Gold Investor

Chapter 35 Financial Skills Contest (5)
"Okay!" Yuan Ruilang slapped his thigh, "It's best for you to take over this job. The plan is up to you, and you can also discuss it with Zhao Xiaoyu. If that's the case, the chances of winning will increase."

Fang Yubin smiled wryly and said, "Ding Yifu has the final say on whoever comes in for an interview."

Yuan Ruilang took a sip of tea and asked, "What is Ding Yifu doing in Jiangzhou?"

Fang Yubin said: "The owner of Changhe Group, Li Hongsheng, intends to acquire Jinsheng, and he will come to Jiangzhou for inspection next week. Ding Yifu came here specially to meet with Li Hongsheng."

Yuan Ruilang's calm expression became tense again, and he kept rubbing his hands: "Changhe is a big conglomerate in Hong Kong. It has the strength to swallow Jinsheng in one bite. By the way, I heard that Ding Yifu was in Beijing recently, I am still in contact with Jian Cangmin, the boss of a central enterprise, hoping that the other party will take over Jinsheng. Is there such a thing?"

Fang Yubin nodded: "When I was in Beijing, I accompanied Ding Yifu to have dinner with Jian Cangmin once."

"So, we have to hurry up." Yuan Ruilang said, "We really have to wait until they finalize the merger with Li Hongsheng or Jian Cangmin, and then we don't know what the situation will be."

"I'll do my best." Fang Yubin said solemnly, but a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

5 I am fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful

In the golf course on the outskirts of Jiangzhou City, Ding Yifu is enjoying the joy of swinging on the green.Fang Yubin is like a conscientious caddy, handing over the clubs needed by the boss at any time.

The golf course was originally a wasteland.With the rapid development of Jiangzhou's economy, everyone from top to bottom believes that this economically large city urgently needs to have a first-class golf course.A few years ago, a company from Yunnan won the land at almost zero land price, and the government also introduced a number of preferential policies.Immediately afterwards, the company borrowed funds from banks in Jiangzhou with the land as a guarantee, and a golf course with advanced facilities finally appeared before the eyes of the world.

Jiangzhou is located in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, but the course is matched with an ingenious desert landscape - the fairways are interlaced between sand dunes and green grass, and the northern plants that are difficult to survive in the southern region are planted around the course.It is said that when the construction of the stadium was drawing to a close, there were major personnel changes in Jiangzhou.After Yang Weiguo took office as the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, he was very disgusted with the architectural style that combined the gracefulness of the Jiangnan water town with the magnificence of the northern desert, and denounced it as nondescript.Secretary Yang came up with a remedy—water is the source of money, and water is the source of connections. Only by attracting fresh water quickly can the lifeless stadium have a glimmer of life.The construction plan was adjusted immediately, and the bank continued to lend.An artificial lake surrounding the fairway with an area of ​​more than [-] square meters was excavated.

After making a swing, Ding Yifu took the towel handed over by Fang Yubin, wiped his cheeks, and asked, "What time is it?"

Fang Yubin replied respectfully: "4 o'clock in the afternoon."

Ding Yifu asked again: "Li Hongsheng's private plane arrives at 8:[-] p.m., right?"

"That's right." Fang Yubin said.

Ding Yifu snorted: "Li Hongsheng came out, it's quite a show."

Li Hongsheng, who is over eighty years old, is a famous entrepreneur in Hong Kong.As early as the 20s, he invested in the Mainland and established deep contacts in all walks of life.Knowing that he was going to Jiangzhou in person, Yang Weiguo, secretary of the Municipal Party Committee who was on a business trip, hurried back and wanted to meet him at the airport in person.Even the secretary of the provincial party committee was alarmed, saying that he wanted to come to accompany him, or Li Hongsheng called the secretary of the provincial party committee, saying that he came to Jiangzhou only to discuss business, and he must not mobilize the crowd.In the end, the secretary of the provincial party committee appointed a deputy governor to come to Jiangzhou to wait for Li Hongsheng's arrival.

Ding Yifu flew to Jiangzhou one day earlier, listened to the work report of Fang Yubin and others last night, and met with Shen Ruping this morning.Taking advantage of his free time in the afternoon, he came to the court to exercise his muscles and bones again.

Ding Yifu strolled on the course and said leisurely: "Jiangzhou's golf courses still have many merits in design, for example, the tee box of the seventh hole is set in the water, so that people have the unique experience of swinging on the island. Feeling. It’s just the matching of the surrounding landscape, the pine forest in the northern desert for a while, and the gurgling brook for a while, no matter how you look at it, it’s not pleasing to the eye.”

Fang Yubin complimented: "There are so many first-class golf courses in the country, Mr. Ding has played almost all of them. Naturally, a golf course like Jiangzhou is difficult for you to understand."

Ding Yifu said: "Don't just carry the club for me, come and try it too."

Fang Yubin waved his hands and said, "I've never played golf, and I know nothing."

Ding Yifu smiled and said: "I lived in the countryside since I was a child, and I didn't eat a few serious meals. Later, I went to the army as a soldier, kicking and practicing fighting all day long. What I advocate is a masculine and tough style. So when I first started playing golf, there was also resistance, thinking that this thing is fake, but it’s just for rich people to pass the time.”

Ding Yifu continued: "I didn't get interested in this sport until someone told me that the essence of golf is to violate human nature."

"Violating human nature? What do you mean?" Fang Yubin asked puzzled.

Ding Yifu said: "Everyone who plays golf knows a mantra—never use force, never raise your head. These eight words are the true meaning of golf. Golf is not about throwing the ball with your arms, but with your waist to drive your shoulders." The torque formed by the rotation of the head sweeps the ball away. At the same time, when addressing, taking off, backswing, downswing, and hitting the ball, the eyes must be fixed on the position of the ball. , Stand up straight and turn your head to the target direction during the closing action. If you are eager to observe the ball’s landing point before finishing the series of shots, you will naturally lose your footing and you will not be able to play the ball well.”

"Don't look at the simplicity of these eight words, many people just can't do it." Ding Yifu said again, "The reason may be that this formula is actually against human nature. Everyone comes to play, one is to strengthen the body, and the other is to Enjoying the scenery, but you want others to neither use force nor look up into the distance, isn’t that against human nature?”

Ding Yifu said with a smile: "I heard people say that, but I am interested in golf. Think about it, if you want to do a good job in investment business, don't you have to violate human nature?" Fear, I am greedy when others are fearful" and "the market is always born in despair, grows in doubt, matures in longing, and perishes in hope", in fact, they teach us that investment decisions should run counter to human nature. This is the same as 'Never use force, never raise your head' is almost the same thing."

Ding Yifu also said: "I became a monk halfway through investing. Over the years, I realized a truth while doing it. The so-called investment philosophy and investment philosophy are still inseparable from four words - sophistication of the world. Business under the sun, say After all, it’s all about dealing with people. If you understand human nature, there will be no difficult business, and investment can be targeted. Isn’t it said that investing is investing in people? You can’t even see through people, so you can invest accurately?”

Fang Yubin clapped his hands and said, "Boss Ding's remarks are so incisive!"

Ding Yifu waved his hand: "It's just a casual talk from experience. By the way, I heard that a little girl was injured when I went back to Macau. Why is her name Tong?"

Fang Yubin replied: "Tong Xiaozhi. She is still recovering from her injuries these days, so she didn't come to the company."

"Yes, Tong Xiaozhi." Ding Yifu said, "When I came to Jiangzhou this time, I originally wanted to visit her, but now it seems that I don't have time. Please convey your condolences for me. In addition, in addition to reimbursement of medical expenses, The company can also give special approval and give people some rewards."

As the top leader, Ding Yifu will never say sorry to his subordinates.Today's remarks are probably a tactful expression of apology for sending Fang Yubin to Macau.Fang Yubin said with interest: "Thank you, Mr. Ding, for your concern."

After taking a swing, Ding Yifu said again: "The Jinsheng Group's situation is not so easy to solve. During this period of time, you have done a lot of work. If you are sure, I will not say more, but this Haochen Film and Television is What's going on, endless fuss, and non-stop articles in the papers."

"It's all because of my poor work." Fang Yubin blamed himself on the surface, but he couldn't help being pleasantly surprised in his heart—unexpectedly, Ding Yifu would take the initiative to mention this matter.If he didn't say it, it would be hard for him to speak.

Ding Yifu looked directly at Fang Yubin, looking aggressive: "Everyone knows about Jin Sheng's situation, and there is no money at all at the moment. Haochen Film and Television is making a fuss and putting on a face-tearing posture. I have to suspect that they are not here to ask for money. , but for another purpose.”

Fang Yubin's heart skipped a beat, the joy he felt a few seconds ago was gone.Ding Yifu is worthy of being an old Jianghu, Yuan Ruilang's tricks can't be hidden from others at all.

Ding Yifu seemed to be planning to continue, but the phone rang.After answering the phone, Ding Yifu said: "Li Hongsheng's special plane has taken off from Hong Kong ahead of schedule, and we are heading home too, so let's meet this legendary figure."

A large group of people were waiting on the tarmac. When Fang Yubin saw Li Hongsheng walking down the gangway from a distance, he couldn't help feeling excited.A well-known Hong Kong rich man like Li Hongsheng has always been regarded as a representative of the "Hong Kong Dream", and his influence has long gone beyond the economic field.When Fang Yubin was still studying in his hometown in the county, he had read a lot about Li Hongsheng's entrepreneurial legends on TV and newspapers.Today, the idol finally stood in front of me.

Li Hongsheng still wore the iconic pair of black-rimmed glasses, thinning hair, a dark blue suit, and a pair of well-polished leather shoes.However, unlike the hale and hearty image that appears in the media, the real Li Hongsheng looks older.His back was a little hunched, and he needed someone to help him up and down the stairs.

After arriving at the hotel, Li Hongsheng only exchanged pleasantries with the deputy governor, and then went upstairs to rest.Li Hongsheng's schedule is very regular. He reads for an hour every night, goes to bed before 11 o'clock, wakes up on time at 6 o'clock in the morning, exercises for more than an hour, and finishes his breakfast before 8 o'clock.With Li Hongsheng's status in the arena, he would never disrupt his routine because of a deputy governor.

In the morning of the next day, the vice-governor and leaders of Jiangzhou City accompanied Li Hongsheng and his party to visit several local attractions.At noon, another grand welcome banquet was held.When anyone comes to toast, Li Hongsheng will stand up politely, give him a signature smile, and then take another sip of red wine.

At the end of the banquet, the deputy governor held a glass of wine: "In the afternoon, Mr. Li will start negotiations with enterprises in Jiangzhou. It is inconvenient for the government to intervene in the cooperation between enterprises, so I will go back to the provincial capital. However, as the government, Of course, I look forward to a powerful enterprise like Changhe Group investing in Jiangzhou. Let us raise our glasses together and wish the cooperation between the two parties a success!"

At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the negotiations officially started.On Li Hongsheng's left, his special assistant Zhou Yajun sat, and the two of them bowed their heads to communicate from time to time.Zhou Yajun is a mature woman of about 50 years old with an ordinary appearance.But those who are familiar with Changhe Group know that Zhou Yajun is Li Hongsheng's right-hand man in his work.In front of Li Hongsheng, there was only a cup of tea; in front of Zhou Yajun, there was a thick stack of documents.Look at this posture, Zhou Yajun is the main talker, and Li Hongsheng will be behind.

Hua Shouzheng was sitting in the middle on the other side of the negotiating table, and Shen Ruping and Ding Yifu were sitting beside Hua Shouzheng.After all, Hua Shouzheng is still the president of Jinsheng Group, and it is justifiable for him to sit in the middle.However, this dude, who usually can't say a few decent words when facing Fang Yubin and Su Jin, now encounters Ding Yifu and Shen Ruping with a strong aura, basically it's just a show.

Different from the habit in the mainland, Hong Kong does not refer to those successful and famous businessmen as "Mr. X", but "Mr. X".Both Ding Yifu and Shen Ruping called Li Hongsheng "Mr. Li", and Li Hongsheng also called each other "Mr. Ding" and "Mr. Shen".

Li Hongsheng's Chaoshan accent is very strong: "I am very old and have traveled all over the world. On my birthday last year, I set a rule for myself: try not to go on business. Unexpectedly, because of Jiangzhou's affairs, I broke my promise again. "

Ding Yifu said with a smile: "I met Mr. Li ten years ago. When we meet again today, I feel that your body is still the same as it was ten years ago. If you look like this, you can still work for another 20 years."

"No, I'm getting old and my energy is low." Li Hongsheng waved his hand, and then asked, "Excuse me for being stupid, I don't know where Mr. Ding and I met ten years ago?"

Ding Yifu said: "At that time, I was studying in the executive class of a business school in Beijing. The school organized more than a dozen students and flew to Hong Kong. Please give us a lecture."

"Oh, there is such a thing. It's all because there were too many people at that time, and I didn't remember Mr. Ding's name. I'm sorry!" Li Hongsheng said.

"This is really fate!" Li Hongsheng cast his eyes on Shen Ruping, "The last time I was in Hong Kong, I heard Mr. Shen talk about it, and our first meeting was almost ten years ago."

"Yes!" Shen Ruping laughed, "Ten years ago, I was the county magistrate. At that time, the governor led a huge economic and trade delegation to Hong Kong to attract investment. The company signed a cooperation agreement, and Mr. Li attended the signing ceremony."

Listening to the three people's gossip, Fang Yubin couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart: In the past ten years, Mainland China has indeed gone through a golden age of rapid economic growth.Back then, when Ding Yifu and Shen Ruping went to visit Li Hongsheng, they almost had the mentality of a pilgrimage.The aloof Li Hongsheng couldn't remember the names of these little people at all.Today, ten years later, Ding Yifu and Shen Ruping are at least qualified to sit opposite Li Hongsheng as negotiating opponents.

Li Hongsheng, who is over eighty years old and still busy, can also see the ebb and flow of economic strength between the mainland and Hong Kong. In the 20s, when Fang Yubin was in elementary school, he knew that Li Hongsheng was a wealthy Chinese man and a well-known entrepreneur in Hong Kong.How many years have passed, but Hong Kong has not been able to produce a few truly famous business leaders, and still relies on Li Hongsheng, a group of bigwigs, to support the appearance.In contrast, in the mainland, from Mou Zhong, Ni Runfeng to Liu Chuanzhi, Zhang Ruimin, Wang Shi, and then to Ma Yun and Ma Huateng, entrepreneurs have emerged one after another.Some people fell, some people stood firm, and some people emerged.In fact, the growth rate of entrepreneurs is a reflection of the economic vitality of a region.

After the polite words, the negotiation gradually got to the point.In Li Hongsheng's calm tone, there was a bit of domineering: "Although I am quite old, I think I can still be the family of Changhe Group. If I come in person, I can't negotiate business, and no one in the company can do it." " Li Hongsheng's words are almost an ultimatum to the negotiating opponent - if the negotiation fails this time, Changhe Group will resolutely withdraw from Jinsheng's merger and acquisition.

Shen Ruping said: "We fully understand Mr. Li's sincerity, but we just don't know what kind of conditions Changhe can offer?"

Li Hongsheng had a smile on his face, but he stopped talking.Zhou Yajun beside him said: "We agree with Mr. Shen's plan of debt-bearing overall acquisition. After the acquisition is completed, we will bear all of Jinsheng's external debts."

"As for the price," Zhou Yajun continued, "Mr. Shen's quotation of 30 billion in Hong Kong last time is really too high. The price I can accept is 25 billion, not even a penny more!"

(End of this chapter)