"Gaoyou salted egg yolk rice. ”

"Pasta sauce is a lot. ”

"Flowers, peppers, mussels. ”

"Mullet cold soup with syrup. ”

"Safflower juice eel-bellied male. ”

"Orange baked flounder. ”

"Nightshade porcini mushrooms. ”

"Taihu Lake June yellow porridge. ”

。。。。。。

Each dish, with only one or two bites, was small but exquisite, and almost every dish was served, making Delphine let out an exclamation.

"Crispy roast duck. ”

The final entrée is still roast duck.

Delfina elegantly wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin, raised her wine glass, and chuckled, "Thank you." ”

Zhang Chen also raised the wine glass in his hand, "You're welcome, it's a pleasure to have friends from afar, besides, this is the restaurant I opened, and it is a great honor to let the eldest lady of LVMH appreciate it." How's it taste?"

Delfina curled her blond hair and curled the corners of her mouth: "I mean thank you for letting me see such a good show." ”

Zhang Chen shrugged his shoulders: "Laugh if you want, I'm sorry, let you see such a scene, I must admit that I made a major mistake in selecting people." ”

Delphine laughed: "No, no, no, I'm not laughing at you, it's just that I've seen this kind of drama a lot since I was a child, but I didn't expect to see it again in Huaxia, thousands of miles away." ”

Zhang Chen raised his eyebrows: "Oh?"

Delfina had a natural expression on her face: "Of course, otherwise how would those dozens of luxury brand companies in my family come about? Most of the time, we are attackers." However, in recent years, it is not that no one has moved other thoughts, but they have all been stifled one by one. ”

Zhang Chen smiled dumbly, indeed, LVMH has grown and grown by virtue of mergers and acquisitions. In just 14 years at the helm of LVMH, Bernard Arnault has become the world's largest luxury group.

Any brand acquired by LVMH has a history of decades or even hundreds of years, and the equity relationship is intricate and difficult.

If you don't use some other means, how can you get so many famous brands in such a short period of time?

The two didn't talk about how to deal with Huang Zhirong's problem at all, for them, even if Huang Zhirong caused a little trouble, it was just a bed bug that could be pinched to death at will.

If the other person is a handsome guy or a beautiful woman, Delphine may be a little more interested. Huang Zhirong, who is short and fat, has no concern for these two people.

"Bernard is a great businessman. Zhang Chen sighed, dozens of brands are dozens of companies, Bernard Arnold can firmly hold these companies in his hands, and he can continue to improve the performance of these companies, and he knows how difficult it is with his ass.

For Zhang Chen's exclamation, Delfina was quite unimpressed: "It's still different, LVMH is a holding group, although there are many holding companies, they are all in the same industry, whether it is management, channels, or talent reserves, they can communicate with each other, and they are very close." ”

Zhang Chen smiled, Delfina is a typical rich second-generation mentality, always taking many things for granted.

These people grew up in a privileged environment created by their parents, and it is difficult to understand how difficult it is for a true entrepreneur to reach the top.

"That's right. Delfina looked up and smiled, "Since LVMH has reached a full partnership with Galaxy Real Estate, and I did you a favor today, you should do me a favor in return, right?"

Zhang Chen smiled and shook his head: "Your expression now is like a demon wearing Dior." Well, as long as I can help. ”

Delfina shook her glass, "Of course you can help." Delfina glanced at Zhang Chen with a pair of wonderful eyes, "Within the year, LVMH needs at least $600 million in debt financing, and I think you should be able to get this money." Of course, interest rates would be better off a little lower. ”

Zhang Chen put down his wine glass, although he didn't show any expression on his face, he was secretly surprised in his heart, how could LVMH want to borrow so much money?

LVMH is now the world's number one boutique sales group, with an annual turnover of more than $5 billion and a strong cash flow, so it is certainly no small feat for LVMH to borrow.

"I think if LVMH issues a public bond, it will be easy to raise that money. Zhang Chen blinked, "I'm willing to take on this business." ”

Delfina smiled charmingly: "No, LVMH does not want to issue bonds. ”

As soon as Delfina said this, Zhang Chen nodded, leaned back, leaned back on the back of the chair, gently tapped his fingers on the mahogany armrest of the chair, and gently spit out a word: "Gucci?"

Delphina's wine glass had just been put to her lips, and when she heard the word Zhang Chen said, she subconsciously stopped.

"How do you know?" Delphina was really frightened, her lips opened lightly, how did Zhang Chen know?

Zhang Chen smiled confidently, but secretly called it a fluke in his heart, he just said something to test it, but he didn't expect to be right.

"First of all, in the case of expansion, LVMH can issue low-interest bonds in the open market, which is the best low-cost financing solution for LVMH's performance, even if the interest rate is very low. ”

But now, LVMH doesn't have such a good way of financing, and there is only one reason left - it doesn't want to disclose the use of the money to the open market, and the real purpose is imminent, which can only be acquisitions. ”

"Second, LVMH's cash flow is very strong, if it is just an ordinary expansion or acquisition, it can meet the financing needs of the acquisition with its own hematopoietic function, and now LVMH is seeking external financing of 600 million US dollars, indicating that it is at least a billion US dollars or more acquisitions. In the luxury industry, there are not many companies that can meet this price right now, and Gucci is one of them. Zhang Chen asked Dong Jianxiang to open a bottle of Kaige again and poured a glass for Delphina, "This is your wine, I think you should give me some discounts in the future." ”

Delfina blinked: "You also said that Gucci is just one of them, why not other companies, such as Prada and Hermès?"

Zhang Chen picked up his glass: "It's very simple, as far as I know, among the luxury companies that can be worth this price, only Gucci's equity is very dispersed. Moreover, GUCCI's founding family has completely withdrawn from Gucci, da has performed very well in recent years, and its family has firmly controlled the ownership of the company, and LVMH wants to buy it, but the price to pay is too great. Although Hermes' performance is average, the brand is here, and the Dumas family, despite some internal problems, is still relatively united, and there is not much chance of acquisition. ”

Delfina had beautiful eyes and applauded lightly: "Awesome, the performance in the past few years has not been good, but Bernard thinks it's just a matter of business strategy." That's right, LVMH does have plans to buy Gucci. We plan to acquire a 40% stake in Gucci for $1.2 billion and then slowly pursue a controlling stake. In recent years, LVMH Maisons have opened many stores in Asia and the United States, spending too much cash reserves, so they need to seek financing, and LVMH can use the equity pledge model in exchange for loans. ”

Zhang Chen and Delfina touched each other's glasses: "I will ask the Cowis Fund to make a financing plan as soon as possible, and the cooperation is pleasant." ”

Of course, the Cowyce Fund also does financing business, and after lending money to LVMH, and obtaining the equity pledged by LVMH, Cowyce can issue bonds to the market in a packaged way, and in less than a month, he can return to his principal, and even earn tens of millions of dollars.

For LVMH, not choosing a large investment bank is also out of the need for confidentiality, every move of a large investment bank is too much attention, and it is easy to be discovered and interpreted by people with intentions.

"It was a pleasure to work with. With a clink, Delfina clinked glasses and drank the champagne from the glass.

"Tonight。。。。。。 What are you going to do? This is my first time in the capital, won't you show me the night view of the capital?"

??? Zhang Chen just wanted to perfunctory, but there was a crisp itching sensation from his calf, which climbed up along Zhang Chen's strong calf and stopped at an indescribable part.

Damn, why did this take off her shoes?

There won't be athlete's foot, right?

In all fairness, Delfina is also a beauty, and with the aristocratic temperament and outstanding background cultivated since childhood, she has a certain temptation for most men in the world.

Zhang Chen didn't have much interest in Delphina, and he didn't want to have a deep entanglement with this woman.

Moreover, he also knew that Delphine had no feelings for him, and the current seduction was just the same as last time, wanting to taste the taste of Asian men and being curious about himself.

Even if Zhang Chen is not interested in Delphina, he must admit that this woman's kung fu on her feet is really good。。。。。。

Gently rubbing and picking slowly, Zhang Chen quickly reacted again.

Isn't it rude to not respond to that?

Zhang Chen gritted his teeth, still silently dodging Delphina's flexible left foot, "I'm sorry, Devoni, you know, Oriental people are very traditional, I am also an Oriental, and I have a good relationship with my girlfriend。。。。。 Oh... ”

"You've used this excuse once. Delphine's face was lustful, and her feet increased slightly, "Hotel, or here, you can choose for yourself." ”

"Didi, Didi。。。。。。 Just when Zhang Chen was in a dilemma, the phone rang.

Zhang Chen seemed to have found a life-saving straw, hurriedly picked up the phone, stood up, and smiled apologetically at Delphina, "I'll answer the phone." ”

Delphine stared at Zhang Chen hatefully, the last time she was on the yacht, she wanted to eat this legendary oriental man, and she couldn't miss anything today.

"Is the situation serious? Well, well, in any case, we must first ensure the safety of employees, human lives are at stake, within 24 hours, everyone must evacuate, and issue a holiday notice now, yes! That's right! In addition, immediately purchase a batch of flood control materials and distribute them to all employees who are in the local area! In short, there is only one principle, to ensure the personal safety of every employee and their families!"

Hanging up the phone, Zhang Chen returned to the dining table with a serious face, "I'm sorry, Delphina, I really can't accompany you, there is some emergency, I need to take a look immediately." ”

Of course, Delfina didn't believe it, and glanced at Zhang Chen, "Emergency?earthquake or tsunami?Unless it's force majeure, otherwise... Hum. ”

Zhang Chen smiled bitterly: "No, it's a flood." ”

Delphine was stunned, flood? You really climbed up the pole, and when it comes to force majeure, you make up a reason for the flood, am I so unattractive?

Zhang Chen sighed helplessly: "It's true, I just received the news." In the past few days, the precipitation in southern China has been too heavy, and there are different degrees of danger in various places, and one of the factories I invested in there is in the most dangerous zone. Yesterday there was another heavy rain in the local area, and the local water level has exceeded the maximum warning value, and flooding may break out at any time. It is said that several employees' homes have been flooded, and I have to go over and take a look, sorry. ”

Delphine didn't seem to be a fake, so she had to give up. Zhang Chen sent Delfina back to the hotel, got in the car and went straight to Bencheng.

It was Wu Ying's call to Zhang Chenlai just now, these days, there has been frequent precipitation in the eastern and southern parts of China, and there have been dangerous situations in many places, among which the highest water level is Jiangyou Province.

The development of the PHS and switch business of Starcom is in full swing, and the performance is almost doubling every six months, and it is obviously unrealistic to rely only on the production capacity of the Lin'an factory.

As a result, since last year, Starcom has been building various supporting factories and DC warehouses across the country. Starcom's market share in Jiangyou is very high, so it is natural to build a supporting factory in the local area.

This factory has just opened, and the operation is also very good, the labor cost of Yiling is very low, and the water and land transportation are convenient, which saves a lot of costs for Starcom.

But half a day ago, the person in charge of the Yiling factory sent an urgent email to Wu Ying.

The factory was soaked.

Yiling has been an important land and water wharf of the Yangtze River since ancient times, located in the throat artery, and the water system is developed. Since the beginning of summer this year, the Yangtze River basin has been raining continuously, with heavy rainfall and long duration, and the water level of the Yangtze River has approached the warning value.

Just yesterday, Yiling had the heaviest rain since the beginning of summer.

The rain came quickly, went slowly, under the heavy rain, the drainage system of the entire Yiling City has been unable to meet the drainage needs, and the water level of the Yangtze River has exceeded the drainage level, the rain can not be discharged, but there is a phenomenon of backfilling, which aggravates the waterlogging.

Many unfavorable factors came together, and Starcom's Yiling factory was finally flooded.

The flooding of the factory is really serious. But the reason why Zhang Chen is so urgent is not just because of this flooding.

What should have come is still coming.

Zhang Chen looked at the drizzling rain outside the car window and sighed.

Anyway, let's evacuate people first, and how much can be saved.

Zhang Chen took out the phone, thought about it, dialed a number, and beeped twice: "Secretary Zhao, it's me, um, um, it's okay." Hehe. By the way, does Yang always have time? There are some things I want to report. Uh-huh, well, I'll wait. ”

(End of chapter)