Chapter 300 Do you want to follow the banker?
After Pei Wencong took out a "down payment" of three million US dollars, the mainland's attention to him increased a lot, and the cooperation agreement was signed "quickly and smoothly" in accordance with his requirements.
Then Chang'an invited Pei Wencong to be their guest, claiming that they must treat him well and express their gratitude, but Pei Wencong declined, saying that it was "a trivial matter not worth mentioning."
Director Xiong was a little shocked after hearing this. Even if you are an overseas traveler who is interested in growing flowers, how can this investment of at least several million US dollars be called a "small matter"?
But Pei Wencong really didn't lie. Compared with following Li Ye's teachings, a deal worth several million dollars was really no big deal.
He took Luo Runbo to meet Li Ye and listened to the next arrangements.
"Mr. Li, here are all the accounts. Please take a look. If there are no problems, my commission will be completed."
Luo Runbo first handed a detailed account to Li Ye, and then looked at Li Ye in a daze.
He still clearly remembers the first time he met Li Ye during the Spring Festival last year. At that time, Pei Wencong took Li Ye to his small financial consulting company and proposed to speculate on Hang Seng stocks.
Although Li Ye's certainty that the stock market would "fall below 700 points" made Luo Runbo feel that "great minds think alike", he still only thought that Li Ye was a "financial rookie" with some vision.
A student of the Economics Department of Kyoto University? Where is Kyoto University? I have never heard of it.
A capital of 500,000 Hong Kong dollars? It's just a drop in the bucket.
However, Luo Wencong never expected that in less than a year, this rookie would transform himself and grow into a "giant crocodile" in the blink of an eye.
[Could it be that he is really from the mainland as Ah Cong said.]
Looking up at the surrounding furnishings, Luo Runbo felt that it was not the case. Li Ye's house was considered good in the mainland, but it was much inferior to the modern residences in Hong Kong Island. It was just that nostalgic flavor was a little special.
Nostalgic things are not necessarily comfortable to use. For example, Luo Runbo felt that the chair under his butt was a bit uncomfortable and was not as soft as a leather sofa.
But Pei Wencong next to him whispered, "Don't rub it. This antique red sandalwood furniture is worth half the price of your car."
“Is this made of rosewood?”
Luo Runbo touched the armrest of the chair in surprise, and suddenly felt his buttocks were very comfortable.
Li Ye casually flipped through the first few pages and went straight to the end. He only glanced at it a few more times when he saw the final profit.
Not much, just a little over 300 million US dollars.
Luo Runbo saw a smile on Li Ye's face and couldn't help asking, "Mr. Li, can I ask how you knew that the Hong Kong dollar would be pegged to the U.S. dollar?"
Li Ye asked in surprise: "No one guessed it? There are so many financial professionals in Hong Kong Island, and no one guessed it? Then what other means do you think the British Hong Kong government has to stabilize the Hong Kong dollar?"
"this"
Luo Runbo had no way to respond. Anchoring to the US dollar is definitely the solution to the chaos in the Hong Kong dollar in recent times, but there is more than one solution. Who can guess it?
Who dares to guess so accurately?
More than half a month ago, the Hong Kong dollar exchange rate fluctuated between 8.2 and 8.3. At that time, Luo Runbo repeatedly suggested to Li Ye to clear his positions, because the foreign exchange market in Hong Kong Island had become a little crazy at that time, and many jealous people rushed in. The more it happened at this time, the easier it was to capsize in the gutter.
But Li Ye insisted on not moving and asked Luo Runbo to "wait for the opportunity."
Luo Runbo was so worried that he couldn't sleep for a few days, fearing that he would be too happy and end up in tragedy the next day, and the profits he had earned would be drastically reduced.
People are brave when they are barefoot, but after putting on shoes, who is willing to go barefoot?
However, on October 14, after several intense negotiations between Britain and the mainland, the Iron Lady wrote to the Gardeners, stating that the two sides could explore long-term arrangements for Hong Kong Island based on the Gardeners' suggestions, and that Britain would no longer insist on the position of "sovereignty in exchange for governance rights."
Then on the next day, the British Hong Kong government announced that the Hong Kong dollar would be pegged to the US dollar, stabilizing the exchange rate at 1 to 7.8.
Do you think there is any connection between them? Does Li Ye have any top-secret information channels in the mainland?
Pei Wencong pushed Luo Runbo and said, "Don't keep guessing. Mr. Li is from the Economics Department of Peking University! You majored in Law at the University of Hong Kong. It's normal that you didn't guess it."
"I"
Luo Runbo glared at Pei Wencong angrily. Although he changed his career to work in finance, he is also very professional, okay?
Li Ye smiled, threw the account details on the table, and then asked Luo Runbo, "Anyway, I'm sorry to bother you this time, Mr. Luo. Did you bring the cash check I asked you to issue?"
"It is brought, and other related things are also brought."
Luo Runbo quickly took out a large amount of things from his bag, including hundreds of millions of cash proceeds and various procedures and documents that could not be neglected.
However, after Li Ye picked up the check, he took out a red envelope, put the check in it, and handed it to Luo Runbo.
"According to your Hong Kong Island customs, I should give you a red envelope, wishing you lots of wealth."
Luo Runbo: “.”
In fact, whether it is customary or not is up to the individual, isn't it? If a stingy boss doesn't give you a penny, you should greet him with a smile, and if someone insults you because you lost money, shouldn't you swallow your anger?
And how many people would be willing to give Li Ye a huge red envelope of 188,000 yuan?
If this money is converted into Hong Kong dollars, it can buy a thousand-square-foot luxury house in Central.
"Mr. Li, I got a commission."
"Commission is commission, profit is profit!"
"Thank you, Mr. Li, and I wish you great fortune."
Luo Runbo hesitated for a moment, took it with both hands, and smiled and wished you good fortune.
Then he looked at Pei Wencong.
Pei Wencong also made nearly 100 million US dollars this time. Since Li Ye has set an example before him, shouldn’t you also give him a red envelope of 88,000 US dollars?
Pei Wencong turned his head to the right without leaving a trace, looked at the calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, and gave Luo Runbo a slap on the back of his head.
But who is Luo Runbo? He deals with money every day and cares about every penny, so how could he give up like that?
He didn't say anything, but reached out and poked Pei Wencong on the back, saying, "I don't believe that you can be so stingy in front of Li Ye."
Pei Wencong turned around and blinked, and said, "Abo, have you finished reporting your affairs? Then it's my turn. Are you in a hurry? Do you want me to take you back to the hotel first?"
Luo Runbo: “.”
You're kicking people out just because you don't agree with them? You're such a stingy guy.
Li Ye watched the two people having fun and found it very interesting.
When you reach middle age, it is actually a great blessing to still have a friend who can joke with you but never get angry no matter how much you argue with him.
"Mr. Luo, please don't leave yet! We still need his cooperation on some things."
"Mr. Li, please speak."
Pei Wencong stopped joking with Luo Runbo and looked at Li Ye intently.
Li Ye said: "Now that we have made money, the next step is to plan how to spend it. I will increase the capital of Seris Company, increase investment in the mainland's manufacturing industry, and expand exports. Old Pei, do you want to follow Zhuang?"
"Then I will definitely follow!" Pei Wencong said with a smile: "I must continue to cooperate with Mr. Li. Fenghua Company has signed another 7 million US dollars order at the Canton Fair in the past few days.
In addition, I have already negotiated the acquisition of a Hong Kong electronics factory according to Mr. Li's instructions, in preparation for building a factory in the Mainland. I have been following Mr. Li's instructions. "
Li Ye frowned slightly and said, "Fenghua Clothing, only 7 million orders?"
Pei Wencong took out the documents from his bag and explained, "Fenghua clothing is of very good quality and has been very popular since it was put on the market, but the time from April to now is too short, and our trade sales department is still a little weak."
So I've picked out two trading companies. One is small and only needs $500,000 to buy a controlling stake. The other one costs $2 million. Mr. Li, which one do you think is suitable? Should we buy it?"
Li Ye took the document and took a quick look at it, then said, "Let's buy it together! Don't waste time on things that can be solved with money.
There will certainly be more and more opportunities in the Mainland in the future. Hong Kong Island has its unique position, and trading companies will definitely make a lot of money."
Hong Kong's trading companies have been thriving for twenty years, from the reform and opening up to the mainland's accession to the WTO. It can be said that they made money just by sitting back, which is easier than making money standing up.
For example, when importing iron ore, the trading company in Hong Kong will handle all the documents and procedures for you clearly, and then charge you a commission of 2 to 3 US dollars per ton of iron ore. Just calculate how much money you can make!
In this regard, Pei Wencong's vision is undoubtedly higher than that of Hao Jian and Jin Peng. Li Ye asked him to prepare to build an electronics factory and to engage in manufacturing in the mainland.
He had already thought of setting up a trading company, and without Li Ye's suggestion, he proposed "acquisition" as the fastest way to expand.
It’s just that a large amount of funds were tied up in the financial market some time ago, and there was no ability to carry out acquisitions.
"Okay, I'll talk to them as soon as I get back to Hong Kong Island. There are a few more things,"
Pei Wencong added: "I have met some business investment personnel from Chang'an, Shanghai and Beijing this time. They have proposed some intentions to build a joint venture factory. Mr. Li, do you think we should agree to it?"
Because the bait of the film and television city was very tempting, not only the three film studios approached Pei Wencong, but local people also came. Now that everyone is trying to "earn foreign exchange", they would naturally talk to Pei Wencong about "welcoming investment".
Li Ye thought for a while and said, "You need to set up a mainland investment team to specifically screen suitable projects and partners. The level of the partners cannot be too high, and the scale cannot be too large. Don't move too fast, and accumulate cooperation experience first."
Pei Wencong didn't quite understand the request, but he didn't rush to ask back. Instead, he carefully wrote it down in his notebook.
Then he asked Li Ye: "Mr. Li, how much do you plan to increase the capital of Seris Company this time?"
Li Ye said: "I will first increase the amount by 100 million US dollars, and we will talk about it later if there is a need. You can discuss and cooperate with Mr. Luo on the registration of related secondary subsidiaries. When you have a plan, show it to me."
Pei Wencong nodded and agreed: "Okay Mr. Li, I will finish it and send it to you soon."
At this time, Luo Runbo, who had been silent, suddenly asked: "Mr. Li, can I follow Zhuang?"
“.”
Li Ye and Pei Wencong both looked at Luo Runbo strangely.
Pei Wencong asked in surprise: "Abo, how much money do you have?"
Seris Company is a joint-stock company established by Pei Wencong and Li Ye in a 30:70 ratio, with Pei Wencong holding 30% and Li Ye holding 70%.
Now that Li Ye has increased his investment by 100 million US dollars, Pei Wencong will have to invest 43 million.
Pei Wencong had a general understanding of Luo Runbo's family background. He gritted his teeth and followed Pei Wencong to bet on the Hong Kong dollar. He mortgaged his house and only managed to raise a capital of US$300,000. He earned less than US$10 million, and he couldn't even make a splash if he invested everything.
Luo Runbo explained: "The financial industry I work in is very risky, so I want to invest in a real industry to provide some protection for my wife and children. I don't have much money, so I hope to invest in a subsidiary of Seris."
Pei Wencong did not comment and looked at Li Ye.
Fenghua Garment Factory is a subsidiary of Seris, and there will be an electronics factory next. Luo Runbo’s idea is not unrealistic.
Li Ye said: "I have no objection to this. Xiaohui and Dayong have a project recently. You can discuss it when there is a result."
"Xiao Hui?" Pei Wencong was stunned and asked unexpectedly: "What projects do they have?"
Li Ye smiled and said, "You are the eldest brother, and you don't even know about your own sister's affairs. Why do you come to ask me?"
Pei Wencong: “.”
. . . . . .
At five o'clock in the evening, Li Ye drove Pei Wencong and Luo Runbo away. It was time for dinner but they still didn't leave. Were they going to disturb Li Ye and Wen Leyu's warm dinner?
Pei Wencong and Luo Runbo returned to the hotel, but Pei Wencong suddenly invited Luo Runbo to take a walk, and then said in Cantonese: "Abo, why did you think I should give you a red envelope just now?"
Luo Runbo was stunned, then said angrily: "You still say that? I helped you make so much money, and you also..."
"Huh?"
Pei Wencong interrupted Luo Runbo seriously and asked, "Do you still remember the night we were on the top of the mountain? How did you manage to make it through?"
Luo Runbo: “.”
Pei Wencong added: "Ah Po, I am not a petty person, and I will not repay a favor, but you have to understand that this time you can make money with us, not because you understand finance, but because you are blessed with other people's luck. Luck. Do you understand?"
Luo Runbo was stunned for a long time without saying anything. He understood finance, but he really didn't understand luck.
This time he was able to take advantage of the situation and became famous in the financial circle of Hong Kong Island. It was really like good luck that helped him turn danger into fortune.
If there were no Li Ye and Pei Wencong
Although he made money for Li Ye and Pei Wencong this time, on the other hand, he was able to become a multi-millionaire because others took him out to play.
People can make money just as well by using others instead of him.
Luo Runbo thought about himself a year ago, and then thought about himself now. Then, he silently took out the red envelope that Li Ye gave him and gave it to Pei Wencong.
"Thank you, Cong. I should give you a red envelope."
Pei Wencong took the red envelope of 188,000 yuan with peace of mind.
Human feelings are human feelings, and reason is reason. Pei Wencong is not the free and easy Li Ye, and he will never owe Luo Runbo a favor without knowing it.
Luck is limited. If you take one point, I will have one point less!
However, after Pei Wencong took the red envelope, he grabbed Luo Runbo's shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't be like this, I will give you a new Mercedes-Benz later."
"I want a Mercedes."
"A Mercedes is hard to drive, and you still need to hire a driver."
“My wife can drive.”
"Your wife's driving skills are not good~"
"No, I have a wife too."
“.”
"Why doesn't Acong have a wife yet?"
“.”
"Hey, hey, hey, we are all civilized people, don't fight. Why did you become so barbaric after coming to the mainland?"
(End of this chapter)
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