Rebirth 1980: Marrying my sister’s best friend at the beginning

"Deng deng deng"

The voice coming from outside the door interrupted the conversation between Li Yi and Yang Qian.

"Come in!"

As soon as Li Yi's voice sounded, the office door was pushed open.

Immediately afterwards, Li Futiao, He Dongying and the chartered boat king were seen striding in.

After seeing these three people, Li Yi stood up immediately, and then said with a smile: "Lao Li, Lao He, Lao Bao, why are you here?"

Li Futiao smiled and said, "Didn't we sign the share transfer agreement yesterday? We came here today to send money."

"Just leave it to the company's finance department, why bother to go there yourself?" Li Yi said with a smile.

"Hahaha, the money is just a gift, mainly because there are some things I want to talk to brother Li Yi about!" Li Futiao said.

"Haha, okay, I just have something I want to talk to you guys about!"

With that said, Li Yi immediately asked Li Futiao, He Dongying and others to take a seat.

Yang Qian on the side immediately made tea and water for several people. After doing all this, she wisely withdrew.

When there were only four of them left in the office, Li Yi asked with a smile: "Old Li, just say what you have to say!"

Li Futiao immediately said: "We came here today mainly because we want to ask for your opinion on three things, Brother Li Yi. The first thing is about the admission of new members. Although we passed the application list for new members some time ago, , but due to the sudden attack by Sangchai and others, the follow-up matters were delayed."

"Now that the matter has been resolved, and after this incident, the reputation of our Chinese Chamber of Commerce has greatly increased, so we are thinking of introducing new members to the Chamber of Commerce now. What do you think?"

"I don't have any objection, you can just take care of this matter!" Li Yi said.

"Okay, we'll make an announcement tomorrow!" Li Futiao said.

"Row!"

Then, Li Futiao said again: "Secondly, we are here to seek cooperation this time!"

"cooperate?"

"Yes, Xingchen Company currently holds more or less shares of our major companies. You are also considered a shareholder of each of our companies. Since we are all family members, can we strengthen cooperation in business?" Li Futiao road.

The charter king immediately echoed: "You now control 39% of Wharf's shares and are the company's second largest shareholder. However, the development of Wharf is currently sluggish. Should you, as a shareholder, give some guidance to the company?"

Li Yi smiled and said: "As a shareholder, you should guide the development of your own company, but I have said before that neither I nor Xingchen Company participate in the daily operation and management of each company."

"So, I can only provide some ideas regarding the specific operating conditions of each company, and you can only rely on yourselves for the rest!"

"Brother Li Yi, we also know that you are busy. We want to cooperate with Xingchen Company. What do you think about this?" Li Futiao said.

"No problem. If you want to cooperate, you can talk directly to Lan Xinming, Pang Feiyan and others. I have no objection!" Li Yi said.

"With your words, we can rest assured!"

Then Li Futiao said again: "The most important thing we came here today is to talk with Brother Li Yi about the future of Hong Kong Island's business community."

Before he finished speaking, Li Yi said with a smile: "Old Li, this topic is a bit big!"

Li Futiao shook his head and said: "It would have been a bit too arrogant for us to talk about this topic before, but now, I think we are qualified enough."

"On the one hand, your Star Company is already the investment company with the largest assets on Hong Kong Island. Almost all large listed companies on Hong Kong Island have your name on the shareholder lists. Although it is an exaggeration to say that you control half of the business community on Hong Kong Island, But it’s not that far off.”

"On the other hand, your personal wealth, fame, and prestige are beyond the reach of others, and you represent the capital. Isn't it normal to talk about the future of Hong Kong Island's business community?"

Li Yi was silent for a moment, then looked at Li Futiao and said, "Old Li, Lao He, Lao Bao, why did you suddenly talk to me about this matter?"

He Dongying sighed and said: "It is not because of the sudden visit of Sangchai and others. Through this incident, we deeply feel that the Hong Kong stock market and even the entire business community are too fragile."

"A few foreign consortiums can easily smash through our stock market. If you hadn't turned the tide and blocked their attacks, our families and companies would have fallen long ago. I'm afraid just thinking about it!"

The charter king also said: "Yes, although Sangchai and others are hateful, they have sounded the alarm to us with practical actions. This time we were lucky enough to escape death and severely injured the other party, but we may not have this next time Lucky you!"

Li Futiao also said: "The scale of the Hong Kong stock market is too small, and the power is too dispersed. It is okay to fight on a small scale at ordinary times. Once a real financial giant is attracted, we will be a small fish in front of the shark, and we will not even resist." There's no room for it!" After hearing this, Li Yi also fell into deep thought.

Indeed, the ability of the Hong Kong stock market to resist risks is too weak and cannot withstand too big a storm.

Of course, this is inseparable from the situation in which the four major sectors of the Hong Kong stock market are competing against each other.

Due to irregular financial management in the early years and historical reasons, the current situation in which four companies, Far East, Gold and Silver, Kowloon and Hong Kong Stock Exchange, coexisted, was called the "Four Meetings Era" by the people of Hong Kong Island.

However, with the occurrence of last year's stock market crash and this year's Far East Stock Exchange being attacked by Sangchai and others, a series of incidents have fully exposed various shortcomings caused by the coexistence of the four securities markets in Hong Kong Island.

In a word, the power is too dispersed and can easily be defeated by people individually.

"Then what do you think?" Li Yi said.

"We would like to ask you to take the lead to see if we can integrate the securities market on Hong Kong Island. It would be best to merge the four major stock exchanges into one large exchange. What do you think?" Li Futiao said in a surprising tone.

As soon as these words came out, Li Yi was stunned.

He couldn't help but think of the predecessor of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange - the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

This exchange is a large stock exchange formed by the formal merger of four exchanges on March 1986, 3.

However, it was the British Hong Kong government that took the lead in establishing the United Exchange.

"Why should I take the lead? Shouldn't this kind of thing be done by the British Hong Kong government? Can I take the lead? Are the other three exchanges willing to merge?" Li Yi asked the question in his heart.

Li Futiao immediately said: "This matter should really be taken by the British Hong Kong government. It's a pity that their reputation is now bad. Even if they come forward, no one will be willing to listen to them!"

"On the contrary, Brother Li Yi, you not only have the support of our Chinese Chamber of Commerce, but also have a good relationship with Dolson and the British Capital Group. You also have great prestige among ordinary citizens. As long as Brother Li Yi is willing to come forward, this matter will definitely be no problem! "

He Dongying on the side added: "Of course, the most important thing is brother Li Yi, where is your strength? In the past two years, you have kicked the Hong Kong stock market and punched the New York and London stock markets. It can be said that you are killing all directions and you are invincible. .”

"If you say you want to end the era of the Four Associations, be it the Kowloon Association or the Gold and Silver Association, who dares to object?"

Hearing this, Li Yi couldn't help but become serious.

The integration of the Hong Kong Island stock market will indeed have a very positive effect on the economic development of Hong Kong Island.

On the one hand, it breaks down the barriers between various stock exchanges and makes it easier for listed companies to raise funds.

On the other hand, it will also enhance market vitality and increase the ability to resist risks.

After all, when the four major exchanges unite, the market size will increase significantly. When others want to leverage the entire market, both the amount of funds required and the difficulty of operation will increase exponentially.

Thinking of this, Li Yi immediately said: "This is a good thing, but I am going back to the capital soon, and I really don't have time to do this!"

Li Futiao immediately said: "It doesn't matter, as long as Brother Li Yi comes forward to talk to the heads of the other three exchanges about this matter, we will do the rest!"

"Okay, I will accept this!" Li Yi said.

"it is good"

Seeing the excited expressions of the three of them, Li Yi smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. I also have something to tell you!"

"what's up?"

"I'm going to hold a cocktail party at home tomorrow night. Firstly, I want to celebrate this big victory. Secondly, I have some things I want to talk to you about. Please help me inform the members of the Chamber of Commerce!" Li Yi said.

"What time will it be tomorrow night?" Li Futiao asked.

"Six o'clock!"

"It's six o'clock tomorrow night, right? Leave this matter to me!" Li Futiao said.

"Row"

(End of this chapter)