Chapter 132 Shocking Hong Kong
At the beginning of the meeting, Liu Zhicheng maintained his usual domineering style.

"The Wharf Group and the Whampoa Group, which I control, both have real estate development and port businesses."

"In view of the rapid economic development of Hong Kong, the two groups have formed internal competition, which is not conducive to the overall development of the group. We have decided to carry out mergers and acquisitions and restructuring of the two companies' businesses."

Liu Zhicheng glanced at everyone and continued, "The formation of Wharf Holdings will focus on container terminals, retaining its two listed companies, the Star Ferry and Hong Kong Tramways."

"Whampoa Group is a comprehensive enterprise that mainly collects rent from properties and develops real estate, while also retaining trade, parking and hotels."

Then, Liu Zhicheng informed everyone of his detailed ideas and listened to their opinions.

The happiest person among them was Hao Qingwen. The real estate industry in Hong Kong was now booming and the only thing missing from his company was a port business.

The addition of a Harbour City and numerous land reserves has virtually strengthened the Whampoa Group's voice in the Hong Kong real estate industry.

"Mr. Liu, I totally agree." Hao Qingwen was the first to stand up and express his loyalty.

Liu Zhicheng nodded, looked at Tony Dank, and asked, "Where's Mr. Tony?"

The most unhappy ones were the two people from Hutchison Whampoa. Tony Dank knew clearly that such integration would be beneficial to the overall development of Shanfeng Investment's companies.

But invisibly, it damaged the interests of Wharf Holdings and its own authority. Although Harbour City is a burden now, it will definitely be a cash cow in the future.

Was Kowloon Wharf abandoned by its boss? Thinking of this, he shook his head involuntarily.

As a professional manager, it was impossible for me to oppose my boss's decision. After hesitating for a moment, I said, "Mr. Liu, I have no objection."

Liu Zhicheng also noticed Tony Dank's hesitation, nodded and said, "Wharf Holdings will be developing global terminal properties in the future. Tony, you have a great responsibility. Do you have the confidence to make Wharf Holdings the leader in the global terminal industry?"

When Tony Dank heard his boss's ambitions, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he felt like he had been injected with chicken blood. He said with high morale, "Please rest assured, Mr. Liu."

"Yes," Liu Zhicheng nodded to show that he understood.

"Boss, after the integration of Hutchison Whampoa Group, should we change the name?" Yuan Tianfan suddenly asked at this time.

"There is no need to change the name. Tianfan, how are your studies going now?" Liu Zhicheng suddenly changed the subject and asked about Yuan Tianfan's work.

"Mr. Liu, you have basically mastered the operation of the company." Yuan Tianfan was a little confused by his boss's question.

"Well, you need to study harder. You will definitely have to leave Hutchison Whampoa in the future," said Liu Zhicheng.

"Okay, Mr. Liu."

Liu Zhicheng's arrangement for Yuan Tianfan was to be the head of the future infrastructure company, but that was a company that could only be established after the acquisition of China Power, so it was still a matter for the future.

Although Goldman Sachs has been commissioned to handle public relations, it only holds a partial stake and is far from a controlling stake.

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On March 1980, 3, a shocking piece of news completely detonated the entire Hong Kong.

"Whampoa Group announced that it would spend HK$25 billion to acquire the Harbour City property and all its land from Wharf Holdings. Wharf Holdings spent HK$5 million to acquire Kwai Chung Pier 4 from Whampoa Group."

When the news came out, the whole of Hong Kong was shocked!

The market value of Whampoa Group is HK$60 billion, making it the second largest real estate developer in Hong Kong after Hong Kong Land.

Now that it has acquired properties and land owned by Wharf Holdings, citizens have suddenly discovered that the Whampoa Group’s rental property area and land reserves have surpassed those of Swire Properties, with the exception of its location, which is temporarily inferior.

Who could have imagined that, without anyone noticing, the Huangpu Group had already reached the number one position.

What does the first concept mean? It was the first time that Chinese capital in the real estate sector surpassed British capital, and investors' first reaction was to the stock market.

The media also added fuel to the fire, pushing the Whampoa Group to the top of the mountain. The stock price skyrocketed until the market value reached 80 billion Hong Kong dollars, and then it stopped rising.

But every joy has its share of sorrow. The shares of Hutchison Whampoa were abandoned by investors. Before Liu Zhicheng could announce the good news, the stock price plummeted and the market value directly decreased by 1 billion Hong Kong dollars, leaving only 3 billion Hong Kong dollars.

But for reporters, this is shocking news. Regardless of the current situation of Whampoa and Hutchison Whampoa, they are always the biggest news of the year.

For such important news, the editors-in-chief of all newspapers gave strict orders, requiring them to go and interview the journalists. If they couldn't interview the journalists, they would just ask a few questions. If they couldn't ask the journalists, they would take photos. If they couldn't take photos, they would ask their relatives and friends. They had to get something out of the interview.

Countless reporters rushed to Shanfeng Investment’s headquarters and Liu Zhicheng’s home to block him, but Liu Zhicheng had already made preparations.

Two large buses of security guards were directly brought in from a security company, one was stationed near their villa, and the other group was stationed downstairs in the Federal Building.

Although these security guards do not have the ability to fly like in the movies, they are very good at dealing with a group of reporters. There are enough security guards on the front side, and the media reporters cannot rush in at all.

Besides, today's journalists are not that barbaric, and it is even more impossible for them to sneak in from other places.

Faced with this situation, Liu Zhicheng did not take any further action. He just instructed Yuan Tianfan to hold a press conference for Hutchison Whampoa to release good news and stabilize its stock price.

One afternoon, Yuan Tianfan held a press conference at the Whampoa Hotel on behalf of Hutchison Whampoa to explain to the outside world the motivation and purpose of the acquisition.

He also stated that in the next half-year period, Hutchison Whampoa will set aside HK$2 million in dividends, and that Hutchison Whampoa will enter the overseas terminal business.

... "Mr. Yuan, I'm a reporter from Hong Kong Daily. Does this large-scale merger and acquisition by Wharf Holdings mean that it will unify Hong Kong's terminal business in the future?" Hong Kong Daily.

"My journalist friend, this business reorganization is mainly for the better development of Wharf."

"Mr. Yuan, does this mean that Mr. Liu Zhicheng will have the pricing power for Hong Kong's container terminal business in the future?"

"All companies under Mr. Liu's name will operate in accordance with the law, and all business activities will be in accordance with laws and regulations." Yuan Tianfan replied.

"Mr. Yuan..."

After Yuan Tianfan announced two good news on behalf of Hutchison Whampoa, the market value gradually stabilized at around HK$30 billion starting from the next day.

Liu Zhicheng knew that when he signed the agreement with China Shipping Company, the share price of Wharf Holdings would rise.

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When it was almost time to get off work, Liu Zhicheng saw Cherie Chung still busying around. She was wearing a professional suit, with her head slightly lowered, and her white neck and sexy collarbone were perfectly displayed, which attracted his attention.

"Cherry Chung!"

Cherie Chung was startled and turned around to see that it was her boss. She immediately stood still, looking at her boss Liu Zhicheng with a smile, waiting for instructions.

Liu Zhicheng walked up to Cherie Chung and looked her up and down, finding her to be the most beautiful woman in Hong Kong.

She has straight and long legs, black hair in a ponytail, and a standard Chinese oval face, which always shows an expression that makes men's hearts beat faster and makes men want to protect her.

"busy?"

"Not busy, just finished work!"

Liu Zhicheng looked at his watch and said, "Then let's have dinner together tonight?"

When Chung Chu-hong saw her boss suddenly invite her to dinner, she suddenly became a little nervous and hesitantly said, "Today?"

Liu Zhicheng was slightly stunned and said, "No?"

Having worked for Liu Zhicheng for so long, Cherie Chung knew that her boss was a philandering tycoon. She fiddled with a folder with both hands and said, "Of course, but I have to go home early."

"Okay, come to the parking lot later!" Liu Zhicheng said.

After all, this is an outer office, so he has to pay attention to his image.

After a while, Liu Zhicheng picked up Cherie Chung in the parking lot, and the two sat in a Rolls-Royce.

At this time, Cherie Chung finally got rid of her nervousness towards Liu Zhicheng. In the past, when she traveled with her boss, she always took the assistant's special car.

Today was the first time I rode in my boss’ car, and I couldn’t help but look around the car with curiosity.

Liu Zhicheng smiled and said, "Do you like this car? I'll give you one!"

Cherie Chung quickly waved her hands and said, "I don't want it. I've heard of this car, boss. There aren't many of them in Hong Kong. They're all used by rich people like you. And I can't drive, so it's not worth hiring a driver."

"It's okay if you don't know how to drive. I'll let you drive when the time comes." Liu Zhicheng said with a smile.

She really wasn't nervous anymore and had already returned to her assistant's mentality, except that she was still a little curious.

Liu Zhicheng glanced at Cherie Chung's legs, then looked at her beautiful face, admiring her openly.

Speaking of which, Cherie Chung is really beautiful. He should have kept her by his side earlier. I just don’t know if she has ever had a boyfriend.

Cherie Chung didn't expect Liu Zhicheng to look at her so openly. This was completely different from the image she had in her mind.

In her heart, although the boss had many rumored girlfriends, she had never actually met them. Moreover, the boss was very good to his employees, and several company executives had emerged from his assistant team.

Cherie Chung’s goal was simple, which was to work hard, get recognition from her boss, and then succeed.

Liu Zhicheng was very proud to see that Chung Chuhong was very natural. If it were an ordinary man who admired a girl like this, he would be regarded as a psychopath.

In my previous life, I remember that on the CD subway, a worker in ordinary clothes was suspected of being secretly photographed by a beautiful girl. After the boy proved his innocence, the girl refused to apologize.

Before I traveled through time, it seemed that the matter went to court, but I don't know what the outcome was.

If it happened to Liu Zhicheng, girls would only feel proud that they are so loved by tycoons!

The two came to the suite of the Whampoa Hotel. The spacious suite was four to five hundred square feet and was decorated with all kinds of luxurious furnishings, showing the luxury of this place.

Cherie Chung looked around the environment with a surprised look on her face, and said inexplicably: "It must cost a lot to eat a meal here!"

After Liu Zhicheng sat down, he said domineeringly: "Why, is your income very low?"

Zhong Chuhong was worried that her boss would blame her for not being satisfied, so she quickly said, "No, I'm saving money to buy a house!"

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