Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 202 Returning with Failure
"In view of the fact that your company's main business is not going smoothly at present, but the main R&D team is still in place, we at Dongsheng Investment can give your company a valuation of 300 million US dollars..." Lu Sifang said calmly.
Jin Changyu was so angry that he laughed. Before Jin Changyu could open his mouth to denounce the other party for taking advantage of the situation, Lu Sifang added.
"What we value about your company is not the two games you currently have, but the capabilities of your main R&D team, because we can bring a completely new direction to your game development."
"As long as your company is willing, we are confident that we can help your company get out of its current business quagmire, and maybe even become a world-renowned game manufacturer in one fell swoop."
“In summary, we don’t simply want to invest in your company, but we want to become your strategic investor and work together to create a super popular game that will sweep the world!”
Lu Sifang clearly and methodically explained the tricks Zhou Dongsheng had taught him in his own way. His calm tone was full of bewitching flavor, which sounded extremely moving.
Especially the blueprint for the future that was depicted, isn’t that the goal that Bluehole Studio has always dreamed of achieving?
The previous pioneering work "TERA" almost achieved this goal. I thought this would be a good start, but I didn't expect it to be the peak of Bluehole Studios...
It has to be said that this is indeed a very tempting goal. If a Western investor said this in front of Jin Changyu, Jin Changyu believed that he would agree without hesitation and would be eager to know what this new game is.
However, it is a completely different matter when these words come from a little-known investment company in the flower-growing industry. They sound more like arrogant and boastful remarks.
"Mr. Lu, do you think I'm a three-year-old child ? You want to trick me into agreeing to this investment by writing me a blank check? You're underestimating me too much." Jin Changyu sneered, leaned back on the chair with his arms folded across his chest, and looked at Lu Sifang with a bad look.
"Of course not. We really want to achieve this win-win cooperation, and we believe that your company has the R&D capabilities to perfectly develop the new games we propose and make many players fascinated by them."
Lu Sifang continued to speak calmly.
"Oh? Then I'd like to hear what kind of game you guys are talking about?" Jin Changyu still crossed his arms and said with a look of disdain.
In Jin Changyu's eyes, apart from the huge game market, what does the game industry know about? With such a large market, it has not cultivated any game manufacturers or games that are worth mentioning internationally.
As for Tenda? It is indeed a giant in the Internet industry and a top-ranked capital in the investment community, but in the field of gaming...
The ability to make money by acting as an agent for game operations is indeed among the best, but does Tenda itself have any outstanding game works? Is it League of Legends, Dungeon Fighter, or CrossFire?
Even the top Internet companies in the flower-growing world are like this. An investment company from the flower-growing world claims that it has a game development idea that can sweep the world...
Isn't this just a fantasy and nonsense?
"Well, this is a commercial secret. If President Jin is willing to sign a confidentiality agreement, we can tell you openly. After all, based on your company's capabilities, as long as we know the general idea, we can quickly develop the corresponding product..."
This kind of trickery made Jin Changyu more impatient. Although he flattered himself later, I don't know what my family is capable of? Do you need to tell me over and over again?
Preconceived notions, coupled with biased tinted glasses, can lead to different interpretations of the same words.
This is also a limitation that everyone has. As time goes by, the prejudices that accumulate over time are like a mountain, difficult to break, forming what middle-aged and elderly people call "stubbornness" and "corruption."
"No need for that. If your company really has such an idea for developing a game, you can just find excellent game developers in your country to develop the game. You can also own the entire game. Why not do it?" Jin Changyu asked impatiently.
Lu Sifang wanted to explain, but Jin Changyu waved his hand and said, "No need to say more. Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Lu. I don't intend to accept your company's investment. Please go back."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out. It was obvious that he was extremely impatient. Before he left, I could still hear him say "Asiba, Michaso..."
Li Jiana, who had played no role in the whole process, was shocked and said with a sweet smile: "Do you need me to translate these two sentences?"
Lu Sifang said weakly: "Although I don't understand Korean, I still understand the swear words. Thank you."
"You're welcome. This is my duty." Li Jiana responded with a smile, her dimples still as deep as ever.
However, Lu Sifang did not have the heart to admire him. After all, this was the boss's assistant, and he should still show him the minimum respect.
After returning empty-handed again, Lu Sifang felt that his career prospects were suddenly bleak. Especially after getting the great advice from his boss, Lu Sifang solemnly vowed to sign a "military order".
I didn't expect that all my efforts would end in vain. It seems that I really can't keep this position this time...
The two of them went back home and came to Zhou Dongsheng's room to report. When Zhou Dongsheng saw Lu Sifang's uninterested look, he knew that the cooperation was not going well.
Zhou Dongsheng said calmly, "Why? The deal didn't go through again. You made a solemn promise to me. It seems that your investment ability is not as convincing as your resume."
Lu Sifang was ashamed. He had not played his role in two consecutive projects. The first project was negotiated by the boss himself...
"I'm sorry, boss. I, Lu Sifang, have limited abilities. I will take the initiative to resign when I return to China this time. I feel so sorry for your appreciation and care..." Lu Sifang said with great disappointment.
"What? Is this the attitude you said about serving me like a slave? You've lost your motivation after just two failed projects. How can I trust you to hand over other projects to you in the future?"
Zhou Dongsheng changed the subject and suddenly smiled, which really showed that he had mastered the trick of giving someone a beating and then a sweet treat.
Although this is not a new trick, it is very useful. Lu Sifang immediately showed gratitude and said excitedly: "Boss, I..."
Zhou Dongsheng waved his hand and said, "Bluehole Studios didn't accept our investment. They are just being ungrateful. At worst, we can just find another game company and do the research and development ourselves."
"But before that, I have an important task for you. Go and contact someone. If possible, try to poach him. He is the core of this type of game."
Zhou Dongsheng said with great planning skills.
"No problem, boss. There's no such thing as three times the limit. If I still can't do it this time, I... I'll work for you for free!" Lu Sifang was really desperate this time, he even said something as cruel as working for free.
"Oh, that's enough, you make me sound like an evil capitalist. It's enough as long as the intention is there." Zhou Dongsheng waved his hand indifferently.
Zhou Dongsheng naturally had his reasons for wanting to talk to Bluehole Studios, but since they failed to reach an agreement, he could only start another plan.
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