"Boss Liu, Boss Li, you've both been bosses for quite some time. You should know a principle: businessmen don't wake up early without profit. You two experienced magnates, have you ever considered why the Japanese are willing to pay double the price to acquire your electronics factories?"
Chen Feng asked calmly.
"Because the Japanese are optimistic about our factories. After all, Wuzhou Electronics Factory and Banghao Electronics Factory are among the top electronics manufacturers in China, leaders in the industry!"
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao replied with excitement.
"Even if your factories are as formidable as you say, if you were to acquire them, you'd likely offer a premium of ten percent at most. Would you suddenly double the price?"
Chen Feng retorted.
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao were stunned.
That's right, they were so caught up in their excitement that they'd forgotten this crucial point.
A double price acquisition was practically unheard of.
So why would the Japanese do this? It was truly bizarre.
"Chen Feng, our minds are blank right now. We really can't figure out why the Japanese are acting this way. You're sharp-minded; please analyze it for us quickly."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao asked, looking bewildered.
"Boss Liu, Boss Li, we're quite familiar with each other, so I'll be straightforward. This high-priced merger and acquisition will indeed allow you two bosses to earn a substantial sum. The Japanese are using hard cash and vast capital to acquire your factories, and there's no doubt about that. However, the reason for their actions isn't just having too much money to spend and deliberately offering such high prices; there's a conspiracy behind it."
Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Conspiracy? What conspiracy?"
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao asked, completely baffled.
Their minds were still occupied with the double acquisition price; they couldn't think clearly about anything else.
Chen Feng didn't hesitate and recounted to Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao exactly what he had told Master Zhou earlier.
"Damn it, the Japanese are that insidious. If we're not careful, we'll be tricked."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao suddenly sobered up.
"Boss Liu, Boss Li, what are your intentions?"
Chen Feng asked tentatively.
"Does that even need asking? We'll definitely refuse the acquisition."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao declared, patting their chests.
"Boss Liu, Boss Li, are you truly willing to give up such a massive sum from the double acquisition?"
Chen Feng asked deliberately.
"We must refuse! We like money, yes, but we are Chinese. To sell out China for a little money would be like being beasts. Besides, we're not exactly lacking money. Even if our factories aren't sold, they earn a good income annually, enough for a comfortable life. There's no need to be dogs for the Japanese."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao replied decisively.
Chen Feng felt a surge of emotion.
The mettle of the bosses in Sandong City was truly impressive!
They wouldn't bow down for a mere pittance!
No wonder the people of Sanhai Province could achieve such great success in business; it was undoubtedly related to this very spirit.
Those who only cared about making money, who would do anything for it, who would sell out their country and even their mothers – such people could never achieve great business success.
"Boss Liu, Boss Li, I am truly touched. Thank you for making such a great economic sacrifice for China."
Chen Feng said with emotion.
"Actually, we are also quite moved. We never expected someone so young to possess such strong patriotic sentiments. Most young people these days only care about eating, drinking, and having fun."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao looked at Chen Feng with admiration.
"Thank you for the compliment! By the way, esteemed bosses, you won't fall for the Japanese high-priced acquisition scheme. But what if the influential figures in Sandong City's political arena fall for it? If they do, no matter how much national pride we have, it will be in vain."
Chen Feng asked with a look of concern.
"Chen Feng, you can rest assured on this. Even ordinary citizens like us have this awareness, let alone the influential figures in the political arena. Just like us, we might bicker amongst ourselves for personal gain in everyday life, but when an external force tries to exploit us, we unite without hesitation. The political arena in Sandong City is no different. While they may engage in their own dealings in private, who doesn't like to earn more money? But when an external enemy appears, the influential figures in Sandong City's political arena will definitely focus their attention outward immediately. This is the spirit of the people of Sanhai Province, and it is also the spirit of the Chinese people."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao explained with firm conviction.
"Boss Liu, Boss Li, are you saying I don't need to approach the influential figures in Sandong City's political arena separately to discuss the Japanese conspiracy?"
Chen Feng asked tentatively.
"Rest assured, from the past to the present, Sanhai Province has never been bullied or manipulated by foreigners. During China's War of Resistance against Japan, our common people would rather die than yield to the Japanese. We were poor then, and it was still the case. Now that we are prosperous, there is even less reason to be dogs for the Japanese."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao explained with strong emotion.
"Esteemed bosses, your answers today have deeply moved me. I realize that the people of Sanhai Province truly embody the spirit of the Han Chinese to the fullest, unyielding for a pittance and unswayed by wealth and status.
Chen Feng's emotions were also ignited.
It had to be said that the patriotism of the people in Sanhai Province was incredibly strong.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this that the people of Sanhai Province had been able to develop so rapidly for thirty years.
People with firm convictions could naturally go further.
"Chen Feng, although you are younger than both of us, your mind is agile. Think about it, do you have any ideas to strike back at the Japanese? We must let them see that China is not so easily manipulated."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao said indignantly.
In the past, when China was weak, it was understandable that the Japanese took advantage to bully them.
But now, with China's strong economy and nuclear weapons, it was unbearable for the Japanese to still try to scheme against China.
They must let the Japanese know that today's China is not the China of the past.
"Esteemed bosses, I may not have the ability to destroy the entire Japanese electronics industry, but I can destroy the most vocal Japanese electronics factory owner this time, that is, the owner of Japan's Mandi Corporation, Kuwauchi Kazuo."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"That's acceptable. The Japanese electronics industry is too vast; it's resilient even after suffering damage. Completely dismantling it is unrealistic. However, Kuwauchi Kazuo alone can be dealt a severe blow, serving as a warning to others."
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao said excitedly.
"To bankrupt Kuwauchi Kazuo, we will need the cooperation of you two bosses."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"As long as we can bankrupt that detestable Kuwauchi Kazuo, we will cooperate with you in any way you ask!"
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao said with great enthusiasm.
"The method is simple. Your companies should do the opposite. Before Kuwauchi Kazuo leads a delegation to China for high-priced acquisition talks, you two bosses should take the initiative and pay triple the price to purchase a certain electronic component factory that produces parts for all-weather attack drones from Kuwauchi Kazuo's Mandi Corporation. While purchasing, you should also spread rumors that due to [problem omitted], your companies need to buy a large quantity of these electronic components for all-weather attack drones from Mandi Corporation, making a big fuss about it. The greedy Kuwauchi Kazuo will surely come to Jiangcheng City's Mingquan Mountain area in China to procure related components for all-weather attack drones, passing them off as products from Mandi Corporation's all-weather attack drones..."
Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Chen Feng, you mean to set a trap for Kuwauchi Kazuo to fall into?"
Liu Wuzhou and Li Banghao asked tentatively.