Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 463 Negotiation
Chen Tianqiao covered his head, feeling like the sky was about to fall.

In business, the worst thing is when things don't go right, it just keeps getting worse.

Yet this kind of thing follows every company closely, and every company that goes bankrupt has fallen victim to this curse.

First came the Primordial War Chronicles, then QQ Tang.

This damn competitive business environment.

If Chen Tianqiao were the leader in charge of Huaxia Commerce, he would really want to shoot these bastards.

Is it polite to prey on one person relentlessly when trying to fleece them?
Distracted, Chen Tianqiao returned to the group's building and locked himself in his office, lost in thought.

His two trump cards have lost their deterrent effect. Can he beat Momo Internet Cafe by just burning money?

The answer is obvious: impossible.

In less than two months, Shengda burned through 600 million yuan in 334 districts and counties.

That's 600 million!

That's enough to buy over 100,000 computers.

"If this keeps going on, I'll go bankrupt." Chen Tianqiao sat on the sofa, his mind racing.

He admitted defeat.

However, he still has billions in his account, so it's not a complete defeat.

The best course of action now is to figure out how to extricate ourselves with minimal cost.

Three days!

three days left!

This is the day Momo Internet Cafe releases its financial report, and it's also the countdown to their downfall.

As long as Momo Internet Cafe releases its financial report and officially announces the release of Fantasy Westward Journey 2 and QQ Tang, this potential threat can be easily eliminated.

Once they eliminate the hidden dangers, then Shengda's hidden dangers will arise.

It's impossible to sell it for a good price.

The boomerang eventually bounced back and landed on his head.

Chen Tianqiao opened the filing cabinet and took out a file from it.

The file contains information on three companies: Lianxiang Group, Microsoft (Huaxia) Co., Ltd., and Dell Group.

All three groups are very interested in the gaming business.

According to data from a Hong Kong business intelligence agency, Lianxiang Group has reached a preliminary agreement with former Ubisoft (China) president Lan Jili to establish a game company called Virtuos in China Overseas.

Microsoft, on the other hand, has been investing in high-quality game studios, and there were even rumors that they were going to acquire Blizzard.

Dell (China) has been deeply involved in the e-sports field.

All three are negotiable.

Before Shengda Games becomes a hot potato, Chen Tianqiao must get rid of the business as soon as possible.

Chen Tianqiao took out his phone and called the three companies.

The explosive growth of online games, coupled with the emergence of two companies worth tens of billions of yuan, such a large scale has made the gaming industry a pillar industry in China's IT sector, attracting the attention of many large corporations.

Although it was only for three days, Chen Tianqiao was not worried that Shengda would not sell.

"You said Shengda Group is for sale?" At this moment, Cheng Yi, who was chatting enthusiastically with a group of girls in the school's online chat room, received a call from Zhang Chaoyang.

Zhang Chaoyang said, "Yes, now the negotiation delegations from Lianxiang and Microsoft have gone to Shengda Group. Lianxiang also brought Yubi President Lan Jili. Dell is also interested."

"Langili?" Cheng Yi was taken aback again.

The name Langili might be unfamiliar, but this guy is very famous in the gaming world.

In 2004, Lanjili received investment from Lianxiang Group and established Virtuos Games in Zhonghai City. Within a few years, it became a leader in the global game outsourcing business.

This Chen Tianqiao is really ruthless; he actually chose to make a tough decision and sell the Shengda Group as a package deal.

In this way, he can achieve two goals.

His first goal was to get a large sum of money and then expand into other areas, since he had never been interested in the gaming business.

His second objective was to allow the person who took over to continue the struggle with the Momo Group, while he could leisurely watch the show while sipping tea and eating popcorn.

No matter which of these three companies joins, it won't be a good thing for Momo Group.

Moreover, after causing so much trouble for Momo Group, do you really think you can just quit like that?
Is there really such a good thing in the world?
If Shengda fails to sound this alarm, there will be no shortage of trouble to come.

As for how to knock.

Cheng Yi stood up and straightened his clothes. As the vice president in charge of Momo's game business, he had both the necessity and the reason to talk to Shengda about the acquisition.

To ensure his own safety, Cheng Yi had Lin Yongxing bring more than 20 bodyguards. He carefully inspected the group of bodyguards to make sure they were all capable and efficient before he felt at ease and booked a flight to Zhonghai City.

The next morning, as soon as Cheng Yi and his group stepped out of Zhonghai Airport, Black Panther Security's Zhonghai branch sent a special car.

Black Panther Security is now much more professional than before, and its former gangster-like atmosphere has been greatly reduced, replaced by professionalism and refinement.

A crisp uniform, paired with a resolute face, gives most people a sense of security.

An hour later, five GL8 sedans slowly pulled up in the parking lot of Shengda Building.

Cheng Yi checked the time. According to the information provided by Zhang Chaoyang, Chen Tianqiao was going to host a banquet at noon today to entertain Yang Yuanqing, president of Lianxiang Group, and Lan Jili, president of Yubi Huaxia Branch.

Yang Yuanqing and others' schedules were all arranged in advance by his secretary, so obtaining his itinerary was a very simple matter.

At 11:30, Chen Tianqiao, beaming, accompanied Yang Yuanqing out, with a square-faced white man by her side.

Upon seeing Chen Tianqiao emerge, Cheng Yi also got out of the car.

Yang Yuanqing was the first to see Cheng Yi. He was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "President Cheng, what a coincidence!"

"It's not exactly a coincidence; I've been waiting for you here," Cheng Yi said with a smile. Upon seeing Cheng Yi, Chen Tianqiao's eyes instantly flashed with anger. He said in a deep voice, "President Cheng, what are you doing waiting for us here?"

“I heard that Chairman Chen is planning to sell Shengda, so I came here to try my luck,” Cheng Yi said with a smile.

Chen Tianqiao sneered, "You probably don't have any luck to be had."

Cheng Yi smiled and said, "Chairman Chen, we are just competing on a business level. After the competition is over, we can still be considered friends. Let's not let business competition turn into deep-seated hatred. That's not good."

"I wouldn't say we have a deep-seated hatred, but I can guess why you're here. I have only two words for you: no talk." Chen Tianqiao's tone was resolute.

Cheng Yi didn't care about Chen Tianqiao's attitude. He chuckled and said, "Then let me tell you the truth. Apart from our Momo Group, no other company can acquire Shengda. Whoever does will be doomed."

Chen Tianqiao sneered, "Cheng Yi, aren't you being a bit too arrogant? How dare you say such things in front of President Yang?"

Yang Yuanqing, who was standing next to him, smiled and said, "It's alright, it's alright. I really like President Cheng's youthful vigor."

Yang Yuanqing was a notorious smiling tiger. He looked at Cheng Yi with a smile and said, "But President Cheng, what you said is quite interesting. Tell me, why can't other companies acquire Shengda? Where does this talk of 'it's all over' come from?"

Cheng Yi didn't speak directly, but simply smiled and asked, "Mr. Yang, have you ever heard of prime commercial properties for sale?"

The mere mention of a prime shop for sale caused Chen Tianqiao and Yang Yuanqing's expressions to change drastically.

Chen Tianqiao pointed at Cheng Yi and said angrily, "Cheng Yi, it seems you're determined to ruin things for me today."

"You're the one who messed things up for me." Cheng Yi looked at Chen Tianqiao and said, "Whether it's Lianxiang or Microsoft, do you think I didn't think of your motives for bringing them into this?"

Cheng Yi's eyes gradually sharpened as he said, "I'll make this clear to President Yang today: Shengda Group can only be acquired by our Momo Group. No matter who acquires it, I will make sure Shengda Group goes bankrupt within a year."

Cheng Yi looked at Yang Yuanqing and said, "President Yang, Shengda Group is a hot potato. You'd better think it over carefully. If this were a prime location, do you think Shengda would be in such a hurry to sell? Or do you think that by taking over Shengda, you can put yourself in a better position than us?"

Cheng Yi's tone towards Yang Yuanqing is no longer very polite.

Previously, they had assets of over a billion yuan facing off against a company with assets of 20 billion yuan. Now, their revenue has exceeded 10 billion yuan, and they are not afraid to go head-to-head with Lianxiang Group, which has assets of 20 billion yuan.

Yang Yuanqing chuckled and said, "We just thought online games were quite profitable, and since we had just established Lianxiang Investment Center, we thought we'd give it a try."

"What price did Shengda offer you?" Cheng Yi asked.

Yang Yuanqing said, "3 million US dollars."

"3 million US dollars?" Cheng Yi found it somewhat unbelievable.

This is just Shengda's profit for one year; the price is not high.

Although Shengda is an agency, their profit model is very mature, and they can make money as soon as they take over. Compared to Blizzard, a money-making behemoth, Shengda is obviously more favored by investors.

Based on Shengda's current financial statements, as long as it goes public, it can at least make an acquisition in the capital market.

"Did Chairman Chen tell you that Legend has been constantly suppressed by our Primordial Era, and their position as the number one in the country is about to be lost?" Cheng Yi bluntly hit the nail on the head.

"Security!" Chen Tianqiao shouted angrily as he turned around.

Immediately, dozens of security guards rushed out of the building.

As soon as the security guards rushed out, Lin Yongxing and his bodyguards surrounded them, looking ready to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

"Hey, hey, everyone, let's talk this out. Don't get angry, don't get angry." Seeing the tense situation, Yang Yuanqing quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

He stood between Cheng Yi and Chen Tianqiao and said, "How about this? Let's sit down and talk things out calmly. Even if the deal falls through, we can still be friendly. You two are both very important figures in the internet industry. Wouldn't it be a laughing stock if word got out?"

Yang Yuanqing was also helpless at this moment. If these two were to fight, wouldn't he suffer an undeserved disaster?
With so many people on both sides, if they get really angry, it could turn into indiscriminate attacks.

But he couldn't just run away, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and try to smooth things over.

Chen Tianqiao looked at the more than twenty resolute-looking bodyguards around Cheng Yi, and then at the more than thirty security guards around him who looked like puppet soldiers.

Judging from the uniforms alone, they are worlds apart.

If a fight breaks out, he definitely won't come out on the receiving end.

Chen Tianqiao understood the principle that a wise man doesn't suffer a loss in front of him.

Anyway, this is Zhonghai City, and he can call the police association over with just one phone call, so he's not worried that Cheng Yi will really do anything to him.

This kid brought so many people here, he must be worried that I'll call people to beat him up, right?
Having thought all this through, Chen Tianqiao said in a deep voice, "Alright, let's have a meal together then."

"Then I'll trouble you to spend the money." Cheng Yi did not refuse.

When Cheng Yi dined with Chen Tianqiao and Yang Yuanqing last time, he was not in a high position and was ridiculed by Yang Yuanqing and mocked by Chen Tianqiao.

But this time when we got together for a meal, the feeling was completely different.

Yang Yuanqing's attitude was excellent, a stark contrast to last time, while Chen Tianqiao, though not in a good mood, also maintained a decent attitude.

Four people sat around a table.

Yang Yuanqing first introduced Lanjili to Cheng Yi.

Lanjili had long heard of the names of the three giants of Momo Group. He held Cheng Yi's hand tightly and said polite words repeatedly.

After Cheng Yi and Lan Jili finished exchanging pleasantries, Chen Tianqiao couldn't help but say, "President Cheng, I admit we lost this time. I don't want to fight with you anymore. I just want to leave this industry. Is that not allowed?"

"I didn't say no," Cheng Yi said calmly. "I just said we're taking over your company."

Chen Tianqiao said in a deep voice, "3 million US dollars, do you have that kind of money? Besides, what's the point of you acquiring us? You have alternatives for the games we distribute."

“No one puts all their eggs in one basket. Without Legend as a competitor, our game teams will become arrogant and complacent. I want Momo Group’s subsidiaries to compete with each other so that they can improve together.” Cheng Yi smiled and said, “I think Legend is a very good touchstone, and Bubble Fighter is also pretty good.”

Cheng Yi looked at Chen Tianqiao very seriously and said, "There's no one else here now, so I'll just tell you the truth. With Legend's current competitiveness, it will be completely crushed by Primordial Era within a year. The current price is 3 million US dollars, and it will drop by 10% for every month it drags on."

"Whether it was Lianxiang or Microsoft that took over, they couldn't last a year," Cheng Yi said. "They couldn't even make back the $3 million."

"You're exaggerating a bit," Chen Tianqiao said in a deep voice.

"Big?" Cheng Yi scoffed, "If I didn't want to use you as a whetstone, I would have wiped you out long ago. Didn't you see? Whether it's our virtual equipment trading business or the campus network business, we've brought you at least double the growth. To put it another way, if we had connected to the Windows system from the beginning, how much do you think your peak concurrent users would have been suppressed? You could be burning incense if your peak concurrent users reached 50. You're overestimating yourself and want to fight us. Do you even have the capital to fight us?"

Cheng Yi's words made Chen Tianqiao's face turn extremely ugly.

(End of this chapter)