Rebirth of the Age of Wealth

Chapter 183 Buying Insiders

When Old Bell walked out of the bathroom door, he saw his son waiting at the door with a towel, and asked, "Has he made a price?"

This is the maturity that an old fox should have. He knows when to go to the toilet and when to avoid it. He can also guess other people's thoughts. Only by being able to observe words and emotions can he stand firm.

Although Bell was surprised, he still followed Li Weidong's original words and said: "Father, I think this price should be enough, one million US dollars!"

What he didn't say in his heart was actually, "I risked my life by traveling to the Far East and earned more than 100,000 U.S. dollars in just two months at a time. You have earned me two years' worth of money just by sitting here!"

Old Bell did not answer this question, but asked while washing his hands at the bathroom door: "Is he really what you said, and he achieved this in just three years?"

"Yes, he was obviously a youngster at the time. I also heard that he had conflicts with others before that. He was very cautious at that time!" Bell recalled.

He still remembered clearly the first time he met Li Weidong. It was winter and there was a shortage of sugar. Li Weidong's few tons of sugar made him earn tens of thousands of dollars. Later, he continued to produce various supplies, and his business became better and better.

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"It is impossible for him to achieve this level just by relying on border trade. He is very confident in money. As long as they agree to sell, this young man will definitely be able to afford it!"

Old Bell fell into thinking. Three years ago he took a desperate risk for a few thousand dollars, but now he has the strength to acquire Skoda for hundreds of millions of dollars.

Anyone would doubt the authenticity of this matter. Old Bell agreed at first with the purpose of forcing the public, but when Li Weidong really came, his mind changed.

When the water in the pool was about to overflow, Bell noticed something strange and hurried over to help turn off the faucet. Old Bell also woke up.

Old Bell sighed and said: "Let's not talk about money first. This matter is not that simple. That is to say, that old guy Kahn has retired, otherwise the second acquisition would have been completed!"

Although the old Bell is older, his thinking acuity is much better than the younger Bell. If the price is negotiated at this time, he will be inferior.

After a while, Old Bell returned to the living room and didn't hold it much anymore. Li Weidong had already made a sincere offer. It would be wrong for you to still hold it like this, unless you don't want to talk anymore.

Since you are no longer pretentious, your words will naturally be more sincere and your conversation will be more thorough.

Old Bell was holding the teacup and sitting quite steadily, very cool.

"Skoda has partially completed its privatization, so not all of the shares are now in the hands of the state. The majority of the shares are held by the company, about 40%, of which almost 10% are scattered and owned by employees."

"It's not easy for you to get these 10% of the shares. The remaining 30% was obtained by some company leaders during the privatization, and some were also held on behalf of others!" Old Kiribel said calmly, as if it was irrelevant.

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"Don't you have any points in your hand?" Li Weidong interjected. The old man returned to the Czech Republic relatively early. He had already arrived at the automobile factory by that time. He had to make some money for this kind of thing!

The old man said expressionlessly: "Of course there is a part of it!"

He was the handler at that time, so he naturally had the opportunity. If the Germans hadn't come over, the company would have completed the joint-stock system and become owned by a small group of people.

"So you are always in contact with these people?" You must follow the clues when picking melons. Since the old man admitted it, it means that he is a vested interest and there must be a connection between them.

"Okay, but it's impossible for you to still use such a low price, and your acquisition will be very difficult. It's not just a matter of money, it's also a difficult test for Volkswagen!" the old man explained.

Those who can benefit from the privatization of Skoda are probably the same as old Bell, and they have some connections. Those old guys are not fools, and they will naturally choose a good buyer.

Li Weidong must have anticipated the difficulties. For example, if the German Volkswagen spent 200 million US dollars to acquire one part, it would naturally have demands from the other part. If Li Weidong wanted to acquire it, they would have the right of first refusal.

So he didn't know whether the public would give him this opportunity, but the opportunity had already come out. Li Weidong didn't have much hope at the time. He didn't expect to catch up with Kahn's retirement and the appointment of a new president.

Skoda will really start to show its strength starting next year, with its production and sales rising sharply, and by the end of the century, it will produce 500,000 units annually. By that time, even if you are not discerning, you will notice this cash cow.

Therefore, Volkswagen continued to acquire Skoda when it was shining brightly. If it were faster, I am afraid Skoda would rise even faster.

Now Li Weidong is this catfish!

I have to give it a try. As long as I can enter the automobile industry, it doesn’t matter if I spend a little more money. Now I’m not short of money.

In some industries, he didn't even give it a try. He was asked to acquire some special companies. Li Weidong was willing, and others also agreed. But in the end, what's the use? Should I sell it to you or not?

He knows many key companies in the future, and he also knows that their current situation is not very good. Maybe they can negotiate, but what will happen if they negotiate, don't feel that he has the right to speak.

Although Li Weidong can enter and take advantage of the opportunity to buy some shares of some key companies, he still cannot decide the direction of the company. At most, he can only enjoy the right to pay dividends.

Maybe in two years' time, it's still unknown whether he will be able to own this part of the shares!

But cars are different. There are not many confidential things in this industry, and these things are also needed domestically. At least now, almost all the world's largest car companies are deploying domestically. Li Weidong is naturally not afraid, and of course he will take the opportunity if he has the opportunity.

As far as he knew, not only Shanghai Volkswagen and Northern Volkswagen, but also Honda, Toyota, General Motors, etc. had begun to set up companies or joint ventures in China.

Especially in the past two years, the progress of joining the WTO has accelerated, and cars will enter China in large numbers.

Moreover, China's economy will continue to strengthen. When people have money, they will naturally spend it. Buying a car that has luxury and dignity is naturally a good choice.

In the future, the automobile industry will make money, and Li Weidong must find a way to participate in it. Of course, other high technologies will also make money. But the current environment does not exist yet. Doesn't he know that BAT has not yet arrived?

You can't always engage in finance. If you don't have a reliable career, you still feel unsure.

So Li Weidong cherishes this opportunity. Old Bell has this ability, so he will naturally take care of it!

So Li Weidong said flatteringly: "Old sir, the price is easy to negotiate, but the factory needs you to negotiate with them. You have experience and prestige, so it is best to negotiate with them!"

The fortress is easiest to break down from the inside, and Old Bell has this ability.

"That's no problem. I'll go to the factory to have a look tomorrow. That place is really out of the way!" The old man complained a little, but for the sake of the US dollars, he was happy.

(End of chapter)