Hong Kong. Cloudtop No. 1!
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Li Yi was flipping through the share transfer agreement that Dolsen had personally delivered, feeling quite pleased.
Just moments ago, Dolsen had paid a surprise visit, stating that he had already met with Sang Chai and the others. They had discussed the transfer of shares in those Chinese-owned companies and even drafted an agreement.
However, since he had acquired these shares on Li Yi’s behalf, the price still required Li Yi’s approval.
As Li Yi looked over the agreement, the corners of his mouth had already begun to turn up slightly.
He had anticipated that Sangchai and his group would back down and withdraw from the Hong Kong stock market—and that they would even transfer all their shares in those companies to Dolsen before leaving. The only thing Li Yi hadn’t expected was that they would cave in so quickly.
He had assumed these guys would hold out for at least another week or two—at the very least, they would only withdraw from the Hong Kong stock market once the parent companies of the six major conglomerates were on the verge of collapse.
But now, the moment he reached a cooperation agreement with Dolsen, these guys transferred their shares to Dolsen—it was lightning-fast, and their coordination was flawless.
More importantly, the price they offered was incredibly attractive.
Seeing Li Yi turn to the last page of the agreement, Dolsen immediately sat up straight and asked, “Li, are you satisfied with this price for BB Xi TR?”
“I’m satisfied!”
Li Yi placed the share transfer agreement on the coffee table in front of him and said with interest, “Shares worth 20 billion US dollars, and Mr. Dolsen slashed it to 10 billion—that’s a 50% cut. What’s there not to be satisfied with?”
Li Yi was indeed very satisfied with this price.
After all, the shares held by Sangchai and the others were worth at least 17 billion US dollars even before the war began.
Not to mention that they had spent over 40 billion US dollars to acquire these shares. Selling them for 10 billion isn’t just a discount—it’s practically breaking their own backs.
If Sangchai and the others ultimately sold all their shares in Huashang Company at this price, they would suffer a direct loss of at least 30 billion US dollars—it would be like carrying in a gold brick and running out with a bucket!
Seeing that Li Yi approved of the price, Dolsen immediately said, “Since Mr. Li is satisfied, I’ll sign the agreement with them tomorrow and subsequently transfer these shares to your name at the original price.”
“Alright, but there’s no need to stick to the original price—you can raise it by 10%,” Li Yi said.
“No need…”
Li Yi knew what Dolsen was worried about, so he immediately continued, “My offer to you still stands. You can count on my help whenever you need it. As for this 10% premium, it’s simply a token of appreciation for your assistance!”
A $1 billion “gratuity”—that was certainly generous!
Hearing Li Yi’s assurance, Dolsen had no further reservations and immediately said with delight, “Li, working with you is truly wonderful. I finally understand why those Chinese businessmen admire you so much—and why they’re even willing to stake their fortunes and lives on you!”
“Oh, I wonder what you’ve figured out?” Li Yi said with a smile.
Dawson replied, “Li, the reason you attract so many people to your side isn’t just because you possess top-tier investment acumen and the sharpest mind—more importantly, you possess a quality that the vast majority of investors lack!”
“What quality?”
“The noble quality of never letting a friend get the short end of the stick!”
Dorson continued, “In Europe and the Americas, I’ve met countless outstanding investors. Whether in the stock market or in real business, they’ve demonstrated astonishing skills and talent, but I’ve never found them particularly intimidating. I’ve always had absolute confidence that I could beat them.”
“Because I know these people all share one common flaw: an extreme pursuit of profit. This is the driving force behind their success, but it’s also a deeply ingrained human weakness that’s hard to eradicate. As long as you exploit this weakness, you can defeat them.”
At this point, Dolsen’s gaze once again fixed on Li Yi.
Changing the subject, he continued, “But when it comes to you, I feel a sense of despair. I have absolutely no confidence that I can defeat you. Although I see in you the ruthless, bloodthirsty competitive spirit unique to top-tier investors, and I see your hunger for profit, you are able to restrain your inner greed and overcome your own desires.”
“You’re willing to share your profits with your allies, truly putting win-win cooperation into practice. You make everyone want to be your ally rather than your enemy. That is the fundamental reason why your Chinese Chamber of Commerce has been able to grow so rapidly in such a short time. You’re a guy who drives all your opponents to despair!”
Li Yi smiled and said, “Dawson, we have an old saying in China: ‘The benevolent are invincible.’ You might want to look into it.”
“The benevolent are invincible?”
“Yes. As a businessman, there’s nothing inherently wrong with pursuing profit, but the world is too vast and there’s too much money—you can never earn it all.”
Li Yi continued, “If you keep your eyes fixed on that string of cold, lifeless numbers in your bank account, you’ll only turn yourself into a cold, soulless money-making machine—devoid of friends, family, and joy.”
Dawson could tell that Li Yi’s words weren’t just empty platitudes meant to placate him, but came from a genuine place.
Though he didn’t know what this young man—who was clearly a few years his junior—had gone through to gain such profound insight into money and desire at such a young age, it only deepened his admiration for Li Yi.
Then, changing the subject, he said, “Li, once this deal is done, I want to have a heart-to-heart with the family. I’m going to strike out on my own!”
“How do you want me to help you?” Li Yi asked bluntly.
“I want you to publicly endorse me. I’d even like to invite your Starry Sky Company to take a stake in the Dolsons’ core company—though it wouldn’t be a large share, no more than 10%!”
Li Yi didn’t rush to agree. Instead, he looked at him and said, “Dawson, you know this kind of thing isn’t difficult for me.”
“But have you considered this: once you confront your family, they’ll likely discover you’ve been secretly betraying their interests all along. They’ll probably pin this failure in Hong Kong on you—and you might even face their furious retaliation. Are you prepared for that?”
Dawson replied firmly, “I’ve considered everything you’ve mentioned, but right now, this is the best opportunity for me.”
“Your operations in Hong Kong and London have not only dealt a severe blow to the family-controlled Sini and Nanfei conglomerates, but due to the impact on these two groups, other companies under the family’s name have also suffered heavy losses. It’s safe to say the family is currently at its weakest point in the past half-century. Even if they wanted to retaliate against me, they might not have the capacity to do so.”
“Besides, even if I don’t confront them now, they’ve already suspected me. They’re already investigating me behind the scenes. Rather than waiting for them to strike suddenly, I’d rather take the initiative and confront them head-on. I don’t want to be too passive!”
Li Yi nodded and said, “Since you’ve made up your mind, I’ll agree to it. When the Dolsons’ family is established, I’ll personally deliver a congratulatory gift!”
“Furthermore, our Star Investment Company will also take a stake in your family’s business. I’m sure that will serve as a deterrent to quite a few people.”
“Li, thank you for your help!”
“Hahaha, you’re welcome. As you said, mutual benefit and cooperation are the shared values of us Chinese businesspeople!” Li Yi said with a smile.
“Right, mutual benefit…”
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PS: An unexpected incident happened yesterday—I had to undergo surgery. Although it wasn’t serious, it has affected my writing progress. However, Old Cang will do his best to keep up with updates.