Chapter 941
My territory, my rules
"They actually only have one condition, which is that you take over the shares they hold."
Hun Sen looked into Lu Yang's eyes and said.
"and then?"
Lu Yang waved his hand, signaling him to get to the point.
"Based on the stock price a week ago, if you agree, they can immediately transfer all their shares to you. How about it?"
Hun Sen wiped away non-existent beads of sweat from his forehead.
Seeing Lu Yang's noncommittal expression.
He hesitated and tried to persuade them, saying, "Actually, Mr. Lu, you should know that even at the stock price a week ago, many of these investors are still losing money, and some have even lost more than 50%. But to show their sincerity, they are willing to bear this part of the loss, as long as Mr. Lu can be lenient and buy all of their Little Prodigy shares at the stock price a week ago."
A week ago?
That was before the date when Century Group, which he himself spearheaded, issued an announcement officially severing ties with the child prodigy.
A disdainful smile appeared on Lu Yang's lips.
Then he turned his head and glanced at Lu Nini standing behind him.
Lu Nini understood.
He stepped forward, opened his briefcase, pulled out a document, opened it, turned to a familiar page, and moved his finger from top to bottom, finally stopping at a line of numbers. He read aloud, "Chairman, Mr. Hun Sen probably wants us to repurchase the shares at $14.97."
As she spoke, she took out another set of data from her bag and compared the two sets of data.
"This data shows that a week ago, the closing price of Little Prodigy Electronics' stock in the US was exactly the same, but compared with the closing price at 4 a.m. in our time zone today, the difference is nearly 81%."
According to data provided to us by Mr. Hun Sen, these institutions collectively hold shares in Little Prodigy. We anticipate paying at least $1.5 billion more, whereas originally…”
Lu Nini raised her head to speak, then lowered it again, checking the numbers in her notebook, and bent down to tap her fingers on the calculator on the conference room desk...
The final figures were confirmed quickly.
She looked up and said quickly, "We only need to pay $3.515 million."
Lu Yang smiled.
Goodness, you just blurt it out, huh?
Without paying anything, just by having someone pass on a message, he was forced to swallow a loss of 15 billion US dollars.
It's said that these wolves and tigers of Wall Street are ruthless and vicious.
This time I've truly witnessed it.
The sarcasm on Lu Yang's face grew stronger.
He smiled, then looked at Hun Sen, who looked uncomfortable, and said, word by word, "But if I say no? If I don't accept these conditions, will they destroy me? Or can they send someone to Shenzhen to wipe out the company I've worked so hard to build, and erase this 88-story, 291-meter-tall building I'm standing in?"
Hun Sen turned around and his forehead was covered in sweat. He tried to wipe it off, but the more he wiped, the more sweat seeped out of his forehead.
However, the internal heat was difficult to suppress.
The young man in front of him put him under more pressure than the capitalists who occupied Wall Street in New York.
He stammered and said nervously, "No, that's not it, Mr. Lu, you've misunderstood. Please let me explain... All financial errors will only be resolved through financial corrections. We have absolutely no intention of using any other means, and we will never allow anyone to do so."
This would violate the industry's unspoken rules and would be met with universal contempt and disdain. I haven't received any instructions from outside to use such threats to force you, Mr. Lu, to comply. Therefore, Mr. Lu, you don't need to do this at all… Let's talk things out and discuss this…”
Lu Yang waved his hand.
He said impatiently, "Really? Then why should I agree? Just because of your words? Or do you think those Wall Street devils will just say a word and I, Lu, will obediently hand over an extra 15 billion US dollars? Heh, that was 1900. The Qing Dynasty is long gone, you should wake up."
After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "See the guest out."
Without hesitation.
Ignoring Hun Sen's changed expression.
Lu Yang stood up, straightened his clothes slightly, and without even glancing at the other person again, strode towards the conference room door.
Hun Sen, his face ashen from being scolded by Lu Yang.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Unwilling to give up, she took one step forward, only to be stopped by Xiao Jiu and Da Jun, who were following behind Lu Yang and striding out with him.
Stop.
Xiao Jiu said coldly, "The boss did not authorize you to follow us."
Da Jun looked at Hong Sen, whose shoulders were being held down by Xiao Jiu, with disdain and said, "Fake foreign devil, I advise you not to move. I hate dogs like you who forget their roots the most. Believe me, if you take another step forward, I won't be polite to you."
Then, his voice boomed like thunder: "Get out!"
The single word, spoken with such force, sent shivers down Hun Sen's spine.
He wanted to defend himself, saying he wasn't a fake foreigner and hadn't forgotten his roots. After all, his branch had been rooted in that country across the ocean for nearly a century since his generation, and had already integrated into the local community. Moreover, when his ancestors left that country, the modern system hadn't been established yet; it was the Qing Dynasty with queues. And his branch was pure Han Chinese. How could he be accused of forgetting his roots?
Lu Yang had already reached the door.
Hearing the argument inside, he frowned, turned his head and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Politely ask them to leave, without saying anything more."
He left after he finished speaking.
The people inside could no longer argue.
Upon hearing this, Dajun raised his palm, as big as a palm leaf fan, and patted his mouth.
"Dele".
He chuckled twice.
He glared fiercely at Hun Sen, whose face was ashen.
With a body like a bear, wiggling its rear, it chased after Lu Yang outside the door.
Xiao Jiu also released his hands from Hun Sen's shoulders.
He bowed to the other party.
"Sir, I'm sorry, it's my duty."
After saying that, he strode off after her.
Hun Sen remained in the meeting room with a blank expression.
Even after Lu Nini finished tidying up the documents on the table, she left without looking back.
Security guards will come in shortly and respectfully ask the guests to leave.
Of course, if the other party takes the initiative, you can leave readily and avoid causing trouble for others, without having to call security in to ask for help.
Back on the top floor, in the chairman's office.
Wei Shu, the group's president, is still waiting here.
Lu Yang sat down in his assigned seat, crossed his legs, and said, "As you predicted, Sister Wei Shu, you guessed right. This Hun Sen is here as a lobbyist, aiming to sell those 'little prodigy' stocks that are stuck at the top of Wall Street. As for the price, he has the audacity to mention it as it was a week ago. He's asking me, Lu Yang, to bear almost a week's worth of their losses. He's figured I'm afraid of them and won't dare offend them..."
Wei Shu laughed and said, "But you haven't agreed yet?"
Lu Yang chuckled and said, "That's because their outdated thinking is still stuck in the last century. They think we're still that poor and backward East, but they don't know that we've long since cut off our queues, removed our shackles, and been reborn. Since the reform and opening up, our economy has taken off, and we're completely different from what we used to be. They still want to bully us like before? No way."
These words were resolute and full of force.
However, Wei Shu still had some concerns. "After this incident, I'm afraid those foreigners on Wall Street will never trust you again. From now on, you'll be on their blacklist. If the group wants to launch its subsidiaries in the US for an IPO again, it will be extremely difficult, and the possibility may even be extremely slim. The future of the group..."
She was referring to internationalization.
2000 was also a pivotal year for Chinese companies to begin their globalization journey.
As early as the beginning of this year, the country officially recognized "going global" as a national strategy.
Following suit, several domestic companies have also clearly stated that they will formulate relevant strategic plans to become "international companies".
For example, Huawei had already established its own R&D centers in Silicon Valley and Dallas earlier this year.
For example, a certain company publicly proclaimed the slogan of "internationalization of the market, internationalization of talent, and internationalization of capital," and clearly stated that the company would spare no effort to achieve this.
The above are just examples.
There are a lot more.
Century Group is one of the leading private enterprises...
Similar slogans.
Actually, I did shout that!
However, that's all a hoax.
Lu Yang shook his head: "At worst, we just won't go public. What's the real purpose of going public? It's to raise money, and also to raise funds. But what if we don't want either of those?"
Wei Shu frowned slightly.
If Lu Yang simply said he didn't want to make money, she could understand.
But what if... you say the company doesn't lack money?
She disagreed.
Although we don't lack it now, and we probably won't lack it for a long time to come.
But what about later?
Who can guarantee that a company can continue to develop healthily and never lack working capital for growth?
"I still think we should be more cautious."
After a moment's thought, she said, "Some things shouldn't be said too definitively. Besides, we're running a company after all, supporting so many people. If we act impulsively and end up being unable to raise funds through an IPO when the company needs capital, I think... that would be a very regrettable thing. I hope you can consider it carefully."
Although there is a stock market in China, with the Shanghai Composite Index and the Shenzhen Component Index.
However, the domestic stock market is still in its infancy and simply cannot support a unicorn as large as the Century Group.
To accommodate a company as large as Century Group and to raise enough funds to support its future development, one could probably only find…and only…Wall Street in North America, which attracts the attention of financial investors worldwide. In her view, it would be unwise to easily offend them.
Of course, you can't blame her for this.
Her limited perspective restricted her.
No one knows that in the future there will be companies like Huawei, which can develop very well and become behemoths that can influence the world order even without going public or raising funds.
Moreover, this company exists in China, a country that is still far behind other developed countries in the world.
Lu Yang just wanted to give it a try.
Will the Century Group be able to thrive without financing or going public, and become a great beacon company that shapes the world's landscape and leads global technological progress?
"Sister Wei Shu."
Do you believe me?
Lu Yang looked at Wei Shu, who seemed somewhat hesitant, and said, word by word.
"Uh-huh?!"
Wei Shu nodded subconsciously.
Lu Yang took it as a nod and said with delight and certainty, "That's enough. Since you trust me, please don't hesitate. Let's work together to create a different era, an era that belongs to us. Because if miracles have a color, then it must be... the color of the five-star red flag."
To be a good boss, you must first know how to manipulate your subordinates.
You don't even know how to use PUA (Pick-Up Artist) techniques, what kind of big shot are you?
Lu Yang didn't intend to brainwash Wei Shu, but as his representative and the head steward of the Century Group, Wei Shu should at least understand his boss's true intentions, execute them according to his wishes, and carry out his will and thinking.
If you can't even do this.
This means that the person in front of you is no longer suitable to serve as the president of Century Group, the chief steward of this increasingly powerful Century Group.
Wei Shu gasped.
After a moment of contemplation, he finally stood up, bowed deeply, and said, "Boss, I understand. Everything will be as you wish. I will do whatever you say. Please rest assured!"
After she finished speaking, she breathed a sigh of relief.
He could clearly sense that the light in the eyes of the person opposite him, whom he had always treated like a younger brother, had softened considerably.
Yes!
Although we've known each other for so many years.
But in terms of status, the other party is always the boss and I am the manager. I almost forgot my original intention and forgot that I was the one who took the initiative to ask for this job, not the other party who begged me. Over the years, I have been high and mighty and have become a bit arrogant as the president of this group. I have even started to get carried away and dared to question the boss's decision-making power.
When did it start?
It's probably because... after she decided to marry Ping An, she lost herself in his constant calling of "sister."
Lu Yang didn't think too much about it. Seeing that Wei Shu had returned to her obedient self, he immediately felt that his PUA techniques had worked.
He laughed loudly and said, "I knew you would understand, right, Sister Wei Shu? You would definitely understand my thoughts, right? After all these years, we've always had a great understanding..."
Wei Shu nodded awkwardly but politely.
She couldn't very well say that she had to agree to what she considered an unreliable decision because she was afraid of losing her job.
Take a deep breath.
"Boss, what do we do next?"
"Next, it's your turn to play the bad cop. I just finished playing the good cop. After I gave that guy a lecture, that kid Dajun almost dug up his ancestors from their graves and whipped them. He's as white as a sheet and can barely speak..."
Lu Yang laughed heartily.
"So...we still need to talk?"
Wei Shu asked tentatively.
"Talks are possible, but they can't set the rules. They have to follow my rules, understand?"
Lu Yang said, "They can only ask if I'm willing to give them the shares. If I'm not willing, and they dare to ask for an exorbitant amount, then these shares can just rot in their hands. As for Little Divine Power Company, I can just abandon it and let it go bankrupt and be liquidated." (End of Chapter)