Reaching for the stars with one hand

Chapter 125
After the meeting with the Americans, Dasawa submitted a report to the board of directors.This report has more sufficient arguments, in which he cited a large number of data provided by Zhang Yong.

As Da Sewa himself said, he believed Zhang Yong's figures, but he didn't have any confidence.It's hard to get policy makers to change their minds.And his own attitude is consistent with Zhang Yong's but different.

He always thought that if he kept the OEM division, he would need more investment.If there is no new investment coming in, a department and a factory production line are kept, but there is no real business, it is better to sell it.

He feels a little sorry for Zhang Yong in his heart, this young man is really not bad, unfortunately, the chances of what he wants to do in Mag are slim.

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A high-level meeting at the TS Group headquarters in Paris, France.

Da Sewa's report was printed out and placed in front of everyone.

"Actually, there is nothing special about this report. Compared with the previous one, it just has a lot more data from China. I don't understand how much change can a country's data bring about?" A high-level executive expressed puzzlement.

Vice President Gobert replied, "TS's business in China is developing very rapidly, and the president has always attached great importance to China's issues. This is the reason for our meeting today."

The executive said: "Let's ignore Francois's report. I would like to know, how can we confirm the figures about China? If this is just Francois' conjecture, or the figures from some non-authoritative channels , how can we make decisions based on this data?"

Another executive spoke impatiently, "Everyone, everyone knows what position Mag is in TS, right? The matter of a department below Mag is not worth our time to discuss. Since this report has a lot of The content is about China, since the president attaches great importance to all Chinese issues, then we will take this report to the China region and let them verify it. We will come to the meeting after we have a conclusion."

Gobert nodded, "Okay, send the report to Taili for confirmation in China. Also, let our consulting company issue an independent Chinese OEM market report, and we will verify it through two channels. That's it."

"Okay, this topic is over, everything has a specific conclusion, let's discuss the next step. The next topic..."

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Da Sewa did not expect that his unconfident point of view in the report was not directly rejected by TS Group, but was pending.While this isn't good news, it's better than bad news.

The buyers in the US didn't get what they wanted either, they went back to the US first and everything came to a standstill.

Zhang Yong concluded a week of meetings. He had in-depth communication with all departments this week and gained a lot.Of course, he also got more recognition himself.

On the night of farewell, when he came back from dinner, Xiao Sewa asked him if he would fly back to China directly.

Zhang Yong replied: "I want to go to Paris. It's my first time here, and I want to spend a weekend in Paris before going back."

"Brother Yong, this is a good idea. You must go to Paris. In addition to the Champs Elysees, the Louvre, Galeries Lafayette is also the favorite of the Chinese. I wish you a happy weekend in romantic Paris."

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Da Sewa's report was sent to the Beijing branch of TS Group, in the hands of Tai Li, the president of China.

Taili frowned and looked at it for a long time, then said to his assistant: "Mag Group is not included in TS's major business divisions at all. Mag and we are just a family in name. Except for every important gathering of TS in China, I Celina will be invited to participate, because she is originally from TS. We don’t care about anything about the satellite navigation department, so let us evaluate? We have neither resources nor time. What is Gobert thinking?"

The assistant said: "This should be the meaning of the president, otherwise it would not be sent to you directly. I think it is better for us to have an answer."

"Okay, that's easy." Terry waved his hand, "Send this report to Celina and ask him to write me an assessment."

So the report was returned to Fang Shu. Fang Shu looked at the numbers in the report and smiled.She was 100% sure that Da Se Wa did not come up with these numbers by herself. She checked the French time, then picked up the phone and called Zhang Yong.

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Silicon Valley, USA, Houghton Business Consulting Company.

Under the logo at the entrance of the company, there is an eye-catching Slogan, "Experts in China affairs-dedicated to solving all business issues related to China."

Holden is in his office reading a consultancy report just submitted by his staff.

After the Shanghai meeting, Holden Business became famous in satellite navigation and related industries, and its business developed rapidly, which was never expected by Holden himself.

Although, as Steve said, after three months, SKydon removed Holden's name from the website and terminated all cooperation with Holden Business.But the Shanghai meeting cannot be erased from the history of SKydon, because it was indeed an extremely successful event.This event is even compared with Skydon's sponsorship of the Chinese surveying team Everest survey, and is considered one of the most successful market cases in the industry.

Therefore, SKydon can not mention Holden, but it cannot prevent Holden from packaging the event and putting it on his website.At the same time, he took all the credit for this meeting and SKydon's business growth in China after the meeting, including the success of the reference station business, all on his own head.

All the information is well-founded, and almost all the figures quoted are true and valid.Unlike fooling Karl back then, many of the numbers behind were provided to him by Li Kefei.This is almost a textbook-like success story, and others can't help being unconvinced.

Since then, Horton has received numerous business very quickly. With the intelligence of the Chinese people and his familiarity with China, these businesses are actually easy to handle. He just didn’t have such an opportunity at the beginning, so he could only do some Unpopular things.Now Holden Business is already a very formal consulting company, providing real and reliable consulting services to countless users.

"A long-distance call from China, would you like to answer?" Front desk phone.

"Okay, let's take it in." He had just finished reading the report and had a little extra time.He answered most of the calls from China.

"Hey, Lao Huo, what are you doing, where are you going to eat tonight?"

An extremely unscrupulous Chinese voice on the phone, accompanied by unscrupulous laughter.

"Li Kefei?" Holden's eyes lit up, "Wait a moment."

He went to the door, made sure to close his own door, and drew the shutters.Then he walked to the reception area and lay down on the sofa.Because he felt that he would be sorry for Li Kefei's phone bill if he didn't take such a comfortable posture.

"Li Kefei, your uncle, you bastard, I'm already in the United States, and you still want to eat me." He started to be as unscrupulous as Li Kefei.

"Haha, Lao Huo, I recorded your words and posted them on your website. Isn't your Slogan an expert in Chinese swearing?"

"Afraid of you? Just like you, a meal is enough. Tell me, why are you looking for me? Now the consulting fee for Holden Business is 500 US dollars an hour, and the clock starts now."

"It's really something, please help. Wait until we finish talking, and then start counting."

"I haven't seen you for a few years. Do you think we have such a deep friendship? Just help when you come up. Horton Business is a formal company that only does business. Don't help." Horton's tone was full of contempt.

"Indeed, I haven't seen you for several years, and our friendship has faded. When will you come back? I have a good appetite recently. I will eat you a few more meals to bring back my friendship. By the way, I will go to Skydon for a meeting next month, and we will be in the United States first." Eat." Li Kefei had boundless enthusiasm.

"Really? Are you coming next month? Damn, you must come to me, and you can eat anything." When Horton heard that Li Kefei was coming, his mood improved a lot, and he even forgot about the confrontation.

"Why are you looking for me? I don't care about your Skydon business, ungrateful company, I gave them so much credit, they actually deleted my name from the website."

"Do you want to lose face? Lao Huo, who did what happened in Shanghai, don't you have a number in your heart?"

Holden was serious, "Of course I did it. I have a contract in my hand and Skydon's proof of payment. Does Skydon deny it? Let's go through legal procedures."

"Hey, you still eat too little, just wait. I have a serious matter this time. I have a report, and I want to pass it to the French TS Group through your all-powerful means."

Horton sat up and his expression became serious.Today's Holden Business is not a company willing to do anything for money.

"Brother, let's talk about it, let's talk about it. When you come, I will entertain you with any specifications. But I don't do things that violate business rules and professional ethics. Don't talk about it now, even before. I could fool Carl into talking to the mayor for him. But I would never give him a false report."

Li Kefei also became serious, "Listen, Lao Huo. We have nothing to say between the two of us. Whoever owes someone a few meals is just a joke. But you do owe someone something, without you, he wouldn't I resigned from SKydon, and I have been unhappy since I resigned. You should know who this person is, so I don’t need to remind you.”

"Zhang...Yong? How could it be him? You are still in touch?" Holden remembered a name that had almost been forgotten.
"Why can't it be him? We don't usually contact each other, but he needs help with something. If he finds me, I'll help him. My old Li is much more friendly than your old Huo."

"Listen, brother. I like Zhang Yong, but I don't think I owe him anything. His resignation has nothing to do with me. It's his own choice. It's okay to help, but I won't make fun of my business reputation. I don't do anything out of line."

"Okay, Lao Huo, I admire your occasional integrity. I will send you the report, and you can read it before you read it. Let me tell you the truth, this report was originally written by Zhang Yong. Based on what you know about him, you think he Will the report be falsified? But I need you to add something, that is, an American company called Planet, they want to acquire a department of Zhang Yong’s company. You can investigate this part, don’t use fakes, just provide real conclusions.”

"That's all, no other requirements?"

"No, that's all. You are just a consulting company, and you don't need to be responsible for the results, as long as you provide the report. But there is one thing we must agree on in advance."

"what's up?"

"I have no money. Zhang Yong is also a poor boy like me. Asking you for help is not asking you to cheat, but to do things for free. Is it more difficult for you, an American?"

"Correct you, I'm just an American, and I'm Chinese. Don't mention the money, I want to confirm with you, is this report needed by TS Group?"

"I don't know. Zhang Yong said yes. But he also admitted that it was just speculation. Because a big company like TS has procedures and procedures for making decisions, he thinks it will be so, but he doesn't confirm it."

"If so, let's make a deal."

"What deal?"

"The next time we meet, whether it's in China or the United States, you'll pay for whatever you eat, whether it's expensive or cheap. If you agree, we'll make a deal."

"A profiteer, you actually want to eat my meal. It seems simple, but it actually broke the convention between you and me, overturned the rules of who invites whom, and your intentions are sinister. Well, for the friendship between the Chinese and American people, I accepted."

"Hahahaha," Holden laughed triumphantly, "Li Kefei, you still have today. You finally fell into my hands. This time, you have lost a lot."

Li Kefei felt that he was being calculated, but he didn't understand where he was at a disadvantage. "Isn't it just a meal? What else is going on?"

"We have some contacts with the consulting company of TS Group, and it is not difficult to get involved. If this report is what they want, do you think I will give it to them for free? If I am really free, the other party will doubt the report Not only did I sell them, but I also sold them at a high price. The best thing about this matter is that it doesn’t matter even if you don’t make any money in the end. TS’s scale is eight blocks below Skydon’s, and it can provide consulting services for companies like TS , I can write a proud sum on my Holden business resume, and this matter will do me no harm. But these are not as good as earning a meal from you to make me happy. Kid, try to meet soon Come on, don't hide from me. Otherwise I will report you directly to TS."

The assistant outside the door, even through the closed door, could vaguely hear Holden's triumphant laughter. "OMG, what a big business the boss has done, and he's so happy."

Li Kefei looked hopeless, "The rivers and lakes are dangerous, Lao Huo, you are here. I'm dead, I will start saving money now, waiting to treat you to dinner."

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The three reports have the same goal, but the format is different and the numbers are slightly different.At the same time, it was put on the high-level meeting of TS Group.

This is not a result that Zhang Yong can manipulate, but it just happened like this.This result made it impossible for these decision-makers to ignore Da Sewa's report, and had to respond to his point of view.

But the report from TS Consulting, in addition to these very similar figures, there are some other content.These contents have completely changed the attitude of the top.

Unbeknownst to the top management, this part of the content came from Holden.Of course they knew it, and no one cared.

"Planet Company is not a real satellite navigation professional company, but uses the banner of satellite navigation to do some business of splitting up and selling companies."

"They took the initiative to acquire a department that was not considered successful. This is almost certainly not their intention, but a buyer's entrustment. We do not rule out that the real buyer is a well-known company such as SKydon. At the same time, they are interested in Mag OEM. There should be an assessment that is much higher than the current offer."

"According to our assessment of the relevant businesses of several similar companies in the United States, see Appendix 2-5-7AB for specific data. We believe that the actual value of the Mag OEM sector far exceeds the current quotation."

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Zhang Yong enjoyed a relaxing weekend in Paris.

According to Madam's shopping list, he bought all the cosmetics that the police flower needed.Then, according to Xiao Sewa's guidance, I went to La Durée and bought a large pack of macarons for my son.

The shopping task was completed, and he was relaxed. After visiting the Louvre, he walked along the Seine River and enjoyed the sunshine in Paris.

On Sunday, he slept in and missed breakfast at the hotel.Most restaurants and supermarkets in Paris were closed on Sunday, so he went out to find food.I only found a supermarket opened by an Arab next to the hotel and it was still open.He went in to buy something to eat, but the Arab boss followed him closely, following every step.Looking at that look, it is clear that he is afraid that he will steal something.He was funny and angry, decided that even if he was hungry, he would not spend in this store, he turned around and left with big strides.

After thinking about it for a while, he simply took the subway to the famous Gare du Nord.The passenger flow here on weekends is higher than usual, and there are delicious French sandwiches and drinks sold at the station.

Leaning on the pillars of the station solved his stomach problem, and he had a sudden idea, since the shops in the city are not open, he might as well go out of the city for a walk.It is said that the Outlets are not closed, let's go and have a look.Anyway, people are already at the station, don't waste the opportunity.

He bought a train ticket and drove out of the city to the east. After four or ten minutes, he arrived at the La Valle Shopping Village in Paris.

Zhang Yong walked into the shopping town in a relaxed mood, and soon discovered a very serious problem. Madam was not around, he didn't know what to buy, and he didn't know anything about the various brands in front of him.

He looked at the time, Madam should not have woken up yet.He sighed helplessly.It would be a waste to come to this kind of place without Madam.So he thought again, should we just sit one more stop and go to Disneyland.But then I gave up this idea. Going to Disney not only requires Madam, but also brings my son with me.

He suddenly felt that everything in Paris was boring, so he should go home early.

As soon as this thought came to him, his cell phone vibrated, and it turned out to be a French number.

"Bonjour, Brother Yong, are you still in Paris?" The caller was Xiao Sewa
Zhang Yong's heart moved, if a Frenchman called him on the weekend, it would definitely not be a trivial matter.

"Good weekend, boss. Yes, I'm still in Paris. What's the matter?"

"Very well, you can postpone your flight. Just stay in Paris and don't go back to Beijing. Wait for my news next week, François may find you."

　Regarding the reader's technical description of the pseudo base station, it has been answered in the free chapters related to the previous works.

　　Interested readers can go to the front to read.

　　thank you all.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)