After the meeting, the senior executives walked out of the office in twos and threes, with lingering worries on their faces.
"It seems that the company is really going to be finished this time."
"Yes, the Fu Group is pressing forward step by step, and the Huayun Group has not made any moves yet. No matter how powerful President Ning is, I'm afraid he can't turn the tide."
"Alas, if I had known earlier, I shouldn't have followed President Ning and taken risks. Now the company is being acquired, and we old employees don't know what to do."
Pessimistic sentiment quickly spread within the Ning Group.
Fu Group, President's Office.
Fu Chen sat in the large office chair, listening to Secretary Chen's report, a smug smile on his face.
"Are the top management of Ning Group beginning to waver?" Fu Chen asked with a contemptuous tone, as if everything was within his expectations.
Secretary Chen nodded slightly, his tone calm. "Yes, President Fu, people within the Ning Group are in a state of panic, and many senior executives have begun to look for ways out for themselves."
Fu Chen smiled smugly, his eyes filled with mockery. "Ning Nanxue, you think you can scare me by spreading the news of Huayun Group's investment? How naive."
"Business is like a battlefield, where people's hearts are the most important. The Ning Group's morale is low, and the situation is hopeless. I wonder how long you can hold on."
Just then, Xu Zhiru knocked on the door and walked in with a gentle smile on her face.
"A Chen, how are the acquisition negotiations going? Is that woman Ning Nanxue no longer able to hold on?" Xu Zhiru asked in a tender voice, with a hint of anticipation in her tone.
Fu Chen was in a good mood and nodded with a smile. "Zhiru, you guessed right. Ning Nanxue has run out of ideas. The top management of Ning Group is starting to waver."
Fu Chen looked at Xu Zhiru, his expression softened a bit: "Zhiru, you reminded me."
Xu Zhiru's face showed joy, and her tone was gentle: "A Chen, I'm glad I can help you."
Fu Chen said with a hint of pride: "Once the acquisition is completed, I can ask Ning Group to give you a position."
Xu Zhiru pretended to be surprised, but a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
"Me? I'm afraid I can't do it well."
Fu Chen chuckled and said with certainty: "With me here, what are you afraid of?"
Ning Group, President's Office.
Ning Nanxue listened to Secretary Chen's report with a sneer on her face.
"Fu Chen's movements are quite fast."
Jiang Tingchen stood beside Ning Nanxue, his eyes cold: "He still likes to use such despicable means."
A hint of disdain flashed in Ning Nanxue's eyes.
She immediately picked up the phone and dialed Secretary Chen's number.
"Who did the Fu Group win over?"
Secretary Chen responded immediately on the other end of the phone.
"Mr. Ning, the Fu Group is mainly targeting several senior executives. I have compiled a list and sent it to you."
Ning Nanxue's tone was cold.
"Very good. Cooperate with them and spread the word that these people are very dissatisfied with the current situation of the company and are considering leaving."
Secretary Chen immediately understood what Ning Nanxue meant.
"Understood, President Ning, I will make arrangements."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Tingchen looked at Ning Nanxue with a hint of worry in his tone.
"Xue'er, what if Fu Chen tampered with the acquisition agreement?"
A hint of confidence flashed in Ning Nanxue's eyes.
"Don't worry, I've read the agreement carefully and there are no problems."
"Even if he wants to play tricks, I've already prepared a backup plan."
Ning Nanxue spoke calmly and confidently.
"I have already made an appointment with Fu Chen and plan to discuss the acquisition with him."
Jiang Tingchen was a little worried: "Are you going to meet him in person? Will it be dangerous?"
Ning Nanxue smiled, her tone relaxed: "Don't worry, it's just a meeting. How can he eat me? It's just right. I also want to see what tricks Fu Chen is trying to play."
Ning Nanxue picked up her phone and called Fu Chen: "Mr. Fu, hello, I'm Ning Nanxue."
On the other end of the phone, Fu Chen's voice was filled with surprise: "Boss Ning, have you finally figured it out?"
Ning Nanxue said calmly, "I've considered Mr. Fu's acquisition terms and I can accept them."
Fu Chen's tone became even more enthusiastic: "Really? President Ning is indeed a wise move."
Ning Nanxue changed the subject, her tone firm.
"However, I also have a few conditions that I hope Mr. Fu can consider."
Fu Chen was stunned for a moment, his tone slightly displeased.
"Mr. Ning, do you have any conditions? Given the current situation of the Ning Group, it seems we're not in a position to make any conditions, right?"
Ning Nanxue's tone remained calm.
"If Mr. Fu thinks it's okay, then forget it and just ignore what I said."
Fu Chen immediately softened, his tone becoming flattering.
"No, no, no, Mr. Ning, let's talk it over. We can negotiate the terms."
"Please tell me, Mr. Ning. As long as the conditions are reasonable, the Fu Group will do its best to meet them."
Ning Nanxue's lips curled up into a mocking smile: "My conditions are very simple. First, I want to increase the purchase price by another 10%."
Fu Chen's tone was a little hesitant: "Ten percent? Mr. Ning, isn't this increase a bit high?"
Ning Nanxue spoke in a firm tone.
"Not high. Although the Ning Group is facing some difficulties now, its foundation is still there, and its brand value is there. A 10% premium is not excessive."
"If Mr. Fu doesn't think it's possible, then forget it. The Ning Group doesn't have to be sold."
Fu Chen compromised again, his tone helpless.
"Alright, alright. Ten percent is ten percent. What other conditions does Mr. Ning have?"
Ning Nanxue continued.
"Secondly, after the acquisition is completed, not a single employee of the Ning Group can be laid off. All must be retained."
Fu Chen's tone was a little impatient: "Mr. Ning, isn't this condition too much? After the acquisition, personnel optimization is inevitable, and it is impossible to retain all of them." Ning Nanxue's tone was cold.
"If Mr. Fu can't even do this, then there's no point in continuing our cooperation."
Fu Chen compromised again, his tone reluctant.
"Okay, okay, it's all up to you. All employees will be retained. If Mr. Ning has any other conditions, please state them all at once."
Ning Nanxue's lips curled up slightly, and her tone was a little playful: "As for the third condition, I want to discuss it in detail with President Fu in person."
Fu Chen's tone contained a hint of surprise.
"No problem, of course no problem. You can decide when and where you want to meet, Mr. Ning."
Ning Nanxue's tone was flat.
"This afternoon, at the usual place, Genting Cafe."
Fu Chen immediately agreed: "Okay, see you this afternoon. I'm looking forward to meeting President Ning."
After hanging up the phone, Ning Nanxue looked at Jiang Tingchen with a meaningful smile on her lips.
"Fu Chen took the bait."
Jiang Tingchen's eyes were gentle: "Xue'er, be careful, Fu Chen is not someone you can easily deal with."
Ning Nanxue held Jiang Tingchen's hand with a firm tone.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Genting Café, window seat.
Ning Nanxue and Fu Chen sat opposite each other. The atmosphere seemed calm, but in fact there were undercurrents.
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