In the following half hour, real estate, hotels, banks, rubber, carpets, warehousing, ship repair, and other industries were auctioned off one by one.
In the end, Ma Zhichao won the bid for the manor in Kadoorie, Deep Water Bay. As soon as he made his offer, other wealthy individuals stopped bidding; no one dared to refuse. However, the four major families and HSBC had no interest in it.
By this time, the proceeds from the auction had accumulated to 40 billion US dollars.
This was sold at a low price, which shows how wealthy the Kadori family really is.
At last,
The clock struck 10:30...
Auctioneer: "Next, we've finally arrived at the final segment of our auction—Cathay Power!"
"As instructed by the Grand Commander, this auction will be conducted via sealed bid!"
"Furthermore, to ensure that there is no corruption in this auction process, the final sealed bid will be opened by the Grand Commander himself, who will also announce the final results!"
Ma Zhichao: "…………"
To prevent corruption, the Grand Commander was sent.
You wouldn't believe it! The Grand Commander was actually the worst one!
"Alright, now, let the auction begin!"
"Everyone will receive an envelope, a piece of paper, and a pen..."
While introducing the topic, we also conduct fair oversight.
Ma Zhichao casually wrote "20 billion US dollars" inside the partition, stuffed it in, and sealed the envelope.
Soon, HSBC tycoon Sir Michael Sandberg also finished writing and sealed it inside.
He exchanged a glance with Ma Zhichao.
Smile!
Chapter 413 The Grand Commander is kidnapped, and 40 billion US dollars are owed to him for release.
"Congratulations to Mr. Ma Zhichao on successfully bidding for 'CLC Power'!"
"The price is... $2.81 billion!"
With the announcement by Grand General Robinson, the auction finally came to an end, and everything was settled.
"impossible?!"
A sudden sound rang out.
It was HSBC's tycoon, Sir Michael Sandberg.
Sir Michael Sandberg's face was filled with shock and anger: "How could it be such a coincidence? It's only 1000 million US dollars more than mine!"
Robinson's face immediately darkened: "What do you mean? Are you accusing me?"
Shen Bi, the head of the department, immediately sensed something was wrong. That was the Grand Commander, and he couldn't afford to offend him.
"That was not what I meant!"
"So what do you mean? You're just blaming others because your sealing bid skills are inferior?"
"I..." Shen Bi could only quickly apologize, "I'm sorry, I got emotional and said something inappropriate!"
Among the wealthy people around, some had subtle expressions, some seemed thoughtful, and some knew nothing at all.
Guo Daheng, Li Daheng, and Zheng Daheng all breathed a sigh of relief.
This time, they all withdrew from the bidding and wrote down a figure of 15 billion US dollars.
Ma Zhichao stood up, smiled at everyone, and said, "Thank you all for your kindness, which allowed me to win the China Power contract!"
Shen Bi, the senior class: "…………"
After glancing at the Grand Commander and Ma Zhichao, I had a feeling that there was something wrong with the two of them.
But no matter how I think about it, it seems unlikely, since Ma Zhichao and the Grand Commander have irreconcilable differences in their factions.
……
noon,
ATV and TVB News
Two television stations simultaneously broadcast the auction of the Kadoorie family's estate to the entire city of Hong Kong.
"This auction raised a total of US$69 billion."
"CLC ultimately fell into the hands of Mr. Ma Zhichao for US$2.81 billion, which will be paid in 12 installments over one year..."
"It's worth mentioning that HSBC surprisingly became the main competitor this time, offering US$28 billion, but Mr. Ma Zhichao won by offering US$1000 million more..."
Regent Hotel.
Yang Jianhua watched the television with immense joy.
Become!
China Power ultimately fell into the hands of its own people!
Unexpectedly, HSBC stepped in to snatch it.
Without saying a word, Yang Jianhua dialed Ma Zhichao's number: "Congratulations, Mr. Ma!"
Ma Zhichao laughed: "Congratulations to you too!"
Yang Jianhua exclaimed happily, "Yes, yes, I'm happy for you too!"
……
That night,
19:00…
The Grand Marshal held a banquet at the Grand Hotel in West Kowloon to celebrate the Kadoorie family's successful auction.
High-ranking officials, wealthy individuals, and social celebrities were all invited.
Grand General Robinson was very happy at the meeting, and all the wealthy people could feel it.
Everyone assumed it was because the Kadoorie auction was successful...
Only Ma Zhichao knew that it was because the Grand Marshal's kidnapping operation was about to begin. Moreover, Ma Zhichao knew that, for the convenience of the kidnapping, Grand Marshal Robinson had specifically chosen the Grand Dublin Hotel in West Kowloon, as the journey back to the Grand Marshal's House on Hong Kong Island would be a long one.
20:00…
The Grand Commander left halfway through the banquet.
The bodyguards drove the car, with two other cars protecting them.
When the car reached Kowloon Link Heung Avenue, a group of thugs suddenly rushed out.
The ruthless bandit made a hand gesture.
The Grand Commander almost couldn't suppress his smile.
I recognized them in their eyes; they're one of us!
Then, using the same old tactic, they forced the bodyguards to refrain from making a move.
Then the Grand Commander, with unwavering righteousness, declared that he couldn't sacrifice his bodyguards and would go himself, assuring them everything would be alright. Amidst the bodyguards' tearful fervor, the Grand Commander was kidnapped, boarded a large aircraft, and sped away across the sea.
Within 3 minutes, the police arrived at the scene, and Huang Bingyao broke out in a cold sweat.
The Grand Commander has been kidnapped!
The kidnappers claimed to be from the Giant God Group!
……
Cointreau Hotel.
"What?! The Grand Commander has been kidnapped in West Kowloon?!"
"The kidnappers claimed to be from the Giant God Group?"
Ma Zhichao was taken aback when he received the call.
Everyone around, including Zheng Daheng, Li Daheng, Huo Daheng, Bao Daheng, and others, all changed their expressions drastically.
The ruthless bandits are back?!
Now, no one dared to leave the Grand Hotel. They quickly called the bodyguards to request additional security personnel.
Some clever people directly asked Ma Zhichao to send more police officers to protect them as they left.
……
Soon, the radio station broadcast the news.
Subsequently, ATV and TVB, which aired dramas at 21 PM, stopped broadcasting them and inserted this urgent news.
The millions of citizens in Hong Kong were in an uproar.
"What? The Grand Commander has been kidnapped?"
"The Giant God Group has actually come to Hong Kong Island?"
"My goodness!"
"crazy!"
"Why did the Giant God Group, which was doing perfectly well, end up in Hong Kong?"
"Such a good Grand Commander, I hope he's alright!"
……
……
On a small island,
The recording is starting.
At this moment, the Grand Commander looked as if he were about to die a martyr:
"No one in Hong Kong ever imagined that I would be kidnapped."
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