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She quickly suppressed her surprise and regained her composure.

"Hello Mr. Li, it's a pleasure to meet you. I know your time is valuable. Let me explain how I can help you and Snail Games."

Li Haoyu simply kept smiling but didn't say anything.

This made Qiu Yingying, who was standing behind Li Haoyu, feel inexplicably nervous.

She couldn't understand why Li Haoyu wasn't saying anything.

Is it really okay for this awkward silence to continue?

I wonder if Andy will be angry with me when she gets home.

Andy is already so humble.

Li Haoyu didn't say a word. Wasn't that looking down on her?

If the two of them start arguing, whose side should I take?

Qiu Yingying was torn between her own thoughts and her inner turmoil.

Li Haoyu, however, seemed very relaxed. He even made Andy a cup of Kung Fu tea.

He glanced at Qiu Yingying.

She just stood there dumbfounded.

This left Li Haoyu feeling quite helpless.

Qiu Yingying really has no tact whatsoever.

Li Haoyu had no choice but to cough.

"Cough cough cough... Secretary Qiu."

Qiu Yingying saw Li Haoyu raise his hand.

She hurriedly grabbed the teacup and handed it to Andy.

"Andy, have some tea first. The boss is probably thinking about something, so there's no need to rush."

Andy, however, remained as calm as ever.

She picked up the teacup with a calm expression and took a small sip.

"This tea is quite good, but unfortunately I don't know much about tea."

However, Li Haoyu still didn't respond.

She was still leisurely making tea at her desk.

Even if Andy is good at maintaining his composure now.

Her brows furrowed.

Andy felt it was a waste of time.

However, the customer is king.

In addition, Snail Games' performance in the past two years has been truly outstanding.

She also heard that Snail Games has a new game that is about to be released, which makes many domestic and foreign investment banks even more eager to get started.

Many investment banks are vying to meet with Snail Games' chairman, hoping to get a share of the profits before the IPO.

This is a critical juncture.

Otherwise, if they wait until the rumored new game is released, they will have to pay even more.

Andy's first impression of Li Haoyu was also good.

Although Li Haoyu remained silent this time, she clearly didn't reject him. Was she waiting for a better offer, hoping he would offer something that would sway her?

Andy couldn't help but feel a ripple of emotion.

She felt she couldn't continue waiting passively like this.

Andy decided to take the initiative.

On the other hand, Li Haoyu met Andy in her work mode.

He couldn't help but sigh: Andy really did seem both beautiful and cool to him now. She was arguably the woman with the strongest aura and the most aloof temperament that Li Haoyu had ever seen in this world.

Besides, Andy herself is quite good-looking.

Short hair, big eyes, small mouth, and a straight nose. He's also at least 1.73 meters tall, likely due to regular exercise. His overall presence is exceptionally striking.

Andy's smile even had a hint of allure.

She is definitely a stunning beauty!

Whether or not you like Andy's type, she always makes a deep first impression on men.

Add to that Andy's unconventional personality, her formulaic speech and behavior, and her vast knowledge base. Li Haoyu felt that, in some ways, she resembled a high-end robot from the future.

If a robot could really perform like Andy, he'd definitely buy one. Even without any other functions, it would be quite nice as a decorative piece in the bedroom.

Li Haoyu smiled and said, "Ms. Andy, I have read the investment plan your company sent me, and to be honest, it doesn't have any highlights."

"To put it simply, you're nothing special, and Snail Games is never short of money. So I really didn't plan to meet you at first. But I'm still quite curious about you as my neighbor."

"I've been quite busy lately and haven't had much time for you. I just happened to have some free time today, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to see you and give you an update."

Andy: ………

This was the first time she had ever met such an "arrogant" negotiating partner.

The company is not short of money at all; it's just trying to give an explanation in person.

However, Snail Games seems to actually have the right to say that.

Andy decided she couldn't just wait passively any longer. She stood up from the guest sofa and sat down at Li Haoyu's desk.

Andy still maintained her aloof demeanor.

She said coldly, "Mr. Li, we are a professional investment company, and we can do much more for the company than you imagine."

Qiu Yingying felt nervous just looking at Andy like this.

I inexplicably felt that the temperature in the office had dropped several degrees.

Li Haoyu smiled.

He completely ignored Andy's expression and spoke nonchalantly.

"Aren't investment companies professional money-grabbers? They make money from the market on one hand and from the company on the other, making money from both sides and never losing money."

Qiu Yingying could only listen to their conversation and feel anxious.

How can you say that...?

This is not about giving the other party no face at all.

Why are you saying such harsh things?

Andy represents a well-known international investment bank; how can she speak like that?

However, Qiu Yingying had no idea.

Business negotiations are never a warm affair.

It's common for both sides to bang on the table and hurl insults at each other over a mere point or two of profit. However, as long as the contract is eventually signed, they'll shake hands and make peace as if nothing happened. 🍭💜 ➅❾𝐒卄Ｕx.Č𝐎𝔪 🐜★

Furthermore, business wasn't Li Haoyu's primary objective in this negotiation. He didn't even see Andy as a rival; he saw her simply as a girl he wanted to conquer.

This is also the most basic thing to do when pursuing a girl.

If you put a girl on a pedestal, you'll either be seen as a simp, or worse, she'll completely ignore you.

Instead, it would be better to give her a good beating.

However, it's not good to keep Andy hanging like this.

Li Haoyu took the initiative to ask, "I heard you returned to China for the IPO. How's the progress?"

Andy's eyes lit up.

Finally, she had a chance to shine.

"I've recently been in charge of the acquisition of Red Star, and it's now just one step away from going public. There are many commendable aspects to this case."

Li Haoyu interrupted Andy.

"Okay, tell me about something you're most proud of recently."

Andy thought about it for a moment.

She was a little unsure of Li Haoyu's current thoughts.

However, Andy still felt that they couldn't just give up like that.

Andy pondered for a moment, "I think it's about reforming innovation. Red Star is in the computer industry, but the mainstream market is still engaged in price wars, and I think that's the biggest problem."

"Price competition is only a superficial cause; the real reason is insufficient innovation among enterprises."

At this moment, Li Haoyu, who was usually silent, said "Oh".

This also greatly encouraged Andy.

Finally, we found something that Li Haoyu was interested in.

But Andy's joy didn't last long.

Li Haoyu suddenly said in a deep voice.

"I feel that innovation is no longer the most important thing for Red Star. The trend in the computer industry is affordable prices and rapid product iteration. I think the strategy of low price and fast sales is not a problem."

Andy immediately retorted, "Only innovation can increase the value of a product and help it stand out in a highly homogenized market."

Li Haoyu nodded in approval of Andy.

However, he then changed his tone and became even more incisive.

"I do not deny that innovation is definitely valuable to businesses."

"However, innovation requires money, manpower, and time, and it's hard to say whether it can be done. Even if it is, it's hard to say whether the market will accept it."

Andy neither confirmed nor denied it: "But I think this is a growing pain that businesses have to go through."

Li Haoyu saw Andy's confident demeanor.

Andy remained as confident as ever.

He couldn't help but laugh and continued asking questions.

"I believe you can do it, but is this what your boss wants?"

Andy raised an eyebrow at the party upon hearing this.

"Mr. Li, please speak frankly."

"I've heard about Boss Tan's methods. The reason he went to so much trouble to bring you back couldn't just be for the sake of the company's business direction, could it?"

"Now that things have come to this, Mr. Li, you might as well put it more clearly."

Andy said in a deep voice.

Her gaze toward Li Haoyu became more scrutinizing.

"Then let me put it more clearly, but please don't get angry."

Li Haoyu was straightforward.

But he also gave a somewhat frivolous reply.

"certainly."

Andy readily agreed.

But judging from her expression, she seemed to want to devour Li Haoyu.

If Li Haoyu can't persuade her.

Andy wasn't going to give them a friendly look.

"Large-scale acquisitions usually occur when a company's cash flow is at its tightest, and at that time, it invests money in seemingly bottomless R&D and innovation." Do you think this is realistic?

"Besides, I think your boss's big-money acquisition of Red Star is probably actually aimed at a backdoor listing on NASDAQ, right?"

Andy fell silent after hearing this.

Li Haoyu could tell from Andy's expression that she agreed with his point of view.

He saw that Andy did not refute him.

He nodded in satisfaction.

This is the most basic emotional intelligence a corporate executive should possess.

Actually, Li Haoyu had a question while watching. Andy in the TV series was a bit exaggerated; apart from striking poses, all she seemed to have was a tough attitude.

Li Haoyu has also met many financial elites in other film and television worlds.

They all basically have one thing in common: high emotional intelligence.

Most of my interactions with people are pleasant and comfortable. Everyone here is a shrewd and intelligent person, and they certainly won't be too lazy to listen to others' opinions just because they hold a high position or power.

When faced with a truly important decision, they won't immediately express their opinions. Otherwise, once the leader sets the tone, subordinates won't speak their minds.

This is actually quite detrimental to decision-making.

It seems that the real Andy is actually quite intelligent, unlike the stubborn and brainless character in the TV series.

Keep in mind that Andy is ultimately just a PhD from Columbia University, which isn't particularly outstanding in a place like Wall Street. If his emotional intelligence isn't up to par either, then there's no hope for him.

Li Haoyu and Andy talked for quite a while.

According to Li Haoyu's assessment, Andy would be competent as a chief technology officer, but making him the chief financial officer would be asking too much of him.

It's important to understand that a true CFO is not just someone who simply manages the company's finances; they also need to negotiate with the CEO.

If someone with Andy's emotional intelligence were put in charge, the company might go bankrupt.

Andy could see it too.

Li Haoyu had clearly done a lot of preparation.

But I know nothing about him, which is why I'm in such a passive position. This isn't the act of seeking cooperation; it's clearly an attempt to embarrass me.

But Andy perked up instead.

This small setback couldn't discourage her.

Andy wanted to see what Li Haoyu would do next.

Since he was willing to meet with me specifically and then said so much, I guess he wanted me to propose terms that would be more favorable to the snail game.

however……

To Andy's surprise, Li Haoyu picked up his teacup immediately after saying those words.

"We've had enough for today, let's call it a day. I don't think I'm moved at all, Miss Andy, you can go now."

This?

Andy was stunned.

Qiu Yingying, standing behind Li Haoyu, was also stunned.

Are you already serving tea and seeing the guests off?

"However, Snail Games does have an IPO plan, and I intend to contact one or two top-tier investment banks, including your company."

"I won't announce this news until tomorrow, so you actually have quite a bit of an advantage. This is also a small way for me to apologize for rejecting the beautiful lady."

Andy perked up immediately.

If what Li Haoyu said is true.

So her advantage is not small.

Before coming to Snail Games, Andy hadn't expected to be rejected so badly. But she also hadn't expected to close such a large deal through a simple meeting.

Given Snail Games' current market share, if it were to go public, it would be a deal worth billions, even tens of billions. At this level of business, even the slightest advantage cannot be underestimated.

Compared to other investment banks, its advantages are now quite significant.

Through this conversation, Andy also gained a basic understanding of Li Haoyu. This person doesn't like to talk big or interfere with the company's operational policies; he clearly prefers a more hands-on approach.

Andy gained a deeper understanding of Li Haoyu.

This is also a considerable gain.

After all, the owner of Snail Games has always been a mystery in the industry. Countless investment banks have tried to meet with him, but none have succeeded. The fact that they were able to meet him today is already an unprecedented feat.

Andy wanted to stop feeling depressed here.

Now she must use her time advantage to request manpower support from headquarters. Otherwise, her competitive advantage will depreciate over time.

Once Andy had this thought, he no longer hesitated.

She stood up decisively and said, "Then, Mr. Li, I'll take my leave now, but I'm sure I won't disappoint you again next time we meet."

She stared intently at Li Haoyu.

The conviction in Andy's eyes was like a burning flame.

Li Haoyu smiled and took a document from the drawer, handing it to Andy.

"These are some of my basic requirements for Snail Games' IPO. Take them back and refer to them."

Andy quickly took the documents with both hands.

It turns out that Li Haoyu really did have his own opinions about the listing plan, rather than having opinions about himself.

"Mr. Li, are you free later? Can we have dinner together?"

Andy took the initiative to invite him.

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