672 From Enemies to Friends? (2/2)
The favor lacked sincerity.
”This was a wise choice. I want to say, however, the problem doesn't lie here.” Jiang Chen shook his head with one hand on the table as he continued while staring into Carson's eyes. ”Since you have the intention to settle, I will be straightforward as well. Stop any unethical tactics against Future Group and return to ethical competition.”
He paused, then said seriously.
”Or else, we will continue to escalate our measures.”
Silence lasted for two minutes, Carson began to explain.
”The anti-trust investigation against Future Technology has been in the agenda for a while. With the rise in the virtual reality network, UA will never rely its cybersecurity to a foreign company. We just brought the proposal ahead of the agenda.”
”Is that so? Then we express the deepest regret for the client information leak at First B City Bank. I heard UA received thousands of attacks from foreign IP addresses. I think this leak may be accidental.”
”Accidents may happen again.”
Carson was silent again. After a long moment. Then he used a calming tone.
”We are here to reach an agreement, aren't we?”
”If you're here to settle, then please bring out a proposal with some sincerity. Mr. Loki, I have to remind you that you started the war,” Jiang Chen said fiercely.
From the moment Blue Seagull directed its campaign against Future Group, the war was no longer limited between Matrix and Future Heavy Industrial. There was only one way to naturally end the war and that is to stop the attacks from both parties.
The Department of Justice must stop the anti-trust investigation against Future Technology and Future Technology will cease the cyberattack against First B City Bank.
Carson's finger gently tapped on the table and he said.
”We can help you to throw the anti-trust investigation out of the court, but shouldn't you do something for our loss as well?”
”Your recommendation is?”
”Help us recover our credibility and market cap loss.”
”We're not the best in stock manipulation. I don't think I can do too much.” Jiang Chen opened his hand.
”It has nothing to be with the stock itself. There is a proverb in China. Out of blows friendship grows. Since continuing the fight no longer matches both of our interest, then there is only one option remaining. Are you interested in a strategic partnership with us?” Carson Loki smiled.
Carson's proposal surprised Jiang Chen. B City Consortium was willing to set aside their differences and enter a strategic partnership with Future Group?
Jiang Chen contemplated for a long time.
”Your proposal is extremely tempting. But I want to hear the details of this partnership.”
”I came prepared.” The elder took out a document from his briefcase; his smile was bright.
Jiang Chen scanned it through; his eyebrows rose.
[Partnership? Interesting.]