Chapter 349 Don’t blame me then!
"Li Jiacheng wants to intercept?"

In Bao Yuguang's office, Li Changhe was a little surprised when he heard what Bao Yuguang told him.

It must be said that Li Ka-shing has a keen business sense. He actually noticed that Jardine Matheson was going to sell Swire and got first-hand information.

To be honest, if it weren't for the Bao Yugang incident, Li Jiacheng's idea would have enabled him to compete for the land.

The four Chinese real estate tycoons have joined forces with HSBC and Hang Seng, and the funds they have come up with will not be inferior to that of Li Changhe.

But unfortunately, he had planned everything but failed to take into account Bao Yugang's stance.

"Yeah, I didn't expect that he had such big ambitions and actually wanted to swallow up the land in one gulp."

"But to be honest, if there hadn't been any accidents, his plan would have had a real chance of success."

Bao Yugang said helplessly at this time.

Li Jiacheng, this is like walking into a trap.

Li Changhe shook his head when he heard this: "Uncle, his idea is very good, but apart from anything else, it will be extremely difficult for HSBC."

"HSBC can't possibly help him. They just rejected the Hong Kong government's invitation, and then turned around to help Chinese Capital acquire Hong Kong Land?"

"No matter how much Shen Bi values ​​him, Shen Bi would never do such a thing."

“This is a slap in the face of the Hong Kong government.”

Li Changhe said with a smile.

Bao Yugang thought for a moment, then nodded with a smile: "Yes, HSBC has rejected the Hong Kong government, so it is impossible for it to go down the same path again."

"In this case, without HSBC's help, it would be difficult for him to take action."

The amount of funds required for real estate investment is too large, and ordinary banks do not have this amount.

"However, the Li Jiacheng incident also reminds us that there are many businessmen with vision in Hong Kong Island."

"You'd better complete the acquisition of Jardine Matheson as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if Li Ka-shing doesn't come, there might still be Wang Ka-shing or Zhao Ka-shing who will take action."

Bao Yugang gave Li Changhe a serious reminder at this time.

Li Changhe nodded: "In fact, before I came, Newbyjian had another meeting with Jim. I think it was probably about the sale of the land."

"It's okay. In fact, the number of shares we have received on the stock market will soon exceed that of Jardine Matheson. At this time, even if someone wants to disrupt the situation, they will have to wait for enough time to do so."

Once Li Changhe becomes the major shareholder of Jardine Matheson, even if others get shares in Jardine Matheson, they will be in the same awkward situation as Jardine Matheson, and will be caught in a dilemma.

Unless the other party raises enough funds, it will fight to the death with Li Changhe in the stock market.

"It's always better to be cautious. Li Jiacheng's move actually accurately predicted the stock market. Taking over Jardine's shares is just the beginning. The other party obviously wants Feng Jingxi to snipe you in the stock market."

"How is your current funding? Is it enough?"

"If it's not enough, I have 4 million US dollars that I haven't touched yet. Can I transfer it to you?"

Bao Yugang asked Li Changhe with concern.

His 400 million US dollars are the profits from the silver and gold markets.

Because of the chain of schemes at the time, the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa required HSBC's funds, so Bao Yugang's money was hidden overseas and only a part of it was transferred back.

There is also a large part of it that he has not used and is not in Hong Kong Island.

"No, uncle. I have mobilized nearly 1 billion US dollars. It is enough."

At that time, Li Changhe made a profit of 1.5 billion US dollars. In addition to a part of it being transferred to Japan, the remaining 1 billion US dollars was distributed to Hong Kong and the United States. However, the US funds in Manhattan Bank had already been transferred to Hong Kong along with the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa.

Li Changhe only transferred part of the money scattered in various banks in Hong Kong Island to Manhattan Bank, but this amount of money was enough.

Li Changhe estimates that Jardine Matheson currently holds about 1.3% of the shares, or around 20 million shares. Even at the current price of 26 yuan, it would only be around HK$ billion.

But how could Li Changhe buy it at a share price of 20 yuan?

Unless he's crazy.

"Even if Jardine Matheson sells Hutchison Whampoa, the price won't be cheap. You spent a lot of money to acquire Hutchison Whampoa before."

"At this point, even if you take over the shares of Hong Kong Land, your cash flow will probably be drained out. Hong Kong Land is not something you can just take over."

"You have to keep it going. When the time comes, you can either inject capital or sell real estate. You have to have enough money left in your hands."

Bao Yugang gave Li Changhe some serious advice.

Li Changhe nodded: "I understand, uncle, so I don't plan to pay Yihe's money all at once."

"You plan to pay in installments too?"

Bao Yugang asked with a smile at this time.

Li Changhe nodded: "Yes, but my installment will probably be a bit long, but I can give it interest."

"Ok?"

"How long do you plan to split it?"

Bao Yugang became interested at this time and asked Li Changhe curiously.

"Three years!"

Li Changhe's answer surprised Bao Yugang.

"Three years?"

"So long?"

"Yes, that's three years. I can give it a higher interest rate, but I will extend it for three years, and I will pay the money in Hong Kong dollars."

Li Changhe said seriously at this moment.

"Why?"

Bao Yugang was a little confused.

"Uncle, I've looked at Hong Kong's economic data over the past two years. In the past two years, Hong Kong's trade has developed very rapidly, and its economic development has been strong."

"But it has a loophole!" Li Changhe said seriously to Bao Yugang.

"Loophole?"

Bao Yugang looked at Li Changhe in confusion.

"Uncle, it's the exchange rate!"

"There is something wrong with the current exchange rate in Hong Kong!"

"It currently uses a freely floating exchange rate with the U.S. dollar. One of the characteristics of a freely floating exchange rate is that it is not only affected by the market, but any influence will become a factor of instability."

"Over the years, the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the US dollar has remained stable at around 5.5. This is because the economic development of Hong Kong Island has been stable and rising over the years."

"But I estimate that in two years at most, negotiations on Hong Kong will begin. Once they begin, people in Hong Kong will be in a state of panic. By then, a large number of Hong Kong people will definitely flee."

"When these people flee, the first thing they do is to exchange money, converting Hong Kong dollars into US dollars. And this group of people is definitely mainly middle-class elites and wealthy people."

"Once they participate in the exchange, the exchange rate of Hong Kong dollar to US dollar will definitely change due to political fluctuations. My bet is that the Hong Kong dollar will fall sharply."

Li Changhe said confidently at this moment.

Historically, by 83, the exchange rate of Hong Kong dollar to U.S. dollar had fallen from the current 5.6 to 9.6, which means that one U.S. dollar can now be exchanged for 5.6 Hong Kong dollars.

By 83, one US dollar could be exchanged for 9.6 Hong Kong dollars.

Therefore, if the same 10 Hong Kong dollars is given to Jardine Matheson now, it will cost 1.78 million US dollars, but after three years, it will only cost about 1 million US dollars when converted into US dollars.

Even if interest is included in the payment to Jardine Matheson, Li Changhe will definitely not lose money.

After all, the interest is just a few dollars.

Not to mention the profits generated from this money in Li Changhe's hands over the past three years.

Therefore, during the negotiations, Li Changhe would definitely make Jardine Matheson agree to this plan, even if the price was a little higher.

"You are too much of a gambler!"

After listening to this, Bao Yugang couldn't help but shook his head. Li Changhe was starting to gamble on the situation.

"Uncle, believe me, you can use that money to speculate in foreign exchange when the time comes."

"In addition to the exchange rate, Hong Kong Island's stock market and real estate will also plummet."

"After all, the root of economic development in this world still lies in politics!"

"Forget it, let's talk about it later. I don't have the gambling habit as much as you do."

Bao Yuguang decisively rejected Li Changhe's proposal.

He almost never gambles in the business world. He always takes a safe approach in business, focusing on long-term returns.

It has been like this since he bought his first boat.

Therefore, Bao Yugang himself found it difficult to accept Li Changhe's way of playing, even though Li Changhe had set an example and made huge profits in the gold and silver markets.

But now he knew that he could not persuade Li Changhe. The young man was too talented and had a long-term vision. He would not listen to any advice at this time.

We can only wait and see if we can provide a guarantee for Li Changhe.

Of course, what Bao Yugang didn’t know was that what he thought was a gamble was actually a future reality for Li Changhe.

But Li Changhe couldn't tell him all this clearly.

Li Changhe did not give much advice on this, as everyone has their own aspirations.

However, Li Changhe made a note of what happened today for Li Jiacheng.

Old Li, Old Li, I didn't originally want to take away your luck, but now you've delivered it to me, so don't blame me, Li Changhe, for being rude.

On the other side, in the office of HSBC, Li Jiacheng was dumbfounded after hearing Shen Bi’s account of the inside story of the acquisition of Hutchison Whampoa.

"So, the battle for the land was actually led by Bao Yugang's nephew?"

Li Jiacheng said in shock at this moment.

"Yes, he is in league with Rockefeller. In short, this matter is very complicated. HSBC has decided not to help either party, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Besides, you found the bag first. I'm afraid people already know your plan by now."

"Give it up, Lee."

Shen Bichong said to Li Jiacheng with emotion.

At this moment, Li Jiacheng showed a bitter smile on his face.

"Of course, Mr. Shen Bi, from the moment I found out about the behind-the-scenes incident, I knew there was no hope for me."

Apart from anything else, Pao Yu-kong would definitely not support him. Without Pao Yu-kong's support, even if he persuaded Kwok Tak-seng and Lee Siu-kee, he would have no hope of persuading HSBC.

What's more, Bao Yugang was standing behind the opponent. If he also took action at that time, the situation would be so bad that Li Jiacheng and others would see no hope at all.

"Bao Sheng is still very good at this. This time he has taken over the entire Jardine Matheson Group."

Li Jiacheng said this with great emotion at this moment, then stood up and said goodbye to Shen Bi.

After Li Jiacheng left, Shen Bi stood there thoughtfully.

Yes, although this matter was not led by Bao Yugang, the Bao family’s influence first swallowed up Hutchison Whampoa and is now about to take over Jardine Matheson.

If we take into account the maritime kingdom of global shipping, the power of the Bao family is no less powerful than that of Jardine Matheson back then.

Thinking of this, Shen Bi frowned.

He was not dissatisfied with Bao Yugang, nor was he wary of him.

But HSBC never wants to see the birth of another Jardine Matheson & Co. on Hong Kong Island.

It is impossible for two towering trees to grow at the same time on the same piece of soil.

(End of this chapter)