My 1999

Coming to the rest area of ​​the golf course, Xu Liang saw two familiar figures.

Bernard Arnault was thin, with a clear face and elegant temperament, like a well-read university professor.

But his deep eye sockets, like the sharp eyes of a falcon, made people subconsciously dare not look directly at him.

It also destroyed the overall temperament.

Next to him, Muriez was tall, with a broad face and rough features, like a brown bear.

With a smile on his face, he looked harmless on the surface.

But in France, and even in the European business world, he is famous for his overbearing style.

He and Bernard are two extremes.

The latter is good at taking advantage of the internal conflicts between the acquisition targets and family heirs, stirring up internal strife and taking the opportunity to acquire.

Cold as a snake, cunning as a fox.

And Muriez usually uses the power of a storm to gain a large number of shares before the other party can react, thus laying the foundation for victory in one fell swoop.

These two people are the best in the French business world.

Xu Liang didn't want to confront them unless necessary, but he didn't want to do the Vivendi thing again.

He didn't intend to rely on the promises of others for the safety of the Xu family in France.

"Mr. Arnault, Mr. Mouriez, I didn't expect to meet you two here. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Xu Liang greeted them with a smile.

Although he wanted to kill the other party, he had to pretend to be close on the surface.

This is the basic operation of businessmen.

But everyone is a hermaphrodite, and Bernard and Mouriez are no exception.

He shook hands with Xu Liang with a close smile on his face.

"Mourriez and I made an appointment to play ball in Fontainebleau, but when we arrived, we found out that Mr. Xu had booked the place."

"I invited two friends to play ball, but I didn't want to be disturbed by too many people, so I had to spend more money."

Bernard nodded and turned his eyes to Bertrand Piech and Patrick Thomas who followed behind.

"I didn't expect Mr. Xu to know them?"

"They are all my good friends." Xu Liang turned his head and smiled, "Bertrand, Patrick, I don't need to introduce these two to you, right?"

Bertrand Piech said coldly: "Bernard, you are really haunting, you can find me wherever I go."

As the head of the Piech family, one of the three major families of Hermès.

The conflict between him and Bernard Arnault, who coveted Hermès, was almost irreconcilable, and of course he didn't have to give him a good face.

"Bertrand, I'm afraid you are a little wrong. I'm not here to find you. You are not that important."

Arnault didn't indulge him. After replying coldly, he turned his head and his cold face instantly turned into a smile.

"Mr. Xu, I was going to ask you out in person to discuss cooperation.

But since we met today, let's just talk directly."

Xu Liang made a gesture of invitation.

"Hanhua is a world-class financial group and a major shareholder of many excellent companies. You are an excellent corporate elite and financial genius.

So I sincerely invite you to join the board of directors of LV and work together to develop and expand this world's largest luxury group."

Arnault's sincere words made Bertrand and Patrick's faces change, and their eyes instantly fixed on Xu Liang.

The latter smiled indifferently, looking relaxed on the surface, but his vigilance was raised high.

This old guy is really too cunning.

In a few words, he buried the nail in his cooperation with Hermès.

"I am honored to receive Mr. Arnault's invitation, but forget about joining the LV board of directors. I am not very interested in the luxury business."

Xu Liang refused directly.

This old fox promised him a seat on the board of directors, but did not say how much equity he would give him.

It is obvious that it was just a psychological attack, not really intending to let him join LV.

It is possible that as long as he agrees, Bernard will achieve his purpose of sowing discord, and this old guy will directly regret it, leaving him empty-handed.

Bertrand and Patrick also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It is not easy to find an ally who is important and trustworthy now.

But Arnault obviously does not intend to let it go so easily.

"Hanhua Qinglong No. 4 Fund holds 3.6% of the shares of LV Group. How can Mr. Xu say that he is not interested in the luxury goods industry?"

"Mr. Arnault is really concerned about Hanhua."

Holding less than 5% of the equity of the target company does not need to be disclosed to the public.

Arnault knows so clearly that he has obviously conducted a special investigation.

Xu Liang continued: "Although I am not very interested in the luxury goods industry, I am optimistic about its future development. Therefore, Qinglong No. 4 Private Equity Fund has invested not only in LV, but also in a series of luxury goods companies such as Richemont, Chanel, Hermes, and Armani.

If Mr. Arnault is willing, Hanhua Qinglong No. 4 Fund does not mind increasing its holdings of LV's equity."

He does not want to be beaten passively all the time.

Didn't you invite me to join LV? It doesn't matter. I want equity openly.

Will you give it to me?

Of course, Bernard Arnault would not really give it.

He must maintain the absolute control of the Arnault family over LV.

He did not want to lure Xu Liang, a powerful dragon from across the river, into his own pool.

People who like to play tricks, the last thing they want is for others to use these tricks on themselves.

The Arnault family has many descendants.

When Xu Liang outlasts himself, he, who holds a large number of shares in the LV Group, may stir up internal conflicts among the descendants of the Arnault family and slowly take over the LV Group.

Arnault, who was caught off guard, quickly adjusted his mood.

"The LV Group welcomes investors from all over the world, including Mr. Xu Liang."

After answering vaguely, he changed the subject.

"The most popular fund under the Hanhua Group is the Pacific Fund. This time, we have to thank Mr. Xu for giving us a share of 6 billion euros."

While speaking, Arnault looked at Bertrand and Patrick's expressions with the corner of his eyes, trying to see envy or even jealousy from them.

But the expressions of the two were relatively calm, which surprised him a little.

But he also understood.

Xu Liang gave the same promise to the two, and even a larger share.

This is also the case. The three Hermès families share 1 to 2 billion euros, which is enough, and they may not even be able to eat it all.

There is no need to envy.

Moreover, Bernard's share of 6 billion euros is shared by six families.

A single family is not much higher than them.

Xu Liang said calmly: "You're welcome. The 6 billion euro share is the result of Mr. Arnault's 'efforts' and has little to do with me."

The deliberate emphasis on 'efforts' makes him seem very spiritual.

Bertrand and Patrick also smiled.

Why do they value Xu Liang?

They even offered 15% of Hermès's shares to win him over.

The main reason is that he was badly cheated by Bernard Arnault and suffered huge losses.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

This is the basis of their mutual trust.

Bernard's eyes twitched, smiling.

"I didn't expect Mr. Xu to remember it so clearly."

"After all, it's not easy to forget what just happened. Maybe after a long time, I'll forget it." Xu Liang said a double entendre.

He didn't give the other party a chance to talk back.

"Aren't Mr. Arnault and Mr. Mouriez going to play golf? Why don't we play together?"

"Okay."

Arnault agreed directly.

Bertrand and Patrick also nodded.

The five people had their own ulterior motives and played a few rounds of golf politely on the surface.

In the middle, they naturally set traps for each other, praised each other in public but criticized them in reality, and tested each other with words.

At noon, the three parties dispersed.

Looking at the car shadows going away.

"What we are most worried about has happened. Jin Caesar and Hermes are standing together." Muriez sighed.

"It's expected.

However, this kind of alliance of interests will also end because of interests.

So don't worry too much." Bernard said calmly.

Although he said so, his heart was still full of anger and uneasiness.

Xu Liang's joining will completely change the equity structure of Hermes and will also become the biggest obstacle for him to acquire this large luxury giant.

The Hermes acquisition war that has been planned for a long time is likely to fail because of this huge variable.

Thinking of this, his heart became heavier.

Muriez looked at the gloomy old friend and knew what he was worried about.

But he didn't care, and even hoped that Bernard's acquisition of Hermes would fail.

Only when the forces are equal can there be equal cooperation.

If one side develops too fast and the structure is unbalanced, then the power and status will also be unbalanced.

Muriez does not want to become Bernard's vassal.

Although they are old friends who have known each other for many years.

"Xu Liang..."

Bernard muttered in his heart, and the tall back that impressed him more and more appeared in his mind, his eyes flickered, and all kinds of thoughts were churning.

After a long time, he got in the car and left.

——

Sitting in the car back to the city, Xu Liang stretched out his hand to pinch his eyebrows, and his expression was more tired.

A golf game that was mainly for relaxation turned into a brain competition in the end.

None of the contestants were easy to deal with.

A wrong word could lead to unpredictable consequences.

In the middle, they repeatedly considered and intrigued.

The body is not tired, but the heart is too tired.

Both temples are throbbing.

"Mr. Xu, how about I massage you?" Lu Hui suddenly said.

"You know this?"

"Not really, but my dad often massages my mom, and I learned a little bit from him."

Xu Liang looked at the environment in the car and shook his head.

"Forget it, it's not very convenient here."

"It's okay, just lie down and I'll massage you."

The back seat of the Maybach is relatively wide, and Xu Liang bought a customized bulletproof SUV, so there is more space.

But no matter how big it is, it's not a motorhome.

In addition, he is tall and strong, so he can't lie down.

Seeing that he was in trouble, Lu Hui took action directly.

"Then I'll massage you like this first."

Before Xu Liang came to his senses, she had already turned her body sideways and held her head with both hands.

Slender and delicate fingers gently rubbed the temples on both sides.

A sense of comfort spread, making him swallow the words of rejection that were about to come to his lips.

Because the distance was too close, the body fragrance like orchid and musk came to his nose.

It made people feel a little itchy.