Especially Zhang Yonghao, he has only been rich for a few years.
Building a company from small to large has its own rough and tumble habits.
As a result, after being tricked by Chen Yan, he immediately became furious and made phone calls one after another, questioning those investment institutions why they sold shares without notifying him!
As a result, the investment institutions that received Zhang Yonghao’s call were also confused.
They also didn't expect that Chen Yan had quietly and privately acquired so many shares of Toutiao Technology.
Because Qin Ming did a good job of keeping secrets, they always thought that Qin Ming only discussed business with them and Chen Yan's company only bought their shares.
In addition, because the shares they held were relatively dispersed, Chen Yan required them to sign a confidentiality agreement prohibiting any disclosure before the deal was completed.
Therefore, it was not until this moment that they realized that Chen Yan had set up such a big plan.
Even Zhang Yonghao was kept in the dark!
However, this is also related to Zhang Yonghao's own negligence.
Toutiao Technology has only raised funds three or four times in total.
The next two times, Chen Yan raised funds alone.
Therefore, most of the shares purchased by Chen Yan were from Toutiao Technology’s angel round financing and A round financing.
At that time, Toutiao Technology had not yet developed, and investment institutions had a greater say. Zhang Yonghao could not withstand the pressure, and the agreements he signed were all biased towards the investment institutions.
There was no clause in the contract that required notifying Zhang Yonghao of the purchase or sale of shares.
Therefore, Chen Yan easily took advantage of this loophole, concealed the truth, and secretly moved forward.
When facing Zhang Yonghao's questioning, several investment institutions also took out the contract as a shield to prove that everything they did was legal.
So, Zhang Yonghao made several angry phone calls, but got nothing and was very upset!
And it was precisely because of his phone call that the investment circle knew about Chen Yan's brilliant move.
No one expected that Chen Yan, a "country bumpkin" from Qindong, could silently mobilize so much cash, and accomplish all this without anyone noticing.
Capital itself is bloody.
When we come into this world, we carry original sin in every pore.
Focus only on results, not means.
Therefore, Chen Yan's ability to change the situation with a flip of his hand immediately made everyone in the Tiandu investment circle, regardless of whether they knew Chen Yan or not, know Chen Yan's name, and also added Chen Yan to the list of people to watch.
Therefore, for a time, the competition between Chen Yan and Zhang Yonghao became the most concerned topic in Tiandu investment circle.
As for why the two of them were fighting, everyone was curious. They began to show off their skills, trying to get the inside story of the matter...
…
At this time, Zhang Yonghao, who had smashed things in a rage, gradually calmed down in the conference room after finishing the phone call.
The company's executives had been trying to persuade him to calm down and not act impulsively.
But he was so angry: he had never suffered such humiliation since he became rich. So he exploded regardless!
Even though he knew that his outburst just now was wrong, but... if a person doesn't vent when faced with such a frustrating thing, he will go crazy.
After venting his anger and calming down, Zhang Yonghao sat back in his chair. He glanced at everyone with a stern face and asked, "Everyone. Sure enough, I was not mistaken."
"Chen Yan has always been plotting against our company."
"From the moment he wanted to invest in our company, he revealed his evil intentions."
Having said that, Zhang Yonghao took a deep breath.
He rarely "took the initiative to take responsibility as a boss" and apologized, "and this situation was mainly caused by me."
"If I hadn't introduced him to the company, perhaps the current situation wouldn't have happened."
He said, "But now it has happened. We still have to find a way to get through it."
He looked around the office and asked, "So... does anyone have a good solution?"
Hearing Zhang Yonghao's words, everyone present lowered their heads.
After all, Chen Yan's timing of overturning the table was too sudden, and no one expected such a thing to happen.
And this matter is so sensitive. If the idea is wrong, the responsibility will fall on the person who gave the idea.
So, no one would choose to stand up at this time.
Seeing that no one was talking, Zhang Yonghao's face became even gloomier. He directly called out, "Old Wang. Tell me what you want to say."
Director Wang is the director of the investment department who made He Mengxue cry before. He is a die-hard fan of Zhang Yonghao.
Hearing Zhang Yonghao's name being called, he hesitated for a moment, then said, "Mr. Zhang. Now... it seems that we really have no other choice."
“There are only two ways.”
"Or choose to reconcile. Let Chen Yan participate in the operation of the company."
"Or else we can just choose to fight hard. Just refuse to cooperate and refuse to accept him into the company. Chen Yan also has shares in the company. According to the market value, it is at least more than 4 billion."
"Let's just shut down the company, go on strike, and force Chen Yan to give up his shares. Maybe he will choose to give in in order to recover his investment."
"But if we do this, we will injure the enemy by 800 and lose 1,000 of our own money."
"After all, the company belongs to everyone. If Chen Yan is hurt, we won't be better off either."
Hearing Director Wang's words, Zhang Yonghao said with a grim expression, "No."
"The company is our base, but Chen Yan has other companies."
"We can't afford to delay like him."
"If the company really runs into problems, we won't have even our last trump card left."
“We will be at a disadvantage.”
“There’s no chance of even getting his shares back.”
At this point, Zhang Yonghao's eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at the director of the company's financial department and asked, "Old Wen, what do you think if we imitate the poison pill plan and the white knight?"
"Find an investor who is willing to support us, then issue a large number of shares to dilute Chen Yan's shares to less than 30%, and never raise funds from Chen Yan in the future. Also prohibit other investment institutions from selling shares to Chen Yan."
"So, can we kick him out?"
After hearing what Zhang Yonghao said, the director of the finance department pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, Mr. Zhang."
"There are two problems." "First, other investment institutions that still hold shares are likely to disagree with this plan."
“Because it would be a loss for them.”
"Second, issuing shares is already a major matter for the company."
"Mr. Chen...Mr. Chen. He holds a veto power."
"No matter how many shares we issue, he can veto it and cancel this financing plan."
Hearing the CFO's words, Zhang Yonghao frowned and took a deep breath.
This was the best solution he could think of.
In the end, it didn't work, and the sense of decadence it brought to him was obvious.
However, seeing him like this, the financial director did not stop talking. He lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Mr. Zhang, I just thought of all the ways to make Chen Yan lose his veto power."
"It turns out... as long as he holds the veto power, all methods will be vetoed by him."
"This matter is simply unsolvable..."
"So... why don't we reconcile with Mr. Chen?"
Hearing his subordinates say such things, Zhang Yonghao became angry again!
He slammed the table hard and said in a stern voice, "Reconcile?! Why should I reconcile?!"
"Just based on the way Chen Yan schemes, I will never look down on him in my life!"
"Even if I give the company to someone else and lose it completely, I will never reconcile with him!"
After saying that, he turned away, leaving behind only his back with anger value at MAX!
…
Afternoon, Zhang Yonghao's office.
Zhang Yonghao poured Chen Yan a cup of the best West Lake Longjing tea with a smile, and then said to Chen Yan, "Brother Chen. In fact, when I first met you, I felt that you were a rare talent."
"I feel much more at ease to be able to work with you and develop the company."
Chen Yan glanced at him and couldn't help wanting to laugh.
It wasn't that he was moved by Zhang Yonghao's "sincerity". It wasn't that he knew what happened at noon. It was that... when Zhang Yonghao was speaking, he actually had his "inner earphones" on.
So, when Zhang Yonghao was praising Chen Yan, Chen Yan also heard the three, four, and five-word swear words that he had been spewing in his heart.
Combined with the fact that there was nothing unusual on Zhang Yonghao's face, Chen Yan found it particularly interesting.
Of course, it's fun, but the enemy is still the enemy.
Therefore, Chen Yan, who had already thought of how to deal with Zhang Yonghao, interrupted Zhang Yonghao without any hesitation and said, "Mr. Zhang, there is no need to say these words to get closer."
"We've talked about this enough before."
"But what's the use?"
Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhang Yonghao's face turned red and then pale.
Then, Chen Yan continued, "Some things, no matter how much you say, are not as useful as doing them."
"Now that there are no outsiders, I can say whatever I want to say."
"I just have three requests."
"First, the company will add three board seats."
"Second, I will assign someone to supervise the Finance Department, Investment Department, and Operations Department."
"Third, Director Wang of the Strategic Investment Department, I think he is not suitable to stay in the company anymore. I hope he can resign voluntarily."
Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhang Yonghao was stunned for a moment, then said, "Mr. Chen. Director Wang has been my old friend for many years."
“We’ve been together since we first started our business.”
"His help to the company..."
Chen Yan frowned as he listened to Zhang Yonghao's long speech. He raised his hand to interrupt Zhang Yonghao and said, "If he resigns, I can only send someone to supervise the Finance Department."
Zhang Yonghao was stunned for a moment, he opened his mouth and was about to say something.
Chen Yan added again, "This is my bottom line."
Hearing Chen Yan's words, Zhang Yonghao immediately smiled and said, "Deal."
Chen Yan looked at him deeply.
I feel like I have a deeper understanding of Zhang Yonghao...
After the two people who hold the majority of the company's shares reached an agreement, the rest of the things became simple.
At 3 pm, Zhang Yonghao, as chairman and general manager, issued an internal letter in the company.
The general content is that the company's senior management will have to make some fine-tuning.
Three additional independent shareholder seats will be added to the board of directors.
They are Chen Yan, He Mengxue and Qin Ming.
In addition, a deputy director will be added to the Finance Department, who will be one of He Mengxue's subordinates who is proficient in finance.
The four new executives will provide more support to the company and help it develop better.
Zhang Yonghao's words sounded nice, but those who knew the inside story of the matter all knew that Zhang Yonghao had lost this round, and lost completely.
Not only did Chen Yan get the three important votes in the company's core board of directors, but even the most important financial department was hit hard.
In the evening, Zhang Yonghao hosted a banquet for the company's executives and the four new executives who had joined the company.
Because the "conflict had been resolved" and they would be working together in the future, Chen Yan and the others did not put on airs. Instead, they gave Zhang Yonghao face and attended the dinner.
The protagonists of the dinner were, of course, Chen Yan, He Mengxue and others.
Even Zhang Yonghao, in order to repair his relationship with Chen Yan as soon as possible, toasted frequently and smiled happily.
She doesn't look like the head of a large group, but rather like a hostess.
At this moment, the most unhappy people at the dinner table might be Director Wang from the Investment Department and Director Wen from the Finance Department.
Looking at He Mengxue who had no power to fight back in front of him not long ago and was even scolded and cried, and then looking at her current status in the past, Director Wang felt really bad.
Thinking back to the beginning, he had to endure so much hardship and sweat to get to where he is today.
As a result, a girl climbed over his head in just two months and became a director of the company.
I have to say that his mentality is a bit unbalanced.
This made the wine in his mouth taste even more bitter.
And Chen Yan obviously noticed Director Wang's expression.
In other words...he came to this dinner party specifically for Director Wang.
If Director Wang wasn't leaving the company tomorrow, and he wanted to see Director Wang's current depressed look and let Meng Xue vent her anger again, he wouldn't have come.