We're building a super chaebol in Hong Kong

After that, Su Cheng glanced at the information on Jardine Matheson and Hutchison Whampoa, but didn't pay much attention.

After reading this information, Su Cheng suddenly realized that these top Hong Kong companies were very short of money!

A tycoon like him, who had more cash than assets, was rare, not only in Hong Kong but in the whole world.

Many of these so-called billionaires actually had their net worth calculated based on fixed assets. As for cash, it would be difficult for them to come up with ten million in a short period.

"Xiao Ai, what is Simon Keswick's mobile phone number?" Su Cheng asked Xiao Ai in his mind.

"Master, 666777," Xiao Ai quickly replied with a number.

"Luk Chat?" Su Cheng laughed. He didn't expect Simon Keswick to choose such a number.

When purchasing a mobile phone at a Hutchison Telecom store, you could choose your own number, as long as it hadn't been taken by someone else.

Many big figures in Hong Kong had opened mobile phone accounts. Su Cheng had specially asked someone to compile a list of famous people's phone numbers, and then had Xiao Ai memorize this information.

This way, when Su Cheng needed it, he wouldn't have to flip through the phone book, which was much more convenient.

So, Su Cheng took out his mobile phone and dialed the number.

Since having a mobile phone, Su Cheng rarely used landlines anymore.

The only downside was probably that this brick-like mobile phone was a bit large and couldn't be put in a pocket. It could only be put in a bag.

Actually, the weight wasn't too bad, about 1 kilogram, which was two pounds, but it was just too big to carry around.

Besides, due to battery technology issues, basically, you could only talk continuously for about half an hour before the battery ran out, but the standby time could reach several hours.

So when going out, it was essential to bring an extra spare battery to replace at any time.

For this reason, Hutchison Telecom stores also specially launched a dual-battery package. Hutchison Telecom also made a lot of money selling batteries.

Su Cheng usually gave it directly to a bodyguard when going out, and only took it when there was a call or needed to make a call.

The phone was quickly answered, and an English sentence came from the other end of the phone.

The speaker was none other than Simon Keswick, the famous taipan of Jardine Matheson.

This was Su Cheng's first time calling Simon Keswick on a mobile phone, so Simon Keswick didn't know who was calling him.

However, whoever knew his number was definitely not a small figure.

Therefore, Simon Keswick answered the phone without hesitation.

"Mr. Keswick, this is Su Cheng. Am I disturbing you?" Su Cheng said with a smile.

"Oh, Mr. Su, this is rare. I didn't expect Mr. Su to call me. Is there anything I can do for you?" Simon Keswick was also very surprised by Su Cheng's call.

Recently, news came from Macau that Simon Keswick already knew that Su Cheng had bought several villas in a real estate agency.

However, this matter was not a big deal to them.

After all, a transaction worth only three million was really a trivial matter to people of their level.

Simon Keswick had also received news that Su Cheng was planning to develop in Macau.

Although Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land both had properties in Macau, the scale was not large.

In his opinion, investing too much in Macau was equivalent to throwing money away, which was not worth it.

After all, Macau in this era was too different from the Macau that Su Cheng knew in his previous life.

"Indeed, I have something to discuss with you. I wonder when Mr. Keswick will be available? Let's make an appointment to sit down and talk," Su Cheng said with a smile.

He didn't directly state the purpose of his call, which was for the land.

Because Su Cheng didn't plan to say it for the time being, otherwise, it would give him too much time to consider, and the other party would be prepared by then.

It would be best to resolve this matter quickly and decisively.

According to the information obtained by Brother Wu, the loan maturity dates of Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land with Standard Chartered Bank were on April 5th.

That is to say, they still had a week to prepare.

In any case, they had to come up with this huge amount of money before April 5th, otherwise, both hongs would lose part of their equity, and at a low price.

Neither the Keswick family nor other shareholders should accept this.

Therefore, even if they didn't sell this piece of land, they would have to sell other properties to raise this huge sum of money.

As for borrowing money from other banks to repay Standard Chartered Bank?

It was basically impossible, because other banks would basically know about this transaction later.

Only a few banks in Hong Kong had the strength to lend such a large amount of funds: HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank, Hang Seng Bank, and Bank of East Asia.

And these banks basically shared some sensitive information.

Therefore, it was basically impossible for Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land to borrow from other banks and then divert the funds to repay the loan. No bank wanted to bear such a big risk.

"Okay, even if I'm not available for Mr. Su's invitation, I have to make time. I wonder when Mr. Su would like to meet? And where would you like to meet?" Su Cheng didn't say the purpose of looking for him, and Simon Keswick didn't ask any more questions, but directly asked for the time and place.

Only Su Cheng had such a big face. He could set the time and place at will. If it were someone else, Simon Keswick's agreement to meet would already be a great honor.

"How about 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, at the Joyous Restaurant in Central?" Su Cheng said with a smile.

Whether it was placing the location at the Jardine headquarters, the Hutchison Whampoa Group headquarters, or the Su Group headquarters, it was not very suitable. Therefore, Su Cheng simply placed the location at the Joyous Restaurant.

That place was Su Cheng's own property, with soundproofed private rooms, and it was a good place to discuss matters.

"Okay, Mr. Su, I will be there on time!" Simon Keswick directly agreed.

"Then, see you tomorrow!" Su Cheng said with a smile.

"See you tomorrow!"

The two ended the conversation with just a few simple words.

Some things are better discussed in person. After all, phone calls have limitations.

Su Cheng was determined to get that piece of land.

Especially after learning about the current difficulties of Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land, Su Cheng was even more confident. (End of this chapter)