My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 412

Prompted once again by Chen Yan, Zhang Yonghao began to ponder the feasibility of the matter at hand.

Ever since he had developed the short video product, Zhang Yonghao had keenly sensed its potential.

It was truly the tool that could realize his original dream.

With this product, he might very well become one of the giants of the internet realm domestically, and the same seemed true internationally.

After all, there were no similar products in the overseas market, leaving it as an open field.

Once Byte Technology could seize the initiative, they might be able to dominate the entire overseas market.

Should they fail to break into the overseas market at this time and concentrate efforts domestically, leading to competitors creating similar software abroad,

then, given the resistance from foreign markets, Headline Technology would lose this once-in-a-millennium opportunity.

This was the reason why Zhang Yonghao, even with the domestic market rapidly expanding, personally went overseas to supervise the war effort, establishing branches around the world and expanding their user base.

Now, due to various reasons, Byte Technology couldn’t access foreign currency funds through other channels in the short term. Thus, the foreign exchange Chen Yan held became the optimal choice.

Thinking of this, the always decisive Zhang Yonghao agreed without a moment’s hesitation.

Just like a few days ago when he sold off Chen’s share for the Zhao Group without a second thought.

Now realizing he couldn’t shake off Chen Yan and that he held the resources needed, the Zhao Family... would be likewise abandoned.

With this premise, the two then had a preliminary discussion about the proportion of shares for this transaction.

Although Byte had developed Douyin, their flagship product, its value had not increased significantly due to the short time it had been online.

Despite Zhang Yonghao’s belief in the app’s success.

And despite Chen Yan’s belief in the app’s success.

Nonetheless, as it had not yet succeeded, the financing price was still based on the valuation of a funding round a month ago.

Chen Yan invested in Headline Technology with ten billion RMB worth of US dollars in foreign exchange.

This acquisition gave Chen Yan a total of 19% ownership combined. (The financing round diluted some of the original shares)

Of that 19%, 10% was in his own hands, with the remaining 9% in the hands of Chen’s Investment.

Thus, Chen Yan also leapt to become the second-largest shareholder of Headline Technology, only next to Zhang Yonghao.

Although Chen Yan held a considerable share, Zhang Yonghao was not too concerned.

Because he still maintained absolute control, and it was difficult for other companies to form an alliance, so he still wielded absolute power in the company.

In contrast to his confidence, once hanging up the phone, Chen Yan pondered another matter.

Normally, the daily operations and management of a company can be entirely the responsibility of the general manager or CEO.

But for some more important matters, they have to go through the board of directors or the shareholders’ meeting.

In such cases, a vote of over 51% is usually effective.

However, for some key resolutions, more than 67% of shareholder approval is required.

In other words, holding over 34% of voting rights can interfere with major company decisions.

Therefore, the 34% cutoff is also known as the Strong Buy Card.

Now Chen Yan was only 15% short of this voting power.

After experiencing the betrayal from Zhang Yonghao, Chen Yan felt... it might be best to acquire such a share to avoid being passive in the future.

With the Strong Buy Card, Zhang Yonghao would have to consider his opinion in making any decisions.

This was a crucial move for protecting Chen Yan’s interests.

But how could he gain an additional 15% of the shares?

Chen Yan thought for a moment, and then an idea suddenly brightened his mind.

Because he remembered the special double reward Yu Qiao Qiao would receive after clearing the level: "Double."

With Yu Qiao Qiao’s special reward, Chen Yan would get twice the allotment of the Strong Buy Card with the next store refresh.

Ten billion RMB worth was 15 happiness points.

Hence, Chen Yan could get an allotment worth 20 billion RMB.

Chen Yan believed, with Byte Technology’s current market value trend, as long as he could gather these funds within one or two months, that would be enough to buy more than 15% of the shares, reaching the Strong Buy Card threshold!

Thinking this, Chen Yan began to consider what he could do to quickly make 20 billion.

Charitable donation?

Sunrise plan?

Or...

That afternoon, receiving a call from Chen Yan, He Mengxue, having signed the contract on Chen Yan’s behalf, returned to Qin Island with her team.

Initially just meant to negotiate and defend the shares, the team had made an 180-degree turn and become an investment team. They were indeed elated.

And Director Pei, who had always been at odds with He Mengxue, was so infuriated upon hearing the news that she didn’t show up.

It was Zhang Yonghao himself who personally welcomed He Mengxue with a smile, and under the witness of dual legal counsel, signed the contract.

Carrying the fruits of victory, they rushed back to Qin Island.

On the way, He Mengxue called Chen Yan.

The conversation was filled with admiration for Chen Yan and she kept asking how Chen Yan had managed to arrange it all.

She was self-aware enough to understand that it certainly wasn’t her who had resolved everything.

So, if not her, it could only be Chen Yan.

Chen Yan didn’t hide it from her and shared his confrontation with Zhang Yonghao.

Listening to Chen Yan’s effortless resolution in pressuring Zhang Yonghao and securing the new round of investment, He Mengxue’s admiration soared to new heights.

Chen Yan was also quite gracious. After citing his own efforts, he complimented the girl as well, "Meng Xue. Don’t sell yourself short."

"This matter was smooth sailing because of you too."

Hearing Chen Yan’s praise, He Mengxue blushed, asking over the phone, "Are... Are you being sarcastic?"

She said, "I don’t feel like I did much these past few days."

"I was constantly retreating in the face of Director Pei, being ridiculed all the while."

"And in the end, I couldn’t hold back my emotions and caused a scene at their company."

Talking about these matters made He Mengxue feel a bit embarrassed.

She felt she had not stayed calm enough in dealing with Headline Technology.

And at this point, Chen Yan had already understood the reason why the Strong Buy Card guided him to choose He Mengxue, so he said with a laugh, "That’s exactly where you’ve done well."

Blatantly crediting his insight, he stated, "I sent you precisely because I understand your character."

He explained, "Zhang Yonghao must have been aware of this. But he still fled overseas, clearly leaving a buffer."

"Primed to attack or ready to defend."

"Therefore, I needed someone to bring him out into the open."

"This person needed to have significant clout in the company. Needed to be clever, not easily persuaded by the other side. Needed to be resilient, to hold firm and not let the opponent succeed. To push the opponent into careless talk."

"And needed to be assertive. To dare face confrontation at critical moments."

"Only this way could we both hold back the opponent, and at last, force Zhang Wanhai to return home to clean up the mess."

Chen Yan countered, "Tell me, isn’t it true that only you could handle this?"

Hearing Chen Yan’s words, He Mengxue on the other end of the line was momentarily stunned.

Honestly, she had always thought she had been a failure in these negotiations.

Yet, who could have known, she actually played such a significant role?

However, right after, He Mengxue was awestruck.

She thought Chen Yan was simply incomparable.

To plan to such an extent, guiding every step in what had seemed a commonplace negotiation. To use her "weakness" as a "strength" and win decisively in the end.

She already knew Chen Yan’s prowess from various prior incidents.

But this event refreshed He Mengxue’s admiration all over again.

She couldn’t help but exclaim, "Chen Yan... I want to have your babies."

"Now, just thinking of you gets me all wet."

On the other end of the line, Chen Yan: ???

What the heck!

Wasn’t he talking about business?

What was this blatant seduction all about?

Can we be a little more serious, sister!

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Indeed, having too much charm is no good thing.

It’s frightening.

While Chen Yan was reveling in his vanity, suddenly, his office door was knocked upon with a "thud, thud, thud."

Chen Yan tossed the tissue in the trash bin and called out, "Come in."

The office door was pushed open, and Yang Rou walked in from the outside.

Today, she seemed a bit strange.

Usually, even when facing Chen Yan, her face was always cold, occasionally showing a barely detectable smile or a touch of tenderness in her eyes.

But today, Chen Yan... discerned a hint of shyness in her expression.

Chen Yan: ?

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She couldn’t help but exclaim, "Chen Yan... I want to have your babies."

"Now, just thinking of you gets me all wet."

On the other end of the line, Chen Yan: ???

What the heck!

Wasn’t he talking about business?

What was this blatant seduction all about?

Can we be a little more serious, sister!

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Indeed, having too much charm is no good thing.

It’s frightening.

While Chen Yan was reveling in his vanity, suddenly, his office door was knocked upon with a "thud, thud, thud."

Chen Yan tossed the tissue in the trash bin and called out, "Come in."

The office door was pushed open, and Yang Rou walked in from the outside.

Today, she seemed a bit strange.

Usually, even when facing Chen Yan, her face was always cold, occasionally showing a barely detectable smile or a touch of tenderness in her eyes.

But today, Chen Yan... discerned a hint of shyness in her expression.

Chen Yan: ?