Chapter 300: Poaching HSBC’s Talent
After returning, Xia Yu found Li Qian in a daze, her brows furrowed and her face blank, appearing deeply troubled. He knew Li Qian was still thinking about that matter.
"It seems I need to act decisively. Such matters should be addressed sooner rather than later, especially since my time will soon be limited."
Xia Yu thought to himself, making a decision to arrange for someone to investigate Ma Qianjun and uncover his background today.
Of course, Xia Yu didn't plan to get into any conflict with Ma Qianjun. After all, according to his rational analysis, Ma Qianjun could very well be Li Qian's brother. If it turned out to be true, Ma Qianjun would become his brother-in-law, which would be quite awkward.
Moreover, with the reminders from Li Wuming and Yan Shining, Xia Yu knew that Ma Qianjun was definitely not a simple person.
Unless Li Wuming and Yan Shining personally went, he didn't believe anyone else could handle Ma Qianjun, and there was a risk of the effort being fruitless.
So it's best to avoid conflict if possible!
...
That afternoon, the stock transfer agreement for Guang'an Bank was signed, and Xia Yu promptly transferred the money to the bank account provided by the Liang family. The transaction was completed!
With the Liang family's active cooperation, the handover of Guang'an Bank proceeded smoothly, and Xia Yu didn't rush to replace the staff. After all, he needed to consider the Liang family's face.
The handover was not made public, and the fewer people who knew, the better. It was wise to be cautious until the major conflict was over.
"Mr. Xia, the handover is complete. I'm ready to step down. Here is my resignation letter."
Liang Dingbang came to the office with a resignation letter for Xia Yu.
Although it wasn't necessary, he wanted to show his respect to Xia Yu and gain some goodwill. He didn't mind the extra gesture.
However, Xia Yu did not accept Liang Dingbang's resignation letter. Instead, he smiled and said, "Mr. Liang, I'd like to ask you for a favor. Please continue as the president for a while longer. I haven't found a suitable replacement yet."
Liang Dingbang was taken aback, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded, "Alright, I'll stay on for a while longer until a new person comes in to take over."
"Also, Mr. Liang, please don't disclose the change of ownership of Guang'an Bank for now. I still need to handle some matters, and it's not the right time."
Xia Yu reminded again.
Liang Dingbang nodded in agreement. He didn't ask why, as Guang'an Bank had already been sold to Xia Yu, and the money had been transferred. He was just doing Xia Yu a favor and had no objections.
On the way back, Xia Yu pondered what kind of person would be suitable to become the general manager of Guang'an Bank.
For Guang'an Bank to develop well, it needed reform and a possible renaming.
In the short term, with Liang Dingbang managing it, the bank's situation wouldn't deteriorate, and Xia Yu's focus needed to be on the major conflict, so he could afford to leave it for now.
However, a well-prepared plan for implementation was necessary, and once the major conflict was over, reforms would be implemented immediately.
At that time, Guang'an Bank would rise.
Without Xia Yu personally managing it, a good general manager's impact on the bank was significant. Thus, finding a high-caliber talent for the position was essential for the bank's future development.
"Should I go through Guanghui International for recruitment?"
"But that's unreliable. The bank is at the core of my interests and holds many of my secrets. Bringing in an outsider suddenly would increase risks."
Xia Yu frowned in thought. Seeing Xia Yu's expression, Wang Qi guessed what the boss was contemplating and remained quiet, observing the scenery outside.
Although the busy work had drained much of his energy and he wouldn't be the bank's general manager, Wang Qi didn't mind and was in good spirits. After all, with the bank under the boss's control, Jiuding Securities gained a close ally, resolving many issues and greatly benefiting the company. This alone made his previous efforts worthwhile.
"Wait a minute, he seems very suitable. I just don't know if he would be interested in a small bank manager position…"
Suddenly, a figure appeared in Xia Yu's mind—his old friend Liu Tianci.
A long time ago, Xia Yu had considered bringing Liu Tianci, a top talent, under his wing. However, at that time, he was too weak to even make the offer, and he didn't want to force his friends, so he never brought it up.
But now, with his current strength and confidence, making an offer to Liu Tianci wouldn't seem out of place, and Liu Tianci would definitely consider it seriously.
Given Liu Tianci's abilities, he would undoubtedly be competent as the bank's general manager. Xia Yu was certain of that.
Although Liu Tianci was currently handling HSBC Securities business, it's worth noting that he graduated with dual master's degrees in Finance and Business Administration from Columbia University. Securities and banking are closely related, so he would be more than capable of managing a bank.
The real concern was whether he would be willing to come!
Guang'an Bank is a small bank with total assets of only 200 million HKD. Even if Liu Tianci became the general manager, the assets he would manage are limited.
In contrast, Liu Tianci is currently the head of HSBC Securities' Kowloon branch, managing assets several times that of Guang'an Bank, with more personnel and high recognition within HSBC. As long as he perseveres, his future is bright—a very stable path.
But the present is not the future. Guang'an Bank surpassing HSBC Securities is an easy task, and Xia Yu was confident about that.
Moreover, it could be achieved once Xia Yu's money was transferred, but this matter had to remain confidential!
So whether Liu Tianci could be recruited would depend on his recognition and confidence in Xia Yu.
If Liu Tianci believes that following Xia Yu would lead to better prospects, he might be willing to switch jobs.
"I'll think about it carefully tonight and visit him tomorrow. It'll depend on his decision then."
After making up his mind, Xia Yu sighed deeply, shook his head slightly, and stopped dwelling on it.
...
The next day, Xia Yu brought some gifts to Liu Tianci's home.
Xia Yu had called Liu Tianci in advance the day before, saying he would visit, so Liu Tianci was already prepared, waiting for Xia Yu's arrival.
**"Ding dong!"**
"Mr. Xia, you're here! No need to bring gifts; you're too kind. Please, come in."
Liu Tianci opened the door, greeted Xia Yu with a beaming smile, and took the gifts from him, welcoming Xia Yu and his companions inside.
After a pleasant meal, Xia Yu explained his purpose for the visit. The details of their conversation are not mentioned here, but after Xia Yu left, Liu Tianci immediately stopped smiling, his expression became serious, and he seemed lost in thought.