Chapter 19: A Ticket Worth Thirty Million

For the entire shipping company, Chen Weiqiang invested 40 million, and Liu Shiqi invested 30 million; both of them diluted a portion of their shares to give to Zheng Qian.

The company currently only has three ships. If Zheng Qian could invest 30 million, they could easily buy another large-tonnage cargo ship to run international routes. It would be the icing on the cake for the company's business, demonstrating more strength to the outside world and attracting more international business.

Inland routes have already been occupied by major shipping companies, so opening up overseas markets is the path Chen Weiqiang wants to take.

"After you get the equity, I will introduce you to some clients so you can get to know them."

"However, there is one thing: if the company needs working capital in the future, we might need additional investment. Has President Zheng thought about this?"

Generally speaking, there is no need to add much more investment. The profit after deducting costs is already enough to meet the demand for working capital. Furthermore, shipping companies aren't very cash-flow intensive; it's just the maintenance of cargo ships, the salaries of captains, first mates, second mates, sailors, and the fuel money for a trip.

Chen Weiqiang asked this just to test Zheng Qian. After all, his money was a bit unusual—it wasn't given by his family, it wasn't a bank loan, and it certainly wasn't the first pot of gold earned from starting his own business; it was a startup fund given by his girlfriend, which was quite baffling.

If they really needed working capital later and needed additional investment, Zheng Qian might not be able to come up with the money, so it was better to ask first. Even if he couldn't, it wouldn't matter.

"This additional investment is no problem. If the company keeps making steady profits, and we encounter some setbacks, as long as I say the word, I can still come up with some funds," Zheng Qian guaranteed.

Zheng Qian had 200 million in his card right now, so he wasn't short of these few tens of millions.

He had money in his hands, and investing in shares wasn't for making money, but for improving himself. Even if he lost it, it didn't matter; he would just treat it as tuition.

"Alright, since that's the case, then President Zheng, come to the company tomorrow. We'll invite two lawyers to review the contract, and then we'll sign it directly."

"As for the position, in the future, you will be responsible for the company's public relations and part of the inland transport business, at the vice president level. How about that?"

Zheng Qian nodded.

"So fast, haha. Then I'll have to call you President Zheng from now on." Manager Li Tao didn't expect the negotiation to go so smoothly. Tomorrow, Zheng Qian would transform and become his superior.

In the company, Chen Weiqiang was the major shareholder, founder, and the well-deserved Chairman, CEO, and President.

Liu Shiqi and he were the second and third shareholders; even if they did nothing, they were also vice presidents.

"Brother Tao, what are you saying? You are my guide, and there is still much to learn from you in the future." Zheng Qian seized the opportunity to lift Manager Li Tao up.

Previously, as a company supervisor, Manager Li Tao had always looked out for Zheng Qian.

And now, with one sentence, Zheng Qian had basically established Manager Li Tao's position in the company for the future.

From now on, as long as Manager Li Tao didn't fall out with Zheng Qian, his status and treatment in the company would be second only to the three of them.

Chen Weiqiang was slightly taken aback; the relationship between Manager Li Tao and Zheng Qian was better than he had imagined. He hurriedly added: "Indeed, Manager Li Tao's business ability is very strong. He will certainly be able to exceed my expectations in the position of manager, and his treatment is quite special. After the company goes public in the future, he will also receive shares."

A company going public and distributing shares is a pie in the sky that bosses usually draw for employees. Whether it's reliable or not is uncertain, but based on the few years Zheng Qian spent working for others, talking about distributing shares is just a joke.

But since Manager Li Tao trusted Chen Weiqiang so much, there must be a reason for it.

Beside them, Liu Shiqi didn't say a word, maintaining silence throughout, her eyes filled with disdain for Zheng Qian.

Judging from Zheng Qian's speech, demeanor, and behavior, this person probably had never started a business. Being able to get 30 million was also given by his girlfriend; he didn't have any real strength.

If she guessed correctly, he was buying an entry ticket to high society from Chen Weiqiang, and the price of this ticket was 30 million.

If Liu Shiqi were the president of the company, she would definitely not agree to such a sucker buying into the company.

As the founder of Zhongguang Fund, having spent so much time in the financial world, she had understood a principle very early on.

Some money is just money.

Some money is not just money; it is money that can bring some added value.

For example, a well-off family saves for thirty years to save one million.

Can it be the same as one million from a Wall Street financier?

The one million from a well-off family is just one million; such money is not worth much.

The one million from a Wall Street financier is not just money; it is money with a Wall Street background. Just by letting this money sit there, it can bring connections, revenue, and increase stock prices.

Chen Weiqiang naturally knew this too, and he certainly wouldn't refuse, because whoever Zheng Qian bought from, it didn't matter.

His company was just lacking funds. A sum of 30 million would make the company's start more stable, but the benefits it brought were just that little bit, optional.

In Liu Shiqi's eyes, if Zheng Qian had to buy into the company, giving him 24% of the shares was too much. She felt that for this amount of money, Zheng Qian getting 15% of the shares would be about right. But since Chen Weiqiang had already made the final decision, what could she, a second shareholder, say?

"Qixi, have the legal department prepare the contract in a while, contact the industrial and commercial authorities, and file this first. We will sign the contract tomorrow," Chen Weiqiang instructed the girl beside him.

"Alright."

Zheng Qian understood; this girl named Qixi was Chen Weiqiang's assistant.

Knock, knock, knock.

Someone knocked on the door.

"Who is it? Come in." Chen Weiqiang glanced at the door.

A pot-bellied, bald middle-aged man walked in, wearing a loud floral casual shirt, looking to be around forty years old.

Behind him followed a man in his thirties, somewhat thin and gaunt, but dressed in a suit and looking well-groomed, giving off a sharp and capable impression.

"Yo, Brother Han, Old Jiang, come on in and sit, come sit."

"Hahaha, I heard you kid were on the sixteenth floor, so I came up to have a drink."

"Have you eaten? Why don't you sit down and join us?" Chen Weiqiang thought that since the main business was almost finished, this was a good time to introduce a few people to Zheng Qian.

"Sure, we haven't eaten yet."

"Let me introduce you. This is the new Vice President of my company, President Zheng Qian."

Chen Weiqiang was not stingy about sharing connections, especially since Zheng Qian was already his Vice President now.

However, for people like them, generally, they only need a middleman to introduce them, specifically pointing out the word "introduce." How it develops in the future and whether it can become Zheng Qian's own connection depends on him.

"President Zheng seems very capable. So young and already the Vice President for Qiangzi."

"Boss Han."

Zheng Qian proactively reached out his hand: "Zheng Qian. You can just call me Xiao Qian."

"President Jiang."

"Hello, hello."