Chapter 294: Business Secrets Kang Long has regrets
"With all due respect, Mr. Osborne. I don't understand what you mean www.biquge.info Zhou Yi knew very well that this old guy must be playing some dumb riddle with himself.
If he has something to say, it's up to you to understand the meaning of his words. However, Zhou Yi is too lazy to play this kind of guess and guess game with him now, guessing correctly is not good for him, and guessing wrong will cause trouble. So why do you want to cooperate with him so much?
For Zhou Yi's direct and unconventional approach, Norman. Osborne smiled and said.
"A little patience, my young friend. Now is not the time to say this. If you have some time to spare, we can have a good chat at lunchtime. ”
It was rare for old Osborne to be so patient. Although he didn't know what he wanted, Zhou Yi was sure of one thing, that is, there must be something in him that he desperately wanted.
What could it be? He suddenly became interested. Therefore, for Osborne's invitation, Zhou Yi nodded slightly.
And seeing Zhou Yi nodding, old Osborne also had a smile on his face. His mood suddenly improved. It's not a disguise, it's a real good mood that can make others feel.
It was only then that he patted the shoulder of the young man sitting beside him and pulled him to his feet. Said to all the shareholders around him.
"Next, that's why I've invited you here. I would like to solemnly introduce you to an outstanding young man who is also my son, my future heir. He's Harry. Osborne. CEO of Osben, yes. I have decided that he will now represent me as President of Osben. ”
As soon as this sentence came out, the entire board of directors immediately fell silent.
Before they could accept Harry. Osborne became the future head of the company because they knew that the elder Osborne would soon die. In that case, even if Osborne Jr. becomes their president, he will inevitably face the situation of being overshadowed by them. Even if Osborne Jr. was a genius, they would at least be able to reap the benefits of him before he was completely in power.
But now it's a different story. Old Osborne didn't look like he was about to die. With him by his side, little Osborne will only take over the power in his hands in a calm and calm situation. And when that time comes, they won't get anything. Because Harry, who truly inherited everything from the Normans, will only become the unshakable Osborne II. continues to dominate everything in this company.
This is not what directors want to see. Because of this, the scene suddenly became very embarrassing. Awkward deserted.
And at this time, applause rang out. It was Zhou Yi's applause, given to Harry, who had just taken the stage. Osborne, so that he didn't have to continue to stand so awkwardly in this situation.
And with him taking the lead, the sparse applause rang out one after another. Although it is not enthusiastic, it can be regarded as an explanation for the appearance of little Osborne.
As for old Osborne, he was indifferent at this time. With his experience in running the company for so many years, how could he not know what kind of goods this group of people is. The reason why he chose to introduce little Osborne at a time when everyone had just lost a lot of money was to let him see what kind of face these people were.
Only by recognizing what kind of people they really are, can he better control them in the future. He must understand that these people cannot be friends, but only enemies. An enemy of their Osborne family.
Now, his purpose has been achieved. So, he put on the mask of a dictator again and said to all the shareholders present.
"Alright, I'm done. Now, is there anything else you guys have to say? ”
"Mr. Osborne, the current public opinion is very unfavorable to us, don't you think?" Someone said tentatively. And immediately, Osborne responded to him impatiently.
"Do you want me to do this kind of small thing myself? Forget it, Harry, it's up to you. It just so happens that it's time to take this opportunity to introduce you to everyone. ”
For the task that old Osborne gave him, little Osborne's eyes were at a loss. But he quickly nodded, indicating that he already knew what to do.
It doesn't matter, the key is whether you have the courage to do it. At this point, the elder Osborne was quite satisfied with his son's performance.
"So, do you have anything else going on?"
This time, no one spoke. For everybody could see that old Osborne was not willing to listen to them at all. So they all chose to remain silent.
And this is Norman. Osborne's answer.
"Very well, so let's end this board meeting. Mr. Zhou, I think we can have lunch together and have a good chat. ”
"Yes, I don't have a problem."
Zhou Yi, who was a little interested in the intentions behind old Osborne, stood up, and neither he nor Osborne, father and son, paid much attention to the shareholders present. Just like that, I left the conference room first.
And it wasn't until they had gone far that someone whispered.
"Is Mr. Osborne really well?"
No one answered him, because everyone's answer was the same. And that's something none of them want to see, and it's not a good thing for him that the strong Osborne continues to exist like this. But it's like the case that has been going on for so many years. Norman. As long as Osborne was alive, there was nothing they could do.
He was like a mountain, a mountain they couldn't cross.
Leaving the Osborne Building, Zhou Yi and Osborne father and son came to their family's mansion together.
After receiving an explanation from old Osborne, the servants of the Osborne family had already prepared. So as soon as they arrived, the feast began.
The polite butler commanded the servants to serve freshly baked food to the master and guests, while old Osborne dragged his somewhat stumbling body and personally poured a glass of red wine for Zhou Yi.
In the company, the old man has always been a cold-faced tyrant. But here, he is smiling very cheerfully.
"I have always felt that Mr. Zhou is a very rare outstanding young man in this world. How old are you, thirty? Think of me when I was your age, it seems like I've just started this company. At that time, Osborne was a small company. ”
"Mr. Osborne, I just happened to be there. Anyone can do venture capital, and the achievements obtained through venture capital are not comparable to the achievements of yours little by little. So, you're the one I admire. Just like the deceased Mr. Stark, you are all geniuses! ”
Praise people who won't. Old Osborne actually wanted to open up the situation by flattering himself at this time, so he flattered himself back. There is nothing to lose by saying two good words, so Zhou Yi is naturally happy to fight with Osborne like this.
"Venture capital is something that everyone can do, but there are only a few that succeed every time. Mr. Zhou, you don't have to be presumptuous, you must know that you are Harry's idol. ”
Zhou Yi behaved quite old, which was unexpected by Old Os. But this is just a temptation, and then they have to get to the point.
"Harry has always told me that people like you can single-handedly kill people from Wall Street to stand on their own. I can't find a few in the whole of America, but he's always wanted to get to know you through me. Now, I was finally able to fulfill his wish. ”
"Huh?" Hearing this, Zhou Yi glanced at Harry who was sitting next to him. Osborne. He thought it was just old Osborne's words made up to bring him closer. But looking at Harry's burning eyes, he saw that he didn't seem to be lying about it.
And at this time, little Harry also followed his father's topic and said to Zhou Yi.
"Mr. Zhou, seriously. I really admire you. Especially when you decisively sold your tertiary stocks at the turn of the millennium and switched to technology stocks. It's a stroke of genius. How did you foresee the collapse of the tertiary sector after that? ”
Seriously, this is black history. It was impossible for Zhou Yi to tell him that he chose to give up the riskiest tertiary industry stocks because he remembered the millennial financial crisis in his previous life. If you really say that, then you will probably be embarrassed and thrown into another world.
So he could only pretend to be motionless and in my heart, and said to little Harry.
"Harry, I'll just call you that. Do you want to know how many times the stock in my hand has multiplied at that time? I can tell you that each of the virtual electronics stocks has multiplied at least twenty times in my hands. Apple and Cisco, in particular, are far more than that. So my first feeling at that time was not joy, but that something was wrong. ”
"Nothing in the world lasts forever. There is a classic in China "I Ching", which has a saying called Kanglong has regrets. It is said that after things reach their peak, they will inevitably fall. So, in order to avoid risks, it's best to stop in time, isn't it? I've made enough money anyway. ”
"This is the place of business, my child. You have to be greedy enough, but you can't be blinded by it. Otherwise, you will be led into the abyss. ”
Old Osborne duly patted his son on the shoulder. He taught him to see what kind of place he was going to live in the future.
"As Mr. Zhou said, there is absolutely nothing that can be maintained at the top all the time. Same as Osborne now. If I'm gone, do you think you'll be able to live up to Osborne's prestige? Do you think our company will be brought to the brink of destruction by those greedy capitalists? ”
This is Norman. Osborne never spoke to his own son. But now, he began to teach him. Listening to his father's words, Harry looked a little confused. He has been living a simple life, but he can't adapt to such a rhythm. He needs time. And old Osborne also needs time. (To be continued.) )