Angela didn't let Tang Bao wait long, and two days later, she gave a reply, no, or rather an invitation to a party.

"Tang, there are many shareholders involved in this acquisition transaction, and most of the shareholders are willing to get rid of their shares as soon as possible, but there are also a few troublesome people...... There is a party tomorrow night, and the promoter of the party, Mr. Roger, invites you to come and he wants to talk to you. Well, he's skeptical about the deal and wants to have an open and face-to-face conversation with you. He owns nearly 20 percent of the Southern Corporation, and his attitude largely determines the success or failure of the acquisition. Angela kindly informed that the shareholders had no intention of saving the Southern Company from dire straits, and she was saddened that she hoped that Tang Bao could successfully acquire the Southern Company and use its strong capital strength to put the company on the right track.

"I'll be on time."

Tang Bao readily agreed, his capital strength is also strong, but he has never participated in the party held by the American elite, and he is very much looking forward to it.

Moreover......

Angela also hinted that the attitude of Roger, the company's main shareholder, is crucial to the success or failure of this acquisition deal.

……

Later the next day, Tang Bao got into a Cadillac arranged by Nick and took Li Zhen to Roger's estate.

The car slowly stopped at the door of the manor, and there were already parking staff who came up to help them pull the door. Tang Bao got out of the car and saw that the parking lot was already full of Bentleys, Lincolns, BMWs and other famous cars.

It doesn't look like a simple small business gathering.

"What's wrong?" Li Zhen walked over with a smile, and naturally grabbed one of Tang Bao's arms, she is no stranger to this kind of party, she is Tang Bao's female companion, and she understands how to behave perfectly on this occasion.

"Uh, it's fine."

Li Zhen held him affectionately, which surprised Tang Bao a little, and he began to thank the unmasked Roger for the party in his heart.

After being stunned for a moment, Tang Bao took Li Zhen into the manor together.

As soon as they entered the manor, a waiter confirmed Tang Bao's identity and led them to the banquet hall. The banquet hall is thousands of square meters, swept past at a glance, active figures are constantly shuttling through the crowd, and some small circles are gathered here and there are whispering conversations, it seems that every man is a gentleman with good manners, and the women are graceful and luxurious ladies.

"This party is not low-grade." Li Zhen sighed.

“……”

The corners of Tang Bao's mouth showed a slight trace of disdain, it was nothing more than showing his most glamorous side in front of people, such a person pretending to be forced in front of him, whether he was tired or not.

But.

Americans seem to be enjoying this kind of aristocratic gathering.

He hadn't told Li Zhen about these thoughts, and judging by her performance, she was no stranger to this kind of gathering, and she had obviously received this kind of aristocratic training. Nor is it excluded from such gatherings......

Suddenly.

A voice came, "Hi Don, you're finally here." ”

Tang Bao turned his head and saw Angela, who was wearing a low-cut evening dress, holding a man's arm, smiling and walking over to greet Tang Bao, and then introduced: "This is my husband, Tyrick." ”

"Hi, my name is Tyrick, a professor of sociology at the University of Dallas." Tyric took the initiative to come up and shake hands with Tang Bao, showing really enthusiasm.

"My female companion, Li Zhen." Tang Bao introduced Li Zhen again.

"Ah, Don, your female companion is beautiful." Angela and Tyrick couldn't help but praise.

After a few pleasantries.

Tyric left on his own initiative, walked into a small circle, and left the space for Angela and Tang Bao.

Angela said: "Tonight's party is not full of business and political celebrities, but also some celebrities, directors, movie stars, football stars, etc. Come, I'll take you to get to know you. ”

Tang Bao secretly said that it was really complicated, and he didn't refuse Angela's kindness, so he could only shuttle through the crowd with her, constantly greeting and chatting with people.

After walking around, when everyone learned that Tang Bao was the boss of Phoenix Investment Group, their eyes suddenly lit up, and they couldn't help but be enthusiastic, and they couldn't stop talking around Tang Bao.

Fortunately.

Angela only picked out some important characters to introduce, otherwise Tang Bao would really collapse.

"Ha, Don, you're so popular."

When Tang Bao was secretly relieved, at this time, a white-haired man with a gutter nose walked over unhurriedly.

"You are?"

At this time, Angela was not by his side, and Tang Bao didn't know the person in front of him, so he couldn't help but hesitate.

"My name is Roger."

Roger reported himself to his home. "I heard you're interested in acquiring the Southern Company, why don't we find a quiet place to talk?"

"Okay."

Tang Bao smiled and nodded, and agreed. The direct purpose of his coming to the party was to talk to Roger about the acquisition of the company, and naturally he would not refuse.

In a quiet living room.

"My father started the Southern Company, and he put a lot of effort into it, and although we have withdrawn from the management of the company and only accepted dividends, I have been very concerned about it, and its recent poor performance is really regrettable. Most investors tend to sell their companies, and I've had the idea of doing so. But before I decide, I want to confirm what you will do after you buy the company. Roger stared at Tang Bao and asked.

"I suppose Mr. Roger, you're concerned about retail brands, right?" Tang Bao smiled lightly.

"Yes. 7-Eleven' was created by my father, and I don't want to see the fruits of my father's life's work disappear, it's a brand to be cherished, and it shouldn't just disappear into history. Roger had no intention of hiding his thoughts.

"Mr. Roger, please rest assured of this. When I bought the Southern Company, I focused on the retail brand, and the other assets were all chicken ribs. ”

"Don, if you promise to keep the '7-Eleven' brand, then I'm more than happy to accept this acquisition." Roger said.

The secret talks between the two sides ended in less than 10 minutes.

Now.

Tang Bao is also very relaxed.

Roger, the successor of the company's founder and the majority shareholder of the company, supported Tang Bao's acquisition, and then waited for the smooth delivery of the equity.

"Don, in order for the deal between us to get things done, I think you'll need to talk to Councillor Richardson." Roger said. "He's a senator from Texas and he's here today. The acquisition of Southern Corporation may be subject to regulatory scrutiny by government regulators, and if Congressman Richardson understands this commercial transaction, we will significantly expedite the successful completion of this transaction. ”

Tang Bao nodded understandingly.

Then.

Roger introduced Tang Bao to Richardson, Richardson's personality is also very gentle, he has no objection to Tang Bao's willingness to buy the American Southern Company, and said that he welcomes Tang Bao's large-scale investment in Texas to create more jobs for Texas.

Tang Bao also immediately stated that he would expand the scale of investment in Texas and echoed Richardson.

There are only a hundred senators in the United States, and there are only two in each state. And Richardson is a Texas senator, and he has a good relationship with him, which is worth taking Tang Bao seriously.

Call.

Tang Bao's conversation with Richardson also lasted for several minutes, but the atmosphere of the conversation was very pleasant. Tang Bao's mood is also very good.

"Mr. Roger, thank you for the introduction. I hope there will be more cooperation opportunities in the future! ”

Roger was able to invite U.S. Senator Richardson to his party, and Tang Bao couldn't help but be surprised by his wide connections, he vaguely understood that Roger in front of him was not an ordinary businessman.

"No thanks. Don, you and your little girlfriend are free, I still have many guests to entertain......" Roger laughed.

"Please!"

Tang Bao said politely that he didn't explain Roger's misunderstanding of Li Zhen's identity. And Li Zhen is taking into account the occasion and is not suitable to refute.

Now.

For Tang Bao, the highlight of the party is over. Tang Bao found a quiet corner and casually sipped a glass of red wine.

"Such a rare opportunity to meet celebrities from all walks of life, why don't you just sit here and waste it?" Seeing that Tang Bao had no intention of joining the crowd, Li Zhen asked unexpectedly. Holding such a party may seem like eating, drinking, giggling and laughing, but it is indispensable to promote mutual understanding and affection, and all kinds of transactions are negotiated in this atmosphere. She didn't think Tang Bao should waste this kind of opportunity.

Tang Bao did not deny the benefits of this kind of confession.

But he had no intention of making a show at the party......

"As you can imagine, everyone here has a big background. But I can't get into their circle just because I value their background and identity, there is no need, the possibility of me intersecting with them is infinitely equal to zero. ”

"My dad once told me that in the business world, it's important to build up a network and don't underestimate the people around you at any time."

……

"Excuse me, can I sit here?"

Tang Bao raised his head and saw a tall and sexy lady holding a glass of red wine, standing elegantly in front of him, looking at him with a smile.

"Please."

Tang Bao paused arguing with Li Zhen and said lightly, without any intention of further contacting this noble lady. There are many vacant positions in the banquet hall, and the other party only picked a remote corner where he was sitting, and politely interrupted the conversation between him and Li Zhen, I am afraid that the intention is not simple.

seemed to sense that Tang Bao did not welcome her arrival. The noble lady didn't care about these either, and sat casually on the left side not far from Tang Bao.

Tang Bao smelled the pungent aroma of women, and his brows couldn't help frowning slightly.

"Hello, Don, my name is Kelly." The lady didn't seem to see Tang Bao's frowning slightly, relying on the woman's advantage, she reached out to shake hands with Tang Bao.

"Hello."

Tang Bao replied coldly, he didn't want to have any in-depth communication with Kelly who had unknown intentions.