The way they looked at Lin Huowang changed completely. In their eyes, he was no longer an ignorant young man, but a business tycoon with a forward-looking vision, ruthless means, and a good calculation!
Huo Zhenting's face immediately turned from pale to ashen.
He felt like a clown at this moment!
He thought he had designed a foolproof trap, but Kobayashi Tenwang not only saw through it easily, but also prepared a way that he couldn't even imagine!
Kobayashi Tenwang resolved the question about "cooperation with the mainland" in just a few words.
What he just mentioned about "protecting shareholders' rights" seemed particularly pale in the face of Kobayashi Tenmo's detailed plan and practical agreement, and even became a joke that highlighted the other party's foresight.
A huge sense of frustration and utter humiliation made him clench his fists under the table. He took a deep breath and managed to avoid losing his composure.
"Also..." Lin Huowang spoke again, drawing everyone's attention back, "I have already reached a preliminary agreement with Governor Murray MacLehose on the project's start-up funds.
The Hong Kong government will provide an ultra-low-interest financial support loan specifically for the initial launch and rolling development of the "Home Ownership Scheme." The details are currently being discussed between the Group's finance department and the Hong Kong government's Department of Finance and Finance, and a detailed proposal will be submitted to the Board of Directors for review shortly.
This was undoubtedly the final reassurance for everyone, and it put to rest any doubts about the capital chain risks that Ho Chun-ting had previously raised.
Lin Huowang sat back in the main seat and swept his eyes over the directors present in a very calm manner, finally stopping at Huo Zhenting's face, which was trying to appear calm but could not hide the unpleasant look on it.
Then, he smiled and asked, "Director Huo, Director Liang, do my answers and proposals address your concerns about shareholder rights and project feasibility?
Hongkong Land will demonstrate through its actions that fulfilling social responsibility and pursuing shareholder benefits are never a matter of choosing one over the other! His Excellency the Governor must leave behind this greatest achievement during his term. Lower-income citizens want affordable homes of their own, while shareholders... can also receive long-term, stable returns with even greater potential! This is the strategic transformation I am implementing for Hongkong Land in the new era!
"No problem, Mr. Lin! We trust you completely!"
"Mr. Lin's plan is so far-sighted. We fully support it!"
"Yes! This is the approach that truly considers the long-term development of Hong Kong Land!"
Several directors who were already supportive or neutral could no longer hold back and expressed their views.
Are you kidding? He has three trump cards in his hands: low-priced goods from the mainland, cheap land from the Hong Kong government, and supporting commercial support. On top of that, Jin Yong just gave Kobayashi Tenwang the reputation of "the greatest hero" today. If he doesn't support it now, he must be crazy!
Huo Zhenting, Liang Botao, and the others sat there speechless. Their painstakingly orchestrated "questions" were met with nothing in the face of Lin Huowang's comprehensive plan, which was like a dimensionality-reduction attack. Instead, they indirectly helped Lin Huowang consolidate his authority on the board.
Lin Huowang didn't look at Ho Chun-ting again, but turned his gaze to the bustling Central outside the window.
"Home ownership for all is Hong Kong's core strategy for the next five to ten years. It not only impacts the lives of millions of Hong Kong Islanders, but also the long-term interests of every shareholder here. Control of Hong Kong must be in the hands of a team capable of leading it through this tremendous transformation! I, Kobayashi Tenmo, will absolutely shoulder this responsibility!"
Then, he stood up and announced, "Alright! If you have no questions, today's interim board meeting is over. 'Home Ownership for All' will be launched as planned! We will send a copy of the detailed plan to the Governor's Office in the near future!"
Clap, clap, applause!
This time, the applause in the conference room was heartfelt and full of admiration.
Huo Zhenting sat amidst the applause, feeling the sound was truly piercing, his face filled with shame and anger. He knew that in this real face-to-face confrontation with Xiaolin Tianwang, he had been completely defeated.
The killer move that he had racked his brains to come up with not only failed to hurt the opponent at all, but instead became a stepping stone for the opponent to consolidate his position.
Niu Bijian in the corner also sighed sincerely that the strategy and planning of this young man Kobayashi Tianwang were really amazing.
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