Mixed in 1980

Chapter 283 Killing Chen Fan with a Single Slash
Chen Fan narrowed his eyes slightly: "I wonder what stance Mr. Richard is referring to? Joining your British citizenship."

Richard smiled slightly: "Mr. Chen, you misunderstand. What I mean is that we can agree on the issue of interests in Hong Kong."

"Are they aligned? Hong Kong belongs to China, and I am Chinese, Mr. Richard. Do you think our interests could possibly align?"

Chen Fan smiled slightly, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it for himself: "Compared to the stable development of Hong Kong, you prefer to let Hong Kong descend into chaos, right?"

Upon hearing this, Richard was stunned!

The top tycoons in Hong Kong who were present were all taken aback. They were surprised that he spoke in such a confrontational manner. Is this how people talk?

To be honest, Chen Fan is really tough!

Hong Kong was still in British hands, and even if people knew about it, no one would say it, unlike Chen Fan, who showed no respect to the British.

"Mr. Chen, aren't you exaggerating?"

Richard's eyes shifted slightly, revealing a hint of ruthlessness, but Chen Fan didn't care: "Is it an exaggeration? Everyone knows the truth."

He took a drag of his cigarette and continued, "Mr. Richard, let's talk business. There's no need to talk about positions. In the next few years, all you can do is make more money."

"It doesn't matter who gets the port, it's all the same."

"If you hand over all three piers of Kwai Chung Harbour, I can raise the price appropriately, but it's not very reasonable for you to just take the money and leave."

Kwai Chung Harbour, Kwai Tsing Pier!

1-3号码头还在英资手中， 4-6号码头在陈凡手上， 7-9号码头属于待开发状态，也在陈凡手上。

Chen Fan plans to take them all!

Kwai Tsing Port handles 70% of Hong Kong's container business. Taking over the entire port would be equivalent to monopolizing the industry.

The British were clearly unhappy; pro-British capital was the preferred option. The fact that Chen Fan had forced them to hand over Piers 4-9 was already the limit of what they could accept.

If berths 1-3 are handed over, the British will lose their say in the cargo terminals of Hong Kong.

Richard shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, you should talk to the relevant company about this issue. After all, government and business are separate entities."

You have to say the British are shameless.

They were just talking about politics, and then they turned around and talked about separating government and business. Chen Fan didn't care. He didn't think he could get the British to hand over the docks with just a few words.

How much effort did it take to acquire the dock?

First, they went on a land-grabbing spree, then they brought in state-owned enterprises as backers and implemented "purchase restrictions" to suppress housing prices, which forced the British to hand over the port.

There's no leverage against us now!
Chen Fan wasn't in a hurry. The British economy had been bad all along, and it would have to be sold sooner or later. He just had to wait and see, but he had to be wary of someone trying to steal it away.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Chen Fan took his young wife and left to find Li Hongying.

Watching them leave, Shen Daban lit a cigarette: "Actually, handing over all the piers 1-3 to him wouldn't be a bad idea."

Richard shook his head: "This guy is too tough!"

Shen Daban shook her head slightly: "We will eventually have to leave, and we will have to sell sooner or later. Chen Fan is someone who is not short of money."

It means, rip him off!
Seeing Richard's questioning look, Shen Daban didn't hide anything: "In recent years, Chen Fan hasn't made any moves in Hong Kong. Do you know what he's been up to?"

"As early as 1985, before the Plaza Accord was signed, he mortgaged most of his assets and went to Japan to invest in the stock market, real estate and futures."

"We made a profit in all three areas, and the exchange rate more than doubled the value."

"Based on the information that HSBC could obtain, he has cashed out 150 billion US dollars from Japan over the years. In fact, it is more than double."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

$150 billion, more than double? When did money become so easy to make? All these years of frantic real estate investment are less profitable than him taking a trip to Japan.

Shen Daban continued, "Hong Kong is still in our hands. Even if we hand over the port to him, he won't be able to cause any trouble. As for the future, we can't control it."

"What about the price?"

Governor Dai Linzhi, who had been silent until now, suddenly asked, and Shen Daban raised the corners of her mouth slightly: "If HSBC is allowed to handle this acquisition, the price will definitely satisfy everyone."

It means to kill Chen Fan with one blow.

But I should also get a share of the benefits. Not only should I earn a commission from Chen Fan, but I should also get a cut of the increased prices.

For the British, this is indeed the best solution.

Local businesses are having a tough time and will eventually have to be sold. If they drag this out any longer, they certainly won't get a high price when they are forced to sell.

Why not sell it at a high price while Chen Fan still wants it?

Chen Fan was unaware that the British man had already raised his broadsword and was strolling around the banquet hall with Li Hongying, occasionally greeting people.

I can say I know some people in the business circle!
Not long after, Zhao Shizeng, the Third Young Master of Flowers, came over with his wine glass and lightly clinked it against Chen Fan's: "Mr. Chen, I apologize for the intrusion. Shall we find a place to sit for a while?"

"When in Rome, do as the host does. You're too kind, Mr. Zhao." Chen Fan followed him and found an empty table in the corner to sit down. Miss Zhao sat next to him.

"Hua San, let me introduce you."

Li Hongying sat next to Hua Sanshao and introduced Miss Zhao: "Zhao Yuanyuan, don't underestimate her, she's the founder of Luoshen skincare products."

Many people in Hong Kong know Zhao Yuanyuan. She followed Chen Fan around and went on a bidding frenzy at land auctions, putting immense pressure on real estate developers. Everyone thought she was just a pretty face by Chen Fan's side.

Hua Sanshao was very surprised. He didn't expect Zhao Yuanyuan to have such an identity. The Luoshen skincare brand is not simple.

As a man who has been through countless romances, Hua Sanshao has bought many skincare products for his female companions, so he is no stranger to the brand Luoshen.

It's the best and most expensive on the market.

Today, Luoshen's business spans developed countries. If Luoshen were willing to go public, its market value would far surpass that of many listed companies in Hong Kong.

As the founder, his significance is self-evident.

After warmly greeting Zhao Yuanyuan, the four of them started chatting, discussing some interesting anecdotes from the Hong Kong business district.

Hua Sanshao truly lives up to his reputation as a legend in social circles.

He was very knowledgeable about the strange and unusual stories in Hong Kong's wealthy circles. If it weren't for the two ladies present, he would have definitely taken Chen Fan to see them.

This is how relationships are built.

After chatting for a while, Li Hongying asked on Chen Fan's behalf, "Hua San, how's the shipping business lately? Are there any companies you're planning to sell?"

"Sister Hongying, is your Li family planning to enter the shipping industry?" Hua Sanshao was somewhat surprised. The Li family started out in the clothing business and also did some real estate projects.

Li Hongying herself, on the other hand, has invested in quite a few projects in recent years. First, she established Yipin Fish Restaurant, and then she went to invest in the mainland.

Li Hongying smiled and shook her head: "With the size of our Li family, we can't handle shipping."

"Sister Hongying, you're being too modest."

Hua Sanshao smiled. The Li family is quite large. They currently own more than a dozen clothing brands and several factories, ranking among the top three in Hong Kong.

They also invest heavily in other areas.

Especially after 1981, the Li family escaped the real estate quagmire and made a name for themselves in other fields, and then acquired land at a low price.

"It's not that I'm being modest, but my family has no plans to get into shipping. I'm asking on behalf of Chen Fan, hoping you can help us connect and see if there are any suitable companies."

Upon hearing this, Hua Sanshao looked at Chen Fan and frowned slightly: "Mr. Chen, are you going into shipping?"

"We do have that plan!"

Hua Sanshao pondered for a moment: "Mr. Chen, there is a company that is really suitable. I have a portion of the shares and am planning to sell it."

Chen Fan asked, "Which one?"

"Sanli Shipping Group".

Seeing that Chen Fan didn't understand, Hua Sanshao introduced himself, saying that Yang Sanli, the founder of Sanli Shipping Group, was considered a senior figure in Hong Kong.

In the early 1980s, like many wealthy people in Hong Kong, he was attracted by the real estate boom and began to transform his investment in the real estate industry, only to encounter the collapse of the real estate market.

In the following years, Hong Kong's property and stock markets both collapsed, and the economy remained sluggish. In order to solve the funding problem, Yang Sanli had to sell some of his shares.

It was around that time that Hua Sanshao acquired a 30% stake.

Since Yang Sanli passed away last year, his heirs have been planning to sell the company and transform it into a real estate enterprise. Hua Sanshao has considered a full acquisition.

"Sanli Shipping Group is quite powerful, with a total shipping capacity of around 80 tons and owns several ocean-going container ships."

“If Mr. Chen is interested, I can act as a go-between and make this deal happen.”

"Mr. Zhao, what are the terms?" Chen Fan asked.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and if there aren't any extra conditions, Chen Fan can only conclude that Hua Sanshao is digging a hole for him.

“Mr. Chen, I won’t hide it from you. In recent years, in addition to our shipping business, our Zhao family has been seeking development in the real estate industry.”

"You want land?" Chen Fan frowned slightly.

Hua Sanshao nodded slightly: "You know the current real estate market. There are too many monks and not enough porridge. There are only a few plots of land supplied each year, and it is very difficult for everyone to get one."

“Not only our Zhao family, but the Yang family also wants to transform into the real estate industry. If you can exchange land for equity, this deal will definitely go through.”

Chen Fan frowned slightly, took out a cigarette, handed one to Hua Sanshao, lit one for himself, and began to ponder as he smoked.

After a long while, Chen Fan finally spoke: "Land plus cash, in exchange for equity. If you can agree to this plan, we can find a time to connect."

"Mr. Chen is straightforward; it's a pleasure doing business with him!"

Hua Sanshao happily extended his hand and shook hands with Chen Fan. In the current market, being able to acquire land meant huge profits.

"Happy cooperation!"

Chen Fan reached out and shook hands. He said that his trip today had been quite fruitful. It was a shipping company with a capacity of 80 tons, which was neither big nor small.

It is the perfect starting point for shipping.

"It seems Mr. Chen has made another gain."

Shen Daban walked over with a wine glass in hand, greeted everyone with a smile, and then sat down: "Mr. Chen, if you entrust the acquisition of Piers 1-3 to HSBC, perhaps I can help you achieve your goal."

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