51: Chapter 51 Betting Agreement

Upon arriving at the private villa, Shen Yan was invited to sit opposite He Yunri.

"What brings you to see me today?"

He Yunri brewed a cup of tea and placed it in front of Shen Yan.

Shen Yan sat down on the chair and replied, "I came here today because I want to discuss cooperation with you..."

Before he could finish speaking, He Yunri raised his hand.

"Wait, are you sure you came here today to discuss cooperation with me, and not to catch up?"

Shen Yan answered directly, "No, I came to find you today purely for matters of cooperation."

He Yunri said with a chuckle, "Then we should also make it clear, are you asking me for cooperation or discussing cooperation with me?"

Shen Yan understood what he meant: he was asking whether Shen Yan was begging for his cooperation or just seeking a business discussion.

"I want to discuss cooperation matters with you."

He Yunri nodded and put his hand down.

"Alright, then tell me, what project do you want to cooperate on with me?"

Shen Yan replied slowly, "I want to develop a nationwide software application and I need investment. After much thought, the most suitable person is you."

He Yunri picked up his tea, blew on it twice, and took a small sip.

"Why am I the most suitable person? There are many investment companies now. With your ability, it shouldn't be hard to get their investment."

Getting cooperation from investment companies wasn't difficult.

But getting cooperation from investment companies with significant capital was quite hard.

His ambition was not something a few small investment companies could match.

Shen Yan honestly stated his thoughts.

After listening, He Yunri burst into laughter.

"Fine, since you've put it that way, tell me about your project."

Shen Yan opened his briefcase and handed over his project proposal.

He Yunri did not take the proposal from his hand.

"This proposal must have been made by you. Since you made it, just tell me about it orally."

Shen Yan did not hesitate and immediately began explaining his software.

The software he planned to research next was for recruitment and job searching.

So many people were working now, and many had needs for finding positions or hiring staff.

Therefore, the basic user base was not a concern.

Besides the basic user base, there was also the data aspect.

Although current recruitment software on the market was quite poor, he was confident he could innovate within this application.

Shen Yan talked for a long time, but none of it struck a chord with He Yunri.

"You are correct, everyone needs this software now, but just because everyone needs it doesn't mean the software will definitely make money."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Shen Yan certainly understood what He Yunri was trying to express.

He Yunri was a businessman.

Businessmen prioritize profit the most.

If the software couldn't attract much money after launch, He Yunri couldn't invest his funds in it.

"I understand what you mean, but I believe there are still many ways for this software to make money."

He Yunri nodded and asked word by word, "Then tell me how this software is supposed to earn money? Through running ads, or waiting for subsidies?"

Shen Yan shook his head in denial.

"Neither. My software can make money on its own."

He Yunri laughed heartily, thinking Shen Yan was a bit too arrogant.

In all his years in the internet industry, he had never seen a recruitment and job search software that could earn money purely from the application itself.

Most software of this type relied on advertising revenue and corporate partnerships or subsidies.

Seeing how happily He Yunri was laughing, Shen Yan knew He Yunri didn't believe what he was saying.

"If you don't believe what I'm saying, then you can make a gamble with me."

He Yunri raised an eyebrow.

"A gamble?"

Shen Yan nodded, "That's right, a gamble. If I can make money solely from the software, then you invest. If I can't, then I'll pay the penalty."

He Yunri tapped Shen Yan with his finger.

"You kid are quite shrewd. Whether you win or lose, it's not a loss for you right now."

Shen Yan never denied being shrewd.

If he hadn't been shrewd enough, he would have already been swallowed whole by Chen Ling and the others four months ago.

"How about it? Do you dare to gamble?"

He Yunri smiled, "Gamble, of course I'll gamble!"

"But we need to change the stakes."

"If you lose, you work for me to pay off the debt."

Shen Yan agreed without hesitation because he was confident in his software.

"Fine, no problem. Then next, let's discuss how much investment you plan to give us."

He Yunri was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Shen Yan to agree so readily.

After all, Shen Yan had previously been very resistant to working under him.

"Are you really that confident in yourself? Do you think you can definitely beat me?"

Shen Yan defiantly raised his head.

"That's right, I am that confident. I know I will definitely win!"

He Yunri looked at Shen Yan with admiration.

"Alright, then tell me, how much investment do you want?"

Shen Yan hesitated for a moment, preparing to negotiate.

"Twenty million."

As soon as this amount was mentioned, He Yunri immediately agreed.

"Fine, twenty million it is. Leave your card number, and I will transfer it to your account in installments a week later."

It should be known that typical investment amounts were only a few million.

Shen Yan asked for twenty million primarily to negotiate with He Yunri.

He genuinely hadn't expected He Yunri to be so agreeable.

But this was good too; with a sufficient budget, he could make more plans.

After signing the gambling agreement, Shen Yan wanted to leave the private villa.

"Leaving in such a hurry?"

Hearing the question, Shen Yan told He Yunri, "I have other matters to attend to, so I must leave first. I'll chat with you properly next time."

He Yunri poured Shen Yan another cup of tea, "Don't be in a rush to leave. I have an important piece of information here, do you want to hear it?"

Shen Yan paused. If He Yunri said it was important information, then it must be important.

Thinking of this, he immediately sat back down in his seat.

"I'll listen!"

He Yunri nodded and said, "Do you know why you were bullied so much by Chengwen Enterprise?"

Shen Yan hadn't expected He Yunri to even know about that matter. He asked He Yunri with surprise, "How do you know about this?"

He Yunri smiled without speaking.

Shen Yan frowned in thought, wondering why He Yunri could get the news so quickly.

Could it be that the other party had been monitoring his movements all along?

Thinking of this, he asked He Yunri again, "So why exactly am I being targeted by Chengwen Enterprise?"

He Yunri took a document from the side and threw it onto the table.

Shen Yan took it over and saw that the matter was not that simple.

Chen Ling had secretly contacted Chengwen Enterprise!

Anger instantly flashed across his face.

"How about it? Do you need my help?"

Shen Yan took a deep breath, suppressing his angry mood.

"No need. I said it before, Chen Ling has repeatedly schemed against me, and I will personally deal with her!"