Solving Middle Age Crisis by Intelligence System-Chapter 602 - 401: Things Are Looking Up (Double-Length)_2
"Hello, Chairman Zhong. I’ve long admired your style, and it’s truly an honor to have the opportunity to collaborate with your esteemed company," Qi Yun took the initiative to greet.
Chairman Zhong looked at him with a hint of admiration in his eyes: "President Qi, you are young and promising; there’s no need for such courtesy."
"I have read reports about you in the news earlier; your generosity and boldness are worth learning from everyone."
Qi Yun smiled and waved his hand, maintaining a humble attitude: "Chairman Zhong, you flatter me. I’ve only done what I can."
After a round of pleasantries, both parties took their seats.
Although President Bi had already discussed the cooperation details with Qi Yun, Lin Fan still brought several materials.
"President Qi, this is the cooperation plan drafted after our discussion with President Bi. You may review it first."
Qi Yun took the document and started flipping through the pages to review.
The plan was very clear, offering two options from Farmer Three Punch.
The first option was to jointly establish a subsidiary, where Qi Yun’s side would be responsible for obtaining water source extraction rights, followed by land acquisition and factory construction approvals, holding a 20% stake.
Farmer Three Punch Company would invest 3 billion, holding an 80% stake.
The other option was to transfer the water source extraction rights to Yangsheng Tang Company, along with 1 billion cash, to acquire 1% equity from Chairman Zhong in Yangsheng Tang Company.
Yangsheng Tang Company is not publicly listed, but it controls two subsidiaries, one being Farmer Three Punch, which is listed in Hong Kong stocks, with a market value exceeding 350 billion.
The second company is Wantai Biological, listed on A-shares, mainly engaged in vaccines, with a market value also exceeding 70 billion.
So, although 1% equity might not seem much, its value is substantial, clearly more valuable than the first option.
Moreover, Chairman Zhong is willing to offer 1% equity to Qi Yun, evidently indicating a desire for in-depth cooperation.
Someone capable of growing business to such a scale must be well-informed in certain areas, aware of Qi Yun’s connections with some individuals.
Thus, this plan genuinely showed sincerity.
However, President Bi suggested prioritizing the first option because 1% equity in Yangsheng Tang, although valuable, isn’t meaningful.
The 20% stake in the new company is different; although the immediate return is not as direct as the second option, once the products are successful and market share expands, the annual dividends won’t be trivial, and Qi Yun can participate in the new company’s operations, holding certain influence.
"President Qi, is there anything else you would like to discuss?" Lin Fan asked with a smile.
Qi Yun closed the plan, smiled back, and then looked at Chairman Zhong sitting opposite: "Chairman Zhong, frankly, both plans you offered are very sincere."
"Especially the second one, the 1% equity in Yangsheng Tang, purely in terms of current value, is indeed more appealing than 20% equity in the new company."
"However..." Qi Yun shifted the topic, "I’m leaning towards the first plan, and I hope to make some adjustments to the equity distribution."
Chairman Zhong paused, holding his teacup, with a hint of interest flashing in his eyes, placed the cup down, and asked: "Oh? What are your thoughts?"
"I’ll invest 1 billion as well, holding 40% equity."
As soon as Qi Yun finished speaking, the conference room fell silent.
Lin Fan showed a bit of surprise in his eyes; under the previous plan, Qi Yun only contributed resources without capital but still held 20% equity. Now, by proactively investing 1 billion for 40%, he clearly wants more influence in the new company.
Chairman Zhong looked at Qi Yun, after a few seconds of silence.
"Looks like you have great confidence in this project?"
Qi Yun met the gaze with a smile: "Chairman Zhong, it’s not that I have confidence in the project, but confidence in collaborating with your company."
"With a unique top-quality water source, combined with your company’s technology and channels, I see no reason not to succeed."
"Even if there are risks, I’m willing to bear them alongside your company."
After listening, Chairman Zhong took a sip of tea and after not much consideration, responded: "Haha, how bold and daring young people are nowadays."
"Let’s proceed as you suggested."
Qi Yun initially thought he would haggle, but he didn’t expect such straightforward agreement.
It seems my perspective was still too small...
He stood and slightly bowed to Chairman Zhong, then extended his hand: "Thank you, Chairman Zhong, for your trust. Here’s to a pleasant cooperation."
Chairman Zhong also stood, shaking Qi Yun’s hand: "A pleasant cooperation!"
"My business focuses on two key aspects: the project’s intrinsic value, and the partner; you have both."
"Chairman Zhong, you flatter me; I’m not good at handling compliments," Qi Yun humorously responded.
Cooperation was confirmed; subsequent matters naturally require legal teams from both parties to follow up.
Unexpectedly for Qi Yun, after the meeting, Chairman Zhong didn’t request a visit to the water source site but left it to Lin Fan to handle, as if the meeting was solely to meet him.
Leaving Farmer Three Punch’s office building, President Bi also got into the Maybach.
"You’ve really changed a lot now; 1 billion in cash, and you spend without even batting an eye."
Facing President Bi’s tease, Qi Yun chuckled, taking out a cigarette pack and handing one over.
"Are you interested in getting involved in this? I can offer you some equity."
"I’ve got other matters to handle; if you have the energy, keep an eye on this for me; it’ll give me peace of mind."
President Bi took a cigarette, sighed: "I’d love to get involved, but you know I took over old Li’s mess; all my cash went to him, and for now, I can’t raise much."
Qi Yun shook his head: "Money can be discussed later; the main point is whether you are interested..."
...
At noon, Qi Yun personally saw Ignacio off at the airport, then headed directly to the Dawn Technology factory.
He wanted to see firsthand how impressive the groundbreaking material Tao Ziming mentioned really was.
With funding injected, the factory’s guard pavilion now had security on patrol; still, seeing the Maybach’s license plate, without even verifying identity, the guard simply asked driver Chen Wei "Who are you looking for" and let them through.
Displaying the philosophy of recognizing the car, not the individual.
Qi Yun didn’t bother arguing, planning to subtlety remind Tao Ziming afterward about paying more attention to security management.
After all, if the product succeeds, competitors might come sniffing around; commercial leaks are far from uncommon.
Just as the car reached the office building entrance, Tao Ziming excitedly ran down the stairs: "President Qi!"
Qi Yun didn’t bother with pleasantries, pointing towards the nearby laboratory: "Let’s go, show me?"
Inside the laboratory, several lab coat-clad engineers were busy around the workstation, stopping when Qi Yun and Tao Ziming entered.
Tao Ziming went straight to the sealed cabinet in the center, opening the glass door and carefully removing a silver-gray thin sheet.
"This is our core material, the nano-composite electrode material, weighing 30% less than traditional graphite electrodes, yet improving conductivity by 20%."
"The key point is, the cost is halved compared to traditional materials; once it’s mass-produced, the advantage will be greater!"
He handed over the thin sheet, "President Qi, feel its weight."
Qi Yun took it over, examining it under the light.
This thing was palm-sized, lighter than copper and revealing evenly spaced patterns within.
"Our team specifically developed this honeycomb-like nano structure, which reduces weight while increasing conductive area; the conductivity enhancement I mentioned relies largely on this."
"Moreover, this structure can lessen heat during charging, significantly reducing the risk of spontaneous combustion, you know how new energy cars burning up..."
After hearing Tao Ziming talk at length, Qi Yun encapsulated it in two words: "Impressive."
Indeed, as mentioned months ago, this new material far surpasses what is currently the most advanced batteries in the market!
Once this hits the market, it’s certainly revolutionary. The mainstream lithium iron phosphate batteries might soon face obsolescence...
Leaving the factory grounds with an elated feeling, Qi Yun already pictured himself raking in profits...
ps: Fathers, I’ll be taking a break tomorrow and the day after since my girlfriend is visiting. You should understand what it’s like being single for a long time, right?
I’ll compensate later, seeking approval from fathers, sincerely grateful.
