1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 388 No Borrowing

"Stock Exchange, Li Fook-Shao."

The first invitation Zhai Yuan received was a call from Zhao Yifu from TVB, inviting him to the New Territories.

Keep repeating this name.

The person that came to Zhai Yuan's mind was Jiang Yi, the actor who played Ke Zhen'e in the 83 film The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

The prototype of the character Chen Wanxian, whom he later played in "The Greed of Man", was this Uncle Li Fook-Shao.

"Yes, this guy is very capable, especially the Far East Club he founded, which was the first exchange in Hong Kong to list Chinese businessmen, so basically everyone gives him face."

On the phone, Zhao Yifu said with a smile: "This time the Finance Minister wants to kick him out. Our Chairman Li, including me, has invited more than 30 Chinese bosses to join forces to deal with it. You are also among those invited."

Zhai Yuan smiled and asked, "Am I also considered a daban (first-class businessman)?"

Zhao Yifu sighed, "91 Entertainment, 91 Culture, plus your Qvod Technology, don't underestimate yourself, young man."

Zhai Yuan asked again: "Where is Boss Zou Wenhuai?"

Zhao Yifu paused for a moment on the other end of the phone, then sneered: "He? He's not even qualified to attend this meeting!"

comfortable!
Zhai Yuan grinned and replied, "Okay, Uncle Six, I'll think about it."

hang up the phone.

Zhao Meizhen, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV, squinted at him and asked, "Going out again?"

When it wasn't a holiday, there were only mother and son at home, as the little girls had all gone to school.

Zhai Yuan considered it for a moment and shook his head.

Li Fuzhao hired more than thirty Chinese managers, so he didn't need one more.

Besides, we don’t know each other, so why should they help you and cheer you on?
Things are different now. Even if the Jiuyi Entertainment Group is listed, it does not have to rely on Li Fuzhao. It has its own foreigners to handle it for it.

What's more, it is still unknown whether he can pass this level.

Zhao Meizhen said unhappily, "It's best if you don't go out. Your photos are everywhere on the news now, and I don't even bother to say anything about you."

"Your boy is very charming~" Zhai Yuan laughed: "Besides, the newspapers are all nonsense, Haimei knows it."

Zhao Meizhen glared at him and said, "Only Haimei would trust you! Can you please be more steady?"

Zhai Yuan directly changed the subject: "What are you having for lunch?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the phone at hand rang again.

Zhao Meizhen pricked up her ears.

Then I heard a woman's voice faintly coming from the receiver, with a hint of maturity.

Xue Wanen: "Boss Zhai, have you received an invitation from the New Territories? If you are free, let's go together. I would like to ask you for a small favor..."

Zhai Yuan stood up and straightened his clothes: "Forget it, I won't eat."

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"I didn't agree to Uncle Zhao's invitation, but when you asked me to come, Miss Xue, I rushed over without even having time to eat. Is that sincere enough?"

The agreed meeting place was near Prince Edward Road.

Zhai Yuan got out of the car and saw Xue Wanen's Toyota Land Cruiser.

Ever since she went to the Quick Broadcast Company in Xiawan Village and felt the bumps of the low-slung coupe, her Porsche has been put away.

Xue Wanen was dressed particularly smartly today.

The exquisitely tailored black suit fits her body, the white shirt underneath has neat lines, and she stands in front of the SUV in high heels, looking very aggressive.

Zhai Yuan's eyes subconsciously swept across the woman's chest and he raised his eyebrows slightly.

I haven't seen you for more than a month. Why do I feel like I have shrunk?

Xue Wan'en met Zhai Yuan's inquiring eyes, gathered her hair, and said calmly, "Don't look at it, it's because of me, otherwise it won't look good in formal clothes."

"How cruel." Zhai Yuan muttered softly, pointed at his eye-catching Bentley behind him, and said proudly, "Let's talk after we get in the car!"

Xue Wan'en turned around and said a few words to the driver. Without any hesitation, she walked forward, opened the door, and sat in the back seat with Zhai Yuan.

"When did you change your personality?"

Sitting in the car, Xue Wan'en raised her legs slightly and looked at the interior of the car. Zhai Yuan leaned back in the seat comfortably: "I figured it out. Making money is for enjoyment."

Xue Wan-en asked, "The September 1st Daily has some ridiculous news recently. Do you have the final say?"

"I've been very busy lately, busy with filming movies, stock trading, and dating female celebrities. It's all written in the newspapers." Zhai Yuan yawned: "The newspapers are taken care of by the subordinates. I can't read much, so I don't know what they wrote."

Xue Wan'en raised the corner of her mouth: "Oh."

Speechless all the way.

The car drove into the New Territories.

Xue Wan'en glanced at Zhai Yuan, who was resting with his eyes closed, and after a moment's hesitation, she finally spoke again to break the silence: "I want to borrow some money for my daily necessities."

Zhai Yuan suddenly opened his eyes and said in disbelief: "You are not! You have been planning this for so long just to borrow money?"

Besides, no matter how you look at it, Xue Wanen doesn't look like someone who is short of money.

Zhai Yuan finished his sentence.

Xue Wan'en fell silent again.

After more than ten seconds, he spoke again: "No matter what the outside world says, the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station will definitely be built. Now the two major power industry leaders, Hong Kong Electric and CLP, are expanding their scale to cope with the future transformation of the power transmission system, from coal and gas fuel to nuclear power."

"Several companies including my family's Kwong Seng Power Company, including Cheung Chau Power, Peninsula Power, Ma Tau Kok Gas and Power, and Tai Po Coal and Power, have recently become acquisition targets of the two leading companies. I don't want my family's business to fall into the hands of outsiders, so I want to take the initiative."

"Li Fuzhao invited many people today, including several bosses of independent power companies. I would like to take this opportunity to chat with them. I hope we can have a chance to cooperate together."

Xue Wan En paused here and continued, "I think if we all work together to establish a brand new power company, we should be able to withstand the acquisition by HK Electric and CLP. If we can't reach an agreement, I will use my money to acquire them and do it myself."

This time it was Zhai Yuan's turn to remain silent.

“Is Hong Kong Electric now Li Ka-shing’s business?”

"Yes."

“Is CLP a business of the Kadoorie family?”

"Yes."

Zhai Yuan gave Xue Wanen a thumbs up: "Great!"

There's no need to say anything extra, right?

These two big Buddhas are determined to acquire the retail investors in the electricity market. Why should they just lie down instead of struggling?

If I remember correctly, these two major electrical industry leaders are the only ones left in Hong Kong in later generations.

HK Electric is responsible for supplying electricity to Hong Kong Island, while CLP Power is responsible for Kowloon, the New Territories and other areas.

Li Ka-shing has a nickname, Li Bancheng, which means that he controls half of the electricity in Hong Kong.

"Ms. Xue, I think we should keep up with the trend of the times."

Zhai Yuan scratched his head and asked curiously, "Why, is it profitable to run an electric power company?"

Xue Wan'en thought seriously for a moment and shook her head slightly: "Guangsheng is responsible for supplying electricity to a small number of blocks. This year, the electricity price has been reduced by 5%, and the annual income will probably be over million. However, the cost of coal is very high, so the profit will be about million, which is not as good as your VCD business."

To be honest, with tens of millions in profits a year, it can be considered a money printing machine to some extent.

However, Xue Wanen has now obtained the exclusive agency for VCD. This year, Qvod has distributed 12 machines in Hong Kong, and more than % of the goods have been bought by her Huaen Department Store. In terms of retail sales, it is not inferior to her own power plant.

Zhai Yuan pursed his lips and asked, "How much did HK Electric and CLP offer?"

"Kwong Seng issued a total of 7500 million shares. HK Electric previously offered HK$6.7 per share to acquire 50.1% of our shares. CLP offered HK$6.5 per share to acquire 32% of our shares, and has the right to purchase another 10% after two years at HK$6.8 per share."

Xue Wan'en rubbed her brows and forced a helpless smile: "It just so happens that we are facing this stock market crash. When the market opens next week, Guangsheng's share price will definitely fall. By then, the other party's price will only be lower than this."

That's really sad, luckily I haven't gone public yet.

Zhai Yuan felt that he should persuade Xue Wan'en to get rid of it quickly.

Independent power companies are too small, and even if they are not acquired by other parties, they will not be able to survive in a few years.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Ms. Xue, this is what I think..."

Xue Wan'en looked at Zhai Yuan, as if she knew what he wanted to say, and interrupted him directly, "The family business cannot be ruined in my hands. The four properties and two shops under Hua En Department Store have a lease extension until 2003. I can mortgage them all to you to help me raise 10 billion in cash. I will talk to those electrical industry bosses myself."

Zhai Yuan stared at the woman's pretty face for a few seconds, then rubbed his face vigorously: "Tsk! Throwing money into the sea, acting on impulse, I won't lend it to you!"

(End of this chapter)