novelraw Chapter 589 : Meeting Again
Chapter 589 : Meeting Again
Chapter 589: Meeting Again
Outside the private room, in the main hall, Chen Wenchao sat alone by a window, with a pot of tea in front of him.
From his position, he could easily overlook the distant city skyline.
However, at this moment, Chen Wenchao had no interest in the view. His gaze kept shifting towards the door of the private room opposite him.
Chen Fan and Manager Guo had been talking inside for almost half an hour now.
He wondered about the outcome.
Based on his speculation, Baidu's current IPO prospects were highly regarded by outsiders, and it wouldn't be easy to get hold of internal original shares.
If Chen Fan really wanted to buy up these 400,000 original shares in one go, the price would likely be much higher than Baidu's internal purchase price.
He would definitely be fleeced.
Now it all depended on Chen Fan's negotiation skills, it was just a matter of how much he would be overcharged.
Just as the second pot of tea was almost finished, the private room door finally opened.
Chen Fan and Manager Guo walked out together.
"Manager Guo, it's been a pleasure doing business with you."
Chen Fan smiled and extended his right hand.
Manager Guo also smiled and shook his hand.
"I never expected Mr. Chen to be so ambitious at such a young age. The young are indeed formidable."
Chen Fan smiled and complimented him back: "Then I wish Manager Guo success in his future entrepreneurial endeavors, and that he personally leads his team to list on NASDAQ."
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Manager Guo was elated.
Which businessman doesn't like the idea of their company going public?
"Haha, I'll take your kind words as a good omen, Mr. Chen. I hope we have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future."
"Certainly."
"Please, don't see me off."
Manager Guo exchanged pleasantries with Chen Fan, then glanced at Chen Wenchao who had stood up, merely nodding in acknowledgment before turning to leave.
Chen Wenchao walked over quickly, asking curiously.
"Did the deal go through?"
Chen Fan nodded.
"Yes."
"400,000 shares?"
"That's right."
Chen Wenchao's eyes widened: "You... must have spent quite a bit?"
Chen Fan smiled and said: "Indeed. I was thoroughly fleeced."
Chen Wenchao shook his head, clearly not believing this.
He knew Chen Fan quite well by now. During the last negotiation, even the company headquarters couldn't get the better of this young man.
In the end, even when the CEO personally stepped in to negotiate with Chen Fan, this young man still managed to secure a 50 million yuan acquisition price.
However, Chen Wenchao also knew very well that he would never learn the specific acquisition price from Chen Fan.
Probably only these two would ever know the inside story.
Chen Fan seemed to be in a good mood.
"I must thank you again for the introduction. When I get back, I'll have someone transfer another 50,000 yuan to your card."
Chen Wenchao felt a bit embarrassed.
"Actually... I didn't do much."
"What are your plans now, Mr. Chen? Will you be staying in Beijing for a while?"
Chen Fan nodded: "I'll probably stay for another day or two."
Chen Wenchao suggested: "Why don't I treat you to a good meal then?"
"If Mr. Chen wants to properly tour Beijing, I can also be your guide."
Chen Fan smiled and waved his hand.
"That won't be necessary. To be honest, my girlfriend is currently doing her postgraduate studies in Beijing. I want to spend the next two days with her."
Hearing this, Chen Wenchao also smiled.
"I understand. Then I won't interfere with Mr. Chen's private time."
The two chatted and laughed as they took the elevator down together.
When the elevator reached the lobby, Chen Fan smiled and gestured for Chen Wenchao to go first.
Chen Wenchao smiled and was about to step out when suddenly a hand reached out from outside and blocked his body.
"Senior, this way! The elevator on this side has arrived."
A slightly fawning voice came through, sounding familiar to Chen Fan.
Chen Wenchao's expression turned a bit sour.
"Excuse me, please let us through."
But the young man just glared: "What's the rush? It'll be just a moment."
Hearing this, Chen Wenchao became displeased.
"Young man, mind your manners. Don't you know that those exiting the elevator go first?"
"Hey, I didn't say you couldn't come out. Why are you in such a hurry?"
After saying this, the young man held the elevator door and waved excitedly to the side.
"Senior, over here."
Soon, two more young men in suits walked over. Seeing them carrying cameras and recording equipment, with press badges hanging around their necks, they seemed to be reporters from a certain Beijing newspaper.
Seeing this, Chen Wenchao promptly shut his mouth.
He couldn't be bothered to argue with such people.
Dealing with reporters was never a good idea.
If these guys latched onto him and randomly spouted nonsense online, if it reached the company, his job might be in trouble.
"Senior Zhou?"
Chen Wenchao was startled, because he realized it was Chen Fan behind him who had spoken.
Zhou Xiangyu was also taken aback.
"Who called me?"
Chen Fan then emerged from behind, smiling as he looked at Zhou Xiangyu.
It really was this guy.
"You are..."
Zhou Xiangyu's expression suddenly changed.
"Oh, it's you."
He hadn't expected to encounter the boyfriend of Su Ruochu, the junior he secretly admired, here.
Since they'd met, he couldn't not greet him.
Chen Fan smiled and casually asked.
"Is Senior doing an internship?"
Zhou Xiangyu immediately straightened his back, puffing up with pride.
"You see? This is my senior. He now works at a famous newspaper in Beijing."
"My senior and I are here today to interview an important figure in the business world."
Zhou Xiangyu wore a smug expression, "You know Baidu, right? We're interviewing a big shot from Baidu."
"Not everyone gets this kind of opportunity."
He couldn't help but tease Chen Fan a bit.
"Xiao Chen, you just arrived in Beijing, planning to look around? But you're too unsophisticated, who comes to a tea restaurant for sightseeing?"
The reporter senior beside Zhou Xiangyu asked curiously: "Xiangyu, is this your friend?"
Zhou Xiangyu smiled and shook his head.
"Not really a friend, he's the boyfriend of a junior sister. I think he's from... anyway, some small place. Probably hasn't seen the grandeur of Beijing before, wants to look around."
Hearing that Chen Fan was from out of town, the reporter senior didn't say anything more, just took out his phone to make a call.
Chen Wenchao beside them was almost laughing from anger.
Where did this idiot come from?
He dares to mock Mr. Chen for coming from a small place and being unsophisticated?
And he's proudly saying they're going to interview a big shot from Baidu?
I am from Baidu.
This 'country bumpkin' you're talking about has personally negotiated with Baidu's CEO.
Just now, he bought 400,000 original shares from Baidu.
If I told you, it would scare you to death, you fool.
Thinking of this, Chen Wenchao suddenly froze.
Wait, they're here for an interview, could it be Manager Guo?
At this moment, Chen Fan also spoke slowly.
"You're planning to interview Manager Guo, right?"
"I advise you not to go up, because Manager Guo has already come down."
Huh?
All three of them were stunned.
Zhou Xiangyu looked at Chen Fan in surprise, while the reporter senior beside him looked at Chen Fan curiously.
"You... know Manager Guo?"