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

Chapter 272 The old man is eating too well! (6k)

"What are you doing, Mr. Wang? You miss me that much?"

"Thinking of you my ass! You didn't even send me a red envelope for Chinese New Year!"

"Oh dear, Mr. Wang, look at my forgetful memory! I forgot, I'll send you some local specialties next year, okay?"

"Hmph, I won't eat it. I don't like roast chicken, but your beef is really good."

"Huh? You ate?"

"Yes, I ate it. Xiao Chen gave it to me."

Oh.

Su Cheng understood.

Wang Zhiying learned from Xiao Chen that Su Cheng had sent local specialties to her friends in Jingzhou, but not to her.

He thought that Wang Zhiying held a grudge against him because he hadn't given her a New Year's greeting or a red envelope during the holiday.

Oh, it's about local specialties!
"Mr. Wang, I'll have my dad buy some and send it to you tomorrow."

"Forget it, the New Year is over already, this is so unthoughtful!"

"Next year, I'll definitely make it up to Mr. Wang next year, and I'll buy you a year's worth!"

"Why would you buy a year's supply? I can buy beef anywhere else, why do I have to eat yours?"

Su Cheng smiled awkwardly.

"If you really want to make it up to me, wouldn't you have to send me a red envelope worth millions?"

Su Cheng: ???
you.

Are you still calling a red envelope a few million?

This is an extremely large transfer, isn't it?

As Zhao Peng poured tea for the two of them, he smiled awkwardly and said, "President Su, I invited you here today because there's something I need to tell you."

"The Boxer Group just contacted me. They want to acquire 'Heart Signal' in a package deal with cash, offering 100 million yuan."

Wang Zhiying didn't forget to add the currency unit of this quote: "US dollars".

Su Cheng was shocked after hearing this.

Jack Ma offered 100 million to acquire it?
And it's in US dollars?

Su Cheng only came to her senses at this moment.

It seems that Wang Zhiying knew about this news before Su Cheng did.

So, asking for a red envelope worth several million yuan is not really a lot for her.

Based on their shareholding ratio, Su Cheng could receive a cash prize of over nine figures.

Today, they want to discuss with Su Cheng whether or not to sell "Heart Signal".

Needless to say, Wang Zhiying is extremely willing to sell.

She had this idea when the Dihao Group invested in her.

I never expected to receive such a big surprise after the New Year.

In such a short time, they've already made hundreds of times their initial investment.

but.

Gamblers are all greedy.

Women like Wang Zhiying are no exception; she wants more.

So she was still hesitating and not in a hurry to make a decision. She wanted to hear Su Cheng's opinion first.

Wouldn't it be even better if the price could be a little higher?
Zhao Peng's attitude remained the same as before; he initially had no intention of selling the company.

However, he no longer holds most of the shares in "Heart Signal," and the boxer's offer this time has a high premium, so he is wavering.

However, Zhao Peng did not express his opinion, because his own words did not count; he had to listen to Su Cheng and Wang Zhiying.

Now it all depends on Su Cheng's attitude.

Su Cheng returned after the Chinese New Year, intending to continue expanding his influence.

On the surface, selling "Heart Signal" seems to bring Su Cheng no other benefits besides cash income.

Su Cheng fell into deep thought.

The valuation of "Heart Signal" may exceed 4 million US dollars.

But valuation is valuation, and net asset value is net asset value.

The product needs to be continuously operated, and most of the revenue needs to be used for promotion.

This means huge advertising costs.

Only in this way can we maintain our industry position and market share.

If it were to be sold, $1 million wouldn't be a small sum.

Based on the diluted shares, Su Cheng will likely receive around 150 million yuan in cash.

"It's not a loss."

After hearing this, Zhao Peng and Wang Zhiying understood Su Cheng's attitude, and he also tended to sell "Heart Signal" and cash out.

That makes the situation clear.

Both Wang Zhiying and Su Cheng were inclined to sell, so Zhao Peng had no reason to insist.

Su Cheng had already made up his mind; he was going to take the money and leave.

This money will be Su Cheng's first pot of gold; he will use it as seed money to start a company.

"Let's switch tracks and stop working on dating apps."

"If you join us, we'll work together. You don't need to contribute money, just manpower."

"If I'm not interested, then I'll do it myself."

With this money in hand, both Wang Zhiying and Zhao Peng have truly achieved financial freedom.

It's hard to say whether he has the intention to continue his career.

Zhao Peng asked, "President Su, have you already identified a promising market?"

"Not yet, but we have a general direction."

The acquisition was so sudden that Su Cheng hadn't even figured out what to do.

But he has an information gap.

It's so easy to do whatever you want.

With a capital of 100 million, you can easily rise to prominence by simply riding a trend.

Wang Zhiying was completely dumbfounded by Su Cheng.

Are you going to leave Geely?

"I will not resign."

"Do it secretly?"

"Ah."

"Aren't you afraid the company will find out?"

"What's there to be afraid of? They definitely won't be able to find out about me."

Su Cheng wondered what would happen even if the old man found out about him.
Points deducted?

Then go ahead and deduct it.

Deduct as much as you like.

I don't care!
Su Cheng had made up her mind.

During the early stages of development, it's best to play cautiously and avoid being discovered by the older players, as this could create unnecessary trouble for yourself.

"Mr. Zhao, you can bring your good brothers, and together we'll create a great company!"

Zhao Peng's eyes lit up immediately when he heard the words "great company".

When others talk about a 'great company,' Zhao Peng might think he's just making empty promises.

But if Su Cheng said those words, it would be a different story.

Su Cheng is exceptionally capable and comes from a super-large company like Emperor Group.

It's too easy for him to do whatever he wants.

Zhao Peng's previous wish was to become a part of a big company, but this wish seems too difficult for him, and he may never be able to achieve it in his lifetime.

but it does not matter.

He can't join a big company, but he can become the founder of a big company.

Why not just create your own big company?

He immediately expressed his willingness to follow: "President Su, then my brothers and I will work with you."

Su Cheng looked at Wang Zhiying and asked for her opinion.

"Uh, you two keep going, I'm going to take a break."

Laugh to death.

rest?

Su Cheng thinks Wang Zhiying is planning to wait and see.

"Yes, no problem, Mr. Wang."

"Then it's settled, we'll sell it to the boxer for one hundred million US dollars."

"Hmm... Mr. Zhao, you need to schedule a meeting with the person in charge of the Emperor Group to explain the relevant situation clearly."

Su Cheng instructed Zhao Peng to talk to the relevant person in charge of Dihao Group: "Just tell them that the major shareholder and you both agree to sell, and they shouldn't reject the offer."

"With an investment of 20 million, the group can earn 140 million. In just a few months, it has increased sevenfold. This is already a very profitable deal."

"Even if they refuse, it doesn't matter. Emperor Group doesn't have voting rights. Just be firm and let them wait to get their share of the money."

"it is good."

……

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The next day.

4:22 am.

Deng Qiang sat in a 24-hour convenience store not far from the company.

He bought a cup of Nescafé for 6 yuan and sat down to wait for someone.

Soon, a man wearing a mask and a hoodie hurriedly walked into the store.

Kang Xiaoxiao looked around and walked straight toward Deng Qiang.

"Did you get it?"

"Caught it."

Kang Xiaoxiao took out her phone and handed it to Deng Qiang.

Deng Qiang flipped through his phone's photo album, his eyes glued to Long Ruoli's personal file.

Born on April 11, 1983, he joined the Geely Group in 2004.

What is this thing?
Are you sure you didn't take the wrong picture?

"You didn't take the wrong picture; the name is on it."

Deng Qiang zoomed in on the top of the photo and saw a name, though only half of it, but the three characters 'Long Ruoli' were still legible.

It's possible that Kang Xiaoxiao's hand was shaking and the photo didn't capture her.
That means Long Ruoli is 33 years old this year?
She joined the Dihao Group at the age of 21?
21 years old... probably not even graduated from university yet?

Deng Qiang was just surprised by Long Ruoli's age when he saw her position.

Long Ruoli's position is not what everyone imagines; her transfer order within the group does not list her as vice president.

It's the real CEO!

Absolutely the top leader!

Wait.

What does this group level mean?
K22? !
At this moment, Deng Qiang's face showed an indescribable expression.

Long Ruoli joined the Dihao Group a few months earlier than Deng Qiang. She started as a K9 and rose through the ranks at a rate of one level per year, and even two levels per year.

This promotion speed is equivalent to a rocket launch within the Geely Group.

Having worked in the group for over a decade, I wouldn't say I've made outstanding contributions, but I have certainly achieved considerable success.

I had to work really hard to get this K9 up here, while others started with a K9.

There's absolutely no comparison.

K22 and K9 are not even in the same league.

Long Ruoli can do whatever she wants to Deng Qiang.

Given Long Ruoli's level, she has direct access to the top leadership within the group. Crushing her is as easy as crushing an ant; no one will care about Deng Qiang's fate.

Only then did Deng Qiang fully understand what Su Cheng meant by "you can't touch this person." Never mind.

This person is definitely not someone who can stage an accident on their own.

The skills he learned in the latter half of his life are no match for absolute power; they are like the difference between a needle and a halberd.

"Manager Deng, have you finished reading? I'm a little sleepy now..."

Kang Xiaoxiao hasn't slept since yesterday. When he sneaked into Shengyue, his adrenaline surged, but now that energy has subsided, he's exhausted and feels like he's about to fall asleep.

"Send this picture to my phone, then delete the original and go to sleep."

"I'll grant you a day off."

Kang Xiaoxiao did as instructed, leaving the convenience store and taking a taxi back to her residence.

Deng Qiang lived nearby, so he went back to catch up on his sleep as well.

He had already given up all thoughts of fighting against Long Ruoli.

Just be a good dog to Long Ruoli.

You don't need to think about anything else.

a few days later.

Shengyue convened a collective meeting.

Long Ruoli formally introduced herself to everyone and made adjustments to Shengyue's business direction for the year.

Deng Qiang felt a little scared after listening to Long Ruoli's words.

He realized he had really underestimated Long Ruoli.

At first, Deng Qiang thought that Long Ruoli was not riding a rocket, but some kind of indescribable thing.

But they got there through genuine talent and hard work.

It might be unfair to condemn all beautiful women in other industries as mere "pretty faces," but at least more than half of them are indeed just pretty faces.

But the Dihao Group is different.

There are almost no vases here.

Even if it's just a vase, it's a vase with extremely high value.

Then it can no longer be called a vase.

You have to address the leader properly!
really.

Those beautiful women in their Emperor Group shouldn't be judged solely on their appearance!

From beginning to end, Long Ruoli brought no one to Shengyue except for a young assistant with braces and black round-framed glasses.

This is practically equivalent to taking office all by himself.

When Zhang Mazi took office in Goose City, he brought several brothers with him.

What confidence that must be!

Scared!
After introducing herself and outlining the business structure for the year, Long Ruoli began presenting awards to the team and individuals for their performance over the previous year.

Actually, everyone has already discussed who will win which award; it's practically an open secret.

However, to everyone's surprise, the annual individual excellence award was not given to Ye Li for solving the Du Juan case, but was given directly to Su Cheng.

Du Juan was Sheng Yue's highest-paying and most challenging case last year. Everyone assumed that whoever won the case would be the best of the year and would be promoted to deputy manager.

Su Cheng performed quite well and was somewhat competitive, but everyone was still surprised that she wasn't chosen by Ye Li.

The one Ye Li felt most sorry for was Lin Lin.

Everyone secretly scrutinized Ye Li, trying to read the disappointment on her face.

Not just other colleagues.

Even Su Cheng herself was completely dumbfounded.

What the hell?

He actually won the Individual of the Year award?
Isn't it Ye Li?
Su Cheng felt something was off deep down.

What is that old man up to?
In the past, Old Deng would never have given him this award, for fear that he would become arrogant.

He even began to wonder whether this was the old man's decision or Long Ruoli's own initiative.
But upon further reflection, Su Cheng ruled out the possibility that Long Ruoli had acted on her own initiative.

The old man is the undisputed leader of the Dihao Group; no one dares to disobey him.

Even Secretary Bai, whom Su Cheng was familiar with, would only dare to say a few good words for himself. Without the old man's nod, Secretary Bai wouldn't dare to give him any rewards, let alone Long Ruoli, who had just come up.

Oh.

Su Cheng understood.

Could this award be because he was very filial when he was in his hometown?
So, what was the old man's reward for himself?
That's the only possibility.

Su Cheng couldn't think of any other reason besides this.

After announcing the awards, Long Ruoli announced the personnel changes for the first half of the year.

It's roughly the same list that Bai Zihua gave to Long Ruoli before.

When Deng Qiang heard that he had officially become a supervisor after the 'temporary' prefix was removed, he felt a secret sense of satisfaction.

His previous K9 level was nominal, because both the supervisor and deputy supervisor were at the K9 level, but the deputy supervisor's power was less than one-tenth of the supervisor's.

The word "deputy" in their name means they can get involved in everything, but they can't make any decisions.

However, because Zhang Chengze was dismissed during the internal affairs review and the headquarters kept transferring leaders over, his K9 became the leader with real power.

The temporary supervisor position was essentially just an additional title, not much different from before.

If Long Ruoli doesn't come, Deng Qiang might throw a big party at the beginning of the year.

But now that Long Ruoli has become the president of Shengyue, he no longer has the right to hold banquets.

To be honest, it wasn't that great.

When someone joins the Geely Group, they start with a K9; your destination is their starting point.

However, Deng Qiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Now that the supervisor had been confirmed, he was officially K9.

Long Ruoli continued announcing the personnel reshuffle list:

"Ms. Ye Li has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Shengyue Consulting, and her level has been adjusted to K9."

"Mr. Su Cheng has taken over the position of head of Group 7 at Shengyue Consulting, and his level has been adjusted to K8."

Su Cheng's expression softened considerably at this point.

Not bad either.

Although Ye Li did not win the annual award, she was promoted to deputy manager.

The motivation for winning the annual award is to use it as a stepping stone to becoming a deputy manager; there's a high probability that I'll be promoted to deputy manager in the second half of this year or next year.

The Best of the Year award wasn't given to Ye Li, but she was promoted to deputy manager in the first half of the year, so whether or not she gets the Best of the Year award is irrelevant. In fact, Su Cheng felt that the Best of the Year award was more meaningful even without it.
The remaining personnel changes were basically routine adjustments.

It's worth mentioning that Kang Xiaoxiao was also promoted to deputy group leader, but she wasn't in Su Cheng's seventh group; instead, she was transferred to the first group.

After explaining everything, Long Ruoli said that the corresponding bonus would be paid along with next month's salary.

"I'll give everyone the morning to adjust, and you must be back to work this afternoon."

"Everyone, the meeting can be adjourned."

"Team Leader Su, come to my office after the meeting."

Su Cheng: ???
what?
Su Cheng didn't have time to discuss the awards and promotions with Ye Li and the others; he looked at Ye Li, Qin Fen, Zhang Yangwen, and the others.

Ye Li communicated with Su Cheng through her eyes, her gaze conveying the message: 'You go first.'

Su Cheng nodded and followed Long Ruoli to the office.

Su Cheng walked behind her, and even though they were several meters apart, he could smell the lingering scent of lily of the valley on her body.

Her left and right shoulder blades were symmetrically shaped like butterfly wings. Her arms swung naturally. As her left toes touched the ground, her right shoulder naturally retreated. Her stride was even and dignified, like a pendulum. Each time her heel hit the ground, it was like a gentle tap on a man's heart.

Her calves were slender and toned, with distinct ankle joints. The knee-length skirt accentuated her rounded and full hips, the fabric stretching and loosening with each step, like a silk lantern fluttering in the wind.

Compared to Long Ruoli, Wang Zhiying has a stronger visual impact on men.

Wang Xiaoma's waist-to-hip ratio is the kind of figure that makes you want to pull her hair and slap her; it's the kind of figure that can arouse violent thoughts.

Long Ruoli's figure is more slender and well-proportioned, and from a certain perspective, Long Ruoli is at a disadvantage.

At this moment, Su Cheng had only one thought in her mind: the old man will eat.

If you get tired of this kind of food, you can try a different flavor.

Is this the same old man who always puts on such a painful act for him?

Grass!
If that's the case, then Su Cheng also wants to suffer!

The two arrived at the president's office.

This office was rearranged by Deng Qiang according to Long Ruoli's instructions, and he personally cleaned it until it was spotless.

Without wasting words, Long Ruoli went straight to the point with Su Cheng: "Team Leader Su, there's a case that needs your help with."

She took a file out of the drawer and handed it to Su Cheng.

Su Cheng looked at the thick file in her hand: "This is..."

"Sit down and take a look first. We'll talk after you've finished. I'll wait for you."

After speaking, Long Ruoli sat down at the large desk and waited quietly for Su Cheng.

Su Cheng sat on the sofa and started reading.

Su Cheng felt that it would take two hours just to scan through such a thick file.

However, after he turned to the first page, Su Cheng dismissed his previous thought.

This is... the case file for "Heart Signal"?

He knows some things inside and out, so it won't take him two hours at all; a few minutes will suffice.

Perhaps this is why Long Ruoli sought him out?

Is it related to "Heart Signal"?
However, Su Cheng still pretended to watch for more than ten minutes: "President Long, I've finished watching."

"Ah."

Long Ruoli was not surprised by the speed at which Su Cheng read the files; in fact, she thought he was reading a bit slowly.

"Look at this again."

Long Ruoli took out another document from the drawer, which contained the boxer group's price list and the email that Zhao Peng sent to the Emperor Group.

Su Cheng understood at this moment; he remembered what Long Ruoli had said at the gathering earlier.

Sheng Yue International Consulting will adjust its business model this year, mainly focusing on internal operations within the group.

In other words, the control of "Heart Signal" has been handed over to Long Ruoli.

Isn't that a coincidence?

“You were a client of ‘Heart Signal’ before, so I thought you might be more familiar with this area.”

Long Ruoli explained that Zhao Peng had clearly expressed his intention to sell in the email, and she asked Su Cheng, "What do you think of Boxer Group's offer?"

Su Cheng is currently unsure whether the handling of "Heart Signal" was normally assigned to Long Ruoli, or whether it was arranged by the old man.

He thinks the former is more likely?

Su Cheng personally prefers to sell, as he is one of the shareholders of "Heart Signal," so his statement is based on his personal perspective: "I think it's pretty good."

Su Cheng explained to Long Ruoli in detail why he thought the price was good, and his reasons were largely the same as his previous analysis.

However, this time his wording was more precise, leading Long Ruoli to believe that Su Cheng was a rational and objective person standing on the side of the group.

After explaining, Su Cheng didn't forget to ask Long Ruoli's opinion: "President Long, what are your thoughts?"

Long Ruoli's expression was no longer relaxed as before; instead, she stared at Su Cheng and looked her over again.

Su Cheng's thoughts were completely opposite to hers.

really.

The young master is still too young; he needs more experience in business.

She, as the homeroom teacher, needs to be more patient with the young master.

"I think a price of one hundred million US dollars is a bit too low."

Long Ruoli shared her thoughts and provided an analysis.

"Online dating is a huge market, and it can be expanded into all sorts of product lines."

"I conservatively estimate that it may appreciate to around 400 million US dollars within the next five years."

Su Cheng:?
ha?
She's also valued at $400 million?
Su Cheng immediately looked at Long Ruoli with even higher regard.

Great minds think alike.

Su Cheng herself values ​​"Heart Signal" at 400 million US dollars.

It must be mentioned that Su Cheng's valuation is based on the information gap surrounding the rebirth.

Despite having no information gap, Long Ruoli still accurately valued the company at four hundred million US dollars.

It's clear that her skill level is exceptionally high.

This guy's got something!
(End of this chapter)