The first one, Chen Bi, had a dark face and roared: "Enough! There is no point in arguing."
"Notify the PR department to implement comprehensive PR. The group will allocate funds to suppress the negative impact by tomorrow night."
"Secondly, we can act as shareholders and jointly release a press release to increase our holdings. The specific amount can be negotiated, and the interest on your company's loans can be further reduced later."
"Finally, I reiterate that our decision to partner with J.P. Morgan was a carefully considered one, and none of you objected at the time. Now we are a united front, and we must stand united externally and avoid any further discord. Otherwise, the board will be removed and the bank will be blacklisted by HSBC."
The faces of all the shareholders in the conference room were gloomy. Now they were asked to spend money to increase their stock holdings. They were very angry inside, but under the threat of HSBC, they had no choice but to nod their heads. Otherwise, being included in the HSBC blacklist would be equivalent to being included in the blacklist of other banks in Hong Kong, and they would not be able to get loans in the future.
Seeing that no one said anything, Chen Bi continued, "I have good news for you all. Morgan Bank has agreed to assist us in acquiring a medium-sized bank in the United States that they had previously set their sights on."
"It even helps us enter the US banking industry and take root in the US market, fulfilling the wishes of our previous HSBC bosses and achieving HSBC's globalization."
"HSBC has now become the leading bank in Hong Kong, controlling nearly half of the banknote issuance rights. However, HSBC has little influence internationally. HSBC has now reached a bottleneck, and we need everyone on site to work together to make the pie bigger and bigger. In the future, shareholder dividends, executive year-end bonuses, and option rewards will not be less. Only by working together in the early stages to make HSBC bigger and stronger can we create HSBC's glory!"
Finally, the meeting lasted two hours, and with Shen Bi in control, the board resolution was passed.
In the afternoon, HSBC issued a press release. First, HSBC expressed regret over Miracle Group's termination of its use of HSBC channels for transactions, condemned the decision to change the bank for its salary cards, and prohibit employees from using the three major banks. In addition, HSBC demanded that the public be given the right to choose freely and that no mandatory requirements be imposed.
Secondly, in response to the sharp drop in HSBC's share price, the HSBC board of directors passed a resolution that the board of directors and shareholders will increase their holdings of the bank's shares in the near future, and the specific amount is subject to announcement.
Finally, HSBC announced that it would cease all transactions with Bank of East Asia and Hang Seng Bank.
After hearing the news announcement, Hong Kong citizens also started to watch the show. The uncles and aunts in the alleys turned into Sherlock Holmes and analyzed the conflict between the two companies.
However, after HSBC issued a press release.
Morgan Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, both located in Central, also released news releases to explain the reasons.
"boom!"
Hong Kong also became lively because of the three banks and Miracle Group, and the people and the rich started to eat and drink.
Bao Junyi was constantly answering calls at this time. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Huo. I'm not short of funds at the moment. This time the conflict is in the foreign market, which has caused Xiangjiang Bank to take sides. The problem can be solved."
"Ayi, if you need financial help, I can still lend you a few hundred million Hong Kong dollars, not to mention a lot."
"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Huo. If I need anything, I will contact you as soon as possible."
The phone calls never stopped coming. Dong Haoyun, Cao Wenjin, Zheng Yutong, Guo Desheng and other older generation Hong Kong tycoons called to offer help. Even gambling king He and Zhang Yuliang called.
After all, this time it is not just a conflict between the three banks and Miracle Group, but also a conflict between foreign capital and Chinese capital. Now they know that they cannot stand in the wrong position.
......
Christmas is getting closer.
Bao Junyi flew to New York International Airport in the United States with his secretary and bodyguards.
Then, he drove to Wall Street to prepare for the upcoming stock market attack by the Lauren, Keswick, and Morgan family consortiums.
Bao Junyi and his group checked into a five-star hotel near Wall Street. Just as they had washed up and were about to rest, there was a knock on the door.
Curious about who it was, he opened the door and froze for a moment before saying, "Lu...Lucy, what do you want to see me about so late at night?"
"Bao, long time no see, how are you doing?"
"Still the same as always. You seem to have lost a lot of weight."
"Bao, why don't you invite me in and sit down? Should we chat at the door?"
Bao Junyi said awkwardly: "Come in, I just finished washing up, the room is a bit messy, sit anywhere."
"Would you like something to drink, coffee or wine?"
"Then have a glass of red wine."
Bao Junyi sobered up and said, "Lucy, is there something important that brings you to me so late?"
When Bao Junyi was unpacking the red wine, Lucy hugged him from behind, holding him tightly. After a while, she said, "Bao, I missed you so much. When I heard you were coming to the United States, I waited for you in New York this morning."
"Lucy, I...I miss you too. After all, you're the first...the first woman I've ever officially spoken to."
"However, I cannot agree to your father and grandfather's request unless you are willing to come with me to live and settle in Hong Kong."
"Bao, is there no room for negotiation at all?" Lucy said sadly.
Bao Junyi said helplessly: "My household registration will not change in the future, including my future children. This is my bottom line."
"I have Chinese blood flowing in my veins, and I want to die on Chinese soil. Moreover, our Bao family's ancestor is Bao Zheng, and we cannot let him be disgraced because of me."
Lucy said with red eyes, "Do you know how happy I was when I knew you were coming to the United States? But I was also afraid that I would say something cruel after seeing you."
"I finally mustered up the courage to come and see you."
"I want to resolve the conflict between you. Grandpa targeted your group for my sake. I hope you can forgive him."
Bao Junyi touched his face and said, "Lucy, you are a simple girl. Unfortunately, you were born into the wrong family."
"You can't convince your grandfather, and you can't convince me either."
"The war between your grandfather and I is inevitable, not just because of you, but also for deeper reasons."
Lucy was in Bao Junyi's room. They chatted for more than an hour and finally left in disappointment.
He and Lucy were destined to be an ill-fated couple; their education, concepts, and living environment prevented them from being together.
......
The next day.
Bao Junyi came to the Miracle Games branch on Wall Street in the United States and met Michael and the management of the Miracle branch in the United States.
The recent changes in the U.S. stock market have involved the role of Miracle Games, a listed company, as well as individual investors, insurance companies, and large fund institutions.
Since Miracle Games' stock price is already low enough, some multinational investors or international hot money and institutions have also joined in, forming a game.
However, the short sellers on Wall Street, led by the Morgan Consortium, still have an absolute advantage, and stock prices are still falling. Only by pushing the price lower can profits be maximized.
They persuaded HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong to offer sufficient benefits, and together they withdrew loans to put pressure on Bao Junyi and deplete his cash flow.
However, they didn't know...
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