That night, Li Dong talked with Fang Keng and the others for a long time.
In addition to those people during the day, many celebrities from all walks of life in Hong Kong attended the dinner party.
Five or six people on the list of Hong Kong's richest people attended the dinner party.
The entertainment industry in Hong Kong was also very developed. Some stars that Li Dong often saw when he was a child also attended the party in the evening.
Among them, some of the artists had worked with Distance in the past.
For example, Cheng Long had cooperated with Far away before, and his hometown was also in Jiangbei. It would be strange if he didn't attend the party in Jiangbei.
…
The dinner party was not much different from the ones that Li Dong usually attended.
At 10 o 'clock in the evening, everyone left.
As soon as they left, Li Dong also left with his people. As he walked, he said, "Elder Fang said that they will use some funds to apply for shares tomorrow, but it won't be too much. Hsu Shengzhe and the others will also arrive tomorrow. They will represent the Jiangbei business community. The tide businessmen will also participate. Maybe the number of shares tomorrow will exceed our imagination! "
No one could stop it. Whether it was the tide businessmen or the Jiangbei business community, it was understandable that the new shares would be listed.
It was a matter of making money, and it had nothing to do with fighting.
Not only them, but many mainland tycoons and Hong Kong tycoons also participated in it, waiting to share the benefits.
Although Li Dong knew that, there was nothing he could do.
Since they wanted to fight in public, there was no reason not to let others participate in the subscription of new shares.
If he was in their shoes, Li Dong would not let go of such an opportunity to make money.
Shen Qian, who was wearing a formal dress, said in a deep voice, "Don't worry about the subscription. Tomorrow, you will take charge of the overall situation. I will talk to the institutions with President Chen! If the subscription is successful, we can buy the shares from them at a premium. We talked to them last time, and we will talk again this time. "
Chen Lang nodded and said, "General Manager Li, let's talk separately. It can speed up the efficiency and increase the chance of winning. We don't need too many people here."
"Okay, but don't go too far. It's hard to say how much money the Huang family can raise. Don't scare ourselves."
"Got it."
…
New Year's Day 2009!
At 9: 30 am, the application began!
Li Dong didn't go to the trading hall. If he went, it would strengthen the confidence of others, and an even greater wave would erupt.
Moreover, the application could be viewed through the computer.
9: 40 am. Within 10 minutes, the subscription amount exceeded 3 billion HKD!
At 9: 50 pm, a large sum of money entered the market. The financial analyst hired by Li Dong immediately said, "It's the Huang Family. Their funds are entering the market!"
"How much?" Li Dong asked in a deep voice.
"No less than one billion, and it's still going!"
Although it was not the time for the war to break out in the secondary market, it was also the easiest time to see the other party's strength.
No matter how much money they could raise, the Huang Family would not let go of the opportunity to apply.
Even if not all of them entered the arena, there wouldn't be much difference.
As soon as the Huang family entered, cheers came from all over Hong Kong.
…
Zhaofeng.
Fang Keng's eldest son, Fang Rende, said in a low voice, "The Huang Family has entered the market, and their funds are no less than 2 billion. I wonder how much funds Li Dong has raised."
Fang Keng said in a deep voice, "It's not a small amount. China Merchants Bank has loaned us 5 billion yuan, and he has raised the same amount. As long as the Chao merchants don't go all out, they can't beat Li Dong. "
While speaking, Fang Rende took a look at the computer. Suddenly, the total amount of subscriptions skyrocketed.
Several financial analysts in the conference room quickly made phone calls to confirm the analysis. After a while, someone said, "The Jiangbei Merchants have entered the market! A large sum of money has entered the market. This time, the Jiangbei Merchants have put in a lot of effort. I heard that BYD and Giant have also raised a large sum of money. "
Fang Keng was silent for a while and said, "We'll also enter the market. The amount of money is the same. The subscription is just the beginning. No matter how much money we invest, it won't cause us any loss. "
Everyone nodded and began to operate the system.
…
Central.
Changjiang Central Building.
Old Li's eldest son said in a low voice, "Dad, do you want to join? The Huang Family is here. Huang Yanhong hopes that we can support them once, and they will give us part of their business in the mainland. "
Old Li waved his hand and said, "No need. We won't join. You have to know that their opponent is a ferocious tiger that has grown its fangs. I met him once last year. At that time, he had yet to show his prowess and could only be considered a tiger. Now, it's different. Young people are hot-blooded. If they offend him once, they won't stop until one of them dies. "
"But Zhaofeng …"
"That's their problem. Besides …" Old Li paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Besides, the one they support is Li Dong, and the one they offended is the Huang family. Who do you think is more difficult to deal with now, the Huang family or Li Dong?"
His eldest son instantly understood what was going on.
Yes, the Huang Family was struggling on their deathbed. If they offended someone like that, then so be it. There was no need to be afraid.
Moreover, the Huang Family had lost this time. Other than money, they really had nothing left.
Li Dong was different. Even if he lost, he still had a large Far away Empire.
It was not easy to offend someone like that.
Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, or rather, picking on the weak was almost a rule.
Fang Keng and the others did not mind offending the Huang Family if they wanted to befriend Li Dong.
If they participated, they would offend Li Dong. It was not worth it to befriend the Huang Family.
As for the so-called Tide businessmen, it also depended on the situation. If they could help, it would be fine. But now, the effort and return were not proportional. Old Li was also a well-known entrepreneur. He would still make this kind of trade-off.
Thinking of this, Old Li's eldest son said softly, "Then I will reject them?"
"Be tactful." Old Li nodded.
"Yes, I understand."
…
10: 30 am.
Another large sum of money entered the market!
Everyone immediately knew that Li Dong had entered the market!
1 billion, 2 billion, 3 billion, 4 billion …
Far away had invested 5 billion HKD before the application deadline in the morning!
In an instant, the outside world was in an uproar.
Jiangbei's business community invested 3 billion HKD this time. Fang Keng and the others from Hong Kong also invested 2 billion HKD.
In the morning, Li Dong's side had invested no less than 10 billion HKD.
On the other hand, except for the 2 billion HKD that the Huang Family had invested in, there were not many Tide businessmen who entered the market later. The total amount was about 1 billion HKD.
3 billion versus 10 billion. In terms of funds, the Huang Family had lost the first battle.
…
Beijing.
Huang Guangyu's face was gloomy. 10 billion HKD!
This was not the biggest blow to him. The biggest blow was that the Tide businessmen had given up on him!
He had sent people to ask for help, but the result was extremely disappointing.
The local Tide businessmen in Hong Kong, the one from the Yangtze River, had rejected him. He did not even show up.
On the other hand, there were not many Tide businessmen in the mainland.
On the contrary, the retail industry had given him a lot of support. Otherwise, he might not even be able to invest 2 billion HKD.
After hanging up the call with his sister, Old Huang looked exhausted. Du Juan said worriedly, "It's okay. We are still in the application stage. We are supporting Li Dong now, but that does not mean we will continue to support him in the future. Also, this time, the application funds are too much, and he will not get much shares. The real battle is still in the secondary market. Even with the placement shares, Li Dong only has 11.7 billion shares. If we include the placement shares, we have 13.5 billion shares. We are 1.8 billion shares ahead of him … "
Old Huang shook his head and said gloomily. "I suspect that JP Morgan has sided with Li Dong!"
"How is this possible?!"
Du Juan was shocked. If that was the case, both parties would be tied.
Li Dong had the upper hand in the application stage. If he won in the secondary market, they would really lose!
Huang Guangyu gritted his teeth. "I have talked to JP Morgan several times, but it did not go well. I can feel that their attitude is not right. Li Dong had used his Weibo shares to exchange for Gome's shares in Damo. Why can't JP Morgan do the same? If he didn't have the confidence to win, why would Li Dong dare to challenge me to a duel in the secondary market? 1.8 billion shares is not a small number. It will not be easy for him to surpass me. That's why JP Morgan has sided with him. "
Du Juan was dumbfounded. After a long while, she said in despair, "Then what should we do?"
Old Huang took a deep breath and said. "Raise money, raise money, and still raise money!
I know what Li Dong is trying to do. He wants to be the controlling shareholder and not give us any chance!
As long as we don't give him the chance to be the controlling shareholder, we still have a chance to turn the tables.
As time goes by, his opponents will not sit back and watch. When that happens, it will be his death!
This is our only chance. We must drag this on until he can't take it anymore. If not, we will lose.
Let's put the application aside and let him think that we are at the end of our rope. I will talk to Zhang Jindong and the rest. No matter what, I have lost, and they will not be better off than me. "
Du Juan quickly nodded and said, "Then I'll talk to the people at JP Morgan Chase and CRMC. No matter what, we can't let Li Dong get the remaining shares."
Old Huang got up and was about to leave. After thinking for a while, Old Huang suddenly said. "If it really comes to the last minute, we will dump our shares secretly!"
"What?!"
Du Juan was shocked. Old Huang narrowed his eyes. "I don't want to lose, but I am worried about the situation. If we really lose, then all the money we've invested now is very likely to be wasted. Since Li Dong wants it, fine. I will give it to him. I will dump some of my shares and use high prices to deplete his capital chain. I will lose my shares, but I will get the funds. When he can't take it anymore, the stock market might crash. Maybe that will be my chance to turn the tables! "
Du Juan thought carefully and understood what her husband meant.
Sell the shares and let Li Dong buy them at a high price. When Li Dong runs out of money, Gome's shares might slide, and they could take the opportunity to buy it back.
Of course, this was a last resort.
If Li Dong can take it, Gome will be gone.
Du Juan took a deep breath. "I hope it doesn't come to this. Also, you are not sure about JP Morgan. I don't think there is a need to be so pessimistic. There is still a chance."
Old Huang sighed again. "If I don't defeat him this time, I won't be able to stay outside for long. You …"
Old Huang paused for a moment and said dejectedly, "Can you take it?"
"I …"
Du Juan wanted to say that she could take it!
But when she thought of that scary man, Du Juan's expression changed. "No matter what, I will not admit defeat until the last moment! Money can be earned again! But I will not lose Gome! Even if I lose it, this is not the time. Once you lose Gome, your side … "
Du Juan's eyes were filled with tears. Gome was the foundation of Old Huang. It was the reason why he could enjoy different treatment when he was inside.
When he was only left with money, would he still enjoy such special treatment?
No way!
Old Huang shook his head. "The result will be the same. Without Gome, I will still be me. After this, I will probably be the biggest joke in the business world. I will also win the sympathy of many people. At this time, public opinion might completely lean towards me. It is hard to say if the result will be better than before. "
Du Juan suddenly came to her senses and interrupted him. "Stop talking! You feel that you are going to lose. This is not what you should do! We have not lost yet. Are you going to surrender? Even if we lose, I don't want you to lose in such a cowardly manner. Even if we die, we will fight to the death. I will not let Li Dong have it easy! "
Old Huang was shocked. He rubbed his cheeks hard. He had lost his composure.
He was already so sure that he was going to lose before the battle officially started. This was not the mentality he should have.
Thinking of this, Huang Guangyu shook his head hard and calmed down. "You are right. We have not lost yet. At least for now, we still have the upper hand. I am leaving. Be careful here. Don't give Wang Yue a chance to kick you out. "
"Okay, I know."
…
Hong Kong.
The Peninsula Hotel.
Li Dong looked calm. He said slowly, "We will put aside the applications for now. We will not enter the market with the remaining two billion Hong Kong dollars. I heard that the Huang family was rejected by the Tide businessmen. In this way, we do not need to use all our trump cards. "
Chen Lang nodded and continued, "There was an explosion this morning. The number of applications reached 20 billion. In the afternoon, there should be fewer people entering the market. Now I am doubting myself. 60 billion may be the end of today. Tomorrow, it will reach 72 billion, which is 30 times more than the previous one. "
"We only need to get 200 million shares. It is unrealistic to expect us to get more shares. As for the Jiangbei Chamber of Commerce in the mainland and in Hong Kong, it is their business to apply for shares. We can't be stingy with them later. But no matter what, we owe them more and more this time. We may have to pay a higher price in the future. It is hard to repay a favor. I don't know whether it is good or bad. "
Li Dong sighed softly. In order to win Gome, they had paid a high price this time Far Away.
Now, they could only win. If they lost, they would suffer a great loss.
After thinking for a while, Li Dong said, "Don't worry about it too much. Try to win on the 5th. After that, we will make things difficult for the Huang family and let them back off. If the stock price rises too much, it will become a tug-of-war."
Everyone nodded. Li Dong wanted to end the battle as soon as possible, which was the strategy to pay the lowest price.
Once the battle was dragged, Li Dong could not afford it.
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