I asked, "Does your investment area include the auto parts industry?"
She seemed to have expected me to ask this question, and said with a smile: "I knew you would ask this for Lin Xun. But to be honest, Lin Xun's company is currently just an ordinary manufacturer, with neither an independent R&D center nor core patents. Such conditions are difficult to attract the attention of venture capital. At present, VCs are most keen on investing in IT, biomedicine and new energy. In comparison, although traditional industries have lower investment risks, the returns are relatively limited, which does not suit the appetite of these 'crazy people'."
I couldn't help but sigh when I heard this: "In addition to helping companies go public, what other benefits can these venture capital institutions bring to companies?"
She patiently explained: "There are many benefits, such as solving the company's funding problems, integrating strategic resources, and promoting the standardization of corporate governance structures. To put it bluntly, they not only provide money, but also play the role of strategic advisors."
I suddenly realized, and couldn't help but slap my thigh: "I see, but in this case, will they participate in the management and decision-making of the company, thus delegating power to a certain extent?"
She smiled and shook her head: "Of course, after all, they are the ones who put up the money, so there is no reason for them not to speak up. However, your concept may be a bit outdated. Why do we have to regard their participation as power sharing or power grabbing? VC joining the board of directors and management can actually reduce information asymmetry, optimize resource allocation, and hedge risks. These are all real benefits."
I sincerely admired him and said, "I just realized that your knowledge and talent as an economic columnist are buried in the development zone like a pearl in the dark. We should have discovered and demonstrated your extraordinary potential earlier."
She responded playfully: "Guan Hongjun, don't wrongly accuse the development zone. My talent has been 'hidden' by you, the 'king' of the development zone. After all, in that land, your words are 'gold and jade'."
I smiled and shook my head, saying with a hint of self-mockery: "Jokes aside, I do feel that I am a little behind the times. Years ago, when I was studying macroeconomics in depth at the provincial party school, I thought I was fully charged, but I didn't expect that in the field of microeconomics, my shortcomings would be so obvious."
She encouraged him, "You are a man of great talent. But then again, my expertise is in journalism, and I only have a superficial understanding of economics."
I sincerely said, "I really hope to get to know Uncle Zhang through you."
She looked embarrassed. "That might be a little difficult. He flies around the world all day long, and I can hardly see him. It's good enough to meet him once or twice a year. But don't worry, you can ask another expert for advice."
I guessed with a smile: "Let me guess, you are talking about Aunt Song?"
She nodded approvingly and gave a thumbs up: "Guan Hongjun, your understanding is really extraordinary, and you hit the nail on the head."
Therefore, throughout the afternoon, we were almost fully engaged in an in-depth discussion on the topic of venture capital.
During the communication, I increasingly felt that Aunt Song was not only a businessman with profound knowledge and literacy, but also had unique insights and keen insight in the field of venture capital. Every word she said seemed to open a new window for me, giving me a more comprehensive and profound understanding of this field.
When the discussion was coming to an end, I sincerely invited Aunt Song to come to our development zone when it was convenient and provide some valuable guidance and suggestions to those companies that were eager to make long-term breakthroughs. She readily agreed.
Finally, Aunt Song looked at Chen Mengzhao meaningfully, and then turned to look at me. There seemed to be some special recognition in her eyes, as if she had understood my relationship with Chen Mengzhao.
Based on her understanding of the relationship between Shen Mengzhao and I, Aunt Song found an excuse to go into town to visit a friend after dinner and thoughtfully gave me some alone time with Shen Mengzhao.
I was sitting at the dining table, my fingers jumping on the mobile phone keyboard, busy sending messages to Lin Xun, sharing my daily adventures, especially those about venture capital.
Just as I was concentrating on sending a text message, the lights in the restaurant suddenly dimmed, and then a warm melody flowed out from the speakers.
I saw Chen Mengzhao holding a piece of carefully decorated birthday cake in her hand. The flickering candlelight reflected her gentle smile. She walked towards me with light steps, singing melodiously: "Happy birthday to you..."
At that moment, my heart was gently touched by a warm current. Under the candlelight, her eyes seemed to contain endless tenderness, which made my heart surge.
She gently placed the cake on the table and said softly, "Make a wish."
I followed this sense of ritual, made a wish devoutly, and then blew out the candles with her. The nanny restored the light in the room in time, and everything seemed to be shrouded in a warm and mysterious glow again.
I said, "Thank you for preparing all this for me."
She smiled and responded: "I want to thank you too, you let me have such a wonderful time."
We smiled at each other, then she stood up, quietly walked around behind me, gently hugged me, leaned her head against my ear, and asked softly, "What wish did you make just now?"
I smiled and shook my head without giving a direct answer.
She seemed unwilling to give up and continued to guess: "Let me guess, do you hope that your children can grow up happy and healthy?"
I shook my head again, and she pretended to be in deep thought again: "So you hope that your career will be smooth, and you will be promoted step by step and become a high-ranking official?"
I laughed and retorted: "Am I that vulgar?"
She shook her head helplessly and whispered in my ear: "You have so many tricks and your thoughts are so hard to guess. I really can't imagine."
I said word by word: "Actually, my wish is that you can find someone who truly loves and cherishes you in the future and treats you like a princess."
Hearing this, her body trembled slightly, and then she quickly loosened her arms, her tone becoming a little cold: "Guan Hongjun, you are such a bummer, didn't I tell you not to talk to me about the future?"
I realized that I had touched her reverse scale again, and quickly raised my hands in surrender: "Okay, I was wrong, Your Highness, please be magnanimous and forgive my lack of understanding of romance."
Seeing this, she smiled, and her anger turned into joy in an instant. She hugged me tightly from behind again: "I'm not stupid enough to punish myself with other people's mistakes."
I sighed and said, "You are really amazing. Your attitude is so good that it is admirable. I have to learn from you."
She chuckled ambiguously and whispered in my ear, "Is my mentality the only thing worth learning? Otherwise, let's go back to the bedroom and I'll teach you something else..."
Such a tempting invitation would be difficult for any normal man to refuse.
I took a deep breath, stood up, and gently held her in my arms, as if I were holding a rare treasure. Then, I slowly walked towards the stairs...
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