Zhao Chen had just written a few lines when the door was gently pushed open.
Su Wantang walked in with a cup of tea, Tea Soup was clear, it was the Longjing she was used to making.
She placed the teacup on the right side of Zhao Chen, and instead of leaving immediately, she walked around behind him.
Zhao Chen was about to speak when a pair of hands put his shoulder.
Su Wantang's fingers pressed gently but not too hard, with just the right amount of force.
"Don't move." Her voice was very soft, "You have been too tired recently."
Zhao Chen didn't move anymore, leaned back on the chair and closed his eyes.
Su Wantang's hands were rubbing on his shoulders, from the shoulders and neck to the trapezius muscles, every placement was precise. Her fingers were slightly cold, but her palms were warm.
"Xi Xi has news over there."
Su Wantang pressed the button and said, "She will be back from Belgium soon."
Zhao Chen did not open his eyes. "Long Xiangsheng signed the agreement?"
"Yes. The agreement has been signed. Labobo's global Exclusive License, with a term of twenty years, has much better conditions than Mololoy's."
Su Wantang's hand stopped for a moment, then continued to press,
"Long Xiangsheng has a very good impression of Henglong, saying that we are more sincere than Bubble Mary."
Zhao Chen raised the corner of his mouth slightly. "That's because the price we gave is higher."
Su Wantang also smiled, but did not answer. She pressed the button for a while and suddenly said:
"Xi Xi During this period, except for reporting work, I rarely contacted you proactively."
Zhao Chen opened his eyes, but did not look back.
Su Wantang continued, "She didn't say it clearly, but I could feel that she was a little stressed."
"What pressure?"
"Your pressure." Su Wantang's voice was very soft, as if he was considering his words,
"She was your former counselor and watched you come out of school.
But now... you have grown to the point where she is intimidated, and you are no longer the college student who just took over Henglong."
Zhao Chen said nothing.
Su Wantang's hand paused on his shoulder:
"Xi Xi said something to me - she said, sometimes when I send you a message, I have to think three times before sending it.
I'm afraid of saying something wrong, I'm afraid that you'll be unhappy, I'm afraid that I'm not professional enough."
Zhao Chen frowned.
Su Wantang continued, "It's not your problem. It's her own mentality that hasn't completely changed.
You really grew up too fast... She needs time to adapt to the boss who is becoming more and more authoritative."
Zhao Chen was silent for a while, and then said, "When will she arrive?"
Su Wantang's hand started pressing again. "Tomorrow, the flight is to Hong Kong at noon on the 3rd, and Turning Point will return to Shan City in the afternoon."
Zhao Chen nodded.
Chen Xi went to Belgium to talk about Labobo's Copyright. He stayed there for several days.
In the past few days, apart from routine progress reports, she had hardly contacted him.
In the past, she would chat casually about other things - Shan City's weather, the company's Canteen's new dishes, and even Shen Zhiyi's Moments.
But during this time, her messages became shorter and shorter and more business-like.
Zhao Chen It's not that I didn't notice it, I just didn't have time to think about it carefully.
"The company's first show in 18 years, Board of Directors, is scheduled for the day after she comes back." Zhao Chen said.
Su Wantang's hand paused:
"The day after tomorrow? Isn't it too late? She just flew back and she's not even over the jet lag."
Zhao Chen shook his head. "No wait. There are too many things to do in January. The payment period for Bubble Mart is coming soon, and the candidate for Yunnan Agriculture must also be decided.
You communicate with her and find out when she will arrive, so I can make arrangements."
Su Wantang thought for a while, "She arrived Hong Kong at noon, flew back in the afternoon, and landed around five or six o'clock.
Get a good night's rest and you should be fine for the meeting the day after tomorrow."
Zhao Chen said, "Then you tell Liu Mingyu later and ask him to notify all Board of Directors members to hold a Board of Directors meeting at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow."
Su Wantang nodded, but did not leave immediately.
Her hands were still pressing on Zhao Chen's shoulders, but the force was a little lighter than before.
"Where's the issue?" she asked.
Zhao Chen turned the chair around and faced Su Wantang.
She wore an off-white cashmere sweater today, with the sleeves pushed up to her forearms and nothing on her wrists. Her hair was pulled back, with a few strands of hair hanging down by her ears.
Zhao Chen looked away and said, "Only three issues."
"First, the candidates to be stationed at Yunnan Agriculture Group.
The two positions of financial Deputy Director and director representative must be determined.
Yunnan Agriculture will open Shareholders' Meeting in the next year, we can't delay."
Su Wantang listened carefully, his fingers unconsciously drawing circles on his wrist.
"Second, the investment matters of Bubble Mary."
Zhao Chen's tone became more formal,
"There are a lot of rumors on the Internet about giving up Voting Rights and buying Copyright at a premium. I want to make a formal report to Board of Directors about these things.
In addition, Labobo's global Exclusive License has been signed, and this matter must be made clear at the meeting."
Su Wantang asked, "About Labobo, do you want to talk to Wang An first?"
Zhao Chen thought for a moment, "No rush. Let's wait until Board of Directors is over. Copyright is in our hands, and it's our business how to use it."
When the time comes to discuss cooperation with Wang An, you will have more initiative than telling him now."
Su Wantang nodded.
"Third," Zhao Chen leaned on the back of the chair,
"A proposal to acquire Bubble Mary Existing Shares Holder Shares. This proposal requires Board of Directors to give me authorization."
Su Wantang raised his eyebrows slightly. "What level of authorization?"
Zhao Chen said, "The premium standard is confirmed by me. A single transaction shall not exceed 50 million people RMB, and the total amount shall not exceed Two Hundred Million."
Within this range, I can make decisions directly without going to Board of Directors."
Su Wantang was silent for two seconds.
The authorization limit of Two Hundred Million has never given anyone such a high degree of autonomy in the history of Henglong.
But she also knows that what Zhao Chen wants is not power, but efficiency.
The window period for Bubble Mary's Existing Shares acquisition is only a few months.
When Board of Directors is opened and batched one by one, the day lilies are cold.
"Are you confident that this motion will be passed?" Su Wantang asked.
Zhao Chen thought for a while, "Liu Mingyu There's not much of a problem there.
Aunt Zhang and Chen Xi will not object.
Song Zhongping, as long as I explain the numbers clearly, I should be able to pass. The key is--"
He didn't finish, but Su Wantang understood.
The key is Shen Jue.
Not only is she Henglong the second Major Shareholder, Independent Director Xu Yong was also introduced by her.
In Board of Directors, her influence is not small.
If she objects, Xu Yong will most likely follow her attitude.
The other two Independent Director Wu Hongyuan and Sun Zhengping are very independent.
Shen Jue If the reasons for opposition are sufficient enough, they are likely to vote against it.
At that time, even if Zhao Chen is Chairman, this bill will be difficult to push forward.
Su Wantang walked to the door, stopped again, turned around and looked at Zhao Chen.
"Xiao Chen, Shen Jue, what are you going to do?"
Zhao Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip. "I'll call her later or tomorrow.
There will be a meeting the day after tomorrow, just convince her. If she nods, it will be easy for everyone else to talk."
Su Wantang thought for a while, "Will she think you are arbitrary? Just after the incident with Bubble Mary, you have to get Two Hundred Million's authorization from Board of Directors.
Shen Jue is a person who pays great attention to rules. She may not necessarily object to you, but she may ask you to set your standards more clearly."
Zhao Chen nodded. "I know. So I will tell you everything on the phone--
The premium standard, acquisition limit, and time limit were all explained to her. She is not an unreasonable person."
Su Wantang didn't say anything else, opened the door and went out.