In 1978, the Zhou Group aggressively acquired Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Group, but it did not become a quick-acting life-saving pill to boost the morale of Chinese-owned companies. Instead, they all relented out of fear of provoking the revenge of British-owned foreign companies.
Zhou Ming didn't have much emotion for this group of Chinese-owned enterprises that were content with the status quo. Instead, he ran his own business step by step, and in the end he did not let the people hiding in the dark see the joke.
Hutchison Whampoa and Wharf Group were life-threatening talismans in the hands of the British-owned foreign companies, but in the hands of the Zhou Group, they transformed into high-quality gold mines that were making huge profits every day, making Hong Kong's business bosses unhappy all the time. They are jealous.
"Boss, C'estbon Group has submitted a meeting invitation to our Zhou family?" Huo Jianning went directly to the chairman's office on the top floor to look at Zhou Ming and explained.
"Oh? Who's here?" At this time, Zhou Ming couldn't help showing a surprised expression.
"The top and second-ranking officials from C'estbon Group will come, including Director Qi from Huaxin News Agency, and the person in charge of Shekou Industrial Park."
"Oh? Such a big battle?"
"Boss, it seems that the mainland market is quite sincere. Should we formally start contact and negotiation with them?"
"Mr. Huo, you are now the head of the Zhou Group. What do you think?"
"Boss, I think the mainland market is the future of our Zhou Group. According to our group's strategic analysis over the years, if the mainland manufacturing market remains open, it will definitely become the next world factory."
"Well, let's meet then! In addition, call all the major shareholders and directors of our Zhou Group, and we will try to finalize the matter at once."
"Ah? Boss, is it too big to play like this?"
"It's okay! Although Mr. Huo and Charter King together only own 11% of Zhou's shares, they are also inclined to invest in the mainland market. With them in the Ipoh inspection team, they will be less vigilant."
"Yes! Boss."
The people sent by C'estbon Group did not expect that Zhou Group would receive them with such high standards, and they couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised. This shows that Zhou Group also intends to invest in the mainland market.
Huo Jianning first took the guests to inspect the home appliance manufacturing factories and electronics factories under the Zhou Group, and then came to the headquarters building of the Zhou Group. Seeing the spectacular scene of all the Zhou Group's bosses dispatched, they These guests were naturally shocked.
"Hello, Mr. Zhou! Nice to meet you." The top leader of C'estbon Group excitedly held Zhou Ming's hand.
"Mr. Lin, Mr. Huo and Mr. Bao are all major shareholders of our Zhou family, so I guess there is no need to introduce them to you, right?"
"Hello, Mr. Huo!" "Hello, Mr. Bao!"
"Mr. Lin, welcome." Mr. Huo and the chartering king also looked at Mr. Lin with smiles on their faces.
"Mr. Lin, this is my lover Tan Jing. She is now a director on the board of directors of Zhou Group and the general manager of a securities company."
"Female stock goddess, nice to meet you!"
"Mr. Lin, welcome to visit our Zhou family."
"Mr. Lin, this is Qiu Xia, the general manager of Zhouji Catering Culture Group of our Zhou Group, and also a director on the board of directors of our Zhou Group."
"Mr. Qiu, hello!"
"welcome."
The guests were then taken to the large conference room. In front of everyone were several bottles of Zhouji purified water and drinks. Naturally, C'estbon Group had not yet begun to engage in the beverage industry at this time.
"Mr. Lin, this is the mineral water and beverages produced by the beverage factory built by our Zhou Group in Malay. You can try it first and give us some opinions." Zhou Ming suddenly looked at the guests in front of him mischievously and persuaded.
"Okay." Since Zhou Ming, as the host, has already said this, the guests naturally opened the drinks or mineral water to drink in honor of them, "Well, it tastes really good!"
"Haha, as long as everyone likes it."
"Mr. Zhou, I'm sorry that I don't understand, why does your Zhou Group no longer build a beverage factory in Hong Kong?" Then Director Qi from Hua Xin News Agency held half a bottle of Zhou Ji black tea in his hand, and then looked at Zhou Ming with some confusion and asked.
"Director Qi, Hong Kong is really too small. In addition, Hong Kong's water resources need to be supplied through the mainland, so we simply don't have the ability to build a beverage factory."
"Haha, Mr. Zhou, you can go build a beverage factory in our mainland!" Director Qi followed Zhou Ming's invitation and said.
"That's right! All members of our Zhou Group are out today just to have a good discussion with you. We also want to invest in the mainland market as soon as possible."
"Mr. Zhou, I believe you have also heard that the mainland market is about to decide to establish Shenzhen as a special economic zone, which is completely in line with your company's investment intentions."
"Mr. Lin, Director Qi, our Zhou Group intends to transform into the manufacturing industry next. In addition, the costs in Western countries are too high. We also intend to move the Zhou Group's manufacturing enterprises in Western countries to the mainland, so A Shenzhen may not necessarily meet our needs."
"Oh? Mr. Zhou, where else do your Zhou Group want to go?" At this time, the guests looked at each other in surprise, then looked at Zhou Ming in front of them and asked.
"Shanghai."
"Huh? Shanghai?"
"Yes! According to the plan formulated by our group, we will build a home appliance production base in Shenzhen and Shanghai. In addition, we will also place high-tech industries in Shanghai."
"..."
Although the Zhou Group is very sincere this time, some things cannot be solved with sincerity alone, and the things involved are still very complicated.
Therefore, the negotiation this time had no results. After seeing off the guests, Huo Jianning looked at Zhou Ming with confusion and asked, "Boss, it seems that it will be difficult to open up Shanghai to the mainland."
"Yes! I had expected it."
"Boss, what should we do next?"
"First, follow the plan we made at the beginning and invest in building our factory in Shenzhen. After all, our Zhou Group needs to expand production capacity and scale as soon as possible."
"Yes! Boss."
"Well, Mr. Huo, you are a financial wizard. In the future, you will also focus on the Hong Kong and international markets, and take charge of the overall situation of our Zhou Group. As for the real industry in the mainland, others will take over."
"Yes! Boss, I firmly obey the group's arrangements."
So next, the Zhou Group officially went to Shenzhen to invest. Soon the production lines and equipment stored by Zhou Ming came in handy. Later, the factories of the Zhou Group were spread throughout the Shenzhen area. Sometimes Shenzhen was jokingly called "Zhou" by everyone. Chun".
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