Why would a multinational company acquire a Chinese company?
Because the China market was too tempting.
Many foreign companies couldn't adapt to the environment in China, or they couldn't compete with local companies. At this time, acquisition would be the most effective way to expand.
On the one hand, they could directly access the mature sales channels, market networks, talent teams, and customer resources of China companies; on the other hand, by acquiring competitors, they would have the opportunity to eliminate competitors and directly freeze their brands. A few years ago, "Little Nurse," "Le Baishi," and "Le Kai Film" were household names, but where were they now?
What's more, they would acquire the top few companies in the entire industry and directly form a long buyout.
Was there such a situation now? Of course there was. Daily chemicals, cement, snack food, soybeans, mechanical manufacturing … In these fields that ordinary people didn't notice, the great rivers and mountains were gone.
If they couldn't compete, they would buy. This kind of method was tried and tested by foreign companies in China.
Now, they finally extended their hands to the luggage industry.
In Lin Mochen's eyes, this was just an inevitable result of the development of economic globalization.
He wouldn't think: I am a Chinese, protecting national brands, patriotism is more important than anything else. He would only think: If Chinese companies wanted to participate in the international competition, they had to go through this cruel test. If they could defend, it was because they had the ability; if they couldn't, how could they blame others?
The cruelty and ambition of the European and American countries in the business world was no different from the invasion war they launched against China hundreds of years ago. Even if he didn't represent DG to acquire Chinese luggage companies today, there would be other multinational giants fighting for this piece of cake tomorrow.
Aida, where Lin Qian was, would face this catastrophe sooner or later. It had nothing to do with whether he participated or not. He couldn't change the fate of her and Aida.
And from the moment he received the commission from the client company, he couldn't directly disclose this to her. This was his professional ethics.
But it was reasonable to "coldly" draw a line with her on the phone.
Ten o 'clock in the morning.
The representatives of SMQ, MK Investment Company, and DG Group sat around the round table.
After more than ten days of long and difficult negotiations, the three parties finally reached a consensus: DG Group would acquire 51% of SMQ's shares and become the controlling shareholder. At the same time, they would inject a considerable amount of capital into SMQ. Both parties would work together in the luggage market and strive to build SMQ into a leading first-class company in the Asia-Pacific region.
At this moment, from Chen Zheng's point of view, although he had no choice but to "sell himself" this time, it could also be a new beginning. According to the terms of the agreement, DG Company would send a few people to the board of directors and management, but the general manager of the company would still be him, and the control would still be in his hands. In addition to obtaining a large amount of life-saving funds, they could also introduce advanced technology and patents from overseas. Although the other party had put forward a lot of harsh conditions, this cooperation was essentially a win-win situation, just as the media had claimed.
From Lin Mochen's perspective, SMQ's fate was already set in stone. Because DG's original intention of acquiring SMQ was not to support it, but to enter the China market through this shell. Not long after, according to the client's request, he would use some means to split the shares and play the edge ball to achieve a deeper control of SMQ. And Chen Zheng's management rights would also be taken away, and the brand SMQ would soon be frozen and gradually fade out of the market …
After eating the first one so easily, Lin Mochen felt a little bored.
Lin Mochen's team rented a few rooms in the most luxurious hotel in the city center. But he didn't return to the hotel that night, but went to another apartment in the city center.
This was an apartment he had bought a few years ago when he returned to Lin City. Not for anything else, but to have a private place to stay when he occasionally returned to China.
Besides, it was also prepared for Lin Qian, so that she could at least have a place to stay, no matter what the situation was.
His apartment was on the top floor of a high-rise building. As soon as he opened the door, he saw that the whole room was brightly lit. There was a pair of lady's high heels at the entrance.
He wasn't in a hurry, so he slowly walked in with his long legs. First, he looked around: the floor and furniture were clean and spotless. It seemed that the girl had asked someone to clean it. But when he saw the two pots of orchids on the balcony, he frowned. They were all dead, completely dead, and as black as two thin bones.
Obviously, Lin Qian didn't usually take care of this place for him, but this time he came, she made a last-minute effort to clean it.
There was no one in the living room, and the bedroom light was on. He could see Lin Qian's figure swaying back and forth in the room. She heard him coming, but she didn't come out.
Lin Mochen felt that something was wrong, so he quickly walked over.
She was rummaging through the cabinets.
Drawers and cabinets were all opened. His sister, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, had obviously rushed over after work. She had taken off her suit, and was wearing a white shirt and a short skirt. Her sleeves were rolled up high, and she was busy rummaging through the cabinets.
Hearing that he was at the door, she turned her head and quickly glanced at him. Her eyes were obviously angry.
Then she turned her head away from him and continued rummaging.
Lin Mochen's face immediately darkened. "Is this how you greet me? Rummaging through my things without permission?" And right in front of him?
This had never happened before. Even when she had frequently flown to the United States to visit him, she had never entered his study or touched his personal belongings.
Lin Qian snorted and replied, "We, the Chinese, don't need to care about propriety, justice, and honor when faced with imperialist aggression!"
Lin Mochen understood that she was looking for information about the acquisition.
He was silent for a moment, then walked over and directly pulled her arm, dragging her to the living room and pushing her onto the sofa.
"Nonsense." He frowned.
In fact, when she first found out that her brother had come to buy Aida on behalf of foreign investors, Lin Qian couldn't accept it emotionally.
Did he really not care about her life or death? If he really did buy the company himself, it was unknown whether Li Zhicheng could handle it. If they really fought, what would happen to her and Li Zhicheng? Their relationship would definitely be affected, and then they would bitterly separate because of this "black-hearted brother"?
… How could it be?!
She even thought that Lin Mochen had taken this case to fulfill his promise, to let Li Zhicheng experience the pain of breaking his bones. But thinking about it, it was ridiculous. Lin Mochen was definitely not a person who couldn't distinguish between public and private interests. And even if he was forceful, it was impossible for him to go against her will and "teach" Li Zhicheng a lesson.
She always felt that things were not that simple.
And in her heart, there was always a belief that was above all else. Although her brother was cruel to others, he would never abandon her happiness and only do things for his own interests in Aida.
Therefore, she came here today to clarify his intentions and position. At the same time, she was also doing what she had just done: looking through the information and listening to the rumors.
"Brother, why are you doing this?" she asked directly, her eyes burning.
Although Lin Mochen didn't like her being so aggressive, he also didn't want any misunderstandings between brother and sister. He sat across from her, slowly poured himself a cup of tea and ignored her for a while.
Only when her eyes were about to burst into flames did he slowly say, "I'm not the only partner in the company. Are they going to give up a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars just because my sister is in one of the companies? Lin Qian, be mature. "
Lin Qian knew this was one of the reasons! She felt much better, but her tone was still reproachful, "Then you should have informed me earlier so we could have planned ahead."
Lin Mochen ignored such an unreasonable request and didn't bother with her.
"But are you really going to buy Li Zhicheng?" she asked, "Although business is business and personal is personal, what about my relationship with him? Haven't you thought about it? "
Lin Mochen glanced at her. His eyes were a bit meaningful.
"Lin Qian," he didn't directly answer her question, but changed the topic and said, "You have to understand a fact. This acquisition, even if I don't do it, someone else will do it; even if our company doesn't take it, someone else will. Even if DG doesn't buy you today, someone else will buy you in the future. "
Lin Qian was stunned.
His words sounded very cold and heartless, but … did he mean that since she was going to be hurt sooner or later, it was better for her brother to be the one to do it than someone else?
Was he hinting that he would give her and Li Zhicheng some leeway?
If it were any other time, Lin Qian could probably guess what he meant and wouldn't ask further. Because Lin Mochen was a very professional person, he might not say some things too clearly to his sister. It was fine as long as they both knew each other. She would also be smart and sensible as usual.
But after all, it was related to Li Zhicheng and Aida. As the saying goes, care leads to confusion. Lin Qian was still not satisfied with Lin Mochen's ambiguous words.
What if? What if she misunderstood and he really meant what he said: Aida would be doomed sooner or later, and it was better to let him earn the money than let others earn it? With his heart of stone, it was really possible.
As she was thinking, Lin Mochen spoke again, "Is there anything else? If not, please go back. "
Of course, Lin Qian didn't care about his pretentious order to leave. She decided to directly give him a strong dose of medicine.
She took her right hand out of her pocket and held it directly in front of him, the ring on her ring finger shining.
Lin Mochen's eyes narrowed.
"Brother, Li Zhicheng and I are already engaged," she said. "Make it clear. Are you going to help us or not? If you don't, you'll put me in a difficult position between the two of you. Then don't blame me for recognizing him and not you. I'll do what I say. "
What he said was really too harsh. Although Lin Qian looked calm, she felt a little nervous when she looked into his cold and dark eyes.
Lin Mochen's first instinct was to feel unhappy when he saw the ring.
The only sister he was close to had become another man's fiancée without telling him.
Now, she was threatening him in this way? Claiming to recognize Li Zhicheng and not him?
Ha …
"Okay." Lin Mochen stood up expressionlessly. "Then let him wait for his death."
He turned around and went into the bedroom.
Lin Qian was speechless.
In fact, Lin Qian said those words to let Lin Mochen understand the seriousness of the matter. After all, people's hearts were made of flesh. Even if what she said would make him angry, he was a smart person and would definitely listen to her. If he really wanted to deal with Li Zhicheng in the future, he would be careful because of her. She was indeed biased towards Li Zhicheng.
On the other hand, she also wanted to force Lin Mochen to tell her the truth. Would he help them or not? How?
However, from the looks of it, it had the opposite effect. She had angered her brother to the point that he even said, "Let him wait for his death", which was a spine-chilling remark...
Lin Qian dawdled in the living room for a while. In the end, she still felt that her words were too rash and hurt her brother's feelings. So she silently followed him into the bedroom.
Lin Mochen was sitting in a chair, looking down at the American stock market on his phone, ignoring her.
Lin Qian sat on the edge of the bed next to him and whispered, "Brother."
He continued to ignore her.
Lin Qian reached out and hooked his arm. "Brother … I was wrong, okay? Actually, I know that you took this case because you want to take care of us. I'm just not so sure … "
Lin Mochen looked up at her. "It's too late. Please go back. I've changed my mind. In a few days, I'll initiate the acquisition myself. If he accepts it, that's fine. If he doesn't accept it, even better. I'll take the initiative to cooperate with DG Group and use SMQ to meet your market directly. Miss Lin, please don't be surprised if you don't see Aida in the market this time next year. Goodbye. "
Lin Qian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He even "took the initiative"!
"… Brother! I was wrong, I was wrong! Let's not kill each other! "She hugged his arm tightly." My fiancé is important, but my brother is more important. If you really do this to me, do you think my father in heaven will be happy? We've been separated for so many years. You only came back to China when you were 16 and found me. Do you have the heart to lose me again? "
Her words were very emotional and very soft. And because of the past, although Lin Qian meant to coax him, her eyes showed her true feelings.
Her words and expression obviously touched Lin Mochen's heart. He glanced at her and snorted, but didn't say anything else.
Lin Qian knew him well. She followed the lead and coaxed him for a while. Finally, a smile flashed in his eyes.
"Because of our relationship, I won't be involved in the acquisition of Aida. My colleague will be in charge. This was discussed with the other partners at the beginning." He finally revealed more information as Lin Qian wished. "I'll only be in charge of New Bori and SMQ."
Hearing this, Lin Qian's first reaction was that it was great. Her brother would avoid Aida, so she and Li Zhicheng wouldn't have any conflicts.
Her second thought was that New Bori and SMQ would definitely die a horrible death if they fell into her brother's hands.
Her heart finally returned to its original place. She looked up at him again. "Brother, since it's your colleague who will be in charge, things will be easy. Li Zhicheng is very powerful. If a fight really breaks out, your colleagues, subordinates and clients will be at a disadvantage. Don't feel bad. "
Lin Mochen smiled faintly. "You can't even protect yourself. Why worry about me? Go back and find out whether Li Zhicheng wants to sell or not. The terms he offered to Aida must be the best among the three companies. He's a much colder and more realistic businessman than you. Are you sure he won't be tempted? "
Lin Qian was stunned.
Lin Qian hadn't really talked to Li Zhicheng about whether he wanted to sell Aida or not.
She figured out some clues from Lin Mochen's words that day, so she volunteered, "I'll go to my brother's place and find out what's going on."
Li Zhicheng nodded. "If it's not convenient, you don't have to force yourself."
Lin Qian's intuition told her that he wouldn't sell Aida because it was his family business. She hadn't thought about it or analyzed the pros and cons. Now that her brother had said this, she was a little uncertain.
After all, he had once thrown away Aito without a frown. Lost benefits were exchanged for greater benefits. This was what he had said himself.
Maybe he would really consider selling Aida.
Lin Qian's mood suddenly became a little complicated. Was she disappointed? Not really. She just felt a little lost all of a sudden.
Thinking of this, she took out her phone and called him.
"I just came out from my brother's place. Where are you? "
Li Zhicheng's voice sounded low and calm as usual. "I just came out from the company. Where are you? I'll come and pick you up. "
Since she had figured out the acquisition from her brother's phone call yesterday, Li Zhicheng had been neither impatient nor flustered. So when she heard his voice, Lin Qian felt a little relieved.
"No need," she said. "I'll drive straight home. It'll be quick."
"Okay," he said in a low voice. "Let's talk when we get home."
Lin Qian's heart warmed for no reason.
After hanging up, Lin Qian walked to the parking lot. She saw a familiar figure walking toward her from afar.
F * ck. Lin Qian cursed in her heart, Enemies are bound to meet.
Chen Zheng wasn't surprised to see Lin Qian at first glance. A few days ago, he had learned from other people in the investment company that Mr. Lin had a younger sister in Lin City. Her name was Lin Qian. At that time, he had felt very complicated and shocked.
The first thing he remembered was the slap he had given Lin Qian.
Then he remembered that when he had competed with Li Zhicheng for the Ming Sheng project, someone had mentioned that Lin Qian had asked someone to help Li Zhicheng. At that time, he had thought that Lin Qian had some connections.
He hadn't expected her brother to be the investor who was now representing the investors to acquire SMQ.
If he had managed to get Lin Qian back then, what would the situation be like now? Maybe SMQ wouldn't need to lose so many shares to be able to make a comeback?
"Lin Qian," he called out to her naturally. "Are you here to see your brother?" He had learned this address from Lin Mochen's colleagues, so he had come looking for her.
There was no other reason than to build a relationship with this influential investor.
Lin Qian could roughly guess what he was here for. She looked at him in disgust and turned to leave.
Chen Zheng reached out to stop her and smiled. "Why are you hiding? I've met Mr. Lin and we'll be partners from now on. Can't we just forget about it? "
Lin Qian said, "You're crazy."
"Lin Qian!" Chen Zheng looked helpless. "I didn't mean to slap you! I've been pursuing you for so long and you threw yourself into Li Zhicheng's arms. Which man wouldn't be angry? I only asked them to scare you. Who knew they would hit you? "
Lin Qian wasn't easily appeased. She stared at him without saying a word.
Chen Zheng was thick-skinned. He lowered his head and moved his face closer to hers. "Slap me too and we'll call it even, okay? Do you think I'm willing to sell SMQ to your brother? If you and New Bori hadn't fought so fiercely and messed up the market, SMQ wouldn't have fallen to this state today. You've been at SMQ for three years and I've treated you well. If you still care about us, give me a slap and we'll let bygones be bygones. We're both China brands. From now on, help me as much as you can in front of your brother. I, Chen Zheng, will be eternally grateful. "
His words were loud and clear, and he looked at her with sincerity and magnanimity. It could be said that he had never taken advantage of someone who was weaker than him before.
Lin Qian bit her lower lip. Instinctively, she still disliked this person. But thinking of what he said, "Do you think I'm willing to sell SMQ?" and the possibility that Aida would face the same situation in the future, she felt a little sad.
"You don't have to slap me. I don't like it," she said calmly. "As for my brother, I'm sorry. That's business between me and him. We've never interfered in each other's business. I can't help you. "She turned around and left without looking at his face.
Chen Zheng stood there and watched her drive away. His face slowly darkened.
He didn't know that Lin Qian had never mentioned to Lin Mochen about her personal grudge against him, including the slap.
At this moment, he thought of the harsh conditions Lin Mochen had put on the acquisition and the pressure he had put on SMQ. He was furious.
It must be because of that slap. Lin Mochen was so cruel to SMQ because he wanted to avenge his personal grudge!
Damn it, Lin Qian, Lin Mochen, don't let me get a chance in the future. I'm not a gentleman if I don't get my revenge.
He snorted coldly and turned to go upstairs. When he stepped out of the elevator and arrived at Lin Mochen's house, he had a charming smile on his face.
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