Beijing.
Xinlang Company.
“A visit from Oasis Investment Company?”
Cao Guo Wei furrowed his brows.
He thought about it carefully, but he didn't have any impression.
In fact, Oasis had only invested in two or three projects in mainland China, and few people knew about them.
Although he hadn't heard of this company, they were here, so he had to meet them.
“Please bring them to the meeting room, I will be there shortly.”
“Yes!”
The secretary nodded and turned to leave.
Ten minutes later.
Having finished reviewing the documents at hand, Cao Guo Wei checked the time on his watch and felt it was about time, he couldn't keep them waiting for too long.
He got up and left his office, heading towards the meeting room.
...
“Mr. Cao, these are the people from Oasis Company.”
Seeing the middle-aged man walking in, and hearing the secretary who had been receiving them address the man as Mr. Cao, it was obvious that this was the CEO of Xinlang Company, Cao Guo Wei.
Xiao Yun Hai stood up, a slight smile on his lips, and extended his hand, “Hello, Mr. Cao, right? I am the owner of Oasis Company, my name is Xiao Yun Hai.”
“Owner?”
Cao Guo Wei was taken aback, he thought Li Ye was the owner.
He didn't expect it to be this young man in front of him.
Suppressing his surprise, Cao Guo Wei shook his hand with a smile, “Hello, Mr. Xiao.”
He was very enthusiastic, not showing any disrespect towards the other party just because he was young.
On the contrary, it was precisely because of Xiao Yun Hai's age that Cao Guo Wei was even more enthusiastic. If it had been Li Ye, he might not have been so enthusiastic.
The reason was simple.
This young man was already the owner of an investment company.
While he was unclear about the strength of this investment company, based on his experience, it was most likely another young master starting a business.
These young masters often had connections, and he couldn't afford to offend them.
He had seen this so many times over the years, some young masters from wealthy families, using empty promises to get shares without spending a dime.
You had to offer them a share.
Not offer them a share?
Then your company's business would be finished, it would be too easy for them to find a reason to crush you.
Doing business in China required social skills, building relationships on all sides. Did you really think that you could succeed just because you were talented and wanted to be a lone wolf?
Don't be ridiculous.
So-called starting from scratch, grass-roots entrepreneurship, these were all lies.
Whether it was Ma Yun, Ma Huateng, or Jack Ma, who didn't have connections behind them?
The only true grass-roots entrepreneur was probably Li Jianjun.
However, this time Cao Guo Wei was wrong, Xiao Yun Hai was not the kind of young master he thought he was.
Strictly speaking, he was, but Xiao Yun Hai was not a young master from China, but a young master from the New Han Dynasty.
After some pleasantries, Xiao Yun Hai went straight to the point: “Mr. Cao, I like to be straightforward, I don't like beating around the bush.”
“I know your company is currently pushing a new project, I want to invest in this project, what's your price?”
Cao Guo Wei was slightly startled.
He wondered how the other party knew that the company was developing a new project?
It was true that Weibo had not officially launched yet.
But the internal version was already out.
It was being internally tested, ready to launch in September.
Suppressing his shock, Cao Guo Wei said, “Mr. Xiao is so straightforward, I'll be honest, there is a new project, but it hasn't been launched yet, so regarding investment...”
Before he could finish, Xiao Yun Hai interrupted, “$10 million, 45% stake, how about that?”
Eh?
Cao Guo Wei was stunned.
So domineering?
Without even looking at the project.
Wasn't he worried about the project failing after it was launched?
In fact, for Xiao Yun Hai, investing in Weibo was not about the return on investment, but about the traffic platform it offered.
This propaganda platform could bring a massive influx of tourists to the New Han tourism industry, that was the meaning of his investment.
It could be seen as a strategic investment.
Even if Weibo didn't achieve the success it had in the previous life, for Xiao Yun Hai, it was just a loss of $10 million, no big deal.
“Mr. Xiao, this project hasn't even been launched, aren't you worried about losing your investment?” Cao Guo Wei suppressed his thoughts and looked at Xiao Yun Hai curiously.
Xiao Yun Hai said calmly, “If someone else were doing this project, I would be worried about losing my investment, but this project is being done by Mr. Cao, I believe you can make it a success, because I have faith in your abilities.”
Cao Guo Wei laughed in astonishment.
He didn't expect to get this answer.
He was somewhat flattered.
After all, this was $10 million.
It wasn't pocket change.
“Mr. Cao, let's be quick, $10 million, 45% stake, yes or no, give me a straight answer.” Xiao Yun Hai said frowning.
If he hadn't been interested in Weibo's propaganda value for the New Han tourism industry, he wouldn't have come in person to talk about this “small business”.
“Okay, Mr. Xiao, it's an honor for us that you're willing to invest in this project.”
Cao Guo Wei readily agreed.
For an unlaunched project, a project with an uncertain future, someone was willing to invest $10 million, and only ask for 45% of the shares, which meant valuing the project at $20 million, an idiot would refuse.
“Then let's sign the contract.”
Seeing the other party agree, Xiao Yun Hai didn't hesitate, he waved his hand and Li Ye behind him took out two identical investment contracts.
Cao Guo Wei asked the company's legal department to take a look at the contract.
After confirming that there were no problems, both sides began signing.
“Happy cooperation.”
After signing and stamping the company seal, Xiao Yun Hai smiled and extended his hand to shake hands with Cao Guo Wei.
Cao Guo Wei was also in a good mood, with this money, Weibo would undoubtedly develop faster.
The probability of project success would also be higher.
Thinking about it, Cao Guo Wei looked at Xiao Yun Hai like he was a god of wealth, his face beaming with joy, “Mr. Xiao, happy cooperation!”
Both of them smiled.
Both thought they had gotten the better deal.
They came quickly and left quickly, in less than an hour, Xiao Yun Hai and the others left Xinlang Company.
Cao Guo Wei personally saw this “big spender” off.
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