999: Chapter 96 Loyalty?_2 999: Chapter 96 Loyalty?_2 When the stakes are too high, you can’t be too subjective and ignore your partner’s demands.
First respect, then figure out how to proceed; that can be discussed later.
As for whether Mr.
Cheng is sincere?
This is too taphysical a question.
In fact, Mr.
Cheng could never shortchange Mi’er.
“I want to buy a bank, what do you think?”
Temir threw out a demand that Mr.
Cheng did not expect, and Cheng Daqi was montarily stunned before replying.
“Which bank?
How much funding is required for the acquisition?”
“Caribbean Royal Bank, with net assets of about 7 billion dollars, and relatively concentrated shares.
The key point is that the major shareholder family is facing a complex inheritance distribution situation, necessitating liquidation and exit; it might cost about 2 billion.
It has branches in three cities on the West Coast, six more across other parts of Arica, and over 40 branches in xico and Central Arica; it’s quite large in scale.”
Caribbean Royal Bank—sounds like a re-skinned online gambling site.
However, Mr.
Cheng understood that the na doesn’t matter; the scale of the bank is the key.
“Net assets of 7 billion dollars…
What’s the debt situation?”
“Based on their reports, over 110 billion in liabilities, slightly on the high side, but still within a normal range.”
Cheng Daqi thought for a while and offered his opinion.
“We do have the need for so platform-centric institutions, but now is not the right ti; the New Era hasn’t stabilized yet, let’s wait.
My Shanhaiguan is racing towards listing, the car manufacturing project has just begun, OC’s shift towards the left has only just started, MAS is in a period of rapid expansion, and the debt problem in the West State remains substantial.
Next year or the year after, once these businesses and companies are in order, spending tens of billions to acquire a bank will be much easier, and we’ll have more options.
When the ti cos, we’ll buy a big one.”
It’s 2019 now, buying a bank now is akin to entering the country in ’49, with troops.
Moreover, Mr.
Cheng does not believe that acquiring certain targets with dubious balance sheet reliability with large sums of money is a wise decision.
Let the big wave wash away so problematic ones first, then acquire, that’s the best strategy.
The rich black-haired lady nodded slightly; buying a bank is not like asking a roadside vendor for Wolf’s support, such major decisions require a cautious process.
“Chan, although I trust you very much, you just ntioned OC’s shift in marketing ideology towards the left.
Can you honestly tell , did you anticipate today’s scenario back then?”
Mi’er’s big eyes were filled with curiosity; she really wanted to know the answer to this question.
But Mr.
Cheng is quite the bastard; Mi’er watched him manage to spin many smart people around in circles, so she was worried he’d deceive her too.
Brother, can you tell the truth?
This request is not excessive, I’m begging you.
At this mont, Mr.
Cheng even felt like crying without tears.
Dear sister-in-law, you really don’t trust !
“It’s like this…
you actually know Arica better than I do, Mi’er, from the perspective of industrial developnt and future opportunities, the projects we entrepreneurs can participate in are very limited.
I started with short videos, which fall under the opportunities of erging industries, and there are not many erging industries like this, so I later set my eyes on cryptocurrency, founded LCE and BEC, and…”
“Does this have anything to do with my question?” Mi’er asked speechlessly.
“It does.
When new billionaires reach a certain level, they inevitably need to participate in Arica’s political agenda, as politics is the continuation of economics.
In Arica’s political factions, you are from a Republican Party aristocratic family and have enough resources within the Republican Party, so shouldn’t we also reach out to the Democratic Party?
This is not that I have foresight, but rather it should be like this.
As for the current complicated situation…
Let’s just say it’s a coincidence.”
Mr.
Cheng’s explanation was clear and logical, but Mi’er’s response left him even more helpless.
“Really?
I don’t believe it?
Also, with Niusen being driven by you to such an extent, do we still need to let OC maintain a biased stance?”
Bias, definitely bias!
Obviously, Mr.
Governor and I are mutually beneficial friends; where’s the driving?
“…There is a need, for the topic exposure and free traffic are still to be seized.”
—————–
Burns was summoned again by Sheriff Lake.
This ti, the LAPD sheriff’s attitude towards him had completely changed.
Facing this close subordinate, Sheriff Lake smiled and said.
“Handle the immigration case according to your wishes, Burns.
As for the BEC matter, it needs to be resolved—approve that person’s bail.”
Huh?
Burns was almost stumped.
Brother, does this an that my suggestion for you to act as the spearhead against Jax was of no use at all?
He realized why Lake had been so kind; was he just going to be discarded after use?
“Don’t overthink it; the BEC situation is more complicated than you think.
Mayor Gasetti doesn’t want to be too involved; resolving it early can relieve us from so pressure, freeing us to handle internal troubles.”
The sheriff’s perspective is naturally broader than a police lieutenant’s; Lake understood Burns’ concerns.
Lake poured Burns a cup of coffee, walked to the sofa in the eting area, and signaled Burns to sit down.
Burns breathed a sigh of relief, sat down, and said.
“Yes, Sheriff, that immigration case…”
Lake listened intently as Burns reported the latest case developnts, finally nodding.
“I fully support your ideas.
Don’t have any concerns.
After communicating with Mayor Gasetti, he agreed that I could bring so reliable personnel from the California State Police to the LAPD.
There won’t be procedural troubles.
The difficulties in dealing with those left by Gru will be greatly reduced in the future, and I look forward to seeing you make greater contributions to making the LAPD fairer and more transparent.”
Only then did Burns understand why Lake’s attitude had changed so much today—he had received genuine support from Gasetti.
Lake had transferred from the California State Police to beco LAPD’s chief, an air-lifted leader.
Even with Gasetti’s support, he walked on thin ice because of Gru’s powerful influence.
Burns’ immigration case angered and scared Lake, almost leading him to punch Burns out.
Now that the situation had changed, Lake naturally wanted to make ands for his previous overreaction, including the promises and support just made, as a form of appeasent.
Burns thought of more.
Personnel is politics.
From now on, Lake would have more ‘independence’ under Gasetti.
Forr chief Gru almost turned the LAPD into a private kingdom.
Gasetti had a hard ti getting rid of Gru, so he tightened control over Lake much.
With a slightly dark thought, the abrupt end of the BEC case ant Lake would clearly have to bear the pressure; Gasetti loosening the leash could also be seen as Lake’s ‘appeasent.’
Gasetti feeding Lake, and Lake offering promises to Burns, that’s politics—everyone has a bright future.
“Mr.
Lake, thank you for your support and recognition, I…..”
Burns stood tall, full of confidence, steadfastly pledging his loyalty.
Yilin said that Arica has its own national conditions.
In fact, in Arica, even Hawking would have to rise for a toast.
—————–
To so, loyalty is a bargaining chip.
But to others, loyalty itself is part of the reward.
From a utilitarian perspective, the forr seems ‘smarter,’ but it’s usually the latter that becos the mainstream force shaping history.
Interest can buy the loyalty of a few, but the people’s hearts are the greatest force for change.
Hutter belongs to neither category.
He’s a bureaucrat.
No matter how large the interests, it cannot secure his eternal loyalty; no noble belief will soften his cold and ruthless heart.
Bureaucrats are a special group; they exist within organizations, only responsible for their positions—whether upwards, downwards, or towards their patrons; in essence, they are only responsible for themselves.
“Gru, this is the first ti we et, and you’ve already handed such a challenge.”
In a bar in San Rodolfo, Hutter, who had co all the way from Washington D.C., put down his wine glass and glanced at Gru with an aloof gaze.
Just like how Gru once looked at Will, this deputy director from Forbes was exercising his power.
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