Volume 4: The World of Great Conflict Chapter 0409: Langtaosha
After Nan Yi decentralized the power, Ueto Masami went to find Catherine. After the two of them discussed together, they quickly set their acquisition target on Chelsea.
Afterwards, the two women showed Nan Yi how unreasonable unreasonable women could be.
Since the late 1970s, Chelsea has been in dire straits. The club was so poor that it could only rely on external fundraising, but even the charities they used to raise funds were losing money.
Against this background, in 1982, businessman Ken Bates took over Chelsea, paid off Chelsea's debt of nearly 2 million pounds, and then bought Chelsea for a symbolic pound of 1.
But he refused to buy Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's home ground, from the Mills family, so the Mills family sold the stadium to real estate developer Malle.
Ken Bates is a speculative businessman. He bought Chelsea not because he liked football so much, but because he saw an opportunity to make a profit. After he took over Chelsea, he began to make careful calculations. A large number of well-known players were fired, and head coach John Neil had to look for young replacements.
During this period, Chelsea was just one step away from falling into an abyss of no return. They were once in danger of being relegated to the Third Division. If it weren't for Clive Walker's last-minute goal in the crucial relegation battle with Bolton that saved the victory, Chelsea would have dropped to the Third Division.
The two women first went to the Malle Company, used the name of Countess Catherine, and bought the stadium for 6.5 million pounds .
In fact, they could have bought the stadium with or without a sign. Stamford Bridge had just been half-renovated and Chelsea had no money to continue the renovation. Malle bought the stadium in order to demolish it and turn it into a shopping mall, but Malle was just a small company with limited funds.
The renovation plan has been shelved due to lack of funds, and Stamford Bridge has become a hot potato. If someone is willing to take it over, Malle Company would be happy to do so. It doesn't matter whether you are a noble or not, as long as you pay, they will sell it to you.
After taking back the court, the two women went back to find Ken Bates.
How can I describe Ken Bates? He is a pure businessman who will do anything to make money. His history of making a fortune is full of shit.
In the 1960s and 1970s, he invested in many companies, including a trust bank established in the British Virgin Islands. In 1976, the bank declared bankruptcy, causing thousands of investors to lose all their money.
Masami Ueto had someone investigate and found out the bank's hidden tricks. Bates was not a victim in the bank's bankruptcy, but could be regarded as one of the masterminds behind the scene.
Pa pa pa, the Earl's sign was displayed again, and the "shit" that Bates had not wiped clean was slapped on the table. Catherine then said something cruel: "3 million pounds, you can make 1 million, you have to sell it, otherwise I will kill you."
Others had already put their shit in front of him, and the investment was already profitable, so Bates signed the transfer contract and left with the money he earned.
Then, the two women spent another two days to buy back the shares of Chelsea's other small shareholders. The whole process took a total of 8 days and cost Nan 8.2 million pounds, and Chelsea was completely under control.
Then, the two women sat down in front of Nan Yi and discussed the shares face to face.
"President, the entire acquisition cost a total of 10.7 million pounds, 8.2 million of which was public funds. I personally paid 2 million pounds, and Catherine paid 500,000 pounds."
"You are really willing to spend all your money for a team. I want to see what you will invest next time when there is an investment opportunity." Nan Yi nodded at Ueto Masami and said to Catherine, "Your 500,000 was saved from the renovation fee and the daily expenses of the castle, right?"
Nan Yi only gave Catherine a total of 1.2 million pounds. The money had to go somewhere and there was no money left. Catherine had made a big hole.
"Yes," Catherine replied.
"Well, since you two are so passionate about the team, I will make a concession and split Stamford Bridge and the club. I will hold most of the shares in the stadium, and you will hold a small amount. As for the club, I will hold 50%, Yami 40%, and Catherine you will hold 10%.
Yamei, write a check for 500,000 pounds to Catherine later. Remember, this money is public funds and must be repaid. "
"I understand." Ueto Masami said, "President, Chelsea needs to invest a lot of money to revive it. Catherine and I..."
"Got it. I'll advance the money for you first, and then take it from your salary." Nan Yi said, turning to look at Catherine, "Deduct it from your share."
"Thank you, President."
"Thanks, Adam."
Catherine gave Nan Yi a very sweet smile.
After waving his hand and letting the two leave, Nan Yi stood up and walked towards the parking lawn. He saw Wu Zaisheng's car coming.
"I haven't seen you these few days. What have you been busy with?" Nan Yi asked as soon as Wu Zaisheng got out of the car.
“I took a trip to Calgary, where my family owns shares in an oil company.”
"Oh, you helped your family?" Nan Yi asked calmly, but he was thinking in his heart, "The oil company in Calgary is Husky Oil. The Wu family owns 22.5% of Husky's shares."
It can be said that Husky’s shares were an important reason for Nan Yi to personally take action against the Wu family.
Nan Yi was familiar with the name Husky. When he was planning to develop his business in the oil field, he found out the information of this company. This was because this company was Li Tongban's cash cow in his previous life and had been verified by others to be a correct investment, so of course he would keep an eye on it.
"Yes, my grandfather asked me to go. There was a foreign company that wanted to acquire the oil company, so I went to attend the board meeting and discuss the matter with the shareholders."
"Oh, your business is quite big."
"well enough."
Wu Zaisheng didn't even mention the name of the company, so Nan Yi wouldn't be foolish enough to ask. He knew everything he should know anyway. Not only did he know Husky, he also knew that the Chinese company Wu Zaisheng was talking about was "Scarlett Petroleum".
It was Nan Yi who ordered it in the first place, how could he not know about it.
"I came to you today to tell you that the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce's one-year anniversary celebration will be held the day after tomorrow. I will pick you up then."
"I already know that Juelu Street has started to be decorated with lights and colors these days. How could I not see it?"
"Are you still investigating? Haven't you made up your mind about that Sichuan restaurant ?"
"Almost done. I was planning to get the store business done in the next two days. Didn't you say you have a lot of stores? Which ones are they? Take me to have a look."
"Not today, I have something else to do. How about this, I'll go with you after the celebration is over. I'll be busy with activities these days and can't spare the time."
"Okay, I'm not in a hurry, you go ahead and do your thing."
"That's it, I'll go get busy first."
"Goodbye."
Wu Zaisheng drove away quickly. No longer pretending to be decadent, he actually looked like an elite.
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The Wools' home is less than two miles from Downton Abbey.
The housekeeper Ada handed Wu Jingyuan an investigation report, on which the names "Song Zihao" and "Dong Yuezi" were clearly stated.
"Master, the information of these two people cannot be traced to Uganda. Uganda has been in war for many years, and the customs are almost non-existent. As long as you pay money, anyone can get a Ugandan identity."
Wu Jingyuan looked at the information and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"So, these two people deliberately concealed their true identities?"
“It should be.”
"Ah Da, do you think they approached Zai Sheng on purpose?"
"It doesn't look like that. Even if they met the Second Young Master on purpose, it was an accident that they became good friends with him. Also, it doesn't look like they bought the house here on purpose. They looked at several houses before choosing this one. One million pounds is really a good deal to buy such a large manor."
Wu Jingyuan closed his eyes, put his hands on the dragon-headed cane, and thought quietly. The housekeeper Ada just stood there, waiting for Wu Jingyuan to open his eyes.
After a long while, Wu Jingyuan opened his eyes and said, "The Wu family has no one in Japan or China. If they are intentionally hiding their identities, we have no way of finding out.
No need to investigate further. Strengthen the protection of Zaisheng and arrange more people at home. When the right opportunity comes, have Zaisheng invite these two people to the house and I will meet them in person."
Downton Abbey.
The school beauty came to Nan Yi, who was sitting on a picnic chair, and said, "Nan Sheng, the alert point in Guam has been triggered."
"I understand." Nan Yi nodded and looked in the direction of the Wu family.
"Wu Jingyuan, what will you do next?"
