Chapter 165： : Normal commercial methods

In fact, Hardy can use some unconventional methods, such as kidnapping Edward Noble, forcing him to sign a transfer agreement, and then accidentally disappear.

But this idea only flashed through Hardy's mind and was rejected by him.

This is a legitimate business. To do a legitimate business, you must abide by the rules of a legitimate business. If you blindly use the underworld methods, you will eventually become more and more black.

No one is a fool. Others can easily see this method, knowing that you use such a drastic method, all businessmen will reject you, and don't want to gain a foothold in the business field in the future.

In the underworld.

You can use drastic means.

Because that is the rule of survival of the underworld's acting style.

In the right way,

We must use the right way to do business.

"Andy, you take people to Illinois to negotiate with Edward Noble, Henry, you bring more people, on the one hand to protect Andy and their safety, on the other hand, use investigative means to investigate Edward Noble's situation, for Andy They provide information support."

"OK!"

The two responded together.

Andy and Henry were ready, and the next day they chartered a plane on HD Airlines to fly to Springfield.

Springfield is next to the Great Lakes, with beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery. This is the capital of Illinois. There are two most famous here. One is the hometown of Lincoln, and the second is the Springfield rifle, also called the Springfield rifle. .

After Andy and Henry got off the plane, they first found a hotel to stay in, and Henry took the people out directly.

I bought two cars and a truck. I found the phone company logo prepared in advance from the box and pasted it on the truck. The truck immediately became a phone repair truck.

Edward Noble had a manor house on the outskirts of the city, and it was easy to hear that Henry and the others drove to the neighborhood, began to work on the telephone line, connected the instrument to the line, and could directly monitor the call of the other party.

When you listen to useful phones, the useless phones emit interference signals, making the Noble family feel that the phone is broken.

Mrs. Noble called her friends and asked them to come to play cards at home, but a few calls were filled with harsh noises, which made Mrs. Noble very angry and immediately called the telephone company.

The call is connected quickly.

"Hey, is it the telephone company? It's a prick~~" Mrs. Noble asked angrily.

"I'm a telephone company, what's the matter? It's a stab~~"

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you hear such a noise on the phone? I pay so many phone bills every month, so I can enjoy this kind of service. Hurry up and send someone to fix it." Mrs. Noble said irritably .

"Okay, we'll send someone to fix it. Tell me the address." said the other end of the phone.

Mrs. Noble put down the phone when she reported the address, and Henry put down the phone on the other side, and gave a wink at the man next to her.

"Go, help Mrs. Noble fix the phone." Henry said with a smile.

Within half an hour, a truck with the telephone company logo drove into Noble Manor, and the guard hurriedly led them in.

There are 5 phones in Noble's house. Henry checked each of them and left a small device in each handset.

Henry and the others checked very carefully. After checking the phone and checking the line, they finally smiled and said to Mrs. Noble:

"This beautiful lady, the phone has been checked for you. There are some minor problems with the line, poor contact, and the problem has been resolved." Henry said.

Mrs. Noble was very satisfied with the telephone company's service today, and she also gave Henry a $2 tip as a tip. Henry smiled and accepted a few words of thanks.

After Henry and the others left, they rented a house in the place where Noble's telephone line passed. I don't know when the matter will be over. There is a house where the monitoring is more stable, so that it is more difficult to be discovered.

At Edward Noble's candy company, Henry took someone to do the same thing, installing a monitor on the phone.

The monitor is not big, and the electricity is provided by the phone. Even if you don't pick up the phone, the people in the room can hear clearly.

To monitor and obtain useful business information, Henry and the others are absolutely normal business methods.

everything's ready.

Andy called Edward Noble to indicate that he wanted to acquire ABC Radio on behalf of his employer. Edward Noble was not surprised, and the two parties agreed to meet at the candy company office.

Andy walked into the office of the chairman of the candy company, and Noble smiled and shook hands with him.

"Hello Mr. Noble, introduce myself. My name is Andy. I am Mr. Jon Hardy’s economic adviser. This time I am here to represent Mr. Jon Hardy and talk to Mr. Noble about ABC TV. ."

"Jon Hardy? Is it the Jon Hardy owner of "Playboy"?" Noble asked.

"Yes, it's Mr. Jon Hardy, owner of "Playboy"."

Now "Playboy" magazine has become more and more well-known. People used to call Andy the owner of HD security and HD film industry. Now more people call him the owner of "Playboy", and most of them are men.

What does this show.

Explain that these men all look at playboys.

Don't doubt it.

Maybe the current U.S. president is peeking.

Noble asked Andy to sit down, and Andy said: "Our boss has HD Pictures and is also very interested in broadcasting companies, so I want to buy the ABC radio station in the hands of Mr. Noble. I don't know what Mr. Noble wants. ?"

"How much do you bid?" Noble asked simply.

"We bid 10 million."

Noble immediately shook his head, "Your offer is too low. I didn't agree to someone who once gave me 14 million. How could I sell you 10 million."

Andy is not in a hurry. The other party's words are a normal business negotiation method, indicating that someone is offering a higher price, which makes you feel nervous.

"Four years ago, you bought Lan.com with 8 million. In the past few years, Lan.com has not had any development, and the ratings have been almost zero. Now the equipment is updated very quickly. Lanwang's equipment is gradually obsolete and will only depreciate more and more."

"You and I know that, in fact, the most valuable thing about ABC is the agreement with other TV stations. It is precisely because of that agreement that we are willing to pay $10 million."

Noble waved his hand.

"I know his value very well in my heart. No matter how you belittle it, I think he is definitely worth the price. Now that there are more and more TV users, the future TV broadcasting will definitely develop very well. This is also the reason why you bought ABC, isn't it? ."

Noble is a shrewd businessman, how could he be bluffed by the other party, he has his own bottom line in his heart.

"Mr. Noble, whether it is 10 million or 14 million, this is a big deal. We have organized a negotiation team and hope to start formal negotiations with Mr. Noble. What do you think." Andy said.

"Yes, but you have to wait three days. My economic lawyer has something to go out. I guess he won't be able to come back the day after tomorrow."

"No problem, then we'll see you in three days." Andy smiled and got up to leave.

......

After Noble sent Andy away, he sat in his office chair and pondered for a long time, then finally picked up the phone and dialed out.

"Hey, is it Mr. Alderman? I am Noble. I have something to tell you. Now there are two other companies vying to acquire ABC Broadcasting Company. I decided to organize a formal negotiation with the three of you. , Whoever sells it to whom the price is high." Noble said.

Alderman, the owner of the Pegasus rubber tire factory, frowned upon hearing Noble's words, "Noble, we are old acquaintances, isn't the price of 11.5 million not enough? You have earned 3.5 million at this price. "

Noble chuckled, "No, I believe someone is higher than you. The day after tomorrow, we will hold formal negotiations in the conference room of the Xiangge Hotel in Springfield. If you come over, then everyone will talk together. This time I am determined. To sell, if you don’t come, there will be no chance."

After hanging up Alderman’s call, Noble called Paramount again. Paramount Chairman Leonard Gordonson answered the call. Noble shared what he had said to the owner of Pegasus Tire to the Chairman of Paramount. Said it again.

Three days,

Only three days.

If you don't come to the negotiation, I'm afraid you won't have the chance.

Noble’s idea is very simple. ABC Broadcasting Company does not intend to stay in his hands anymore. That Andy is right. ABC is now an empty shelf with no personnel or programs. The equipment is obsolete year by year, and the only valuable thing is the so-called blue. net.

If I keep in my hands for a few more years, who knows what will change, if a few more TV stations come out and replace the position of the blue network, then ABC is really worthless, and now he can sell it. Sell ​​him quickly at a good price.

This time the owner of Playboy came up, and it was also an opportunity for him. Pegasus Tire offered 11.5 million and Paramount offered 11 million. He knew that Jon Hardy was more powerful than the above two, and his businessman thoughts. It broke out, ready to bid the three together so that he could sell a higher price.

Noble returned home and shared his thoughts with his wife during dinner. Mrs. Noble asked, "Then what is the price in your heart?"

"Hehe, naturally the higher the better. As for the reserve price, it can't be less than 12 million. It is best to sell for 13 million."

And he didn't know, his phone calls and conversations with his wife were all heard by Henry's people and passed them to Andy.

It is not uncommon for Noble to make the three bids together and raise the purchase price. Andy is not surprised.

However, if the three companies bid together, I am afraid that the price will be difficult to control.

"I'll call the boss and talk about the situation here."

Andy called Hardy and told Hardy about the situation here. Hardy thought about it and said to Andy: "You give Henry the phone."

Henry answered the phone, and Hardy gave him a turn.

"Hmm, I know the boss."

The next afternoon.

Another plane flew from Los Angeles to Springfield, Richard brought his sniper team, and Matthew brought his combat team over.

Hardy had no other meaning, just normal business methods.