Chapter 352: Charity Auction
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The Spring Festival is approaching, and there are more gatherings of various activities, and on this day, Wei Xiong took Li Zhi to attend a charity auction organized by Huo Yingdong.
When I got off the bus at the door of the hotel, I happened to meet Xu Shixun.
"Hehe, Mr. Xu, what a coincidence. Wei Xiong smiled and shook hands with Xu Shixun, the two had met several times on some occasions.
"I didn't expect to meet Mr. Wei at the door, let me introduce you, this is the dog Xu Jinheng. ”
Xu Shixun's attitude was very enthusiastic and smiling.
Then he introduced Xu Jinheng who followed him on the left back, and on an occasion like today, he took Xu Jinheng to attend, and his good intentions are self-evident.
"Of course I know Gongzi Xu, and I'm glad to do so. ”
"Hello Mr. Wei. ”
Although Xu Jinheng is older than Wei Xiong, and he is a standard rich third generation, but in front of Wei Xiong, who can be called a legend, he does not dare to have the slightest sense of superiority.
"I heard that the wedding date of Xu Gongzi and Liu Jialing is approaching?"
Li Zhi, who was holding Wei Xiong's arm, turned his head to take a look, and saw that Wei Xiong had a faint smile on his face, completely harmless to humans and animals.
But she can be sure that Wei Xiong did it on purpose.
"This ......"
Xu Jinheng was speechless for a moment, and then looked at his father cautiously.
"Hmph. ”
Xu Shixun snorted coldly, and then said with a smile: "That's all gossip media nonsense, if Jin Heng wants to get married, it should naturally be announced by the Xu family." ”
The implication is that the marriage news is fake.
And Liu Jialing is not even qualified to announce the marriage.
"Looks like I'm mistaken, let's go up. After speaking, Wei Xiong made a gesture of invitation to Xu Shixun and walked into the hotel.
Led by the staff to the auction hall.
Many people have already arrived.
In fact, today's charity auction is more of a gathering than an auction.
The main thing is to provide a platform for communication.
Therefore, the people who can receive invitations are all the top richest people in Hong Kong, and the scale is naturally not large, and the guests will not exceed 30 people.
Counting female companions, there are only fifty or sixty people.
As for the lots, they will be donated free of charge by tonight's guests, and all proceeds will be donated to five major charities in Hong Kong.
Wei Xiong donated a necklace that Li Zhi had wore.
It cost more than 400,000 Hong Kong dollars when it was originally purchased, and its value is medium among all the lots, not too prominent, and not too low.
In the end, it sold for more than 600,000 Hong Kong dollars.
The person who photographed it was Guo Desheng's second son Guo Bingjiang.
Due to Guo Desheng's advanced age and illness in recent years, the Guo family's property was basically handed over to his three sons to manage, and he retreated into the background.
Today, Guo Bingjiang is here on behalf of the Guo family.
It's just that his female companion is not his wife Liang Jieqin, but a young woman dressed up sexy, and I don't know what it has to do with him.
Wei Xiong also auctioned a porcelain plate for 250,000 Hong Kong dollars.
It is said to be something from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.
Wei Xiong didn't understand this, he planned to take it out and give it to the old man, he grew so big, he didn't seem to have given anything to the old man.
"Uncle likes antiques?"
Lizhi asked curiously.
"There are some collections, but there is no special research. ”
Lizhi nodded thoughtfully.
"What do you think, it can't be that you want to buy two antiques to bribe your future father-in-law. As soon as he saw Lizhi's expression, Wei Xiong knew what the other party was thinking.
"Hmph, no. ”
"Okay, yes, but I advise you not to buy it, a layman like you, going to the store to buy antiques, will almost certainly be caught. ”
"Don't spend the money when the time comes, but the effect is not achieved. ”
"Really?"
Lizhi asked a little unwillingly.
finally found a way to increase Wei Hongdao's favor towards her, but she didn't expect to be snuffed out by Wei Xiong before she could start implementing it.
"Antiques are things that people in the world play with. ”
……
The auction lasted more than an hour.
Immediately after the end, the hotel staff removed the temporary chairs and placed various drinks and snacks on the table that had been set up.
In less than ten minutes, a Western-style drinking party began.
"Miss Lizhi is getting more and more beautiful. ”
Huo Zhenting took his wife Zhu Lingling and walked in front of Wei Xiong, he didn't greet Wei Xiong first, but praised Li Zhi first.
"Mr. Huo praised it, no matter how beautiful it is, it is not as beautiful as Mrs. Huo. ”
"Hehe, you are known by the media as 'the sexiest Hong Kong sister champion in history', how can you compare with you. Zhu Lingling said with a smile.
"That's all nonsense in the media. ”
Zhu Lingling smiled: "Let's go, I'll introduce a few people to you." ”
Hearing this, Li Zhi glanced at Wei Xiong, and when she saw Wei Xiong nodding, she followed Zhu Lingling, she knew that Huo Zhenting should have something to say to Wei Xiong.
"You're really a good boy. ”
Huo Zhenting glanced at Lizhi's back and said with emotion.
Although Zhu Lingling is also the champion of Miss Hong Kong.
Ke Lizhi's 'Sexiest Hong Kong Sister Champion in History' is not called in vain, that kind of mature and beautiful style is by no means comparable to Zhu Lingling.
Any man's eyes will be hot when he sees it.
"Why don't you find another small one?"
"I don't have the skills you have, and I can drive several boats fast and steady at the same time. Let's go over there, my dad has something to talk to you about. ”
Huo Zhenting gestured to a corner.
Wei Xiong turned his head to look, and sure enough, he saw Huo Yingdong, and then followed Huo Zhenting over, and when he walked in front of Huo Yingdong, he smiled slightly,
Greeted politely: "Uncle Shi." ”
"You may be seated. Huo Yingdong Weixiong gestured to the chair opposite, because of his friendship with Wei Hongdao, he was nominally Wei Xiong's elder.
But Wei Xiong is not what it used to be, and he doesn't dare to rely on the old and sell the old.
"Listen to Brother Huo, Uncle Shi has something to look for me?"
After sitting down, Wei Xiong asked directly.
Huo Yingdong glanced at the hall and saw that the nearest people were five or six meters away, so he said, "Actually, I am only entrusted by others. ”
"You should have received an invitation letter from the mainland to visit. ”
Just listen to the beginning,
Wei Xiong knew what was going on.
It should be that the government of the mainland is unhappy when it sees that he is visiting Britain and throwing a lot of money and investing in the UK, but he has not visited the mainland.
Or they may have questioned his political stance.
"Yes, I have replied that I will visit the mainland after the year. As you know, I'm too big and have a lot to do. ”
"I know that. ”
"But it doesn't mean that people in the mainland also know it, and some people have been in power for a long time, but they don't think about things from the standpoint of us capitalists. ”
Huo Yingdong's words revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.
It can be seen from this that although he has his heart set on the mainland and is willing to be a pawn of the mainland in some international affairs, he has very strong opinions about some people in power.
"And you didn't give a specific date. ”
"Does anyone have an idea about me?" Wei Xiong frowned slightly, if this was the case, he would have to consider whether to go to the mainland.
Huo Yingdong nodded.
"There are some people who, now in the eyes of the mainlanders, are one of the biggest capitalists in the world. Also, you visited the UK first. ”
"Tens of billions of dollars have been invested in the UK. ”
"Some people naturally have opinions about you. But this is only a minority, and most people still want to have a good relationship with you. ”
Wei Xiong smiled slightly.
"It seems that it is really a big tree. ”
"Trouble Uncle Shi to help spread the word, just say that I still remember that I am a Chinese. In addition, I will depart for a visit to the Mainland in March. ”
"Hehe, with your words, some people should be able to rest assured. ”
Huo Yingdong was obviously satisfied with Wei Xiong's answer,
Picking up the wine glass on the table, he gestured to Wei Xiongyi: "I will pass on your words." In addition to this, there is actually one more thing I want to talk to you about. ”
"Uncle Shi, please speak. ”
"That's the case, I and your future father-in-law, as well as Lao Li, plan to set up a joint venture investment company, I don't know if you are interested?"
"Investment firms?"
Wei Xiong didn't react for a while.
Of course he knows who Huo Yingdong's future father-in-law and Lao Li are, but he has an investment company himself, why do he still look for him?
"That's right, each of the three of us will come up with 1 billion Hong Kong dollars. ”
"If you're interested,"
"You only need to come up with 500 million, and the shares are divided into four parts, 25% each." Huo Yingdong directly and honestly announced the bottom line.
At this time, Wei Xiong finally knew that Huo Yingdong and the three would find him to cooperate.
And such good conditions were offered.
It's nothing more than a fancy to his investment talent.
Not to mention his feat on Black Monday, as the impact of the stock market crash gradually waned, especially in the recovery of the US market.
Almost all of the stocks he bought on Black Monday rose.
A few days ago, the authoritative financial newspaper "Hong Kong Economic Journal" made a special report, which gave a detailed introduction to the industries and investment methods he invested.
Including his investments in the Japanese stock market.
These investments have now paid off handsomely for him.
He didn't care about the investment of 500 million Hong Kong dollars.
Now the question is whether he wants to take Huo Yingdong and the three of them to make money together? Previously, Xiang Huaqiang handed over to him all the 500 million funds accumulated by the Xiang family for decades.
However, the parties use an agency approach.
According to the rules of the industry, he is subject to a handling fee.
The cooperation method proposed by Huo Yingdong at this time is fundamentally different, and the amount of money involved is also larger, and the problem is more complicated.
Fok Yingdong, Ho Hongsen and Li Ka-shing gave up an investment of 500 million in exchange for his joining.
In their opinion,
may already be a big concession, after all, 500 million Hong Kong dollars is not a small amount no matter where it is placed, and he is equivalent to getting so much money for nothing.
Although he didn't take it to heart.
And he's not a philanthropist, so why let others hitchhike?
But if he refuses.
It seems that he can't get over on the face, after all, Huo Yingdong and Ronsen Ho have a very good personal relationship with Wei Hongdao, not to mention, Stanley Ho is still his future father-in-law.
After thinking about it, he nodded.
Anyway, there is no stipulation on how much money he needs to make for the company, as long as he can make money.
"No problem. ”
Hearing this, Huo Yingdong was very happy.
In fact, he knew very well that Wei Xiong was not short of funds, and he would not care about the 500 million they sent. To put it bluntly, there is no need to cooperate with them at all.
They propose such cooperation,
No matter how you say it, it has a bit of a taste of coercion with affection.
"Then the matter was settled. ”
Huo Yingdong picked up his wine glass and touched it with Wei Xiong. As if getting some kind of signal, Stanley Ho and Li Ka-shing walked over to this side.
"Hehe, it seems that Ah Xiong agreed. ”
"You're embarrassed to come forward, let me come forward, and I'm embarrassed to say it. ”
Huo Yingdong said angrily.
"Hehe, I wish us a happy cooperation. Li Ka-shing raised his glass with a smile, this cooperation was actually proposed by him first.
Li Superman's name is not called for nothing.
Then he looked for Huo Yingdong.
For such a high-quality investment project, of course Huo Yingdong will not refuse, but it is inevitable that he alone is not enough, so he found He Hongsen again.
Wei Xiong can't refuse his future father-in-law.
"Ding. ”
The four wine glasses touched lightly, making a crisp sound, and the people around them saw this scene, and all kinds of speculations arose in their hearts for a while.
"Actually, I am very optimistic about the prospects of Cheung Kong and Hutchison. ”
"I don't know if Mr. Li doesn't mind my investment?"
As soon as he put down the wine glass, Wei Xiong threw out an olive branch.
Li Ka-shing was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Of course, Cheung Kong and Hutchison are both listed companies, and anyone is welcome to invest, especially investors with strong funds like Mr. Wei." ”
Indeed it is.
As a listed company, Li Ka-shing welcomes Wei Xiong's investment without affecting his control over Cheung Kong and Hutchison.
Because of Wei Xiong's popularity, prestige and financial strength.
Investing in Cheung Kong and Hutchison is tantamount to injecting a super shot in the arm for the majority of stockholders, which is beneficial to the rise of stocks without harm.
Ronnie Ho said
"Cheung Kong and Hutchison are both blue chips in the Hong Kong stock market, and through normal means, Ah Xiong can acquire quite limited shares from the stock market. ”
"Do you think this will satisfy Xiong's appetite?"
Wei Xiong glanced at He Hongsen, and said in his heart that it was really the future old Taishan, that is, towards himself, he was still thinking about how to speak just now.
At this time, Huo Yingdong suddenly said:
"I wonder if Ah Xiong is interested in my Huo Yingdong Group?"
"Of course, although Fok Yingdong Group is not listed as a blue chip stock, it is also a high-quality asset, and the investment prospects are quite good. ”
"In that case, I can now decide to transfer 4.7% of the shares to you. ”
"As for how much you buy on the stock market, that's your business. ”
Huo Yingdong immediately let go.
There is no reason why he should not agree to this kind of win-win cooperation, and at the same time, it is also for Li Ka-shing to see, because Li Ka-shing's situation is different from his.
He has a controlling stake in Fok Ying Dong Group.
Even if 7.7% is transferred, it will still be able to maintain a controlling stake, so there is no difference.
But Li Ka-shing does not have a controlling stake in Cheung Kong.
It's just the largest shareholder, so it's natural to be hesitant to sell the shares it holds. Of course, as the spiritual symbol and leader of Cheung Kong.
It is not easy for others to replace Li Ka-shing.
Li Ka-shing pointed at Huo Yingdong with a slightly wry smile, and then said to Weixiong: "I can transfer a part of Cheung Kong's shares to you." ”
"But Cheung Kong's shares are more dispersed. ”
"How much can I transfer to you, I need to go back and discuss it before I can give an answer. ”
"Elder Li can rest assured. ”
"I have no interest in the management of Cheung Kong, I am just making capital investments, and I will always support Mr. Li in terms of the position of the board of directors. ”
Wei Xiong wanted to reassure Li Ka-shing as much as possible.
He really had no intention of managing the company.
The reason for investing in Cheung Kong and Hutchison (Li Ka-shing does not personally hold shares in Hutchison, but through Cheung Kong) is not only as a capital investment.
There is also the strengthening of ties with Li Ka-shing.
In order to enhance its influence in Hong Kong, it is important to know that Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong and Hutchison have hundreds of thousands of employees in Hong Kong and spread across various industries.
And it's all blue chips.
If he can hold a large stake in both companies.
Naturally, the influence will increase dramatically.
……
After chatting for a while, Wei Xiong walked away alone.
"Mr. Zheng. ”
"Mr. Wei, it's a pleasure. ”
Zheng Yutong saw that it was Wei Xiong, and raised his glass with a smile and touched Wei Xiong.
"Now it's the Spring Festival again. ”
"Chow Tai Fook is going to make a big profit again, congratulations first. "Chow Tai Fook Jewellery is the largest gold store in Hong Kong, and the Spring Festival is the peak time for gold sales.
Chow Tai Fook's profit is naturally the largest.
"Hehe, compared to Mr. Wei's companies, Chow Tai Fook is really nothing. ”
"You can't say that. ”
"Chow Tai Fook is the leader of Hong Kong's gold bank, and this alone makes people blush. ”
Zheng Yutong was slightly stunned.
Then he looked at Wei Xiong, who was smiling, and thought of the rough diamond weighing more than 700 carats that Wei Xiong had auctioned at Christie's.
He suddenly understood the meaning of Wei Xiong's words.
"Mr. Wei is also interested in Jinxing?"
"Sort of, but haven't been able to find a good partner. ”
Wei Xiong does not deny it.
Throughout the year, Pan Disheng once offered to cooperate with him to establish a jewelry company at a celebration banquet, and he was tempted at that time, but he did not agree.
Because in his heart, Pan Disheng is not the best partner to work with.
It's not easy to start a jewelry company.
It requires good designers and skilled skilled workers.
And Pan Disheng is just a distributor of luxury goods.
"Oh?"
Zheng Yutong smiled slightly: "I don't know what Mr. Wei thinks of Chow Tai Fook?"
Wei Xiong raised his glass and touched it lightly with Zheng Yutong: "If Chow Tai Fook can't be my partner, then there will be no better Hong Kong." ”
"I don't know how Mr. Wei plans to cooperate?"
"Let's go over there and sit down and talk. ”
Wei Xiong gestured to an empty table not far away.
"Please. ”
After the two sat down, Wei Xiong said: "The investment ratio is 7 for me and 3 for you, and at the same time, Chow Tai Fook provides a full range of technical support." ”
"The shares are the same as I 7 you 3. ”
Zheng Yutong frowned slightly and groaned.
Wei Xiong's cooperation plan seems to be a loss for Chow Tai Fook, but Wei Xiong's fame and strong appeal are also a huge intangible asset.
It's really that he took advantage.
In fact, Zheng Yutong was not very willing to cooperate with Wei Xiong in his heart.
Because he didn't want to create an opponent for himself.
But even if Wei Xiong doesn't cooperate with him, he can still find other people, and Chow Tai Fook is not the only large gold bank in Hong Kong.