Chapter 916 Old Thief
When he arrived at the rest area of the golf course, Xu Liang saw two familiar figures.
Bernard Arnault has a thin figure, a slender face, and an elegant temperament, like a university professor who has read poetry and books.
But his deep-set eye sockets and sharp eyes like a falcon make people subconsciously afraid to look directly.
It also destroys the overall temperament.
Mouriez next to him was tall, with a broad face and rough facial features, like a brown bear.
With a smile on his face, he looks harmless.
But in France, and even in the European business community, it is famous for its domineering style.
He and Bernard are two extremes.
The latter is good at taking advantage of internal conflicts between acquisition targets and family heirs to provoke civil strife and take advantage of the opportunity to acquire.
Cold as a snake, cunning as a fox.
Muriez usually uses a storm of strength to gain a large number of shares before the opponent even reacts, thus establishing the victory in one fell swoop.
Both men are leaders in the French business community.
Xu Liang doesn’t want to confront them unless necessary, but he never wants to happen again with Vivendi.
I don’t intend to pin the Xu family’s safety in France on the promises of others.
"Mr. Arnault, Mr. Mouriez, I didn't expect to meet you two here. It's such a pleasure to meet you."
Xu Liang greeted them with a smile.
Although I want to kill each other, I still want to show a close relationship on the surface.
This is the basic behavior of businessmen.
But everyone is intersex, and Bernard and Mouriez are no exception.
With a friendly smile on his face, he shook hands with Xu Liang.
“I made an appointment with Mouriez to come to Fontainebleau to play golf, but when we arrived we found out that Mr. Xu had booked the place.”
“I invited two friends to play golf, and then I don’t want to be disturbed by too many people, so I can only spend more money.”
Bernard nodded and looked at Bertrand Pieche and Patrick Thomas who were following behind.
“I didn’t expect Mr. Xu to know them?”
"They are all my good friends." Xu Liang turned his head and smiled, "Bertrand and Patrick, these two don't need my introduction, right?"
Bertrand Pi Ash said coldly: "Bernard, you are really haunting. You can be found wherever I go."
As the head of the Pieche family, the three major Hermès families.
The conflict between him and Bernard Arnault, who covets Hermès, is almost irreconcilable, and of course there is no need to give the other party a good look.
"Bertrand, I'm afraid you're mistaken. I'm not here to find you. You're not that important."
Arnaud didn't tolerate him either. After replying coldly, he turned his head and his cold expression instantly turned into a smile.
"Mr. Xu, I originally planned to invite you out in person to discuss cooperation.
But since we met today, let's just talk about it directly."
Xu Liang did Made a gesture of invitation.
“Hanhua is a world-class financial group and a major shareholder of many outstanding companies. You yourself are a superior corporate elite and financial genius.
Therefore, I sincerely invite you to join LV’s board of directors and jointly develop the world’s largest luxury goods group. "
Arnault's sincere words made Bertrand and Patrick's expressions suddenly change, and their eyes instantly focused on Xu Liang.
The latter smiled lightly, looking relaxed on the surface, but in his heart But he was very vigilant.
This old guy was too cunning.
His cooperation with Hermès was ruined in just a few words.
"I'm honored to receive Mr. Arnault's invitation, but I'd better forget about joining the LV board of directors. I don't have much interest in the luxury goods industry."
Xu Liang refused directly.
This old fox promised him a seat on the board of directors, but did not say at all how much equity he would be given.
Obviously it was just a heart attack, not a real intention to let him join LV.
It is impossible to say that as long as he agrees and Bernard achieves the purpose of sowing discord, the old guy will directly regret it, leaving him in vain.
Bertrand and Patrick also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It is hard to find an ally who has weight and can be trusted by them now.
But Arnault obviously didn’t intend to let it go so easily.
"Hanhua Qinglong No. 4 Fund holds 3.6% of the equity of LV Group. How can Mr. Xu say that he is not interested in the luxury goods industry?"
"Mr. Arnault is still interested in Hanhua Really concerned.”
If you hold less than 5% of the target company's equity, you do not need to disclose it to the outside world.
Arnault knew so clearly that he had obviously conducted a special investigation.
Xu Liang continued: “Although I have little interest in the luxury goods industry, I am optimistic about its future development, so Qinglong No. 4 Private Equity Fund not only invested in LV, but also in Richemont and Chanel. , Hermès, Armani and a series of luxury goods companies.
If Mr. Arnault is willing, Hanhua Qinglong No. 4 Fund would not mind increasing its stake in LV. "
He does not want to remain passive. Get beaten.
Didn't you invite me to join LV? It doesn't matter. I'll be generous and ask for equity.
Do you want to give it?
Of course Bernard Arnault would not really give it.
He must maintain the Arnault family’s absolute control over LV.
I don’t even want to introduce Xu Liang, a powerful dragon crossing the river, into his own pond.
People who like to play tricks, the last thing they want is for others to use these tricks on themselves.
The Arnault family has many descendants.
When Xu Liang was exhausted, he held a large amount of shares in the LV Group. He would stir up internal conflicts among the descendants of the Arnault family without any hesitation, and gradually took over the LV Group.
Arnault quickly adjusted his mood after being defeated.
“LV Group welcomes investors from all over the world, including of course Mr. Xu Liang.”
After replying vaguely, the conversation changed.
"The most popular one under the Hanhua Group is the Pacific Fund. This time I would like to thank Mr. Xu for giving us a share of 6 billion euros."
While speaking, Arnault raised his eyebrows with his eyes. Looking at the expressions of Bertrand and Patrick from the corner of his eye, he wanted to see envy or even jealousy in them.
But the expressions of the two of them were relatively calm, which surprised him a little. But he also understood.
Xu Liang gave both of them the same promise, and even a larger share.
This is also true. The three major Hermès families share a share of 1 to 2 billion euros, which is enough, and they may not even be able to eat it all.
No need to be envious.
Furthermore, Bernard’s share of 6 billion euros is divided among six companies.
A single family is not much higher than them.
Xu Liang said calmly: "You're welcome, the share of 6 billion euros is the result of Mr. Arnault's 'efforts' and has little to do with me."
The deliberately emphasized tone of 'efforts' seems very spiritual. .
Bertrand and Patrick also had a smile on their faces.
Why do they value Xu Liang?
He even did not hesitate to use 15% of Hermès’s equity to win over.
The main reason is that he was severely cheated by Bernard Arnault and suffered huge losses.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
This is the basis of their mutual trust.
Bernard's eyes twitched, and he was smiling.
“I didn’t expect Mr. Xu to remember it so clearly.”
"After all, it's not easy to forget what just happened. Maybe if you wait for a long time, you will forget it." Xu Liang made a pun.
Didn’t give the other party a chance to talk back.
"Don't Mr. Arnault and Mr. Mouriez want to play golf? Why don't we play a round together?"
"Okay."
Arnault agreed directly Come down.
Bertrand and Patrick also nodded.
The five of them each had their own secrets, and they played a few rounds of golf in a polite manner.
Of course, a series of privacy tactics such as digging holes in each other, overt praise and real criticism, and verbal testing are indispensable.
At noon, the three parties dispersed.
Looking at the car shadow going away.
"What we were most worried about happened. Golden Caesar and Hermès stood together." Mouriez sighed.
"It's expected.
However, this combination of interests will also end because of interests.
So don't worry too much." Bernard said calmly. .
Although he said this, his heart was still filled with anger and uneasiness.
The addition of Xu Liang will completely change the ownership structure of Hermès, and will also become the biggest constraint for him to acquire this large luxury goods giant.
The Hermès acquisition war, which has been planned for a long time, is likely to fail because of these huge variables.
Thinking of this, his heart became heavier and heavier.
Muriez looked at the gloomy old man and knew what he was worried about.
But he didn't care, and even hoped that Bernard's acquisition of Hermès would fail.
Only when we are evenly matched can we cooperate equally.
If one party's power develops too fast and the structure is unbalanced, then power and status will also be unbalanced.
Muriez does not want to become Bernard's vassal.
Although they are old friends who have known each other for many years.
"Xu Liang..."
Bernard thought silently in his mind, and the tall back figure that impressed him more and more emerged in his mind, his eyes flickered, and all kinds of thoughts swirled.
After a long time, I got in the car and left.
——
Sitting in the car returning to the city, Xu Liang reached out and pinched his eyebrows, with a hint of exhaustion in his expression.
A round of golf that was mainly about relaxation turned into a mental competition.
The participating parties do not have a fuel-efficient lamp.
One wrong word may lead to unpredictable consequences.
There was repeated deliberation and intrigue.
My body is not tired, but my heart is too tired.
The temples on both sides jumped out.
"Mr. Xu, how about I press the button for you?" Lu Hui said suddenly.
“Do you still understand this?”
“I don’t really understand, but my dad often presses my mother’s buttons, and I also learned a little from him.”
Xu Liang looked at the environment in the car and shook his head.
“Forget it, it’s not very convenient here.”
"It's okay, just lie down and I'll press the button for you."
The Maybach's back seat is relatively spacious, and Xu Liang bought a customized bulletproof SUV, so there is more space.
But no matter how big it is, it is not an RV after all.
In addition, he is tall and strong, so he really can’t lie down.
Seeing that he was in trouble, Lu Hui took action directly.
"Then let me press it for you first."
Before Xu Liang recovered, she had already turned her body sideways and held her head with both hands.
Slender and delicate fingers gently rubbed the temples on the left and right sides.
A sense of comfort filled the air, causing him to swallow back the words of rejection that were on his lips.
Because the distance is so close, wisps of orchid-like musk body fragrance hit my nostrils.
It makes people feel a little itchy.
(End of this chapter)