Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 530 Smith's Party and Plan (Two in One)

That night, Lin Baicheng went to the party at the invitation of Phil Smith.

This party was quite important. Phil Smith was about to get engaged, and he planned to introduce his engagement partner to his friends before the engagement, so there was such a party.

Lin Baicheng is an important business partner of Phil Smith, so he was naturally invited.

"Alan!" "Smith!"

Lin Baicheng, who came to the party, greeted each other with Phil Smith, who was welcoming guests.

"Alan, this is Anna, Anna Nord."

"Hi, nice to meet you."

Lin Baicheng nodded, which was regarded as a greeting.

"Anna, this is Lin Baicheng from Xiangjiang. He is the richest man in Xiangjiang. You can call him Allen."

"Nice to meet you, too, Mr. Allen."

Through Phil Smith, Anna Nord knew something about Lin Baicheng, and knew that Lin Baicheng was a tycoon from Xiangjiang, with assets of at least 20 billion US dollars.

Phil Smith and the others still had to welcome the guests. It was impossible for Lin Baicheng to stand near the door and chat with them all the time, so after chatting for a few words, he walked into the party first.

"Alan, you are here."

Walking towards him was Logan Rockefeller.

"Good evening, Logan."

Lin Baicheng greeted Logan Rockefeller.

The two went to the side to chat.

Logan Rockefeller said with some emotion: "I didn't expect Phil to get engaged so soon, it was really unexpected."

"He seems to be just 30 years old this year?"

Lin Baicheng calculated secretly. He met Phil Smith in 1977. At that time, Phil Smith was 28 years old. Two years later, he was just 30 years old today. It's not too early to get married at the age of 30, but it's not too late either.

Logan Rockefeller said aloud: "Well, I am the same age as him, and I never thought of getting married so early. It will take at least a few more years, and it will be too late before the age of 35."

Lin Baicheng listened and said: "Everyone has different ideas. If you meet the other half that makes you want to get married, you may get married soon."

"it's out of the question."

Logan Rockefeller immediately shook his head: "In a family like ours, it is almost impossible to find another half. Unless we have achieved far beyond the achievements of the family, otherwise we have enjoyed everything the family has brought over the years, then You should pay for the family, such as marriage."

After hearing this, Lin Baicheng was a little silent. He knew that it is normal to marry in a big family. After all, only a strong alliance can preserve the family's wealth, and even make the family's wealth rise to a higher level.

Logan Rockefeller continued: "Just like Phil, his marriage partner, Anna Nord, is not an ordinary girl. The Nord family she belongs to is in the real estate business, and the family assets are nearly one billion dollars, which is about the same as that of Smith's family. The strength. I have seen Anna Nord at some parties before, but I have never found Phil playing with her before, and they may not even have known each other for a long time, at most not more than half a year."

"It's not unreasonable for you to say that. If they were dating before, Smith should introduce us."

Lin Baicheng nodded in agreement. It is really possible that Phil Smith and Anna Nord have a political marriage.

Logan Rockefeller: "That's what it means."

"Let's not talk about that, as friends, all we can do is wish them happiness."

Lin Baicheng smiled, said hello to the others, and left.Lin Baicheng has participated in the parties held by Phil Smith many times, so he also knows a lot of people in Phil Smith's contacts. The relationship between everyone is not good, but since you are here to attend the party, you must go to say hello is.

After turning around, Lin Baicheng walked towards Phil Smith and others who were chatting.

Phil Smith asked: "Alan, how long will you stay in the United States this time?"

"It won't be long, stay until the end of the month at most."

Lin Baicheng is not sure when he will return to Xiangjiang, but if there is no major incident in the United States, he will go back before the Mid-Autumn Festival.And this year's Mid-Autumn Festival is on October 10th. He must go back early when he goes back, so there is no reason to go back.

"That's about half a month away."

Phil Smith made the final calculation and said, "Alan, I have some ideas about Zhonghe Game Company and want to raise funds."

Although Lin Baicheng is the largest shareholder of Zhonghe Game Company, Lin Baicheng made Phil Smith the chairman of the company, and Phil Smith is also managing the company's daily affairs.

At the beginning, Phil Smith didn't pay much attention to the company. After all, everyone only raised 1000 million US dollars to set up this company. Phil Smith himself only contributed 350 million US dollars, which was in his assets The proportion is not high, and Zhonghe Game Company is simply incomparable with his Phil Trading Company, so he naturally doesn't pay much attention to it, and hires professional managers to manage it.

However, with the popularity of the arcade "Cowboy of the West" and the development of "Cowboy of the West 2", the company is very profitable, its assets are increasing, and its valuation is increasing. Phil Smith's 35% shares are also becoming more and more valuable. Phil ·Smith naturally paid more and more attention to the company.

Now, Phil Smith, the chairman, not only often visits the company and handles some work, he even begins to think about the future of the company.

"Financing? I remember that the company doesn't seem to be short of money, right?"

Lin Baicheng was a little puzzled when he heard that Zhonghe Game Company was still making a lot of money. Although the arcade machine "Western Cowboy" had only been on sale for about half a year, he had read the monthly report of Zhonghe Game Company, but he knew that the company had made a lot of money by the end of August. The profit was more than $1200 million.

The arcade machines of Zhonghe Game Company are commissioned by Xinghe Game Company. Zhonghe Game Company’s purchase price is 1150 US dollars each, including the license fee for anti-piracy software. Although the price of Zhonghe Game Company is somewhat high There are low prices, but the average price is 2200 US dollars. Even after deducting labor and other expenses, one can still earn 1000 US dollars.

After half a year, the sales volume of Zhonghe Game Company is only about 1.2 units. The game is a popular game. The reason why it sells not as many arcade machines as Xinghe Game Company is because Xinghe Game Company is an agent, and the arcade machines are handed over to the agent. For sale, the agent will complete the sale if he buys it.

However, Zhonghe Game Company has to sell slowly by itself. After half a year, the sales volume of 1.2 units is due to the development of the Canadian market later, otherwise the sales volume may only exceed [-] units.

However, although Zhonghe Game Company's arcade machines are selling slowly, their profit margins are high, and each machine can make more money, which is considered to have advantages and disadvantages.

Phil Smith said solemnly: "If the company only wants to develop slowly, then relying on the profits from the "Western Cowboy" arcade machine, the company is not short of money, but if the company wants to grow faster, then the company is short of money." money, and very short of money.”

Lin Baicheng nodded: "Then why don't you choose to get a loan from the bank?"

"Alan, I think so."

Since he wanted to convince Lin Baicheng, the major shareholder, Phil Smith could not hide: "I want the company to go public. Now that the company's "Cowboy" is a hit, the market is looking good. It is better to start financing now than to fail in game development in the future." It’s a good time to start financing. If we start financing now, we can also have a better valuation.”

"Have you communicated with Goldman Sachs?"

Lin Baicheng asked, Goldman Sachs holds 20% of the shares of Zhonghe Game Company, and Wade Thomas holds 5% of the shares. If there are no internal problems, then the big event of financing cannot be hidden from them.

"Not yet, I'm going to ask for your opinion first."

Phil Smith shook his head. Lin Baicheng's opinion is the most important thing. Although he and Goldman Sachs have more than half of the shares, he can't destroy his "friendship" with Lin Baicheng for Zhonghe Game Company, because it's not worth it.

"In principle, I have no problem."

Lin Baicheng agreed after a moment of pondering, and then said: "If Goldman Sachs also agrees to let the company raise funds, then I will let Bill Harveys follow up. Also, I personally accept the same proportion of dilution, but I will let Hutchison Whampoa participate in this financing, and hope to get a certain share of financing by then.”

"no problem!"

Phil Smith agreed without even thinking about it when he heard the words. He said, "I'm going to take out 10% of the shares for financing. When the time comes, I will give Hutchison Whampoa a 3% share. What do you think?"

"enough."

Lin Baicheng nodded. He didn't let Pioneer Technology Venture Capital Co., Ltd. participate in the financing. If every company related to Lin Baicheng had this company to participate in the financing, after a few times, others would definitely notice that something was wrong, or guess Or if it is found out that this company is related to Lin Baicheng, then it will not make much sense for Lin Baicheng to establish this company.

"How about letting me participate in it then?"

At this time, Logan Rockefeller, who had been silent beside him, spoke out.

"I have no problem."

Phil Smith looked at Lin Baicheng while speaking.

Lin Baicheng responded with a smile: "I have no objection."

"Thank you!"

Logan Rockefeller said thanks.

"Can I join in?"

Anna Nord followed closely. For any company, the sooner you invest, the more you can earn. She knows that Zhonghe Games is currently very profitable, and it is a high-quality company that is worth investing in.As for the future, no one can guarantee it, as long as the current company is a high-quality company.

"Of course, Ms. Nord is welcome to join."

At this time, Lin Baicheng could only express his opinion, and Phil Smith's status was not suitable for expressing his opinion at this time.

"Thank you, Mr. Allen, you can just call me Anna."

Anna Nord thanked, and said casually: "Mr. Allen, you are the chairman of Galaxy Games. I heard that Galaxy Games plans to build a headquarters building in Xiangjiang after raising funds and going public. An office building, is that so?"

"Ms. Anna can just call me Alan. I have this plan."

Lin Baicheng glanced at Phil Smith while speaking. Phil Smith must have told Anna Nord about this, otherwise Anna Nord would have no reason to know.

Facing Lin Baicheng's gaze, Phil Smith had no choice but to say: "Alan, Anna's family is in the real estate business, and engineering contracting is also one of them. Anyway, it is impossible for Xinghe Game Company to build a building by itself, so it must entrust a construction company. Why? Why not give it to the Nord family?"

Anna Nord also said: "Mr. Allen, although our family's business is not listed, it is definitely ranked among the top in California, and you will not be disappointed."

"I'll think about it."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "The main reason is that Xinghe Game Company has not yet been officially listed. After the company is listed, such a large investment must pass through the board of directors. At the same time, I have not yet decided whether it is better to build the office building myself or buy the office building directly. "

"If Xinghe Game Company wants to buy a ready-made building, the Nord family also has recommendations."

Anna Nord immediately said that this is also the business of the Nord family.

Lin Baicheng said: "I will consider it."

"Let's not talk about this, let's talk about something else."

Seeing this, Phil Smith changed the topic so that Lin Baicheng would not be pestered.

During the chat, everyone inevitably talked about the huge fluctuations in the oil futures market a few days ago, but no one here is playing oil futures, or it should be said that no one knows that Lin Baicheng is playing oil futures, so we discuss this matter from the perspective of a bystander .

But everyone didn't discuss it for long. When no one is doing oil futures, no one will keep discussing it, after all, it has nothing to do with them.

Lin Baicheng chatted with Phil Smith about the international gold price, and Phil Smith took the time to chat with him. Phil Smith has a lot of money to buy gold futures, so he is naturally very concerned.

Oil futures suddenly rose sharply a while ago, and then fell sharply immediately, a market that lures bulls, and bears are strong.

However, the gold futures market did not fluctuate so much. The international gold price fluctuated upwards and did not rise or fall sharply on a single day. However, the price of gold has now risen to around US$340/oz, and it is about to reach US$350/oz.

Now that the price of gold has risen to the current level, Phil Smith naturally made a fortune following Lin Baicheng. He was a little unsure if there was room for the gold price to rise, so he naturally had to discuss it with Lin Baicheng if he found an opportunity.

Lin Baicheng didn't say too much this time, he just said that he still needs to look at it again, but it is possible to sell more than one order at any time, so he let Phil Smith make his own decision.It is enough for Phil Smith to follow suit, and Lin Baicheng has no obligation to help Phil Smith sell at a high point.

Phil Smith didn't say anything, but asked Lin Baicheng to inform him after closing the long order, so that he would know what to do, and Lin Baicheng also agreed.

If one day Lin Baicheng closes the long order, he really doesn’t mind telling Phil Smith that if he has any plans to go short, telling Phil Smith to sell can make Phil Smith his short-selling assistant.

Although I haven't thought about shorting now, no one can say for sure what will happen in the future.

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