It's One Hundred Million

"Mr. Fan, I'm not afraid of hardship, because I know that if I want to gain something, I have to give something in return. May I ask how much capital you plan to use for this startup?"

After sitting down, Pingwen asked Fan Yu calmly.

The delicate Anran also stared intently at Fan Yu.

Fan Yu held up one finger, and Pingwen could not help frowning.

"One million? Mr. Fan, that's enough."

Although Anran did not speak, her eyes were filled with determination as well.

She and Pingwen had both graduated from Magic City University, majoring in network engineering. Their goal had always been to become Internet elites.

If Fan Yu provided one million in startup capital, they would certainly cherish this opportunity.

At that moment, Fan Yu laughed.

"You got it wrong. I meant one hundred million."

"Hiss!!!"

The two of them had just been discussing how to use that one million to build an Internet platform, but upon hearing Fan Yu say it was one hundred million, their faces suddenly flushed and their breathing quickened.

"O-One hundred million? Mr. Fan, are you telling the truth?"

Fan Yu nodded. "To me, one hundred million is nothing."

"As long as you can build me a perfect app platform, funding will not be an issue."

"Mr. Fan, don't worry. I'll do my absolute best and guarantee that we build a perfect platform."

Pingwen hurriedly said.

Fan Yu smiled. "You haven't passed my test yet. I haven't even said I'm hiring you."

"Mr. Fan, test us however you want. We definitely won't disappoint you."

Pingwen said firmly.

"Haha, all right, I was just joking. Your workplace won't be here."

Fan Yu took Pingwen and Anran away from Aoshu Company and brought them to Jinding Building No. 100 on Financial Street.

Very few companies had moved into Jinding Building. Above the seventeenth floor, there were practically no companies leasing space.

Fan Yu had reserved the entire eighteenth floor. Although most of the floor had not been renovated and appeared empty, there were several simple private rooms separated by glass partitions.

Residential buildings avoided having an eighteenth floor because it was considered taboo, but commercial buildings interpreted it differently, since "one eight" sounded like "prosperity."

"This will be your workplace from now on."

"I've prepared a place over there for you to rest. Once the company is on track, I'll find you another apartment for accommodation."

Fan Yu showed Pingwen and Anran around the company premises as he introduced the place.

"This is more than enough."

"Mr. Fan, this environment is already excellent. I heard that one company was founded in a tiny rented room barely a dozen square meters in size. With a place like this, what could we possibly be dissatisfied with?"

Pingwen said contentedly.

Fan Yu smiled faintly. "That company's achievements can't be replicated, but I believe my company will definitely be no worse than theirs in the future."

That afternoon, workers began installing computers and other equipment needed for network engineering.

Every computer had top-of-the-line specifications, and everything needed to build an Internet platform was fully provided.

"You two will have to work hard for a while. I'll recruit more people to help you soon. For now, your monthly salaries will be one hundred thousand each."

Fan Yu said.

"Sure. Mr. Fan, the treatment you're offering us is already the best possible. Don't worry, Anran and I definitely won't disappoint you."

After leaving Jinding Building, Fan Yu went to the Bureau of Industry and Commerce to register a company.

"Dinghao Network Technology Co., Ltd."

The logo representing Dinghao was a dragon-shaped design, as though it were looking down upon the mortal world. It was exceptionally domineering.

Every company logo was unique and copyrighted. Fan Yu had pulled many strings to obtain this logo.

The first app currently under development was the National Fitness Platform, also known as "Burn My Calories," with the English name "Burning."

Keep from his previous life had failed to manage its later development well and could only survive on venture capital. This time, Fan Yu intended to make it bigger and stronger, ushering everyone into the age of fitness. As for financing, he felt that he did not seem to need it.

He could fully afford the cost of burning money himself.

Magic City University was Magic City's most prestigious institution of higher learning, and all its students were elites.

Fan Yu drove there and went directly to the president's office he had arranged to visit.

The president of Magic City University held a very high rank and could be considered a person of great authority.

However, Fan Yu had contacted him with ease, and the president received him warmly as well.

"I never expected Mr. Fan to be so young. Truly, a hero emerges in his youth."

The president of Magic City University was named Zhang Zhi Dao. He was a man in his fifties, but he was in excellent health and had a robust build, though his hair had already turned gray.

Fan Yu shook hands with Zhang Zhi Dao and smiled. "Hello, President Zhang. Compared with how you have cultivated countless talents for the country, this junior's small achievements are nothing."

"Hehe, Mr. Fan, you're too modest."

"Financial Street is the symbol of our Magic City. Who would dare say your achievements are insignificant?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Fan Yu said, "President Zhang, I already explained my purpose over the phone. I'd like to recruit some Internet-related talent from your university. I hope President Zhang can make this convenient for me."

"Mr. Fan, that will be easy. You're helping solve the employment issue for those kids. I'm grateful enough already, so how could I refuse?"

Student employment had always been a difficult national problem. Prestigious institutions like Magic City University had it better, as their graduates found jobs relatively easily.

But at less prestigious schools, countless university students flooded into society, and many lost hope for life, not knowing where they should go or what they should do in the future.

Thus, many universities found it extremely troubling.

When Fan Yu called today and said he wanted to recruit talent, Zhang Zhi Dao agreed without hesitation.

"Thank you, President Zhang. I had Liu Jian transfer the construction funds I donated to Magic City University to your school's finance department."

Zhang Zhi Dao smiled. "Mr. Fan, thank you so much for your contribution."

Magic City University had long since selected candidates for him. They were all outstanding students about to graduate and enter society, majoring in computer science and finance.

The main reason was that Fan Yu was Magic City University's charity ambassador.

Two hundred million in construction funds was undoubtedly a massive sum.

That was why the school had been so proactive.

Moreover, Fan Yu had made this decision for the sake of his long-term plans. He could not possibly recruit from Magic City University only once. He might come here often in the future.

After returning from Magic City University, Fan Yu went to Financial Street and entered the company.

It was already past nine at night, yet the lights in the company were still on.

Pingwen and Anran were still working. Seeing this, Fan Yu nodded slightly, very satisfied with the two of them.

"How is it going?"

When Pingwen and Anran saw Fan Yu, they quickly said, "The initial framework of the platform is almost complete. All that remains is to finish some of the systems within the platform."

"Mm, you've worked hard."

"This is what we should be doing."

Pingwen had a good temperament and was very persistent.

"Tomorrow, I'll bring you a group of student interns. You and Anran should train them well. For now, you'll be considered the technology department. Pingwen, you'll be the supervisor, and Anran will be the deputy supervisor."

Fan Yu said.

"Understood, Boss."

Pingwen and Anran were extremely excited. They had not expected to become management so quickly.

When he woke up in the morning, the system's voice sounded as promised.

"Ding, the host has successfully checked in and received one Gulfstream G777 private jet, valued at one hundred million US dollars."

"It gave me a private jet?"

Fan Yu said in surprise.

The Gulfstream G777 was currently parked at Air China's private airport in Magic City.

That morning, Fan Yu received a call from Liu Tianfeng.

"Boss, Shanghua Securities Company seems to be holding a board meeting today."

Fan Yu said, "Mm, got it. I'll head over shortly."

It turned out that the man whose car he had blocked last time was Ma Gang, the Chairman of Shanghua Securities. He had learned this from the property management office afterward. Thinking back on it, it was quite amusing that he had met the real target in advance.

Liu Tianfeng had already secretly acquired a large number of Shanghua Securities shares. None of the shareholders who had sold their stock showed any reaction, all waiting for instructions from Fan Yu, the new Chairman.

He was now the new Chairman of Shanghua Securities, so naturally he had to attend the board meeting.

Shangpin Building, Shanghua Securities Company.

Inside the massive conference room, Ma Gang sat at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over several directors.

"Recently, Shanghua Securities' performance has been gradually declining. What exactly is going on? Compared to the same month each year, it has fallen by ten percent. I want to know the reason."

One of the board members said, "Chairman Ma, I won't need to handle the company's affairs anymore. I came today just to tell you that."

"Mm?"

Ma Gang looked at the director in confusion, and then several other directors spoke up one after another.

"You all?"

Ma Gang was somewhat bewildered. Why had all these directors suddenly sold their shares?

Although the company's recent performance had declined, it did not seem to have had much of an impact, did it? It was still far from bankruptcy, so why had these directors all sold their shares?

The conference room door was pushed open, and Fan Yu strode inside.

When Ma Gang saw Fan Yu, his expression turned cold. "Who are you?"

He had not seen Fan Yu's face during the incident in the underground parking garage at Tomson Riviera last time, so he did not recognize him.

Fan Yu smiled. "I'm here to inform you that I'm the new Chairman of Shanghua Securities. It just so happens that I'm kicking you out of the board."

"You..."

"Could it be?" Just as Ma Gang was about to say something, a troubling suspicion suddenly rose in his heart.

"Mr. Fan, you're here."

Several directors rose to their feet and greeted Fan Yu with smiles, then handed their share transfer agreements to him.

At that moment, Ma Gang's suspicion was confirmed. Fan Yu had acquired the shares held by those directors.

"These shares amount to sixty percent in total, and I've also acquired another ten percent from the public shareholders. I now hold a controlling stake in Shanghua Securities."

"Oh, right. You can leave now."

"What? That's impossible! What exactly are you trying to do?"