giants of the era

Chapter 246 Go to Hong Kong to "sweep goods"

The decline of Wang An Computer Company is actually strengthening Li Zetian's company.There is nothing easier than poaching people from here, and the talents are still so outstanding!
"Mr. Li, Starbucks Marketing and Retail Manager Howard Schultz would like to see you. I wonder if you have time."

Dongfang Yuqin paused, and then said, "He suggested that Starbucks open its own coffee shop, but the current CEO of Starbucks did not accept his suggestion. So, he tried to contact me. I thought about it and felt that his suggestion Works, so..."

"Okay, I understand, let him come over now." Li Zetian nodded and said lightly.

"Yes!"

Dongfang Yuqin immediately took out her "Big Brother" mobile phone and called Howard Schultz.

"Hello, Howard, Mr. Li is going to see you, please leave as soon as possible!"

"Okay, Miss Dongfang, I will leave right away, thank you very much for your recommendation!"

After finishing speaking, Howard Schultz hung up the phone excitedly.

Two hours later, Howard Schultz came to Li Zetian's villa.

"Mr. Li, hello!"

"Well, hello, Howard, please sit down!"

Li Zetian said, "I have already learned part of your suggestion from my secretary. However, I would like to listen carefully to why Starbucks established its own coffee shop."

Although Li Zetian knew that Howard Schultz created Starbucks in his previous life, Li Zetian still wanted to test him.The times are different, there are many butterfly effects, and it is not known whether Howard Schultz can lead Starbucks to glory.

Howard Schultz talked about what he experienced during his business trip in France, expressed his love for coffee shops and analyzed the market prospects of coffee shops.

Li Zetian nodded frequently.

"Mr. Li, Starbucks originally operated top-quality coffee beans and high-end coffee equipment, and the brand awareness is very high! If we open a coffee shop, it will be easier to connect, and it will also let people know that this is a high-end coffee shop!!!"

"After listening to what you said, I quite agree. Well, let's do this. From now on, Howard, you will be the new CEO of Starbucks, and you will be fully responsible for managing the company!"

As soon as Li Zetian finished speaking, Howard Schultz was stunned for a long time. He didn't expect him to be promoted so easily, and suddenly became the top executive of Starbucks. He couldn't believe it.

Li Zetian smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Why are you in a daze? In my company, only elites can stay. As long as they are talents, I will not treat him badly. If Starbucks can be listed in the future, I promise to give you 5% of the shares!"

When Howard Schultz heard this, he became even more excited, and said solemnly: "Mr. Li, don't worry, I will definitely live up to your expectations and work hard to develop Starbucks into a listed company!"

Li Zetian nodded with a smile, and immediately said, "It's already five o'clock in the afternoon, so you stay and have dinner with us. Dongfang Yuqin, ask the chef to prepare more dishes."

"Okay, Mr. Li." Dongfang Yuqin replied, then turned and left.

Howard Schultz excitedly said to Li Zetian: "Mr. Li, thank you very much for your warm hospitality. It is a great honor to have dinner with you!"

Li Zetian smiled and said, "It's no big deal to have dinner."

At this time, Li Zetian couldn't help thinking of Buffett's lunch.Buffett lunch can be called a sky-high price lunch. Since 2000, a Buffett lunch auction has been held every year. Those with the highest price can have lunch with the stock god Buffett. Over the years, the highest auction price is 345 million US dollars, which is simply terrifying!

"If I make a Chronos lunch, how high will the price be?" Li Zetian thought curiously, "It must be more valuable than Buffett's lunch..."

Dinner was quickly ready, and Howard Schultz left after finishing his meal.He dared to swear that this was simply the most delicious dinner he had ever had in his life, and it was also the most memorable dinner.

Li Zetian is very satisfied with Howard Schultz. With him, Starbucks will take off. This is a Fortune 900 company that may have more than [-] billion US dollars in the future!
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Two days later, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin flew to Hong Kong.This day was September 9, the Hong Kong dollar crisis broke out, and the floating price of the Hong Kong dollar fell to 23 Hong Kong dollars to 9.6 U.S. dollar. Li Zetian still clearly remembered that when he first traveled to Hong Kong, 1 Hong Kong dollars could be exchanged for 5 U.S. dollar!

Yu Jingqiu's due date is in mid-November, so Li Zetian decided to get things done in Hong Kong ahead of time, and then go back to stay with her well.

At this moment, the future of Hong Kong is bleak and the situation is turbulent.

The arrival of Li Zetian caused a huge sensation in Hong Kong.

Some people believe that Li Zetian came to Hong Kong this time to help China gain an advantage in negotiating with Britain.However, Li Zetian didn't want to get involved. His main purpose was to take advantage of the stock market's plunge to acquire companies in Hong Kong!

First of all, he intends to achieve absolute control of Hutchison Whampoa.

After getting off the plane, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin went to Hutchison Whampoa to attend the board meeting.

Hutchison Whampoa Company is one of the four major foreign firms in Hong Kong. Since the negotiation between China and Britain, many foreign firms have moved their registered places or actual business centers out of Hong Kong.

After the meeting started, Li Zetian put forward his own request: "Right now, the situation in Hong Kong is complicated. Many foreign capitals have withdrawn from Hong Kong, and Hong Kong's economy has been greatly affected. I know that some of you also have such plans. Here, I am willing to invest in buying you shares in hand."

As soon as the voice fell, everyone was shocked and looked at each other.

Li Zetian said lightly: "You can think about it for a few days, and you don't have to answer right away. No matter what the outcome of the Sino-British negotiations is, Hutchison Whampoa will work hard in Hong Kong, invest in development, and even develop against the trend. So much land!!!”

Going against the trend? !
Many shareholders were muttering on the spot. If the economic situation in Hong Kong is not good, wouldn’t Hutchison Whampoa be at a loss? Chronos Li has money and doesn’t care about the loss, but what about us?How can we withstand such a blow?
"Mr. Li, I am willing to sell my shares!"

"I'm also willing to sell my shares!"

"..."

For a while, some people were afraid of being implicated and decided to sell their shares.

Li Zetian added: "Okay, if you are willing to sell my shares now, I can give a 2% premium to the current stock price."

Right now, the stock market is falling again and again, and there is no upward trend at all.The stock of Hutchison Whampoa will definitely drop sharply, and if it is sold later, its value will be severely reduced.

Many shareholders expressed their willingness to sell their shares.

After the meeting, Li Zetian signed an equity transfer agreement with them. He spent 2.7 million US dollars and got 25.5% of the shares. Adding the 22.5% of the shares he originally held, it was almost 48% of the shares.Some shareholders are still hesitant, saying they need to think about it for a few more days.

Hutchison Whampoa is a listed company, and Li Zetian can hold 48% of the shares, which is enough to fully control it.

After a busy afternoon, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin returned home.

As soon as he got home, Li Zetian was scolded by Xiao Zhixuan for a while: "Tell me about you. After coming to Hong Kong, you didn't go home to visit your parents immediately. Instead, you went to discuss business. Is it important for business to have parents?" She stayed in the United States, and now she has a big belly and needs someone to accompany her."

Li Zetian said with a bitter face, "Okay, Mom, it's all my fault. However, the stock market crisis in Hong Kong is a rare opportunity. After I finish my work, I will return to the United States to accompany Jing Autumn."

"That's almost it!"

Xiao Zhixuan thought for a while, and said, "You can't go back to the United States now, so I will go to the United States tomorrow. I can't leave Jingqiu at home alone."

"Thank you mom!" Li Zetian said with a smile.

Seeing Li Zetian's return, Zhou Qiqi was very happy, walked up to him, and shouted, "Brother Zetian!"

"Oh, Qiqi, the longer she is, the more beautiful she is! I remember, I should be in high school this year, right?"

Zhou Qiqi couldn't help but blushed when Li Zetian praised her beauty, "Yes, I just entered the first year of high school."

Now, in the blink of an eye, Zhou Qiqi is already 15 years old, and she looks slim.

"High school is a very important learning stage in life, you must not delay your studies because of puppy love, you know!" Li Zetian reminded.

Zhou Qiqi pouted and murmured: "Who is in early love? I don't like those little kids! They are not mature at all!"

Li Zetian shook his head and smiled, "You still call other people little brats, how old are you!"

"He is already 15 years old, and many 15-year-old children in mainland China are getting married and having children!"

Fuck me, where did the little girl hear this news.

A black line appeared on Li Zetian's forehead.

Indeed, in this era, men and women in mainland China get married very early, especially girls in the countryside, there are really 15-year-old girls!
"By the way, mom, why isn't dad at home?" Li Zetian turned to look at Xiao Zhixuan and asked.

"It's not because of the Sino-British negotiations. Your father is very busy now, and he only has time to go home in three or five days." Xiao Zhixuan replied.

Li Chengzhi is not only the boss of "Hong Kong Daily", but also the president of Umbrella University, and also the father of Li Zetian. His multiple identities made him the target of both China and Britain.He himself also actively participated in this negotiation, striving for a smooth conclusion of the negotiation.

"Okay, leave him alone, let's have dinner first. Yuqin, don't stand still, come and sit down!"

"Okay, Auntie!"

Everyone chatted happily while eating a sumptuous dinner.

After dinner, Dongfang Yuqin helped Xiao Zhixuan wash the dishes.

Li Zetian and Zhou Qiqi were sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Zhou Qiqi suddenly said: "Brother Zetian, after I graduate from high school, I will go to Stanford University in the United States to study, do you think it's okay?"

"Don't want to go to Umbrella University?" Li Zetian asked.

"Dad is the president of the Umbrella University, and he is very strict, so I won't go to the Umbrella University!"

Li Zetian couldn't help laughing when he heard that, "Okay, then go to Stanford University to study. The development time of Umbrella University is too short, and it can't compare with Stanford University in many aspects. You can get a good education at Stanford University!"

"Yes!!!" Zhou Qiqi danced happily, and said excitedly, "Brother Zetian, then we've made a deal. When the time comes, you have to help me convince my parents!"

"Ok, no problem!"

(End of this chapter)