Return to 88: Starting from Marrying My Sister-in-law

Just as Lu Yang had predicted.

The next day, the people waiting at the hotel called Lu Yang.

People ran away.

Who ran away?
Naturally, it was Mr. He from the Arctic Ocean and the so-called cooperation negotiation team he brought.

Tut tut...

A formal meeting between the negotiating representatives of both sides has not even begun.

So they hurriedly chose to return home.

It's because they're afraid of Lu Yang's actions yesterday, worried that things might backfire.

But it doesn't matter.

The other party has achieved its goal.

His purpose was also achieved.

Delaying him for even a day is the limit. He's the head of a state-owned enterprise; it's not fair to forcibly restrict his personal freedom. Besides, keeping Mr. He from Beibingyang in Pengcheng isn't Lu Yang's goal. Only by keeping Mr. Christo, the Asia Pacific CEO of PepsiCo, in Beijing can it be more convenient for Brother Mou to operate in Rongcheng...

Both sides are playing a game of timing.

Now it's a matter of who can win over the two established domestic brands, Beibingyang soda and Tianfu cola, in Beijing and Chengdu first.

If Mu Qizhong fails to act effectively and manage to secure Tianfu Cola in Chengdu before Mr. Christophe... representing PepsiCo and Beibingyang Soft Drink officially reach an agreement and sign the acquisition contract, and if Mr. Christophe..., CEO of PepsiCo Asia, is allowed to fly from Beijing to Shenzhen...

no doubt!

Given the opponent's sheer size, there's a very high chance that Lu Yang and Mu Qizhong's attempt to snatch food from the jaws of death will ultimately end in vain.

It was all for nothing.

Conversely, if the opposite is true, it means that Lu Yang and Mou Qizhong will be able to forcibly tear a piece of flesh from the mouth of Pepsi, the Fortune 500 beverage giant.

This is a piece of prime meat that the other side is determined to acquire, a bridgehead that they must conquer to enter the domestic beverage market.

Lu Yang and Mu Qizhong's act of snatching food from the tiger's mouth, at the moment of their success, also meant that they would officially enter the sights of Pepsi, the world's top 500 beverage giant.

Enraged by the other party.

A war without gunfire is about to break out. As for how much money the other side is prepared to pour into the mainland to win this beverage market war, it depends on just how strong the new Tianfu Cola Group will be after Lu Yang and Mou Qizhong's investment...

The rest depends on the other party's determination.

The so-called Fortune 500 capital giants may be able to intimidate others, but they can't scare Lu Yang.

If this fierce competition in the beverage market is to be started, Lu Yang actually sees it as a good opportunity to expand the industry, and he can give more profits to distributors and consumers.

As for how long this contest will last?
It shouldn't be decided by Pepsi Asia President Christophe, nor is it up to Lu Yang to decide.

Let the market decide. This business war will either continue until Lu Yang runs out of resources or until the international giants are completely driven out of the country.
Of course, it's still a bit early to say these things.

To make these things happen, the first prerequisite is that he must be seen by others. And the prerequisite for being seen by others is that he and Mu Qizhong must actually be able to complete this plan of snatching food from the tiger's mouth.

Otherwise, people wouldn't even see him.

Therefore, this beverage business war is unlikely to break out.

Even if Lu Yang and Mou Qizhong immediately start anew, investing tens of millions to build a new factory and enter the beverage industry, no matter how loudly they make their claims, people probably won't even pay them any attention or give them a second glance.

Is it about having more money?

Even if ten Lu Yangs and Mu Qizhong were tied together, they wouldn't be a match for that capital giant's single hand.

Only by first undermining the opponent's position, throwing them into disarray, seizing Tianfu Cola's existing market share in China, widening the gap, and building a stronghold, can we have the confidence to take control and fight a real battle with them in the domestic market.

So, what can Lu Yang do now?
He can't do anything now; his work is done.

Next, we just wait for news.

He also stayed home to accompany his wife during childbirth. Mingyue was about to reach full term, and he didn't want his precious wife to suffer an accident at the last minute like that bastard Xiao's wife.

So now he basically doesn't go to the company unless he has to.

As for that bastard surnamed Xiao...

Xiao Jun had contacted Lu Yang several times in the past few days, still very envious, especially after hearing that the CEO of Beibingyang Soda had already visited Pengcheng and, in front of reporters, signaled his intention to cooperate with a private enterprise led by Lu Yang's Century Group...

How could he miss out on such a great opportunity?

"What about the money?"

"No money."

"If you have no money, what are you talking about? Are you trying to make fun of me?"

"I don't have money, but my sister does. It's inconvenient for her to come to your door, so I'm doing this on her behalf..."

When Xiao Jun shamelessly uttered those words, Lu Yang felt like strangling him.

He's been hiding from that Qian Xiaoniu lately, and that vixen's eyes light up every time she sees him.

I wish I could just rip his underwear off right there and then.

Urgent!

You promised to give her a child, didn't you? You touched her, you undressed her, and then at the last moment you abruptly stopped, pulled up your pants, and tried to deny everything, right?

Of course, Lu Yang never intended to renege on his promise.

But she was in a hurry, and he couldn't be.

After his impulsive act last time, he reflected on it afterwards and realized he had been too hasty. He had indeed been blinded by lust and had been seduced by that young woman's long legs.

Now that he's finally come to his senses, we can't let him repeat the same mistakes. At the very least... um... let's wait until Mingyue has given birth.

The thought of his own sister being defiled by this bastard in front of him, and what's worse, him putting on an act, playing the role of a devoted husband, made Xiao Jun furious. He pointed at Lu Yang's nose and yelled, "You're a fucking scumbag, don't kid me, okay?"

Lu Yang calmly retorted, "Yes, I'm scum, but what about you? You have a wife at home, and you go to nightclubs with young models every night. What are you then?"

Xiao Jun swallowed hard, choked by Lu Yang's words, and said angrily, "Stop talking nonsense. I... I'm a scumbag too, but that has nothing to do with cursing you. My sister was bullied by you, so what's wrong with me cursing you? What's wrong with that? Tell me, are you going to give me an explanation for what happened today?"

Since they've gone to such lengths to be shameless, he's going all out. He's not going to leave this place empty-handed today.

He then casually replied, "Sure! You just want to invest? I agree."

Lu Yang has already had the shell company in Hong Kong registered. As for the allocation of shares...

For the time being, there has been no separation. Lu Yang wants to take the lion's share, or at least achieve controlling interest. As for Lao Mou, he is also an ambitious person. Although he is following Lu Yang to make money, if there is an opportunity to take more, Lu Yang expects that Lao Mou will not hesitate to do so.

This is a very real problem.

Lu Yang wanted to cut the cake, but he couldn't take too much for himself, or it would look too unseemly. It was the same amount of real money at stake; although Lu Yang had suggested it, Mu Qizhong was currently busy in Sichuan, putting in just as much effort as Lu Yang…

After much deliberation, Lu Yang decided that he needed to bring in another person. It was only because Xiao Jun was broke that he didn't have this problem; a love triangle was the most stable relationship.

Even if it's a triangle, it's the biggest one.

Now there's a better option: replace Xiao Jun with his sister Qian Youyou. It's the same love triangle. Although Lu Yang is confident he can fool Xiao Jun and keep his cheap brother-in-law on his side, a cheap brother-in-law is still a cheap brother-in-law. He doesn't care about his own woman... right?

"1000 million US dollars?"

"No need, that's too much. Even if your sister could come up with that much money, I wouldn't accept it... Honestly, does your sister want to be a major shareholder in the new company?"

"What the hell? Didn't you say it yourself last time? You thought I couldn't come up with 1000 million US dollars, so you excluded me from your circle..."

“Last time was last time. Last time, Lao Mou and I were just planning to cooperate, and we expected to raise a little over 1000 million US dollars. But now that your sister is involved, I think we can prepare more funds. The three of us can jointly contribute 1500 million US dollars. This way, the newly established overseas company will have sufficient funds to do many things.”

"Damn it, are you kidding me? I can't come up with ten million US dollars, but I can scrape together one million US dollars. No way, you guys have to include me."

"It's your sister's fault. Then go back and talk to your sister again, and ask her to give you the opportunity..."

"Oh no, I've shot myself in the foot. I definitely can't convince my sister, but could you please make an exception and let both my sister and me join your investment?"

"What do you think? Why don't you call Old Mou in Sichuan? He's been incredibly busy lately, I heard he hasn't slept for two days and two nights. Aren't you two still together, Park Guochang? You're as close as brothers. Ask him to give you half of his share. As long as he agrees, I have no objection."

"I...you've got guts, kid!"

"Take care... Don't worry, brother-in-law, my seeds are excellent. Tell your sister to wait..."

Xiao Jun walked out of Lu Yang's villa with a feeling of wanting to vomit blood.

Even though it was a bright and sunny day with the sun blazing down, his heart felt utterly cold.

What a bad person!
He figured he had to give it a try, and sure enough, after standing in front of Lu Yang's villa for a little while, he got into his car and actually took out his phone to call Mu Qizhong, who was far away in Sichuan...

As for going back to discuss with his sister and asking her to give him her share?
forget it!
This couple is already a pair of adulterers. As the saying goes, "one is influenced by one's company." What good can come from hanging out with that kid surnamed Lu?
Qian Youyou: Brother, are you praising me?

1 minutes later……

"Damn it, this old Mou isn't a good person either. He calls himself a brother, but I gave him that pretty girl last time... Fine, if he doesn't want her... I don't care anyway... Don't even think about letting this old bastard give me a girl next time!"

It seems Xiao Jun's phone call didn't go smoothly!

He drove away, grumbling and cursing.

Meanwhile, in Sichuan, Mu Qizhong, who had just finished receiving a call from Xiao Jun, was already in his car, preparing to go to Tianfu Group to have a good talk with the company's CEO about the acquisition.

"President Mou, Director Lin of Tianfu Cola said that their joint venture agreement with Pepsi is almost finalized, but I'm afraid..." the secretary reported in a low voice.

Mu Qizhong flicked off his cigarette ash, grinned confidently, and said, "Almost there? That means it hasn't been signed yet! Don't worry, bring our overseas funding certificates and acquisition plan; we'll need them."

As she spoke, she gently patted the back of the other person's hand, which was resting on their knees and skirt.

This is a young secretary who has been with him for less than half a year. She is also a girl from Sichuan. His previous secretary was his sister-in-law, and now she has been promoted to his third wife.

The enchanting atmosphere inside the car did not hinder the passage of time.

Soon, they arrived at Tianfu Cola's headquarters in Chengdu.

Faced with the sudden visit of Mu Qizhong, the absolute number one private entrepreneur in the three southwestern provinces.

Someone probably gave prior notice.

The other side was quite polite, and after some mutual flattery, they invited the group of people into the conference room.

and then?
Then it gets cold.

The other party already knew the purpose of Mu Qizhong's visit, but when comparing private enterprises and foreign-funded enterprises, they still preferred to cooperate with foreign-funded enterprises. Moreover, PepsiCo is a world-class beverage giant, while Mu Qizhong is just an outsider in this industry. How can he compare with a foreign beverage giant?
It has absolutely no advantage.

Even though Mu Qizhong repeatedly stated in public that he was willing to raise the price, slamming a stack of overseas funds certificates onto the solid wood table, making the teacups clink.

"Chairman Lin, what Pepsi can give you, we can give you too, and we're even willing to add another 20% on top of that..."

"Money is not a problem..."

"The premise is that you must have your own stance. Don't forget, these foreign investors are all wolves in sheep's clothing. Once you let them take over, they'll be in their hands, and you'll know what fear is. They can cut it down whenever they want..."

"Mr. Mou is exaggerating."

"Exactly, to say that other people's money is foreign capital and that they have ulterior motives, while your money isn't foreign capital and you don't have ulterior motives, is that really true?"

"Then how do you explain that I have $200 million more than them?"

“Mr. Mou, you are a novice in this industry. This mere 200 million US dollars cannot buy the trust we have in you.”

"That's hilarious. I'm giving you extra money for nothing, and you don't trust me. Those foreigners are giving you even less than me, and you trust them?"

"No, that's not it... How about this, Mr. Mou, please stay here first, and we can discuss this further internally."

"..."

When did things take a turn for the better?

Just two days later.

When news came from Beijing that PepsiCo and Arctic Ocean soda had jointly announced that PepsiCo would invest US$1000 million to acquire a 51% stake in Arctic Ocean soda…

Nobody should treat anyone else like a fool.

Pepsi is being too hasty this time, and its acquisition spree is too frequent.

Immediately, not only did the senior executives at Tianfu Cola realize what was going on, but their superiors and leaders also realized it.

If we allow foreign capital to sweep across the country like this, wouldn't the entire domestic beverage market eventually fall into their hands?
As a result, a leader issued an instruction urging Tianfu Cola to carefully consider its joint venture plan with the foreign-owned PepsiCo Group...

Whether Mu Qizhong was involved or exerted influence in this matter remains unknown.

With this two-pronged approach, the executives of Tianfu Cola changed their tune. They went from being perfunctory to being enthusiastic about Mu Qizhong's visit and began to carefully examine the possibility of cooperation with the capital behind Mu Qizhong.

(End of this chapter)