How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 304

Yang Chen’s Identities Keep Getting More Impressive

Savov and Li Xin immediately took action, enlisting friends to contact Longmei Hospital.

Savov leveraged his connections to call Thomas Robinson, the president of Longmei International Medical Group’s US headquarters.

After a round of polite greetings, Savov laid out his request.

“Mr. Robinson, I need a favor. I hope you can help me out,” Savov said with a smile.

Robinson: “Hahaha… Mr. Savov, just ask. If it’s within my power, I’ll definitely assist you.”

Savov: “I want you to help me teach Yang Chen, a shareholder in your group, a lesson and make him apologize to my friend.”

Robinson: “Who? Yang Chen?”

Savov: “Yes! Yang Chen! If you can help me with this, I’ll personally thank you when I vacation in the US.”

Robinson: “Mr. Savov, I’m afraid I can’t do that. He holds 20% of the group’s shares, making him far more important than I am. He could have the US headquarters fire me with a single word. You want me to teach him a lesson and force him to apologize? I can’t do it.”

Savov: “He holds that many shares in Longmei Hospital?”

Robinson: “Yes! If your friend just has a conflict with Mr. Yang, I advise you not to get involved. If *you* personally have a conflict with Mr. Yang, I suggest you find a way to reconcile with him. I won’t say more. Let’s talk again sometime. Goodbye.”

Savov was stunned. Shares in Longmei Hospital are notoriously difficult to acquire. He assumed Yang Chen held only a few shares and that he could influence things through connections. He hadn’t expected Yang Chen to hold 20%, which complicated matters significantly.

On the other side, Li Xin also contacted Zhang Senmiao, the president of Longmei Hospital’s China region, through his own network.

After the usual pleasantries, Li Xin also asked Zhang Senmiao to help suppress Yang Chen.

Zhang Senmiao paused for a moment, then said with a smile, “I don’t know why Director Li wants to suppress Mr. Yang, but I sincerely advise you to reconcile with him as soon as possible. I won’t say more. Goodbye.”

Li Xin was equally stunned. Just how many shares did Yang Chen hold in Longmei International Hospital to scare Zhang Senmiao like that?

Li Xin quickly searched online for Longmei International Hospital’s shareholder structure, and the third column clearly stated that Yang Chen held 20% of the shares.

“So much! No wonder Zhang Senmiao refused so decisively. It seems I’ll have to handle this myself,” Li Xin muttered.

Meanwhile, Yang Chen was on the phone with Robinson.

Robinson: “Mr. Yang, you know I’ve always respected you and would never betray you. When he asked me to deal with you, I refused immediately.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Mr. Robinson, you’re a true friend. When you come to Haicheng, I’ll treat you to dinner, drinks, singing, a bath, and a massage.”

Robinson: “Haha… Mr. Yang, it’s a deal then. I’m planning a vacation soon and will see if I can get a visa to China. If I can, I’ll definitely visit you in Haicheng.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! I’ll be waiting for you. I have something else to do. Goodbye.”

As soon as Yang Chen hung up, Zhang Senmiao’s phone rang.

Zhang Senmiao said with a smile, “Mr. Yang, just now Li Xin, the chairman of Longchen Group, called me and asked me to help teach you a lesson.”

Yang Chen: “Li Xin, haha… What did you say?”

Zhang Senmiao: “Of course, I immediately refused and hung up without saying another word.”

Yang Chen: “President Zhang is a good friend. Let’s have dinner sometime.”

Zhang Senmiao: “Haha… Okay! I’ll take that seriously. When Mr. Yang has time, you must invite me out for dinner.”

Yang Chen: “Definitely! Goodbye, I have to drive.”

Savov and Li Xin are really determined to make enemies, and they’re clearly tied to that [derogatory term for a woman] Liu Xinxin.

On the other side, BMW President Ram called Savov before boarding his plane.

Ram: “Savov, I’m about to board the plane. Get ready. After I land, I want to have dinner with the group’s new second-largest shareholder, Mr. Yang. Also, call Li Xin, the chairman of Longchen Group.”

Savov: “Okay. Can you send me Mr. Yang’s contact information?”

Ram: “Okay! I’ll have my secretary send it to you. Take your work seriously. Mr. Yang holds 21% of the shares. One word from him can remove you from your position as President of the China Region. Make a good impression. We’re old friends, but he isn’t your friend. You must understand the rules of the workplace. Understand?”

Savov: “Understood!”

Ram: “You’d better pay a visit and send some gifts. Especially since you insisted on using that exhibition company even though you knew there was a problem with it. Mr. Yang is very angry. Send some gifts to appease him.”

Savov: “Okay, thank you for the reminder, Mr. President. I know what to do.”

After hanging up, Savov quickly called Yang Chen.

Savov: “Hello, Mr. Yang, I’m George Savov, President of BMW China. I’m honored to call you.”

Yang Chen: “Don’t you even know who I am?”

Savov: “I know, you’re our group’s new second-largest shareholder.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… You… Haha…”

Yang Chen didn’t know what to say. Savov didn’t even know who he was or what he looked like, yet he dared to call the president of Longmei Hospital’s US headquarters. How could someone like that be successful as the president of BMW China?

Savov: “Mr. Yang, feel free to say anything.”

Yang Chen: “I have nothing to say. Why did you call me?”

Savov: “Yes! The president has already boarded the plane. He said he’d like to have dinner with you when he lands. I wanted to ask if you’re available.”

Yang Chen: “Yes. Let’s go to Tang Court [a high-end restaurant] for dinner. I’ll have someone arrange it.”

Savov: “No, no, no, I’ll arrange it. I wouldn’t dare trouble Mr. Yang. Also, I’d like to pay you a visit. I don’t know if that’s convenient.”

Yang Chen: “I don’t have time. I’m driving a taxi right now. Anything else?”

Savov: “No.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! Goodbye.”

Savov was dumbfounded. He could acquire 21% of BMW Group’s shares, but he still drives a taxi to pick up passengers?

I’ll settle accounts with Savov and Li Xin when Ram arrives.

Yang Chen dropped off a passenger at the Haicheng Bank Financial Street branch.

He felt a sudden urge, so he parked the car on the side of the road and went into the bank to use the restroom.

After all, it was his own bank, so it shouldn’t be a problem to use the restroom.

Yang Chen walked into the bank, and the lobby manager recognized him immediately.

“Hello, Mr. Yang. Do you need to handle any business?” the lobby manager asked hurriedly.

Yang Chen shook his head and said, “I’m not here for business. I was passing by and wanted to use the restroom.”

The lobby manager chuckled and said, “Mr. Yang, please follow me. I’ll take you to the restroom.”

Yang Chen: “No, no. You should attend to the customers. I can go by myself.”

The lobby manager: “Okay! Should I report to Director Huang and have him come out to greet you?”

Yang Chen: “No need. I’ll leave after using the restroom. No need for him to come out to see me.”

Yang Chen went to the restroom and saw Liu Xinxin in the hallway.

Liu Xinxin glared at him and said, “It’s really bad luck! You’re as annoying as a fly!”

“I can’t help it. Flies like to find shit by following the smell,” Yang Chen retorted, echoing her words.

Liu Xinxin: “You… did you complain to BMW headquarters and have them replace my company?”

Yang Chen: “Yes. You’re someone who extorts hospitals and is constantly in the news for negative reasons. Of course, I can’t let your company host BMW’s auto show.”

Liu Xinxin: “Okay! You’re still a man, daring to admit it!”

Yang Chen: “Haha… What are you? You’re not scary enough to make me *not* dare to admit it. Here for business?”

Liu Xinxin: “Here for a loan! I want to expand the company! I’m not alone today. Director Li of Longchen Group is here with me. Remember, there’s a deadlock between us, and it can only be resolved when one side falls.”

Yang Chen: “Okay, I’ll remember. If you have nothing else, please move aside. You’re so fat you’re blocking my way to the restroom.”

Liu Xinxin clenched her fists in anger. She couldn’t stand people calling her fat.

That’s a personal attack. It’s too much!

Yang Chen went to the restroom, washed his hands, and headed to the director’s office.

Yang Chen knocked on the door twice, and Director Huang He quickly said, “Please come in!”

Yang Chen pushed the door open and entered. Huang He immediately jumped up from his seat.

“Oh, Mr. Yang, why are you here? Why didn’t anyone report to me? I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’ve neglected you,” Huang He said obsequiously.

Li Xin and Liu Xinxin next to him were stunned. What did this mean? Why was the director of Haicheng Bank’s Lujiazui branch so polite to Yang Chen?

Even if Yang Chen was a shareholder of Longmei Hospital, it shouldn’t scare him this much!

Yang Chen smiled and walked to Huang He’s seat, sat down, leaned back in the chair, crossed his legs, and said casually, “I just came in to use the restroom. I didn’t want to bother you, but I ran into Director Liu, so I came to see what big plans you’re plotting.”

Huang He was frightened and sweating. He quickly explained, “Mr. Yang, did you overhear something? They just asked me to help deal with you, and before I could refuse, you knocked on the door. Mr. Yang, please understand, I would never dare to go against you.”

Li Xin and Liu Xinxin were even more confused.

Li Xin: “Director Huang, what do you mean? Why are you being so humble to him?”

Liu Xinxin: “Yes! He’s just the *third* shareholder of Longmei Hospital. You…”

Huang He: “Shut up! What do you mean, *just* the third shareholder of Longmei Hospital? Mr. Yang is also a major shareholder of our Haicheng Bank! I wanted to scold you when I heard you say you wanted to deal with Mr. Yang!”

“Ah! A major shareholder!” Li Xin exclaimed.

Liu Xinxin also exclaimed, “How is that possible? How could he be a major shareholder of Haicheng Bank? It would take at least tens of billions of funds to become a major shareholder of Haicheng Bank.”

Huang He: “This is just a small part of Mr. Yang’s many holdings. You two still want to deal with him? It’s ridiculous. Director Li, I don’t understand. You’re the chairman of Longchen Group, how did you get mixed up with such a third-rate company boss?”

Li Xin was embarrassed and speechless.

Yang Chen: “What did they talk to you about?”

Huang He: “They want a loan. Longchen Group is going bankrupt and reorganizing, and the joint venture between Longchen Group and BMW Group is also reorganizing. Li Xin wants to borrow more money to get more shares. Liu Xinxin wants to borrow money to expand her company’s business.”

Yang Chen smiled and stood up, saying, “Don’t approve it! If they or their companies have loans with our bank, recover them immediately!”

Huang He: “Understood!”

Yang Chen waved his hand and walked away with his head held high.

Huang He quickly saw Yang Chen out, then returned and said to Li Xin and Liu Xinxin, “You two heard what Mr. Yang said, right? You’re courting death, don’t blame others. You two should repay your loans as soon as possible, otherwise we’ll come to collect the debt and auction off your collateral.”

Li Xin and Liu Xinxin looked miserable and left dejectedly.

“Damn it, who would have thought he was also a major shareholder of Haicheng Bank! I’m screwed!” Li Xin couldn’t help but curse.

Li Xin is, after all, the chairman of Longchen Group, so he still has some confidence.

Liu Xinxin is just the boss of a third-rate exhibition company, and she was truly scared now.

If Yang Chen was just a shareholder of Longmei Hospital Group, she wouldn’t be afraid.

But Yang Chen is also a major shareholder of Haicheng Bank, which she couldn’t afford to provoke.

In China, the status of banks is unmatched. It’s no exaggeration to say that the major shareholder of Haicheng Bank could collectively blacklist Liu Xinxin’s company in the entire Chinese banking system with just one word.

After all, the world runs on connections. If other banks help Yang Chen deal with such a small character today, they can ask Yang Chen to help solve problems in the future.

Who would offend the major shareholder of Haicheng Bank for a small fry?

“Director Li, I… I’m convinced. I don’t dare to mess with him anymore. Let’s stop here,” Liu Xinxin said fearfully.

Li Xin was stunned and said, “Are you listening to yourself? You roped me and Savov into helping you deal with Yang Chen, and now you say stop here? What about me and Savov? You’re leaving us to clean up your mess? This matter has nothing to do with us, okay?”

Liu Xinxin: “I didn’t expect him to be so powerful, and he’s also a major shareholder of Haicheng Bank. And you heard just now, Huang He said that his holdings are far more than these, which means he has even more powerful identities. You said I’m just a small business, how dare I fight with someone who holds tens of billions or hundreds of billions of shares in a large group? I admit that I was a little impulsive before, but now I’ve calmed down, so I should just admit defeat. You also said that this matter has nothing to do with you, you should talk to him properly, he shouldn’t blame you. Sorry!”

After Liu Xinxin finished speaking, she turned around and quickly walked to her car.

Li Xin stood there for a few seconds, then couldn’t help but curse, “Damn it, how can there be someone like you! You roped us into helping you deal with him, and now you run away first? What are we supposed to do? I’m screwed!”

Cursing is cursing, and being angry is being angry, but the problem still has to be faced.

Li Xin quickly called Savov and told him about Yang Chen’s new identity.

Savov asked, “A shareholder of Haicheng Bank? We have cooperation with Haicheng Bank. I’ll talk to their chairman later.”

Li Xin: “Okay! That [derogatory term for a woman] Liu Xinxin has been scared away, and there’s no need for us to continue to confront him. You talk to the chairman of Haicheng Bank Group, and it’s best to let us reconcile with him. Understand what I mean?”

Savov: “Understood! I’ll call the chairman of Haicheng Bank right now.”

After hanging up, Savov immediately called Zhou Wenming, the chairman of Haicheng Bank Group.

About ten minutes later, Zhou Wenming called Yang Chen.

After a few simple greetings, Zhou Wenming said, “Just now, Savov, the president of BMW China, called me and said that there was a misunderstanding with Mr. Yang and he hoped to reconcile with you. What does Mr. Yang think?”

Yang Chen: “Don’t worry about this matter.”

Zhou Wenming: “Okay. It’s just that our future cooperation with BMW will maintain a total capital of about 10 billion. Mr. Yang…”

Yang Chen: “I know what to do, don’t worry.”

Zhou Wenming: “Okay! Then I know what you mean.”

…

At 7:30 in the evening, Ram’s BMW team got off the plane.

Representatives from the Haicheng Municipal Government and the Investment Promotion Bureau greeted them.

Ram chatted with them briefly, then took the team directly to the hotel.

After putting down their luggage, they went to Tang Court.

The entourage opened a separate private room, and Ram waited for Yang Chen’s arrival with Savov and Li Xin in the private room.

Savov: “Mr. President, it’s been ten minutes, and Mr. Yang hasn’t arrived yet. Should I call to urge him?”

Ram: “No! I just spoke with Mr. Yang on the phone. He said it’s rush hour and there’s some traffic, so he’ll be a little late. Let’s wait patiently, it’s not a big deal.”

After waiting for nearly half an hour, Yang Chen finally arrived.

The door of the private room opened, and Yang Chen walked in.

Li Xin was shocked and widened his eyes. Could it be that *he* was the person Ram was waiting for?

Ram and Savov quickly got up to greet Yang Chen.

Ram: “Mr. Yang, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Peter Lusram.”

Yang Chen: “Hello, Mr. Ram, nice to meet you.”

Savov: “Hello, Mr. Yang. I’m the President of the China Region…”

Yang Chen interrupted: “Mr. Savov, we spoke on the phone. I heard that you also asked Robinson, the president of Longmei Hospital’s US headquarters, to teach me a lesson. Is that right?”

Savov was stunned, and then he quickly asked, “Is Mr. Yang the second shareholder of Longmei Hospital that Li Xin and Liu Xinxin wanted to deal with?”

Yang Chen: “You don’t even know who I am, yet you dare to help them deal with me. How did you become the President of the China Region?”

Ram asked with a straight face, “Savov, what’s going on?”

Savov quickly explained.

In short, he didn’t know that Yang Chen was the group’s new second-largest shareholder, so he agreed to help Liu Xinxin and Li Xin deal with Yang Chen.

Then why was he roped in by Liu Xinxin?

Because Liu Xinxin gave him one million in cash in order to win the BMW auto show agency contract, and he accepted it.

If he didn’t agree to Liu Xinxin’s request, Liu Xinxin would report him for taking bribes.

Helpless, he could only be forced to help Liu Xinxin and Li Xin deal with Yang Chen.

Ram scolded: “Bastard! I’ll deal with your bribery later. Even if you were threatened to deal with Mr. Yang, shouldn’t you have at least found out what his identity is? You didn’t even know what his identity was, yet you dared to ask around to deal with him? What were you thinking? Weren’t you worried about provoking someone you couldn’t afford to provoke?”

Savov: “I… I didn’t know the two gentlemen were the same person. They said the person they wanted to deal with was the third shareholder of Longmei Hospital, and I thought it wasn’t a big deal, so I agreed. Mr. Yang, Mr. President, I’m sorry, I really didn’t know the truth, otherwise I would never have dared to do such a stupid thing.”

Li Xin: “Yang Chen, you… you’re also the second shareholder of BMW?”

Yang Chen: “Can’t I be?”

Li Xin thought that he was finished. Longchen BMW was probably going to become history. Yang Chen would never allow BMW to cooperate with Longchen to manufacture cars again.

Yang Chen: “I came here today just to meet Mr. Ram. I won’t eat dinner, you can eat. I’ll attend tomorrow’s symposium on time. Goodbye.”

After speaking, Yang Chen turned around and left.

Ram quickly stepped forward to persuade him to stay, but no matter how he tried, Yang Chen refused to stop and got into his car and left.

Ram’s face was very ugly, with an unnatural paleness.

He gritted his teeth, turned around, and punched Savov, scolding, “Stupid! Did I remind you to pay a visit to Mr. Yang? Why did you make things like this? You were bought off with just one million? What a disgrace!”

Savov wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. President, it’s all my fault, I’m willing to bear all the punishment.”

Ram gritted his teeth and turned to look at Li Xin.

Li Xin was a little dazed. He had been hit by Yang Chen’s identity again and again, and his mentality had collapsed.

“Mr. Li, you should go back and think about how to face Mr. Yang at tomorrow’s symposium. If you don’t get Mr. Yang’s forgiveness, I will propose to the Haicheng Municipal Government and the Investment Promotion Bureau to dismiss you from the position of Chairman of Longchen Group, otherwise we will withdraw the BMW authorization and no longer produce Longchen BMW cars!” Ram said angrily.

Li Xin swallowed and nodded subconsciously, then turned and left dejectedly.

Savov was anxious and quickly said to Ram, “Ram, brother, we’ve been brothers for so many years, you have to help me this time. Help me think of a way, please, please.”

Ram looked at his old friend in such a mess and humble state, and felt a little sympathy.

After thinking for a moment, Ram said, “I noticed that the car Mr. Yang was driving didn’t seem to be a luxury car. You should pay for it yourself and buy our more expensive BMW cars to give to him. Maybe you can please him and things may turn around. If you can’t get his forgiveness before tomorrow’s symposium, I can’t protect you either. He has 21% of the shares, and it’s easy to propose to dismiss the President of the China Region. My shares are too small, only 1.9%, and I can’t protect you. The major shareholder, the Wantek family, can’t go against him for you. Do you understand what I mean?”

Savov: “Understood! Understood! I know I did something wrong, and I’m willing to pay the price. No problem, then can I send him an M8 [a high-performance BMW model]?”

Ram: “Brother, are you kidding me? If you have tens of billions of Chinese currency, would you be moved by a two-million-yuan car?”

Savov: “Then what should I do? I can’t send him cars of other brands, right?”

Ram: “You’ve made a lot of extra money in these years as the President of the China Region, in addition to the salary stipulated by the group, right? You should buy a few more expensive models to give to him, so that he can’t refuse your sincerity. Keep this job, and you can earn it back in the future. If you lose this job, and it’s because of bribery, you’ll have no chance in the industry.”

Savov thought for a moment and felt that what his friend said made sense.

As long as he kept the job, he could earn it back sooner or later.

If the job was lost and his reputation ruined, it would be impossible to recover.

Savov: “I know what to do. Then you go in and eat, Mr. President. I’ll contact the 4S stores and franchisees to send the cars to me. Please, Mr. President, help me find out where Mr. Yang lives, and I’ll send them over first thing tomorrow morning. Is that okay?”

Ram nodded and said, “Okay! You go.”

Savov nodded and left quickly.

Back in the office, Savov immediately called the heads of several 4S stores and franchisees in Haicheng.

“Hey, send me a top-of-the-line M8 to the headquarters! Urgent, send it immediately!”

“Hey, send me a top-of-the-line i8 [a hybrid sports car] to the headquarters! Send it immediately, it must be brand new without any problems!”

“Hey, send me an imported 7 Series [a luxury sedan] to the headquarters immediately! Tomorrow morning is not okay, send it immediately! If you don’t send it before twelve o’clock, you don’t have to be the agent for BMW cars!”

…

Savov was going to spend a lot of money, preparing to get several two-million-yuan-level BMW cars and send them to Yang Chen tomorrow morning to beg for forgiveness…