When explosions and fires are no longer isolated incidents, but frequently reported in the news, becoming a 'phenomenon,' and even resulting in injuries and fatalities... do you think Japanese manufacturers can still cover it up?
Liao Gong seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.
Lin Huowang continued, "By then, we won't even need to lift a finger. There are plenty of people who dislike Japanese manufacturers. American, German, Italian, French... they've long been eyeing Japanese home appliances for dumping and market share. Now that Japanese products have problems, why would they let go of this golden opportunity?"
Governments and consumer protection organizations around the world, under immense public pressure, will inevitably take action. They will unite against this common enemy, pushing Japanese manufacturers into the spotlight and forcing them into a corner.
This is the "east wind" we've been waiting for. When this wind truly blows, blotting out the sky and darkening the world, and Japanese manufacturers are overwhelmed and their reputations ruined, the high-quality, affordable home appliances that we've stockpiled in the Shekou Industrial Zone will be like timely rain brought by this east wind, and ships setting sail with the wind at our backs.
Taking action now would only alert Japanese manufacturers, giving them time to prepare, and could even backfire, drawing their attention to us.
After hearing this, Liao Gong's worry vanished, replaced by deep admiration. He exclaimed, "Brilliant! Xiao Linsheng, your strategy of waiting patiently for the right opportunity is truly ingenious! I was too impatient. Alright, let's do as you say. We'll continue to lie low, gather evidence, and observe the situation!"
After Liao Gong finished speaking, Huo Yingdong turned to his son and said, "Zhenting, tell Xiao Linsheng in detail what you know about the shareholders of Hongkong Land."
Huo Zhenting immediately sat up straight and said attentively, "Yes, Father. Xiao Linsheng, we have noticed that Niu Bijian has been making very frequent and aggressive moves recently. He is frantically lobbying the shareholders of Hongkong Land Group, especially those who are not firm in their stance or have personal relationships with him, urging them to sell their Hongkong Land shares at high prices as soon as possible at all costs."
According to reliable sources, he has contacted several investment banks and funds, preparing to immediately use all resources to dump shares in the market at any cost once enough shares are concentrated in his hands or in the hands of designated related parties, driving down the share price of Hongkong Land Group to its lowest point!
"Mr. Kobayashi, this move by Niu Bijian is clearly an attempt to replicate the methods you used against him, to destroy Jardine Matheson's market value and reputation by creating panic and a sell-off. How...should we respond? Jardine Matheson is now a core asset you effectively control."
Upon hearing this, Lin Huowang remained calm and smiled as he said:
"No problem! Niu Bijian's actions are all under control. I have also received detailed intelligence. His actions are not only within my expectations, but can even be said to be an inevitable part of my entire plan."
Moreover, I've already made arrangements. Tomorrow, all the major Hong Kong newspapers will carry the same headline in their financial sections—Jungland Group, after making a large-scale investment in mainland home appliance manufacturers, has encountered a major setback, with severe product backlog, unsold inventory resulting in losses, and its cash flow facing enormous pressure. Huge losses are expected.
"What?! Mr. Kobayashi! This... isn't this self-destructive? How will the market react to this kind of negative news? Hongkong Land's share price will definitely collapse! Once panic selling takes hold, the situation will be completely out of control! Newbridge Capital hasn't even made a move yet, and we're already doing it ourselves..."
Huo Zhenting was completely baffled by Lin Huowang's actions and was so anxious that he almost stood up.
This is completely contrary to the business logic his father taught him and the financial knowledge he has been studying hard during this period!
Moreover, their meeting today was to tell Lin Huowang that Newbijian's joint shareholders were going to drive down the stock price of Land Group. But Lin Huowang turned around and told him that he was going to actively spread negative news about Land Group tomorrow. Isn't this courting death?
Huo Yingdong, who was standing to the side, had a glint in his eyes when he heard Lin Huowang mention "the arrangement of the message".
Unlike his son, he did not lose his composure; instead, he quickly fell into thought.
A few seconds later, his tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed.
His face showed a look of sudden realization, and even a hint of barely suppressed excitement.
"Wonderful! Zhenting, don't be hasty! Kobayashi's move was truly a stroke of genius!"
Do you think Newbikin is doing this right now? He's desperately trying to trick shareholders into selling their shares to him at a high price!
He hasn't acquired enough chips yet, or rather, he hasn't had time to cash out much at the peak.
What will happen to the market if we suddenly release this huge negative news? What will happen to Hongkong Land's share price?
Huo Zhenting, prompted by his father's suggestion, quickly racked his brains and thought, "Then...it's definitely a major crash! The stock price will plummet!"
"That's right! We drove the stock price down instantly! And this happened before Newbijian and the others had a chance to cash out on a large scale at the high price! It's like they didn't even have time to realize their shares at the peak before we kicked them into a deep abyss! The stock price has collapsed!"
Newbikin is now in a predicament! What should he do? Should he follow the market panic and continue to sell at a loss at this already halved or even halved price level?
He'd lose a fortune! Or should we wait and see, holding onto our stocks and hoping for a rebound? But what if we have a backup plan, or market confidence completely collapses and the stock price continues to plummet? Wouldn't he lose even more? A real dilemma!
Kobayashi, your move of 'exposing your own weakness' is designed to drive down Hongkong Land's share price, preventing Newbridge Capital and the others from comfortably cashing out at a high price, completely disrupting their plans and putting them on the defensive! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
Huo Zhenting was completely stunned after hearing his father's explanation.
He looked at Lin Huowang's still calm and composed face, and was deeply shocked.
So this is how business games can be played?
Destroying his own stock price was actually a way to cut off his opponent's escape route?
This unconventional thinking and ruthless decisiveness completely overturned his understanding.
The look in his eyes when he looked at Lin Huowang now held a deeper layer of awe, in addition to the previous admiration.
Facing Huo Yingdong's admiring gaze and Huo Zhenting's shocked look, Lin Huowang finally revealed a faint, cold smile.
"Huo Sheng's analysis is insightful. That's exactly the point. Niu Bijian wants to use the same tactics I used against Hong Kong Land against me. So I might as well... give in to his wishes."
He paused slightly, his tone carrying a hint of amusement:
"I simply took the initiative to drive down the stock price of Hongkong Land Group."
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