"Forget it, let's not talk about this, it's so late tonight, let's talk about business first!"

Old John shook his head slightly and said.

"Tell me, what's the matter with us tonight?"

Despite his speculation, Norman Shi Yahuai asked.

Old John did not answer his question, but told himself: "You should know that with the economic development in recent years, the Chinese capital has grown rapidly and can compete with us, they are no longer satisfied with the current market distribution, but the cake is so big! This time, although their goal is to be Jardine, but in fact it is aimed at the entire British capital!"

As soon as these words came out, the faces of Norman Shi Yahuai and the others changed slightly, obviously these words went to their hearts.

And so it is!

Originally, in addition to those popular industries with low thresholds, industries with high thresholds, such as aviation, hydropower, etc., were controlled by British capital, which was determined by the franchise license granted by the Hong Kong government.

However, because of the changes in the world in recent decades, and Xiangjiang is the window of the mainland to the outside world, many Chinese capital has taken advantage of the situation to rise, among which shipping is a typical representative, and British capital cannot be suppressed at all.

There are also garment manufacturing industries, financial industries, etc., which have made great contributions to the original accumulation of capital by Chinese capital.

After the rise of the real estate industry, and the opportunity to be seized by Chinese capital, the real estate industry that was monopolized by British capital has been continuously eroded by Chinese capital, and many real estate giants have appeared, even if British-funded Land, Swire Properties, Wharf, etc. still occupy the top few positions, they are also sitting on pins and needles.

Because the speed and momentum of the rise of Chinese capital are too amazing!

A long time ago, they felt the restlessness of the Chinese capital, but they also knew that because of the difference in strength, the Chinese capital did not dare to act rashly.

But now this time the Chinese capital is targeting the Jardine Matheson Consortium, which can be described as huge, and they can't help but be vigilant.

It's just that after all, there is no direct threat to themselves, so Norman Shi Yahuai and John Madden and others do not want to participate in it and expand the fight.

Because they understand that it is easy to end up with a whole body, and it is difficult to get out of it if you want to get out of it!

They haven't suffered any losses yet, so why bother jumping in and coming out for Jardine!

Because of this mentality, several people were silent, and although they were vigilant, they did not answer Old John's words.

The reaction of Norman Shi Yahuai and a few people made Old John a little anxious, and he couldn't help but raise his voice and said again: "You should understand that if I fail, the Chinese capital will definitely gain an inch, and if they form a general trend, you will also become their target!"

"We are vested interests, they are the new rising capitalists, we are naturally on the opposite side, and none of us can stay out of it!"

Norman Shi Yahuai frowned slightly, and said: "Keswick, competition will always exist, just like there is competition between us, in essence, it depends on your own strength, you are now targeted, and it is also because of the evil consequences caused by the annexation and expansion of your Jardine Matheson before, I am not like you." ”

"They want to use the same method against my Swire & Co., it won't work at all!"

Norman Shi Yahuai said confidently.

Swire & Co.'s positioning is more accurate than that of the Jardine Matheson Consortium, although it has also expanded, but it has not expanded as fast as the Jardine Matheson Consortium, so now the control of its subsidiaries is very strong, Xia Yu and others want to attack Swire & Co. from the financial market, it is very difficult, so he is not worried at all.

On the other hand, the Jardine Matheson Consortium and Swire & Co. are similar in strength, respectively the first and second British consortiums, and compete in many aspects, such as shipping, shipping, beverages, real estate, trade and aviation, etc., so their relationship is not necessarily very good.

"Keswick, just tell me what your purpose is!"

Norman Schiawy said succinctly.

Seeing that Norman Shi Yahuai was a little unproductive, Old John's heart sank, and he subconsciously looked at John Madden and Qi Dezun.

It's just that both of them are expressionless, and they don't know what they are thinking.

"Okay, I'll just say it bluntly, I hope you can help me keep these companies as much as possible and repel the attack of Chinese capital.

If one day you are faced with this situation, I will definitely be the first to help!"

Old John pleaded solemnly, and made a promise.

The three of them all fell into deep thought, and the atmosphere froze for a while, and after a long time, Qi Dezun took the lead in speaking: "Keswick, it's not that I don't want to help, but we are all too busy to take care of ourselves." ”

After speaking, Qi Dezun spread his hands helplessly.

This is Qi Dezun's heart, in fact, seeing the dilemma that Jardine is facing now, Qi Dezun is happy more than once.

Because Hutchison Whampoa is really mired in the quagmire!

Around 1965, Hutchison owned about 50 subsidiaries and affiliates.

But by 1975, only about a decade later, Hutchison International had more than 360 subsidiaries and affiliates, and the ferocity of the expansion was evident.

However, the consequences of the expansion appeared, coupled with the large environmental impact, Hutchison International suffered serious losses, and then under the drastic reform of the "genius doctor" professional manager Wei Lei, Hutchison International vigorously divested non-performing assets, and in less than a year in 1976, 107 companies were dissolved or sold, and then they continued to rectify and divest.

Then in January of this year, Hutchison International and Whampoa Shipping merged to become today's Hutchison Whampoa, and then I took a breather.

However, the situation is still not optimistic, and the sluggish stock price of Hutchison Whampoa is a favorable proof.

So let Qi Dezun take the initiative to jump out to attract firepower to Jardine, how could he be willing to do it!

Isn't this asking for trouble!

He is full of loopholes, it's good if he is not targeted, where will he jump out, he still wishes that Xia Yu and others would ignore Hutchison Whampoa!

It's a pity that Qi Dezun is going to be disappointed, what he doesn't know is that Hutchison Whampoa has long been targeted, and after the Jardine Matheson Consortium is unlucky, he will be the next unlucky!

I don't know if he will faint in anger at that time!

"That's right, Keswick, it's good if they don't trouble us, I will Defeng You also know what's going on, this favor really can't help!"

John Madden said apologetically.

Among the four major British-funded consortia, Wheelock has the shortest establishment time and the smallest strength, and he does not want to take the initiative to cause trouble and share worries for Jardine Matheson.

Compared to the 100 or two hundred years of immobility of the Jardine Matheson Consortium and Swire Ocean, Wheelock is very young, only established in 1925, and John Madden has wanted to sell the company several times, most recently with the Jardine Matheson Consortium.

That is, in October 1976, Wheelock sought to sell, and the Jardine Matheson consortium intervened to prepare to buy Wheelock, and in December, Wheelock and Jardine Matheson and Hongkong Land decided that if no deal was reached within 10 days, the acquisition plan would be cancelled.

Then the economy recovered in the past two years, the real estate industry took off again, Wheelock relented, and John Madden was ambitious again and no longer wanted to sell the company.

Some time ago, the ship king Bao Yugang abandoned the ship and went ashore, and Wheelock also intends to buy a large number of Bao Yugang's ships, and now it is in full swing of negotiations.

What if it affects Wheelock Shipping's strategy for market expansion?

Why should he harm himself and others?

In addition, Wheelock's main assets are in shipping, warehousing and real estate, and there are few listed companies, so there is no fear of being sniped.

So among the three people, he is the one who doesn't want to get involved, no matter how old John fools, his mind is always clear!

I want him to help, not to mention the door, not even the window!

The four of them have different minds, and they don't have the conditions to cooperate at all!

Therefore, the negotiations that Old John had high hopes for ended up in vain, and the only thing that made Old John feel a little better was that Norman Shi Yahuai of Swire & Co. had a lot on his mind, and it was obvious that tonight's words had taken root in his heart.

As long as the opportunity arises, there is still a chance to pull him over to help.

Old John's main target was Swire & Co., after all, he also knew about the situation of Hutchison Whampoa and Wheelock, and he did have to take care of himself.

Ask them to come over tonight, that is, to see if there is a chance, to be the best, and not to be disappointed.

Seeing the three of them leave, Old John stood in the doorway and was silent for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh.

"Hey......"