Western Europe has long passed the primary stage of industrialization, and most polluting manufacturing industries have been relocated. For example, London, the capital of the United Kingdom, was known as the "Fog City" at that time, and tens of thousands of people died from respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis every year. But at that time, the amount of steel production and the towering chimneys represented national power.
Now the traces of these industries are gradually fading in this area. After dark, the night sky in Paris is exceptionally clear. The blue night sky is lit by stars.
Under this beautiful night, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Group and the richest man in Europe, who had created the plight of the entire Zhaoshi Group, was understanding the current situation with his allies. In some parts of the world, some people Can't wait to celebrate.
Because the situation seems to be extremely bad for Jing Gao and Zhao Shi Group.
Jinggao has not yet regained control of Zhaoshi Group;
As the core business of clothing, half of its brands rebelled, sued one after another, and some had two intentions;
France's major banks began to pursue loans;
The world's three major rating agencies have downgraded their ratings;
Public opinion explodes in France and China...
Normal people and normal companies will do the same thing among the above-mentioned things, and they will have to shed their skin even if they don't die. Therefore, we really cannot blame some people for being complacent and short-sighted.
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Hong Kong Island.
In the afternoon, the streets lined with high-rise buildings echo the Victoria Harbor. This city, the financial center of Asia, shows its rhythm of life and charm in the midst of decay.
Li Zekai's "instigation" mission in France was completed long ago. After flying to Australia with his veteran minister, assistant Weng Xianglei, and female secretary and lover Huo Junning, he returned to Hong Kong Island on the afternoon of May 30.
I took a mandarin duck bath with my female secretary in a luxurious villa in Shek O to vent the excitement in my heart, and took the veteran Xiang Lei by car to my father's mid-level villa: No. 79 Deep Water Bay Road.
"Second Young Master, are you back?" The nanny of the Li family is an old man who has served for many years. She is wearing an apron and opens the door for Li Zekai with a smile.
"Aunt Wang, good afternoon." Li Zekai handed her the gift he brought and said with a smile, "I'll cook this for my dad later." His tutor was very good in this area and he knew how to respect others. Don’t look down on other people just because you have money.
Of course, what he thinks in his heart is another matter.
Li Zekai said hello and sat down directly in the luxurious hall. Today is not the designated time for family dinner on Monday. However, his brother and father both live in this villa.
He just waited.
His father is now old and has basically no business entertainment, so he commutes to and from get off work on time. As the chairman of Cheung Wo and Cheung Tet, his brother Li Zeju may not be able to see what he can do. Their schedules when they get home are different.
At about 5:30 in the afternoon, Li Jiacheng returned home, surrounded by bodyguards and assistants. He saw Li Zekai and Weng Xianglei waiting in the living room, nodded with a smile, and said kindly: "Richard, you're back."
Li Zekai smiled with a hint of asking for credit. He stepped forward to support his father and said half-seriously: "Dad, you came back almost twenty minutes late today."
He used to be very rebellious and always went against his father's arrangements. Especially after her mother Zhuang Mingyue passed away in 1990. It is said that it was caused by his father bringing back the great beauty Li Jiaxin who was popular in Hong Kong Island at that time. He was not at home at the time.
There are also rumors that the Zhuang Mingyue Tower built by his father in Gangda University is actually a coffin. If his mother is locked up, she will not be able to live in peace even if she is a ghost.
He doesn't understand Feng Shui. I won’t take the liberty to ask those masters.
These things are the barriers between him and his father.
However, there is no such thing as a discordant father and son.
Over the years, the gap between him and his father has become less severe.
Li Jiacheng enjoyed the closeness of his youngest son to him. This is what people want in their old age. He smiled and said: "There is a traffic jam on the road. Let's go to the second floor and tell me about your trip to Europe this time."
Li Zekai helped his father go up to the second floor, sat down in the living room on the second floor, drank the sugar water brought by the nanny Aunt Wang, and talked about his trip to Europe to meet and lobby with Bernard Arnault. There is also his arrangement for Jing Gao in terms of public opinion.
The Li family has been in Hong Kong for so many years, and their relationship with the media is still very deep. In a capitalist society, what is the most critical thing in controlling the life and death of a media? advertising fee!
This is why Publicis Groupe dared to accept Jing Gao's commission and prepare to conduct media public relations in France. In fact, they are the big sponsors of various newspapers, websites, and televisions, and the fathers of Party A.
"Dad, Zhaoshi Group is basically finished this time. Haha, a quasi-first-tier luxury goods group with a valuation of 40 billion euros. If he can have 10 billion euros of assets left this time, he will be considered lucky." Li Zekai curled his lips slightly, with a hint of sarcasm. With excitement.
Li Jiacheng smiled and said nothing, sat on the sofa, motioned to his assistants Xu Zibo and Weng Xianglei to sit down, and gently sipped tea. The style of a big shot who has dominated Hong Kong for many years is revealed unconsciously. Being his subordinate or son will make you feel at ease, but being his enemy or opponent will be difficult and tricky.
Weng Xianglei sat upright on the sofa and reported with a smile: "Jing Gao was indeed very embarrassed in Paris this time."
Xu Zibo, who was in his forties and a young member of the Li family's business empire, joked, "Oh? How do you say that?"
As he spoke, he looked at Li Zekai.
Li Zekai adjusted his glasses and said with a smile: "It's hard to describe. It makes me look mean. Since he arrived in Paris on May 20, he has been worried about the situation of Zhaoshi Group. Like a green-headed fly, he wanders around everywhere. !
One is to seek help from the embassy in France, and the other is to negotiate with local Chinese business leaders. Didn't touch the door at all. Ha ha! "
This laughter is a bit rampant!
Xu Zibo and Weng Xianglei, as "retainers", both laughed in agreement.
Li Zekai continued: "Dad, I heard that the person named Jing is causing trouble on Hong Kong Island. He is trying to retaliate against me. The person who executed it is Wu Jingshu from Jiuge Capital. Is she causing trouble with electricity and telecommunications operators?"
Li Jiacheng was sitting on the sofa with a calm look. He waved his hands like a big boss and said slowly: "Young man, you are young and energetic! Do business and fight price wars. I will accompany you to the end."
Li Zekai grinned, "Haha!"
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Magic City.
At night, the lights of the Magic City are bright, and Huangpu rivers and mountains are full of tourists, ebbing and flowing.
Zhou Mingyang just came back from visiting his niece Yang Mengyu in the United States two days ago, feeling refreshed both physically and mentally. From childhood to adulthood, how many things has he been unable to accomplish that he has determined to do? Tonight he was having dinner at his sister-in-law Zhao Ruxue's place.
This is his brother Zhou Mingjian's mansion located in Tangchen Yipin. It was just after nine o'clock in the evening. Standing on the balcony, you could see the bright night view of the glorious metropolis of Shanghai.
Zhou Mingyang was admiring the night view while talking to Li Zekai on his mobile phone, "Richard, your move this time is so beautiful! It made me feel bad."
