Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 405 Birthday Banquet ([-]) ([-] in [-])

"Lin Sheng, happy birthday!"

When Lin Baicheng and the three of them were chatting, Bao Yugang walked over.

"Thank you!"

Lin Baicheng raised his wine glass and lightly touched Bao Yugang, and took a sip.He is not a very good drinker, and if everyone greets him with a drink or a swig, he will pass out in a short time.

Fortunately, after participating in similar banquets and parties several times, everyone knows that Lin Baicheng's alcohol capacity is not very good, so they will not force him to drink more. After all, everyone attends banquets and parties for communication, not for drinking.

"Lin Sheng, who are these two?"

Bao Yugang looked at Phil Smith and Logan Rockefeller. He knew that Lin Baicheng's Xinghe game company was mainly engaged in overseas markets, so he guessed that these two were businessmen from Western countries such as Britain and the United States.

"This is Phil Smith, and this is Logan Rockefeller. They are my business partners in the United States."

Lin Baicheng briefly introduced the two of them to Bao Yugang, and then said to Smith and the others: "This is Mr. Bao Yugang, the world's ship king. Last year, he became the world's ship king."

"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet Mr. Bao."

Phil Smith and Bao Yu just clinked glasses. Although he didn't know much about the shipping industry because his family's industry had nothing to do with shipping, Bao Yugang's ability to become the world's shipping king is enough to show Bao Yu Just how big is the business.

"I've always heard of Mr. Bao's name, but unfortunately I didn't have the chance to meet him. I saw Mr. Bao at Alan's birthday party today."

Logan Rockefeller is not the same as Phil Smith. The Rockefeller family is in the oil business, and his branch is also in the oil-related business. What he has learned is related to oil, and the shipping industry is closely related to oil. Bao Yugang, the world's shipping king, has always known this person.

There are many connections between the shipping industry and oil. Large-scale cargo ships are needed to transport bulk oil to foreign countries. Freighter shipping consumes a lot of fuel and is a major customer of oil companies. Therefore, there are naturally many places for the two parties to deal with.

It's just that Bao Yugang is the shipping king in Asia. Although there are also freighters going to the United States, more business is in European countries, so Bao Yugang has little contact with companies in the United States.

"Mr. Smith, Mr. Rockefeller, it is a pleasure to meet you two."

Bao Yu just said hello, and then looked at Logan Rockefeller: "Mr. Rockefeller is from the Rockefeller family of Mobil Corporation?"

Logan Rockefeller nodded: "I work for Mobil Corporation myself, but I'm just a collateral branch of the Rockefeller family."

"Whether it is a collateral line or a direct line, the main thing is that you have to be capable."

Phil Smith said and pointed to Lin Baicheng: "Alan was born in an ordinary family, relying on his own ability, now he has a net worth of billions of dollars, which is more than all the assets of my family .”

Bao Yugang heard it and said: "A business genius like Lin Sheng is rare in a hundred years, and there is no comparison."

"I just had a bit of chance and luck."

Lin Baicheng waved his hand, very modestly: "The situation in the shopping mall is changing, only a long-term business like Baosheng and Smith's family is the way to success, momentary complacency is nothing at all. If decades later, I can still If I am as successful as I am now, then I am worthy of the word 'excellence'."

After hearing this, Phil Smith said, "Alan, you are too modest. This is not popular in our United States."

Bao Yu just smiled and didn't say anything, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with Lin Baicheng's modesty. No matter how capable the Chinese are, they should be humble. This is a culture engraved in the bones of the Chinese. It's normal for two foreigners not to understand.

"Lin Jun!"

At this moment, Iwasaki Mineryu came over saying hello.

"Iwasaki-kun!"

Lin Baicheng clinked wine glasses with Mineryu Iwasaki, accepted Mineryu Iwasaki's birthday wishes, and introduced them to each other out loud.

Knowing that Iwasaki Mineryu is a member of the Iwasaki family that controls Mitsubishi Bank, Bao Yugang, Phil Smith and Logan Rockefeller are all very happy to get acquainted with Iwasaki Mineryu. You can't use it, but once you use it, it will definitely be good for you.

Iwasaki Mineryu is also very happy to know the three of them. They have considerable influence in their respective countries and regions, and there may be times for cooperation.

"It seems that Lin Sheng's business is very big. If he can get acquainted with members of the Iwasaki family and the Rockefeller family, how can ordinary business catch their eyes?"

Bao Yugang secretly thought in his heart that many people would know Lin Baicheng's property in Xiangjiang after a little research. Even if it is Galaxy Game Company, they can guess a thing or two by checking the taxes paid, but Lin Baicheng's property outside Xiangjiang is not everyone. It can be found, after all, they can't affect economically developed countries such as the United States and Japan.

Bao Yugang was a little emotional. He had worked hard for most of his life, and Lin Baicheng built up a fortune no less than his net worth in just two years. Although most of Lin Baicheng's wealth was the paper wealth of listed companies, the stocks were the same. It's money.

While chatting, Logan Rockefeller suddenly said: "Alan, we are in the United States, Japan and Xiangjiang respectively. If we can cooperate with each other, I think it will be beneficial to everyone."

"What kind of cooperation law?"

Phil Smith asked with interest.

Lin Baicheng, Bao Yugang and Iwasaki Mineryu also looked at Logan Rockefeller, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Upon seeing this, Logan Rockefeller said: "What I can think of now is the foreign trade industry, whether it is selling American products to Japan or Xiangjiang, or selling products from these two places to other two places, we earn the difference Surely there will be a lot of profit.”

"The foreign trade industry is indeed very profitable, but it is in line with our situation that this industry must have strong personal connections."

Lin Baicheng couldn't help but nodded slightly when he heard this. He and Bao Yugang have great influence in Xiangjiang, Iwasaki Mineryu has influence in Japan, and Phil Smith and Logan Rockefeller have influence in the United States. Joining forces in this industry does go a long way.

In this era, the foreign trade industry itself is very profitable. They need capital, capital, and relationships. It is difficult for this foreign trade company not to make money.

"I think I can try it."

Phil Smith is interested in any profitable business. He feels that with the cooperation of several of them, the possibility of this foreign trade company losing money is extremely low.

"I'm OK."

Bao Yugang doesn't mind cooperating, let alone the prospect of the foreign trade industry in this era is visible, even if you enter an unknown industry, with the strength of the five people present, you can try it, and the possibility of success is far away. far outweigh the risks.

"I'm fine."

Iwasaki Mineryu also nodded, he had no reason to refuse.

"Alan, how about you taking the lead in this matter?"

Logan Rockefeller said to Lin Baicheng that the reason why they knew each other was Lin Baicheng, the middleman. They were not familiar with each other, and only Lin Baicheng could make them trust.

"OK, no problem!"

Lin Baicheng nodded and agreed. He suddenly remembered something, and immediately said: "Speaking of foreign trade business, I suddenly remembered that Hutchison Whampoa Company under my name has foreign trade business. The foreign trade business is sold, and if everyone doesn’t worry about investing too much at the beginning, they can acquire Hutchison Whampoa’s foreign trade business.”

"Lin Sheng, Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business can make Hutchison more than 3000 million US dollars a year. It is the most important department of Hutchison Whampoa. Why sell it?"

Bao Yugang was very puzzled when he heard it. He had read Hutchison Whampoa's annual report, but he clearly remembered that Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business made a profit of nearly 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars a year, and the profit in the previous two years was more than 1 million Hong Kong dollars. It can be said to be an important asset of Hutchison with a growth rate of no less than 15% every year. No company will sell such high-quality assets easily.

After hearing Bao Yugang's words, the three of Iwasaki Mineryu also looked at Lin Baicheng curiously. Since Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business is so profitable, there should be no reason to sell it.

"We are all friends, so I won't hide it from you."

Lin Baicheng just pondered for a while, and said to the four people: "It's like this. Last year, Hutchison Whampoa's foreign trade business was embarrassed by the British customs. Now Xiangjiang is very close to the return time, and the mainland's The border is a big country. In the future, there will definitely be a game between the two sides over the ownership of Xiangjiang. I am worried that the British side will target me in order to force me to stand in line. In my industry, Hutchison Whampoa’s foreign trade business is a valuable asset, and the British side will easily It can be affected, so I am going to divest Hutchison’s foreign trade business and sell it before it happens, and I will not do this anymore.”

"Although this will reduce the company's profits a lot, it is better than being targeted for foreign trade business. If this happens, Hutchison's stock price will inevitably plummet, which is unacceptable to me. "

"Although I think the Hong Kong government and the British side are unlikely to do that, but Lin Sheng, you are right to plan ahead."

After Bao Yugang heard this, he couldn't help but said, if it is true, his shipping company, the British side, can also influence and target, but he is not worried about this, because he has a deep cooperation with HSBC, and he is also I don't think the British side will target and suppress him because he supports Xiangjiang's return.

"If we take over, no matter what happens, the British side will not be able to affect our company."

Logan Rockefeller said confidently that Britain is no longer the same as it was a hundred years ago. Many places rely on the United States. As the capital of the United States, of course there is no reason to be afraid of the British side.

Looking at the four of them, Lin Baicheng said aloud: "Hutchison will sell the foreign trade business as a package, and the transfer price will be at least [-] million Hong Kong dollars. If we buy it in a joint venture, because I also have shares, and Hutchison is a listed company, so It can only be sold publicly, and if there is competition at that time, we can only compete with each other, and we can buy it directly if there is no competition."

"If we choose to acquire Hutchison's foreign trade business department, our investment will be relatively high, but the advantage is that the foreign trade company can be put into operation immediately, and the company can see profits this year. The disadvantage is that the initial investment will be relatively high. I’m afraid it will cost 2 million Hong Kong dollars, after all, 8 million Hong Kong dollars is the lowest price without any competition.”

"If we choose to build our own foreign trade company, a total investment of 2000 million Hong Kong dollars in the early stage is enough, [-] million Hong Kong dollars per person, which really saves money, but the disadvantage is that the company has to recruit people and find business, and the company may not be so fast. develop."

"Now I want to ask, which one do you prefer?"

"Big investment can bring big returns. I am more inclined to acquire the foreign trade business department of Hutchison Whampoa. Once the acquisition is in hand, the company can operate normally. At the same time, with our contribution, this company will soon develop and develop rapidly. Even better than before."

Phil Smith was the first to speak out. He has made a lot of money in the past two years, and he can easily spend 5000 million US dollars.

Iwasaki Mineryu immediately said: "I also tend to buy. If we build ourselves, we don't know how long it will take for the company to develop. Even if we choose to build ourselves, the total investment of [-] million Hong Kong dollars is too little. We can invest more. Since If you want to do it, make it bigger."

"I'm also leaning toward acquisitions."

Bao Yugang said: "After the establishment of the foreign trade company, I hope that the company can hand over the shipping orders to my shipping company. For this purpose, I can spend some extra funds."

Lin Baicheng said aloud: "There is no need to pay more money. As long as your shipping fee is not higher than other shipping companies, then all the company's orders can be handed over to you. After all, our cooperation itself is for mutual assistance and mutual benefit."

Regarding this, Iwasaki Minelong and the others did not object.

Logan Rockefeller, who did not make a statement, quickly made a statement. Although he felt that the investment in the acquisition was a bit large, Lin Baicheng and the four of them agreed. It is impossible for him to object. If there is no reasonable reason for the objection, the biggest It may be kicked out, which he cannot accept, after all, everyone's cooperation was proposed by him.

Lin Baicheng said: "Now is not the time to talk about things, let's set a preliminary direction first, and when we have time later, let's get together and discuss in detail."

"We will talk about the specific matters later."

Bao Yugang nodded in agreement, and the others did not object.

"Several, you chat slowly, I will go to say hello to other people, so I won't accompany you."

Lin Baicheng said to the four people that he is the protagonist tonight, but it is not good for him to chat with the four of them all the time, he must go to say hello to other guests.

"Alan, go ahead and leave us alone." "Mr. Lin, please do what you want."

"Then I'll go first."

Lin Baicheng nodded to the four of them, walked away, and walked towards the gathered Hong Kong business tycoons.

(End of this chapter)