Hearing her say this, Du Juan took over the conversation with a smile and gave her a brief report on the factory's recent operating conditions.

When talking about the contact with the Rosen investment delegation, Du Juan's face was full of excitement and pride. "...Mr. Bois himself is very optimistic about the prospects and development of our food factory. Now they are waiting to verify the actual operating conditions, accounts and taxes of the food factory. As long as this level is passed, we and Rosen can enter the next step of cooperation negotiations."

"At that time, Ms. Andy, the vice president of the Asia-Pacific region of Lawson Group, will come to Fengcheng in person. Mingzhu, you should also participate in the cooperation negotiations. With you here, we will definitely be able to reach a cooperation with Lawson."

From Du Juan's energetic eyes and rosy face, it can be seen that she has great expectations and confidence in the cooperation with Rosen.

Shen Mingzhu put down the somewhat lukewarm teacup and said calmly, "Actually, I came here today to discuss the joint venture with Lawson."

Hearing Shen Mingzhu say this, Du Juan hurriedly smiled and said, "I originally wanted to tell you after the cooperation project was finalized. I wanted to give you a surprise."

"I came here to make my position clear. I am against the joint venture with Lawson. To be more precise, I reject any investment in the food factory by any foreign capital or any form of cooperation."

Shen Mingzhu's words were undoubtedly like a bucket of cold water poured down her face, and the smile on Du Juan's face slowly faded.

"Mingzhu, I understand your concerns. Once the food factory forms a joint venture with Lawson, as a major shareholder, your equity weight will be greatly reduced. But considering the long-term interests, once the food factory gets Lawson's investment, its scale will at least quadruple within two years, and you will be able to make much more money than you do now."

"When the food factory is successfully listed in the future, your personal wealth will instantly increase tenfold, dozens of times, or even hundreds of times."

"So, are you planning to sign a listing bet agreement with Rosen?"

Du Juan agreed, "This is one of the ways of cooperation proposed by Rosen. I am still considering it, but don't worry, even if I really sign a bet, I will use my own equity and it will not affect you."

Shen Mingzhu almost laughed out of anger, "Have you ever thought about this: if you lose the bet, and Lawson gets your shares and becomes the largest shareholder, do you think you and I will still have the final say in the food factory?"

"I admit that the bet agreement is a bit risky, but we have five years, and I believe I can successfully list the food factory before the millennium."

"Of course, if you don't agree to the equity bet, I can also discuss other forms of cooperation with Rosen, such as joint ventures or cooperative operations."

Shen Mingzhu shook her head. "I reiterate again that I refuse any investment or cooperation in any form from any foreign capital in the food factory."

Du Juan was puzzled: "Why? Now, cooperating with foreign capital in joint ventures is the same as running a business as an individual business ten years ago. It is the trend and fashion of economic development!"

"Mingzhu, just ask around and you will find that there is no factory that does not want to take advantage of the foreign investment. Even the government has introduced a preferential policy of 'two exemptions and three reductions' to attract foreign investment. I really don't understand why you refuse."

Shen Mingzhu took a sip of the already cold tea and said, "We opened our doors to foreign investors to promote economic development. But why do you think foreign capitalists would be willing to help us develop our economy?"

"This is not difficult to understand. They need to open up the Chinese market, and we need their financial assistance. We each get what we need, and it is mutually beneficial and a win-win cooperation."

Shen Mingzhu sneered: "You are wrong, Du Juan, this is just your assumption, and of course they want you to think that this is their purpose."

“International capital is far more cruel, bloodthirsty, greedy and ruthless than you have seen or imagined. Aggression and devouring are their nature. The so-called investment is just the delicious bait they throw out.”

"Once we take the bait, we will either become their tools or be eaten away bit by bit until not even a bone is left."

Du Juan found it incredible. "Mingzhu, are you worrying too much? If those foreign investments are really as terrible as you say, why doesn't the country stop them?"

Du Juan was obviously hinting at something, implying that Shen Mingzhu was not keeping up with the times and national conditions.

Shen Mingzhu didn't care about this.

She was able to see through the conspiracies and intentions of foreign capital, also relying on the advantage of time travel.

As an ordinary person in today's era, Du Juan naturally cannot imagine how tragic the fate of those domestic brands and their founders targeted by foreign capital will be in the future.

"Du Juan, my attitude has been made clear, and there is no room for maneuver. Of course, if you insist on cooperating with Rosen, then I can only exercise my privilege as a major shareholder and convene a shareholders' meeting for all shareholders to vote."

It can be seen that after she said this, Du Juan was trying hard to suppress her emotions.

"Mingzhu, have you thought it through? If we miss this chance, we may not have a second chance."

"Yes, I am very clear and stick to my attitude."

Du Juan stood up and walked to the window. After taking a few deep breaths and trying to calm herself down, she turned around and smiled faintly at Shen Mingzhu.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

But it can be seen that Du Juan is still very unwilling to give in.

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Shen Mingzhu walked over and said frankly:

"Although our philosophies are temporarily contradictory at the moment, like you, every decision I make is in the hope that the food factory will have a better development in the future."

"Food industry giants like Lawson have no shortage of good products. What they value is nothing more than our domestic market and sales channels."

"Cooperating with Rosen is like courting disaster. Once they get what they want, we will be the first to take action."

After Shen Mingzhu left, Du Juan sat in the big chair and pondered for a long time until her assistant Mai Qiu came over to deliver the documents: "Boss Du, this is the production statistics report for the past two years that you requested..."

Looking at the entire cardboard box filled with documents, Du Juan shook her head, "No need."

Mai Qiu was puzzled. "Didn't they say that the people from Rosen wanted to see it? The people from the production department worked overtime for several nights to come up with these statistics."

"Our cooperation with Rosen has been cancelled."

"Ah? Why? Did Rosen change his mind and no longer want to invest in us?"

Du Juan looked at the assistant and said, "You also feel it's a pity, right?"

Mai Qiu nodded heavily. "Of course. It's such a good opportunity. What's the reason? Has Rosen found a better partner?"

Du Juan scoffed, "We are not going to cooperate with Rosen anymore. To be more precise, this is Mingzhu's idea."

They said they could hold a shareholders' meeting and let everyone vote, but Shen Mingzhu was the largest shareholder. As long as Shen Mingzhu voted against it, it would be useless for all the shareholders to vote in favor. (End of this chapter)