Chapter 162: Find a lobbyist
After Shen Bi saw the newspaper, he knew that things were going to be bad, and HSBC only wanted to clean up his buckteeth, and Zhang didn't pay much attention to media public relations. They think that this is Xiangjiang, and no company or newspaper will dare to offend HSBC, or they will not want to get a loan.
However, Xiangjiang newspapers are special existences, and the Ma family of Oriental Daily originally started the newspaper for the purpose of money laundering. If you already have a lot of money and have nowhere to spend it, how can you still need to borrow money from HSBC.
As for Sing Tao Daily, there is no need for funds at all, but Hu Wenhu has left a rich inheritance for his daughter. Mr. Jin Yong's Ming Pao also has no financial needs, and the money for buying copyrights alone cannot be spent every year. While other tabloids are working with small banks, HSBC has hardly ever partnered with Heung Kong Newspapers. This is something that has been overlooked before, and HSBC's most important customers are almost exclusively from real estate companies. This is also a very dangerous thing.
usually didn't show it, and all the critical moments were leaked. Now HSBC is also facing a serious crisis in public relations and may have to offend its biggest customers. HSBC has no shortage of customers, but it is afraid of a ripple effect. Once customers lose trust in HSBC, it can be devastating for a creditworthy banking industry.
In fact, every time HSBC New Year's Party is held, many bigwigs don't really want to come, and some people even think it's meaningless to come. It's just that Shen Bi's face is not easy to refuse, and today there are members of the club openly flirting with actresses at the banquet.
After being refused, he intensified his threats, and finally took out the knife. What's more, it hurt Bao Zixuan, the richest man in Hong Kong, which shows how far HSBC's banquet level has come.
Shen Bi knew that if this matter was not handled well, it would have a serious impact on HSBC's reputation, and at the same time knew that Bao Yugang was going to attend the 66th birthday of Mrs. Dong Haoyun.
As the first Chinese director of HSBC, Bao Yugang has a deep friendship with Shen Bi. In addition, he has influence in Xiangjiang, and he is the best choice to be a lobbyist. Shen Bi hoped that Bao Yugang would have a good exchange with Bao Zixuan and not be angry with HSBC. For this reason, Shen Bi can compensate elsewhere.
Shen Bi's posture was very low this time, and he came directly to Bao Yugang's office. Although Bao Yugang has been the richest man in Hong Kong for many years, the assets he controls in front of HSBC are really not enough. Every time they meet, most of them are in Shen Bi's office or home, and Shen Bi, as a senior manager, is better than Bao Yugang, a big boss. This is the strength of HSBC and its position in Hong Kong.
Bao Yugang said to Shen Bi: "How can Shen Sheng have time to come to me today!"
Shen Bi: "You were also present at Bao Sheng's HSBC banquet yesterday, and you also saw Bao Zixuan's injury." There is no need to hide between you and me, now that the Hong Kong media have all reported unfavorable news for HSBC, I hope you can have a good chat with Bao Zixuan. Although we are alumni of Oxford, we have only met once or twice, and we are not very familiar with each other. ”
"I know that you are all going to Dong's house for a banquet today, and I hope to express HSBC's goodwill through you. ”
Bao Yugang knew that it would be a good thing for Shen Bi to come, so he usually didn't invite him to come to his office. Why did you suddenly kill it today! It turned out that he wanted to be a lobbyist, but he and Bao Zixuan were not very familiar with each other. If you rashly offend the other party because of this matter, it's not good, what are you going to do!
However, Shen Bi's request is not easy to refuse, and he has a deep cooperative relationship with HSBC. Now Bao Yugang can't offend Shen Bi at all, because of the sudden rise of the Heiyun Group, it has driven the entire Dong family's shipping business. The business of the Baoyu steel fleet is even worse than that of this period in the previous life, which is itself a cold winter moment for shipping, and in addition to the loss of a large number of customers.
Let the charter king have the idea of abandoning the ship and landing in advance, and if the plan is implemented, the demand for funds will increase greatly, and HSBC will need help. It is difficult to acquire a controlling stake in a large real estate company with its own funds alone.
Bao Yugang: "Shen Sheng, Bao Zixuan hasn't expressed any opinion on yesterday's incident yet. HSBC wants these to be posted in a hurry!"
Shen Bi knew that Bao Yugang didn't really want to be this lobbyist, after all, it was a thankless task. In other words, he didn't want to do it himself, but he wouldn't let our Mr. Boat King get his wish.
Shen Bi: "Bao Sheng, it's just that HSBC hasn't said anything now that HSBC has to express its stance as soon as possible to solve the matter in advance." If it is Bao Zixuan himself, then with his strength, HSBC will have to pay more. ”
Bao Yugang, who knew that he couldn't hide, said: "What HSBC can give, I'll try my best." ”
Shen Bi: "HSBC can provide low-interest loans with a limit of up to HK$2 billion. In addition, there will be a reduction or exemption for the Black Cloud Group in terms of foreign exchange and remittance fees. ”
Bao Yugang knows that Heiyun Group's exchange and turnover in HSBC are very large, and these two will make HSBC lose a lot. With the addition of a low-interest loan of HK$2 billion, it seems that HSBC is very sincere. But I'm also worried that Bao Zixuan won't buy it, after all, this kid is the least bad person in Xiangjiang.
Bao Yugang: "I'll try! But I can't guarantee that Bao Zixuan will definitely give me face." Our relationship wasn't good enough for him to make a change for me. ”
Shen Bi: "Then work hard, I won't blame you for whether the talk is successful or not." It's just a matter of letting Bao Zixuan know a kindness from our HSBC. Let him see that we at HSBC do not run away from problems and are still actively solving problems after they happen. ”
Bao Yugang: "But Shen Sheng, there are some things I have always wanted to say. If it weren't for your face, I wouldn't really want to attend the HSBC banquet. Now the grade is really too low, gangsters, courtesans, and people in society who are all over the world can come in as long as they have a little money in HSBC. ”
"I'm not saying we're any better than everyone else, but security is so bad right now. Now I heard that a few bigwigs have some whispers, and I didn't want to participate, but now I have found an excuse. ”
In fact, Shen Bi had already seen the problem, but once the mouth was released, it was a little difficult to close it. Invite people to come over this year, and next year you are too embarrassed not to send invitations. Everyone has to be face-saving, and if you do, you're going to lose a customer.
Although HSBC is the quasi-central bank of Hong Kong, its status is transcendent. However, there are also many small and medium-sized banks competing with them, and it is impossible to cover the sky with one hand in Xiangjiang, and they have to take into account the influence.
Shen Bi: "Thank you Bao Sheng for reminding us, we will pay attention in the future." In the past, I couldn't help myself, and it was difficult to go back to the past after many things were released, but now I can rectify this matter, otherwise HSBC will have the ability to lead other banks in Hong Kong forward. ”
Bao Yugang: "Shen Sheng is an expert in bank operation, I can't comment on anything, since you know it." ”
Shen Bi drank tea in Bao Yugang's office for a while before leaving, and he was in a good mood when he left. But this time it was Bao Yugang's turn to have a headache, and he wanted to talk to Bao Zixuan about this problem.
Because of this matter, the media has commented on Bao Zixuan, and it can be said that his reputation has been seriously damaged. For the richest man in Hong Kong, reputation is much more important than money. If the money is gone, you can make it again, and if your reputation is bad, it is very difficult to recover it.
Bao Yugang thought for a long time and there was no good way, thinking that he could only tell the truth when he could only see Bao Zixuan, and show HSBC's goodwill and attitude towards dealing with problems first!
Bao Zixuan stayed in the office for a day, and the employees of the Black Cloud Group knew about the boss's injury at the HSBC banquet and did not dare to bother him. It wasn't until the end of work in the afternoon that he left the company and drove in the direction of Dong's house.