Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The appearance of the first company to purchase war bonds caused a brief uproar in the hall. However, those who came to the Governor's Mansion were relatively high-quality elites and super-rich people, and they soon calmed down.

At this time, the few people surrounding Shen Bi were very embarrassed. When they were chatting with Shen Bi just now, they felt that Youde would come over and beg them for help. Everyone knows that the bonds issued by the British state are a scam and are more intended to stimulate the patriotic enthusiasm of ordinary people.

But London has not thought about how much ordinary people in Hong Kong identify with Britain. After all, public security has never been better during the British rule, and sometimes even the most basic personal safety cannot be guaranteed; it is strange that ordinary people can identify with the British Hong Kong government.

Of course, Youde also knew that it was impossible to carry out propaganda under the banner of patriotism like in the UK. The British Empire had never considered the people of Xiangjiang to be British. Now when I have difficulties, I think of the people in Xiangjiang. How can they be as enthusiastic as the people in China? Therefore, he pinned all his hopes on the super-rich people in Xiangjiang. As long as they are willing to contribute, all this will not be a problem.

The British believed that these rich people were all vested interests in British rule of Hong Kong, and it was natural for them to provide money when the British Empire needed money for foreign wars.

Compared to Shen Bi and others, a father and daughter in the corner of the hall were even more confused as to why John Madden decided to buy 15 million pounds of war bonds without consulting them. What did this British man mean? What is Wheelock looking like now, where are they still playing big, and do they take them seriously?

The daughter said to her father: "Dad, why did John Madden buy British war bonds without discussing with you? I have investigated Wheelock's financial situation in the past few days, and it can be said that it is much worse than imagined. I am also preparing to report to Wheelock." You’re reporting!”

The man called his father said: "No matter how bad it can be, the worst we can do is kick the Madden family out. As long as I'm still here, he won't be able to make any waves."

Daughter: "The entire Wheelock currently has less than 200 million Hong Kong dollars on its books. Within one month, it needs to pay a total of 180 million Hong Kong dollars for bank loans, loan payments, employee salaries, etc.; within three months, the amount that needs to be paid is 520 million Hong Kong dollars. If If all the money on the books is used to buy British bonds, it will be a problem to pay wages next month.”

Hearing what his daughter said, the middle-aged man felt very unhappy. Although Wheelock is now managed by John Madden, the largest shareholder has long since changed. This British guy spent so much money without consulting them. It would be difficult to pass this test without a reasonable explanation.

Father: "You have been in the UK for many years, and you studied accounting. How much do you know about the so-called British war bonds? Can we use British war bonds for mortgage loans?"

Daughter: "War bonds are a deceptive thing in the UK. They are just under the guise of patriotism. The British people can be said to be patriotic when they buy them, but what if people in Hong Kong buy them. In the past few years I have been in the UK, they have never We Xiangjiang people are not regarded as our own people, and many things are clearly distinguished."

"If you use bonds as collateral for a loan, the bank may lend you a loan. However, you need to pay interest. After all, the income from bonds is far less than the bank's loan interest. In other words, we don't need to use our own funds to purchase, and we may have to pay back every year if we buy it entirely with loans. Millions of pounds out.”

"The United Kingdom is still repaying the debt it owed during World War I, and the repayment time of the Falklands War Bonds may not be known until when."

After hearing his daughter's analysis, the middle-aged man felt extremely angry. John Madden really doesn't regard himself as an outsider. I don't object to your patriotism, but I can't let everyone pay the bill.

John Madden knew he had been cheated the moment Joante announced it in public, and he could ignore other people's opinions. But today, the company's largest shareholder came to the Governor's Mansion with his daughter who had just returned from England. This was an act of taking the decision without authorization.

And judging from the way the daughter of the largest shareholder checks accounts, she is not a simple character. I heard that she studied financial accounting and other related majors in the UK. It can be said that Wheelock's financial situation is already known to everyone, and now that it has been exposed again, isn't it just looking for trouble?

He originally wanted to report after the dinner. After all, it could explain that he was forced by the governor and had no choice but to agree. At that time, the major shareholders would let him go after paying some other benefits. But now the governor comes to him to get the matter done. This is not an act of arrogance and does not take the major shareholders into consideration at all.

Although Wheelock is still managed by the Madden family, many discerning people know it. As long as the major shareholders want to, they can take back management rights at any time. Originally, people would still take the face of the founding family into consideration, but now that you have broken the rules of the game, the major shareholders will not go too far in dealing with you.

John Madden finally found the father and daughter and came over quickly. Many people who greeted him on the way ignored him. After all, now is the time when the future and destiny of the Madden family are related.

Seeing Madden coming, the middle-aged father said angrily: "Mr. Madden, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

The father and daughter are relatively low-key, so there are basically no people in their location. Seeing the middle-aged man's expression, John Madden knew that things were going to be difficult, so it seemed he could only tell the truth and bite the bullet.

John Madden: "Sheng Zhang, please listen to my explanation. It was Governor Youde who just forced Wheelock to buy war bonds, and he also said that London wanted us to take the lead in buying them. I really have no choice."

"Youde opened his mouth to ask for 50 million pounds. This was reduced only after I talked hard."

If Bao Zixuan was around, he would be very surprised. This father and daughter are Zhang Yuliang and Zhang Youran whom he met on the plane five years ago; it can be said that they are the guides for him to come into this world.

Zhang Youran completed his undergraduate studies at Cardiff University in the UK and then pursued postgraduate studies. He just returned to China this year. In order to train his daughter, Zhang Yuliang asked her to intern in Wheelock's financial department. Unexpectedly, many problems were discovered in just a few days. This made him very happy, but at the same time, he had serious doubts about John Madden's ability to manage the company. Let him finally understand that not all Jews are suitable for business.

Zhang Yuliang: "Did Youde use a gun or a knife? Why didn't I see any element of forcing you? You still seemed to be enjoying yourself. Do you really think Wheelock is still a member of your Madden family? You don't care about yourself anymore." Treat him like an outsider!"

"Right now, Wheelock has less than 200 million Hong Kong dollars in its account, and it needs to pay 180 million Hong Kong dollars within a month; and 520 million Hong Kong dollars need to be paid within three months. I don't know how to get this money back. You can do it all at once That’s 15 million pounds. Doesn’t the business no longer need to operate, employees no longer need to be paid, or suppliers no longer need to be paid?”

"I've shit myself, and now I'm still thinking about helping others to fuck my shit. I really don't know what you're thinking. Is your head full of mush?"

It can be said that Zhang Yuliang was not polite to John Madden at all. John Madden might have fought with him before. But now he is not so bold. As the CEO of Wheelock, of course he knows the true situation of the company. If there is no capital injection, it is likely to go bankrupt and reorganize, then the Madden family will really have nothing left, and may also be saddled with debt.

John Madden originally pinned his hopes on Zhang Yuliang, hoping that the Zhang family could come to the rescue. Although the Zhang family is not as high-profile as other families, it can be said about its strength. It is estimated that in the whole of Xiangjiang, only Bao Zixuan of Heiyun Group may be really stronger than the Zhang family. Compared with other wealthy families, it is not necessarily weaker than them.

Now let alone Zhang Yuliang say a few words to him, even if he is beaten, he must bear it. After all, this is the most critical moment related to whether he can guarantee his current life, and it is also a life-saving straw that can ensure that the Madden family does not decline.

John Madden: "Sheng Zhang, Governor Youde really pushed me to the point of being helpless just now. If a subsidized loan is needed, the Madden family is willing to bear it, but please sir, please help Wheelock, otherwise the company will really go bankrupt." risk."

Zhang Yuliang knew that even if he killed John Madden, he still had to pay for the war bonds first. No one is so bold to deceive the governor or the British government. How can the Zhang family still make a living on the ground in Xiangjiang?

I wish everyone a happy new year and all the best!