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Chapter 94 Betting Scheme

Upon hearing this, Chung Man's eyes lit up instantly.

28% plus 5% equals 33%! While this percentage is still some distance from our initial expectations, it is an acceptable and quite generous figure.

However, before the joy on his face could fully bloom, Huang Yiyi's next words made him frown slightly.

"However," Huang Yiyi said calmly and clearly, "this 5% equity stake needs to be separately agreed upon from the original 28% equity stake. It will come with two special clauses."

"First, this portion of equity is subject to a three-year lock-up period, during which Tiansheng Investment is prohibited from selling or transferring it in any form."

"Secondly, after the three-year lock-up period expires, Mr. Chen Lin has the right of first refusal. He can choose to repurchase all of these shares at ten times the initial investment amount. Of course, he can also choose to waive this right."

Huang Yiyi paused, her gaze sweeping over Peng Yifeng and Zhong Min, who were deep in thought, before making a final addition: "If Mr. Chen Lin decides not to repurchase after three years, then Tiansheng Investment will be free to dispose of this 5% equity stake."

After he finished speaking, the entire conference room fell into an eerie silence.

Everyone was stunned by this groundbreaking plan, their minds racing to weigh the pros and cons.

Principal Chang Kai and Teacher He Qun exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of worry in each other's eyes.

Chen Lin's personal shareholding will decrease from 51% to 46%, losing absolute control, which is no small matter in corporate governance.

But they also understood that this was a huge concession Chen Lin had made to break the deadlock. For a moment, they couldn't say anything more and could only exchange quick, hushed conversations with the law professor beside them.

On the other side, Peng Yifeng had a playful smile on his face.

Tenfold buyback!

Good lad, he's betting against himself!

He was betting that three years later, the company's value would increase by more than tenfold, and that buying back the shares at ten times the initial price would be a very profitable deal for him.

How much confidence must one have in their own abilities and the future of the company to dare to propose such terms?

Peng Yifeng and Zhong Min exchanged a few words in hushed tones. Zhong Min's expression appeared somewhat hesitant and solemn.

"President Peng, I need to go out and make a call to confirm something with the company's risk control department," Zhong Min said in a low voice.

"Go ahead," Peng Yifeng waved his hand.

Chung Man immediately stood up and quickly walked out of the conference room.

About five minutes later, he pushed the door open again, walked straight to Peng Yifeng's side, bent down, and whispered a few words in his ear.

Peng Yifeng's smile deepened after hearing this.

Zhong Min straightened up, sat back in her seat, and nodded solemnly to everyone, especially Huang Yiyi: "Um, Mr. Chen, Ms. Huang, Tiansheng Investment accepts the supplementary proposal you put forward."

The moment the words left his mouth, Chen Lin could clearly feel the tense atmosphere in the conference room relax instantly.

Principal Chang Kai's signature warm smile reappeared on his face.

With the core conflict resolved, the subsequent negotiations proceeded with great momentum.

The three parties quickly reached a consensus on a series of terms, including the company's governance framework, board seats, and financial oversight.

Just as Chen Lin had predicted, the vast majority of the terms were extremely favorable to him, the founder.

It's clear that President Chang is determined to deeply integrate him with Yannan University, and he's thinking of him in almost every way.

Peng Yifeng, on the other hand, was even more generous. He seemed to genuinely admire Chen Lin's talent and courage and just wanted him to unleash his full potential and make a name for himself.

On one occasion, Zhong Min attempted to propose stricter constraints on corporate governance, but Peng Yifeng stopped her with a single look.

This scene further convinced Chen Lin of his previous suspicion that President Peng's position and influence within Tiansheng Group were likely very high.

The fact that Zhong Min, a professional manager at Tiansheng Investment, behaved so respectfully, even to the point of being completely obedient, speaks volumes.

Two hours later, all the terms and details were finalized.

Zhong Min closed her laptop and said, "Everyone, we will draft the formal investment agreement as soon as possible, and we expect to send it to you for review within three days. After you confirm that everything is correct, we will schedule a time for the school's authorized representative and President Chen to sign it together. Once the agreement takes effect, the funds from Tiansheng Investment will be immediately transferred to Yanhai Technology's corporate account."

"It's the same at our school," Principal Chang Kai immediately stated with a smile.

With the matter settled, Peng Yifeng stood up, glanced at his watch, and smiled, "Alright, then I won't stay any longer. I'll head to the airport now and make it back to Shanghai in time for dinner."

"Let me see you out." Chen Lin immediately stood up as well.

At the entrance of Yannan University, the summer breeze carried a hint of heat.

Peng Yifeng's Audi A8L was already waiting by the roadside.

Just before getting into the car, Peng Yifeng stopped, turned around, and looked at Chen Lin with interest, asking, "Chen Lin, to be honest, your proposal for a 5% equity stake suggests you have a lot of confidence in your company?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin smiled warmly. Instead of answering directly, he asked, "President Peng, isn't the reason you're willing to invest in me precisely because you value my abilities?"

Peng Yifeng was slightly taken aback, then burst into a hearty laugh.

"Hahaha! Good! Well said!"

He patted Chen Lin's shoulder forcefully, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

After saying that, he opened the car door and got in.

October 8th, Thursday.

After the tripartite meeting concluded yesterday, the formal investment agreement was drafted by Zhong Min's team that afternoon and quickly sent to the school and Chen Lin's team.

After Huang Yiyi and the school's legal affairs teacher reviewed and confirmed the agreement overnight, the three parties officially completed the signing this morning.

Both Tiansheng Investment and the school's finance department stated that the first investment payment would be transferred to Yanhai's corporate account within 24 hours.

At this moment, Chen Lin was standing in his spacious office on the second floor of the co-working space, so empty that he could hear the echoes, his heart filled with anticipation for the future.

He took out his phone, opened WeChat, and looked at the WeChat group "Yanhai Startup Partners" that Huang Yiyi had just created, which only included him, Huang Yiyi, and Sun Yu. The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

Everything is moving in the best possible direction.

Just then, a new message notification popped up at the top of the phone screen.

Chen Lin clicked on it and saw that it was Professor Gu Ming.

Gu Ming: [Chen Lin, I've revised and polished your paper from beginning to end and sent it to your email.]

Gu Ming: [Please check if there are any other problems. If there are no problems, you can add the abstract, acknowledgments, and appendices.]