Chapter 179 The British Capital of God Panicked and Wanted to Beg for Mercy?

"Gentlemen, what is the theme of this evening?"

In a high-end restaurant in Central, several Chinese capitalists in suits sit around.

"Of course, it's the big news that Lin Fei won the Jardine Matheson!"

A chubby businessman said with a smile.

"Hey, do you remember when Li Ka-shing won Hutchison in '78? It was a sensation at that time. "

Another person said.

"yes, but I think it's even louder than it was at the time, especially in the media. "

At the same time, television stations are hyping up this historic event.

"The latest news we just got is that Chinese entrepreneur Lin Fei has successfully acquired Jardine Matheson! This is undoubtedly a major event that shocked the entire business community!"

The TV host said excitedly.

The scene then cuts to an economic commentator: "This is a sign that the Chinese are becoming stronger and stronger on the global business stage, especially in the international financial center of Xiangjiang."

Now the four major foreign banks, the Chinese have won two, "963" what an achievement!"

Lin Fei sat in the high-level conference room of the Feilong Group, watching the TV report with several executives.

"It seems that this time we really shocked the whole of Xiangjiang. "

General Manager Qiao Jiakang said with a smile.

That evening, the Chinese capitalists continued their discussions.

"I heard that Lin Fei used a lot of advanced business strategies this time, including backdoor, asset restructuring, high leverage and so on. "

"Yes, this kind of complicated business operation can only be done by a top businessman like him. "

"I have also heard that Feilong Group's acquisition also involves overseas capital, which means that their influence has gone beyond Xiangjiang and began to expand globally. "

"Don't forget, this time they also have the support of several big banks, which shows how strong they are. "

Back at the Feilong Group, Lin Fei was sorting out some documents, he looked up at the window, and the entire Xiangjiang was in his field of vision.

"The two foreign firms have been taken down by our Chinese, and next, it depends on who can stand at the peak of this new era. "

He whispered to himself.

In a high-end business building in Hong Kong Central, Wheelock's headquarters office looks a little somber.

The employees in the hall whispered quietly, and their faces showed unease.

"Hmph, that Chinese man dared to buy Jardine Matheson, it's an insult to the entire British business empire!"

Sitting in a spacious and luxurious office, John Madden Jr. patted the table with an angry expression.

He is the current president of Wheelock & Co. and an underrepresented member of the family, known for his pleasure seekers and mixed eaters.

"Mr. Madden, how should we deal with this change?"

The secretary asked cautiously.

"Hmph, now all you have to do is sell Deffon, give the money to the family members, and then go to France to enjoy life. "

John Madden Jr. said with a look of contempt.

"But sir, this will affect our reputation in Asia and around the world. "

"Reputation? I don't care. "

Madden waved his hand in disdain.

In the Admiralty district of Hong Kong, the headquarters of Swire & Co. and Wheelock & Co. are within easy reach.

Since Jardine Matheson and Hutchison were taken over by Chinese capital, the atmosphere of these two long-established foreign companies has obviously become tense.

In one of the most upscale clubs in Hong Kong, the "Royal Club", the atmosphere is extraordinarily gorgeous. The large classical chandelier emits a warm light that illuminates the room's delicate wooden décor and precious artwork.

In such a unique venue, John Madden Jr. of Wheelock & Co. is enjoying a lavish dinner with a group of socialites.

"This bottle of '82 Lafite is truly wonderful. "

John Madden Jr. raised his glass, the corners of his mouth raised.

"Oh, you know how to enjoy yourself. "

Socialite Suzanne praised.

"Enjoyment is an art of high society, isn't it?"

He said ostentatiously.

Just then, his assistant hurried in, whispered a few words, and quickly stepped back.

"It looks like there's a little trouble in business. "

John Madden Jr. said disapprehantly.

"That doesn't affect your mood, does it?"

"How can these little things affect me?"

The next day, John Madden Jr. woke up in his luxurious apartment in Central. Open the curtains and look out over the whole of Victoria Harbour.

"Mr. Madden, what's your plan for today?"

"The plan is to buy a few watches, meet a few business partners, and maybe go to the casino to relax in the evening. "

In the evening, he appeared in a casino called "Money Empire".

It is home to some of the richest and most influential business celebrities in Hong Kong. (If you read a violent novel, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

"Mr. Madden, what would you like to have tonight?"

"Get me a VIP room, I want to enjoy it to the fullest. "

Sitting at the table, he let go of all restraints and threw down his chips without hesitation.

"The atmosphere here is really pleasant. "

A waiter handed a glass of champagne, and he picked it up and stared at his reflection. []

The next day, in the senior conference room of Wheelock & Co., John Madden Jr. sat in his seat, listening blankly to his subordinates' financial reports.

"All in all, Wheelock Bank's earnings this year are not bad. "

A vice president concluded.

John Madden Jr. glanced at him: "Not bad? Have you watched the news? Jardine and Hutchison have been taken down, what will be our fate next?"

There was silence for a while, and then someone tried to explain: "That's because they didn't adjust their strategy in time, we ......"

"Strategy?"

John Madden Jr. interrupted him: "Do you really think there will be a future if this continues?"

Meanwhile, in Swire & Co.'s office, the general manager was in an emergency meeting with several senior executives.......

"Not to mention the rise of Chinese capital, the acquisition of these two foreign banks is enough to alert us. "

"Yes, if we don't take action, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape our fate. "

Back at Wheelock & Co., after the meeting, John Madden Jr. returned to his office.

He opened the drawer and pulled out a document about the sale of Wheelock Bank.

He sat on the chair and smiled bitterly: "Sell this burden, maybe you can change a few years of good life." "

Swire & Co.'s headquarters are located in the bustling Admiralty district, and in an eerie high-end conference room in the building, several executives look solemn.

"First Li Jiacheng won Hutchison, and now Lin Fei has taken over Jardine, if this continues, how can we compete?"

General Manager William Smith lowered his voice, worry written all over his face.

"Yes, it's not just about acquisitions, it's directly related to Swire's position in Hong Kong. "

Finance Director James added.

Lisa, the marketing director, frowned and said, "Are we just going to sit and wait?"

William Smith shook his head: "Of course not, I have an idea, we can go to Governor Youde to see if he can intervene." "

"The Governor?"

James, the chief financial officer, was a little surprised: "That's a political figure, would he be willing to come forward?"

"Youde is in favor of keeping Hong Kong stable, and if he feels that the rise of Chinese capital will have an impact on Hong Kong, he may come forward. "

William Smith analyzed. 2.0" However, there are risks associated with doing so. "

Claire, HR director, warns: "Once the matter is revealed, it is not only a business issue, but it may even break the law. "

"We need a workable solution to convince Youde, and we need to have a more convincing case than just intuitive economic data. "

William Smith said.

"So what should we do now?"

"We need to prepare a detailed report on the various problems that may be brought about by the rise of Chinese capital, including the impact on the financial stability of Hong Kong, as well as the social problems that may be raised. "

William Smith began to set the task.

"We need to find a suitable time and occasion to meet with Youde through internal networking. "

James, the director of finance, said.

"Okay, that's it.

I want this report tonight, and I'll start working early tomorrow morning. "

After the doors of the high-level conference room closed, Swire & Co.'s executives went their separate ways, all in order to preserve Swire's position in Hong Kong, even if it was to take an extreme step.

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