Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

Chapter 118 HSBC; Standard Chartered

Lou Bancheng sat at the desk, holding a piece of letter paper tightly in his hand. On it were written the words "HSBC, Standard Chartered". It seemed as if these four words had some kind of magic, which made his heart beat faster involuntarily. He looked up at Liu Yi standing by the window, his eyes full of doubts and worries.

"Xiao Yi, you are not planning to target HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, are you?" There was a tremor in Lou Bancheng's voice. He knew very well the status of these two banks in the financial world. They were giants that most people did not dare to provoke.

Liu Yi turned around and looked at his father-in-law's nervous expression, with a playful smile on his face. He walked to the desk, gently patted Lou Bancheng on the shoulder, and said in a relaxed and confident tone: "Don't worry, old man, I'm not the kind of person who overestimates my own abilities. I plan to choose one of these two banks as a friend, not to challenge them."

Lou Bancheng frowned slightly when he heard this, and he was obviously half-believing and half-doubting Liu Yi's words. He looked at Liu Yi's determined eyes and thought to himself: What is this kid up to?

Seeing this, Liu Yi stopped explaining. He knew that his plan needed to be kept secret, and he also believed that as long as he took action, his father-in-law would naturally see the results. So, he gently patted Lou Bancheng on the shoulder and said, "Grandpa, just wait and see my performance. Believe me, I won't let you down."

After saying that, Liu Yi turned and left the study, leaving Lou Bancheng there in a daze. Lou Bancheng looked at Liu Yi's back as he left, feeling mixed emotions. He didn't know what Liu Yi was planning, but he knew that this young man could always surprise him. Perhaps this time was no exception.

After careful consideration, Lou Bancheng decided to go to the study to discuss important matters with Liu Ying. In the study, the lights were soft and the atmosphere was peaceful. Lou Bancheng told Liu Ying his thoughts. After listening, Liu Ying frowned slightly, then relaxed, with a gleam of wisdom in her eyes.

"It is indeed a bold and wise choice to fully cooperate with HSBC." Liu Ying said slowly, her tone revealing firmness and determination. "As long as we can get their support, the Governor of Hong Kong will not dare to offend us easily."

Lou Bancheng nodded in agreement. The two discussed the details of the cooperation in depth and finally reached a consensus.

The next day, Liu Ying came to HSBC's Hong Kong headquarters in gorgeous clothes, full of enthusiasm and expectation. As a senior executive of the bank, Zhuang Shinu personally met her.

Zhuang Shinu's office was spacious and bright, with luxurious yet solemn decoration. He smiled, shook hands with Liu Ying warmly, and asked her to sit down and talk in detail.

"Ms. Liu Ying, we are honored to have you here," Zhuang Shinu said politely. "We are very interested in your proposal. HSBC has been committed to finding potential partners to jointly explore a broader market."

After hearing this, Liu Ying was secretly delighted. She knew that she had taken the first step towards success. So, she told Zhuang Shinu her plan and ideas in detail and expressed her expectations for future cooperation.

After hearing this, Zhuang Shinu nodded repeatedly to show his agreement. He thought Liu Ying's plan was very forward-looking and highly consistent with HSBC's strategic goals. So he immediately expressed his willingness to fully cooperate with Liu Ying.

In the subsequent negotiations, the two sides conducted in-depth discussions on the specific details of the cooperation. In the end, Liu Ying bought all the land above the halfway point of the Peak for a huge sum of 1000 million pounds. This move shocked the entire Hong Kong business community and made people more optimistic about the prospects of her cooperation with HSBC.

With the support of HSBC, Liu Ying's position in Hong Kong became more stable. Even the Governor of Hong Kong did not dare to offend her easily, because he knew that HSBC was a powerful backer behind her.

Liu Ying stood on the hillside of Taiping Mountain, looking at the land that belonged to her, her heart was filled with lofty ambitions. She knew that this was just the starting point of her business empire, and there would be more glories waiting for her to create in the future.

Liu Ying stood on this vast land, feeling anxious. She recalled what Xiaoyi had said to her: the cost of the dock-style building envisioned by Liu Yi would be a bottomless pit.

She looked at the empty land in front of her, and the image of the fortress emerged in her mind. Tall walls, solid fortresses, spacious courtyards... all of these require a lot of money to achieve. Liu Ying couldn't help but feel a surge of pressure in her heart.

She began to think about how to solve the funding problem. Perhaps she could find a partner to share the cost, or she could take out a bank loan, but that would also mean taking on a huge debt. Liu Ying felt torn, as she knew this decision would affect the success or failure of the entire project.

Just as she was lost in thought, a breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. Liu Ying took a deep breath and decided to go back and discuss it with Xiaoyi before making a decision.