Reborn 10 years later: First, save 100 million Bitcoins

Chairman's Office, KS Company.

Inside the office, a middle-aged man held the phone, speaking in a humble and subservient tone.

One phone call after another was made...

"Mr. Zhou, this is the most critical time for our KS company. If you invest 800 million, I can guarantee that the future return will be at least 5 to 10 times."

"I'm not exaggerating. Our technology department has completed an important phase and is about to start internal testing. As soon as our short video app is launched, we can immediately open up the market."

"It's true, Mr. Zhou, you have to believe me. When have I, Gao Yuanming, ever boasted, Mr. Zhou? Hey... Mr. Zhou?"

"Beep...beep...beep..."

The other party has already hung up the phone.

Dial another one…

"Hey, Lao Liu, it's me. I talked to you about investing 800 million the other day. What's your decision?" Gao Yuanming's tone remained humble.

But the tone on the other end of the phone was very assertive.

"Old Gao, to be honest, I'm not optimistic about your short video app, but I'm quite interested in the animated GIFs your company is currently making."

"How about this, I'll give you 800 million to acquire your company under my name. From then on, I'll be in charge of the company. What do you say?"

Hearing the demand on the other end of the phone, Gao Yuanming trembled with anger: "Old Liu, we've been friends for so many years, and at a time like this, you're actually thinking of swallowing me whole?"

"And another thing, my company is worth at least 20 to 30 million right now, and you want to acquire it for 8 million?"

On the other end of the phone, there was a disdainful laugh: "Old Gao, I'd still be willing to take your company for 800 million now, but if it goes bankrupt in a while, nobody's going to take it for 800, let alone 80 million."

"You're dreaming." Gao Yuanming hung up the phone this time.

After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuanming sat there dejectedly, holding his forehead, looking like a wilted eggplant.

In the past few days, due to financial issues, my temples have turned completely white, making me look at least 10 years older and almost 50 years old, even though I am only 42 this year.

There was nothing I could do; I'd made almost every phone call I could and tried every possible solution.

Either you're turned away, or the other party's demands are simply outrageous.

Thinking of this... Gao Yuanming sighed repeatedly... muttering to himself...

"These ruthless bastards actually dare to ask for 500 million for 51% of my shares."

"And this Lao Liu, he really has no regard for our past relationship. He thinks he can take over my company for just 800 million?"

"Sigh... How about I really think about it?"

"Pah, pah, pah, what am I thinking? No, absolutely not! This company is the culmination of my years of hard work, I will never sell it for 800 million."

"I'm sure I can attract investment."

There must be another way, there must be another.

Gao Yuanming silently cheered himself up, but as soon as he finished, a hint of insecurity flashed across his face.

This investment is too difficult to secure.

There was even a slight regret, a regret for the decision I made back then.

If they hadn't insisted on transitioning to short videos, their cash flow wouldn't have collapsed so quickly.

However, as the chairman of the company, one must have a long-term vision, consider issues comprehensively, and plan for the long term in order to drive the company to make breakthroughs and innovations.

However... the current situation is that the business is not even halfway done, and the budget has already been exhausted.

"Knock knock knock!"

Just as Gao Yuanming was deep in thought, there was a knock on the door.

Gao Yuanming tried his best to adjust himself and remain calm and composed.

"Enter!"

Wu Peng walked in, his face all smiles, but he seemed rather timid.

"Hello, Mr. Gao, this is Wu Peng from the operations department. I heard that your company is currently facing a shortage of funds and is even unable to pay salaries."

Wu Peng is quite direct.

Gao Yuanming seemed to guess Wu Peng's intentions immediately.

"If you want to resign, just go to HR. Your salary will be settled in full."

It was obvious... Gao Yuanming mistakenly thought Wu Peng had come to resign.

"No, no, no!" Wu Peng waved his hands repeatedly: "President Gao, I'm not here to resign, but to tell you some good news."

"Good news?" Gao Yuanming was actually a little impatient, mainly because he was currently annoyed.

The only good news right now is that there's investment; everything else is less than good news.

Out of respect for his employees, Gao Yuanming still politely asked, "What good news?"

Wu Peng took a few more steps forward: "Mr. Gao, do you know Xiao Feng from our operations department? He made 500 million yuan in just one week by trading stocks last week."

"Just now, I overheard him chatting with his best friend, and he inadvertently revealed that he's interested in investing in our company."

"He has 500 million in cash on hand. If he's willing to invest, wouldn't our company's financial crisis be resolved?"

As soon as Wu Peng finished speaking, Gao Yuanming, who had been sitting there, suddenly stood up.

The lifeless expression on his face immediately seemed to come alive.

It's not surprising that Xiao Feng has 500 million, but if he were willing to invest that 500 million in the company, it could really help the company keep its cash flow.

Once things get back on track, everything will gradually get better.

Gao Yuanming immediately seemed to see a glimmer of hope, and his speech became slightly more rapid.

"Are you sure? This Xiao Feng really said that?"

"Of course I'm sure," Wu Peng continued, "He has a good buddy named Zhang Yang. I heard them talking clearly just now, but..."

"However, what Xiao Feng just said means that he does want to invest in our company, but he is still considering it and it's still uncertain."

"However, Mr. Gao, if you take the initiative to ask him for help and discuss it with him, I think... the chances of success will be much higher."

After Wu Peng finished speaking, Gao Yuanming quickly started to calculate in his mind. Although his expression showed joy, it still carried a little bit of concern.

"It would be even better if it were 800 million, but this is fine too. With this 500 million, we should be able to get through this."

As Gao Yuanming muttered to himself, it seemed as if he had made up his mind.

This 500 million investment... must be secured.

But in the next second, Gao Yuanming seemed to suddenly think of something that worried him even more.

Gao Yuanming asked with a hint of nervousness, "Did Xiao Feng say... did he say... how many shares of the company he wanted if we invested 500 million?"

"No." Wu Peng shook his head vigorously. "I only heard that he was considering investing in our company, and he does have 500 million yuan on hand. We saw this with our own eyes last week."

"As for how many shares he wants, or how much money he will invest, I have no idea."

"Anyway, Mr. Gao, the reason I'm revealing this information to you is because I really don't want to lose this job."

"So, Mr. Gao, why don't you go and approach Xiao Feng, and ask him for help? What if he's in a good mood and actually invests in us? Then our company won't have to go bankrupt!"

"Nonsense, who said it was going to go bankrupt?" Gao Yuanming scolded, then immediately changed his attitude: "Alright, you can go out now, I understand."

"If this really works out, I'll make you the deputy head of your operations department."

"But one thing: don't tell anyone before things are settled. Keep your mouth shut."

"Okay, okay." Wu Peng replied excitedly, "Thank you, Mr. Gao. Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped."

After Wu Peng left, Gao Yuanming paced back and forth alone in his office.

He was also constantly thinking about how to get Xiao Feng to agree to invest and how to get him to invest 500 million.

Of course, there was another concern: that Xiao Feng, like other investors, might make exorbitant demands, such as asking for 51% of the shares for 500 million, or even more.

In that case, this good news would no longer be good news.

"Tomorrow! I'll go see Xiao Feng again tomorrow!"

"Tonight, I need to go back and think carefully about what to say tomorrow to really move him."

"I also hope... he won't ask for an exorbitant amount."