What was going on? Things were out of his expectations. They were here to acquire Times. Since when did it become Far Away?
After saying this, Li Dong asked again, "If I don't agree to this, will you still sell your shares?"
Despite his confusion, Li Dong still rejected. "I'm sorry, CEO Fang. Far Away is not an outsider."
Li Dong's eyes flickered. He had thought of this before.
Seeing Li Dong walking out, Fang Keng's eyes flickered and he signaled to Fang Rende.
"Change the method?"
Li Dong didn't know many people, but there were many who came to chat with him at night.
Now, he had suddenly changed his mind. What was the reason behind it?
"General Manager Li, are you not going to consider it?"
Fang Rende said apologetically, "General Manager Li, CEO Sun, sorry for not serving you well. What are you doing?"
"Sure."
The Fang father and son set up a banquet and created a tense atmosphere just for this moment. Li Dong wanted to hear what they were up to.
The Hundred Association was pretty good. Even if Li Dong were to exchange shares, Far Away could get a lot of shares.
…
Chen Gang paused and continued, "Mr. Fang's intention is clear. He wants to give Far Away some pressure. I don't think Mr. Fang really agrees with the terms you negotiated. This banquet with General Manager Li, Mr. Fang might renege on the previous agreement. Does General Manager Li think you can still win by then? "
"General Manager Li, this way."
Being held by the Hundred Association or even exchanging shares? Far Away would Li Dong still have the right to speak in the future?
Li Dong was a little puzzled. Bailian's side was easy to explain. They held shares in Distance to expand their channels and performance in Sunan and Jiangbei provinces.
After pouring himself a cup of tea, Li Dong started chatting with Fang Keng.
"I don't know. I just hate people who beat around the bush."
For a tycoon like Fang Keng, it took a lot of courage to admit that his company was inferior to the other party.
The key was that Li Dong still didn't understand. Far away, what did these people want?
Because it was a self-service banquet, there weren't many people who actually came to eat. Most of them were using this occasion to talk about business and build friendships.
"Mr. Fang, speak frankly."
"My father does have this thought, but …"
Li Dong was indeed a little surprised.
No one knew when Sun Tao had come over. He glanced at Fang Keng, who was speaking on the stage, and asked softly, "What does Old Mister Fang mean?"
This old man was not a simple character. How did he think of this?
If Fang Keng really changed his mind, then he would really be too greedy.
Without answering Chen Gang, Li Dong stood up and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first. Chairman Fang is still waiting."
Everyone knew how to say polite words. Fang Rende naturally knew why Li Dong left early.
No matter how rich the Fangs were, one billion was not a small number. Li Dong didn't believe that they were rich enough to play around with one billion.
…
Fang Rende's mouth twitched. Sun Tao was also trying hard to hold back his laughter.
"Sure."
All of them regarded Far away as a delicious cake. Was Far away that good?
Li Dong didn't care what others thought of him. He stood up and walked straight out of the door.
After a few polite words with Li Dong, Fang Rende led Li Dong to the table at the front.
Li Dong bowed slightly and smiled, "Mr. Fang, you're too polite. I'm a junior. It's what I should do."
Li Dong said lightly, "I'm fine. I'm just a little uncomfortable. I originally wanted to tell Mr. Fang, but I saw that Mr. Fang was busy, so I didn't bother you."
Although he was unhappy, Fang Keng hadn't talked to him yet. Li Dong wouldn't show any strange expression now.
As soon as Li Dong finished talking, Fang Rende, who was nowhere to be found, walked over.
The father and son didn't know what they were doing. They said that they were inviting Li Dong, but in fact, other than chatting with Li Dong at the beginning and chatting with Li Dong for a while, they didn't talk business with Li Dong at all.
As soon as Fang Rende said that, Li Dong chimed in, "But what?"
If there really was, Far away wouldn't have had the chance to discuss the acquisition with Times. Li Dong felt that Old Man Fang's actions tonight were very unwise.
Since the father and son of the Fangs had given up on Times, it meant that they weren't going to continue in the retail business.
Then, Li Dong sat in front of Fang Keng. Fang Rende poured more tea for them.
Chen Gang's expression changed slightly. He nodded and didn't say anything else.
Li Dong was speechless and had a headache.
"Holding shares in Times?"
But he couldn't really let Li Dong go. After hearing what Li Dong said, Fang Rende asked about Li Dong's health, "General Manager Li, if it's convenient, can we have a chat?"
Li Dong shook his head. He didn't even bother to refuse.
After Fang Rende finished, Li Dong smiled fakely and said, "CEO Fang, I've made up my mind. I'm really sorry."
"Hehe, CEO Chen, you really know how to joke. I don't lack money. Do I need to cooperate with you? Now that we're almost done negotiating with Times, we're just short of signing the contract. Why do I feel that you want to cooperate now? Why do I feel that Bailian is here to take the fruits of our labor? "
Then, Fang Rende said with some regret, "General Manager Li, are you really not going to consider my suggestion?"
In the end, he might not even be able to enter the board of directors of Bailian.
"Yes, Times alone. It doesn't involve Far Away. It's equivalent to the two of us working together to take down Times. "
Li Dong's face revealed a strange expression. He seemed to have guessed what Fang Rende was going to say next.
Moreover, both parties had been negotiating for such a long time. The conditions were also agreed upon by the higher-ups of both parties. If he changed his mind now, the impact on Fang Keng wouldn't be any better.
It would be fine if he didn't say it. Once he did, Li Dong wouldn't agree to it.
After a while, Fang Rende said regretfully, "Mr. Li, are you not going to consider it? One billion in liquid funds must be a large sum to the current Far Away. With this one billion, General Manager Li can lead Far Away further. And I can guarantee that Zhaofeng Group and Fang Family won't interfere with General Manager Li's leadership of Far Away. Far Away will be the same as before. General Manager Li doesn't have to worry about it. We can even sign an agreement … "
Li Dong mumbled, feeling a little impatient.
But no matter what, he wouldn't agree to the two conditions.
"There's no need."
Originally, Li Dong thought that Fang Keng would definitely talk to him about the acquisition. But Fang Keng didn't say anything. They only talked about business, politics, and politics, but not about Times.
He was the focus of the banquet. When he saw Li Dong walk out, the guests who had been paying attention to him all had a strange expression on their faces. Then they couldn't help but look at Fang Keng and his son.
But his face was still calm. When Chen Gang finished, Li Dong apologized, "I'm sorry, General Manager Chen. If that's all you want to talk about, I think our conversation can end here."
Fang Rende led Li Dong and Fang Keng into a small conference room next to the banquet hall.
"That's not it. I'm talking about Mr. Fang. Does General Manager Li think that this banquet is just to celebrate the success of your cooperation? Does General Manager Li know who Mr. Fang invited this time? Besides us, there are domestic enterprises like Huarun Resources and Suguo. There are also some foreign retail enterprises. "
"Since General Manager Li doesn't want to exchange shares Far Away, what do General Manager Li think about Bailian's shares?"
"It's fine. Mr. Fang, please help yourself."
He wasn't poor. Since he didn't lack money, why should he be controlled by others?
Chen Gang replied, "Mr. Li, you can consider my previous suggestion. After all, I've said that the business circle of Era overlaps with Huarun and Bailian. It's hard for two fists to fight against four hands. If Mr. Li insists on getting involved in the competition in East China, who knows what will happen in the future?"
No matter what Li Dong thought, the banquet officially began.
What about Fang Keng?
Far Away had developed well in Jiangbei, but it was not comparable to the current Times. What did Fang Keng and his son think?
Chen Gang hesitated for a moment and said, "General Manager Li won't be so sure that you will take over Times, right?"
After going around in circles, it turned out that this father and son pair did not want money, nor did they want the era. They only wanted to hold shares in Distance.
When he finished, Li Dong said, "So Mr. Fang is ready to sell Times?"
Li Dong nodded at Chen Gang and smiled, "It's too early to talk about this. As I said before, let's see who will win."
As soon as Li Dong and Chen Gang left the banquet hall, Fang Rende chased after them.
Fang Rende said apologetically, "I mean, Times is my father's blood and sweat. I have a suggestion. I wonder if General Manager Li would like to hear it?"
"Go ahead."
In other words, in their eyes, Times was not as good as Far Away.
Are you kidding me?
Fang Keng held this banquet to put pressure on him, but Li Dong was not a person who would compromise so easily.
Fang Rende was a little dispirited and said, "How about this. Tomorrow morning, we will sign the agreement at Tonghai Hotel. The previous conditions will remain the same. What do you think, General Manager Li?"
The conditions were not bad, but too good. It was so good that Li Dong wondered if they were interested in him.
Fang Rende explained for a while. As for whether Li Dong believed it or not, he didn't need to worry.
After receiving a stack of business cards, Li Dong felt his face was stiff from smiling.
Li Dong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. What's going on?
After walking for a while, Li Dong saw the gray-haired Fang Keng talking with a few people.
Li Dong didn't take Chen Gang's request for cooperation seriously, so he didn't speak as politely as before.
When Fang Keng went to the stage of the banquet hall, Li Dong frowned.
But now that Chen Gang brought it up, Li Dong was still a little dissatisfied.
He didn't know if it was because he saw Li Dong or because the conversation had just ended, but when Li Dong arrived, Fang Keng sent them away and turned to Li Dong with a smile. "General Manager Li, have a seat. I'm really sorry I couldn't welcome you earlier."
Seeing this, Fang Rende hurriedly walked towards Li Dong.
"I have an immature idea. It's like this. After all, Times was founded by my father. My father has deep feelings for Times. If I sell it all, I'm afraid my father won't be able to do it in the future. So, I made the decision on my own and made a suggestion to General Manager Li. Times can merge with Far away, and the price will still be the same. Didn't we talk about a down payment of 1 billion? We also know that Far Away has been developing for the past two years and is in urgent need of money. We can change the payment method for this 1 billion … "
So, Li Dong understood why they were willing to exchange shares.
Li Dong frowned and said lightly, "What do you mean, General Chen? Is Bailian going to interfere? "
Both parties sat down and Fang Rende went straight to the point. "General Manager Li, don't misunderstand. The banquet tonight is not to pressure General Manager Li, nor is it to embarrass General Manager Li. In fact, this is just a farewell banquet for my father and the elders in Tongzhou. Once Times is sold, my father is going to withdraw his investment in Tongzhou and fully develop Zhaofeng Group. You also know that when people get old, their homesickness becomes stronger. My father is almost 70 this year. It's hard to say how many times he can return to Tongzhou in the future … "
"Just as you said, Times is your father's blood and sweat. Far away is the same. It's like raising a son and suddenly having an adoptive father. I'm afraid my son won't be used to it, and I won't be used to it either. "
After a while, Fang Keng looked at the time and said apologetically, "General Manager Li, it's time for the banquet. Please excuse me."
"There's no need."
2.4 billion was not a low price. Although there were many retail companies present, who could offer a higher price than 2.4 billion?
Chen Gang seemed a little disappointed, but also relieved. He smiled and continued, "General Manager Li, don't be anxious. I have a plan. General Manager Li can consider it."
At first, Li Dong was a little anxious. But then he thought about it. Old Man Fang would say it sooner or later. Since Chen Gang was willing to talk nonsense, he would accompany him.
Not to mention others, but the father and son of the Fang family were quite interesting.
Fang Rende was stunned for a moment, then he nodded and said, "Of course. It's not something an entrepreneur should do to go back on their word. If General Manager Li is willing, we can sign the contract at any time … "
Fang Rende was in his forties, and he was not Li Dong's subordinate. Naturally, Li Dong rejected him politely.
Li Dong didn't know if it was a threat or a kind reminder.
Fang Keng, who was talking to someone else, felt the atmosphere was not right. He turned his head and looked.
Investing 1 billion, not participating in the management of the company, and not demanding to set up a board of directors. It was just for nostalgia. Who was he trying to fool?
Hearing Li Dong's words, Sun Tao quickly said, "General Manager Li, do you want to say hello to Mr. Fang and the rest?"
…
…
It was useless to listen to the first part of the conversation. Once he heard the word "but", Li Dong knew the main point of the day.
Getting dividends from Bailian every year?
Sure enough, Fang Rende quickly said, "Yes, General Manager Li, how about this? We can use the shares of Far Away to exchange for the 1 billion. Far Away is estimated to be around 4.5 billion after the integration of Era. We can use this 1 billion to exchange for 20% of Far Away's shares. What do you think, General Manager Li? This way, my father can be considered the owner of Era in the future. He can also be comforted in the future. "
Li Dong originally thought that this trip to Tongzhou would definitely be able to settle the matters of Era quickly.
After holding on for more than an hour, Li Dong saw that Fang Keng and his son were still entertaining the guests. He snorted and said to Sun Tao, "Let's go. Let the father and son play by themselves!"
But now that it was delayed again and again, he was not in a good mood.
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