Chapter 1513: Happy Cooperation

Zhuang Yan truly hadn't expected to encounter such a situation.

But since he had, he had to face it.

With that thought, Zhuang Yan had already made his choice in his heart.

If you are unkind, I will be unjust!

Since the big boss chose to get rid of the donkey after it finished grinding, he couldn't blame him for seeking another way out.

As for Bi Ying, well, since she chose to side with someone else, it also ended the ill-fated relationship between them.

Originally, Zhuang Yan had thought that even if he no longer worked in this industry, he would try to find connections to arrange a decent position for Bi Ying.

But before he could do anything, she had already found a higher branch.

Fine, it's good to part amicably.

Comforting himself like this, Zhuang Yan took out his phone and dialed the number Zhao Fusheng had left him.

Hello, Assistant Wu.

After the call connected, Zhuang Yan said to Wu Sijie on the other end, "I have a few words I'd like to say to Chairman Zhao."

"Alright, I'll wait."

A moment later, Zhao Fusheng's voice came through the receiver.

"Mr. Zhuang, something on your mind?"

"Chairman Zhao, it's like this." Zhuang Yan said calmly, "If I cooperate with you, can I bring some people over to the new company? Rest assured, they are all elite talents in the sales industry, with many years of experience."

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, somewhat surprised: "Of course, no problem. But are those people your former subordinates?"

His mind was quick; having seen many such situations in his past and present lives, he rapidly pieced together the whole story in his head.

Actually, it was nothing more than a rift between Zhuang Yan and his big boss.

One intended to discard the donkey after it finished grinding, while the other thought he was retreating gracefully.

Now that things had come to this, naturally, Zhuang Yan felt dissatisfied.

Or rather, he felt that the big boss had played him for a fool!

Men are prideful creatures; after being toyed with like this, no man would choose to swallow his anger.

Even if facing a behemoth, he would fight back in his own way.

"Mm, I hope Chairman Zhao won't go back on his word then." Zhuang Yan said.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled lightly: "To be honest, I'm looking forward to seeing how much value you and your team can create."

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Hanging up the phone, Zhao Fusheng glanced at Tan Kaixuan beside him and shrugged: "It seems someone has helped us."

"Who?"

Tan Kaixuan was a bit puzzled. He had come to have dinner with Zhao Fusheng, and just as they sat down, Zhao Fusheng said that—he found it strange.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "Didn't I mention earlier that recruiting Zhuang Yan would be a bit troublesome? Now it seems the boss of Lixing has given us a hand."

"What do you mean?" Tan Kaixuan was still confused, not understanding Zhao Fusheng's meaning.

Zhao Fusheng said: "It seems Lixing deliberately fired Zhuang Yan, and his former subordinates were also suppressed. So now, Mr. Zhuang plans to bring a team to join us."

"Holy shit!"

Tan Kaixuan immediately became agitated: "Really? Is Lixing crazy? Why would they push away a whole team for no reason?"

"I don't know. Maybe they feared the team's achievements would overshadow the boss." Zhao Fusheng shook his head.

He naturally didn't know the depths of the matter.

Even as a fellow boss, he dared not judge how the boss of Lixing thought.

Every successful person has their own principles and rules. Zhao Fusheng might prefer sharing hardships and joys, while the boss of Lixing might think the fewer people sharing the glory, the better.

As for who was right or wrong, it wasn't that important, because everyone's starting point was their own interests.

"Like walking in a thorny forest, if you don't move, the thorns won't hurt you. If the deluded mind doesn't arise, you abide in the bliss of nirvana. Once the deluded mind stirs, you are hurt by all existence. With mind comes suffering; without mind comes joy..." Zhao Fusheng muttered a few words to himself, then looked at Tan Kaixuan and said seriously, "Let's agree first: give the team ten percent management shares, and the remaining ninety percent split between us equally. If dilution is needed, same rule. But voting rights must be in our hands. No problem?"

This was important: equity meant wealth figures, while voting rights meant control over the company.

"No problem."

Tan Kaixuan naturally had no objections to Zhao Fusheng's words. He was no novice; these basic corporate management principles were now second nature to him.

"The representatives from Mercedes-Benz headquarters will arrive in the capital the day after tomorrow. Will you handle it, or should I?" Tan Kaixuan asked Zhao Fusheng.

"You go."

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "I'm only putting in the money, not the effort."

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

Tan Kaixuan said helplessly: "Can you be a bit more responsible? As one of the major shareholders, not even showing your face—what will the Germans think?"

"What do I care what the Germans think?" Zhao Fusheng retorted irritably: "Who told you to choose a Mercedes? If you'd picked another brand, we wouldn't have so much trouble."

Tan Kaixuan was speechless, feeling a strange sense of awe.

"Don't worry," Zhao Fusheng said to Tan Kaixuan. "We've already submitted the materials. Now that Zhuang Yan can bring a complete team, I think it won't be a big problem."

Tan Kaixuan frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "What do you think about bringing in Han Bin and Xue Yuanfang?"

"Han Bin and Xue Yuanfang?"

Zhao Fusheng was startled, then laughed: "What, are you planning to create a community of interests?"

"Not really a community of interests. I just think having more shareholders isn't a bad thing." Tan Kaixuan grinned slyly.

"As you wish."

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "If that's the case, let's do this: we hold a combined 52%, and the remaining 48%. Ten percent goes to the management team, and the other 38%, they can figure out how to split between themselves."

"I'll contact them and see." Tan Kaixuan said to Zhao Fusheng.

Having settled that, they began their meal.

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When Zhao Fusheng said he would delegate, he really did.

He handed the whole matter over to Tan Kaixuan to handle. Even contacting Han Bin and Xue Yuanfang, he only made a phone call and then stopped inquiring.

Apart from having his assistant Wu Sijie keep an eye on things, Zhao Fusheng openly played the role of a hands-off boss.

"Aren't you being a bit too lazy?"

Fan Baobao asked Zhao Fusheng helplessly.

Although she liked having her husband at home to accompany her during her pregnancy, she still found it a bit odd that he spent all day lazing around the house.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and pointed at his phone: "I just got a message. Someone can't stand seeing me too idle at home."

"Who?"

Fan Baobao was a bit surprised.

Zhao Fusheng said: "Ye Jing, asking when I'm going to report to the 'Crazy Racer' crew."

Hearing that, Fan Baobao remembered that this guy was apparently the executive producer of 'Crazy Racer'.

She looked at her husband with a rather helpless expression.

Sometimes she wondered how Zhao Fusheng had built his career. Compared to those who were bent on getting ahead, her man's drive for his career was, well, practically nonexistent.

"So when do you plan to go?" Fan Baobao asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment: "In a few days. Actually, there's not much to do. The crew is shooting in the capital recently, so it won't interfere with anything."

Fan Baobao decided it was better not to ask; she'd only end up frustrated anyway.

"Fine, do as you please." Shaking her head, Fan Baobao turned and went upstairs.