ebonymovies Chapter 140 9 Dragons Warehouse Acquisition 2
Chapter 140 9 Dragons Warehouse Acquisition 2
Chen Man paused for a moment, then revealed a crucial piece of information.
Her tone still carried a hint of excitement and agitation.
"By the way, boss, there's one more thing I need to report to you."
As per your instructions, the Wharf Holdings shares we've secretly accumulated over the years, plus some we recently acquired amidst the chaos, now total 22% of the company.
Twenty-two percent!
This figure is enough to make any Wharf Holdings shareholder take notice.
It's worth noting that even the shipping magnate might not hold many more shares than this.
A hint of anticipation flickered in Chen Man's eyes. She looked at Lin Zhou, waiting for his next instructions.
A 22% stake is enough to give them a significant position on Wharf's board of directors.
If Lin Zhou were willing, he could take this opportunity to join the battle for control of the company, and might even profit from it and seize control of Wharf Holdings in one fell swoop.
This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for Zhonghua Group to achieve leapfrog development.
Wharf Holdings' docks, warehouses, and properties are scattered throughout prime locations in Hong Kong. If Wharf Holdings could acquire them, the strength of Chung Wah Group would undoubtedly reach a new level.
Chen Man had already begun to plan the next steps in her mind.
However, Lin Zhou's next words completely stunned her.
Lin Zhou slowly raised his head, looked calmly at Chen Man, and said, word by word, "We don't need Wharf Holdings."
unnecessary?
The excitement on Chen Man's face froze instantly.
She stared blankly at Lin Zhou, thinking she had misheard.
Such a great opportunity, and the boss is actually going to give it up?
Lin Zhou seemed to see through her thoughts, and he leaned back slightly in his chair.
Her fingers picked up the slightly cooled teacup again and gently caressed it.
His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness.
"Chen Man, remember this: we can't touch Wharf Holdings yet."
"But the boss..." Chen Man couldn't help but speak up, wanting to say a few words of persuasion.
Lin Zhou raised his hand, interrupting her.
He looked out the window at the sky, his gaze distant, as if piercing through layers of time's mist and seeing the thrilling battle for control of the company in his previous life.
The reason why the shipping magnate was able to win the battle for Kowloon Wharf in his previous life.
It wasn't just because of his financial resources and courage, but also because it symbolized the first time that Hong Kong's Chinese conglomerates had joined forces to fight against foreign capital.
Lin Zhou felt a deep sense of emotion. The battle for control of Wharf Holdings demonstrated the backbone and prestige of the Chinese people.
From then on, Chinese people truly gained a place in Hong Kong's business community.
"Currently, we hold 22% of the shares, which seems to give us an advantage."
But what if we rashly enter the fray, steal the shipping magnate's thunder, or even replace him?
Lin Zhou turned his head and looked at Chen Man, his gaze sharp:
"We will become the target of everyone's criticism, and the foreigners will turn their spearheads against us."
Other Chinese conglomerates will also be wary of us.
At that point, Zhonghua Group will be left isolated and helpless. This deal will be a losing proposition.
Chen Man suddenly realized. She had only seen the immediate benefits before, but hadn't thought about such a far-reaching aspect.
The boss's vision was indeed farther-reaching than hers.
"Then... what should we do with these shares we hold?" Chen Man asked hurriedly.
Since we can't keep it ourselves, we can't just let it sit there unsold, can we?
Lin Zhou smiled slightly, a knowing smile curving his lips.
"It's simple. Once the shipping magnate returns, we'll sell him these shares at below market price."
Below market price?
Chen Man was stunned again. This meant that Zhonghua Group not only gave up an excellent expansion opportunity, but also had to lose a considerable amount of profit for nothing.
"Boss, wouldn't we be losing money if we did that?"
Chen Man couldn't help but ask.
Over the years, Zhonghua Group has invested a lot of money and effort in acquiring these shares.
"Loss?" Lin Zhou shook his head. He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the street scene outside. "We're not losing out at all."
"We may seem to have lost some immediate benefits, but we gained the shipping magnate's favor in return."
This earned them recognition from the entire Chinese business community.
Lin Zhou's voice carried a sense of all-knowing composure.
Who is the shipping magnate? He is one of the leading figures in the Hong Kong Chinese community.
By helping him acquire Wharf Holdings, we helped the entire Chinese business community win this battle.
This favor is more precious than any wealth.
"Moreover," Lin Zhou turned around, looked at Chen Man, and his smile deepened.
"Today, Hong Kong is a land of gold."
Wharf Holdings is certainly good, but the future of our Zhonghua Group is far more than that.
What we need to do now is not to fight for a piece of the pie in front of us, but to plan for a broader future.
"Once the shipping magnate takes over Kowloon Wharf, the power of Chinese conglomerates will inevitably grow even stronger."
At that time, the entire business environment in Hong Kong will be more favorable to us.
We can take advantage of this favorable wind to make great strides in fields such as real estate, video games, and television and film.
This long-term investment is far more worthwhile than acquiring Wharf Holdings.
Chen Man was completely convinced.
Looking at Lin Zhou's tall and straight back, she felt that her boss was no ordinary person.
"I understand, boss."
Chen Man nodded, the doubt and regret on her face vanished, replaced by deep respect.
"I'll make the arrangements right away. I'll keep a close eye on the shipping magnate's movements and contact his team as soon as he returns to Hong Kong."
"Um."
Lin Zhou nodded slightly, looked at Chen Man, and added a sentence.
"Remember to be sincere. Don't let him feel that we are giving him charity."
"The Zhonghua Group is willing to contribute its modest efforts to the rise of the Chinese business community."
"Yes, boss."
Chen Man respectfully agreed and turned to leave.
"Wait a minute," Lin Zhou suddenly called out to her.
Chen Man stopped and turned to look at Lin Zhou.
Lin Zhou's gaze fell on the stock price chart. He pondered for a moment, then slowly said:
"Also, don't make a fuss before contacting the shipping magnate."
The Westerners are riding high right now; we shouldn't provoke them.
Keep a low profile, understand?
"Understood!" Chen Man nodded emphatically. "I will handle it flawlessly."
After saying that, Chen Man, holding the folder, walked briskly out of the office.
The office returned to its previous tranquility.
Lin Zhou stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, brought the teacup in his hand to his lips, and drank it all in one gulp.
The cool air from the air conditioner blew over his body, carrying a chilly feeling.
A faint smile slowly crept onto Lin Zhou's lips.
This battle by Wharf Holdings is destined to be recorded in the annals of Hong Kong's business history.
Lin Zhou, though he will not personally step onto the stage of this battle, will become the one behind the scenes, pushing the wheels of history forward.