Chapter 384: Fail to Steal the Chicken, End Up Losing the Rice

At this moment, Nomura Securities, Daiwa Securities, and Goldman Sachs were engaged in a three-party negotiation. The focus of the negotiation was the shares of the Yee Hung Machinery Group held by the two major Japanese securities companies.

The negotiation was nearing its end.

Given the potential stakes were very high, to avoid any unforeseen issues, the negotiation had begun at the highest level, led personally by James Richard.

*Knock knock knock!*

At this moment, a somewhat urgent knocking sound came from the door, causing the conversation in the room to pause.

Keisuke Takahashi was displeased. He remembered instructing that this negotiation was very important and no one should disturb them.

However, he didn't lose his composure. Suppressing his dissatisfaction, he apologized to James Richard and the others, then said in a deep voice, "Please come in!"

*Creaaak...*

As the door opened and the person appeared, everyone in the room was stunned.

A manager from Nomura Securities appeared at the door, but his expression was very serious. His eyes were full of anxiety as he gestured for Keisuke Takahashi to come out without considering any hierarchy.

Keisuke Takahashi frowned and stood up. He slightly bowed to James Richard and Taro Ishikawa, apologizing, "I'm sorry. There seems to be an urgent matter at the company. I need to step out for a moment. Please wait a moment."

"Please go ahead!"

"Thank you!"

After Keisuke Takahashi left, he immediately pulled his manager subordinate to the edge of the corridor and asked seriously, "What happened?"

"President, it's bad. The Kessler family just held a press conference. All the shares of Yee Hung Machinery Group held by Jiu Ding Securities and Galaxy Fund have been acquired by them!"

The manager's subordinate said in one breath and then waited quietly for Keisuke Takahashi's instructions.

"What? Are you sure?"

Keisuke Takahashi's face changed instantly. His brows furrowed, and he stared intensely at his subordinate.

This news was too important. If it were true, he would need to make a decision immediately!

Despite Keisuke Takahashi's frightening expression, the manager's subordinate still mustered the courage to nod seriously, "I'm sure. TVB broadcasted it live just now. There's no mistake!"

"Baka!"

Confirming the answer again, Keisuke Takahashi couldn't help but curse. His heart was in chaos.

*Hoo!*

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"This won't do. We need to finalize the contract before James Richard finds out. If he knows now, the current price will be impossible to sell at."

Thinking of this, Keisuke Takahashi felt a sense of urgency.

"Make sure, if Goldman Sachs people arrive, you find a way to delay them and not let them disturb us, understood?"

Keisuke Takahashi gave a swift, unquestionable order.

The manager's subordinate understood Keisuke Takahashi's intention and nodded seriously, "Understood!"

Time was of the essence. Keisuke Takahashi didn't waste any more words and went straight to the meeting room.

When he re-entered, his face still showed a trace of helplessness.

"I'm sorry. The Tokyo headquarters has issued an order for me to return as soon as possible."

Keisuke Takahashi explained with helplessness.

James Richard and Taro Ishikawa were somewhat surprised. Taro Ishikawa directly asked, "What about now?"

He looked at James Richard, clearly indicating whether the negotiation should continue.

"Mr. James, how about this? Let's make a compromise and trade at 105 Hong Kong dollars."

As Keisuke Takahashi spoke while walking, he kept making a hand gesture behind his back, which Taro Ishikawa happened to see.

Taro Ishikawa was taken aback but then calmed down, although he grew suspicious.

However, out of trust for his ally, Taro Ishikawa chose to believe it. He nodded to James Richard, saying, "Alright, I have no objections."

Buying at 105 Hong Kong dollars, with a profit of 15 Hong Kong dollars per share, was acceptable!

James Richard calculated in his mind and didn't want to delay further. He nodded in agreement, "OK!"

"Then let's sign the contract!"

Keisuke Takahashi said, immediately signaling the waiting employee to come over. The employee took out the pre-prepared contract with the amount left blank, filled in the amount, quickly signed it, and then passed it to Taro Ishikawa. After Taro Ishikawa signed it, it was given back to Keisuke Takahashi.

Keisuke Takahashi took the contract and examined it carefully.

Seeing that James Richard was focused on reviewing the contract, Keisuke Takahashi grew anxious, his brows furrowed deeper and he glanced at the door from time to time, silently praying that the Goldman Sachs people would come slowly.

Taro Ishikawa noticed Keisuke Takahashi's strange behavior. He inquired with his eyes, and Keisuke Takahashi subtly gestured towards James Richard, then shook his head slightly at Taro Ishikawa.

This behavior made Taro Ishikawa's heart tighten, and a bad premonition arose.

"Mr. James, rest assured. There are only a few terms in the contract. We would never cheat you."

Keisuke Takahashi smiled and subtly urged.

"Mm! I'm used to it!"

James Richard said with a faint smile. As an experienced hand, he could understand simple contracts without needing a lawyer, and he was well aware of any traps.

"No problem!"

After speaking, James Richard picked up the pen, removed the pen cap, and was about to sign at the right place.

Seeing James Richard's action, Keisuke Takahashi's heart leapt. He couldn't help but hold his breath, staring intently at the pen tip held by James Richard, silently urging, "Sign it! Sign it!"

It seemed that heaven enjoyed playing tricks. At this moment, a sudden commotion erupted at the door. Even though the door was closed, the noise was still audible. Keisuke Takahashi's face changed immediately, and an ominous premonition rose in his heart.

James Richard's action paused involuntarily, and he instinctively looked towards the door.

Keisuke Takahashi quickly regained his composure, showing an apologetic expression as he said, "Mr. James, I'm sorry. Our company's management is lax, and it seems there's another employee dispute. This happens often."

"Oh, it seems you need to improve your management!"

This explanation barely made sense. Moreover, since James Richard hadn't seen the change in Keisuke Takahashi's expression, he didn't think much of it and continued to lower his head to sign.

*Knock knock knock! Knock knock! Knock knock knock…*

Just as James Richard had written a few letters, a sudden and chaotic knocking sound echoed. From the sound, it was clear that the person knocking was very forceful.

"President, stop the negotiation! President!"

At the same time, someone shouted in English from outside the door.

"Is it Jones? Why is he here?"

Hearing the familiar voice, James Richard couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, then looked at Keisuke Takahashi, who was wearing a stiff expression.

James Richard suddenly recalled and immediately put down the pen, standing up to open the door.

However, as soon as the door was opened, Jones saw the contract in front of James Richard and immediately shouted anxiously, "President, this contract cannot be signed!"

"Baka, it's over! If only he had come a few minutes later!"

Keisuke Takahashi closed his eyes in despair. Given the current situation, it was too late. He regretted not having compromised with James Richard earlier and signing the contract. If he had agreed to him earlier, the contract would have been signed, and the risk would have been avoided.

"I haven't signed it. What's going on?"

James Richard asked with a stern face.

"Just now, the Yee Hung Consortium held a press conference. All the shares of Yee Hung Machinery Group held by Jiu Ding Securities have been acquired by them!"

Hearing that the contract wasn't signed, Jones immediately breathed a sigh of relief and replied.

"What?"

James Richard exclaimed in surprise.

Seeing Jones confirm with a nod, James Richard's face turned very ugly.

Not only because of the loss of billions, but also because he recalled Keisuke Takahashi's odd behavior. His eyes turned cold as he stared at Keisuke Takahashi.

"By the way, President, Nomura Securities people were dragging their feet and didn't want to let me in to report this situation!"

Jones said resentfully, glaring at Keisuke Takahashi as if he wanted to beat him up.

As expected!

Hearing Jones' words, James Richard's face burned with anger, and his heart was filled with rage.

It was obvious that Nomura Securities had reported this to Keisuke Takahashi, but Keisuke Takahashi had lied, saying the Tokyo headquarters wanted him to return.

Moreover, he had been stubbornly refusing to compromise, but then suddenly retreated and urged him to sign the contract, just to create a time gap and sell the shares to him while he was unaware of the news, trying to cheat him!

The Japanese had malicious intentions and deserved punishment!

"Keisuke Takahashi, shouldn't you explain yourself?"

James Richard looked down at the contract with

 an iron face and shouted in a low voice.

"It seems we've been deceived!"

Jones said indignantly, his eyes filled with anger.

"Keisuke Takahashi, you're finished. I'm going to report this to the headquarters and let them deal with you!"

James Richard yelled angrily.

"President, please calm down. I'll explain everything to you!"

Keisuke Takahashi hurriedly apologized, his face pale.

"You can try explaining it to me in court!"

James Richard sneered and said, "Security, escort these people out of the building!"

"Yes!"

A security guard stood up and quickly walked to the door.

At this point, Keisuke Takahashi realized the situation was hopeless. He felt deeply regretful but could only prepare to face the consequences.

In this instance, he had managed to complete his mission of obtaining shares at a lower price, but he had also become the target of retaliation for the loss of the shares, which was also quite disastrous.