"Thank you. Xu Zhi said with a smile: "But I don't think it's enough just a billboard, if Standard Chartered Bank agrees, I want to arrange for employees to go to the lobby of your bank's branch to sell, I don't know what Mr. Eddes thinks?"

"Sales?" Saides frowned, not answering directly.

"Mr. Saides, rest assured, the salesman I have arranged will never engage in any behavior that harasses your bank's customers. Xu Zhi smiled and promised.

Banks in Hong Kong are also very competitive, from HSBC to small private banks, they are very concerned about customer experience, and banks rarely allow people from other industries to enter the banking hall to promote their products, especially in the insurance industry, and in the event of a dispute, they may even be involved.

"Okay, I can promise to arrange a separate desk and billboard for Xu Sheng's branch in Standard Chartered, but your employees are not allowed to disturb my bank's customers. Said after a moment's thought, Cedes nodded.

"No problem. Xu Zhi nodded and said with a smile, this era is not the era of online payment in later generations, ATMs are not popular, all ordinary people have to go to the bank to save money and withdraw money, many times, banks can be more lively than supermarkets and shopping malls.

The bank's staff is also limited, which causes a large number of people to wait in line in the branch, as long as they have a table in the branch hall, there is no worry that no one will pay attention.

The banquet soon began in earnest, and MacLehose, as the current Governor of Hong Kong and the protagonist of today's banquet, naturally gave a wonderful speech, mainly about the reform and economic development of Hong Kong over the past decade, and also emphasized the future development plan of Hong Kong - a long-term plan under British control.

At this moment, in Xiangjiang, Xu Zhi, Bao Yugang, Li Jiacheng, Lee Shau Kee, Cheng Yutong and others led by the rise of the Chinese billionaires, the economic influence of the entire Xiangjiang has even exceeded the traditional British foreign firms, in order to win over this group of Chinese billionaires with growing influence, MacLehose even proposed to let go of some important management functions of Xiangjiang to the Chinese management.

It's okay to take out this so-called "promise" to fool ordinary people, but many of the Chinese present are elites who have been rolling in the business world for decades.

No matter how good the British government in Hong Kong says now, but if it really helps him do it in the future, it is unknown whether it will unload the mill and kill the donkey. And even if the current MacLehose can be trusted, but the government is not as good as a business, every few years there is a change of governor, once a son of heaven and a courtier, the predecessor promised, and the case of being thrown into the trash can by the successor is unknown.

Regardless of their position, everyone knows very well that the mainland government, which has established diplomatic relations with Western countries and is integrated into the international community, will not allow the existence of a colony on its doorstep.

At present, the entire international community believes that the elimination of colonialism is the foundation of free trade, and it is impossible for the British government to resist this general trend, not to mention that according to the contract more than 80 years ago, the resumption of Hong Kong by the mainland government is also justified and fully in accordance with international law.

The British government is well aware of its situation, but they will not give up at will, and still intend to continue to control this "imperial pearl" in Asia. Everywhere he publicized his contribution to the development of Hong Kong, the "evil consequences" after the mainland recovered Hong Kong, and the "bright future" of the British ruling Hong Kong.

It's just that the current Xiangjiang is still controlled by the Hong Kong British government, and the Hong Kong government's basic face will still be given, after all, it is still the world of the Hong Kong British government, and some people will never express it on their faces even if they have different ideas.

After MacLehose's speech, he casually took his colleagues and shuttled through the banquet hall, chatting casually with some political or business figures, and showing a satisfied smile from time to time.

"Xu Sheng, you are a rare guest in our Governor's Palace!" MacLehao walked up to Xu Zhi and shook hands loudly and smiled.

Since he has come here, it is naturally expected to deal with MacLehose, Xu Zhi replied with a very official smile: "Thank you Your Excellency the Governor for organizing this banquet, I am honored to be able to stand here." ”

"Xu Sheng is humble, your current achievements are second to none since the opening of the port of Xiangjiang, I returned to the UK last month, and the Prime Minister is very interested in your entrepreneurial legend. MacLehose said with a smile.

"Iron Lady Thatcher. Xu Zhi muttered in his heart, but his face did not change at all, and he raised his wine glass with a smile and replied, "It's an honor." ”

MacLehose continued: "Your Excellency the Prime Minister greatly appreciates the important position that many Chinese people in Hong Kong have achieved in the global business community, which is an honor for all Chinese, a glory for Hong Kong, and a glory for our British Empire.

Mr. Xu, we should keep this glory together, right?"

"The prosperity of commerce in Hong Kong today is the result of the joint efforts of all of us, but I think that your Excellency the Governor has made the greatest contribution. Xu Zhi said with a smile.

"Mr. Xu passed the award, I just did what I should have done. MacLehose said modestly, but his eyes were full of pride.

"Everyone is doing what they should do, but there are few who can really do it well, my TVB once conducted a sample interview, Your Excellency Governor, you are the most respected governor of Xiangjiang, whether it is in the business community or in the hearts of ordinary people. Xu Zhi said with a smile.

Since MacLehose came to power, he has rectified the rule of officials, established the Independent Commission Against Corruption, and suppressed the underworld forces within the police, laying a good foundation for the integrity of Heung Kong in later generations.

The prosperity of business in a region is also greatly related to the integrity of the local government, and the foundation of Hong Kong's economic prosperity in the 70s and 80s is greatly and directly related to MacLehose's diligence.

"It is my greatest honor to be able to serve the people of Hong Kong. MacLehose said with a smile.

Xu Zhi continued: "Your Excellency, although the economic development of Xiangjiang is very good now, there are also some problems worthy of attention.

From 75 years to the present, the per capita income of Xiangjiang has increased by as much as 200%, although it is conducive to the development of commerce, real estate industry and financial industry, but it is very unfriendly to the current industry of Xiangjiang, and because of the rapid development of the real estate industry, the rent of the factory has also risen sharply, according to the analysis of our company's professionals, if this situation is ignored, then the industrial system of Xiangjiang will be devastated!"