The atmosphere in the office seemed to relax a little.
Shen Bi leaned back in his chair with ease, his gaze shifting slightly before refocusing on Lin Huowang's face. He then spoke in a casual manner:
"Mr. Kobayashi, this... about that 'compound S'... I wonder if you have any samples on hand?"
The 'trial pack' you gave me last time... its effects were truly impressive. However, I still want to experience our achievement more thoroughly... what do you think…”
Upon hearing this, Lin Huowang smiled knowingly.
He had actually anticipated Shen Bi's question and had prepared accordingly before coming.
He took out a delicate little brown glass bottle directly from the inside pocket of his suit, then gently placed it on the smooth mahogany table in front of him and pushed it over.
"Mr. Shen Bi has done his best for this loan. Here are fifty grains per screen, which is a small token of my appreciation."
However, while this substance is beneficial, it is ultimately an external force. With such a busy schedule, Grand Master Shen Bi should prioritize his health and exercise restraint as much as possible.
Upon hearing that there were as many as fifty pills in this small bottle, Shen Bi's eyes instantly lit up with surprise.
He quickly pocketed the small bottle, his movements as swift as if he were afraid someone would snatch it away.
You should know that he is Steve Shum, the tycoon of HSBC, one of the most powerful and influential people in Hong Kong.
The value of a treasure that makes him so nervous and treasuring it is self-evident.
After carefully hiding the bottle of medicine, a relaxed and satisfied smile finally appeared on his face. He nodded repeatedly and smiled at Lin Huowang, saying, "Young Master Lin is right! Right! Don't worry, I know what I'm doing! Haha, thank you so much! It's been so long since I've felt this young and energetic. You wouldn't believe it! Some of the assistants we've hired at HSBC in recent years are all young and beautiful. Before, I was willing but unable to help, but now... hehe! With Young Master Lin's miracle drug, life has become colorful again..."
After settling things down, Lin Huowang left the cold glass curtain wall of the HSBC Building, got into his Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, and prepared to return to the Landmark Group Building to handle some documents.
Outside the car window, the high-rise buildings of Central stand tall, a jungle symbolizing power and wealth.
With the signing of the documents, the HK$4 billion in funding has been quietly secured, and it's time for Lin Huowang to make his next move.
However, just as he returned to the Hongkong Land Group building and sat down in the chairman's office, the important dedicated line rang again.
On the other end of the phone came the voice of Hong Kong Governor Murray MacLehose, and unlike his usual authoritative coldness, this time his words carried an unusual warmth as he said:
"Is this Mr. Xiaolin? This is Mak Lai-ho. How did the loan go? I trust Mr. Shen Bi to handle things."
Are you available now? Could you come to my office right away?
Regarding your previous mention of...the idea of acquiring the British automotive industry, I have some new developments that I'd like to discuss with you in detail in person.
"Thanks to His Excellency the Governor's concern, the loan has been approved. I will be there shortly."
Lin Huowang responded quickly, but he already understood quite well.
It seems that sildenafil's "door-opening" effect has far exceeded expectations, with even the Hong Kong government's MacLehose taking the matter he was asked to do so seriously.
This is an extraordinary amount of face. The Governor of Hong Kong, whom everyone in Hong Kong Island looks up to, is now running errands for Lam Fok-wong, gathering information about the situation in the British mainland. If this gets out, it will definitely shock people like Pao Yue-kong and Li Ka-shing.
Compared to Sir Michael Schumpeter's office, the reception room at Government House had a more classic and luxurious colonial-era feel, but this also gave it a deliberate sense of distance.
Governor Murray MacLehose was actually waiting at the door to greet Lam Fook Wong in person. He was all smiles and when Lam Fook Wong arrived, he patted him on the shoulder and invited him in.
Throughout Hong Kong Island, since the island was colonized by the British, there has probably never been a Chinese person who received such treatment from a sitting Governor of Hong Kong.
"Sit down, Mr. Kobayashi, please sit down!"
While warmly greeting him, MacLehose personally poured two glasses of whiskey, then kindly handed one to Lam Ho-Wong, while he himself sat down behind the huge desk with the other glass in his hand.
"Mr. Kobayashi, first of all, congratulations on successfully securing HSBC's support! Forty billion, that's a huge sum!"
Moreover, I've kept in mind your idea of acquiring a British car brand, which you mentioned last time.
During my work review in London a couple of days ago, I used some personal connections to do some preliminary groundwork for you.
Without much small talk, MacLehose went straight to the point with Lam Ho-Wong about acquiring a British car brand.
His tone and the content of his speech would make anyone who didn't know better think that a subordinate was reporting to Lin Huowang!
"Thank you for your help, Your Excellency. I always said that this matter was originally extremely difficult, but with Your Excellency's help in the investigation, it will surely be much easier and we will soon see hope."
Lin Huowang was also pleasantly surprised; he really hadn't expected Mai Lihao to be so quick and efficient.
Who says the British are slow and inflexible? Look at the Governor of Hong Kong; he flew back to London in just two or three days and got things done.
"Mr. Kobayashi, you need to understand the current economic situation in the UK."
The Labour government under Callaghan is facing a dire situation: stringent loan conditions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanding significant cuts to public spending, and a wave of privatization of state-owned enterprises is brewing, even imminent.
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