What's wrong with me being a rich man?

Chapter 60 Selling Myself ( words asking for monthly tickets)

Zhenai.com gave a very honest price.

this is a good news.

At the very least, it can be used to compete with Jiayuan.com and Baihe.com in price.

No matter what Zhenai.com's considerations are and what kind of offline attempts it has made, the situations of the other two companies are almost the same. After all, there are not many differences between the three of them.

The fact that Zhenai.com offered a price of 100 million this time really made Yu Xing breathe a sigh of relief.

In the previous investment call from Wei Jialan, she only talked about the change in the cooperation method but not the price. Yu Xing felt that she was still calculating based on the original valuation, but now...

There is no need to consider selling it at a bargain price.

A bargain price/psychological price/a waste of money price.

Yu Xing quoted 500 million to Zhenai.com, naturally hoping to get a higher price by asking for an exorbitant price.

In fact, his current psychological price for the company is around 200 million. Although Guiai.com can indeed achieve a million-dollar revenue, it is actually doing business in an overdraft, and many problems are indeed the same as Wei Jialan said.

Therefore, as time was getting closer to the financial crisis, Yu Xing was considering selling the company as soon as possible during the Internet conference on September 9. By then, no matter whether it could meet his psychological expectations or not, he would no longer wait.

Starting from 100 million, the highest bidder wins and the money is in the pocket.

Yu Xing did not immediately inform Zhong Zhiling and Lu Haiying of the latest situation of Zhenai.com. He planned to wait until Cui Jingwei had an interview with Jiayuan.com before making any decision. If this company, which is also based in Shanghai, could give a price, the starting price would be based on this price.

The daytime work is still busy, whether full-time or part-time, the vitality of Guiai.com is indeed becoming exciting again.

However, although the performance from the end of August to September 9th has escaped the trough, it still cannot be compared with the graduation season in June and July.

The product conversion rate during the graduation season was around 10%, but now the conversion rate during the school season is only 3%. The difference is huge, and this situation is easy to understand.

Talking about marriage with college students on campus is ultimately a topic that is too far away. The key words in their love are fun, relaxation, happiness, and freedom, rather than more realistic things.

That night, Yu Xing was smoking a cigarette in his apartment while making a PPT about Guiai.com's business expansion plan, which aims to expand from the current five cities to ten cities in the next three months.

He is happy sometimes and troubled sometimes.

Because, for example, campus data are indeed real, and the team size, conversion rate, and work details can be written in detail, while the development data of social groups needs to be carefully compiled, but this compilation also needs to be consistent with the sand-mixed data at hand.

Yu Xing read one after another, his mind working rapidly, hoping that such a PPT could further enhance the company's value in the eyes of buyers.

At 9:40, the screen of the mobile phone on the table lit up.

Yu Xing flicked the ash from his cigarette and saw that it was Liu Wanying, whom he hadn't contacted in the past few days.

"Hello, Sister Ying?" Yu Xing put down the cigarette and took a sip of water.

Liu Wanying greeted him, "Boss Yu, you haven't run away yet?"

Yu Xing couldn't help laughing: "Not only did they not run away, but it's almost harvest time."

Liu Wanying was a little surprised: "So fast?"

"Of course not. Today, someone brought a bag of money and pushed it onto my desk. Wow, piles of red money, it made me want to try it." Yu Xing described the scene. "Although there was no sound, I really seemed to hear the sound of money 'rustling'."

Liu Wanying didn't quite understand why this scene came about.

"When people are poor, they have low aspirations and are easily attracted by money. I guess that's what the person who threw the money at me today was thinking." Yu Xing laughed, "A full million."

Liu Wanying understood.

Seeing that Sister Ying didn't seem to have anything important to do, Yu Xing followed the topic and introduced what had happened in the past few days.

August is a low point, with all kinds of difficulties, while September is full of vitality, and part-time jobs bring all kinds of expected and unexpected problems.

Yu Xing was not eloquent, he just talked about situations that surprised or frustrated him, but Liu Wanying listened with great interest to these things from the front line.

"Okay, Boss Yu, once you sell the company, and then carry on your philosophy of controlling people with people and treating people with sincerity, then won't you be able to make great achievements in the future?" Liu Wanying said with a smile.

Yu Xing thought about it and said, "I guess we need to find another business that can make money. We plan to do something related to the Internet."

Liu Wanying understood what he meant and was stunned for two seconds: "The money you lost after selling Guiai.com is not enough, right? How much did you lose? You are really dancing with shackles when starting a business..."

Yu Xing did not answer this question, but asked: "What about you? Don't you want to buy a luxury house in Hong Kong? Do you have enough money? If not, wouldn't it be shackled?"

Liu Wanying did not answer, but smiled and said, "Okay, no wonder you can jump, your mentality is the first thing."

"Sister Ying, have you ever thought about starting your own business?" Yu Xing closed his notebook, stood up and walked out of the apartment, saying, "Although your job must pay a lot, have you ever thought about making money faster?"

"What do I want to do with the money?" Liu Wanying said with a smile, "I plan to save enough money for early retirement, then see the world and enjoy life. My current job is getting closer to my vision step by step."

Yu Xing was surprised and asked, "Are you not buying a luxury house in Hong Kong?"

"Just kidding, houses in Hong Kong are too expensive. I always feel it's not worth spending my hard-earned money on this." Liu Wanying said, "But there may still be a range for real estate to rise. Let's talk about it later. Anyway, at this moment, I really want freedom outside of work. This feeling... you probably don't understand."

Yu Xing said seriously: "I understand."

Liu Wanying seemed to see Boss Yu's serious expression through the phone. She was quiet for a while and said with a smile: "You are making money now. Please treat me to a meal when you are free."

Yu Xing readily agreed: "Sure, no problem. Although I still have debts, I make money to spend. Sister Ying has helped me so much, let alone eating, even a full banquet is no problem."

"A full banquet is too extravagant." Liu Wanying said with a smile, "Just treat me to a lobster or something when you have time recently."

Yu Xing smiled and said, "Okay, when we expand our business to Yunnan, I will go and treat Sister Ying to a meal myself."

"I'm looking at the Oriental Pearl Tower outside the window now." Liu Wanying laughed, "All I need is a big lobster."

Yu Xing was surprised: "Sister Ying, why are you in Shencheng?"

"On a daily basis, when we finish working in one city, we fly to the next one." Liu Wanying looked at the night view outside the hotel. "Unless you are a boss like me, employees are all tools. They are used wherever there is a task."

She sighed again: "Employees are tools, projects are tools, and companies are also tools. Aren't founders like you eager to monetize the tools?"

Yu Xing looked at the time and it was already ten o'clock. He replied, "I hope my tools can be more valuable, so as not to disappoint the partners in the company who create value together."

He asked tentatively, "Lobster is fine. Sister Ying wants to eat it. I'll leave now. Maybe we can eat it at your hotel."

"It's too late. Let's wait until we are free." Liu Wanying took a sip of water and said, "Let's see if we have time on the weekend."

"Sister Ying's tool theory, well, we will also have the same idea next." Yu Xing gave up the urge to quickly go back to get his ID card as a backup, "Sister Ying, really, if you have time on the weekend, you can take a look at whether our project has a future and whether it is worth your investment."

Liu Wanying sneered, "I just want to eat one of your lobsters, but you want to take the investment money from my pocket. Aren't you too cruel?"

"Let's meet and talk, Sister Ying, give me a chance." Yu Xing's heart became active, "Guiai.com can at least prove the combat effectiveness of our team."

Liu Wanying thought about it and felt that this was true. This rough team did achieve some results.

Moreover, I have almost witnessed their development.

"Sister Ying, just like you said, we are going to develop two tools for the Internet industry." Yu Xing said confidently, "We have even found a legal representative."

Liu Wanying thought about the situation at Guiai.com and was amused: "It's your junior fellow apprentice again?"

"No, we have a different person this time, Sister Ying. That's it, let's meet on the evening of the 8th." Yu Xing tried to determine the time.

Liu Wanying thought about it and agreed.

Yu Xing said politely at the end of the call: "Sister Ying, now that you are in Shanghai, you won't be able to see your friend's cats anymore. They look so cute."

Liu Wanying: “…”

After a few seconds, she said unhappily, "Cute, cute, of course cats are cute!"

Yu Xing said, "Black cat and white cat, I still prefer white cat."

Liu Wanying gritted her teeth: "Why?"

Yu Xing was stunned. What else could there be a reason for liking someone? Does liking someone need a reason?

He held it in for a moment, and seeing that Sister Ying didn't say anything and was still waiting for his answer, he had to say, "Because white cats are white, I like white ones."

Liu Wanying felt like she was being teased for no apparent reason, but it was she who noticed the difference in the photo. She ended the call with one last sentence: "You are such a good talker."

Before Yu Xing had time to say goodbye, he heard a busy tone.

He put the phone into his pocket a little dazedly.

Could it be that Sister Ying prefers black cats?

Even so, you have your own preferences and you can't interfere with mine.

Yu Xing was puzzled and could only temporarily attribute it to the little emotions of the elites.

You're always flying around at work, so you must be tired.

Yu Xing put the white cat behind him and strolled alone along the river, his thoughts returning to the main business.

It is indeed easy to feel sentimental late at night.

Since the establishment of Guiai.com in June, I and others have worked hard for it. It is really a shame that it is sold like this...

Yu Xing smiled just thinking about it.

It really makes people happy just thinking about it.

The next day, something even more gratifying happened.

Cui Jingwei, deputy director of operations at Guiai.com, called Jiayuan.com, a competitor in the same city, and successfully met with its senior executives in the afternoon. He accurately expressed the topic that his boss required.

Zhenai.com, 100 million, ready to sign at any time.

Jiayuan.com did not hesitate and raised the price after just a brief discussion, willing to offer 120 million for the growth-oriented Guiai.com.

However, Cui Jingwei also brought back some unexpected conditions to Jiayuan.com.

The price of 120 million includes requirements for the founding team. For example, Yu Xing, Zhong Zhiling, Lu Haiying and others must join Jiayuan.com and continue to be responsible for the development of Guiai.com's business.

Of course, Jiayuan.com will also add management and staff to this business.

Yu Xing was somewhat surprised by the new conditions he heard: "You want both the company and the people, and you didn't bargain? Selling art and selling your body, aren't those two prices different? If you want the people, how can you add more to the 120 million price?"

He suddenly thought of some kind of contract in the sports world, a signing fee.

"Well, Mr. Yu, they said that if you don't come together and join Jiayuan.com, if you take the money and then start another company with the same business, the acquisition will be in vain." Cui Jingwei said seriously, "I bargained, but it didn't move."

Yu Xing tapped his fingers on the table. "You can sign a non-compete agreement when acquiring the company. People don't have to join Jiayuan.com. Oh, Cui Jingwei, you can go. Don't your family members think Guiai.com is unreliable? Jiayuan.com should be okay."

Cui Jingwei nodded silently. Jiayuan.com's words were indeed more convincing to his family.

Yu Xing thought about it for a while and checked again, but to make sure there was no problem, he still planned to consult a professional lawyer.

He motioned Cui Jingwei to go back first: "Okay, Cui Jingwei, this is hard work, just hold on until the end of the month."

Cui Jingwei took two steps and couldn't help asking, "Boss Yu, are you really going to sell the company?"

"The competitive situation the company faces is different now. Several companies have set their sights on our business. If I can persist, I am willing to do it." Yu Xing shrugged, "But after thinking about it carefully, I still have to be responsible for all of us. Many people were recruited from Jinling. We are all new to society and have no experience. For example, last month, some markets were very sluggish, but some markets performed very well."

"I think that if we have senior companies in the industry like Jiayuan.com and Zhenai.com to guide us, our business will definitely develop better."

Yu Xing explained his motives and also revealed the company's situation last month.

Cui Jingwei knew the general situation of the Shanghai market, but he didn't know the performance of other cities.

The company's acquisition will inevitably involve the market and performance. However, the three cities of Shanghai, Jinling and Lin'an are all handled by our own people. This month, we will have more people in Beijing and Guangzhou to try to make the data acceptable.

Cui Jingwei nodded and accepted this statement.

He hesitated and said, "Mr. Yu, if the company is sold, do you think I should continue to work at Jiayuan.com?"

Yu Xing threw a cigarette to the team leader who had followed him from Jinling, and said patiently, "Cui Jingwei, if the company is really acquired, you will join another company as the deputy director of operations. No matter what, you should work hard in the new company. This resume will be relatively competitive when you go out."

He smiled again and said, "Of course, everything is relative. Things on paper are just icing on the cake. You have to learn more and practice more. Your ability is your own."

Cui Jingwei looked at his boss and said sincerely, "Mr. Yu, thank you."

"Thank you for selling you out?" Yu Xing smiled.

"Well..." Cui Jingwei said, "Thank you, Mr. Yu, for teaching me a lot."

Yu Xing smiled at him, waved his hand, and continued to ponder the conditions from Jiayuan.com.

He thought about it for a while, then sent this matter to Liu Wanying via text message, asking for her opinion first.

About half an hour later, Liu Wanying replied: It is a common thing. Non-compete agreements can be used to protect the acquirer. Otherwise, as you said, if another company with the same business is established immediately, the acquisition effect will be greatly reduced.

She replied with the second point: You don’t necessarily have to stay in the company. Generally, the length of the agreement is negotiable, with a maximum of two years. During this time, you cannot engage in business that competes with them.

Yu Xing looked at Sister Ying's text message, thought for a while and asked: What if I slander them? Is this stipulated in the contract?
Liu Wanying responded quickly this time:...

Yu Xing realized that he had chosen the wrong words and explained: It’s not considered slander. For example, if I talk about some negative situations in the industry in public or in front of the media, will it be required in the contract?
Liu Wanying replied after a little consideration: Generally not, your situation is subject to public security management or anti-unfair competition, so don't worry.

Yu Xing felt relieved.

He thought about it for a long time that night, and suddenly he thought of the plan when preparing to rob the rich and help the poor. He must take the initiative and try his best to create fluctuations himself.

If the buyer insists on tying himself to the company...

also.

The inside story, can't it be known only by those who are in it?
It's not a bad idea to get involved yourself.

Yu Xing puts selling the company first, and other conditions below that can be negotiated.

On September 9, there was only one week left until the financial crisis.

When Yu Xing woke up in the morning, he looked at the date and felt really depressed. According to the date, he had to go back to his hometown and appease a group of relatives to prevent everyone from getting too excited.

However, the money from the sale of the company cannot be given to everyone. After all, financial management matters are decided, signed and transferred by each company.

At this stage, part of the money in hand can only be used for emergency, while the other part is needed for wealth re-creation.

Yu Xing arrived at the office calmly. He had just arranged some work and was about to call Zhong Zhiling when he saw Song Yufeng's face appear in front of him.

"Mr. Yu, it's not that easy to build a website!" Song Yufeng complained as soon as they met.

Yu Xing said, "Oh, really? It turns out that making money is not easy."

He hadn't seen Song Yufeng in the past few days, and there had been no phone or text message contact. He guessed that this guy was excited to try it, and maybe he even wanted to do it himself.

"Yes, it's not easy to make money..." Song Yufeng laughed dryly, "So, unity is strength."

Seeing that Mr. Yu didn't respond, he said seriously, "I have figured it out."

Yu Xing glanced at him: "What did you realize?"

"You have to dare to be a paparazzi, be able to be a paparazzi, and know how to be a paparazzi!" Song Yufeng said confidently.

Yu Xing frowned, thinking that he was a little crazy, and said, "Jiayuan.com is willing to acquire Guiai.com, but requires me to join them."

Song Yufeng was shocked. If Mr. Yu joined Jiayuan.com, would he still be willing to criticize the industry for “those things”?

He immediately advised: "Mr. Yu, you are an outsider. Can they be sincere to you? You...you should not join them."

"I was thinking about this last night. If I went to these companies, I might be able to understand the situation in the industry more clearly." Yu Xing said thoughtfully.

Song Yufeng was delighted. Mr. Yu really never forgot his original intention!

He nodded seriously: "Boss Yu, that makes sense. We should join. This is called going behind enemy lines."

Yu Xing sighed and advised: "Brother Feng, you want to be a paparazzi, not a dog, so pay attention to your character."

Song Yufeng smiled and realized that he didn't want to be an ordinary paparazzi, he wanted to be a big paparazzi in the workplace!
(End of this chapter)