Winner Takes It All, Resurrection 2009

"What does Mr. Hu think of Qingyun?"

On a remote road in Pengcheng, a low-key convoy was passing by quickly. In one of the cars, two elderly men over 50 years old were sitting in the back seat.

One of them spoke slowly. The old man next to him, who was called Mr. Hu, was nearly 70 years old but still energetic. He smiled and said, "I see it the same way as Mr. Huo sees it."

If there were any Hong Kong business people here, they would be shocked to find that the old man called Mr. Hu is Hu Yingxiang, chairman of Hong Kong Hehe Holdings.

The apparent reason for his visit to the mainland this time was to inspect the construction progress of the cross-sea bridge.

As for the other one, he has a more prominent background. He is Huo Zhenhuan, the descendant of the founder of Hong Kong's Huo Group, and also the CEO of Huo Group.

He came here under the pretext of inspecting the mainland market. As for why they could meet each other halfway, it could only be said to be fate, as if their common goal at this time was to rush to the outskirts of Pengcheng.

Go to an unknown manor villa area.

"Qingyun has risen too fast, and its foundation is somewhat unstable. If we rashly confront Li Bancheng and his group this time, the outcome is still unknown. If he wants to cooperate with us, no one can predict whether the future prospects will be a blessing or a curse."

Huo Zhenhuan looked at the scenery flashing by outside the window, but he was in no mood to appreciate it slowly. He said, "Looking at his actions, he seems too impatient. He is so young but still so talented.

But within two or three years, he has made countless enemies and lost his integrity and peace. I am afraid he will not be able to go far in the future."

With Qingyun being so large in size, it was inevitable that it would come into conflict with large local groups in Hong Kong during its business expansion in Southeast Asia. Fortunately, Li Zehua acted with discretion.

As long as the capital is truly close to the mainland, some people will show some mercy. Even if there is no cooperation in the end, they will give out some interests to maintain the relationship, so that Qingyun can continue to grow.

Until a certain critical point, conflict and enticement are inevitable, such as now, Xiangjiang Capital and Qingyun Group, led by Li Bancheng, are in control of Internet finance.

A violent conflict broke out. In addition to planning locally, Xiangjiang Capital also used the power of Youtai Capital and Daiying to secretly plan to fundamentally defeat and annex Qingyun.

Some things do not require any evidence at all. You only need to analyze it a little from your current standpoint to come to a roughly correct conclusion. Except for Yutai Capital and Xiangjiang Capital, no one would deliberately deal with Qingyun.

If the mainland really wants to take action, it does not need to resort to these despicable means. It can just send people to control Li Zehua himself and then deal with him slowly.

Upon hearing this, Hu Yingxiang smiled and said, "It is true that you have made too many enemies due to your aggressiveness, but with the current strength, it is still a little short of shaking Qingyun's foundation in the mainland.

You thought I came here to cooperate with Qingyun on the cross-sea bridge and the 100,000 public housing projects, but in fact, it was also to make good connections for the future.

Don't forget that Qingyun has already established its presence in Southeast Asia, and its Internet business and Minsheng Financial Holdings have gradually established influence over time.

In the future, if HSBC grows into a giant in all aspects of the commodity economy society, how much benefit do you think it can bring to us?
Moreover, he takes good care of those around him and those who have helped him. He has never forgotten his true friends. This alone is worth our bet. "

Huo Zhenhuan was quite surprised that he had such a high opinion of Qingyun, "But he came from a poor family after all, and missed the most important part of the development of the real economy.

He has not established his own core network of contacts and social circle. Look at him now, apart from his identity in the Federation of Industry and Commerce, does he have any other personal protection?

Even the Hunan Chamber of Commerce did not accept him."

“Not accepting him doesn’t mean not respecting him. In fact, both Shanghai and Hunan Province have achieved a bond of interest with him. However, due to the identities of the two families, the competition is not too obvious.

Finally, it may be a member of the association in Shanghai or a representative in Hunan Province. These are just superficial movements and not worth mentioning.

The key lies in the core strength he controls. As long as Qingyun does its business seriously, it will be the best in the industry. Even in the real estate industry, it has made a bold move by acquiring a controlling stake in Yida.

Isn’t it the top real estate group in the mainland now? After successfully listing in Lijiapo in the next two weeks, with the help of external capital, the future development will be limitless.”

Huo Zhenhuan thought for a while, but finally shook his head, "But without a solid foundation, everything is like building a tall building on sand. The faster you climb, the harder you will fall in the future!

Look at how many people throughout history have become famous at a young age, but in the face of extraordinary achievements, they have all been lost in fame and fortune, and eventually perished and ended up in a miserable end. "

"Do you know what Li Yilong said about him?"

Hu Yingxiang did not answer directly, but borrowed the words of Li Yilong from Lijiapo, "Mr. Li said he was a madman with reason."

"A sane madman?"

“Yes, this is what Mr. Lee said. At the beginning of the cooperation between the two parties, Temasek did not fully realize the value of Qingyun, but it doesn’t matter.

Because Temasek has enough bargaining chips in its hands, either to suppress or to check and balance, even if it suppresses, it can force Qingyun to compromise.

But Chairman Li of Qingyun did not play by the rules. When he visited Mr. Li in Lijiaopo, the two sides had a brief showdown and a fierce confrontation.

Guess how it ended?"

Hu Yingxiang kept smiling, and only revealed the answer when he saw that Mr. Li really couldn't guess it. "He only used one sentence to embarrass Mr. Li instantly."

Huo Zhenhuan couldn't suppress his inner curiosity and blurted out, "What are you talking about!"

"He said that only Temasek could take what he gave. If not, he would go north to dig the Straits Canal and leave everyone without food."

As Hu Yingxiang spoke, Huo Zhenhuan was completely stunned, "No, how dare he?"

"So, there is nothing he dare not do."

Hu Yingxiang sighed, "Even I was confused at that time. Was he just a rookie who didn't know the seriousness of the situation?

Or is he a young business leader who is confident and capable of making strategic plans?
If it were any of us, we would not dare to make such a statement in front of Mr. Li, because the more we know, the more we fear him.

But Mr. Li’s choice made me realize that he was destined to be the latter.”

Hu Yingxiang sighed repeatedly when he said this: "It's a pity that he is not a younger generation in the Hong Kong business circle, otherwise he could really carry more expectations of the old men and maybe he could find a brand new development path..."

He still remembers the anger and helplessness Li Yillong felt when he said this to him. That's right, if anyone else had worked hard to train such an ungrateful person, it would be very frustrating.

But later, he gradually understood why Temasek continued to grit its teeth and completed the share swap with Tsing Yun Holdings, thereby making Tsing Yun Holdings the leading conglomerate in the East.

Li Zehua, a commoner, was able to achieve a peak that most of the world's top businessmen would never be able to reach in their entire lives in just two or three years.

Because every step he took was at a critical juncture of the times.

A bastard who has strength in himself and knows how to use the opponent's strength to his advantage deserves success.

He moves among many forces and can bring huge benefits to all parties. No one dares to act rashly before completely breaking off relations and ensuring greater benefits.

Especially since Qingyun is developing better and better and becoming more and more important, forcing it too much will only help its competitors. What's more, Qingyun's secret layout is so deep that people are afraid to act rashly.

No one would provoke a madman who is truly powerful and ready to die together with others at any time.

What Li Zehua said to Temasek was definitely not groundless, because this guy really intended to do that.

There was helplessness and even fear in Li Yillong's voice when he spoke.

Because Siam was always preparing, but was frustrated because it did not conform to American interests. However, as Lijiaopo competed for the position of Asia's financial center, it made too many compromises with the North.

It will incur the wrath of American capital, and even the situation may change, with Dongda capital blocking it, or American capital pushing it forward. Everything is based on their own interests.

Nothing is impossible. The cooperation between Temasek and Tsing Yun is just an inevitable development of the tripartite relationship. They can split up and reunite depending on the changing situation and make whatever is beneficial.

Li Yillong never thought that Qingyun would break the window paper so cleanly and neatly.

It seems like if you don’t come to me, I will go to Squid Capital. If Weifuzhi and Squid Capital form an alliance and then reap the benefits crazily, the importance of Temasek will be greatly reduced.

With the support of WeChat technology and the early layout of mobile Internet, does Southeast Asian capital, led by Temasek, still have development potential in the future?

The answer may have been destined from the beginning. Although Qingyun Capital's strength is not ranked among all parties, it is really determined to lure the wolf into the house and collude with it.

I'm afraid Wall Street would wake up laughing in its dreams. Squid Capital would even be willing to offer any price for him. With Qingyun leading the way, solving the two biggest enemies at the same time is simply a dream start.

With the strong endorsement of Youtai Capital, Qingyun can just reap the profits and run away. It cannot afford to offend Dongda, so why should it be afraid of retaliation from local Southeast Asian capital?
I'm afraid it will still be a question of who will deal with whom at that time.

When Hu Yingxiang thought of this, he smiled bitterly in his heart. He once asked Li Yillong what he would do if such a thing really happened?
The latter did not answer, but his resolute eyes told it all. He understood that a river of blood was inevitable.

From then on, he knew that the person at the helm of Qingyun was a lunatic with a clear mind. If Dongda wanted to deal with him, he would run to Southeast Asia, ready to help the evildoer cut off foreign investment channels.

When Southeast Asian capital wanted to deal with him, he pushed for digging the river. He is simply not a human being.

If the two families join forces to deal with him, he will run to America, and come back to seek revenge in the future, dressed like a lackey.

But how could the mainland break one of its legs so easily? Take the little-known Qingyun AutoNavi Maps company under his name as an example. There are more than 1.6 engineers "not doing their jobs" every day.

Driving various surveying and mapping information collection equipment, they travel around the mountains and rivers of the motherland, the streets and alleys of the cities, the islands and jungles of Southeast Asia, and even the seabed.

It is quietly collecting and improving the data chain for the Beidou navigation system, and then applying them to thousands of households, rapidly replacing GPS applications, a brand new trillion-level.

Half of the commercial prospects of the magic weapon related to the foundation of the country are tied to the Qingyun system. Qingyun Software, 361, and Qingyun Electronics are actively developing computer and mobile phone operating application systems...

This kind of strategic-level cooperation is proceeding in full swing. It is unlikely that the mainland will take the initiative within the next five or ten years. This is enough!
"…The currency swap system in the small circle in the northeast failed before it could be accomplished. The higher-ups were worrying about how to break the impasse, but he fought hard to carve out a bloody path in the south.

This is the premise for large-scale intervention of state-owned capital, because to a certain extent, it is bound to the real dragon vein and has an invincible golden body.

Just as he said in his conversation with Mr. Li, it is not that Dongda needs Lijiaopo, but that Lijiaopo needs Dongda.

Whether or not they agree with this view, they must acknowledge the objective fact that the wealth and geographical advantages brought by maritime trade can also be replaced by new channels.

In the past, America on the other side of the ocean was the only dominant country in this land. American capital replaced British capital and became the leader, but even so, they could not drive us out.

Now, with the rise of the mainland economy, American capital has even less ability to do so.”

Hu Yingxiang saw it very clearly. To do business in this land, the only way to have a future is to follow Yanjing closely. American and British capital are unreliable, or they have missed the opportunity to become spokespersons.

They can only turn north and get support from the mainland to ensure that the family business continues to grow and be passed on, but there is ultimately a layer of separation between them and they cannot smoothly integrate into the core circle in the north.

But Qingyun is different. It is precisely because he has no foundation that he is more easily accepted by everyone.

Especially a young person who seems to be easily controlled. Everyone is confident that they can easily control him, but they never thought that others see through him more clearly.

Only by not taking sides can you avoid becoming the focus of public criticism, just like the African grasslands when the rainy season comes, both lions and hyenas are busy hunting countless prey.

With just a few clicks, you can have a delicious meal. In this case, no one would be concerned about the leftovers of the working leopard, which is also a carnivore.

In other words, as long as the working leopard runs fast enough and does not fall into the encirclement, it is safe!
Huo Zhenhuan understood, "Survival of the fittest. Facing the ever-changing environment, leopards are beginning to choose to survive in groups."

After making this comment, he chose to keep silent, and the atmosphere in the car began to quiet down until the vehicle turned into a heavily guarded manor villa and parked steadily in front of a magnificent building.

A group of familiar figures came up to greet them with smiles. The one leading them was not the host, but he was better than the host.

Without waiting for his personal bodyguard to come up to serve him, Huo Zhenhuan opened the car door himself and waited for Hu Yingxiang to come out. Then he quickly walked forward and shook the man's hands, "Mr. Ye, why are you here too?"

"This used to be Mr. Ye's residence. Fortunately, it fell into my hands thanks to his appreciation. Mr. Ye is also half the owner. It's rare for me to meet so many like-minded friends today.

How can we miss Mr. Ye as the host? "

Li Zehua didn't want to be too prominent, and didn't want to be branded by others, but Mr. Ye gave him the main seat and waited for him to speak first with a smile, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and come out to speak.

Fortunately, everyone was smart and after a brief introduction and politeness, they quickly found a suitable seat and sat down.

Everyone was silently observing and examining everyone else, especially the young man.

Because he sent the invitation letter, Mr. Ye endorsed it and the topic was investing in infrastructure construction such as hydropower, telecommunications, etc. in Southeast Asia.

The person in charge of Southern Power Grid was listening quietly in the back without saying anything. In fact, he would not have been willing to come if he had not been asked to bring ears.

Because the conflicts of interest involved are too deep and involve some inside stories that cannot be made public, his identity is not suitable for this kind of occasion, even if Mr. Ye is present.

"... The thing is, basically, we already have a broad basis for cooperation and prospects for future cooperation, regardless of whether we can achieve cooperation today.

I hope to get some advice from business seniors.”

Li Zehua kept a low profile, but no one present dared to look down on him, no matter his obvious wealth or the resources and foundation he had accumulated secretly.

Whether it was a business family with decades or hundreds of years of accumulation, or a seasoned business tycoon, there was almost no one present who was more capable than Qingyun, not even Mr. Ye.

The resources that can be directly mobilized may not be much more than Qingyun.

Business cooperation is based on strength, and most of those who can come are closer to the mainland, or their core base is more closely tied to mainland capital.

For example, Hu Yingxiang and the Huo family, who promoted the construction of the cross-sea bridge, maintained business cooperation with the capital groups that continued to move closer to British and American capital and actively westernized.

But in terms of fundamental interests, they are drifting further and further apart.

"Chairman Li, before we discuss cooperation, I would like to ask you, regarding the competition between Lijiapo and Xiangjiang for the position of Asian financial center, what is Qingyun's attitude?"

The speaker was Cao Junjie, the helmsman of the Hong Kong Cao family. His family is mainly engaged in finance, trade and industry. He is very concerned about Qingyun's move to set up a separate Chinese concept stock sector in Lijiaopo.

After all, this concerns the future of Hong Kong's securities market. If it is not stopped in the future, companies with potential and strength in the mainland will bypass Hong Kong and go to Lijiaopo. How can Hong Kong's status be guaranteed?

"Before Mr. Cao asked me, why not ask another city, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates."

Li Zehua smiled and explained: "The competition among Asian financial center cities has never been the choice of one person, but the joint effect of collective will.

Hong Kong's special historical status was driven by the special environment, while Lijiaopo and Dubai are the result of the game between Eastern and Western capital.

Or when the capital led by Li Bancheng made the choice, you were already very clear that the future was not in our control. You did not stop him, but instead came to find a cooperative partner to win the future for everyone.

That’s a bit too unfair!”

Li Zehua doesn't care what other people think, but these are all potential allies who will help him deal with the group in Hong Kong that are close to Yutai Capital in the future, so he must deal with them with caution.

But that doesn't mean he needs to make a big compromise, because the fact that they were invited to come here already sent a clear signal... (End of this chapter)