章節 945: Chapter 945: Deceitful negotiations
Under the influence of human manipulation, the bus accident and the subsequent series of developments have been in a state of public uproar.
And newspapers such as the Jiu Ding Daily, Hong Kong Economic Journal, and Sing Pao are further analysing the Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited's responsibilities and obligations in terms of public safety.
This is like roasting KMB on the coals, and they keep turning it over and brushing oil and chilli powder on it.
In just three days!
KMB's market value has plummeted from the original HK$420 million to just over HK$310 million.
A 26% drop in market value!
Although in terms of price-earnings ratio and real profitability prospects, a market value of just over HK$310 million may not necessarily reflect the true value of KMB,
But in this kind of deep public opinion whirlpool, many unreasonable things become reasonable.
Unless a large institution is willing to underwrite Kowloon Motor Bus Co.
However, in the face of the general trend and the focus of public anger, not any institution has the strength and qualifications to underwrite, let alone at this sensitive time.
Just as the senior management of Kowloon Motor Bus Co. were happy that they had finally reached the weekend break and planned to use the two days of the weekend to reverse the bad situation,
Yuan Tianfan, a key employee of Jiuding Securities, arrived at the chairman's office in the Jiuding Building shortly before the end of the workday.
Looking at Yuan Tianfan, who was sitting in front of him, Xia Yu's eyes flashed with a look of satisfaction.
Although Yuan Tianfan was not old, he exuded a calm and confident aura, and his first impression was very pleasant.
In addition to his aura, his abilities were also quite good.
Yuan Tianfan has also spent quite some time honing his skills at Jiuding Securities. Thanks to the focused training he received from Wang Qi and his own hard work, he has made rapid progress and achieved impressive results.
This time, in order to hone Yuan Tianfan's other abilities, at Wang Qi's suggestion, Xia Yu personally tasked Yuan Tianfan with leading the team to acquire the stake in SJM held by gambling kingpin Ye Han.
'Tianfan, is everything going well?'
Xia Yu asked with a smile, his hands crossed on the table.
Yuan Tianfan said slowly, 'Chairman, things have been going quite well up until now. From the beginning, Ye Han was completely unwilling to negotiate, but now we have reached the most critical step, and we have done everything we can.'
'Now Ye Han has made a request, he wants to negotiate with you personally, otherwise he will not see us again.'
Xia Yu's eyebrows shot up, he didn't expect Ye Han to still want to meet with him.
However, Ye Han's request also shows that he no longer objects to selling his stake, and the key is whether Xia Yu can convince him.
Xia Yu thought for a moment, and asked Yuan Tianfan, 'How did you negotiate with Ye Han?'
Yuan Tianfan replied again, 'We followed the strategy you gave us, and have always acted as if we want to acquire STDM... It is because Ye Han has begun to believe that we really want to compete with Stanley Ho that he is willing to talk to us.'
'But he's not stupid, so he doesn't believe everything we say. He wants to talk to you in person, presumably to confirm your attitude.'
'And our analysis is that Ye Han is actually worried that you are a dragon crossing the river, that after you defeat Stanley Ho, you will suppress him again. This is a kind of worry on his part.'
Xia Yu smiled lightly and nodded slightly, saying, 'I understand. Ask him again to meet you tomorrow morning. The place is up to him, and I will talk to him personally.'
Yuan Tianfan let out a sigh of relief and nodded solemnly, saying, 'Okay, I'll get on it right away.'
'Go!'
...
The next morning, Xia Yu, Yuan Tianfan and the others met Ye Han, who was already 75 years old, in a hotel room near the port of Macau.
This was Xia Yu's first meeting with Ye Han.
Ye Han's first impression on him was that his ears were big and protruding, and it was also these ears that Ye Han relied on for his amazing listening dice trick.
'Mr Ye, I have heard a lot about you, and today I finally have the honour of meeting you!'
Xia Yu laughed loudly, extending his hand towards Ye Han.
Ye Han also came towards Xia Yu with a warm smile on his face, saying, 'Mr Xia, you are the most legendary big shot, and I can get to know you in my old age, so I have no regrets in death.'
Xia Yu quickly waved his hand with a smile, saying, "Mr Ye is blessed with a long life, so you can't be associated with such unlucky words.'
Ye Han shook his head and laughed, saying, "Mr Xia is a real talker, please sit!'
'Let's sit together!'
Xia Yu's side Yuan Tianfan and the others sat silently around Xia Yu, facing Ye Han and his subordinates across the table.
After the waiter served tea, Xia Yu said bluntly, 'Mr. Ye, we've become friends since we first met, so let's cut to the chase. Tianfan told me yesterday that you plan to talk to me personally. I wonder what advice you have for me?'
Ye Han put a stop to his gentle smile, his eyes, which were already a little cloudy, grew even deeper as he said lightly, 'I wouldn't dare say that I'm offering advice, I'm just saying that we should discuss this as equals.'
'As the saying goes, even if the deal doesn't go through, there is still righteousness. Today, no matter if things work out or not, I hope Mr. Xia doesn't hold it against me.'
Ye Han had made a point of finding out about Xia Yu's past, so he didn't want to offend Xia Yu too much and be on Xia Yu's bad side. After all, Xia Yu had dealt with quite a few people, and those who went against Xia Yu didn't fare well.
He is an old man, and his strength is far inferior to Xia Yu's. If Xia Yu sets his sights on him, he feels that even if he doesn't die, he will lose his skin.
So it is better to take precautions in advance, lest something happen later that he doesn't want to see.
Xia Yu smiled and nodded, saying sincerely, 'That's only natural. When doing business, both sides must be willing. A transaction is temporary, but a friendship is for life.'
Ye Han smiled and nodded: 'Exactly! Exactly!'
After laughing, Ye Han coughed lightly and asked with a serious expression: 'Mr. Xia, Manager Yuan and the others have also talked to me many times. I heard that you plan to fully acquire STDM?'
Although Ye Han spoke this question in a calm tone, Xia Yu could still tell his true state of mind from the sharp gaze that Ye Han occasionally turned on him.
Xia Yu said calmly, 'Yes, I am very interested in STDM.'
Ye Han could not help but continue to ask, 'Your business has always been in Hong Kong and has nothing to do with the spinach industry.'
'Moreover, the spinach industry is subject to social prejudice. With your wealth and influence, shouldn't you cherish your reputation? Why did you think of acquiring STDM?'
Xia Yu pondered for a moment, his gaze meeting Ye Han's burning gaze, and he smiled faintly, saying, 'Originally, no one else knew about this, but I don't think Mr Ye would feel at ease selling me the shares if I don't tell you.
'But please, Mr Ye, including your subordinates, help me keep this a secret!'
Ye Han frowned slightly, looked at Xia Yu carefully, and nodded, saying, 'Okay, I guarantee on my personal honour that no matter if today's deal goes through or not, the news will never get out from me!'
'Otherwise, the 10% stake I hold in Sociedade de Jogos de Macau will be given to you for free!'
'You guys have to keep your mouths shut too!'
After saying that, his cold gaze swept over the faces of his subordinates next to him, and they immediately made their stance clear.
'Yes!' Ye Han's subordinates immediately responded in unison.
Ye Han then resumed his smile and said to Xia Yu, 'Mr Xia, please continue!'
Xia Yu said slowly, 'Mr Ye should know that I am on good terms with Mr Huo Yingdong, right?'
Hearing Huo Yingdong's name, a spark of anger flared up in Ye Han's heart. After all, if Huo Yingdong had not teamed up with He Hongshan, he would not have lost so miserably.
If Huo Yingdong had helped him, then it would be He Hongshan who would be swept out of the door right now!
However, he also knew when to hold his tongue and suppressed the anger in his heart. He nodded and said, 'Yes, did Mr Xia manage to get hold of the shares in Fok Ying Tung's hands?'
Xia Yu nodded and shook his head. He laughed when Ye Han frowned and said, 'I can't say I got hold of them, but they are related to him.'
'I wasn't interested in STDM originally, but when Fok Ying Tung didn't want the shares in STDM anymore, he casually mentioned that he planned to sell the shares in STDM, so I bought them without any trouble. After learning about them, I became interested in STDM.'
'Moreover, if Huo Yingdong can't keep his equity interests, I won't let someone bully me like that. I'd rather have everything in my own hands than be pushed around. Although there will be difficulties, it's not impossible, is it?'
Ye Han's face showed a hint of shock. He looked at Xia Yu with burning eyes and hurriedly asked, 'Mr Xia, are you saying that Huo Yingdong has transferred all his equity to you?'
Xia Yu smiled and nodded: 'Yes!'
Ye Han took a deep breath and fell silent.
Xia Yu's mouth curled up slightly, and he glanced at Yuan Tianfan, who immediately took out a copy from his bag and handed it to Xia Yu, who then placed it on the table in front of Ye Han. While Ye Han was confused, Xia Yu said, 'Mr. Ye, this is the equity transfer contract I signed with Huo Yingdong. If you don't believe me, you might as well take a look. I have no need to lie to you about this, and I have absolutely no need to do so!'
Ye Han immediately picked up the document and looked it over. When he saw the transfer price and the number of shares, he frowned, but he remained patient and read through all the documents.
After reading them, he pushed the documents back to Xia Yu, but said nothing about the transaction price, and said with emotion, 'If it weren't for this document, I wouldn't believe it was real.'
'However, Mr. Xia, congratulations are still in order!'
Xia Yu shook his head with a smile and said, 'What's there to congratulate? Getting these shares is no time to relax. I heard Huo Yingdong say that his 30% stake only gets him 1% annual dividends.'
'This is the reason why the shares are worthless, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to buy them at this price.'
'But since I have bought them, I should get all the benefits I deserve. Unfortunately, Stanley Ho is too domineering, and I am not sure that I can make him spit out the meat he has eaten. In that case, I might as well be safe and take it myself!'
Xia Yu's explanation was reasonable and logical, dispelling one of Ye Han's doubts.
However, he was not completely relieved, and instead he snorted and said, 'Mr. Xia, Stanley Ho is notorious for being greedy and domineering. He is an ungrateful white-eyed wolf. You are absolutely right to think this way.'
'However, Stanley Ho, his sister, Ho Yuen-ki, and his brother-in-law, Yip Tak-lei, together hold 59% of the shares. Even if I sell my shares to you, STDM will still be controlled by the Ho family. What method do you have to take Stanley Ho down?'
Xia Yu said with an inexplicable smile on his face, 'Mr. Ye, you are being too absolute. Throughout history, there have been countless examples of fathers and sons, and even brothers, turning against each other. How can you be sure that Ho Wan-ki, Stanley Ho's sister, and Yip Tak-lei will be on the same side as Stanley Ho from beginning to end?'
'Not to mention that Ho Wang-san, Ho Yuen-ki and Yip Tak-lei may seem like one family, but in reality they are the three families of Ho from Macau, Ho from Hong Kong and Yip from Macau!'
'You are many times older than me, and you should understand the principle of putting interests first better than I do, right?'
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