Chapter 511 Interpretation of Rights
When Luo Yang was chatting with Jiang Yuanshan in the study room in the evening, he specially called Jiang Fan to join him.
Intentionally or unintentionally, show her what you did over the weekend.
It even included forcing Cai Fujun to take sides.
"From the original perspective, it was the right choice for you to find someone to cooperate with you to start Naixue."
Jiang Yuanshan didn't know Luo Yang's original intention of disclosing this matter, and thought that he wanted to learn from him: "You lacked connections and funds at the time. Choosing to cooperate with others is a way to share risks. There is nothing to regret."
"Yes, at that time I didn't know whether making milk tea would be successful."
Luo Yang smiled and said, "In fact, when I started Lemon CC, I also felt that there were certain risks, because I was not sure whether the business model of entering the low-end market and winning by price would be accepted by the market. I just thought that there was someone who could help share 1% of the risk of the 45 million yuan loan."
What a risk! Based on his memory, he knew the chances of success were over 80%.
After all, Luo Yang was not thick-skinned enough, and he got along very well with Liu Haishan and others at the time, so he didn't care about sharing the benefits.
However, when the company grew larger, many decision-making matters began to be constrained, and the origin of this was the division of equity.
According to Luo Yang, the money earned can be divided, but it is a bit uncomfortable to have restricted rights.
“It’s a normal thing.”
Jiang Yuanshan comforted his son-in-law, saying, "This is how the business world works. Many people who work together can share hardships, but it's hard for them to share happiness. Parting ways is already a good ending. It's not uncommon for founders to be kicked out."
He also cited Gome’s case as an example.
"When Mr. Huang got into trouble, it was because he didn't do things in a standard way. But when Gome became so chaotic, wasn't it because there were problems internally?"
"When Gome gets into trouble, Suning gets full."
Luo Yang had never paid systematic attention to Gome's affairs, so he could only make a joke to join in the fun.
"Yes, when a whale dies, everything comes to life. The retail electrical appliance industry is about to enter an era where many heroes will rise."
Jiang Yuanshan couldn't help but sigh: "Suning may have a chance to become the leader."
"It's not difficult to grow bigger, but the best time to become a leader has passed."
Luo Yang thought for a moment and said, "With the rise of mobile Internet, online shopping platforms will flourish, and the physical store retail industry of electrical appliances will eventually wither away."
“Are you so optimistic about the mobile Internet industry?”
Jiang Yuanshan looked at his son-in-law in surprise and said, "The project financing you discussed with Shen Nanpeng this time includes a startup content based on mobile Internet. Are you planning to test the waters and enter this industry in the future?"
"How can I have such intention? It's totally forcing the issue."
Speaking of this, Luo Yang smiled bitterly, and then recounted the content of the conversation between him and Principal Lu.
"Because of Kunpeng Technology's success, the school now regards me as a brand name, hoping that I can start a startup project in line with the trend. The trend now is mobile Internet+, so I came up with this shared bicycle project out of the blue."
This is half true and half false.
It is true that we do not want to get too involved in mobile Internet projects, but it is not a fantasy. We can still make some money from shared bicycles.
Jiang Yuanshan didn't know, and after listening to Luo Yang's explanation, he burst into laughter.
"No wonder your school wants to give you a place in graduate school."
Jiang Fan, who was sitting nearby and helping to make tea, wrinkled his nose and said, "So the school is using it as a signboard."
"Hey, Luo Yang can't be said to have taken advantage of this matter."
Jiang Yuanshan couldn't help but educate his daughter, "Although he has strengthened his relationship with our school, he has also missed the opportunity to study for an MBA at a prestigious school, which is a way to expand his network of contacts."
In recent years, in addition to Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University and Jiaotong University, other famous universities including Nanjing University, Wuhan University and Zhejiang University have also opened MBA programs for Master of Business Administration.
The current MBA is of decent value, and most of the applicants are bosses of large companies. In addition to supplementing their knowledge, expanding their personal network is also an important factor that attracts people to sign up.
Things started to go wrong in the next few years. These classes gradually began to deteriorate, mainly because many trained "socialites" got involved, hoping to hook a rich husband, making the MBA brand become useless.
"Luo Yang, if Lemon CC can successfully raise funds this time and develop according to your plan, the money for the first round of investment in the subsequent new energy vehicle manufacturing will be raised."
Jiang Yuanshan brought the topic back to the topic after going off topic. “Even if you sell it the year after next, if the valuation is 100 billion, you can get 50 billion, which is equivalent to cashing out two years in advance.”
Luo Yang and Jiang Yuanshan had said at the beginning that it would be three years later, within five years.
Lao Jiang thought that by the fifth year it would be difficult enough, but now it seems that his son-in-law's abilities far exceed his expectations, and raising tens of billions of funds does not seem to be difficult for him.
"Dad, I have other uses for part of this money."
Luo Yang smiled and said, "Only half of the funds can be reserved for the new energy vehicle manufacturing project. The bulk of the funds may depend on the shared bicycle project."
"what?"
Jiang Yuanshan was stunned.
He looked at Luo Yang, thinking he had heard it wrong.
"Although the shared bike project is small and insignificant now, it will definitely grow as it catches up with the trend of the mobile Internet industry."
Seeing Jiang Yuanshan's disbelieving expression, Luo Yang shrugged and said, "Dad, just wait and see. When I sell it, I'll make at least 10 or 20 billion."
"How about you two make a bet?"
Jiang Fan fanned the fire: "One doesn't believe it, and the other is absolutely sure, so let's make a bet and see who wins."
"Tsk, I won't gamble with Dad."
Luo Yang curled his lips and said, "He has already given me his most precious daughter. There is nothing worth coveting. There is nothing worth gambling on."
"Pooh!"
Jiang Fan spat shyly: "Shameless!"
hiss~~~
The feeling of drinking mutton soup comes back again.
Jiang Yuanshan quickly interrupted the couple and asked: "Where do you plan to place the new energy vehicle manufacturing project?"
He was not just asking a simple question. In Lao Jiang's eyes, this big project would definitely not work in Yang City. Not only because of the city's energy level, but also because of the problem of improving supporting facilities. Didn't you see that in order to attract Tesla, Shanghai has also introduced enterprises in the industrial chain to various development zones in the urban area.
If this is the case for super first-tier cities, what about a small fifth-tier city?
“R&D is definitely not an option, but assembly and production can be placed in Yang City.”
Luo Yang thought for a while and said, "Dad, isn't there a supporting enterprise that will be established in Minhang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone? Since the power battery R&D is located there, the headquarters of the new energy vehicle manufacturing company can also be located there in the future."
“Like your drone industry?”
Jiang Yuanshan seemed to be thinking about something.
Most of Kunpeng Technology's research and development is in Shanghai, including its headquarters, but Deyang Motor, which is responsible for assembly, is located in Yang City.
As for production and assembly, what is needed are industrial workers and are relatively less affected by the region.
"In fact, if we consider the labor cost of production, we can even put the factory in the neighboring province of Anhui or Henan."
Jiang Yuanshan considered the issue completely from a businessman's perspective and said, "The labor cost in the Yangtze River Delta region is indeed a bit high. Enterprises with lower added value will be under great pressure if they are placed here."
"Dad, when you mention this, it reminds me of a line from a TV series called Black Ice."
Luo Yang did not directly refute Jiang Yuanshan, but borrowed the lines from the TV series as a metaphor: "I remember it seemed to be starring Wang Zhiwen, and the lines he said in prison at the end were quite meaningful."
"Hey, is it with Jiang Wenli?" Jiang Fan blinked: "The wonderful dialogue at the end?"
"Yes, it's the scene with Jiang Wenli."
Luo Yang smiled and replied to Jiang Fan, then looked at Jiang Yuanshan and said, "This conversation contains a little interpretation of power. The viewpoint may not be comprehensive, but I think it is very interesting."
“Power is by no means a position that can be promoted or demoted with a piece of official document, nor is it a kind of behavioral pleasure that allows you to realize the value of life. The essence of power is to see to what extent you can influence and control others, and even the spiritual life of the entire society.”
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuanshan remembered it more clearly than Luo Yang, and repeated it word for word.
"I know what you want to say."
Old Jiang looked at his son-in-law meaningfully and said, "No wonder you have invested in so many industries in your hometown. But I want to tell you that it is not enough to just do this kind of high-tech industry. As the saying goes, food, clothing, housing and transportation, only industries related to this aspect can deeply affect all aspects."
Clothing, Luoyang already has a clothing factory.
Luo Yang planned to set up a real estate development company and, with the last rays of the real estate industry, develop three or four real estate projects in Yang City.
Food has not been involved for the time being, but An Ying has already been quietly planning it.
Okay, after four or five years, Luo Yang plans to get involved in the new energy vehicle manufacturing industry, and Jiang Yuanshan’s electric vehicles have already been involved.
If you don't think about it, you won't know. If you think about it carefully, you will be shocked.
According to this layout, Luo Yang only needs to create a platform carrier in the future.
This carrier can be a supermarket or on the mobile Internet.
At this point, Jiang Yuanshan's eyes changed again and again when he looked at his son-in-law: "Luo Yang, you said you don't want to get involved in the mobile Internet industry, but I think it's hard to say."
How could Luo Yang not understand the meaning behind his father-in-law's words.
“Can’t we open a supermarket?”
He smacked his lips and said, "Let's follow the example of Pang Donglai in Henan Province and open a few stores around my hometown. I don't believe that even if we spend a lot of money, it won't work."
Pang Donglai in Xuchang, Henan Province, is an industry that has penetrated into the lives of ordinary people. To put it bluntly, Xuchang can do without taxis or vegetable markets, but it cannot do without Pang Donglai.
"Fat Donglai?"
Jiang Yuanshan didn't know Pang Donglai at the moment, and when he heard it for the first time, he felt a little strange.
"It's a supermarket in Xuchang, Henan Province. I've heard about it from my friends. It's doing really well."
Luo Yang skipped over the words and changed the subject, "Dad, your Yuanfan Group has so many subsidiaries, isn't it involved in many industries and all aspects?"
Yuanfan Group has auto repair shops that are linked to auto insurance, car dealerships, mountain villas that grow tea and produce local specialties, hotels, kindergartens and technical secondary schools. It covers quite a lot of industries.
"Yuanfan does not hold a controlling stake in any of these subsidiaries, and the largest shareholder only holds 20%."
Jiang Yuanshan shook his head and said, "Most of them were started by relatives or close friends. I just invested a little when they were founded. Now there are only a few who can give me dividends."
"Like a blood-sucking worm."
Speaking of this, Jiang Fan complained: "Dad, I asked you to divest it a long time ago, but you were always hesitant and unwilling. Although it can help the group a little in terms of taxation, compared with the overall burden, this little benefit is not worth it!"
"Fanfan, this is not that simple. Dad is looking at the long term."
Luo Yang then spoke up for Jiang Yuanshan. "Before the company went public, many data were only viewed internally and did not show any benefits. But after Yuanfan Electric Vehicles, Photovoltaics, and New Energy Batteries go public, it may be of great help."
Hearing his son-in-law say this, Jiang Yuanshan smiled.
"Fanfan, you studied finance, why can't you see through what's going on here?"
Lao Jiang said to his daughter, "Especially since the beginning of the year, Yuanfan Electric Vehicle has been listed. Think about the financial characteristics of listed companies yourself."
For a listed company, financial disclosure is mandatory and is divided into quarterly and annual reports.
There is no need to go into details about the annual report, but the quarterly report is made public once a quarter.
For Jiang Yuanshan, the group has several loss-making subsidiaries, and the data will not look good when the annual financial statements come out.
Of course, this ugly look is only for non-professionals. In the eyes of professionals, it looks fake at first glance.
But what Jiang Yuanshan wants is to be invisible to the general public.
After all, he is not a person who likes to be in the limelight. It doesn't matter if he can't hide it in Yang City, but outside of Yang City, the lower the better.
But Jiang Fan didn't seem to understand.
For her, there is no need to do business in an honest and legal manner and hide the profits made.
Especially the news that Luo Yang was going to meet with Shen Nanpeng this time was a great shock to her.
Not to mention her husband's abilities, his social circle and fame are certainly growing, while she, Jiang Fan, is still an unknown secretary-general of the Yuanfan Group's project committee.
If it weren’t for the fact that the executive president of Guangfan Electronics was listed under his name, he would have been just an ordinary person.
Moreover, Jiang Fan knew that Old Jiang was in his prime now and it was impossible for her to take over. When Old Jiang got older, her son would be able to take over, which meant that she would not be able to stand at the forefront of Yuanfan Group.
Although she likes the title of Mrs. Luo, she also likes the title of President Jiang.
This is what Jiang Fan is thinking now.
But it was not easy to say it directly in front of her father, so she pouted.
"Fanfan, Sunshine Electronics' business has started to pick up recently, but I don't have time to take care of it. Can you still handle it?"
Luo Yang saw Jiang Fan's expression. Although he didn't fully understand her thoughts, he still subconsciously said, "If you have time, can you help me manage this company?"
Guangfan Electronics produces and sells power banks for smartphones, while Sunshine Electronics produces and sells selfie sticks. The two companies can share marketing channels and be managed by Jiang Fan together, which is more cost-effective than Luo Yang hiring someone to manage it himself.
"You have a good plan. Let me help with the management so that I can use Guangfan Electronics' sales channels."
The corners of Jiang Fan's mouth were already curled up, but he couldn't let Luo Yang see it.
She suppressed her joy and said proudly: "Humph, how much salary do you plan to hire me?"
"The position of CEO is vacant, how about an annual salary of 100 million?"
Luo Yang teased her, "Isn't this better than 800 a week for living expenses?"
"Pfft!"
Jiang Fan's defense was broken and he couldn't help laughing out loud.
She rolled her eyes at Luo Yang and said, "Forget it, I'll take care of it for you for free, so you don't have to tease me with 800 yuan all day long!"
"120 million a year, no more!"
Luo Yang almost slammed the table: "Jiang Xiaofan, you should stop it and stop being too greedy!"
"Snapped!"
Jiang Yuanshan quietly lit a cigarette, breaking his daughter's habit of not smoking around him.
What else can I do?
I really can't stand it anymore.
The young couple started showing affection and showing off their love while chatting in front of him, and they simply didn't take him, their father, seriously.
He decided that from now on, when chatting with his son-in-law, he would never wear his leaky cotton jacket.
(End of this chapter)
