My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 216 The Richest Foreigner (Bonus Chapter)
"Excellent! As expected of the person we chose!"

Ekaterina smiled with satisfaction, even a hint of admiration. "Courageous and decisive!"

"As long as you keep going down this path, who knows, one day you might actually become the richest foreigner in the Soviet Union."

She changed the subject and got to the point: "However, now, you need to come up with 12 million rubles to complete the acquisition of the Baltic brewery within a month."

Twelve million rubles is an outrageously low price compared to its enormous assets, which are worth over 150 million rubles in reality; it's practically free.

"Twelve million rubles is no problem; I can allocate that money at any time."

Qin Yuan answered decisively, but he was not blinded by the huge profits.

He knew all too well that the more tempting the bait, the sharper the hook hidden behind it might be.

He must secure sufficient protection and space for himself and his team.

“However, I have three conditions before we formally sign the agreement.” Qin Yuan’s gaze was steady and his tone firm.

"Speak," Ekaterina said succinctly, gesturing for him to continue.

"First, safety is guaranteed."

Qin Yuan raised a finger, his gaze sweeping over the pale-faced Elena beside him, before slowly withdrawing it. "I myself, as well as all my core members in the Soviet Union, including Binzi, Gangzi, and Elena, who are currently under your control, must receive your personal, absolute security guarantee."

"Under any circumstances, our basic personal safety must be guaranteed; this is the basis of cooperation."

Ekaterina followed his gaze to Elena, pondered for a moment, then nodded, her tone solemn: "Yes. I guarantee you with my position and honor that as long as you abide by the agreement and do not do anything to harm our interests, I guarantee your absolute safety within the Soviet Union."

"Second, operational autonomy."

Qin Yuan raised his second finger, "At the level of business operations, I need sufficient autonomy in decision-making."

"Specific business decisions, such as how to manage the acquired assets and how to operate the soon-to-be-established bank, should be made by my professional team."

“You can send personnel to supervise and understand the financial situation, but you cannot interfere with the specific daily operations.”

"I must ensure that these assets in my hands can truly be put to good use, generating profits and stable cash flow, rather than ultimately becoming an unmanageable mess."

"This is beneficial to both of us."

“That makes sense,” Ekaterina agreed. “We’ll provide the resources and conveniences; you’re responsible for generating profits and stability. We won’t interfere too much in the specific operations.”

They want results, not nitpicking about the process.

“Third, information parity.” Qin Yuan raised his third finger, looking directly at Ekaterina. “I must have the highest possible right to know about the plans, scale, timetable, and potential political risks of the asset transfer.”

"I cannot operate in the dark; we need to establish a reliable and efficient channel for information communication."

Ekaterina paused for a longer time this time.

Information is the core of power; sharing information means sharing power.

But in the end, she nodded: "Okay. I will designate Major Perkov as your sole direct contact. Important information that may affect your decisions will be conveyed to you through him in a timely manner."

"But you must also understand that there are some people whose movements are not entirely within my control."

With the terms agreed upon, the atmosphere seemed to ease somewhat.

Qin Yuan knew it was time to demonstrate his value and sincerity in the cooperation.

“Now that we are partners,” Qin Yuan changed the subject and offered a suggestion, “I have an idea about the acquisition plan for the Baltic Brewery that might make the whole process a little smoother.”

"Oh?" Ekaterina asked with interest.

"The price of thirteen million rubles is too eye-catching. After all, the Baltic Brewery is a newly integrated, large-scale, modern brewery with huge investments and is registered in Moscow." Qin Yuan calmly analyzed, "Even with your manipulation, such a low price is likely to attract unnecessary attention and investigation."

He knew all too well how large the deficit was.

Can such a huge discrepancy in asset value be completely concealed by a single, meticulously forged ledger?
Are thousands of employees at the Baltic Brewery blind and deaf?

Will Sobček's political opponents let this opportunity for attack slip by?

These people on the Security Committee can act with impunity, and even Sobček can act without any scruples.

But he couldn't; he was Chinese, a foreigner in the Soviet Union.

He must set up more firewalls for himself to ensure maximum security.

“I suggest we design a more complex contract, such as including performance-based clauses or additional investment commitments.”

Qin Yuan continued, "The official contract price for the acquisition can be set at, for example, 50 million rubles. Although this price is still lower than the actual appraised value, it at least looks more 'reasonable' on the surface, making it easier to get approval from higher authorities and silencing any potential criticisms."

"As for the remaining 38 million rubles difference, it can be included as my 'subsequent investment commitment' in the contract appendix."

"I pledge to invest no less than 18 million rubles in the brewery within one year of the successful acquisition, for equipment and technology upgrades, capacity expansion, environmental improvements, and employee resettlement and benefits."

"This approach can satisfy your local government's 'performance' requirements for stabilizing employment and boosting industry, while also appearing more compliant on paper and in terms of procedures, greatly reducing potential political and legal risks in the future."

"In practice, we can flexibly handle the final destination and scale of this 'subsequent investment' through related-party transactions and other means."

As Ekaterina listened to Qin Yuan's explanation, a glint of surprise and admiration flashed in her eyes.

She was once again satisfied with the young man's business acumen, meticulous thinking, and ability to anticipate potential risks.

Their original plan was to complete the transaction at the extremely low price of 12 million rubles.

Then, the brewery's original working capital of more than 10 million rubles would be divided among a few people within the company, and the bank's debt of more than 10 million rubles would also be converted into their profits through manipulation. In addition, with the implicit value of fixed assets, a single transaction could net them more than 20 million rubles.

Qin Yuan paid over 20 million yuan in cash to obtain a shell factory with all the necessary qualifications.

While Qin Yuan's suggestion ostensibly increased the acquisition price, the actual payment pressure did not increase much through the flexible clause of "subsequent investment commitment," but it greatly enhanced the security and "legality" of the transaction.

Furthermore, it paved the way for them to continue transferring assets on a larger scale, and gave Sobček and others a more impressive excuse for their political achievements.

"Brilliant!" Ekaterina couldn't help but exclaim. "Mr. Qin, you have made a very professional and constructive suggestion."

"This will definitely allow us to sleep more soundly. I will have my most reliable experts draft the specific contract details to ensure everything goes smoothly."

The overall situation is now settled.

Qin Yuan knew that from this moment on, he was firmly bound together with the KGB and the unfathomable political forces within the Soviet Union.

The road ahead is a bottomless abyss, but also a shortcut to the pinnacle of wealth and power.

He glanced out the window; the rain in St. Petersburg had stopped sometime earlier, the dark clouds had dispersed, revealing a corner of gray-blue sky.

“Comrade Director,” Qin Yuan stood up and extended his hand, “then, it’s a pleasure to cooperate. I hope to meet my subordinates as soon as possible and begin the work of establishing the bank and receiving the first batch of assets.”

Ekaterina also stood up and extended her hand: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Mr. Qin."

"Your men will be back safely soon. As for your bank... within the Soviet Union, if you encounter any problems with official procedures, you can go directly to Major Perkov, and he will clear all obstacles for you."

Her hands were dry and strong, and as she shook hands, her gaze went straight to Qin Yuan:

"I hope your abilities and ambitions will not disappoint me or the 'friends' behind me."

(End of this chapter)