Chapter 621: 605 JPMorgan: I Have to Look at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's Face to Buy a Port

He had seen too much of the hardships faced by the common people at the bottom of society.

He had seen the grand, high-sounding facades of the government officials sitting high above.

He had seen one charitable organization after another, named for charity, but existing mostly for the sake of reputation.

He had seen too much, grown mature, and seen things clearly.

He understood what a politician was.

Is the Queen a politician?

Clearly, the Queen is a politician.

Therefore, the Queen cannot be relied upon.

Of course, what truly changed him was when his 60-year-old father fell ill with cancer and needed a large sum of money for treatment.

He went to his superiors to ask for help, but at that time, the Political Department was in the process of being disbanded, funds were scarce, and his superiors refused.

In the end, it was the person in charge of the Five-Star Property in Sham Shui Po who learned of his situation and provided the money for him.

It was precisely these numerous experiences that allowed him to gradually see many things clearly.

Thus, he became a loyal Five-Star person... *cough cough*~~~

"I am very sorry..."

Zhou Zhou Wenjian lowered his head, his face full of repentance.

"No need to be sorry, because you could not decide the beginning of your life." In Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's smile, there was full tolerance and understanding.

"Thank you, Boss!"

Zhou Zhou Wenjian was deeply moved, and then he told Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu his experiences, one by one.

He had shown talent in his youth, was sent to the UK for training, bathed in the glory of the Queen, and formed the idealism that Great Britain was supreme.

Then he worked in the Political Department, was sent as an undercover agent before the department was dissolved, and was constantly baptized by work at the grassroots level.

In the end, his idealism was shattered; he recognized the hypocrisy of politicians, recognized the difficulties of the grassroots citizens, and after his father fell ill, he was rejected by the Political Department and helped by the Five-Star Group...

Ultimately, he identified with the philosophy of the Five-Star Group.

Only then did the loyalty rating of 98 that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu saw come to be.

"It is very good that you can see these things clearly..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu stood up and walked to the window, looking down at the bustling crowd below:

"When you have seen too much suffering, you will understand that true justice is not blindly executing orders, but standing on the side of the people."

"And the so-called Queen is nothing more than a hypocritical politician."

"So, from the beginning, I knew you were an undercover agent, but I was not afraid that you were an undercover agent."

"I believe in you; you will eventually make the right decision to stand with the citizens of Hong Kong."

At this moment,

Zhou Zhou Wenjian looked at Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's figure, and it seemed as if there was light!

(Cement-bucket Long Hu: Gurgle~~ Gurgle~~ Gurgle~~)

In the evening,

Central Plaza, the VIP conference room on the top floor of the Five-Star Group.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was the brilliant night view of Victoria Harbour.

Inside a giant fish tank, several arowanas swam in the dim blue water, their scales reflecting a cold, metallic luster.

Dark blue leather sofas were arranged in a semicircle, and Wilson from JPMorgan sat opposite Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu in a crisp suit.

This was his first time meeting Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu.

He felt...

Hiss, so young?!

It was hard to imagine that such a young person had started from scratch and become the richest man in Hong Kong in just a few short years, with a net worth of tens of billions of US dollars.

Therefore, Wilson's internal level of seriousness deepened significantly.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan..."

Wilson put away his arrogance, his attitude becoming polite.

"We heard news that you are planning to build a new port in Hong Kong..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "That's right, we are indeed preparing to build a port... because I am optimistic about the future of the East, so I am very optimistic about the prospects of Hong Kong's port handling a large volume of container transshipment for the East..."

Wilson: "Why hasn't Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan thought about acquiring the HIT International Container Terminals held by Mr. Li? Mr. Li has been contacting the outside world to sell it during this period."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Because he didn't notify me."

Wilson: "............"

What kind of nonsense is this?

He squeezed out a smile: "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, building a new port will cost at least ten billion... Instead of spending ten billion to build from scratch, why not cooperate with us to acquire the HIT terminal? The efficiency would be higher."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu leaned back in the sofa, his fingertips rubbing the edge of a celadon teacup, with a smile that was not quite a smile:

"Mr. Wilson also said it, building a port only takes 10 billion Hong Kong dollars, and we estimate it will cost at most 15 billion Hong Kong dollars... But Mr. Li is asking for nearly 6 billion US dollars—which is equivalent to more than 40 billion Hong Kong dollars. Even a primary school student can do this math."

"But what about the time cost?" Wilson leaned forward. "A new port takes at least three years from site selection to production, while HIT's ready-made terminals can generate cash flow immediately."

"Moreover, there are mature international shipping partners..."

"If you build a port yourself, you need to find new partners..."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu chuckled: "I think Mr. Wilson has misunderstood one thing. These so-called partners are not looking to cooperate with Mr. Li, but with the East's 1 billion people and its massive market."

Wilson: "............"

It had to be said that Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu was very right.

"Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, I won't beat around the bush with you. We at JPMorgan want to cooperate with you to acquire Mr. Li's company."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "How do you want to cooperate?"

Wilson looked humble: "Fifty-fifty split, joint management. We have international shipping resources, you have local advantages, a win-win."

"Fifty-fifty?"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Nonono~~~ I think Mr. Wilson has forgotten one thing: the importance of the Hong Kong terminal to the East. 50% is absolutely impossible."

"This port looks like an economic issue, but it is actually a political issue."

Wilson's smile froze.

He was cursing inwardly.

Damn politics!

At this moment, he realized that his decision to acquire this port terminal was a bit rash.

From this, it could be inferred,

This new port was created by Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu, or the East, to snipe his acquisition of Mr. Li's port.

If JPMorgan didn't buy it, the East could acquire Mr. Li's port.

If JPMorgan bought it, the East would build a new port.

Wilson pondered for a moment and gave his new offer: "We want 30%, you take 70%."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu shook his head: "At most 10%, and the management rights remain in our hands."

Splash~~~

The arowana suddenly whipped its tail against the glass, splashing water.

Wilson hurriedly shook his head: "Nonono~~~ No, 10% is too little. Such an acquisition is meaningless to us at JPMorgan."

Neither the management rights nor the shares satisfied him.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu shrugged: "That is our bottom line."

Wilson thought for a moment: "I need to go back and think about it."

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "No problem."

Wilson regained the enthusiasm he had after the negotiation: "Mr. Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan, you are truly as legendary as they say... I personally hope to be friends with you."

Business is business, and personal is personal.

This negotiation showed him Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's strength and his relationship with the East behind him.

Such a person's future achievements must be limitless... wait, no need to wait for the future, he is already considered a world-class billionaire now.

He could make a friend.

The business world is a road of enemies; more friends mean more paths!

In the future, if there is anything in the East, he can ask Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu for help.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu smiled: "Friends? We are friends now..."

Wilson: "Haha~~~ Cheers to our friendship!"

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu raised his glass,

Cheers!

A plane came from the north and landed at Kai Tak Airport.

"Ah~~~~~"

"I'm finally back!"

Jimmy, having turned a shade darker, officially became "Black Gu."

Jimmy wailed in a storm of tears~~~~

Do you know how I spent these past four months? I spent them drinking the northwest wind!

Brother Zu, I will be at odds with you!

Leaving the airport.

"Brother Jimmy!"

At the airport entrance, Ah Xing had arrived early, driving a black Chevrolet to pick him up.

As soon as Jimmy saw it was Ah Xing, and that it was Brother Zu's car... all his resentment vanished into thin air.

Brother Zu still cares about me very much, and having me do so many things, what does that mean? It means he values me.

Brother Zu, loyalty!

Moved to tears!

Getting into the car.

Ah Xing stepped on the gas, and they sped away from the airport.

"Brother Jimmy, did you gain anything from this trip to the mainland?"

"Partnerships with 32 factories and 15 universities... and 2,000 primary schools are under construction..."

"Wow~~~ Brother Jimmy, you've become a big boss~~"

"It's alright~~"

Jimmy couldn't help but grin.

His reputation in the mainland is now "a household name," and many officials pull strings to find him, hoping he will invest or donate schools.

The leaders above even specially invited him to the Imperial Capital for a two-hour talk.

To think that I, Jimmy, used to be just a street thug, I never expected to have a day like this!

Brother Zu, loyalty!

Ah Xing: "By the way, we changed offices, you should know that."

Jimmy: "I know, moved to Central Plaza."

Hearing this, Jimmy couldn't help but feel expectant; it's the tallest building in Asia, and life is looking more and more promising.

Soon, they arrived at Central Plaza.

Looking up.

Hiss~~~ I like this office!

Taking the elevator straight to the top floor.

"Brother Zu!"

Jimmy knocked on the door, walked into Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu's office, and greeted Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu happily, who was standing in front of a fish tank watching the fish.

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "Eh, who are you? Where did this negro come from?"

Jimmy: "I..."

I'm going to fight you!

It wasn't for anyone else but you that I got this tanned!

Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu: "I was wrong, I shouldn't have said you were dark. You've worked hard. You are a great hero of the Five Star Group. You're amazing, so amazing~~~ Look, you're even more handsome now that you're dark, aren't you..."

Jimmy: "..."

He's coaxing me, but he's coaxing me like a child.

Next, drinking tea and reporting.

An hour later, the report was finished.

Then, he had a meal with Director Director Director Director Director Director Guan Zu in the evening.

Just as he was preparing to go home and get some good rest...

As it turned out...

Long Hu called: "Jimmy, I heard you returned to Hong Kong? A kid happened to see you today and reported it to me."

Jimmy: "Uncle Long Hu, I was just planning to visit you tomorrow."

On the other end of the phone, Long Hu laughed happily: "Good, it's been a long time since I've seen you. Tomorrow morning at eight o'clock, at the Have Backbone Restaurant, let's have morning tea..."

Long Hu doesn't usually disturb Jimmy, but this time Jimmy returned to Hong Kong, which was the perfect opportunity for him to invite Jimmy to eat, so he hurriedly called to arrange morning tea.

A new day,

Jimmy got up early, started his car, and set off for the Have Backbone Restaurant.

Because Jimmy arrived quite early, Long Hu hadn't come yet.

Led by a waiter, Jimmy arrived at the private room booked by Long Hu, sat down, and began to brew tea.

Not long after,

Long Hu arrived and walked into the private room.

He took a look at Jimmy...

Long Hu: "???"

Oh no, I'm old, dizzy, and went to the wrong room.

He went back out of the room, searched around a bit, but it was correct, he hadn't gone to the wrong room.

He entered the room again.

"Uncle Long Hu, what are you looking for?" Jimmy asked, puzzled.

"Ah? You're Jimmy?" Long Hu walked closer, looking at Jimmy carefully, and only then did his farsighted eyes recognize it was Jimmy.

"Poor thing, how did you get so dark?"

Jimmy: "I..."

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PS: I have things to take care of for the next three or four days, so the word count will be a bit lower. Sorry, I will try my best to make up for it this month!

(End of this chapter)