Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 182 Invitation to Yuan Tianfan

Sunday afternoon, April 4.

Lin Baicheng was drinking afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel and reading the newspaper.

Today's reports on Hutchison Whampoa and Lin Baicheng himself are exaggerated one by one, and only a few newspapers' reports are more to the point.They are "Star Daily", "Ming Pao", and several leftist newspapers.

According to many newspaper reports, Hutchison Whampoa's investment is facing huge losses, which will inevitably affect the normal development of the company. In addition, the company owes a lot of debts. The only thing waiting for Hutchison Whampoa is bankruptcy, and there is no other possibility.

As for the part about Lin Baicheng, there are many reports that after Lin Baicheng became the owner of Hutchison Whampoa, the company’s market value fell by as much as half. Now his assets will inevitably shrink significantly. possible.

"How exaggerated the report is now, it will be slapped in the face by then."

Lin Baicheng shook his head and changed the newspaper to browse, and found that the reports about Hutchison Whampoa and himself accounted for almost one-third of all newspapers, most of which were negative news, but it was conceivable that it would be over in a few days. It's different, and it will be a slap in the face when the time comes.

"Boss Lin, I'm sorry I'm late."

A familiar voice sounded, Lin Baicheng looked up and saw Yuan Tianfan standing beside him.

"Sit down, sit down and talk."

Lin Baicheng pointed to the seat opposite and said with a smile, "You didn't come late, it's just that I came early."

"I should have come earlier."

Yuan Tianfan sat down opposite Lin Baicheng. In fact, he also came ahead of time, and there were still nearly 10 minutes before the two of them made an appointment to meet, but Lin Baicheng came earlier.

"lets change a topic."

Lin Baicheng waved his hand, and was about to pour tea for Yuan Tianfan. Seeing this, Yuan Tianfan hurried to do it himself, but he didn't insist.

Lin Baicheng gestured with his teacup, and said, "Thank you for Mr. Yuan's judgment last time and for keeping the investment confidential."

"If Mr. Lin doesn't mind, you can just call me Tianfan by my name."

Yuan Tianfan responded with a toast, and said, "My judgment is trivial, and it's mainly your own decision, Mr. Lin. As for keeping it secret, that's what I should do. Mr. Lin doesn't need to thank you."

Yuan Tianfan knew that Hutchison Whampoa's investment was a big profit, so he knew that there was nothing wrong with Lin Baicheng's assets. He was still the rich man who controlled Hutchison Whampoa, one of the former four major foreign firms, and was a big shot. It's a kind of big shot to make friends with.

"I should be thankful."

Lin Baicheng smiled and took a sip of tea.

"Tianfan, I won't play around with you anymore. In addition to expressing my gratitude to you this time, I have seen your ability in the past few times, so I have a proposal here, you can think about it carefully."

"Boss Lin, tell me."

Yuan Tianfan put down his teacup and listened carefully.He vaguely guessed that Lin Baicheng might want to recruit him to work for him. Although his current position in the securities department of HSBC is not low, he is going to a high place. He is very happy to hear what position Lin Baicheng wants to use to invite him. Can't help being a little excited.

"Is such that."

Lin Baicheng said: "After a while, Hutchison Whampoa's board of directors will inevitably undergo great changes, because the major shareholders will definitely change. At that time, Hutchison Whampoa will reorganize the board of directors. I have a different idea about the upcoming reorganization of the board of directors. At the same time I have an invitation for you too."

"This reorganization of the board of directors, in my consideration, the board of directors still has nine seats. Among them, I have one seat, the company's management has four directors, and other major shareholders have two directors. In this way, only The next 4 directors will be appointed."

"The remaining two directors, I plan to invite two talents to be the honorary directors of the company. The honorary directors do not manage the company's tasks and affairs, nor can they view the company's confidential information, but the honorary directors can propose anything that is helpful to the company on the board of directors. Proposals for development, questioning and opposing any proposals that are not conducive to the development of the company."

"To put it simply, honorary directors don't care about things. They have only one responsibility, which is to make the company grow and develop better. Honorary directors are not responsible to me, nor to other major shareholders, but to all shareholders and the company. .”

"I see your ability Tianfan, so I would like to invite you to become an honorary director of Hutchison Whampoa. You can continue to work in the securities department of HSBC, as long as you attend every board meeting, and Take some time to think about how to make Hutchison Whampoa develop better."

Lin Baicheng also had considerations for inviting Yuan Tianfan to become an honorary director. This position is important and important, and it is not important if it is not important.Because he is in control of the general direction of Hutchison Whampoa's development, and he is determined to develop real estate and retail, as well as medicine that he personally wants to develop, but it is also necessary to listen to other people's different opinions.

More importantly, Lin Baicheng can inspect Yuan Tianfan during his tenure as an honorary director of Hutchison Whampoa to see what Yuan Tianfan's ability is and whether it is worthwhile for him to give Yuan Tianfan a more important position.

"This is okay"

Facing Lin Baicheng's invitation, Yuan Tianfan was a little surprised, but more excited.He picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea to calm himself down.

Although it is not an important position in a specific company, the honorary director of a large company like Hutchison Whampoa also has a high status. It can improve Yuan Tianfan's social status, and it is also an opportunity for him to exercise. He has no reason to refuse.

Lin Baicheng smiled and said: "Tianfan, you don't have to make a decision right away. After all, the reorganization of the board of directors will not be carried out immediately. You only need to give me an answer within a week. I think a week should be enough for you to think about it." ?”

"It's enough, it's enough, I will give you an answer to Mr. Lin as soon as possible."

Yuan Tianfan said immediately, in fact, he knew that he had already agreed in his heart, and the reason why he didn't agree immediately was that he didn't want to appear so impatient and let Lin Baicheng underestimate him.

"Well, I'll wait for your good news."

Lin Baicheng believed that Yuan Tianfan would not refuse. If he refused, it would be Yuan Tianfan's loss, not him. He still has this confidence.

Lin Baicheng chatted with Yuan Tianfan for more than half an hour before they left the Peninsula Hotel.

Tomorrow is Monday. Although this is an ordinary day, for many people, this day is definitely not ordinary, because many people's wealth will undergo great changes on this day.

But for those who are related to this stock of Hutchison Whampoa, tomorrow and after tomorrow, their wealth will either increase greatly or suffer a huge loss.If the heart is not good, it is likely that they will not be able to stand the huge stimulation.

(End of this chapter)