Thinking of this, Ye Hao nodded, feeling that maybe he had really guessed right...

"Then why doesn't Lin take over the mobile funds from those companies? This could strengthen Celestial Mansion and force those companies to face bankruptcy. As for the consequences of their bankruptcy, I suppose you businessmen wouldn't worry about that, would you?" Although Ye Hao's words carried sarcasm, Yan Shuiyue did not refute because businessmen have their rules of the game. The primary rule for businessmen is to make money. They participate in ventures that make money and avoid those that don't, at least absolutely not touch this bad luck.

"Haha, although it's sarcastic to say, that's the truth. My company has no ties with them. What does their bankruptcy have to do with me? We are just businessmen facing interests! Of course, if it's worth our company investing further, we haven't hesitated before. The problem now is how to withdraw those mobile funds from so many companies controlled by my Celestial Mansion?" Yan Shuiyue was distressed about how to extract those mobile funds.

"Can't you just take them directly?" Ye Hao asked in confusion. He didn't understand much about the business world, only thinking that if he were the largest shareholder and had movable assets, he'd definitely be the first to act and take away those mobile funds.

"Hao, you are too naive. Other shareholders aren't fools. Without a cooperative project, those mobile funds are immovable assets, mere decoration, and unusable. Of course, if a cooperative project is involved and the major shareholder speaks, the other shareholders naturally wouldn't oppose you." Yan Shuiyue explained to prevent Ye Hao from being clueless.

"Oh! Is that it? Then I'll go out and chat with Lin. Auntie, if you need help, just call me." Ye Hao nodded, planning to go out and understand from Lin, even though he might not be able to help much. But if Lin wanted to make some move, Ye Hao would still have a chance to act.

When Ye Hao reached the hall, he found Lin Tian still studying the documents, frowning at each one. Ye Hao glanced upstairs and noticed Lin Ruyu and Su Qing were reviewing their assignments, but he didn't bother them and went straight to sit by Lin Tian.

Lin Tian was so engrossed in the materials that he didn't notice Ye Hao's arrival. After about ten minutes of waiting, Ye Hao also noticed what Lin Tian was reviewing.

Lin Tian was reviewing those companies being pressured to sell off equity, and ultimately Lin Tian had moved in with a million to acquire fifty-one percent of the equity. As for why Lin Tian was able to move in with one million, it was naturally due to his influence in the business world. Although others were displeased seeing him take the majority, believing that even if many companies were selling fifty percent of their equity at a low price, it wouldn't be just a million.

But what could they do? At most, they felt unbalanced inside, but could they dare to face off against Lin Tian? If Lin Tian pulled out his resources to fight them, how many top companies in Huaxia could withstand it? Even if they could, wouldn't they consider the consequences? Creating a situation of mutual destruction is something not even a fool would contemplate.

"Swoosh!"

Lin Tian flipped through the materials repeatedly, but the more he read, the more tightly he furrowed his brow. Seeing this, Ye Hao spoke up, "Lin, is something troubling you in the company?"

Lin Tian lifted his head hearing this, looked at Ye Hao somewhat apologetically, and said, "Haha! I got too absorbed; when did you come over?"

Ye Hao waved it off and smiled, "Lin, if there's something troubling you, why not talk about it and let me hear? Though I can't guarantee I can help, a little more strength does no harm!"

"This matter is quite tricky; telling you might only make you worry too." Lin Tian shook his head, not intending to tell Ye Hao.

Ye Hao chuckled lightly at these words and turned to say, "Lin, even if you don't say, I can roughly guess. Is it because after you invested a million in those major companies, now they're teaming up to resist you, the big shareholder? Or are they trying to reclaim over fifty-one percent of the equity and seize the largest shareholder position?"

Ye Hao's words made Lin Tian glance at him in surprise. Lin Tian didn't hide it either, nodding and saying, "Haha, you're correct. That's indeed the situation, but there's one thing you didn't guess! That is, all the major and minor shareholders of these companies have colluded, intending to sideline me, the nominal chairman. Of course! Sideline me without consequence; the problem is watching these companies not earn a penny and feeling a bit reluctant to hand them over."

"Haha! Speaking of this, actually Lin, you're a person inside the net failing to see what's outside!" Ye Hao laughed heartily, thinking it's not too hard, just use the big shareholder's name to fabricate some fictitious cooperation, then let those companies that want to resist start biting each other, causing chaos. When the time comes, Lin Tian can sell the largest share at a high price, unafraid of a lack of buyers but rather fearing a rush for it...

Ye Hao's idea wasn't without malice! But these finances weren't Ye Hao's, losing some isn't a big deal.

"Oh? How do you mean?" Lin Tian showed interest and intended to listen to Ye Hao's insights, curious if Ye Hao could really offer some useful advice.

"Actually, it's simple. Lin, I ask, you've invested in hundreds of companies; aren't they all related to some organization? And now they want to sideline you and reclaim over fifty percent of the big share? Since they all have the same idea, why not create opportunities for them?" Ye Hao laid out a general framework.

Lin Tian looked eager for details from Ye Hao, who continued, "Even if you have many elite teams, the opponent isn't weak either. And they're eager to reclaim the fifty-one percent equity. Why not create cooperation among those companies under that organization? Surely they'd be happy to see cooperation? Of course! During this cooperation, conceal the extent of financing and pocket those funds. When it's time to sell off the big share,," Ye Hao grinned slyly, "even if they get fifty-one percent equity, it's just an empty shell! Even if the partner wants trouble, what ruckus can they cause? Being within the same organization, they naturally won't reveal their losses, and how their leaders will reprimand them is none of your concern, right?"

Ye Hao's words prompted Lin Tian to ponder deeply, rapidly processing Ye Hao's ideas, seeming to grasp some reasoning. This reasoning actually came to Ye Hao during his mercenary work and arms trading! Back then, two small-scale arms wholesalers approached Ye Hao, actually part of the same company just with different regional agencies. Ye Hao spoke to one about the other's low prices and asked if their headquarters had problems, frightening that wholesaler into offering the best deal fearing their headquarters would investigate their foundations, hence making efforts to please Ye Hao.

Currently, Lin Tian's company is experiencing similar circumstances. If these companies want to avoid being blamed by their top leaders, they have no choice but to endure all the extortion by Lin Tian, even being forced to cooperate with Lin Tian, they must nod despite reluctance. Moreover, when Lin sells the major share, they'll scramble to buy it back, for their leaders have likely given them pressing demands; otherwise, they wouldn't collectively join forces to sideline Lin Tian.

After a while, Lin Tian, sitting, slapped his thigh with force, his furrowed brow relaxing, and he smiled as he said to Ye Hao, "You're quite crafty; if you hadn't mentioned this, I'd still be worrying about how to control those companies! But with what you said, I think maybe letting go of those companies is the right choice, of course! When abandoning them, you must secure some hard-earned fees."

Lin Tian's words made Ye Hao laugh, though he didn't elaborate, nor did he instruct Lin Tian on what to do, confident that Lin Tian, being in his position, already had his plan.

"Hao, you've scored a great merit this time! Without doing much, your insights and decisiveness have taught Lin an important lesson: one must know when to give up, relinquish what's in hand, and seize deserved profits; that's most crucial for a businessman." Lin Tian praised Ye Hao, finding that despite his twenty-one years, he managed decisions many middle-aged men would ponder over indefinitely.

"It's nothing, I just hope Lin Ruyu wouldn't see her dad frowning all day long, avoiding her complaints." Ye Hao waved it off, not fighting for credit. Conversing with Lin felt more casual, because after these days of interaction, Ye Hao understood Lin was serious in work, yet outside it, his demeanor was not as stern as many middle-aged men.

Perhaps this property allowed Lin Tian, in his high standing, to maintain a relaxed mindset.

"You rascal, praise you and you still twist it to my daughter!" Lin Tian laughed heartily.

"All right! Lin, seeing you're not busy, I'll head out for a bit. I'll return later, and if anything's up, just call me!" Ye Hao said smilingly, not forgetting about Xue Zhaolong and others arranging to meet him tonight. Though he hadn't eaten yet, Ye Hao didn't want to keep them waiting long.

"Sure! Go, want to take my daughter along?" Lin Tian nodded, approving Ye Hao's departure, adding a line.

Causing Ye Hao to wave continuously, saying it's unnecessary...

Seeing Lin Ruyu coming down, she stomped her foot angrily and huffed internally: Stinky man, you think Missy likes going out with you! Yet you keep waving not wanting me to go.

(Updated on September 21, 2014, at 21:00:46, Qidian Chinese Network)

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