Resource Tycoon Reborn

Chapter 490: War of words

After everyone greeted each other, the host and guest sat down. Fang Mingyuan noticed that Fairbanks's old face was as straight as a blank slate, and his eyes were fixed on Dudley Wei, obviously very dissatisfied with his arrival. Dudley Wei,

He glared back without showing any signs of weakness, and deliberately gave Fairbanks a meaningful smile. Fairbanks's heart immediately became angry.

Now that the guests have arrived, Prince Abdullah's servants began to serve the food like a stream of water. Prince Abdullah still paid great attention to this dinner. There was a roasted whole camel at the banquet, which was Arabian.

People cook delicacies only when entertaining distinguished guests. But today, neither Fairbanks nor Dudley had the heart to taste this rare delicacy. Both of them were thinking over and over in their minds about how to persuade Fang Mingyuan.

At this time, Dudley no longer felt as happy as when he left in the morning. He had already reported Fang Mingyuan's conditions to the headquarters of Fudi Petroleum Holdings Company, but the headquarters' reply did not come back until he came. This made Dudley

Wei felt a severe headache. The appearance of Fairbanks made him even more worried.

To be honest, Du Deliwei thinks that the conditions raised by Fang Mingyuan that morning are not excessive. If the positions of Fudi Petroleum Holdings and Fang Mingyuan could be reversed, he believes that he would put forward more stringent conditions. But those at the headquarters

Man, how come there is no news yet?

Since Fairbanks is here, he must be here to destroy the agreement between himself and Fang Mingyuan. If BP is rich and willing to pay a higher price, will Fang Mingyuan change his mind? Thinking of this, Dudley couldn't help but wonder

He cursed secretly at the headquarters of Fudi Petroleum Holdings Company. If he had sufficient authority, he would have signed a legally binding document with Fang Mingyuan in the morning. In that case, it would be useless no matter how high the conditions Fairbanks put forward.

It's a pity that that's just his fantasy! All representatives of Fudi Oil Holdings Company abroad do not have such high authority. And with such authority, it means that Dudley has entered the Fudi Oil Holding Company.

Core senior management. Now, Dudley is in trouble. He doesn't know, if Fairbanks proposes more favorable conditions to persuade Fang Mingyuan, what will he use to seduce Fang Mingyuan?

What made him somewhat relieved was that Fang Mingyuan was able to inform him of this matter and allow him to appear at this dinner. At least it showed that Fan Mingyuan's attitude was still biased toward him. This was thanks to the senior management of BP. If they were not

If Fairbanks had been sent here instead of a more polite and communicative representative, he might have been kicked out completely.

Fairbanks looked at Dudley's leisurely appearance, and his heart was filled with anger. "His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah, I didn't expect that you also invited Mr. Dudley."

Prince Abdullah was startled when he heard this, and smiled and said: "Mr. Fairbanks, I think you misunderstood this. Mr. Dudley was not invited by me, but he came to visit Fang at this time. This

It's already time to eat, so naturally I have to do my best to be a landlord."

"Huh!" Fairbanks snorted inaudibly. He was not a fool. He didn't understand the twists and turns involved. It was just that he insisted that he was not invited, but if it happened to happen,

There's nothing Fairbanks can do.

"Originally I was going to leave, but when I heard that Mr. Fairbanks was coming, I had no choice but to stay." Dudley sneered.

"Huh, what an embarrassment to us British gentlemen!" Fairbanks said with a cold face. With many Dudleys here, he would have a lot of trouble convincing Fang Mingyuan.

Dudley said calmly: "Yes, some people who come uninvited and disturb other people's guests are really embarrassing to the British."

Fairbanks was startled, and his old face immediately turned red. Then he remembered that the last time Dudley and Fang Mingyuan met, he came uninvited!

"Mr. Dudley, BP's acquisition of Fudi Oil Holdings is a sure win this time! We have also heard that Mr. Dudley won a huge oil order for your company after the Gulf War broke out last year.

, which ensured the normal operation of your company's oil production during that period, which can be said to be an outstanding achievement. Senior management talents like you are also urgently needed by our company. I don't think you need to worry about your future work." Mi.

Haro interjected from the side. Although this suggestion was very low-level, Miharo also broke Fairbanks' embarrassment.

"Hmph! What does he have to worry about! Didn't Fudi Oil Holdings implement the golden parachute plan? He will definitely get a share of it!" Fairbanks said coldly.

The parachute plan is a strategy used in corporate acquisitions and counter-acquisitions. As a compensation agreement, the parachute plan stipulates that when the target company is acquired, relevant employees can receive compensation regardless of whether they actively or are forced to leave the company.

A huge resettlement fee is divided into three types: golden parachute and so on.

The golden parachute mainly targets the company's executives. The board of directors of the acquired company passes a resolution, and the company's directors and senior managers sign a contract with the acquired company. It stipulates that when the acquired company is merged and taken over by other companies, the company's directors and senior managers will be

When you are dismissed, you can receive a huge lump sum pension or severance pay, stock option income or additional allowance. The income of the golden parachute plan depends on the status, qualifications and past performance of the recipient. The income is like

A "parachute" allows senior managers to safely come down from their high positions, and because the benefits are as rich as gold, it is called the "golden parachute" plan. This is also a strategy to increase the cost of mergers and acquisitions of acquiring companies.

Miharo sighed inwardly after hearing this. Fairbanks's tolerance was too small. Frequently asking questions to other guests at Prince Abdullah's banquet would only cause dissatisfaction among others. If

It was said that Dudley was so angry that he left the table angrily. Although it hurt his face, as the instigator, Fairbanks might have also incurred the dissatisfaction of the host. This was not their original intention of coming here. But he was the second-in-command.

, it was enough to gently remind Fairbanks in private, but how could he refute Fairbanks’ face in public?

"I heard that Mr. Fairbanks is also an old employee of BP. I wonder if that's true?" Dudley said with a smile. But no matter how you looked at the smile, it looked a bit malicious.

Fairbanks raised his head and said proudly: "I have been working for BP since I left school, and it has been more than thirty years!" This is his pride and pride.

"If Chevron and Exxon Mobil intend to acquire BP, and if your company also decides to implement the parachute plan, will Mr. Fairbanks refuse to sign it?" Dudley stared straight at it.

Fairbanks' eyes said.

Fairbanks opened his mouth and realized that it was not good to say "yes" to this question, and it was not good to say "no". In the final analysis, the parachute plan was just a means of anti-acquisition, which was to create more opportunities for the acquiring company.

The acquisition cost is too high, thus forcing it to retreat. In itself, there is no right or wrong. As a company's middle and senior managers, it is inappropriate to reject the resolution of the company's board of directors. But if it is signed,

What qualifications does he have to accuse Dudley?

"I won't argue with you here! Mr. Dudley!" Fairbanks sneered, "I just want to tell you that Forte Oil Holdings cannot stop our BP acquisition. Your efforts

, it just changes the morning and evening of the time!”

"Delay it for a hundred years. After I am buried, Forte Oil Holdings will acquire BP, and it won't matter!" Dudley retorted sharply.

"That is absolutely impossible! Dudley, you are daydreaming!" Fairbanks yelled angrily.

Miharo's brows knitted together. He didn't expect that Fairbanks could not contain his anger like this. This was a very rude behavior. He looked at Prince Abdullah on the chair.

, Prince Marktoum and Fang Mingyuan, the three of them had stopped eating and drinking, frowning and looking at Fairbanks.

"Papa!" Prince Abdullah clapped his hands, and five dancers wearing veils and gorgeous costumes came in from the outside. They danced in the banquet to the sound of Arabic-style music. Fairban

Kes and Dudlivi immediately understood that Prince Abdullah was already unhappy, so they interrupted the dispute between them in this way.

Fairbanks suppressed the anger in his chest. Although he was arrogant, he also understood that Prince Abdullah had a great influence on Fang Mingyuan, the owner of the 25% stake in the Kalafar Oilfield.

If he lost his temper at Prince Abdullah’s banquet and aroused Prince Abdullah’s anger, then the top management of BP would have no choice but to transfer him back for being unreasonable.

After a song and dance, Prince Abdullah waved his hand, and all the dancers withdrew. Then Prince Abdullah said in a deep voice: "Mr. Fairbanks, Mr. Dudley, between the two of you

The reason for the dispute is clear to everyone here. The conflict between you has also made Fang very embarrassed. Since everyone is here today, we might as well make it clear. You two will make your own bids, and Fang will make the final choice."