At around nine o'clock in the evening, Su Xiaotang was still working overtime at the company.
The new product "Looking Back" series has entered the final proofing stage. One version of Mololoy's eye highlights are always in the wrong position--
The highlight of the left eye is 0.5 mm off, making it look a bit strabismus.
She took a photo and sent it to Wang Xin on WeChat:
"Teacher Wang, is Mololoy's eye position wrong? Please take a look."
Wang Xin is Mololoy's Designer. Although the authorization for mainland China was signed to Bubble Mary, Su Xiaotang has been in direct communication with him when it comes to the design details of the core image.
This is also the acquiescence of Wang An - Mololoy's soul is in the hands of Wang Xin, and the relationship cannot be broken.
I sent the message and waited for ten minutes, but no reply.
Su Xiaotang posted another message: "Teacher Wang?"
After another five minutes, Wang Xin replied with a voice message.
Su Xiaotang clicked on it, the background sound was a bit noisy, like it was outside.
"Xiao Su, I'll take care of my eyes tomorrow. I just signed a contract last night and I'm celebrating with my friends."
Su Xiaotang was stunned for a moment.
Sign a contract? The contracts for Wang Xin and Bubble Mart have already been signed. Is there anything else that needs to be signed?
She typed and asked, "What kind of contract is it?"
Wang Xin replied quickly, with a hint of excitement in his tone:
"Overseas Copyright is sold. Exclusive to regions outside mainland China.
The other party offered a very high price, 30 million Hong Kong Dollar, a one-time buyout."
Su Xiaotang's finger hung above the screen and didn't move for a long time.
30 million, one-time buyout.
There was a buzz in her head.
"Teacher Wang, who did you sell it to?"
Wang Xin's Side was silent for a few seconds, and then sent a name:
"Zhang Qingxue. She said she was from Shanghai and said she represented their boss."
Zhang Qingxue.
Su Xiaotang stared at these three words, as if someone had slapped him in the head.
During the day today, the woman standing behind Zhao Chen said when Wang An introduced--
"This is Zhang Qingxue, our legal advisor."
People of Zhang Qingxue. Zhao Chen.
Su Xiaotang's hands began to tremble. She took a deep breath and typed:
"Teacher Wang, how long did it take to sign?"
"No time limit. The other party's offer is too high, I can't refuse. Thirty million Hong Kong Dollar, paid in one lump sum."
Thirty million Hong Kong Dollar. Su Xiaotang Lean back on the chair and close your eyes.
She suddenly remembered how Zhao Chen looked in Meeting Room during the day--
He smiled gently and said, "I'm optimistic about this track" and "Of course I want to get more."
At that time, she thought this young man was quite sincere.
Now she knows.
This person, while they were still hesitating, had already taken action directly.
Su Xiaotang did not reply to Wang Xin.
She exited the chat interface, turned to the number Wang An, and dialed it.
The phone rang twice and was connected.
"Wang Zong," Su Xiaotang's voice was a little tight,
"I just communicated with Wang Xin. I have something to tell you."
"What's the matter?"
"Mololoy's overseas license - Wang Xin sold it."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for three seconds.
"To whom was it sold?"
Su Xiaotang Close your eyes and say that name:
"Zhang Qingxue. Zhao Chen The one next to Legal Director."
Wang An's head buzzed.
Zhang Qingxue.
During the day today, the woman next to Zhao Chen was standing at the door of Meeting Room with a document bag in her hand.
"When did it happen?" Wang An's voice was calm, but the fingers holding the phone tightened.
"The contract was signed last night." Su Xiaotang said, "Wang Xin said that the other party bought out Copyright outside the mainland."
"How much?"
"Thirty million Hong Kong Dollar."
Wang An Close your eyes.
Thirty million Hong Kong Dollar.
He suddenly remembered what Zhao Chen said before leaving - "What if I said, I can help you solve it?"
He didn't take it seriously at the time.
Now he knows - the "solution" Zhao Chen said is not to help negotiate, but to buy it out directly.
"Wang Zong," Su Xiaotang's voice came from the other end of the phone,
"There is a priority matching right in the contract. We can redeem it within thirty days with the same conditions. But 30 million..."
She didn't finish speaking, but Wang An understood.
Thirty million. If they had that much money, they wouldn't need to raise money.
Moreover, the money raised this time was originally used for expansion next year - opening new stores, selling Robot Shops, and expanding Supply Chain.
If you use it to redeem Copyright, Expansion Plan will have to be put on hold.
If not redeemed, Mololoy's Overseas Copyright will always be in the hands of Zhao Chen.
Bubble Mary Want to go overseas? No way.
"Wang Zong, are you still there?" Su Xiaotang asked.
"Here." Wang An opened his eyes, "You inform Old Zhou and they will be online in half an hour Board of Directors."
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Wang An leaned on the back of the chair and looked at the ceiling.
He remembered how Zhao Chen looked in the office during the day - gentle, polite, and measured in advance and retreat.
When talking about Mololoy, there is even some sincerity in his eyes.
But this person directly copied his IP before negotiating with him.
Thirty million Hong Kong Dollar, buy out an IP Copyright?
This is not how a Financial Investment person plays.
This is a Strategic Investment player's playstyle - first block your core assets, and then sit down and negotiate terms.
Wang An suddenly felt that this twenty-two-year-old young man was more ruthless than any investor he had ever seen.
He picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Old Zhou, have you slept?"
"No." Old Zhou's voice was a little hoarse, "Su Xiaotang sent me a message."
"What do you think?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while. Then Old Zhou said, "This person's ambition is not 5%."
Wang An said nothing.
Old Zhou continued, "Thirty million Hong Kong Dollar buys Mololoy Overseas Copyright without blinking an eye.
Do you think he will be satisfied with investing 50 million and getting 5%? Wang An, he came here for Control."
Wang An said, "He promised to give up Voting Rights."
"Promise?" Old Zhou's voice contained a wry smile,
"He can copy your IP today, and he can copy others tomorrow. How much do you think his promise is worth for such a person?"
Wang An was silent.
"Let's have a meeting first." Old Zhou said, "Let's see what everyone says."
Half an hour later, on Video Conference's interface, several people's avatars lit up one after another.
Old Zhou is sitting in Study at home, with a row of bookshelves behind him.
Liu Mingyuan In Hotel Room, the tie is half loose.
Su Xiaotang Living Room is at home, wearing a coat.
Zhou Zheng is in the office, with Bubble Mart and Financial Statement on the computer screen in front of him.
Chen Mo was leaning on the sofa, holding a copy of the contract in his hand.
Wang An is sitting at the desk, facing the screen.
"Everyone is here." Wang An said, "Su Xiaotang, please tell me the situation."
Su Xiaotang took a deep breath. "Last night, Wang Xin and Zhang Qingxue, the legal counsel of Zhao Chen, signed an agreement.
Mololoy's Copyright outside mainland China is a one-time buyout with no deadline. The price is 30 million Hong Kong Dollar."
The screen was quiet for a few seconds.
Liu Mingyuan spoke first, "Thirty million? How much is the premium?"
Su Xiaotang said, "More than five hundred percent."
Liu Mingyuan took a breath.
Old Zhou's expression did not change, but he tapped his hand twice on the table.
Zhou Zheng pushed up his glasses. "Wang Zong, does our contract have priority for matching?"
"Yes." Chen Mo took the words,
"Standard terms. Bubble Mary has the right to redeem within thirty days on equal terms.
This was agreed upon when Wang Xin signed the mainland authorization with us."
"Then what are you waiting for?" Liu Mingyuan said, "Redeem it. Thirty million is thirty million, Mololoy's Overseas Copyright is worth this price."
Su Xiaotang shook his head. "Mr. Liu, how can I have so much money in my account? If there is, there is no need to raise funds."
Zhou Zheng smiled bitterly, "Yes, the financing has not been received yet.
If you don't choose Zhao Chen, even if you get financing, it will only be a little over 40 million.
Use it to redeem Copyright, and the money for expansion this year will be gone."
Liu Mingyuan stopped talking.
Su Xiaotang continued, "Moreover, even if we redeem it, we can only keep Mololoy.
Zhao Chen If you can buy Mololoy today, you can buy Labobo tomorrow.
Let's keep buying. How many will we have enough money in our account to buy?"
The screen went silent.