Rebirth Must Be Happy

Chapter 358 [347] Father-in-law gives Xu Jinhuan money (Fourth update, please subscribe)

After getting to know him over this period of time, especially after searching online, Xu Jinhuan has gained a certain understanding of his future father-in-law's capabilities.

In short, Chen Guiliang ranked 56th on the 2012 Forbes China list, with a public net worth of 91 billion RMB.

The 55th one is Lei Jun, the marketing guru that Xu Jinhuan imitates and studies every day on Weibo.

Of course, because of his rebirth, Xu Jinhuan is sometimes mistaken by people as "surpassing his master," but Xu Jinhuan himself knows in his heart that he is still just a clumsy imitation.

Incidentally, Mr. Wang, the CEO of BYD who had heavily invested in the company, is now on the list, ranked 77th.

Xu Jinhuan had this idea, but he hadn't figured out how to implement it yet, so he didn't rush to tell Chen Xingzhu. After hanging up the phone, he continued to think about it and felt that it was very feasible.

Putting career aside, if things were to be exposed one day, and Chen Xingzhu got angry and stopped talking to him, he could find a legitimate reason to go to her door.

This is Qin Shi Huang eating an electric wire; he's so numb he can't be more numb than before!

"Aunt Shan, Dad~"

In Beijing, after hanging up the phone, Chen Xingzhu thought for a moment, then walked out of her room. She heard Chen Xingruo and Chen Xingyu laughing and joking from upstairs, so she followed the sound upstairs to the rooftop terrace.

A light rain had just stopped in Beijing, and the air outside was fresh and cool. Chen Xingruo was playing with her younger brother on the terrace, while Chen Guiliang and Yu Peishan sat on rattan chairs nearby, watching the faint sunset appear on the horizon after the rain.

Chen Xingzhu greeted him and then came over. He played with Chen Xingyu for a while, then sat down in the rattan chair and said to Chen Guiliang, "Dad, I have a question for you."

Chen Guiliang glanced at his eldest daughter, whose personality was completely different from his other daughter and who was undoubtedly more likable, and thought for a moment before saying, "Ask whatever you want, just don't mention Xu Jinhuan."

Chen Xingruo had been teasing him since last year with the phrase "President Chen lost his daughter and his car." Today, with her sister's arrival, she remembered it again. Although Chen Guiliang didn't say anything on the surface, he was still bothered by the only thing he didn't like about his eldest daughter. Seeing that things weren't going well, he immediately took the initiative to speak.

“I’ve never mentioned him.”

Strictly speaking, Chen Xingzhu and Chen Guiliang didn't spend much time together after they recognized each other, but she could feel her father's love for her. This was different from Kong Lingyu's love; it was pure parental love that hadn't been hurt or tainted by reality.

Therefore, Chen Xingzhu quickly rekindled her childhood dependence on and affection for her father, and a rare hint of playfulness appeared in her words and expressions as she spoke, "I'm asking you for money."

"That's easy."

Chen Guiliang was immediately relieved. If it were Chen Xingruo, he would have worried that his unfilial daughter might be plotting to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs or to usurp the throne. But he was quite at ease with Chen Xingzhu. "How much do you want?"

"It's not about how much."

Chen Xingzhu was a little embarrassed. "I remember you said before that the three of us could ask you for a business fund during our university years to start a business or make investments. When can I apply?"

"Your sister can start in her sophomore year, but you can start now."

Chen Guiliang looked at his daughter suspiciously. "You want it now?"

"Ah."

Chen Xingzhu nodded and then asked, "How much can I apply for?"

Before Chen Guiliang could answer, Chen Xingruo turned around and said with dissatisfaction, "Old Chen, what do you mean? Why do I have to be two years younger than my sister?"

"Because I'm afraid you'll waste your money."

Chen Guiliang snapped at his daughter, then said to Chen Xingzhu, "A maximum of 1000 million, depending on the situation."

He paused for a moment, then added, "If you're planning to collaborate with Xu Jinhuan or invest in his company, the amount can be increased to 5000 million."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xingzhu, Chen Xingruo, and even Yu Peishan all showed astonishment, and the latter two even exclaimed in surprise.

Chen Xingruo couldn't help but ask, "Old Chen, you didn't say it backwards, did you?"

Yu Peishan also exclaimed in surprise, "So many?"

Even with Chen Guiliang's wealth, a single investment of 5000 million yuan is not a small amount; it is a large investment that requires great caution. Yu Peishan did not expect that he would be so optimistic about Xu Jinhuan.

Chen Guiliang didn't explain, but asked Chen Xingzhu, "Is it him?"

"..." Chen Xingzhu was a little embarrassed, but he still nodded truthfully and said, "He is preparing to develop a new game, but he doesn't have enough funds, so he plans to seek investment from Tencent."

Chen Guiliang asked in surprise, "Tencent agreed?"

“When he participated in the Youth Innovation Competition last August, Tencent contacted him once, but he refused at that time, saying that Tencent could not give him the price he wanted right now, and that he would talk about it after the college entrance examination.”

Chen Xingzhu explained the situation: "After Subway Surfers became a hit, Tencent approached him again, wanting him to put both games under the same company name. They were willing to pay 2000 million yuan for 50% of the copyright, which was later increased to 3500 million yuan..."

"what?"

Chen Xingruo walked over in surprise, "So much money? How come I didn't know?"

Chen Xingzhu said with a smile, "He didn't tell you, so of course you wouldn't know."

"Of course I know he didn't tell me. I'm asking you why you didn't tell me."

Chen Xingruo rolled her eyes at her sister, "I thought we sisters could talk about anything, but you didn't tell me about all this money... Did he agree to it?"

"I'd be a fool to agree."

Chen Guiliang chuckled. "Tencent's investment department is treating Xu Jinhuan like an ordinary student. They think they can buy a game with 6000 million downloads in six months for only 3500 million?"

Flappy Bird has inherent limitations in its gameplay and genre, and Xu Jinhuan has never spent money on advertising, so its downloads are only slightly over 320 million. Subway Surfers, on the other hand, has a much wider audience, and with advertising, its downloads are now approaching 8000 million.

However, compared to the original version's 2.1 million downloads in a year, this is undoubtedly far behind. There's nothing that can be done about it. Even though Xu Jinhuan has the advantage of foresight, he is limited by funding and resources. He has really put in his best effort to achieve this result.

Even though it's weaker than the original, this result has already shocked the industry.

During the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Xiang Zhihao from Tencent's investment department was so easily persuaded by Xu Jinhuan that he didn't continue trying to convince Xu Jinhuan to accept investment. In the end, it was because he looked down on a student who was talking such boastful things and didn't think a student was qualified to put on airs in front of Tencent.

Otherwise, how could someone who makes a living by investing in KPIs give up so easily?
After Subway Surfers became a huge hit, Xiang Zhihao hurriedly sought out Xu Jinhuan, and he did so several times in a row, his attitude becoming much more enthusiastic than before.

However, Xu Jinhuan stuck to his original argument: It's not the right time yet!
Chen Xing asked curiously, "Isn't it about buying 50% of the shares?"

"That's enough for Tencent; they have ways to gradually take control of Xu Jinhuan."

Chen Guiliang smiled, not bothering to explain in detail, knowing they wouldn't understand anyway, and asked Chen Xingzhu, "Do you know what price he's planning to ask for this time?"

"do not know."

Chen Xingzhu shook her head, "I rarely talk to him about these things..."

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "How about I ask him next time?"

"can."

Chen Guiliang nodded. "There's no need to hide anything from him. For this kind of person, in your current situation, sincerity is the most effective approach."

"Dad, can you please not be so cunning?"

Chen Xingruo pouted and said, "My sister never intended to hide it. Don't you know girls are more outgoing?"

Chen Guiliang didn't want to talk to her anymore.

Chen Xingruo was clearly unaware of this, and asked curiously, "Dad, haven't you always disliked Xu Jinhuan? Why are you so eager to give him money?"

"I don't like him, not his money."

Chen Guiliang grew increasingly annoyed, "This kid manages to cause such a stir while still in high school. Even a blind man could see his talent and potential. I'm not senile yet; I can tell what's important..."

"That's a real shame. My appointment as General Manager Chen will have to be postponed again."

Chen Xingruo sighed, "If only you could have some kind of accident like in the movies. Of course, I'm not cursing you, you could pretend to have an accident and test me and my sister. Then you'd find out my sister is a bit silly and doesn't understand anything. As CEO Chen, I'd have to step in and calm things down..."

She got more and more excited as she spoke: "Then when you came out, you found that everyone in the company only had eyes for me and no one else. So they were completely convinced of my abilities, looked up to me with great admiration, and said to me with shame that they had misjudged me all along. Xingruo, you are the most talented one... Sister, did I use those two idioms correctly?"

(End of this chapter)