Zhou Zheng pushed up his glasses. "Chairman Zhao, this... we haven't heard of it before."
Zhao Chen leans on the back of the chair:
"Director Zhou, it's not about acquiring the shares in your hands. It's about acquiring those Existing Shares Dongs who want to exit.
If any shareholder is willing to transfer, I am willing to acquire it at a premium of 20%."
Old Zhou was silent for a while, and then said:
"Chairman Zhao, I'm not against you coming in. But why do you want to take so much?"
Zhao Chen said, "Because I am optimistic about this track."
Old Zhou asked, "Isn't 5% enough?"
Zhao Chen thought for a while, "Mr. Zhou, if I told you that I think the market value of Bubble Mart will exceed 10 billion in the future, would you think 5% is enough?"
To me, investing in Bubble Mary is a bet on the future. Since I want to make a bet, without 20%, it is not worth my while."
Meeting Room was quiet for a second.
Ten billion market capitalization?
Not worth getting involved?
Liu Mingyuan smiled, "Chairman Zhao, ten billion? You are too optimistic."
Zhao Chen did not smile, "Mr. Liu, if someone told you three years ago that Mololoy Blind Boxes could be sold out in 4 seconds, would you feel optimistic?"
Liu Mingyuan's smile faded a little.
Zhao Chen continued, "I'm not here to argue with you about valuation.
If you don't believe me when I say 10 billion, that's normal.
But I take 20% because I am really bullish. So bullish that I am willing to bet Silver with real money and willing to pay for my knowledge."
Zhou Zheng asked, "Chairman Zhao, you just said that you only do Financial Investment and are not involved in the business. What impact will taking 20% or 5% have on the business?"
Zhao Chen said, "There is no impact. I give up Voting Rights, I will not be assigned to finance, and I will not be Board of Directors Seat."
20% is the same as 5%, they are all Financial Investment people."
Su Xiaotang finally spoke, "Chairman Zhao, then why do you have to take 20%? If it is Financial Investment, 5% is already very good."
Zhao Chen glanced at her. "Director Su, 5%, even if it really reaches 10 billion in the future, the market value will only be 500 million.
Why do we spend so much effort just for these 500 million? Henglong's pursuit of transformation is not just for trivial matters."
Su Xiaotang was stunned for a moment. "That's it!"
Zhao Chen nodded. "We invested 390 million in Yunnan Agriculture, accounting for 20% of the shares.
If everyone has no objections, I can directly invest 200 million, accounting for 20% of the shares, and then no longer seek to acquire shares from other shareholders.
With 200 million, Wang Zong can make a fortune."
Old Zhou was silent for a long time, and then said, "Chairman Zhao, what you said makes sense. For Henglong who has abundant funds, 5% is indeed less."
He glanced at Wang An, then turned to Zhao Chen:
"But we Existing Shares dong have been with Wang Zong for many years. We have walked through the most difficult times together.
We all know how much Wang Zong has paid to make Bubble Mary what it is today."
His voice was calm but serious:
"Wang Zong does not want any external shareholders to hold more than 10% of the shares. This is the default rule of our shareholder level.
It's not against you, it's about protecting the company Control."
Liu Mingyuan also nodded. "Old Zhou is right. Chairman Zhao, we believe you are sincerely optimistic about Bubble Mary.
But the rules are the rules. If you come in, we welcome you. But Existing Shares, we cannot let external shareholders take over."
Zhao Chen looked at them and was silent for a few seconds.
He glanced at Wang An.
Wang An didn't speak, but his expression was clear - this was his bottom line.
"Everyone," Zhao Chen said, "I understand your concerns."
He paused. "But I have a question."
Everyone was waiting for him to continue.
Zhao Chen said, "What if Existing Shares dong wants to quit? You won't let me sell it?"
It's quiet in Meeting Room.
Old Zhou and Liu Mingyuan looked at each other and said nothing.
Wang An's expression changed.
Zhao Chen continued, "I'm not trying to grab anyone's shares. What I'm saying is that if any shareholder wants to quit, I'm willing to take it.
This is not a bad thing for the company - the people who want to leave leave, and the chips are locked in my hands and will not move for three to five years.
It is much more stable than letting outside organizations come in."
He looked at Old Zhou, then at Liu Mingyuan: "What do you think?"
No one spoke.
Wang An was silent for a long time, and then said, "Chairman Zhao, let's discuss this matter again."
Zhao Chen nodded. "Okay."
He stood up. "I'll be here today. Wang Zong, thank you for your reception."
Wang An also stood up. "Chairman Zhao, I'll give it to you."
When the two people walked out of Meeting Room, Chen Xi and Zhang Qingxue followed behind.
Chen Xi whispered to Zhang Qingxue, "Sister Qingxue, do you think Wang Zong can let go?"
Zhang Qingxue shook his head. "It's hard to say. His sensitivity to Control is higher than we expected."
Chen Xi glanced at Zhao Chen's back. "When will Zhao Zong play that card?"
Zhang Qingxue did not answer.
She knows what Zhao Chen is thinking - now is not the time.
Mololoy Overseas Authorization is a card that must be played at the most critical moment.
If you call now, Wang An will feel threatened.
Wait until Wang An starts to need this card before playing it, that is cooperation.
Zhao Chen walked to the elevator entrance, and Wang An stood beside it.
"Wang Zong," Zhao Chen said, "I know your concerns. But I really want to be a shareholder of Bubble Mary."
Wang An looked at him. "Chairman Zhao, I really want to cooperate with you. But you have to understand - Bubble Mary is my child.
I don't want any shareholder to be big enough to influence the company's decisions."
Zhao Chen nodded. "I understand."
The elevator has arrived.
Zhao Chen walked into the elevator and turned around. "Wang Zong, let's talk tomorrow."
Wang An nodded.
The moment the elevator door closed, Zhao Chen's expression changed.
From the gentleness just now, it turned into a calm inspection.
Chen Xi asked, "Zhao Zong, what should we do next?"
Zhao Chen said, "Wait."
"What are you waiting for?"
Zhao Chen glanced at the document bag in Zhang Qingxue's hand. "Wait until Wang An figures out whether he needs me or not."
The elevator reached the first floor. Zhao Chen walked out of the building, and Wangjing saw a gray sky outside.
He took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Shen Zhiyi: "Beijing may have to wait for two more days."
Shen Zhiyi replied in seconds, "Pay attention to rest."
Zhao Chen looked at the four words on the screen, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Then he put away his phone and got in the car.
"Go to the hotel." He said to the driver.
The car drove out of Wangjing and merged into the traffic flow. Zhao Chen leaned on the seat and closed his eyes.
He went through today's negotiations in his mind. Wang An's attitude was more determined than he expected.
Although those Existing Shares don't talk about death, they are obviously on the side of Wang An.
5% investment, Wang An is welcome.
But 20% Existing Share Acquisition touched his bottom line.
Zhao Chen tapped his fingers on the armrest twice.
Tomorrow, he needs to change his strategy.
It is not to force Wang An to make concessions, but to make Wang An feel that it is good for Zhao Chen to take 20%.
Mololoy's overseas authorization is that "benefit".
But not now.
If you give it now, Wang An will think this is an exchange.
You have to wait until he asks for it - that's the real bargaining chip.
Outside the car window, Beijing gets dark early in winter.
When the street lights came on, Zhao Chen opened his eyes and glanced at the traffic outside the window.
Only then did the fighting begin.