funbook-pk Chapter 33: Not the Li Family's "City," But the Li Family's "Port"
Chapter 33: Not the Li Family's "City," But the Li Family's "Port"
Inside Shen Bi's office.
Upon learning that Newbikin was behind the Lijiagang incident, Sir Michael Sandberg's expression darkened.
He spoke first, "Gentlemen, it seems that Jardine Matheson definitely has a backup plan." After thinking for a moment, Shen Bi added, "I'm not worried about Bao Sheng, but Li, you need to be careful on your side."
"Is it really that bad?"
"Sham Sir, I don't have anything he can do against me. Does Jardine Matheson want to enter the electrical appliance industry and steal my business?" Li Jiagang said nonchalantly.
He wasn't afraid if Jardine Matheson entered the electrical appliance industry. As a future technical expert, if he couldn't even beat a competitor outside the industry, how could he compete with overseas electrical appliance giants in the future?
So he wasn't worried at all.
But Shen Bi's next words gave Li Jiagang goosebumps and felt as if he had been electrocuted.
"Li! Don't forget one of the three agreements your Hong Kong Electric Company signed with the British Hong Kong government," Sir Michael Sandberg reminded him.
Li Jiagang immediately recalled the second requirement in the agreement between Hong Kong Electric Company and the British Hong Kong government: "If the power plant units are destroyed or seriously damaged during the period of long-term or frequent power outages, then the British Hong Kong government has the right to take back control of Hong Kong Electric's operations."
Thinking this, he stared wide-eyed at Sim Bi: "Would Newbrig be so heartless as to send people to sabotage my power station?"
"Li! Nothing is absolute."
Similarly, you should always keep something in reserve.
Shen Bi didn't say much, but every word he said made sense, and Li Jiagang nodded in agreement.
When Shen Bi saw that Li Jiagang listened to him, he nodded with great satisfaction. He was increasingly satisfied with Li Jiagang, who was so young yet had such achievements, was not arrogant or haughty, and was willing to listen to advice.
Coupled with his usual calm and composed demeanor, Sir Michael Sandberg indeed had a high opinion of Li Jiagang.
"But don't worry."
"I will help you deal with things with the Hong Kong government."
"But with this incident, you have to be careful with Jardine Matheson and increase security."
"At the same time, we also need to screen a group of people in your company to see if any of them are from Jardine Matheson."
Li Jiagang nodded again.
"Today, I, Li Jiagang, thank Sir Michael Sim and Sir John Paul Wong.
"Hehe! Li, shouldn't you treat us to a nice meal?"
"Yes, we should have a proper meal."
"I almost forgot about that."
"My company is hosting a celebration banquet tomorrow night. If you two have time, let's have a good meal together."
"Hahaha……."
"You're such a cheapskate..."
Bao Yugang and Shen Bi laughed at the same time.
Shortly afterward, Li Jiagang left Shen Bi's office.
Knowing he was busy, the two didn't try to persuade him to stay. After leaving, Li Jiagang went straight back to his company.
"Xiaomei, is anyone calling me?"
"Chairman, Mr. Li Junhua called and asked me to tell you that everything is going smoothly. The cargo is being transferred to another ship and loaded, and it should arrive in Hong Kong in four days."
"Okay, I understand."
"Go and contact Vice President Gao to come over."
"Yes, Chairman."
Shortly afterward, Gao Fuhai, the vice president of the electrical appliance company, came to his office.
"Knock knock knock!!"
"Come in."
"Chairman, you wanted to see me?"
"Yes, please sit down."
"The production line and model should be back in four days. Tell me in detail how things are going with the factory, the partners, and the material procurement," Li Jiagang asked.
"Please rest assured, Chairman."
"We have reached a cooperation agreement with Wang's Industrial Company for the production of washing machine circuit boards, capacitors, motors and other parts. The first batch consists of 10 pieces."
"In addition, we have signed a contract with Xiangjiang Plastics Factory for accessories such as inner tubs, outer tubs, and impellers. The first batch of goods is also 100,000 sets."
"We have also partnered with other factories for some other parts and accessories, but the rest can be manufactured by our company."
"Finally, there are the core components: sensors, controllers, and motors. After those factories deliver them, I will have them processed at the old chairman's factory."
Li Jiagang nodded with great satisfaction.
As for why the sensors, controllers, and motors still need to be processed, it must involve the company's core technologies, which require them to be processed and assembled by themselves.
Currently, his company doesn't have its own factories producing washing machine parts and accessories, so he has to outsource most of these components. However, while outsourcing, he certainly can't leak the core technology.
Otherwise, it won't be long.
Hong Kong is now full of his competitors.
Never underestimate the imitation ability of Chinese businessmen; they are absolutely superb.
"By the way, how's the training for the workers going?" Li Jiagang asked again.
He was confident in his technical skills, but he didn't want the product to go wrong due to assembly issues.
This "fully automatic washing machine" is crucial for his appliance company's first major success; whether or not the brand can gain recognition depends on it.
He definitely doesn't want any problems to happen.
"Don't worry, Chairman. We've been training and assessing everyone for a while now, and almost everyone has passed," Gao Fuhai calmly replied.
"That's good."
"In that case, notify all departments; it's time to get started."
"Yes, Chairman."
Just as Gao Fuhai was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something: "Wait a minute, I need to set up a security company and recruit a group of security personnel. Do you have any suggestions?"
He recalled Shen Bi's earlier reminder.
He thought it made a lot of sense, and he had to get it done as soon as possible, lest something really went wrong and he regretted it too late.
"Hong Kong Electric" will also be very important in the future. In addition to being a company with a strong cash flow, it can also be said to be a talisman for the company.
Whoever controls Hong Kong's public resources sector is essentially invincible.
Therefore, no matter what, he must ensure the safety of HK Electric and get through these three years.
"Does the chairman have any requirements for hiring?"
"The ideal candidate would be skilled in martial arts, have a clean background, and most importantly, be of good character and loyal."
"Chairman, it's not hard to find someone who's good at fighting."
"But...as for a clean identity, character, and loyalty..." Gao Fuhai hesitated, he dared not guarantee these things.
"What, is it difficult?"
"Yes, Chairman."
"Most of the skilled martial artists in Hong Kong come from the mainland and overseas military personnel, or from martial arts schools. Their identities are difficult to verify."
Furthermore, character and loyalty are things that require a long period of time to understand.
Li Jiagang nodded in approval.
"Alright then, you go and set up a security company first, and recruit a group of people first," Li Jiagang thought for a moment and then said, "Let's recruit 50 people first, and the company will be built in the abandoned building of the old power plant in North Point."
"We'll arrange for a construction team to do the renovations then."
"Yes, Chairman."
After Gao Fuhai left, Li Jiagang picked up the phone and made a call.
"Hello, Hong Kong Electric Company."
"Jianning, how's the situation with Hong Kong Electric going?" Li Jiagang asked.
"Don't worry, Chairman, everything is going smoothly."
"Has the construction team been assembled?"
"The team is assembled, but the ordered construction equipment will take some time to arrive."
"As long as we have a construction team, you can make arrangements for them to go to those abandoned buildings at the old power station in North Point and do the renovation."
The old North Point Power Station was originally planned to be demolished by Lee Ka Kong to build a temporary parking lot and freight warehouse.
After all, the area is close to the sea and has convenient transportation, making it ideal for parking lots and warehouses.
But now that he wants to build a security company, and there is no suitable site for the time being, the most suitable option is to renovate the abandoned building of the old power station in North Point into the headquarters of the security company.
In this way, he can transfer the land to his side, keep the land, and develop it when land prices peak in the future.
"Chairman, do you have any new plans?" Huo Jianning asked with some doubt.
"Yes, I plan to set up a security company because..." Li Jiagang told him about being tricked by Jardine Matheson today and the reminder from Shen Bi.
After hearing about these things, Huo Jianning strongly agreed with Li Jiagang's decision to establish a security company.
After all, having one's own strength is the best way to control internal security issues, and he also believes that hiring external security personnel is not safe enough.
"Chairman, I will make the arrangements."
"At the same time, I have a suggestion," Huo Jianning said with a firm tone: "Since the company is developing real estate, and Chairman, you are optimistic about the future of the Hong Kong real estate market, then I suggest that we acquire Qingzhou Yingni Cement Plant and bring it back to operate."
"Qingzhou Yingni?"
Upon hearing these words, Li Jiagang's eyes widened immediately: "Damn... how could I have forgotten about this?" he mentally berated himself.
He then searched his memory to recall whether Li Ka-shing had made a move against "Qingzhou Yingni" at that time. If he was too late, he would be at a disadvantage.
"Qingzhou Yingni" was the only cement plant in Hong Kong. After entering the 80s, Hong Kong ushered in rapid development, and the real estate industry was also booming.
Commercial skyscrapers, residential communities, and super commercial complexes sprang up from the ground, rapidly transforming the area into an international metropolis.
How much cement is needed during this process?
With such huge profits, and being the only industry in Hong Kong, he wouldn't even do business that monopolizes the market, so what business would he do?
After connecting with Huo Jianning.
He contacted Gao Fuhai immediately.
Let him investigate the information about the "Qingzhou Yingni" cement plant thoroughly. As long as Li Ka-shing doesn't take action, or even if he does, Li Ka-shing will fight him for control if he doesn't meet the requirements.
Follow his path, and you'll force him to take a detour.
In this life...
Hong Kong will never again be the Li family's "city," but rather their "port."