Reborn in the red age

"Teacher Li, our company's legal department has arrived."

Just as Li Qingfeng was grinning at the contents of the tabloid, someone knocked on the office door and He Guangqin's voice came over.

Putting the newspaper in his hand into the drawer, Qingfeng Li asked someone to come in.

He Guangqin pushed open the door, followed by the company's heavily invested legal team.

The leading lawyer, Wang, had a serious look on his face, holding a thick stack of documents in his hands. All of them were the cooperation agreement, company charter and details of past financial transactions of Ningde Satellite Company that he had retrieved from the company database early in the morning.

Since Mou Qizhong wants to kick me out, I have to handle the matter impartially. I have to do what needs to be done and let the lawyer handle everything.

"Mr. Li," Lawyer Wang gently placed the document on Li Qingfeng's desk, pushed up his glasses, and said solemnly, "We have carefully studied all the information related to Ningde Satellite Company. From the current situation, Ningde Company has only two shareholders, Mou Qizhong's 51% and your 49%. Although Mou Qizhong is the major shareholder, but..."

"Don't talk about buts for now, let's talk about the withdrawal of investment directly. If we take the initiative to withdraw our investment, what should the rules be?" Li Qingfeng said calmly.

Lawyer Wang nodded slightly, flipped through the documents in his hand quickly, and pulled out a document that had been marked in advance: "According to the company's articles of association when the joint venture was first established, shareholders who wish to withdraw their capital must notify other shareholders in writing three months in advance and conduct a comprehensive inventory and accounting of the company's assets."

"After the accounting is completed, the assets will be liquidated and distributed according to the company's net assets at the time of withdrawal and your shareholding ratio."

"How much assets does Ningde have now?"

"The assets of this company are very simple. The only asset is the satellite. According to the financial report submitted last year, the only income of Ningde Company is the rent from a TV station in Taiwan, which is 1.5 million US dollars per year for a total of five years, with a one-time payment of 7.5 million US dollars."

Hearing this, Li Qingfeng couldn't help rubbing his temples. The company had been established for more than three years, and the operating expenses had cost three to four million US dollars.

The only income was the prepaid rent of just over seven million US dollars.

It’s a loss, it’s really a loss that leaves me with nothing.

After a moment of silence, Qingfeng Li asked a key question: "That is to say, if I withdraw my investment now, I probably won't even get back $5 million of the $15 million I invested."

"Based on the current financial situation, this is indeed the case," Lawyer Wang nodded and said with a heavy expression.

Li Qingfeng held his forehead and sighed helplessly. His myth of 100% successful investment was about to be broken here at Lemonde Company.

Without any hesitation, Li Qingfeng directly instructed Lawyer Wang to follow the withdrawal plan and negotiate the withdrawal of investment with Nanfang.

NanDe is also Mou Qizhong's sole proprietorship, and like Lemon Company, it is a one-man show.

Mou Qizhong made the decision last night, and they took prompt action today.

NanDe has never had any serious business, so naturally it has no legal affairs of its own. They invited a lawyer from an outside law firm early in the morning to provide legal support for kicking Li Qingfeng out of Ningde Company.

The lawyer who was invited was quite capable. After a brief understanding, in addition to coming to a conclusion similar to that of Lawyer Wang, he also proposed buying back Li Qingfeng's shares.

Mou Qizhong drummed his fingers on the table and frowned as he asked, "You mean, if we force Qingfeng Li to withdraw, we can only give him a few million dollars?"

"Yes, according to the current assets and liabilities of Lemonde Satellite, even if Huaxin withdraws its investment, the amount of funds that Li Qingfeng can get is only this much."

The lawyer pushed up his glasses and added, "But if we buy back his shares directly, maybe we can be a little more flexible on the price and negotiate to a certain extent."

Mou Qizhong leaned back in his chair, narrowed his eyes, and fell into deep thought.

After a moment of silence, Mou Qizhong slapped the armrest of the chair fiercely and said generously: "Then buy back his shares. I will give him 15 million US dollars for his 49% of the shares."

"Five hundred dollars?"

The lawyers who were hired were all stunned and couldn't help but wonder if Mou Qizhong was a fool?

It was obvious that he only needed to be given a few million dollars, but he insisted on giving him 15 million dollars. Is he the legendary sucker?
The lawyer was stunned for several seconds, then he said strangely: "Mr. Mou, are you sure? This is much more than the money he would get according to normal settlement."

Mou Qizhong sat up straight, his eyes flashing with a complex emotion, with annoyance and a hint of determination: "I am sure, Qingfeng Li, I have known him for many years. I did this because I don't want to make things too ugly. After all, he has done me a favor in the past."

"Secondly, I don't want him to think that I, Mou Qizhong, am a petty person. Even though things have turned out like this, I don't want to be too fussy about money."

Although the lawyer still found it incredible, he nodded and agreed: "Okay, Mr. Mou, I will go and discuss the acquisition of shares with Chairman Li's lawyer. However, I still suggest that you reconsider it. After all, this is not a small amount of money."

"Don't think about it, just do it this way, go talk to them now and finalize the matter as soon as possible."

Mou Qizhong waved his hand and urged the lawyer to go and talk to the lawyer of Lemon Company.

When Lawyer Wang conveyed Mou Qizhong's intention to Li Qingfeng, Li Qingfeng was stunned for a few seconds.

Afterwards, I couldn't help but shake my head. Although Lao Mou had many shortcomings, he was still a good person and a decent person.

Faced with Mou Qizhong's decision to return the original investment funds, Li Qingfeng was deeply moved, but he did not refuse and directly agreed to Mou Qizhong's plan.

The bosses of both parties agreed with each other, so there was no obstacle for their subordinates to do their work. The lawyers of both parties quickly began to prepare the relevant contracts for the share acquisition.

Things progressed quickly. Within just half a month, everything was done. Li Qingfeng's personal account received 15 million US dollars in RMB transferred from Nan De on time.

Since people have been so particular, Qingfeng Li cannot do anything shabby.

After receiving the money, Li Qingfeng donated the huge sum of money to the "nutritional meal" program he founded in the name of Mou Qizhong without saying a word.

After donating the money, Li Qingfeng called Mou Qizhong and briefly told him about the donation.

The two didn't talk much, just said a few words and hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Li Qingfeng sat on the sofa in silence for a while, and couldn't help but sigh. He thought that he would have fewer opportunities to meet Lao Mou, his friend and business partner, in the future.

Li Qingfeng was feeling a little lonely. Just as he was about to go home after get off work, his cell phone on the table started to ring. He picked it up and saw that it was a call from his former college teacher Jiang Yiping. Li Qingfeng did not dare to neglect his former teacher. He quickly pressed the answer button and said with a smile, "Teacher Jiang, why are you calling me? This is a rare thing."

"Haha, what's wrong? Are you not welcome?" Jiang Yiping's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone.

"Welcome, welcome, of course you are welcome. No one dares not to welcome you."

"That's fine, but I don't come to you for no reason. I'm calling you this time because I have something to talk to you about."

When Li Qingfeng heard Jiang Yiping say that he had something to talk to him about, he immediately replied, "Tell me first, is it a good thing or a bad thing?"

"Good news, great news"

"Hmm? Tell me in detail, I want to see what good thing can happen to me."

"Here's what's going on. I have a classmate who works at the Education Commission. Because the semiconductor and computer textbooks in domestic colleges and universities are far behind the times, they are planning to rewrite brand new university textbooks and would like you to be the editor-in-chief. However, my old classmate doesn't know you, so I'm asking you to ask for your opinion."

As he listened to Jiang Yiping's narration, Li Qingfeng's expression became more and more surprised. His originally slightly lonely look disappeared, and his eyes were full of excitement.

Writing textbooks is a great honor. Anyone who can participate in the writing of university textbooks must be a top figure in the industry or a heavyweight scholar.
Being able to participate in this matter is a recognition from the country.

Although Li Qingfeng wanted to agree immediately, he suppressed his excitement and pretended to decline, "Ah, Teacher Jiang, this is indeed a good thing, but writing textbooks is a heavy responsibility. I'm afraid that my ability is limited and I might miss out on important things."

"You know, I didn't receive much systematic school education. You also know how I got my doctorate. I have never been to the laboratory. Now I am asked to be the editor-in-chief to write textbooks for students. I feel that I am not confident enough."

Li Qingfeng talked nonstop, but Jiang Yiping on the other end of the phone didn't say a word.

After Li Qingfeng finished speaking, Jiang Yiping said leisurely: "Okay, I understand what you mean. I will call my old classmate now and tell him that you refuse to participate in the compilation of the textbook."

When Li Qingfeng heard this, his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Chiang Kai-shek didn't realize that he was trying to do something like "rejecting a position three times"?
We are all educated people. When it comes to matters of honor, how can we just agree to them immediately? We have to refuse them twice first.

Then, under your kind invitation, I "reluctantly" accept it. This is the correct way for a cultured person to open up.

Just as Li Qingfeng was hesitating whether to speak up to stop them, Jiang Yiping's hearty laughter came from the other end of the microphone.

"Haha, kid, I'm just joking with you, how can I not understand you? I know exactly what you're thinking, aren't you just trying to use the same trick as a scholar trying to refuse three times and then give in to me?"

Qingfeng Li let out a long sigh and laughed as well: "Teacher Jiang, you scared me so much that I actually thought you took it seriously."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense." Jiang Yiping put away his smile and said seriously: "The Education Committee has made great efforts and made great efforts to compile the textbooks this time. The fact that you were selected as the editor-in-chief is a high recognition of your ability. This is a matter of great importance. You must pay attention to it."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I will definitely do my best and will never let the Education Commission down."

After patting his chest and assuring Jiang Yiping, and then inquiring for more information, Li Qingfeng hung up the phone with satisfaction.

He called He Guangqin into his office and asked him to cancel all his recent business activities. In the near future, Li Qingfeng should devote himself wholeheartedly to the work of textbook compilation.

"Teacher Li, you just made an appointment with the three major domestic home appliance giants to discuss cooperation on smart home appliances next week. Are you going to turn this down as well?" He Guangqin pushed his glasses and asked tentatively.

Li Qingfeng had decided on this matter before the New Year, but after the New Year, first the satellite was launched, and then there was this incident with Mou Qizhong, so it was delayed until now.

After thinking for a few seconds, Qingfeng Li shook his head and said, "Turn it off. Writing textbooks is the most important thing. We cannot be distracted by other things. Explain the situation to the three major home appliance giants and tell them that I am still sincere about this cooperation. Once I finish writing the textbooks, I will restart the cooperation negotiations as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll notify them later." He Guangqin nodded, indicating that it would be arranged immediately.

In the evening, Li Qingfeng was in a good mood and walked back home leisurely with his arms and legs crossed.

While downstairs, Jiang Yiping's old classmate who worked in the Education Commission called Li Qingfeng. The implicit meaning of his words was to tell Li Qingfeng that he would be the editor-in-chief of this textbook compilation.

Li Qingfeng, who had received a definite promise, was so happy that he sang "The Case of the Chopping of the Beauty" at the top of his voice in the elevator.

"My Lord, please come closer and take a closer look. It says that Qin Xianglian is 32 years old and is suing the current Lord."

Hu Jiabao, who had already returned home from get off work, heard Li Qingfeng singing at the top of his lungs outside the door. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, wondering what was going on. Why was he singing out of the blue?
The door opened, and after Li Qingfeng came in, Hu Jiabao immediately stepped forward and asked, "What good thing happened to you? Why are you singing at the door?"

"What's it to you? Go, get me a bottle of wine from the wine cabinet. I want to have a drink tonight," Li Qingfeng said proudly while changing his slippers.

Looking at Qingfeng Li's expression, you can tell that Qingfeng Li is in a really good mood.

Hu Jiabao did not dampen Li Qingfeng's interest. He cooperated and took out a bottle of Maotai that had been stored in the wine cabinet for more than ten years. He opened it personally and poured a cup of Maotai for Li Qingfeng.

Li Qingfeng changed into slippers, strode to the table, sat down, reached out to take the poured wine cup, and took a sip.

"Drink slowly, no one is trying to snatch it from you." Hu Jiabao couldn't help but remind him as he watched from the side.

Qingfeng Li put down his wine glass, his face filled with joy, he pointed at the wine cup and said with a smile: "Come on, fill it up, how come you don't have any vision at all?"

"Virtue"

Hu Jiabao rolled his eyes, but still poured another glass as he was told.

After Li Qingfeng finished his drink again, Hu Jiabao finally couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked, "What happened today? Why are you so happy?"

"Want to know?"

"think"

"beg me"

Pa, a crisp slapping sound rang out in the restaurant. (End of this chapter)