I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 189: Second Spring of Career

Outside the public meeting room.

Zhao Peng waited for the results of their discussion.

I don't know.

The two people inside are already dividing the shares.

"Brother Peng, what's going on?"

"Is the hope big, Brother Peng?"

"How was the chat, Brother Peng?"

When several people in the studio saw Zhao Peng coming out of the conference room, they immediately surrounded him and eagerly asked about the negotiation progress.

They were even more anxious and worried than Zhao Peng.

The people working in the team were all Zhao Peng’s former colleagues. They had all been optimized by large companies, and under Zhao Peng’s encouragement, they resolutely followed him to work.

But starting a business is not that easy.

At the beginning, the atmosphere in the team was quite good. Everyone was full of energy and enthusiasm, as if they had experienced a second spring in their career.

But as time went by, this spirit of struggle slowly dissipated and was gradually replaced by tension and anxiety.

Because most of them have already started families.

Some are burdened with mortgages and car loans.

Some have to face pressure from their wives.

The most anxious one is Pan Shuai.

Logically speaking, Pan Shuai should have the least pressure because he has not bought a house, a car, or gotten married.

If one person is full, the whole family will not be hungry.

At the beginning, Pan Shuai was the most motivated brother around Zhao Peng.

But it is also the one that loses motivation the fastest.

Because the people around me either have a house or a car, and the worst ones also have an RV or one of those.

Pan Shuai has nothing.

I don’t even have a girlfriend yet.

I spend every day in front of the computer typing code and fixing bugs.

Pan Shuai can no longer sit still in the office. He is almost out of money and will have to use his credit card to work next month.

He thought that if things really didn't work out, he should start sending out resumes now and find a job first, so that at least he would have an income to support his life.

You can't ask your family for money.

Zhao Peng understood his brothers' feelings, but there was nothing he could do. They were already discussing it, so there was no need to waste time on it.

Before the project started, Zhao Peng had repeatedly emphasized to his brothers that starting a business is a risky thing and it is unknown when the final results will be seen.

It could be one year, or three to five years.

But everyone is still overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future.

In fact, "Heart Signal" has a good momentum and is progressing quite well.

If you operate steadily, you will definitely be able to open up the market and make a lot of money.

Zhao Peng is also under a lot of pressure, as he also has a mortgage and a car loan.

The compensation received after the optimization was basically invested in the project.

Moreover, as the boss of the company, Zhao Peng not only has to write code and change settings, but also has to take care of everyone's emotions and other tasks. He actually bears the greatest pressure.

But Zhao Peng still maintained his leadership and encouraged everyone many times.

But the brothers are running out of patience, and some of them will run out of food next month.

Once this emotion arises, it will quickly spread throughout the team, and collapse will happen in an instant.

Although he felt reluctant, Zhao Peng still made up his mind to sell his shares in the project.

75% of the shares, for less than two million.

This is almost like asking Zhao Peng to cut his own flesh.

But it still has to be cut.

There are all kinds of problems that you will encounter during the entrepreneurial journey, but Zhao Peng still maintains a positive attitude.

At the very least, ensure that the team does not disband and the project does not die.

In the end, it’s better to earn less.

"Brother Peng, I see that man seems to be wearing an Emgrand badge. Is he here on behalf of the Emgrand Group?"

"No, he came alone and forgot to take off his sign."

"Did you do it on purpose for us to see?"

"It's possible. Anyway, I gave him a discount."

Instead of objecting, everyone thought that Zhao Peng was right to lower the price.

Their current price is too high. Even if they enter the angel round, they can only get 100 million at most. Zhao Peng’s offer is really too high.

"Brother Peng, how much did you drop?"

"It's dropped by 35."

Everyone felt that Zhao Peng’s offer was still too high.

"Brother Peng, we know you've contributed a lot to this project, but we still have to lower the price."

"Yes, Brother Peng, whether he represents an individual or the Dihao Group, it can be proved that this person has strength behind him and can provide us with a lot of resources."

Zhao Peng knew what they wanted to say, which was that they were anxious to sell their shares.

But he thinks the price is already a loss.

"Heart Signal" has great potential and once commercialized, it will bring considerable revenue to the company.

By then, these hundreds of thousands may only be their weekly or even daily income.

If Su Cheng doesn't buy it, he will find another buyer.

"Brother Peng, you can't think like that."

"Brothers, we're really going to run out of food."

"Brother Peng, you should think about it this way. As long as Su Cheng is willing, then we will be involved with the Dihao Group."

"By then, if someone just writes a report, money will pour in. If we just allocate some advertising resources, won't our project be successful?"

"Let's sell it if we can. If we keep going on like this, we brothers will have to go our separate ways."

Zhao Peng was agitated by Pan Shuai's noisy words.

He couldn't resist the constant nagging of several people and finally agreed to lower the price.

"At least 150 million, otherwise I would rather sell the house in my hometown."

Several people knew that this should be Zhao Peng’s bottom line, and if they said more, they might start a quarrel.

I waited for about 10 to 20 minutes.

Su Cheng invited Zhao Peng in again.

"Mr. Zhao."

"Boss Su and I have already discussed this."

"We agree to your offer and will purchase 25% of your shares at a one-time price of $75."

"After paying off your outstanding wages, I will use whatever money is left to make up 200 million as our future operating capital."

Wang Zhiying gladly accepted Zhao Peng's offer.

She initially felt that "Heart Signal" had certain potential, but she was not sure, so she called Su Cheng over to help with the advice.

With Su Cheng's investment, she can invest with confidence, as this product will definitely make money.

Su Cheng believes that the reason why "Heart Signal" can succeed is simply because there are no competitors on the market. It is still a blank market and there have been successful cases in the past.

The second is Zhao Peng.

From his observation, Zhao Peng has a fighting spirit.

Even though he is already thirty years old, he still has an enterprising spirit.

Let’s not talk about whether the product is good or not for now.

Zhao Peng alone is capable of getting things done.

No matter what Zhao Peng does, this man alone can make it happen.

"Heart Signal" has encountered operational problems, and it is certain that it will have to cut losses.

Even if he and Wang Zhiying didn't buy it, someone else would. This price was already very cheap, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was a bargain.

There is no need to bargain anymore. Su Cheng is willing to accept it even if it is 30 US dollars.

Wang Zhiying agreed to Zhao Peng's offer. Zhao Peng was not too excited, but just slightly relieved, and a trace of regret and pity appeared on his face.

He also heard other meanings in Wang Zhiying's words.

"us"?
Does that mean Su Cheng also contributed money?
Zhao Peng thought about it and finally decided it would be better to ask directly: "Boss Su, have you also invested?"

Wang Zhiying didn't say anything. She turned her head and looked at Su Cheng.

Su Cheng had just discussed with her that his shares would be anonymous and would be held through layers of agents to avoid being reviewed by the group's internal affairs department and causing unnecessary trouble.

Here's a little secret.

So should I tell Zhao Peng?
Su Cheng felt it necessary to inform Zhao Peng, because he would not just provide money, he would also provide business assistance.

"Yes, Mr. Zhao."

"Mr. Wang holds 45%, and I will hold 30% of the shares of Heart Signal in the future."

"But I'm not being open about it, you understand me, right?"

Wang Zhiying added to Su Cheng's words: "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Su's shareholding is a secret. Don't tell anyone. Do you understand?"

Zhao Peng immediately understood and didn't ask any more questions about the shares.

"If you have no further questions, then we can sign the contract."

Su Cheng immediately began to make his plans and arrangements: "Mr. Zhao, I will send you a phone number now, you can place an order and make an appointment."

"Hmm? What's the call?"

Su Cheng explained: "Shengyue Consulting."

Zhao Peng frowned.

A consulting firm?
Wang Zhiying continued, "Please make an appointment for the consultation five days from now and tell the administrator that you are designating Group 5."

"When the time comes, President Su will personally receive you and help you sort out and prepare our product business, operational adjustments, and subsequent commercialization issues."

Zhao Peng's mind works very quickly.

Shengyue Consulting should be the company where Su Cheng works.

This consulting company is affiliated to the Emgrand Group, and it is not difficult to see from the color of Su Cheng's nameplate just now that Shengyue Consulting is a core department of the Emgrand Group.

Then the problem is coming.

Su Cheng is a junior leader of Shengyue Consulting and also its major shareholder.

Zhao Peng was mentally prepared that since they were putting up money, they would definitely interfere with the operation and make adjustments based on the business.

But if you want to interfere directly, can't you just tell me what you want me to change?
Why did you ask him to make an appointment for consultation?

The only possibility is: to improve performance?

He was right.

Su Cheng just wanted to achieve some performance for himself.

Wang Zhiying was also willing to let him improve his performance.

How can you get promoted without performance? How can you gain a higher voice in the Emgrand Group and have the power to mobilize and reallocate more resources?
As for why it is five days later and not now.

Lawyers are divided into criminal and civil categories, and these two categories are further divided into several fields.

Su Cheng also needs time to collect and prepare information, and he is not omniscient and omnipotent.

Wang Zhiying finally emphasized, "The consulting fees will be paid from the company's account. President Su won't give you a very high quote."

Su Cheng glanced at Wang Zhiying.

What are you doing?
You still won’t let me charge a high price?
After these words were spoken, he could no longer charge higher prices even if he wanted to.

Wang Zhiying is willing to let Su Cheng improve his performance, but she is definitely not willing to let the company pay a high price.

According to the proportion of shares, assuming Su Cheng receives 100,000, then she will have 40,000 yuan.

She gave Su Cheng a look, letting him figure it out for himself.

"Okay, Mr. Wang, Mr. Su, I understand."

Zhao Peng immediately called Shengyue Consulting, made an appointment for business consultation, and designated Su Cheng from Group 7 to participate.

Su Cheng felt secretly happy.

He was not wrong about Zhao Peng.

According to personality classification, Su Cheng would classify him as a "smart person".

Dealing with smart people saves effort.

His mind works quickly, but his mouth is tightly shut.

If it were Tang Ke, Tang Li and the others, they would probably get to the bottom of it.

If Zhao Peng was not a smart man, Su Cheng would definitely not tell him about the proxy shareholding, which would cause a lot of trouble.

After the agreement was signed and the appointment was made, Wang Zhiying and Su Cheng prepared to leave.

"The money will arrive in the next few days. I'll have someone handle the industrial and commercial affairs. You don't have to worry about it."

"Okay, Mr. Wang, I'll take you there."

Zhao Peng walked out of the office with the agreement, and under the watchful eyes of several other brothers, he sent the two to the elevator and returned to the company.

Several people rushed forward and surrounded Zhao Peng in an instant.

"Brother Peng, have you signed the agreement?"

"Brother Peng, how much did we finally negotiate?"

"Brother Peng, can you show us the agreement?"

Zhao Peng handed over the agreement, and Pan Shuai took the lead and led several other brothers to look at it as if they had obtained a treasure map.

Except one person.

Qian Hong.

Qian Hong ignored the agreement and walked silently to Zhao Peng's side, comforting him softly: "Brother Peng, don't be too disappointed."

"Even though we sold our shares, we still have a quarter of it."

"If we become big, we'll have a lot of money."

Qian Hong and Pan Shuai are both Zhao Peng's right-hand men, but their personalities and ways of doing things are very different.

Qian Hong is 30 years old this year, one year younger than Zhao Peng. He has been married for three years and has a daughter.

Qian Hong has elderly parents and young children to take care of, so it stands to reason that he is the one under the greatest pressure and the one who is most active in selling shares.

But Qian Hong is not like that. He stands on Zhao Peng's side on the issue of share transfer. On the contrary, Pan Shuai, who believes that one person's food can feed the whole family, is the most active.

What Qian Hong has been doing most in the past two weeks is not writing code, but acting as a mediator between him and Pan Shuai.

Zhao Peng realized that this was not a solution. Although Qian Hong reconciled the conflict between his and Pan Shuai's positions, the core contradiction was not resolved.

The longer the time goes, the greater the conflict.

Zhao Peng knew the difficulties his brothers faced in running out of food, but he did not sit there doing nothing during this period. He was actively trying to find solutions.

But helpless.

In the end, Zhao Peng contacted several investors and resolved the conflict by selling their shares.

Now that the funding problem has been solved, Zhao Peng is still not happy.

Zhao Peng pretended to be very happy and calculated with Pan Shuai and others how much money each person would get.

But only Qian Hong saw what Zhao Peng was thinking and took the initiative to step forward to comfort him.

Zhao Peng actually doesn't need Qian Hong's comfort.

He had known for a long time that he had to link up with capital, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly and at such a low price.

But Zhao Peng was very pleased that Qian Hong had this intention.

"Qian Hong, come with me to Shengyue Consulting in a couple of days."

"Okay, Brother Peng, Shengyue Consulting? Why does it sound so familiar?"

"Yes, it's a consulting company of the Emgrand Group."

"From the Dihao Group? What are we going there for?" Qian Hong was a little confused, but he seemed to be able to guess something from Su Cheng's identity of the Dihao Group.

Zhao Peng didn't explain to Qian Hong: "You will know when the time comes."

"it is good!"

Zhao Peng smiled and told everyone:

"Thank you all for your hard work over this long time. Tonight is my treat. You can pick any place you want!"

(End of this chapter)