Return From The Immortal World
Chapter 1197: The Staging Play
It only took one day for the growing hostility between local tycoon Long Group and multinational company Harbo Group to spread in Star City. It was not only limited to the large corporations that had come to Star City to seek cooperation with the Magnificent Tang Corp, but was also known to the common people.
Everyone was actually sitting quietly on the bench, waiting to watch this century's beautiful show. Countless eyes were focused on the Imperial Dragon Manor where the Long Family lived, the headquarters of the Long Group, as well as the Long’s Dining Hall where the representatives of the Harbo Group were currently living in. Meanwhile, the headquarters of the Magnificent Tang Corporation and the residence of Kang Xia also did not escape the observation of these many eyes.
News that Li Yuetao, Vice Mayor of Star City, and Jiang Fei, Head of the City Public Security Bureau, and lastly William, Director of the Chinese Harbo Group, went to the Imperial Dragon Manor together, were, quickly spread out in a short period of time, gather the attention of these innumerable eyes to focus there, waiting for the results of this incredible show.
“GAL!”
When the three men left the Imperial Dragon Palace, all the troops immediately turned into chaos. No one believed that Long Hanwen turned out to be so arrogant that he refused to give senior officials some face. They did not expect that man would be so stubborn and tough to fight with the Harbo Group.
However, at this moment, another piece of news quickly spread throughout Star City that Tang Xiu, the owner of Magnificent Tang Corp., was, it was said to have returned to Star City and it was rumored that he and Long Group's successor, Long Zhengyu, were very close friends.
The Long’s Dining Hall.
Harbo China Group director William has just returned to the hotel and will call the company's main shareholder, Cal Solund's father, upon hearing a hasty knock on the door.
“Please enter!” william said in a heavy voice.
A moment later, a middle-aged man in black entered the room. He came to William and reported. “Mr William, we have just received accurate news that Big Boss Magnificent Tang Corp. Tang Xiu had returned to Star City from overseas. Mr. Tang is rumored to have an excellent friendship with Long Zhengyu of Long Group and my guess is he should have come back for her. ”
William's expression turned extremely ugly instantly. He had received a rejection letter from Magnificent Tang Corp in connection with the partnership. It was likely that the Boss of this company rushed back to stand in the same camp as Long Group.
Then again, how did he have to deal with this bastard Cal Solund?
Although he had completely undermined the cooperation opportunities between the company and the Magnificent Tang Corp, there was also his involvement in inciting the bastard to do so. If he immediately brought his team to leave China, it was highly likely that his father would never let go.
What am I supposed to do?
William, who had previously wanted to call Cal Solund's father, immediately hesitated for a while. He did not quickly reply to his subordinate's report, but took out a cigarette and lit it. While smoking, the train of thought filled his mind as he analyzed things in hopes of finding the perfect solution.
Ring, ring, ring…
Just as he was confused and unable to find a way out, the phone he had placed on the table suddenly rang. He quickly picked it up and saw that it was an unfamiliar number and hesitated for a while whether to pick it up or not. But finally, he connected and asked, “William spoke here, may I know who this is?”
“I Tang Xiu of Magnificent Tang Corporation.” A quiet voice from the phone answered him.
William was astonished and his heart was suddenly flooded with bad feelings. Then, he hurriedly replied, “Halo, Mr. Tang. Your phone surprised me because I didn't expect it. My God, this is truly a pleasure and honor for me. ”
“Pak. William, I'm going to get straight to the point here. The matter between Harbo Group and Long Group has appeared on my desk. Me and Long Zhengyu are friends, but you also came here for my company, so I am naturally unable to stand idly by and do nothing since it happened in Star City with you here, ” Tang Xiu said. “If you feel comfortable, I hope you can come to Magnificent Tang Corp soon. Let's meet and talk about this. ”
“Good. I'll be there. ”
William hung up the phone but with a confused face.
What the hell is going on?
Isn't this Tang Xiu, Great Boss Magnificent Tang Corp has created an obstacle for me? Why is he calling now and it looks like he's gonna help me, every time?
The headquarters of the Magnificent Tang Corporation.
Four black Mercedes-Benzs slowly stopped at the gates of the building and many people who entered and exited the building turned their attention to them. Although such motorcades have often been seen coming in recent days, each one still attracted the attention of many.
“Is there another situation?”
Who could be such a great figure who had such a reputation worthy of even making Kang Xia, the GM of the Magnificent Tang Corporation, open the door for him?
However, when Tang Xiu's figure was seen exiting the car, the shock of many people who already knew his identity vanished. Although Tang Xiu was like a dragon whose head and tail had always been a mystery to the public and Kang Xia who handled the business affairs of the company, after all, he was the owner of the Magnificent Tang Company. Which meant that he was the only person in this world qualified to make her open the car door.
20 minutes passed and the news that Tang Xiu, the Boss of the Magnificent Tang Company, entered the HQ building in public was known to many interested people. However, when everyone speculated on what he would do after returning to his company in public, he said, another inexplicable scene added more confusion to the already overwhelming mood these people had. It was because William, the Harbo China Group Director, had actually come to visit the Magnificent Tang Corporation's building in a hurry. Even the security guards at the gate did not stop the entry.
On the 18th floor of the building.
Tang Xiu calmly sat in the waiting room holding a cup of hot tea and looked at William, who was sitting on the opposite side, looking agitated and agitated. Then, he slowly spoke, “I already know everything about what happened between you and the Long Group, Mr. William. I've got to be honest with you, it makes me dissatisfied. You came to China and Star City to do a business agreement with my company, yet you fought and clashed with some local tycoons here. What you do will deal a serious blow to my company's reputation. ”
William forced a wry smile and said, “Isn't that a too serious statement, Mr Tang?”
“Why not?” Tang Xiu sneered. “Now everyone knows that your Harbo Group came to accompany me, yet you made a fuss here. Don't tell me that my company's reputation won't suffer a blow from what you do. If other companies act like the Harbo Group and cause scenes in Star City, I'm sure the public and the average person in Star City will definitely condemn us that we've attracted bandits here, haven't we? ”
“…”
William's speechless. Tang Xiu's statement was not pleasant to hear, but he clearly made sense in his reasoning. If the heads of these large corporations around the world were to actually make such a scene in Star City, it was hoped that countless people would direct their curse at the Magnificent Tang Corporation soon. The impact it has on the company's reputation would certainly be a huge blow should it happen.
“You can't say anything about this issue?” Tang Xiu lightly asked.
William spoke in a bitter voice, “Your reason is reasonable and I admit we are wrong in this. I personally apologize for what happened, Boss Tang. I will make sure that the Harbo Group will issue an official apology to the Magnificent Tang Corporation publicly, as well as to the Long Group. But if I can, can you help us free Cal Solund and bring him back from the Long Group? ”
“I suggest you assign someone to hold a press conference to announce a formal apology first before we go to Long Group to bring him back.” Tang Xiu nodded and said, “Only in this way can I help you meet the Big Boss of the Long Group, Long Hanwen, to free your people.”
William would speak but then turned to his secretary next to him. “Come make an official apology and then hold a press conference to apologize to Magnificent Tang Corporation and Long Group via media.”
“Understanding!”
As secretary William left, Tang Xiu immediately seemed to have become warm and enthusiastic. However, even though William did not give up trying to pull the conversation to the topic of cooperation, Tang Xiu continued to avoid the subject and did not answer his questions on the matter at all.
Two hours later, Harbo Group's press release on the apology ended, which made everyone worry about the incident a little chaotic. The apology to Long Group was understandable since some of their people were guilty and responsible for injuring Long Group's successor, Long Zhengyu, but why did they apologize to the Magnificent Tang Company as well? Was it because they had come to visit the company, so the apology was aimed at a small reputation?
Soon after, all the troops heard the news that the Magnificent Boss of Tang Corp, Tang Xiu, and Harbo China Group Director, William, were, just left the headquarters of the Magnificent Tang Corp by car together and headed towards the Dragon Imperial Manor.
The Imperial Dragon Manor.
Long Hanwen was reading the company documents at home and was constantly answering phone calls. Some of them called to express their concerns and prayers for his son, Long Zhengyu, while some asked for help and some others simply expressed their anger like him.
In short, many people and many troops, each with their own agenda, were waiting for the next show.
Tap, tap …
The door of his study room was knocked and his female secretary entered, reporting respectfully, “Bos, Mr. Tang and William from Harbo Group are visiting.”
Long Hanwen slowly got up. As he stepped out of the door of the palace's living room, he saw Tang Xiu and William standing in the courtyard. He did not even glance at the latter and headed straight for Tang Xiu, greeting with a smile. “Why are you here, Tang Xiu? Don't tell me that you're now acting as a lobbyist for some people? ”
“I will speak honestly because you already mentioned it, Uncle Long,” Tang Xiu said with a smile. “What people from Harbo Group are doing is wrong and I know they are wrong too. But they came to accompany me, so I hope Uncle Long can give me face and free this Cal Solund man! ”
“Tang Xiu, you and Zhengyu are friends. He was seriously injured and was hospitalized. Even now he is still in a coma. However, why are you still helping outsiders ?! ”
“Uncle Long, I myself am very reluctant to do this. I hate what they do, but my company cannot escape the fact that the incident is related to us. Have you heard the news that my company has informed them and has already rejected cooperation? ” said Tang Xiu reluctantly.