Chapter 66 : I Want No Less Than 5 Million
Chapter 66: I Want No Less Than 5 Million
"Excuse me, I have classes in the morning, so I could only decide to meet you here temporarily."
"Don't think it's strange."
"You're still a student?"
Ma Mingde looked at Chen Fan in surprise.
"Yes. I'm a freshman at Yunhai University."
"A freshman..."
Ma Mingde glared: "Then doesn't that mean you created Yuming.com before entering university?"
Chen Fan smiled and nodded.
"I casually created Yuming.com during the summer vacation after my college entrance examination."
Hearing this, Ma Mingde originally wanted to laugh at the young man for talking big without fearing to slip his tongue.
But after a second thought, being able to create Yuming.com at such a young age indeed showed remarkable talent.
Moreover, he became interested in Chen Fan.
"Mr. Chen, this is my business card."
Chen Fan took it and glanced at it, showing the position of Business Manager at Wanwang.
Sending a manager with actual authority, the other party indeed attached great importance to the acquisition of Yuming.com.
"Sorry, I don't have a business card."
"It's okay."
"Is Manager Ma hungry? The steamed stuffed buns here are delicious."
Ma Mingde originally wanted to say that he had already eaten before coming.
But seeing Chen Fan wolfing down the food, he couldn't help but change his mind temporarily.
"Sure. Since it's my first time in Yunhai, I might as well taste the local specialties."
Chen Fan smiled and raised his hand.
"Madam, one more bamboo steamer of steamed stuffed buns."
The buns were soon served, and Ma Mingde didn't stand on ceremony, using his chopsticks to pick one up and take a bite.
"Hmm... wow, the taste is indeed not bad..."
Chen Fan smiled, "If it's good, eat more. It's my treat today."
Ma Mingde nodded with a smile.
As an experienced veteran in the workplace, even on their first meeting, he could chat with Chen Fan like they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for years.
Moreover, this person could always find suitable topics, making the conversation very relaxing.
Seeing that Chen Fan had finished eating, Ma Mingde quickly ate the last one and took out a paper napkin to wipe the corners of his mouth.
Once this person had finished eating, Chen Fan finally spoke up.
"How much is your company willing to offer?"
"Cough cough..." Ma Mingde almost choked.
This kid was too direct.
Not a single polite or roundabout comment, just asking for the bottom line right from the start.
Who negotiates business like that?
He's still too green.
Ma Mingde didn't directly answer the question but slowly put down the paper napkin in his hand and looked at Chen Fan with a smile.
"Actually, this question, before coming, our company had done an evaluation and even held a special meeting to discuss it..."
"The acquisition price our company has offered is 1.5 million."
1.5 million.
Among the companies they were considering acquiring recently, this was indeed the highest price offered.
But Chen Fan was not at all satisfied with this price.
"Too low."
Ma Mingde wasn't surprised by Chen Fan's reaction.
Instead, he continued with a smile: "Don't be in a hurry, let me finish what I have to say."
"Our company's opinion is to acquire your Yuming.com with a full buyout of 1.5 million. Then you can come work at Wanwang, and even take the position of Deputy Manager in the Network Security Department."
Hearing this, Chen Fan found it amusing.
I'm not Yao Jinbo, I won't go work at your Wanwang.
Chen Fan shook his head firmly.
"Sorry. As you can see, I'm still a university student, so I can't go work at Wanwang."
Ma Mingde immediately said: "That's not a problem. As long as you agree, I can reserve this position for you for four years until you graduate from university and join the company."
"Of course, as a gesture of goodwill, I can decide on behalf of the company that all your expenses for the four years of university will be covered by our company."
Ma Mingde had high emotional intelligence, and the words he said didn't make anyone feel unpleasant at all.
However, unfortunately, Chen Fan was not interested in these offers.
"Sorry. I personally don't really like joining other companies. I still want to try my best to pursue my ambitions while I'm young."
Ma Mingde smiled and nodded in understanding.
College students and young people, after all.
They always have an uncompromising spirit, always wanting to prove themselves.
But the result is, most people, after entering the workplace and society, whether it takes half a year or one or two years, will immediately be taught how to be a proper person by other office workers in no time.
The young man in front of him was a bit different from others.
At such a young age, he had already founded a website worth over a million.
If this acquisition was successful, the young man in front of him would be a bona fide millionaire.
In the year 2000, there might be countless millionaires nationwide, but in this city, Chen Fan would definitely rank among the top.
"Mr. Chen, what is your expected price?"
Ma Mingde asked with a smile.
To be honest, he had been observing Chen Fan, trying to deduce what kind of person Chen Fan was through some details.
In Ma Mingde's view, a person like Chen Fan would likely face a few scenarios in the future.
The first scenario: after selling the website and earning a million in wealth, he would immediately lose himself, indulging in high consumption, luxury cars, and beautiful women, quickly squandering all the money...
The second scenario: using this million as startup capital, he would begin his own entrepreneurial journey.
The latter scenario often involved genuinely talented geniuses. They had the mindset and ability, lacking only the startup funds.
For the time being, Ma Mingde couldn't tell which type Chen Fan belonged to, so he needed to observe some more.
But Chen Fan didn't give him a chance to observe.
He directly extended five fingers.
"My asking price for the acquisition is no less than 5 million."
Ma Mingde glared.
"You... are you serious?"
Chen Fan nodded.
"Yes."
"I'll give up the position at Wanwang. I only want the acquisition funds, 5 million. For Wanwang, it shouldn't be too much."
Ma Mingde could only smile bitterly.
"Even if we could come up with 5 million, why do you think Yuming.com is worth that price?"
Chen Fan said indifferently, "Whether it's worth that price or not doesn't depend on me, but on you."
Ma Mingde looked at Chen Fan with slight surprise.
"This... price is really too exaggerated."
"Do you have any other conditions or requirements?"
Chen Fan added, "I ask that the full amount be paid in one lump sum. Other than that, I have no other conditions."
"Sigh..."
Ma Mingde felt a bit depressed.
In that case, there was no way to continue this discussion.
From the meeting to the actual negotiation, it had taken less than fifteen minutes in total.
Chen Fan had swiftly cut to the chase, directly finishing the discussion.
Ma Mingde felt a bit dissatisfied.
"Mr. Chen, I feel I need to remind you."
"5 million is really not a small sum. Moreover, Wanwang doesn't only have you as a potential acquisition target to discuss with."
Chen Fan confidently nodded.
"I know, there's also Yiyu.com."
"Correct," Ma Mingde said. "In fact, both Yuming.com and Yiyu.com are our chosen targets."
"It's not that we must choose one over the other."
Chen Fan suddenly smiled.
"Manager Ma, your words sound unprofessional now."
"Since you've personally come all the way here to meet me today, it proves that your company has carefully compared the two websites."
"I believe I don't need to say more. You also understand that Yiyu.com is simply incomparable to Yuming.com."
"If you want to choose, your company can only choose Yuming.com. Otherwise, I would really have to question the vision of your leadership."
Chen Fan's words left Ma Mingde feeling embarrassed and awkward.
Originally, he wanted to give Chen Fan a sense of urgency and pressure, but unexpectedly, he ended up shooting himself in the foot.
"Cough cough... this... haha..."
Chen Fan decided to put some pressure on the other party.
"Manager Ma, let me remind you as well, Wanwang is not the only company interested in acquiring Yuming.com."
Ma Mingde: "..."