"I am very optimistic about the Sakura Country market, but due to the current instability of the Hong Kong market and the difficulty in capital turnover, I am considering postponing my entry for a few years."

Iwasaki Yasuke said excitedly: "Bao-san, if we enter the Sakura Country market in the future and all funding channels are handed over to Mitsubishi Bank, we are very willing to help Bao-san overcome this difficulty."

"However, the specific terms must be written in the contract. I wonder if you, Bao Sang..."

Bao Junyi sneered in his heart. The Sakura Country's consortium was indeed profit-driven. They even dared to short their own country.

In the 1980s, after the United States, the United States, Germany and other countries signed the Plaza Accord, the real estate and stock markets in the Sakura Country went crazy. The real estate price changed every day, the stock price continued to hit new highs, and it could double in a few days. The bubble grew bigger and bigger.

Until the United States raised interest rates and withdrew funds from returning to the country, causing external U.S. capital to sell their stock assets and flee the original market to return to the United States.

In the end, the real estate and stock markets plummeted, and even triggered circuit breakers several times.

This crisis caused the economy of the Sakura Country to regress by 20 years, and even the capital's property market was not spared, with prices being cut in half again and again.

Among them, the land prices in six major cities fell by 81%, and even the East Longitude Index fell by nearly 40% in a few months, and the index was nearly halved.

Bao Junyi smiled and said, "Of course, it can all be written into the contract, but the interest on investing in Sakura Country..."

"Don't worry, Bao Sang. I can give you the lowest interest rate possible. However, the investment amount must be written into the contract. Is that okay?"

"no problem."

"I wonder what Bao Sang plans to invest in? Or the automotive industry?"

"Mr. Iwasaki Yasuke, don't worry. My investment in Sakura Country will not harm Mitsubishi's interests. In addition, it may increase the market value of Mitsubishi Group."

The major conglomerates in Sakura Country all attach great importance to their local market and welcome foreign capital. However, they are also worried that the entry will damage their own interests. Therefore, generally, entering Sakura Country requires introduction from internal conglomerates, otherwise, it will be difficult to move forward.

Iwasaki Yasuke smiled and said, "Bao-san, that's not what I meant."

"Ahem... ahem, I wonder how much money Bao-san is borrowing this time?"

"I need a $1.5 billion loan this time. How about using Miracle Games stock as collateral?"

"That's absolutely fine, but it will take some time to mobilize the funds, maybe 2-3 days?"

Bao Junyi thought for a moment before saying, "Okay, the money must arrive within three days."

"Can!"

"Okay then. You arrange for a stranger to come to Miracle Tower, and I'll arrange for a lawyer to sign the contract."

"It seems that Bao-san is making a big move. If you need the help of Mitsubishi Group, you can always ask. After all, we are friends."

"Okay, I'll definitely contact you if I need to."

Bao Junyi sneered. The Sakura Country Consortium was ruthless and would eat people without leaving any bones. Don't let her find an opportunity, otherwise, if she gets ruthless, she will even eat her own people. It's just a matter of whether the benefits are enough.

After Bao Junyi solved the funding problem, he leaned back in his boss chair and thought.

This move is indeed a bit big, and I am worried that the local capital of the Eagle Country will try to stop it.

What if the local capital of the Eagle Country persuades the cabinet to force the Eagle Country to step down and block this acquisition?

......

The next day.

Oriental Daily, Sing Tao Daily, Ta Kung Pao, Ming Pao, Evening News and other media have published that Miracle Group has raised its stake in Jardine Matheson Land and Hutchison Whampoa and launched a takeover offer.

In addition, under the operation of Yuan Tianfan, Jardine Matheson and Hutchison Whampoa merged the primary and secondary markets to acquire shares, and announced 42.37% and 41.68% of the shares respectively.

At the same time, it was announced that the two British companies would be acquired at a 20% premium on the stock market until a 51% stake was acquired.

boom!

The citizens of Hong Kong were stunned, holding newspapers in both hands, their eyes open, pupils contracted, and their faces full of disbelief.

At this time, the headquarters of Hutchison Whampoa Building in Central

Qi Dezun was in the office, processing company documents.

Suddenly, the secretary rushed into the office and said anxiously: "President, this is bad, I...our company."

The secretary was so anxious and breathless that he couldn't speak clearly, so he simply handed the newspaper to Qi Dezun.

Qi Dezun was puzzled and started reading the newspaper. After two minutes, his pupils shrank slightly and his veins bulged.

He roared, "Fake, that bastard Bao Junyi, I didn't offend him, did I? To think that he made a takeover offer for our group and even acquired so many shares?"

"You idiot! This is all about that fellow Keswick from Jardine Matheson. What does this have to do with me, Qi Dezun? You're messing with me like this, you idiot!"

The secretary whispered weakly, "President... President, we just received news from the financial department that the stock price is hitting new highs. I want to ask you..."

"How much money is left in the group account now?"

"There is still HK$1.3 billion, of which HK$600 million is for R&D and personnel expenses of various subsidiaries."

"I can't care about that now. I'll just embezzle it temporarily until the group gets through this difficult time."

"Okay, President, I'll notify you right away."

Now Hutchison Whampoa did not expand crazily like in the previous life, which led to difficulties in capital turnover. Instead, it sold part of its shares to HSBC, which ultimately helped Li Jiacheng to rise with Hutchison Whampoa as a stepping stone.

In this life, Hutchison Whampoa became cautious due to the Wharf Warehouse Warehouse incident and did not expand through crazy debt financing. Most of the shares were still held in his own hands and were not sold to HSBC.

However, due to Qi Dezun's diversified development and the oil crisis, these industries were all in a loss-making state, resulting in not much funds in the group's accounts.

The other side.

Located on the top floor of the Jardine Matheson Group’s headquarters building in Central.

Keswick was furious in the office, smashing the office decorations and breaking the glass all over the floor.

The secretary entered with trepidation and said hesitantly, "President... President, Miracle Group has secretly acquired 41.68% of the shares."

"Ever since Bao Junyi took action against Wharf Holdings, our group has secretly repurchased some of our shares, to prevent Bao Junyi from taking action against us. Our stake has increased from 32.45% to 36.57%."

"However, there is still a 4.13% difference from Miracle Group..."

Keswick said angrily, "Humph! Those shareholders usually treat me with respect and I pay them dividends every year, yet they secretly sold their shares to Miracle Group without telling us."

The more Keswick thought about it, the angrier he became. He smashed everything he could in the room, except for the small blue and white porcelain vase on the table. He endured it and didn't touch it. After all, he had spent $200,000 to buy it.

The secretary hesitated for a moment before saying, "President, the stock market is about to open. We need to react quickly."

After hearing this, Keswick forced himself to calm down and said after a while, "How is the group's funds now?"

"The group now has HK$1.8 billion in its account. At the end of the year, the major subsidiaries will hand over profits, some of which will be used for research and development and other expenses next year."

"Let's not worry about what will happen next year. Let's save the real estate company first. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain to the local families in Eagle Country."