreement order. I want to purchase 25 tons of prawns, all of them are top grade live prawns, each weighing no less than 20g, one ton of king crab, and ten tons of green jade oysters."

"Twenty tons of large bluefin tuna, one ton of snow crab, five tons of Australian lobster, and one ton of abalone."

"I've put all my working capital into this year's New Year's Eve mega sale. If things go according to plan, I should be able to make at least double my profit."

"The larger the order, the higher the compensation will be. The compensation amount must be determined, and there must be letters of credit from Standard Chartered and HSBC. In addition, special insurance must be arranged for this agreement with an insurance company."

“We need to think things through carefully. I heard that Lawyer Shan’s ex-boyfriend is Cai Jiyou’s youngest son. This time, I’m only getting the best deals. If one company takes all the money, it’s definitely not stable. So I need to get the best deal from one company and have two or even three companies take it.”

"Since you've acted as a go-between, the Cai family definitely won't stand idly by. Let's all make money together!"

"This is my personal pager number. Leave me a message if you need anything."

Having finished explaining everything, Chi Mengli stood up and stubbed out the cigarette from her finger in the ashtray.

Xi Zai, who was standing outside, saw the boss stand up, so he quickly opened the door to the office of Dan Si Jie and put a box on the table.

"Wait! Call me if you hear anything."

After Chi Mengli finished speaking, she left with Xizai, Acong, and the others.

The patron said he wouldn't see him off, but to show his respect, Dan Sijie still escorted the patron to the elevator. Only after seeing Chi Mengli and her group get on the elevator did he return to his office.

The leather suitcase given by Chi Mengli was lying quietly on the desk. Dan Sijie first had her assistant remove the charcoal stove, and then she stood on a chair and tore off the tape from the smoke alarm.

Chatting with his biggest benefactor was incredibly exhausting; his eyes were so confident, it was as if he could see right through me.

Dan Sijie sat in the boss's chair, rested for a few minutes, and after recovering, opened the leather suitcase in front of him.

The box contained a total of £100,000, all in twenty-pound notes. She touched it, checked it, and found nothing wrong.

This should be his operating expenses, £100,000, which is not a small amount even in London. The rest is the stored value card for the Dragon Palace nightclub, HKD 100,000.

After thinking for half a minute, the single thread knot immediately grabbed the phone and called her ex-boyfriend, that jerk.

Half an hour later, Chi Mengli's purchase order circulated within the Fisheries Association.

(End of this chapter)