Chapter 157

HSBC’s business reception was held in a luxury hotel in Mong Kok.

Melodious music, exquisite wines, handsome waiters, wonderful dancing, and people gathering in twos and threes chatting and laughing, decorated the entire hall into a harmonious banquet picture.

Everyone communicated with each other, communicated enthusiastically, and looked for a little help for their careers.

People who come here are either rich or noble, and the powerful people in Hong Kong are proud to get invitations from HSBC.

If the British Hong Kong government controls the entire political power of Hong Kong, then HSBC controls Hong Kong's financial economy.

There are many opportunities in Hong Kong City, but the prerequisite is that you have money. Only with money can you seize the opportunities. Otherwise, you can only watch the fat in front of you being taken away.

Just like today's banquet.

Something big happened recently.

Yuan Guodong wants to acquire Wheelock, one of the four major foreign banks. HSBC issued a public statement two days ago to provide full support to Yuan Guodong.

This full support is not only reflected in funds, but even today's business reception is held because of this.

"Jeff is a genius. There are few young people who are as steady and wise as him," HSBC's senior manager Mike introduced a young man to Yuan Guodong, "Pou, you should communicate more and see how powerful young people are today."

Yuan Guodong looked at the man in front of him and was stunned for a moment, but he immediately showed a gentle smile: "Mike's vision is unmistakable. I have seen Mr. Fu before. He really looks like a dragon and a phoenix. Mr. He likes it very much." My grandson has always been full of praise for him."

Fu Wenfan said with a smile on his face and his face as usual, "Mr. Yuan, thank you."

Mike smiled and said, "I knew you were different from others, Pou." The comments on the Internet are all hearsay, confusing right and wrong, and must not be believed. People still have to get in touch with each other to know what kind of person they are."

Yuan Guodong smiled and nodded.

"Jeff holds 5% of Wheelock's stock. He had this vision a long time ago. If you look at Jeff now, the difference in value is hundreds of millions. How many young people have such courage now?" Mike asked Fu Wenfan praised him lavishly.

Yuan Guodong smiled and responded: "That's true."

"Pou, please help me entertain Jeff, I'll go see other friends."

"Go and do your work, I'm here." Yuan Guodong said with a smile.

"I know Mr. Yuan has some misunderstandings about me."

As soon as Mike left, before Yuan Guodong could take his eyes back, he heard Fu Wenfan say this.

Yuan Guodong turned his head and smiled: "Mr. Fu is serious, I have never had any prejudice against you."

Fu Wenfan smiled, his smile was a little bitter, and then he shook his head: "Forget it, it doesn't matter what others think, we Let's talk about this business. Congratulations to Mr. Yuan for becoming the second Chinese to successfully acquire a British-owned enterprise."

Yuan Guodong was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It's too early to say, Mr. Fu means that he is willing to sell his shares. "Sell it to me?"

"Of course," Fu Wenfan said with a smile, "Even without Mr. Mike's help, I will sell the stock to Mr. Yuan. In my heart, the person who can create the miracle of Xiangjiang has always been you."

Yuan Guodong . Just as he was about to say some polite words, Fu Wenfan continued: "Wheelock is different from Kowloon Aviation. It is one of the four major foreign companies in Hong Kong, as famous as Fu Sheng, while Kowloon Aviation is just a listed company under Fu Sheng. They can't be compared. This acquisition has epoch-making significance."

"Don't flatter me," Yuan Guodong said with a helpless smile while holding the goblet, "I've been praised to the heavens by you these days, if that happens one day. If it falls, you people will be fully responsible."

Fu Wenfan lowered his head and smiled lightly, and said, "I don't know what other people's intentions were. Mr. Yuan was my role model when I was a child. I heard my grandpa talk about you a long time ago. The story of a man from Shanghai to Xiangjiang, starting from scratch, going through many ups and downs, step by step to get to where he is now, every step he takes is solid. My grandpa has always told me that if I want to be a human being, I must be like Yuan Gong, and I have always I'm working hard, hoping that one day I can stand in front of Mr. Yuan and let you praise the young talents... But I didn't expect that when I finally achieved everything now, my grandpa has left me. Only now do I understand what it means Things have changed, everything is not what I dreamed of..."

At the end of the sentence, Fu Wenfan's eyes became a little lighter, with a hint of sadness.

Yuan Guodong wanted to say something, but stopped talking several times.

Fu Wenfan raised his head and smiled at Yuan Guodong: "It depends on Mr. Yuan's time. Contact me when you are free. I won't disturb you anymore. I'll leave first."

After that, he put the cup in his hand on the table and turned around decisively. , Yuan Guodong stopped him when he took the third step.

Fu Wenfan did not turn around immediately, and the corners of his mouth curved almost invisible.

"What's going on with Mr. He..." Yuan Guodong said hesitantly, "What's going on?"

Fu Wenfan turned his back to him and said softly: "Whether you believe it or not, grandpa is my most important relative, and he is also the one who matters to me here. The only relative in the world, I have never hurt him... Grandpa loves me, but he knows that if those convertible bonds are known to others, there will be a big disturbance, relatives will turn against each other, and they will persecute each other for property. He has always My wish has always been for peace between the family... It was Azhong who finally came forward to testify for me, but sometimes I would rather be a villain than let other people in the He family think that Grandpa is partial."

He turned around and said. This is the first time I have said these words to outsiders. Maybe I have always regarded Mr. Yuan as a role model and I don’t want you to misunderstand me. This feels very uncomfortable. I don’t know if you can understand. I don’t care what others think. But some people are different."

He said this very sincerely.

Yuan Guodong was a little moved. He looked at Fu Wenfan for a while, then sighed and handed him a glass of wine: "Don't worry, as long as you work hard, everyone will change your mind over time. Don't be discouraged." "

You ." What are these two people talking about? They are talking so much, and they look quite happy."

Not far away, there were two people standing on the other side of the long table, their eyes looking in the direction of Fu Wenfan and Yuan Guodong. .

Their gazes were not obtrusive. Yuan Guodong was the protagonist today, and many people present were looking at them.

"This Fu Wenfan is really cunning," Li Ping said with his arms crossed, "If it weren't for him, we would have made more than this this time."

"A little?" Song Ye put the red wine into his mouth, keeping his eyes on the speaker. The two of them waited for him to slowly swallow the wine in his mouth and said, "When did you have such a big appetite?"

"Who can object to having so much money? This man is directly digging into our cake. With one bite, we have lost almost half of it. Who can bear it? I can't bear it."

Song Ye glanced at him and said, "Domineering "Speak."

"Brother Qiang, aren't you angry? Look at his triumphant appearance. I hate hypocrites like him the most."

Song Ye loosened his too-tight tie and brushed the blue brooch on his shirt collar. Then there was a sudden pause.

Li Ping's words made Song Ye stunned for a moment.

"So you are here," a voice came from behind them, "I have been looking for you." The other person spoke with a pure British accent.

Song Ye turned his head and said with a smile: "Mr. Mike."

"Song, let me introduce you to a friend."

Three minutes later.

"Song is a genius. There are few young people who are as steady and wise as him," Mike and Yuan Guodong said. "Pou, you have to get to know more young people like this, and then you will know how fast the world is changing."

Yuan Guodong had a gentle and decent smile on his face, and no other emotions were revealed. No one would know the same words. This was the first time he heard it today.

"Mr. Song, you are young and promising, how come I haven't heard of him?"

Mike's words are not an exaggeration. After the Kowloon Aviation Industry, the people who can quietly hoard Wheelock stocks are all very far-sighted people.

Especially Fu Wenfan, this person was completely different from what he had expected. He had only seen him at He Xin's place at first. He didn't look conspicuous and he rarely showed himself in front of others. Unexpectedly, after talking with him today, he found out that this person was not as mediocre as he imagined, nor was he as vicious as the rumors.

Of course, people will hide and will try their best to show their best side to others.

Once or twice, nothing can be seen. As a partner, Yuan Guodong would not judge the other party's character, otherwise he would not have made so many friends.

With the help of HSBC, Yuan Guodong reached a preliminary intention with all those who held Wheelock shares at the banquet.

Everyone knew that Wheelock had fallen into the hands of Yuan Guodong.

Soon, the second exciting news for the Chinese will appear in Xiangjiang.

The first foreign bank in Xiangjiang was about to be annexed by the Chinese.

Yuan Guodong's name will be spread all over the streets, and there will definitely be many people comparing him to Lin Wei.

In contrast, Queen Lin, who was originally so dazzling, naturally looked a bit gloomy.

People will also see HSBC’s god-making ability again.

Today, Yuan Guodong is the center of attention at the banquet, and his every move is under the gaze of everyone.

Yuan Guodong's current net worth has also risen. Everyone wants to come forward and make friends, but now they are all frustrated. If I had known that buying some Wheelock stocks, not only could I make a lot of money, but people chatting with Yuan Gong would also Become yourself.

Where can I find such a young boy?

Seeing Fu Wenfan chatting and laughing with Yuan Guodong at this moment, many people were jealous.

Mr. Yuan came back to talk to him, which shows that he has a good opinion of him.

Song Ye looked at them, his eyes always resting on Fu Wenfan, looking at his expression and the modest temperament in his movements.

But a sentence echoed repeatedly in my mind -

"In my heart, there is no difference between you and Fu Wenfan."

Is that so?

Song Ye suddenly smiled softly.

He called out: "Li Ping..."

"What's the matter, Brother Qiang?"

"Spread the news for me."

...

"Wheelock?"

Lin Wei looked at the newspaper in confusion, why was it so early? ?

According to common sense, it should have happened after the 1970s. Our companies have not yet been listed. How can we have such huge financial resources to acquire them?

Is it because of her?

The butterfly effect made people focus on Wheelock early?

Because of her stimulation, does HSBC want to create its own god?

Why didn't you think of that before?

It was something from her past life that disturbed her.

If it wasn't for inertial thinking, she should have expected it a little bit, but she only regarded herself as a variable and did not think about the subsequent impact. After the Kowloon Aviation Industry, everyone expected that foreign companies would also be acquired.

If I had been more sensitive at that time, I might have been able to make a fortune.

What a pity.

Lin Wei couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

The white money was just gone.

After she came back, she found that a lot had happened in Xiangjiang in just over a month.

Yuan Guodong wants to acquire Wheelock, the radio station TVB officially starts broadcasting, the pound depreciates for the second time, the Hong Kong dollar pegged to the pound is shaken, and the Hong Kong government is planning to adjust the exchange rate policy.

The pound depreciated for the second time, and it is estimated that it will continue to depreciate, and some will fall.

Lin Wei looked through the newspaper, intending to go over all the recent events, trying to find some opportunities to awaken some memories in her brain.

"What are you doing?"

A voice suddenly shouted from behind.

Lin Wei was startled and looked behind her, only to see a fat man in his thirties glaring at her angrily.

Lin Wei glanced at the work badge on his chest, which read Account Manager—Dong Menghai.

Lin Wei stood up. She had only held one board meeting at Hang Seng. Yang Bingrong only introduced her to the directors at that time. She did not know the senior executives of Hang Seng.

"I..."

"Don't you know there's going to be a meeting in the conference room soon?" The supervisor clasped his hands behind his back and looked majestic, "You actually came here to hide!"

"I'm not..."

"You're still making excuses!" The other party interrupted again. She said, "You are young, what's the use of being pretty? Is the person who introduced you here broken up?"

This person didn't let Lin Wei speak, and she became angry. She calmed down, and then revealed She said with a smile: "Manager Yang introduced me here." After saying that, she looked at the other person leisurely.

Lin Wei saw the other person's expression suffocated.

But maybe seeing Lin Wei's arrogant look, he said angrily: "Whoever introduced me here can't be lazy. The managers are coming. Why don't you prepare tea quickly?"

Lin Wei looked at it. After a few seconds, he was about to speak again, but was interrupted again.

"Why don't you go quickly?"

Then, when Yang Bingrong came, he saw Lin Wei carrying a teapot and pouring water for the managers.

Fortunately, none of the people who came knew Lin Wei, so they ordered Lin Wei to help find pens and get documents.

Lin Wei responded with a smile and a good-tempered look.

"What are you doing?" Yang Bingrong came over and asked.

Without waiting for Lin Wei to say anything.

Comrade Dong Menghai took the lead again and said: "Manager Yang, you said that this young boy you are looking for has no bright mind at all and no life in his eyes. You see, he can't even make tea well."

Lin Wei blinked and thought . You are just being picky, but she is very good at making tea, okay?

Yang Bingrong thought he heard wrong and looked at him in disbelief: "You asked her to make tea?"

Seeing his expression, Dong Menghai muttered to himself, could it be that this woman has some background and is a relative of the chairman?

Neither can the chairman’s relatives.

That's why he's right.

Now his temper was rising, and he puffed out his chest and said, "Why can't she make tea? When I entered Hang Seng..."

"Miss Lin... I'm really troubling you," suddenly a warm voice sounded, "I heard that You just came back from the UK. You didn't even come back to the company after getting off the plane. He is really ashamed."

"Chairman."

Everyone stood up when they saw the chairman coming.

Dong Menghai also said hello quickly, but what Miss Lin, which Miss Lin?

"Uncle Shan is serious. This matter has something to do with me. I won't sit idly by and ignore anything you say."

A clear voice sounded in my ears.

Dong Menghai turned his head in surprise.

Not only him, but everyone else was also stunned.

"Don't you know Lin Wei, Miss Lin?" Yang Bingrong asked Dong Menghai, "Don't you usually read the newspaper?"

"I..."

When I announced the meeting, I didn't hear that Lin Wei was coming?

When he saw such a young woman, he naturally wanted to...

Yang Bingrong knew what was going on at one glance. He just saw that she was young and couldn't help but want to show off his authority.

"What's wrong?" Shan Bo sat down and saw that they were still talking.

Dong Menghai's face turned red.

Lin Wei smiled and said, "It's nothing. Do you want tea?" She carried the teapot and walked over to pour a glass of water for the other party. "Try my tea-making skills."

"Miss Lin can actually make tea?" Shan Bo smiled and said, "The elders in the family taught me very well."

"There are quite a few people who know it, but the taste may not be very good. I was complained about just now."

Shan Bo laughed and said, "Who dares to complain about you? , Miss Lin is so capable, she can sacrifice her body to make tea, doesn’t it mean that people who don’t appreciate her are ignorant?”

Dong Menghai’s forehead was covered with sweat, and he didn’t dare to look at the chairman, let alone Lin Wei.

Lin Wei smiled and said: "Seriously, there are specialties in the art, and if it's not good, it's not good. How can you use your power to overwhelm others?"

After Shan Bo drank tea, he greatly praised Lin Wei.

The two exchanged some polite words.

When Lin Wei sat down, Yang Bingrong asked her: "What happened just now?"

Lin Wei smiled and said: "It's nothing." She

was just bored and wanted to have some fun.

"There have been some rumors recently, which have led to the loss of some Hang Seng customers, and various businesses have been affected to a certain extent. I want to discuss with you at today's meeting how we should respond to this crisis, or how we can prevent possible encounters in the future. "Crisis."

Yang Bingrong presided over the meeting and said: "Everyone can express their opinions without any scruples. The solution adopted can be rewarded by the company."

"How about we make another statement?" Someone suggested.

"I've already issued a statement. If I say it again, it will make people think that I am guilty of being a thief and I am anxious."

"What is a thief with a guilty conscience? This word is a bit too much."

"Okay, I will write it down for now. Is there anything else?" Yang Bingrong asked road.

"Actually, we can organize a recommendation event." Someone suggested again.

"What recommendation?"

the man said, "It is to ask customers to recommend friends to come over for regular business. Customers who successfully recommend can get rewards, including friends who can also receive a gift."

Everyone's eyes lit up, and so did Shan Bo.

"Yes, this is a good idea. To clarify that everything is false, doing business well is the key." Someone agreed.

Before the person could say anything, someone else spoke: "We can launch a business package. As long as you handle the corresponding business, you can get rewards. The gifts can be daily necessities such as cups, rice, flour, and soybean oil. This is very convenient for ordinary people." It’s attractive.”

“Yes, yes, it’s a good idea!”

“We can also set up a lottery. Nowadays, more people watch TV, but there are still many people who are reluctant to buy. Let’s set up a TV or refrigerator as a gimmick. , attracting everyone to do business.”

“Okay, okay, okay!” Shan Bo said three times in a row, smiling from ear to ear.

"We can also go to shopping malls and other places with a large flow of people to set up shop. For example, we can set up a simple business office at the entrance of a supermarket to recommend business to customers. We can also conduct some commercial cooperation with shopping malls, such as shopping discounts."

" We can also hold activities during the holidays..."

Good ideas were proposed one after another for free, and each one looked very reliable.

It all sounds feasible.

"What happened today?" Yang Bingrong asked in shock, "How come everyone is so good?"

We don't usually see this kind of scene. Could it be that Lin Wei's presence stimulated some of their potential?

Seeing the beauty, everyone's morale became high?

Uncle Shan smiled and said: "Write it all down. We will come up with a few more plans later. I didn't expect that everyone would be so wise and resourceful in a critical moment."

It didn't matter what he said, a few people below couldn't help but blush.

Then someone slowly raised his hand: "Actually, what I just said was not my idea?"

Huh?

"Me neither..." someone said.

"Me too..."

Shan Bo was stunned and asked, "What's going on?"

"I just saw a document on the table and found that it was written on it. I thought it was pretty good." As he said this, the other party raised a hand. piece of paper.

Soon, the piece of paper was handed to Shan Bo.

This is a plan document with clear layout, unified format, and concise content that can be understood at a glance.

"Where did this come from?" he asked.

"It was on the table when I came. I thought it was meeting materials."

Huh?

Everyone else was stunned.

"Sorry." A clear voice sounded.

Lin Wei said: "I'm used to it. I make a copy of all meeting materials before a meeting, but there are too few copies. I didn't expect that we would have so many people in the meeting."

The conference room was quiet for a few seconds.

Until Shan Bo broke the silence: "Is this all what you think about?"

"I can't be considered the only one who thinks about it..." This is the experience summed up by other banks in later generations, and it has been verified. Lin Wei made up a reason, "My employees also gave a lot of advice, as well as my father, who is an economics professor. I heard him talk about some bank management and operations."

"That's it..." Shan Bo looked at Lin Wei and sighed. He said, "Ms. Lin's father is really an astonishing talent with great talent. If one day we can travel between the two places, Miss Lin will definitely introduce your father to me, and I will definitely visit him personally with a heavy gift."

Ah . ?

It's over.

Lin Wei swallowed her saliva and accidentally helped Lao Fang brag, hoping that the old man would be more successful by then.

"In fact, it's not just ordinary citizens, we also want to target the wallets of wealthy people." Lin Wei changed the topic.

This can be said to be Hang Seng's pain point. It is difficult for them to compete with HSBC for large customers.

You can only rely on high interest rates to attract big customers. For the sake of safety, HSBC is the first choice for big customers.

And now the banks in Xiangjiang have been classified and have fixed standards for interest rates.

"Ms. Lin, do you have any good ideas?"