The matter of Xiangyu Printing Factory started with just a deposit of tens of thousands of yuan.
In the end, they wanted to sell the entire factory area to Lu Fan.
Those who were watching from the sidelines, and those who wanted to harm Lu Fan, would have to think twice after seeing Xiang Yu's fate.
This is a consequence that no one wants to see.
Lu Qiuyi didn't say much in front of others, but later she found a time to ask in private:
"Mr. Lu, now that the business has expanded so much, all the funds are tied up in it. It's like playing with fire. Will something bad happen?"
Her concerns were obvious, and they were not so much for her own job, but rather for Lu Fan's sake.
Of course, Lu Fan's business strategy failed, and Lü Qiuyi didn't fare any better; she still had to look for a job.
Not every boss is as wealthy and powerful as Lu Fan.
Lu Fan had his reasons, and he now had a clear understanding of the situation regarding the printing factory:
"We've only just arrived in Nanshan City, and there's a saying that even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake."
"Now that the municipal government is keen for us to take over, it's a matter of going with the flow. If we take it, everyone will be happy. But what if we don't?"
Lu Qiuyi was stunned for a moment. At first, her mindset was still that of someone who worked for Lu Fan.
But once you step outside that perspective, you'll understand Lu Fan's thoughts.
The municipal government, or rather Wang Mingtang's side, got rid of a soy sauce factory, and felt that passing this hot potato to Lu Fan was a way for the municipal government to gain some advantage.
So they leveraged their connections with large supermarkets and secured orders from Xiangyu Printing Factory, all for the sake of a win-win situation for both parties.
Looking at Xiangyu Printing Factory now, it's better to stick to what you know than to do something new. Wang Mingtang saw Lu Fan's skill; if he could revitalize a soy sauce factory, why couldn't he revitalize a printing factory?
This is why, even though the printing factory was large and powerful, when something went wrong, Wang Mingtang didn't contact other companies but instead went directly to Lu Fan.
If someone can turn a company on the verge of bankruptcy into a large and powerful enterprise, who will even look at other companies?
Lu Fan is capable and powerful, so Wang Mingtang can't see anyone else in his eyes.
What if Lu Fan declines now? Will this newly established network turn into enmity?
Politics and business have always been in cahoots, so there's no reason for Lu Fan not to take advantage of others, but instead to try to offend people.
Having figured this out, Lü Qiuyi stopped trying to persuade her and instead began to ponder the details of the acquisition contract.
Fortunately, after a period of frequent acquisitions, not only Lü Qiuyi, but also the legal department she led, became very familiar with the terms of the contracts.
Lu Fan, however, had a slightly different idea this time:
“Unlike the soy sauce factory, the printing factory has a lot of external debt, which it has mortgaged to the bank. Let’s talk about the ins and outs of this.” First of all, the acquisition price of the printing factory cannot be too high.
Lu Fan's target price is 100 million yuan, which includes the entire printing plant area.
And all the equipment, even the land.
This price is enough for Wang Mingtang, or rather the municipal government, to give a reasonable explanation.
Lü Qiuyi took out her notebook and meticulously recorded everything:
"Yes, we can't spend so much money to acquire an empty shell."
"What do the workers here say?"
Lu Fan pressed his palm down, signaling Lü Qiuyi to slow down, and explained each item one by one:
"The debt is included in the acquisition price. We will not provide any further support. Let Wang Mingtang handle it."
"Whether it's repayment or pressure, the printing plant's original debts have absolutely nothing to do with us."
Lü Qiuyi nodded. This was exactly the same as the terms of the original acquisition of the soy sauce factory. There were rules to follow, so the contract wouldn't be too complicated.
Lu Qiuyi was just worried that the municipal government wouldn't agree:
"The printing plant is much larger than the soy sauce factory in terms of its factory area, equipment, and land."
"This is clearly a negotiation strategy where they're going to take a loss. Will the city government agree to it?"
Lu Fan chuckled: "In the past, they wouldn't have agreed, but now..."
He smiled, gestured to Lü Qiuyi, and pointed out the window towards the printing factory.
The workers hadn't left yet, but there were sirens blaring, and in the distance, some media vehicles were parked outside.
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Lu Fan grew thirsty from talking, so he picked up the tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp. The slightly cool tea made him feel refreshed and comfortable.
"If you keep pressing and won't give in, things will escalate."
The top official in Nanshan City, who is planning for promotion, doesn't want to get tainted in the slightest.
There's another point that Wang Mingtang didn't say aloud.
But he didn't say it aloud, yet Lu Fan guessed it anyway:
"The top leader is gone, but what about the second-in-commands? Don't they want to get promoted?"
Lü Qiuyi pondered, "Is it Wang Mingtang?"
Lu Fan shook his head: "I'm just guessing, but it's better to be familiar with something than a stranger, so I'd like to hope it's him."
Although Wang Mingtang is a member of the Wang family, Lu Fan has had a pleasant time with him in all these collaborations.
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