Chapter 1123

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

In the blink of an eye evening arrived, and Zhang Sheng kept his appointment for Huo Guoqiang's dinner gathering right on time.

The two drank and made merry, drinking and eating while exchanging a great many polite pleasantries.

Once the wine had been drunk to a sufficient degree, Huo Guoqiang finally opened his mouth to discuss business.

He told Zhang Sheng about Liguo Mountain's recent plan to advance into the City Market, and also spoke of the cooperation with Zhang Tianhe.

Zhang Sheng listened and nodded in agreement:

"This step of Liguo Mountain advancing into the City Decoration Market, I personally feel it's taken very beautifully; I raise both hands in support!"

Hearing Zhang Sheng put it this way, Huo Guoqiang felt there was hope.

So he feigned worry and let out a sigh:

"It's just a pity that Wang Erhai and Wu Moli, these two cling to the immediate benefits and refuse to make sacrifices; Zhang Tianhe wants 10% of Liguo Mountain's shares to reach this cooperation."

Huo Guoqiang also said: "Zhang Tianhe's offered price exceeds the market estimate by 10%; it's not a forced sale, it counts as generous, yet they remain completely unmoved."

Zhang Sheng smiled faintly:

"General Manager Huo, I can go persuade Wu Moli and Wang Erhai for you, help you facilitate this cooperation between Liguo Mountain and Tianhe Real Estate, however, I have one condition."

Huo Guoqiang knew right then that Zhang Sheng wouldn't do this favor for free.

After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch in the world.

But as long as Zhang Sheng's demand wasn't too excessive, he could still accept it.

So Huo Guoqiang asked:

"President Zhang, whatever conditions you have, just say them."

Zhang Sheng said:

"I want 5% of Guo Qiang Building Materials' equity; I can pay you a 10% premium."

Huo Guoqiang immediately froze; Guo Qiang Building Materials was Huo Guoqiang's other major enterprise, and that building materials company had already established a firm foothold in the city — whether in turnover or market scale, it was far larger than the Liguo Mountain Decoration Company.

Huo Guoqiang's face darkened:

"President Zhang, I'm afraid that won't be easy to arrange; Guo Qiang Building Materials may be nominally mine, but there are other major shareholders — it's not my call alone."

Zhang Sheng, however, pretended not to have heard Huo Guoqiang's words, because he knew that as long as Huo Guoqiang was willing, he could definitely maneuver 5% of shares to sell to him.

Zhang Sheng said:

"To show sincerity, I can give General Manager Huo 5% of my Huangsheng Group's shares; we'll cross-hold shares, bind our interests together, and from then on we'll be like a family, mutually supporting each other, and handling matters will be more efficient too."

Hearing this, Huo Guoqiang's tone softened:

"Then allow me to go back and discuss with Guo Qiang Building Materials' shareholders."

Because he knew Zhang Sheng's words were correct.

Cross-holding shares, binding interests together — that's how handling matters becomes more efficient.

Otherwise, why would anyone help you?

Especially matters touching the gray margins — those need interest-binding even more.

"Deal; then I'll wait for General Manager Huo's good news."

Only a day passed before Huo Guoqiang called Zhang Sheng, saying he could sell 5% of Guo Qiang Building Materials' shares to Zhang Sheng, on the condition that Zhang Sheng could persuade Wu Moli and Wang Erhai to jointly push forward the cooperation between Liguo Mountain and Tianhe Real Estate, and also that Huangsheng Group must cede 5% of its shares to Huo Guoqiang.

Zhang Sheng agreed readily; after all, this was exactly the condition he had raised earlier.

After the two reached a consensus agreement, Zhang Sheng called Wu Moli, asking her to agree to transfer 3% of Liguo Mountain's shares.

Hearing this, Wu Moli was quite unhappy:

"President Zhang, you previously guaranteed to me that you wouldn't let me sell shares!"

Zhang Sheng persuaded her:

"Don't just look at immediate benefits; 3% of shares isn't much, and it doesn't affect your status inside the company; the main thing is, this cooperation is truly very beneficial for Liguo Mountain — as long as Liguo Mountain can break into the city market, the money you'll be able to earn will definitely be far more than now!"

Zhang Sheng didn't breathe a word about his cross-shareholding with Huo Guoqiang.

He just kept on persuading Wu Moli:

"Additionally, while your equity is being reduced, Huo Guoqiang's and Wang Erhai's equity are also being reduced; as long as you perform well, when the time comes I'll transfer part of my Liguo Mountain Decoration Company shares to you, and then you'll become the largest shareholder of Liguo Mountain Decoration Company — you'll be able to control this company!"

Hearing this, Wu Moli couldn't help but feel a stir of temptation.

She just wasn't sure whether Zhang Sheng would go back on his word and profit from it.

Besides, the four words "perform well" have a very subjective judgment standard; if Zhang Sheng wanted to renege, he could entirely find an excuse to fob her off.

"President Zhang, I really don't want to give up Liguo Mountain's shares."

Wu Moli stated her attitude again.

Zhang Sheng said:

"Don't be so stubborn; you're the woman I cherish, I could never harm you — think about it, I not only helped you establish Victory Real Estate, but also helped you become a partner in Liguo Mountain Decoration Company; if I truly wanted to harm you, would I have given you so many resources? I don't hope that because of this small matter, our relationship ruptures."

This last sentence of Zhang Sheng's carried quite a threatening flavor.

Although Wu Moli felt displeasure in her heart, she had to admit Zhang Sheng's words had some reason.

Zhang Sheng had indeed helped her a lot; emotionally and rationally, since Zhang Sheng had spoken up, she ought to show sincerity.

Otherwise that would be too unconscionable.

Most importantly, on the Victory Real Estate side, many resources were maintained through Zhang Sheng; if she fell out with Zhang Sheng at this time, her Victory Real Estate would likely go bust directly within three months.

She didn't dare underestimate Zhang Sheng's influence in this County Town; after all, back then Wang Erhai's Shanhai Real Estate was ruined by Zhang Sheng in a short time.

So in the end Wu Moli compromised:

"Alright alright, then I'll put up 3% of the shares; as for whether Wang Erhai is willing or not, that's out of my hands."

Zhang Sheng suddenly asked a question:

"Heard Liguo Mountain established a Song and Dance Troupe?"

Wu Moli became unhappy:

"Why do you suddenly ask this question, could it be you also want to play with the women inside the Song and Dance Troupe?"

Zhang Sheng hurriedly laughed in denial:

"Don't misunderstand, I don't have that meaning, I'm old now, where would I have that much energy, playing with just you tires me half to death."

Wu Moli knew Zhang Sheng was speaking false words, she knew Zhang Sheng recently found another little lover, but she also saw through it without saying it through, after all she still had too many benefits on her person, needing Zhang Sheng to maintain them.

"Then what do you want?"

Wu Moli asked.

Zhang Sheng didn't answer, but instead asked again:

"Does Wang Erhai have any record of seeking out the Song and Dance Troupe's women?"

Wu Moli then said:

"There is, but he himself hasn't played before, previously Huo Guoqiang forced him to order one, and he even secretly slipped away and didn't go eat, later he ordered the Song and Dance Troupe's women several times in his name, but they were all to repair relations with the executives, taking them out to let the company's management play with."

Zhang Sheng then said:

"As long as he has a record, regardless of whether he played or not, if we want to manipulate him, it'll be that much easier."

Speaking to here, Zhang Sheng paused, then said to Wu Moli:

"Find a time to help me arrange for Wang Erhai to come out."