Two o'clock in the afternoon.
In the chairman's office on the top floor of the Xiangjiang Group's headquarters building.
Mo Zhexuan and Li Xinlei sat on the black leather sofa respectively, drinking tea and chatting about the progress of material procurement.
"After Deep Sea Trading Co., Ltd. was registered, we contacted suppliers and made purchases based on the list you provided. We have already purchased jeans, liquor, cosmetics, coffee, and other items, totaling 5 tons."
"The only thing we haven't purchased yet is 5 tons of Pepsi-Cola. Since Pepsi-Cola International acquired the franchise from the Singapore Soft Drinks Company in 1980, it has gained access to the Hong Kong beverage market."
"In order to quickly seize Coca-Cola's market share, they chose to cooperate with Hutchison Whampoa Limited and established a joint venture called Hong Kong United Beverage Co., Ltd."
"The company's factory is still under construction. The product line isn't expected to be trial-installed until 1985, and official production won't start until 1986. So, sourcing from Hong Kong Island is impossible..."
Li Xinlei told the whole story about the material preparations, and of course he was also deeply curious in his heart.
Who are we trading these things with? And we need large quantities of Pepsi-Cola. Wouldn’t it be better to buy it directly from other countries?
Of course, what is even more puzzling is why they chose to do export trade business, because in Hong Kong, the real top tycoons would never enter this industry.
The main reason is that export trade is entirely hard-earned money, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a small profit. How can it be popular? It is not as profitable as monopoly industries such as ports, terminals, and public utilities.
"Xinlei! You've done a great job. As for Pepsi, I'll figure out a solution. You prepare and buy two small cargo ships to prepare for future export trade."
Mo Zhexuan took a deep puff of his cigar, puffed out smoke for a while, and said lightly.
"Okay! I will go to all the major shipping companies to look for it after I get back." Although Li Xinlei was very curious, he didn't ask too many questions. Some things are enough to just understand.
Everyone has secrets, but his intuition tells him that one day he will gain Mo Zhexuan's trust and learn the truth.
Mo Zhexuan looked at Li Xinlei's departing back with a scrutinizing look in his eyes. The transaction with the polar bear was no trivial matter. Once the news leaked out, it would be disastrous. So he had to be cautious and cautious.
This time is also a test for Li Xinlei. The other party's every move will be monitored. If he passes the test, he will become his confidant.
In order to be able to trade smoothly with Polar Bear, he also made complete preparations. First Deep Sea Trading Co., Ltd. will be a separate company and has nothing to do with Xiangjiang Group.
Secondly, the trading partners for each export would come from all over the world, which was easy with the KGB's capabilities.
With the above two points, you can have legal procedures to pass customs import and export. As for whether there are risks, there are definitely risks. There is no business in this world without risks. It’s just that some people make a lot of money and soar to the sky, while others lose everything and fail miserably.
As the cigar was about to burn out, something suddenly popped into my mind. It seemed that in 1981, Pepsi-Cola established its first bottling plant in Shenzhen, specializing in supplying restaurants and selling to foreigners to earn foreign exchange. Could I think of a solution from this?
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“Bang bang!!!”
Suddenly, a slight knock on the door disturbed Mo Zhexuan's thoughts.
"Come in!"
After a while, Secretary Wen Jing walked in quickly in high heels. She glanced at the place with her big eyes and quickly reported:
"Mr. Mo! Accountant Zhang Ning from Ruian Accounting Firm is here. He said he has something important to report to you. Please take a look."
"Let her in!" Mo Zhexuan took a sip of tea and nodded.
Since the establishment of Xiangjiang Group, it has acquired Shi Xing Law Firm and Shui On Accounting Firm, two top professional institutions in the industry. On the one hand, it can strengthen the group's legal and auditing strengths, and on the other hand, it can also open up relationships with Hong Kong government courts and other agencies. The benefits are innumerable.
After waiting for a while, a tall woman in a white suit slowly walked into the office. Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her almond-shaped eyes framed by gold wire revealed a hint of shrewdness and cunning. Her steps were firm and powerful, and she had the aura of a workaholic and exuded a confident glow.
"Mr. Mo! I have come here several times, and this time I finally waited for you. You can't be partial to one and discriminate against the other! Ruian Accounting Firm is also your property!" Zhang Ning had a bright smile on her face and took the initiative to extend her slender hand.
"Xiao Zhang! Just because I don't pay attention to Ruian Accounting Firm doesn't mean I don't value it. It just means I trust you and believe in you!"
Mo Zhexuan shook it lightly and took it back. After acquiring the Ruian Accounting Firm, he handed over full responsibility to the other party. Of course, the necessary financial matters were still firmly in his hands.
"You're still a talker. I'm here to tell you that things have changed. We've acquired all of Dabao Real Estate's 10% stake in Tin Shui Wai Development Co., Ltd. for HK$50 million."
"But just as we were about to continue the acquisition from Wheelock, something unexpected happened. Cheung Kong Holdings got the news from somewhere and got involved."
"Wheelock initially planned to suspend the sale, but then changed its mind for some reason and only offered a price of HK$200 million. Cheung Kong Holdings has not yet responded..."
Zhang Ning handed a document to Mo Zhexuan, and then blurted out what had happened in detail. This was the duty of a subordinate.
"What is Huarun Company's reaction?" Mo Zhexuan thought for a while and asked hurriedly. Now he mainly wanted to know Huarun Company's attitude. After all, Tin Shui Wai Development Co., Ltd. held a 51% stake. If he made enemies with it, it would be more trouble than gain.
"There's been no response. We suspect they're in a bit of a bind right now. The Liande Trust issue hasn't been resolved with the Zhao family yet, and the Hong Kong government has set a timeline for development. Our analysis suggests they might completely divest themselves."
Zhang Ning had been following this matter and was well aware of the interests of all parties involved, so he quickly expressed his views.
"Please hold your ground for now. I need to have a proper talk with Chen Fashu from Huarun Company."
Mo Zhexuan immediately made a decision in his mind, which was to negotiate with Huarun Company to see if he could take control of Tin Shui Wai Company.
This project made Li Jiacheng a fortune in later years. After acquiring it, he handed it over to Guanghu Real Estate for development. This not only increased his reputation, but also helped to reverse the decline in stock prices and establish a firm foothold in the real estate industry. It was a win-win situation.
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