Chapter 500

In the private room,

Old Mr. Cao spoke passionately,

"At the beginning of Dragonair's establishment, it encountered great difficulties; due to the unreasonable policies of the Hong Kong government, 'Dragonair' was unable to apply for air transport licenses for popular routes, almost losing money every month."

"However, at that time, Old Bao and I worked hard to run around, exposing and criticizing the unreasonable partiality of the Hong Kong government; on the other hand, we widely opened up relationships with various countries, striving for routes."

"The mainland also expressed support for the business development of 'Dragonair,' opening 22 routes between Hong Kong and the mainland for 'Dragonair' to operate."

"Subsequently, it also obtained licenses for international routes flying to Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, etc......"

Subsequently, the voice gradually turned into unwillingness.

"Dragonair's development was very unsmooth, because the British Hong Kong government caused trouble again, and Cathay suppressed competition, losing a lot of money......"

"In '89, Old Bao withdrew, and most of the shares were acquired by my Cao family."

"In '90, the losses were even greater...... at this time, Cathay and CITIC wanted to acquire, and then various shareholders successively sold, and in the end, CITIC 38.3%, Cathay 30%, my Cao family 21.6%, Swire Group 5%......"

"Then not long after, at the shareholders' meeting, Cathay, on the grounds of distributing interests and making Dragonair profitable, obtained the management rights of Dragonair......"

Speaking to here,

Old Mr. Cao's voice was a bit desolate.

Thinking back then, when Dragonair was established, everyone was high-spirited, thinking it was another grand event for Chinese capital.

And now, it has been occupied by Cathay.

It felt quite like losing sovereignty and humiliating the country.

Old Mr. Cao looked at Guan Zu's young face and that sharp gaze,

Perhaps,

Dragonair should be handed over to the hands of the young.

Thinking of this, Old Mr. Cao suddenly had a decision: "Mr. Guan, I know you want to compete with this Cathay Pacific...... I don't know if you are interested in taking over the 21.6% of shares in my Cao family's hands?"

Guan Zu was shocked: "Mr. Cao, are you willing to sell? This is your hard work!"

Old Mr. Cao waved his hand: "No, I'm old, and Dragonair in my hands is like dead; perhaps in your hands, it might glow with new life."

Guan Zu's ability is known to all of Hong Kong.

Guan Zu's character is recognized by all of Hong Kong.

So, handing Dragonair to Guan Zu might be a good idea.

Guan Zu thought the two sides would pull for a while, didn't expect Mr. Cao to be so straightforward, and couldn't help but be a bit pleasantly surprised.

Without hesitation on the spot,

Raised his glass,

"Thank you very much, Mr. Cao; I want these shares!"

"I'll finish it, you do as you please!"

Guan Zu looked up, a full large glass of white wine, drank it in one gulp.

Next,

The atmosphere at the dining table became much warmer.

A new day,

Five Star Group and Cao family started formal acquisition consultations.

At this time, Dragonair's profitability was still very average, and the overall market valuation was around 13 billion Hong Kong dollars.

Definitely a low point of low points.

The price of Cao family's 21.6% shares was in the range of about 2.8 billion Hong Kong dollars in preliminary negotiations.

Soon,

The news reached the ears of Cathay and Swire Group.

Swire Building.

Cathay Pacific CEO's office,

Tang Baolin heard the secretary's report and had the urge to vomit blood.

No, why are you acquiring Dragonair?

Damn it, I just discriminated against mainlanders, isn't it just that employees are divided into grades, you just scold a few times in the newspaper to vent, why are you acquiring Dragonair?

No need to be so serious, big brother!

"Ling ling ling~~~~"

At this time, his office phone rang; looking at the phone display number, it was the phone of Director Peng Lizhi upstairs in Swire Group.

"Mr. Peng!" Tang Baolin lowered his head slightly.

This Director Peng Lizhi is a big shot.

Former Financial Secretary, now retired, became one of the directors of Swire Group, and has quite a lot of power in Swire Group.

"Have you heard about Guan Zu acquiring Dragonair? Come to my office and explain it to me!" Director Peng Lizhi's voice was a bit cold.

"Yes, I'll go immediately."

Tang Baolin thought about how to deal with the leader's questioning while taking the elevator upstairs.

Soon, arrived at Peng Lizhi's office.

"Mr. Peng~~"

"Come in......"

After Tang Baolin walked in,

Peng Lizhi had silver-white hair, now 67 years old, because he served in the British army, he had a very strong momentum.

"Heard that this Guan Zu was provoked by you...... tell me, what's going on?"

Tang Baolin hurriedly told the whole story.

Peng Lizhi was surprised: "Just this? This also counts as discrimination?"

Tang Baolin: "Yes, it's because of this...... this Guan Zu is a recognized leftist person, so he would feel this is discrimination...... I only thought he would scold a few times in the newspaper, didn't expect him to run directly to acquire Dragonair."

Peng Lizhi waved his hand: "I don't care about these...... I just want to ask one thing, can Dragonair still be held in our own hands?"

Dragonair can only be Cathay's lackey!

Absolutely cannot be out of control!

Tang Baolin was very confident about this: "Rest assured, Mr. Peng, Dragonair's business needs us to provide; if Dragonair doesn't want to continue losing money, it must listen to Cathay."

Peng Lizhi: "Good, I'll remember your words."

Waved his hand,

Let Tang Baolin get out.

In the next few days, the negotiation progress between Cao family and Five Star Group was very fast.

The fifth day,

The negotiations officially ended.

Both sides held a press conference, and Guan Zu officially acquired all 21.6% of the shares in Cao family's hands for a price of 2.65 billion.

At the press conference,

Guan Zu undoubtedly became the focus of reporters' lenses and interviews.

He stood on the stage,

"This acquisition is a counterattack of mine against Cathay Pacific's discrimination against ordinary Hong Kong Island citizens and mainland compatriots!"

"It is precisely because Cathay is a British-funded company that it reveals discrimination against Chinese from top to bottom."

"Since that's the case, why can't we have an airline that belongs to Chinese?"

"Therefore, I acquired Dragonair."

ATV reporter asked: "Mr. Guan, currently you only have 21.6% of Dragonair's shares, while Cathay holds 30% of Dragonair's shares, not even as much as Cathay's shares; does this mean you will continue to acquire?"

Guan Zu nodded: "That's right, I will continue to acquire......"

Oriental Daily reporter: "May I ask what is Mr. Guan's acquisition plan?"

Guan Zu: "I will acquire the Dragonair shares in Cathay Pacific's hands."

"Ah~~~~~"

All the reporters were surprised one after another.

Sing Tao Daily reporter: "Mr. Guan, Cathay's performance is good now, and its finances are sufficient; it shouldn't be very likely to sell Dragonair shares to you, right?"

Guan Zu was full of confidence: "No, it will definitely sell......"

Regarding this, Guan Zu already had a full plan.

What Cathay?

Too low. At most, it can only be my third-tier opponent!

Guan Zu's gaze was aimed at — Swire Group!!

Hmm...... now Guan Zu just wants to stir up the heat first.

Because dealing with Swire Group requires public opinion support!

"Everyone!"

Guan Zu was passionate,

"The place we are standing on is Hong Kong Island, where Chinese occupy more than 95% of the population; there is no reason to be stepped on by a ghost's airline, treating us as second-class citizens......"

"Taking a flight, suffering those arrogant eyes, perfunctory attitudes of flight attendants......"

"Do we have to silently endure this kind of treatment?"

"No!"

"I am not willing!"

"Therefore!"

"I think, our Hong Kong Island should have its own Chinese airline, providing good service to our Hong Kong Island citizens, not discriminating because our English is not proficient, not treating us differently because we are not Westerners......"

!

"I solemnly promise that after Five Star Group acquires Dragonair this time, there will absolutely be no discrimination, only enthusiasm, sincerity, and equality, letting passengers feel the warmth of home......"

Before the words fell,

Clatter clatter clatter~~~~~

Countless applause in the audience.

Noon,

ATV and TVB news reported Guan Zu's acquisition press conference in full.

Countless citizens who had been discriminated against by Cathay cheered for it one after another.

"Support Mr. Guan!"

"Exactly, Hong Kong Island people should have their own airline in Hong Kong Island!"

"Reject Cathay, this kind of airline that discriminates against Chinese!"

"Support, support!"

"Five Star Group's affairs, Mr. Guan's affairs, I support them all!"

Then......

Cathay,

Tang Baolin's office

"Hahaha~~~"

"Who does he Guan Zu think he is?!"

"Say acquire, and we Cathay will sell to him?"

"Naive!"

Tang Baolin looked at the TV and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Swire Group, Cathay Pacific, neither could sit and watch Guan Zu enter Dragonair!

What does Guan Zu have to acquire?

Laugh to death!

"Ling ling ling~~~"

Swire Director Peng Lizhi called: "The public opinion doesn't seem right; you immediately call a press conference and express an apology to the Hong Kong Island citizens."

Tang Baolin: "Ah?"

Peng Lizhi: "Ah what ah? Don't you see? That Guan Zu is manipulating public opinion; it's his old trick. This afternoon, hold a press conference immediately, apologize!"

Tang Baolin: "Then do we need to apologize to the mainland?"

Peng Lizhi: "Just apologize, it's not like asking you to correct it; will you die if you apologize."

Cathay's old trick.

Apologize, apologize, just don't change!

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Tang Baolin: "............"

The smile just now instantly turned bitter.

Afternoon,

Tang Baolin quickly held a press conference,

On the stage, he spoke freely.

"First, regarding the service attitude of Cathay Pacific flight attendants toward citizens, I express my apology to all citizens......"

"Cathay Pacific has always been serious and responsible......"

The whole apology revolved around several points: service attitude is a problem, we will correct it; apologize to citizens, apologize to the mainland; it's all the dereliction of duty of the flight attendant department leadership, rectify immediately......

Eating melon reporters asked questions one after another.

Evening,

TVB and ATV reported the content of this press conference.

After all Hong Kong Island citizens watched it, many citizens...... forgave.

Felt they had achieved victory.

The heat of public opinion was eliminated a bit.

A new day,

Guan Zu caused trouble again.

He held another press conference and released a piece of heavy news.

Five Star Group acquired 15% of the shares in CITIC Group's hands, holding more than 36.6%, which was 1.6% more than Cathay and Swire combined.

Successfully became the largest shareholder of Dragonair!

Noon,

ATV and TVB reported this news.

The heat of the whole Hong Kong soared again.

Yesterday Cathay apologized, making many citizens choose to forgive. However, their attention didn't drop, but shifted to Guan Zu acquiring Dragonair vs Cathay.

Guan Zu, the support rate in the whole Hong Kong was close to half.

Every big event, it's the number one on the hot list!

Guan Zu caused trouble like this, naturally attracting the attention of all Hong Kong Island citizens.

Guan Zu acquiring Dragonair, can it succeed?

Dragonair vs Cathay, can it succeed?

Cathay Pacific,

"So what if you acquire more?"

"Do you dare to take away the management rights?"

Tang Baolin looked at the TV, sneering repeatedly,

"Without my Cathay's charity, you won't even be able to eat! Idiot!"

At this time, the secretary knocked on the door and walked in: "CEO, just now CITIC and Guan Zu of Dragonair jointly issued a notice: because of the arrival of new shareholders, a shareholders' meeting is specially held, and the time is the afternoon three days later."

"Got it."

Tang Baolin waved his hand, waving the secretary away.

At this time, Tang Baolin was still full of confidence.

As long as the Hong Kong Island government continues to push the "one route, one company" policy, you Dragonair don't even think about developing.

And the Hong Kong Island government stands on Cathay Pacific's side.

Advantage is with me · jpg

Just when Tang Baolin was full of confidence,

Peninsula Hotel,

Guan Zu and Fat Peng were having afternoon tea here.

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ps: Three updates today, asking for monthly tickets~~~ The third chapter deleted quite a bit, accelerating the rhythm.

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