Hong Kong variety show: An undercover agent from Infernal Affairs? I'm not human anymore!

Soon, everyone expressed their support.

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after an hour,

The banquet is over.

The major tycoons have been leaving one after another.

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in the car,

Zheng Daheng and his wife were discussing the small meeting that evening.

Zheng Daheng chuckled: "Heh, Ma Zhichao really thought this through, his target price is 60%!"

Mrs. Zheng: "Are you sure he will keep his promise?"

Zheng Daheng sneered: "Even a ghost wouldn't believe that. I think there's definitely something wrong here."

Mrs. Zheng, who came from a wealthy family, was no naive girl. She smiled and said, "Then why don't we turn the tables and snatch this piece of fat meat, Kadoorie, while we're at it?"

Zheng Daheng: "We can't make a hasty decision on this matter. Ma Zhichao is really not someone to be trifled with."

Zheng Daheng recalled how Ma Zhichao had made things difficult for him when Ma wanted to acquire ATV shares. Given Ma Zhichao's personality, it was hard to say whether he would still hold a grudge.

Thinking about this, Zheng Daheng regretted not giving Ma Zhichao face back then.

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Another car.

HSBC CEO Sir Michael Sandberg and his secretary were also discussing the small conference room that evening.

The two men sneered repeatedly.

"Ha, Ma Zhichao wants to lower the price? How naive!"

"I guess he didn't have much money, so he had no choice but to resort to this."

"Does he think he's so great just because he teamed up with the Grand Commander once? Has he forgotten that he borrowed 50 billion US dollars from HSBC?"

"We're determined to make a killing off CLP Power!"

Chapter 412 China Power Auction: Undercurrents

On Guo Daheng's side.

As the largest of the four major families, the Kwok family started making their fortune in import and export trade in the previous generation. Then, in 1958, Kwok Lao recognized the characteristics of Hong Kong's limited land and large population and began to enter the real estate market, establishing New Base Realty, which successfully became Hong Kong's leading real estate company.

In 1990, Mr. Kwok passed away, and the Kwok brothers successfully took over Sun Kai Properties, elevating the company to new heights. By the end of 1992, Sun Kai Properties' market capitalization surpassed that of Lee Kwong-wang, becoming the largest real estate company in Hong Kong Island, a true real estate behemoth.

At this time, after Guo Daheng returned from Ma Zhichao's banquet, the three Guo brothers, Guo Daheng, Guo Erheng, and Guo Sanheng, began to hold a meeting.

"That's exactly what Ma Zhichao means: we all need to work together to lower the price of CLP Power!"

Guo Daheng recounted the whole story.

However, the two brothers clearly did not think so.

Guo Erheng sneered: "Heh, do you think we don't know what he's up to? He definitely wants to take advantage of everyone's low prices so he can bid high for CLP Power himself."

Guo Sanheng nodded in agreement, then said seriously, "Big brother, second brother, with the current economic crisis, our real estate business has shrunk by more than 90% this quarter. Several projects have been suspended."

"And what about CLP Power? Regardless of whether there's an economic crisis or not, electricity bills are still collected. This stable and massive cash flow is something our Guo family lacks. Therefore, CLP Power is an effective supplement to our Guo family business. Real estate may disappear at some point, but CLP Power will not; it can become our Guo family's everlasting foundation!"

Guo Daheng frowned: "However, there is a problem. Ma Zhichao's meaning is very clear: if we offer a very high price, he will definitely hold a grudge. So we need to think carefully about whether we want to risk offending him."

The two younger brothers immediately fell silent.

Guo Daheng is quite wealthy.

However, in terms of power, they are still somewhat lacking. Currently, the highest-ranking official is the Financial Secretary, who has been bribed by the Kwok family and provides them with favors. However, this 'power relationship' is quite fragile and can easily break down.

There's a saying that goes, "Power is a game-changer against money."

Ma Zhichao is now rich and powerful; even the Grand Commander has to give him face. He has achieved all of this through real struggle, and no one doubts his strength.

So the question is: can the Guo family withstand Ma Zhichao's targeting?

For a time,

The entire room fell silent.

"How about this, take 10 minutes to think about it, and then vote!"

Guo Daheng said.

One advantage of having three brothers is that they can vote in this situation.

"Okay!" x2

10 minutes later,

The three brothers began voting.

Guo Daheng: "Raise your hand if you support a full-scale auction of CLP Power!"

Guo Erheng, Guo Sanheng...

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On the other side, Li Daheng's side,

After returning home, I locked myself in my study.

Think carefully about how to choose...

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A new day has begun.

Sotheby's auction house.

"Shen Bi, senior class!"

"Mr. Ma Zhichao!"

"Mr. Guo!"

"Mr. Li..."

"Mr. Huo..."

"Mr. Bao..."

Today, this place has welcomed many wealthy people, about 30 or more, all of whom are the richest people in Hong Kong.

In previous years, Li Huanggua would definitely have been the most eye-catching person in this crowd.

Now, Li Huanggua has gone to Canada, but has been extorted multiple times, ending up in disgrace and falling behind.

However, despite the presence of many wealthy individuals, only those involved in the meeting held by Ma Zhichao last night were truly qualified to participate in this money game at CLP Power. The remaining tycoons were eyeing other properties in Kadoorie, and casually watching the battle of the titans.

Everyone took their seats.

Coincidentally, Ma Zhichao was standing next to HSBC's tycoon, Sir Michael Sandberg.

Sir Michael Sandberg smiled and said, "Mr. Ma, when will you repay the $50 billion you borrowed from HSBC?"

Ma Zhichao looked at Shen Bi with surprise.

Is this guy bringing this up now to provoke me?

Ma Zhichao smiled and said, "Is Mr. Shen Bi warning me?"

Sir Michael Sandberg chuckled and said, "How could I dare? I was just telling Mr. Ma that you still owe HSBC 50 billion US dollars. If you have the money to buy CLP Power, why did you pay us back?"

Ma Zhichao: "HSBC is also interested in CLP Power? Aren't you in finance? Why are you interested in the real economy?"

Shen Bi, the senior executive: "Hahaha~~~ You don't need to worry about this."

Ma Zhichao smiled and said, "Regarding the 50 billion US dollars, I will naturally repay you the money when the time comes..."

Sir Michael Sandberg smiled and said, “Mr. Ma, please remember this: you mortgaged your Umbrella Corporation, New Era Supermarket, beverage factory, suit factory… to secure this $50 billion. If you can’t repay the loan, then all of these things will become HSBC’s.”

Ma Zhichao's lips curled into a smile.

tsk...

interesting.

What's wrong with HSBC? They've made the threats so clear. Do they think I, Ma Zhichao, am easy to bully?

However, considering this person's deeds, it doesn't seem difficult to understand.

Sir Michael Sandberg was known for his bold and assertive style and close relationships with Chinese business leaders. In 1979, he sold all of HSBC's ordinary shares in the British-owned Hutchison Whampoa to Lee Kuan Yew. He also recruited several Chinese members, such as Li Ka-shing and Lydia Dunn, to the HSBC board of directors.

In 1985, he spent HK$50 billion to build the HSBC headquarters building and US$31 billion to acquire a 51% stake in OceanMillion Bank, demonstrating the strong financial strength of HSBC under his management. Therefore, people in Hong Kong called him "King of the Big Boss".

During the Sino-British negotiations, Sir Michael Sandberg proposed the idea of ​​"sovereignty in exchange for governance," which gained the consensus of the British side.

This guy is very bold.

"Bang bang bang~~~~~~"

The lights change!

The auctioneer struck the gavel, thus beginning today's auction.

"Currently, the Kadoorie family's estate includes assets such as CLP Power, textiles, real estate, hotels, banks, rubber, carpets, warehousing, undersea tunnels, ship repair, etc., as well as the Kadoorie Pingdingshan Villa and Deep Water Bay Estate..."

"Among them, two large listed companies, CLP Power and Hong Kong Carpets Limited, will be auctioned later..."

"First, let's auction off the shares of the undersea tunnel..."

This asset is quite good, with a fixed annual bridge toll income. However, because it is so fixed, Ma Zhichao doesn't have much interest in it.

Soon, many wealthy individuals began bidding against each other.