Galaxy Tower:

"Chen Sheng, in recent times, there have been several power outages in some industrial zones in Hung Hom and Sha Tin, which has caused several suppliers of Galaxy Trading to have untimely supply." Xu Jinhong, head of Galaxy Group, reported.

"Does it have a big impact? I remember that there are several suppliers in the orders of similar goods of Galaxy Trade? Chen Zhiwen didn't care too much, the United States generally has inventory, even if there is none, the impact of a certain product being out of stock is not great, because even if it is Costco, there will be several choices for the same type of goods, not to mention other supermarkets, a toothbrush can be hundreds of kinds.

"The impact is not big, but there is a problem with this power outage, in the past few years, the power outages in Hong Kong can be said to be only a handful, generally just a typhoon, or line damage and other problems, but these times are sudden." Xu Jinhong said with a smile: "Many factories almost jumped up in a hurry because of the sudden power outage, and they ran to find China Electric Power, and the explanation given was that the coal and oil storage was relatively tight, and the voltage may occasionally be insufficient." ”

"Do you mean that CLP Power is using the power cut to oppress the Hong Kong government?" Chen Zhiwen asked.

"It is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will be pressured to increase the electricity consumption of the people, but I estimate that CLP Power wants to increase the electricity consumption of industry, and as long as the factory owners can't stand it, then there may be a certain possibility that it will succeed." Xu Jinhong analyzed.

"And what do you think?" Chen Zhiwen asked.

"I think we can use the media to propose the establishment of a third power generation group in Hong Kong." Xu Jinhong suggested.

"The third? It's not likely, right? Chen Zhiwen frowned and said.

"It's not impossible, but as long as we put it forward, and then build momentum, plus CLP itself to cut off the power, and then blow the wind on the stock market, the stock prices of HK Electric and CLP will inevitably fall even more, so that our acquisition will be easier." Xu Jinhong analyzed: "The Hong Kong government has always disagreed, because there is no place in Hong Kong to build power plants, but now that the mainland has been opened, we can put forward a new idea, that is, to build a power plant in the mainland close to Hong Kong, and then through high-voltage cables, electricity into Hong Kong, this plan is also feasible, it is said that the Kadoorie family is now discussing with the mainland government to build a joint venture nuclear power plant in the mainland." ”

"So, your purpose is just to build momentum and then completely drive down the stock prices of CLP and HK Electric?" Chen Zhiwen nodded and said: "The idea is not bad, then let's do it, and inform Bao Yugang separately, let's do it together." ”

If you think about it, this possibility is indeed there, the Hong Kong government had intended to issue a third power generation license in the 60s, but at that time, CLP and HK Electric had basically achieved a monopoly in their respective regions, and investing in power plants was a massive investment, so no consortium was willing to participate at that time.

However, it was the 60s, and the Chinese capital was still very weak at that time, but now it is different, the Chinese capital is big enough, as long as the public opinion really spreads, then there may really be many people who believe in it.

Of course, it is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will really issue licenses, and MacLehose's current mind is probably not in this trivial matter, because at the beginning of this year, he went to Yanjing and hit a wall, and the next few years are the main thing.

"Okay, then I'll go and discuss it with Global International now." Xu Jinhong said.

In the next half month, public opinion in Hong Kong was once again reversed, and there were a lot of rumors in the stock exchange that Chinese capital would cooperate with the mainland to build power plants and compete for the market of CLP and HK Electric.

Affected by this, the stock prices of HK Electric and CLP have become big, which has also caused hundreds of anonymous accounts to start buying stocks on a large scale, but they have not attracted any attention.

It's November.

The price of gold has taken off, breaking through $500 per ounce, and Chen Zhiwen's investment has basically increased fivefold, and there is no longer any risk, just wait for the right time to sell.

"Eric, this is a gift I brought to you, a China (porcelain in English)." Henry Morgan, who had just come to Chen Zhiwen's office, said with a smile, followed by a few people, nudging a wooden box.

"What?" Chen Zhiwen looked at the wooden box and said a little incomprehensibly.

"This is some of the antique porcelain from ancient China that I found in the United States, which is said to have been used by your previous emperors." Henry Morgan explained with a smile.

"Antiques?" Chen Zhiwen was a little more curious, and then, the wooden box was opened, and inside was a half-human-high vase.

A Chinese said at this time: "Mr. Chen, at this time, during the period of Li Longji of Tang Xuanzong, a royal vase in the palace was more than 1,300 years old from now, and porcelain was a fragile item, which can be said to be a treasure." ”

"Okay, then you can arrange for someone to send it to my house." Chen Zhiwen thought about it and said, he didn't have much interest in this thing, but his old man might be interested.

In fact, this kind of antiques in the current country is still a lot, in the early 80s, there are a lot of foreign collectors with foreign exchange to buy a variety of folk antiques in China, at that time it was too short of foreign exchange, and it was tacitly acquiesced in this behavior, until the mid-80s was stopped, if you really want to buy antiques, next year to go to the country to empty some antique shops, it is estimated that it will not cost millions of dollars.

After the delivery left, Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile: "Why did you suddenly prepare such a big gift for me?" ”

Henry Morgan also sat down and said, "This is just a thank you, I followed you to invest in gold futures, and now I have made several times the profit." ”

"I'm just a suggestion, you don't have to thank me if you make it, and don't look for me if you lose." Chen Zhiwen shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile.

"But now that I have made it, I have to thank it, and besides, you also suggested that I invest in real estate in Hong Kong, and I bought a few small properties and made some money." Henry Morgan smiled and said, "However, the price of gold is too high now, Eric, do you think it's time to make a move?" ”

"In less than a year, you have made several times the profit, in fact, the most conservative way is to get the capital back first, and then what to do with the rest, it doesn't matter, at most it is to make a little less." Chen Zhiwen said lightly.

I know that this guy gave himself such an expensive gift, just to know from himself when it is best to sell. However, he will not tell outsiders the specific information, it is one thing to make some money with him, but it is impossible to know his own actions, even if it has no effect on himself.

"That makes sense, then I'm going to sell some when I go back." Henry Morgan nodded and said, he also knew that he couldn't get accurate information, but no matter what, he still made a fortune in blood.

"Henry, Morgan Stanley's main business is acquisitions, right?" Chen Zhiwen asked suddenly.

"yes, what's wrong? What company do you want to acquire? American? Henry Morgan suddenly became interested, he didn't know how much money Chen Zhiwen invested in gold futures, but it was estimated that it should not be less, with the rise of gold, the profit would definitely break through the imagination.

With so much money, it is normal to want to acquire again, but since you asked Morgan Stanley, it is very likely that it is an American company, otherwise, there is no need to ask him about the acquisition of Hong Kong.

Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile: "SITC Bank in the United States, you should know, right?" ”

"SITC? I know, you want to buy a bank in the United States? I'm afraid it's a bit difficult? Henry Morgan said with a frown.

"It's not me who buys it, it's our HSBC in Hong Kong, which is interested in buying SITC, but I don't want HSBC to succeed so easily." Chen Zhiwen said lightly.

"Okay, I understand." Henry Morgan smiled and said, "What do you want to do with Eric?" ”

"I want you to take the lead, and then we will jointly fund and entrust Morgan Stanley to buy SITC, you are an American, there is no political problem with buying SITC, and then when the time is right, I will sell it to HSBC at a high price, and then you can also get a certain rebate from it." Chen Zhiwen said.

"Acquisition of SITC?" Henry Morgan hesitated and said, "Wouldn't it be too risky?" Just for a spread? ”

"Of course it's not the price difference, I have other purposes in Hong Kong." Chen Zhiwen said with a light smile: "And you can check it, although the efficiency of this Haifeng Bank is a little worse, there is no fatal problem, and there will be no big risk." ”

"I'll look up the specifics, but, as far as I know, this bank also has a market capitalization of two or three hundred million dollars, and we spent hundreds of millions of dollars, so what if HSBC abandons the acquisition?" Henry Morgan asked again.

"It's basically impossible, SITC is the most important step for HSBC to prepare for internationalization, and besides, even if it's true, then let's run this bank well, and we have a medium-sized bank in the United States, and you're not interested in Henry Morgan at all?" Chen Zhiwen said with a light smile.

"Of course there are interests, but you have to have the ability first?" Henry Morgan said helplessly.

"Don't worry, if we join forces, there will be no problem in running a bank." Chen Zhiwen smiled and said.

It is true that he does not understand the operation of banks, let alone the banks in the United States, but as long as the bank does not have a problem with profits, then there is no problem in other aspects, and many prophetic events in his mind, taking this bank with him a few times are enough to turn it into a profit.

Of course, this is also theoretical, in practice he does not want to meddle in the financial industry in the United States, the water is too deep, the scale is meaningless, the scale is large, I am afraid that it will be looked down upon, the financial industry itself is relatively sensitive, and the government may also intervene. Besides, wouldn't it be completely cheaper for Henry Morgan to operate in this way?

It's okay to let him drink soup with him, but it's not necessary to eat meat together, the main purpose of this time is to be able to take control of HSBC in the future and dig a hole for HSBC in advance, which is in his absolute interests in Hong Kong.

"Okay, I'll think about it, and we'll discuss it when I find out the specific information." Henry Morgan thought for a while and said, since Chen Zhiwen is sure that HSBC will eventually buy it at a high price, it should be eight or nine to ten. And if HSBC really gives up, then he won't lose money if he gets a bank, as long as he gets some advice from Chen Zhiwen on investment.

"Let's go, let's take a look at our new game, Tank Wars." Chen Zhiwen smiled and said that Henry Morgan came to Hong Kong this time mainly for this new arcade game.

(End of chapter)