Chapter 850 : Getting Something for Nothing
Chapter 850: Getting Something for Nothing
"Fifth Young Master wants to invest in my company?"
Hearing Chen Fan say this, Wu Xukun smiled faintly, first raising his hand to pick up the teapot, pouring a cup for Chen Fan, and then pouring one for himself.
"I said earlier, compared to companies with strength, I prefer to cooperate with smart people."
"In my view, Mr. Chen is an entrepreneur very worth investing in."
"Once you let me invest, our two companies will be like a strong alliance."
"I have background and connections in Beijing. In the future, when Mr. Chen wants to expand nationwide, I can help you smooth out any troubles. Approvals and land are not difficult matters..."
"After all, Mr. Chen should be clear that in doing business in China, sometimes connections are value."
"Of course, there's another advantage to cooperating with me. That is, I can shorten the time for your company to go public by at least half."
"Hehe, Mr. Chen doesn't need to doubt. Since I dare to say this, I naturally have the confidence to back it up."
"I've carefully studied your company structure. If you want to go public, currently the most suitable is Feifan Technology."
"Mr. Chen, do you believe that if you cooperate with me, I can make Feifan Technology list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange within 2 years?"
Chen Fan lowered his head, gently stroking the smooth outer wall of the teacup.
"I've also learned about Fifth Young Master's background, so I don't doubt what you just said."
Wu Xukun was delighted inwardly, thinking this matter seemed even easier than he had imagined.
At this moment, Chen Fan suddenly looked up.
"Which of my companies does Fifth Young Master intend to invest in?"
Wu Xukun chuckled: "Naturally, it's Feifan Technology. Of course, if possible, I'd also like to invest in your group's parent company."
"I also have some connections in Beijing. When the time comes, I can personally help you bring in several investment banks with heavyweight influence. In the next few years, Mr. Chen won't have to worry about future funding development issues at all."
Chen Fan neither agreed nor disagreed, but continued to ask.
"If Fifth Young Master wants to invest in Feifan Technology, how much stake do you want?"
Wu Xukun pretended to ponder for a moment, then held up two fingers.
"If possible, I hope to have 20%."
"Of course, this is just the initial stake, everything can be negotiated. If more powerful investment banks come in later, we can discuss diluting some of our shares."
"20%..."
Chen Fan mumbled, repeating it, then continued to ask.
"20% is not a small amount. How much capital does Fifth Young Master plan to use to buy it?"
Wu Xukun was stunned, then chuckled.
"How about 5 million yuan plus my network and abilities?"
"The 5 million is actually just a small part. These days, the most valuable things are information channels and connections..."
"I said earlier, I can shorten the IPO time for Feifan Technology."
"Once it goes public, your net worth will skyrocket dozens or even hundreds of times. At that time, you'll understand that cooperating with me was your most correct decision."
Chen Fan almost laughed out of anger at these words.
5 million yuan?
This guy actually wanted to take 20% of Feifan Technology's shares for just 5 million yuan.
As for the background and connections...
In plain terms, it was just wanting to get something for nothing.
He really took him for a business novice who knew nothing?
Wu Xukun's words might be suitable for other bosses, after all, a company in urgent need of funds for development, or encountering difficulties in going public.
In that case, the boss might consider cooperating with Wu Xukun, after all, as long as they could successfully go public, it would be worth it even if they gave Wu Xukun 20% of the shares for free.
But Wu Xukun's mistake was choosing the wrong target.
Chen Fan's company was running very well.
And so far, the company's accounts were not short of cash.
At this time, Wu Xukun suddenly came out to talk about cooperation, and demanded 20% of the shares.
It was actually just wanting to get something for nothing.
Recalling Yan Qing's previous warning in his mind.
Chen Fan even had reason to suspect that this guy's demand for 20% of the shares was just a front.
Wu Xukun didn't look like someone cut out for business at all.
His real purpose in wanting 20% of the shares was probably to prepare for later.
Then he would join with other investment banks to further dilute Chen Fan's shares, and finally force Chen Fan out.
At that point, whether the company went public or was sold would be up to Wu Xukun alone.
Wu Xukun smiled at Chen Fan, waiting for his answer.
But unexpectedly, Chen Fan suddenly spoke.
"Thank you, Fifth Young Master, for thinking highly of me. I'm greatly honored."
"However, I'm very sorry. Our company's current cash position is very healthy. We don't have plans to raise external funds at the moment."
"I may have to disappoint Fifth Young Master."
The smile on Wu Xukun's face gradually froze.
"You should think it over carefully. Don't you plan to take the company public..."
Chen Fan interrupted him: "Fifth Young Master is right, I currently don't have plans to take the company public."
Wu Xukun: "..."
The smile on his face gradually disappeared, and his voice became somewhat cold.
"It seems Mr. Chen's previous entrepreneurial journey has been too smooth sailing, and you don't understand how treacherous the outside world can be."
"To put it bluntly, Mr. Chen, your company is currently doing well in Yunhai, but that's just in Yunhai's small pond."
"Don't you plan to expand outward in the future?"
"I see your company also has real estate and entertainment subsidiaries... Don't you plan to expand nationwide in the future?"
"You should be clear that there are many real estate and entertainment companies across the country, not just yours. Once you leave Yunhai and go to other cities, you'll definitely face encirclement from others..."
"Development will naturally be fraught with difficulties. But I can easily help you smooth out all these troubles."
Chen Fan interrupted him again.
"I appreciate Fifth Young Master's goodwill. But my company really doesn't have plans to accept external funds right now."
"How about this? If our company has financing plans in the future, I'll contact Fifth Young Master then to cooperate?"
Wu Xukun sat opposite, taking his hands off the table, his expression becoming somewhat unpleasant.
He had been in this business for so long, but this was the first time someone had been so disrespectful.
Chen Fan smiled: "Let's end it here for today. Thank you, Fifth Young Master, for the tea. It was very good."
"However, as the host, let me treat you to the tea today."
"I have a meeting at my company, so I'll take my leave first."
With that, Chen Fan stood up, preparing to leave.
"Hmph."
Wu Xukun suddenly snorted coldly.
"Mr. Chen, you're not giving me face anymore?"
"It seems Mr. Chen still doesn't understand me."
"I suggest you reconsider carefully. After all, in the business world, it's always better to have one more friend than one more enemy."
Chen Fan looked over calmly.
"Are those words... a threat?"
Wu Xukun grinned.
"You can understand it that way."