Chapter 518： Fujian merchants, Cantonese merchants, Chaoshan merchants (2 in 1)

In the winter afternoon, the sun was slightly softer, Xia Yu closed his eyes and lay on the lounge chair on the second floor viewing balcony, enjoying a rare afternoon leisure time.

At this moment, a few black cars drove on the mountain road leading to Xia Mansion, and they arrived in front of Xia Mansion in a short while.

The immigrant who had been waiting immediately opened the door, put the car in, and directed to the parking lot.

Xia Yu, who was lying on the viewing balcony on the second floor of the villa, heard the movement, got off his sunglasses, got up and walked downstairs, muttering to himself with a smile: "It must be them."

Sure enough, when Xia Yu had just walked out of the door of the villa, he saw two red-faced old men, one fat and one thin, walking in and out of the way.

These two are not others, but Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong.

Seeing Xia Yu coming out, Bao Yugang shouted in his unique loud voice: "Xia Yu, good afternoon!"

"Xia Yu, long time no see!"

Huo Yingdong also said with a smile.

"Haha! The two are here, please come inside!"

Xia Yu shook hands with the two and greeted them with a big smile.

"Sit in the living room? Or go to the balcony on the second floor?"

After entering, Xia Yu said to Bao Yugang.

Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong looked at each other, and finally Huo Yingdong said: "Go upstairs, I have long heard that drinking tea from the observation deck on your second floor has a special flavor."

Xia Yu smiled, made a please gesture, and took the two upstairs.

As for the other bodyguards and others, Bao Yugang and others did not let them follow up to show respect for Xia Yu.

Going to the second floor and out of the balcony, the view suddenly opens up.

Many precious flowers and plants have been planted on the balcony, probably because Xiangjiang is located in the tropics, even though it has entered the winter, there are still bright flowers in full bloom. Some vine-like plants are climbing on the white metal shelf.

Opposite the balcony, there are trees, cliffs and the endless blue sea.

Since the villa is located halfway up the mountain, the trees are not higher than the horizontal line of the balcony and do not block the view.

"Xia Yu, you look at the sea here. The scenery is so beautiful. It's not more than the top of the Taiping Mountain. I sit here after dinner every day and look at the sea from a distance. It feels open-minded, refreshing, and definitely more. Live twenty years!"

Bao Yugang said in admiration.

"Yes, your scenery is really unique, so Feng Shui!"

Huo Yingdong also applauded in agreement.

Xia Yu laughed and said modestly: "It's okay, not better than yours!"

"Haha, you are humble..."

Just when the three of them were talking and laughing, the servant brought a lot of pastries to the table, Xia Yu greeted the two of them to take a seat, and then personally made tea.

Watching the scenery, sipping tea, and eating refreshments are not interesting, so Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong unknowingly relax.

Xia Yu took a sip of tea and congratulated Bao Yugang and the two of them: "You guys, the business is booming recently, congratulations!"

Bao Yugang put down the teacup and waved his hand with a smile: "Don't praise us. Although there are some results, you can't even compare it with you! I have heard of your handwriting in the island country, but it is great. Raise my Chinese face!"

With that said, Bao Yugang also solemnly gave Xia Yu a thumbs up.

"Old Bao is right. I was curious for a while, and I also learned a little bit about it. You turned upside down in the island country and defeated an industry in the island country with your own power. You are amazing and admirable!"

"It's worthy of being an outstanding person, you can call the wind and rain wherever you go!"

Huo Yingdong said with emotion.

His achievements were praised by the two big men, and Xia Yu was in a happy mood, but the modesty he should have is still necessary.

The three chatted for a while, and Xia Yu straightened his face and planned to talk about today's topic.

Upon seeing this, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong also knew that the purpose of Xia Yu's special invitation to come today was about to appear, so they both put down their cups and looked at Xia Yu.

"Lao Bao, Lao Huo, let me ask you one thing first, how much money you can allocate without affecting the normal operation of your business, it will take at least four months!"

Xia Yuxun calmly looked at the two and asked.

As soon as these words came out, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong were very surprised. The two looked at each other and contemplated.

For a long time, Bao Yugang was the first to speak out and looked at Xia Yu with a slight worry: "Xia Yu, are you having any difficulties? Just find my old bag. Some time ago, the acquisition cost was relatively high, and now you can raise the most. One billion Hong Kong dollars, if it is not enough, I can still borrow it!"

"Xia Yu, I'm not as strong as the old Bao, but you can value me, and I won't let you down. I dare not pack one billion votes, but 800 million will be taken out!"

Huo Yingdong gritted his teeth and said, his face was full of determination.

Seeing the two men's solemn expressions, Xia Yu couldn't help but smile, and his heart was very warm.

Although his words were deliberately vague and tentative, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong's reactions did not disappoint him.

He read the two correctly, and it was the right choice to invite them over today.

Seeing Xia Yu smile, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong couldn't help frowning slightly, feeling that Xia Yu's reaction was wrong.

Then I heard Xia Yu say: "Old Bao, Lao Huo, I blamed me for not saying it clearly. It caused you to misunderstand me. I have no difficulty and I am not short of money, but thank you anyway. I take it!"

Upon hearing this, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong's expressions relaxed, and they were relieved.

"Xia Yu, then you ask what is this?"

Bao Yugang asked bluntly, but did not see Xia Yu outside.

Huo Yingdong also looked at Xia Yu with scorching eyes, wanting to know what he was doing.

Xia Yu smiled, looked at Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong, and said, "I found an opportunity to make a fortune. I want to ask you if you are not interested, but I have already started it myself!"

Xia Yu's words were lighter, but they were like thunder in Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong's ears.

The two were shocked, staring at Xia Yu with scorching eyes, Bao Yugang said loudly, "Xia Yu, what opportunity is it?"

"Yeah, last time you took us a lot of money, thank you before you have time, this time you took us again, how embarrassing!"

Huo Yingdong said with emotion, but still intends to seize this opportunity.

Xia Yu smiled: "I can't say what the opportunity is, but you will know it in more than half a month."

"Last time we had nine people in total, but this time, I thought about it and only planned to call you two."

Upon hearing this, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong's expressions changed slightly, and then they solemnly expressed their gratitude to Xia Yu: "Xia Yu, thank you!"

"Xia Yu, thank you for your respect for my old Huo!"

Both Bao Yugang didn't doubt Xia Yu's earning power, especially in the financial and capital markets. Xia Yu was able to turn the tide. At this time Xia Yu would take them to make a fortune, or just take them two, so special treatment They really moved them.

Xia Yuhun smiled carelessly: "Lao Bao, Lao Huo, you don't need to be so polite, we are more congenial, so of course I think of you as soon as there is a good thing."

"This time I am confident, at least 90%, so the more funds you have, the better, nothing else, it doesn't take half a year. It is no problem to double the funds!"

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong's eyes lit up and their hearts were about to move.

Then I saw Xia Yu's face solemnly saying to them both: "But I'll say yes first, I'm not helping you in vain, no matter how much profit, I want half!"

When Bao Yu just heard this, he became more confident and said without hesitation: "No problem, this is what you deserve. You can make us rich if you are willing to do it, or you and me?"

"Yeah, we are divided too much, giving us two layers is considered a profit!"

Huo Yingdong also said.

Upon seeing this, Xia Yu laughed instead, shook his head and refused to say: "No, if you give me face, it will be 50-50!"

Seeing that Xia Yu was not polite, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong looked at each other and nodded heavily.

"That way, I won't be polite to you."

"Yeah, you specially helped us two. It would be too hypocritical if you shirk any more. I'm not welcome."

"That's right, we don't need to see outsiders."

"Furthermore, I need your help if I have something to do. I will be away from Xiangjiang for a few months when I will not be there. If my company has any trouble, I still need your help."

After Xia Yu finished speaking, Bao Yugang patted his chest directly, and solemnly promised: "This is a trivial matter. It's on our bodies. If anyone troubles you, I will definitely take care of him!"

With that said, Bao Yugang's face showed evil spirits.

He knew that Xia Yu was polite with him. After all, Jiuding enterprises have formed a consortium, and their overall strength is at the top in Xiangjiang. Xia Yu's deterrent power is also strong enough that almost no one dares to trouble the Jiuding consortium.

But he could only help in this regard, so Bao Yugang took this trivial matter in his heart and treated it as a major matter.

"Yes, I can't guarantee other aspects, but in this respect, Xia Yu, don't worry, there will be no accidents!"

Huo Yingdong also said sternly, the involuntary appearance of the power of a big brother reminded Xia Yu of his other identity.

"Then trouble you!"

"I will use tea instead of wine, to toast you a cup!"

With that, Xia Yu picked up the teacup.

"We should respect you, please!"

After that, the three of them toasted and drank the tea, looked at each other and laughed, the relationship was sublimated at this moment.

"Hahaha..."

After laughing, Xia Yu told Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong: "Lao Bao, Lao Huo, I will leave for the UK the day after tomorrow, so you must raise funds as soon as possible, and all of them must be converted into US dollars."

"Okay, I will start preparing when I go back today!"

"Me too, I'll be ready tomorrow!"

"That's good……"

...

After the matter was settled, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong were anxious to go back to raise funds. Xia Yu also knew that time was pressing, so instead of leaving them at home for dinner, they sent them out.

Seeing the two people's car go away, Xia Yu showed a smile, which was a celebratory smile after the realization of the idea.

This time Xia Yu brought Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong, which was long ago.

Although he can take no one, but such a good opportunity, it is natural to make use of it, anyway, he earns other people's money, and he can still divide it in half.

He can operate this fund separately and operate it in the name of Jiuding Securities.

Even if it is exposed, it will divert attention for the funds secretly, and at the same time, it will be able to make Jiuding Securities famous.

As for why he only brought Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong, Xia Yu had thought about it.

Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong have little conflict of interest with him. Although both have real estate companies, the market is large enough to accommodate them. Jiuding Real Estate Group is not afraid of competition between the two real estate companies.

Li Jiacheng, Li Zhaoji, Zheng Yutong, Guo Desheng, Feng Jingxi and others are different. They are either strong in the real estate industry or in the financial industry. They all have the strength to wrestle with Xia Yu.

If you bring them, it's completely an act of capital enemy.

In the fight against the British consortium, they can pull over and become allies, but they cannot cover up the internal competition between them and Xia Yu.

Even if Xia Yu's Jiuding Securities Company holds several company shares, it cannot be covered up.

Of course, these are only superficial factors. After all, to be honest, at this stage Xia Yu is not afraid of their individual competition.

The reason why they are only called Huo Yingdong and Bao Yugang, apart from their appreciation for their personality and position, the most important reason is that their factions are not obvious.

Bao Yugang's ancestral home in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is a Zhejiang merchant. The Zhejiang merchant group is not strong in Xiangjiang, even in Southeast Asia as a whole. Bao Yugang is the number one strong Zhejiang merchant and the chairman of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce. .

Although Huo Yingdong is a native of Panyu, Guangdong Province, he is a real self-made man who has risen from coolies. Because of his position, he is not very well integrated with Cantonese businessmen other than Chaoshan Merchants, but he is very prestigious among idle businessmen. High, if you have to describe it, it is the status of the "Leader of the Sanxiu Alliance".

In Xiangjiang and even in Southeast Asia, Fujian businessmen are the first in strength, far surpassing Cantonese businessmen and Zhejiang businessmen, and the number is six times as many as Cantonese businessmen.

Then there is the Chaoshan Merchant Group, which is weaker than Fujian Merchants and stronger than Guangdong Merchants.

Geographically speaking, the Chaoshan area belongs to Guangdong Province, but the people in the Chaoshan area are basically descendants of Fujian, and all aspects of culture originate from southern Fujian, so it is special. An independent group is not only related to the Cantonese businessmen, but also to Fujian. Close business contacts.

In fact, if the Chaoshan merchants were to join the Cantonese merchants, they would not dare to say in Southeast Asia, but in Xiangjiang, a site close to Guangdong Province, the Guangdong merchants would not be much worse than the Fujian merchants.

Behind Fujian merchants and Chaoshan merchants are other Cantonese merchants and Zhejiang merchants.

Li Jiacheng and Lin Baixin are the big brothers of the Chaoshan business gang; Guo Desheng, Li Zhaoji, and Zheng Yu are also the big names of the Cantonese business, with a mixed network.

Xia Yu is a native of Xiangjiang grass roots. Even though he has risen now and has surpassed Li Jiacheng and others, he is still incapable of facing the whole Fujian merchants, Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, Guangdong Merchants Group, etc. If he faces competition, it is often inevitable. Will hit a wall.

It was like something in the previous life that made him remember deeply.

In a third-tier city, his friend invested several million to enter the cold chain industry, but he lost his shorts and quit. Xia Yu once asked him why, the reason was that he was encircled.

It turns out that in that third-tier city, the cold chain industry is basically monopolized by Fujian merchants. As long as they have certain strength, whether it is upstream or downstream of the industry chain, they are Fujian merchants. Because they are not Fujian merchants, they have been in the past ten years. Was overwhelmed by asymmetric competition.

After all, the Chinese people’s concept of township party is deeply ingrained , especially when interests are involved, they will subconsciously cling together.

Therefore, in order to lay a solid foundation in Xiangjiang, his Jiuding Consortium must have allies, unite some powerful allies, and build a peripheral moat for the Jiuding Consortium.

And Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong are undoubtedly the most suitable. Not only are they strong, they have similar positions. The most important thing is that the faction is not strong and they have definitely been squeezed by other factions, but they are the leaders of their respective factions. It is a natural ally, who wins over them is to win over the people of the two major factions, which can make the influence of the Jiuding Consortium take root down quickly.

In the evening of the next day, Bao Yugang raised 220 million U.S. dollars, Huo Yingdong raised 180 million U.S. dollars, and the two parties totaled 400 million U.S. dollars.

With this money, Xia Yu entered a dedicated account of Jiuding Securities Co., Ltd. that had been prepared for a long time, and explained how Wang Qi and a deputy manager of Jiuding Securities operated.

For the rest of the time, Xia Yu didn't go anywhere, spending time with He Chaoqiong during the day and with his family at home at night.

Waiting until the next day, I quietly came to Kai Tak International Airport again and boarded the plane to London.