Chapter 920: Exchange of Benefits (I)
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Chapter 920: Exchange of Interests (I)
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"Hey, Liu Dong!"
"Well, is it convenient for you to talk over there now?"
"Convenient!"
"That's good, I said listen, now the acquisition negotiations with Swire Group will be stopped for the time being, but don't stop completely, just drag them down, and then slowly sell our shares in China Thai Airways!" Liu Dong explained.
"Shot?" Zhang Fan said in surprise.
Now that he sells Cathay's shares, his hard work in the past few days has not been in vain?
"That's right, but it's not all of them, you just sell half of the shares and you can stop! But remember, you have to sell when the stock price is high!"
In the past few days, because of Liu Dong's pursuit of Cathay Pacific shares, Cathay Pacific shares in the Hong Kong stock market have risen against the trend, although the stock price has not recovered before 9.11, but it is also similar, and this is one of the reasons why Swire Group still insists on not buying in the context of the depression in the international aviation industry!
"I understand, Liu Dong!"
Although he didn't understand Liu Dong's intentions in doing so, Zhang Fan still faithfully carried out Liu Dong's orders.
"Remember, the shares should be released slowly, not too noticeable!"
After the explanation, Liu Dong also hung up the phone, now he has 26.59% of the shares of Cathay Pacific Airways, is the second largest shareholder after Swire Group, with the current share price of Cathay Pacific Airways, Liu Dong can only sell half of the shares in his hand, he can exchange nearly 600 million US dollars!
And this money will be used by him to acquire Swire Pacific Limited!
Of course, compared with the huge market value of nearly 5.8 billion US dollars of Swire Pacific Co., Ltd., Liu Dong's 600 million yuan alone is definitely not enough, so the formal acquisition will have to wait until Standard Chartered Bank arrives!
"But you don't have to wait long!" Liu Dong muttered to himself as he looked at the rising sun outside.
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Two days later, Liu Dong came to the Hong Kong International Airport again, and when he saw the white young man who came out surrounded by four strong bodyguards, Liu Dong greeted him with a smile!
"Liu, my friend. It's such a pleasure to see you again!"
"Me too, Steven!"
After the two hugged warmly, Liu Dong smiled and said, "I thought you would come by private jet?"
"I want to, too, but you know that things between us need to be kept secret!" said Steven Rockefeller with a smile.
"Of course!" nodded his head. "Let's go, since you said that it is confidential, let's stay at my house for the time being in the next few days, it just so happens that I still have a lot of empty houses there!"
"OK, of course. But you see that there are a lot of us, are you sure your house can be lived?" Steven Rockefeller pointed to the bodyguard behind him, as well as the other two secretaries who accompanied him, as well as a half-centenarian, who must be someone like an expert in forensics!
Although Hong Kong is well-developed, it is also a well-known high-density population distribution area in the world.
"Don't worry, it's no problem to double it again!" Liu Dong said with a smile.
"Let's go!"
Many companies under the Steven Rockefeller family have branches in Hong Kong, but because the deal with Liu Dong is too important and the news must be kept as secret as possible, Steven Rockefeller is very interested in living in Liu Dong's villa.
Of course, Liu Dong and Steven sat in the same car!
"Old friend. You have had a good time during this time, you have inexplicably disappeared in Colombia for more than two months, and as soon as you return to Hong Kong, you have set off a storm, and even I have heard in the United States that 1.5 billion US dollars, tsk, is really an enviable amount of money!"
Listening to the other party's words, Liu Dong smiled, it was obvious that Steve was planning to learn some details of things from his own mouth, and the gambling game in Macau was just an excuse. And the Colombian thing is what they are really curious about!
"I didn't expect that I was already so valued in the Rockefeller family, and you all know my every move very well!" Liu Dong said with a meaningful smile.
However, in the face of his calm tone, Steven Rockefeller smiled without abnormality: "Of course we care about Mr. Liu's whereabouts, after all, there are tens of billions of dollars in transactions between us!"
"Mention of transactions. I'm curious, have you all met my request?" Liu Dong was obviously more concerned about what he was about to gain than the surveillance he received!
"Absolutely richer than you can imagine!"
Looking at the slightly smug smile on Steven Rockefeller's face, Liu Dong said: "Then I can't wait!"
Then no one talked about the transaction anymore, but chatted casually. Soon, four black BMW sedans had already carried the group to Liu Dong's villa in Repulse Bay.
Because the company has been summarizing too many things at the end of the year recently. Lin Ling has already worked in Quancheng, so in addition to the bodyguards, Liu Dong lives alone in the entire villa, except for the bodyguards, of course!
And this is also the reason why Liu Dong dared to let Steven Rockefeller and his party live in! If Lin Ling was still there, none of these light bulbs would want to live in.
"Liu, seriously, your villa is so small!"
After looking back and forth, Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but complain.
"Do you think Hong Kong is the United States? There is only 1,104.43 square kilometers of land here, but it has a population of more than 7 million, and although my villa is only more than 2,000 square meters, it is already a luxury house in Hong Kong!"
Steven Rockefeller also knew what Liu Dong said, so after just mentioning it, he changed the topic!
"Liu, is it possible for us to start trading now?"
"I heard you right, Steven, don't you Americans pay the most attention to personal enjoyment? After a day's flight, from New York to Hong Kong, you didn't first propose to rest, but planned to work?" Liu Dong was surprised.
You must know that Americans would rather not work overtime for double or even triple wages, and must ensure that they have sufficient rest time, which is very different from China, in the eyes of Americans, Chinese, Japanese and Koreans to obey the boss, and the attitude of being a cow and a horse is simply incredible!
"Liu, Americans enjoy life, but they also love their work!" said Steve Rockefeller.
Although he also wants to be able to lie in bed and rest after taking a plane for more than ten hours, this transaction is very important to the Rockefeller family, and Steven is still burdened with his father's explanation, so he wants to complete the transaction as soon as possible, so as not to have too many dreams at night, you must know that Liu Dong has postponed the transaction more than once!
"Well, in that case, you guys come with me!"
Liu Dong nodded, and then took Steven Rockefeller to the study on the second floor!
After the two parties sat down, Liu Dong took out the key from the drawer behind the desk, then picked up the oil painting "Eagle" placed in the corner of the wall with the inside facing inward, walked to the sofa, and put the things in his hand on the low table.
"You just put such an important thing like this, aren't you afraid that others will steal it?" Steven Rockefeller, who saw the whole process, was surprised.
"Hehe, Steven, there is an old Chinese saying that 'the more dangerous the place, the safer', and you should understand the meaning!"
Steven Rockefeller nodded, the first thing that comes to anyone thinking of treasure is where it is hidden?
The more places that everyone can see at a glance, the more unobtrusive they become! Just as few people know how many steps they have on the stairs of their home, and how many cups they have for drinking water at home, but they know exactly how much they have in their savings!
What is on the bright side is often the easiest to ignore!
"The splendor of Chinese civilization, especially the language and writing, is really intoxicating!" Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but say.
Hearing this, Liu Dong smiled, "The things I promised you are here, what do I want?"
"Hehe, Liu, don't worry! This is your territory, no one will be untrustworthy, let alone the Rockefeller family!"
After finishing speaking, Steven Rockefeller beckoned, and soon, the half-hundred-year-old man standing behind him with a solemn expression stepped forward a few steps, took out a magnifying glass from his pocket, and then picked up the key that Liu Dong put on the table and carefully identified it.
Liu Dong also knew that this procedure was necessary, so he didn't say anything.
After waiting for about half an hour, the key and the oil painting have been identified!
After getting a positive answer from the appraiser he brought, Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief!
"Liu, you are indeed a trustworthy partner!"
In the face of Steven Rockefeller's praise, Liu Dong felt a little ashamed, because he had already destroyed the treasure map in the Swiss bank in advance.
However, the feeling of shame comes and goes faster, although the Rockefeller family has paid some price this time, the huge amount of billions of dollars is not given to him in vain, and it will have to be repaid in the future, which is almost equivalent to the two important clues related to the treasure obtained by the 'empty glove white wolf' from Liu Dong, which has given them enough advantage!
"It's time to take out what I want, right?" Liu Dong said.
"Of course!"
Reached out and took the lockbox in the secretary's hand, put it on the table, and when it was opened, a stack of folders appeared inside!
Looking at these folders, Liu Dong's eyes showed a hint of urgency!
If today's transaction can be completed, he will have a Fortune 500 super banking group in his hands!
"Liu, this is the equity certificate of First Republic Bank, we spent $1.5 billion to acquire all of its shares from Merrill Lynch, you only need to sign it, and this bank ranked 34th in the United States belongs to you!"
…………………………………………………………………………………… (To be continued.) )