Chapter 574 Famous Hong Kong 2
It’s half past six in the evening.
When the lights first come on, the streets reflect the golden outline under the interplay of neon lights and glass curtain walls.
Shen Yuyan raised her hand to stop a taxi.
"Hua Xia Hui, thank you."
After getting in the car, she took out her mobile phone and opened Bai Menglin's WeChat chat box.
He left a message: "I'm leaving here, I'll be there in 7 or 8 minutes."
[Bai Menglin: "I'm about the same, let's meet downstairs."]
The car drove slowly along the main road in Central and passed through the IFC area.
Shen Yuyan leaned against the car window, her eyes wandering among the tall buildings.
The night in Xiangjiang is exquisite, flashy, but also restrained.
She really likes it here.
Soon, the vehicle slowly stopped at the entrance of the old Hua Xia Bank Building.
Pay the fare.
Shen Yuyan got out of the car and saw Bai Menglin waving to her not far away.
"Meng Lin." Shen Yuyan stepped forward quickly and said hello.
Bai Menglin took her arm and said with a smile: "Let's go, Yingying said she is still on the way, let us go in first, she has made a reservation in advance, just give us the information."
While the two were chatting, they took the elevator to the 13th floor.
Stepping out of the elevator is the main entrance and reception area of the club.
After checking the identity information, the staff took the two people in politely and enthusiastically.
Slowly go up the spiral staircase, with thick wool carpets under your feet, soft lighting, surrounded by antiques, and a nostalgic atmosphere unique to Xiangjiang's old money circle.
There were many people at the Chinese Club in Central on Friday night.
What I saw along the way were all men and women in neat suits and good auras.
After the two sat down in the dining area on the 14th floor, they looked at the menu casually.
Bai Menglin came slightly closer, lowered her voice and said in her ear: "Did you see that middle-aged man in a dark gray suit and glasses? He is C10 of Youfeng Capital, and he manages three large funds."
“There is also the beautiful woman in the red dress, she is the LP consultant of Turtle Investment.”
After all, Bai Menglin has been in the Central financial circle for such a long time. In addition to working, she also participates in various social interactions.
It can be regarded as "well-informed".
Shen Yuyan quietly glanced sideways, eyes flashing slightly.
Sure enough, Yancheng is still too small.
Anyone who pulls out here is someone she had to make a reservation for in advance if she wanted to meet him.
But in Xiangjiang, you may be able to get in touch with it at a cocktail party or party.
Fortunately, now, she has jumped out of the previous small circle.
The sky is high and the sea is vast, birds are flying and fish are leaping.
With the platform of Rongliu Capital, one day we will be integrated into these circles.
“Ding dong one—” the WeChat prompt sounded.
[Ji Yingying: "I'm downstairs, come up right away."]
The two of them raised their heads and looked towards the entrance of the stairs.
Within two minutes, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared in front of you.
Ji Yingying was wearing a white suit and skirt, with exquisite makeup and a tall posture.
Their eyes met in the air.
Ji Yingying showed a faint smile on her face and walked over, "Yuyan, Menglin, long time no see, I'm sorry,
I kept you waiting for so long."
Bai Menglin smiled and said: "Yingying, long time no see, you have changed so much, your whole person is different."
"Yingying." Shen Yuyan pursed her red lips lightly and nodded at Ji Yingying. Head, "You've become more beautiful."
"You too, college beauty, haha."
The three of them stood and watched, exchanged a few words, and sat down one after another.
Ji Yingying greeted the waiter to order food, her movements were calm and decent, her tone was natural, but she had a faint sense of control at home.
Without even asking about their taste, they directly ordered a few classic dishes recommended by the club. After ordering, they closed the menu and handed it back.
Shen Yuyan and Bai Menglin looked at each other, without moving their expressions, but quietly exchanged a look under the table saying "she is still the same"
Waiting for the food to be served.
Ji Yingying raised her red wine glass and said with a smile: "Finally we can have a meal together in Xiangjiang. It's not easy. Let's go alone."
"Cheers."
"Ding~ding~"
As the wine enters the throat, a slight warmth quietly rises to the cheeks.
The three of them chatted about their high school past and former classmates.
The dishes are served one after another.
As the three of them ate and chatted, the atmosphere gradually relaxed and laughter continued.
Wait until you are almost done eating.
Ji Yingying turned her attention to Shen Yuyan, "Speaking of which, Yuyan, you have made a big leap, and you actually changed your career to private equity?"
Shen Yuyan raised her lips slightly, "I also want to change my thinking. After a few years of entrepreneurship, I feel that my perspective is too limited. I just have the opportunity to get in touch with more professional institutional business, so I will give it a try."
"If you dare to think and act, you are still the same Shen Yuyan." Ji Yingying said meaningfully: "It's just that the financial circle pays attention to qualifications, resources and background, and the entry threshold is high. Whether you can stay for a long time depends on your foundation. Especially for the position of assistant director, it can only be said that you have got the ticket, and you still have to keep working hard."
p>"That's right," Shen Yuyan still nodded with a smile, "But my 'ticket' is quite valuable. I am a director, and I am also a middle-level and senior-level externally. I am basically involved in the core business."
Li Yingying's face paused slightly, her expression slightly unhappy.
Although her experience as a director’s assistant also included “a job”, the core content was just conference translation, copywriting polishing, boss travel arrangements, and the “core business” was ignored.
Shen Yuyan was obviously mocking her.
Bai Menglin noticed the subtlety of the atmosphere, and quickly changed the topic with a smile: "After all, I am the one who was injured! You two are much stronger than me, and I am still a small employee here."
Ji Yingying took over the conversation and said with a slight smile: "Menglin, Guotai Junan International does have a good platform, but the development pace is slow,
And it is not a popular position. If you want to jump to a more core position, you still have to change the platform."
Bai Menglin nodded slightly, but did not speak yet.
Shen Yuyan said directly: "You know Meng Lin, her ability is beyond words. We at Rongliu are setting up a new business line and I have invited her, but I don't know if she has the courage to give it a try."
Bai Menglin took a deep breath, her eyes flashed. Ji Yingying gently put down her glass, with a smile on her lips, "It's good to have courage, but you still have to be cautious. A from Rongliu Capital UM is only US$2 billion, right? It’s not a leader in Xiangjiang. Although it has some overseas businesses, in general, it is a small and medium-sized private equity company, which has a great impact on career paths.
Overall, the growth potential is not as good as Guotai Junan International, after all, it has a market value of 100 billion. ”
Although the tone is gentle, the words are full of hints of "not enough level".
"Yingying has indeed become more knowledgeable in the past few years, and her speech has become more and more generous. Your Zhifang Medical's current market value seems to be 100
Billion yuan? According to your logic, the room for growth is actually quite limited, right?" Shen Yuyan said in a joking tone: "Would you consider joining our company? Your IR background is also very suitable."
"Haha." Ji Yingying chuckled and said: "We Zhifang are an industrial company, with products, technology, and factories, with visible revenue and tangible assets. There are also leading institutions in the docking platforms, such as Qiming Venture Capital, Jiukun Investment. In fact, the day before I set off from Yangcheng, I had just had dinner with the chairman and the executives of these two institutions. ’ Then, she turned to look at Bai Menglin. , "This club has a viewing terrace on the 15th floor, and many elites in Central are drinking and chatting there. I happen to know a friend there. I will introduce you to him later, which may be helpful to your career development."
Bai Menglin bit her lip and nodded lightly: "Thank you Yingying."
Although she understood that Ji Yingying was showing off, this was indeed an opportunity.
In Central, many people wait for months for a meal or an introduction.
Shen Yuyan’s hands under the table exerted slight force, but on the surface, they just smiled calmly.
Of course she knew that what Ji Yingying said made sense.
And the two companies she mentioned, Qiming Venture Partners, have an AUM of nearly 10 billion US dollars, and Jiukun Investment has swept the quantitative track, with a management scale of more than 60 billion yuan.
In comparison, although Rongliu Capital currently has an AUM of 2.1 billion US dollars and is a first-tier company in the mainland, it does seem very inconspicuous in Hong Kong, a financial city with extremely high capital density in the world.
If Qiming invited Bai Menglin to change jobs, even if it was just for a senior analyst position, Bai Menglin might have agreed on the spot.
This is reality, she understands it very well.
The three of them were silent for a moment.
Ji Yingying took a sip of red wine in high spirits, stood up and adjusted her clothes. She seemed to have completely entered the "hostess" mode.
"Let's go, two old classmates, we have almost eaten." She said in a natural tone, "Let's go to the observation terrace to have a drink, see the night view of Central, and make some new connections."
Her eyes glanced at the two people opposite, her eyes were bright, and there was a hint of scrutiny in her confidence.
Shen Yuyan smiled and stood up calmly, "Thank you Yingying for helping us expand our social circle."
Bai Menglin also nodded lightly, picked up her bag and followed.
The three of them climbed up the stairs, arrived at the viewing terrace on the 15th floor, and walked further inside.
The eyes suddenly opened up.
On the terrace, the lights and shadows floated, and the sounds of conversation continued.
At least half of the crowd are foreign faces, with straight suits and calm demeanor, holding whiskey in hand or chatting in low voices.
The smell of alcohol, perfume and cigars mix in the night breeze, creating an atmosphere unique to the upper-class social circle.
Directly opposite is the gorgeous night view of Central.
The skyscrapers look like a crystal forest under the neon light. The light flows and the whole body is bright, facing the Kowloon Peninsula on the other side.
"This way." Ji Yingying held the bag in one hand and raised the other hand, elegantly motioning for the two of them to follow.
She walked steadily and looked calm, as if she had entered a territory she was already familiar with.
In fact, as a former assistant director of Zhifang Medical and now IRO, she spends most of her time socializing.
I have also followed leaders and investors and seen many scenes.
Compared to Shen Yuyan and Bai Menglin, this is her biggest advantage, and it is also the main reason why she invited them here.
In that circle of seven or eight people, a man in his thirties was greeting them with a smile.
Wearing a navy blue custom-made suit and gold-rimmed glasses, he has a calm and sharp aura.
Ji Yingying smiled and took the initiative to say hello: "Helo, Mr. Zhou, we are coming up."
Mr. Zhou nodded and looked at the two people behind her.
"This is Mr. Zhou Wei, a partner of Huayin Capital, and also a good friend of mine." Ji Yingying said in a friendly tone, "It was Mr. Zhou who helped book the location for this Huaxia Club."
After hearing her introduction, Bai Menglin With a stern look on his face, he immediately reached out and said with a decent attitude, "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Bai Menglin from Guotai Junan International. Nice to meet you."
"Hello, Miss Bai." Zhou Wei responded lightly and shook hands with her.
His eyes immediately fell on Shen Yuyan, his eyes brightening slightly.
Shen Yuyan’s appearance is indeed extremely outstanding.
With a fresh and beautiful face, clean temperament, and smart and calm eyes, she easily becomes the center of attention among working women.
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"Yes, you are really knowledgeable and knowledgeable."
Next to her, Ji Yingying added: "Mr. Zhou is a partner of Huayin Capital and a member of the investment decision-making committee. Huayin participated in our Pre-IPO round of Smart Healthcare."
Hearing this, Bai Menglin's expression changed slightly, and her eyes became a little more respectful.
"Is Miss Shen in Rongliu?" Zhou Wei continued to ask.
"Assistant to the Chairman." Shen Yuyan took out a business card from his bag and handed it over, with a gentle tone, "Currently responsible for investment research and project docking in the AI field, I hope to have the opportunity to ask you for advice in the future."
Zhou Wei took the business card, glanced at it, and said casually: "Yes, AI is very hot now, and Rong Liu's judgment in this direction is quite advanced."
The two briefly chatted a few words about industry topics. Zhou Wei's attitude was gentle and cordial, and he seemed to have a good impression of her.
Immediately afterwards, the three of them were brought into the circle by Zhou Wei.
They have VPs from top foreign investment banks, as well as several senior investment managers from leading private equity firms.
The topics discussed ranged from macro policies to Singapore REIT funds, from LP investment preferences to overseas FOF trends, all of which were first-line information.
Bai Menglin listened attentively, with a slight smile on her face, trying to keep up with the rhythm, occasionally nodding in response, looking extremely serious.
Shen Yuyan quietly observed, spoke cautiously, and kept smiling.
People are coming and going on the viewing terrace, small circles are intertwined, and conversations are happening one after another.
With excellent communication skills, Shen Yuyan also exchanged business cards with many people during his travels.
Most people are just being polite and still have a sense of distance in their tone.
There were a few men who were particularly enthusiastic and proactive towards her, but she could tell at a glance that what they were interested in was not her professional background, but her own "external value."
Being in it.
Shen Yuyan felt powerless.
I felt my insignificance once again.
In Yancheng, as long as the name of Rongliu Capital is mentioned, it will definitely make people look at it with admiration.
Looking at the entire Xiangjiang financial circle, it may be slightly famous in some vertical industries, but it is far from the point of being "impressive".
She stood quietly by the brightly lit railing, her eyes passing over the night view of Victoria Harbor and landing on the familiar tall building in the distance - the 38th floor of IFC Phase 2.
ε=('.*))) Alas, this is Xiangjiang.
My dear Mr. Tang, as your assistant you are so useless, you have to work harder!
"Yuyan." Bai Menglin's voice sounded.
Shen Yuyan quickly put away her thoughts, raised a faint smile, and raised the whiskey in her hand.
"Ding--" The wine glass clinked lightly, and it was crisp and sweet.
Shen Yuyan smiled and said: "In the Xiangjiang financial circle, most good opportunities come from internal referrals and recommendations. This kind of occasion is indeed meaningful. It is always good to get to know more people."
Bai Menglin nodded, but her expression was a little hesitant.
She hesitated, and finally whispered: "I have been thinking about your previous invitation for a whole day, and I think I should tell you frankly."
"Yes." Shen Yuyan nodded calmly, "It doesn't matter, you say."
She had actually vaguely guessed what the other party wanted to say.
Bai Menglin pursed her lips and was about to speak after considering her words.
At this moment, an exclamation suddenly sounded from the terrace.
“Holy—sh*t!”
“Oh my God! Watch the news!!”
The exclamations came from three white men in the corner, who were staring down at their phones with shocked expressions.
The people around who were still chatting in an orderly manner were suddenly attracted to the scene.
People in twos and threes lowered their heads to check their mobile phones.
A moment later, a tide of uproar instantly overwhelmed the silence on the terrace.
"KateTrust and Tangjin Capital Office? They actually joined forces?"
"10 billion US dollars! Oh my god!"< /p>
“Something big is going to happen! This is definitely a nuclear bomb-level signal that will attract global capital to re-examine the Asian market!”
” Confluent Capital?! ”
“Rongliu Capital? Whose fund is it?!”
In this social scene known for its calmness and rationality, there is an unprecedented agitation, and everyone is in a state of excitement and excitement.
Immediately afterwards, a series of shocked eyes looked at Shen Yuyan, who was standing in the corner at the edge.
Bai Menglin’s words were still stuck in her throat.
Shen Yu stood testifying, as if struck by the sudden noise.
After a brief absence, she quickly came to her senses and almost subconsciously took out her mobile phone.
As soon as it was unlocked, eye-catching news feeds from Linkedln, Bloomberg, Reuters, and Xiangjiang Economic Daily popped up on the screen [BreakingNews|Kate Trust and Don King Family Office jointly established Rongliu Capital to establish a US$10 billion fund of funds]
[October 28, 20:30, Capital Time, October 28, 08:30, Eastern Time]
[KateTrust and Tangjin Capital Office jointly held a press conference in New York to announce their cooperation with Confluent Capital, a local private equity institution in Xiangjiang, has reached a strategic cooperation and plans to jointly establish a special fund of funds (Fund of Funds) with a total scale of US$10 billion————]
Her fingertips trembled slightly as she stared at the four words "Confluent Capital" in the news and read them repeatedly.
An unnatural blush appeared on his face, and his breathing became slightly rapid.
Rongliu Capital received a US$10 billion fund injection? ! !
Kate Trust? Tang Jin's family office? Strategic cooperation?
What does this mean?
This means that Rongliu Capital’s asset management scale will break through the original limits overnight, directly jumping to the top 15 local private equity funds in Hong Kong and ranking among the top 30 Asia-Pacific mixed strategy funds.
It will completely break away from the blurred boundaries of "medium-sized institutions" and step into the ranks of global large-scale private equity.
Corresponding to an AUM of US$12 billion, Rongliu Capital’s existing team simply cannot support this business.
Next, we will inevitably start poaching in the industry, expand the scale, and re-adjust the organizational structure, causing shocks in the talent market in the industry.
For the entire Hong Kong market, this is also a landmark capital event.
The joint capital injection by the two top consortiums is essentially a strategic endorsement and is regarded as a reaffirmation of Xiangjiang’s status as an international financial center.
Especially in the context of the turmoil and sluggish Hong Kong stock market in the past few years, this is tantamount to a shot in the arm.
Such blockbuster good news will inevitably trigger violent fluctuations in the securities market and become the focus of heated discussions.
Rongliu Capital became famous in Hong Kong overnight.
At this moment, she is standing at the first scene of this miracle.
Thinking of this, Shen Yuyan's scalp felt numb, his back felt hot, and his heart beat like a drum.