Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 557 Not Afraid of Blocking, Not Affected (Two in One)

Since receiving Lin Baicheng's order, Bill Harveys formed a team to contact Bell Labs, wanting to acquire the electronic communication research and development department where Juer Engel is located, and if not possible, the acquisition of related technology patents for mobile phones is also possible.

Facing the team headed by Bill Harveys who came to the door, Bell Labs did not completely refuse after internal discussions.

For the current Bell Labs, there is a serious lack of funds within the lab, and related technology patents are not for sale, as long as the price is right.

Bell Labs asked Bill Harveys and the others to evaluate the relevant technology patents, and at the same time launched an investigation into Bill Harveys and the others. Bell Labs must know which capital acquired the technology from them.

When Bell Labs found out that Bill Harveys was working for Lin Baicheng from Xiangjiang, the listing of Xinghe Game Company was widely exposed, and more information about Lin Baicheng was known to Bell Labs.

Bell Labs asked people to continue to investigate Lin Baicheng, wanting to know more about Lin Baicheng, but on the other hand, they started tentative negotiations with Bill Harveys' team.

Although Uel Engel has not yet joined Sun Electronics Communications, Bill Harveys still learned from Uel Engel about the approximate investment of Bell Labs in mobile phone research and development.

Over the past ten years, Bell Labs has invested almost $2 million.

The reason why there is no specific number is because Yuer Engel did not say that he is still a member of Bell Labs after all, and it is impossible to betray the interests of Bell Labs.

Bill Harveys knew well that Bell Labs' investment in research and development of mobile phones was definitely not as much as US$2 million, and it might be US$1.5 million, with a maximum of 2000 million.

Even if the investment of Bell Labs has to count the cost of time, after all, the currency is depreciating continuously, it is better to assume that the investment of Bell Labs is 2 million US dollars.

The bottom line that Lin Baicheng and Bill Hawes said is a 50% premium, so the total amount of acquisition funds cannot exceed US$3 million, and the lower the final price, the better.

It is true that Lin Baicheng gave Bill Harveys a 50% premium, but it is impossible for Bill Harvey to complete the transaction with such a high premium.If the purchase price reaches the upper limit of the premium authority, it means that anyone can handle this matter well, even if Bill Harvey is there or not, it will only appear that Bill Harvey is not good at doing things.

Therefore, in Bill Harveys' mind, the purchase price cannot be higher than US$2.9 million.

However, in the first tentative negotiation, Bell Labs offered a sky-high price of 5 million U.S. dollars, which made Bill Harveys stop negotiating.

Of course, Bill Harveys would not refuse to counter-offer, but the problem was that Bell Labs insisted that he had no intention of lowering the price at all, so he could only end the negotiation hastily.

The reason why Bell Labs offered such a high price was because Bell Labs knew that the real buyer, Lin Baicheng, was a rich man with a net worth of billions of dollars. Of course, he wanted to kill Lin Baicheng severely.

The contact with Bell Labs was not going well, so Bill Harveys was naturally the first to report to Lin Baicheng.

"5 million dollars?! Bell Labs is crazy about money?!"

When Bill Harveys reported the matter to Lin Baicheng, Lin Baicheng was very unhappy after hearing it, and felt that Bell Labs had no sincerity at all.

"Chairman, I think Bell Labs paid such a high price after they knew you were buying. After all, according to media reports, you have a net worth of nearly tens of billions of dollars."

Haruko Mori was also there, and she guessed what Bell Labs was thinking.

"I also thought of what you said."

This is not difficult to guess, Lin Baicheng also saw that Bell Labs was killing him as a fat pig.

Haruko Mori said: "The acquisition price of US$5 million is too high, even US$4 million is too high. If Bell Labs does not lower the price, it would be better to reject this acquisition."

"The price of four to five billion dollars is indeed too high."

Lin Baicheng nodded in agreement. It is true that he is willing to trade money for time, but this does not mean that he is willing to be taken advantage of.

"Bill, you continue to maintain contact with Bell Labs, but don't be too proactive. At the same time, you continue to look for technical talents in the communications industry, and by the way, see if there are any other companies that have mobile phone technology patents that can be acquired."

"I see what you mean, Chairman."

Bill Harveys nodded in understanding, he knew what to do.

Lin Baicheng pointed out: "If possible, I still hope to acquire relevant technology patents from Bell Labs, and at the same time recruit talents from Bell Labs, so the connection with Bell Labs cannot be broken."

"Of course, in view of the fact that the lions of Bell Labs are opening their mouths, you can't be too proactive. You must emphasize that we only accept a certain premium, not asking for a price."

"I know what to do, and please rest assured, Chairman." Bill Harveys nodded heavily.

Haruko Mori said: "Chairman, as long as you have enough funds, you are not afraid that you will not be able to recruit talents, and you will not be afraid that you will not be able to develop the technology you want."

"Haruko, I know what you mean, but time is also important."

Lin Baicheng waved his hands as he spoke, not wanting to talk about this topic again.

After Bill Harveys stayed for a while, he said goodbye and left.

Haruko Moori didn't leave, she talked to Lin Baicheng about something after Bill Harveys left.

Haruko Mori told Lin Baicheng that several managers of the Golden Fleece Company said that it was difficult for the company to manipulate the US$25 billion to go long on the international gold price from those top capitals, and these funds may be blocked from entering the market to go long.

The current mild rise in the international gold price is a sign. The gold price, which was fluctuating and falling, started to buy after the funds operated by the Golden Fleece Company Hutchison Whampoa began to buy. The gold price gradually stopped falling and rebounded.

The higher the international gold price, the higher the cost of building a warehouse. If it is blocked, the more the gold price will fall, the more Hutchison Whampoa's funds will suffer.

The reason why the people below noticed something was wrong was because they didn’t have much money to buy at the beginning. It stands to reason that the price of gold, which fluctuated and fell, would not stop falling so quickly, unless the short side was reduced.

Just after the Golden Fleece Company started long operations, the short side coincidentally decreased. This possibility is too small. They are more willing to believe that there are funds to block the operation of the Golden Fleece Company, so they intend to allow them to successfully complete the opening of positions.

"Can they be absolutely sure that they have capital to stop the company?"

Lin Baicheng asked aloud, even though he already had the answer in his heart.

Haruko Mori shook her head: "No, they just think that the possibility of capital blocking it is not small."

Lin Baicheng, who had already made predictions, was not disappointed when he heard the words. He thought for a while and said: "In this case, we will build a position according to the original plan, but after the price of gold rebounds above $400 per ounce, wait and see for a while to see if the price of gold will rise. Call back."

Haruko Mori reminded after hearing the words: "Mr. Cheng, if there are multiple capitals united, there is a high possibility that the price of gold will be suppressed."

"I know, at most it's time to cover the position, I know it well."

Lin Baicheng waved his hand. He was not worried that Hutchison Whampoa's funds for long gold futures would be blocked.

Lin Baicheng remembered that the reason why the international gold price soared to more than 800 US dollars was because the Red Soviets invaded Afghanistan, which led to tension in the world structure and heightened risk aversion sentiment. A large amount of funds entered the gold market to avoid risks. doubled in just a few months.

Lin Baicheng knew that those big capitals and large institutions had strong energy, but he didn't think that those capitals had the power to affect Hongsu's foreign strategy, so Hongsu's invasion of Afghanistan would not change.

The Reborn has a butterfly effect, that's right. For example, Microsoft, which has a market value of tens of trillions of dollars in a few decades, is almost finished under the influence of Lin Baicheng.

But Lin Baicheng is still very self-aware, his appearance has very limited impact on Hong Su, and may even have no impact at all.

The reason for this is that apart from the fact that what Lin Baicheng did after his rebirth basically has nothing to do with Hongsu, it is also because Hongsu is too big to influence him even if he wants to.

Therefore, Lin Baicheng has nothing to worry about. There is no big surprise in the international gold price, and it will still rise sharply after the Hongsu invasion of Afghanistan broke out.

"Since you know what's in your mind, then I won't talk too much."

Haruko Mori nodded and said nothing more.

Lin Baicheng said: "Regardless of whether the 25 billion US dollars of funds have been completed or not, if there is a major change in the price of gold, please remember to notify me."

"I will!"

Haruko Mori nodded in understanding, and then said: "Ms. Kelly told me that the oil price is currently approaching $15 a barrel, either this week or next week, and she plans to start shipping after the oil price breaks through $15."

"No problem, she can do whatever she wants."

Lin Baicheng didn't stop him. Although the oil price still had a big increase, he had already invested enough in oil futures and gold futures, so there was no need to go all-in.

Haruko Mori said: "One more thing, she said that you promised to let her set up a fund, which will be managed by her."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "I promised her that's right."

"Cheng Jun, once she runs the fund well, be careful that she leaves the company to support herself."

Haruko Mori reminded her that she was not putting eye drops on Vivien Kelly, but telling the truth.

"I know your worries, but if her ability is very strong, we won't be able to keep her if we force her to stay. When she wants to leave, she can only let her go."

Lin Baicheng didn't have a good solution for this either. He couldn't stop capable people from starting their own businesses.

Haruko Mori said: "Mr. Cheng, after Ms. Kelly manages the fund, you can give more funds and opportunities to other managers and train them."

"I see, let's talk about it later."

Lin Baicheng nodded and didn't say anything, mainly because he felt that it was too early to talk about it now.

On November [-]rd, Lin Baicheng left New York for Los Angeles.

That night, Lin Baicheng went to Lin Qingxia's apartment.He is not the only one here tonight, Deng Lijun and Lin Qin are also here.

Today is Lin Qingxia's birthday, Lin Baicheng and the others are here to celebrate Lin Qingxia's birthday.

Although Lin Qingxia has been studying abroad for about half a year, her relationship with her classmates is not good enough to invite them to her birthday, so the three people who came tonight are Lin Baicheng and the others.

Because there are no friends here in Los Angeles, Lin Qingxia didn't plan to make a big deal for this birthday, so she spent it in the apartment where she lived.

"Happy birthday!"

Amidst the blessings of the three of Lin Baicheng, Lin Qingxia closed her eyes and made a wish to the cake.

"Hoo hoo~~~"

After making a wish, Lin Qingxia blew out the candle.

"Sister Qingxia, what wish did you make?"

As soon as the candle was blown out, Lin Qin asked curiously.

Lin Qingxia smiled slightly: "I wish my parents and friends good health and all the best."

"Sister Qingxia, you are lying."

Lin Qin pouted, but she didn't believe that Lin Qingxia's birthday wish was this.

"There must be another Mr. Ruyi, and there happens to be one here, who has fulfilled Qingxia's wish."

Deng Lijun joked with a smile, she really wanted to match Lin Qingxia and Lin Baicheng, and she didn't want Lin Qingxia to miss the young man beside her who couldn't even be described as excellent.

"Sister Li Jun, what are you talking about? It's not like what you said."

Lin Qingxia was immediately embarrassed, she could see Lin Baicheng's thoughts towards her, she did not reject Lin Baicheng, at least she was a friend, but her relationship with Erqin was still hard for her to forget, so she couldn't respond to Lin Baicheng.

Deng Lijun smiled and said: "You still said no, no, why are you blushing?"

"Okay, let's not talk about this, let's eat cake."

Seeing this, Lin Baicheng made a noise to rescue Lin Qingxia. He knew that it was too late. Lin Qingxia hadn't come out of the previous relationship, and she would have a chance if she took her time.

"Eat cake! Eat cake!"

Lin Qingxia hastily agreed, seeing that Lin Baicheng was helping her out, she couldn't help feeling warm.

Seeing this, Deng Lijun stopped teasing Lin Qingxia, lest she go too far and make Lin Qingxia feel disgusted with Lin Baicheng.

Among the four, Lin Qin didn't think too much about it. If Lin Qingxia, who had a good relationship, became her sister-in-law, she would be too happy to object.

This year's birthday was a little rough and not lively at all, but it would be nice to have friends celebrating her birthday in a foreign country, so Lin Qingxia was not disappointed, but made her feel warm.

After Lin Qingxia's birthday, Lin Baicheng was about to leave the United States. He also had a business in Xiangjiang.

The reason why he didn't go back to Xiangjiang after Xinghe Game Company went public was because Lin Qingxia's birthday was approaching. Now that Lin Qingxia's birthday has passed, Lin Baicheng has no need to stay in the United States.

Of course, Lin Baicheng still has a lot of things to do in the company in the United States. It is impossible for him to leave immediately. Before leaving, he has to explain and make arrangements.

Fortunately, each enterprise is managed by someone, and Lin Baicheng also has the secretariat to help him supervise each enterprise, so he can go back to Xiangjiang with peace of mind.

(End of this chapter)