Chapter 45 Acquiring Song Yilin's Group
Before leaving get off work, Song Yilin told her mother that she had something to do and wouldn't be home for dinner, asking her mother to keep an eye on Bai Guanqun's homework.
I left work early to go to the market to buy groceries.
Xu Qingmin returned before the meal was even ready.
"Why are you leaving get off work so soon?"
“I’m the boss, I can leave work whenever I want. Aren’t you the same? You’re now the general manager of a branch office, and you’ve also achieved time freedom.”
Song Yilin brought out the last dish and served Xu Qingmin a bowl of rice: "I'm different from you. No matter how high my position is, I'm still a professional manager. You're the boss, so you don't have that much pressure."
“I’m under a lot of pressure. I have 50,000 to 60,000 employees, and those employees represent 50,000 to 60,000 families, as well as upstream and downstream companies. If I slack off and the company runs into problems, they will all lose their jobs. If Jianghai City suddenly has so many unemployed people and loses so much tax revenue, the impact will be huge.”
Song Yilin chewed her food carefully, pondering the unusual aspects of Xu Qingmin's words.
He echoed, "With great power comes great responsibility."
"You are now a professional manager. If you work at this company for a full year, you can go wherever you want and your annual salary will not be low. So think carefully about what I'm about to say. Just think from your own perspective, not mine. I want to acquire your group. If you are willing to help me, I would be very grateful. If you are not willing, I will still acquire it."
Song Yilin knew that Xu Qingmin's words had a hidden meaning.
"Can you tell me why? 4S stores are capital-intensive companies, and if they are not managed well, they can easily lose all their capital."
“I am a businessman. From a business perspective, the risks are high, but the cash flow is very good. The real estate market has not been very prosperous in recent years. The Xu Group has been transforming, and the transformation is going quite well so far. Therefore, having some money on hand can help the Xu Group upgrade its industries.”
Song Yilin put down her chopsticks and looked into Xu Qingmin's eyes, asking, "So tell me, why our group? There are quite a few companies that make more money than Xin'ao Group, and the new energy sector is currently performing even better."
"Because I think you are capable of running a group very well, I trust you. As for the new energy you mentioned, new energy will not be authorized to companies that have not operated 4S stores before, so you need to use your group's operating experience to obtain the authorization for new energy vehicles."
Xu Qingmin knew more about the automotive industry than she had imagined. In other words, he had already done his background research before he told her about the acquisition. He would proceed with the acquisition regardless of whether Song Yilin would cooperate with him. However, if Song Yilin helped him, he would not only have a much smoother process, but he would also save a lot of money.
Moreover, Xu Qingmin acquired this group so that she could manage it, and she has always had a strong desire for a high position.
"So if the acquisition goes through, what position and compensation are you going to offer me?"
Forgive her for being realistic; working people only care about their job and money. Once money is settled, feelings can be discussed later.
If her boss at her current company treated her well, she wouldn't help Xu Qingmin; but if Boss Zhou is ruthless, she shouldn't blame him for being unjust.
After helping Xu Qingmin, she also blocked her own way out. If there were any problems with her being by Xu Qingmin's side, her career path would be completely blocked. What she needed to ensure was that if there were problems in her relationship with Xu Qingmin, it would not affect her position.
"Your position is the CEO of ENN Group. You hold 5% of ENN Group's shares and have signed an employment contract and an equity holding contract."
As long as it's not a gift contract, it's fine. If it is a gift contract, and one day her relationship with Xu Qingmin deteriorates, Xu Qingmin can claim it was a gift given before marriage and sue to get it back.
It wasn't that she didn't believe in her relationship with Xu Qingmin, but rather that at her age, she placed more faith in contracts and the law.
“I only need 3%. It’s not that I’m making excuses, but if I offer more than the market average, your group’s internal staff will criticize me harshly, saying that I’m using my looks to get such a high percentage of shares.”
Xu Qingmin grabbed Song Yilin's hand, his voice brimming with undisguised joy: "So, you agree, right?"
“I’m very realistic, I love money. I don’t know if my life will be any better after you acquire it, but the position you’re offering is worth a try.”
Xu Qingmin raised his glass: "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
Song Yilin reached out and stopped Xu Qingmin's cup: "No rush, you can tell me first, besides what you just considered, is there any personal emotion involved?"
Xu Qingmin put down his wine glass and interlaced his fingers: "Because you said you wanted a love where you were equals. Actually, you are worthy of any man in this world right now. Your position, your ability, your emotional intelligence, your vision are all top-notch. I don't know if you feel you are not good enough for me or if you simply don't like me. Right now, you are in front of me just to repay me for helping you find the old lady. You want to spend some time with me or be my lover to repay this favor. But all I want is you. I am sitting here eating with you now with the intention of marrying you."
It seems she was a bit hasty in asking for this position. Xu Qingmin is right; she doesn't want to get married, nor does she want to marry Xu Qingmin. It's just that Xu Qingmin likes her, so she'll date him for a while, and they'll naturally break up when she gets tired of him. The contract will be signed, and it won't affect the employment relationship.
Song Yilin pulled her hand away from Xu Qingmin's: "I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, I can't do that."
"If you don't want this position, your group's General Manager Yang, although she likes to play around with young men, her abilities are obvious to all. She is capable enough to be the CEO of Xin'ao Group."
Song Yilin gave a mocking smile: "So, is President Xu threatening me now?"
Her relationship with President Yang was strained because of Wang Xiasheng's affair. If President Yang became the CEO, her life would be even more difficult than it is now. The biggest problem isn't the hardship of her life, but that the CEO could fire her directly.
Xu Qingmin's eyes were filled with determination and resentment: "I'm not threatening you, but I don't want to be your tool, and I don't want to be just a mistress in your eyes. You know how many years I've liked you, how can I be content to just be your mistress?"
"Does Mr. Xu like me, or is he just unwilling to accept it?"
"I can tell whether it's liking or being unwilling to accept it."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, I owe you a favor, and I'll find a way to repay you."
Song Yilin picked up her bag and left.
Xu Qingmin quickly hugged Song Yilin.
"Yilin, I'll compromise. Let's not get married, but just be together as a normal couple, openly and honestly. If you still feel it's not right, you can break up with me anytime. Breaking up won't affect your position, okay?"
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