Alpine pasture

Chapter 53 Doing Coolie ([-])

Ju An had to celebrate with a few people. Two foreigners and two Chinese people opened a bottle of champagne together, and then filled the four glasses to see that there were still two or three plates on the front desk. There are scones such as cookies, and the other two plates are some cut fruits. Several people took a small plate and put it on the plate. Ju An also got two small scones to taste. After a while, I found that it tasted good.

Liu Chao said happily: "Sarah made the cookies and fruit herself, how do they taste?"

"The cookie tasted really good, the best cookie I've had since I came to America," Kuan said, taking a bite.

Sarah was very happy to hear what Ju An said: "Ann, eat more if you like. When I come to work in the morning, if they work all night, I will bring some for these two. Fortunately, they also like very much".

William echoed on the side and said: "Sarah's cookies, sometimes we work overtime until morning, and we wait for Sarah to come."

Ju An asked strangely: "Isn't it that the software is almost finished, why are you still working overtime so late?"

Liu Chao explained: "We have contracted some domestic software developers to expand some functions. We usually discuss programs with them all night long. Now it is basically the same. Your sister-in-law also has an opinion, saying that it is a long time. If you don't go home, you asked me last time if there was someone outside."

"My sister-in-law is too unconfident, you are such a crooked melon and cracked date, that girl looks at it." Ju An glanced at Liu Chao disdainfully after hearing Liu Chao's answer.

When William and Sarah heard what Ju An said was interesting, they laughed along, making Liu Chao blushed.

After eating for a while, Sarah said, "It's getting late, my children will be back soon, I have to go first, you guys are happy." After that, she packed up her things and prepared to leave.

Both William and Liu Chao said to Sarah: "Drive carefully, see the little guy saying hello to us".

Sarah said, "Thank you" and opened the door and went out.

Only Ju An, William and Liu Chao were left in the house, and Liu Chao said: "Our first order has been completed, and now there are still a few customers who are very interested in our products. The prospect is good. This time I invite you to come to discuss Next, about venture capital, last time a venture capitalist took a fancy to our company and wanted to invest, and invested another 400 million US dollars to occupy 20.00% of our shares, please discuss.”

Ju An said: "The company is short of money now, so eager to find venture capital, those guys can eat people without spitting bones."

William explained: "In fact, it is just a risk sharing. They are optimistic about our company and invest money, and we get investment, which can develop faster and win-win."

Liu Chao said: "Actually, I am more in favor of introducing venture capital, and they still have certain contacts, but I want to lower the shares, up to 20.00%. The three of us will take out some shares in exchange. I discussed it with William before, and now I want to see your opinion."

Ju An thought for a while and said: "Since it's not just about money, then I support your decision. I thought the company was short of money again. If it's just money, I still have some. 400 million is no problem. If I have contacts, I will I just know you two, nothing else."

Liu Chao smiled and said: "Then each of us will take out about 20.00% of the shares for this financing. If they don't agree with 300% - then we would rather not raise, then Anzi, you will invest an additional [-] million. William and I are handing over [-]% of the shares to you, what do you think?"

Ju An thought for a while and said: "I don't have a problem here. You can discuss everything. I don't know much about these software things. The company depends on you two. If the venture capital side disagrees with my injection of 300 million, you guys The two of you are giving me 5.00% each, since you run the company anyway."

William thought about what he was about to say and was interrupted by Liu Chao and said, "That's fine, just do as you said."

Then the three of them talked about the company's environment, and when they mentioned this Ju An, they said, "I thought you guys rented a house in an office building, but I didn't expect that in this remote place, you said that you didn't have any money in the early stage. It can be reflected on the surface, the whole company is like a refugee camp.”

Hearing this, William laughed and said: "Many companies started like this. Where did they spend so much money on these at the beginning? It's better to hire a good programmer if you have money. Compared with many companies renting in garages, we have already It's pretty good."

Liu Chao said with a smile: "Yes, our conditions are already very good. Now the coffee area, entertainment area, everything, and lounge, the conditions are very good."

Ju An took a look around. There is a coffee bar and two lounge chairs, which is the so-called coffee area, entertainment area?Several old desks must have been bought from second-hand stores.I thought to myself: Is this a good condition?It's too unimpressive.Thinking about it again, these two guys are staying here anyway, and I don't have to stay here, and my heart is balanced a lot, and I immediately feel that these two people do not pursue personal enjoyment, which is very reliable.There is a saying that it is easy to change from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to change from luxury to frugality. If it was put a few months ago, Ju'an could have mixed into such a big place, not to mention office, even living here every day will also be Ju'an. With both hands and feet in favor, since I have two coins, I have really despised this kind of house.

Ju An added: "Have you considered that in China's domestic market, domestic companies like yours can use a lot of software?"

Liu Chao nodded and said: "There are many companies that can be used, but it is difficult for such a small company to enter. You also come from China. Don't you know the domestic situation? We are not famous. The backstage is also a small US-funded company, and it is too difficult to enter the domestic market.”

Ju An said, "Why don't you ask Wang Fan to see if he can help."

Liu Chao shook his head and said, "I have already asked Wang Fan. He said that we don't have a model. We just want to find a bigger company to use our software. He can't open his mouth to those companies in Jiangnan. The key is that we are not famous."

William asked curiously: "It's small businesses that offer enough discounts on our software, so they don't have to pay for those modules that they don't use."

Liu Chao shook his head and said, "You don't understand the domestic situation in China. Our thinking is very different from that of the United States. You can't understand it even if you say it."

William took a sip of champagne and stopped talking.After discussing for a while, everyone closed the door and went home.

When Liu Chao drove Ju An back home, Zhao Nan was a guest and had not returned. The two sat on the sofa in the living room and drank a bottle of beer each.

Ju An said to Liu Chao: "You asked me to come and this matter? The phone or E-meier will solve it. As for letting me run such a long way."

Liu Chao smiled and said, "It's mainly about this matter. I'll bring you to meet the partners. The company has been running for a long time, and one of the shareholders has yet to show up."

"Don't talk about it with me. I don't understand the programs you play. If you want me to learn about sales, I will sell a toy, and the rest won't work." Ju An said confidently.

Liu Chao nodded to Ju An's chest, then took a sip of beer and shook his head: "You are so relieved to let me toss about the 200 million, so you are not afraid that I will finish tossing it?".

Ju An smiled: "Don't worry, I'm equivalent to engaging in venture capital. I think it's worth buying one for 200 million and looking after you."

Liu Chao touched the beer in his hand with Ju An's, turned his head, and said to Ju An, "You senior brother, I also fought hard. If this happens, we will have a villa and yacht. No, in the future, I will follow you to herd cattle, and the rest of my life will be accompanied by six animals, which is also a kind of life.”

Ju An raised his hand and said, "Don't do it, it's enough to have a foodie in the ranch, and it's over for the next one."

The elder brother laughed.

"Then since everything has been done, I will go back tomorrow. I have to brush horses every day," Ju An said.

Liu Chao shook his head and said, "You can also use this excuse? Stay for two days and go, help me renovate the roof of the house."

"Roof repair? I've never done it before. Why don't you hire someone to repair it? I spend hundreds of thousands of dollars a minute. Can I go with you to repair the roof?" Ju An said.

Liu Chao went on to say: "Fuck, you are not sleeping at home, the old beauty in this community all renovated their roofs at home, and basically asked friends for help. I have lived here for so long, and I have also helped a few houses repair their roofs. , it's actually very interesting, like a labor class."

Ju An shook his head and said, "Don't try to fool me, I've never seen any big winds or waves."

Liu Chao went on to say, "Why am I lying to you, or I'll take you to my garage to see your brother's equipment?".Saying that, he stood up and dragged Ju An to the garage.

When I entered the garage, I saw that there were all kinds of electric drills, chainsaws, screwdrivers, axes, chisels, and a small lawnmower.

Ju An said: "You still have all the tools. After living in the United States for a while, you have become a carpenter."

Liu Chao proudly held up the beer in his hand and said, "I didn't know when I first came here. I lived here for a while, and with the gang of old aestheticians, the men in every family in the community basically know these things. Speaking of the old beautiful men's hands-on ability It’s really strong, many people build a small house, a barbecue table, they don’t need to invite people outside, they just invite a few friends, buy materials, and DIY by themselves.”

Ju An asked, "No need to pay?".

Liu Chao explained: "Every time everyone asks someone, they insist on paying, some people accept it, and some people don't accept it. It's whatever. The day after tomorrow, I invite eight or nine friends I know to do it together. It will be completed in two days. Don't run, kid, it's hard work to fight down there."

(End of this chapter)