SWNOVELXO Chapter 715: Striking a Deal
Richard offered a slight smile, "If the information I've gathered is correct, you hold forty percent of Feichi Company's shares, right?"
Startled, Xu Yang quickly nodded, "Yes."
He didn't know why Richard brought this up, so he just listened to what Richard had to say.
Richard smiled and said, "I would like you to transfer your shares to me. Don't worry, I won't let you suffer a loss. To demonstrate my sincerity, I'm willing to pay a thirty percent premium to acquire them."
He had, some time ago, gone to China to conduct an investigation and stumbled upon Feichi Technology, a company he considered to have great potential.
But when he decided to invest and acquire shares, someone had already bought forty percent of Feichi Technology's shares, and the company was no longer in need of capital.
The person who made the acquisition was Xu Yang.
He returned, disappointed.
Originally, he had almost given up on the idea.
But then, yesterday, he received a call from Wang Xiaocong, who said he would visit with Xu Yang, and he thought to use this opportunity to get his hands on Feichi Technology's shares.
Upon hearing the offer, Xu Yang flatly refused, "Impossible."
What a joke.
Feichi Technology was to be a giant company with a market value exceeding a trillion.
Many tycoons had tried to get a share in it and failed.
Richard wanted to buy his shares in Feichi Technology with a thirty percent premium, which was simply wishful thinking.
Richard raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Xu, are you not satisfied with a thirty percent premium? I remember that you have only recently acquired these shares, and making a thirty percent profit is already quite substantial."
Xu Yang replied indifferently, "I have confidence in the future development of Feichi Technology, so I will not transfer my shares."
A thirty percent return on investment is indeed decent in the investment market.
But to place it in the context of Feichi Technology, it means nothing at all.
Richard thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I don't need all of your shares, just twenty percent will do. You have a total of forty percent, if you transfer twenty percent to me, you'll still have twenty percent."
Xu Yang shook his head, "I'm sorry, Professor Richard, but I'm not going to transfer any shares of Feichi Technology."
Richard's expression grew somewhat unpleasant, "Mr. Xu, is there really no room for negotiation? If that's the case, then I don't think we have anything else to discuss."
Xu Yang had not expected the old man to be so blunt, ending negotiations if he could not get the shares.
The Carson Family and the Locke Family had already agreed; it all came down to the Burton Consortium.
If the Burton Consortium joined, the matter would be secure.
If the Burton Consortium did not join, there was indeed a significant amount of uncertainty.
After all, the Brook Family was one of the Four Great Families of Nu City, not so easy to bring down.
But to handle this matter, to expect him to give up shares of Feichi Company, especially twenty percent of them, did not sit well with him either.
Suddenly, he thought of Chen Ling's matter.
Could he ask Richard for help in sending Chen Ling and the others back to their country?
If Chen Ling and her colleagues could be sent back, he would be able to secure authorization for their desalination technology.
That would be an immense fortune.
The negotiation with Richard was, after all, just a matter of exchanging interests.
But even in an exchange of interests, Xu Yang did not plan to give up so many shares.
After a brief silence, Xu Yang said, "Professor Richard, we can still talk about this matter."
Richard's eyebrows lifted, "Does that mean you've agreed? To transfer twenty percent of your shares to me?"
Xu Yang shook his head, "Twenty percent is too much, I can only transfer five percent to you, and you'll have to pay double the current price to acquire them. And I have another condition."
Richard's expression did not improve by much.
Five percent of the shares were really too little.
Still, a double the price acquisition.
And there were demands to be made.
Although, with the development potential of Feichi Technology.
A five percent share could also earn quite a bit.
Still making demands, he felt somewhat disgruntled.
Richard said, "Mr. Xu, you're only willing to transfer five percent of the shares, and you want me to purchase them at a premium, plus you're making demands, I feel like you don't have any sincerity."
Xu Yang smiled slightly, "Professor Richard, that's not the way to put it. You're looking to acquire shares in Feichi Technology, you should know the value of Feichi Technology. Even just a five percent share can make a lot of money."
Wang Xiaocong, standing beside them, listened with his heart pounding.
He didn't know that Xu Yang held shares of Feichi Technology.
He had no idea when Xu Yang had acquired forty percent of Feichi Technology's shares.
From the two men's conversation, it seemed that Feichi Technology was a formidable company and was sure to make a fortune in the future.
Otherwise, the two would definitely not be contending like this.
Richard shook his head, "Mr. Xu, I have no issues with paying double the price, but five percent is truly too little. At least ten percent is my bottom line. Moreover, I need to see what your demands are. If they are too difficult for me, then I won't agree. If you find it acceptable to transfer ten percent, then state your demands.
If not, there is no point in continuing this discussion."
After pondering for a moment, Xu Yang nodded, "Alright, if you can meet my demand, I'm willing to transfer ten percent of the shares to you at a double the price."
A smile appeared on Richard's face, "Please state your demand."
Getting ten percent of the shares made him quite pleased.
This was like snatching food from the jaws of a tiger.
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As for the demands, in his view, they were no big deal.
Given his status and standing, Xu Yang wouldn't make an excessive demand.
As long as it wasn't an excessive demand, he would accept it.
Xu Yang said, "I need you to help me send a few people back to Hua Xia."
Richard was slightly stunned, "You want me to send a few people to Hua Xia? Who are they?"
Logically speaking, this wasn't something he needed to do himself.
Unless the people to be sent were particularly special individuals.
He needed to get this clear.
"Just a few of my friends, they have developed a technology that the Louis Family has taken a liking to and wishes to seize."
"My friends naturally do not wish to hand it over, and now they can't even return to their country if they want to. The Louis Family will use their connections to stop them."
"You just need to let my friends return home, and I'll agree to what you need. I'll transfer ten percent of Feichi Technology's shares to you at double the price."
Xu Yang spoke frankly.
There was no alternative, and even if he didn't tell, Richard would definitely investigate thoroughly before proceeding.
Escorting people out of the country wasn't something just anyone could do.
If they were individuals restricted from leaving the country by high-ranking officials, then even someone with Richard's status wouldn't be able to carry it out.
Of course, if the benefits were sufficient, he could still undertake the task privately, surreptitiously, making sure it remained undetected.
Richard said, "If it is as you describe, there isn't a problem. After all, the Louis Family and the Brook Family are on friendly terms. We, the Burton Consortium, also have a poor relationship with the Louis Family. We are about to take action against the Brook Family, and the Louis Family will definitely react, so it doesn't matter."
Xu Yang said, "Rest assured, you just need to check and you'll know. I couldn't possibly deceive you."
Richard nodded, "Alright, I agree. When shall we sign the contract?"
Xu Yang said, "As long as you send my friends back home, we can sign the contract."
Richard smiled slightly, "No problem, happy to cooperate."
Xu Yang also smiled, "Happy to cooperate."