Siheyuan: Shazhu's Life Simulator

"Zhu Zi, something bad has happened!"

He Yuzhu: "Xueru, don't panic, what happened?"

Chen Xueru took a deep breath: "There are changes in Kowloon Wharf."

He Yuzhu stood up in pain: "Speak."

Mu Chunhua: "Let me tell you, someone has entered the venue."

He Yuzhu lit a cigarette and stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

“There should be some in the hands of retail investors, but we have to get these.”

"Someone is entering the venue. This person should be Li Chaoren."

Chen Xueru: "How could it be him?"

"How much wealth does he have? It's like a snake swallowing an elephant."

He Yuzhu: "His purpose is different from ours. Maybe he wants to make a fortune."

"But I won't give him the chance to make money from me."

Li Chaoren's action of absorbing retail shares alarmed the market. The surge in trading volume attracted other large and small investors to join in. The share price of Hutchison Whampoa soared to a historical high of 46 yuan per share.

Seeing the stock price rising, Li Chaoren could only slow down the pace and wait for the stock price to fall before continuing his acquisition business.

Otherwise he wouldn't be able to make money, and he didn't know the person who secretly acquired the shares was He Yuzhu.

He thought it was Baoyugang because he had already considered the problem of Baoyugang going ashore.

At this time, Bao Yugang was also feeling a headache.

Just when he had planned to take action against Hutchison Whampoa, someone got there first.

"Check, check for me, you must find out who this person is!"

Eldest son-in-law: "Okay, Dad, I'll check it right away."

What he didn't know was that it was his good brother and father-in-law He Yuzhu who was operating in secret.

He Yuzhu said solemnly: "The stock price has fallen in the past few days, don't worry about it, just make a move."

“Our target is all the shares held by retail investors.”

Chen Xueru: "Well, we won't worry about it."

In order to successfully acquire the company, Chen Xueru spent a lot of money, and the purchase price was slightly higher than the market price.

Many retail investors took the opportunity to sell.

There are also people with a keen sense of smell who want to wait for Hutchison Whampoa to continue raising prices.

Or there are more greedy people.

On the other hand, although the Eagle Capital Group was once in crisis and still had the intention of breaking up with Hong Kong, such obvious market fluctuations made it alert.

In order to ensure the safety of its holdings and avoid being attacked from behind, it began a large-scale counter-acquisition of shares.

However, the Yihai Group was in crisis and wanted to regain control but had no funds. It could only send a distress signal to its ally, which was Hong Kong's largest group - HSBC.

Because Chen Xueru and the others kept it a secret, they were not found out for a while.

However, Li Chaoren was found, and because of Li Chaoren's exposure, He Yuzhu bought a lot of time.

He Yuzhu continued to increase his investment and continued to acquire Hutchison Whampoa, and the stock price soared to 70 yuan.

This price made many people crazy.

Especially those who hold Wharf Holdings shares are more excited than the Chinese New Year.

Those who missed out on the opportunity to invest in Hutchison Whampoa also kept sighing.

HSBC not only lent money to Yihai, but its head Mr. Shen also personally showed up to have a “tea and chat” with Li Chaoren.

Li Chaoren was asked to give up the acquisition. At that time, Li Chaoren was just a small Karami. Facing the giant HSBC, he did not dare to offend it and could only give up the acquisition in a timely manner.

It is also because the value of Gujiao is too high now, and he can't afford to play and wade into this muddy water.

At this time, the person who had been coveting Wharf Holdings was the world's top shipping tycoon, Bao Yugang, with assets exceeding US$10 billion, firmly sitting on the top spot among the world's top ten shipping tycoons. Most importantly, he was the first Chinese director to join HSBC! He was not afraid of HSBC causing trouble.

He also became anxious and openly joined the battle.

Baoyu Port anticipated that an unprecedented shipping downturn was coming, so abandoning ship and landing became the only option.

All kinds of assets of Hutchison Whampoa are of vital importance to him. Its dock warehouses are conducive to the development of maritime shipping; its construction sites and properties are conducive to entering the emerging real estate industry.

Therefore, Baoyugang has long had the intention of acquiring Wharf Holdings and holds 5% of Wharf Holdings shares, but has no opportunity to make further moves.

I had planned to take action, but someone else got there first.

It's really frustrating.

He Yuzhu: "Xueru, give up on the retail investors. They don't have much left and can't affect the overall situation. If we don't raise the price, the share price will fall. Contact HSBC and small shareholders and acquire at a premium."

Chen Xueru: "What's the price?"

"It shouldn't be more than 100 Hong Kong dollars. Tell them directly that it is the wisest choice to sell it to us. It is unwise to be too greedy and offend us."

"When I move into Wharf Holdings, don't blame me for diluting their shares and making them lose both the wife and the army."

Mu Chunhua: "It's not a good idea to say that."

He Yuzhu: "We have to be tougher at this time. As long as we can achieve our goal, we can use more drastic means."

The fact that the Ho Group was contacting Wharf shareholders was discovered by someone and made public.

For a time, everyone in Hong Kong was paying attention to Hutchison Whampoa.

When Bao Yugang heard about Li Chaoren, he didn't take him seriously at all.

But when he heard He Yuzhu, his expression became serious and his brows were twisted into a "川" shape.

Eldest son-in-law: "Dad, Uncle He..."

Bao Yugang waved his hand to interrupt: "Business is like a battlefield. I said Li Chaoren didn't have this ability, but it turned out to be him."

"There are some things we can't say, even though we are a family."

Faced with the difficult situation of a stalemate between the parties and being unable to advance, Li Chaoren chose to meet Bao Yugang.

Because Li Chaoren had financial difficulties, he could no longer hold on.

So I decided to meet Bao Yugang secretly.

"Superman, long time no see!"

"Yes, I've been away from Hong Kong for a long time."

"Hehe, you're seeing me today?"

"Brother Bao, you must be in great need of Wharf shares. I don't have much, but I'm willing to help you out."

Bao Yugang: “How many?”

“Less than a million shares.”

"what price?"

"eighty!"

Bao Yugang smiled and shook his head: "Superman!"

"Look at the current share price of Wharf Holdings, it has plummeted!"

Li Chaoren: "That's because retail investors have almost nothing left."

"You guys can't get it on the stock market, so the price will naturally fall."

"But, my less than one million shares are not a small amount. Maybe it could be the last straw that breaks the camel's back."

Bao Yugang: "You may not know that the He family and I are relatives by marriage."

"My second daughter and the second son of the He family..."

Li Chaoren: "But the Bao family is the Bao family, and the He family is the He family. The two children haven't married yet."

While the two were discussing, the eldest son-in-law arrived.

"Dad, the Ho Group announced that they have acquired more than 40% of Wharf Holdings' shares!"

Bao Yugang lost his composure.

"what?"

"It's absolutely true. The news has just been announced."

Bao Yugang sat down on the sofa, stunned.

Li Chaoren, who was standing by, naturally heard it as well, and heard it clearly.

It’s him again, it’s him again, why does he always pick on me...
After all, Bao Yugang is a man who has experienced many storms.

"Brother Chaoman, tell me a real price."

"You've heard the news. As long as the Ho Group gets some more shares from other shareholders, it will completely control Wharf Holdings!"

"You are already dispensable."

Li Chaoren pretended to be calm: "How about 40 per share?"

Bao Yugang smiled.

"Although I don't know your purchase price, I can guess roughly."

"Besides, you seem to have forgotten that I am also a director of HSBC."

"You now owe HSBC a loan. If you can't pay it back, these will become waste paper in your hands."

"It may be used by HSBC to pay off debts, but the price at that time..."

Li Chaoren couldn't sit still. Yes, he had forgotten his identity as a director of HSBC. In front of him, he had no secrets at all. This time, he became a clown.

"Thirty-six."

"high."

Li Chaoren knew that he was going to be severely slaughtered.

"I can sell it to Eagle Capital."

"Haha, I'm afraid they don't have money."

"twenty."

“You still have money to earn!”

Li Chaoren stood up and made a move to leave.

Bao Yugang smiled but did not respond.

The temptation is over.

Li Chaoren: "Okay, twenty shares."

He would not go to find He Yuzhu, so it would be better to keep Yugang cheaply.

Bao Yugang now holds less than 10% of the shares, and he feels powerless facing He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu is still in constant contact with other shareholders.

Previously the premium was 30%, now it is 10%.

Just like this, these people are rushing to do business with him.

Everyone knows that the He Group will be stable if nothing unexpected happens. If they don't sell now and wait until He Yuzhu makes a move, they will lose more.

Yingzi did not sit idly by. It took the loan from HSBC and also contacted shareholders.

It’s just that they already had financial problems, and now He Yuzhu has raised the price so much that they can’t afford it.

Moreover, the amount of loan HSBC gave them was limited, and they could not compete with He Yuzhu in terms of funds.

"Shen, I need a loan."

"I have already approved 200 million for you."

"not enough."

“We want more.”

Looking at the man with red eyes, Mr. Shen knew that he had lost a few games.

"It's not that I won't lend you money, but you are insolvent. What can you use as collateral?"

"Boss Shen, we are..."

"I have a responsibility to the directors. Personally, emotionally, I am willing to help you."

“But the truth is, there’s nothing I can do.”

"To be honest, no one is optimistic about you now. Instead of doing this, why not sell your products directly to the He Group at a premium?"

"Once he takes control of Wharf, he will dilute the shares and drive you away."

Although Mr. Shen’s suggestion is heartbreaking.

But these people have to calm down and think about it. So what if they are so arrogant?
Newspaper media were publicizing the news of Huashang's victory over Yingzi every day.

Everyone is paying attention to this business war.

Bankers are cold-blooded. They will not lend you money if you don't have assets as collateral.

He Yuzhu also knew that these people had no way out.

His strategy is very simple, which is to use money. I have more money than you.

"Xue Ru, go talk to them."

"If possible, buy 20% of their shares."

Chen Xueru: "Isn't this obviously giving them money?"

He Yuzhu: "Go ahead. Without them, we can completely control Wharf."

"Not having them will help us with our next plans."

Chen Xueru: "Okay."

"Xiao'e, you go with me."

Lou Xiao'e: "Okay, the sooner the better."

"Let's go,"

He Yuzhu: "Old Zhao, bring people to protect my sister-in-law."

Chen Xueru and Lou Xiaoe came to Wharf Group.

After some unfriendly exchanges, the men finally agreed to sell.

“Fifty percent premium.”

"Haha, the sky is still dark,"

"The stock price was over 70 before, but now it has fallen back to over 40."

Chen Xueru: 'We are not being taken advantage of.'

"Besides, the stock price will continue to fall, right?"

"Chen, you guys..."

Chen Xueru: "The He Group will not be taken advantage of."

"It's a 10% premium now. If you don't agree, maybe tomorrow we'll have more than 49% and the other small shareholders will be very willing to sell to us."

"However, we are willing to purchase your shares at a 20% premium."

"No, no, no, that's impossible."

Chen Xueru: "Okay, sorry to bother you."

"Before tomorrow, if you have made a decision, you can come to me. I won't wait any later!"

"Wait a minute."

Seeing that Chen Xueru was really leaving, these people could no longer sit still.

“We want cash!”

"no problem."

In the afternoon, Chen Xueru successfully acquired 27% of Yingzi's shares.

The Ho Group once again announced that it had acquired 70% of the shares of Hutchison Whampoa.

Their Ho Group officially took control of Wharf Holdings.

For a time, the stock price of He Group continued to rise.

However, He Yuzhu had already predicted this day and had already taken action in advance, so not many shares of the He Group could be bought on the market.

Sometimes, inflated stock prices are not a good thing.

"Xue Ru, Hua Er, and the other small shareholders, talk to them."

"If they are willing to sell, then they can sell. If they are not willing, then they can just wait to be cleaned out by me."

Chen Xueru: "I believe they are not fools and will agree to it."

Mu Chunhua: "Bao Yugang said he would come to visit our house in the evening."

He Yuzhu nodded: "Let the family prepare the meal!"

"By the way, does he still have some in his hand?"

"Yes, less than 10 percent."

"Forget it, leave it to him. I am the one who let him down this time."

Chen Xueru: "You mean he wants it too?"

"Yes, that's why I started early."

"Although we are relatives by marriage, I will not give up Wharf Holdings."

"Today, most of Hong Kong's ports and terminals are under our control. It is no exaggeration to say that Hong Kong's economic lifeline is firmly under our control."

"In the future, the He family will not need to act according to anyone's wishes."

Chen Xueru: "Yes, I didn't see it before, but now I finally see it clearly."

"You previously attacked Hong Kong's electric lights, public transportation, ports, and food supply. These are all industries that can affect Hong Kong."

He Yuzhu: "Haha, yes, no one in Hong Kong dares to say no to us."

Mu Chunhua: "Where's the water company?"

He Yuzhu: "Haha, smart, how did you know I would do it next?"

Mu Chunhua: "It just suddenly occurred to me."

"Controlling the TV stations is equivalent to controlling the mouthpiece. Should we participate in the newspaper industry?"

He Yuzhu: "It's not impossible. Although the market value is not high, it will be OK if it grows to several hundred million in the future."

"When I get back, I'll ask Yu Shui to start a newspaper company, and I'll give this company to my little nephew." (End of this chapter)