Chapter 507: I Want Them All
Regarding the matter of public opinion, neither party had any objections, so the two continued their discussions.
The content of the discussion was nothing more than what kind of compensation the Wang Family should give to the Bai Family.
In fact, Bai Shishi and Lin Tian had already discussed this issue and were prepared to make exorbitant demands.
Bai Shishi had a slight smile on her beautiful face, giving off a very friendly feeling. She spoke calmly, "Wang’s global department stores, as well as the energy research center and the herbal company. We plan to acquire them all at a low price."
Wang Daoran gasped, the veins on his forehead bulging, and his mouth twitched, teetering on the edge of an outburst.
He had been prepared, knowing that the Bai Family had a voracious appetite and would make extortionate demands.
But... isn’t this demand excessively outrageous?
Saying it’s a low-price acquisition, Wang Daoran was sure the price offered by the Bai Family would be absurdly low, so low it would be like giving it to them for free.
These assets combined amounted to more than half of the Wang Family’s holdings! How could they just give them away!
"Impossible! You’re asking for too much!" Although Wang Daoran did not get angry, his tone was very firm.
Bai Shishi’s smile widened: "Too much? I haven’t even touched your real estate. Don’t you think we’re being quite merciful?"
"At most, one department store, nothing else is possible." Wang Daoran’s stance was very strict.
"Mr. Wang, don’t be so absolute. Maybe this time there’s no way out for you," Lin Tian squinted and smiled, saying lightly, "Isn’t one department store too little, are you trying to brush off a beggar?"
Hearing Lin Tian’s voice, for some reason, Wang Daoran felt his blood rushing up. If he hadn’t just taken a pill, he might have been dizzy again.
Forcing down the anger in his heart, Wang Daoran said word by word, "Are you seriously saying one department store is brushing off a beggar! Do you even know its annual net profit? It’s over ten times that of the Celestial Dragon Hotel!"
Lin Tian secretly clicked his tongue; that was quite a lot.
He knew Wang Daoran wasn’t lying; Wang Group’s global department stores were a worldwide chain, with at least one Wang department store in the central areas of almost every city above a certain size, and the average consumer expenditure was not low.
It could be said this was a mega money-making tree!
Giving this money-making tree to the Bai Family, how could Wang Daoran not feel heartache? It was the result of countless efforts by him and his father over two generations.
Lin Tian was happily imagining that if he had this department store, spending money to keep warm in winter wouldn’t be a problem.
Of course, this is just one of the Wang Family’s money-making trees. Every project of the Wang Group generates tremendous profits.
Bai Shishi, having studied finance, naturally knew how valuable Wang’s department store was, but that didn’t satisfy her appetite.
"Mr. Wang, you should know that the evidence I have on hand is enough to turn the commercial empire that your family built over two generations into ruins overnight. Why cut off your future for a few business deals?" Bai Shishi said with a faint smile, a hint of pride in her smile.
After speaking, Bai Shishi tossed the USB drive in her hand to Wang Daoran, "You can look if you don’t believe it. I’m sure you’ll find what’s inside very interesting."
Wang Daoran caught the USB drive, his face looking displeased, as he hadn’t smiled at all today.
Wang Daoran did not look at the contents of the USB drive because he had seen them before. Indeed, if they were placed on the Inspectorate’s desk, the Wang Family would be finished.
"But... aren’t you asking too much? Don’t you think that’s too excessive? Leave room for future meetings!" Wang Daoran said, suppressing his anger.
Bai Shishi laughed even more happily, her eyes forming crescent shapes, and her red lips slightly parted as she laughed gleefully.
"Mr. Wang, isn’t what you’re saying hilarious? Are we excessive? You have to know your Wang Family struck first, and I think I’m being quite merciful by not swallowing your Wang Family whole. Don’t bring trouble upon yourself."
Wang Daoran snorted, "No matter what, it’s still too much. How about this: I’ll give you the global department store and energy research, but the herbal company is impossible."
Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, then sat up straight and said, "The herbal company is a must!"
Although his voice wasn’t loud, anyone could hear his determination.
Lin Tian’s desire for the herbal company was not baseless. A couple of days ago, he heard from Wang Sicong that people from the Ancient Martial Wang Family were big spenders, especially on ancient medicine. Coupled with what he observed about that yellow pill earlier, Lin Tian was sure that the Wang Family’s herbal company had many herbs that could be refined into pills.
Even if not now, in the future, they would still acquire from all over the globe.
This was extremely important to Lin Tian, who had always struggled with a lack of medicinal sources. He had thought about starting a herbal company, but the capital needed was enormous. More importantly, to collect enough rare herbs, the company had to spread across the country and even the world. The development time required was too long, and Lin Tian couldn’t wait.
Now, the Wang Family was gifting him one.
Lin Tian had many prescriptions in his mind, and with enough herbs, he could concoct enough elixirs. When the time came, wouldn’t his power surge exponentially!
Finally, the middle-aged man sitting beside Wang Daoran couldn’t help but jump up, saying loudly and firmly, "You want other companies, just take them! But you are not allowed to touch the herbal company!"
Wang Daoran was furious after hearing that. What do you mean other companies can be taken at will?
You idiot!
Do you think companies are like oranges or apples?
Something you can casually give away?
The middle-aged man’s voice wasn’t just loud; it was imbued with internal force. Somehow, his previously inconspicuous demeanor suddenly became imposing, with his voice echoing throughout the room.
Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and started seriously observing the middle-aged man.
Others didn’t know, but Lin Tian understood clearly. The middle-aged man’s voice contained Spiritual Qi, which caused the current situation.
Apart from Lin Tian, Bai Shishi, Wu Yong, and others sat in place, stunned for a good while. It seemed they were all affected.
Lin Tian pondered secretly. So Spiritual Qi could be used like this? It looked quite showy.
Unaffected, Lin Tian smiled slightly, "Who are you? I’m talking to your master. Do you have a part in this conversation? Noisy!"
The middle-aged man’s expression suddenly became unpleasant, alternating between red and green, finally turning white. He was clearly quite angry.
Wang Daoran quickly said, "This is my friend, Wang Yi. This young man is Wang Lin, both are my friends and absolutely eligible to participate in the negotiation."
Lin Tian’s smile didn’t waver, "Mr. Wang, does what your friend says count?"
Before Wang Daoran could speak, Wang Yi snorted, "Hmph, ignorant child. Of course, what I say counts."
Lin Tian cast an inquiring glance at Wang Daoran, and seeing him nodding with a very poor expression, Lin Tian smiled again. "So, are you saying except for the herbal company, we can take whatever else we want?"
"Damn, how can I be so shameless? Mr. Wang, when do we sign the contract? We won’t take the herbal company, but as for the other Wang Family assets... I want them all!"