Bill Weasley invited Shen Dong to sit down, personally made him a cup of coffee, and said, "Mr. Shen, you seem to have a very high opinion of the future development of our Microsoft Group."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "That's right. The future era belongs to technology, the internet, and artificial intelligence, and I believe Microsoft will be a leader in it. The main reason I've come here is to ask for an opportunity to invest in your company."
Bill Weasley said, "You already own six percent of the shares, isn't that enough?"
Shen Dong laughed and said, "I'm a very greedy person. Six percent is too low."
Bill Weasley said, "I'm sorry, I may have disappointed you. As of now, I have no plans to sell any Microsoft stock."
Despite having just experienced a stock market crash, Microsoft is not short of money, with $150 million in its account, enough to support the company's future development.
Bill Weasley is a tech guy and doesn't want Microsoft's board of directors to be a mess.
Therefore, he had to ensure that he had absolute power at Microsoft.
Shen Dong said, "Can I hear the conditions I'm offering?"
Bill Weasley shook his head and said, "No matter how good the offer is, I won't agree."
Shen Dong immediately revealed his trump card, saying, "If I only want the right to share profits, not management rights, and fully support all the decisions you make, would you agree?"
Bill Weasley raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean?"
Shen Dong shrugged and said, “I’m from Hong Kong Island and know nothing about computer software development. The reason I invested in Microsoft is simply to make money. Mr. Weasley, in addition to the dividend rights, I can ask you to be my representative. That is to say, even if you sell me all your shares, you can still completely control the Microsoft Group. This can be written into the contract.”
Seeing that Bill Weasley was interested, Shen Dong continued to offer more, saying, "In addition, in order to accelerate the development of the Windous system and various software, I can provide Microsoft with a one billion dollar interest-free loan for a period of five years."
Bill Weasley asked, "How many shares do you want to buy?"
Shen Dong said, "The more the better."
Bill Weasley said, "I'll sell you a maximum of sixteen percent of the shares."
Shen Dong knew that Bill Weasley wanted to ensure he had more than 50% controlling interest, and smiled, "No problem. But I have one condition."
Bill Weasley asked, "What are the conditions?"
Shen Dong said, “If we raise funds in the future, I will have priority. As for the management of the company, you don’t need to worry about anything. Even if I own 90% of Microsoft’s shares, you will still be the actual manager of Microsoft. Because I know very well that Microsoft can do without me, and it can do without anyone else, but it cannot do without you, Mr. Weasley.”
Bill Weasley was very touched and said, "Thank you for your recognition."
Shen Dong said, "I also thank you for giving me an opportunity to make a lot of money in the future."
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter at the same time.
At 7 p.m., Bill Weasley treated Shen Dong to dinner at McDonald's.
Yes, it's at McDonald's.
Seeing this future world's richest man enjoying a hamburger so much, Shen Dong was speechless.
In his previous life, some media outlets reported that Bill Weasley ate McDonald's three times a week, but Shen Dong thought it was false.
But now it seems that it might be true.
The two ate and chatted.
Shen Dong talked about the impact of future network and technology development on people's lives, which greatly impressed Bill Weasley, who admired Shen Dong's imagination.
They chatted for a full three hours before reluctantly leaving.
The next day, Shen Dong signed a contract with Bill Weasley.
Shen Dong purchased 16 percent of Microsoft's shares for US$288 million, which is equivalent to a 20 percent premium.
At the same time, it provided Microsoft with a $1 billion interest-free loan.
After securing Microsoft's deal, Shen Dong took his two girlfriends on a trip to Seattle and Washington.
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Haojiang, a thousand miles away
Jiang Tianyang left Stanley Ho's villa with a sense of triumph.
It turns out that a split had occurred within the Sanlian Gang, with Lei Fuhong and Ding Yao fighting fiercely for the leadership position, causing the casino business in Macau to decline.
After reviewing the casino's revenue from the previous month, Ho Hung-sing was extremely dissatisfied with the management of the Sanlian Gang.
So Ho Hung-sing invited Chiang Tin-yeung, wanting to transfer all the management rights of the Sanlian Gang to him on the condition that he give up five percent of the profits.
Jiang Tianyang agreed without hesitation.
Inside the car, Chen Yao saw that Jiang Tianyang was in a good mood and asked with a smile, "Mr. Jiang, what did Mr. He want to see you about?"
Jiang Tianyang handed a statement to Chen Yao and said, "Read it yourself."
Chen Yao glanced at it and exclaimed, "This is a statement of transfer of casino management rights personally issued by Mr. He. Mr. Jiang, what does Mr. He mean by this?"
Jiang Tianyang explained, "The Sanlian Gang is busy with internal strife in Taiwan and has been somewhat lax in managing the casinos in Macau, which has aroused Mr. He's strong dissatisfaction. Our Hung Hing has managed them very well and gave him a perfect report last month, so Mr. He intends to hand over the Sanlian Gang's casinos to us for management."
Chen Yao said, "I see. But the Sanlian Gang may not be willing to give it up willingly."
Jiang Tianyang said coldly, "With Mr. He's support, we have a moral high ground. If the Sanlian Gang is unwilling to accept this, then we will drive them out. Ayao, have A'nan, Prince, and Han Bin bring their weapons over. We'll take over the Sanlian Gang's casino tonight."
Chen Yao nodded and said, "Understood."
That evening, Hung Hing and the Triads engaged in a fierce battle.
The final result was a major defeat for the Triads, who had to relinquish all their territory.
Hung Hing quickly became the most powerful triad in Macau, managing the largest number of casinos.
The next day at noon, Jiang Tianyang treated Chen Haonan, Han Bin, and other brothers to lunch at the most prestigious hotel in Haojiang.
After a satisfying meal, Jiang Tianyang, supported by Chen Yao, left the hotel.
Just as he was about to get into the car, a bullet came from an unknown direction and hit Jiang Tianyang right between the eyebrows.
"There's a sniper."
Chen Haonan and the others instantly sobered up and quickly pulled Jiang Tianyang to hide.
After confirming that Jiang Tianyang was dead, Xiao Zhuang, who was some distance away, put away his sniper rifle and left gracefully.
Looking at Jiang Tianyang's corpse, Chen Haonan, Prince, and Han Bin all had extremely grim expressions.
The prince said viciously, "Damn it, the murderer must be from the Triad assassination squad."
Han Bin echoed, "That's possible."
Chan Ho-nam said, "Besides the Triads, I also suspect Sham Tung."
Han Bin said, "It shouldn't be him. First of all, we have already made peace with each other. Secondly, Shen Dong has been away from Hong Kong Island for almost half a month. Killing Mr. Jiang would not benefit him at all, so there is really no need for it."
Chan Ho-nam was silent for a moment, then said, "Perhaps he's using a feint to cover his tracks while secretly advancing."
The prince said sternly, "Investigate! Even if we have to turn Hong Kong upside down, we must find the murderer."
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