I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 507 A gentleman does not hold a grudge overnight!
"Yes, Katia is Ricardo's assistant and has a certain prestige in the company. More importantly, she is very welcoming of our acquisition, so she is more suitable to serve as general manager. At the same time, O'Anli will stay to assist her and also represent Topway Technology."

Qiao Yongfeng nodded in agreement.

"I plan to keep He Qingfeng here to represent Bangcheng Company."

"Then let's do it this way. Philgrey Company will establish a board of directors, with Qingfeng as chairman, and O'Anli and Katia as directors, how about that?" Fang Qingye asked in a consultative tone.

As agreed upon beforehand, the two would each contribute half of the capital to acquire Philgrey Company, establish a board of directors with one representative from each company, and the board of directors would consist of three people, including Philgrey Company's general manager.

Now that O'Anli and Katia are in a relationship, appointing He Qingfeng as chairman will help balance the interests of the two companies in the acquisition of Philgeri.

Qiao Yongfeng naturally understood Fang Qingye's idea and said with a smile, "Okay, let's do it your way."

"Also, we need to take this opportunity to build a capable security team in the name of Fairgrui Company." Fang Qingye felt angry thinking about the humiliation he had suffered in Londrina recently.

Qiao Yongfeng laughed heartily: "Understood. I'm planning to find two retired soldiers from China who know kung fu to come and serve as the company's security captains, forming a security team. Next time we come, we definitely won't have to worry. Hey, what about ADM, the company that's been sabotaging us behind our backs? Are we just going to let it go like that?"

"Of course not! A gentleman doesn't hold grudges overnight!"

On April 3, 2013, the main leaders of Topway Technology, Bangcheng International, and Filgre Company held a grand signing ceremony in the conference room on the eighth floor of the Princeton Palace Hotel. In addition to the three parties involved, Mr. Iliseu, the mayor of Londrina, and Mr. Yang Jianjun, the consul general of the Consulate General of São Paulo, were also invited to attend. Some media reporters from Brazil were also invited.

When the tripartite exchange agreement documents were signed, the room erupted in enthusiastic applause.

After the agreement was signed, Fang Qingye and Qiao Yongfeng gave an interview to the local media.

“Mr. Fang, I’m Elena, a reporter from the ‘National News’ program on Globe Television. I’d like to ask you for your thoughts on this acquisition,” a blonde, blue-eyed woman said.

Fang Qingye's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

It wasn't that I was attracted by the female reporter's beauty, but rather that I was surprised to learn that she was from the "National News" program!
This is a famous news program on Globo TV, reportedly the highest-rated TV news program in Brazil!

Then I'll have to explain this in detail.

Fang Qingye immediately cleared his throat and said, "Our acquisition agreement with Fairgre Company is a win-win situation and a testament to the friendship between China and Pakistan!"

"But I heard that you and your team encountered threats from local gangsters during the acquisition process? Is that true?" Elena pressed.

Wow, what great teamwork!

"Yes, it's absolutely true. There's a local triad organization called the Razor Gang that interfered with our acquisition efforts through intimidation and threats. It was only after a police investigation that we discovered someone was behind it all!"

"Who did such a thing? Can you tell me?" Elena immediately became interested.

"Of course! It's the Brazilian branch of the renowned ADM company!"

Fang Qingye didn't hold back and recounted the whole story in detail.

"Oh my God!" Elena couldn't help but exclaim.

I finally caught a breaking news story today!

What was originally intended as a regular news report about the acquisition of Fairgrey by a Chinese company turned into a sensational headline: "The Chinese company's acquisition of Fairgrey was fraught with twists and turns; it turns out ADM hired gangsters to carry out the attack behind the scenes!"

This news was immediately reprinted by major media outlets as soon as it was reported.

In the president's office at ADM headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, President Lewis, upon seeing the New York Times report, angrily threw his coffee cup to the ground, shattering it.

"Idiot! John, that idiot! He actually did such a stupid thing behind headquarters' back! Several days have passed and he still hasn't reported it, the news has even reached the United States!"

Of course, Lewis was more worried about the reaction of this news in the capital market. Before he could even turn on his computer, his secretary, Elsa, rushed in.

"President Lewis, ADM's stock price has plummeted, and investors are calling in droves to inquire whether what happened in Brazil is true." The worst fears have finally come true.

Lewis tried to calm himself down, and after a moment of thought, he said, "Immediately activate the public relations department's emergency plan! Reduce the amount of media coverage, hire people to delete related news, and at the same time declare that this matter has nothing to do with ADM, but is Johnson's personal doing. Fire that idiot immediately!"

"Okay!" Erza hurried out the door.

At that moment, a middle-aged white man rushed in, looking anxious.

It's James, the company's vice president.

"President Lewis, have you seen the New York Times article about the Brazilian branch?"

“I see, I’ve already taken care of it.” Lewis took a sip of coffee, explained his handling of the situation, and concluded, “James, you’re personally in charge of this matter. You must minimize the negative impact on the company!”

“Don’t worry,” James immediately agreed. “However, I’m a little confused. Why would the Brazilian government use BOPE for an acquisition? What are those two Chinese companies anyway?”

“From the news, they are just two private companies with no official background.” Lewis lit a cigarette and took a puff.

"But what is the reality? Companies like this, which appear to be private but have intricate connections with the government, are common in many countries. Have the Chinese really gone to Brazil?"

“Yes. I didn’t expect the Chinese to be so resolute. It seems John’s judgment was correct.” At this point, James stopped abruptly when he saw Lewis’s face darken.

It was Lewis who made the decision to reject John's proposal to acquire the Brazilian company!

"The Chinese are good at business, but that's okay. We set the rules of this world, and they won't break them so easily!" Lewis took a drag on his cigarette, a cold glint in his eyes.

That afternoon, ADM published a message on its official website: ADM's senior management deeply regrets the recent incident in Londrina, Brazil. An investigation revealed that this was the personal behavior of John, an employee of the Brazilian branch. As a result, the company has removed Mr. John from all his positions and dismissed him from the company.

Finally, congratulations were extended to Bangcheng International and Tuofang Technology for their joint acquisition of Fairgre Company. ADM expressed its willingness to cooperate with all enterprises, including Chinese companies, and to dedicate itself to building a fair international trade environment.
Fang Qingye and the others also saw this official statement.

"How hypocritical," Katia couldn't help but snort.

"That's just how I am," Fang Qingye said, not paying any attention.

After the agreement was signed, both parties immediately began the handover of various documents and accounts, and of course, more importantly, they could not delay the upcoming soybean harvest season.

After appointing several senior executives, including Katia, the company began to gradually resume operations. Fang Qingye then prepared to leave, having been in Brazil for a month and a half and eager to return home.

Qiao Yongfeng is also preparing to leave, but he is going to the United States.

"Tian Qian is living with Xia He in New York now. She wants me to go there now so we can go back to China together. Qingye, aren't you planning to go to America to visit Xia He?"

Qiao Yongfeng called Fang Qingye to his room alone and asked her a question.

Go see the yellow peaches from Dongguan?
Yes, I'll express my gratitude in person.

Of course, there's also Xia He, whom I miss dearly.

Fang Qingye had long had this plan, but there hadn't been a suitable opportunity.

“You’re coming with me this time. Tell them you’re going to the US to do some research and set up an office when the time is right.” Qiao Yongfeng had even thought of the purpose of the trip to the US for him.

"Thank you, Brother Qiao!" Fang Qingye was overjoyed.

Since he was going, he immediately applied for a visa to the United States. However, to his surprise, Bai Ou from China suddenly called to say that something had happened to Song Dahai's family.

(End of this chapter)