Just as Li Dong was struggling with how to sleep at night.
On the other side of the ocean, it was still daytime.
On this day, the last straw of Lehman Brothers, Bank of America, issued a statement rejecting Lehman's merger intent.
As early as the day before, the Federal Reserve also announced that it would not rescue Lehman.
As of now, Lehman Brothers was powerless.
With 158 years of history, Lehman gradually withdrew from the stage of history. The global financial crisis was reaching its peak.
Among the world's five largest investment banks, Bear Stearns was acquired by JP Morgan in May, and Merrill Lynch was about to be acquired by Bank of America.
No one could rescue Lehman, and it was not far from death.
Among the five largest investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were also in danger, and took the initiative to request to the Federal Reserve to become a bank holding company.
The five largest investment banks, which once stood at the peak of the world's finance and dominated the ups and downs of countless enterprises, gradually became a thing of the past.
Even if they rose again, they would no longer be independent individuals.
When domestic enterprises were still struggling with the domestic economic depression, a bigger round of storms began to hit!
…
Late at night.
Today, Yuan Chengdao presided over a board meeting, a senior management meeting, and a headquarters-level meeting.
After three meetings, the sentence that Yuan Chengdao heard the most was: "Let General Manager Li come back. If General Manager Li comes back, we will be saved!"
Yuan Chengdao clenched his fist and walked out of the building.
He turned his head and glanced at the building Far Away, still brightly lit.
Far Away couldn't sleep tonight!
Far Away's stabilizing force, who dominated Far Away for five years, the founder of Far Away, Li Dong, was invited for tea!
For many people, this was a bolt from the blue.
At the last headquarters-level meeting at night, even if all the directors were present, they couldn't suppress the fear in everyone's heart.
With Li Dong, Far Away was full of confidence even if they faced waves of shocks before, and felt that it would not be difficult to overcome the difficulties.
But when Li Dong left, things had not yet reached the stage of eruption, and many people were already full of despair.
Getting in the car, Yuan Chengdao was a little tired.
The driver, who usually didn't talk much, was a little absent-minded today, and the car was a little bumpy.
When they arrived downstairs, the driver couldn't help but ask softly, "Director Yuan, when will the chairman be back?"
Yuan Chengdao was taken aback. He frowned slightly and said, "Soon."
This was his chauffeur. Logically speaking, he should be more concerned about how he could control the situation and lead Far away out of this.
But now, the driver was worried about Li Dong, and his face was full of panic.
Didn't he understand that she was his boss?
As long as I say the word, he will lose his job at any time?
Yuan Chengdao didn't know what to feel. Before he got out of the car, he thought for a moment and said, "If, if General Manager Li can't come out for a while, what do you think will happen?"
"Ah!"
The driver was shocked and said without thinking, "How is that possible! The chairman will be fine! If something happens to the chairman, what will we do? "
After saying that, the driver asked anxiously, "Director Yuan, will something really happen to the chairman?"
Yuan Chengdao was speechless. After a long time, he smoothed his furrowed brows and said with a faint smile, "Don't worry, General Manager Li will be fine."
After saying that, Yuan Chengdao walked away.
At this moment, Yuan Chengdao seemed a little dispirited.
It turned out that in the eyes of everyone Far away, he was a dispensable existence.
Did they not know that without him, Far away wouldn't be where it was now?
Yuan Chengdao wasn't boasting. Far away was in a frenzy of mergers and acquisitions and expansion. Manpower, financial resources, stability, integration, the conflict of corporate culture, and all kinds of difficulties, he was the one who settled everything.
A company's expansion didn't mean that having a strategic goal and money was enough.
Back then, New First Beauty was very similar to Far away. They both started out as supermarkets and expanded crazily, launching a national layout.
However, New First Beauty's expansion was unstable, and the supporting facilities and talents couldn't keep up, which led to serious losses in other cities and was no longer able to support it.
Far away could only become stronger the more they fought!
As the saying goes, before the three armies move, the provisions and fodder go first. Without him overseeing Far away and ensuring the supply of logistics and talents for Far away, would Far away really be where it was now?
However, everyone only saw Li Dong. Li Dong's success time and time again made him a legend in everyone's eyes.
As for him, the chairman, he was forgotten by everyone.
Even Qi Yunna, Wang Yue, and Chen Lang, who joined later, had a stronger sense of existence than him.
Yuan Chengdao told himself countless times that everything he did had a clear conscience and was worthy of his current position.
However, when everyone really ignored him, Yuan Chengdao still felt indescribably dispirited and depressed.
He wasn't old, just in his early thirties.
At this age, his blood was boiling. He also wanted to stand in front of people in the limelight and let people look up to him. He didn't want to stay behind the scenes and let people feel that he was doing nothing.
Thinking of this, Yuan Chengdao gradually became a little distracted.
It wasn't until he walked downstairs of his house that Yuan Chengdao gradually woke up. He raised his head and looked at the dark window upstairs. Yuan Chengdao sighed softly.
No matter how glorious it was outside, every time he returned home and faced the empty house, he would still feel lonely.
Just as he was about to step on the stairs, someone suddenly said softly behind him, "Senior Brother Yuan."
Yuan Chengdao's footsteps paused, then he hurriedly turned around and said, "Shen Qian?"
Under the lamppost, Shen Qian walked out and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Yuan, you're back really late."
"You … Why are you here?"
Yuan Chengdao asked subconsciously, then regained his composure and slowly said with a sigh of relief, "You're back for General Manager Li?"
"More or less. Senior Brother Yuan, do you mind going for a cup of coffee together?"
Yuan Chengdao hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
…
At the cafe.
The warm light gradually made people feel at ease.
Yuan Chengdao took off his coat and glanced at Shen Qian opposite him. He said slowly, "General Manager Li was wronged this time. You should know General Manager Li's character. This time, General Manager Li is in prison. Far away is without a leader and everyone is in a state of panic. Shen Qian, you've returned to Pingchuan. Do you have a solution? "
Shen Qian stirred the spoon, not in a hurry to speak.
After a while, Shen Qian looked up and said, "Why do you think I'm back to save him?"
"Isn't it?"
Yuan Chengdao frowned, then paused and said, "I know that General Manager Li's actions and words last time were a little inappropriate.
But that was just a dispute. There's no need to take it to heart.
Shen Qian, Far Away is now in a precarious situation. The slightest carelessness could lead to the collapse of the entire building.
Bailian, Huarun, Suning, Ali, Tencent …
These giants are all watching Far Away, waiting for chaos to occur Far Away, so that they can extend their claws to Far Away at any time.
Although there are some misunderstandings between you and General Manager Li, Far Away needs you now. We need every bit of your strength.
Could it be that you really have the heart to watch the distance collapse? "
"You're exaggerating."
Shen Qian shook her head and said, "Far Away is not at the point you're talking about. Far Away has come so far. It's not that easy to swallow. It's not that serious. Besides, it's not like Li Dong can't come out. It's just a matter of time. As long as we get through the current crisis, I don't think it's a big problem. "
"But it's very difficult to get through this hurdle now. I've received news that suppliers from all over the country have rushed to Pingchuan. The major banks have also increased their scrutiny of Far Away. They might come to collect their debts at any time. In addition, Dongyu Real Estate and Far Away Logistics have taken down a lot of land recently. They haven't paid off the balance. At a critical moment, there might be problems, and the land might be forcibly taken back. Also … "
Shen Qian said faintly, "Far Away still has nearly 20 billion on their books, right?"
Yuan Chengdao's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly regained his senses.
This matter could be hidden from others, but not from Shen Qian.
Back then, Shen Qian was also Far Away. Li Dong did not hide anything from her. How could she not know what he knew?
Yuan Chengdao sighed and said, "Yes, Far Away still has money on their books.
But this money is also the payment for the goods.
The major manufacturers are still biding their time now. If they break the contract, it'll be big trouble.
20 billion has been given out, and there's still a huge shortfall.
Also, 18 billion of this 20 billion is the next payment, and it's not long.
If the major manufacturers don't make a move, it's not a big problem. But Teng Xiang is the first to make a move. Now that General Manager Li is in trouble, it's hard to guarantee that they won't make a move.
As long as they make a move, the rumors of Far Away's capital chain breaking will become true.
Also, before General Manager Li left, he said to maintain the project's progress.
According to the original plan, Far Away City will start construction at the end of this month, and they need to maintain at least 3 billion cash flow in reserve.
Other than Far Away City, we are also spending money on other areas.
Even if we get through this hurdle, we will face a second funding crisis in less than a month.
Not only will there be no money on the books, but the project's progress will also face the danger of being halted.
The most important thing now is to let General Manager Li come out and take charge of the overall situation. If General Manager Li doesn't come out, it'll be hard for us to solve these problems. "
Shen Qian nodded slightly, took a sip of coffee, and said, "Li Dong is proud and arrogant. He only wants to expand, expand, expand. But he doesn't know that continuous expansion will only worsen the problem.
Far Away's problem is not just about money.
Just from this crisis alone, there are still many problems exposed.
The public relations are not in place. Weibo, the killing machine of public opinion, can't even control the direction of public opinion. Liu Hong and the Weibo operation team can't absolve themselves from the blame!
Also, in the supermarkets, there's a lack of manpower. The various regional CEOs have too much power, and they don't listen to orders.
Billions of investments, and the regional CEOs are only responsible to Li Dong, and not to the board of directors!
As a CEO, I'm afraid your authority is not as high as theirs.
Also, they are not only in charge of the supermarkets, they even have the power to meddle in the local logistics, real estate, and internet industries. It's a complete mess.
Although Wu Shengnan is the CEO of Dong Yu, in reality, she is only in charge of the Hua Dong region. Qi Yunna holds all the power in the Hua Bei region.
Even in the Hua Dong region, Chen Lang, the CEO of the supermarkets, can meddle.
Sun Tao and Wang Yue are in charge of internal affairs and external affairs respectively. They have complete control of Far Away. Can the headquarters really control the four major subsidiaries?
In terms of logistics, Qin Hai almost never communicates with the headquarters. The only role of the board of directors is to allocate funds.
It's the same for the supermarkets. Even Liu Hong won't pay too much attention to the headquarters.
As for Wu Shengnan, she has the heart but no power. Dong Yu Real Estate, other than buying and selling a few pieces of land, has no other use. "
Yuan Chengdao frowned more and more as he listened. After a while, he said, "Shen Qian, what do you mean?"
Shen Qian said calmly, "Far Away is a place where I have worked, struggled, and worked hard.
I don't want to see it fall.
However, if we continue to hand it over to Li Dong, it won't be the first time such a crisis will happen.
He is too headstrong and never listens to anyone's opinions.
Far Away has reached the point where it needs to change!
It is also my blood and sweat, not just mine, but many others'. I don't want to see Far Away step into the abyss step by step.
For now, if we want to continue growing Far Away, the only way is to overthrow Li Dong's dictatorship! "
Yuan Chengdao's expression changed. His throat was a little hoarse as he said, "Shen Qian, you are muddled! Far Away can't be where it is now without General Manager Li! Although I don't really like General Manager Li's dictatorship, I have to admit that Far Away needs General Manager Li right now. Far Away has not reached a dead end yet. As long as the big companies don't move, everything that is happening now is actually insignificant. General Manager Li has his own plan … "
Shen Qian sneered, "I know. He has his own plan. I knew it from the first day.
He chased me away, deliberately provoked Teng Xiang to betray us, and even kicked out all the small and medium companies. Even the crazy Far Away City plan was all part of his plan.
Unfortunately, he is too egoistic!
He is gambling with Far Away. Also, do you think that going to the provincial office this time was also part of his plan?
No way!
There is no perfect plan in this world. Obviously, he made a mistake this time.
He felt that with him around, he could control the whole situation, and he could do what he wanted to do. He could kick out the people he wanted to kick out and continue his dictatorship.
But he doesn't understand that gambling is never what a big company should do.
Gambling once is fine. Gambling twice is fine. But gambling continuously is impossible!
Think about it. If the big companies also betray us now, and the banks start to chase us for debts, Far Away's capital chain might really break.
He is not in the company. Far Away can really survive this crisis?
Bailian, China Resources, and other companies are not dead.
There are real and fake news on the Internet, but not all of them are fake. Far Away is really not far from death if they give us a fatal blow. "
"No!"
Yuan Chengdao broke out in a cold sweat. If things really came to the point that Shen Qian said, then it was really going to be a big problem.
He knew that Li Dong had a plan.
Initially, he was not too worried with 20 billion yuan as a foundation.
But now, he suddenly felt a little afraid.
What if this situation really happened?
What if Li Dong still could not come out, or if he came out and could not turn the situation around? What should he do?
Then, Yuan Chengdao looked at Shen Qian.
He originally thought that Shen Qian came back this time to save Li Dong.
But the result was beyond his expectations.
It seemed that Shen Qian really did not come for Li Dong. Otherwise, she would not say this.
Swallowing, Yuan Chengdao said with difficulty, "Shen Qian, what do you want to do?"
Shen Qian said calmly, "Senior Brother Yuan, I introduced you to Far Away. In everyone's eyes, you are one of my people.
Since Li Dong drove me away, I am afraid that he has never trusted you again.
Are you really willing to be a nominal CEO?
What do you have except a higher salary?
A sense of accomplishment? A sense of ambition?
You know how much you have sacrificed for Far Away, and so do I.
Similarly, how much I have sacrificed for Far Away, we all know.
Now Far Away is Li Dong's, but it is also our painstaking efforts.
I will not let Li Dong destroy Far Away. It is time for him to wake up. The world does not revolve around him. His calculations will not succeed every time.
Instead of letting outsiders divide Far Away, it is better for us to control Far Away.
I am not doing this for money, and I think you are not either. We are all trying to make Far Away go on the right track, to the path it should take, and not like now, when one person is in trouble and the group collapses.
Handing the fate of the entire group to him alone, he is tired, the group is tired, and we are even more tired.
He will always be the CEO of Far Away. I have never thought of doing anything to him, but I hope that Far Away can make changes. "
If Shen Qian said that she wanted to divide Far Away, Yuan Chengdao might not believe it.
But Shen Qian said that she only wanted to change Far Away, to let Far Away go on the right track, to let Li Dong wake up. Yuan Chengdao immediately believed it.
His heart was beating non-stop, and the fire in his heart was boiling.
His throat was getting drier. After some time, Yuan Chengdao said with difficulty, "What do you want to do?"
"Far Away's business is too complicated, and the human resources are too messy.
Logistics, supermarket, shopping mall, Weibo, these four major businesses can be retained, and we will strive for excellence.
But PP, East World Real Estate, Far Away Industries, Million Cartoon, Far Away Property, Interactive Entertainment, East Star Entertainment, Pea Pod … these businesses can be eliminated.
You can't become fat in one bite. The more businesses involved, the more trouble there will be, and it will be difficult to expand.
The various investments are astronomical.
We can totally rent the Far Away City business. Why should we spend so much money on this?
As for the PP business, we have spent too much energy on it. With this energy and investment, we could have expanded our scale long ago, and become the top retail group, instead of facing a crisis now.
Also, the downstream industry chain is too complicated.
More than 3 billion of investment is wasted on this. Even if the cost is slightly higher, it can maintain our operations for many years.
It is enough for us to become the top retail, and even the top retail and logistics companies.
Next, we should broaden our horizons and develop internationally. We should not be burdened by other businesses and continue to be stuck in the quagmire in China.
Compress our businesses, concentrate our investments, and liquidate the businesses we do not need. We will not lack money to develop, and we will not have many competitors.
This way, our development will be smoother. What do you think, Senior Brother? "
Yuan Chengdao's brows twitched. Is this the case?
It seems so!
East World Real Estate, in addition to its previous businesses, can raise at least 20 billion if it is sold.
But now, East World Real Estate had invested too much, and its debt is even more shocking. The 10 plots of land they bought had more than 20 billion in debt.
Over and over again, it will be 40 billion.
There are also PP, Far Away Industries, Million Cartoon, and other businesses. If they sell these businesses now, it will not be too difficult to raise more than 10 billion.
If they sell these businesses, they can get at least 30 billion in cash.
Also, they can reduce the 20 billion in debt. Far Away will have an additional 50 billion in cash.
With this money, all the logistics projects can be started. The construction of the airline company and the layout of the warehouses can all be in place.
And Faraway Supermarket can enter South China, Northwest China, Southwest China, and Northeast China. It will become the real overlord in one fell swoop. No one can stop it.
Logistics and retail will be the first.
The O2O project can also be developed with money. Far Away Mall can even become the number one e-commerce overlord in Asia.
It is a tempting proposal, and it suits Yuan Chengdao's taste very well.
However, Yuan Chengdao knows that Li Dong will not agree.
His goal, his ambition, was not just to become the overlord of one or two industries. He wanted to create a complete ecosystem and become the strongest overlord with the ecosystem.
The difficulty is so high that even Yuan Chengdao flinched.
Now, Shen Qian's proposal to sell these businesses is really to his liking.
But … …
Yuan Chengdao shook his head, and he finally sobered up. He shook his head and said: "Impossible! General Manager Li will not agree to this proposal! Not only General Manager Li, but CEO Sun, CEO Wang, and the rest will also not agree! "
"But Li Dong is not here now!" Shen Qian clarified a fact.
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