Saint Fes Restaurant
Xiao Hua invited Zhou Musheng to a Western restaurant not because either of them particularly liked Western food, but because it was a quiet place, and most importantly, the restaurant wasn't doing very well and had few customers, making it more suitable for discussing business. Whether the food was good or not was not important at all.
"Xiaohua, I've read your project plan. Your thinking is very advanced; you have a lot of ideas and creativity. However, given the current development in China, I don't think that many people will go abroad to study. In fact, the overall standard of living in China is still below the poverty line. Some people don't even have enough to eat, and many children can't even complete basic primary school education. How can they think about studying abroad when the most basic needs haven't been met? So don't think that running a training program is too simple or easy. I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."
In the early 1990s, there were indeed many children in rural areas, especially girls, who did not have the opportunity to attend primary school. This is true, as free compulsory education was not yet widespread at that time.
Zhou Musheng wasn't worried about Xiaohua losing money; he had plenty of money, so even if Xiaohua lost several million with his money, he wouldn't care. What he was worried about was that Xiaohua's business would fail, which would make her feel frustrated, depressed, and doubt herself.
To be honest, he didn't think it was very feasible when he first heard her description, but perhaps because he liked and admired this girl, he always supported her.
Xiao Hua sensed a change in Zhou Musheng's attitude. She wondered if Zhou Musheng thought her project had no return on investment. To be honest, it was her first time writing something like this, so it might not be very well written.
"Mr. Zhou, do you no longer want to invest in me? It's okay if you don't want to invest. I have indeed been a bit theoretical."
It's their money; they can invest if they want, or not if they don't. She can't force them.
I was just very disappointed, not with Zhou Musheng, but with myself.
"What are you thinking? I said I would invest and I will. I'm just afraid that when you start your business, you'll find that it's completely different from what you expected, and you'll be frustrated and disappointed. To be honest, the amount of money you need is just a drop in the ocean for me. As long as you want, I can invest as much money as you want."
Xiao Hua was surprised by Zhou Musheng's meaning and immediately said with great emotion, "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, you are truly my benefactor."
She thought about the question Zhou Musheng had just raised. He was right; most children were lucky to finish primary school, so how could they possibly think about studying abroad? But he also realized that his thinking wasn't comprehensive enough.
"Mr. Zhou, my country is a populous country with a huge population base. I think there should be one wealthy family among every 100,000 people. At present, there are many poor people, but given the population base of our country, there are also many rich people."
Especially now that the country is opening up to the outside world and the economy is developing rapidly, many people with the ability, connections and resources have started small businesses one after another. Their generation was poor and didn't have the opportunity to study much, but when they have money, they will definitely be willing to invest more in their children's education.
Furthermore, some people feel that having never left the country in their lives, sending their children abroad to study would be the greatest honor for their family. I am very optimistic about the overseas education and training industry.
After hearing Xiaohua's explanation, Zhou Musheng smiled and said, "I was naive. Now that you've said that, I have a lot of confidence in you."
Looking at the radiant girl across from him, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
"I can give you whatever amount of money you need anytime."
Xiaohua thought for a moment and then weakly held up one finger: "One million."
Then, after saying that, he laughed awkwardly and said, "Ah, well, is what I'm asking for a bit too much? Actually, 500,000 would be just about right."
She originally planned to take a maximum of one million, and then gradually build up her own savings to expand the business.
Zhou Musheng found her earlier amusing, smiled, and said, "It's not much, only one million, not a hundred million, so it's not a lot."
Xiao Hua looked at Zhou Musheng in horror as he casually said, "It's only one million, not a hundred million. It's not a lot." She seemed unaware that the Mr. Zhou in front of her was incredibly wealthy.
"Mr. Zhou, you are indeed very wealthy!"
Zhou Musheng opened her proposal again and read it through once more.
"One million probably isn't enough. You need to buy land, build a school, equip it with facilities, and hire teachers for various languages. One million is just a drop in the bucket."
If we do as Zhou Musheng suggested, then one million is indeed a drop in the bucket.
“Mr. Zhou, I didn’t intend to go all out right away. After all, this money is yours, not mine. I can’t afford to lose it all. I want to start small and steady.”
Although her idea was feasible, she had never done business before. Her thinking was ahead of its time, and her information was ahead of its time, but before she actually did it, it was all just theoretical. Who could say that she wouldn't lose money?
"What are you thinking? You don't have to compensate me even if I lose money. I'm investing in you, not lending you money. Since it's an investment, there are wins and losses. Just give me 10% of the shares. That's not too much to ask!"
Xiao Hua quickly shook her head: "Of course it's not excessive. I think you're asking for too little. I wrote in the business plan that you own 40% of the shares."
"10% is enough, not 40%. If you meet like-minded people during your entrepreneurial journey, you can use shares to bring them into your team. It's very hard to go it alone. The more people you have, the higher the probability of success. Of course, you can't have too many. Three or four partners are enough for your startup. Bring people in, give them shares, and make sure you have an absolute shareholding advantage. You need to keep control of the company in your hands."
Zhou Musheng, as someone who has been through it all and is also a successful entrepreneur, is teaching Xiaohua some entrepreneurial experience.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Zhou. I will keep it in mind."
Zhou Musheng humbly replied, "I wouldn't dare to offer guidance; I just have a few more years of experience than you."
After receiving the money, Xiaohua happily hummed a tune on her way home. When she returned, she happened to run into Lu Zhan driving He Yan and Kang An back.
"Mother"
Kang An saw his mother walking ahead and called out happily.
Xiao Hua turned around, ran over, and hugged Kang An tightly, happily giving her two big kisses on the cheeks.
Kang An could sense her happiness and asked, "Mom, did something really make you happy? You have to share it with me."
Xiaohua said with a smile, "Okay, okay, Mommy will share with you. When we get home, I'll share Mommy's great news with my baby."
"Your wife?" Lu Zhan pulled He Yan aside, pointed at Xiao Hua, and asked in a low voice.
He Yan gave him a look that said, "You're an idiot!": "What you're asking is all nonsense!"
"I was wondering how you could fall for her so quickly. And I must say, she's lost weight and she's really a beauty. You must have fallen for her at first sight!"
When He Yan heard the words "lust at first sight," he almost wanted to punch someone. Ye Xiaohua said that his feelings for her were nothing more than lust at first sight, and his good friend thought so too. Was he really such a shallow person?
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