Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Keeping Promises
"President Huang, President Xu has offered a price of six billion, which has already met our expectations. Why are you unwilling to sell your shares? Do you really want to sell them to Penguin for a low price?" Qiu Wenyu asked.
"Yes, President Huang, what exactly are you thinking?"
"President Huang, the goal has been achieved; let's not overthink it."
"We know you want to make more, but President Xu and the young Mr. Wang aren't fools. How could they possibly agree to what you're saying?"
"President Huang, just sell the shares already."
The other shareholders also looked at Huang Chi with puzzled expressions.
"I just feel that it can be sold for a higher price," said Huang Chi, expressionless.
"President Huang, one shouldn't be too greedy. If you're too greedy, you'll end up with nothing in the end."
"Yes, six billion is already very good."
"President Xu, we are all willing to sell our shares. If he doesn't want to sell, that's his business. Please acquire our shares," one shareholder said.
"Yes, President Xu, we are willing to sell. Once you acquire our shares, you will be the largest shareholder, and then the company will be under your control," another shareholder added.
A few shareholders urged him, and seeing that Huang Chi remained unmoved, they turned to Xu Yang and expressed their willingness to sell their shares.
"I want to acquire either all of it or none at all. Since you can't come to an agreement, then it's unfortunate, but you'll just have to sell your shares to Penguin at a low price," Xu Yang said, shaking his head.
"Old Huang, what are you really thinking? If you don't agree, I'll pull out of the real estate project we invested in together!" one of the shareholders said.
"Old Huang, we partnered up for that holiday villa project, and it's only half completed. If you don't agree, then we might as well not finish it," another shareholder said.
These two shareholders had a good relationship with Huang Chi and had engaged in some projects together.
"You two..." Huang Chi looked at them, his face full of disbelief, "If you pull out or drop the project, you'll suffer heavy losses too."
He hadn't anticipated that they would threaten him.
"We'll take the loss; if everyone loses together, then so be it. Since you don't care about our interests, we see no reason to care about yours."
"That's right. And what you're doing is without any reason. I'm starting to suspect that you might be an undercover agent sent by Penguin; otherwise, why would you always speak in Penguin's favor?" another shareholder chimed in.
The two shareholders stated their thoughts.
They were shrewd individuals and had begun to sense something unusual.
Huang Chi, intentionally or not, always seemed to favor Penguin's acquisition.
That was very abnormal.
Hearing what the shareholder said, the other shareholders' expressions also changed subtly.
Looking at Huang Chi, their eyes were filled with suspicion and hostility.
If that was really the case, then Huang Chi would be betraying them.
"Everyone, please don't look at me like that. Am I that kind of person? I only thought about selling at a better price. Since you all agree and Old Li and Old Zhang are threatening me, what can I say? I'll agree with you all and sell my shares," Huang Chi said, knowing he was powerless to change the situation, and reluctantly agreed.
If Old Li and Old Zhang really decided to go hard on him, then his loss would definitely exceed one billion.
Even the benefits he got from Han Jun's side were not a billion.
With no other choice, he had to agree.
As for explaining to Han Jun, that would have to do.
The situation simply didn't allow him to continue to act on Han Jun's behalf.
If he persisted, these people might tear him apart.
"That's more like it!"
"Old Huang, why cause such trouble? You should've just agreed directly," said a shareholder.
"Old Huang, a little greed is okay, but too much greed isn't good. It could backfire on you," said another.
The shareholders commented one after another.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I have agreed. Let's just sign the contract," said Huang Chi.
Since he had made up his mind, Huang Chi didn't want to waste any more words and was keen to sign the contract and get it over with.
"Congratulations, you've made a wise choice," Xu Yang said to Huang Chi for the first time.
He had never really held Huang Chi in high regard.
This guy almost messed up his plans.
Fortunately, he had finally caved.
Huang Chi smiled, "Mr. Xu, I'm very happy to sell my shares to you."
Xu Yang responded with a smile, then turned to Qiu Wenyu, "President Qiu, with this full acquisition of Shengda Literature, I hold sixty percent of the shares through Yang Xin Investment, and the minority, forty percent, held by Wang's Great Investment. Please have someone draft the contract."
The distribution of shares had already been discussed with Wang Xiaocong.
He had to take the lead, and that was non-negotiable.
Even in partnership with Wang's Great Investment, it was no exception.
On this point, Wang Xiaocong and Wang Dalin had no objections.
They felt very fortunate to be able to invest alongside Xu Yang.
Without Xu Yang, they wouldn't even have thought of this investment opportunity.
"President Xu Yang, I'll have someone draft the contract immediately," said Qiu Wenyu, getting down to business.
Ten minutes later, he came over with the contract.
Xu Yang first had the lawyers from Yang Xin Investment examine it.
After the review, there were no issues.
Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong signed their names.
With this, the acquisition of Shengda Literature was finally complete.
Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong were both very happy, and so was Qiu Wenyu.
Apart from Huang Chi feeling a bit upset, the other shareholders were also pleased.
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"The money will be transferred within three business days. Everyone can go back and just wait to receive the funds," Xu Yang said with a smile.
"Haha, thank you, President Xu!"
"President Xu, let's add each other on WeChat. We should all get rich together in the future."
"Right, right, President Xu, let's add each other."
The shareholders, of course, wouldn't miss the opportunity to get on good terms with Xu Yang.
Xu Yang was a rising star in the investment industry, always garnering impressive returns on each investment.
If they could ride on Xu Yang's coattails, they would have no worries about making money in the future.
Haven't you seen Wang Xiaocong making money alongside Xu Yang?
Even setting that aside, it was beneficial to forge a good relationship with Xu Yang.
Xu Yang's net worth was now in the tens of billions, surpassing everyone present.
And with Xu Yang still so young, it was possible for him to become the wealthiest in China, or even the richest man in the world, someday.
If Xu Yang indeed became the richest man in the world one day, they could boast about having the WeChat of the world's richest man.
"It's nothing, in the investment industry, I'm just a junior. I still have a lot to learn from everyone," Xu Yang said amiably.
Xu Yang naturally didn't refuse.
While these people might not have as much wealth as him, their background was definitely stronger than his. Becoming friends was a good thing.
After adding WeChat and exchanging a few pleasantries, Xu Yang's gaze fell on Qiu Wenyu, "President Qiu, I formally invite you to be the CEO of Shengda Literature. You will be fully in charge of the management and operation of Shengda Literature. I am looking forward to seeing you take Shengda Literature to new heights."
Qiu Wenyu stood up immediately, replying solemnly, "Thank you, President Xu. Rest assured, I will not let you down."
Xu Yang's words eased the stone in his heart once and for all.
Although Xu Yang had invited him to continue as CEO over the phone, those were just words. Nothing was certain until the end, and it was unclear whether Xu Yang might change his mind.
Clearly, his worries were unnecessary. Xu Yang was a man who kept his promises.