The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

Wang Mian smiled at Erwin and gently shook his head.

"The reason we included these news media controlling stakes in the deal was simply because we saw their investment value; we don't actually intend to operate these news media outlets."

"If we can acquire controlling stakes in these news media outlets, we'll at most do some resource integration work, and then sell the controlling stakes in these news media outlets as a package..."

As he said this, a fleeting smile flashed across his eyes.

What he didn't say was that once Yuanda Investment acquired controlling stakes in these news media outlets, it would only sell them to one buyer.

That means treating them as investment dividends and giving them directly to Lingyun's Siyuan Investment!

What Lingyun does with these news media resources afterward is none of Yuanda Group's business.

After listening to Wang Mian's explanation, Erwin remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"If you're just investing in, rather than running, these news media outlets, and ultimately a private investment firm controls them, then perhaps there's a slight chance."

"Of course, it's too early to talk about these things now. The stock index options betting issue hasn't been resolved yet. We can discuss these things after the negotiations are completed..."

Just as he finished speaking, Erwin suddenly felt his foot being kicked.

He immediately stopped talking and glanced at Paul beside him.

Paul gave him a wink and gently shook his head.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: shut up now, or you'll make a mistake!

At the same time, several other Goldman Sachs executives and lawyers turned to look at them, all with surprise in their eyes.

From Erwin's words, they vaguely sensed a hint of a shift in their stance.

Could it be that Goldman Sachs isn't planning to default on its debt? Is it prepared to acknowledge and repay this massive betting debt? That would be like the sun rising in the west!

Seeing the surprised expressions on these guys' faces, Erwin couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine!

He quickly realized that he seemed to have gotten a little carried away, so he immediately shut his mouth!

Erwin knew very well why he had become so complacent.

After confirming that he had been transferred back to New York, and that even if he were kicked out of Goldman Sachs, there would be a mysterious person to back up his family, Irwin felt a great sense of relief.

Having averted a life-or-death crisis, Erwin's guard dropped considerably, which led to this blunder.

During the subsequent negotiations, he became completely silent, barely uttering a sound.

Just as the negotiations were underway, Ling Yun, far away in Beijing, had already woken up.

After having a late lunch at home, I drove Yanzi and Leilei out and headed straight for the China Textile Group located on Jianguomen Inner Street.

This afternoon, the signing ceremony for Siyuan Investment's acquisition of Fashion Magazine will be held in the conference room of China Textile Group.

There are, of course, reasons why the contract was signed with China Textile Group, rather than with a fashion magazine or Siyuan Investment Company.

The reason is simple: according to relevant regulations, Fashion Magazine is a subsidiary of China Textile Group, so the acquisition agreement can only be signed with China Textile Group.

Since the registration procedures for Siyuan Investment have not yet been completed, only Ling Yun, the behind-the-scenes boss, can sign the contract, instead of the general manager of Siyuan Investment.

Once Siyuan Investment completes the registration process and the company is officially established, the fashion magazine can be incorporated into Siyuan Investment.

In the future, when acquiring other companies, Ling Yun will no longer need to personally appear; the general manager of Siyuan Investment can sign the contract, and Ling Yun can remain behind the scenes throughout the process.

Yanzi was particularly excited because she was about to complete the acquisition of the fashion magazine and become its mini-boss.

As soon as the convoy drove out of the villa area, Yanzi immediately started chattering away.

"Should I avoid meeting everyone when we get to China Textile Group later? To avoid an awkward situation?"

"The magazine's other minority shareholders and executives will all be attending the signing ceremony today; they all know me."

"They used to be my superiors, and now I'm their boss. The change in status is so drastic that it's a little embarrassing."

Ling Yun glanced at the rearview mirror, smiled, and shook his head.

"Of course you don't need to hide. Today is your day to shine and make a name for yourself. How can you hide and avoid everyone? That would be like wearing fine clothes in the dark!"

"Furthermore, starting today, you are not only the boss of the magazine, but also the content director directly responsible to me. You must be present at the signing ceremony and sign the acquisition agreement and other documents."

"With this opportunity, you can not only make a big splash, but also make the other shareholders and executives recognize reality and accept your change in status, and quickly establish your authority through our childhood friendship."

"Let them know that you are my eyes and ears at the magazine. Even though I'm not there most of the time, I can still keep track of what's going on inside. Nobody can fool me..."

Just as she finished speaking, Leilei suddenly giggled.

"That sounds a bit like a fox borrowing the tiger's power. So, Yanzi is just your puppet at the magazine!"

Upon hearing this, Yanzi immediately pouted and shook her head indignantly.

"I don't want to be anyone's puppet, not even you."

"Haha, you're overthinking it."

Ling Yun chuckled twice, then explained the reason.

"After the acquisition is completed, I will transfer an experienced senior professional from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television or the propaganda system to serve as the president of the magazine and be in charge of daily operations."

"Under normal circumstances, I don't usually interfere with the daily operations of the magazine, nor do I have that much energy. I only provide some guidance on the general direction and overall strategy."

"Although the magazine is a fashion magazine, and its other periodicals and publications are also closely related to fashion, they are also propaganda machines, and are platforms for cultural and public opinion propaganda, and even ideological propaganda."

"Since it's a propaganda machine, its stance must be unwavering, and absolutely no problems can be allowed to arise. That's the fundamental reason why I appointed you as the magazine's content director."

"To put it bluntly, whether this magazine makes money or not is irrelevant. What's important is that I need such a propaganda machine to express my stance and attitude, to make my voice heard, and to reassure the higher-ups."

"Given my wealth and enormous potential influence in international and domestic financial markets, I had to take this action and demonstrate my firm stance, otherwise I would be in big trouble..."

The two beautiful women sitting in the back row quickly exchanged a glance and stuck out their tongues in unison.

As soon as Lingyun finished speaking, Yanzi immediately expressed a few sentiments.

"I understand what you mean, but listening to what you're saying, I get the feeling you're becoming more and more cunning and shrewd, like an old fox!"

"Once the fashion magazine falls into your hands, it will be overshadowed by your personal will and will become much more politically charged."

Leilei immediately nodded and echoed her sentiments.

"That's right, I feel the same way. You're incredibly cunning and shrewd, you plan everything meticulously, leaving no loopholes. You're unlike someone your age!"

Amidst laughter and casual conversation, the convoy soon arrived at the China Textile Group building located on Jianguomen Inner Street.

At this time, Zhang Lu's acquisition team, along with relevant leaders from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the Ministry of Truth, had all arrived.

For security reasons, Lingyun's convoy drove straight into the underground parking garage of the China Textile Building and stopped in the designated parking spaces.

Waiting to greet them in the underground parking garage were only Zhang Lu, his assistant, and two senior executives from the fashion magazine.

The result is that...

When Ling Yun got out of the car with Yanzi and Leilei, the two senior executives of the fashion magazine were stunned and stared wide-eyed at Yanzi, who had undergone a complete transformation!