For three consecutive days, the police station arrived at the Number Gang's territory every night.
Because Ye Hao Chen had given them a heads-up, the Number Gang didn't clash with the police.
The police were just going through the motions, basically taking a stroll around before leaving.
Meanwhile, at the Universal Investment, all the employees were busy.
“Buy 23,000 shares at 52 Hong Kong dollars.”
“Buy 51,000 shares at 51.2 Hong Kong dollars.”
“Buy 7,000 shares at 50.8 Hong Kong dollars.”
“Buy 100,000 shares at 52.3 Hong Kong dollars.”
The numbers on the screen were constantly fluctuating, and Ye Hao Chen and Lin Chang Qing were quietly watching.
“Speed up, buy anything under 55 Hong Kong dollars.”
Lin Chang Qing glanced at the time, then suddenly spoke in a deep voice.
Everyone knew that Star Sea Investment had made over 300 million US dollars.
But they didn't know that Universal Investment had also made over 100 billion Hong Kong dollars from the previous oil deal.
And during this time, he had been constantly operating in the short term.
With 100 billion Hong Kong dollars as his capital, his profits from the stock market and futures were snowballing.
As Lin Chang Qing finished speaking, dozens of employees quickly began to work.
Soon, the numbers on the screen flickered more intensely.
“Boss, a huge amount of funds has entered the stock market, also buying shares of Jardine Matheson.”
An employee's eyes suddenly widened, and he raised his head anxiously.
“Then let's compete with them based on capital, 70 Hong Kong dollars.”
Lin Chang Qing's lips curled into a cold smile, knowing that Jardine Matheson had discovered them.
Jardine Matheson was one of the four major foreign firms in Hong Kong, and it was also the most powerful.
Now, Universal Investment had 100 billion Hong Kong dollars in cash flow at their disposal.
In a competition of capital, they were not afraid of anyone.
After all, they had been quietly absorbing shares for two days now.
Ye Hao Chen didn't speak, but watched Lin Chang Qing's instructions quietly.
This was a war without smoke, a competition of who had more ammunition.
“Boss, we now have 28% control.”
Two hours later, Lin Chang Qing took a deep breath and spoke softly.
No need to absorb anymore, Jardine has already retreated.
And they had also secured 28% of the shares, making them the majority shareholder.
Over the past two days, they had spent 2.2 billion Hong Kong dollars.
This was just for absorbing shares in the stock market, he knew that his boss still held 5% of the shares.
That added up to 33% in total.
2.2 billion Hong Kong dollars for 28% of the shares was not worth it, because they had just absorbed at a premium.
But once they cleared out the other shareholders, Jardine Matheson would be worth it.
“Announce it to the public.”
“And you take a lawyer to Jardine Matheson.”
A smile appeared on Ye Hao Chen's face, and he spoke in a deep voice.
Lin Chang Qing nodded, but he estimated that the Keswick family wouldn't give up easily.
But at most, they would just be making a desperate struggle.
Jardine Matheson owned many plots of land in Central, all in the commercial district.
Hong Kong's property prices were constantly soaring, let alone in the commercial district.
These plots of land were worth a lot of money, and Jardine Matheson also managed over a million square feet of commercial floor space.
Jardine Matheson had a portfolio of office buildings and retail properties in major cities across Asia, with tenants including numerous blue-chip financial services companies.
Jardine Matheson was a major asset for the Keswick family.
This was also why Ye Hao Chen was interested in Jardine Matheson, 2.2 billion Hong Kong dollars for 28% of the shares was a worthwhile investment in his opinion.
...
That afternoon, a piece of news shocked the entire Hong Kong. Universal Investment announced that they had successfully acquired Jardine Matheson.
And they had become the majority shareholder, preparing to convene a shareholder meeting.
The news spread, and both the Hong Kong tycoons and the general public were shocked.
That was Jardine Matheson, one of the most important assets of Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd.
No one expected Ye Hao Chen to make such a huge move without anyone knowing.
He was just confronting the Governor, and then he bought Jardine Matheson.
Although he didn't have complete control, everyone knew what would happen next.
2.2 billion Hong Kong dollars for 28% of the shares, a staggering number.
Many people recalled the Wharf Holdings incident, when the shipping king, Bao Yugang, had also spent billions of Hong Kong dollars.
This was so similar, first Wharf Holdings, then Hutchison Whampoa, now Jardine Matheson was also acquired by Ye Hao Chen.
Whether it was Hutchison Whampoa or Jardine Matheson, they were both famous Hong Kong companies.
Inside a villa in Deep Water Bay, Li Ka Shing looked at the news and sighed.
Jardine Matheson, Ye Hao Chen had beat him to it again. He also had his eyes on Jardine Matheson.
Unfortunately, he wasn't as rich as Ye Hao Chen, otherwise he might have made a move.
It was truly a case of “If Ye had not been born, then Li would be alive.”
Hutchison Whampoa, Jardine Matheson, plus Ye Hao Chen's investments in various places.
Now, the industries under Ye Hao Chen's control were becoming increasingly impressive.
And this guy created a mobile phone, the speed at which he was making money made him jealous.
Sales of the mobile phone had not decreased in the past few days, but instead increased.
Last week, they sold 900 million Hong Kong dollars worth, and in these three days, they had sold another 500 million Hong Kong dollars.
It was terrifying, faster than a printing press.
He also had his eyes on the land Jardine Matheson owned.
.......
Meanwhile, Bao Yugang, Huo Ying Dong, and others also received the news, and they all called Ye Hao Chen.
They didn't expect that Ye Hao Chen had quietly acquired Jardine Matheson, doing big things without making a fuss.
Hearing that he had a total of 33% of the shares, everyone was surprised, because it was enough to replace the Keswick family as chairman.
After all, the Keswick family didn't have that many shares.
Based on Ye Hao Chen's actions, once he became chairman, he would likely immediately request a capital increase and then use this opportunity to clear out the other shareholders.
That's what he did with Hutchison Whampoa, in terms of money, those shareholders combined were no match for this young man.
Even though they knew it was a blatant strategy, those white devils couldn't do anything about it.
However, Ye Hao Chen soon set up a meeting with them, saying that he wanted to discuss something.
They arrived at the golf course with some confusion. Upon arrival, Bao Yugang was surprised to see not only Huo Ying Dong, but also Li Zhaoji, Guo's family, and even Cheung Kong.