Chapter 1482 - 1481
"OK..."
Feng Ruolan listened to Li Zixia’s narration, her seductive lips forming an ’o’ shape, as if hearing a tall tale.
"The recent European scandal causing such an uproar, could it possibly be related to you guys?" Feng Ruolan asked.
Li Zixia said, "Yes, the list of wealthy people, I personally sent it to media worldwide."
At that, a hint of admiration and appreciation appeared on Feng Ruolan’s face; Li Zixia was the first female who could win the admiration of this financial tycoon.
Feng Ruolan herself was a strong woman, so she admired females who dared to think and act, Li Zixia undoubtedly was such a person.
What Feng Ruolan didn’t anticipate was that Lin Fan would make a special trip to the United Kingdom to save Li Zixia; she didn’t know Lin Fan valued Li Zixia this much, valued Jinyu Group this much.
"Miss Li, what did Little Fan say to you?" Feng Ruolan asked.
Li Zixia said, "Mr. Lin wants to acquire our Golden Jade Group, and I have agreed to him. I’m returning to the country this time to discuss the acquisition with Miss Feng."
Feng Ruolan said, "I indeed mentioned to Little Fan my wish to acquire Jinyu Group, but honestly, I didn’t expect Little Fan to be so eager, because Little Fan let me make the decision myself."
Li Zixia said, "Miss Feng, may I ask you a question?"
Feng Ruolan said, "Sure."
Li Zixia asked, "Why does Miss Feng intend to acquire our Golden Jade Group?"
Feng Ruolan said, "You know, I’m in the investment business, I usually examine various companies. Golden Jade Group was discovered unintentionally by me, and after examination, I believe the Golden Jade Group is pretty decent in all aspects, but the problem lies in the management. The mismanagement has harmed this company. My thoughts are, acquiring Golden Jade Group and replacing it with a reliable management team can save this company, yielding decent returns."
Feng Ruolan considered Golden Jade Group purely from an investor’s viewpoint; her words were very objective, without any emotion.
In Feng Ruolan’s eyes, Golden Jade Group was merely a project that could bring returns; indeed, Feng Ruolan had no attachment to Golden Jade Group.
Li Zixia asked, "Miss Feng, have you discussed the acquisition with my uncle?"
Feng Ruolan said, "Yes, but Mr. Li refused my acquisition, so I didn’t pursue this project any further, which is why I’m quite surprised that Miss Li is looking for me today. I’m also quite surprised that Little Fan values Jinyu Group so much."
To Feng Ruolan, the Golden Jade Group project was neither here nor there; since Li Jianshui refused, she didn’t pay much mind to it.
Li Zixia asked, "Miss Feng, did my uncle say why he refused the acquisition?"
This was quite unlike Li Jianshui’s style; now that Golden Jade Group is on the brink of bankruptcy, wouldn’t Li Jianshui want to get one last chunk of profit, yet he actually refused?
Feng Ruolan said, "I’m not entirely sure; I only heard Mr. Li say that Golden Jade Group is not lacking in buyers, and it seems he already has a more satisfactory buyer."
Li Zixia said, "But I have already agreed to Mr. Lin."
Feng Ruolan said, "Little Fan personally went to the United Kingdom to save you; it’s evident that Little Fan values you highly, and is very determined to acquire Jinyu Group. What are your personal thoughts?"
Li Zixia said, "I hope to join Mortal Group."
Feng Ruolan said, "Since so, you might first need to regain control of Jinyu Group, as the company is now under your uncle Li Jianshui’s control, you, as Li Huashan’s only daughter, should rightfully inherit the company."
Indeed, it was due to Li Huashan’s accidental death and Li Zixia’s disappearance that Li Jianshui gained power.
Now that Li Zixia has returned, Li Jianshui should relinquish to Li Zixia.
The question is, will Li Jianshui be willing to yield?
Li Zixia frowned and said, "Things might not be so simple, according to my understanding of my uncle, he won’t easily give up his position."
Feng Ruolan said, "You are the primary heir, now that you’ve returned, Li Jianshui can’t refuse to yield. You go ahead, I will provide you with necessary assistance."
Li Zixia said, "Thank you, Miss Feng."
Feng Ruolan smiled and said, "It’s nothing, I’m doing this for Little Fan, since you are Little Fan’s person, you’re one of us."
Li Zixia blushed, did Feng Ruolan misunderstand and think she was Lin Fan’s woman?
It’s no surprise that Feng Ruolan misunderstood, considering Lin Fan and her were neither relatives nor close; why would Lin Fan go to the United Kingdom to save her? Given Lin Fan’s capability, why would he care so much about the small Golden Jade Group?
Aside from Lin Fan and Li Zixia having that kind of relationship, it’s tough to understand Lin Fan’s motivation.
Li Zixia wanted to explain to Feng Ruolan that she wasn’t Mr. Lin’s woman, but she hesitated and didn’t explain.
After chatting with Feng Ruolan for a while, Li Zixia bid farewell and left Longheng Group.
That day, Li Zixia had completed her itinerary in Yun City, and took a taxi to Hang City.
Hang City.
It was a place where Li Zixia grew up, and also where Golden Jade Group is located.
When Li Zixia returned to Hang City, it was already evening.
Golden Jade Group.
This is a technology company that isn’t very large, but also definitely not small; at its most glorious, it leased an entire ten-story office building in Hang City’s city center.
During Li Huashan’s life, Golden Jade Group gradually declined due to insufficient innovation capability; fortunately, Li Huashan was a decent boss, and Golden Jade Group functioned normally overall. After Li Huashan’s death and Li Jianshui’s takeover, due to poor management, the company quickly began to crumble.
Li Jianshui was a terrible boss, solely focused on making money rather than managing the company well; issues within the company couldn’t be resolved.
After experiencing a series of problems such as client loss and talent departure, Golden Jade Group shrank from occupying ten floors to one floor, and Li Jianshui simply rented out the other floors for some rental income.
Li Jianshui knew Golden Jade Group couldn’t hold on for much longer and wanted to make one last profit by selling the company.
This day, near the end of the workday, Li Jianshui was still holding a meeting with the company’s shareholders.
Li Jianshui, a Mediterranean uncle in his fifties, wearing an expensive suit, but it looked rather greasy, as if a branded suit was worn in a marketplace.
"Everyone, it’s deeply regrettable that the company has come to this, but it’s an inevitable situation; we must sell the company, it’s the last way to save it. I don’t want what my brother built to crumble overnight," Li Jianshui said, looking pained.
"Chairman, I heard Mortal Group has an intention to acquire our company, is it true?" a shareholder asked.
Li Jianshui said, "Yes, but I refused."
The shareholders looked at each other.
Li Jianshui smiled and said, "Actually our Golden Jade Group is still quite decent. Besides Mortal Group, Wangu Group is also interested in acquiring, and since we are a Hang City company, of course, we should choose Wangu Group. Moreover, Mr. Wei has offered a very generous price!"
The shareholders were all surprised; Golden Jade Group had fallen to the point of needing to be sold, yet it simultaneously attracted two of Jiangnan’s largest group companies, Wangu and Mortal, both with acquisition intentions!
This sounds quite unbelievable.
Li Jianshui said, "So I’ve already decided to sell the company to Mr. Wei!"