A layman in the courtyard

Chapter 203 Playing Golf
Hong Kong Island in March is the most suitable for outdoor activities. The weather is 3℃, the sky is clear, the sun is not strong, and the climate is pleasant.

Walking on the turf of Deep Water Bay Golf Course, admiring the course's exquisite garden landscape and natural seascape, Cao Zhihua's mood was healed.

"Zhihua, do you need Uncle Shen's help with something when you invite me this time?"

After Cao Zhihua took a leisurely swing, he said:
"Uncle Shen, there is indeed something that I need your help with."

Shen Bi and Cao Zhihua walked slowly towards the ball and said casually:
"Oh, is there anything that can make it difficult for you in Hong Kong Island now? Then I'm really curious."

Cao Zhihua said with a smile:
"How can Uncle Shen say that he is so powerful? If it weren't for the help of Uncle Shen and a bunch of big guys, how could I, Cao Zhihua, be where I am today?

This is not because my industry is getting bigger and bigger, and now I urgently need a bank to provide financial support to the group.

In the past, I wanted to take action but had no chance. Now the opportunity has come, so I want to hear Uncle Shen’s opinion. "

When Shen Bi heard Cao Zhihua's words, he frowned and said:
"I knew there was nothing good in your asking me out. This matter is of great importance and involves many people. I advise you to find other opportunities."

Cao Zhihua had long been prepared in his heart. The bosses went out to hunt in person. The fattest prey was about to be seen. How could they allow the prey to be stolen?
If Cao Zhihua insists on interfering, he will definitely have to go through it.

But Cao Zhihua's current goal is very simple. It is only 65 years ago and it is still the period of strength for Baipi. This is not a question of whether he can do it or not.

It's just that Cao Zhihua doesn't want to quarrel with the white-skinned executives. After all, Cao Zhihua has lived a good life in his childhood. There is no need to provoke the white-skinned executives of the Hong Kong government and let himself be targeted. There is really no need to live in fear.

So Cao Zhihua said:
"Uncle Shen, in fact, everyone is fighting for nothing more than profit.

Since it is about interests, I think when everyone sits down, there must be something to discuss, right? "

Shen Bi glanced at Cao Zhihua incomprehensibly, feeling that Cao Zhihua was a little distracted.

My words have made it very obvious. The people this fat guy is staring at have huge backgrounds. How could they let go because of you, Cao Zhihua? What else do you, Cao Zhihua, want to fight for?

After thinking about it, Shen Bi still saved face for Cao Zhihua and said:

"This is not an ordinary interest, it is related to the future financial layout of Hong Kong Island.

Zhihua, I personally suggest looking for opportunities in the future. "

Cao Zhihua saw Shen Bi's somewhat troubled expression and stopped beating around the bush and said:
"Uncle Shen, you should know that if this opportunity is missed, the only foreign bank left in Hong Kong Island will be Bank of China.

There will never be such a good opportunity for me to get started with a large bank in the future.

I am ready to give up 10% of the shares of Victoria's Secret clothing company in exchange for this opportunity. "

Shen Bi looked at Qiu Jun in shock and was speechless for a long time.

As the corporate account opening bank of Zhihua Group, HSBC should know the financial situation of Zhihua Group best.

And I also know very well how profitable Victoria’s Secret clothing company owned by Cao Zhihua is.
A company that generates US$2-300 billion a year. Countless people in Hong Kong are eyeing this company, but there has never been a good opportunity to take action.

This time, Cao Zhihua was actually willing to take out shares of the company for this bank acquisition.

Is there any talk?Of course there is. What Cao Zhihua just said is right. For white-skinned senior executives, cutting off Chinese banks' leeks this time is just for profit.

But even if all Chinese-owned banks on Hong Kong Island are established, how big will the benefits be?
Compared to shares in the Victoria's Secret clothing company, that's really pitiful.

Shen Bi finally digested the shocking news, but still looked at Cao Zhihua in disbelief and said:
"Zhihua, do you know what you just said?"

Cao Zhihua looked at Shen Bi's disbelief and said with a smile:

"Uncle Shen, acquiring a bank of our own is an important strategy for the future development of our Zhihua Group.
So of course I know what I'm talking about, but there's one thing, Uncle Shen, you have to convey it clearly. They can buy this 10% share at the market price.

So if they want to get this share, they need to prepare a lot of funds. "

After receiving another confirmation from Cao Zhihua, Shen Bi took a deep breath and said:
"Zhihua, I will pass on the news. I think your sincerity should be able to impress them, and there will definitely be no problem with the funds. Just wait for my news."

Cao Zhihua nodded, swung a golf club, and missed the hole again. He exhaled and said:

"Hey, this wave is really hard to hit, and it didn't go into the hole."

Shen Bi laughed loudly and said:
"You, I usually ask you to come out to practice more, but you always don't come, you just like to stay at home with the beauty.

When it comes to playing waves, practice makes perfect.

Even if Zhihua is a genius, it won't work without long-term training.

However, you often participate in Dabo, but I have never seen you participate in Marseille. "

Cao Zhihua chuckled and said:

"Uncle Shen, it's not like you don't know that I like to be comfortable and don't like to pursue things that are too exciting.

Whether it's gambling or horse racing, I really don't have much interest in this kind of thing. I might as well spend more time with beautiful women and have more sons. Anyway, no matter whether I go or not, no one will think that I am socializing. Not qualified enough? "

Shen Bi nodded Cao Zhihua in the air and laughed loudly:

"In Hong Kong Island, even you Zhihua is not qualified, and there are really not many people who are qualified.

However, most Chinese people are easy to get stuck in and love to gamble. Zhihua, you are in the minority. "

Cao Zhihua smiled and shook his head. People who have traveled through time in later generations still don’t know that nine times out of ten they will lose.

Liu Lirong, the boss of Gionee Mobile Phone, is a typical example. He likes gambling and loves to gamble. He lost 7 million US dollars in a gambling game and owed more than 200 billion in gambling debts in just a few years.

Which family can afford such a waste of money? Cao Zhihua feels that he is physically and mentally healthy and does not need to pursue such excitement.

I had sex with Shen Bi for more than three hours. The time spent talking about things was actually very short. Most of the time was spent relaxing, running, and chatting. After all, my life was relaxed.

But after Shen Bi went back and conveyed Cao Zhihua's meaning, it was not easy.

I was called by a group of people to a meeting in the conference room of the HSBC Bank building overnight.

"Chairman, fellow directors, the specific situation is this. Cao Zhihua is willing to give 10% of his shares to everyone to buy in exchange for the acquisition of Hang Seng Bank."

The chairman sitting at the main table knocked on the table and said:
"That's what happened. According to the news I got, after we gave He Shanheng a thorough report yesterday, He Shanheng went to Zhihua Industrial Park to find Cao Zhihua this morning.

As a result, the news sent back by Shen Bi was correct, so Cao Zhihua should be very sincere this time.
To be honest, people say that Cao Zhihua talks about old relationships. I didn't believe it before, but after this incident came out, I have to believe it.

No one in the entire Hong Kong Island dared to step forward and provide help, except Cao Zhihua. "

The managing director of HSBC frowned and said:
"If Cao Zhihua takes action, it will indeed be a very troublesome matter.
Even if we at HSBC go all out, if we go against him, we still don’t know who will win.

It’s not always easy to handle. "

The director next to him looked at the general manager like an old fool and said:

"Put it right? Why do you have to put it right?
Cao Zhihua is already so sincere. Even if you take down these Chinese banks, how much money can you make?
Don’t you know how profitable Victoria’s clothing company is and how valuable it is?
A small Hang Seng Bank has a total value of only 3-4 million, so what if it is given to Cao Zhihua?

Do you know what Victoria's Secret clothing company means?

This means a terrifying profit of US$2-300 billion per year.
It means company shares of the best companies on earth. What's going on in your head? "

The directors sitting in the conference room nodded in approval when they heard the director's speech.

Everyone wields the sickle to seek defeat, not to fight the richest man in Hong Kong Island who is worth tens of billions.

In this case, even if HSBC wins, what will it get?

Nothing can be gained, because as long as the Zhihua Group reveals its intention to seek refuge, no force or country will reject his offer.
HSBC may also receive any benefits.

The chairman sitting in the main seat obviously did not agree with the general manager's speech. What the hell, he mistook the money of HSBC shareholders as money, right?

"Okay, what the general manager said just now is not part of this discussion. We are all adults.
Since Cao Zhihua is willing to abide by the rules, then we must follow the rules.

Cao Zhihua is the person who is qualified to come to the table and play cards with us.

Don't think about flipping the table over and be careful about hitting your feet.

Okay, let’s talk about it. "

"I don't think there is anything to discuss. Between Victoria's Secret clothing company and Hang Seng Bank, I believe fools know how to choose.

The only question I have is whether 10% is too small and not enough for us to share. The most important thing is that this opportunity is too rare. I think we can offer 25% of the shares to Cao Zhihua.
This will not affect his absolute control, but also satisfy everyone's interests. "

Shen Bi looked at this man dumbfounded, thinking that the world was really going crazy, how could this be possible?

It’s true that Cao Zhihua ignored HSBC’s face and forcefully acquired Hang Seng Bank, then everyone would really get nothing.

As expected, there was still a sensible person sitting there, and he said:
"This is unrealistic. We all know what Victoria's Secret clothing company means, and Cao Zhihua is not a fool, how could he not know?
If He Shanheng hadn't personally approached Cao Zhihua this time, we probably wouldn't have had the chance to get shares in this company.

So I think it is wise to get the benefits first. "

"Well, I think what both of you said is reasonable. How about letting Shen Bi talk to Cao Zhihua first. It would be best if Cao Zhihua can give out more shares.
If it really doesn't work, we still want the benefits we get.
Moreover, the price of the shares is also a key point to be negotiated. You can’t just decide what price Cao Zhihua says.
After all, we gave Cao Zhihua face, but this face is also very valuable. "

After everyone heard this speech, they all agreed.

After all, the benefits that Cao Zhihua gave up this time are enough to impress people.
There is no need to get nothing because of greed,
We need to talk anyway, so let’s talk first without setting any barriers.
In the end, the chairman of HSBC made the decision, with Shen Bi as the representative, and he would talk to Cao Zhihua first.

(End of this chapter)