Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 160 Targeting Banks

Lu Shaohua knew that in order to build an economic empire, he must have his own bank. Now that he had hundreds of billions of dollars in funds, he should also have a bank. It was almost impossible for the country to have its own private bank. The most he could do was to hold a stake, and it was simply a fantasy to want to own a sole proprietorship.

But the fact that China is not doing well does not mean that Hong Kong is not doing well. According to my memory, there is such a bank in Hong Kong, and its business is extremely bleak at this time. "Mingzhang, you should know that people now call him the 'Shipping King', right?"

"Yes! I know him. I met him once last time when I rented a boat. How could I not know him?" Liu Mingzhang replied.

Indeed, Lu Shaohua had forgotten about this matter. When he was preparing to smuggle daily necessities to the Soviet Union, he asked Liu Mingzhang to contact the shipping company of "Shipping King" in the capacity of general manager of Phoenix Financial Company. However, he did not expect that the old man would personally entertain Liu Mingzhang.

"Haha! It's good to know each other. The next thing will be much easier." Lu Shaohua smiled. People often say that it's easier to get things done with acquaintances. "According to my understanding, the shipping king and another business celebrity jointly control a bank, but it doesn't seem to be running well. I'll give you a task. After you finish these few days, go and talk to the shipping king about which bank he controls. I want to acquire it."

Liu Mingzhang glanced at Lu Shaohua and nodded. He was in finance, so how could he not know the significance of owning a bank to a company?

"Well! I don't think they will sell it so easily, but money talks. As long as the price we offer is reasonable, I believe there is room for negotiation." Lu Shaohua said calmly, changing the subject. "I want to acquire the company in full. The price of the shares held by the small shareholders can be higher. If the performance is not good, I believe they will also sell it."

Liu Mingzhang is not a fool. He can tell from Lu Shaohua's tone that he will do whatever it takes. "I will go talk to them after the press conference tomorrow."

"Okay, you can arrange the time yourself. Get it as soon as possible." At this point, Lu Shaohua paused, took a sip of water from the cup, and continued. "You should also pay attention to a company called 'Starry Sky Legend' recently. They seem to be planning to set up a Chinese TV station. Keep an eye on them. As soon as the TV station is ready, find a way to acquire it. It must also be wholly owned."

According to my memory, the Chinese Channel of Phoenix TV, which was owned by Star TV, was launched in 1991. After several changes of ownership and reorganization, it was split into two on March 1996, 3, into the newly established Phoenix TV Chinese Channel (broadcasting to mainland China and Hong Kong) and the previous Chinese Channel of Phoenix TV (broadcasting only in Taiwan). Later, the movie channel, information channel, European channel and American channel were launched one after another. The hosts and editors of the channel are from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

That’s right, it is Phoenix Chinese TV. This TV station has gained extraordinary influence since entering the 21st century. Lu Shaohua wants to acquire it not only to make money for him in the future, but also to control social comments and eliminate negative impacts.

"Hmm!" Liu Mingzhang wondered why Lu Shaohua suddenly became interested in the TV station, but he didn't ask any more questions. "If we want to acquire the TV station, I personally think we should set up an entertainment company as soon as possible, and then let the entertainment company handle it, and hire some professionals. After all, I'm in the financial industry, and I don't understand a lot of things. I can talk about acquisitions, but I'm not good at management."

"I know about this. For now, you just need to keep an eye on it. The company's office hasn't been built yet, and the entertainment company has not been established for the time being. But we can look for talents in this area first, so keep an eye out." Lu Shaohua did not let Liu Mingzhang manage it, but just let him keep an eye on it first and then come forward to acquire it.

"it is good!"

"Well! There's nothing else to do. Call the company and arrange a place for Mr. He and his team. Then go home to see your family and get enough rest for tomorrow's press conference." Lu Shaohua waved his hand and ordered them to leave.

Liu Mingzhang didn't say anything, he stood up and walked towards the door. He hadn't been home for nearly a year, and he really should go back to see his parents.

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After Liu Mingzhang left, Lu Shaohua lay alone on the sofa, thinking about everything in his mind. Now the initial layout of Hong Kong should be almost complete. Use the influence of financial companies to open up the situation, invest in real estate, and then expand into other industries step by step.

In the meantime, talents in various fields are still in great need, and recruitment is necessary, but there is no rush now. People often say that one must take one step at a time and eat one bite at a time. I can't stay in Shenzhen for many days, so there is no rush to make arrangements after returning to Hong Kong.

He breathed a sigh of relief. The Hong Kong affairs had been arranged for the time being. The next thing was Shenzhen. It was already February 1990. The contract that Lu Shaohua signed with the Shenzhen government to buy the land stipulated that construction of the Window of the World must begin in early 2. If construction did not start, the government had the right to reclaim the land.

Lu Shaohua had obtained that piece of land with untold hardships, so there was no reason for him to give up. So this time he returned to Shenzhen, firstly to report his safety to his family, and secondly, to start the construction of Window of the World.

Lu Shaohua's character destined him not to go back and forth just for one thing. It's right to report safety to his family, and it's also right to start construction of Window of the World, but they are not the most important things. Now that he has the funds, he should also lay the groundwork for later plans, otherwise it will be a bit difficult to arrange the time.

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A day passed quietly, and it was not until two o'clock in the afternoon of the next day that Lu Shaohua got up from the bed, put on his clothes, stretched, rubbed his eyes twice, and then went to brush his teeth and wash his face contentedly.

"Oh! Mingzhang, you are here too!" When Lu Shaohua came down from the second floor, he happened to see Liu Mingzhang sitting on the sofa in the hall watching TV.

"Well, I came here at noon, but Brother Shangkui said you were sleeping, so I watched TV for a while and waited for you to come down." Liu Mingzhang said, turning down the volume of the TV first, then picked up the document on the table and raised it. "This is what He Chengyi sent over just now, and asked me to give it to you."

"Oh!" Lu Shaohua responded calmly, walked around the sofa, took the document, sat down and started reading it.

This document was a statistical report on the amount of funds needed to establish a real estate company. Lu Shaohua only glanced at it casually and finally looked at the total. "Mingzhang, have you read this document?"

"I've seen it. They both wrote it very carefully, haha!" Liu Mingzhang said with a smile.

"Well, give them the money according to the above figures." After a moment's silence, Lu Shaohua continued, "I am very optimistic about Hong Kong's real estate. If they want funds, give them the money."

"Okay!" Liu Mingzhang nodded to show that he understood.

There is no other way. All the funds are in the account of Phoenix Financial Company. Liu Mingzhang is now a financial officer. If you need funds, you have to go to him. "Well! You came here at noon. I guess you have something to ask me?"

"Hey! I have something to talk to you about."

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