Chapter 403 Peace is the most important thing
"Mr. Governor, how about this? Why don't you ask Mr. Rowland Kadoorie to come over and let's talk about it in an open manner, so we don't have to trouble Mr. Governor to explain it again." Su Cheng He did not state his conditions directly, but suggested with a smile.
"It's just right, then I'll ask Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie to come over now. I think he should be very anxious now." Governor Maliho nodded and said.
Just as MacLehose thought, Rowlands Kadoorie is very uneasy in his heart now.
Early in the morning, all the newspapers were talking about Sioux City's acquisition of China Power.
No one thinks that the Kadoorie family can stop Su City. After all, Su City's cash flow strength is too strong.
McLehose was very fast. He used the phone in the office to contact Lawrence Kadoorie directly. Within two minutes, he hung up the phone and returned to the sofa in the reception room to sit down. .
"Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie has already said that we will arrive in about twenty minutes at the earliest." Mailihao said to Su Cheng.
"I'm sorry to disturb Mr. Governor with my affairs." Su Cheng said with a smile.
"At the end of the year, the government's work is not that much, and it can't be considered a disturbance. Besides, receiving the business elites in Hong Kong is also one of my jobs." Mailihao replied.
For the next twenty minutes, the two chatted about other topics instead of talking about China Electric Power.
About twenty minutes later, Laurence Kadoorie finally arrived on time.
"Hello, Mr. Governor, hello, Mr. Su." As soon as he entered the door, Lawrence Kadoorie low-key took the initiative to shake hands with MacLehose and Su Cheng and say hello.
"Sit down and talk." MacLehose pointed to the sofa and said to Laurence Kadoorie.
After Rowlands Kadoorie sat down, MacLehose said: "I talked with Mr. Su, and he said that it is not impossible to stop the acquisition of China Power, but he has some conditions that require you to Agree, let’s talk first.”
Rowlands Kadoorie looked at Su City and asked, "I don't know what Mr. Su's conditions are. Let's talk about it."
Hearing MacLehose say that Su City can really stop attacking China Electric Power With the acquisition, Laurence Kadoorie breathed a huge sigh of relief.
For him, as long as Su City agrees, China Electric Power will still be the company of their Kadoorie family.
As for the conditions, there will definitely be blood this time, but I don’t know what conditions the other party will put forward.
"Mr. Rowlands Kadoorie, I won't beat around the bush. Since I am no longer required to acquire China Electric Power, I hope that China Power will cede part of the area to Hong Kong Electric Group. Otherwise, I will I will continue to acquire China Power. You should know that it is not difficult for me to become the largest shareholder of China Power," Su Cheng said slowly.
His intention was very clear, either to acquire China Power or China Power to transfer part of its sphere of influence.
Just like between countries, the outcome of losing a war is either being annexed or ceding territory. Laurence Kadoorie took a deep breath and asked, "Mr. Su, please tell me directly which places you want us to sell."
At this time, Maliho also looked curiously. Su Cheng, he also wanted to know what request Su Cheng wanted to make.
“My condition is very simple. The power supply areas in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, New Territories, Tai Po, outlying islands, Tseung Kwan O and Clear Water Bay Peninsula are responsible for the power supply of Hong Kong Electric Group. I believe that these places are very important to China Power today. The overall impact is not big!" Su Cheng said directly.
The so-called outlying islands refer to the 262 islands except Xiangjiang Island, including Lantau Island, Lamma Island, Tai O Island, Cheung Chau Island and other islands.
Today, except for a few islands located south of Xiangjiang Island such as Lamma Island, the rest basically belong to the sphere of influence of China Electric Power.
Of course, the vast majority of the islands are uninhabited islands. The population of CLP Power’s outlying island sphere of influence is mainly concentrated on Lantau Island, Tai O Island, Cheung Chau Island and other islands, such as those in Sai Kung. Islands are basically uninhabited.
Hearing what Su Cheng said, not to mention Rowlands Kadoorie, even Governor Maliho was surprised.
This is simply a sky-high asking price!
Sioux City was asking for sky-high prices, and he knew that Rowlands Kadoorie would definitely not agree to this. Although he would still have power supply in the core area of Kowloon, the area would be reduced by nearly ten times.
"Impossible, Mr. Su Cheng, your appetite is too big. Except for Kowloon City, the rest of the places are the foundations of China Electric Power Corporation that we have successively acquired other power plants over the years and finally built up. If If we give it all to you, then our China Electric Power will be restored to its original shape!" Mr. Rowlands Kadoorie stood up in excitement.
"Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie, please calm down. As far as I know, the power generation capacity of Kowloon City accounts for almost 90% of your China Electric Power. In addition, Shatin and Tsuen Wan are relatively close to Kowloon City. Recently, I have not asked you to give up, so in fact, your loss is not big, less than 10% of the business, in exchange for your Kadoorie family to continue to rule China Electric Power, what a cost-effective thing.
In addition, we will pay how much it costs to acquire power station equipment, land, etc. from other places. We are not asking you to give it to us for free. I hope Mr. Rowlands Kadoorie can understand the pros and cons. "Should I continue to compete with your Kadoorie family for China Electric Power, or should you agree to my conditions?"
Su Cheng said calmly as he looked at Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie, who was shaking with anger.
"No matter what, it is impossible for us to agree. If Mr. Su really wants to do this, we can only meet Zhenzhang in the mall. Our Kadoorie family has also accumulated a lot of savings over the years. If we really do not hesitate to do it at all costs, our Kadoorie family will The Kadoorie family will definitely reach 50% of the shares before Mr. Su, and by then, our Kadoorie family will still be at the helm of CLP Power," Mr. Rowlands Kadoorie said angrily.
Of course, everyone knows that Mr. Lawrence Kadoorie is just saying angry words. If they really let them compete with Su City at all costs, then the outcome of the Kadoorie family will only be scars. Tired.
"Mr. Su, Mr. Rowlands Kadoorie, how about this, each of us make a concession. Mr. Su, please don't be too loud. Mr. Laurence Kadoorie, please give in appropriately. Let's all sit down and talk. There is an old saying in China, etiquette is used and harmony is the most valuable, only then can harmony bring wealth!" Mai Lihao stood up to be the peacemaker.
If this continues, he is really afraid that Su Cheng and Laurence Kadoorie will quarrel in the office.
(End of this chapter)