How did I become a god

Chapter 733 Sincerity
(Correction: The "French Integrated Media Group" mentioned above is wrong, it should be Lagardère SCA)
It was past three o'clock in the morning after Jing Gao made the phone call. He took a nap in the study on the second floor with his clothes on. At around six o'clock in the morning, he welcomed two unexpected and unexpected guests: Arthur - Lagardère, and Andre Griffin, Bernard Arnault's confidant and spokesperson.

Dong Youwei's eyes were bloodshot, and he took the two of them to meet Jing Gao who had finished washing in the living room on the first floor.

The furnishings in the living room are elegant and the layout is simple.Jing Gao sat on the one-back sofa and did not get up, with a cup of warm tea in hand.

Jing Shufeng, a staff member who continued to act as an interpreter, sat beside him and behind him.

Andre Griffin is a German, short and fat, with a square face. He bowed to Jing Gao and said: "Dear Mr. Jing, I am very sorry that Mr. Arnault cannot come due to physical reasons. I will be his The plenipotentiary has come to make a request to you, hoping to obtain your understanding."

Arthur Lagardère couldn't help but sigh in his heart, a professional manager is hardworking, he can't speak with such a low profile, he can only bow to Mukai Gao.It's like subjects are meeting their king!
Jing Gao nodded and gestured for the two to sit down and talk.

Andre Griffin did not sit down, but stood and talked to Jing Gao, and said respectfully: "Mr. Jing, the assassination you encountered tonight was carried out by Minister of Land Integration and Local Liaison Affairs Louis Froude started it. He's always been tough. Mr. Arnault has always been a moderate."

Jing Gao smiled, but said nothing.

Who are you kidding?Bernard Arnault is known as "the wolf in the cashmere shirt".Only wrong names, no staggered nicknames.It shows his style of acting.

Andre Griffin watched his words and said sincerely: "Mr. Jing, to show our sincerity, Mr. Arnault and the Lagardère consortium are willing to solve Louis Froude for you.

Of course, this requires some cooperation from you: ask the embassy of your country to investigate your assassination, and continue to put pressure on the French cabinet and police.At the same time, we are willing to make compensation. "

Jing Gao pondered slightly.

To be honest, even if it is found out that Louis Froude shot at him and he wants to send someone to kill him, in the short term, he has no way to do something to a French cabinet member.We can only wait a few years for Louis Froude to lose his power and fade out of the public eye before sending someone to kill him.

A car accident or a medical malpractice or an accident is enough to cover up all traces.

Since the two consortiums, Arnault and Lagardère, are willing to act on their behalf, quickly solve Louis Froude, let him out.This is a windfall.

Jing Gao nodded, as a recognition of the "sincerity" of Bernard Arnault and the Lagardère consortium.

Andre Griffin breathed a sigh of relief, and continued: "Mr. Arnault is willing to sell you 70% of the equity in the luxury brand Bulgari for 50 billion euros. In order to let Zhaoshi Group make up for the shortfall in the high-end watch field." plate.

According to the financial data in May this year, Bulgari’s total sales in watches, jewelry, perfumes, skin care products, hotels and other businesses last year were 20 billion euros.Accounting firms value Bulgari at 75 billion euros.

However, Mr. Arnault hopes to reach a gentleman's agreement with you. When you want to sell Bulgari's equity, LVMH Group has the right of first acquisition. "

Arthur Lagardère was also standing and negotiating, and then said: "Mr. Jing, Lagardère is willing to pay a 30% premium to take over 10% of the shares of Lagardère SCA in your hand.

We are also willing to divest several non-core magazines and publishing houses and sell them to you to help you gain admission to the French public opinion field.

I want to explain that the French paper media has certain limitations.Because fewer and fewer young people read newspapers.But publishing houses still wield enormous influence.

However, Mr. Jing, you do not have connections in the French political circle, so it is difficult to play the role of a publishing house.But you can use this to transform in the direction of the Internet.We are willing to help. "

Jing Gao is of course interested in entering the French media industry.The media in France has become one of the "separation of powers".But the stakes are high.As long as certain departments in France investigate on the grounds of XX security, his investment will be in vain.

As for the transition to the Internet, don't think about doing social media or news clients.These are the domains of Google, facebook, twitter, instagram and other software.

However, as a godly hero, are you still afraid that your investment will be in vain?What he wants is a channel through which capital can exchange power.

This is an "overt conspiracy", it's not that he looks down on Arthur Lagardère, this is not a suggestion that this person can make at all.

First, the Lagardère consortium repurchased his shares, even at a premium of 30%, resulting in a large amount of debt.But at the same time, its shareholding in the French integrated media group will rise to about 20%, and its control will be further strengthened.

Second, lure him to invest in the media industry, which may cause him huge losses in the future.

It can be seen that Bernard Arnault still has some ideas about him.It's just that under the current situation, I have to bow my head.

Jing Gao wanted to understand, and said: "Arthur Lagardère, I want French publishing houses and magazines to be of little use, just an identity verification. The transformation to the Internet is only a content-providing enterprise, which is not very big. Lagardère Is Gardell's sincerity just that?"

Arthur Lagardère wanted to sweat a little on his forehead, and said tremblingly: "Mr. Jing, I am willing to sell the ancestral home of the Lagardère family to you. Since then, the glory of the Lagardère family has been Mr. Jing Your stepping stone."

Jing Gaoshen laughed and stood up from the sofa. Even if he stomped the enemy under his feet to grab the fruits of victory, even if he was tired all night, his mind was still clear.Said: "What do I want your ancestral home for? What glory, stepping stone, I am afraid that if I take over your ancestral home, it will cause resistance from the entire French consortium."

Arthur Lagardère said quickly: "Don't dare, dare not."

Inoga Negate said: "Lagardère bought the shares of the French integrated media group in my hand at a premium of 100%."

Arthur Lagardère defended in astonishment: "Mr. Jing, I don't have that much money in my hand."

Jing Gao interrupted him forcefully and said, "I can lend you money!"

What Jing Gao said seems a bit nonsensical, but the mystery inside it is: the equity of Lagardère Group belongs to you, but I am your creditor!can maintain a certain influence.

And the Lagardère consortium needs to repay its debts every year.You have worked hard for a year, and all the profits are mine.

Jing Gao also didn't mention that he would set up a new bank, and said: "I've accepted the magazine and publishing house. I don't want your ancestral house. Give me a larger piece of land in the suburbs of Paris. I'm going to build a new bank." A bigger estate."

Arthur Lagardère calculated in his mind, and he was dismayed to find that if he bought at a premium of 100%, he would owe Mr. Shikai nearly 30 billion euros in debt.That's not counting interest.Given the profitability of the Lagardère Group, it may be difficult for him to get rid of the influence of this debt within the next ten years.

As one of the world's three largest publishing groups, Lagardère Group's annual net profit is not high. The estimated net profit in 2018 is only about 2.5 million euros.

Originally purchased at a premium of 30%, some of the funds will be advanced by Bernard Arnault, and will be directly converted into debt and equity.He will continue to be a supporter of the Lagardère family in the Lagardère Group.

Of course, the price Lagardère paid was that in this negotiation, he was dragged behind, in a weak position, and bore Mr. Jing's dissatisfaction.

This is a negotiating skill.Arnault and Lagardère offered conditions separately. Compared with the results, it is obvious that Arnault is more sincere.Well, there is a high probability that Mr. Jing will agree to Arnault's conditions, and then beat and question Lagardar's sincerity.

However, I didn't expect Mr. Jing to open his mouth like a lion and ask for such a ruthless price!

Arthur Lagardère agreed with a bitter face, "Okay, Mr. Jing."

"Okay, Youwei, entertain them and implement the agreement." Jing Gao ordered and went to the third floor to rest.

The news that Idaka had been shot last night swept through certain circles in Paris like a storm, spreading fast.However, not a single word appeared on the Internet or in the news.

Dong Lingxi, Ouyang Wan, and Chen Qingshuang had breakfast in the embassy, ​​and accompanied by Counselor Wu, they returned to their villa at No. 16, Luotan Street, District 12.

The villa under the shadow of the sycamore tree is slightly quiet, and the summer wind blows slowly.The vigilant bodyguards are dedicated to their duties, but their faces are tired.Obviously, after tossing and tossing last night, he was exhausted.

There was no one in the lobby on the first floor. Dong Youwei led people to negotiate in the living room. Seeing the arrival of Counselor Wu, Dong Lingxi and others, he took a short break.

Counselor Wu wanted to come over to check on Jing Gao's situation, and when he learned that Jing Gao was sleeping soundly on the third floor, he smiled and said, "It's fine, Assistant Dong, get busy!"

Dong Youwei's eyes were red from being boiled, and he smiled exhaustedly, sent Counselor Wu out, and whispered about the shooting, "Our President Jing made a few calls last night, and we are basically sure that the mastermind last night was Guotu Minister of Integration and Local Liaison Affairs Louis Froude. I hope the embassy can put pressure on the French cabinet and the police to demand an explanation."

Counselor Wu was a little surprised. He didn't know who was behind the scenes last night. After thinking about it, he said frankly, "Assistant Dong, let me tell you the truth. You are just injured, and the French police will not seriously investigate. If there is no result, the cabinet can naturally be fooled."

Dong Youwei smiled slightly, and said, "Just put pressure on it."

Counselor Wu understood a little bit, there should be an exchange and compromise behind the scenes, and said with a smile: "Okay. Our citizens and entrepreneurs were shot in France, and we will send a note to the French government. It is our duty to exert pressure."

He went to inform Jing Gao last night, and the rest of the matter was also clear.The general opinion of him and his colleagues is that there is a high probability that the shooting incident was directed and performed by Jing Gao himself, in order to solve the deadlock last night.

It is estimated that Mr. Jing has gained a lot from this matter!What a smart, powerful character, and courageous enough!
Not to mention that Dong Youwei went to see off Counselor Wu.Dong Lingxi, Ouyang Wan, and Chen Qingshuang went to the third floor to see Jing Gao, but saw that the windows in the master bedroom were closed, the air conditioner was on, and Jing Gao was lying on the bed in a soft gray nightgown, sleeping soundly.The sound of breathing is even.Must have been exhausted last night.

The worries and feelings of the three of them didn't know where to start, but they felt that in the quiet bedroom, their hearts became softer.

(End of this chapter)