For large European and American multinational companies such as Danone, they are quite experienced in mergers and acquisitions. In other words, it is very calm and rational, and basically will not be disturbed by other factors.

So the "Infernal Affairs" of the metaverse must be ...... Other factors.

Just kidding, one is selling mineral water, the other is making movies, and the two companies are not related, so why pay more attention to them?

Even if these two companies are the same boss and have shit luck, "Infernal Affairs" has achieved a box office hit. But as far as Hong Kong's big film market is concerned? How much money can there be from a box office hit? In a merger and acquisition involving more than HK$1 billion, this little box office is almost negligible.

So in the end, Danone believes that choosing the current time node is not a big deal, and it will not affect the process of acquisition. Therefore, an announcement was made in accordance with the original plan.

However, being reminded by this, the majority of shareholders in Hong Kong suddenly realized: yes! There are also shares of wild mountain clear springs!

Because these retail investors are quite irrational and easily fanned by the emotions of the outside world, the current Hong Kong stock market is not a mature market at all.

In fact, don't blame the naivety of retail investors in Hong Kong, Taiwan or the mainland, including retail investors in developed countries in Europe and the United States.

It's just that there are too many leeks in Europe and the United States, and those financial predators are too ruthless, so that those retail investors can only invest through professional fund companies. In the end, the retail investors were basically eliminated, and the open cutting of leeks was replaced by secretly drawing blood and commissions, anyway, the securities companies changed the soup but did not change the medicine to make money, so that the securities market was relatively mature.

But what Danone is doing now, they are using the experience gained from a mature market to apply it to a less mature Hong Kong market?

Therefore, when the market opened on Monday, it was suspended for half a day in the morning because of the announcement. As soon as the market opened in the afternoon, Yeshan Qingquan's share price soared to HK$3.81. And went all the way up throughout the day, and finally closed at a price of HK$4.06?

This is very interesting, we are worth more than 4 shares, where did you get the courage to buy it for 3.40 Hong Kong dollars?

And this is still the famous Danone Group? How could you still make such a low-level mistake? Do you want to give benefits on April Fool's Day? Funny to the people of Hong Kong?

As for the reaction of the wild mountain clear spring? Even the board of directors didn't need to be convened, so he replied with an announcement: "Thank you Danone Group for the offer to our company, which shows that Yeshan Qingquan is in good business condition and can be profitable in the future." …… We don't have the idea of selling, though. Wild mountain spring is not for sale...... …… We look forward to working with Danone and other food and beverage companies......"

To be honest, Danone was also a little embarrassed at this time. They were quick to respond: "...... Due to the large volatility in the stock price of Noyama Spring, we have temporarily withdrawn the offer and look forward to further engagement with the Board of Directors of Noyama Spring......"

One thing to say, the above announcements are relatively common in large-scale mergers and acquisitions. Like this, make an offer - give an echo - quote again - hear back ....... Maybe it can take dozens of rounds, or even a year or a few years.

There is also an offensive and defensive battle between the two sides: turning to a hostile takeover, anti-takeover, poison pill plan, looking for a white knight, and so on.

Just like mentioning the "not for sale", the real meaning is not that it is not for sale, but "your offer is too low, I am not even interested in making a counteroffer." ”

And "temporarily withdrawn" means "if I am interested, I will give the latest sincerity price." ”

In fact, this is the diplomatic rhetoric in acquisitions and mergers and acquisitions. Insiders should understand it, and it won't carry any personal emotional color. It doesn't even matter if you succeed or fail, it's just a normal business practice.

But in the eyes of those Hong Kong retail investors, it became a farce. Because it's so dramatic.

All of a sudden, Hong Kong's media was filled with all sorts of ridicule. Anyway, it's all words like "self-sufficient" and "anticlimactic". It was sent directly to the Danone group in France.

At this moment, Danone Group has become an outsider, and Brother Yuan can barely be regarded as his own person!

Outsiders have a big appearance in front of their own people, and they definitely need to cheer loudly.

Not surprisingly, Yeshan Qingquan's share price rebounded sharply to above HK$4.50 again, and even broke through the HK$5 mark for a time during the session.

And the box office of "Infernal Affairs" finally began to exert force, and on the tenth day after its release, the box office exceeded 20 million and reached 22.14 million. is only slightly lower than "Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance", but it has left "Jurassic Park" far behind......

The metaverse is full of morale. The start was unexpectedly popular, and now it is no longer difficult for the box office to break 30 million.

And because of the birth of "Infernal Affairs", it immediately attracted the attention of many filmmakers in East and Southeast Asia......

……

With the sound of the whistle, the steamer slowly sailed into the port of Sokir. Yao Yuanwei and several colleagues boarded the dock, and suddenly a young man with the appearance of his own country stepped forward: "You are from the north, right?" Who is Manager Yao? My name is Qian Yong, and I contacted you on the phone. ”

"Hello, Mr. Qian." Yao Yuanwei warmly shook hands with Qian Yong.

Yao Yuanwei and the others all came from the North Industries Group, which was later reorganized into the famous Ordnance Industry Group Corporation. Of course, foreign arms sales will use the name of a different company. That is, one set of teams, two brands.

Yao Yuanwei is actually no stranger to the sale of arms. They themselves do it in the North.

However, this time the arms trade is quite strange.

A few months ago, a certain writer who wrote a book, through his connections with the troops, contacted their company and wanted to buy a batch of weapons and ammunition in stock?

To tell the truth, there is no shortage of weapons and ammunition in stockpile. A few years ago, I was desperately producing, and I was ready to fight a world war. In the past few years, they have been desperately destroyed, and the country is full of weapons and ammunition that are about to expire. If you can find a sales channel, you can not only earn foreign exchange, but also save the cost of destruction, which is not much to ask for.

However...... Writer? Isn't this an international joke?

However, in the 80s and 90s, there was a shortage of foreign exchange in China. Since you want it, then the north dares to sell it. Anyway, as long as you come up with the formal procedures, the key is to be able to come up with foreign exchange, so what's not to do?

So without saying a word, I signed the contract very happily at that time.

But unexpectedly, then the YS (Africa) took out the approval of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Villa, proving that this was a legal arms trade. There is a little requirement - need domestic home delivery?

All right! A private trading company in an African country, which needs so many weapons and ammunition? Although the stock is quite cheap, but the quantity is huge? Is your army in Vera that much in demand? Do you really think we won't go to the embassy to inquire?

It's not that the northern company is afraid of any international fraud. Who would dare to defraud such an arms syndicate? Isn't that lively? They are afraid of the political influence behind it. If there is any complicated international relations involved, isn't that a ruckus?

So at the end of the day, business is definitely going to be done. Others have money and procedures, but they can't kick customers out of the door. But it is also necessary to find out the details of this YS (Africa), so let Yao Yuanwei and them go on a trip, at least to understand the whereabouts of these arms.

Under Qian Yong's arrangement, the dock soon began to unload the cargo.

Qian Yong greeted warmly: "Manager Yao, there are too few berths now, and the port is preparing to expand." When the expansion is complete, we are ready to rent a dedicated terminal. ”

Hearing this, Yao Yuanwei was suspicious and chartered a foreign wharf? You don't deliberately brag in front of yourself, do you? He didn't know that just a few decades later, domestic shipping companies such as COSCO had contracted countless terminals overseas, forming a global shipping network.

However, such doubts cannot be questioned face-to-face. Yao Yuanwei asked with a smile: "Mr. Qian, where should we transport the goods?" ”

"It will take some time to unload. Let's go to the warehouse and wait? ”

"Okay...... Let's do it! "Yao Yuanwei is not afraid of what moths will come out of here. Will a whole shipload of munitions be lost?

Don't think that these stockpiles are valuable. All right! Compared to ordinary goods, it is still very valuable. But now the Cold War has just ended. Not to mention Lao Maozi's huge arms inventory, they scrapped more than 5,000 reclaimed tanks and armored vehicles. The stocks of weapons and ammunition are even more numerous.

And in other countries, whether it is the Warsaw Pact or NATO, there are huge stockpiles of arms. So these things are really not a rarity.

At least these small countries in Africa, do they dare to offend the rogue rabbits behind them? Take another 10,000 steps back and say, if you are really ready to rob openly, it is not something that Yao Yuanwei and a few others can stop. Anyway, the company had already received dollars in its account, and there was not much need to take care of it.

And Yao Yuanwei They also want to see what is the warehouse of this little-known YS (Africa)? Do they have the strength to do the arms business?

However, when they arrived at the warehouse area, everyone was taken aback. Seeing the dazzling array of weapons, especially a large number of armored vehicles parked, as well as artillery pieces of various calibers, Yao Yuanwei couldn't help but be shocked: "Mr. Qian, these arms are yours?" Does the Villa government not care? ”

Qian Yong replied with a smile: "This is the military warehouse of the Vera army that we rented. ”

"Is your business that big?"

"Manager Yao, you misunderstood. We don't do the arms business. ”

(⊙?⊙) (⊙?⊙) (⊙?⊙)……

Yao Yuanwei and others thought they had auditory hallucinations? You don't do the arms business? The arms in front of you are enough for African countries to launch several military coups, right?

Finding that Yao Yuanwei and they had some misunderstandings, Qian Yong explained with a smile: "We really don't do this kind of business. We just provide a place for friends to sell on behalf of others. What do you need, or do you need to talk about it yourself? ”

"Excuse me." Yao Yuanwei felt that his mind was a little confused, "Then this batch of weapons and ammunition you ordered?" ”

"Oh! I also ordered it for a friend. Rest assured, we don't make a difference in the middle. You can talk to yourself later. ”

Yao Yuanwei and the others looked at each other, and they felt even more weird.

Qian Yong hurriedly explained: "A few local friends will come over later." Talk about it yourself. I really don't lie to you, we are not interested in the arms business. There happens to be such a channel, so the fertilizer water does not flow into the fields of outsiders, and it is introduced to your domestic company. ”

Yao Yuanwei They didn't know what to say anymore, and the strange feeling in their hearts became stronger and stronger.

Fortunately, the wait was short, and soon two local black youths arrived.

"Manager Yao, let me introduce you, this is Chief Harden, and his father is the country's deputy secretary of defense. This is Pip's lawyer, and he has a lot of clients at his disposal. ”

"Hello, friends from China."

"It's a pleasure to meet you."

In order to reduce the hassle, future clients are contacted through Pip Lawyers. And Harden is nothing more than pulling over to support the scene. He has long looked down on such a "small business".

After some greetings and temptations, Yao Yuanwei finally slowly understood that this YS (Africa) really only plays the role of a middleman, and the specific business still needs to be negotiated by himself?

Fortunately, the northern company sent a few of its own people, otherwise, I don't know how much business would have to be delayed.

At this time, Yao Yuanwei and the others were already full of curiosity: "Mr. Harden, lawyer Pip, may I ask Mr. Li Yuan ...... with you?" ”

"Oh!" Harden laughed, "We're all very good friends. He has quite a few investment projects in our country. ”

"Investment projects?"

Pip on the side smiled and introduced, "Yao, if you are interested, you can go to White Rhino Town together." Some of the arms that you send are going to be delivered there, and from there to the customers. ”

"White Rhino Town?"

"That's right! Harden is the chief there. Don't worry, there is no danger there, and there are quite a few of you Chinese. ”

The reason why I came to Africa this time was to investigate the market here. Therefore, if there is a chance to go to Baixi Town, of course Yao Yuanwei will not object.

"Mr. Qian, we need to report to our family, how about leaving tomorrow?" Yao Yuanwei asked.

"I'm okay here." Qian Yong smiled, "I haven't been to White Rhino Town for a while, let's go with you to have a look!" ”

"Thank you so much. But...... Li Yuan? Isn't he a writer? ”

"Huh. Who cares what Yuanzi does outside? Oh! He and I are fellow countrymen and now manage his business here. I really didn't want to hide it from you. Even I don't know what he's tossing around. ”

"So, he's doing a big business?"

"It's okay! The scale here is indeed not small, and the domestic ones really don't know. ”

"That's what I'm asking. Have you even started the arms trade? ”

"Huh. It's not that exaggerated. When you get to White Rhino Town, go and see for yourself! ”

"Oooh!"