Cole introduced them to each other . Everyone in the house was a major shareholder of Harry Winston . Most of them were over 50 years old .
Among these people, Li Du's equity shares were the third highest . The highest was Cole, who owned about half of the equity shares . The second highest was Carlston Fritz, who owned 14 percent of them .
The two of them together with Li Du constituted the majority of Harry Winston Inc . 's equity shares . The other eight people's only amounted to 20 percent .
In Li Du's opinion, the person hostile toward himself was Carlston . He appeared a gentle, refined middle age man who wore glasses . However, Li Du was not overthinking this . He believed that his amount of shares threatened Carlston's power . Therefore, Carlston did not acknowledge him .
Besides his shareholding power, he was quite popular in the office . This was because he had practically saved Harry Winston Inc . , which included everyone's equity shares .
If Harry Winston Inc . really did collapse, their loss would be tens of millions .
Everyone was enjoying themselves to the fullest, and Carlston was the only exception . He wasn't really involved in the conversations . However, he didn't appear to be too cold and detached, occasionally saying a few words .
This was his strong suit . At this level of wealth, no one would jump down someone's throat unless it was about something unbearable .
All of these people were smart and intelligent . None of them had any issues reading the room or understanding how their peers felt . Consequently, everyone recognized that Carlston was hostile toward Li Du .
Cole was also aware of this . He was worried that Li Du would start a fight with Carlston since Li Du was full of youth and vigor .
Hence, he found an opportunity and explained to Li Du, "Carlston has some misunderstandings about you . Please be magnanimous toward him . "
Li Du was initially unbothered by Carlston's attitude . However, after hearing Cole's words, he felt puzzled . "Misunderstandings about me? What kind of misunderstandings? I didn't purchase any of his equity shares, did I?"
In Harry Winston Inc . 's perspective, Li Du's only thoughtless act was that he had used a bottom-fishing strategy to purchase some of the company's shares . However, this was very common in the market, and he had bought the shares with the consent of the company . Neither side of the deal should have negative feelings about it .
Cole shook his head . "It's an issue between neighbors . It's a coincidence, you see . Carl is from Phoenix . His family has always lived in Phoenix . And two of his sons live at a villa in Green River Valley . "
No further explanation was unnecessary . Li Du suddenly realized the problem and was dumbstruck .
This was really a coincidence!
There had been many coincidences during this visit to New York . There was an old saying: "No novels and plays live without coincidence . " Granted, they were random occurrences, but this coincidence seemed unreal .
Cole further explained, "His sons firmly believe that your people kidnapped them . Carl actually wanted to file a lawsuit against you . When I found out about it, I immediately mediated the situation . "
He paused and forced a smile . "I had thought that Carl believed me when I said that it was a misunderstanding . Didn't think that he still held a grudge against you . "
He paused and forced a smile . "I had thought that Carl believed me when I said that it was a misunderstanding . Didn't think that he still held a grudge against you . "
As soon as Cole finished, Li Du understood the situation .
It was no wonder the neighbors stopped the investigation after their conflict even though they were completely capable of continuing it . They had even lost their dogs, yet the grumpy neighbor did not come looking for them and had chosen to leave the villa instead .
According to Cole, Carlston dissuaded his sons and asked them to move out to avoid further conflicts .
This put Li Du at a disadvantage . He could insistently deny it since there was no evidence .
However, while he could continue to insist that, he knew it would not change the truth .
Li Du felt a little distressed . The fact was he had actually done it . However, Brother Wolf and Big Ivan had overdone his orders with how they had dealt with those kids .
The kids had started it . They were the ones at fault to begin with . Their parents did not educate them . The police were unable to properly advise them . In the end, he had to deal with them in order to protect himself . Was there anything wrong with that?
He insisted that he was right in this situation . Even though Carlston was hostile toward him, Li Du decided to just let him be . He couldn't care less .
In fact, he had an important matter to discuss with Cole . He asked, "Does the group have diamond reserves? If so, with the group's consent, I can introduce you to a big client . "
Cole was very interested in this subject . He asked, "Big client? How many diamonds are we talking about?"
Cole was very interested in this subject . He asked, "Big client? How many diamonds are we talking about?"
Li Du used an old Chinese saying: "Considering Han Xin will command the troops, the more the better . "
He used Mandarin in the first half of his sentence, so Cole could not understand him . It was like a chicken speaking with a duck . But the rest he spoke in English, so Cole understood "the more the better . "
"A lot?" Cole was shocked . "Is he setting up a luxury company?"
Li Du shrugged . "Definitely not . But I don't know about the specifics . "
Cole hesitated . "Our group started our business from diamonds . At this point, you should have a general idea of our current predicament . Our diamond reserve has fallen to its lowest quantity in its history . This is an alarming situation . "
Li Du understood the situation . Harry Winston Inc . had no excess diamonds for external sales .
After considering for a while, Cole said, "Go and talk to your friend . If he's willing to accept some small diamonds, our group will be able to provide them . The international price is approximately 2,000 dollars per carat . That price is set . "
That price was actually not too expensive . Li Du asked, "Approximately how many are you able to provide?"
Cole said, "We still have sufficient stocks of this type of diamond . Over ten thousand carats shouldn't be a problem . "
This was considered as a fixed asset purchase . Since this business involved tens of millions of dollars worth of goods, the shareholders needed to know about the sales .
Cole said, "We still have sufficient stocks of this type of diamond . Over ten thousand carats shouldn't be a problem . "
This was considered as a fixed asset purchase . Since this business involved tens of millions of dollars worth of goods, the shareholders needed to know about the sales .
It just so happened that the major shareholders were here . Later, during the coffee session, Cole took this opportunity to inform everyone of the proposed business .
As soon as his voice faded away, Carlston shook his head . "No, Cole . I respect your authority as leader but it's best to reject this business . "
Cole looked at him and smiled . "Carl, my friend, what are your thoughts?"
Carlston responded, "We all know that current international economic conditions are less than ideal . All major diamond mines are now reducing their mining volume and increasing their reserves . We should not reduce the volume of our reserve . Otherwise, it will be more difficult to respond to the global market in the future . "
He smilingly shared his opinion to the rest of the shareholders . Everyone understood his concern and nodded repeatedly .
In Li Du's opinion, it was nonsense . Indeed, Harry Winston Inc . 's reserve was insufficient . However, they were in urgent need of financial backing .
These small diamond fragments were of little value for a big player like Harry Winston Inc . They could only be used for the production of some low-end pieces of jewelry . This type of jewelry could not be considered luxury goods .
He believed that Carlston was against this due to the fact that it was his idea . After all, Cole had mentioned that Li Du had proposed this business .
There was nothing much he could do about it . Clearly, these shareholders were more devoted to Carlston . They nodded one after the other as they received the message from his smile .
Cole introduced them to each other . Everyone in the house was a major shareholder of Harry Winston . Most of them were over 50 years old . Among these people, Li Dus equity shares were the third highest . The highest was Cole, who owned about half of the equity shares . The second highest was Carlston Fritz, who owned 14 percent of them . The two of them together with Li Du constituted the majority of Harry Winston Inc . s equity shares . The other eight peoples only amounted to 20 percent . In Li Dus opinion, the person hostile toward himself was Carlston . He appeared a gentle, refined middle age man who wore glasses . However, Li Du was not overthinking this . He believed that his amount of shares threatened Carlstons power . Therefore, Carlston did not acknowledge him . Besides his shareholding power, he was quite popular in the office . This was because he had practically saved Harry Winston Inc . , which included everyones equity shares . If Harry Winston Inc . really did collapse, their loss would be tens of millions . Everyone was enjoying themselves to the fullest, and Carlston was the only exception . He wasnt really involved in the conversations . However, he didnt appear to be too cold and detached, occasionally saying a few words . This was his strong suit . At this level of wealth, no one would jump down someones throat unless it was about something unbearable . All of these people were smart and intelligent . None of them had any issues reading the room or understanding how their peers felt . Consequently, everyone recognized that Carlston was hostile toward Li Du . Cole was also aware of this . He was worried that Li Du would start a fight with Carlston since Li Du was full of youth and vigor . Hence, he found an opportunity and explained to Li Du, Carlston has some misunderstandings about you . Please be magnanimous toward him . Li Du was initially unbothered by Carlstons attitude . However, after hearing Coles words, he felt puzzled . Misunderstandings about me? What kind of misunderstandings? I didnt purchase any of his equity shares, did I? In Harry Winston Inc . s perspective, Li Dus only thoughtless act was that he had used a bottom-fishing strategy to purchase some of the companys shares . However, this was very common in the market, and he had bought the shares with the consent of the company . Neither side of the deal should have negative feelings about it . Cole shook his head . Its an issue between neighbors . Its a coincidence, you see . Carl is from Phoenix . His family has always lived in Phoenix . And two of his sons live at a villa in Green River Valley . No further explanation was unnecessary . Li Du suddenly realized the problem and was dumbstruck . This was really a coincidence! There had been many coincidences during this visit to New York . There was an old saying: No novels and plays live without coincidence . Granted, they were random occurrences, but this coincidence seemed unreal . Cole further explained, His sons firmly believe that your people kidnapped them . Carl actually wanted to file a lawsuit against you . When I found out about it, I immediately mediated the situation . He paused and forced a smile . I had thought that Carl believed me when I said that it was a misunderstanding . Didnt think that he still held a grudge against you . As soon as Cole finished, Li Du understood the situation . It was no wonder the neighbors stopped the investigation after their conflict even though they were completely capable of continuing it . They had even lost their dogs, yet the grumpy neighbor did not come looking for them and had chosen to leave the villa instead . According to Cole, Carlston dissuaded his sons and asked them to move out to avoid further conflicts . This put Li Du at a disadvantage . He could insistently deny it since there was no evidence . However, while he could continue to insist that, he knew it would not change the truth . Li Du felt a little distressed . The fact was he had actually done it . However, Brother Wolf and Big Ivan had overdone his orders with how they had dealt with those kids . The kids had started it . They were the ones at fault to begin with . Their parents did not educate them . The police were unable to properly advise them . In the end, he had to deal with them in order to protect himself . Was there anything wrong with that? He insisted that he was right in this situation . Even though Carlston was hostile toward him, Li Du decided to just let him be . He couldnt care less . In fact, he had an important matter to discuss with Cole . He asked, Does the group have diamond reserves? If so, with the groups consent, I can introduce you to a big client . Cole was very interested in this subject . He asked, Big client? How many diamonds are we talking about? Li Du used an old Chinese saying: Considering Han Xin will command the troops, the more the better . He used Mandarin in the first half of his sentence, so Cole could not understand him . It was like a chicken speaking with a duck . But the rest he spoke in English, so Cole understood the more the better . A lot? Cole was shocked . Is he setting up a luxury company? Li Du shrugged . Definitely not . But I dont know about the specifics . Cole hesitated . Our group started our business from diamonds . At this point, you should have a general idea of our current predicament . Our diamond reserve has fallen to its lowest quantity in its history . This is an alarming situation . Li Du understood the situation . Harry Winston Inc . had no excess diamonds for external sales . After considering for a while, Cole said, Go and talk to your friend . If hes willing to accept some small diamonds, our group will be able to provide them . The international price is approximately 2,000 dollars per carat . That price is set . That price was actually not too expensive . Li Du asked, Approximately how many are you able to provide? Cole said, We still have sufficient stocks of this type of diamond . Over ten thousand carats shouldnt be a problem . This was considered as a fixed asset purchase . Since this business involved tens of millions of dollars worth of goods, the shareholders needed to know about the sales . It just so happened that the major shareholders were here . Later, during the coffee session, Cole took this opportunity to inform everyone of the proposed business . As soon as his voice faded away, Carlston shook his head . No, Cole . I respect your authority as leader but its best to reject this business . Cole looked at him and smiled . Carl, my friend, what are your thoughts? Carlston responded, We all know that current international economic conditions are less than ideal . All major diamond mines are now reducing their mining volume and increasing their reserves . We should not reduce the volume of our reserve . Otherwise, it will be more difficult to respond to the global market in the future . He smilingly shared his opinion to the rest of the shareholders . Everyone understood his concern and nodded repeatedly . In Li Dus opinion, it was nonsense . Indeed, Harry Winston Inc . s reserve was insufficient . However, they were in urgent need of financial backing . These small diamond fragments were of little value for a big player like Harry Winston Inc . They could only be used for the production of some low-end pieces of jewelry . This type of jewelry could not be considered luxury goods . He believed that Carlston was against this due to the fact that it was his idea . After all, Cole had mentioned that Li Du had proposed this business . There was nothing much he could do about it . Clearly, these shareholders were more devoted to Carlston . They nodded one after the other as they received the message from his smile .
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