He said with a smile: "I thought of something, Hongyi, take the liberty to ask, what is the situation of the share composition of Huashang Bank?"

Wu Hongyi was a little confused about Xia Yu's problem, but Xia Yu's problem is not something that cannot be said, as long as you have the heart, you will definitely be able to find out, after all, Huashang Bank is a listed company.

Therefore, he put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment, and replied truthfully: "It's not something that can't be said. ”

"Originally, although Huashang Bank was founded by my father, in order to develop better, there are two partners, my father holds 70% of the shares, and the other two hold 15% each. ”

"After that, there was no change until the time of listing, when 25% of the equity was taken out to the market. ”

"After that, our family also cashed out some of the shares...... After a series of changes, now I hold 17% of the shares, and our Wu family also holds another 30% of the shares, so our Wu family holds a total of 47% of the shares, and I can also become the president of China Commercial Bank. ”

"In addition to me, the bank has four major shareholders, with a shareholding ratio of 9.7%, 7.6%, 6.4% and 5.2% respectively from high to low. ”

"Other stocks are distributed in the hands of shareholders and institutions, and the distribution is relatively scattered. ”

Xia Yu listened to Wu Hongyi's detailed explanation, but secretly pondered in his heart.

According to Wu Hongyi, there should still be 24.1% of the stocks in the hands of external retail investors and institutions.

There is nothing wrong with Huashang Bank being the Wu family, but Huashang Bank is also the capital turnover center of the British Chinese businessmen, and its influence is absolutely huge.

Xia Yu wants to shape his influence in the UK, whether it is among the British or the Chinese, it needs to be carried out.

There is no doubt that if you can enter the bank and become a significant shareholder, then the reputation will definitely be the first time.

And with the status of the major shareholder of China Commercial Bank, it is enough to enter any level of the circle of Chinese businessmen in the UK, and the benefits are very far-reaching.

Although Xia Yu is strong in Xiangjiang, his reputation must have reached the ears of British Chinese businessmen, but after all, he has not been in contact, and he is too far away, and the British Chinese businessmen will not be deeply touched.

Even if they knew that Xia Yu had come to England, or had seen Xia Yu at a party, they would cautiously choose to wait and see, and even if they would make contact, they would be vigilant, and it would take time to wear off their vigilance.

But if you directly enter the Chinese Commercial Bank and take the Wu family, the top family of British Chinese businessmen, as the background, all kinds of problems will be solved.

To put it simply, Xia Yu wants to take advantage of the Wu family's momentum to pave the way for him.

In addition, after all, China Commercial Bank is the core bank of Chinese capital, and its potential and money are also huge, which is worth investing in.

However, if you want to take a stake in Huashang Bank, you have to see whether Wu Jiahuan is welcome or not.

In short, you still have to give it a try, and only when you mention it can you have hope.

Thinking of this, Xia Yu said to Wu Hongyi: "Hongyi, when I asked you about this situation, an idea suddenly popped up, with our relationship, I won't hide it, if you are not happy to hear it, you will not say it to me." ”

Wu Hongyi frowned slightly, and a few not very good guesses popped up in his heart, but he didn't show it, and said with a smile: "Xia Yu, you say, between us, there is nothing that can't be said." ”

"Then I'll get straight to the point. ”

"I am very optimistic about the future of China Commercial Bank. ”

As soon as these words came out, Wu Hongyi sighed in his heart, but fortunately he was still calm, and he heard Xia Yu continue.

"I plan to buy some shares of Huashang Bank from the stock market and become a shareholder of Huashang Bank, but you can rest assured, I will not rob Huashang Bank with your family, and I can't rob it, I just want to become a shareholder, and when I go out in the future, I can also have a signboard that I can get my hands on, so as not to cause embarrassment in the future." ”

"I thought about it, if you take the risk of buying stocks, it is easy to cause misunderstandings, so I asked your opinion. ”

"Of course, if it's not suitable, forget it, I'll choose another bank. ”

Xia Yu said calmly, he didn't hide his purpose, anyway, with Wu Hongyi's intelligence and the IQ of the old fox of the Wu family, he could easily guess his purpose.

In this case, it is better to be clear and sincere.

After listening to Xia Yu's words, Wu Hongyi was worried, showed a smile, and promised: "Of course I have no opinion, I am very welcome, with your joining, the absolute strength of Huashang Bank has increased greatly, if you don't dislike it, I will give you the position of president, and it will definitely develop faster in your hands and in my hands." ”

Xia Yu's openness reassured Wu Hongyi, he knew that this was Xia Yu's statement, indicating that he had no idea about Huashang Bank, so he didn't have to worry.

Wu Hongyi is not a stupid person, from Xia Yu's attitude, he also knows that Xia Yu's words are true thoughts, he has learned about Xia Yu's deeds in Xiangjiang, and Xia Yu's thunderous means in the financial market.

If Xia Yu really wanted to rob Huashang Bank from the Wu family, he would not tell him openly that he wanted to buy stocks.

Since Xia Yu intends to become a shareholder of Huashang Bank, Wu Hongyi of course welcomes it with both hands and feet, and with this super heavyweight shareholder, the security of Huashang Bank will be greatly increased, and the future will become brighter.

In addition, with the addition of this layer of interest link, the relationship between him and Xia Yu will be deeper, which is undoubtedly very good.

So in his opinion, Xia Yu's acquisition of the shares of Huashang Bank from the stock market is only good for him and the Wu family.

What reason is there for this?

Seeing Wu Hongyi's sincere smile, Xia Yu hurriedly shook his head with a smile and said: "How dare I rob you of the position of president, your grandfather won't beat me, haha, I'll just be an ordinary shareholder, the president won't do it, it's hard to say if you can do better than you, the most important thing is that I'm too tired, it's comfortable to lie down and make money!"

Wu Hongyi suddenly cried and laughed, shook his head and said: "That's okay, but don't think about it easily, when the time comes, Huashang Bank will also have your share, and I will be at ease when I encounter a problem." ”

Wu Hongyi's words made Xia Yu smile helplessly, he shrugged his shoulders, and seemed to laugh self-deprecatingly: "It seems that I have found something for myself......?

"Come on, it's done!"

As he spoke, Xia Yu picked up his wine glass.

Xia Yu's attitude was obvious, Wu Hongyi also smiled and picked up the wine glass and touched the glass with Xia Yu.

"It's done, you're welcome to join!"

"Gollum!"

"Haha, good amount of wine, come, eat some food and ...... slowly"

The cooperation was reached verbally, and the two of them were in a good mood, and the atmosphere at the dinner table became more and more intense.

In the midst of the staggering, the friendship between the two quickly warmed up, because some rustiness that they hadn't seen for half a year was quickly eliminated on the wine table.

Before I knew it, it was about nine o'clock in the evening, and the table was in a mess, and everyone was full of wine and food.

"Hongyi, it's not too early, let's go back first, the future is still long, I will live in my manor in the future, you can come and sit when you have time." ”

"Yes, then I'll send you!"

With that, everyone got up and went downstairs, Wu Hongyi sent Xia Yu and the others to the car, and waved to see Xia Yu and the others leave.

He also wanted to go back to his residence, but Uncle Chang, who was standing beside him, suddenly said, "Young master, wait a minute, the master will let you go home tonight." ”

Wu Hongyi stopped, stared at Uncle Chang who watched him grow up, and asked, "Uncle Chang, why did Grandpa call me back well?"

Although the Wu family manor is in London, Wu Hongyi is used to living outside, so he goes back to his residence after work every day.

Of course, this residence is another set in addition to the one next to Xia Yu Manor, which is in the urban area, which is convenient for work and entertainment.

Uncle Chang, who was dressed in Tang costume, said kindly: "Young master, you forgot, today is your birthday, I originally wanted to remind you, but you want to entertain Mr. Xia Yu, and everything else will be pushed away, so I didn't say anything." ”

"Just now, the master ordered someone to call over and ask why you didn't go home, so I told the situation, the master knew that you were entertaining Mr. Xia Yu, so I asked me not to disturb you, but I asked you to go home after entertaining. ”

"Birthday?"

Wu Hongyi smiled and shook his head, feeling a little complicated.

Since the death of his parents, he has remembered his parents' death days and birthdays, and his birthdays have not been taken to heart at all.

And he also lives outside alone, so he has to get by and live a messy life, and when it comes to his birthday, Uncle Chang will prepare it for him.

He disappointed his grandfather Wu Chengde before, although at first his grandfather also let him go home on his birthday, but he refused, and since then, he has not been at home for his birthday, at most alone, or even only.

Because he didn't care, Wu Hongyi forgot that today was his birthday.

"Uncle Chang, I know, I'll go back now. ”

Shaking his head slightly to make himself sober, Wu Hongyi said to Uncle Chang with a smile, then got into the car and ordered his subordinates to drive to the Wu family compound.

It didn't take long for Wu Hongyi to enter the Wu family's compound, and after getting out of the car, he walked straight to his grandfather's yard.

Seeing that the lights were still on inside, Wu Hongyi knew that his grandfather had not fallen asleep yet.

Just as he was about to knock on the door of the small courtyard, the door happened to open, and the old and kind face of the butler Fuber appeared.

"Second young master, you're back, the master hasn't slept yet, I'm waiting for you in the house!"

The housekeeper Fu Bo said with a kind smile, and pushed the door open as he spoke, so that Wu Hongyi could come in.

"Fauber, then I'll go in first. ”

Wu Hongyi said respectfully and walked into the courtyard.

When I came to the living room, I happened to see my grandfather Wu Chengde, who was sitting in the hall reading a book.

Since Wu Hongyi woke up, the family has a better development trend, and Wu Chengde's state seems to be better, which may be the reason why mentality affects his physical condition.

Seeing Wu Hongyi coming back, Wu Chengde put down the book, a kind smile appeared on his face, knocked on the table, and motioned for Wu Hongyi to sit opposite.

"Grandpa, I'm sorry, I'm late. ”

As soon as Wu Hongyi sat down, the housekeeper Fu Bo poured a cup of tea, and Wu Hongyi immediately stood up and took it with both hands: "Thank you, Fu Bo!"

"Don't get in the way, I'm fine, just come back. ”

"What's the bank doing lately, and are there any difficulties?"

Wu Chengde asked in an old voice.

"The operation is good, the current situation, better than last month, to say that some difficulties, but also the current bank encountered a common problem, limited by the overall business environment, can only hope that the government can reform. ”

Wu Hongyi said truthfully.

Wu Chengde bowed slightly, and said lightly: "In a special period, it is good to be able to operate, the most important thing to be a bank is to be stable, take your time, and not be in a hurry." ”

"I know!"

Wu Hongyi nodded in response.

After answering, Wu Hongyi picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, and the hall suddenly fell silent, and the housekeeper Fu Bo moved slightly to add tea to the two.

After a while, Wu Chengde asked again, "Are you hosting Xia Yu at a banquet in the Phoenix Tower tonight?"

Wu Hongyi came secretly, lowered his eyebrows and said what Wu Chengde wanted to know: "Yes, he just came to London today, called me in the morning, went to Huashang Bank to find me at about four o'clock in the afternoon, chatted for more than an hour, and then I invited him to dinner to pick up the wind and dust for him." ”

After hearing this, Wu Chengde showed a satisfied smile and said softly: "Yes, he called you first when he came, it seems that there is no strangeness in the relationship between you, and it will be beneficial for you and the Wu family to continue to keep it." ”

Wu Hongyi pursed his lips and nodded without saying much.

Hearing his grandfather's words, he didn't feel good in his heart, but the reason of adults told him that the world of capitalists is like this.

His friendship with Xia Yu was originally very simple, and he liked that kind of friendship very much, but because of reality, he had to mix some other things in it.

Wu Chengde knew what his grandson was thinking, and reminded lightly: "It seems that you still need to temper, in life, of course, there is a friendship in the boya period, but that is only a few, what is friendship, there are more relationships, there are feelings, there is the value of exchanges, the feelings will be deeper, and they can be maintained for a longer time." ”

Wu Hongyi couldn't deny it, and didn't argue with his grandfather, but just nodded and responded: "I know." ”

Although the Wu family is far away in London, they are also very concerned about the major events in Xiangjiang, especially the Wu family also has some trade contacts with Xiangjiang, and they are naturally very well-informed about Xiangjiang.

Xia Yu turned the clouds and rain in Xiangjiang, punched the Jardine Consortium, and became a top tycoon, they naturally knew, especially when it came to the consortium with the characteristics of "Jardine", they had to pay more attention, after all, the word "Jardine" was originally owned by their Wu family.

Not to mention, when I knew that Xia Yu led a group of people to hunt the Jardine Foundation, and finally when the news of the death of the three Keswick father and son of the Jardine Consortium reached the Wu family, the Wu family shook up and down, and Wu Honglin, who was still thinking about it on the wall, was directly scared into a cold sweat after learning the news, and later had a fever for more than half a month.

And Wu Chengde collected the latest and most complete information for the first time, and after reading it, he had an attitude, that is, Wu Hongyi must maintain a friendly relationship with Xia Yu.

Wu Hongyi, who was already happy and shocked by Xia Yu, of course agreed.

Suddenly, Wu Hongyi thought of tonight's incident, straightened out his thoughts, and said, "Grandpa, I had dinner with Xia Yu tonight and talked about one thing, and I have already agreed, it is about Huashang Bank." ”

Wu Chengde looked up at Wu Hongyi, frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"

"He told me that he planned to buy some bank shares from the stock market and become a shareholder of the bank, and he made it clear to me that he just needed to act well as a shareholder, and he had no intention of acquiring it, and I had agreed. ”

Wu Hongyi said softly.

Wu Chengde quietly looked at his grandson, and seeing Wu Hongyi's calm gaze, Wu Chengde nodded expressionlessly, and thought about it.

The housekeeper Fu Bo on the side couldn't help frowning, he was a little worried, he was Wu Chengde's side, and naturally he knew who Xia Yu was, he was completely a financial predator, and it would definitely be risky to introduce this kind of person into Huashang Bank.

He never hesitates to speculate on people's hearts with the worst thoughts, and naturally a series of bad possibilities come to mind.

But after all, he is a subordinate, Wu Chengde didn't ask him, and he didn't want to intervene in this matter, so as not to affect Wu Chengde's thinking.

After a long time, Wu Chengde suddenly asked, "Do you know what he came to London for all of a sudden?"

Wu Hongyi was stunned for a moment, and immediately replied: "I didn't ask about it, after all, it's inconvenient, but he told me that he would stay in the UK for at least a few months." ”

Wu Chengde nodded, pondered for a long time and said: "Since he told you clearly, it means that he has no malicious intentions, what he said is true, and of course it is not ruled out that he has sinister intentions." ”

"What he said should be the truth, it should be to use the influence of our Wu family to facilitate him to expand his contacts in the UK, of course, this is also good for us, and it has deepened the connection with him, which will be very beneficial in the long run, at least our business in Xiangjiang will be better opened up in the future, not to mention in the UK." ”

"You promised him, so be it, and generously welcome him in and help him buy stocks. ”

"Another ......"

Wu Chengde said this, paused, pondered for a moment, and continued: "You don't need to come out, the family will transfer 4% of the equity to him to show that we welcome him." ”

"But you have to be careful that his equity cannot exceed yours. ”

Wu Hongyi was surprised, but he immediately nodded: "I know, I'll tell him tomorrow." ”

"Hmm!"

"If there is anything in the future, remember to tell me in time. ”

"Do you have anything else to say?"

Wu Chengde asked.

Wu Hongyi shook his head and said softly, "No." ”

"Okay, I'll have someone cook you a bowl of noodles, and if you can still eat it, eat some. ”

"I'll go back to my room first, you can rest early. ”

In the end, Wu Chengde gave a word of advice, then got up and went back to the room, and the housekeeper Fu Bo, who was standing on the side, immediately helped Wu Chengde into the house.

Looking at his grandfather's old back, Wu Hongyi smiled, took the tea and drank it all, and then got up to leave.

The next day, Wu Hongyi told Xia Yu what his grandfather meant in his own expression, Xia Yu was surprised, but still gratefully accepted the kindness of the Wu family.

Subsequently, he immediately entrusted HSBC Holdings to help him acquire the shares of Huashang Bank, and the Wu family also secretly helped to buy them.

At the same time, he entrusted a third-party company to help him register a Bright Fund Management Co., Ltd. as quickly as possible, and took over the 4% equity transferred by the Wu family as soon as possible.

With the help of many parties, all possible difficulties are gone, and the progress is very fast.

In less than seven days, the stake in Huashang Bank held by Bright Fund increased to 15%, and Xia Yu immediately stopped the acquisition.

The news that the unfamiliar Bright Fund has become the second largest shareholder of China Commercial Bank has also spread among the British Chinese, and many people have looked sideways and immediately inquired.