northernbook Chapter 218: To fight against Jardine Matheson, patriotism alone is not enough?
Chapter 218: To fight against Jardine Matheson, patriotism alone is not enough?
"Since Lord Bao wanted to meet me for personal reasons, I think it is definitely not just because of national sentiment."
"Let's be realistic. Whoever comes to me at this time is for the business of Wharf Holdings."
"Based on what Sir Bao said today, I, Chen Wen, promise Sir Bao that I will bring you into the game and help me take over the Wharf."
Chen Wen spoke directly without any hurry.
Obviously, the negotiations between Chen Wen and Sir Bao were nothing more than an appetizer.
Sir Bao came here today for personal matters.
But we have already talked about private matters, so where does the national sentiment come from?
You know, Superman Li is a businessman, and Sir Bao started his business in shipping, but he is also a businessman.
There is no doubt that the reason why Sir Bao appeared here was the same as everyone else's, that he had his eyes on the Wharf business.
Facing Sir Bao, Chen Wen directly expressed his attitude towards Sir Bao.
That's right! He doesn't mind joining forces with the Bao family to take over Kowloon Wharf.
"Wharf Holdings is indeed a battleground. Chairman Chen knows how serious this is, but Mr. Chen should also know that I am not just a businessman."
“Although I started out in shipping, I also became a director of HSBC a long time ago.”
"Dozens of eyes are staring at Wharf Holdings. Does Mr. Chen want me to join Wharf Holdings to make money? Or does he want me to be used as a pawn? There is no reason for me to be used as a pawn by others."
At this moment, after hearing what Chen Wen said, Lord Bao no longer pretended at all.
That's right! He stopped looking at Chen Wen like a child and regarded him as a businessman.
This can also be heard from the half-truths and half-false words spoken by Sir Bao.
Sir Bao was indeed interested in Wharf, but he had already become a director of HSBC.
Jardine Matheson asked HSBC for help to settle the matter, and HSBC naturally would not sit idly by.
If this hadn't happened, Sir Bao might have been able to intervene directly.
But now, Jardine Matheson has taken the lead in seeking help from HSBC, and HSBC has begun to work on settling the matter.
At this time, if Sir Bao acted rashly, wouldn't it mean that Sir Bao was going against the entire HSBC?
What's the difference between this and shooting oneself in the foot?
"If you want to make Sir Bao go against the entire HSBC Bank, patriotism alone is not enough."
"However, if Wharf Holdings is a great opportunity for Sir Bao to save the entire Bao family, then I think Sir Bao will definitely not refuse it."
Chen Wen looked calm and relaxed as he continued talking to Lord Bao.
But these words made Tang Judy, who was standing next to him, break out in a cold sweat.
There is no doubt that a family as big as Sir Bao is in front of Chen Wen.
In the eyes of all the businessmen at that time, he was a powerful figure.
Moreover, Sir Bao has been making his fortune in shipping for decades.
According to the Times last year, Sir Bao has assets worth no less than 10 billion.
How could such a family be in crisis just because Chen Wen said a few words?
Not to mention, it is a major crisis that threatens the entire family.
"Mr. Chen, what do you mean by this?"
Sir Bao no longer had the good expression he had at the beginning, and spoke to Chen Wen with a questioning tone.
"That's what I meant."
Chen Wen looked at Sir Bao with a very determined gaze.
Obviously, the reason why Chen Wen said this was not just for show but because he had full confidence.
Even Sir Bao felt that Chen Wen in front of him was not simple.
"Sir Bao is indeed the world's number one shipping tycoon. This is beyond any doubt for all of us."
"But shipping depends on the situation of each country. There have been few wars in recent years, but the families that made their fortunes from shipping have been frantically expanding their ships, which is like adding insult to injury."
"The shipping crisis is a small matter to me, but for Sir Bao, who made his fortune in shipping, how could it be a small matter?"
Chen Wen analyzed the current shipping situation slowly and calmly with the charter ship king.
Just as Chen Wen said, Sir Bao is indeed the world's number one shipping tycoon, but Sir Bao is not the only one who made his fortune in shipping.
The real estate industry has the Five Tigers of Chinese capital, and the shipping industry also has the Four Shipping Sons.
Apart from Sir Bao, the remaining three are Dong Haoyun, Cao Wenjin and Zhao Congheng.
Among these people, Tung Chao Yung had no intention of stopping. Instead, he frantically expanded the tonnage in his hands, wanting to compete with Sir Bao for the position of the world's number one shipping king.
There is no doubt that the shipping industry is not as rosy as it seems.
In other words, the promising status of the shipping industry is just an appearance, which the other major shipping families are not aware of.
Only Sir Bao had considered this problem in advance.
"Mr. Chen is indeed a wise man. I never thought that Mr. Chen could not only see the real estate industry so clearly, but also the shipping industry so clearly. Apart from anything else, your vision really coincides with mine."
Hearing what Sir Bao said, Tang Judy instantly felt relieved.
There is no doubt that Sir Bao is a leader in the shipping industry. How could Chen Wen analyze the current situation of the industry in front of Sir Bao?
This really made Tang Judy very anxious.
The most important thing is that everyone else praised Sir Bao for how wise and brave he was.
However, Chen Wen pointed out the reality of the impending shipping crisis.
Fortunately, Sir Bao is a sensible person. If it were Tung Chao-Yun, he would probably tie up Chen Wen and throw him into the sea to feed the fish.
"Since Mr. Chen has analyzed the situation so clearly, and Mr. Chen wants me to join you, then what exactly does Mr. Chen want me to do with you?"
There was a hint of anticipation in Sir Bao's eyes as he looked at Chen Wen.
Just as Chen Wen said, he wanted to get involved in the affairs of Kowloon Whampoa, but Kowloon Whampoa was not a place he could enter rashly.
The most important thing is that even Chen Wen, who seems to be the easiest to deal with by outsiders, has such courage.
Obviously, business on land was not as easy as he thought.
"If Sir Bao can help me negotiate with New Hung Hing Properties, then I can give up the shares of Wharf Holdings. Of course, the same can be said for Jardine Matheson and HSBC."
"However, I am the one who actually manages the shares of Wharf Holdings. I have the final say on who to sell the shares to and how to sell them."
“In short, Jardine can survive this crisis, and we can continue to operate behind the scenes.”
Chen Wen told Sir Bao all of his plans truthfully.
After hearing Chen Wen's words, a slight curve appeared at the corner of Sir Bao's mouth.
Obviously, he was very satisfied with Chen Wen's plan.
"The plan is indeed good, but I don't know how much Mr. Chen would like to offer for these Wharf shares in my hand?"
Lord Bao said calmly, "Patriotism has a price. I think it's better for us to discuss this in advance."
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