Hong Kong: Starting with 10 billion

Chapter 115: Cucumber Steals the Nest

The reason why Fang Hexuan attaches so much importance to lithium battery technology is that
And not just because it was the main driving force behind the explosion of the electric vehicle market decades later.

The idea is to make BYD and BMW surpass Hyundai in the fuel vehicle market.

And it can also compete with Volkswagen and Toyota.

This sounds like a fantasy.

But Fang Hexuan still hopes to try his best, otherwise, this time travel and rebirth will be too boring.

When the traditional mechanical technology could not catch up with the cars of Germany and Japan in a short time,
Fang Hexuan placed his hopes on batteries.

As we all know, the Toyota Prius launched in 1997 is the world's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle.

It is also known as Toyota's legendary car.

Although it is equipped with a nickel-metal hydride battery, it is not always a battery.

Fang Hexuan's battery factory will definitely compete with various batteries in the future, but lithium batteries have the broadest prospects.

Therefore, his idea was simple: he hoped that BYD and BMW would be able to use hybrid systems in the early 90s.
Achieve a certain degree of overtaking.

Some people may say that being one step ahead is a genius, and being three steps ahead is a madman.

Some people may also complain that taking too big a step may lead to bad results.

These are also within Fang Hexuan's consideration, so his positioning of BYD hybrid models is to save money.

Instead of so-called protecting the environment and achieving low pollution and low emissions.

During the Gulf War of 1990-1992, international oil prices experienced another wave of increases.

This is a good opportunity for BYD hybrid models to increase sales.

In addition, hybrid models that can save fuel are also one of the chips to block Hyundai Motor's pursuit and competition.

Ten years of research and development, ten years of development and accumulation, there is no time to lose!

After receiving reassurance from Professor Goodenough, Fang Hexuan left the UK and returned to Silicon Valley.

While passing through New Jersey in the eastern United States, Fang Hexuan visited Bell Labs in Murray Hill, Union County.

I stayed here for two days with the purpose of purchasing the solar cell technology patent from this research institute.

In fact, as early as 1954, three scientists from Bell Labs successfully prepared silicon-doped solar cells.

Moreover, there have been no major breakthroughs in the manufacturing process of this type of silicon solar cells in recent decades.

Therefore, any company that wants to get involved in the solar energy industry must pay technology patent fees to Bell Labs.

Fang Hexuan also hopes that his battery factory can produce solar panels.

At the very least, the island estate might use it first.

It's not a very valuable technology, and it only cost $30 to do it.

When I returned to Silicon Valley, it had been ten days since I left.

Therefore, Maple Leaf's R&D sites and offices have already been rented.

Recruitment for R&D engineers, management positions and general staff is still ongoing.

However, the CEO of Maple Leaf's US branch was poached from IBM, his name is Julian MacMillan.

The basic framework has been almost completed, and there is no need for the boss Fang Hexuan to stay in the United States anymore.

Almost all the companies and talents that should be visited, the cooperation that should be negotiated, and the advantages that should be taken have been completed.

Fang Hexuan felt that this trip to the United States was quite fruitful and met his expectations.

Imagine that in twenty or thirty years, he would be able to travel freely across the North American continent like he did this time.

I'm afraid that even if the Americans don't do anything, he will feel uneasy.

When he was thinking about going to Hollywood, he received news from Hong Kong:

His own nest was attacked by Li Huanggua.

Fang Hexuan had no intention of staying in the United States any longer, so he rushed back to Hong Kong with his bodyguards.

I learned from my investment manager that Li Ka-shing has reached a cooperation agreement with the foreign management of Hutchison Whampoa.

They planned to unite to resist Fang Hexuan's attempt to take over the entire Hutchison Whampoa.

Fang Hexuan sat in the first-class cabin with a frown on his face, thinking about how to counterattack, and he didn't even notice the obvious courtesy of the beautiful stewardess around him.

He really didn't expect Li Huanggua to make this move.

How much determination does this require?

Even if he succeeded in keeping Fang Hexuan out, he wouldn't get much benefit from Hutchison.

The most important thing is that he helped foreigners deal with his own people, which was an extremely disgraceful act.

If he fails, he will not only lose his reputation but also make a great enemy.

How could a well-informed person not know that this Mr. Fang, the richest man, has a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment?

It is not easy to show favor to him, and if you offend him, the consequences will definitely be disastrous.

Fang Hexuan already held 7% of Hutchison Whampoa's shares in July.
Now, more than three months have passed, and his subordinates report the latest figures to him at regular intervals, and now it has reached 34.7%.

These shares are spread across multiple overseas accounts, with the largest share being 12.44% from HSBC.

Therefore, except Fang Hexuan himself and the investment manager, no one could know how many shares he actually held.

"It's careless!"

Fang Hexuan rubbed his temple and complained to himself.

Li Huanggua really gambled too much with this move. I didn't expect that he would be so brave at his age.

But think about it, it makes sense, in the original time and space, Hutchison was the most important cornerstone for Li Huang to establish his hegemony in the Spring and Autumn Period.

It was also the starting point for him to transform from a real estate developer into a world-class business leader.

Huanggua is such a smart person that he must have thought through all the interests involved.

Otherwise, with his versatile and diplomatic style, it would be absolutely impossible for him to take such a big risk.

The biggest change caused by Fang Hexuan's time travel was not the fate of Da Yanming, Jiu Wenlong, his mother, his sister and others.

The one who suffered the most must be the cucumber, but he just didn't know it.

He could have taken over Hutchison Whampoa last year, gathered all the glory and benefits, and reached the peak of his life.

But his fortune was snatched away by a time traveler who was reborn.

There will never be such flattering titles as “Superman Li”, “the richest Chinese”, or “business leader” again.

The parties involved were unaware of all this, but Fang Hexuan knew it clearly.

Cucumber just feels aggrieved. Everything he did before went smoothly.

Suddenly a young boy showed up and tricked him when he was acquiring Wharf Holdings shares.

Then he took the lead in his most important acquisition project - Hutchison Whampoa.

Unfortunately, I don't have many ways to fight back.

In terms of money, how can he compare with the richest man in Hong Kong?

That bastard can make tens of billions just by sheer luck,

Old Li had the grievance of being a son-in-law and had to work hard for decades to only have a fortune of more than 2 billion.

In terms of connections, he may not be able to win over the other party.

After all, Hong Kong is a place that worships money so much that money can be converted into high-quality connections.

When it comes to wisdom, this thing is really of little use in the face of absolute strength.

Comparing age is pointless!

After a thorough analysis, Huanggua felt that he had no advantage at all.
If he doesn't come up with some surprising and risky moves, there will really be no chance for Hutchison to succeed him.

He didn't believe that the cunning boy would be willing to cooperate with him sincerely.

Maybe if we drive away the foreigners, he will be the next one.

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