The decline of Wang An Computer Company is strengthening Li Zetian's company. Nothing is easier than poaching people from here, and the talent is still so outstanding!
"Mr. Li, Howard Schultz, Starbucks Marketing and Retail Manager, wants to see you. I wonder if you have time."
Dongfang Yuqin paused, then said, "He suggested that Starbucks open its own coffee shop, but the current Starbucks CEO did not accept his suggestion. So he tried to contact me. I thought about it and felt his suggestion. It works, so…”
"Okay, I understand, let him come over now." Li Zetian nodded and said lightly.
"Yes!"
Dongfang Yuqin immediately took out the "big brother" mobile phone and called Howard Schultz.
"Hello, Howard, Mr. Li is going to see you, please leave as soon as possible!"
"Okay, Miss Dongfang, I'll leave right away, thank you very much for your recommendation!"
After speaking, Howard Schultz hung up the phone excitedly.
Two hours later, Howard Schultz came to Li Zetian's villa.
"Hello, Mr. Li!"
"Well, hello, Howard, please take a seat!"
Li Zetian said, "In relation to your suggestion, I have already learned part of it from my secretary. However, I would also like to listen carefully to you, why Starbucks wants to build its own coffee shop."
Although Li Zetian knew that the Starbucks in his previous life was created by Howard Schultz, Li Zetian still wanted to test him. Times have changed, there are many butterfly effects, and I don’t know if Howard Schultz can lead Starbucks to glory.
Howard Schultz spoke about what he experienced during a business trip in France, expressed his love for coffee shops and analyzed the market prospects of coffee shops.
Li Zetian nodded frequently.
"Mr·Li, Starbucks originally operated top-grade coffee beans and high-end coffee equipment, and the brand is very high! If we open a coffee shop, it will be easier to connect and let people know that this is a high-end coffee shop!!!"
"After hearing what you said, I quite agree. Well, so be it, from now on, Howard, you are the new CEO of Starbucks Corporation, and you are solely responsible for managing the company!"
As soon as Li Zetian finished speaking, Howard Schultz was stunned for a while. He didn't take the position so easily, and he suddenly became the top executive of Starbucks. He couldn't believe it.
Li Zetian smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "What's wrong, in my company, only elites can stay. As long as it is a talent, I will not treat him badly. If Starbucks can go public in the future, I promise to give it to you. 5% of the shares!"
When Howard Schultz heard this, he became even more excited, and said with an oath: "Mr. Li, don't worry, I will definitely live up to your expectations and work hard to develop Starbucks into a listed company!"
Li Zetian nodded with a smile, and immediately said, "It's already five o'clock in the afternoon, so you should stay and have dinner with us. Dongfang Yuqin, please ask the chef to prepare more dishes."
"Okay, Mr. Li." Dongfang Yuqin responded and turned away.
Howard Schultz said to Li Zetian excitedly: "Mr. Li, thank you very much for your hospitality, it is a great honor to have dinner with you!"
Li Zetian smiled and said, "It's no big deal to have dinner."
At this time, Li Zetian couldn't help thinking of Buffett's lunch. Buffett's lunch can be called a sky-high lunch. Since 2000, a Buffett lunch auction has been held every year. The highest bidder can have lunch with the stock god Buffett. Over the years, the highest auction price is 3.45 million US dollars, which is simply scary!
"If I make a Chronos lunch, how high will the price be?" Li Zetian thought curiously, "It must be worth more than Buffett's lunch..."
Dinner was ready in no time, and Howard Schultz left. He could swear it was the best dinner he'd ever had, and the most memorable one.
Li Zetian is very satisfied with Howard Schultz. With him, Starbucks will take off. This is a Fortune 500 company that may have more than 90 billion US dollars in the future!
…
Two days later, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin flew to Hong Kong. This day was September 23. The Hong Kong dollar crisis broke out. The floating price of the Hong Kong dollar fell to 9.6 Hong Kong dollars to 1 US dollar. Li Zetian still clearly remembered that when he first crossed to Hong Kong, 5 Hong Kong dollars could be exchanged for 1 US dollar!
Yu Jingqiu's due date was in mid-November, so Li Zetian decided to get things done in Hong Kong ahead of time, and then went back to accompany her well.
At this moment, the future of Hong Kong is bleak, and the situation is turbulent.
The arrival of Li Zetian caused a huge sensation in Hong Kong.
Some people believe that Li Zetian came to Hong Kong this time to help China gain an advantage in negotiating with Britain. However, Li Zetian didn't want to get involved. His main purpose was to take advantage of the stock market's plummeting to acquire companies in Hong Kong!
First of all, he intends to achieve absolute control of Hutchison Whampoa.
After getting off the plane, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin went to Hutchison Whampoa to attend the board meeting.
Hutchison Whampoa is one of the four major foreign firms in Hong Kong. Since the Sino-British negotiation, many foreign firms have moved their registered places or actual business focus out of Hong Kong one after another. They have no confidence in Hong Kong.
After the meeting, Li Zetian put forward his own requirements: "At present, the situation in Hong Kong is complicated, many foreign capitals have withdrawn from Hong Kong, and the economy of Hong Kong has been greatly affected. I know that some of you have such plans. Here, I am willing to invest in buying you. shares in hand.”
As soon as the voice fell, everyone was shocked and looked at each other.
Li Zetian said lightly: "You can think about it for a few days, you don't have to answer immediately. No matter what the outcome of the Sino-British negotiation is, Hutchison Whampoa will continue to work hard in Hong Kong, invest in development, and even develop against the trend, and spend huge sums of money to acquire Hong Kong more A lot of land!!!"
Contrarian development? !
On the spot, many shareholders murmured in their hearts. If the economic situation in Hong Kong is not good, Hutchison Whampoa will lose money. You, Chronos Li, are rich and don't care about this loss, but what about us? How can we withstand such a blow
"Mr. Li, I am willing to sell my shares!"
"I'm also willing to sell my shares!"
"… "
For a time, some people were afraid of being implicated and decided to sell their shares.
Li Zetian added: "Okay, if you are willing to sell me your shares now, I can offer a 2% premium to the current stock price."
Right now, the stock market is falling again and again, and there is no tendency for it to rise again. The stock of Hutchison Whampoa will definitely fall sharply, and if it is sold later, the value will be seriously shrunk.
Many shareholders have expressed their willingness to sell their shares.
After the meeting, Li Zetian signed an equity transfer agreement with them, spending $270 million to get 25.5% of the shares, plus the 22.5% he originally held, almost 48% of the shares. Some shareholders are still hesitant, saying they need to think about it for a few more days.
Hutchison Whampoa is a listed company, and Li Zetian can hold 48% of the shares, enough to take full control.
After a busy afternoon, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin returned home.
As soon as he got home, Li Zetian was scolded by Xiao Zhixuan for a while: "Tell me about you, when you came to Hong Kong, you didn't go home to see your parents as soon as possible, but to talk about business. Is business important to your parents? People stay in the United States, and now she has a big belly and needs someone to accompany her."
Li Zetian grimaced and said, "Okay, Mom, it's all my fault. It's just that the stock market crisis in Hong Kong is a rare opportunity. After I finish my business, I'll go back to the United States to accompany Jing Jing. Autumn."
"That's almost it!"
Xiao Zhixuan thought for a moment and said, "If you can't go back to the United States now, then I'll go to the United States tomorrow, and I can't leave Jingqiu at home alone."
"Thank you mom!" Li Zetian laughed.
Zhou Qiqi was very happy when she saw Li Zetian came back, walked up to him and shouted, "Brother Zetian!"
"Oh, Kiki, she's getting prettier as she grows! I remember, I'm supposed to be in high school this year, right?"
Zhou Qiqi listened to Li Zetian's praise of her beauty, and couldn't help but blushed slightly, "Yes, I just entered high school."
Now, in a blink of an eye, Zhou Qiqi is already 15 years old, and she is very slim.
"High school is a very important learning stage in life. You must not delay your studies because of puppy love, you know!" Li Zetian reminded.
Zhou Qiqi pouted and murmured: "Who is in love early, I don't like those little brats! I'm not mature at all!"
Li Zetian shook his head and smiled, "You still say that other people are little brats, how old are you!"
"People are already 15 years old, and many 15-year-old children in mainland China are starting to get married and have children!"
I'll go, where did the little girl hear this news.
A black line appeared on Li Zetian's forehead.
Indeed, in this era, men and women in mainland China get married very early, especially girls in the countryside, there are really 15-year-old girls!
"By the way, Mom, why isn't Dad at home?" Li Zetian turned to look at Xiao Zhixuan and asked.
"It's not because of the Sino-British negotiation. Your dad is busy now, and he only has time to go home in three or five days." Xiao Zhixuan replied.
Li Chengzhi is not only a reporter for "Hong Kong Daily", but also the president of Umbrella University, and also Li Zetian's father. With multiple identities, he has become the target of both China and the UK. He himself also actively participated in the negotiation, and strived for a smooth conclusion of the negotiation.
"Okay, leave him alone, let's have dinner first. Yuqin, don't stand still, come and sit!"
"Okay, Auntie!"
Everyone ate a sumptuous dinner and chatted happily.
After dinner, Dongfang Yuqin helped Xiao Zhixuan to wash the dishes.
Li Zetian and Zhou Qiqi were sitting on the sofa watching TV.
Zhou Qiqi suddenly said: "Brother Zetian, when I graduate from high school, I will go to Stanford University in the United States, do you think it's alright?"
"Don't want to go to Umbrella University?" Li Zetian asked.
"Dad is the president of Umbrella University. He is very strict. I won't go to Umbrella University!"
Li Zetian couldn't help laughing when he heard the words, "Okay, then go to Stanford University. The development time of Umbrella University is too short, and it can't compare with Stanford University in many aspects. You can get a good education at Stanford University!"
"Yes!!!" Zhou Qiqi danced with joy and said excitedly, "Brother Zetian, then we're done, then, you have to help me convince my parents!"
"Ok, no problem!"