Shen Qian said she wanted to go back, and Li Dong did not stop her.
In fact, both of them had been out for a few days.
By the time he returned to Pingchuan, it was already late June.
Someone came to look for Li Dong the moment he returned.
The first person to look for him was not someone from Far away. It was Hsu Shengzhe.
… …
East Garden.
Hsu Shengzhe was not in the mood to enjoy the beautiful scenery of East Garden. When he saw Li Dong, Hsu Shengzhe's face turned serious. "Li Dong, you must help me this time!"
Li Dong had just entered the house and was surprised when he heard this. "What's wrong?"
Hsu Shengzhe gritted his teeth. "Longhua's IPO plan has been sabotaged!"
"Since the beginning of this month, Longhua has been facing some problems, and our expansion plans have been hindered. It is difficult to get loans from the banks, and we are being sabotaged again and again. Even the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has started to obstruct us. Our IPO proposal might be rejected! I know who is behind this! "
Hsu Shengzhe said angrily. "In 2008, the real estate market was facing a crisis, and Longhua introduced a refund policy during the cold winter. This pushed many companies to the teeth of the storm. During last year's East Star Charity Banquet, these people had expressed their dissatisfaction with me. Now, Longhua wants to become the top real estate company, and these people will not agree! Once our IPO plan is hindered, the problems we had accumulated will be exposed. Li Dong, you still have 20% of Longhua's shares. These people are sabotaging me, and they are also sabotaging you … "
Li Dong frowned. "Last year, I had said that if you want to be independent, you will have to bear the consequences. At that time, everyone was having a hard time. Vanke's refund policy had a huge impact, and Vanke refused to refund. At this time, you had introduced the refund policy in Jiangbei and East China, and the rest of the companies were forced into a corner. You had offended more people than me. Now that you want to IPO and fight for first place, of course they won't agree. "
"I know, but now that things have come to this, there's no going back.
Moreover, if it wasn't for Longhua taking the lead last year, I wouldn't have the capital to fight for the first place. So, it was meaningless to say all this.
This was the most dangerous time for Longhua, and it was also the time when they needed support the most.
Li Dong, I won't ask for your help unless it's absolutely necessary.
But this IPO cannot be stopped. This is not 2008, where we can use the market situation as an excuse to stop the IPO. This is 2009, and the global economy is recovering.
All the major real estate companies were preparing for their IPO plans, and Longhua had made a lot of big moves.
At this time, if we stop the IPO, our losses will be too great! "
Hsu Shengzhe was really anxious. Not only that, his father couldn't hold on any longer.
At this time, Hsu Shengzhe knew his father's IPO was stopped, and this was the biggest blow to him.
Hsu Shengzhe wanted to prove himself to Xu Jianghua. But in the end, Longhua did not do better and was attacked by others. This was a blow that Hsu Shengzhe could not imagine.
Li Dong paused for a while and asked. "How do you want me to help you?"
"First, I need financial support.
Didn't you say that you can use prepayments to buy some of our land and commercial houses?
Now, I need a large amount of funds to ensure that our company has sufficient funds and let the investors have confidence in us.
Second, I hope you can use your connections to help me settle the problems with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Don't worry. I will settle this myself and will not implicate you.
Third, I hope you can help me appease the other investors. Now that Longhua was attacked, these investors are wavering.
At this time, if they wavered, all the preparations they had done in the past few days would be for naught.
Also, if they waver, it will affect the others.
Fourth, I hope you can support Longhua publicly. If Longhua grows, it will only benefit Far away. I can promise you that in the future, Longhua's partners will only be Far Away!
Fifth, if you can take over Far Away City, that will be the best … "
Li Dong frowned when he heard these conditions. "You really dare to say this! These conditions are bigger than the previous one. Once I stand on your side, I will have to face those companies that do not want you to grow and continue your IPO. I am already in trouble, and I don't want to offend too many people in the real estate industry. But you want me to support you fully? If you want to win, I don't mind giving you a push. But now, you are going against the wind … "
Hsu Shengzhe interrupted. "After you get listed, I will ensure that your shares will not be diluted. You will still maintain 20%!"
"Not enough!"
Hsu Shengzhe gritted his teeth. "Then tell me, what do you want me to do?"
In the end, it all came down to benefits.
Obviously, Li Dong would not agree if there were no benefits.
Li Dong was not doing this for benefits. In fact, it was not worth it to offend so many people at once for benefits.
But when he thought of what he said to Wu Yajun, Li Dong thought that if he could prove Far Away's strength and the value of cooperating with Far Away …
First, he could help Longhua stand up and build a reputation for Longhua. Then, it would be much easier for him to deal with these real estate companies in the future.
The so-called offending people depended on the timing.
As long as it could bring them benefits, it did not matter.
Li Dong thought for a while and said, "I can help you, but there are a few conditions."
"Say it!"
"Once Longhua gets through this, it will successfully IPO. After it gets listed, it is very likely to become the top real estate company.
At that time, Longhua will become the industry leader.
What I want is not just Longhua's support. I need you to use all your power and influence to influence more real estate companies.
I even need Longhua to form an alliance similar to Far Away's retail alliance.
I will not care about the alliance's other matters. My only request is simple. Far Away can only cooperate with the alliance's retailers!
This includes your high-end residential areas. Of course, commercial squares are a must!
If you can do this, we will have the prerequisite to cooperate … "
Hsu Shengzhe said angrily, "Li Dong, aren't you overestimating me?
Even if Longhua becomes the top, it will be difficult for us to keep up with the other companies.
Moreover, not to mention how difficult it would be to appoint the sole and exclusive partner, do you have such a big appetite?
Hua Xia has so many cities and countless shopping malls. If you can't handle one, can't you find another?
Even if I can do it, can you?
We will leave the shopping malls empty and wait for you to expand. If you can't expand, who will bear the losses? "
Li Dong raised his eyebrows and said, "I am saying this within my ability. Don't forget, Far Away also has partners. If my family can't handle it, then we will leave it for our alliance. In short, if I can't monopolize the market, I will first monopolize the root. This is the only way to cooperate with Longhua. Otherwise, everything you said is not attractive to me. "
"You …"
Hsu Shengzhe took a deep breath and gritted his teeth. "Continue. I want to hear what conditions you have."
"Secondly, you said before that I will keep Longhua's shares and will not increase it."
"What else?"
"Thirdly, I can promise you the advance payment. But you have to return it to me after some time … "
Hsu Shengzhe frowned. "As a listed company, the procedures are troublesome …"
"ABS financing! Far Away will be launching some projects soon. Longhua will return the money to me through the ABS platform. If you have enough money, you can support me a little more. Once Longhua is listed, the money will not be your personal money. It will not be easy to use it, and it will be difficult for you to lend it to me. But through the ABS platform, Longhua can return the money back to Far Away. "
Hsu Shengzhe almost vomited blood. "Then if I go public, won't I be helping you? I am in need of money myself … "
"This can't be helped. You want me to support you, but you don't want to pay for it. To be honest, you are almost the public enemy of the industry now … "
"It's not that exaggerated. In fact, some companies support us. They also hope to create a miracle in the real estate market. Once Longhua's IPO is blocked, many real estate companies that are preparing to IPO will lose confidence. So, we have not reached the stage of being the public enemy of the industry. There are not many companies that are really against us. "
Li Dong looked at Hsu Shengzhe with disdain. Did he notice that this guy was contradicting himself?
When he asked for help just now, it was as if the whole world had abandoned him, and only Li Dong was helping him.
Now, when he talked about the conditions, he started to deny it, saying that there were still many people supporting them. It was just targeting some people.
Of course, Li Dong was used to all this.
After Hsu Shengzhe finished, Li Dong said, "That's all. If you can do it, then I will support you. I can't do it. Sorry, there's nothing I can do. At most, I will give you food when you can't do it anymore. Business is business, and nothing else. "
Hsu Shengzhe said angrily, "The key is that your conditions are too high, and it's not proportional to the effort.
Just a designated partner is not a small problem.
Of course, if you don't have any restrictions, I can rope in a few small and medium-sized companies to work with you.
The key is that you are more ambitious than me, and I'm afraid you are thinking of more than just a few companies.
If I'm not wrong, you are hoping to use this to stop the expansion of Bailian and a few other companies, and even make them shrink.
But do you know how many real estate companies are working with them?
Their large-scale supermarkets number in the hundreds, and the smaller ones number in the dozens.
There are also hundreds of real estate companies involved.
Tell me, can I influence so many companies?
I can, but I don't have the ability to influence 30 to 50 companies, let alone 500. "
Li Dong said calmly, "What if I put Far away City under your control?"
Hsu Shengzhe frowned and asked uncertainly, "Are you serious?"
He had mentioned this many times, but Li Dong had always rejected him.
He was just saying it, and when Li Dong said he would help him, he did not count it in.
But Hsu Shengzhe added, "I don't want empty land. After your Far Away City is taken over, it must be completed and put into operation within the expected time frame. Even after it is taken over, I don't think there is a need to keep your construction company. The construction can also be handed over to Longhua … "
Far Away City, Li Dong had taken down 10 pieces of land last year, and they were all very large.
This year, Far Away City was prepared to continue expanding.
Li Dong even said that he would take down 20 pieces of land this year, and in about 10 years, Far Away City would be put into operation, and there would be 30.
After that, they would slowly expand, and there would be more than 50 completed Far Away City.
These were not simple shopping malls, but urban complexes. The larger ones would cost up to 10 billion, and the smaller ones would cost a few billion.
Just the 50 Far Away City alone, once all of them were put into operation, the total assets in this area would be more than 200 billion.
But if Far Away City was not put into operation, it would be a piece of empty land, and there was not much meaning to it. It was better for Longhua to own the land.
Before Li Dong could confirm, Hsu Shengzhe had already stated his conditions.
At this moment, Li Dong was speechless. "Can you not be so realistic?"
"You said that business is business. If you don't make it clear now, what's the point of you handing over a few empty pieces of land to me? I need influence in practice, not in name only. Furthermore, Far Away City's attitude is still unclear, and the outside world does not know what you are planning. The real estate companies here are dying, and if you don't invest in the construction, then wouldn't I be digging a hole for myself by agreeing to your conditions? "
"Then can you promise me what I said just now? Just like what you said, three to five companies will not do. Even 30 to 50 companies will not be enough. At the very least, I want to destroy the foundations of these retail companies in Hua Dong region. "
Hsu Shengzhe quickly asked. "Including the Shanghai market?"
"Including!"
"Cough, cough, cough …"
Hsu Shengzhe coughed dryly. Who do you think you are?
Destroying the foundations of a few retail giants in Shanghai? How dare you!
The headquarters of Hundred Company was there, and this was equivalent to Longhua defeating Hundred Company single-handedly.
Even Li Dong could not do it now, and it would be too easy for him to do it.
Not to mention the Shanghai market, he could not even do it.
Hsu Shengzhe was helpless and did not know whether to laugh or cry. "I can only say that I will try my best. Really, even if I promise you now, I can't do it.
Even if Longhua succeeds in becoming the number one company, I don't think we will have much leadership.
We are in the same trade, and it's good enough that everyone does not create trouble for me.
At most, some small and medium-sized real estate companies will choose to cooperate with us for the sake of both of us.
You have to personally negotiate with the big real estate companies. The only thing I can do is to show everyone the results of our cooperation and use Longhua as an example.
I really can't guarantee anything else. "
Li Dong pondered and did not say anything for a while.
Hsu Shengzhe continued. "Also, I have to say something. Compared to my IPO, yours is the real deal. I have only a small request from you, and you want me to give you everything I have. This is not appropriate, right? Not to mention, you also gave me a 1, 2, 3. If I really agree, it will be more troublesome than my IPO failure. Li Dong, let's exchange of equal value. At most, I will give in a little. If I really give in too much, I would rather fail. Besides, even if you don't help me, I can find someone else … "
Li Dong snorted. "Then you go and find someone else."
Hsu Shengzhe was not wrong. Li Dong's conditions were indeed beyond his expectations. It was also much more difficult than Hsu Shengzhe's conditions.
Since Hsu Shengzhe did not agree, Li Dong said after a while. "Then let's do it this way. Far away City will be seized for the time being, and you will do your best. I will not sign any agreement with you. It's meaningless. But you have to believe that if you go Far away, you will have a good ending. If you don't go Far away, you will be finished sooner or later. I will arrange your matters later. Anyway, it's not too urgent now. There is still some time … "
"This old man is dying." Hsu Shengzhe mumbled.
Li Dong snorted. "If this old man can't do it, you should go home and be filial. Why bother with these things? Is it a matter of time for a company to become bigger and stronger? I will try my best to speed up the process and help you get through this first. "
"Then, thank you very much …"
It was rare for Hsu Shengzhe to be polite. At this time, he suddenly thought of Li Dong's words and could not help but ask, "What project are you going to launch in ABS? Is it financing? Are you short of money again? Also, do you really want to monopolize the retail market in Hua Xia? This is not a small matter … "
"You don't have to worry about this. You do your thing, and I will do mine."
Li Dong said and added, "We don't have to sign any other agreements, but the shares have to be confirmed. My shares will not be diluted. I will make this clear in advance."
"No problem, provided that you help me with the IPO smoothly."
"Okay!"
"…"
The two quickly reached an agreement. Hsu Shengzhe had many things to do and did not stay for long. He left East Garden after he finished speaking.
On the way back, Hsu Shengzhe could not help but look back a few times.
Although Li Dong did not say much today, a few simple sentences revealed a lot of meaning.
Carrying out ABS financing and reaching cooperation with major shopping malls were all signs of a big move.
Did this guy really want to rely on these means to directly defeat the domestic retail giants?
With these thoughts in mind, Hsu Shengzhe did not even care about the IPO being blocked.
Compared to Li Dong, Longhua's IPO did not seem to be too big of a deal.
Longhua's IPO would at most create a market value of 100 billion HKD. This was Hsu Shengzhe's best expectation.
Far away, to Li Dong, just the meaning that was revealed was to monopolize the retail market.
When it comes to monopolizing an industry, no matter which industry, it is a big deal.
The outside world had been saying that Li Dong was immersed in his love life, but Hsu Shengzhe did not notice it. This guy must be prepared. If not, he will not state his conditions so quickly.
Perhaps, this time, Li Dong was trying to numb everyone again.
When Hsu Shengzhe thought of those companies targeted by Li Dong, even Hsu Shengzhe felt pity for them.
Facing such an opponent who was always thinking of killing him, and Feng Yu was very powerful. Anyone in his shoes would feel pressured.
Luckily, Li Dong did not care much about the real estate market, or he did not want to get involved in the real estate market. Other than Far away, Dong Yu Real Estate did not have any other plans.
This way, Dong Yu Real Estate would have fewer conflicts with Longhua. If not, there will be chaos sooner or later.
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