Take Arada back to the past

Chapter 779: The First Battle Against British Capital

Yang Xiaole had no trouble coming to the research institute, as the security personnel already knew this hidden big boss.

"Teacher Luo!"

When the two met, Yang Xiaole greeted them with a smile.

Lao Luo was busy, he looked up and said with a smile: "You come back quite often recently!"

"Haha, I have some things to deal with, so I'm back. How is the company doing recently?"

It hasn’t been many days since the last report, so there aren’t actually that many problems.

The company’s research institute now has quite a few experimental results.

Although the main focus is on mobile phones and computers.

But there are also many other ancillary products.

The mobile phone factory is already under construction and will start production and sales in the second half of the year, provided that the license is approved.

In addition, the core chips of semiconductors are naturally also of paramount importance.

He also quietly let the team conduct research there.

The semi-finished product has been used in the first computer produced by the company, and is waiting for the technology to be perfected later.

In addition to these, we must also start to make efforts in household appliances.

Next year, white goods such as radios, washing machines, and refrigerators will also be manufactured in factories in the Science and Technology City and begin production.

Samples have been sent abroad for certification.

These technologies all come from acquired companies or purchased patents, and then are further upgraded on the original basis.

Recently, more and more scientific researchers have been recruited, most of whom are from the University of Hong Kong.

A small number of them are big names poached from abroad at high prices.

Many people came for the first commercial mobile phone.

Lao Luo smiled when he heard this: "The company is doing fine now! The mobile phone billing system is already in the testing stage and will not affect product sales. We have also entered the research and development stage of the second-generation digital communication you mentioned. It may take some time to have a finished product."

Yang Xiaole smiled and nodded: "Well, it's okay! Just follow the steps!"

Fat can't be eaten in one bite.

No matter how anxious he is, it still takes time.

The second generation of digital communications is naturally the 2G mobile phone, which only appeared in the 90s.

Research naturally needs to be done in advance.

Lao Luo thought of something and said, "Oh, by the way, Motorola Laboratory in the United States contacted us and wanted to cooperate with us. You should know about this!"

Yang Xiaole hummed.

"Well, tell me."

When he was with Huang Qiujing before, she had already told him.

Motorola did contact him.

The main reason is that he developed mobile phones ahead of time, and he had already applied for patents for many key technologies in advance.

According to normal time, if he had not appeared, Motorola would have developed a prototype next year.

The other party felt very uncomfortable after being intercepted by him.

If you don't give up, the patent will be blocked by him, and if you want to re-develop it, you will need to bypass his patent.

The research and development of the mobile phone itself cost $1 million and took ten years.

If this is to be developed from scratch, I don’t know how much time it will take.

If we give up, then these ten years of research will be wasted, which is definitely unacceptable.

So the other party proposed to purchase these patents, but was rejected.

We can only settle for the second best and acquire technology through cooperation.

Currently under negotiation.

There is no way not to talk about it.

The other party also has some of the technology for mobile phones and base stations. If too much time passes and it is really too late for them to figure it out, it would not be good.

It is not very likely to achieve a monopoly there.

And they also need to make use of Motorola's major factories and channels.

Motorola is now also a giant company in the United States.

The first handheld two-way walkie-talkie, the SCR300 walkie-talkie, was invented by the other side. It was the most important battlefield communication equipment on the battlefield during World War II.

The other party has great power in the United States.

If you want to sell mobile phones to the United States, it is very necessary to cooperate with the other party.

If the market cannot be opened up, technology alone will not be enough.

The Communications Administration is a hurdle that cannot be avoided, and one needs to rely on the other party's identity to make a breakthrough.

He already had an idea in his mind about how to talk.

At least it is impossible that the world's first commercial mobile phone would come from the United States.

In the future, he will try his best to build Hong Kong Island into another "Silicon Valley" in the field of communications equipment manufacturing.

In later generations, those technology companies have made a lot of money by selling patents.

In the future, licensing patents and collecting patent fees will be an inevitable trend.

Luo Jinping nodded slightly when he heard this: "It's enough for you to know."

Yang Xiaole looked around the laboratory.

This building has more than one floor, and the rest of the place is filled with researchers. Generally speaking, the money is in place, and the equipment and people are also beginning to take shape.

And it’s not as messy as before.

Various research departments have been formed, each with its own research direction.

He collected his thoughts and asked, "Where is Mr. Fang?"

"Oh, Lao Fang is out. Do you have something to talk to him about? Do you want me to give him a call?"

Yang Xiaole shook his head: "No need, I'm getting married in a few days, then you, Auntie, and Mr. Fang can come over to have some fun."

"Oh, you are getting married! Don't worry, I will definitely go over."

Yang Xiaole told him the address, then exchanged a few words, said hello and left.

……

The next few days are spent preparing for the wedding.

A few days passed and the wedding day arrived.

That morning, the hotel owned by my company stopped operating all day, and the previous residents were no longer allowed to check in after the due date.

In order to avoid embarrassment, Huang Qiujing and Hua Yourong did not stay at home, but in the guest room upstairs of the hotel.

There is no way, who of the two people should answer first is another problem.

People in Hong Kong are quite superstitious. If the auspicious time is missed, it is considered very unlucky.

Those who can come this time are relatives, friends, and a few senior Hong Kong government officials.

There are also top businessmen in Hong Kong Island.

Those who can come here and have a net worth of no more than 100 million are basically Yang Xiaole and the relatives and friends of these two people.

Security was naturally handled by Li Yugang, who had just returned not long ago.

……

"Hey, isn't that Zhou? The owner of the second largest jewelry company in Hong Kong Island."

"That's Mr. Huo..."

“Isn’t that the boss of the Hong Kong government?”

After Liu Shengli and his group came in, they looked at the big guys one by one and were so surprised that they couldn't open their mouths.

Due to their profession, they have developed the habit of reading various newspapers and reading news.

I have never met these people in person, but I have seen them in newspapers or on TV.

……

"You're drinking here! Aren't you afraid of something happening?"

Huang Xintong held a glass of red wine and said something to Li Yuting next to her.

Li Yuting is still the same as before, not only has a pretty face.

What’s important are the two headlights in the front, which pale in comparison even to those of Hua Yourong and Huang Qiujing.

Li Yuting looked at Yang Xiaole who was entertaining people.

After hearing this, he came to his senses and said, "He said that where he is, there is no need for security, and we only need to ensure order in the venue. My brother is there, so I don't have to worry about it."

As Huang Qiujing's personal bodyguard, she still knows her limits.

After saying that, he looked at Huang Xintong and asked directly, "Are you sad?"

Huang Xintong was stunned when she heard this.

Then he collected his thoughts and smiled, "Why should I be sad? He is my good friend, I should be happy! When I knew Yang Hao before, he was still very young. He had nothing at that time. My uncle took him to get his first ID card.

Later, I was not satisfied with my work, so he found me a new job. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I am...very grateful to him."

Although Li Yuting is not the boss of the company, she is Huang Qiujing's personal bodyguard, and has been for many years.

Naturally, he would not be submissive in front of Huang Xintong.

Hearing this, Li Yuting sneered: "Do you believe what you said? After so many years, why don't you find a partner?"

Huang Xintong's eyes moved.

Then he smiled calmly: "I believe it! Of course I believe it, what's the matter? What else do you want to think? Aren't you looking for a partner?"

"you……"

Li Yuting was so angry.

After all, Huang Xintong is in charge of so many industries and is no longer the timid little girl she used to be.

He picked up the red wine in his hand and clinked it with hers: "Old girl, come on, let's drink. I won't go home until I'm drunk today!"

Huang Xintong watched Li Yuting gulp down the wine.

He looked at the venue again, picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

Afterwards, the two of them went to drink, laughing, but there was something bleak in their laughter.

……

Yang Xiaole was entertaining the guests.

Huang Qiujing’s brother and his family, Hua Yourong’s uncle and his family, and Cao Laoer’s family.

As well as people like Liu Shengli and Lao Luo.

In addition, there are some big guys.

At this time he was standing with Lao Huo.

"Mr. Huo, as I said before, you should pay attention to it. I hope our Huazi can prepare in advance so as not to suffer too great a loss." Yang Xiaole reminded him indirectly about the recent stock market.

Mr. Huo was thinking about it after hearing this.

He now has no idea of ​​the other party's identity.

But with his current power, all the Chinese capital in Hong Kong combined is not enough for him to defeat.

His words may not be aimless.

Nodding gently: "Okay, I understand, I will pay attention! We will have an internal meeting at that time. What cooperation do you need from us?"

"It's nothing, actually. I need to stabilize the share price of the Far East Exchange and buy some stocks of high-quality companies at low prices. I need shares of several companies, including Jardine Matheson, Landmark Land, Wharf Holdings, and Hutchison Whampoa."

As a member of the board of directors of the Far East Exchange, he is obliged to stabilize the share price of the Far East Exchange.

Although it may not be able to save these ordinary people, it may be able to reduce their losses.

Of course, this is also a disguised form of absorbing funds.

Old Huo frowned when he heard this.

"You really want to do this?"

It is a big deal for Chinese capital to acquire British capital.

Yang Xiaole nodded gently: "It's okay, if I fail, I will just make some quick money."

Acquire these companies at low prices. If the shares are sufficient, then make a mandatory offer. If not, then at the lowest price anyway, just sell them at a higher price.

No loss inside or outside.

Old Huo was thinking about it after hearing this.

If this is really successful, it will have a far-reaching impact on Chinese-funded enterprises.

Thinking of this, he nodded: "Okay! I'll try my best!"

"Well, but this matter must be kept secret. I will transfer the money to you secretly, and you can do this for me!"

"it is good!"

The matter was settled.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole raised his glass and said with a smile: "I'm still busy, please feel free to do as you please!"

Then he left.

As for why we need Hutchison Whampoa, there is naturally a reason.

He had previously secretly acquired shares in Hutchison Whampoa, but the share was only a few percent.

This time when the price drops, he will definitely buy at the bottom.

The same is true for Jardine Matheson.

These two companies own too much land.

If he acquires the company, all the land will belong to him.

The money paid is much less than that paid for buying land.

This is what Landmark Dairy Company did this year.

However, the news about Jardine Matheson Milk will be announced in another week.

As for the famous Kowloon Warehouse Battle in later generations, there was no need for it to happen.

Whether it succeeds or not is one thing, but we'll just give it a try first to see if there are any.

……

After a while, everything was ready, the lights in the hall dimmed, and Yang Xiaole, Huang Qiujing and Hua Yourong stood at the door.

As the music started, the wedding began.

With experience, it was easy for Yang Xiaole to control the situation.

The old man and Su Ling and his wife naturally sat in the seats for the elders.

After the wedding, the bride needs to be picked up.

People have to be carried into the car.

this is a problem.

But it’s not a problem for Yang Xiaole.

Yang Xiaole picked up the two of them and sent them to the convoy at the door.

The car drove directly to the villa area.

When everyone arrived at the villa area, they naturally had another round of sightseeing.

It was not until the evening, after dinner, that everyone dispersed.

Only three people and the managers of the villa area were left.

……

In the lobby on the first floor, Yang Xiaole looked at the two and said with a smile: "What should we do tonight? Today is our wedding night!"

After hearing this, both of them hesitated for a moment.

Yes!

Today is our wedding night.

Although we had had sex before, the meaning this time was different.

Who Yang Xiaole sleeps with at night is a very important question.

Hua Yourong looked at Yang Xiaole's expression and looked at him suspiciously: "What do you want to do? Your saliva is about to flow down."

Yang Xiaole rolled his eyes at him, then said seriously: "How about... we sleep together today, don't worry, I promise I won't touch anyone else! Okay?"

"Is that a nice thought?"

The two said it in unison.

Look at him with a cold brow.

Yang Xiaole smiled bitterly: "Okay, then I'm going to go take a shower and go to bed! You guys can do whatever you want, I'll sleep in the master bedroom anyway!"

After saying that, he left with a smile.

At night, the three of them still slept together.

But it was just pure sleep.

After all, the two people had already been fed in their respective rooms.

But this was also the last time the three of them slept together.

As for how to allocate time later, that would naturally be discussed by the two of them.

……

The next day, the three of them got up and had breakfast in the restaurant.

The meal was simple, seafood porridge and steamed buns and fried dough sticks.

Nothing that complicated or fancy, but I do eat some bread and milk occasionally.

"Ah Hao! Look! The attack has begun!"

Huang Qiujing handed the newspaper she was reading to Yang Xiaole. This was the newspaper that had just been delivered that morning.

Yang Xiaole took it and took a look.

The content is very simple.

Some people suspect that the gold passbooks of the Far Eastern Bank were not allowed to be exchanged for gold.

It happened yesterday.

Many people were refused when they went to exchange gold.

Yang Xiaole put down the newspaper and said with a smile: "What's going on?"

They are all preparing for this matter, so Huang Qiujing must know about it.

Huang Qiujing smiled and nodded: "Someone bribed the bank teller and deliberately refused to exchange gold. The person has been arrested. The bank asked us whether we should make it public."

Yang Xiaole shook his head: "No need! Let it ferment for a few days. If there is no response, let our own newspapers promote it for me. Help promote ours tomorrow, and promote it throughout Hong Kong Island the day after tomorrow. Let the community also promote it secretly."

Hearing this, Huang Qiujing smiled and said, "Okay! I understand."

This matter must be made into a big deal, otherwise the fire will not burn HSBC.

He picked up the mobile phone on the table and made a call.

He gave a brief explanation and hung up the phone.

It is natural to go on a honeymoon when you just got married.

If traveling far is not suitable, then just visit Hong Kong Island.

In the next two days, the news about the collapse of Far Eastern Bank's gold passbooks spread like wildfire, and citizens flocked to exchange gold or withdraw money according to the current gold price.

Two days later, a large number of people came to the Far Eastern Bank to exchange gold.

The gold passbook business of the other two banks has also been suspended.

It’s not that the banks want to suspend operations, but some people feel something is wrong and are afraid to buy.

A week passed.

Things came to a climax as the mysterious buyer from Far Eastern Bank was about to withdraw gold in a high-profile manner.

Things are getting bigger and bigger.

……

"Almost done, let's send out the newspaper tomorrow!"

Seeing that things were almost done, Yang Xiaole began to give orders.

If others can backfire on him, he can naturally backfire on them as well.

In fact, it is already done openly.

Now it depends on which bank’s gold can hold up.

Huang Qiujing agreed and began to arrange her own newspapers.

The headlines naturally point directly to HSBC.

What is meant is naturally that the other bank does not have that much gold, and what the newspapers are promoting during this period is naturally the trend of gold rising in the future.

Therefore, using money to exchange for gold will only result in a loss.

……

On that day, Far Eastern Bank's large amount of gold exchange will be delivered the next day.

Likewise, HSBC will make the settlement the next day.

In the evening, the Yangji Building’s motorcade and security were ready, waiting to deliver the gold directly to the bank for delivery the next day.

At the same time, HSBC was in a state of confusion.

Why hasn’t Far Eastern Bank come to make peace yet?
Is it true that there will be so much gold delivered tomorrow?

For a moment, even the people in the bank were confused.

(End of this chapter)