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Finally, after nearly 20 minutes of silence, Li Bancheng, the host, showed a hint of helplessness in his eyes and then slowly said, "Everyone, the matter has fallen on our shoulders. In any case, we have no choice but to move forward."
"..."
Upon hearing Li Bancheng's words, a hint of helplessness flashed in the eyes of the other three. They knew very well that this was the helplessness they felt as Western sycophants.
Faced with the demands of their master, who is a foreigner, no matter how unreasonable they may seem, they cannot say no…
[177] Li Wenbin's decision: There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests.
Villa No. 3, Repulse Bay.
Shortly after Li Bancheng finished speaking, Li Zhaoji, the owner of Zhaoji Real Estate, the second-largest of the four major real estate companies, said, "Acheng, Swire Group's market value is nearly 100 billion. Unless the four of us stake all our cash flow, it is impossible to stabilize Swire Group's stock price."
The four major real estate companies on Hong Kong Island are Cheung Kong Group (owned by Li Bancheng), Siu Kei Properties (owned by Li Zhaoji), Wing Tai Properties (owned by Hu Yingxing), and Hung Kai Properties (owned by Guo Desheng).
However, among the four, Li Bancheng is the youngest and debuted the latest, so the other three call him Acheng.
"If we take advantage of the foreigners in the past and don't do our part for them now, the consequences will be unimaginable."
After Li Zhaoji finished speaking, Guo Desheng said quietly.
The reason why the four major real estate companies in Hong Kong Island were able to rise to prominence in the past 10 years is because of the strong support from the two major banks, HSBC and Standard Chartered. They sold their high-quality assets to these four real estate companies at a price that was almost like giving them away for free.
Meanwhile, HSBC and Standard Chartered provided virtually unlimited loans to these four real estate companies, with Li Bancheng's Changjiang Group benefiting the most.
This is why the four major real estate companies are so deeply intertwined with HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank. In fact, the foreigners don't even need to use any other means; they only need to make these four real estate companies repay their loans immediately to force Li Bancheng, Li Zhaoji, Hu Yingxing, and Guo Desheng to jump into the sea.
"Old Guo is right. We have no choice now, we can only do our best."
Hu Yingxing sighed.
"Don't be too pessimistic. As long as HSBC and Standard Chartered are still around, we won't lack cash flow, right?"
A smile also appeared on Li Bancheng's face.
Li Zhaoji, Guo Desheng, and Hu Yingxing remained silent and did not respond to Li Bancheng's words.
The four people present understood the foreigner's ulterior motives: he was worried that these Western-worshipping dogs would break free of their leashes once they got stronger, so he deliberately tightened the leashes.
The reason given for rescuing Swire Group is simply to deplete the cash flow of the four major real estate companies, forcing them to continue borrowing from HSBC and Standard Chartered, thus binding them more deeply to these two banks.
It's important to understand that while the four major real estate companies may seem to have a combined annual profit of tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars, nearly half of that actually goes to HSBC and Standard Chartered banks.
On the surface, Hong Kong Island's real estate market appears to be driven up by Chinese people themselves, but in reality, the vast majority of real estate developers are actually agents of foreign banks. These foreigners use real estate to leech off everyone on Hong Kong Island, becoming incredibly wealthy and enjoying themselves immensely.
Li Zhaoji and the others didn't even need to think to know what awaited them next.
As for Li Bancheng?
In the eyes of Li Zhaoji and others, the reason why Li Bancheng was able to develop so quickly and even surpass others was simply because he sold his position more thoroughly. While Li Zhaoji and others could still talk about mutual cooperation and mutual benefit with the foreigners, Li Bancheng was already a complete spokesperson for the interests of the foreigners.
This is why tonight's 'meeting' is being held at Li Bancheng's villa.
"Ah Cheng, I understand what you mean. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
After Li Bancheng finished speaking, Guo Desheng was the first to speak.
"Please go ahead, Mr. Guo."
Upon hearing Guo Desheng's words, Li Bancheng's eyes flickered slightly, and then he slowly spoke.
Soon, Guo Desheng, Li Zhaoji, and Hu Yingxing left Li Bancheng's villa one after another.
After the three left, a bald foreigner walked out of the room, approached Li Bancheng, and said with a smile, "Mr. Li, it seems that these people are not very happy."
This bald foreigner is none other than Shen Bi, the general manager of HSBC.
It was Shen Bi's strong opposition and almost unlimited support for Li Bancheng that made Li Bancheng the number one real estate developer in Hong Kong.
“Manager Shen, I can understand them. If they can walk on their own, who would want to have their legs broken and be dragged along?”
Li Bancheng said calmly.
"Mr. Li, it seems you also harbor deep resentment?"
After hearing Li Bancheng's words, Shen Bi looked at Li Bancheng and said with a smile.
"Manager Shen, I have no other choice now, do I?"
Li Bancheng shrugged and said casually.
"Yes, not only did you have no choice, but the other three had no choice either. Swire Group cannot afford to lose. It may not be under the Swire name, but it must not fall into the hands of Chinese."
Shen Bi spoke slowly.
"Manager Shen, I'd really like to know, why?"
Li Bancheng looked at Shen Bi and asked calmly.
"Mr. Li, it's best if you don't know."
Shen Bi glanced at Li Bancheng and said calmly.
On the other side, in a room next to the banquet hall on the fifth floor of the Mengzhi Club.
"Mr. Li, when do you plan to take action against Swire Pacific?"
He Dong looked at Li Jun sitting in front of him and slowly asked.
Like He Dong, Guo Yongnian and Li Peicai also looked at Li Jun, waiting for his answer.
“Patriarch He, this question shouldn’t be asked of me, but of you. I have already created all the conditions for you, and we are just waiting for you to launch a surprise attack on Swire Pacific in the stock market.”
Li Jun smiled slightly and said calmly.
“Mr. Li, what you have done is indeed admirable, but it is still not enough. Swire Group has been operating in Hong Kong for more than 100 years. Not to mention that the foreigners will definitely protect it, its own foundation and strength are already powerful enough.”
He Dong looked at Li Jun and said slowly.
“Master He, tomorrow the police will release the full details of Smit Schwayer’s manipulation of the stock market and his assistance to foreign forces in money laundering. I think once this evidence is made public, your concerns will be much less.”
Li Jun said with a smile.
Upon hearing Li Jun's words, He Dong, Guo Yongnian, and Li Peicai exchanged glances. Then, He Dong said with a smile, "Mr. Li, since you have made all the arrangements, we have no more concerns. We will take action as soon as the good news you mentioned arrives."
"Okay, Mr. He, Mr. Guo, Mr. Li, I look forward to your performance tomorrow."
Li Jun smiled slightly and spoke slowly.
Next, He Dong, Guo Yongnian, and Li Peicai exchanged a few more pleasantries with Li Jun before taking their leave.
After He Dong and the other two left, Li Jun immediately picked up the satellite phone and dialed a number.
"Jianjun, talk to those guys from the Landlord Association. We can start trading Swire Group's stock now."
After the call connected, Li Jun spoke calmly.
"understand!"
5. Wang Jianjun's voice came through the receiver.
Upon hearing Wang Jianjun's reply, Li Jun immediately hung up the phone and then walked towards the door of the room.
This time, Li Jun not only intends to swindle Taikoo Trading Company, but also He Dong, Guo Yongnian, and Li Peicai. He has no intention of letting them off the hook. These fat sheep have come to his doorstep, and Li Jun himself would feel it would be unforgivable not to fleece them.
To reiterate, if He Dong, Guo Yongnian, and Li Peicai want to take advantage of Li Jun, they should also be prepared to be taken advantage of by Li Jun in return.
Most people on Hong Kong Island are unaware that today's 'battle for control of the police force' is only the first climax of this major storm on Hong Kong Island, and its second climax will begin tomorrow in the Hong Kong stock market.
And this night, caught between these two climaxes, will not be peaceful either.
"Mr. Xu, Brother Zhiyong, Uncle Deng, I heard you've been waiting for me?"
After Li Jun left the room, Mengna came up to him and told him that Xu Huayan, Zhang Zhiyong, and Deng Wei were waiting for him in another room.
That's why Li Jun met with the three of them.
“Ah Jun, you are not the same as before. You are the leader of our Hong Kong Island Triad Alliance, representing the entire Hong Kong Island Triads. It is only right that we wait for you.”
Xu Huayan immediately spoke up with a smile.
"Haha, Mr. Xu, your words make me a little embarrassed. I must thank the three of you for your help today; otherwise, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
Li Jun laughed heartily.
“Ah Jun, you are now the leader of the underworld, so of course we have to listen to you. However, today each of our gangs has sent a lot of people, and the brothers below are actually a bit resentful.”
Xu Huayan's smile grew even brighter.
"Mr. Xu, I understand what you mean."
Li Jun smiled and nodded to Xu Huayan, then looked at Zhang Zhiyong and Deng Wei and continued to ask, "Brother Zhiyong, Uncle Deng, do you and Mr. Xu have the same idea?"
“Ah Jun, it would be hypocritical of me to say it’s different, but now my little brothers are getting smarter and smarter, and it’s definitely much harder to get them to do anything than before.”
Zhang Zhiyong also said with a smile.
“Ah Jun, you should know a little about our situation with Lian Sheng. Even if I want to do something, I have to pay my underlings to do it. There’s no other way.”
Uncle Deng also sighed.
The three men's purpose in coming to see Li Jun was quite clear: they wanted something in return.
"Mr. Xu, Brother Zhiyong, Uncle Deng, what you said makes a lot of sense. Even an emperor doesn't starve his soldiers. How about this: you all do a survey in your respective organizations, then send the money to me. After I review it, I'll give you the money. What do you think?"
Li Jun looked at Xu Huayan, Zhang Zhiyong, and Deng Wei and said with a smile.