CHAPTER 1484: CHAPTER 1485: THE FRUSTRATED ELDEST MISTRESS 94

The projects were secured due to ample preparation work, Zhang Yu’s reputation in investment, and the other party’s need for funds, among other factors.

Zhang Yu looked at the signed investment contracts, smiling like a blooming flower.

Investing in these projects might seem like an amateur move from many people’s perspective.

But Zhang Yu knows that if done correctly, some of these projects will be very successful and bring substantial profits.

With the investment contracts signed, Zhang Yu planned to take a good rest, "Are you planning to go shopping or stay here to rest?"

For convenience in work, Zhang Yu directly rented a luxury villa, making it easy for living and working.

The scenery is nice, with views stretching to the Atlantic Ocean, and there are swimming pools both indoors and outdoors, which Zhang Yu really likes.

Unfortunately, houses in this community are hard to come by; they cannot be bought just because you have money, so Zhang Yu can only let the agent keep an eye out.

"We could also choose a place to go out and have fun." Zhang Yu suggested to everyone.

Everyone knows that if they go out to have fun, Zhang Yu will cover the expenses, but staying here is also quite nice.

As for shopping, in the past, they would be quite tempted, but after going out many times, they no longer have much interest in shopping.

The group chose a hot spring destination, planning to soak and recuperate there.

After selecting the destination, hostess Zhang Lili was, of course, responsible for booking hotels and plane tickets.

Then preparing to contact the landlord to handle checkout matters, they planned to return directly to Harbor City from there without coming to Eastern America.

However, before contacting the landlord, an investment sector friend with a decent personal relationship with Zhang Yu reached out to her.

Zhang Yu was quite surprised when she received the call.

She knows that the other party is busy with a large merger case, which involves huge investments. To this end, they contacted many people, including her. But Zhang Yu wasn’t very interested in mergers of two big companies.

Besides needing significant capital input, her limited funds would make her just a minor shareholder; and with such big company mergers, it’s uncertain how long it might take before things settle and everything goes smoothly.

Zhang Yu has never participated in such projects, nor would she advise her peers who are involved.

She couldn’t understand why the other party would call her amidst such busyness; her instinct told her they must have encountered some issue, or else they wouldn’t have reached out.

Upon answering the call, Zhang Yu found out the other party was contacting her due to a favor from the oil company.

Upon reflection, Zhang Yu found it amusing. When she initially went to them, their attitude was lofty, acting like they weren’t short of money.

Now, with her investments already secured, they’re employing intermediaries to see if she’s interested in investing.

Zhang Yu was stunned: Ah, haven’t found investors yet?

Friend: It’s not that easy, there are many interested investors, but knowing their unfavorable situation, of course, everyone is pushing hard on prices or else making many demands.

Zhang Yu remained silent, quietly listening: No worries, their company board and executives have wide connections, they’ll surely find suitable investors.

Zhang Yu threw back phrases said by the other party when she was negotiating with them before.

The other party knew Zhang Yu was still upset about last time: You know them, big companies are typically aloof, unless faced with hardship this time, even major investment banks don’t get any courtesy.

Zhang Yu understood that her friend wasn’t making this up: I know, otherwise after knowing this, I wouldn’t have rushed there.

Zhang Yu: I also know they look down on me as a minor investor, but never thought they’d look down on me to such an extent.

Zhang Yu quoted the price offered back then by the other party, unsurprisingly hearing their gasp on the other end of the line: I also know, they’re a big company, I’m just a small investor, definitely can’t compare to large investment banks.

Zhang Yu recalled that day’s scene, and her inner fury surged: I thought they’d offer a higher price, allowing me to haggle here, right.

The other party hmm’d in agreement, as an investor, isn’t it a slow grind, impossible to offer such outrageous prices from the start.

Zhang Yu: But they directly told me, this price is the bottom line, either agree or there’s no chance for negotiation.

Zhang Yu: Also mentioned they aren’t lacking in investors, since they’ve said that, what can I do, I could only give up.

Zhang Yu was aware the other party would convey this, but she didn’t care: Based on the terms they proposed, wouldn’t I wait in the stock market a bit longer, perhaps obtaining shares at a cheaper price,

Even though Zhang Yu wouldn’t invest in this company, she would still monitor stock market trends.

Zhang Yu quoted a price from yesterday’s market close: If I were to acquire at this price, I’d truly be a fool.

Zhang Yu: Besides, I’m already invested in several projects.

Zhang Yu didn’t know what price the other party would offer this time, but could only describe that company as shameless.

Don’t be fooled by them using intermediaries, acting like they want collaboration, one can foresee if she approached again, the offered price might just be slightly better than last time.

The other party knew Zhang Yu was here for investment, to establish a foothold in America.

Now, Zhang Yu has invested in several projects, yet the other party isn’t unaware of the rumors about her investments, such as the unfavorable prospects thereof.

The other party wouldn’t directly say her projects have poor prospects, especially after contracts are signed; plus, everyone’s in the financial circle, no one wants anyone else to excel themselves.

The Friend: If they lower the price, would you invest?

Would she invest if they lower the price? For this question, Zhang Yu certainly hopes for investment; currently in a slump, but by persisting for two to three years, favorable circumstances will arise.

Only now, there are too many negative reports, coupled with consecutive foolish decisions from the top, resulting in significant losses for the company and causing various concerns among many minor shareholders and investors.

Since the other party asked, Zhang Yu straightforwardly mentioned her bottom line, and the gasp came from the other end of the line.

Zhang Yu understood that compared to the initial price offered by the oil company, it was truly poles apart.

Zhang Yu confidently stated: This is the acceptable price, no bargaining.

Why should the other party be so arrogant while she has to humbly accept?

The other party heard this and understood, Zhang Yu was quite furious and quoted conditions unacceptable to the oil company.

The friend didn’t further persuade Zhang Yu: Alright, I’ll relay this to them.

He’s merely the intermediary; whether things are finalized doesn’t need his effort; he’s merely responsible for conveying messages.

After hanging up, Zhang Yu prepared to pack her things to go on vacation, and take a good break.

As for the oil company’s response, Zhang Yu knows it’s absolutely impossible for them to agree.

A camel dying of hunger is still larger than a horse; they aren’t at the most perilous point yet, so why would they agree?