Reborn Capital Tycoon - Chapter 255

  Chapter 255 Shen Bi Provides Clues

  With such a superficial truth, Niu Bijian believes that Shen Bi will not fail to understand that once foreign capital becomes big in Xiangjiang, British-funded enterprises such as HSBC and Jardine will inevitably bear the brunt.

  Its status may be severely hit.

  However, it is a pity that Niu Bijian’s long speech did not make Shen Bi show the slightest worry.

   Just when Niu Bijian was full of disappointment and was about to get up and leave.

   Shen Bi, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.

   “Mr. Niu Bijian, what you said just now, I need to correct you. HSBC Bank did not violate the earlier agreement. Even if this matter is brought up to the Governor, HSBC Bank is not afraid.”

   “Press?” Niu Bijian was taken aback when he heard the words, and then a bright light flashed in his eyes, and he said hastily, “President Shen means this matter”

   Before Niu Bijian finished speaking, Shen Bi raised his hand and interrupted: “Mr. Niu Bijian, it doesn’t matter what I mean, I just remind Mr. Niu Bijian that HSBC has not violated the agreement.”

   “It’s getting late. If Mr. Niu Bijian has nothing to do, please go back. I still have a lot of work to do here, so I won’t continue to entertain.”

  After Shen Bi finished speaking, he stretched out his hand to signal Niu Bijian to leave.

  Same as Standard Chartered Bank, now that Chen Yi is the major shareholder of HSBC Bank, whether he wants to or not, he has to choose Chen Yi’s side from Shen Bi’s standpoint and HSBC’s standpoint.

   Unless Chen Yi really annexed Jardine and became a threat to HSBC, HSBC would make changes.

  Otherwise, Shen Bi can only choose to maintain his major shareholder, otherwise he may be blocked by Boss Chen if he wants to take over Sha Ya’s position in the future.

A year ago, Chen Yi definitely did not have such strength, but as Chen Yi increased his stake in HSBC and became the actual major shareholder of HSBC, coupled with his position as a director of the other party’s board of directors, these two identities combined, Enough to influence the decision-making of the board of directors.

  Even Sha Ya, as the chairman and chairman of the board of directors of HSBC, can’t ignore Chen Yi’s opinion now. This change in status makes Shen Bi have to think about his own future.

  Currently, Chen Yi’s goal is only Wharf and Golden Gate Construction. Even if Jardine really loses these two companies, it will be hurt at most, and it will not be completely destroyed.

  As for the issue of Citibank and Mitsubishi Bank, Shen Bi has already figured it out. This time, the two banks helped Boss Chen just to make a name for themselves so that they can further develop their business in Xiangjiang.

  Although the two foreign-funded enterprises are strong, strength alone is not enough if they want to expand in Xiangjiang.

  The thinking of the Chinese has always been very conservative. Looking at the current financial industry in Hong Kong, how many foreign banks have really developed?

   Except for HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, which have the right to issue banknotes in Hong Kong dollars, other British banks, including Jardine Matheson, are not very popular with Chinese.

  Whether the Chinese are looking for loans or seeking cooperation, the first choice must be Chinese banks such as Hang Seng Bank and Bank of East Asia, followed by British banks such as HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, and finally foreign banks such as Citibank and Mitsubishi Bank.

   Therefore, it is not so difficult for foreign banks to gain a foothold in Xiangjiang. They not only have to face local Chinese banks with geographical advantages, but also compete with British banks that are not weak.

   Now Chen Yi is not alone, and the Li family is behind him. Once there is a gap between HSBC and him, foreign banks like Citibank and Mitsubishi Bank will definitely not miss the opportunity.

  Now Chen Yi is well-known and influential in Xiangjiang, and the Lee family has background and connections. When the two are added together, once they are attracted by such powerful giants as Citibank and Mitsubishi Bank.

   When the three parties cooperate, it will be the enemy of British capital such as HSBC, so whether it is Sha Ya or Shen Bi, as long as Chen Yi does not touch their bottom line, they will always favor Boss Chen.

  The so-called, a dead friend will not die a poor one.

   What does the life and death of Jardine have to do with them?

   Furthermore, given Jardine’s strength, Shen Bi didn’t think that Niu Bijian and the others really had nothing to do.

   “If that’s the case, then I won’t bother President Shen.”

  Niu Bijian left Shen Bi’s office with a smile on his face. Although he didn’t get any news from Shen Bi about who was behind the scenes, what Shen Bi said just now was enough to confirm his previous guess.

  The six major banks targeted the Jardine Group this time because there was a mastermind behind the scenes, and this mastermind was not an insider of the six major banks.

  As for why he is so sure, the reason is very simple. If one of the six major banks wants to deal with the Jardine Group, then HSBC and these banks will definitely not cooperate.

  Only people who are not from the six major banks can entrust the six major banks to initiate the acquisition of Jardine Group without being rejected by the bank.

  As for who the principals behind the six major banks are, Niu Bijian is still unclear, but now that there are clues, it will be much easier to find out who is behind the scenes.

  After Niu Bijian left, Shen Bi came to Sha Ya’s office.

After listening to Shen Bi’s report, Sha Ya closed the document in her hand, leaned on the boss’s chair, and said with a smile: “I believe that Chen Sheng will be found by Jardine within two days. Come on, this farce is almost over.”

   “Chairman, if Chen Sheng finds out.” Shen Bi showed a trace of worry on his face, as if he was afraid that the reminder from his side would let Chen Yi know and tell him something.

  Sha Ya comforted at the right time: “Don’t worry, you didn’t tell Niu Bijian anything. Even if Chen Sheng found out, it would be fine. The reason why I asked you to provide Niu Bijian with clues is to make Chen Sheng stop.”

   “People are animals that are not easily satisfied. If Chen Sheng is kept hidden behind the scenes and Yihe can’t figure out his details, what should I do if he has other ideas after he eats Wharf and Jinmen Construction?”

   Shen Bi listened, and nodded thoughtfully.

  As Sha Ya said, people are animals that are not easily satisfied. Once Chen Yi is allowed to easily win Wharf and Golden Gate, the other party is likely to be greedy.

  Sha Ya picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. Before Shen Bi could answer, she said, “Okay, if you have nothing to do, you can continue working.”

   “You should pay more attention to Chen Sheng. Once you take down Wharf and Jinmen Building, persuade Chen Sheng to stop in time.”

   “Okay, chairman, then I’ll go down first.”

“Press”

   Sha Ya responded and watched Shen Bi leave the office.

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  (end of this chapter)