The next day, Ou Yunchen arranged a special meeting for Jin Datong without delay!
Ou Yunchen: "Elizabeth, Jin Datong."
After the introductions, Jin Datong learned that this lady was the head of the once famous GameStop from the stock market a few years ago.
Elizabeth and Ou Yunchen exchanged a smile.
Yes, anyone interested in stocks would study the ups and downs of GameStop like a textbook.
Elizabeth: "Actually, it's all thanks to Mr. Ou. Besides wanting to run the company well, I don't understand anything else."
Jin Datong: "Mr. Ou helped you?"
Elizabeth: "Of course, he's an investor in GameStop, our major shareholder."
Jin Datong's mouth hung open, his eyes wide. Ou Yunchen was an investor in GameStop? He must have made a fortune!
Ou Yunchen gently patted Jin Datong's shoulder, telling him not to be so dramatic. There were more important matters to discuss at their meeting today.
Elizabeth placed the documents for the automated factory on the table. Jin Datong's eyes lit up; he had been eager to see it in person in the US.
Elizabeth: "I've arranged to meet Peter. He's free today, and we can talk properly about the agency rights."
Jin Datong: "Agency?"
Ou Yunchen: "Yes, I've decided to obtain the agency rights for the equipment. That way, when we introduce it to the domestic market, everyone will have to deal with me."
Jin Datong nodded, expressing his strong agreement. With agency rights, he could sell this advanced equipment to factories in need. If Ou Yunchen secured the agency, their relationship would benefit Datong as well!
Ou Yunchen: "There's one more thing I've already discussed with Elizabeth, and it's time to consult you about it."
Jin Datong: "What is it?"
Ou Yunchen: "I want to establish a brand new company, which will become a subsidiary of Datong."
Jin Datong: "Why?"
Ou Yunchen: "This is the plan I mentioned to you. I've thought about it for a long time. If ATL truly abandons Datong, the Su family would be very happy to acquire Datong. Xu Shuming would see this as a good way to avoid competition."
Jin Datong: "That's a real possibility, but... if the Su family takes over Datong, I'll be truly ruined."
Ou Yunchen: "You won't be. That's why we need to establish a subsidiary of Datong first. This way, if Xu Shuming does take over Datong, we'll still have a part of it that he can't control..."
Elizabeth: "Yes, when the time is ripe, we will find a way for the subsidiary to absorb the parent company through share exchange. By then, even if Xu Shuming realizes it, it will be too late."
Jin Datong: "So Datong will cease to exist in the end, is that right?"
Elizabeth: "Not exactly. Datong will simply change its name."
Ou Yunchen: "I'll give you enough shares, and I promise you, on the day we bring down the Su family, Datong will openly return to everyone's sight."
Jin Datong: "I understand. I'll listen to you."
Ou Yunchen nodded at Elizabeth. Since Jin Datong had agreed, their secret operation involving the three of them could proceed.
Elizabeth: "However, I still have a suggestion. It seems Lawyer Ma is no longer on our side."
"We need a better lawyer. Furthermore, with ATL being summoned for questioning, I believe Mr. Ou needs a strong defender to protect you."
Ou Yunchen was also troubled by this. The original plan was to work with Lawyer Ma. Even if she received ten percent of the shares, her heart couldn't be bought, so she had no choice but to become an enemy...
***
It wasn't until he returned to the hotel that evening that Jin Datong mustered the courage to knock on Ou Yunchen's door.
Ou Yunchen: "What is it?"
Jin Datong: "Mr. Ou, I'd like to recommend someone to you."
Ou Yunchen: "Come in."
Jin Datong: "It's like this. Today we discussed finding a suitable lawyer, and I think I know someone who might be able to help."
Ou Yunchen: "Oh? That's good. Let's meet when we return to the country."
Jin Datong: "Perhaps we can meet today."
Ou Yunchen: "Today?"
Jin Datong: "I mean... she's here on business too. I just found out."
Ou Yunchen: "Your friend?"
Jin Datong: "Sort of... she's a friend of my former lawyer..."
Jin Datong was clearly nervous and speaking incoherently. Ou Yunchen could see his eyes darting around; there was likely something amiss with this lawyer he could meet today.
However, despite this, Ou Yunchen wanted to see what game Jin Datong was playing.
Ou Yunchen: "Alright, let's meet her then."
Ou Yunchen picked up his jacket. Jin Datong hadn't followed yet.
Ou Yunchen opened the door and tilted his head. Jin Datong seemed to finally relax.
He wasn't good at lying and was an upright, traditional businessman. Perhaps someone had manipulated Jin Datong, but regardless of who it was, Ou Yunchen intended to meet them.
Ou Yunchen: "Aren't you coming?"
Jin Datong: "Okay, okay."
Following Jin Datong's directions, the two arrived outside a law firm named Shida International Law Firm.
Ou Yunchen: "Don't tell me your friend is a lawyer here?"
Jin Datong nodded unnaturally.
Ou Yunchen: "Alright, if we can get the most powerful law firm on Wall Street to serve our new company, then everything will be set."
Jin Datong: "Perhaps we can hire someone directly from the firm for our company."
Ou Yunchen: "Hire them for our shell company?"
Jin Datong: "Regardless, let's go talk first."
Ou Yunchen: "But they should be closed for the day."
Jin Datong: "She's waiting for us. I'm very sure..."
Ou Yunchen: "I'll go with your plan."