Old Han coughed twice: "Mr. Bai, let me tell you the truth. It's not that we don't keep our word, it's just that the two things we want haven't been finalized yet. Although a incomplete agreement document was found in the wreckage of the plane
, but it is still necessary to use technical means to further prove whether it is the original copy of the agreement. In addition, the hard drive was also found, but it was seriously damaged and needs to be inspected through technical means. At the same time, it is also necessary to further confirm whether you have copied it or done other processing."
Bai Shuo's heart moved, and he immediately thought about whether the other party could find evidence that the data had been transmitted to China: "How can this be proven?"
"Mr. Hans has been with Mark before. They have captured Mark and conducted a detailed search of their vehicles and residence. If there are any other preparations, then there will definitely be some traces on Mark. I believe it will be soon
There will be answers.”
Hearing that Lao Han had not thought of the possibility that the data had been transmitted to China during the previous chase, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"I don't want to know what you are going to do, but my conditions are very simple. You are not allowed to hurt my people anymore. This matter can end here, otherwise I will not care about the consequences."
After hanging up the phone, Kevin immediately said: "Even if they can repair the computer and hard drive, they can't find out that data has been transmitted to us. The only one who can tell about this now is Mark."
Bai Shuo glanced at Kevin: "Even if Mark really tells this matter, I don't blame him. He and Hans have already paid enough for this matter..."
"The game at this stage is no longer controllable by those of us. We must have other forces to support it," Liang Ying said.
Bai Shuo understood what Liang Ying meant and nodded slightly.
Liang Ying immediately called Liu Shu again and told him all the information she had. She hoped that he could continue to cooperate with the embassy and carry out local diplomatic work.
But apart from these, Bai Shuo couldn't think of anything else to do, and he could only leave everything to fate.
The ensuing situation can be described as turbulent. Although Bai Shuo has deep interests in it, he can only be a helpless bystander at this moment.
Later that day, Philode Investment Company was investigated and punished by the United States on the grounds of multiple crimes including unfair competition and illegal operations. Although Zhong Pengcheng had raced against time to transfer and dispose of the company's assets, he still faced heavy losses.
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In the early morning in China and the afternoon in Detroit, President Xiao Hei made a public appearance to talk about General Motors-related issues and pointed out that seeking bankruptcy protection was the only option for General Motors.
As soon as this statement came out, it caused an uproar in the industry. Everyone knew that from this moment on, the fate of General Motors was doomed.
"Okay, everyone, let's go back and rest." Bai Shuo said calmly after reading the news.
"Can you still sleep?" Liang Ying asked.
"Otherwise? Once the dust has settled, we can't do anything. We should all have enough energy to deal with the following things."
After saying that, Bai Shuo went straight to his room, and the rest of the people gradually dispersed.
Anna did not go back, but followed Bai Shuo straight to his room.
"Why are you following me?" As soon as Bai Shuo entered the room, he suddenly turned around and looked at Anna strangely.
Anna also suddenly stopped: "I...I want to talk to you."
Bai Shuo shook his head and went straight into the room, sitting on the sofa, showing a hint of fatigue.
Anna followed closely and said calmly: "Actually, you don't need to be discouraged or so sad. Things are not at their worst yet, and Hans may not be..."
"Okay, stop comforting me." Bai Shuo raised his head and looked directly at Anna: "Do you know, your ability to comfort people is actually really bad."
"I...am I that bad? You..."
Before Anna could finish speaking, Bai Shuo suddenly pulled her over, hugged her, and then gently buried his head in Anna's arms.
"Okay, stop talking, I'm tired, I want to be quiet for a while... quiet for a while..."
"Well..." Anna snorted softly and made no more noise. She gently stroked Bai Shuo's hair with both hands and looked down at the man with a look of love...
The next day, Bai Shuo rarely slept until almost noon.
After eating something tasteless, we continued to pay attention to the situation in the United States with everyone.
It was not until late in the evening, at 8 a.m. on June 1 in the United States, that news finally came that General Motors, the largest automobile manufacturer in the United States, had filed for bankruptcy protection in New York. With a century-old history, General Motors was once a symbol of American industry.
The company reluctantly embarked on the road of reconstruction.
Subsequently, General Motors CEO Lao Han accepted an exclusive interview with the TV station. In the interview, he said: "General Motors currently has liabilities of US$172.81 billion and total assets of US$82.29 billion. This bankruptcy application will be the fourth largest industrial enterprise bankruptcy in the history of the United States.
However, in the future, we will actively carry out restructuring work. We expect that the company will develop in a positive direction and become profitable by 2010."
At the end of the interview, Han said calmly: "This is GM's last chance. I don't think GM will have a second chance, yes."
Late at night, it was also noon in the United States, President Xiao Hei appeared again and announced: On the basis of the previous 19.4 billion yuan in aid, the United States will inject another 30 billion yuan into General Motors. General Motors will comprehensively promote the restructuring process with the help of the American government.
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Later, detailed news about General Motors' reorganization gradually emerged: General Motors' bankruptcy reorganization process in the bankruptcy court is expected to last 60 to 90 days. According to the reorganization plan, ZF will inject 60 billion meters into the new company.
Yuan, 50 billion of which will enable ZF to hold 60% of the new company's equity.
During this period, Whitaker, who was appointed by Xiao Hei, will serve as the company's chairman. His main responsibility as a "layman" is to change General Motors' traditional corporate culture and ensure that General Motors can repay the government's debts as scheduled.
At the same time, bankruptcy and reorganization expert Al Kirk was appointed as the "chief restructuring officer" to be responsible for the separation of the new company from the old General Motors and the liquidation of the old General Motors. ZF and General Motors hope to obtain a healthier company through asset reorganization.
balance sheet and a leaner business for the new company.
In the next step, through de facto nationalization and reorganization, the US government will hold 72.5% of the new company's shares, the trust fund formed by the labor union will hold 17.5%, and unprotected creditors will receive 10% of the shares.
In the early hours of the morning in China, General Motors' new top management collectively appeared at a press conference. At the meeting, Whitaker said: "There are still many things to deal with next, and we will lead General Motors in the direction we need and expect it to develop.
.GM’s board of directors will become the supervisor of the shares held by ZF. We must first be responsible to the taxpayers, who are the largest shareholders of GM..."
The U.S. Treasury Department also issued a statement saying: "The task of choosing a path for General Motors to survive now rests with the company's leadership and board of directors, but we are confident in this and will pay close attention to the company's repayment of taxpayers' investment."
In response to this statement, General Motors' chief financial officer immediately said in a message that the company would repay its debt to the Ministry of Finance as soon as possible.
At the press conference, the relevant team responsible for GM's restructuring also announced to the outside world a series of reform measures to be implemented to address GM's internal shortcomings, including:
Before the end of the year, 21,000 jobs will be directly cut and more than 10 factories and 2,600 of its 6,000 dealers will be closed.
More than 400 top U.S. executives will be asked to retire or resign, including the president of North America. This means that General Motors will lay off 35% of its executives before the end of the year.
Due to changes in health insurance and pension plans, the lives of nearly 500,000 retired GM employees and 150,000 employees' dependents will also be changed. Executives' pensions will be significantly reduced, and former CEO Lao Wa will also have his pension reduced on August 1.
After officially retiring, he will only receive a pension of 8.6 million yuan in the first five years of retirement, which is a decrease of nearly 60% from the nearly 23 million yuan before bankruptcy.
Some brands and many assets of GM that can no longer continue to operate will also be sold.
After reading one piece of news after another, Liang Ying sighed: "The United States has indeed repeated its old tricks. Now it has nationalized General Motors. The country that most advertises a free economy actually has a government that loves to interfere in economic freedom."
Cao An also slammed the table and said: "If GM has reached this point today, it is far worse than the conditions for our reorganization. I really don't understand what they are thinking..."
Bai Shuo smiled faintly: "In such an ending, neither General Motors nor us will get half the benefit, and it is a lose-lose situation. As expected, they agreed with my words. They would rather have a corpse with pure blood than one."
Alive universal.”
No one went to rest that night. They all gathered in the large conference room and stayed up all night. When the day's farce in the United States gradually came to an end, it was already the morning of June 2 in China.
Just as everyone was about to disperse, the door to the conference room suddenly opened. Nangong Ming suddenly appeared in front of everyone.
"Uncle Ming?!"
"Uncle Ming, why are you here..."
Nangong Ming nodded to everyone: "I believe you haven't had any rest this whole day and night. I also rushed here overnight."
Bai Shuo hurriedly stepped forward and pulled Nangong Ming: "Uncle Ming, why are you in such a hurry? If there is something urgent, you can just say it on the phone!"
"It's different!" Nangong Ming looked at Bai Shuo seriously and said, "Actually, I should have come here a long time ago and should be with you. Shuo'er, please arrange a small room for me here. I will come here this time.
I’m not planning to go back to the capital of Shu again.”
Bai Shuo looked at Nangong Ming in shock: "Uncle Ming, this place is still a mess, the conditions are too bad..."
"What a shame..." Nangong Ming suddenly shouted angrily: "I'm not here to enjoy the blessings, I'm here to fight with you..."
After saying that, Nangong Ming suddenly strode to the window of the conference room and opened the curtains. A dazzling beam of sunlight shone directly into the conference room. Then Uncle Ming opened all the curtains again, and the conference room suddenly became extremely bright.
"Why do you keep the curtains closed? It's not like you can't see anyone."
After saying that, Nangong Ming turned around and looked at everyone in the conference room: "Look, the world outside is still so colorful. A defeat is nothing, don't be discouraged. This battle with them has just begun.