Chapter 56 Sorry, Lucas
Is the stock market so easy to make money?
This sentence should be said separately. If it is the kind of person who can obtain inside information or even have special intelligence channels, it is very easy to make money from the stock market, even in the United States with various systems. It's just as easy to do.
But ordinary people want to make money in the stock market, but it is not that simple. Small money is fine, but big money is basically not even thought about.
There is an old saying in China that is good [just watching the thief eat the meat, not watching the thief be beaten], it refers to those who only see someone making money in the stock market, but ignore the fact that someone lost their fortune and jumped off the building people.
However, every time the stock market is booming, how many people can clearly see the crisis?
That Lucas was such a man.
At the same time, Annie is also somewhat similar, but she hasn't acted yet.
But it is undeniable that Annie was really moved by the hot stock market.
It’s just that compared to Lucas, Anne’s actions are not as interested, and it doesn’t seem like Lucas is all about getting rid of the family toy factory and going to “show his skills” in the stock market.
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Beverly Hills shopping street in Los Angeles, an Italian-owned cafe, open-air area, where Anne and the old butler met Lucas.
This is a man in his fifties with a refined appearance, exuding the elegance of the Italians all over his body. At first glance, you will think that he has a very powerful lethality to middle-aged and elderly women.
But those who know him must know that Lucas is a 'ki', he doesn't like women, he likes men or boys, especially handsome boys.
As for personal orientation, people here in the United States have always been open-minded. After all, Americans think that "this kind of person" is not harmful to society, so why do you treat them like monsters?
When Lucas arrived, Annie and the old housekeeper Nord had already arrived at this place in advance, and ordered two cups of coffee and some snacks, waiting for him here.
Of course, Annie always brings cocoa with her when she comes out. At this time, the little guy is happily eating Italian-style snacks. Seeing her eating happily, it can be seen that the little guy likes it very much.
"Sorry, I'm late."
Lucas, who came to the cafe, saw Annie and Old Nord sitting in the open area, and walked over quickly, expressing his apologies to them for being late.
"It doesn't matter, we just arrived, just a while earlier than you."
Annie smiled and said it didn't matter, and made a 'sit' gesture at the same time, asking Lucas to take a seat.
Lucas reached out and shook hands with Annie, and then shook hands with the old butler Nord.
After the three of them were seated, the old butler Nord spoke first: "Mr. Lucas, the main purpose of asking you out this time is to tell you that the toy factory buyer you entrusted our bank to find now has a buyer." I have this intention."
Hearing this news, Lucas immediately showed a look of joy on his face, and quickly asked: "Really! My God,
It's nice good news at last, it's great that I've been hearing all the bad news lately. "
The toy factory is losing money every day, even if it is not in operation, the wages of those workers must be paid, otherwise the union will cause trouble, so Lucas, who is suffering from a loss of money, is not excited about this news.
In the United States, businessmen like Lucas are most afraid of labor unions.
And the trade unions in the United States are so powerful that you can't even imagine them. They are completely different from the trade unions in China that have changed their taste.
Now the factory is losing money every day, which has made Lucas a little bit unbearable.
So, what he thinks about every day is to get rid of the toy factory as soon as possible, and leave this mess to others so that he can get out of it.
It's a pity that everyone is not a fool and is very clear about the situation of the toy manufacturing industry and the toy sales industry.
So who will take over at this time.
Japanese toy manufacturers are not kidding around. Their toy products are of excellent quality, and through various cartoons, they have great influence and appeal among children. Toy manufacturers all over the world cannot compete with them.
Unless, you are willing to become an OEM factory and make Japanese toys.
It's not that Lucas didn't think about doing this, it's just that the combination of workers' salaries in the United States and various other policies made the quotation too high for the Japanese to accept.
Therefore, Lucas can't even make an OEM. What else can he do but sell the factory, but the problem is that he can't sell it if he wants to. It depends on whether someone is willing to buy it and take it over.
If no one took over, Lucas would have to file for bankruptcy.
But even if it is filed for bankruptcy, if the union disagrees, Lucas will be in more trouble here.
Not to mention anything else, if the trade union delays you for two or three years before letting you go bankrupt, you will have to pay workers wages within these two or three years, which is a lot of money.
Therefore, Lucas basically prayed for the stars and the moon, and even prayed to the gods and Buddhas all over the world, and the gods from all walks of life showed their supernatural powers, so that such a fool could appear to save him, and now finally this "savior" appeared.
So Lucas was almost not excited, and cried out in front of Annie and the old housekeeper's purchase.
"Mr. Lucas, don't be so excited. What we need to know now is, what is your psychological price? At what price will you sell your toy manufacturing factory. After all, the other party also understands the current downturn in the toy manufacturing industry , if the quotation is too high, I worry about the other party..."
On the way to meet Lucas, Annie revealed a little to the old housekeeper, saying that Kim Hyun-tae had this intention.
So, even if Lucas is an acquaintance, it's better to ask the old butler to lower the price if he can. After all, considering Kim Hyun-tae's existing funds, I'm afraid there is no way to buy Lucas's toy factory.
Originally, such a business negotiation did not require Anne to come in person at all. Even Lucas's father was very familiar with his deceased father, but it was enough to send the old housekeeper, and she did not need to come in person.
But Annie felt that since it was Kim Hyun-tae's business, it was necessary for her to come forward to handle it in person, and that was the best way.
It has to be said that Annie has substituting herself into the role of wife unconsciously, thinking that she is doing things for her husband.
Otherwise, why would she do it?
Because it makes no sense.
Of course, Annie hasn't noticed anything wrong with her own state of mind yet.
She just thinks that Kim Hyun-tae's matter cannot be handed over to others, and it is the best and most appropriate to handle it by herself.
Gosh!
I have to say that Anne's mentality is also quite funny.
You know, even if Kim Hyun Tae is really with her, they end up as a couple.
But it's not necessary for her to come forward in person.
There are so many elites under Whiston International Bank, it can be handled by anyone.
But it can also be seen from here that Anne is very concerned about and cares about Kim Hyun-tae or himself.
We have to sigh here, after being mutated by the space-time tunnel, even Kim Hyun-tae's "things in his body" are powerful, and it's really amazing that he can influence a woman like Anne into such a state.
Thanks to the reminder from the young lady, the old housekeeper Nord certainly knew what he should do, so friendship and so on had to be put aside.
"Sixty million! The factory includes land, and the price is not high. And most importantly, my factory has no loans or various debts."
The price of 60 million is indeed not high, and Lucas made a conscientious offer.
Even Annie, who was silent on the sidelines, fully recognized this.
She had read the valuation table of Lucas's toy manufacturing factory, which listed in detail the value of the factory buildings and machines, as well as the value of the land. Basically, the price of 60 million yuan was not a little watery for Lucas.
It's a pity that Annie has no way to accept this offer, because she has to think about the father of the child in her womb, that is, Kim Hyun-tae.
So, Lucas can only be wronged.
You know, although Kim Hyun-tae is considered a rich man now, with more than two million cash in the bank, it is estimated that "A Song of Ice and Fire" will bring in several million more this month, and next month "Lord of the Rings" and "William's Fairy Tale" "Story" can also bring in a lot of money, but it is impossible to add up to 60 million in cash.
At the same time, after buying the factory, you can’t dismiss the workers in the factory. These workers have to be paid every month if they don’t work, which is also a huge expense.
Then Annie felt that she had an 'obligation' to consider the father of the child in her womb, and only by pressing down on the price could it be done.
My lady didn't make a sound, and the old housekeeper Nord knew that she was not satisfied with the 60 million offer.
Since my lady is dissatisfied, I have to put some pressure on Lucas to make him more aware of the reality.
"Mr. Lucas, please forgive me, I am afraid that the other party will not buy it at such a price."
"Mr. Nord, my quotation is really a price of conscience. If you don't believe me, you can invite a professional appraisal team to evaluate the full value of my factory. I don't have a little water to participate in the quotation."
Hearing the old butler's words, Lukas immediately cried out for injustice.
The old butler also knew that Lucas's offer was solid, but his lady was not satisfied, so he could only continue to lower the price.
As for Lucas...well, I'm sorry.
"Mr. Lucas, you have to understand that when my client bought your factory, maybe the factory building will be demolished and rebuilt, and those machines will also be thrown away. In fact, except for the land, basically everything in those factories is useful. It’s not big, so you need to figure it out yourself after excluding these things.”
After finishing speaking, the old housekeeper Nord pondered for a while, and continued to mention a more critical question after a while: "At the same time, my client also needs to receive those workers in the factory, and the monthly salary is also a lot of money. Don't you After considering these factors, are you making a reasonable offer?"
The old butler Nord is very smart and knows how to say some of the problems in Lucas' quotation, and these are things he can't refute.
"We don't want the factory building. As long as the land is available, the workers can accept it. It won't bring you any legal trouble after selling the factory. If so, I think the price of 30 million yuan should be very appropriate. What do you think?"
The old butler Nord had a dark heart, and cut off half of Lucas' offer at once, making Lucas' eyes red.
30 million dollars, that's a lot of money.
It's no wonder that Lucas stared, his eyes were red, like a rabbit.
Oh, it looks like he was originally a 'rabbit'.
"No! I can't accept the price of 30 million!"
A joke, how is 30 million possible? As long as Lucas is not out of his mind, he will never agree to such a price.
"Workers, you have to accept it, and you have to re-sign the labor agreement protection contract with the trade union. There is no other choice. At the same time, if you want to buy a factory, you must also include the factory buildings and equipment. This is my bottom line."
Lucas said it was his 'bottom line'.
In this regard, the old housekeeper Nord just shrugged his shoulders helplessly, showing a very 'sorry' look, and said to Lucas: "Okay, Mr. Lucas, you can continue to insist on your offer, but I I can only tell you with regret that you have lost such an interested buyer and opportunity that you have waited so hard for."
Do not!
no!
I don't want it!
"Mr. Nord, did the buyer also give you a bottom-line price, please tell me. I don't want to continue to maintain that factory. If it is suitable for us to buy it, I don't want to continue to procrastinate."
Seeing that Nord was going to retreat, and thinking of the workers' wages that had to be paid every day, Lucas, who could no longer support himself, finally couldn't hold back.
Bottom line, those workers have nothing to do every day, and I have to pay them. Lucas doesn't want to be dragged down by the factory anymore.
Now it's hard for a 'fool' to come out, if he gets away with it, then he really can't even cry.
The price of 30 million is indeed very low, but after all, I can get cash, and at the same time get rid of the black hole in my factory that is constantly devouring my wealth.
So if you look at it this way, it's a good thing.
So, Lucas decided to try harder.
"35 million, this is the final price. If you still don't agree, I really have nothing to do. That's the price that the client gave me."
Old Nord heard the words, and after putting on a show, he added 5 million.
Hearing the old Nord's "final" offer, Lucas gritted his teeth, his expression already a little ferocious, it can be seen that at this moment, he is engaged in a fierce "struggle" in his heart.
a long time……
"Good! Deal!"
Lucas finally nodded to the old butler here, and after agreeing to the 35 million offer from the old butler Nord, Annie, who sat aside and didn't speak from the beginning to the end, showed a faint smile, and looked down at the same time with a curious expression. , Coco who was attracted by the old butler and Lucas' confrontation.
"It's business, you understand?"
Annie asked Coco in a low voice.
At this time, the old butler was already saying goodbye to Lucas, and at the same time told him to go to a certain place in the afternoon, and each of them had to find a lawyer to sign the sales contract and other matters.
Little Keke withdrew her curious gaze, turned her head and met Annie's eyes, "Doing business? Is it fun?" The little guy's rhetorical question sounded very interesting to Annie.
After thinking about it, Annie said to Coco with a seductive smile, "It's fun! Do you want to learn?"
After hearing that this kind of thing is very fun, the little guy still thinks so much. Immediately, she happily clapped her white and tender hands, and responded to Annie in a childish voice: "Ke Ke wants to learn, Ke Ke wants to play, Ke Ke wants to do business!"