Chapter 98Energy
traightforward Lin Zouwu, or Lin Luoran herself—they felt more real to him than his classmates who shared his daily school and home life. He had already regarded them as friends in his heart; therefor...$25 million. 175 million RMB. This rigid demand for funding quickly permeates through the upper echelons of Su Cen's entire industrial network, touching every node and shaking everyone to their core.
If possible, this would be the largest financial mobilization in history that Su Cen and all his industries would undertake together. It would generate countless invoices, data streams, and a massive amount of capital flow.
Money isn't just a number; it has weight. Ordinary people don't understand what ten million means compared to one million to them because even an ordinary person might never own such sums in their lifetime; they have no concept of this.
Even if they occasionally daydream about it, they might think it would mean being able to wear the most luxurious clothes and enjoy the feeling of truly being a king's customer while shopping at stores, free from the disdainful looks導購小姐嘴上不說但心裡對窮酸的蔑視 from sales assistants. It would make them bow sincerely with smiles on their faces, talking enthusiastically about it with friends. Or they could go to the city's most splendidly lit restaurants and enjoy high-quality dining while overlooking the city skyline, surrounded by people who admire them, gaining social status and respect.
Wealth and glory—this is likely what money brings ordinary people as their first intuitive imagination.
But the weight of money can indeed bend a person's noble spine for a long time. It can buy countless women willing to lie down for you, and it can make those who understand many social rules treat you with due respect. It can also cause many to squander their youth and extinguish many people's dreams in reality. It can pay for countless people's efforts and lives towards your dream. It can start a war, dismantle the most rigorous military institutions and organizations.
The negotiation process with Blizzard Entertainment, a global media giant under Vivendi, was light-hearted yet fraught with hidden challenges. They didn't know what history they would create in the future but were unwilling to sell their shares cheaply.
But Su Cen knew of the miracles they could create in the future and hoped to acquire the biggest slice of the pie at the smallest cost. It sounds a bit awkward, but the mental exertion involved in real business negotiations is far more awkward than it sounds.
Su Cen, Facebook's Chinese representative, and Blizzard Vivendi did not sleep for three consecutive days and nights. They only relied on cans of coffee to negotiate the numerous intricate details on a contract no thicker than a bestseller novel in order to reach compromises and concessions between both parties. In the end, they crafted an agreement where Blizzard Vivendi sold 30% equity of "World of Warcraft" for $25 million.
Su Cen knew that what he and his team did today would be written into internet or gaming history, recorded in these industries' booming twenty-year development. There was once such an event that couldn't be overshadowed during this era's river of time.
In the future, when "World of Warcraft" becomes the most profitable online game with the largest user base globally, countless experts and professors will analyze this momentous occasion. They would undoubtedly continuously evaluate how Facebook's investment in the copyright of "World of Warcraft," regardless of timing or entry point, is ingenious to a fault, destined to be recorded as classic investment textbook material.
Blizzard Entertainment and Vivendi cooperated through "World of Warcraft" to deliver a powerful blow. However, it was now Su Cen's time to digest this moment.
The weight of $25 million pressed down on the shoulders of Su Cen and Mark Zuckerberg like never before.
"Su Cen, my heart is trembling when I hear about this! They won't be those despicable American loan-scam tycoons who acquire benefits from investors with a series of methods and leave behind an empty shell company. If that's the case, I would surely suffer such a blow and commit suicide!" Wang Yue was clearly terrified by Su Cen's move and called him up; her tone tried to remain calm, but today in the early meeting at Dunhuang Mall, everyone could see this young female CEO's absent-mindedness.
"I'm heartbroken. I really am. You're raising 175 million RMB, if it were given to me for Dunhuang, I can open up stores all over Shanghai and you wouldn't feel a twinge of sorrow Moreover,
As a woman in business, you know that I need to pay a greater price than men to go further. Don't you feel any compassion Can't you give us more funding to allow Dunhuang to live better Are you so heartless" Wang Yue had clearly become formidable; she now possessed the cold and sharp charm that made countless people entranced on TV talk shows. "Furthermore,
Su Cen was almost blown away by the sharp dialogue but had to stay calm. For ordinary people, money is merely a luxurious lifestyle. However, for every entrepreneur with aspirations and leaders of business factions, it holds a different meaning in life. For example, to Wang Yue, this means more chain stores that can flourish everywhere, serving as capital for establishing more funds and enhancing the fame of Dunhuang.
For Zhao Mingnong, this is a powerful weapon against South Korea and Japan. When Shushan Stationery successfully defended its domestic market from Korean and Japanese stationery products' invasion and firmly held onto their territory, they began planning counterattacks on these two countries. With sufficient capital,
they would have adequate logistical support for the expeditionary force. It sounds like a war strategy, but that's precisely how intense it is. Upon hearing Su Cen needed money, Zhao Mingnong hesitated for a moment before slamming his hand on the table and saying, "Back when this place was not called Shushan and we were still running a toy factory, our name was Longsheng, naturally implying a thriving business. But we couldn't withstand the tide of the market; we gained immense experience here as well as painful lessons. It's thanks to Mr. Su that you looked at our little corner and invested funds for us to transform. Up until now, I can say frankly, during Guoyu's hardest times, they didn’t care about us, but I never felt like a citizen of the state. But I am your man, Mr. Su. What you need is Shushan’s profit. Believe in your judgment. As for those Korean bastards and little Japanese, sooner or later we’ll bring them down; let them enjoy their days a bit more now!"
Daboluohuo Holdings serves as the true command center behind Su Cen, where all equity shares of his businesses are concentrated. Currently managed secretly by Lin Guangdong from Daboluohuo Media.
When Blizzard Entertainment and Vivendi’s representatives came to discuss equity transfer with Facebook Chinese, in Shanghai, Lin Guangdong also met with Su Cen about funding arrangements for the afternoon at a small tea restaurant near Nanjing University.
The entrance was bustling with people walking by and lush trees under shade. Lin Guangdong pointed outside the window asking Su Cen, "What do you see"
Su Cen found this philosophical question somewhat confusing;
he shook his head.
Lam Kuang棟 continued, "By observing phenomena to understand the essence, there is a driving force and energy behind the progress of human society. Taking wuxia novels as an example, every person has internal strength within their meridians. Money, in more refined terms called economics or finance, is this type of energy in modern society. This kind of energy can dictate people's lives, behavior rules, start wars, and determine ideologies. Every person who controls such energy is a socially accomplished elite in their field, possessing the power to change others' destinies. Your recent actions, from my perspective as a media figure, are bound to cause significant ripples!"
Su Cen intends to mobilize 150 million yuan within the next year, an undertaking of considerable significance.
However, raising such substantial amounts also indirectly indicates that our collective group is growing increasingly powerful through each individual's efforts. Our skills are improving檔次提升 should be translated as 'becoming more sophisticated' or directly omitted as it doesn't have a direct translation and might not add much to the sentence in English. We'll omit it for simplicity. through everyone’s hard work, and we’re becoming more sophisticated. But I feel quite envious and jealous because Bolo Media currently lacks the strength to participate in such large-scale meetings. Only Wang Yue and Zhao Mingnong, who have substantial capital, as well as Facebook USA, can join in. It's really a bit frustrating. Life is so short that if we don't seize the chance to shine on the stage of life, it would be too regrettable.
Su Cen just smiled and said, "You will have your moment on the stage."
This is currently the largest-scale action within Su Cen's business empire, raising funds that could cause significant ripples in many areas. After all, this isn't like television dramas, movies, or novels where problems and risks can be waved away with a flick of the hand.
Wang Ma’s Dunhuang, based on annual profit forecasts, anticipates total operating revenue from main businesses such as the Dunhuang Department Store in Chengdu reaching 300 million yuan by year-end. Net profits are estimated at over 54 million yuan, with around 40 million yuan after adjusting for non-recurring gains and losses.
Zhao Mingnong's Shushan, which initially had sales of a few million when entering the market, has seen nearly doubling growth every six months. Sales in the second quarter of last year were over thirty million yuan, while this year’s first half-year sales have already exceeded one billion yuan. This kind of growth makes Zhao Mingnong very confident about creating several hundred million or even ten billion yuan in sales within a couple of years, making him one of China's largest stationery producers. Hence, he is highly optimistic about going international and tapping into foreign markets. In response to Su Cen’s acquisition plan, Shushan expects to contribute up to 40 million yuan.
The total injection into Big Bolo Holdings from both sides amounts to eighty million yuan, still falling short of the fifty percent stipulated by Blizzard Entertainment.ent from before.Lǐ Zōngpényǔ flew from Henan to Shanghai.Su Càn had already contacted Lǐ Zōngpényǔ through Lín Zhòuwú beforehand. However, Lǐ Zōngpényǔ rejected the arrangement for Su Càn's car to pic...