Just as Liu Wancai was preparing to sell Fengyuan Pharmaceuticals, a significant figure arrived – Situ Liuguang.
Liu Wancai, the chairman of Fengyuan Pharmaceuticals, was a well-known figure in the capital's business circles. He was acutely aware of the power and influence of the Situ family and the vast business empire they controlled.
Normally, someone like him would have no dealings with the Situ family. Yet, here they were, seeking him out and proposing cooperation. This left him feeling incredibly flattered.
After all, with the Situ family's connections and financial resources, even a single piece of insider information could make him immensely wealthy.
Situ Liuguang personally met with Liu Wancai and instructed him to reject Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals' acquisition request. However, he was not to reject it outright, but rather to repeatedly counter-offer, drag out negotiations, and torment them.
Liu Wancai was initially very reluctant. Someone was finally willing to take over their mess, and he could finally extricate himself, becoming a wealthy man of leisure with billions. Now, Situ Liuguang was telling him to reject Ling Tian. If this went wrong, he would lose everything.
However, Situ Liuguang patted his chest and assured him, "Just name your price to Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals. They are about to face a dire shortage of medicine, so even if you charge an exorbitant price, they will grit their teeth and accept it."
He added, "Even if Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals eventually withdraws their offer, our Situ family will back Fengyuan Pharmaceuticals and acquire it at a price that satisfies you."
And so, what happened a few days prior occurred, with Wang Qing Tian of Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals leaving in anger.
This morning, Liu Wancai was comfortably seated in his office, brewing a pot of fine tea, contemplating whether to invite Wang Qing Tian out again to have a good talk and try to get Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals to offer an even higher price.
Suddenly, the office door was roughly pushed open. Liu Wancai's expression immediately soured. While his business acumen was mediocre, he certainly maintained the airs of a big boss, and the company was rife with petty rules.
An unannounced intrusion into his office like this was a direct insult!
He was about to berate the intruder or fire them outright, but as he looked up, he saw it was his wife.
Liu Wancai's wife was over twenty years his junior. She had been his secretary back then, a mistress who had now taken over. Currently, she managed the company's finances for him.
"Husband, something's happened, husband!" the woman's voice was choked with tears, which Liu Wancai found incredibly ominous.
"What are you wailing about? It's early in the morning. I'm not dead yet. What, are you hoping something happens to me!"
"Oh, what time is it? You're still concerned about that? Our company's accounts have been frozen. We can't access a single cent now."
"Even your and my personal accounts are frozen. Even the money in payment apps has all been frozen..."
"How could this happen!" Liu Wancai's mouth fell open, and the cigarette he was holding dropped to the floor.
Just then, a staff member rushed in, announcing that a lawyer had arrived to see them. Soon, Liu Wancai met the lawyer.
"I am Lawyer Hu from Bafang Tongda Law Firm. I am acting on behalf of several creditors of your company and demand immediate repayment. We have already submitted an application for compulsory enforcement to the court and have judicially frozen your assets..."
"If you fail to repay the outstanding amount within 48 hours, we will proceed with the compulsory enforcement procedures..."
After introducing himself, Lawyer Hu presented a series of legal documents and reiterated the consequences of failing to repay on time.
Liu Wancai and his wife exchanged bewildered glances. Today was payday. With their accounts frozen, they couldn't pay the salaries of thousands of employees, and the company's normal operations would be severely disrupted.
Even more critical, however, was that their personal accounts were also frozen. In reality, many people with high corporate debt have bulging personal bank accounts, as companies are limited liability entities, and debts are attributed to the company.
But this time, their personal accounts being frozen was devastating. Although they still had tens of thousands of yuan in cash at home, it wouldn't accomplish much.
"Quick, contact Mr. Wang Qing Tian. Tell him we agree to his offer of 20 billion yuan. I'll sign the contract today!"
After trying for a long time, all the calls went to voicemail. It wasn't until two hours later that the call was finally connected.
"Mr. Liu, what is it? I was on a plane just now, and my phone was off."
"You're no longer in the capital?"
"Yes. If you have no sincerity, why should I waste my time!"
"Oh, Mr. Wang, what a misunderstanding. You're a businessman too. In business, you start with a high price and negotiate down..."
"But not with your kind of business. Adding billions, tens of billions. Whoever wants to buy at this price can buy. Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals won't be the fool!
Anyway, the traditional Chinese medicine planting industry isn't doing well. There are plenty of planting enterprises larger and more capable than you. We're not serving you anymore!"
"Oh, Mr. Wang, what a mess this has become. I apologize. How about this, we'll stick to your original price, 15 billion. How about 15 billion!"
"If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? Mr. Liu, I advise you to stop daydreaming. Find someone else!"
"Mr. Wang, how about this, 13 billion. How about 13 billion? That's my bottom line. With this money, we can pay off our debts, and there won't be much left..."
"What do your debts have to do with me!" Wang Qing Tian's tone on the other end of the line was extremely firm.
Liu Wancai was unaware that at that moment, opposite Wang Qing Tian, sat a young man, leisurely sipping tea from a cup. This person was none other than Ling Tian.
Ling Tian had learned from Wang Bing Xia that Wang Qing Tian was in a desperate situation lately. After careful consideration, Ling Tian decided to show himself to Wang Qing Tian and give him some confidence.
As expected, Wang Qing Tian was astonished to see Ling Tian. Of course, he understood Ling Tian's actions. If Ling Tian didn't do this, those lurking in the shadows would be difficult to guard against.
Just think, if Ling Tian were to meet with an accident, Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals would likely be difficult to protect.
On the other end of the phone, Liu Wancai's temper flared upon hearing Wang Qing Tian's unyielding attitude.
Although the Situ family had promised to back him, Liu Wancai knew very well that this matter was not that simple.