The decline of Wang'an Computer Company is strengthening Li Zetian's company. There is nothing easier than poaching people from here, and the talents are still so outstanding!

"Mr Li, Starbucks Marketing and Retail Manager Howard Schultz wants to see you, I wonder if you have time."

Dongfang Yuqin paused and continued, "He suggested that Starbucks open its own coffee shop, but the current Starbucks CEO did not accept his advice. So he found a way to contact me. I thought about it and thought his advice was feasible, so..."

"Okay, I understand. Let him come over now." Li Zetian nodded and said lightly.

"yes!"

Dongfang Yuqin immediately took out her "Big Brother" cell phone and called Howard Schultz.

"Hello, Howard, mr·li is planning 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 saying that, 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 sit down!"

Li Zetian said, "I have learned some of your suggestions from my secretary. However, I still want to listen carefully to you why Starbucks wants to build its own coffee shop."

Although Li Zetian knew that Starbucks in his previous life was created by Howard Schultz, Li Zetian still wanted to test him. Times have changed, butterfly effects are many, and I don’t know whether Howard Schultz can lead Starbucks to glory.

Howard Schultz then told about what he had experienced while on 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 coffee beans and high-end coffee equipment, and its brand is very high! If we open a coffee shop, the connection is easier, and people can also know that this is a high-end coffee shop!!!"

"After listening to what you said, I agree quite. Well, then that's it. From now on, Howard, you are the new CEO of Starbucks, who is fully responsible for managing the company!"

After Li Zetian finished speaking, Howard Schultz was stunned for a while. He didn't get to the top of Starbucks so easily, and he suddenly became the highest level of Starbucks. He couldn't believe it.

Li Zetian smiled and patted his shoulder: "What a fool? In my company, only elites can stay. As long as they are talented, I will not treat him badly. If Starbucks can go public in the future, I promise to give you 5% of the shares!"

When Howard Schultz heard this, he became even more excited and said confidently: "Mr·li, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down and strive to develop Starbucks into a listed company!"

Li Zetian smiled and nodded, then said, "It's already five o'clock in the afternoon, so stay for dinner with us. Dongfang Yuqin, please ask the chef to prepare more dishes."

"Okay, mr·li." Dongfang Yuqin responded and turned around and left.

Howard Schultz said to Li Zetian excitedly: "Mr·li, thank you very much for your warm 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 but think of Buffett lunch. Buffett lunch is a sky-high lunch. Since 2000, Buffett lunch auction has been held every year. Those with the highest price can have lunch with the stock god Buffett. Over the years, the highest auction price was US$3.45 million, which is simply scary!

"If I had a Coronos lunch, how high would it be?" Li Zetian thought curiously, "I guess it should be more valuable than Buffett's lunch..."

Dinner was soon ready, and Howard Schultz said goodbye after dinner. He dared to swear that it was the most delicious and memorable dinner he had ever had in his life.

Li Zetian is very satisfied with Howard Schultz. With him, Starbucks will take off, which 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 took a plane to Hong Kong. It was September 23, and the Hong Kong dollar crisis broke out. The floating price of Hong Kong dollar fell to 9.6 Hong Kong dollars and exchanged for 1 US dollar. Li Zetian still clearly remembered that when he had just traveled to Hong Kong, 5 Hong Kong dollars could be exchanged for 1 US dollar!

Yu Jingqiu's due date is mid-November, so Li Zetian decided to do things in Hong Kong in advance and then go back and stay with her by her side.

At this moment, Hong Kong's future is bleak and the situation is turbulent.

Li Zetian's arrival 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 negotiations with the UK. However, Li Zetian did not want to get involved. His main purpose was to take advantage of the stock market plummeting and acquire companies in Hong Kong!

First of all, he intends to achieve absolute holding of Hutchison Whampoa Company.

As soon as they got off the plane, Li Zetian and Dongfang Yuqin went to Hutchison Huangpu Company to attend the board meeting.

Hutchison Whampoa Company is one of the four major overseas banks in Hong Kong. Since the Sino-British negotiations, many foreign banks have moved their registered place or actual business focus out of Hong Kong, and they have no confidence in Hong Kong. Li Zetian's capital increase was just right.

After the meeting began, Li Zetian made his own request: "The situation in Hong Kong is complicated at present, and many foreign capitals have withdrawn from Hong Kong one after another. Hong Kong's economy has been greatly affected. I know that some of you have such plans. Here, I am willing to invest in buying the shares you have."

As soon as the words came to an end, everyone was shocked and looked at each other.

Li Zetian said lightly: "You can consider how many days you can do without answering it immediately. No matter what the outcome of the negotiations between China and Britain, Hutchison Whampoa will work hard in Hong Kong, invest and develop, and even develop against the trend, and spend huge sums of money to buy more land in Hong Kong!!!"

Develop against the trend?!

Many shareholders were wondering on the spot. If the economic situation in Hong Kong is not good, wouldn’t Hutchison Whampoa Company lose to death? You chronos·li are rich and don’t care about this loss, but what about us? How can we withstand this blow?

"Mr·li, I am willing to sell my shares!"

"I am willing to sell my shares too!"

“…”

For a time, some people were afraid of being implicated and decided to sell their shares.

Li Zetian said again: "Okay, if you are willing to sell me shares now, I can give a premium of 2% according to the current share price."

At present, the stock market has been falling again and again, without any trend of rebounding. Hutchison Whampoa's stock will definitely fall sharply. If it sells it later, its value will shrink seriously.

Many shareholders have expressed their willingness to sell their shares.

After the meeting, Li Zetian signed an equity transfer agreement with them, spending US$270 million to obtain 25.5% of the shares. With the 22.5% stake he originally held, it was almost 48% of the shares. Some shareholders were still hesitant and said they would think about it for a few more days.

Hutchison Whampoa is a listed company, and Li Zetian can hold 48% of the shares, which is enough to completely control the shares.

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, you didn't go home to visit your parents as soon as possible when you came to Hong Kong, but went to discuss business. Is there any important thing about business with parents? And she also left Jingqiu alone in the United States. She now has a big belly and needs someone to accompany her."

Li Zetian said with a bitter face, "Okay, mom, it's all my fault. However, it's a rare opportunity to break out in Hong Kong. After I finish the work, I will go back to the United States to accompany Jingqiu."

"This is almost the same!"

Xiao Zhixuan thought for a while and said, "You can't go back to the United States now, so I'll go to the United States tomorrow. You can't let Jingqiu be alone at home."

"Thank you, mom!" Li Zetian said with a smile.

Zhou Qiqi was very happy when she saw Li Zetian coming back. She walked up to him and shouted, "Brother Zetian!"

"Oh, Qiqi, I'm getting more and more beautiful! I remember, I should be in high school this year, right?"

When Zhou Qiqi heard Li Zetian praise her for her beauty, her face turned slightly red, "Yes, I just entered the first year of high school."

Now, in a blink of an eye, Zhou Qiqi is already 15 years old and is well-off.

"High school is a very important learning stage in life. You must not delay your studies because of early love, do you know!" Li Zetian reminded.

Zhou Qiqi pouted and murmured, "Who is in love early? I don't like those little kids! I'm not mature at all!"

Li Zetian shook his head and smiled, "You said that someone else's little brat, how old are you!"

"He is already 15 years old, and many 15-year-old children in mainland China have started getting married and having children!"

I'll tell you, where did the little girl hear these news?

A black line appeared on Li Zetian's forehead.

Indeed, in this era, men and women in mainland China got married very early, especially girls in the countryside. There are 15-year-old girls!

"By the way, mom, why isn't my dad at home?" Li Zetian turned to look at Xiao Zhixuan and asked.

"It's not because of the Sino-British negotiations. Your father is very busy now and he will only have time to go home in three or five days." Xiao Zhixuan replied.

Li Chengzhi is not only a reporter for the Hong Kong Daily, the president of the Umbrella University, but also Li Zetian's father. His multiple identities have made him the target of China and the UK. He himself actively participated in this negotiation and strived to achieve the smooth conclusion of the negotiations.

"Okay, don't worry about him, let's have dinner first. Yuqin, don't stand, come and sit!"

"Okay, aunt!"

Everyone was having a hearty dinner while chatting, having fun.

After dinner, Dongfang Yuqin helped Xiao Zhixuan wash the dishes.

Li Zetian and Zhou Qiqi sat 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 to study. Do you think it's okay?"

"Don't want to go to Umbrella University?" Li Zetian asked.

"My dad is the president of Umbrella University. I have been very strict with myself, so I won't go to Umbrella University!"

Li Zetian couldn't help laughing when he heard this, "Okay, then go to Stanford University to study. Umbrella University has developed for too short time and cannot be compared with Stanford University in many aspects. You can get a good education at Stanford University!"

"yes!!!" Zhou Qiqi danced happily and said excitedly, "Brother Zetian, then we will make up for it. At that time, you will help me convince my parents!"
Chapter completed!