But Zhao Chen did not continue to exert pressure.
He changed the subject and his voice became softer:
"But what I want to do more is to work with you to make Bubble Mary bigger."
He paused. "Wang Zong, think about it. I'll wait for your reply."
After saying that, he stood up, nodded towards Wang An, then turned and walked towards the door.
Chen Xi and Zhang Qingxue also stood up and followed him out.
There was dead silence in Meeting Room.
When Zhao Chen walked to the door, Wang An's voice came from behind:
"Wait a minute."
Zhao Chen stopped, but did not look back.
Wang An was silent for a few seconds. Everyone in Meeting Room was looking at him.
"Chairman Zhao," Wang An's voice was a little hoarse,
"I can accept your conditions in principle. But I have a few requirements."
Zhao Chen turned around and looked at Wang An.
Wang An said, "First, all Bubble Mary shares held by Henglong must sign an agreement with Legal Binding Force and permanently give up Voting Rights.
It's not a verbal commitment, it's written in black and white and has legal effect."
Zhao Chen nodded. "Okay."
Wang An said, "Second, Private Placement's 5% is based on a valuation of 1 billion.
Existing Share Acquisition, the premium you are willing to charge is a matter between you and the transferor, and the company will not interfere.
But there is one thing - you cannot force any shareholder to transfer. You can only buy if others are willing to sell."
Zhao Chen said, "Yes."
Wang An was silent for a moment, and then said the third item:
"Third, if Henglong's shareholding exceeds 20%, Bubble Mary will give Henglong one Board of Directors Seat and one Observer Seat.
But Observer Seat only has Advisory Rights, not Voting Rights. If one day Henglong wants to reduce its shareholding, we have Right of First Repurchase."
Someone in Meeting Room took a breath.
Old Zhou glanced at Wang An and wanted to say something, but didn't.
Zhao Chen looked at Wang An and was silent for two seconds.
This condition is actually giving Zhao Chen a sweetener - if you hold more than 20% of the shares, I will give you one Board of Directors Seat and one Observer Seat.
Although one of them is only Advisory Rights, being able to join Board of Directors means that Zhao Chen has the right to know and participate in the company's operations.
This is already a huge concession for an investor.
Zhao Chen knows that Wang An is stepping down for himself.
He couldn't let Zhao Chen return empty-handed, but he couldn't let Zhao Chen feel that "everything can be gained by threatening".
"Okay." Zhao Chen said.
Wang An took a deep breath, stood up, and stretched out his hand. "Then it's a deal."
Zhao Chen walked back and held his hand.
When the two people held their hands together, the atmosphere in Meeting Room finally relaxed.
Old Zhou took a deep breath, Liu Mingyuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, Su Xiaotang leaned on the back of the chair with a complicated expression.
Zhou Zheng pushed up his glasses and began to mentally review the terms of the contract.
Chen Mo opened the notebook and began to record several core conditions just achieved.
Zhao Chen let go of his hand and looked at Wang An: "Wang Zong, thank you."
Wang An smiled bitterly, "Chairman Zhao, to be honest, what you just said scared me so much."
Zhao Chen smiled, "I am serious too. I am personally very optimistic about Designer Toys and I have really thought about making my own brand."
Wang An shook his head, but there was a smile on his lips:
"Okay, let the people below discuss the details. I'm treating you to lunch today. Let's have a nice meal."
Zhao Chen nodded. "Then I'm welcome."
Chen Xi whispered to Zhang Qingxue from the side, "Sister Qingxue, it's done."
Zhang Qingxue nodded and put away the document bag in his hand.
She glanced at Zhao Chen's back and thought:
This young man was like a leopard when negotiating, waiting patiently and then striking a fatal blow.
But after he succeeded, he immediately changed back to his gentle appearance, leaving enough face for his opponent.
This kind of person is a truly terrifying opponent.
At noon, Wang An found a good restaurant near the company.
A table of people sat down, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed than in the morning.
Old Zhou held the wine glass and said to Zhao Chen:
"Chairman Zhao, in Meeting Room this morning, you said you would spend one billion to create another Bubble Mary - is that the truth or a bluff?"
Zhao Chen picked up the teacup and touched it with Old Zhou: "To be honest. If I want to compete with you in the market, I can only do it by paying enough price."
Old Zhou was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Chen smiled, "But I said, I want to work with you to make Bubble Mary bigger.
If I spend one billion, I can create a Designer Toys brand. But I cannot create Wang An."
He glanced at Wang An: "The soul of Bubble Mary is Wang Zong. No amount of money can buy this."
Wang An held the wine glass and said nothing, but his expression changed.
Su Xiaotang whispered beside him:
"Chairman Zhao, you said yesterday that Mololoy is characterized by 'imperfection'. Then what do you think is the biggest 'imperfection' of Bubble Mary?"
Zhao Chen thought for a while, "Too dependent on Mololoy."
Su Xiaotang was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Chen said, "Mololoy is your trump card, but it is also your weakness.
If Mololoy stops being popular one day, what will Bubble Mary do?"
He looked at Wang An: "So, I suggest you start from now on and do your best to incubate the second IP and the third IP.
Pucoky can do it, so can Satyr Roroy. If Labobo can be negotiated, he must win."
Wang An held the wine glass and was silent for two seconds, then nodded. "You are right. This matter is already being done."
Zhao Chen said, "I can help with Labobo's matter.
Aunt Zhang is in contact with Long Xiangsheng. If necessary, I can ask Henglong to come out for an interview."
Wang An glanced at Zhao Chen, with a hint of trust in his eyes. "Okay. Let's talk about it then."
After three drinks, the atmosphere became more and more relaxed.
Liu Mingyuan drank a little too much, took Zhao Chen's hand and said:
"Chairman Zhao, you are so cruel. I have been investing for more than ten years and I have never seen you like this. Buy Copyright first and then negotiate. Isn't this bullying?"
Zhao Chen smiled, "Mr. Liu, this is called sincerity. Spending 30 million to prove that I am serious."
Liu Mingyuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, "Okay, you are sincere enough."
Old Zhou also laughed, "Chairman Zhao, to be honest, I was quite resistant to you at first.
But after you did this today, I felt relieved.
A person who is willing to spend 30 million to prove his determination will not just take the shares and run away."
Zhao Chen picked up the tea cup. "Mr. Zhou, I promised - not to reduce, pledge, or transfer within three years. This promise has always been valid."
Old Zhou nodded and clinked glasses with him.
Wang An was sitting next to him, watching Zhao Chen joking with a few people, and suddenly said:
"Chairman Zhao, there is a question I have been wanting to ask you."
Zhao Chen turned his head. "Wang Zong you say."
Wang An said, "You are only twenty-two years old, and you are already in charge of a Listed Company. What do you want by investing in Yunnan Agriculture and Bubble Mary?"
Zhao Chen thought for a while, and then said, "Wang Zong, have you ever thought about what Bubble Mary will be like ten years from now?"
Wang An said, "I hope it becomes Disney for China."
Zhao Chen smiled, "That Henglong ten years from now, I hope it can become Berkshire Hathaway of China."
Wang An was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "You are very ambitious."
Zhao Chen said, "That's why I need to invest in you. Disney doesn't just rely on cartoons, it relies on investment and mergers and acquisitions.
Berkshire It's not just about insurance, it's about discovering good companies and then growing with them."
He looked at Wang An: "Wang Zong, I'm not here to pick peaches. I'm here to plant trees."
Wang An was silent for a long time.
Then he picked up the wine glass. "Chairman Zhao, welcome to join Bubble Mary."
Zhao Chen also picked up the teacup. "Thank you Wang Zong."
The two people touched each other.
Back at the hotel in the evening, Zhao Chen sent messages to Su Wantang and Shen Zhiyi respectively.
Then I finally had time to breathe a sigh of relief.
He remembered what he said in Meeting Room that morning - "Within three years, create another Bubble Mary."
That's not a threat, that's the truth.
If Wang An doesn't agree today, he will really do it.
One billion is not a small amount for Henglong, but Zhao Chen has Bitcoin in his hands, Hong Kong Stocks's withdrawn funds, and Henglong's cash flow.
Spending one billion to build a new brand is absolutely possible.
But he would rather invest in Bubble Mary.
Because Wang An is the best founder in this track.
Instead of starting from scratch yourself, invest in the best people.
This is the investment logic of Zhao Chen - invest in the track and invest more in people.
Bubble Mary is just the first step.
Next, he will make a comprehensive layout in Consumer Sector.
Designer Toys, beverages, Beauty, New Retail--every category that young people are willing to pay for, he will invest in.
Because China ten years later, the biggest dividend is not Real Estate, not the Internet, but Emotional Consumption for young people.
And he, Zhao Chen, wants to become the biggest player in this circuit.