Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 527 Arrogant and Domineering

Aaron is interested in the Shanghai World Financial Center project in the Lujiazui financial district. Isn't that the future Sabre Tower?
This project was shelved for several years before the Japanese company redesigned and started rebuilding it.

"No wonder Murdoch suggested that he come to Shanghai and visit Beijing?"

Inside the Peace Hotel in Shanghai, Aaron gazed at the Huangpu River with a touch of melancholy.

Then I called Edgar Irwin to talk about the Shanghai World Financial Center project;

Aaron is going to take over this project from Mori Building in Japan, and I believe both the Shanghai Municipal Government and Mori Building Co., Ltd. will be happy about it!
Aaron has no shortage of funds. The exchange rate of the Korean won to the US dollar has stabilized in South Korea and is now around 1400.

The 3 trillion won invested in South Korea should be gradually withdrawn, even though the South Korean economy is recovering rapidly and the won is appreciating.

That evening, Yang Gongru, who had participated in the fundraising event, returned to the hotel and told Aaron, "There are many people in Shanghai exchanging US dollars on the black market right now, and the exchange rate has reached 9.2, which is 9% lower than the official exchange rate!"

"Don't worry, things are almost over in Hong Kong, around the end of this month," Aaron patted the woman on the shoulder.

"Shanghai is developing well; perhaps you could consider setting up some businesses here."

"Furthermore, I transferred $200 million to your account!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Gongru laughed and said, "Yes, I actually had the same thought."

There's no way around it; Yang Gongru's income from filming TV shows and movies in Hong Kong is genuinely low. The luxury apartment in Causeway Bay that Aaron gave her is definitely something she can't afford herself…

With the end of August approaching, the battle to defend Hong Kong's financial sector has been won, leaving a host of international hedge funds, led by Quantum Fund, defeated!

In addition, the Shanghai Municipal Government strongly supports Aaron taking over the Shanghai World Financial Center project.

However, they encountered resistance from Mori Building Co., Ltd. of Japan, who did not want to sell the project.

Aaron, who had returned to Hong Kong from Beijing, met with Edgar Irwin, who had come from Japan. "Is Mori Building still trying to hold on tightly?"

Edgar Irwin nodded. "The attitude seems a bit direct."

Aaron sneered, looking at the documents in his hand, "The Roppongi Hills project they've been preparing in Tokyo for years, are they going to give up on it?"

"Sen Building is now heavily indebted, and it can't even afford to pay the interest on the money it owes to the bank, yet it's still clinging to the Shanghai project."

Aaron lit a cigarette. "Make an appointment for me with Mori Minoru, the head of Mori Building Co., Ltd. Also, ask the Shanghai municipal government to give us some support and put some pressure on Mori Minoru."

"Moreover, in addition to the Shanghai World Financial Center project, I also plan to build a large shopping plaza in Pudong New Area!"

The Shanghai World Financial Center is currently a large-scale unfinished project, and Haihua Investment's willingness to take it over is highly valued by the Shanghai municipal government.

Mori Building, what makes you think you can compete with yourself? Their most important project right now is Roppongi Hills in Tokyo.

"Understood, I'll arrange it!"

That evening, Aaron returned to the villa in Repulse Bay, put his arm around Wang Zhuxian, and sat down on the sofa. "Rush Hour 2 has started filming, and you're not in it?"

Wang Zhuxian shook her head. "These days, I rarely appear in movies anymore. Media Asia Films has signed several actors; let them make some cameo appearances."

"After all, Rush Hour 2 is a Hollywood blockbuster!" "By the way, how was your trip to mainland China?"

Aaron shrugged. "It was pretty good. Mainly in Shanghai and Beijing, I met quite a few people; they're very welcoming of foreign investment."

"I have made my decision. This time, I will invest approximately $10 billion in Shanghai to take over the Shanghai World Financial Center, the tallest building in China!"

As he spoke, Aaron couldn't help but laugh. The Shanghai World Financial Center was planned to be the tallest building in China.

But Aaron knew that both Hong Kong and Taipei had new supertall skyscraper plans.

Wang Zhuxian was astonished; Aaron's move was truly extravagant...

In early September, Aaron arrived in Tokyo and met with Minoru Mori at the Hotel Okura Tokyo!
Minoru Mori, chairman of Mori Building Co., Ltd., is a top real estate tycoon in Japan. After his father's death in 1993, he became the president of Mori Building and jointly managed Mori Building with his younger brother Akira Mori.

Looking at the 64-year-old Mori Minoru before him, Aaron really didn't want to waste any more time. "Mr. Mori Minoru, Haihua Investment Company's offer for the Shanghai World Financial Center project is very sincere."

"US$2 million is not a low price. Mori Building can use this money to better invest in the Roppongi Hills project in Tokyo."

"After all, the subsequent investment in the Shanghai World Financial Center project will certainly not be less than $5 million!"

Mori Minoru frowned. "Mr. Anderson, we've been preparing for this project for over five years, from site selection and land application to design."

"The time, effort, and money invested are more than $2 million."

Aaron smiled. "So what? You know better than I do what time it is and what the situation in Japan is like right now."

"The Sen Building has over $60 billion in debt, and all your assets are currently mortgaged to banks. What makes you think you can build the Shanghai World Financial Center and leave behind a giant, unfinished project? That wouldn't be good."

"Furthermore, if you don't sell, I will cooperate with the Shanghai municipal government to build a new cluster of skyscrapers near the Shanghai World Financial Center."

“Mr. Mori Minoru, don’t doubt my determination. I have more cash flow than you can imagine. Moreover, if I cooperate with real estate companies such as Sumitomo Realty, Mitsui Fudosan, and Mitsubishi Estate, I can completely take over your Roppongi Hills!”

Aaron didn't have much of an attitude; he was just arrogant, domineering, and contemptuous.

Aaron Anderson is quite famous in Japan because he and Masayoshi Son jointly invested in Yahoo, and Yahoo's market value is now close to $400 billion.

Moreover, Yahoo Japan's development has been rapid, and as one of Yahoo Japan's major shareholders, Aaron Anderson is naturally quite famous in Japan!

Mori Minoru sighed. "Mr. Anderson, I need to go back and discuss this with the others. The Mori Building doesn't belong to me alone."

Aaron nodded. "Of course, but I hope Mr. Mori will give me a reply as soon as possible, because I want the Shanghai World Financial Center to resume operations as soon as possible!"

“I understand, then I’ll take my leave,” Mori Minoru said, standing up, bowing, and then leaving.

After Mori Minoru left, Aaron called Edgar Irwin over and said, "Go and meet with Mori Akira, the president of Mori Building. He and his brother Mori Minoru have different ideas, which is also our breakthrough point."

Edgar Irving nodded. "Okay..."

(End of this chapter)