Chapter 527: Chapter 527

After both parties had taken their seats, Yan Lei, the Deputy General Manager of Longheng Group, was the first to speak:

"We at Longheng Group have great recognition and appreciation for the remarkable achievements that Hailin Group has made over the past decade or so."

"The management philosophy and business model of Hailin Group have many aspects from which we at Longheng Group could learn and draw inspiration."

Of course, these words were all but empty talk, mere pleasantries for the occasion.

Having dispensed with the preliminaries, Yan Lei pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and got down to business.

His tone shifted, and he broached the subject directly:

"However, Mr. Deng Hai Lin's untimely death has plunged Hailin Group into an unprecedented crisis."

"The market share of Hailin Group is now continually being eroded by competing companies."

"Not only is Hailin Group unable to hold onto its existing market share, but its very operations are experiencing difficulties to varying degrees."

"We understand that Hailin Group is attempting to transition into the pharmaceutical sector."

"But without any background in the hospital field, this transformation comes with substantial risks."

"Moreover, the cash flow of Hailin Group is likely insufficient to sustain it through the completion of its transformation and upgrade."

"Chairwoman Shen, General Manager Wang, am I correct in saying this?"

Yan Lei paused there.

Although he was speaking to Shen He and Wang Xiaoxiao, he could not help but steal a glance at Su Fan.

Yan Henglong feared Su Fan, and so did he.

After all, they had never imagined that the Chairman of the Yang City Martial Arts Association would be present here today.

Fortunately, Su Fan remained utterly composed throughout the meeting, indicating that this was a business negotiation, not a martial arts challenge.

After Yan Lei had posed his question, both Shen He and Secretary Wang nodded.

Everything Yan Lei said was true; the actual situation was precisely as he described it.

Following their nods, Yan Lei continued: "Chairwoman Shen, General Manager Wang."

"Our previous offer of 120 million from Longheng Group was indeed lacking in forethought."

"After thorough research and discussion."

"We at Longheng Group have decided to acquire Hailin Group at the price of 160 million."

"Chairwoman Shen, General Manager Wang, what do you think?"

Yan Henglong and Yan Lei had originally come prepared to drive the price down!

Because the current situation of Hailin Group had become even more difficult.

According to their plans, spending 100 million should be about enough to take over Hailin Group!

Unexpectedly, Su Fan came into the picture.

The additional 60 million was obviously spent to save face for Su Fan.

This fact, of course, was also clear to Shen He and Wang Xiaoxiao.

If Su Fan had not been present, the people from Longheng Group would certainly have only pressed for a lower price, not offered a higher one.

Faced with the offer of 160 million, both Shen He and Wang Xiaoxiao felt somewhat tempted.

Indeed, the current circumstances of Hailin Group were not good, and critically, Hailin Group truly had no background in the medical field.

Their upgrade and transition could, strictly speaking, be considered a venture into uncharted territory.

Since it was such a venture, selling the company and starting again with substantial capital funds seemed to be the better option.

However, Shen He did not agree outright but, as if possessed, turned to Su Fan and said, "Mr. Su Fan, what do you think?"

Her question made everyone in the conference hall look a bit bemused.

After all, she was the actual controller of Hailin Group, and such decisions were naturally hers to make.

But both Yan Henglong and Yan Lei quickly understood.

It wasn't long since Deng Hai Lin had passed away, and his wife had already been taken by another man. The question was whether Su Fan used her daily or just every few days.

But what Yan Henglong and Yan Lei certainly did not realize was that this had been a clever arrangement by Deng Hai Lin before his death.

Without this masterstroke, what choice would Hailin Group have in the face of a behemoth like Longheng Group? They would have no option but to suffer in silence!

Besides, Shen He was in the prime of her life – if not for Su Fan to utilize, she would eventually benefit some other man.

Under the circumstances, why not entrust Shen He and Wang Xiaoxiao to his lifesaving benefactor, Su Fan.