Chapter 99

Three white men quickly rushed forward. Seeing that his intimidation of Leon had no effect, Lin Qiangsheng struck the back of Leon's neck with the gun.

With a "thud," Leon was knocked down by the gun butt. Lin Qiangsheng held Leon's body with his left hand and aimed the gun at the three men with his right, shouting loudly, "Stay back, all of you, step back!"

The three white men, dressed in dark overcoats, looked at each other and stopped in unison.

Lin Qiangsheng, holding Leon, slowly moved toward the edge of the circle, constantly pointing the gun at the three men.

The three white men slowly followed Lin Qiangsheng to the edge of the forest. Lin Qiangsheng pushed Leon away and turned to run into the woods.

The three men did not pursue but instead helped Leon up.

Leon, rubbing his sore neck, shook his head and cursed, "Bastard! ... Oh, it hurts so much!"

"Should we chase him?" one of the white men asked, pointing in the direction Lin Qiangsheng had run.

Leon, still rubbing his neck and cursing, waved his hand and said, "The operation failed; this Chinese man is not easy to control. We don't need to fight to the death with him; he has a gun now!"

The three white men looked at Leon with disdain, which made him even angrier and curse more.

After running for a while, Lin Qiangsheng turned back and saw that the Frenchmen were not chasing him. Seeing no one around, he examined the gun he had taken.

It was a CZ75 pistol, manufactured by Czechoslovakia, which was still part of the Warsaw Pact. Although this pistol, produced by an Eastern Bloc country, did not have any particularly outstanding design, it combined the advantages of various pistols, offering a comfortable grip, reliable performance, and good accuracy. Its craftsmanship was excellent, and its price was reasonable, making it highly praised in Western countries and widely imitated by many manufacturers.

Since its introduction, it has been highly regarded in many Western countries. Users gradually discovered that this gun could be used for self-defense and as a military weapon. It had high accuracy, good reliability, and was both high-quality and affordable, with a price range of $400 to $500 in American gun stores.

Men generally love guns, and Lin Qiangsheng was no exception. He was captivated by the CZ75. He removed the magazine and checked it, only to find that there were no bullets in the gun. No wonder Leon couldn't hold off the three white men with an empty gun!

Lin Qiangsheng reloaded the magazine and tucked it into his waistband.

He left the forest and took a taxi back to the hotel. After washing his face, he heard the phone ring in the guest room. He walked out of the bathroom and picked up the phone, asking, "Who is this?"

"Hello, Mr. Lin! I am deeply sorry for the rudeness of my subordinates. Please forgive their impoliteness!" a steady voice said from the other end of the line.

Lin Qiangsheng frowned and said, "What do you want? No matter what, I won't cooperate with you!"

The voice on the other end laughed and said, "Mr. Lin, the plan is already in motion. Whether you agree or not, you have no choice but to go along with it! Why don't we sit down and talk? We can discuss our common ground, and you can make some demands, which we will consider. Of course, we hope that you will act according to our agreement when you receive something in return!"

Lin Qiangsheng asked, "Who are you?"

"I am Bregley! How about having a drink? There's a quiet café near the hotel." the other end said.

"Alright! I hope there won't be so many big men this time," Lin Qiangsheng asked.

Bregley laughed and said, "Of course!"

Ten minutes later, Lin Qiangsheng entered the café and saw only one customer drinking coffee in a corner.

The man, wearing a hat and a coat, looked up and smiled, waving to him.

Lin Qiangsheng walked over and sat down, asking, "Bregley?"

Bregley took off his hat, his thick, white-streaked eyebrows standing out. He smiled at Lin Qiangsheng and nodded, saying, "Mr. Lin, you are indeed very young!"

After the waitress placed the coffee and left, Lin Qiangsheng asked Bregley, "What do you want to do to the German Vaux company?"

Bregley frowned and said, "It's not what we want to do, but what our competitors have done that we will respond to! Seizing the mistakes of our competitors and delivering a fatal blow, sometimes a small move can have a significant effect! It's the same in business!"

Lin Qiangsheng shook his head and said, "Such a blow won't be fatal to Vaux. At most, it will disrupt their development plan!"

Bregley smiled and said, "That's enough! We aim to delay their development strategy and gain more time for ourselves! Please believe that this is a normal business practice, and such actions happen all the time in the business world, with one company targeting another!"

Lin Qiangsheng still shook his head and said, "For me, this will cost me a lot! I might not be able to return to my country for a long time! You should know that this German car company is negotiating a joint venture with the Chinese government to build a car factory. If I sue them now, what will the government think of me?"

Bregley clasped his hands and said, "If it affects Vaux's cooperation with the Chinese government, our Peugeot company can signal our willingness to cooperate with the Chinese government, which can help ease your relationship with the government! Please believe that we will not let you do this for nothing!"

Lin Qiangsheng thought for a moment and then said directly to Bregley, "I came to Western Europe to introduce a car production line and establish a factory in China with an annual production of over 100,000 cars. If I help you, your Peugeot company must provide me with a complete car production line!"

Before Bregley could respond, Lin Qiangsheng added, "And you must pay me $20 million! Otherwise, I won't do it!"

Bregley, who had been calm, was now extremely surprised. He opened his eyes wide and said in a low voice, "Are you crazy! $20 million! We could create another you with that! Besides, to Westerners, all East Asians look the same!"

Lin Qiangsheng laughed and said, "I believe in your ability, but a fake is still a fake, and your opponents are not fools!"

Bregley stared at Lin Qiangsheng and slowly shook his head, saying, "I can agree to the production line, but $20 million is too much! We are a public company, and $20 million is not a small amount. Once the money is transferred, it will attract the attention of regulatory agencies!"

Lin Qiangsheng thought for a moment and said firmly, "At least $5 million! That's the minimum. Otherwise, I won't do it!"

Bregley rubbed his forehead and said, "You are a greedy man! Alright, alright! Let's consider it. $5 million is not something I can decide on!"

Lin Qiangsheng asked, "You said you could give me a production line. Which one? What kind of equipment and technology is it from which era?"

Bregley hesitated and said, "Our Peugeot company's production line in the UK."

"Where?" Lin Qiangsheng pressed.

Bregley thought for a moment and said, "In Scotland, a factory under the British Rootes Group. This factory has a complete car production line, which can be provided to you for free!"

Lin Qiangsheng asked in surprise, "In Scotland? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?!"

Bregley asked, "What? I didn't make a mistake, and you didn't hear wrong!"

Lin Qiangsheng, looking angry, shouted, "Mr. Bregley! I think you are playing with me! The factory in Scotland, what kind of technology and equipment does it have? Can we even move the machines out of the factory? The local thugs and strike-loving workers will definitely drive us away! I can't even get close to the factory, right? This is a deception!" He slapped the table and was about to stand up.

Bregley quickly said, "We can talk more! The Scots are not as barbaric as you think!"

Lin Qiangsheng, seeing Bregley's awkward expression, huffed and sat back down, saying, "I'll take the factory in Scotland, but I also need another factory's production line! What if I get driven away in Scotland? This is a fair deal for your Peugeot Group! By disrupting the German Vaux company's development plan, you will boost the French auto industry and damage your competitor's brand reputation, which is a great advantage for you!"

Bregley, who had been dominated by the young Chinese man from the start, had to admit that the young man was right. However, he still said, "Young man, you are too greedy! Two factory production lines are too much! Besides, you also want $5 million!"

Lin Qiangsheng shrugged and said to Bregley, "I want $5 million and two factory production lines!"

"Do it or not, it's up to you! Call me when you decide!" Lin Qiangsheng stood up and walked out of the café.

Bregley stood up and shouted, "Wait! F...! Asshole!"

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