Chapter 166: Negotiation 2
Shen Bi and Bao Zixuan came to the position that had been set a long time ago, and several adjacent seats nearby had been emptied. The reason why he didn't choose a room was because Shen Bi wanted to show an attitude, so that everyone who came to the hotel could see that HSBC was not afraid of problems. Once something goes wrong, we will solve it as soon as possible. We must make sure that our customers are satisfied, and HSBC will take responsibility for everything that happens.
Michael Kadoorie personally poured a cup of tea for the two of them, and then said to the two of them, "Your Excellency Shen Bi and Bao Sheng can call me at any time if you have any questions, and the Peninsula Hotel is always at your service." ”
Shen Bi only thought at this time that the heir of the enterprise was serving them, so he had to introduce it. So he said: "Senior Brother Bao, you still have a big face." This is the heiress of this hotel, Mr. Michael Kadoorie, I have been here many times but I have never been treated like this!"
Bao Zixuan's brain was rapidly recalling some information about the Kadoorie family. The Kadoorie family was Jewish, and this family had a great place among the Jews. After all, they were not only rich, but also rescued many of their compatriots during the war years.
The arrival of Jews in Hong Kong can be traced back to the Opium War in the 1840s. Because of their linguistic talent and business intelligence, the Jews were distinguished by their achievements in both the mainland and Hong Kong. In the 1880s, the Kadoorie family used Hong Kong as a springboard to Shanghai, which was not prosperous at that time. After making a lot of profits from the tea and ceramics business, he bought a large amount of land. The value of those lands has since increased dramatically, so that profits and wealth have multiplied.
On the eve of World War II, a large number of Jewish refugees from Central Europe poured into China. Kadoorie joined forces with other prominent Iraqi families to provide housing and supplies for Jewish compatriots in Shanghai, helping 30,000 refugees.
On the eve of the Japanese occupation of Xiangjiang, in order to prevent the power facilities of China from falling into the hands of the RB people, Rorenz personally presided over the blowing up of the power plant, and then retreated into the rear of Huaxia. Elijah Kadoorie died during the Great War. After the war, the brothers Lorence and Horics returned to Hong Kong with a group of former subordinates to rebuild CLP Power and revitalize the declining corporate empire.
In the early fifties, the situation in China changed dramatically, a large amount of capital and a large number of labor people went south, and Xiangjiang continued to industrialize, behind which there was an urgent need for a strong supply of energy. Kadoorie has met this need and indirectly contributed to the rapid development of Hong Kong. In the 80s, Heung Kong became the world's financial center, but it was also embroiled in the 1997 crisis. At the same time, however, CLP completed the Castle Peak Power Plant, which generates 4.35 billion kilowatts of electricity, and immediately invested in the construction of the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant and the Lantau Diversion Power Plant. All kinds of actions show that they vote for confidence in the future of Xiangjiang and China after 97!
Now Michael Kadoorie is only 38 years old, which is the golden period of a man's career. And unlike other foreigners, this is not British. The most important thing is that they don't resist returning, and they are families that can take the time to communicate and cooperate.
Bao Zixuan stood up and stretched out his hand and said in Hebrew, "Hello, Mr. Kadoorie. It's a pleasure to meet you, and we have time to talk. ”
He had learned Hebrew from Phil Hawkins, and knew that he would inevitably have to deal with Jewish merchants in the future. Many things are still prepared in advance to be at ease. At this time, I just wanted to make Shen Bi feel uneasy, just to make him not understand.
Michael Kadoorie also held out his hand and replied, "Hello, Bao Sheng. The Peninsula welcomes you at any time, and you can call me whenever you have time. ”
After the two had spoken a few words in Hebrew, Michael Kadoorie left. And the genius of Bao Zixuan is more recognized, Hebrew is a more difficult language to learn.
In fact, Bao Zixuan didn't know what was going on, and now his mind and memory were very good. And the talent for language is amazing, which is perhaps the benefit of crossing.
Shen Bi didn't expect Bao Zixuan to know Hebrew at this time, and it seemed that he still had too little information about this young man. Now it seems that it is more troublesome, and the better Bao Zixuan performs, the higher the cost of solving the problem. If it is not resolved satisfactorily this time, it will be very detrimental to HSBC's overseas expansion. As a result of Bao Zixuan's injury, HSBC has been subjected to a serious crisis of confidence overseas.
In fact, HSBC, including Shen Bi, has been making preparations for both hands, once Xiangjiang returns to the mainland. Then HSBC's status as a quasi-central bank in Xiangjiang will definitely decline, and the British believe that if HSBC does not expand overseas at this time, it will be eliminated quickly. But at the critical moment of expansion, Bao Zixuan, who had a huge overseas influence at the HSBC banquet, was actually scratched with a knife. This is a big or small matter, and now it is being widely reported by unscrupulous media, making HSBC very passive and seriously affecting HSBC's overseas expansion process.
Shen Bi said to Bao Zixuan: "I know that Senior Brother Bao has also been a headache by these unscrupulous media reports these days, I hope we can find a good solution today." In addition, HSBC also needs Bao Xuedi's cooperation to make overseas people think that this is a misunderstanding, and at the same time hopes that we will hold a joint press conference. ”
Bao Zixuan: "What does HSBC need me to do, senior just say it." There's no need for the two of us to play pantomime here. ”
Shen Bi: "HSBC hopes that Senior Brother Bao can explain things clearly at the press conference, the most important thing is the situation of holding a knife. It's a concealed switchblade, so that HSBC has less responsibility. At the same time, you have forgiven HSBC for this work mistake, and you will continue to believe in HSBC in the future, and will increase cooperation. ”
Bao Zixuan thought that Shen Bi, the old boy, had a good calculation, and forgave everything for everything, so do you still have principles! Will you recognize people and slaughter them in the future, has Shen Bi thought about this question.
Bao Zixuan: "Senior Shen, I am also a victim of this incident. Now I have to explain to the public about Le HSBC, and I have to say that I have such a good temper. In the future, there will still be people who will take my Bao Zixuan seriously, and will anyone else take the black clouds in their eyes? I can't imagine how much trouble this will bring in the future. You know I'm not short of money, I can't always make wedding dresses for others. ”
Shen Bi: "You can get some compensation, and at the same time, you will get the friendship of HSBC. ”
Bao Zixuan: "Then I really want to thank Senior Shen, if you say so, then I should rely on my own strength to solve this problem!"
In fact, Shen Bi is most afraid that Bao Zixuan will solve the problem by himself, so that HSBC will be more passive. People were injured at HSBC, and now they have to ask the customer to seek justice on his own. If you don't die of laughter, who will dare to cooperate with HSBC in the future.
Shen Bi: "Senior Brother Bao, don't be angry, if you have any problems, just say it." As long as HSBC and I can do it, we will not shirk it. ”
Bao Zixuan was just waiting for his words, and now the opportunity has finally come, and success or failure is here. said: "I hope that HSBC can sell all the shares of Hutchison Whampoa to me, and Heiyun is ready to buy Hutchison Whampoa."
Shen Bi didn't expect Bao Zixuan to want shares in Hutchison Whampoa, and some time ago Bao Yugang told him that Li Chaoren wanted to take over the shares of Hutchison Whampoa held by HSBC. Shen Bi also wanted to sell Hutchison Whampoa to Li Chaoren, and according to the Xiangjiang Banking Law, the shares held by the bank would be sold after the company made a profit.
Shen Bi: "Brother Bao, running a company is not something you are good at, and Li Chaoren intends to acquire Hutchison Whampoa Company." HSBC has basically agreed, so you might as well change your request!"
You agreed, right? Okay! I just said that I would never refuse, and I began to refuse again. Take my Bao Zixuan for a fool! Then there's nothing to talk about.
Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Since Senior Shen still has his own considerations, then so be it! It's okay, I won't say anything about HSBC, even the medical expenses don't need to be reimbursed by HSBC." But please don't stop me from solving the problem in my own style, this matter is behind me and I won't talk about it again. That's all for today! I'll leave my company if I still have something to do, and I'll have tea with my seniors another day. ”