The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 274 Employees and Customers Taking it Easy
China is not just a textile center in Jinghai. As the world's largest producer and exporter, China also has potential partners in the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, the Central Plains, the mountains, and even the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps at the very top of the Yangtze River.

The aim of this attack on a small massage parlor is to completely ruin the reputation of Relax & Slow Travel and sever all possibilities of cooperation between it and the entire industry ecosystem.

If these things are done, the cost of these extras being framed becomes negligible.

At this moment, Zhang Minghua finally understood Zhou Yaqin's purpose in bringing in her "old buddies"—to ensure the safety of the massive cash flow of EasySlowMove.

She looked at the elderly woman strolling the street, her voice a little hoarse: "Should we... acquire it?"

Zhou Yaqin nodded calmly, then shrugged helplessly. It was as if she were saying: I know this sounds unbelievable, but that's the order she received.

That's right, it's about acquiring it, a small massage parlor, to acquire this mid-sized textile company listed on the A-share market.

"Just us?" Zhang Minghua asked incredulously, glancing around with a professional's helplessness in her voice. "Don't you think... we're a bit too few people?"

As a financial elite, Zhang Minghua knew all too well that her shield was to protect financial security, while Zhou Yaqin's spear was to build a firewall. The missing piece was precisely the most crucial team—the professional financial acquisition team responsible for conquering new territories.

“Minghua, like you, I was busy with my own business after receiving the notice, and I don’t know anything else.”

She paused, raised her hand, and pointed behind Zhang Minghua.

"Ask her, not me."

Before the words were finished, the easy-going glass doors slid open gently, and the boss's assistant came out with a group of people.

"President Zhou, President Zhang." Ou Xiaokui greeted the two old ladies respectfully, then stepped aside, revealing the group of people behind her.

Her job tonight was to connect the people with different identities and responsibilities behind her, as instructed by her boss. Now, her task is complete.

The first to appear was Pan Xiaoli, the Customer Service Director and a core member of the Easy Slow Travel team. She still had the same friendly and warm smile she had when she was a waitress. Shen Yan, the Back-end System Supervisor, who rarely appeared in public, was busy with a tablet. Behind him was a group of middle-aged men with science and engineering backgrounds, who were clearly his employees.

And then there's Qian Tu, the legal counsel who just got back from home.

Next was Ling Rui, who was unusually nonchalant today, respectfully accompanying a sprightly old man in a Zhongshan suit. The old man merely nodded slightly to Zhou Yaqin and Zhang Minghua, his identity naturally revealed.

Finally, there was Qian Mankun, who was radiant and exuded a powerful aura.

Behind him, Guoguo and several other SPA technicians stood smiling. Clearly, he had just finished a thoroughly enjoyable treatment.

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Zhang, I am Qian Mankun, we've met before." The ruddy-faced tycoon was followed by Guo Guo and several other technicians, clearly having just received the final treatment. "As per my brother's... oh, I mean Little Hammer's request, I will be responsible for providing the secondary market manipulation team."

Zhou Yaqin pouted: "We can do this little thing ourselves."

Qian Mankun smiled slightly, his smile showing respect for his senior, but the wealthy man's actions were anything but hesitant; he snapped his fingers crisply.

An assistant who had been invisible nearby suddenly appeared and handed Zhou Yaqin a file folder. The old lady pulled out the documents inside, glanced at them, and fell silent. She had survived that era of rampant growth, and the code names of chief traders, quantitative analysts, and risk control officers on the documents were all legendary figures in the capital world back then, each representing a bloody battle.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Qian." Zhou Yaqin put away the file folder expressionlessly. She glanced at Ou Xiaokui beside her, her eyes indicating: These people alone are not enough.

Ou Xiaokui understood and pointed to the crowd.

“Mr. Zhou,” Qian Tu, the legal counsel, stepped forward and reported softly, “I will be responsible for contacting the legal team needed for the merger and acquisition. Top-notch, payment after the deal.”

“It’s a lot of work for the legal department.” Zhou Yaqin nodded, her eyes continuing to search the crowd. She knew very well that everything was ready except for one crucial element—a commander-in-chief who could oversee the entire operation. Her gaze finally settled on Ling Rui.

Ling Rui first respectfully gestured to the elderly man beside him, and after receiving a nod from the man, he stepped forward and said in a steady voice, "President Zhou, do you still remember the service agreement that our bank and your store signed when we cleared up the misunderstanding?"

Zhou Yaqin nodded as she recalled the scene at the police station not long ago.

Ling Rui also handed over a file folder: "According to the agreement, I will lead our bank's transaction services and consulting team to provide your store with full-process advisory services for this acquisition free of charge. The funds involved will also be advanced by our bank."

"..." Zhou Yaqin stared at him blankly, her throat a little dry. "Do you know how much money this acquisition will cost?"

Ling Rui nodded slightly, then slowly shook his head: "According to Mr. Zhao's idea, this is not just an acquisition." He glanced respectfully at the old man beside him before continuing: "In the words of our bank president, this is about building a vertically integrated heavy industry group. Our bank is honored to be invited to participate in it."

Zhou Yaqin and Zhang Minghua exchanged a shocked glance, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Ling Rui seemed to sense their doubts, gave a wry smile, and added, "Let me introduce myself. Before being promoted to head office, I served as the managing director of the investment banking department of our Beijing branch."

MD!

"..."

At this moment, the two elite elderly ladies were somewhat numb.

In fact, they had a premonition that if the child could attract the two of them, an even more capable and powerful person would come knocking on their door.

But the person in front of them and the old man standing behind them were still somewhat beyond their expectations; they were simply too strong.

Compared to market-oriented investment banks like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, state-owned banks' investment banking management (MD) not only possess unparalleled financial strength but also have a powerful network of government and state-owned enterprises, as well as a layer of national credit backing!
Acquiring only a mid-sized listed company seems like overkill, but according to them, integrating a heavy industry group...???
"What do you need us to do?" Zhou Yaqin asked.

Ling Rui replied solemnly, "Until Mr. Zhao's funds arrive, we will ensure the safety of the funds our bank lends to your store!"

At this moment, Zhang Minghua, who had been listening quietly, suddenly stepped forward: "What about the issue of the local industry's collective boycott?"

(End of this chapter)