Along the way, Lu Feng cursed John for his wolfish ambitions, as if when he first brought in Schroders, Lu Feng was purely doing it for the better development of the company, without any ulterior motives. He thought that everyone could make money together, but John not only wanted money, but also wanted to force him, the founder, out of the company and take control of it himself.
Feng Zhiyao already had a good understanding of corporate financing, but he still felt that Schroder Group had gone too far, and his words were full of indignation.
Su Yourong sat in the passenger seat without saying a word. There was no real reason to this. In the end, it was just a matter of mutual exploitation. After they were done using each other, they all wanted to take the lion's share of the profits. In the end, it was all just a mess.
Around noon, Lu Feng arranged for the two of them to stay at the five-star hotel where the board meeting was being held. In the lounge, Lu Feng's cell phone rang.
When Lu Feng answered the phone, he asked, "Who is this?"
"Who else could it be? Of course, it's your little darling. You still have an hour after you finish eating, right? Come to my room and give me a back massage," Su Yourong said lazily.
"Just a back massage?" Lu Feng asked with a hint of suspicion.
"I'm on my period, so you can rest assured. Let's chat for a bit."
"Okay, I'll be right there!"
Lu Feng stood up and walked towards the room. When he entered, he saw that she had changed into a light nightgown and was lying on the bed with one foot raised. She turned around and looked at Lu Feng, saying, "I've been quite busy these past few days, and my back is starting to give out. I'm getting old after all, just over thirty."
Lu Feng stepped forward and looked at her, saying, "You're in your thirties, and you've already experienced ups and downs for over a decade. Many people don't reach your current position even when they're sixty."
“So people have to believe in fate. You’re younger than me, and your achievements are no less than mine.” Su Yourong said while lying on the bed, “Feng Zhiyao has a lot of faith in you. Now you have a sure thing about his 10%. Let me tell you, Grandpa Feng might really not make it. If he’s lucky, he’ll make it next year. If he’s not lucky, he won’t even make it through the new year.”
Lu Feng lifted his pajamas, pressed his hand against his spine, and said, "It's a done deal. This year's board meeting is going to be very bad for me, but I still hope you can support me."
Su Yourong ignored his words and continued, "I was lucky this year and managed to win over two major shareholders of United Capital. One of them has a murder case on his hands, which gave me leverage. After the New Year, it will be 1996. The financial world in Hong Kong is in chaos, and many people are taking the opportunity to make money. I have also made quite a bit."
“I know many people are leaving, and many have already immigrated, which is good. Those who left have left, and those who stayed are determined to stay. I can control United Capital now, but I have to warn you, Sun Hung Kai is going to have trouble. If you want to maintain a relationship with Schroders without breaking ties, the problem isn’t with me, it’s with Sun Hung Kai.”
"What's wrong with Sun Hung Kai?" Lu Feng asked, puzzled.
"It seems you don't know much about Sun Hung Kai either. Mr. Fung's shareholding in Sun Hung Kai is not that large. He is able to control the company entirely because of his ability and the respect he commands. Do you think this Fung Chi Yiu can still command respect? He has two older brothers who are developing their businesses in other countries. Mr. Fung has reached this point, and neither of them has come back to visit him."
Su Yourong grunted and told Lu Feng to be gentle, then continued, "These three brothers have three mothers. Back then, Feng Zhiyao's mother only got to the top by ousting the second one, which caused a lot of unpleasantness. The funeral will definitely be a big family feud. That's the situation at home, and there's also the situation at the company. Do you know who the major shareholder of Sun Hung Kai Properties is?"
"I heard his surname is Li, Li Ka-shing?" Lu Feng wasn't too familiar with these things, but in Hong Kong, there were probably many people with the surname Li.
"There are two Lis in Hong Kong. One is not Li Ka-shing, but another Li, Li Shau-kee. This man is not on good terms with Li Ka-shing. He has a son named Li Ka-shing. Of course, these are just rumors. Sun Hung Kai Properties has been controlled by the Fung family for so many years. I heard that he wants to bring Sun Hung Kai Properties into his own group for management."
"His idea isn't unfounded; it's because Feng Zhiyao's two older brothers secretly promised him shares. So, having such a treasure like Feng Zhiyao won't be of any use at next year's board meeting. By the way, Li Zhaoji has a very good relationship with the British, especially with the Schroders Group."
"You know so much?" Lu Feng asked, pressing his lower back with some suspicion.
"Who am I? Since I started managing United Capital, I've had dinner parties every day. I've heard about most of the grudges that have accumulated in Hong Kong over the years, a lot of melodramatic stories. Oh, and this year I bought a boat and partnered with a modeling agency. Going out to sea is so liberating. Building relationships is nothing more than money and girls." Su Yourong lay on the bed and groaned comfortably. "A few years ago, when I was fleeing in panic, I never dreamed that one day you would be giving me a back massage."
“You really are a born capitalist,” Lu Feng said, looking at her.
"Hahahaha." Su Yourong laughed. "Thank you for the compliment."
"It seems I'll have to rely on you from now on. I hope you'll continue to support me," Lu Feng said with a smile.
"Don't worry, as long as I'm happy, everything is negotiable."
The two chatted for more than half an hour. Lu Feng neither believed nor believed Su Yourong's words, treating them as just another source of information. If things really developed as she said, it could only mean that the scheme set up by the Schroder Group had exceeded Lu Feng's control.
There are many cases like this where control is held in a circular manner. Many companies hold board meetings where one person appears to be a shareholder, but unbeknownst to many, there are large and small circles behind the scenes, and it's unclear who the real decision-maker is.
During lunch, in the private room, Feng Zhiyao talked about what had happened in the past six months, and he seemed quite happy. Lu Feng occasionally shared his experiences in Europe.
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