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Chapter 99 Meeting with Doule’s CEO_1

Chapter 99: Chapter 99 Meeting with Doule’s CEO_1

"Indeed, changing the name shouldn’t have been done," Chen Yuting felt Liu Chao’s analysis was very reasonable.

An established brand should be continued after acquisition, even if changing the business strategy is perfectly fine.

But suddenly changing the name, who would recognize Shuidilao now?

"Right, didn’t you say that Shen Dong just made some money in the futures market? Bought luxury cars and mansions, he should have almost spent it all by now, how could he still have so much money to acquire Meizizi Hot Pot?" Liu Chao was puzzled.

His dad was the boss of a venture capital firm, and he had studied some hot pot brands.

He had seen related research reports, and from the brand recognition and the number of stores, he could basically estimate the value of the hot pot brand.

To acquire a brand like Meizizi Hot Pot, at least twenty to thirty million was needed.

According to what Chen Yuting said, Shen Dong was just a get-rich-quick guy who made some big money in the futures market.

After buying luxury cars and mansions, he should have almost spent it all, so how could he still have so much money to acquire Meizizi Hot Pot?

"I have a guess," Chen Yuting said.

"What guess?" Liu Chao asked.

"Remember the last time we went to An City, didn’t you and your grandpa use tricks to try and buy ’The Beacon Fire Map’ at a low price, but it was snatched by an unknown person?" Chen Yuting said.

"Yeah, what about it?" Liu Chao was confused, wondering why Chen Yuting was bringing up this topic again.

It was a sore spot in his heart, it was thirty million, traded for by his grandfather’s reputation, yet it was intercepted by someone else.

Now his grandfather’s reputation was completely ruined, in the antique world, no one was willing to associate with his grandfather anymore.

"That person who snatched the deal, it’s very likely that it was Shen Dong," Chen Yuting said.

"What! How is that possible!" exclaimed Liu Chao in shock.

"It’s just my guess, I haven’t asked him, but I think it’s very likely," Chen Yuting said.

"It must be him, if not him, how could he still have the money to acquire Meizizi Hot Pot, that bastard, he’s ruined my grandfather!" Liu Chao was furious.

"It’s no use talking about it now, it’s his finders-keepers deal, what can you do about it." Chen Yuting said.

She too was somewhat angry, as Liu Chao had promised her one percent of the profits.

If it hadn’t been for Shen Dong snatching the deal, she would have had three million in profit.

When buying Yaolai Technology’s stocks, there would have been no need to borrow money, and she wouldn’t have ended up in debt of over a million.

But, it was useless to say anything now.

"If there’s a chance, I will definitely give him a good thrashing," Liu Chao said angrily.

...

Evening.

The Dong Family’s Home.

"Qikang, I visited our store on Kande Road today and found that Chen Yuanxiang’s restaurant was closed. There was even a notice saying that it was closed for refurbishment," Feng Lijuan said.

"I know, Shen Dong has acquired Meizz Hotpot Restaurant and renamed it Shuidilao, appointing Chen Yuanxiang as the general manager of Shuidilao. That store is likely going to become one of the Shuidilao branches."

"Today, the manager of the procurement department at our company, Wei Wu, resigned and went to Shuidilao to serve as the manager of the procurement department, poached by Chen Yuanxiang."

Being in the catering industry, Dong Qikang was very clear about these internal matters.

"What, Shen Dong actually acquired Meizizi Hot Pot!" Feng Lijuan trembled with shock.

How could Shen Dong have an endless supply of money?

Not only did he drive luxury cars, but he also bought a large flat in Century Garden.

That wasn’t all; now he had even acquired Meizizi Hot Pot.

Suddenly, she regretted persuading Chen Yuting to break up with Shen Dong.

If Chen Yuting was still with Shen Dong now, she, as the mother-in-law, could have moved into the large flat.

There’s no problem for Shen Dong to buy a million-dollar luxury car.

Moreover, Shen Dong acquired Meizz Hotpot Restaurant, claiming that Chen Yuanxiang would have nothing to do with it and that he himself would be the one to take the position of general manager.

Thinking of these things, she regretted even more.

However, there is no medicine for regret in this world, and her regret was useless no matter how deeply she felt it.

"I think he acquired Meizz Hotpot and appointed Chen Yuanxiang as the general manager to target me and vent Chen Yuanxiang’s anger."

"Unfortunately, he still doesn’t understand business management. Meizz Hotpot is a famous hotpot brand in Hai City, yet he renamed it Shuidilao, which is a foolish move."

"Chen Yuanxiang has also been away from the business world for too long; he doesn’t understand commerce anymore and lets his son-in-law meddle as he pleases without any intervention."

"It’s ludicrous that they still want to challenge me with such strategy."

"If Shuidilao goes bankrupt under Chen Yuanxiang’s management, I really wonder how he will face his son-in-law."

"I am actually looking forward to seeing his regretful expression, haha."

Dong Qikang spoke disdainfully and burst into laughter at the end.

...

In the blink of an eye, it was mid-December.

That morning, Shen Dong received a call from Wu Jin.

He said that "The Battle Tiger" had completed filming, and he invited Shen Dong to Jin City to attend the wrap-up ceremony tomorrow.

Originally, Shen Dong had no interest in attending.

Wu Jin mentioned that the other investors would also be at the ceremony and hoped that Shen Dong would come.

He expressed that the other investors really wanted to meet Shen Dong.

Others believed that the wrap-up ceremony would only be perfect with Shen Dong’s presence and hoped that he could take some time out of his busy schedule to come to Jin City.

Hearing Wu Jin say this made it hard for Shen Dong to decline, so he agreed.

It would be nice to take a trip to Jin City, and he intended to bring Chen Yuyan along, essentially turning it into a trip with his wife.

In the afternoon, Shen Dong, accompanied by Chen Yuyan and Wang Jingpeng, went to Hai City International Airport to pick up Gao Wenbin, the president of Doule.

Gao Wenbin was a middle-aged man, around forty years old, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and dressed casually, exuding an air of refined elegance.

The first impression he gave was that of a university professor, dedicated to teaching and educating his students.

There was no trace of the typical corporate mogul’s aura about him.

Gao Wenbin only brought an assistant and didn’t come with other high-ranking officers from Doule, nor was he flanked by a retinue.

Upon meeting Shen Dong and the other two, Gao Wenbin showed great affability, making him very comfortable to be around.

After some brief pleasantries, they returned to Dongyan Company.

In the company’s reception room, Shen Dong and Gao Wenbin had a frank and in-depth conversation.

In the end, Dongyan Guild signed a cooperation agreement with Doule.

Dongyan Guild would be Doule’s first Live Commerce pilot guild.

They agreed to hold their first live commerce sale on New Year’s Day.

If the live sale was successful, Doule would enable the live-commerce function across the entire platform.

After signing the agreement, they had a meal together, and then Gao Wenbin left with his assistant.

CEO’s office.

Shen Dong said, "Mr. Wang, the cooperation with Doule is up to you to manage. For this live sale, we need to strictly select the products. We cannot afford any mistakes at all, understand?"

Wang Jingpeng nodded solemnly: "Mr. Shen, rest assured, I will personally oversee the products. They will definitely be of high quality and well-reputed."

Shen Dong nodded and said, "Good, I believe in you."

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