Chen San Cang returned to his residence, contemplating the success rate of the matter at hand.
Giving away these shares was not difficult; the crucial issue was preventing the gold from falling into the wrong hands.
However, upon further thought, China's B-shares were beyond saving.
Domestic capital was barred from entry, and foreign capital was constantly exiting, so it would be a miracle if B-shares didn't plummet to zero.
It seemed he would have to find a way to trick foreigners. These foreigners were shrewd individuals. Chen San Cang had briefly reviewed the information on Tofski and Tofnava.
These two were exceptional individuals, and their family's influence in Russia was immense, reaching its zenith.
Therefore, the idea of forceful acquisition was out of the question, and Chen San Cang crossed it off the paper.
The only uncertainty for Chen San Cang was whether these shares should be reclaimed later.
With this in mind, Chen San Cang directly dialed Chen Zhi Long's number.
"Brother Long, I've thought of something. After selling these shares, do we need to get them back?" Although these shares were not valuable, their sheer quantity was significant and would add up to a considerable sum.
"I have this matter arranged. While the B-shares are rebounding, you should transfer them to Tofski and his sister. We will then drive the B-shares down, and they will be left with nothing," Chen Zhi Long said sternly.
Since they couldn't deal with Zhang Tian Xing, they would first handle the Russians. Chen Zhi Long wanted to show Zhang Tian Xing who was in charge in China.
They would make Tofski lose a fortune, and then he could find another family to deal with. It was that simple.
A friend of the enemy is one's enemy, and an enemy of the enemy is one's friend.
Your poison is my honey. Chen San Cang found dealing with powerful rival families the most intriguing.
Especially ones from Russia. The thought alone was exciting.
First, find partners. Chen San Cang was convinced that no matter how powerful Tofski was, there would be those in Russia who wanted to usurp him.
It seemed he would have to spend some time in Russia.
Chen Zhi Long approached Chen San Cang. "San Cang, you'll likely be staying there for some time on this trip. The future of the Chen family rests in your hands."
This matter was of great importance, and to prevent any complications, Chen Zhi Long could not go personally, so he had to send his most loyal subordinate.
"Brother Long, you can rest assured. I won't let you down. I will handle everything you've assigned with flying colors!"
This suited Chen San Cang's preferences perfectly. With Chen Zhi Long not present, he would be the one in charge. Being second-in-command was not as satisfying as being the boss. He would be the head of the Russian office.
With his own methods and the Chen family's connections, he could achieve great things. It felt like using a bazooka to swat a mosquito, a waste of his talents.
Chen San Cang packed his luggage, gathered ample manpower, and, with great spirit, set off for Russia.
Chen Zhi Long watched Chen San Cang's receding back, contemplating.
This time, he would have Chen San Cang bring back some commodities from Russia, which could then be shipped to Shengjing by the trainload. Making money would be incredibly easy.
It seemed he had a knack for making money. This method of earning was even faster than investing in enterprises.
However, it was hard work, and he would have to supervise the loading to prevent shortages, but he had plenty of subordinates.
Then he would show the five major families of Shengjing that the Chen family was also a prominent family with many talented individuals; they should not underestimate them.
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In Russia, Tofski was examining invoices.
Recently, competition had intensified, and profits had declined.
Tofski's brow furrowed. His cooperation with Zhang Tian Xing had been pleasant recently, but business always had its setbacks.
The goods produced by his company were of substandard quality. This was a serious blunder.
Tofnava walked over slowly. "My dear brother, you've been lost in thought for a long time. Staring won't solve the problem."
Tofski said helplessly, "Sister, I don't want this, but we seem to have no other choice. If this batch of goods doesn't sell, it will be stuck with us, which will severely damage our reputation."
Tofnava agreed. There was no alternative; they had to bear the consequences of their mistakes. However, it seemed the cost this time was quite substantial.
A loss of this magnitude could make their family a laughingstock across Russia.
"Why don't we tell Zhang? He's an expert on China. I believe he can solve this problem," Tofski said, feeling overwhelmed. He couldn't solve this matter himself and had to rely on his business partner for a solution.
Share profits, share hardships – it was the only way.
Tofnava sighed inwardly, "Dear brother, can't you find someone else? Don't forget, Zhang is the savior of your dear sister. If we do this, won't people say we are ungrateful?"
I knew this would be the outcome. Nawa, this sister, would definitely oppose my suggestion. In her eyes, Zhang Tian Xing's interests were paramount.
Everyone was accustomed to this situation. It was the reality; after all, Zhang Tian Xing had saved her life.
However, the immediate priority was the survival and reputation of the family.
There had to be a solution; the family couldn't afford to bear this loss.
Therefore, they had to choose to let an outsider bear all the losses.
In Tofski's view, Zhang Tian Xing had already profited greatly from them, so it was only natural for him to help them through this difficult time.
His dear sister, however, did not think so. The phenomenal sales of Zhang Ji Canned Food were not due to their family's distribution but because the taste of Zhang Ji Canned Food had conquered the Russian people.
When it came to food, reputation was the guarantee. Zhang Tian Xing had done an excellent job in this regard. Especially when comparing Zhang Ji Canned Food with other brands, the difference was evident.
One was made with dedication, the other perfunctorily. This disparity was visible to the naked eye.
"Sister, I still hope you will speak to Zhang Tian Xing. Since he is your dream lover, I think you are the most suitable person to speak to him. Besides, we will compensate him," Tofski proposed after much deliberation.
"I can make this call, but I will explain the situation clearly, stating the quality of our goods," Tofnava insisted, understanding the importance of business principles and how difficult it was to build a brand.
It took decades to establish a brand, but it only took a minor production issue to destroy it. Brands were so fragile; would this make Zhang Tian Xing difficult to deal with?