185: Chapter 185 A New Blood Relationship!

Although Maria was once a member of the Swiss Bank's service department,

she had long since become the right-hand woman of the department head, Wieser.

Wieser, a female manager with years of experience in the business world, also thought very highly of Maria.

As a result, she frequently introduced Maria at large-scale events.

Thus, in the eyes of many business elites, Maria was indeed someone worth paying attention to.

After all, the Swiss Bank was one of the partner banks for many high-end clients.

As the second-in-command of the service department, Maria naturally deserved their respect.

Next, Shen Zhou and Zhao Pengju spoke for nearly three hours.

Zhao Pengju went into great detail about his future development plans for the company.

He even listed out the reasons and foundations for these development plans in full detail.

Through Zhao Pengju's plans, Shen Zhou could conclude that the man before him was definitely a person of real ambition and capability.

Many of his plans in the field of investment were very bold.

This fellow even decided to invest in a technology company and an entertainment company in the future, clearly wanting to have a foot in both worlds.

"Mr. Zhao, your ideas are indeed very bold, but it just so happens that I am also someone who likes to do things on a grand scale."

"Moreover, I was just planning to open an entertainment company recently, which happens to coincide perfectly with your investment plans."

Shen Zhou spoke with great satisfaction, even shooting an approving glance at Maria by his side.

Maria covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

So, Shen Zhou and Zhao Pengju continued their conversation, and their communication became increasingly smooth.

Finally, they quickly reached the stage of negotiating the price.

"Since Mr. Shen is so straightforward, I won't drag my feet either. My bottom line is five hundred million US dollars for a twenty percent stake. You can take some time to consider it, Mr. Shen."

Zhao Pengju said bluntly.

Given the current scale of his company, it was indeed worth that price.

After all, the shares of an investment company were inherently very valuable.

"A twenty percent stake? That sounds acceptable, and your price isn't high, but that isn't my ultimate goal."

"How about this? I'll give you three billion US dollars, and in return, I want a sixty percent stake."

Shen Zhou said this naturally because he wanted to exert real control over this investment company.

If Zhao Pengju couldn't agree to this, then the two of them would have to take things slowly.

Upon hearing the figure of three billion US dollars, Zhao Pengju was suddenly stunned.

His original offer of five hundred million US dollars for twenty percent of the shares was already at a premium.

He had even mentally prepared himself for Shen Zhou to haggle with him.

He never expected Shen Zhou to be so domineeringly generous.

After all, even his investment company might not necessarily be worth three billion.

But he really didn't want to turn himself into just another employee; otherwise, there would have been no need to start his own business after graduation.

But three billion US dollars was truly a tempting offer.

Zhao Pengju's heart fell into a state of conflict, and he couldn't even maintain his facial expression.

Shen Zhou saw at a glance that the guy was hesitating, but he was in no hurry to rush him.

After waiting for a few more minutes, Shen Zhou then smiled and said:

"I can see that you're in a difficult position, Mr. Zhao. How about this? I'll add another billion. I'll use four billion US dollars to buy a seventy percent stake from you."

Hearing Shen Zhou's words, Zhao Pengju was even more dazed on the spot.

He considered himself well-traveled and knowledgeable, but it was the first time he had seen someone raise a price so casually.

What had his company done to deserve such a high price?

He recalled Shen Zhou's behavior of throwing money around like crazy in Europe, and his body suddenly trembled.

Perhaps their cooperation might not be reached, but afterward, his investment company would likely perish.

After all, could he really afford to casually refuse a big shot like Shen Zhou?

Moreover, the price Shen Zhou offered had truly and perfectly resolved all his future concerns.

"Mr. Shen, I am willing to cooperate with you—oh no, I should call you Boss—I am willing to work for you."

Zhao Pengju said immediately and straightforwardly.

"Hahaha, Pengju, there's no need to be so formal. We'll sign the contract another day, and then we'll be good friends who can visit each other often."

Shen Zhou said with a chuckle, equally satisfied with Zhao Pengju.

He didn't feel at all that spending a little money to win over a true talent was a loss.

After all, this expenditure could be entirely attributed to Maria.

Sure enough, the system's notification sound rang out.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host for successfully helping Maria complete an important talent recruitment task."

"The host has received a triple cashback; twelve billion US dollars has been deposited into your account!"

Instantly, Shen Zhou felt refreshed, and the smile on his face became even more genial.

Seeing this, Zhao Pengju immediately suggested, "Boss, since the business is finished and it's getting late, how about we go grab some supper together? Afterward, I'll find a place to treat you to a foot massage?"

Zhao Pengju's attitude toward Shen Zhou became increasingly respectful; after all, this was going to be his big boss from now on.

"Forget it, forget it. I've been on a plane all day, so I'm going straight to rest. You should get some rest early too."

Shen Zhou waved his hand somewhat tiredly.

However, his fatigue was mental rather than physical.

Seeing this, Zhao Pengju naturally didn't insist.

Soon, Shen Zhou and Maria checked into the star-rated hotel they had booked in advance.

Having been busy all day, Shen Zhou wasn't in the mood to devour Maria, so they each returned to their own rooms to rest.

Just as Shen Zhou lay down on the bed, the system's notification sound rang out again.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations to the host for completing the Kuangbiao Competition task and successfully obtaining a mysterious character reward."

"Within one month, the host will obtain a second mysterious blood relation."

"Given that the host handled the blood relation with Andrei very appropriately, a second direct kinship will be arranged for the host this time."

Hearing this, Shen Zhou couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"System Bro, why are you being so indirect? You might as well just say you're planning to arrange another father for me!"

Although he was complaining, Shen Zhou didn't mind at all.

After all, being able to easily gain a tycoon father and inherit all his assets was definitely something many young people had fantasized about.

"I just wonder what the identity of this next top-tier mogul will be?"

Just as Shen Zhou was full of curiosity, the system completely unveiled the mystery.

As it turned out, this mogul's name was Bentite, an oil tycoon from the Arab region of Africa.

This fellow controlled the largest oil field in the Arab region and even ran the world-renowned oil production company, Saudi Aramco.

Saudi Aramco is the world's largest oil and gas company, with annual profits equal to the total of the other five major international oil companies combined.