Rekindle 2003

Chapter 771 This kid is so fucking difficult!

9 April

As one of the dual headquarters of Yanhuang Group, Huating Company has a subtle tense atmosphere in the air of the conference room at this moment.

Qing Yun, along with Qin Manyan, Deputy General Manager Zhou Bin, Assistant to the Chairman Chen Yue and several department heads, sat as host and guest with Chairman Hu Gang and Vice Chairman Jing Yuan of Star Computer.

The long conference table in the middle seemed to be the boundary between Chu and Han, dividing the two business empires.

After a brief greeting and self-introduction, both sides seemed unwilling to get into the topic of the negotiations.

Hu Gang was greeting Qin Manyan, acting like an elder and asking about Qin Tianchuan's recent situation.

While Qing Yun was listening to Guo Jing and Jing Yuan's brilliant talk and business bragging, he leaned back in his chair with his fingers crossed on his legs, looking through the large window of the conference room to the busy street scene outside, as if thinking about something.

Later, during a break in the conversation, he turned around and said to Hu Gang with a gentle smile, "Mr. Hu, I remember you are from Fujian, right? I have always been interested in the customs and practices of Fujian, especially the tea culture there, which is really extensive and profound."

Hu Gang was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Qing Yun to bring up this topic, but he quickly adjusted his mood and responded with a smile,
"Yes, Mr. Xiaoqing. Fujian's tea culture has a long history, especially the rock tea from Wuyi Mountain, which is world-renowned."

Qing Yun nodded, showing great interest: "I have heard of Da Hong Pao, which is the best among Wuyi rock teas. Unfortunately, I have never tasted it myself. Mr. Hu, if you are interested, why not tell me the story of Da Hong Pao."

When Hu Gang heard Qing Yun's interest in tea culture, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He was certain that the young Mr. Qing in front of him must have done a lot of research on him.

Qingyun obviously knew that he was good at tea.

He smiled slightly in his heart.

It seems that I am still valued by this guy.

Hu Gang cleared his throat and began to tell the story: "Da Hong Pao, there is a legend about the origin of this name. It is said that in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, a scholar went to Beijing to take the imperial examination. When he passed by Wuyi Mountain, he fell ill. It was the monks of Tianxin Temple who saved him with the tea leaves in the temple.

Later, the scholar won the imperial examination and, in order to repay his gratitude, he draped his red robe over the tea tree, and the tea tree got its name "Da Hong Pao".

Qing Yun listened with great interest. He then asked, "Then the craftsmanship of making Da Hong Pao must be very sophisticated to be worthy of such a legend."

Hu Gang nodded, a hint of pride in his eyes, "Indeed, Mr. Qing. The production process of Da Hong Pao includes picking, withering, shaking, killing, rolling, baking and other processes. Each step needs to be carefully operated to produce tea with unique fragrance and mellow taste."

At this point, he paused and said, "Mr. Qing, you just mentioned Da Hong Pao. In fact, we in Fujian do not only have Da Hong Pao, but also three major Gongfu teas, namely Zhenghe Gongfu, Tanyang Gongfu and Bailin Gongfu. These are the pride of Fujian."

Seeing that Qingyun was very interested, Hu Gang was also happy to talk about this kind of trivial matter.

At the negotiation table, whoever loses patience and starts talking about business first will lose the upper hand.

He said leisurely, "First of all, let's talk about Zhenghe Gongfu. It is produced in Zhenghe County, NP City, and is famous for its symmetrical appearance, dark color, high fragrance and mellow taste. The production process of Zhenghe Gongfu is very particular, and it needs to go through multiple fermentations and baking to achieve its unique flavor."

Qing Yun nodded and motioned Hu Gang to continue.

"Next is Tanyang Gongfu, which originated from Tanyang Village in Fu'an City and is known as the 'Pearl of the Tea Country'. Tanyang Gongfu is characterized by tight and fine tea leaves, black and shiny color, bright red soup, and fresh and mellow taste."

Emperor Yun seemed attracted by Hu Gang's introduction, and his eyes revealed his respect for these traditional crafts.

"The last one is Bailin Gongfu, which is produced in Bailin Town, Fuding City, ND City. It is famous for its strong and long-lasting fragrance and fresh taste. The production process of Bailin Gongfu is also delicate, and each process requires the careful operation of the tea master."

Qing Yun seemed to be inspired by Hu Gang's words to think more deeply. He slowly said, "Making tea and running a business are actually somewhat similar. Both require careful planning and polishing to achieve extraordinary results. Mr. Hu, what do you think?"

Hu Gang's eyes flashed with complexity. He understood the hidden meaning in Qing Yun's words, so he also answered meaningfully, "Mr. Qing is right. Whether it is making tea or running a business, you need to be ingenious in order to stand out in the fiercely competitive market. The development of Star Computer over the years has also been adhering to this concept."

Qing Yun seemed quite satisfied with Hu Gang's answer and nodded slightly. "Mr. Hu, I believe that Star Computer will continue to flourish under your leadership. However, in this era of rapid development, craftsmanship alone is not enough, and forward-looking vision and bold decision-making are also needed.

Like..."

During the conversation, a woman in cheongsam walked in gracefully.

After bowing slightly to everyone, the woman sat down at the tea table set up beside the conference room, took out something, flipped her hands and showed it to everyone, and said in a voice as sweet as an oriole, "Xiao Long Tuan."

Hu Gang and Jing Yuan looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

Damn, even the tea artists are here.

Is this guy really only 18 years old?

He had a steady hand in controlling the pace of the negotiations.

At this moment, Qing Yun's smile was full of deep meaning. His eyes passed over the small dragon ball in the tea artist's hand, and then turned to Hu Gang, speaking in a gentle and rhythmic tone.
"In this era, we must not only have the spirit of ingenuity, but also know how to work together and draw strength from each other. Just like my favorite Xiaolongtuan, it is not only a kind of tea, but also a manifestation of wisdom."

Hu Gang frowned slightly.

He could understand the wit in the boy's words, but he was a little confused.

I'm here to sell shares, not to cooperate.

The tea artist's fingers deftly turned the Xiaolongtuan tea leaves into the tea set. As the hot water brewed, the tea leaves slowly unfolded, and a faint tea fragrance began to fill the conference room.

Emperor Yun took a deep breath, as if savoring the tea fragrance in the air, and continued, "Xiaolongtuan, as the best tribute tea in ancient times, its production process is very complicated and requires strict screening and fine processing.

The reason why it is the best tea is not only because of its own quality, but also because it represents a spirit of unity, cooperation and common improvement.

Mr. Hu, in the business world, we also need to carefully select partners and polish cooperation plans like we did when we made Xiaolongtuan. Only through close cooperation can we form strong competitiveness in the market, jointly resist risks, and achieve win-win results. "

Hu Gang and Jing Yuan looked at each other. They knew that Qing Yun had cleverly led the conversation to the main topic.

But it was a million miles off the mark.

Hu Gang hissed in his heart, and he instantly realized that the young man in front of him not only had a maturity and wisdom beyond his age, but also had extraordinary business insight and negotiation skills.

After pondering for a moment, Hu Gang decided to take the initiative.

Damn, this kid is too energy-consuming.

He knew that if he could not find a breakthrough within the framework set by Qingyun, then the entire negotiation might completely deviate from the original intention of Star Computer. He needed to regain the initiative in the negotiations and bring the topic back to the core issue of the merger and acquisition.

Hu Gang took a deep breath and decided not to beat around the bush. "Mr. Xiaoqing, your understanding of tea culture is admirable, and the story of Xiaolongtuan is indeed fascinating."

Hu Gang's voice regained its composure, and his eyes became sincere and direct. "But I think we are sitting here today not just to drink tea and discuss philosophy. You should be aware of the difficulties that Star Computer is currently facing. You are the head of Yanhuang Group, and I am the head of Star Group. The two of us are sitting together just to finalize a framework.

Let's get straight to the point. Regarding the M&A, I believe Yanhuang Group has made sufficient preparations and assessments. I think you should be very clear about the assets and market position of our Star Computer. I would like to hear your thoughts."

Qing Yun smiled slightly. He was satisfied with Hu Gang's straightforwardness.

This is the right attitude for negotiation, direct and honest.

He knew that Hu Gang had realized the subtle changes in the situation and began to try to reset the pace of the negotiations.

However, he didn't want to speak first.

"Mr. Hu, you are so straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush."

Qing Yun leaned forward slightly, staring at Hu Gang's eyes with a sharp gaze, "As a veteran company in the industry, Star Computer's former status in the industry was 'Fantasy in the North and Star in the South'.

However, times have changed and Star is no longer as strong as it once was. To be frank, Star Computer has fallen behind in the market competition.

so……"

At this point, Emperor Yun smiled and said, "Based on the current strength and status of both you and me, I suggest that Mr. Hu tell me your thoughts first."

He always believed that the "strength and status" joke should be responded to like this to be more domineering.

When Hu Gang heard this, he suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.

He has devoted decades of hard work to Founder Computer, but now a young man has bluntly pointed out the company's decline, which is undoubtedly a denial of him personally.

However, facing the eagle-like eyes on Qing Yun's young face, he also realized that he did not have enough...strength and status to express his anger.

He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

The business world is like a battlefield. Emotional confrontation cannot solve any problems. He needs to stay calm and deal with the negotiation rationally.

Under Qing Yun's direct gaze, Hu Gang felt an unprecedented pressure.

He knew that although Qing Yun was young, he was able to bring the Yanhuang Group to such a height in a short period of time, which in itself proved his strength and means.

My mentality was wrong after all. I started by acting like an elder to Qin Manyan...

He had to admit that he was indeed at a disadvantage. "Mr. Xiaoqing, you are straightforward, so I will not be shy about it."

When Hu Gang's voice sounded again, it had regained its calm and firm tone, "Star Computer is indeed facing difficulties, I do not deny that.

But the accumulation of 1988 years since Star Computer was founded in 15 cannot be measured by simple numbers. Our brand, technology, market channels, and our team are all valuable assets. "

He paused and continued, "I admit that Star Computer has encountered challenges in market competition, but this does not mean that we have no value. So..."

Hu Gang looked at the young chairman in front of him sincerely, "Mr. Xiaoqing, we are willing to show our utmost sincerity in the merger and acquisition.

But your offer is too low. One hundred million to buy our shares is equivalent to a 40% discount on the net assets of Star Computer. We really cannot accept this."

He knew that only by humble himself and showing sincerity and an open attitude could he get better terms in the negotiations.

While Qing Yun and Hu Gang were practicing Tai Chi in front of them, Qin Manyan, Chen Yue and other representatives of the Yanhuang Group had been nervously watching the progress of the negotiations, all of them were sweating profusely below.

after all……

For the equity of listed companies, the net assets must be discounted to calculate...

This is the first time in the history of the capital market.

What's more, the attitude of the guy next to him is not friendly at all, and is even full of domineering.

Qin Manyan restrained herself several times before she finally resisted the urge to pinch him.

After all, to be frank, Hu Gang is a person of the same generation as her uncle.

In 88, Hu Gang led 15 scientific and technological personnel to start a business with 25 yuan of funds. In the same year, he led the development of the BCD250 Chinese and English telex machine, which was selected as the product for use in the news center of the 11th Asian Games. Later, he organized the development of the STAR600 Chinese and English terminal of the National Torch Program project, filling the gap of China's color character terminals. He was awarded the Gold Award of the Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Award, and has won the national, provincial and municipal science and technology progress awards many times. He is also the vice president of the Fujian Provincial Chamber of Commerce and the executive director of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

But at this moment, such a person was sitting here feeling frustrated and being bullied by a junior.

This doesn't make sense anywhere.

Therefore, when they saw Hu Gang finally decide to humble himself and directly express the difficulties of Star Computer and the willingness to cooperate, Qin Manyan and others all breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew that the negotiations were finally back on track.

The tea artist took advantage of this opportunity to deliver the divided tea to them, and then sat aside to burn incense.

Seeing this, Hu Gang sniffed lightly, and then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Although the boy in front of me said some irritating things, he was indeed meticulous in his work and had done a lot of work to understand his own intelligence.

He likes tea, tea strings, and even better, incense sticks.

He knows all kinds of incense like the back of his hand.

The incense burnt by the tea artist in front of me is called "Bing Xin Qing Shui Yao".

It is made by mixing jasmine, lotus, agarwood and osmanthus in a certain proportion.

After lighting it, you will feel like you are beside a lotus pond. The incense and warm jasmine scent slowly emanate, making the surrounding smell fresh and elegant, creating a quiet and comfortable atmosphere.

Hu Gang also breathed a sigh of relief.

This kid is so fucking difficult!

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(End of this chapter)