When Jing Gao received Tan Qin's call, it was already an hour later and his "dinner work meeting" had ended.
Of course, given the current grim situation faced by Zhaoshi Group in Paris: control of the group has not been taken back for the time being, and the French government may initiate an investigation against Zhaoshi Group at any time, as well as subsequent judicial proceedings.
Therefore, it is impossible to rest. Not to mention that it was too early to go to bed at nine o'clock, but I didn't want to sleep at all.
A group of people gathered in the small living room outside Jinggao's study to work. Or drink. The atmosphere was slightly depressing. At this time, a staff member under Dong Youwei suddenly said: "Mr. Dong, quickly turn on the TV and watch TV Channel 2."
Dong Youwei didn't ask why, and immediately picked up the remote control and turned on the large LCD TV in the small living room. Inside is a set of interviews. The lawyer who knew French and the two translators listened attentively.
"Mr. Dong, I will translate for you in a moment." A male translator in his twenties and seventies took out a pen and paper and said.
Dong Youwei nodded and watched the TV intently. At this time, the "trademark" of Zhaoshi Group appeared on TV. The interview showed a half-bald French man dancing with emotion.
It's obviously news from Zhaoshi Group.
Jing Gao was playing Go with Ouyang Wan in the study at this time. Most of the area on the chessboard is covered with chess pieces, leaving the upper left corner untouched. Jing Gao plays Go mainly to change his mind. He has no specific things to do. He just needs to make a decision. And the pressure they bear is several times that of outside assistants and subordinates.
"Xiao Wan, you are quite powerful!" Jing Gao dropped a white seed and said with a smile.
Ouyang Wan is 1.66 meters tall and has attractive curves. Her eyebrows are picturesque and she has a charming charm to the core. With her hair tied up, she looks more and more like an elegant beauty in the misty rain of the south of the Yangtze River, a top-notch beauty with a style of style. She smiled softly and said: "
Brother Jing, I was a woman who once aspired to be the number one socialite in Shanghai! I am not only proficient in foreign languages, but also proficient in Chinese studies! Otherwise, how could my teahouse continue to operate? Not everyone is as ignorant as Feng Xuehua. "
"Hi!" Jing Gao laughed. At this moment, Ouyang Wan still didn't forget Feng Xuehua. So women are all petty.
In front of the beauty like a beauty, Jing Gao did not rub her eyes. Just talking to her to relieve my boredom. I even enjoy her spiritual beauty like "a flower that understands language". I feel too much pressure. At this time, Tan Qin called,
"Mr. Jing, I have made an appointment with Mr. Tang Keyin. You can visit him at his manor outside Paris the day after tomorrow. He is willing to host you for lunch. If there is anything, you can discuss it in person."
Jing Gao's mood cheered up a little, "Okay. Mr. Tan, the situation here is a mess. When I return to China, I will treat you to a drink again. This time I really want to thank you."
"Hi, it's just a phone call! You're welcome. I'll send Uncle Tang's home address and his phone number to your mobile phone later." Tan Qin said humbly: "Mr. Jing, I wish you will solve the trouble in France as soon as possible. "
"Ha, I'd like to lend you some good words." Jing Gao hung up the phone and pondered slightly. Obviously, although Tan Qin was involved, he still needed to call Tang Kejin to explain his intention to visit.
This is etiquette.
Ouyang Wan cupped her cheeks and looked at the man in front of her. She didn't have the nymphomaniacal feeling of admiration or admiration, nor did she have any desire to seduce him with her charming charm. But in today's difficult situation, there is a feeling that the two of them are sharing the joys and sorrows!
All emotions and desires are suppressed. She hoped she could help him. Whether it's acting as a personal French translator, or playing chess with him to refresh his brain.
In fact, this kind of Jing brother is real and ordinary. And she is also real and ordinary. In this foreign land, this shared experience will be a shared memory for her and Brother Jing.
The hardships and difficulties at this time will be the scenery in their life journey. Whether this scenery is beautiful or ugly ultimately depends on the game between Brother Jing and the enemies whose full picture is still unknown.
At this time, Dong Youwei opened the door and came in with an assistant, looking a little anxious and said: "Mr. Jing, Carl Behrmann has counterattacked!
Just now, Zhaoshi Group acquired a fashion designer named 'bolitane' brand. The local French media revealed that Zhaoshi Group had made false accounts and inflated its valuation when acquiring his company. He has obtained the evidence and is preparing to file a lawsuit in court. "
Grass!
This news may seem like just news. But in reality it is murderous. Because Dong Lingxi, the chief financial officer of Zhaoshi Group, is his person. According to the French judicial system, there is no problem in filing a lawsuit. Moreover, Zhaoshi Group is not a listed company and will not suffer a sharp drop in its stock price. but…
The evil thing about this idea is that, first, Dong Lingxi may need to be released on bail. Her main energy will be spent on this lawsuit, rather than helping him work within the Zhaoshi Group. Second, although Zhaoshi Group is not a listed company, it still has corporate liabilities of up to 5 to 6 billion euros.
This is a really common situation. In modern credit unions, no company accumulates capital every penny and uses its own funds to develop step by step. Loans, financing, issuing corporate bonds, commercial bills and other financial means.
So many companies will go bankrupt. Therefore, in the European and American business systems, there will be large consortiums that control industrial capital with bank financial capital. This is an inevitable model of business development.
Think about it, even if a financial institution such as a bank only holds a small amount of your shares, as long as you have liabilities, is the bank your boss? If one day he takes out the loan, you will die.
Of course, the world is developing. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the power of Wall Street has declined significantly, and the five major investment banks have lost their glory. Large corporations began to dominate the business order and had strong political power.
Represented by large companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google, they have a large amount of cash on their books. They get a lot of financing on the stock market. Therefore, the constraints of financial capital on large enterprises have disappeared.
The second danger is that if the reputation of Zhaoshi Group becomes worse, it is likely to face a series of problems such as loan withdrawals, debt collection, and asset freezing.
Jing Gao felt angry, but said slowly: "I understand. Youwei, you pay close attention. Let's see how far they can go!"
Seeing that Jing Gao seemed calm, Dong Youwei felt relieved. As long as Jing Gao could mobilize cash, Zhaoshi Group's problems would not be a problem, and he could even strengthen his control over Zhaoshi Group.
In fact, Zhaoshi Group has a debt of 5 to 6 billion euros, but if a large enterprise or group encounters problems, the hole is likely to be less than 100 million euros. Because the flow of funds is flowing. When the capital chain is broken, the difference is generally not very large.
"Mr. Jing, let's go out then."
"Yes." Jing Gao looked slightly tired after Dong Youwei went out, and gently rubbed his eyebrows. My day. The bad news comes one after another. But not enough to kill him. Because I am not short of money!
A mere 6 billion euros!
The truly fatal thing should be hidden in every small judicial proceeding. After all, the West claims to be a society ruled by law. If the court's ruling comes down, it will be very detrimental to Zhaoshi Group. So, no matter what Carl Behrman and the people behind it think.
His first step is still to prevent the French judicial and administrative system from taking action against Zhaoshi Group. This requires lobbying firms to operate. And there are so many lobbying companies in Paris. He needs a knowledgeable person to recommend him without wasting money or time. And Tang Kejin is such a person
Ouyang Wan obediently went to pour a cup of warm tea.
Jing Gao nodded slightly to her. Picked up the phone and called Tang Kejin.
