Dramatic changes in the movies and TV shows

Chapter 1203 Decision
"They're still using the mindset of over a hundred years ago to deal with the Chinese, and even when the Chinese encounter bottlenecks, they're unwilling to lower their stance!"

Lin Hao smiled and said, "You're too optimistic. Foreign companies aren't just facing bottlenecks now; they're in a very difficult situation!"

"Local companies have already caught up, and VG's market share in China is shrinking year by year. It's only a matter of time before it completely loses the Chinese market!"

"You still love to exaggerate and scare people!" Andy poured Lin Hao a cup of tea and said, "Here, have some tea!"

Lin Hao smiled and said, "Whether I'm exaggerating or not, you should know in your heart. I can provoke you a bit more: VG's global business is facing the same problem!"

"You must know that we're blocked in front and pursued from behind!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

"I'm just the president of the China region; I don't care about the global strategy!" Andy then changed the subject:

"But I do know that you were the one who chased VG and bought a portion of VG's Chinese division, right?"

Lin Hao countered, "You invited me here, so how could you not know about this? If that's the case, then I have to question your abilities!"

"That's why I invited you to meet me!" Andy said with emotion upon hearing this.
"I have to say, your growth has far exceeded my expectations, and even caught me off guard!"

"I am aware of the predicament VG is currently facing, so I want to be the one to save VG, or at least one of the people who will lead it out of this predicament!"

"So you need my help!" Lin Hao said bluntly.

"Helping me is helping yourself!" Andy said solemnly.

“I know what your ideals are, and I also know that you have started a new company and integrated several telecommunications companies into a new force in the telecommunications industry!”

"But it's still much smaller than VG. To reach VG's level, it will need at least four or five years of development, or even longer!"

“Let’s collaborate. You represent the forefront of the current communications industry, while VG represents the largest scale!”

"If we cooperate, we can quickly become one of China's largest telecommunications giants, and even have the potential to launch a counterattack in the international market!"

"A very tempting idea, so what are you planning to do?" Lin Hao asked knowingly.

Lin Hao had already discovered Andy's little scheme. He just wanted to swallow VG China. If Lin Hao hadn't appeared, he would have slowly used the localization reform plan to gradually erode VG International's shares and eventually monopolize VG China.

Now that he has learned that Lin Hao has acquired a portion of VG China's shares, he naturally seeks to cooperate with Lin Hao as soon as possible, because if he wants to take over VG China, he cannot bypass the shares held by Lin Hao.

Andy solemnly stated, "Use this crisis to carry out a thorough localization reform of VG China and completely take control of VG China."

Lin Hao continued calmly, "Then you turned around and, just like Evans did back then, kicked me out of the company, and then you kept all the spoils for yourself!"

Andy shook his head and said, "I'm sorry about what happened back then, but even if I could do it all over again, I still couldn't change anything!"
“I believed you were right back then, but headquarters had a hard time understanding it, and I had a hard time persuading them!”

“In their eyes, if I help you, I'll be like a traitor!”

“They will say that I gave in to the Chinese, but they are still very stubborn and will forcibly transplant their product and management systems that are not suitable for China to China!”

"They ignore China's development needs and let people who don't understand China at all manage China's market!"

"They don't know that there is a complete industrial system and impeccable infrastructure here!"

"The culture here is inclusive and open, and the Chinese people are hardworking and very intelligent!"

"They don't understand how vast the Chinese market is; they simply don't understand China!"

Finally, Andy sighed and said, "That's why I said that even if I went back in time, I still couldn't change anything. At most, I could just give you advance notice that you've been fired!"

Lin Hao didn't press Andy for details, as it was pointless, and continued to play along.

Lin Hao then asked with an "I see" expression, "Why didn't you tell me this sooner!"

“What’s the use!” Andy shook his head and said, “Knowing will only make you more regretful. Actions speak louder than words!”

“You know, all these years, I haven’t just been waiting; I’ve been creating opportunities. The simultaneous launch of new products, the management reshuffle, and more say and autonomy—I’ve fought for all of these little by little!”

"What I've done is like bullets, the bullets prepared for us. Coupled with losing a client like President Su this time, I believe the time is ripe!"

"What surprised me even more was that you actually acquired a portion of VG China's shares. As long as the two of us cooperate, our future actions will only go more smoothly!"

Lin Hao said with a face full of admiration:
I truly admire your ability to see setbacks as opportunities, and your actions have also exceeded my expectations!
“I don’t need your admiration or praise!” Andy said sincerely.

"Really, I desperately need you to join this game. Let's work together to save VG, make it bigger and stronger, and bring it back to its peak!"

"So I need your help, and this is where you've fought for so many years, with people and things you know!"

"Andy, even the best tea will get tiring if you drink it all the time!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

"Then I'll go get something stronger!" Andy continued, seeing that Lin Hao's attitude had softened.

"Chinese culture paired with Western wine—that's fusion, and only through fusion can we find a way out!"

Lin Hao naturally understood that Andy had finally revealed her true intentions, so he feigned confusion and asked:

"So what do you mean by integration? What do you need me to do?"

"Of course, it's a merger of our two companies!" Andy's voice instantly became excited:
"You bring your company to VG, establish a production base, increase production lines, increase local supply, continuously accumulate and add local elements, quickly complete localization reforms, and then rapidly seize the market!"

Lin Hao's eyes widened upon hearing this, and then he said incredulously:
"Andy, do you think I'm stupid and easy to fool? This is called a takeover, and it's the kind where they don't want to pay anything, just trying to get something for nothing!"

"No, no, no, there's no merger involved. I just want to maintain the VG brand!" Andy explained carefully, seeing that Lin Hao had misunderstood.

"The integration of our two companies is essentially a merger. Once you own more than 50% of the shares, you will be the major shareholder of VG China!"

"And our company's nature has changed from a wholly foreign-owned enterprise to a joint venture, or more accurately, a local enterprise with foreign investment!"

“Isn’t that right?” Andy shrugged.

"Then what is your purpose?" Lin Hao didn't believe that Andy was some kind of saint who would do something without benefit. In this respect, any foreigner is the same.

Andy smiled and said, "I also need to acquire some shares of VG China, and when we take over VG International in the future, I want to become the major shareholder of VG International!" Lin Hao's eyes narrowed slightly. So this was Andy's idea. He wanted to take over VG International.

Lin Hao didn't use his skills to search Andy's memories, but he had already confirmed Andy's thoughts. However, Lin Hao didn't really care about VG International. Giving up some benefits to let him charge ahead was fine too.

After all, Lin Hao came here to relax and have fun, not to hone his business skills. It would be good to have someone help him manage the company so that he would have more time to enjoy life!
Lin Hao nodded, picked up the tea that Andy had mixed with alcohol, and said:
"Happy cooperation!"

"It's a pleasure to work with you, my most reliable partner!" Andy's face lit up with satisfaction; he had finally won over Lin Hao.

According to the upcoming plan, VG will enter a period of rapid development and take off along with the country.

"By the way, as your friend, I want to show you something, and I should at least tell you beforehand!"

Andy seemed to suddenly remember something, so he took out an iPad and handed it to Lin Hao, saying:

"Look, this is a draft of Jian Ai's M3 process that Liu Yingxia sent me earlier. This is something I need to personally approve!"

Andy thought Lin Hao still had feelings for Jane, and originally intended to use this as a trump card to invite Lin Hao.

However, since Lin Hao readily agreed, there was no need to hide it anymore. This also served as an opportunity to be honest with Lin Hao, so as not to make Lin Hao misunderstand that he was deliberately using this to blackmail him.

Lin Hao smiled nonchalantly, then pointed at Andy and said:

"Andy, I've noticed that you've truly integrated into this land, and you're becoming more and more like an old fox!"

Andy was quite pleased with Lin Hao's praise, so he smiled, raised his glass, and said:

"Chinese people value relationships. Your relationship with me is friendship, your relationship with Jane is love, and your relationship with VG is a deep one!"

"Come on, cheers!"

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After leaving VG, Lin Hao got into Jiang Nan's car. Seeing Lin Hao looking radiant, Jiang Nan asked curiously, "Mr. Lin, how did the talks go?"

"Everything is proceeding according to plan!" Lin Hao smiled and said confidently, "We will merge with VG China!"

Jiang Nan was stunned when she heard this, because according to the original plan, Lin Hao should have acquired a portion of VG China's shares, and then the two companies would cooperate.

That way, Lin Hao can completely control VG, unlike before when he was at DeepBlue Consulting, where he had to sell his shares and was kicked out of the company.

"Then who will be in charge in the future?" Jiang Nan asked with some concern.

"Don't worry!" Lin Hao smiled and explained.
"Nominally it will still be VG, but I will retain absolute control. Andy will remain the president of VG to maintain daily operations, while I will also serve as the operations director, overseeing localization operational reforms and possibly following up on personnel optimization!"

After listening to Lin Hao's words, Jiang Nan finally relaxed. Although she knew that Lin Hao was very capable, she was still afraid that he would repeat the same mistake and be kicked out of the company.

This wasn't just her wild imagination; Lin Hao had already told her that these so-called foreigners who claim to study Chinese culture or call themselves China experts don't actually like Chinese culture and study it because it's easier to gain favor with Chinese people and make money that way.

At this moment, Lin Hao asked again, "By the way, how's the investigation going, which I asked you to collect on VG's personnel turnover over the past two years, especially the situation of foreign employees?"

Jiang Nan immediately reported back in great detail:

"According to available data, about 40% of VG China's foreign employees have left in the past year, most of whom were in management!"

"Where did they go?" Lin Hao continued to ask.

"Most of them went to the Japanese and Korean branches!"

What about the personnel recruitment situation?

Jiang Nan blurted out, "We didn't bring in many people; most of them were technical staff, and coincidentally, they mostly came from our Japanese and Korean branches!"

"What does this mean?" Lin Hao began to test Jiang Nan, wanting to see if he could handle things on his own.

Jiang Nan thought for a moment, then analyzed:
"Personnel mobility is normal; the deeper significance lies in focusing on developing the Chinese market!"

"Another possible reason for not returning to headquarters is that the sales figures released by headquarters are not as good as they appear!"

"But Mr. Tao, why do we need to study these things that have already happened?" Jiang Nan asked, puzzled.

“I need to know Andy’s determination, how far things have progressed, and where I should start!” Lin Hao explained.

Then Lin Hao asked, "By the way, is the house I bought ready? When can I move in?"

"It's all ready, you can move in now!" Jiang Nan said, her eyes lighting up.

Lin Hao nodded and said, "Let's go, it's getting late. Take me to the hotel, and we can arrange for the move tomorrow!"

"By the way, you should get some rest when you get back. We'll need your help with the merger later!"

"Okay, Mr. Lin!" Jiang Nan said with some disappointment.

However, she quickly adjusted her mood; as long as she could be with Lin Hao, she was happy.

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The next day, Jiang Nan found someone to help Lin Hao move, and then got involved in the merger of the two companies.

Meanwhile, in the VG office, upon seeing Jia Kuan grinning, Jian Ai asked Liu Yingxia in confusion:

"Why is Brother Kuan's mouth crooked? Did he have a stroke?"

"He's upset; he's heard about the employee layoffs too!"

Liu Yingxia looked out the window at Jia Kuan and said with some worry:

"I originally thought that the less my son Kuan knew about his emotional intelligence and IQ, the better, but I felt that I couldn't hide it from him any longer. He had a feeling that he might be eliminated, so he started to get upset!"

At this point, Liu Yingxia gritted her teeth and said, "If all else fails, let's take Jia Kuan down with us!"

"That's really cruel! You just got stabbed once, and now you're stabbing someone else again!" Jian Ai found it somewhat amusing. The bickering between the two of them was so interesting, much more so than her relationship with Lin Hao.

"Its mouth and eyes are crooked, what's the point of keeping it? We should just fix it already!" Liu Yingxia said with exasperation.