Chapter 189: Chapter 189 What Are You Here For?
Xu Yang frowned and said, "I don't think Chen Guanglei is that capable, are the other shareholders of Kai Xuan Investment really willing to let such a person take charge?"
To be honest, in his heart, Chen Guanglei was nothing but a profligate heir without much ability.
Xu Yang didn't believe that Chen Guanglei had the ability to run an investment institution.
Unless that institution wasn't afraid of going bankrupt.
Kai Xuan Investment wasn't solely owned by Chen Ankang, there were other shareholders involved.
With Chen Ankang dead, would the other shareholders really want such a profligate heir to take the helm? Weren't they afraid the company would collapse?
"Originally, Chen Guanglei had no hope of becoming the president, lacking both ability and experience, but this guy was lucky, he found someone to help him devise strategies, managed to get those shareholders and executives to toe the line, and successfully became the president." This was something Tang Zhengqi had just found out.
"Oh, this guy found a capable person to help? That's quite interesting. To help a useless rich second generation become the president, it seems he really has some skills. I would like to meet him if there's an opportunity," Xu Yang said.
Xu Yang became a little interested in this person.
"You should know who this person is," Tang Zhengqi said with a smile.
"Really? Who is it?" Xu Yang was somewhat surprised.
"It's the former vice president of Meiwei Group, named Yang Tiancheng. He was in charge of Meiwei Hotpot before, and since most of the stores opened near your Haidilao, business was dismal, and he was eventually kicked out," Tang Zhengqi explained.
"What, it's him!" Xu Yang was quite surprised.
He hadn't expected these two to have joined forces.
This was truly surprising to him.
Speaking of which, Yang Tiancheng had the means to force his father-in-law, Zhao Hai, out of Meiwei Group back in the day.
With Yang Tiancheng's help, it wasn't excessive for Chen Guanglei to take the position of president of Kai Xuan Investment.
"Right, it's him. I've also clearly found out that this acquisition is very important to Yang Tiancheng."
"For this acquisition, Chen Guanglei has given Yang Tiancheng full responsibility, and other shareholders and executives have objections to it."
"Yang Tiancheng wants to get the forty percent stake at the lowest possible price to firmly establish his position in Kai Xuan Investment."
"Currently, his offer is eight hundred and fifty million. Qianjiao Company hasn't agreed, and negotiations are at a stalemate."
"If there aren't other investors coming in for the acquisition, Qianjiao Company might eventually agree."
"Since, Young Brother Xu, you are interested in this company, it's alright for us not to lower the price. I have discussed with several other investors, and we have decided to follow your lead and let you make the decisions," Tang Zhengqi said.
Tang Zhengqi had very reliable sources, and he had pretty much found out everything.
"That's the best. During the negotiation, we won't lower the price and will take over swiftly. Big Brother Tang, you trust me, and this company will surely yield returns far beyond your expectations," Xu Yang said.
"Of course, I trust you, and my friends also know of your achievements; they naturally trust you as well," Tang Zhengqi's eyes lit up with excitement.
If Xu Yang said so, then this investment would definitely make a lot of money.
The most important thing was that investing with Xu Yang could further deepen their relationship.
There might be chances to participate in whatever investments Xu Yang gets involved in the future.
"It's great that you trust me. Regarding legal and financial matters, have you brought them along?" Xu Yang said with a smile.
"We are just individual investors, and this investment is a personal action. I was thinking of letting the auction house's legal and financial team handle it," Tang Zhengqi explained.
"If that's the case, then there's no need to trouble you. I'll bring my own company's legal and financial team," Xu Yang said.
"That would be great. We are taking the flight at nine-thirty tomorrow morning, do you want me to help you book the tickets? If so, you'll need to send your identification information over," Tang Zhengqi suggested.
He asked this because he sensed Xu Yang might not want to disclose his identity information and left the choice to Xu Yang.
"We can book it ourselves. It's the nine-thirty flight tomorrow; let's meet at the airport," Xu Yang preferred to make his own booking.
There was no need to give his identification information to others, even if that person was a friend.
"Okay, see you at the airport tomorrow," Tang Zhengqi confirmed.
After ending the call, Xu Yang phoned Yang Xin Investment's legal and financial teams, briefed them, and asked them to send over their ID information.
Employees' ID information, in front of the boss, naturally doesn't have any privacy to speak of.
Zhao Yuxin had just finished taking a shower when the plane tickets were booked.
Xu Yang told Zhao Yuxin about the trip to Zhucheng scheduled for the next day.
He probably wouldn't be able to return tomorrow and would have to spend the night in Zhucheng.
"Honey, are you that optimistic about this beauty company?" Zhao Yuxin asked.
She felt that Xu Yang was investing in more and more companies.
Every time Xu Yang invested in a company, he would tell her about it.
Now, Xu Yang had investments in many different industry sectors.
Setting aside the Fengcai Guild and Jian Diao, there were investments in the pharmaceutical industry, the film and television industry, the fashion industry, and the gaming industry; now he was adding the beauty industry to his portfolio.
She really wondered whether her husband intended to invest across all industries.
"The company's research and development technology is quite impressive, and the cosmetics it has launched are well-received," Xu Yang nodded. "The company is facing some difficulties now, but with some investment, it can overcome them and has great potential for development."
"I don't understand all these things. You decide how to handle it. I trust your judgment; the companies you invest in will definitely make money," Zhao Yuxin trusted Xu Yang unconditionally.
"Thank you for your support, wife," Xu Yang said, pulling Zhao Yuxin into his embrace.
The next day.
Xu Yang arrived at the airport, first meeting with legal and financial teams, then with Tang Zhengqi and his friends.
After introductions and getting to know each other a bit, they lined up to board the plane.
By the time they flew to Zhucheng, it was already twelve o'clock noon.
After checking into a hotel near Qianjiao Company, he went to the hotel's restaurant to have lunch.
Just as he arrived at the entrance of the restaurant, he happened to meet Yang Tiancheng coming out.
Yang Jingsheng was following behind Yang Tiancheng.
Yang Tiancheng and Yang Jingsheng were both slightly taken aback when they saw Xu Yang.
Yang Tiancheng greeted with a smile, "Xu Yang, I didn't expect to see you here."
As an old fox in the business world, Yang Tiancheng knew very well that the current Xu Yang was not what he used to be.
The young man he once looked down upon was now a billionaire, an entity he could only look up to.
For such a person, Yang Tiancheng naturally showed a smiling face.
Yang Jingsheng, however, felt differently.
No matter whether Xu Yang was a billionaire or not, he remembered how Xu Yang had gotten him detained by the police, leaving a stain on his life.
His gaze towards Xu Yang carried a hint of resentment.
"I didn't expect to run into you here either," Xu Yang replied with a light smile.
"Xu Yang, what are you doing in Zhucheng?" Yang Jingsheng asked, somewhat annoyed.
He really hated seeing Xu Yang's smile, thinking it especially punchable.
Yang Tiancheng frowned slightly, very displeased with his son speaking to Xu Yang in that tone.
He knew that Xu Yang was no longer the Xu Yang of the past.
But since his son had already spoken, it wouldn't be appropriate to scold him in front of an audience.
"I'm here for a trip, not to chat. Time to eat," Xu Yang said.
Naturally, Xu Yang wouldn't tell them what he was really there for.
He ignored the two of them and went into the restaurant with the others to eat.