Kapitel 328: Chapter 328: A Sudden Idea
"Mr. Xia, thank you for your suggestion. I offer you this tea instead of wine as a toast!" Bao Yugang said with a hearty smile, filling Xia Yu's teacup and then raising it with a grin.
"Cheers!"
The two men drank their tea in one gulp and put down their cups. Wu Guangzheng immediately poured more tea for them.
"Mr. Bao, I hope my advice proves useful to you. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. I will do my best to assist you," Xia Yu said with a smile.
"Good. When the time comes, I definitely won't be polite!"
Bao Yugang accepted without hesitation, firmly deciding that if Xia Yu needed help, he would do everything in his power to assist.
The atmosphere became much warmer, and the three of them started chatting about various topics, mostly revolving around business and economics, with little mention of other subjects.
This was normal; when three capitalists got together, discussing business was inevitable. What else could they talk about—entertainment gossip?
As the conversation continued, Bao Yugang suddenly remarked with emotion, "Mr. Xia, when it comes to courage, you could rank in the top three in Hong Kong!"
Xia Yu smiled, knowing Bao Yugang was referring to his acquisition move against Yi He. He didn't deny it but instead praised, "Mr. Bao is flattering me. When it comes to courage, I can't compare to you; I'm just a bit better than average."
"Ah, Mr. Xia, why be so modest? How many people in Hong Kong covet British-funded enterprises but are intimidated by their power and dare not act, only making small moves in the dark, making themselves a joke?"
"In contrast, you had the courage to target Qingzhou British Clay Company right when you rose to prominence, making a fortune of over a hundred million and greatly boosting the morale of our Chinese people. You don't know, your reputation spread throughout Hong Kong at that time. At every social event, your legendary achievements were discussed."
"Interestingly, it was at that time that I learned about you."
"Now it's even more impressive. You directly initiated an acquisition of Yi He's core enterprises with a high probability of success. All Chinese businessmen's eyes are on you, waiting for the day you triumph!"
"Who dares to challenge Yi He head-on now? No one else in Hong Kong can claim to have more courage than you," Bao Yugang praised with undeniable admiration.
"Hehe, actually, it should be said that I'm unaware of my own limitations," Xia Yu humbly replied.
"Mr. Xia, you are planning thoroughly and acting accordingly. How can you say you are unaware of your own limitations?"
"By the way, Mr. Xia, if you are optimistic about Hong Kong's trade and logistics industry and want to make a mark in the air freight sector, I won't compete with you. I can't compete with you anyway."
Bao Yugang said with a smile, while he also made up his mind not to compete with Xia Yu in the air freight industry if he later entered the logistics field.
Not to mention personal relations, the air freight market has a high entry threshold; it's already been monopolized by Yi He Air Cargo Station, designated by the Hong Kong government. Others can't enter.
Of course, if some measures are taken, it's possible to get the government to designate a second operator. However, Bao Yugang felt it unnecessary to do so—it wouldn't be worth the effort. There are plenty of other profitable industries to enter!
Seeing Bao Yugang's sincere smile, Xia Yu almost wanted to say he wasn't interested in the air freight industry, but only aimed at striking at Yi He.
Suddenly, an idea sprang into Xia Yu's mind, and it grew rapidly like wild grass. His eyes grew brighter.
Noticing the gleam in Xia Yu's eyes and his mysterious smile, Bao Yugang was puzzled, then heard Xia Yu say, "Mr. Bao, Yi He Air Cargo Station holds the exclusive monopoly in the air freight market, and Hong Kong's location is exceptional. The future of the air freight market looks promising. Are you interested?"
Bao Yugang was taken aback, looking at Xia Yu in surprise, and asked, "Mr. Xia, are you suggesting that I have the honor to take a stake?"
Xia Yu shook his head with a smile, then said something that shocked Bao Yugang: "Not just a stake, but the whole company. Are you interested?"
"The whole company?"
Bao Yugang's gaze sharpened. After a few seconds of eye contact with Xia Yu, he felt a flash of inspiration and understood everything in an instant.
Realizing this, Bao Yugang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Mr. Xia, it seems we've all been fooled by you. I'm impressed! I'm truly impressed!"
Xia Yu smiled and explained, "Mr. Bao, for me, Yi He Air Cargo Station is an optional target. Although the prospects are good, I don't have the energy or strength to get involved. If you're interested, it's better to keep it within our own circle. I can transfer it to you."
"Of course, I'm interested!"
Upon hearing this, Bao Yugang agreed without hesitation.
Previously, he hadn't paid attention to the air freight market, but after Xia Yu's analysis, he realized he had subconsciously overlooked this emerging industry.
Or rather, because Yi He's exclusive monopoly had made him not consider it, it didn't mean the industry wasn't viable.
As the saying goes, monopoly means high profits. No business with a monopoly ever loses money. If a monopoly still loses money, it's not a market issue but a problem with the operator being a fool.
Now that Yi He Air Cargo Station monopolizes the air freight industry, it's bound to be profitable. How could Bao Yugang not be interested?
"Alright, Mr. Bao, I currently hold 36.7% of Yi He Air Cargo Station's shares. If you want them, I can transfer them to you. Moreover, my company can help you complete the acquisition. I can guarantee one thing: by tomorrow, we can definitely increase the shareholding to over 40%, surpassing Yi He Pacific, and become the largest shareholder!"
Xia Yu said confidently.
"Good. Since Mr. Xia is so straightforward, I won't take advantage of you. The closing price today is 20 HKD, so I will offer a 50% premium and buy your shares at 30 HKD each. I will also entrust you to help me with the acquisition. Regardless of how many shares you acquire, sell them all to me at 30 HKD each. If the price exceeds 30 HKD, I'll give you a 20% commission on the excess!"
Bao Yugang declared loudly with a grand gesture.
Upon hearing this, Xia Yu's smile grew, but he didn't want to leave Bao Yugang with an impression of greed. He shook his head and said, "Mr. Bao, there's no need for a 50% premium. Let's cut it in half. I'll sell to you at 25 HKD per share. By tomorrow, that will probably be the price."
The idea of transferring the shares to Bao Yugang was a sudden inspiration, so Xia Yu didn't want to take advantage of him. Given the situation, the stock price of Yi He Air Cargo Station would probably rise to around 25 HKD. The price he would sell to the Keswick family would also be around this level, so it was not an unfair deal.
With his limited strength, Xia Yu would naturally prioritize more profitable companies like Wharf and Yi He Insurance. It wouldn't make sense to miss out on one just to be greedy.
Selling the unneeded Yi He Air Cargo Station to Bao Yugang weakened Yi He's strength, boosted Chinese capital, and earned money while Bao Yugang owed him a huge favor.
Compared to the original plan, he actually gained more!
There was also another reason. Historically, Wharf was to be acquired by Bao Yugang, but that was no longer possible. Xia Yu wouldn't let it go. So, giving Yi He Air Cargo Station to Bao Yugang was also a form of compensation for him.
Although Bao Yugang didn't know any of this, Xia Yu felt he had crossed that hurdle in his mind.
Xia Yu wanted to offer a discount to Bao Yugang, but Bao Yugang had a different view. He believed that Xia Yu's offer to transfer Yi He Air Cargo Station and help with the acquisition was a great favor. Offering 30 HKD per share was only right.
Empathizing with Xia Yu's generosity, Bao Yugang wasn't a petty person!
"Mr. Xia, there's no need to say more. The price of 30 HKD per share is fair for Yi He Air Cargo Station. If you insist on rejecting, it would be like slapping my face!"
Bao Yugang said decisively with a serious and solemn attitude.
After looking at Bao Yugang for two seconds, Xia Yu nodded heavily and said gratefully, "Then I'll take the offer."
Next, Xia Yu and Bao Yugang discussed the transfer process. Bao Yugang would go to Xia Yu's company to sign the contract tomorrow and entrust Xia Yu to help with the acquisition. He would pay the full amount by the earliest the next day, or at the latest within three days.
"Mr. Bao, it's been a pleasure working with you!"
After finalizing the deal, Xia Yu and Bao Yugang shook hands.
"Mr. Xia, this great favor goes without saying. I'll remember this kindness! In the future, if you need anything, just let me know. Bao Yugang will definitely not hesitate!"
Bao Yugang shook hands with Xia Yu firmly,
making a serious promise.
Afterward, it was getting late, and Xia Yu suggested leaving. Bao Yugang and his family personally saw Xia Yu off, waving as they watched him leave.
As Xia Yu's car disappeared from view, Wu Guangzheng, who had been holding back his words, said to Bao Yugang, "Dad, Xia Yu was originally planning to strike at Yi He. Now that he's transferring the company to us, we also need to give him some support."
Bao Yugang glanced at his son-in-law, then at the direction Xia Yu had left, and said淡然, "What's important is whether you think buying this company is worthwhile."
Wu Guangzheng thought for a moment and nodded heavily, "It's worthwhile!"
"Then it's settled. Moreover, Mr. Xia could have sold it back to the Keswick family instead of us. His selling it to us is helping us. This favor cannot be forgotten!"
"And we should support him because the company will indeed be ours. If Xia Yu, at such a young age, isn't afraid of Yi He's power, then if I'm afraid, it would be a waste of life!"
Bao Yugang said.
Wu Guangzheng nodded in agreement.
"Alright, don't dwell on trivial matters. We should be happy and quickly arrange funds to pay Xia Yu. We mustn't delay his actions."
Bao Yugang instructed his son-in-law Wu Guangzheng.
"Understood. I'll make arrangements immediately."
Wu Guangzheng replied respectfully.
After taking one last deep look in the direction Xia Yu had left and recalling the scenes of their conversation, Bao Yugang was deeply impressed by Xia Yu's calm demeanor, broad knowledge, and strategic vision.
After a long time, he sighed, "Young people are formidable, with both courage and strategy. Xia Yu is indeed an extraordinary talent in business!"
Hearing his father-in-law's high praise, Wu Guangzheng was deeply moved and reflected on everything about Xia Yu, eventually realizing that it was indeed true.
"People can't help but feel envious. It's impossible to compare… impossible to compare…"
Wu Guangzheng felt an overwhelming sense of awe in his heart.
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