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Chapter 1173 The most 'ruthless' rich man
"Absorb Cathay's shares?"

Su Chen was a little surprised, "Big pen?"

"It's really a bit big." Tang Wanru said, "I have sent someone to watch it, but I don't know what the other party is for the time being."

"Okay, you pay close attention."

Since taking Cathay Pacific from Swire, Su Chen has been unable to privatize the company, so now this stock is still on the market, shareholders include Shengshi, CITIC, and those who have to pinch their noses to buy shares. HSBC.

He didn't expect that there would be people who would absorb shares in the world. Could it be that he wanted to learn his trick and unite with others to overthrow the major shareholders in one fell swoop?
But having said that, he can make that move, and others can make it. The reason why he was able to succeed at the beginning was that he had money. If he didn't have money, he would have been killed by Taigu long ago.

But who on earth would be so suddenly interested in a stake in Cathay Pacific?

However, most of the people who secretly absorb shares in the market are cover-up operations. It is rare to know the real buyer, so we can only pay close attention to it first.

Although some people are absorbing shares, it doesn't have much impact on Shengshi's shareholding ratio.

On the contrary, because of this person's operation, Cathay Pacific's stock price has been improved.

By noon, Tang Wanru made an investigation.

"Someone bought shares in Cathay Pacific through Zhou Xing Properties, but they only bought less than 1% of the shares."

"Zhou Xing Real Estate?" Su Chen thought for a while, "Could it be the Xu family?"

Because Zhou Xing Real Estate is the property of the Xu family, and Boss Xu controls many properties in Hong Kong through Zhou Xing Real Estate, including Zhongjian Building in Central, Xia Ning Building, Asia Bank, Wanchai Ai Kwan Building, Zhongyi Center and so on.

In addition, the Asian container company and the Furama Hotel all have shares in Xu's family.

However, at the end of the 80s, Boss Xu sold a lot of properties to cash in cash. Knowing that the family was not prosperous and Mr. Xu was unable to inherit the family business, Boss Xu turned most of his assets into rent-collecting properties, allowing the Xu family Future generations can sit and collect rent every year.

Among them, the value of the Central China Construction Building in Central is worth tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars.

But even for China Construction Group, he also entrusted professional managers to take care of it. Mr. Xu only serves as the director of the company and does not participate in the management of the company.

So Su Chen was really surprised when someone bought Cathay Pacific shares through Zhou Xing Real Estate.

Tang Wanru said: "I don't know whether it is the Xu family or Zhou Xing's manager, but this share is not enough to shake our foundation. It is expected that HSBC and CITIC will not reach a strategic alliance with them."

"The methods we can use may be used by others, so we should be more careful." Su Chen warned, "I will ask the boss to come out and talk."

He was worried that it might be the British who instigated HSBC to join forces with the Xu family. In that case, he would be more passive.

To be honest, he admires Boss Xu very much, because Boss Xu can be regarded as the most "ruthless" rich man in Hong Kong.

In order to prevent the son who handed over the family property from being ruined or being divided up by his daughter-in-law, he actually followed his father's example and made a will to ensure that his son would not starve to death.

Of course, this will was made after Li Jiaxin married Mr. Xu.

In this time and space, this kind of thing should not happen for the time being. Li Jiaxin has become a canary, thinking about sharing more family property with the baby in her stomach.

Su Chen thought to himself, if he wants to set up a family trust fund when he gets old, no matter who it is, it will only pay living expenses every month, and it is impossible to inherit this huge inheritance.

After inquiring about Boss Xu's home number, he dialed it himself.

Soon, a woman's voice came from the phone: "Who are you looking for?"

"My humble chairman, Su Chen, please help Xu Shixun, Boss Xu, to answer the phone." Su Chen said.

He didn't know who was answering the phone. If he didn't report his name, he might be ignored by the other party.

Sure enough, after hearing his words, the woman said, "So it's Chairman Su, please wait a moment, I'll ask Xu Sheng to answer the phone."

After waiting for about ten seconds, I heard a somewhat old voice on the phone: "I heard that Chairman Su from Shengshi is looking for me?"

"Hi Boss Xu, I'm Su Chen." Su Chen said with a smile, "I don't know if you have time? Why don't we come out to drink tea together and walk around with each other."

Boss Xu was stunned for a moment, "Drink tea? But since Su Sheng wants to invite me, I will naturally go there. You can reserve a spot, and the old man will come over soon."

"How about the Peninsula Hotel? It's a quiet place, and the tea is good."

"Since you said Peninsula Hotel, then we'll see you at Peninsula Hotel in half an hour." Boss Xu didn't hold back, and immediately set a time.

Su Chen naturally agreed: "Okay, we'll see you in half an hour."

After hanging up the phone, he took people to the Peninsula Hotel.

Although I don't know the purpose of Zhou Xing Real Estate's sudden acquisition of Cathay's shares, and I don't know whether Mr. Xu's attack was inspired by Mr. Xu.

But this didn't affect Su Chen's appointment with Boss Xu.

It is said in the Eight Classics.

This is the first time he has dealt with Boss Xu.

Although the Xu family has a lot of property, because the deceased Mr. Xu adopted the form of fund management for family assets, most of the assets are held by Zhou Xing Real Estate Co., Ltd., jointly held by three sons, family members There is no direct inheritance.

Even though Boss Xu's two elder brothers have passed away, the Xu family's property has always been managed by professional managers.

Even if Su Chen wanted to buy it, it would be more difficult to do so. Besides, the Xu family would not be so stupid as to sell all those properties to him.

Not long after arriving at the Peninsula Hotel, Boss Xu came.

"Boss Su, I have admired your name for a long time."

Compared with Tang Wanru, Su Chen's status in Hong Kong is only in legends and news for most people.

You can't see this person in many scenes, but when people don't expect him, he appears again.

"It should be me who said I have admired your name for a long time." Su Chen shook hands with Boss Xu enthusiastically, and after saying hello, he took out another box, "I heard that Boss Xu is not in good health. This is the wild ginseng I purchased from the mainland some time ago. Take Go make up your body."

"Such an expensive gift can't be used." Boss Xu shook his hand repeatedly, "Boss Su should keep it for himself."

But Su Chen insisted on giving it, "It's just a little gift, it's nothing, just accept it, Boss Xu, otherwise I won't be able to sleep when I go back."

"Since this is the case, then I can only accept the disrespect."

After being seated, the waiter handed over the menu very skillfully and left. He didn't wait around because the two were rich.

After ordering a few casual snacks, Su Chen got straight to the point: "Boss Xu, I invite you to come here today. I mainly want to ask whether Zhou Xing Real Estate intends to hold shares in Cathay Pacific?"

Boss Xu was secretly surprised. He didn't know why Su Chen asked such a question. If he held a little bit, the Xu family could still afford it, but if Shengshi sold the shares in his hands, the Xu family might not be able to afford it.

And even if it can be eaten, it may not be able to prevent the attacks of HSBC and CITIC.

Maybe at that time, other industries will be implicated.

"Under your management, Cathay Pacific has been rising steadily, and many people have followed suit to make money, so we only hold a little bit." Boss Xu said vaguely, "But the Xu family basically relies on property for their income. Lord, I do not intend to become a shareholder of Cathay Pacific."

Su Chen nodded, and then said: "The reason why I ask this is because this morning, someone bought shares in Cathay through Zhou Xing Real Estate, so I thought it was the Xu family who wanted to become one of Cathay's shareholders."

"There is such a thing?" Boss Xu was surprised again, and said: "Boss Su, I have to ask the real estate to find out."

Su Chen smiled: "Boss Xu doesn't need to panic because of this. After all, this is a normal business operation. I'm just curious. Come, Boss Xu, please drink tea."

"Please."

The two chatted while drinking tea. They talked about all kinds of things, and there was nothing related to business.

At this moment, Boss Xu didn't know whether Su Chen asked him to drink tea, or because of Cathay's affairs.

Unexpectedly, Su Chen changed the topic: "I heard that your son is very dissatisfied with Shengshi?"

(End of this chapter)