In Hong Kong, we build a global business empire

Chapter 95 Visiting the Charter King

Lin Haoran stayed at Qingzhou Yingni Company until six o'clock in the evening before leaving the company with Li Weiguo and Li Weidong.

Tonight, he did not plan to stay at the Huanyu Investment Company in Hengfeng Building, but instead asked Li Weiguo to drive him back to the Deep Water Bay villa area.

I have already made an appointment to visit Bao Yugang at his home, so I naturally cannot break the appointment.

Before going back, he went to a famous tea shop nearby and picked out a box of beautifully packaged West Lake Longjing tea.

Because he knew that Bao Yugang neither liked drinking nor smoking.

In this case, we can only give him tea produced in Zhejiang Province.

After all, reciprocity is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. When you visit someone and bring a token of your heart, you can show your respect and regard for the other person.

After the car slowly drove into the Deep Water Bay villa area, Lin Haoran did not go directly to Bao Yugang's residence, but returned to the Lin family villa first.

The two residences were only about 200 meters apart, and it would only take a short time to walk there. It was too early to go there now.

"Hao'er, you're back! Why didn't you tell me in advance? I'll go to the kitchen to add a few dishes." Seeing her son return, Lin's mother was all smiles and filled with joy.

Lin Haoran becoming the chairman of a listed company made his mother feel proud.

Today, she is very popular in the social circle, not only because her husband is the chairman of a well-known listed group, but also because her son has also become the chairman of a listed company.

From the news, Lin's mother also learned more exciting news that her son's position as chairman of the board was of far more importance than ordinary ones.

He broke the history that Chinese had never acquired a British listed company. Such an achievement could not but make her feel excited and proud.

"Mommy, there's no need to save any food for me. I'm going to visit Mr. Bao Yugang's house later. I've already made an appointment with him, and he invited me to have dinner with him." Lin Haoran waved his hand, signaling to his mother not to add more food for him.

Hearing what Lin Haoran said, Lin's mother nodded and said, "Okay, visiting Mr. Bao's house is no small matter. Have you prepared the gift? Don't lose the gift."

Lin's mother naturally knew Bao Yugang, and also knew his status and identity, so she knew that when her son met Bao Yugang, they must have something very important to discuss.

"Don't worry, Mommy, I'm ready." Lin Haoran said with a smile.

The clock hand quietly pointed to 6:45 in the evening. Lin Haoran took a last look at his watch and then walked out of the house accompanied by two bodyguards, taking the prepared West Lake Longjing tea with him.

Although the Lin family and the Bao family are very close, the night is gradually falling. For safety reasons, it is better for him to bring bodyguards with him.

He remembered that in his previous life he had heard that Li Jiacheng's son was kidnapped by Zhang Ziqiang and his men when he was about to return to Deep Water Bay, and was eventually extorted of 20 billion Hong Kong dollars.

It can be seen from this that even in a prestigious wealthy area, security is by no means foolproof, so it is better to bring a bodyguard with you.

Not long after Lin Haoran left home, Lin Wanan stepped into the house.

Seeing his son's Mercedes parked quietly in the parking space, he quickly quickened his pace and walked into the house, but there was no sign of his son.

"Where is Hao'er? I clearly saw his car parked in the parking space at home." Lin Wan'an asked his mother in confusion.

"He did come back, but went out again immediately. He said he had an appointment with Mr. Bao Yugang and went to visit him. Haoer said that Mr. Bao also invited him to have dinner at the Bao family tonight." Lin's mother explained.

"Oh? Have you made an appointment with Mr. Bao Yugang?" Lin Wan'an repeated in a low voice, with complicated emotions surging in his heart.

He understood Bao Yugang's lofty status in Hong Kong and even in the global Chinese community. As the recognized richest Chinese and the world's shipping magnate, his influence spread across the globe, and he was hailed as the "Ruler of the Sea" and "King of the Sea" by authoritative magazines such as Fortune and Newsweek.

In comparison, although he was also considered a wealthy man, the gap between him and Bao Yugang was obvious.

Lin Wanan and Bao Yugang have been neighbors for more than ten years, but their relationship is limited to nodding acquaintances and they have never had any in-depth interactions.

At the same time, there was no business dealings between his Wan'an Group and Bao Yugang's Global Shipping Group.

Now, his son was actually invited by Bao Yugang personally to visit him and have dinner with him.

Being invited by Bao Yugang, it is obvious that his son is highly valued by this big boss.

He couldn't help but feel deeply moved, as if he saw the future of his family shining brightly with the rise of the younger generation, and a sense of ambition surged in his heart that "the waves behind push the waves ahead forward."

Lin Haoran and his bodyguard walked easily over a distance of more than 200 meters and arrived at the gate of the Bao family villa in less than three minutes. The servant quickly informed them, and soon, Bao Yugang came out to greet them in person.

"Uncle Bao, this is a little gift from me. It may not be a big gift, but it conveys my deepest gratitude." Lin Haoran smiled and handed over the carefully prepared Longjing tea gift box.

"My dear nephew Haoran, you are too polite. Just come, why bring a gift? We are neighbors, we should just visit each other often." Although Bao Yugang said this, his face was filled with joy and he gladly took the tea.

"Hey, how did you know I like Longjing tea?" Bao Yugang looked down at the gift box and couldn't help but asked in surprise. "I heard that Uncle Bao has little interest in alcohol and cigarettes, and it was a first visit, so I thought of tea. I also knew that Uncle Bao was from Zhejiang and might have a preference for Longjing tea, so I took a daring try, and I didn't expect that I really guessed it right." Lin Haoran explained, with a bit of surprise in his smile.

"Haha, you are a thoughtful boy, and your guess is right. I do prefer Longjing tea. Come on, don't stand at the door. Dinner is ready. Let's eat and talk. These two little brothers can come in with us." Bao Yugang said, turning his gaze to Li Weiguo and Li Weidong behind Lin Haoran.

Li Weiguo and Li Weidong looked at each other and then looked at Lin Haoran.

"Come on, Uncle Bao invites us, let's go in and eat together." Lin Haoran said to the two brothers with a smile.

So, the four of them entered Bao's house together.

The atmosphere in the Bao family is similar to that in the Lin family, both exuding a sense of tranquility and desolation.

When I walked into the dining room, I saw Mrs. Bao sitting alone at the table. Her four daughters and sons-in-law were not there. It was obvious that they all chose to live independently after starting their own families.

"Hello, Auntie. I am Lin Haoran." As soon as Lin Haoran entered the door, he politely introduced himself to Mrs. Bao with proper manners.

Bao Yugang and Lin Wanan are of similar age, so it is only natural for Lin Haoran to call them uncle and aunt according to their seniority.

"Haoran, please take a seat. I don't know if these dishes are to your taste." Mrs. Bao smiled and spoke gently, showing her virtuous side.

The table was filled with all kinds of delicious food, steaming hot and making you salivate.

“Just looking at it makes me hungry. I’ve never tried Zhejiang cuisine before. I can really enjoy it this time.” Lin Haoran praised sincerely.

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More than half an hour later, Bao Yugang and Lin Haoran moved to the study to drink tea and chat.

Seeing Bao Yugang was about to make tea, Lin Haoran quickly stood up and said, "Uncle Bao, you are the elder, let me do the job of making tea."

As he spoke, he skillfully brewed a cup of West Lake Longjing tea, and the aroma of tea filled the air.

They each picked up their teacups, took a sip, and the topic naturally unfolded.

"Haoran, I'm very curious, why are you suddenly interested in acquiring Qingzhou Yingni Company? As far as I know, your father's Wan'an Group is mainly involved in the real estate industry." Bao Yugang asked, with curiosity in his eyes.

Lin Haoran smiled slightly and explained, "Uncle Bao, the Wharf Group you want to acquire is currently well-known in Hong Kong for its properties and commercial real estate. From the leasing of commercial buildings to the Harbour City under construction, it all demonstrates its deep foundation in the real estate field.

However, Hutchison Whampoa’s main business was not real estate in the past. Initially, it focused on port transshipment business. This just shows that Hong Kong’s real estate industry was in a golden period of vigorous development.

As an indispensable material for the real estate industry and various infrastructure projects, the importance of cement is self-evident.

The reason why I am interested in Ching Chau Cement Company is not only because of its stable source of profit, but also because the company owns a priceless piece of prime land in Hung Hom.

In the long run, I can move the cement production line to a more suitable suburb, and use this precious land to develop a more high-end commercial building industry to achieve the best allocation of resources. "

After hearing this, Bao Yugang nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

The two continued to have in-depth exchanges in a warm and harmonious atmosphere, and jointly discussed the future development trends and opportunities of Hong Kong.

Although Lin Haoran was not a professional on the topic mentioned by Bao Yugang, with the knowledge he had accumulated in his previous life during the information explosion era, he was able to quickly grasp the key points and answer with ease.

During the conversation between the two, Lin Haoran demonstrated broad knowledge and unique insights, which made Bao Yugang look at him with admiration.

As the conversation deepened, Bao Yugang began to feel a sense of admiration for this young man.

It is rare for someone to have such extraordinary vision and achievements at such a young age.

He thought to himself that the future of this young man in front of him would be limitless, and perhaps his achievements would surpass his own.

As they chatted, the atmosphere gradually became better. Lin Haoran felt that the time had come, so he raised his questions in a gentle and polite manner.

"Uncle Bao, you have been working in the business world for many years and are very experienced. I have some questions and hope to get your valuable advice." Lin Haoran said sincerely with a smile on his face.

"Oh? What issue concerns you so much?" Bao Yugang showed some interest and asked curiously.

“Recently, I have noticed that the Middle East, especially the Pahlavi dynasty, is experiencing large-scale demonstrations against the current regime, and the situation seems to be out of control.

Considering the important position of the Pahlavi dynasty in the global oil supply, I am curious whether this situation, if it continues to deteriorate, could trigger a new oil crisis?

After all, any disturbance in the oil market affects the sensitive nerves of the global economy." Lin Haoran explained his problem in a clear and logical manner.

(End of this chapter)