Maximize Interest, My Money Grows Infinitely-Chapter 280 - 196: The Tip of the Hair among Nine Cattle_3

Chapter 280: Chapter 196: The Tip of the Hair among Nine Cattle_3

Chen Cheng responded with a slight smile, and Wen Shulin continued, "Now, there are two things you need to do."

"Okay, you say."

"First, you need to come with me to CGG for the pre-acquisition negotiations."

Wen Shulin spoke in detail, "This time, the executives from the CGG Beijing branch will all be present, and the headquarters will send a commissioner, David. So, you definitely can’t be casual; you need to treat this seriously."

Chen Cheng nodded, "I understand."

"Our bottom line is the price on the contract,"

Wen Shulin directly revealed the target, "But you should try to raise the price as much as possible. Every little bit we can get is a bonus. After all, this extra money will all be yours."

Chen Cheng felt warmth in his heart; Wen Shulin was truly considering things from his perspective.

"Okay."

"Rest assured, I’ll accompany you throughout the process. Although I can’t support you openly, you should understand my intention."

Chen Cheng nodded firmly, touched by the woman in front of him.

"At the signing ceremony, there will be well-known domestic media present. This will also be your first step toward becoming an independent investor."

Wen Shulin’s eyes curved in a smile, as if she could already see Chen Cheng’s successful moment.

And at this moment, Chen Cheng understood once again that what Jin Baogen had said about the resources Wen Shulin could bring to him, was something he couldn’t match.

"Don’t worry, just go for it. Even if you break the sky, I will cover for you," Wen Shulin said with a hearty laugh.

Chen Cheng laughed too, "Wow, that’s a lot of power, huh?"

"Of course," said Wen Shulin confidently, tossing her head.

"What’s the second thing?" asked Chen Cheng.

Wen Shulin’s expression turned serious as she pulled out the contract Chen Cheng had signed with Hoshino Mika, stating:

"You need to convince Mei Xiang to agree to you selling your shares."

"Actually, that’s the first thing, and then what I just mentioned follows," she added.

Chen Cheng frowned slightly, understanding Wen Shulin’s meaning.

If Hoshino Mika does not agree, then his agreement with CGG would be just a piece of waste paper, utterly meaningless.

She looked at Chen Cheng, "Are you confident?"

Chen Cheng took a sip of tea, "About 80% or so."

"What’s lacking in the remaining 20%?"

Wen Shulin had always been meticulous; she was accustomed to grasping all possibilities before anything unfolded.

Of course, last night was an exception.

"It depends on how soon I go to see her."

"What... what?"

Wen Shulin thought Chen Cheng would mention how difficult it would be to convince Hoshino Mika, but didn’t expect him to say this.

"You... are you that confident?" she countered.

Chen Cheng smiled lightly, "Actually, that 20% depends on you."

"Me?" Wen Shulin pointed to her nose.

"Yes, unless you make the conditions you’re offering me better, how can I go and convince her?"

This was when Wen Shulin realized that she was being played by Chen Cheng, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, she couldn’t help but pinch him lightly on the arm.

"Ouch ouch ouch, you’re getting bolder."

Wen Shulin unconsciously glanced towards the kitchen, "I’m being serious."

"I am serious too."

Chen Cheng said solemnly, "CGG, Hoshino Mika, and I, we are all in the same boat. It’s just that you and Mei Xiang haven’t officially reached an agreement yet."

"To make Mei Xiang agree to me selling my shares to your CGG, there’s only one way."

"What way?"

Chen Cheng smiled, "Make her believe that my cash flow has encountered a problem and I urgently need this money to remedy it."

Wen Shulin did not speak, quietly watching Chen Cheng, waiting for him to continue.

"So, what you need to do is put on a good show."

Chen Cheng lowered his voice and continued, "You need to show me CGG’s determination and strength, and also make Mei Xiang believe that I have no other choice but to sell my shares to CGG."

Wen Shulin’s brows slightly furrowed as she fell into thought.

But this operation was highly difficult, and a slight mishap could expose loopholes and arouse Hoshino Mika’s suspicion.

"How exactly should we do this?"

Wen Shulin asked, needing Chen Cheng to provide a more detailed plan.

"Is there any project that would allow me to invest a large sum of money in a short period?" Chen Cheng countered.

He stated truthfully, "As you know, I was involved in quantitative trading before, and I’m not very good at this kind of investment."

Wen Shulin understood Chen Cheng’s point; he needed a project that seemed promising and required a stable capital chain for support.

"Let me think..."

Wen Shulin’s fingers softly tapped on the tabletop, swiftly filtering through various possibilities in her mind.

After a while, Wen Shulin spoke, "Solar energy then."

She sat up straight, "It requires a large initial investment, has a long payback period, and needs a substantial amount of capital."

"Moreover, the country is now strongly supporting the solar industry, and many companies are flocking to this industry, making the competition very fierce."

Wen Shulin paused, then continued, "If you announce that you are entering the solar industry at this time and claim to invest several billions, it will definitely attract high attention in the industry."

Chen Cheng thought for a moment, "There’s still a missing link here."

"What?"

"Who am I going to connect with? I can’t just say I want to invest in solar energy without having a project to invest in, can I?"

"You’re right," Wen Shulin agreed, nodding her head, "Empty talk is indeed hard to convince people, especially someone as meticulous as Mei Xiang."

She pondered for a moment, then said, "CGG has recently conducted a project study, which is still in the reporting and proof stage."

She looked at Chen Cheng, "It’s about a project involving upstream raw materials in the solar industry; the initial phase requires a large investment in research and development and construction."

"The total investment is estimated at 1.4 billion, in Inner Mongolia."

Wen Shulin spoke slowly, "CGG is not interested in investing in this because, according to current data, the payback period is too long, and the value of the collateral is too low."

"But you could use this project to create the illusion of tight capital."

She stared at Chen Cheng, "I can arrange for you to try to make contact."

Chen Cheng pondered for a moment, "That doesn’t seem quite right either."

"What is the issue?"

"Look, I have to publicize that I made investments to make Mei Xiang believe that I was short of money and therefore had to sell my shares."

Chen Cheng looked at Wen Shulin, "But if it’s all just for show, no matter who looks into it, it will be exposed."

Wen Shulin took a deep breath, her hand tapping on the table again, "You’re right, let me think about it some more..."