Chapter 2351
Favors Offset
People who succeed in business often have two personalities, two faces.
Furthermore, these two personalities, these two faces, must coexist in one person at the same time.
This is not contradictory; most successful people possess the qualities of humility and composure.
They are able to learn and think, which is why they can find the path that suits them among the vast sea of people.
Of course, such people often also possess an absolute sense of pride and complete self-confidence.
If you don't even have confidence in your own judgment, you'll be a dreamer your whole life.
If Mr. C were in Lou Xiao'e's shoes, he would understand that if Lou Xiao'e had any sense at all, she would never have kidnapped his family.
If she did something like that, who would dare to do business with Lou Xiao'e in the future?
Therefore, the bigger the business becomes, the fewer underhanded tactics are employed.
Just like a certain restaurant company in later generations, people felt it wasn't worth the money when they ate there.
In this situation, any entrepreneur with a sound mind would sincerely apologize, give each other a way out, and turn enemies into friends.
If you choose to confront things head-on and engage in all sorts of self-destructive behavior, the only outcome will be failure.
Therefore, Mr. C can understand why Lou Xiao'e is now pressuring Jiahang Company for a lower price.
If it were Mr. He who was currently in trouble, he would definitely be thinking about how to gain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost.
But if it came to using underhanded tactics, he believed Lou Xiao'e wasn't that stupid.
"Ring ring ring..." It wasn't the sound of a telephone, but it still startled Mr. C so much that he stood up.
He walked to the gate, picked up the gatekeeper's communicator, and said, "What's going on?"
The bodyguard at the gate hesitated for a moment before saying, "Mr. C, Mr. Lai from Lai's Decoration Company has sent someone over."
"A decoration company? Gone..."
"Wait, let him in." Mr. C initially thought it was a decoration company coming to discuss business with him.
At that moment, he was in no mood for that.
The properties under the company's name have all been seized, so why would they still be thinking of hiring a decoration company?
But the thought of the company's name sparked an idea in his mind.
He seemed to remember that this Lai's Decoration Company was established with the help of Lou Xiao'e.
This can also be considered Lou Xiao'e's influence in the martial arts world.
He has nearly a thousand core members under his command, most of whom are from the south, relatives, and neighbors. They are all very united and very capable fighters.
Nowadays, triads on Hong Kong Island often start fighting with other triads at the slightest disagreement.
However, when conflicts arise with this renovation company, most people choose to settle things amicably.
This is why those who used to roam the underworld mostly valued the reputation of their hometown.
Just like the Axe Gang on the Huangpu River back then, in terms of weapons, they made their fortune with cold weapons.
In terms of power, they are no match for the three tycoons.
But they've dominated the Huangpu River for years, and no one dares to mess with them.
There's no other reason; they're united.
The man who came was in his twenties, quite greasy, with slicked-back hair and a smirking face, which made Mr. C feel rather uncomfortable.
"Who is Lai Hongchang to you?" Mr. C still had some bigwig background. He composed himself, sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, and had a lit cigar in his mouth.
Even if he fails again, what kind of nobody can someone be who can put together a scam worth tens of billions these days?
It was just a single wrong move; if only he hadn't been so greedy.
He needs to be less arrogant when he's successful;
If he doesn't offend Lou Xiao'e...
Perhaps by this time, he has already cashed out over a billion dollars, and now he has changed his identity, moved to a different place, and become a person of high status.
Even though Lei Luo was a powerful figure in his time, he only embezzled 500 million.
In just two years, he could earn at least a billion. He has every reason to be proud.
“That’s my uncle,” the young man said with a smirk.
"Tell me, why did he send you here?"
"Or are you saying that you were the ones who did this to my family?" Mr. C didn't bother to beat around the bush.
Since the other party had come at this time, he didn't believe that the other party was there to visit him, a former prominent figure in Hong Kong.
“It wasn’t my uncle who sent me; it was Mr. Lou who sent me.”
She asked me to tell you that Ah S in Singapore recently cracked a kidnapping case.
The kidnappers and hostages are all in the local... detention center.
Mr. Lou said that business is business, and bargaining is normal.
But she felt that there should be a bottom line for some things.
At the very least, she couldn't bear to see her family suffer.
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"This is the local police station's phone number. Mr. C, you can call to confirm the safety of the hostages." After saying this, the young man bowed, left a note, and turned to take his leave.
"Wait, could you please pass on a message to Chairman Lou? I'm willing to discuss business with her." Just as the young man reached the door, Mr. C suddenly called out to him through gritted teeth.
They saved his whole family's lives; what was there for him to hesitate about?
At least now, if we agree to Lou Xiao'e's conditions, we can use her connections in Singapore to leave unscathed.
He understood what Lou Xiao'e meant. The young man came here today to tell him that there were some things Lou Xiao'e was capable of doing, but she didn't.
And not only did she not do it, she also helped him solve some problems.
He could naturally bring his family over to live in this mansion and continue waiting for market changes.
But he really didn't dare to gamble anymore.
Lou Xiao'e will never save him a second time.
This rescue can be considered to have made up for the price difference in their transaction.
He borrowed far too much money from various underground money lenders.
I've offended far too many people.
He dared not gamble on being so lucky again.
"Mr. C, I'm just a handyman."
For such a big deal like yours, it would be best to discuss it with Mr. Lou yourself.
Of course, if you need any odd jobs like moving in the future, you can take care of our company.
The young man smiled, but it was a fawning expression.
Just like the waiters who solicit customers in a street-side shop.
The young man left a business card behind before leaving.
Lou Xiao'e received Mr. C's call that very evening.
A few days later, a merger and acquisition plan was published in the mainstream media of Hong Kong.
The Ho Group acquired all the properties and debts of a small company for HK$300 million.
This caused an uproar in Hong Kong society.
There's definitely something wrong here.
First of all, Lou Xiao'e did not take over Jianing; the current Jianing company is now a shell company.
The company's assets are zero on paper, so when did Mr. C, Jia Ning, transfer the company's assets out?
As a listed company, it is naturally subject to supervision and auditing, and everything complies with the transaction procedures of a listed company.
The one who violated the rules here is the supervisor of Jianing Company, and has nothing to do with that small company.
The most prestigious commercial law firm on Hong Kong Island endorsed this transaction. (End of Chapter)