A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

After the introductions, Zhou Mingyuan of Hongyuan Capital spoke first: "Mr. Su, we're here for the Mawei Post Station project. I'll get straight to the point. The online crowdfunding model is great, but I'd prefer to have in-depth offline collaboration. Don't worry about the money; Hongyuan can guarantee it. As long as you agree, the funds will be available immediately."

As soon as he said that, the others immediately became restless.

Liu Yang of Dingsheng Venture Capital pushed up his glasses and said, "We respect the online model, but in the long run, offline strategic investment can empower projects better. In addition to funds, we also have industry resources. The resources of 38 travel agencies across the country can be tilted here, so we don't have to worry about customers at all."

Wang Zhiyuan from Huarong Cultural Tourism chimed in: "We also have channels, and we have a mature team and case studies in scenic area operation, which can help Mawei Post Station avoid detours."

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In the meeting room, everyone was talking at once, each side taking turns revealing their cards.

Su Fan was somewhat surprised by the lively scene before him.

In his previous life, he had witnessed many financing negotiations, and each one involved mutual probing and back-and-forth.

He had never seen anyone reveal their hand so early and so thoroughly before.

But he quickly realized that since there were quite a few people coming, he should reveal his hand first to scare away his opponents, and then the rest would be qualified to sit down and talk slowly.

Su Fan's gaze swept over the crowd. Most of them had already expressed their opinions and were vying to show their strength.

Only Ye Yao and the two beauties beside her remained silent.

Su Fan knew that the other party definitely had a trump card, but it hadn't been revealed yet.

But he didn't want to waste too much time on this, so he said, "Everyone, let me make one thing clear first: the online financing model will not be withdrawn, there's no need to argue about that."

There was a moment of silence in the conference room. Su Fan's words had effectively blocked any possible avenues of communication.

Ye Yao spoke up at this moment: "Mr. Su, we won't do anything online. How about this: we'll consider the online round as the angel round and discuss the offline Series A round. This way, there won't be any conflict, and it will also allow the project more room for development."

The proposal sounded reasonable, and the investment representatives present all nodded slightly, their eyes turning to Su Fan.

Su Fan stated clearly, "Ms. Ye, I'm sorry, we don't plan to move on to the next round so soon."

Ye Yao was unwilling to give up and continued to propose: "Then let's make the pie bigger and double the investment. At that time, Tengfei can guarantee it, and you don't need to bear any risk. All conditions are negotiable."

Su Fan still refused: "Ms. Ye, and everyone here, regarding the financing of Mawei Post Station, no matter what conditions you propose, our plan will not change. How to carry out this project, when to do the next round, and what kind of investors to introduce, we have our own pace, and we hope everyone understands."

Su Fan was too lazy to waste time on this and simply blocked all possibilities.

The worst thing to encounter in negotiations is this kind of person: if the other party is willing to talk, there is always room for negotiation, no matter how harsh the conditions are.

But Su Fan, on the other hand, directly stated his position: he wouldn't discuss it.

This left all the investors who came here feeling like they had power but nowhere to use it.

Some people advised Su Fan to reconsider.

But Su Fan's answer remained straightforward: he wouldn't consider it.

He Xiaoxiao tugged at Xu Meng's sleeve and said, "Is he really that headstrong?"

While Su Fan was negotiating with various investors in the conference room, someone was watching everything from the doorway.

This person was none other than Xie Xun.

After Xie Xun finished his phone call with Pan Lei, he felt it was necessary to talk to him in person.

Then, he saw the scene he had just witnessed.

He stood there for a while, neither going in nor looking for Pan Lei.

His purpose in coming was to discuss the loan in person.

He felt that as a bank manager, he should put aside his pride and make the trip in person; the other party should at least give him some face.

But after seeing what happened just now, he knew that his face might not be very effective in front of Su Fan.

Those investors who could easily guarantee the return of their investments were turned away, so what advantage does he have?

He turned around and quietly left.

They came with a layer of expectation.

He left looking somewhat disheveled.

They disappeared around the corner of the village road in two quick steps.

As the saying goes, I came quietly, and I leave quietly; I wave my sleeves and leave without taking away a single cloud.

At this moment, seeing Su Fan's resolute attitude, everyone in the meeting room accepted it.

One by one, they began arranging online subscriptions.

The people in the meeting room gradually left, until only Ye Yao, Xu Meng, and He Xiaoxiao remained.

He Xiaoxiao was the first to greet him: "Comrade Lei Hong, I didn't expect you to be so principled."

Su Fan was a little confused by this title.

Seeing his expression, He Xiaoxiao turned and pointed to Xu Meng beside her: "It seems Comrade Lei Hong really has a bad memory. You were the one who rescued her when she fell into the water. Do you remember now?"

Su Fan then remembered that when he first transmigrated, he made up the name Lei Hong in order to understand his own situation.

After remembering, Su Fan said, "I had completely forgotten about this if you hadn't mentioned it."

He Xiaoxiao pressed further, "Why did you leave a fake name back then? We searched everywhere but couldn't find you. If we hadn't seen you online, we wouldn't have had a chance to express our gratitude."

Su Fan said in a serious tone, "Doing good deeds anonymously is a traditional virtue of our Chinese nation."

He Xiaoxiao was taken aback by his self-righteous attitude, but quickly changed the subject: "Let me tell you, the kneeling incident you caused back then was because Xiaomeng used Huasheng Entertainment's resources to stand up for you. Although you had made arrangements in advance, you have to accept this favor."

Su Fan suddenly realized that he had been puzzled by Xie Chaojun, the person in charge of Huasheng Entertainment in Sichuan Province, suddenly speaking up for him. Now the mystery was finally solved.

He stood up and thanked Xu Meng: "Then I have to thank you. You stood up for me under so much pressure back then, which shows that you are definitely allies."

Xu Meng waved her hand: "It was nothing, and besides, we weren't really that helpful. I should be thanking you properly."

He Xiaoxiao chimed in from the side, "Stop thanking me like that. Who knew you had all this planned in advance? Just like today's situation, wasn't that something you had already foreseen?"

Su Fan explained, "I really didn't expect you all to come. I was just carrying out the village's initial decision."

He Xiaoxiao shook her head and sighed, "If I didn't know what you had done before, I almost would have believed you."

At this moment, Ye Yao said, "Mr. Su, this project has 40% of its shares raised externally, and you still hold 60% of the shares. Could you give up a little? We can offer a premium."

Su Fan spread his hands, looking innocent: "I can't make that decision. It's collective property. I'm not a landlord; how can I just give it to whoever I want?"

The three women stared at him, practically saying, "Who are you trying to fool?"

He Xiaoxiao was the first to expose him: "If you don't want to give it, then don't. Making up such a lame excuse is too clumsy."

Su Fan said without batting an eye, "I'm stating the facts. If you don't believe me, ask our Party Secretary."

Just then, Pan Lei pushed the door open and walked in. Hearing Su Fan mention him, he looked blank and asked, "Huh? What's wrong?"

Su Fan quickly changed the subject: "Uncle Pan, please arrange lunch for us, a simple meal."

Pan Lei responded and turned to go out and make arrangements.