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Previously, Sir William Purves and the others had promised Su Cheng that he could finance 1% of HSBC Bank's shares at a very low price.

However, 1% of the shares was dispensable to Su Cheng, after all, the share was too small.

In addition, Su Cheng's funds were not very sufficient before, so this matter has been delayed and he has not actively connected with them.

Now, Su Cheng had even forgotten about it.

Unexpectedly, HSBC Bank was anxious.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. William Purves. I've been very busy recently. I think you know that. When I'm free, I'll contact you immediately to deal with this matter," Su Cheng said with a smile.

Of course, Sir William Purves also knew that Su Cheng had been making a lot of arrangements recently, and had made a big splash in the United States.

However, when Su Cheng acquired Hutchison Whampoa, he promised HSBC Bank that within three years, Hutchison Whampoa's funds would all be processed through HSBC Bank.

Now, HSBC Bank's monthly turnover is constantly rising, and it is a big increase, so HSBC Bank has also benefited a lot.

"HSBC Bank shareholder," Su Cheng thought.

Of course, he knew what kind of existence HSBC Bank would be in the future.

This was an existence that could become a super behemoth.

In his previous life, Su Cheng had read an introduction to HSBC Bank: HSBC Group has approximately 3,800 offices in 66 countries and regions in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa, serving customers worldwide. As of June 30, 2018, the Group's assets were US$2,607.3 billion, making it one of the world's largest banks.

More than two trillion US dollars, what an exaggeration.

After acquiring Kerry Bank and Kleinwort Benson, Su Cheng also learned a lot about banks.

Previously, he had great expectations for his own banks, and even hoped to surpass HSBC Bank in the future and become the financial hegemon of Hong Kong.

However, after this period of understanding, he has discovered that it is difficult for the bank to achieve this by relying on him.

Basically, the internationally famous banks are all set up by many consortia, or they are state-owned banks.

Although Su Cheng has money, he does not have enough power.

For example, HSBC Bank has the right to issue Hong Kong currency.

Can Kleinwort Benson do this? Basically impossible!

Because the government will definitely restrict it.

Don't think that Murray MacLehose seems to be very easy to talk to Su Cheng, that is because Su Cheng has made great contributions to Hong Kong's economy.

However, if something happens that violates the interests of the Governor's Office, they will definitely jump out to oppose it.

Just like Su Cheng's acquisition of China Light and Power, although Murray MacLehose seemed to be persuading Su Cheng to give up, in fact, his meaning was already very clear, that is, not to let Su Cheng acquire it.

However, Su Cheng now has an idea.

Since it is difficult for his own bank to develop, why not secretly start acquiring shares in HSBC Bank?

What does Su Cheng have the most? Of course, it is funds!

In a short period of time, he will definitely not be able to become a major shareholder of HSBC Bank, after all, HSBC Bank has too many shareholders.

However, Su Cheng can secretly acquire HSBC Bank shares for a long time, as for HSBC Bank, let it play freely, and he himself does not participate in any decision-making power of HSBC Bank.

When HSBC Bank does something that Su Cheng doesn't like in the future, he will expose that he is a major shareholder of HSBC Bank, then it will be fun!

Thinking of this, Su Cheng decided to discuss this matter with Zhang Qizheng tomorrow and let him personally select the most trustworthy person to control this matter.

Ten years, twenty years, or even thirty years, Su Cheng doesn't care, after all, he is still young now.

Even after thirty years, Su Cheng will only be fifty-two years old.

What is Su Cheng best at? What he is best at is controlling the shares of a listed company with multiple accounts.

In recent years, Su Cheng and Zhang Qizheng have been doing this all the time. Until now, as long as he does not deliberately expose it, the outside world cannot know which listed companies he has mastered the shares of? How much did you master?

At this moment, Governor Murray MacLehose also appeared in front of everyone.

"Everyone, today our Governor's Office has a very distinguished guest, he is His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, let us applaud and welcome the arrival of the Prince!" Murray MacLehose said with a smile on his face to the microphone.

Suddenly, a burst of warm applause rang out in the back garden of the entire Governor's Office.

At this time, the future King of England, the current Prince of Wales, also finally appeared in front of everyone.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to spend a wonderful Christmas dinner with you. Christmas is a day of universal celebration and joy for all people. This time, I am here on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen to Hong Kong to spend the holiday with you in this beautiful festival," The Prince of Wales said with a smile while standing in front of the erected microphone.

The current Prince of Wales is just 30 years old and very young.

There was another burst of applause at the scene.

Next, The Prince of Wales gave a lot of speeches. Su Cheng was sleepy, but the others listened with relish.

"Finally, I am here to announce a message." At this time, The Prince of Wales said this sentence.

Suddenly, this sentence aroused everyone's interest.

What exactly is the news?

"Mr. Su Cheng, please come to me." The Prince of Wales actually said to Su Cheng, with a smile on his face.

"Call me?" Su Cheng was a little surprised.

"His Royal Highness is calling you." Sir William Purves reminded him from the side, while also showing an envious expression.

Su Cheng didn't think much, and came directly to The Prince of Wales.

"Hello, Your Royal Highness." Su Cheng politely greeted him.

In fact, he didn't have any respect in his heart.

"I announce that Mr. Su Cheng will become a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). I am here this time with the will of Her Majesty the Queen," the Prince said solemnly.