1RomanceEB Chapter 43 The Mad Dog Jumps Around
Chapter 43 The Mad Dog Jumps Around
On November 18th, milk was featured in large advertisements in various newspapers.
Draw a thick pillar and two thin pillars in the column.
The thick bar represents milk, and the "80" marked on it indicates that milk's assets per share are HK$80.
The thin bar represents Hongkong Land, and the "28" marked on it indicates that Hongkong Land's assets per share are HK$28.
Two shares of Hongkong Land total HK$56. If two shares of Hongkong Land are exchanged for one share of Dairy Farm, Dairy Farm shareholders will lose HK$24 for nothing.
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Hongkong Land launches GG for revaluation of assets:
Claiming that after the surveyors reassessed the assets, each share was worth HK$51, and the two shares were exchanged for one, at HK$102 to HK$80, immediately outperforming the milk.
Despite the data released by Hongkong Land three weeks ago showing that the company's net current assets were only HK$17.5 billion, or about HK$28 per share, the HK$14 billion that appeared out of thin air could not be explained by the company itself.
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The two sides traded blows back and forth, and the stock price quickly stabilized.
Anyone with eyes can see that Chow Tai-heng is beyond saving. The Pedder Street Registry in Central is too busy with the share transfer, so they have set up a branch at Star House on Salisbury Road in Kowloon.
In contrast, Zhou Daheng is still relying on unfounded evidence, but is evidence really that important? It seems that the metaphor of Yang Naiwu and Xiaobaicai has not awakened him.
Chen Guanjiang paid a visit and was invited into the Zhou family mansion. Unlike the last time when he stayed there and spied on the place through binoculars, he could only truly appreciate the awe-inspiring nature of the Chinese garden by being there in person.
The antique garden design, seemingly chaotic, possesses an indescribable charm.
Each branch was pruned into a different shape, yet together they appeared perfectly natural.
Entering the inner courtyard, the European-style building features classic Greek Doric columns, but the overall architecture adopts the French Classical style, with vibrant murals adorning the reliefs.
The charm and subtlety of Eastern culture;
The art and essence of Western architecture;
The two blend together seamlessly without feeling out of place. Being in this environment brings a sense of peace and comfort, which is probably the difference between "new money" and "old money".
The butler led the way to the second-floor balcony, where an elderly man was sunbathing facing the sea. Without turning his head, he said, "Sit down."
"Hello, Sir Zhou."
Looking at the old man who exuded an aura of death, Chen Guanjiang couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
Power... is the best supplement!!
Many powerful officials or entrepreneurs, even in their sixties or seventies, can still be confident and eloquent.
Those who have tasted the power and then suddenly lose it often go from being surrounded by admirers to being deserted overnight, their hair turning white overnight.
Many wealthy people continue to enjoy an extraordinary quality of life after going bankrupt, yet still choose to end their own lives.
Many officials age rapidly within a few years of retirement, the root cause being a loss of mental and physical energy.
If Zhou Xinian cannot adjust his mindset in time, he probably won't live for more than a few years.
The sunlight was blocked by a cloud, and the colorful sea turned gray. Zhou Xinian then stood up and looked back, saying, "You're not as crazy as I thought. You're a good pretender."
"I'm sorry you had to see this!" Chen Guanjiang did not deny it.
Born into poverty and without any support, how could he have gained power so quickly without using powerful connections and influential figures? Once he gained power, he would have been bullied to death if he didn't pretend to be crazy or foolish.
"What do you want from me?"
I advise you to let go.
When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; when a drum breaks, everyone beats it.
Losing the dairy company would turn a tiger into a toothless tiger, and its rivals would laugh their heads off.
Those who used to flatter and fawn now dare to ridicule him to his face. How can he possibly have the face to go out and meet people?
You'll never know what it feels like to tumble down a mountain if you've never stood atop it.
Those who once flattered you will now go to great lengths to be sarcastic in order to compensate for their perceived superiority.
Former rivals will revel in trampling on you, enjoying the spiritual pleasure of victory.
"Let go..."
Zhou Xinian pondered these two words carefully, then sighed and said, "How can I let go?"
"Let's start over." Chen Guanjiang gave his answer.
"Ha...haha! Let's start all over again?"
Zhou Xinian's loud laughter was tinged with melancholy as he retorted, "I'll be seventy next year, how can I start all over again?"
Since 65 years ago, Hong Kong's banking industry has been suffocated by HSBC. The vice chairman and general manager position of the Chinese bank that he finally managed to secure for his eldest son is now overwhelmed with problems and has no development whatsoever.
The second son, on the other hand, is quite leisurely, spending his days attending various dances with his wife. He loves to dress up in outlandish costumes and decorates his house in a glittering gold, making him look like a nouveau riche bumpkin. How can he start all over again?
Chen Guanjiang explained: "Before deciding to acquire Dairy Farm, Jardine Matheson used nearly HK$3 million in cash to increase its shareholding, hoping to take the opportunity to cash out and buy back the diluted shares of Hongkong Land."
"HSBC noticed the situation, and Taipan Sanders tried to suppress the share price, but you and Hongkong Land thwarted their plan; the battle between Dairy Farm and Hongkong Land raised the share price, giving Jardine Matheson an opportunity to sell off its shares again."
"Milk has long been tied to Hongkong Land. Hongkong Land is not in a hurry to acquire all of them because it has not sold all of its newly acquired shares. In other words, you have no chance left."
"But you can sell your dairy shares first, which is equivalent to selling your tied Hongkong Land shares, so that Jardine Matheson will lose money instead of making a profit, and you can cash out at a high price and start anew."
"You're too optimistic."
As a prominent figure in Hong Kong, Zhou Xinian could easily see through Henry Keswick's little scheme; if it were him, he would have taken the opportunity to manipulate the stock price as well.
The crux of the problem is that we're unwilling to let go!
Even knowing they would lose the milk company, they still held a sliver of hope, hoping for a miracle.
Because Zhou Xinian understands all too well that his old rivals will not stand by and watch him make a comeback; they will spare no effort to suppress him.
In contrast, the main branch still has hope of rising again. Although "Seventh Brother" Zhou Junnian has passed away, he left behind a huge network of connections. Guan Zurao and Jian Yueqiang personally carried his coffin during his funeral.
To completely destroy the main branch would be to publicly slap two senior lawyers in the face.
If they didn't retaliate, these two would have no face to live in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, Guan Zuyao died of a heart attack at the end of last year, leaving only Jian Yueqiang as his heir.
On the other hand, the branch members, even before they died, were already scattering like monkeys when the tree fell. They didn't expect their old friends to remember their past friendship and shelter them from the storm after their death; they considered it a friendship if they didn't kick someone when they were down.
"What else can you do? Accept your fate?"
Chen Guanjiang laughed heartily and said, "The outcome can't get any worse, so why not take a gamble?"
"Even if he's incorporated into the Hongkong Land board, it won't make things easy for him..."
Zhou Xinian's gaze sharpened as he said, "On the contrary, it's you, this little mad dog who's been jumping around like a mad dog, who sold off your Hongkong Land shares and bit Jardine Matheson. Now what's your purpose in instigating me?"
"I want to buy a plot of land in the New Territories to develop a cattle farming business."
Chen Guanjiang explained, "I can eat it, but I can't control it. When it's sold, Hongkong Land will definitely do something underhanded. I need your help to truly inherit the Dairy Farm Company's... legacy!"