Chapter 824: Money Spending
As a large group mainly engaged in real estate and self-built cinema chains, the investment of Star Group in the education industry can only be regarded as a small investment.
Hangzhou Yuren High School was established less than five years ago, and is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of students due to its undergraduate admission rate of less than 35%.
The original intention was to make strategic deployment in the field of education and build the group's third territory, but it was shelved due to efficiency issues.
In addition to the impact of the financial crisis, the Star Group was interested in selling part of the shares of Yuren High School, but with the intervention of Ye Huaian and others, the original plan to sell part of the shares was changed to all the shares.
"Brother Ye, thank you for your hard work."
Zhou Anan and Ye Huaian met at Qianbao Hotel in Hangzhou.
As the transaction involved hundreds of millions of dollars, Yang Ye, another major investor on Ye Huaian's side, naturally came as well.
"Why are you working so hard? We will have to rely on you to make money in the future."
While greeting the other party, Ye Huaian did not take any credit and said politely.
It was agreed in advance that he and Yang Ye would only be responsible for investment dividends and would not participate in management.
What's more, he had no problem getting involved in acquisitions and dealing with others, but it would be too cumbersome for him to manage the school.
"Brother Ye, what you said is true. I will definitely make your investment worthwhile this time. Brother Yang, long time no see."
After giving the other party a positive promise, Zhou Anan turned around and shook hands with Yang Erdai, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
Since meeting twice in 2006, he and this rich second-generation from Kuaiji have hardly ever encountered each other.
"Anzi, long time no see. When we first met, I was a little skeptical when I heard about your plan for Qinglan Tea. Now it seems that you are really admirable. I can't help but be convinced."
As soon as they met, Yang Ye talked about the scene when they first met, and his words were full of compliments.
That year, the other party was still a little immature. When he heard the other party's bold words at the dinner table, he thought it was just boasting for the sake of face.
Who would have thought that Qinglan Tea, which was established just over two years ago, now has a valuation of over 1 billion.
In just two short years, the other party had risen from an unknown little person to become very successful and had surpassed him in terms of wealth.
Life's circumstances are truly unpredictable.
Some people might be the chosen ones who are blessed with good fortune, which is also the important reason why he followed Ye Huaian without hesitation to invest tens of millions.
"Brother Yang, you're joking. I'm just lucky."
After hearing what the other party said, Zhou Anan remembered the boast she had made at the dinner table and realized that it had come true.
However, one should still be humble on the surface.
"It's not modesty."
After chatting for a while, the friendship between the men began to build and they quickly became familiar with each other.
We had lunch together and then drove to Yuren High School.
Accompanying them were Professor Mei, the head of the training department, Zhou Anan's beautiful secretary, a three-person team of lawyers, and a professional auditing team.
After signing the contract today, the audit team will fully move into Yuren High School to complete the handover work.
"Hahaha, I knew Brother An would come."
Led by the former middle-aged principal, everyone walked into the medium-sized conference room of Yuren High School. A young man sitting inside stood up and greeted them with a smile.
"Brother Xu, nice to meet you."
Unexpectedly, the young master of the Star Group would come in person. Zhou Anan calmly shook hands with him.
Seeing the enthusiasm between this childhood friend and Zhou Anan, Ye Huaian's smile on the side became a little awkward.
It seems that Brother Zhou, who knows the young master of the Star Group, can acquire this private high school without his help.
"Nice to meet you. I came here specially to wait for you. After we sign the contract, you must give me a chance to host you so that we can have a good chat."
When they met for the second time, Xu Letian made an arrangement in a familiar manner, and then greeted his childhood playmate: "Huai'an, I didn't expect that you have saved so much money without making any noise. Are you secretly collecting money to give extra lessons to students in college?"
"How much money can I make from tutoring? It's nothing compared to what you guys make from building a movie theater. The money I make is enough for my lifetime salary."
Although his heart was filled with surprise, Ye Huaian's face did not change at all.
At this point, his cooperation with Brother Zhou was a foregone conclusion. The stronger the other party was, the greater the benefit he would gain. Why should he worry about those unnecessary things?
However, I need to consider more things in my mind when I interact with my younger brother in the future.
"Leave professional things to professionals. Let's go have some tea over there."
"OK."
Leaving the contract negotiation to the professional team, Zhou Anan and the other two followed the landlord to the office next door to chat and drink tea.
Rich people have it so easy, they don’t have to do anything themselves.
"Boss, it's ready now."
About an hour and a half later, the beautiful secretary walked into the office to report. Zhou Anan nodded, and then said to the others, "Brother Xu, the contract is almost ready, let's go sign it."
"good."
Back in the conference room, Zhou Anan took a quick look at the newly drafted terms, asked Professor Mei a few questions, and then readily signed her name.
As the seller, Xu Letian was much more casual. He signed his name without even reading the contract.
In just two minutes, Zhou Anan and three other people signed their names at the same time, finalizing a transaction contract worth 200 million yuan.
"From now on, Ikuren High School will be handed over to Brother An."
After handing one of the contracts to his assistant, Xu Letian shook hands with him and mentioned the previously arranged dinner: "I have booked a table for dinner at Old Shen's Private Kitchen. Don't refuse."
"Someone is eager to treat me, how can I refuse?"
Zhou Anan was a little surprised that the second-generation billionaire was willing to treat her to a meal, but she did not refuse.
Knowing one more friend means one more way, not to mention that the other party just sold him a private high school that can continue to generate wealth in the future.
The land of Yuren High School alone is worth more than 200 million yuan in the future, not to mention the chain effect it will bring to his training branch.
The contract was finalized at only three in the afternoon, still early for dinner time.
The grown men had already been drinking tea for half the afternoon, so naturally there wasn't much to talk about. Zhou Anan asked Professor Mei to handle the handover of Yuren High School, and he went to the Celebrity Building with his beautiful secretary.
More than half a month has passed since "Super Elite" was launched, and this is the first time Zhou Anan has visited the company.
As the boss of a company worth tens of billions of dollars, Zhou Anan is unique in having such a leisurely life.
"BOSS, the number of registered users of Super Elite has exceeded 12 million, with a maximum of 2.8 million concurrent users, and this number is still increasing steadily."
Upon learning that the big boss was coming to inspect the company, Yan Canglai, the general manager of Huaxia Longteng Games, immediately went to the first floor lobby to greet him, took him to the floor where the game company was located, and personally introduced the development status of "Super Elite".
"Mr. Yan, you have worked hard. I won't say much else. This game must focus on the player's experience. Since it is a game produced by our company, we must make it last for a long time and have a long-term vision."
After looking at the busy scene in the technical department and not seeing anything special, Zhou Anan stood from the player's perspective and talked about some common sense that he knew.
Basically, it's the same old story.
"Okay, I'll keep your request in mind."
Yan Canglai was extremely alert to the boss's request and wrote it down carefully.
"I see that everyone has been working very hard this month, so I will increase the bonus of 1,000 yuan for each employee in the technical and customer service departments, and give them an additional five days of annual leave."
After stating his requirements, Zhou Anan began to spend money to boost the morale of the company's employees.
It can not only improve the work enthusiasm and sense of belonging of the company's employees, but also declare his presence and establish his prestige as a major shareholder.
These people are loyal fans who work hard to make money for him, so it is necessary to give them some bonuses.
"Okay, I'll announce this to the technical staff present. Everyone listen carefully, Mr. Zhou."
"Huahuahua"
It was visible to the naked eye that all the employees in the technical department were clapping very attentively, and some honest young men even had their palms red from clapping.
After inspecting two or three departments, Zhou Anan came to General Manager Yan's office and sat down. Not long after, the group CEO, CTO and CFO, who had heard the news, came in.
What was originally a casual chat turned into an impromptu meeting of senior management.
Zhou Anan stayed there until five o'clock before taking a car to the private kitchen restaurant for the banquet.
"Brother An, I wonder when your Mingliu Group will conduct its B round of financing?"
While having dinner in the elegant private kitchen restaurant, Xu Letian casually asked about something, which attracted the attention of Ye Huaian and the other person standing next to him.
(End of this chapter)
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