Chapter 117: Have a girlfriend?

Zhou Zhou finally gave him a watch.

After the interview that day, she went to choose one herself. The customization of the watch strap took ten days.

Zhou Zhou sent the customization information to Cheng Yu. After a while, Cheng Yu replied with a voice message: "Why do you suddenly want to give me a watch?"

Asking despite knowing the answer.

Even through the screen, you can hear the rising tone of his voice.

If he had a tail, it would probably stick up proudly along with him, "You have to tell me you're giving me a gift. The surprise is gone. How stupid!"

Zhou Zhou was driving and didn't reply to him.

Cheng Yu leaned back in his chair, his cell phone pressed against his body, spinning it boredly in his palm. Opposite him were several CEOs who had invited him to dinner to discuss business.

He replied and the chat was temporarily terminated.

The atmosphere was not good to begin with, and the cooperation talks were not going smoothly.

Cheng Yu is young but very smart. I tried to get back to the main business several times but was easily diverted by his casual words.

They are almost two years older than Cheng Yu, but they feel pressured when sitting in front of him.

Compared to their reserved sitting posture, Cheng Yu was used to being casual. His two long legs were slightly crossed in the posture of crossing his legs, and he looked calm and composed when he glanced over.

The look in his eyes was very indifferent, but it seemed as if there was an invisible pressure coming, giving him a very strong sense of oppression.

I don't know who the person on the other end is talking about, but the depressing atmosphere seemed to have been broken. Mr. Yang observed for a while and found that Cheng Yu was in a good mood.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Cheng, you just learned about this patented technology we have. As long as we develop it and put it into formal production, it will be profitable and will have a significant return in the next five years."

He stood up and handed the prepared plan to Cheng Yu.

Cheng Yu didn't answer: "Everyone who comes to me for investment says that the project can make money."

Mr. Yang was speechless for a moment.

Choosing his words carefully, he continued to argue: "Mr. Cheng, I don't know how much extravagant things others have said to you, but what we tell you must be the truth.

Currently, Taohui is the only company in China that possesses this patented core technology. Once developed, it will be a sure-win business.”

Cheng Yu said "oh" in a playful tone, and chuckled disdainfully: "If it's really that good, how come I haven't been able to get sponsorship even after looking for so many investment companies?"

The words hit the nail on the head. Mr. Yang’s face turned pale and he looked very frustrated.

"This..." The hand holding the document stiffened slightly and slowly withdrew it.

He glanced around at his partners, shook his head helplessly, and sighed secretly.

Mr. Yang sat down.

"Mr. Cheng, it's not easy for a few of us to establish Taohui in Beijing."

Mr. Lin next to him continued, "Since you know we've approached many investment companies, you should also know that they don't intend to invest, but rather want to acquire it directly. We've watched Taohui grow, and there's no way we're going to sell it!"

Taohui is just a small and medium-sized enterprise.

When the company was doing well in the past few years, they used the profits to develop new technologies.

However, the economy has not been doing well in recent years, and many mature large companies have suffered setbacks and begun to shift their focus to the sinking market.

Well-known large enterprises are all focusing on the sinking market, which has caused their small and medium-sized enterprises to be surrounded and survive in the cracks, making their situation even more difficult.

This patent was held for a year, but it was still not put into production.

Their company's products have always had a good reputation, and they can currently operate stably with existing products, but they do not have extra money to open several new production lines.

The company's existing production lines cannot be moved. Once they are moved, the company will not be able to maintain normal operations.

They have many employees under them. Once the company's funds start to run out, not only the company but also the thousands of employees under it will suffer losses.

Mr. Lin groveled and said, "Mr. Cheng, we've heard that despite your youth, you have a keen eye and would never use coercive tactics to acquire a company. I'd like to invite you to review our proposal. This technology will definitely not disappoint you or waste your money."

Three people who were almost fifty years old sat in front of Cheng Yu and spoke very carefully.

This time they didn't give the plan to Cheng Yu, but handed it to the assistant next to him.

The assistant took it and placed it in front of Cheng Yu, but he didn't open it.

He looked at his phone and saw Zhou Zhou on the other end replying to his message, sending several shameless messages.

Cheng Yu knew what she looked like on the other end of the phone just by thinking about it. He casually pressed the keyboard with his slender fingers and replied to her message.

When he opened his eyes again, he raised his hand and tapped the folder twice. "These numbers are just predictions of a good direction. It's useless to look at them. I only care about how much I can earn."

He added, "Your patent is good, but it's not profitable when used on your production line. I don't need to tell you how much the gross profit of Taohui products is. How long will it take me to make back such a low profit?"

He is a capitalist, not a philanthropic charity project initiator.

In terms of character, these bosses are unwilling to raise prices in order to protect the interests of customers, and are unwilling to suspend several production lines in order to ensure the livelihood of their employees. They are the best entrepreneurs who can do business.

Cheng Yu's purpose of investing in projects is to make money.

He will do charity work seriously, but he will not confuse projects with charity.

It is common for investment projects to lose money, and he will definitely not invest in projects that cannot make money.

Before him, they had found many mature investment companies, but others were only willing to acquire but not invest. They just wanted to personally interfere in the research and development and production of products to earn more from it.

"My answer is the same." Cheng Yu said.

He gave his assistant a look.

The assistant received it, stood up and placed the documents in front of the three CEOs.

"Mr. Cheng said that the profit margin of Taohui's patented technology after it is officially put into production is too low, and it is not within his investment considerations."

The assistant said, "Mr. Cheng's intention is for Shengyi Group to acquire Taohui. After the acquisition is completed, you three will still be the managers of Taohui, and there will be no changes to the management and staff, but the decision-making power will be in the hands of Mr. Cheng."

CEOs, you should know that this condition is our CEO Cheng's greatest respect for you, the entrepreneurs who work hard."

President Yang opened it and took a look. The content was exactly the same as what the assistant said, just more detailed.

Such conditions are much better than those offered by other investment companies.

It is also an acquisition, but they are still in the company and there will be no other personnel changes. It is equivalent to changing from an independent company to a subsidiary.

It is better to merge into a large group like Shengyi. Having a subsidiary is not a bad thing.

Such an acquisition is undoubtedly a godsend for a small and medium-sized enterprise like theirs and will be of great help to their future development.

Mr. Yang was ecstatic, but after calming down he was still a little hesitant.

"This..." He hesitated.

He went to see Mr. Lin and Mr. Liu beside him, both of whom were as sad and depressed as he was, and they had the same idea.

Being acquired means that they can make fewer decisions, and the direction of product development and pricing will have to be adjusted according to the above requirements, which they do not want.

Taohui’s current situation is worrying.

The current operation is good. Once those large enterprises completely occupy most of the sinking market, their market share will only get lower than now.

They have to come up with something different and stage a comeback.

When you are at your wit's end, this is the best option.

The three CEOs discussed it in a low voice, but finally gritted their teeth and shook their heads to reject the good intention.

Cheng Yu didn't care. After giving them the documents, he kept his head down from beginning to end, as if it didn't matter to him whether the talks were successful or not.

Among the three CEOs, Mr. Liu is the most active.

While talking, I noticed that Cheng Yu looked at his phone from time to time, and every time he lowered his eyes, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Even if the deal fails, the friendship remains.

I didn't get the investment, and I don't want this dinner to end in a bad mood.

Seeing Cheng Yu chatting in a good mood with a flattering smile on his face, Mr. Liu asked tentatively: "Mr. Cheng, are you dating a girlfriend?"