Chen Ze picked up the internal phone and called the personnel department.
"Manager Lai, come to my office."
The voice on the other end of the phone said, "Okay, Mr. Chen."
A minute later, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Manager Lai walked in and casually closed the door: "President Chen, is there something urgent that you wanted to see me about?"
Chen Ze nodded. "How many people are in the company's legal department now?"
There is only one.
“One person is not enough, Manager Lai. Recruit three more people to form a legal team. If you can’t recruit them, find a headhunting company to handle it.”
"Yes, boss."
"Also, please recruit two experienced male bodyguards and ten security guards for me."
"Okay, boss. I'll post it online later. Bodyguards are hard to find, so I'll ask a headhunting firm to help."
Chen Ze waved his hand: "You can make the arrangements yourself. I only care about the results."
Next, he opened the stock market page, entered his account number, and found that gold and US stocks had risen to $1,650 per ounce.
Tomorrow is April 1st, and there are only two months left until the market closes. In my past life, gold and US stocks experienced a major surge during those two months.
The next day, Yun Ruoxi took her secretary and assistant by plane to Shanghai. The plane was very fast, and the three of them arrived at Shanghai Airport in just two hours.
She then took a taxi to Ele.me's headquarters, knowing that negotiating the acquisition would be a very difficult task.
But the boss said that they should talk about it first, regardless of whether it works out or not. Yun Ruoxi entered the Ele.me headquarters building, and the receptionist politely inquired about her purpose and contacted the relevant personnel to receive her.
Soon, the person in charge of business cooperation came to greet them, and the two sides entered the conference room, where the atmosphere was slightly tense.
Yun Ruoxi took a deep breath and spoke first: "Our company is very optimistic about Ele.me's potential, and we are here today with the intention of acquiring your company."
A hint of surprise flashed across the person in charge's face, but he quickly regained his composure: "Mr. Yun, Ele.me is currently developing well and has no intention of being sold."
Yun Ruoxi had anticipated this situation and took out the prepared data: "Is that so? According to what I've learned, it seems to be the exact opposite of what you said. You are now being squeezed by our Panda Delivery, and your remaining space for survival is pitifully small."
The other party carefully reviewed the documents and fell into deep thought.
Zhang Xuhao, who had been silent all along, spoke up calmly: "President Yun, we have little room to survive, but we do have some. We have enough funds in our account, and we will fight back soon. Don't be too smug, and don't even think about acquiring us."
Yun Ruoxi chuckled inwardly upon hearing this. She had known all along that things wouldn't go so smoothly.
"Mr. Zhang, don't be so sure of yourself. Your market share is declining, while Panda Takeout has strong financial backing. Once we increase our investment in promotion, you will be powerless to fight back."
Zhang Xuhao looked disdainful upon hearing this.
Yun Ruoxi continued, "Moreover, our company also possesses some exclusive catering resources. If we merge them, it will be a win-win situation for everyone."
Zhang Xuhao knew that Yun Ruoxi was right, but Ele.me was like his own child, how could he easily sell it off?
At this moment, the vice president of Ele.me whispered in Zhang Xuhao's ear: "Chairman Zhang, we can't sell. We have enough funds and still have a chance to fight back. Panda Takeout has only gained an advantage temporarily."
After hearing the vice president's words, Zhang Xuhao firmly shook his head, "President Yun, it seems there's no need to continue today's negotiations. Ele.me will not accept the acquisition."
Yun Ruoxi wasn't annoyed. She stood up and said, "Mr. Zhang, I hope you will reconsider. I will leave my contact information with your secretary."
After saying that, he left the conference room with his secretary and assistant.
Back at the company, Yun Ruoxi reported the negotiation progress to Chen Ze.
Chen Ze smiled slightly, "No rush, they won't last long. We'll proceed according to the original plan, increase our promotional efforts in the market, and gradually release those exclusive catering resources to attract more users."
Meanwhile, Ele.me, although it rejected the acquisition offer, is facing increasing pressure from Panda Takeout, making its business operations increasingly difficult. Its finances are also being severely depleted by the ongoing promotional investments to counter its competitor.
Zhang Xuhao began to regret his impulsive decision, but he was still unwilling to admit defeat.
As time went on, more and more merchants preferred to cooperate with Panda Takeout, making Ele.me's situation increasingly difficult.
Zhang Xuhao hurriedly called Sequoia Capital and Grey Wolf Investment, asking them to increase their investment, but they refused, saying that Ele.me had no further development potential.
Zhang Xuhao's face was gloomy and he was extremely angry: "President Han, you were so sure that you would support us back then, but now you're saying such things. I'm so disappointed in you."
Mr. Han from Sequoia Capital responded coldly: "Mr. Zhang, the market is cruel. Everyone can see Ele.me's current situation. Continuing to invest is just a waste of money."
A representative from Grey Wolf Investment echoed, "That's right, we must consider the interests of our investors. Ele.me's current model and competitiveness do not give us any hope of making a profit."
Zhang Xuhao gritted his teeth: "You bunch of opportunists, just wait and see what happens!"
However, his anger could not change the other party's decision.
Representatives from Sequoia Capital and Grey Wolf Investment got up and left, leaving Zhang Xuhao alone in the conference room, roaring angrily.
He smashed the water glass on the table to the ground, and the glass shattered everywhere.
The secretary stood silently to the side.
At noon, the latest news from Shenzhen's midday news reported that Shenzhen Dajiang Technology Co., Ltd. has partnered with Colin Quinn, a sales genius from the United States, to officially enter the United States market.
As a result, the market share of DJI drones doubled again, and the company's market value reached US$200 million.
In his office, Chen Ze ate his meal while watching the news, a faint smile on his face. Seeing the companies he had invested in becoming more and more successful, he even had a better appetite than usual.
Just then, his phone rang. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and glanced at the contact name, which was Vipshop's Shen Ya calling.
"Hello, Mr. Shen, is there anything I can help you with?"
On the other end of the phone: "Mr. Chen, you are the company's major shareholder. I have a decision I'd like to ask for your opinion on."
"Mr. Shen, please speak."
"Here's the thing, the company is now on the right track, and I plan to list it in the United States next year. Do you think that's appropriate?"
Going public next year? Chen Ze carefully recalled that Vipshop did indeed go public in 2012 in his previous life. He remembered that Vipshop took off as soon as it went public, and its market value once reached 300 million US dollars.
"President Shen, although I am the major shareholder of the company, I do not participate in the management philosophy at all. You decide how to develop the company, so I have no objection to the company's listing."
Shen Ya breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Chen Ze did not object.
After a few more casual words, the two hung up the phone.
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