Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

On the 28th day after the Newborn Race Protection Act came into effect, the "Strong Heart Hotel" was officially opened.

Before the interior decoration was even installed, Bai Ge and her team tidied up the conference room.

Li Zhize and Duan stood at the entrance, welcoming the major shareholders.

—Duan arrived early this morning.

I secretly discussed with Li Zhi for a long time how to minimize Celia's shareholding.

Li Zhi also presented the plan that had been prepared in advance.

When she persuaded the forging clan to join the exchange, she wasn't just trying to fool them.

Celia's shareholding is too high, which is not good for the future development of the exchange, for Li Zhi, or for the relationship between Li Zhi and Celia.

Exchanges need to be neutral.

Even if Celia is her teacher, Li Zhi doesn't believe that Celia would choose her over the Forging Clan.

Moreover, many decisions may not be made between her and the Forging Clan.

Instead, the decision is made between other races and the Forging Race.

Once Celia gains too much influence, the exchange's neutrality will completely disappear.

Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. Regardless of her current relationship with Celia, she must leave room for changes in their future relationship.

As Li Zhi pondered, the first airship appeared at the entrance.

As Mingchun emerged from inside, Ying, wearing sunglasses and riding an anti-gravity skateboard, flew out from behind him. Upon seeing Li Zhi, she waved and stopped directly in front of him.

"Finally, I can come out and get some fresh air. The buildings in your territory are very interesting; I've never seen them before."

Li Zhi nodded to Ming Chun: "I'll show you around later."

Shadow took off his sunglasses: "No need. I am also a citizen here. This is my own territory. I want to explore it on my own."

After saying that, she flew inside in a flash.

Mingchun: "Celia hasn't arrived yet?"

Li Zhi: "No, do you want to go in first or wait for her with me?"

Mingchun: "I'm going to find Ying."

As the Emperor of Europe departed with Mingchun, a new spaceship landed.

Shen jumped off the deck: "I had an appointment to discuss cooperation, but you only messaged me yesterday, which made me have to change the time again."

Just as Li Zhigang was about to speak, he saw three dragons flying over together.

"Senior Canghai! This way!"

The vast ocean landed steadily in front of Li Zhi and Chen.

"Your territory looks quite beautiful from the sky. I should have brought Canglian with me."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I've prepared some food for Cang Lian, including chocolate. You can bring it to her later."

Canghai: "Do you still have those triangular cakes from last time? She tried them once and thought they were delicious, and she's been asking for more ever since."

Among the food items Li Zhi received from Brand D these past few days, there happened to be an 8-inch fruit cake.

However, I treated her as a dessert during breaks in the meeting.

Li Zhi: "Our hotel will provide desserts from now on. If Cang Lian likes them, I will have someone deliver one to her every day."

Canghai: "No need, just teleport me."

Li Zhi: "This is Bai Ge, the current manager of our hotel. I'll have her add you as a friend, and she'll arrange everything for you every day."

As they spoke, Ling and Celia's airships landed one after the other.

"teacher!"

"Ling!"

Celia: "Is everyone here?"

Li Zhi: "They've all arrived."

Celia nodded. "Then let's go in."

Ling lowered her voice and asked Li Zhi, "Should I apply it here?"

Li Zhi: "She should be back this afternoon, then you can meet her."

Tu went to deliver a letter last night and didn't return that evening.

But good news came: Li Lingjun readily agreed to the 20 gold coins she requested, though it would take time to raise the money.

It's easy to guess that Li Lingjun agreed so readily because she was now completely aligned with the authorities.

At least until the rankings are released, the official team will definitely back her up.

It's just unknown what excuse Li Lingjun will use to get such a large sum of money from the authorities.

After all, the authorities are determined to dominate the wealth rankings.

Shen snorted coldly, "Is it necessary to speak in such a low voice? Is there anyone here who can't hear us?"

Li Zhi rolled his eyes at Chen.

Ling was in a good mood and ignored Chen. Instead, she looked around and whispered a few words to Li Zhi about things that piqued her curiosity.

Like going on a picnic.

The hotel's conference room is on the first floor.

The small meeting room can accommodate thirty people, facing a babbling brook in front and a spacious lawn and landscaping behind.

Canghai: "This place is nice."

She took Cang Su and looked around everywhere.

The others did the same; they all visited first and didn't consider the meeting to be of great importance.

This is because, apart from Li Zhi and Celia's shares, everyone else's shares are already set. What needs to be determined now is the shares of the two of them, as well as a portion of shares to be reserved for future employees of the exchange and for external sales.

"Please sit down."

The tour was almost over, and everyone took their seats.

After Li Zhi finished explaining the main purpose of today's shareholders' meeting, he had Bai Ge distribute the magic scrolls:

"These are the core rules of the exchange. Everyone can take a look. If there's anything you don't understand or disagree with, please feel free to discuss it."

Shareholders' rights and obligations need to be bound by rules.

She did not completely copy the corporate law of Blue Star, but instead formulated simplified rules based on the local conditions of Tianqi Continent, mainly concerning shareholders' voting on major matters concerning the future development of the exchange.

The contract is short and mainly covers amending the company's articles of association; increasing or decreasing registered capital; mergers, divisions, and dissolutions of the company; and changes in the company's form. It also explains the voting percentages for different shareholdings.

This is to ensure that the exchange does not become a platform for any one person to dictate the discussion.

Including Li Zhi.

Ling was the first to speak and sign the contract, stating, "I have no objections."

Others followed suit and signed as well.

After all the agreements were signed, Li Zhicai proposed his own plan: "I believe that reserving 8% of the shares in the options pool and then offering 10% of the shares to the public would be more beneficial for the future development of the exchange."

"The option pool can not only attract and retain key talent, but also serve as a buffer for future optimization of the equity structure..."

"Selling shares to the public could raise new development funds..."

With Li Zhiyan's concise explanation, all the shareholders understood the meaning of these two shares.

Duan was the first to speak: "I agree!"

Ling: "I agree too."

Chen: "I have no objection."

Ying nodded: "Agreed."

One by one, the shareholders expressed their opinions, and Li Zhi finally looked at Celia.

Celia: "You've considered everything very thoroughly, and I agree."

Li Zhi: "Now, let's discuss the share distribution between me and Celia."