Regarding the invitation from the Russian president, Jiang Chen didn't give Natasha a clear answer. He only indicated that he would visit Moscow at the right time. Due to the economic situation in Russia, Future Group's business in Russia was limited. The sales of the Phantom helmet were far less popular than North America and East Asia.
After receiving Xia Shiyu's call, Jiang Chen immediately went to the company.
It was a representative from the B City Consortium who requested to meet with him, and the representative's identity was not ordinary.
After the two discussed, they concluded that there was an 80% chance that the B City Consortium's visit was to reconcile.
In the confrontation with Future Group, they didn't want to waste any more time. For the 1.5 billion freshwater project, they lost at least 10 billion USD.
Of course, Jiang Chen also lost a lot of money. Future Technology, the most profitable company, suffered a loss for the first time, which already explained a lot of problems.
But if this battle continued, the first to collapse would be the B City Consortium. Even if the Federal Reserve helped, even if they upgraded the network security shield, Jiang Chen had the support of the quantum computer. It was only a matter of time before the defense was breached again.
The next morning, beside a Gulfstream G650 at Coro Island Airport, Jiang Chen met Carson Loki, the major shareholder of the First B City Bank. Different from the internationally renowned financial giants, Jiang Chen had never heard of his name, and he had never heard of the Loki family.
Although they were also one of the families that controlled the B City Consortium, they were far less well-known than the Kennedy family that was "cursed with a short life", and they were also not as well-known as the Adams family whose ancestors participated in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. However, this mysterious Lodge family held power that could not be ignored.
Not only was he the major shareholder of the First B City Bank, but he was also one of the secret shareholders of the Federal Reserve. In order to collect this information, the Ghost Agents lurking in the UA spent a lot of effort.
The old man in a blue suit with a kind face was far more powerful than he looked.
"Seeing is believing. Mr. Jiang Chen looks much younger than on the newspaper." When Carson Loki saw Jiang Chen, he greeted him with a smile and extended his hand to shake Jiang Chen's.
Just from the smile, it was hard to imagine that the two sides had already met on the battlefield.
"Mr. Loki, thank you."
Jiang Chen pondered the reason for his personal visit while he chatted with him.
Since they were staying in the presidential suite of the Hilton Hotel in the Heart of the Sea, the Hilton car responsible for picking up VIPs had already arrived at the airport. He arrived at the Heart of the Sea with Carson Loki. When Mr. Loki checked into the hotel, Jiang Chen ordered Future Tourism's CEO Wei Yun to prepare a reception room.
Half an hour later, the two of them were seated in the reception room.
"In some ways, we may have had a small misunderstanding. I came here to solve the misunderstanding between us. "Carson went straight to the point.
"For example?" Jiang Chen smiled.
"For example, because of the Saudi freshwater project, we had a disagreement, and the disagreement led to friction in other businesses." Carson paused, then looked at Jiang Chen. "Then I won't waste time. It's not beneficial for anyone to continue wasting time like this. It's just a matter of who loses more. Do you agree with me? "
"I agree wholeheartedly, but that doesn't mean we'll compromise. Future Group only promised not to be the first to use unfair competition. "Jiang Chen smiled.
"Oh? In other words, you admit the depositor information leak was your doing? "Carson smiled.
"I never said that. Please don't misinterpret my meaning, and don't make assumptions without evidence," Jiang Chen said without hesitation.
Carson Loki looked at Jiang Chen with a meaningful look, paused, and then continued.
"The Saudi freshwater project, we will negotiate with the other shareholders of Matrix to withdraw from the project."
In terms of technology, Matrix already lost to Future Heavy Industrial. Regardless of whether they withdrew or not, their chances of winning were slim. Unless Saudi insisted on building their own desalination plant, their equipment was unattractive.
This favor was not sincere at all.
"A wise choice. But what I want to say is, the problem isn't here. " Jiang Chen shook his head, put his hand on the table, and stared into Carson's eyes. "Since you have the intention to negotiate, then I won't beat around the bush. Stop all unfair competition against Future Group and return to the framework of fair competition. "
Jiang Chen paused, then said seriously.
"Otherwise, we will take further action."
The silence lasted for two minutes before Carson began to explain.
"The anti-trust investigation against Future Technology has been brewing for a while. The virtual reality network is on the rise, and the UA won't entrust its network security to foreign companies. We just brought forward the plan that has been discussed for a long time without any results. "
"Is that so? We deeply regret the hack attack on B City Bank. I heard that the UA receives tens of thousands of attacks from foreign IP addresses every day. Compared to this, the depositor information leak was accidental. "Jiang Chen smiled.
And accidental, it could happen again.
Carson fell into silence again. After a long time, he said in a calm tone.
"We are here to talk about reconciliation today, isn't that right?"
"Since you want to reconcile, then at least make a proposal that we can see your sincerity. Mr. Loki, I have to remind you that you started this war, "Jiang Chen said sternly.
From the moment the Blue Seagull Environmental Protection Organization targeted Future Group, the war was no longer limited to Matrix and Future Heavy Industrial. Naturally, there was only one way to end this war, and that was for both sides to withdraw their hands that were extended towards each other.
The UA Department of Justice would stop the anti-trust investigation against Future Technology, and Future Technology would stop hacking the First B City Bank.
Carson's finger tapped on the table as he said.
"We can help you withdraw the lawsuit from the Department of Justice, but for our losses, shouldn't you do something?"
"Then what is your opinion?"
"Recover our losses on depositor credit and Dow Jones listed stocks."
"We're not good at manipulating stocks. I can't help you with this." Jiang Chen leaned back in his chair and shrugged.
"It has nothing to do with stocks. There's a saying in Han: no discord, no concord. Since it's not in our interest to continue fighting, then there's only one option left. What I mean is, are you interested in a strategic partnership with us? "Carson Loki smiled.
Carson's proposal was beyond Jiang Chen's expectations. B City Consortium was willing to abandon their prejudices and start a strategic partnership with Future Group on the basis of reconciliation?
After a long silence, Jiang Chen said.
"Your proposal is tempting. But I want to hear the specifics of the partnership. "
"I came prepared." The old man took out a document from his briefcase and placed it on the table. He smiled brightly.
Jiang Chen picked up the document, scanned it, and raised his eyebrows.
Partnership? Interesting.
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