Hong Kong 1980: The Savage Era

Chapter 478 480 [Huang Zuyao]

Yuan Tianfan glanced at Luo Qihong and instantly understood what Luo Qihong meant. "Boss, are you planning to pretend to acquire Singapore Land and then get 13% of Yeo Hiap Seng Group's shares, and take advantage of the opportunity to gain some fame?!"

“But in this case, I am worried that when we launch the acquisition of Yeo Hiap Seng Group, UOB will intervene. Even if we succeed, it will cost us a lot more money.”

"Tianfan, some things cannot be measured by money. Let me tell you something. I invested in an energy company in Canada. It has been making losses every month, but I still insist on running it. Do you know why?" Luo Qihong considered Yuan Tianfan and couldn't help but want to dissuade Yuan Tianfan from leaving his company.

How could it be easy to find a replacement for someone that even the current HSBC boss, Pu Weishi, wants to recruit?

Yuan Tianfan couldn't understand this kind of loss-making business. If he wanted to buy at the bottom and make a profit, he should choose a suitable time instead of always losing money.

"Because if I don't buy it, someone else will, and I'm sure this is a sure win. The money lost now can be earned back several times in the future." Luo Qihong smiled slightly. "The Huang Zuyao family is indeed very powerful, but it's not the only one. They also have enemies. As long as I don't make any mistakes, they can't do anything to me."

"And they are all businessmen. Just like when the charter king and the Hong Kong Land Company were enemies, didn't they end up working together?"

Yuan Tianfan understood a little, but not completely.

"Go ahead and contact the shareholders of Singapore Land and tell them that Heng'an Investment Company is willing to purchase their shares at a 20% premium. Make a big fuss, as we have plenty of funds." Luo Qihong became cunning again.

In fact, Luo Qihong felt that the Huang Zuyao family and the Yang Jinglian family would have intersections and might not be willing to sell the shares of the Yang Xiecheng Group. He even informed Yang Zhiyao and others of his visit, which would make things difficult.

Based on Luo Qihong's experience in Hong Kong's Chinese community, such a situation is very likely to occur, so he has to take the risk.

On the morning of the 4th day, Hengan Investment Company commissioned Wan Chai International (Singapore Branch) to announce the acquisition of Singapore Land at a premium of 1%, and announced that it already held 40.2% of the shares.

This news shocked the whole of Singapore.

United Industrial Group quickly convened a board meeting to seek ways to respond to Hengan Investment's sudden acquisition.

The newspapers also published the origins of Heng'an Investment Company and some of Luo Qihong's outstanding achievements in the evening paper, calling Luo Qihong a "dragon crossing the river" who wanted to defeat a giant like United Overseas Bank with one move.

In the afternoon, a lobbyist came to Luo Qihong's office - Guo Lingcan, chairman of Guoco Group.

This was within Luo Qihong's expectations. No one was more suitable than Guo Lingcan. Luo Qihong also held shares in Guoco Group and was the second largest shareholder.

"Mr. Luo, now that you are in Singapore, why don't you invite me over for tea and catch up? I am a native of Singapore." Guo Lingcan greeted with a smile.

Luo Qihong shook Guo Lingcan's hand and said with a smile, "I've been too busy recently. I wanted to look for Mr. Guo later. I didn't expect Mr. Guo to come to my house in person. It's really a bit rude."

"I know Luo Sheng is very busy." Guo Lingcan said, "In fact, I came here today for no reason. I came with a mission. Luo Sheng should have guessed it."

Luo Qihong nodded and said, "It's Huang Zuyao's favor, right?!"

Guo Lingcan nodded slightly. "The Guo family and the Huang family have a close relationship, so I have to pay a visit. Luo Sheng, is there anything we can discuss?"

Guo Lingcan has worked with Luo Qihong for many years and is very familiar with Luo Qihong's work style, which is a mixture of truth and falsehood, and he does things in a domineering manner, so he asked this question.

"Haha! Mr. Guo has come to our house, so we should give the Buddha some consideration." Luo Qihong chuckled, "Let's talk about the conditions given by Huang Zuyao first."

"Cash out at a high price and leave. You two need to negotiate the price face to face." Guo Lingcan took a sip of tea and said lightly.

"Mr. Guo, to be honest, I am not short of money. The annual dividends from Guoco Group alone are not small. What I want requires Mr. Guo to keep it secret, and at the same time convince the Huang Zuyao family to keep it secret. Can you do it?" Luo Qihong restrained his smile and stared at Guo Lingcan deeply.

Guo Lingcan thought for a moment and replied, "No problem! Luo Sheng, please go ahead."

“The price for all the shares of Yeo Hiap Seng Group held by United Overseas Bank is negotiable,” said Luo Qihong.

Hearing this, Kuo Ling Can was slightly startled. Luo Qihong was playing a big game, trying to use this as a channel to swallow up the entire Yeo Hiap Seng Group, so he was a little embarrassed. The Yeo King Lian family had considerable influence in Singapore, and Huang Zuoyao also had a close relationship with them. It was hard to say whether they would hand over their shares, but Kuo Ling Can was very flexible and knew that Yeo Hiap Seng Group was not only targeted by Luo Qihong, so the shares held by UOB would be handed over to others sooner or later.

Perhaps Luo Qihong had already seen this point, which is why he dared to use the Jardine Matheson Group as a tool.

"I can't guarantee that I can help Luo Sheng reach an agreement, but I will keep it confidential." Guo Lingcan responded seriously.

"Then thank you, Mr. Guo. Let me toast you with tea instead of wine." Luo Qihong raised the teacup with a bright smile.

"It's a small matter. Mr. Luo, you are too kind." Guo Lingcan raised his glass and said, "Then I will call Mr. Luo after I have reached an agreement."

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.

With the help of Guo Lingcan, Luo Qihong and Huang Zuyao met. Both sides were very polite and it didn't seem like they were engaged in a takeover battle.

Huang Zuyao has a bald head, his temples are already gray, and there is a noticeable black spot under his left eye. Next to him is his son Huang Yizong.

Both parties sat down and the business was boasted for a few minutes before getting down to business.

"I heard from Ah Can that Luo Sheng is interested in Yeo Hiap Seng Group?" Huang Zuoyao immediately caught the enemy unawares.

Luo Qihong restrained his smile and said, "Yes, since Mr. Yang Tianen passed away, the Yang Xiecheng Group has been getting worse and worse. I want to set things right and save this group."

"I am also optimistic about the Singapore market and would like to enter. Mr. Huang, you will welcome me, right?"

"Mr. Luo, you are joking. I don't have the final say on Singapore. Besides, Singapore will have a better future if we introduce foreign investment." Huang Zuyao smiled faintly. "May I ask Mr. Luo a question?"

Although Huang Zuoyao is a business tycoon in Singapore, he cannot cover everything with one hand. Moreover, there are many foreign-funded conglomerates in Singapore, and Luo Qihong alone is enough to make Huang Zuoyao overwhelmed.

Huang Zuyao also has enemies. After all, everyone wants to bring down the Huang family so that they can take that position.

"Ask anything you want, I will answer truthfully." Luo Qihong almost guessed Huang Zuyao's question.

"Mr. Luo, have you ever thought about the scenario where I don't agree?" Huang Zuyao asked.

Luo Qihong smiled and said, "Of course I have thought about it, but I have prepared 10 billion US dollars to deal with these two things."

“If the acquisition of Yeo Hiap Seng Group fails, I can still make a profit and quickly move on. I believe that as long as I am fast enough, I can definitely open up a business in Singapore.”

This is a naked threat. As long as Huang Zuyao turns against him, Luo Qihong will immediately take action against the companies under his family.

Both the United Industrial Group and the enterprise are popular. It is impossible for such a big plate to be leak-proof. As long as Luo Qihong is not afraid of power, the Huang family will suffer heavy losses.

"Haha!! Luo Sheng is worthy of being the richest man in Hong Kong. He speaks so domineeringly." Huang Zuyao naturally knew what was more important.

"Mr. Huang, I have no intention of going against the Huang family. I just want to take over the Yeo Hiap Seng Group smoothly. I hope Mr. Huang can help me." Luo Qihong saw that Huang Zuyao's face looked a little ugly, and immediately said some soft words.

Huang Zuyao is already 62 years old and Luo Qihong is only 34 years old. It is no big deal to lower your posture and regard it as respect for the elderly.

"Mr. Luo is so domineering. Aren't you afraid that Singaporeans will exclude you?" Huang Yizon said bluntly.

"Afraid, of course I am. But this is a business behavior. I think many wealthy businessmen from Southeast Asia have done things in a domineering manner in Hong Kong." Luo Qihong took a sip of red wine, with a hint of coldness on his face.

(End of this chapter)