Cai Mingjie made a great plan. Looking at him with sincerity, if he changed someone, he might have been deceived by this guy.

MediaTek is now a joint-stock company, but it has not yet been officially listed. Based on the current expected assets of MediaTek, the value of 7% of the shares is not as shocking as 10 years later, but it is also a huge asset.

According to rough estimates, MediaTek's assets are now around 3 billion yuan, which is converted into US dollars, which is US$375 million, and the minimum 7% equity is US$26.25 million. If it is added to the 5 million US dollars in cash paid by Cai Mingjie, the price it offers is as high as US$31.25 million, which would be even more if it is converted into RMB.

Speaking of which, Zhou Liwen's total investment in the institute has not exceeded US$7.5 million (60 million yuan). In just over half a year, a single change of transaction has increased by more than four times, and he can continue to hold the remaining shares of the institute while gaining a seat on the board of directors of MediaTek. No matter who calculates this transaction, it will feel that it is worth it.

But is Zhou Liwen an ordinary person? Of course the answer is not! Zhou Liwen knows how huge the smartphone market will be in the future. Although the conditions proposed by Cai Mingjie are extremely tempting, Zhou Liwen knows very well that this money is not so easy to get.

Zhou Liwen is not short of this money for $5 million in cash. Although his funds are a little tight now, he still holds more than $10 million in working capital. Even if Guo’s monthly profit income is not added, Zhou Liwen will have about 200 houses in Shanghai. The 5 million US dollars of cash sold by Cai Mingjie may be able to make others take the bait, but it is useless to Zhou Liwen.

As for the 7% equity, Zhou Liwen was even more interested. You should know that MediaTek has not been listed yet, but it has not reached its most glorious moment. This 7% equity seems to be a big fortune, but unfortunately this wealth is just on paper. Zhou Liwen is not a raw melon seed. Once MediaTek is officially listed, Cai Mingjie is doing something like capital increase and issuance, and the 7% equity in his hand may immediately shrink by 10 times. In other words, Cai Mingjie only spent 5 million US dollars and drew a big cake and planned to completely swallow Zhou Liwen's research institute.

Faced with the conditions offered by Cai Mingjie, Zhou Liwen just smiled but didn't answer. Cai Mingjie, who was a little unsure of Zhou Liwen's attitude, thought that Zhou Liwen didn't understand what the 7% equity he paid meant, so he took the initiative to introduce the assets of MediaTek to Zhou Liwen.

"To be honest, I am very grateful to Mr. Cai for his kindness. I am personally very satisfied with the conditions you offered." Zhou Liwen thought about it for a long time and said this. Cai Mingjie was happy after hearing this, but before he could speak, Zhou Liwen suddenly had a "but" come.

"But! Although I am the chairman of the institute, I am not the only one who has the final say in the entire institute. Maybe Mr. Cai doesn't know yet. My personal shares are only 35%, which is not as large as the absolute majority, and I cannot be the leader of the institute. Moreover, I am very optimistic about the future of this institute. Even if I have the intention to transfer shares, I can only transfer about 15%. As for the 51% equity proposed by Mr. Cai, I am powerless. Of course, since Mr. Cai is so sincere, I cannot give face as a junior. If Mr. Cai plans to cooperate with both parties, I personally can promise you to privately transfer 15% of the equity to you. As for the price, we can discuss it between us?"

Zhou Liwen's words seem reasonable, but in fact they made Cai Mingjie angry. According to his investigation, Zhou Liwen's name is indeed only 35% of the shares, but in fact, the two offshore companies as shareholders still own 35% of the research institute's shares, which means that Zhou Liwen's shares are the absolute majority, accounting for 70% of the total share capital. Now, Zhou Liwen ignores the shares of the offshore company and only mentions the part he personally holds, and seems generously proposing to transfer 15% of the shares to him. What does Cai Mingjie want to do this 15%? His purpose is to eat Zhou Liwen's research institute and completely eliminate this potential opponent. He eats nothing but bones left and there is no absolute controlling stake. Cai Mingjie only has a brain problem and will do this.

However, Zhou Liwen was indeed right. He only had 35% of his shares. Even if Cai Mingjie knew the tricks in it, he could not object to this. Offshore company holdings is a trick that everyone knows in business operations, but this trick cannot be said on the table. Cai Mingjie is an industry giant, but once he puts such a matter in the open, who dares to cooperate with MediaTek if it is spread in the future?

For a moment, Cai Mingjie's expression felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly. He finally squeezed out a smile and said, "So this is the situation, haha, I don't know much."

"Yes, Mr. Cai, to be honest, I really want to cooperate with you, but it's a pity...ah..." Zhou Liwen shook his head with a regretful expression.

Cai Mingji nodded and sighed: "Yes, it's a pity. But Jay Chou, as the chairman of the institute, can I give you a suggestion?"

"Of course, please say."

"You also know that MediaTek is very sincere in cooperating with you and establishing an inseparable relationship. Since Jay Chou also feels that cooperation between the two parties is beneficial to each other and supports this kind of cooperation, can we ask Jay Chou to propose cooperation between the two parties at the board of directors and discuss with the shareholders to complete this cooperation method? Of course, please rest assured. I know this is more difficult for you, so we can also discuss the conditions."

"Well..." Zhou Liwen thought for a while and said with a smile: "Okay, I'll find an opportunity to mention this matter, but Mr. Cai, I can't guarantee what happened in the end. I can only say to do my best. Of course, as I personally hope to cooperate with you. Otherwise, if Mr. Cai doesn't dislike me, I will transfer 15% of my equity to you first? How about the price we will make a premium of 20% according to the conditions you just asked?"

"Haha, don't worry, don't worry, wait until Jay Chou and all the directors have discussed it before dealing with it together." Cai Mingjie replied with a smile.

"Then... that's fine." Zhou Liwen seemed a little disappointed, as if he valued this deal very much, and looked very sorry.

Then, Zhou Liwen found an excuse to say goodbye in advance, and Cai Mingjie sent Zhou Liwen out of the study with a graceful manner. After Zhou Liwen left, Cai Mingjie's face looked cold and ugly as if soaked in water. He didn't expect that such a thing that he thought was easy to capture would be the result of the present.

"Brother Zhou, are you leaving so soon?"

When Zhou Liwen reappeared in the club hall, Boss Zheng, who had been paying attention to the elevator, seemed a little surprised. He hurriedly left his friends around him and walked towards Zhou Liwen quickly.

"Haha, thanks to Boss Zheng for his warm hospitality. I have something to go back to deal with, so I have to say goodbye first."

"Brother Zhou is really a busy person. What's so important? We can let the boss deal with some of the small things. We finally come and have fun for a while. Is it because I can't take good care of you, brother?" Boss Zheng said with a smile, deliberately exploring Zhou Liwen's tone.

"I am not like Boss Zheng, your business is already on track. I can't keep my business in mind. The business world is changing constantly, and your opponents are eyeing you, and you will fall a little if you are not careful. I have a shallow foundation, and I can't afford to make trouble. Now I am walking on thin ice every day, so be careful." Zhou Liwen replied with a smile. These words sound like they are just polite words, but who is Boss Zheng? He can't hear Zhou Liwen's potential meaning?

"Haha, Brother Zhou is joking, joking..." At this time, Boss Zheng could not hear the result of Zhou Liwen's negotiations with Cai Mingjie, and he would not become a big boss. He was surprised and confused. He didn't know what conditions had been offered by Cai Mingjie, but Cai Mingjie spent such a great price to make him meet Zhou Liwen, which was enough to show how much value Cai Mingjie valued Zhou Liwen.

But even so, they still broke down the talk. Boss Zheng was surprised and couldn't help but look at Zhou Liwen with a higher look. Who is Cai Mingjie? Boss Zheng has to give in, but Zhou Liwen, a young man who is not much older than his son, actually rejected the olive branch given by Cai Mingjie. Can such a person be a simple person?

"By the way, Boss Zheng, I have carefully considered the logistics project we discussed before. Now Guo's transportation capacity has reached a bottleneck. No matter how much business there is, I'm afraid it's too much to be willing but not enough! So I think it's better for Boss Zheng to find other companies to cooperate with the project, so as not to have some problems in cooperation, and everyone is not good-looking."

Boss Zheng understood as soon as he heard this. Zhou Liwen wanted to draw a clear line with him. He had not agreed to the logistics project he had reached before, so he pretended not to say anything about it. Boss Zheng subconsciously wanted to agree, but when the words came to his mouth, he immediately laughed.

"Brother Zhou, Brother Zhou, what's this? You are not an outsider, so just treat it as helping your brother? To be honest, I asked you to take this project just to be assured. Where can I find other companies to feel at ease? As for the bottleneck of capacity, what's the big problem? Isn't it just to buy a few more cars and hire a few more people? If Brother Zhou is tight, what's going on, what if I'm Mr. Zheng paying the first quarter's shipping fee to you first? Is this OK?"

Boss Zheng's attitude made Zhou Liwen a little unexpected. He didn't expect that Boss Zheng had such courage. It seems that it makes sense that he could do such a big business. Not to mention anything else, this courage and vision alone are not comparable to ordinary people. Since that's the case, it would be inappropriate for Zhou Liwen to refuse again. He immediately smiled and expressed his gratitude to Boss Zheng.
Chapter completed!