How did I become a god

Chapter 1563 Dongzi's Story
As Jing Gao expected, Liu Qiangdong continued with a smile: "Mr. Jing, Ms. Xu from Capital Today just called me and expressed her shame for her reckless accusations when she communicated with you this afternoon.

I heard what she said again, and I thought it was indeed quite excessive.

Of course, she is also ignorant of the inside story and lacks information. We all know that the assets of Mingyuan Group are yours, but she is so ignorant that she wants to fight for them. I have known Xu Xin for many years, and I have rarely seen her make such a mistake. "

Dongzi didn't say a word to plead for mercy, but Jing Gao certainly understood the subtext. He was still good to his friends, but in his position, it was impossible for him to give in immediately just because of Dongzi's soft words. After all, Xu Xin was just ashamed.

"Mr. Liu, I saw in the public information that Capital Today has invested in your company. How is your relationship with her?"

Liu Qiangdong immediately understood what Jing Gao meant. This was a way out. What would happen next was the strength of his "plea" and the extent to which Xu Xin admitted her fault.

Of course, Mr. Jing speaks softly, and his meaning is this, but it won't be offensive. He has been in the business world for so many years, and he has this ability. Isn't that what he just asked for?
“Mr. Jing, Xu Xin is the first investor of JD.com. To me, he is a benefactor in life. JD.com started its A round of financing in August 2007. At that time, I met with Xu Xin and talked for a total of four hours.

Xu Xin asked me how much I wanted. I said, 200 million US dollars. I hadn't seen much of the world at that time. I thought 200 million US dollars was enough.

Xu Xin said, "How can 200 million be enough? I'll give you 1 million dollars." In the end, he invested 1000 million dollars and got 20% of JD.com's shares.

The second round of financing also relied on Xu Xin's matchmaking.

At that time, I wanted to invest in logistics to improve JD.com's service level. In 2008, the global financial crisis was raging around the world. I met with investors everywhere, and I met with more than 40 investors at that time, but no investor wanted to invest in JD.com. I was so anxious that my hair turned white. JD.com didn't have much money on its books.

In the end, it was Xu Xin who helped me and introduced me to Liang Botao for a meal. Soon, we got the investment and solved our urgent problem. Xiongniu Capital invested $1200 million, Xu Xin's Capital Today followed with $800 million, and Liang Botao personally invested $100 million.

"Who is Liang Botao?" Jing Gao heard a name he had never heard of before.

Liu Qiangdong laughed and said, "Hey, look at me, I didn't make myself clear. Liang Botao was very famous in Hong Kong in the 1990s, and his nickname was the father of red chips. At that time, most of the state-owned enterprises in the mainland that went to Hong Kong for listing were operated by him.

He and British man Stephen Du founded Peregrine in Hong Kong Island in 1988, specializing in investment business. Due to his outstanding capabilities, he jumped from a private company with a capital of 3 million to a listed company with a market value of more than 50 billion in just four years.

In 1992, Peregrine took the lead and arranged for three Chinese companies to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, thus starting his journey as the father of red chip stocks. After Xu Xin arrived in Hong Kong and obtained his CPA qualification, he went to Peregrine. They knew each other for a long time.

Haha, Mr. Jing, I've been a bit long-winded. In fact, with your influence in Hong Kong Island, you should know Liang Botao if you pay a little attention. He has just faded from the stage in the past ten years. He is no longer the best banker of the year in 1991 and 2000. He is no longer a top figure in the capital market. "

Jing Gao took a sip of tea from the thermos cup. The health tea tasted very good. Although it was not sugared, it was tasty and not bitter like the common Chinese medicine. He smiled and said, "It's okay, Mr. Liu, please continue. I'm happy to listen to your stories about the past."

Anyway, there is nothing to do right now, just waiting for the contract to be revised and printed. It is also good to listen to the past of Hong Kong Island. One can learn from others' experience.

Speaking of which, if the concept of "red chip stocks" still exists today, he can now be regarded as the father of red chip stocks!

However, the tool he used to assist mainland companies in listing in Hong Kong was not Peregrine, but Bank of East Asia after its merger with LP Investment Group, which is currently the largest investment bank in Asia.

In addition, he seldom receives business from state-owned enterprises. Most of them are private enterprises and companies under his control that want to go public.

This is not because he avoids risks or does not take business from state-owned enterprises. At his level, there is no need to be too cautious. As long as he has not violated the law, even the top second-generation Yu Weimin cannot frame him and send him to prison.

There is a solid foundation for this. The reason why he didn't get the business taken care of by state-owned enterprises is simply because he doesn't have enough influence. Others have channels to go public, so why should they come to him? It's not that difficult to go public on the Hong Kong stock market now.

Many super-rich people in Hong Kong Island have such means. For example, Xu Jiayin found those who played cards and hoeed the land when Evergrande was listed.

Liu Qiangdong was also happy to chat with Jing Gao. After all, when it came to begging for favors, it was a bit awkward to be direct. On the contrary, if the conversation went well and one's attitude was made clear, things would naturally be done, just like what happened at a dinner party.

There are many rumors in the world now that Mr. Jing likes mothers and daughters, but in fact, in his opinion, this is a bit upside down. Men, when they get older, they understand. Although this kind of emotional joy is not as good as that, it can be pursued.

"Okay, let me continue. By recommending the listing of red chip stocks, Peregrine has grown rapidly and become the largest investment bank in Asia except for small banks. As we all know, those banks in small banks are the core of the consortium and are quite powerful. They cannot be completely regarded as investment banks, but Peregrine must take it into consideration when promoting it to the outside world.

Behind this largest investment bank stood more than half of the richest people in Hong Kong at the time. In the Asian financial crisis of 97, Peregrine went bankrupt. These super-rich people also suffered heavy losses, including Li. "

Jing Gao smiled reservedly. I have received professional training, and I will not laugh unless I really want to laugh. When he heard the bad news about Li, even if it was a loss in the past, he wanted to laugh.

"Peregrine was so awesome, the largest investment bank in Asia, but it went bankrupt during the 97 financial crisis?"

Liu Qiangdong said, "Mr. Jing, this is what I want to emphasize with you. At that time, Peregrine had too many businesses in Southeast Asia, just like the Bank of East Asia now. Therefore, it was directly affected by the Asian financial crisis."

Jing Gao hesitated for a moment, "Even if the losses were heavy, it wouldn't cause bankruptcy. After all, it's a Hong Kong company. I remember the country was protecting Hong Kong at the time."

Liu Qiangdong smiled and said, "So there are no innocent people among the bankrupt investment banks. With such heavy losses, the British Du Huilian wanted to take a gamble and make a comeback. He took a fancy to Indonesian assets. So he sold 20 billion Hong Kong dollars of assets and purchased assets in Indonesia, an emerging market.

But then Indonesia was affected by the financial crisis, and international currency speculators led by Soros, upon learning that Peregrine had bottomed out in the Indonesian market, immediately sold and shorted it, driving Peregrine into bankruptcy.

On the day of Peregrine's bankruptcy, the Hang Seng Index plummeted instantly, and Hong Kong stocks went straight to the bottom. The super-rich people in Hong Kong Island, represented by Li Moumou, suffered heavy losses. They were all shareholders of Peregrine.

What is amazing is that after Peregrine went bankrupt, Liang Botao immediately went to France and persuaded BNP Paribas to acquire many of Peregrine's businesses and reorganized BNP Paribas, with Liang Botao as vice president.

Mr. Jing, although he is no longer active in the capital market, he is indeed quite capable. "

Jing Gao's heart was slightly moved. The trustee of the Bank of East Asia has always been a major concern in his mind!

Just as he was thinking, Liu Qiangdong said, "Boss Jing, Xu Xin wants to apologize to you in person. She is willing to follow your steps and agree to your debt restructuring plan. Do you want to give her another chance?"

Jing Gao thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Mr. Liu, for your sake, I won't pursue the matter any further. As for the debt restructuring plan, she won't be needed."

Liu Qiangdong said happily: "Thank you. Then please let Mr. Jing see how she performs afterwards."

Jinggao smiled and said, "Okay." Then he hung up the phone.

(End of this chapter)