After Jing Gao left, Tang Jinxue's two sons came to see him at his residence. This is an area behind the big villa, with bedrooms, living rooms and other rooms.
As the successor, Tang Shizhong said curiously: "Dad, what kind of help does Mr. Jing need from us?" In fact, from his point of view, we can't help him. Public opinion outside is now very unfriendly to Zhaoshi Group.
As soon as he refreshed his Facebook page, his French friends were very dissatisfied with such a Chinese-funded company's low-key acquisition and development in the French luxury goods industry, and they were full of mocking words.
This is normal.
Including but not limited to clothing, bags, watches and other luxury goods, as well as high-end spirits, these are the pride of the French and a weapon in France's global business competition.
As a result, a Chinese-funded company almost secretly became the fourth largest luxury goods company in France. How can people not be disgusted by this?
Tang Jinxue smiled and took a sip of tea, "He wanted me to recommend a lobbying company for him. He hoped to prevent and delay the investigation of Zhaoshi Group by the French judicial and administrative agencies. I recommended Lanny Clive's company to him. "
Tang Shijie couldn't help but said in surprise: "That's it?"
Seeing his youngest son's stupidity, Tang Jinxue said angrily: "Then what else do you want?" He told me his plan to compete with LVMH Group? Or do you think I need to ask him how to break the situation? madness! "
The conversation is simple and profound.
There needs to be distance between people.
Tang Shijie immediately came down. Depression. It seems so. The first time Jing Gao came to visit, or to ask for help, it was impossible to ask the Tang family to participate in that level of capital game. It makes sense to ask for the contact information of a lobbying company.
Tang Shizhong quickly smoothed things over, "Dad, Lenny Clive is a very slippery person. I doubt he can do it. I'm afraid he will just take the money and do nothing."
It's also strange that his father doesn't like his third brother, but he likes Xinxin very much. In fact, as far as he was concerned, although his third brother was considered a playboy, he was ignorant and incompetent. But at least he's still a good guy.
Tang Jinxue smiled and said, "I reminded you that the well is too high. Let's see what happens next."
The Tang family was sitting watching the show. This is determined by his attitude and strength.
And the same is probably true for people like Tan Qin and others in China!
In fact, who didn’t fight all the way to the rise of a business dynasty or empire? He has some idea of Igao's rise these days. For now, the "ordeal" Phoenix Group has experienced is not enough.
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In the afternoon, the sun shines softly in the gaps between the trees, and exotic buildings can be seen everywhere. Jinggao and his party took a car back to their villa in District 16.
The security forces inside and outside the villa are very tight. Gu Xixi, who was waiting in the living room on the first floor, came over and said, "Brother Jing, Dong Lingxi called me this morning. As the financial director of Zhaoshi Group, she has received an email from the other party's lawyer."
"Heh, Bolitane is pretty fast!" Igao said casually, sarcastically, but he was not moved by the news. Standing quietly next to the person who handed the phone over was the domineering and hot Chen Qingshuang. She was dressed in a suit, dignified and bright, "Xixi, I will take a shower later and go out to visit this address. You and Qingshuang Continue to pay attention at home. Is everything going well with Teacher Zheng?
On the way back just now, Ouyang Wan had already called him and contacted people from Clive Company, and they would meet in the evening to discuss it in detail.
Teacher Zheng’s task is to contact media resources to see if anyone is willing to speak for Zhaoshi Group for the sake of the euro. Of course, Jing Gao and his think tanks prepared a new rhetoric plan for this.
According to the current rhetoric of the French media, it is difficult for Zhaoshi Group to reverse the situation.
Chen Qingshuang had a task to connect with Teacher Zheng. She said: "There is no news yet. Teacher Zheng is still visiting his friends today."
Igao nodded. Went upstairs smelling slightly drunk.
Looking at Jing Gao's back, Gu Xixi felt a little soft. She followed Jing Gao upstairs and went to the bedroom and said in a clear voice: "Brother Jing, will this make you too tired?"
Jing Gao gently hugged the slim waist of the slender beauty, and then hugged the plump and graceful concubine Qingshuang who followed her. They kissed each other and smiled: "There are always more solutions than difficulties, right? Xixi, difficulties will come. In the past. Let’s see what we can talk about tonight.”
Jing Gao entered the bathroom. Gu Xixi and Chen Qingshuang looked at each other and looked away shyly, their pretty faces blushing as if they were blooming. If it weren't for the fact that Brother Jing is under a lot of pressure. This would definitely not be possible for him in normal times.
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Lenny Clive is a black guy, French, 32 years old, and has indeed collaborated with Tang Jinxue many times. His office is located in an office in a street near the Congress in Paris.
Jing Gao, Ouyang Wan, plus the lawyer and negotiator they brought with them, arrived at his office building and were immediately taken to his office by his employees.
"Welcome, Well! It's a pleasure to serve you. What would you like to drink?" Lanny Clive was very enthusiastic and he spoke English. He speaks in a precise manner and has an elite look.
It's a bit similar to Remy, the black lobbyist in the American TV series "House of Cards."
The group "lobbyists" is mentioned in the masterpiece "United States Against America". The author calls him a "music debater". Various huge interest groups are competing in Congress. Lobbyists groups exist in it.
"Coffee, thank you!" Jing Gao followed the Romans. He still knows a little bit of simple English. After all, Zhang Li had been tutoring him for so long. Although Zhang Li didn't dare to check his homework, his vocabulary had improved somewhat.
Lenny Clive's assistant is a white woman who dresses professionally. Wearing a suit, skirt and stockings. short hair. She poured the coffee beans into the coffee machine, pressed the button, and poured several cups of coffee. Then he went out quietly.
Lanny Clive took a sip of coffee, and seeing that Jing Gao had no intention of letting his followers leave, he said: "Jing, let's get started. Tang and I are very good friends! You can trust my professional ability, I Need to know your goals.”
Jing Gaodao said: "Okay." Then he asked Ouyang Wan to translate for him, "At present, Zhaoshi Group is facing a big public opinion dilemma. I hope you can lobby French political figures to prevent the French judicial and administrative departments from intervening in the investigation of Zhaoshi Group. "
Lanny Clive knocked on the computer a few times, and the fax machine started to ring. Then he walked over and handed the document to Jing Gao, saying: "This matter is somewhat difficult. Because the news came to light yesterday, bolitane (wave) Rita) will sue Zhaoshi Group."
Jing Gao didn't speak, just took a sip of coffee. Of course he understands negotiation skills.
Sure enough, Lanny Clive smiled, his white teeth particularly obvious, and said: "Mr. Jing, there is a lot to write about in terms of prosecution and trial. So, if you need it, your lawyer can help you follow the instructions. The procedure was openly delayed until half a year later.
However, as far as I know, many people are eyeing your Zhaoshi Group, and there may be other cases coming up, so this is not a purely legal issue. You know.
Mr. Jing, I can help you, but you have to pay more. Fixed price, 5 million euros! "
Jing Gao looked at the negotiator Xiaoxia sitting next to him. Xiaoxia wrote a few words on the paper. Jinggao nodded and said: Mr. Clive, we need to draw up a contract for our transaction as a guarantee for both of us. "
"Okay, no problem." Lanny Clive agreed very readily.
The tug-of-war negotiations began.
Three hours later, the two parties negotiated a price of 8 million euros. The core clause is: Lenny Clive needs to ensure that within two months, he will try his best to prevent the French administrative and judicial departments from intervening in the disputes between Zhaoshi Group and the existing legal provisions. and ensure smooth messaging.
Jinggao will pay in installments.
In fact, the energy of lobbyists is not enough to influence whether France's powerful departments intervene. But starting tonight, they can use their power to lobby some key figures to delay or influence their views as much as possible. In the context of procedural justice, administrative inefficiencies fall into the category of extenuating circumstances.
"Mr. Clive, happy cooperation!" Jing Gao and Lanny Clive shook hands and said goodbye in the deep night.
He has money, but he must not spend money on lobbyists. He must have a principle of negotiation. Because if you dare to ask for 10 million, they dare to ask for 20 million.
The cost of lobbying is inherently unclear.
"Of course, Mr. Jing, goodbye." After a big deal was negotiated, Lanny Clive took his beautiful white female secretary and personally sent Jing Gao and others downstairs, watching them go away.
"Hey, Lanny Clive showed his white teeth. Go upstairs quickly.
Do you still remember the cry of Nayirah, a little Kuwaiti girl, at a U.S. Congressional hearing in 1900? Shocked the whole United States. She said some soldiers in Iraq took babies out of hospital incubators and killed them.
She said she was a volunteer at the hospital and saw it all. For this reason, several US senators changed their views and quoted the girl's testimony on television programs. Eventually, the US imperialists launched the Gulf War against Iraq.
However, this girl is actually the daughter of the Kuwaiti ambassador to the United States. During the congressional hearing, her father was in the audience. This perfect public relations operation was actually planned by a public relations company in Washington.
Of course, the point of this matter is not that the little girl lied or anything. There are even funnier and more disgusting things to come! The Secretary of State of Eagle Sauce took the washing powder and said it was a chemical weapon and started a war. White Helmet poses for a photo. There are also slanders against our country’s Western Regions.
Angsa has always been like this.
The point is, the fee paid to the public relations company and lobbyists is US$5 million!
Therefore, Igao paid 8 million euros at this time, almost twice the price. EURUSD is a bit higher.
Of course, almost thirty years later, the purchasing power of approximately US$9.5 million in 2018 is roughly the same as that of US$5 million in 1990.
But even so, this is still a big list. Worth all Lenny Clive's efforts.
