Lu Feng has made some misjudgments about Hong Kong's financial environment. Many companies are now waiting for that day, everyone is watching the winds and is being very cautious about investing.
Su Yourong must have a very thorough understanding of Hong Kong's financial situation, but she didn't reveal any of this during their previous conversation.
This is why she was so certain that Lu Feng couldn't possibly raise money at such a high valuation. As long as the valuation was lowered, she would have a chance to make her move!
“That’s the situation right now. Everyone knows a financial crisis is coming, so everyone is holding onto their money tightly,” Su Yourong sighed. “There’s only one other way: going public.”
"No listing!" Lu Feng stood up and said, "It's getting late, I'll go back first. Hurricane still has plenty of funds, no rush."
"I'm going back too." Su Yourong stood up and accompanied Lu Feng downstairs. After getting off the elevator, Su Yourong casually asked, "How many months can Hurricane Capital hold out?"
"No problem, don't you trust me? I'm capable enough," Lu Feng said casually.
"I'll try my best to contact a few more companies for you these next few days. But don't have too high expectations. Just get through this difficult time first. I estimate the valuation for the financing will be at most HK$5 billion!" Su Yourong said with considerable worry. "I can only say that I will do my best to help you with this matter. Whether it will be successful or not, I'm not sure!"
"It's alright, we're close enough, no need for so much talk." Lu Feng put his arm around her back and patted her lightly twice. "I'm going back now!"
"Okay, I'll call you if I get any news!"
Lu Feng got into the car and sped off towards home. It was already 1 a.m. when he arrived home. The maid was still waiting. After getting home, he changed into slippers, changed clothes, warmed milk, prepared bath water, and prepared important European and American newspapers. He took a bath. The whole process was exceptionally smooth. It could be said that from entering the house to going to bed, he didn't need to use his brain at all.
Lying in bed, Lu Feng couldn't fall asleep. This kind of life was unimaginable for ordinary people, but he wasn't happy. Now, wherever he went, he was surrounded by smiling faces. Even at banquets, those who disliked him would at most make sarcastic remarks, but it was impossible for them to swear anymore.
However, even in such comfortable days, Lu Feng felt extremely lonely. Some of the smiles were too fake, so fake that you couldn't feel their humanity.
Lu Feng suddenly started thinking a lot more. He used to find the little guy annoying when he was causing trouble at home, but now he felt that having such a little person was such a wonderful thing.
Looking at the small clock on the bedside table, it was already 2:30 in the morning. Even if Jiang Xiaoyan answered the phone now, she would definitely complain.
He struggled to get out of bed, called the maid to bring him his phone, and dialed Zhang Fengxia's number.
Lu Feng finally hung up the phone at four in the morning. When he woke up, it was already noon. After eating a bite, Lu Feng knew that he couldn't completely trust Su Yourong. He needed to understand the market himself, at least to find out what Hurricane Capital's valuation was here and what they could accept.
After dinner, Lu Feng called Feng Zhiyao. The two chatted for a long time on the phone. At two o'clock, Lu Feng drove to the Sun Hung Kai headquarters. As soon as he entered the gate, Feng Zhiyao came out to greet him.
He looked more energetic after a few months apart, dressed in a suit, with a neater hairstyle and a more determined and confident gaze, making him look more like a business elite.
"You've changed quite a bit!" Lu Feng said, looking him over.
“That’s how it is in the workplace. Even if I’m the boss, I have to change.” Feng Zhiyao invited, “Let’s go to the meeting room!”
After he finished speaking, he casually instructed his assistant to book a hotel for the evening, appearing much more natural in his manner of dealing with people.
As he got on the elevator, Lu Feng thought to himself, "If Mr. Feng knew my current state, he could rest in peace."
That's how people are. At home, they're always children. Only through trials and tribulations can they grow up. We never thank difficulties, but rather we thank ourselves for what we learn from them. Reading ten thousand books is not enough; we must also travel ten thousand miles!
A pot of tea and pastries were served in the reception room. Feng Zhiyao recounted the events of the past few days. In order to secure some benefits for Zhenkun and other executives, a group of people had gone through a lot of trouble with Li Zhaoji. Then, Jiafeng Group was privatized, and Sun Hung Kai's investments were affected.
According to Feng Zhiyao, he couldn't sleep at night during that period. If he caused significant losses to the company, he would have to leave and remain a shareholder.
It was thanks to the resourcefulness of some of Zhenkun's senior executives that they managed to exert pressure by working with Su Yourong and some of Jiafeng's middle managers. They also had some connections in Europe. After a lot of effort, the losses weren't too great.
He then repaired his relationship with Li Zhaoji. Feng Zhiyao said with great emotion that he now understands that management is not about confrontation or discipline, but about balance. He has to balance the interests of all parties in his position.
“Brother Feng, I admire you more and more now. My dad told me before that you are a talent that is one in a billion. I used to think that you made money because you had a lot of tricks up your sleeve and were shameless.” Feng Zhiyao couldn’t help but laugh as he spoke.
Lu Feng said with a smile, "You can't say that outside!"
Lu Feng didn't say something. The most important ability of a mediocre manager is to balance interests, but Lu Feng doesn't need that. He is the absolute power holder in the company. A pioneer who expands his territory will not put the interests of senior executives and shareholders first.
It's simply that Sun Hung Kai's core business is already established and cannot expand further, so all that's left is how to divide the pie.
“I attended a dinner party yesterday with quite a few investors. Hurricane Capital is currently short of funds. The situation in the global semiconductor industry is not optimistic, and the coming years will be a harsh winter that requires funding to weather. However, valuations are not high, and everyone seems to have concerns about investing in mainland China!” Lu Feng said to Feng Zhiyao, “I came today to find out what kind of valuation a company like Hurricane Capital needs to secure investment!”
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