Legend of Xiangjiang Tycoon - Chapter 486

48/F, Connaught Building, Central

This is the Taipan office of Jardine Matheson headquarters.

I saw a broken water glass on the gorgeous carpet, one can imagine how much anger it takes to do this.

“Too much deceiving, Li Zhiwen!” Niu Bijian said angrily.

Just now, Sanders Hei Niubijian called and conveyed the conditions of Li Zhiwen and the three to Niu Bijian, and then Niu Bijian and the Keswick family considered for themselves.

That’s why the scene just now, Niu Bijian knew that Li Zhiwen must have pushed this matter, otherwise it would never have been like this.

In fact, although Niu Bijian is the senior team of Jardine Matheson, in fact Niu Bijian can only be in charge of daily affairs. As for the deeper level, Keswick, the largest shareholder of Jardine Matheson, is in charge.

After Niu Bijian vented, he tidied up his wrinkled suit and left the office.

“Jacqueline, clean up the office!” Niu Bijian said to the secretary.

“Yes, Taipan!” Jacqueline replied.

“Also let the driver wait downstairs, I want to go out.” Niu Bijian said.

“Understood, Taipan, after you go downstairs, the car will stop in front of the building.” Jacqueline said.

Niu Bijian nodded with satisfaction, then walked towards the elevator.

Niu Bijian went all the way downstairs and was very satisfied to see his Rolls-Royce parked in front of the door.

Niu Bijian walked to the front of the car, the Chinese doorman of Kangle Building opened the car door for Niu Bijian, and Niu Bijian sat in.

Looking at the Chinese doorman, Niu Bijian was very resentful, why was Li Zhiwen not as obedient as this Chinese doorman.

“Go, go to Taiping Peak!” Niu Bijian said to the driver.

Hearing Niu Bijian’s words, the car moved slowly.

The Peak is a traditional luxury residential area in Hong Kong. The reason why it is a luxury residence is mainly because of the high terrain of the Peak, which offers a sweeping view of Hong Kong.

In the early days, Mount Taiping was the residence of officials and foreign consuls and wealthy families of British ghosts.

Knowing that in 1906, the Chinese first paid Hedong to live here, becoming the first non-European person allowed to live on the Peak, and also opened the way for the Chinese to enter the Peak.

However, due to the restrictions of the Hong Kong government, coupled with the high prices of luxury houses at the Peak, there is very little supply. There are only 1,600 units in the whole of the Peak, so the richest people in the Peak are still mainly Caucasians.

And what Li Zhiwen wanted to see when he went to Mount Taiping was the real owner of Jardine Matheson: Henry Keswick.

After all, when such a big thing happened to Jardine Matheson, how could Henry Keswick keep hiding.

Speaking of which, the Keswick family has always held a grudge against Niu Bijian’s disobedience.

Because before the Keswick family was very dissatisfied with Niu Bijian’s increasing investment in Hong Kong.

The reason is very simple, because the Keswick family has always been worried about the 1997 deadline, and worried that once the North takes over Hong Kong, it will be done with xenophobia first, and then communism.

So in fact, after 1975, Jardine Matheson made a lot of foreign investment, while the investment in Hong Kong was very small.

Invest in UK utilities and real estate in traditional British possessions such as Australia and Canada.

But Niu Bijian completely lost control after losing the Wharf.

At that time, Jardine Matheson was very aggressive, frequently offering high prices at land auctions, aggressively engaging in construction, and acquiring companies, which went against the Keswick family’s ideas.

So this is the reason why Keswick has always disliked Niubijian.

The car drove straight all the way to the Peak, and then stopped at No. 23 Peak Road, The Peak.

Niu Bijian got out of the car and entered the garden villa. He didn’t have time to appreciate the surrounding scenery, but said directly to the villa housekeeper, “I want to see Mr. Keswick.”

The housekeeper naturally knew who Niu Bijian was, so he hurriedly entered the door to pass the news, and then quickly came out and said to Niu Bijian, “Mr. Niu Bijian, Mr. Niu Bijian is waiting for you in the back garden, please come with me.”

In this way, Niu Bijian followed the housekeeper all the way to the back garden, and soon saw an old man with silver hair in the pavilion.

“Sir, Mr. Niubijian is here,” the housekeeper said.

“Got it, John, go down first, don’t let anyone disturb me, I have something to talk about with Mr. Niu Bijian,” the old man said.

“Yes, sir!” said the butler and left the pavilion.

“Niu Bijian, please take a seat!” Henry Keswick said.

Niu Bijian sat on the chair next to Henry Keswick according to his words.

After that Henry Keswick didn’t write any more, but those rods were fishing in the pond.

But Niu Bijian didn’t have so much time to wait, and said directly: “Henry, Li Zhiwen, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong want to buy Jardine Matheson!”

Niu Bijian threw a bomb directly, trying to wake Henry Keswick.

Who knew that Henry Keswick was not in a hurry and was still fishing slowly and leisurely. After a long time, he said, “Niu Bijian, what does that have to do with me? Isn’t Jardine Matheson with you?”

“Henry, the Keswick family is the largest shareholder of the entire Jardine Department, so why has nothing to do with you.”

“If the three of them succeed, Jardine Matheson will no longer belong to the Keswick family.” Niu Bijian said.

“Then what do you think? Isn’t the company under your management? You also pay to fight against them. Wouldn’t it be good to buy stocks? Come to me and do something.” Henry Keswick said.

“Henry, if the company still has funds, I will never come to you, but the company currently does not have any liquidity, and it even has a debt of 5 billion Hong Kong dollars.”

“It’s also a loss that we have a good relationship with the lending bank, otherwise Jardine Matheson would have filed for bankruptcy a long time ago.” Niu Bijian said.

“Niu Bijian, I know what you said, tell me your purpose!” Henry Keswick said.

“I want Jardine Matheson to issue additional issuance, and the target of additional issuance is you, Henry!” Niu Bijian said.

“Sorry, Niu Bijian, I can’t agree to what you said. The Keswick family has no funds.” Henry Keswick said.

“Henry, you’re lying, how is this possible, not to mention the huge dividends that Jardine Matheson gave to the Keswick family every year, just say that the Keswick family has accumulated a lot before, don’t think that everyone has forgotten Keswick Family history!” Niu Bijian said angrily.

“Niu Bijian, I think you are drinking too much, why are you talking nonsense!” Henry Keswick glared at him.

Jardine Matheson was originally called Jardine Matheson. At the beginning of its establishment, it started by dumping opium to the Qing government.

At that time, by virtue of the reputation of the British, Jardine’s Co., Ltd. soon accumulated a huge amount of wealth.

At that time, Jardine’s was not the property of the Keswick family, but the property of William Jardine and James Madison.

Later, William Jardine felt that he could not do this all the time, so he began to transform, and felt that the name of Jardine’s was too notorious.

So he stole the title of Wu Bingjian Yihexing at that time, and it has continued to this day.

And the Keswick family, who are doing legitimate business now, are naturally reluctant to talk about these dark histories.

And Niu Bijian’s words pierced Henry Keswick’s heart.

Niu Bijian consciously lost his words, so he had to apologize: “I’m sorry, Henry, but what I said is true. Did you watch Jardine Matheson fall into the hands of the Chinese? This is the legacy passed down by your ancestors.”

Henry Keswick is naturally unwilling, but he is pessimistic about the situation in Hong Kong, so he is unwilling to invest in Hong Kong.

But Niu Bijian’s approach is contrary to Henry Keswick’s idea, which is why Henry Keswick is reluctant. He does not want to invest his family heritage in Hong Kong.

“Niu Bijian, I think the real goal of the three of Li Zhiwen is not the whole of Jardine Matheson. They don’t have that size. I think they must have liked a certain kind of meat from Jardine Matheson!”

“After all, they are not stupid. As long as the Governor of Hong Kong is there, Jardine Matheson will never fall into their hands.”

“As far as I know, didn’t Sanders and Jeff Hunter talk to you on behalf of the Hong Kong government? Talk about their needs,” Henry Keswick said.

“They want the Dairy Company, Golden Gate Construction, Cultural Hotel, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal, Hong Kong Cargo Terminal, Jardine Insurance, Jardine Pacific, Jardine Motors, and even the current headquarters of Jardine Matheson, Kangle Building, Lishan Building, etc. A dozen Central properties.”

“Can I agree to these conditions? I don’t want to be a historical sinner of Jardine Matheson.” Niu Bijian said.

“You’re asking for a lot of money to pay back, Niu Bijian, you don’t even understand this!” Henry Keswick said.

“Their appetite is so big, even if it’s low, it’s not much lower, and I don’t want to give it to them.” Niu Bijian said.

“Niu Bijian, you are playing a temper like this. If you hold such an idea, no one will be able to talk about it.” Henry Keswick said.

“So I’m not here anymore. I want you, Henry, to take out the funds to buy the stock of Jardine Matheson, so that you can make sure you don’t have to pay them a little bit.”

“Henry, believe me, don’t look at Hong Kong so pessimistically. Hong Kong still has a future. As long as it survives this time, Jardine Matheson will definitely be reborn.” Niu Bijian said.

Henry Keswick complained straight in his heart, glowing with a fart, Henry Keswick doesn’t believe in the land under his feet at all now.

Henry Keswick never thought of increasing the capital of Jardine Matheson. After all, in Henry Keswick’s view, Jardine Matheson was a bottomless pit, and the amount of investment would lose as much.

Henry Keswick no longer wanted to go through the great Shanghai retreat many years ago, when Jardine Matheson lost too much.

The Shanghai retreat mentioned by Henry Keswick refers to the time limit for all foreign-funded enterprises in China to withdraw from the mainland after the northern side occupied Shanghai.

Henry Keswick followed his father James Keswick on the retreat.

But to be honest, the time given by the mainland was not enough for Jardine Matheson to retreat calmly.

After all, Jardine Matheson had too much business and assets in the mainland.

There are many foreign houses in Shanghai, cotton yarn business, tea business, etc., etc., many, many.

But there is no way, after all, there is a deadline, so James Keswick can be said to have sold a lot of real estate and business at a low price.

After loading the equipment on the ship, it left Shanghai in a hurry, but even so, many industries were still abandoned.

Jardine Matheson lost about fifty million Hong Kong dollars in that great retreat alone.

You need to know how much the 50 million Hong Kong dollars was at that time.

So having experienced the Shanghai retreat, Henry Keswick never wanted to rush through the second Hong Kong retreat.

So now with such a good opportunity and such a good receiver, how could Henry Keswick agree to inject funds into Jardine Matheson again.

Of course, this time is very sufficient. Henry Keswick is not willing to sell these properties cheaply, so at present, Henry Keswick and Niu Bijian have the same idea, that is, to keep Jardine Matheson from being taken away by others, otherwise what would you say? all fake.

Of course, the second most important thing is to say that Niu Bijian was driven down from the position of the head class of Jardine Matheson. After all, Niu Bijian was too much in the way.

Thinking of this, Henry Keswick said: “Niu Bijian, come and help me ask Li Zhiwen and the three. I want to talk to them and see if it is possible to persuade them.”

“Henry, it’s useless, they are jackals, jackals that eat people and don’t spit out bones.”

“Now we don’t want to talk to them, but to pick up shotguns and defend our homeland.” Niu Bijian said emotionally.

“Niu Bijian, at least I need to know about the current situation, so can you make arrangements for me?” Henry Keswick repeated.

In fact, Niu Bijian did not want Henry Keswick and Li Zhiwen to meet.

But there is no way, who let things have entered a desperate situation.

If you want to save Jardine Matheson, Henry Keswick must take action, otherwise it will be useless.

“Okay, then I’ll make an appointment with them, but I can’t guarantee that they will agree.” Niu Bijian said.

“It’s okay, I’m sure they’ll agree!” Henry Keswick smiled.

“Henry, the situation is in crisis now. I wonder how much money the Keswick family can provide?” Niu Bijian asked.

“Everything will be discussed after I meet Li Zhiwen and the three of them.” Henry Keswick said.

“Okay, then I’ll do it!” Niu Bijian said.

“Thank you!” said Henry Keswick.

“No thanks, everything is for Jardine Matheson. After all, our family has worked in Jardine Matheson for more than 60 years~www.mtlnovel.com~ I don’t allow Jardine Matheson to fall into the hands of several Chinese people.” Niu Bijian said.

“Of course, all for Jardine Matheson!” said Henry Keswick.

At the same time, Henry Keswick said in his heart: everything is for Jardine Matheson, so Niu Bijian must step down.

“Henry, the fish is hooked, come on!” Niu Bijian said.

Before Henry Keswick could speak, he hurriedly began to pull the rod.

“The fish is a bit big, I can’t do it alone, Niu Bijian, come and help me!” Henry Keswick said.

Niu Bijian didn’t speak, just rolled up the sleeves of his suit and went up to help.

After a while, a big golden fish was dragged up by the two of them, and then put into the same species by Henry Keswick.

“It’s a very good sign. This is the only goldfish in this pond. It was caught by us at this time. It seems to be a good sign!” Henry Keswick said.

“Really? That omen is indeed very good!” Niu Bijian said.