Chapter 128: First Steps
"But are you sure you've thought it through? This industry isn't as simple as it seems, and with your abilities, I think if you were to do something in the computer field, you wouldn't be any worse than those domestic software companies. What do you think?" LuLu teased Yang Yiwei, then spoke up seriously, her face full of concern that Yang Yiwei was acting on impulse, and if so, although buying a factory might be easy, it would be hard to get the money back once it was spent.
And even if it's a transfer factory, it's not that simple. The economic crisis has just passed, and although the global economy is slowly recovering, manufacturing is not easy to do, especially in the materials industry, which requires a large number of upstream raw material suppliers, plus your own strong technology to make this market work.
The competition in this industry is very fierce, and every day, several small steel mills and alloy factories go bankrupt. So Lu asked Yang Yiwei seriously if he had thought it through carefully. If he didn't have strong connections, it would be really difficult to survive in this line of work.
"Well, I've thought about it, and if we do this, it might become a big company. But as you said, doing software, what can you even do now? Instant messaging is dominated by Tencent and other old-brand software companies, whether domestic or foreign. Websites and network security are also held by international big names. Even if you have innovation, without funding, you'll end up being acquired by venture capital in the end. Operating systems have Microsoft, it's not as easy to do well in the software industry now. The global computer industry has basically become a settled landscape." Yang Yawei shook his head slightly, many people see the high profits of software companies, but they don't see that the competition is also terrifying.
"Why don't you make games? Now game companies only need you to develop a game, it's not difficult with your computer skills, right? Whatever the game is, it's easy to make money now, the question is how much." Xia Xue suddenly spoke up.
Yang Yiwei was slightly stunned, not expecting Xia Xuelan to have such a precise view of the problem. Indeed, although the domestic game market is currently in chaos and lacks a leading game company, as Xia Xuelan said, as long as you make a game, you can earn money, whether it's a lot or a little. Just look at all those web games, why are they still running? It's because they can make money.
Actually, the investment required for such a company is not that big. Yang Yiwei himself studied software and naturally has a good understanding of this aspect. Of course, Yang Yiwei wouldn't reveal his own advantages. He smiled and shook his head, although he makes money from software, people need to have some goals in life.
"I've made up my mind, let's just do it. People have to have some ideals in life, and you won't know if they work out unless you try. As people say, third-rate companies focus on service, second-rate companies focus on branding, and first-rate companies set the standard. Let's go set that standard." Yang Yawei deliberately patted his chest with a confident air.
Lulu couldn't help but roll her eyes at Yang Yawei's confidence, which she didn't know whether to admire or despise. Even Xia Xuehan beside her had a look of helplessness on her face, but looking at Yang Yawei's determined expression, they didn't have the heart to pour cold water over him.
Seeing that her attempts to dissuade him were ineffective, LuLu reverted to her usual self. She walked directly up to Yang Yiwei's side, put her arm around his shoulder and said: "Heh heh, okay, I really admire your courage, but it seems like you don't have enough money now, Boss Yang."
Yang Yiwei looked down at the small hand on his shoulder and said helplessly to Lu Lu, "I'm telling you, I'm a very serious person, don't get too close to me like that. People who don't know us might think I have some special hobby or something. Besides, isn't money tight? Weren't you going to borrow some from me?"
"Fine, I'm doing this to give you face. Are you sure you want me to lend it to you?" After exchanging a few words with Yang Yawei, LuLu asked with some surprise, although they hadn't known each other for long, but she also understood that Yang Yawei's masculine pride wasn't ordinary, making him borrow money from a woman was too difficult, so she had just subtly hinted at it earlier, didn't expect Yang Yawei to directly say it out.
"Of course, but I have another plan, 12 million, and I only have 10 million in my hand now, so I'm still short of 2 million. Moreover, the company can't be without liquidity, so we estimate that there will be no benefits in the short term. We need at least 3 million in liquidity, which means we need around 15 million. You also need to lend me 5 million, but if you're willing, you can choose to invest and become a shareholder of the company. If it's lending, then we'll calculate the interest according to the bank's loan rate."
He didn't necessarily let Lu Lu participate as a shareholder, even if Yang Yawei knew that his company had great prospects, but Lu Lu definitely didn't know. Whether others are willing to invest or not is still an unknown number. If Yang Yawei insists on Lu Lu investing, Lu Lu will definitely not object, but what she thinks in her heart is unknown.
Yang Yawei now treats them as friends, so Yang Yawei simply lets LuLu decide for herself.
"Hmm? Didn't expect that, you actually have a strategic vision! Alright then, I'll be the co-investor. As one of the company's directors, let's talk about shares... I'll invest 7 million, my entire savings will go to you, and in return, give me 10% of the shares."
"Are you sure?" Yang Yawei was a bit surprised, he had only invested 100 million, and Lulu had invested 70 million, which accounted for only one-tenth of the shares. Except that Yang Yawei knew that his company's 10% stake was worth far more than 70 million, but at this early stage of entrepreneurship, how many companies weren't taken advantage of by venture capital firms due to funding issues?
"Alright, didn't you say so? You have the alloy formula in your hands. Although I invested 70 million, you have the technology. If you think one-tenth is a bit too much, then how about this: Lingsister gave you 32 million, and from my shares, let's count it as 2% for Lingsister."
"Wait, no need, I'll give her shares." Yang Yiwei quickly interrupted Lu Lu's words.
"Wait, you two don't decide for me. I said it was a gift. If giving gifts still requires getting something in return, then what's the point of calling it a gift? So, don't give me this share, I don't want it." Xia Xue Lan said directly with a wave of her hand.
Xia Xue Lan's expression was very determined, Yang Yiwei hesitated and wanted to say something else. Although Xia Xue Lan gave him money under the guise of giving a gift, after all, it wasn't a gift, but directly given cash. Lulu, who was standing beside her, saw that Yang Yiwei wanted to speak up and took a step forward to block his way, saying: "Okay, sister Xue, you don't want it then forget it, I've never seen anyone like you, you're given money and you still don't want it."
"As long as I have enough money to spend, that's all that matters. Besides, I'm working now and even if I don't have a job in the future and can't afford food, you two won't just stand by and watch me die, will you?" Xia Xuelan joked upon hearing Lulu say this.
"Alright, it's settled then. We can go find a lawyer now." Lulu wasn't the kind of girl who didn't understand things, so Yang Yawei knew she must have had a reason for doing this and didn't insist, instead changing the subject directly.
"I'm not going, I still have work to do this afternoon. My part-time job isn't done yet, you two go ahead, besides, I don't understand these things anyway." Xia Xuelan said with a smile and a wave of her hand.
"Alright, okay, then sister Xue slow down." After saying goodbye to Xia Xuelan, Yang Yawei got into Lu's car and drove out of the school gate. Lu looked at Yang Yawei and said: "You're not very curious why I stopped you?"
Yang Yiwei spoke up, casting a puzzled glance over. Lu Lu turned her head while driving and explained: "I've known Lan Jie for more than three years, I understand her better than you do, if she says no then she won't want it. Don't look at how quiet she usually is, not talking much, but deep down she's got a strong personality. Do you know why she accepted the blue sapphire you gave her last time? Firstly, because of your resolute attitude, secondly, she had already thought about how to return it to you, otherwise do you think she would have come up with that money?"
"By the way, speaking of this, where did she get the money from? I remember her family is also an ordinary family, right?" Seeing Lulu mention this, Yang Yawei immediately curiously asked.
"Yeah, ordinary family, but at least you still have parents. Lian's mom passed away when she was in elementary school, and her dad has been raising her alone since then. Fortunately, her uncle is in good health and works as a senior technician in the factory, so his income is okay. Her personality was formed from childhood." LuLu briefly told Yang Yiwei about Xia XueLian's family situation.
"It turns out to be like this." Yang Yawei somewhat understood Xia Xuelan's temperament, no wonder she didn't like talking to people much. Even when she was with Lu Lu or him, she rarely spoke and mostly just quietly listened on the side, unless someone talked to her, otherwise she rarely interrupted.
"You haven't said where her money came from yet?" Yang Yawei remembered the key question.
Lulu hesitated for a moment, looked at Yang Yawei, and then waved her hand: "Forget it, I promised Lan to keep quiet, anyway the matter is absolutely not what you think it is. If there's a chance, let her tell you herself. Or go find the answer yourself."
Jian Lulu didn't say anything, and Yang Yawei had no choice but to temporarily put this matter aside in his mind, first going out to take care of the urgent matters.
