Reborn as a female internet celebrity in a county town

Chapter 164 Boys need to protect themselves when they go out.

Yan Keming's offer was indeed very generous. Although there was an element of linguistic skill involved, directly offering a price of 200 million yuan was definitely a move that resonated with people.

But for Lin Lang, it didn't mean much.

If he wants to take this money, he has to pay taxes. Even if he knows a bunch of legitimate ways to avoid taxes, it's hard to lower the tax rate much.

Because he is ultimately a natural person.

Even if the transactions are conducted under the company's name and he is responsible for filing the taxes himself, in order to legally avoid taxes, he can only reinvest the company's money.

What can he invest in? Only stocks.

He's trading stocks through a private equity firm, and his personal company is also buying stocks. If the private equity firm turns against him and reports him, he'll end up in jail.

Before coming to Shanghai, he had already cleared and cancelled his personal accounts, just in case something else went wrong.

Therefore, if this money is received in the name of a company, it can only be used to invest in other things, either the company itself or fixed assets, which will depreciate rapidly in the next few years.

Even if he did a great job, Yan Keming would give him a share of the profits, which was just a little more money to him, and no other help was needed.

Yan Keming will not give out shares. Even if he does give out some equity incentives, there will be various restrictions. He will be finished after ten years.

It's definitely better than his previous life, but he's not after the kind of life he had in his previous life.

Even if he had lost his job in his previous life, it wouldn't have been too difficult for him to find a job that paid 20,000 to 30,000 a month. He just couldn't accept the difference in his situation and gave up for a while.

Working with Yan Li is different. First of all, Yan Li is a newcomer. If the cooperation is successful, I will be able to enjoy all the rights that Yan Li has rebuilt.

Working for Yan Keming would earn you the title of "Emperor of Hired Managers."

He is a shareholder, investor, and even an angel investor of Yan Li, and it doesn't affect his ability to do other things.

"Mr. Yan, the offer you've made is indeed very tempting, but I've already signed a contract with Tianjin Capital, so I have no choice... I can only decline your kind offer."

Yan Keming said with a smile, "As long as you're willing, I'll talk to Tianjin Capital."

"This... let's forget it. Yan Li and I have been classmates for so many years."

"Are you not satisfied with the price? If not, we can continue to discuss it." Yan Keming probed Lin Lang's bottom line step by step.

"Mr. Yan, you've misunderstood. It's not about the price."

Next, Yan Keming talked about other things, including Lin Lang's thoughts on the future and whether he planned to settle in Shanghai or Hangzhou...

It was mainly a test.

However, Lin Lang didn't have those thoughts at all.

They chatted until the food was served, and then briefly discussed some investment philosophies.

That's no problem, Lin Lang can definitely talk to him.

From international capital to the domestic environment, from the past to the future...

These are all macro-level things; everyone has their own ideas, and they're all empty rhetoric.

For example, when discussing the social status of the US dollar, Lin Lang argued that the dollar would eventually collapse, but the collapse would take a long time. During the collapse, capital would seek more anchors to hedge against the risk of the dollar's collapse.

For example, gold...

Yan Keming must know all this as well.

In short, Lin Lang's message was that he was sorry, but he couldn't agree. He was also very interested, but there had to be a sense of contractual obligation, etc.

The two hadn't reached any conclusions by the time the meal was over.

After a short rest, Yan Keming said, "President Lin, I heard that someone wanted to buy shares of Dayu Media, and you offered 1 billion yuan, right?"

"Well... I guess so."

"Well then, since we've invited President Lin here today, it wouldn't be right to let him leave empty-handed. I'm planning to invest ten million in Big Fish Media for a 1% stake. What do you think?"

"Mr. Yan, shall we conduct some further research on Big Fish Media?"

This investment seems more like a friendly investment from Yan Keming; he didn't do much research on Dayu Media.

"Haha, no need, no need. It's my personal share, it has nothing to do with the company, but the shares will be registered under Shen An'an's name."

Regardless, Yan Keming must begin investing in Shen An'an's side.

It's not his style to ask for benefits without investing.

"Okay, just let me know when you're free, Mr. Yan."

"I'll have Shen An'an contact you. You can discuss it then. Once the contract is signed, the money will be in your account on the same day."

"it is good."

When Yan Keming left, it was as if he had given Lin Lang a gift.

On the one hand, we need to invest some money in Shen An'an's business, and on the other hand, we need to maintain contact with Lin Lang.

Yan Keming always believed that there was nothing money couldn't solve, but he simply couldn't offer Lin Lang a higher price right now.

When giving gifts, what you're really giving isn't cost-effectiveness, but rather recognition and approval.

Lin Lang valued Dayu Media at 1 billion yuan. Others might not agree, but he did. Even if it was only 1%, it meant something different to Lin Lang.

Lin Lang is truly capable of gifting a luxury car worth tens of millions; he can buy one anytime in the future.

But so far, apart from him, no one else has approved of Big Fish Media's valuation of one billion.

This represents my appreciation for him.

Since it's all an investment anyway, if Lin Lang isn't even worth ten million, then giving him anything is a waste of money. But if Lin Lang achieves the value you expect, then ten million is more useful than fifty million.

……

After Yan Li dropped Mi Xiaofan off at the hotel, he waited for her in the lobby lounge area.

I've already sent a message to Lin Lang, but he hasn't replied.

It's unclear whether Lin Lang was driving or discussing something else.

Around 3 p.m., Lin Lang replied to her message. Five minutes later, she saw Lin Lang walking towards her.

She didn't tell Lin Lang that Dingxin Investment Company belonged to her father.

"You seem so relaxed, so the talk must have gone well?"

She didn't even know what she was feeling when she said those words.

Anxiety, worry, and many other emotions were mixed together.

Lin Lang sat on the sofa and said with a smile, "It did go well. Also... did you not explain things clearly to me?"

"What wasn't explained clearly?"

“I told you about Dingxin Investment Company, and you didn’t even mention that it’s your dad’s.”

"Huh? I... I was thinking that since we're talking about investment, I didn't want to interfere with your price negotiation."

"We didn't talk much about investment; it was mainly about your dad. He wants me to bring my analyst team to his place..."

"and then?"

Yan Li felt even more panicked.

It turns out that his own father's goal was actually to get a team.

This means that his father never intended for him to continue running Tianjin Capital.

This also shows that Yang Jingyuan's investment in Tianjin Capital was not because of his father at all.

"Your dad gave you two hundred million... for a year."

"Oh……"

Upon hearing Lin Lang's words, Yan Li felt a sudden pang in her heart, but then calmed down. The outcome was already predetermined.

That's two hundred million!
Money that I simply cannot afford no matter what.

Who could resist the temptation of two hundred million?

Lin Lang continued, "Your dad also said that it doesn't matter that I signed a contract with Tianjin Capital; he will come and resolve this matter with you."

Yan Li: "..."

She stood up and said, "Okay, I'll go back to the company now and take care of this for you..."

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly added, "I forgot to mention, congratulations!"

She didn't want to say who was really suffering inside.

She had no right to refuse when her own father asked for her.

Especially since Lin Lang has already agreed.

Lin Lang quickly said, "Don't worry..."

"What? Are you going to treat me to a meal? It's your duty, but wait until tomorrow. I'll go hungry for a day and try to eat as much as I can."

Yan Li replied with a relaxed expression.

"No, I didn't agree. I feel that 200 million is a bit too little. I would only consider it if it were 300 to 500 million a year."

"what?"

Yan Li sat down silently on the sofa again and asked, "You really didn't agree?"

"Really."

"Didn't you eat enough for lunch? Shall I treat you to something to eat?"

Yan Li felt relieved immediately.

After all, an offer of 200 million is definitely the ceiling for the financial industry; as for 300 million or 500 million, that's impossible.

Even if Lin Lang achieves excellent results and helps Tianjin Capital stabilize its funds, his father wouldn't spend 300 million or 500 million to sign him.

That would be too risky.

The financial market is full of uncertainties; a cost of four or five hundred million could potentially drag down a top company.

Lin Lang didn't leave even with 200 million, so he definitely never intended to leave.

Anyway, Lin Lang and his team are worth at most a little over 100 million, and his father will never ask for a higher price in the future.

So, it's safe!

"I have some things to take care of. Your dad invested in Big Fish Media, and I'll try to finalize the contract as soon as possible..."

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

"It's okay, I can handle it myself."

……

Shen An'an already knew that her uncle had given her 1% of the shares in Big Fish Media.

She seemed very excited because she now had another identity: a shareholder of Big Fish Media and Lin Lang's partner.

Although she didn't feel she could contribute much.

However, although Shen Xingnan and Chen Lan did not raise any objections after learning about this, they were not at ease with each other in private.

Shen Xingnan said, "Yan Keming claims it's for business purposes, but I always feel like he's after An'an."

Chen Lan nodded. "That's for sure. Yan Keming may seem amiable on the surface, but he has a very strong sense of class. You can tell from how much he controls his wife and daughter that he is an extremely proud person. Everything around him must serve him. Even if what he said is true, it's not normal that he chose to give it to An'an."

"Sigh, An An is so popular lately."

It has only been less than ten days since Shen An'an became a sensation, and her fan base has already reached 1.6 million.

Although the growth rate is very small now, only a few hundred or a few thousand new followers per day, it is incomparable to before.

But its popularity is by no means low.

Shen An'an can easily get two or three million views for any video she posts, and the comments section is even more outrageous.

Shen An'an now only updates her account status daily. In the past, she would sometimes reveal stock price information, but now she blurs it all out and only shows the day's earnings.

Without a doubt, the price is falling every day, after all, the stocks she bought are all bottomless pits.

There are so many memes in the comments section, especially the one: "I was set up by capital," which has now become one of the most popular phrases on the internet.

If Shen An'an hadn't been in a niche market, the viewership would definitely have been much higher.

She has no special talents, yet she still has over a million followers.

In fact, many people are afraid to pay attention to her, fearing, in online parlance, that they might be tainted by karma.

Therefore, Shen An'an can easily get two or three million views for any video she posts, and sometimes even five or six million, far exceeding the number of her fans.

Now, many relatives know how popular Shen An'an is.

Shen Xingnan had no doubt that Shen An'an could manipulate the stock market with just a word.

Yan Keming is indeed his idol, but idols can't make him lose his mind and think that everything Yan Keming does is right.

The reason I didn't refuse this time is mainly because... it only cost ten million, and my family could afford that.

We can't just keep refusing and ruin things with Yan Keming before anything even happens; that would be pointless.

"In any case, we need to be wary of him using An'an for financial manipulation. And Lin Lang might also be using Shen An'an for manipulation. We need to be careful about both..."

"Don't be so hostile towards Lin Lang. If he really wanted to take advantage of someone, he would have done it already..."

"Who can resist the allure of absolute profit? Yan Keming has already made his move; can Lin Lang control his desires? He hasn't acted yet simply because he doesn't have enough money and hasn't earned much. Once he has a little money, will he be able to resist the temptation to make hundreds of millions using An'an?"

……

"I've finished preparing the contract and will send it back immediately. After you sign it, have Gao Yu submit it for filing, understand?"

Lin Lang said something to Shen An'an.

At this time, Shen An'an was working at Dayu Media.

"I know, but why don't you come back?"

"I'm busy with other things, and I probably won't be able to go back for a while."

Shen An'an: "What have you been busy with?"

"We need to shoot videos for the company's online influencers. We've almost exhausted all the places in our county where we can shoot videos, so we need to go outside to shoot some material."

"Oh, so I'm a shareholder now. Can you include me next time?"

"We'll see how things go next time. If you're free, you can come along."

"No problem! By the way, is there anything the company needs me, as a shareholder, to do? How about you arrange a job for me, like being your secretary?"

"..."

"You probably need a driver, right?"

"What good are your few shares! Go do your own thing. Remember, any video you post from now on must be sent to me for review first. If I don't approve it, you're not allowed to post it. No one else's opinion matters."

"Okay, boss! But could you promise me one thing?"

"Um, you said..."

"When you're out and about, protect yourself and don't let anyone take advantage of you. Also, I've heard that many people have illnesses..."

(End of this chapter)