Chapter 578: Chapter 296: Regrets Unsaid Chapter 578: Chapter 296: Regrets Unsaid Youjie Housekeeping.
“Manager Wei, we need to consider this matter carefully and hope you can give us some time,”
“Youjie Housekeeping wants to expand its scale, and advertising investment is essential. Our Win-win Smart Home APP has millions of users nationwide; this cooperation is a win-win for both parties.”
Shen Yuyan tried to keep her tone calm and steady, “Senior Ren has mentioned to me several times that after the financing is completed, we will form a strategic alliance. The Win-win Smart Home APP will provide us with free traffic, which is one of the main reasons we value your company so highly.”
A middle-aged woman nearby shook her head and chuckled, “President Shen, we are a legitimate large-scale tech company with our own set of internal operations. President Ren is in charge of strategic investments and does not handle the specific operations of the APP.”
Wei Pingjun added, “The price we’ve offered is already very favorable; after all, we bring the highest quality traffic, which you wouldn’t obtain through other channels. Our investment process is already completed; normally, within seven days, the first payment will be made to the Youjie Housekeeping company account.”
Taking a deep breath, Shen Yuyan’s lips pursed, her gaze flickered, and she remained silent.
The due diligence had already ended the day before, and the investment agreement was officially signed yesterday.
The other party had sent a due diligence team of five members.
There were a project manager, a finance officer, a legal advisor, and a coordinator.
Wei Pingjun was the project manager, and this Lv Fengxia was the specially assigned coordinator.
Win-win Technology had been very friendly in their earlier interaction, making everything very smooth.
Yet, early this morning, Lv Fengxia threw over a partnership agreement, throwing a real curveball at her.
Indeed, one should never trust others’ promises too easily, especially in capital matters.
Even the investment led by her college alumnus Ren Mingyuan had set a trap for her.
Sighing deeply, Shen Yuyan spoke in a low voice, “President Wei, President Lv, this price is too much pressure for us.”
Lv Fengxia spoke indifferently, “President Shen, cooperation leads to mutual benefits. If the company wants to grow and expand, sacrifices are necessary.”
“Let’s leave it at that for now, you all consider it further, and we’ll also communicate with our company leaders about the price.”
Wei Pingjun stood up from the sofa, his gaze sweeping over the graceful figure of Shen Yuyan.
With a smile, he said, “Goodbye, President Shen. Now that we have secured the investment, the next step is to establish the board of directors. I should be serving as a representative director for Win-win Technology, I look forward to our successful collaboration in the future.”
“Thank you both for your support these days, goodbye.”
After seeing them off from the company,
Shen Yuyan’s expression was tense as she returned to the CEO’s office.
She leaned back in the chair, closing her eyes to reflect.
Initially, receiving the olive branch from Ren Mingyuan, it was impossible not to feel somewhat proud.
Now, she realized how arrogant she had been.
In the face of naked interest, school beauty and schoolmates mean nothing.
Win-win Technology wants to develop its own ecosystem, with smart home solutions as the foundation to expand into housekeeping, renovation, and maternity and child care businesses.
This is their company’s strategic planning and future development.
They will inevitably resort to any means necessary.
It is foreseeable that they will continue to influence the direction of Youjie Housekeeping’s business through various methods,
Eventually linking Youjie Housekeeping and the Win-win Smart Home APP.
This incident has taught her a harsh lesson.
Since she started her business, things had been going very smoothly.
Her partner was Zhang Tianqi, a good friend from the student union.
Li Meixia, who handled housekeeping services, was her senior.
The angel investment round came from Hou Shaoyuan, who had always liked her and never interfered with the company’s decisions.
Now facing external capital, she found she was very vulnerable.
The company also lacks vision and capable senior partners.
However, none of this could have been avoided.
She came from an ordinary working-class family, without money, connections, or resources.
Rising above her circumstances was bound to be very tough.
Clamping her teeth, Shen Yuyan took out a makeup mirror from her bag, quickly touched up her lipstick, and walked outside.
“President Shen.” “President Shen.”
On the way, colleagues greeted her on their own initiative.
With the successful acquisition of angel funding, everyone’s face was radiant with smiles.
Looking at the vibrant office area, Shen Yuyan clenched her fist.
Now that Zhang Tianqi had essentially left the company, holding the title of vice-president, she had officially become the general manager,
fully responsible for the company’s operations and management, and her responsibility had increased.
“Yuyan.” Wang Ning came over from his desk, smiling, “You’re going to Mortals Media to discuss the advertising cooperation, right? I’ll come with you.”
Shen Yuyan shook her head, “No need, I can go alone; aren’t you supposed to be calculating the cost of upgrading the servers? You focus on that first.”
She knew Wang Ning and Tang Song did not get along, so she did not want him to join this busy scene,
to avoid Wang Ning feeling uncomfortable.
“No problem, I’ve got everything handled here,” Wang Ning confidently raised his eyebrows, “Advertising effectiveness monitoring is definitely needed for platform promotion, I have experience in this area, and negotiations with the advertising media company will go more smoothly with me, I can definitely help you.”
After pondering for a moment, Shen Yuyan nodded, “Alright, let’s go together then.”
“Alright.” Wang Ning cheerfully grabbed his bag and followed the goddess out.
They walked out of the office building.
Wang Ning eagerly took out a set of car keys from his pocket and pressed it.
A brand new Volkswagen Jetta’s lights flashed nearby.
Wang Ning quickly walked forward, opened the car door, beaming, “President Shen, please get in!”