Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 647: Everyone is selfish
When they first met, He Maosong and others were very enthusiastic, and there was no sense of distance between them and Luo Yang as if they had not seen each other for a long time.

It seems that Qiao Zhiyuan kept his mouth shut and did not tell Cai Fujun about the establishment of the new food company.

After all, Luo Yang helped him with Jiang Xiaobai's loan matter, so he knew who to favor.

There are no knots and the atmosphere is naturally good.

"If you don't pay attention, another quarter will pass."

After talking about fund product subscription, Liu Haishan changed the topic and said, "Brother Luo, the earnings of Nayuki and Lemon CC in the second quarter are not worse than those in the first quarter, right?"

"I've been quite busy lately and can't take care of Luo Sheng Tang's affairs."

Luo Yang said truthfully: "But it's only a few days away from the second quarter financial report meeting. The specific revenue data will definitely be announced at that time. There's no need to rush."

"I am more interested in the revenue situation in the second half of the year."

He Maosong stroked his teacup and said in a relaxed mood: "Lemon CC will be able to get the first round of funding from Sequoia Capital in July. By then, the expansion speed will definitely be even faster. Maybe one quarter will be equal to the entire first half of the year. It is worth looking forward to."

“The third quarter data may not be very clear yet.”

Luo Yang explained: "The expansion of direct-operated stores is still at the original pace, and the increase mainly comes from franchisees, but this process takes time, so the real data outbreak should start from September and will not be fully revealed until the fourth quarter."

The store franchise system was opened in July. After completing the investment procedures, franchisees also need time to choose a store, decorate it, and train store staff.
Judging from the time, a large number of new stores will not emerge until the last month of the third quarter.

“It’s OK as long as it’s not worse than the previous two quarters.”

Liu Haishan smiled and said: "Now whenever I think of the financial data for the first quarter, I can't help but drool. Even without the financing from Sequoia Capital and the introduction of the franchise system, if Lemon CC continues to develop at the current speed, it will still be a fat cow."

"That's not what you said, buddy."

He Maosong laughed and scolded Liu Haishan, then said to Luo Yang: "Last month I attended an investor reception in Hangzhou, and some friends in the circle talked about Lemon CC, saying that this year is its foundation year. If it can occupy more than 30% of the low-end milk tea market, the valuation will not be less than 80 billion when it raises its Series B round of financing next year."

"If we can actually complete the development plan formulated at the beginning of the year, will our market share be more than 30%?"

Luo Yang said confidently: "When we raise the B round of financing, the valuation will not be less than 100 billion!"

"Are you really going to sell Lemon CC at 100 billion?"

He Maosong stared at Luo Yang's face, observing his expression as he asked, "Use the financing to accelerate the nationwide layout of stores. By then, Lemon CC will be the king of the low-end milk tea market, a sure cash cow. Are you willing to part with it?"

"Lao He, you are also an investor, how come you have forgotten the greed of capital?"

Luo Yang sneered, "Or you can be like Naixue, who uses his own funds to expand step by step in an orderly manner according to his own needs. This is called a cash cow. Once a company starts to raise funds from institutions, capital will push you forward from behind, round A, round B, round C, round D. It will not stop until the listing is completed. By then, the founder's shares have been diluted. Even if you make money, it can't be considered a cash cow, right?"

He Maosong was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

How could he not understand?
Take Lemon CC for example. After two or three more rounds of financing, his, Liu Haishan and Cai Fujun’s shares in it will definitely be diluted to less than 5%.

Even Luo Yang, who holds a 55% stake, is not necessarily safe.

Are there not enough business cases where founders were kicked out?

"With a sum of 100 billion yuan, is it easy to find someone to take over?"

He Maosong turned the corner and asked: "Investment institutions need companies to expand, and it is impossible for them to take over the business themselves. Mergers and acquisitions within the industry are not realistic, and it is difficult to find external funds."

"By next year, there will be a huge amount of hot money in the market, looking for high-quality projects, even if it is just a passing-the-hot-pot concept."

Luo Yang smiled confidently and said, "Companies like Lemon CC that can actually make money and have room for further hype should not be too popular in front of capital."

His words also apply to the shared bicycle project.

Throughout next year, Edifier Technology will have to complete at least three rounds of financing to allow its valuation to swell like a balloon.

"Brother, it's okay to sell the Lemon CC, Nai Xue."

Liu Haishan interrupted at this time: "Should we not sell a cash cow like Naixue that makes so much money?"

"Don't worry, bro. Not for now."

Luo Yang said casually: "I won't consider selling Naixue until I find the next stable income project."

“The next stable income project”

When Liu Haishan and others heard Luo Yang say this, their eyes lit up instantly.

Forehead.
It seems like I let something slip.

Luo Yang reacted and immediately changed the subject: "Brothers, why don't you stay today? Let's have a small gathering tonight?"

"No, I definitely won't leave!" Liu Haishan said with a smile, "It's been a while since we've had a drink together, so we have to have a good time tonight."

"I'll decide the place."

Cai Fujun took out his cell phone and booked a restaurant for dinner in the evening.

"It won't be so troublesome at the end of the year or the beginning of next year."

Luo Yang thought of the business club he was setting up, and mentioned: "I have set up a high-end business club in Xuhui, which is currently being renovated. In the future, we will have a fixed place for dinner."

"A high-end business club with one-stop service for food, drink and entertainment?"

Liu Haishan has a first-rate EQ in this regard: "Let's make a deal first. Please help us reserve three top-level membership cards."

"I will definitely not let the three brothers down."

With reference to several high-end business clubs in Shanghai and his experience gained ten years later, Luo Yang was confident that he could build a club that would surpass most of his peers in hardware.

Liu Haishan had also eaten fine bran before, and was a little skeptical, so he started asking out of curiosity.

He Maosong stood aside without saying a word, looking at Luo Yang thoughtfully.

The club itself is a platform, which gathers a group of high-end customers through the membership system. The high-yield fund products launched previously are also a tool to gather high-end customers. Putting the two together, Luo Yang had already made plans.

Luo Yang is ready to expand his social circle and start building his own circle.

Although he is still a little immature at this stage, according to the current development trend, he will definitely become a big shot in the future.

But from He Maosong's perspective, this is not a good phenomenon.
During the more than three years of Luo Yang's rapid rise, he, Liu Haishan and Cai Fujun monopolized most of the social resources of this business genius, which led to various business collaborations with Luo Yang and made a fortune from these collaborations.

Once Luo Yang's social circle expands, there will be more people with whom he can share these things.
Although He Maosong knew that this was an inevitable trend and they could not stop it.

But people always have selfish desires.

He hoped that this time could be delayed a little longer.
"The restaurant for dinner tonight has been booked, and the address has been sent to everyone's cell phones."

Cai Fujun didn't know what He Maosong was thinking, so he waved his phone and said, "I'll call a few more people to accompany you for drinking, you guys can chat first."

Lao Cai likes this tune.

Even though his girlfriend has graduated, he still remains true to his original intention.

While lighting a cigarette, Luo Yang checked his text messages.

"Ok?"

In addition to the message sent by Cai Fujun, Jiang Wen also sent a message more than two hours ago.

Swipe your finger to browse the messages.

"Luo Yang, I have a fever and need an injection!"

Gee.
How should this sentence be understood?

After thinking for a moment, Luo Yang edited a reply according to his own understanding: "Come over tonight and stay. You can wash yourself at home and I will help you with the injection!"

The text messages that I used to reply to immediately were no longer responded to this time.

It took four or five minutes before I received a reply.

"Luo Yang, I took his temperature, it's 38.6 degrees. I'm in the hospital with an IV drip."

Damn, is this really a fever?
"Is there anyone with you?"

"Xiaoxue has two exams this afternoon. Sister Jinglan went to Jinling to meet with suppliers. Yuanyuan and Daiying went home and will not return to Shanghai until mid-July. Woo~~~ I feel so pitiful, alone in the hospital."

Before we knew it, it’s exam season again.

"Which hospital are you in?"

After Jiang Wen sent the name of the hospital, Luo Yang immediately called Chu Jing's cell phone.

Since you plan to transfer her back, let's arrange for her to do something first.

Anyway, this girl has met Jiang Wen several times.

(End of this chapter)