Roitfeld's on-site statement surprised many people. The Rhodes siblings didn't look very good at first.
Roitfeld and the others also contacted him and even visited Italy, but the answer they received at that time was that they would not help each other.
The sudden statement at this time will also make some people feel a little shaken.
Roitfeld didn't care about the Rhodes brothers and sisters. He had no business dealings with the Rhodes family. At most, they were just acquaintances. After all, the circle was so big.
Normally, it would be right for him to choose to sit on the sidelines. Although the benefits may be great in the end, if it fails, the losses will not be small.
Roitfeld is not young anymore, and he doesn't want to take too big a risk, especially if this risk is linked to Zhang Ran.
So no matter what, he would not choose the Rhodes siblings.
It is precisely because some of his development concepts still use some of the things Zhang Ran communicated with him before that he feels Zhang Ran's terrifying.
Although he has made appropriate improvements to many things over the years, no matter how much he improves, the concepts Zhang Ran originally proposed still have a profound impact on him.
Not only him, but his children and grandchildren were also affected. Of course, this influence was passed on by him.
The most critical point is actually that Roitfeld has clearly seen a crucial point, that is, the Development Bank of South Africa needs to introduce a collaborator from within China.
It is best if this partner is not a Chinese state-owned enterprise, because in many cases the gain outweighs the loss.
Although the introduction of Chinese state-owned enterprises will allow their shareholders' careers to develop well in China, in the final analysis, their current focus is actually on Europe and the United States.
If something unexpected happens to the situation in Europe and the United States, just because of the participation of Chinese state-owned enterprises, they will be subject to some constraints.
Therefore, if you want to introduce Chinese businessmen, you don’t want to be a state-owned enterprise, but you also need to have a certain amount of energy and influence in the Chinese business community.
Then Zhang Ran is the best choice.
Another point is that Zhang Ran is also an old acquaintance of everyone. Although some people are not familiar with Zhang Ran, there are many people who admire Zhang Ran.
So in this way, even if some people don't want to participate, they won't choose the Rhodes brothers and sisters.
This is the development of the situation. Zhang Ran has taken advantage of the right time and place!
Of course, Zhang Ran had considered these things himself, otherwise he would not have directly chosen to take action in this area.
This is not the only trick he wants to deal with the Rhodes siblings, and the effect of this trick is not the best either.
The main reason why Zhang Ran chose to take action at the Development Bank of South Africa was that he had a lot of confidence and could have the smallest impact on the situation.
Zhang Ran looked at Roitfeld. He didn't respond immediately. He could indeed agree directly. This would give him a head start and put some psychological pressure on the Rhodes family and their supporters.
But at this moment, he noticed Roitfeld's sincerity, and he also wanted to use this opportunity to say something that he had not bothered to say to those people before.
"Roitfeld, are you serious?" Zhang Ran's expression gradually became serious.
Roitfeld said without any hesitation: "Of course, Mr. Zhang doesn't have to doubt this."
Zhang Ran said calmly: "Luo Feide, we are old friends. Even if you don't help me this time, we are still friends."
"Mr. Zhang and I will always be friends." Roitfeld said seriously.
Zhang Ran looked at him deeply and said: "You have to know that once you fool me this time, or deliberately fail to do anything, then not only will we no longer be friends, but we will still be enemies from now on, a hatred that cannot be resolved."
Zhang Ran said it very softly, but it sounded in many hearts.
Some people didn't show anything on their faces, but they were a little shocked in their hearts. It was obvious that Zhang Ran was not only saying this to Roitfeld, but also to some of them who chose to support Zhang Ran.
During this period, Zhang Ran also made some exchanges of interests to get these people to support him, but it was obvious that such exchanges were not stable.
Once the Rhodes family offers a higher price, there is no guarantee that they will not directly change their stance.
Zhang Ran had asked them to agree to cooperate before, but there were some words that he simply couldn't say.
After all, it means threatening people. We are not simple people. Naturally, being threatened will not be treated as if nothing happened.
Now Zhang Ran took advantage of this opportunity to say what he had been unable to say before, and at the same time express his firm attitude.
Now that you have agreed this time, you must abide by the agreement, otherwise it will not just be as simple as breaking the agreement.
No one will turn a deaf ear to Zhang Ran's words. Now that Zhang Ran has said this, it proves that he will really do that.
Roitfeld also knew this, but his attitude was also very obvious. He said directly: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. Since I have agreed, there is no reason to go back on it. And I believe Mr. Zhang. I know it." A wise man never fights an unprepared battle."
Looking at Roitfeld's appearance, he seemed to have more confidence than Zhang Ran himself.
Zhang Ran's serious expression suddenly softened, and he said with a smile: "Of course I believe you, we are good friends."
"Haha, indeed, we are good friends." Roitfeld also laughed happily.
At this moment, everyone now understood that Roitfeld was really on Zhang Ran's side, otherwise he wouldn't have done this.
Originally, there were still people who thought whether this was a premeditation, but now there is no more, because even Zhang Ran has lost in this competition.
It won't be a serious loss of vitality. If you want to deal with Roitfeld, you are also capable of threatening Roitfeld's industry.
Therefore, it is impossible for Roitfeld to really bet on these people siding with the Rhodes family.
The conference room, which was still a little lively for a while, became quiet at this moment, especially Zhang Ran's threat just now, which made many people shake their hearts.
If you say that no one wants to take advantage of this opportunity to gain maximum benefits, then no one will believe it.
Someone must have agreed to Zhang Ran first, and then used this offer to get the Rhodes family to give a higher bargaining chip.
There are people like this not only on Zhang Ran's side, but also on the Rhodes family.
But now that Zhang Ran's threatening words were spoken, some people who had such thoughts could only give up their thoughts silently.
"What Brother Zhang said is what I want to say. This time, everyone should be clear about it. Don't think about playing both sides. There will be no good end for the wallflower." Qiao Silin also said lightly.