Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 303 We Cannot Make Enemies Against Him
Ximen was completely numb.

Staring at Wang Dao, his eyes were vacant for a moment, his thoughts drifting away.

Who the hell is this person?!
How could such a monster exist in the world?
what is this?
Understanding human nature?
Manipulating others?

He manipulates others with his farts; the two have absolutely no connection whatsoever.

So what is this?
He can predict other people's actions; how is that any different from manipulation?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Simon's mind, and he said incredulously:
"Wang Sheng, your stock trading... is it based on this approach too?"

As soon as he said that, both Liang Kun and Han Bin took it to heart.

Han Bin asked, "What does Master Simon mean?"

Simon gathered his thoughts and carefully chose his words:

"Wang Sheng, was your operation also based on a pre-determined plan?"

"Just as you see through me, you also see through the taipans of Wharf Holdings and Hongkong Land?"

Han Bin exclaimed in astonishment:
"Brother Dao hasn't even had any contact with you, how could he possibly see through your operations?"

"Big class, are you being too nervous?"

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"As expected of a senior kindergarten student, their minds work so fast!"

Han Bin's mouth dropped open:
"You really see through them?"

The king's way of thinking is: I don't understand anything!
That was purely intelligence provided by the intelligence system.

"Actually, it's not just that."

Wang Dao activated his fraud skills again and started fabricating stories.

"You all remember the stock market crash a few years ago, right?"

The three of them nodded in unison.

“My two partners may not know, but you should know Simon, the head of the household.”

"That disaster was not a natural disaster, but a man-made one."

Liang Kun and Han Bin's expressions changed drastically: "What?"

Simon Daban could only manage a wry smile:

"With unrest in my hometown, many people are pessimistic about Hong Kong's future and naturally want to leave."

"So, it's normal to make a quick buck and then return to the fog."

"That's right, it was indeed a man-made disaster, not a natural one."

Liang Kun and Han Bin's faces darkened.

Wang Dao said calmly:
"I was convinced that this was a man-made disaster, so I extracted a few names."

"Hutchison Whampoa, Wharf Holdings, Hongkong Land..."

"They're all on this list."

"I'm certain that if given just one trigger, things will repeat themselves."

"If they can do it once, they can do it many times."

"That's a very natural thing."

"Coincidentally, I have very good information."

"Some time ago, it seems that someone came from Chongqing and then went back to their hometown."

"When he came back, he looked really bad."

"I didn't stay in Hong Kong for long and went straight back to Chongqing."

"Then I have reason to believe that someone else is about to run away."

Ximen shook his head speechlessly.

Han Bin asked, puzzled:
"People from Chongqing going back to their hometown? And leaving with long faces? What are they doing here?"

Wang Dao explained:
"Then there is only one reason: the negotiations regarding the return of Hong Kong."

"It's pretty clear that Hong Kong's return to China is basically a done deal."

"Isn't it a simple matter that the foreign firms and capitalists in Hong Kong are not optimistic about Hong Kong's future?"

Simon stared intently at him:
"Then how can you be sure that number represents a sell-off?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:
"is it hard?"

"I don't need to explain the character of you Chongqing people to you, do I?"

"From what I understand, even earning less is considered a loss."

"Therefore, I always set a goal for myself to earn at least ten times the return."

"As for whether it will work out or not, that's up to God."

Ximen lowered his head and sighed inwardly, truly a person favored by the gods!
That's right, only those favored by the gods can write down any set of numbers and still get them to match.

No one else could be this outrageous.

Ximen forced himself to stay awake:
"Then, Mr. Wang, may I redeem the land?"

Wang Daozhen sincerely said:
"I suggest you don't redeem it."

Simon asked curiously:

"Why?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Your goal is to withdraw Jardine Matheson from Hong Kong."

"You must ensure the survival of the Jardine Matheson Group."

"But you know Hongkong Land's assets; they're a solid cash cow."

"To redeem it, you'll basically have to empty your cash reserves."

"That's basically impossible."

"Then you'll have to give something else in exchange."

"You probably won't be making a swap with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel."

"Then there's only one thing that can be exchanged... the retail industry."

For a moment, Simon really wanted to run away. It seemed like his territory had been completely taken over by the other side. How could he possibly play like this?

“Jungland is a real estate company.”

"But to be honest, this round of the housing market boom will only last three or four years at most before it peaks."

"There is room for upward movement, but the downward pressure is too great."

"Moreover, in addition to market pressure, there are other force majeure events."

Simon frowned and said:
"force majeure?"

"What force majeure?"

"If it's force majeure, why include it in the calculation?"

Wang Dao said very casually,
"What others see as force majeure is just that in my eyes!"

"It can be calculated!"

Ximen gasped, and said defiantly:

"I would like to ask, what is this calculable force majeure you're referring to?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

“This kind of thing is normally charged for, but since it was Simon’s first time hosting us, this is a return gift.”

"it's actually really easy."

"The status of Hong Kong will eventually need to be addressed."

"The negotiations between Chongqing and my hometown will be decided within the next two years."

"I can say definitively that Hong Kong's return to its homeland is inevitable, and I believe Simon Yam will agree."

He used a narrative tone, not an interrogative one.

Simon nodded:
"That's right, this is also the consensus among us merchants from Chongqing."

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"That's simple."

"If that time comes, how will you, the merchants of the Fog City, react?"

"I don't need to say anything, do I?"

Simon's mouth dropped open...

"It seems that the senior class can't say, so I'll have to say it myself."

"Very simple."

"Capital in the Fog City, stock sell-off..."

"And then came the stock market crash!"

"The stock market has been overheated in recent years, and with this trigger, a stock market correction and a stock market crash became inevitable."

"It's yet another man-made stock market crash."

"It is uncontrollable, but it can be calculated."

"This disaster is just around the corner, either next year, the year after, or the year after that."

It's not too late!

"Once that time comes, the real estate market will suffer as a result."

"The good old days are over."

"At that time, I wonder how many people will line up to go to the rooftop to be reincarnated!"

"The scene was horrific."

Simon, the head of the household, fell silent.

Liang Kun and Han Bin exchanged a glance, both feeling puzzled.

Before coming, Wang Dao had spoken with the two of them and told them that he was going to sell the property.

But how do you sell Hongkong Land under such circumstances?

Right?
The other party isn't stupid, why would they buy it?

Knowing that Hongkong Land will suffer a severe blow in the next three or four years, would you still buy it?
impossible? !
This is not the right way to do business.

Or perhaps Ado had other plans?

Wang Dao looked at Ximen with a smile:

"Big Class, don't you want to think about this carefully?"

Simon suddenly woke up and gave an answer that surprised Liang Kun and Han Bin:

"No need!"

“If the three of you allow it, we still hope to take back Hongkong Land.”

Liang Kun couldn't help but say:

"Big Brother, even Adao has said so, are you still going to do this?"

Simon's expression calmed down, and he said seriously:

"The housing market is cyclical and spiraling upwards."

"This is normal."

"Even if there is a stock market crash or a property market correction in the future, Hongkong Land's properties are still there, so it won't lose money."

Wang Dao claps his hands:

"As expected of Simon, he hit the nail on the head."

"That's right, Hongkong Land's buildings are all in prime locations, so you can't lose money no matter what."

"As long as the real estate market recovers, every inch of land will still be extremely valuable."

Simon remained calm.

"That's right!"

Wang Daosong shrugged:

"Then, let's consider the details of the transaction."

Handsome Kun bluntly said:
“We’re not short of money, so if Hongkong Land sells for too low a price, we won’t make the deal.”

Simon thought for a moment and said:

"How about 1.2 billion?"

Liang Kun was taken aback:
"1.2 billion?!" He looked at Wang Dao and Han Bin.

"Do you have any objections?"

Han Bin shrugged:

"This is already a 20% premium."

Wang Dao shook his head:
"That's not enough; 2.2 billion is the price we're truly willing to pay."

“Simon, Hongkong Land’s stock price is now severely out of value.”

"Doubling the price would be the current basic price."

“You should know why Hongkong Land’s stock price is so low, so you can’t use that to estimate its value.”

"This is wrong!"

Liang Kun and Han Bin were dumbfounded.

Goodness, you're really something, Ado!

He asked for 2.2 billion without even asking!

Just as Ximen was about to retort, Wang Dao added:

"Taiwan should know just how high-quality Landmark really is."

"The reason we're selling is, frankly, to give the boss some face."

"The shipping magnate Bao did want to buy Wharf Holdings a while ago."

"As you know, global shipping is currently contracting and in a very sluggish state."

“Shipping magnates around the world are trying to switch to other industries, and Shipping Magnates is no exception.”

"However, Wharf Holdings was part of our plan, so this matter was put on hold."

"We are legitimate businessmen; even if a deal falls through, we remain on good terms."

"They've also started dating..."

Simon suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness:

"Wang Sheng, you don't need to try and intimidate me with your shipping magnate bag..."

Everyone here is part of Hong Kong's business circle, so Simon certainly knows about the shipping magnate Bao and knows that he is a man who is not short of money.

They were even more aware of his situation.

Frankly speaking, the current shipping magnate has money in his hands but doesn't know where to invest it.

If he knew that Hongkong Land was going to make a move, he would definitely sell everything he owned to buy it.

"2.2 billion is a reasonable amount. I need to discuss it with the board of directors."

Wang Dao chuckled lightly:
"of course!"

"However, I should remind you of something."

Ximen was taken aback, a bad feeling rising within him: "Wang Sheng, is there anything else you want to say?"

Wang Dao said solemnly:
“Once we begin negotiations with you, it means the sale of the land has begun.”

"You only have one chance."

Ximen was puzzled for a moment:
"what do you mean?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"As I just said, I have an agreement with the shipping magnate Bao that I will notify him if Hongkong Land decides to make a move."

"After all, you know that the style of the Fog City Foreign Firm is quite domineering and very unfriendly to us Chinese."

“Squeezing out, isolating, and suppressing are all standard operating procedures.”

"Then we will naturally follow suit."

“I’ve opened the door to you, so naturally I can’t close it to the shipping magnate.”

“If we don’t reach an agreement this time, then if you want to buy Jardine Matheson again, it won’t be a negotiation with us.”

Simon was filled with shock and anger:
"You want to sell Hongkong Land to the shipping magnate Bao?"

Wang Dao looked at him strangely:
"As I just said, if I can open the door for you, I certainly won't close it to the shipping magnate."

“We are different from you; we are Chinese.”

Simon fell silent for a moment, and after a long while, he gritted his teeth and said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, I'll discuss the price of 2.2 billion with the board of directors..."

He paused, then asked,
"Are you willing to accept other industries?"

Wang Dao said cheerfully:
"Of course no problem!"

"However, we need to choose the industries ourselves."

Simon reluctantly agreed.

So the rest was simple: the women were invited back from the next room, and things returned to normal for the dinner party.

After the banquet, Simon once again personally escorted them to the door, watching Wang Dao and the others disappear before getting into his car.

Mrs. Simon was very concerned:

"Darling, are they troublesome?"

Ximen shouted:
"No! They're friends, not trouble!"

Madam Ximen turned pale:

"Darling!"

Ximen smiled wryly:
"I'm sorry, darling, I lost my composure."

Madam Ximen asked, puzzled:
"what is going on?"

"I have never seen you value Chinese businessmen so much."

Even if he is the richest Chinese person.

Ximen solemnly said:
“My dear, you must remember this: no matter what, never harbor any thoughts of being their enemy.”

"They are not enemies, they are friends."

The lady suspected that Simon had lost his mind.

"You don't know their resumes, that's why you question me."

"If you knew their resumes, you would understand how wise I was in doing this."

He then recounted the entire archives of the King's Way.

The lady's mouth gaped open in disbelief as she said:
"This...this is like someone favored by the gods."

Simon's heart skipped a beat.

James said that the kingly way is blessed by God, and he can scoff at it.

However, when his wife said the same thing, Simon really had to seriously consider whether it was true.

"How can there be such a lucky guy in the world?"

The lady could hardly believe it.

Ximen said helplessly:
“I have already called the Hong Kong Jockey Club to confirm, and those things are true.”

"Wang Dao and his wife have become celebrities at the horse racing club."

"He wasn't a staff member; he would collect the grand prize from every gift pack."

“Some Chinese people even say that he is the reincarnation of Sudhana.”

"This luck is absolutely incredible."

The lady quickly said:
“Darling, you must not treat him as an enemy; he is a friend.”

"No matter what you do, you can't be an enemy!"

Simon couldn't help but smile wryly; those were his own words just now!
The lady then asked:
"Is it difficult for Jardine Matheson to take it back?"

Simon rubbed his forehead, nodded, and then shook his head.

The lady is confused!
“Wang Sheng and the others know very well that he did not make things difficult for us.”

"2.2 billion is a reasonable price."

“They are well aware of the value of Jardine Matheson, and there will be no obstacles for us after we take over.”

"I'm afraid that someone on the board of directors will disagree."

The lady asked, puzzled:
Why don't the board members agree?

Ximen sighed:

"What else could it be? Race!"

The lady was greatly surprised:
"Are they crazy?"

"They are the richest Chinese person, and they even acquired Hutchison Whampoa."

"Even the Governor has to respect a person like that."

"Do board members discriminate?"

"Does this person want to die?"

“Darling, don’t let them lead you astray. If we mess with that killer Wang, we’ll be in big trouble.”

Simon sighed:

"Even if there are setbacks this time, the board of directors will still approve it."

"The pressure from shipping magnate Bao Ge is no less than that from Wang Sheng and his group."

The lady fell silent. The shipping magnate, another troublesome Chinese man.

Now, he's waving checks around, looking to take over an industry.

But this is a good thing, as it means the probability of the board approving the proposal has greatly increased.

"Darling, you don't seem happy?"

Ximen smiled wryly:
"We are facing numerous difficulties. After overcoming one hurdle, another one will arise. It's very troublesome."

The lady asked, puzzled:
What other difficulties are there?

Simon sighed.

“Everyone has seen right through me.”

The lady exclaimed in astonishment:
"Being completely seen through?"

Simon's expression was extremely unpleasant:

"According to my plan, once the land is taken back, I will reorganize the company."

"The acquisition of Hongkong Land should serve as a wake-up call for me."

“Other industries may also be acquired.”

"To avoid being acquired, we need to learn from local Hong Kong companies."

"Allow cross-shareholdings among its subsidiaries."

"Only in this way can Jardine Matheson become a unified entity."

"For someone to acquire any company, they need to have the financial strength to acquire all companies."

"But that's still not safe."

"For security reasons, I plan to move the registered office of Jardine Matheson from Hong Kong to a place like Bermuda."

"That would make it more difficult for the other party to acquire it."

The lady said with admiration:
"As expected of Darling, that series of moves was amazing."

Ximen smiled wryly:
"I also think I'm pretty good."

"But it was no use."

"I didn't even have a chance to use any of my tricks; Wang Sheng exposed them all!"

The lady stared wide-eyed in disbelief and said:
"impossible?"

"He's not a tapeworm in your stomach..."

Ximen then repeated what Wang Dao had said to his wife.

The lady was mesmerized by what she heard, and after a long while she finally spoke:
"Although the king saw through you, his strategy was exactly the same as your choice, which shows that great minds think alike..."

"You are all heroes."

Ximen thought about it and realized that being able to resonate with Wang Dao made him feel inexplicably better.

The lady's expression turned unusually serious:

"Darling, we absolutely must not be his enemy."

"This guy is not only an unparalleled genius, but also a rare person favored by the gods."

"We are no match for them."

Simon's face fell again!
(End of this chapter)