Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 377 Chapter 378 [Unexpected]

Luo Qihong remembers that whether it was the Jade Lang International Group or the three major media companies in Hong Kong, the Sing Tao Newspaper Group and the Ming Pao Group, all changed hands in the late 80s and early 90s, and among them, only the Ming Pao Group was a friendly acquisition.

The change of ownership of these newspaper groups is also a trend of the times, which no one can resist.

Luo Qihong naturally adheres to the principle of "if others can acquire it, I can also acquire it", and cannot let all the high-quality industries fall into the hands of other people.

He also believed that as long as there were enough industries, conflicts within the family would be as minimal as possible.

The media and newspaper company is just the tip of the iceberg of his businesses, just a small episode.

After acquiring 34% of the shares of the Grand Hotel Group at the end of last year, Luo Qihong handed over the dealings with the Kadoorie family to his subordinates, and focused his personal energy on the acquisition of Wing On Group and the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa.

Now that the acquisition of Wing On Group has entered a stalemate, his attention has been diverted to the large hotel group.

Dehe Real Estate Company Office

Su Qishan was also extremely busy. He even worked during the Spring Festival and at the same time supplemented his knowledge in various fields. He knew that with the expansion of Dehe Real Estate Company, he must have sufficient knowledge reserves, otherwise his power would be taken away by others and he might even be excluded from the core layer.

"Boss, according to your instructions, we have pushed the share price of the Grand Hotel Group to 60 yuan, and the Kadoorie family's funds have also been exhausted accordingly. Currently, the Kadoorie family holds about 15.7% of the shares, which is 12% more than the previous 3.7%." Su Qishan reported.

"Keep pushing up the stock price until it reaches at least 65 yuan," Luo Qihong said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Su Qishan said, "We have vigorously hyped up the Kadoorie family's management capabilities and key investment projects, but the effect is not good. Many shareholders and directors still believe in the Kadoorie family, and those who approach us are in the minority."

"And the Kadoorie family has always refused us to join the board of directors. However, Michael Kadoorie wanted to meet you recently. He probably wanted to negotiate with you."

"Well, arrange a meeting between me and Michael Kadoorie. It will not be good for us if this matter is delayed for too long." Luo Qihong thought for a moment and felt that the time to take over the hotel group has not yet come.

Su Qishan wrote and drew on his notebook, "Central Tak Hop Plaza has been basically completed. According to reliable sources, the Hong Kong government is preparing to auction the second section of the Admiralty Barracks in early June, covering an area of ​​6 square feet."

"Do we need to prepare the auction money in advance?"

"Prepare some funds. We may need to take out a bank loan to acquire the land." Luo Qihong said, "We should take a two-pronged approach to this piece of land. I will try to find a way to raise funds from private sources, and the company must also work harder."

The Kadoorie family's China Light and Power Group is already the largest power generation and transmission company in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Electric Company has fallen to second place. The difference between the former and the latter is that the former holds more than half of the shares of the China Light and Power Group, and its shareholders are also the people the Kadoorie family trusts the most.

Therefore, the method of besieging Wei to save Zhao is simply not feasible.

Fortunately, China Power Group has been expanding continuously and has never stopped. The capital shortage situation will not change much in the next five years. This is Luo Qihong's biggest advantage.

Of course, Luo Qihong is currently managing a very large plate. Except for China Gas Company, other companies are on the road of expansion and development, and funds are also tight.

Luo Qihong brought a group of bodyguards to the beach to relax and find some inspiration.

"Is America fun? I haven't been to America yet."

A female voice was heard, waking up Luo Qihong who was thinking.

"Hey! Look over there, a dozen bodyguards. Who is that important person?" Another girl motioned to her companion to look over there.

So, these three or five girls stopped to watch and started discussing which famous figure in Hong Kong it was.

"Azhi, guess who it is?" a girl encouraged.

That beautiful face was very familiar. After a slight pause, Luo Qihong showed a long-lost smile on his face. However, he did not greet them directly, but looked at the group of girls.

"He is Mr. Luo, one of the top ten richest men in the newsprint." Seeing Luo Qihong's appearance, the girl began to be surprised. The brave girl rushed forward, and although she was stopped by the bodyguard, she shouted, "Mr. Luo, can I take a photo with you?"

Luo Qihong smiled slightly and said, "Of course."

During the photo shoot, Luo Qihong did not say hello to Li Zhi, and Li Zhi did not react much until they left.

"Boss, I'm sorry, I didn't see Miss Lizhi in there." Before the bodyguard leader Ah Jun finished speaking, Luo Qihong waved his hand and interrupted him, "It's okay, Lizhi has changed a lot, I almost didn't recognize her, let alone you."

"Do you need me to ask Miss Lizhi to come over?" Ah Jun has been following Luo Qihong for several years and has some understanding of his boss's thoughts.

"Send someone to watch over her, and find a time when no one is around." Luo Qihong thought for a moment and said, "If she doesn't want to, don't force her."

"Yes, I know what to do." Ajun understood what the boss meant.

As night falls, the streets become even more lively.

Luo Qihong helped Li Zhi pull out the stool in a gentlemanly manner and asked casually, "When did you return to Hong Kong?"

Li Zhi hesitated for a moment and said, "It's been about half a year. I've been working and quite busy."

"Aren't we friends anymore? Why don't you invite me to dinner?" Luo Qihong unfolded the napkin and helped Li Zhi spread it out.

Li Zhi remained silent for nearly half a minute before he said, "Of course we are friends. I read the newspaper and knew you were busy, so I didn't disturb you."

Luo Qihong sat down and said with a smile, "Why? You know I'm married, so you want to keep your distance from me?"

"I don't know if that's the right thing to do." Li Zhi pondered.

"Nothing is necessarily right, nor is it necessarily wrong." Luo Qihong smiled and said, "My wife knows what I'm doing outside, and she has never expressed dissatisfaction."

“So, the question of whether it is right or wrong is in your hands. As long as you accept it, then it is right.”

Li Zhi is not a person who is obsessed with love, otherwise he would not have married Li Gongfu after Li Gongfu abandoned his wife.

She has been in Hong Kong for many years and knows the nature of capitalist society very well - money is the most evil thing. As long as you have money, other problems are small and easy to solve. Especially during this time when she returned from studying abroad, she deeply understood the difficulties of having no background.

Luo Qihong did not urge Li Zhi to make a decision, but asked her to eat first and changed the subject.

"What kind of job are you doing now?" Luo Qihong asked, "Maybe I can help."

"I don't have a stable job. Sometimes I work as a model, sometimes I act in movies." Li Zhi paused, his tone sounding a little depressed.

"Hong Kong is like this. You have to know both English and Cantonese. Otherwise, it's hard to get by." Luo Qihong said, "Do you want me to put a call to Baoxiang Film Company for you?"

Li Zhi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. She had enjoyed a comfortable life with a backer, and it was difficult for her to abandon such an idea.

"Making movies is very hard. Have you ever considered doing other jobs?" Seeing that Li Zhi had wavered, Luo Qihong struck while the iron was hot.

"No! I want to make some money first. Renting a house is not a long-term solution." Li Zhi shook his head.

"I have a lot of houses. You can live there first. Where do you want to live? Still Causeway Bay?" Luo Qihong said.

(End of this chapter)