Chapter 47: Business Warfare is Like a Chess Match (Please keep reading)

Facing such a situation, would Bao Yugang bow down easily?

Of course not!

Now, as a major shareholder of Wharf Holdings, his determination was steadfast; he was sworn to maintain this powerful momentum.

As long as he firmly secured his position as a major shareholder and continued to increase his holdings in Wharf, the advantages held by Jardine and Hongkong Land would eventually fade. At that time, control would naturally transfer into Bao Yugang's hands!

"Friends from the media, thank you all for taking the time to attend. I assume everyone here is already somewhat aware of the reason for today's gathering. Here, I am officially responding to the outside world: As a major shareholder of Wharf, I candidly express my desire—I indeed hope to successfully acquire Wharf. Since Mr. Ting Pei-kin of Jardine Matheson has publicly declared war, I, Bao, am not one to shrink back. I gladly accept this impending competition and am fully prepared! I invite you all to witness this clash in the business world together!" Facing dozens of reporters, Bao Yugang displayed his grand ambitions.

Bao Yugang understood very well that there was no longer any need for denial.

Thus, after decisively announcing his intentions to the world, he immediately initiated a series of meticulous strategic layouts within the company.

Immediately following this, he rushed to the headquarters of Huifeng Bank to personally meet with its Taipan, Shen Bi, to discuss their grand plan.

Bao Yugang knew in his heart that relying solely on the power of the Bao family to win this fierce battle would be no easy feat.

But if he could obtain the full support of Huifeng Bank, his confidence would multiply, giving him absolute certainty to conquer Wharf.

This meeting was, for him, a crucial move on the chessboard.

In the turbulent seas of commerce in another dimension, Bao Yugang had relied on extraordinary courage and strategy to resolutely invest over three billion Hong Kong dollars in this battle, ultimately succeeding in seizing control of Wharf.

Behind this feat, the stalwart support of Huifeng Bank was undoubtedly an indispensable key factor.

Had it not been for the powerful financial backing provided by Huifeng Bank, even a man hailed as the "World's Ship King" would have found it difficult to mobilize such a massive cash flow in a short period to complete this glorious chapter in business history.

On this day, through extensive reporting across various news media, Lin Haoran keenly captured the intense confrontation between Jardine Taipan Ting Pei-kin and Bao Yugang over the control of Wharf.

Witnessing this commercial war gradually shift from undercurrents to an overt confrontation, an indescribable surge of excitement rose in Lin Haoran's heart.

In his view, the more white-hot the struggle between the two sides became, the more opportunities and benefits it meant for him, the "player" pushing the waves from behind the scenes.

As for whether he would be detected by either side due to his subtle role in this contest, Lin Haoran was not overly worried at the moment.

Because he knew very well that the loyalty of the market operators he had carefully selected was maintained at a reassuring level of over 70%. Such high loyalty was enough to ensure they would not easily betray him, let alone leak his arrangements to the outside world.

As for whether the truth might come to light in the future, Lin Haoran appeared quite open-minded.

He believed that as long as he gave himself enough time, he would surely climb steadily to a remarkable height on the vast stage of the business world.

By then, whether facing a business titan like Bao Yugang or an established power like Jardine Matheson, he would possess sufficient strength and confidence, needing to fear nothing.

Moreover, competition in the business world was inherently fierce; the secret rivalry between Bao Yugang and Jardine Taipan Ting Pei-kin was the norm.

All Lin Haoran had done was bring this competition to the surface ahead of time, making the development of the situation more transparent.

From a certain perspective, he had merely accelerated the process without changing its essence.

Therefore, for Lin Haoran, this was nothing to speak of.

In this white-hot commercial competition, what Lin Haoran valued most was profiting from it and using it to earn the true "first pot of gold" of his professional career.

Such an opportunity was once in a lifetime; it would not only allow him to rapidly accumulate considerable wealth but also lay a solid foundation for his future in the business world.

This Tuesday morning, the Hong Kong media scene seemed to have been ignited, buzzing with extraordinary activity.

The Wharf incident swept through the entire news industry like a powerful whirlwind, bringing unprecedented attention and heat.

Major newspapers turned their focus toward this commercial drama, competing to publish in-depth analyses, insider revelations, and market predictions regarding Wharf, attempting to grab a piece of this information feast.

Interestingly, the media soon discovered a pattern: the more in-depth and detailed their reporting on Wharf, the more explosive their newspaper sales became.

This discovery acted like a shot of adrenaline, prompting various newspaper companies to invest even more unreservedly in this reporting war.

To attract eyeballs and boost sales, some newspapers even went so far as to exaggerate or fabricate rumors just to stand out in the intense competition.

This craze quickly spread to the stock market, and Wharf shares became the focus of heated discussion among all Hong Kong investors overnight.

Whether it was ordinary citizens on the streets or elites in the financial sector, everyone joined this stock market carnival, attempting to catch a glimmer of opportunity in this commercial gamble to realize their dreams of wealth.

Lin Haoran, who had been closely monitoring the developments of Wharf, was now absolutely certain in his heart.

He predicted that when the bell rang on Tuesday, Wharf stock would inevitably undergo an unprecedented speculative frenzy, with prices soaring into the clouds.

Even without the direct involvement of Bao Yugang and Jardine Matheson, the presence of those sharp-eyed retail investors and powerful market makers would be enough to snap up Wharf shares, driving the price to soar continuously.

Furthermore, Lin Haoran understood that Bao Yugang and Jardine Matheson would never sit idly by.

Currently, their investment in Wharf was still in its initial stages, and their capital reserves remained ample.

Under such circumstances, neither side could tolerate the other unilaterally absorbing large amounts of shares to gain a significant advantage.

Therefore, they would certainly join this struggle to ensure they did not fall behind in this commercial game.

Such a result would naturally lead to a further push in Wharf's stock price.

Looking at the news in the newspapers, Lin Haoran was lost in deep thought, carefully weighing when to choose to sell as the Wharf stock rose, and when he should secretly establish contact with Bao Yugang.

He was very aware that although his 1.478 million shares of Wharf represented only 1.4% of the total 105 million shares issued, in the volatile shifts of the stock market, such a holding could often play a pivotal role at critical moments.

As the Wharf stock continued to rise, the chips in his hand would become even more precious.

His primary consideration was how to skillfully layout his moves in this commercial game to ensure he could obtain the maximum return on investment.

At the same time, he was calculating how to cleverly utilize this 1.4% stake to reach a tacit understanding or a deal with Bao Yugang when necessary, thereby occupying a more advantageous position in this commercial contest.

Business warfare is like a game of chess, requiring every move to be calculated.

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