Chapter 2302 Everyone Is a Bit Flustered

Zhao Fusheng and Tan Kaixuan ultimately did not delve deeper into their conversation.

It wasn't that they didn't trust each other, but rather that the paths they were now taking were different.

Tan Kaixuan was more inclined toward investment and finance.

Zhao Fusheng, on the other hand, had begun to enjoy life.

To put it bluntly, Tan Kaixuan's mindset was that of a normal, energetic young man who, after amassing great wealth, wanted to create even more wealth and gain more benefits.

As for Zhao Fusheng,

his psychological age determined that he couldn't recklessly do whatever he wanted like Tan Kaixuan.

In other words, Zhao Fusheng's ambitions were no longer that grand.

Now, Zhao Fusheng preferred to leisurely accompany his family and live a good life.

Instead of being busy like a jet-setter all day, either on the road to making money or in the middle of negotiating projects.

Although that could bring career success, for Zhao Fusheng, he felt that way of life made him unhappy.

Everyone has the right to choose their own lifestyle.

Zhao Fusheng's choice was to make himself more leisurely from now on.

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Capital, Future Group Headquarters.

“Everything is almost ready.”

Zheng Yao said to Zhao Fusheng.

During the time Zhao Fusheng was abroad, she personally formulated a plan to integrate the resources of the Future Group and its subsidiaries, and now it was finally time to act.

“Then let's begin.”

Zhao Fusheng smiled: “You'll be in charge of the specific process. Start with Future Advertising.”

“Okay.”

Zheng Yao nodded; naturally, she had no objections.

Actually, the process wasn't complicated; it was just about introducing new investors and then restructuring the board of directors.

Moreover, with Future Film as a precedent, the outside world had already begun to speculate about Zhao Fusheng's current thoughts.

Everyone thought that Zhao Fusheng might be trying to deal with Alibaba or SoftBank; otherwise, he wouldn't need so much cash.

Of course, those investors also understood that Zhao Fusheng wasn't restructuring the company and introducing investors due to cash flow difficulties or company troubles, so there was no profiteering from his misfortune.

“But, are you really not planning to stay?”

Zhao Fusheng asked Zheng Yao.

You see, in the latest plan, Zheng Yao had diluted most of the Future Advertising shares she held, leaving only three percent.

According to her, these shares were just to keep as a memento.

“Come on, if you're going to take a break, shouldn't I also take a break?”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yao glared at Zhao Fusheng and said helplessly: “I'm human too; I need rest, you know?”

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, then showed an apologetic expression.

He could actually understand Zheng Yao's hard work.

From the initial startup to now, ten years had passed in the blink of an eye.

During these ten years, although he seemed to work hard, most of the time he only needed to ensure the company's general direction was correct.

He didn't need to worry about much.

The person truly responsible for the company's management had always been Zheng Yao.

From small to large, from nothing to something, the development of the Future Group would have been impossible without Zheng Yao's tireless efforts.

As Zheng Yao herself said, he could still rest, but she, even during her vacations, was reading reports.

If it weren't for that, Zheng Yao wouldn't have collapsed from exhaustion.

After all, she usually paid attention to her health and even went to the gym.

But the problem was, no matter how well she maintained herself, she couldn't withstand such hard work.

Three hundred and sixty-five days a year, Zheng Yao wished she could work overtime for three hundred and sixty-four of them.

As a professional manager, although she wasn't a specialist by training, she was definitely qualified.

This had already been established within the industry.

In Zhao Fusheng's heart, it was crystal clear.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have given Zheng Yao ten percent of Future Advertising's shares.

Even this time, Zhao Fusheng was considering having Zheng Yao take over Future Advertising.

But unfortunately,

he was tired and planned to rest.

And Zheng Yao, in fact, also intended to take this opportunity to rest for a while.

“Don't worry, if you ever need me, I can come back.”

Seeing Zhao Fusheng looking a bit disappointed, Zheng Yao shook her head helplessly and said to him: “The doctor really told me to rest for a while, and after doing advertising for so many years, to be honest, I'm a bit tired of it too.”

“Haha, no problem.”

Hearing this, Zhao Fusheng's expression immediately brightened.

He quickly nodded in agreement.

Looking at this guy, Zheng Yao felt that she might have just said something wrong.

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Future Advertising Financing!

As soon as this news broke, the entire Chinese business community was shaken.

To be honest, ten years is not a short time. From a small studio to the top in the northern region, renowned throughout China and even Asia, the miracle created by Future Advertising was unprecedented.

It was simply an industry myth!

For a long time, many investors had favored Future Advertising, trying to persuade Zheng Yao and even Zhao Fusheng to accept external financing.

But unfortunately, these suggestions had always been rejected by Zheng Yao.

As for Zhao Fusheng, they couldn't even catch a glimpse of him.

As for the reason?

Zheng Yao's reason was simple.

The boss doesn't lack money!

Very good and very strong!

Although the reason was speechless, these investors knew that Zheng Yao was telling the truth.

Zhao Fusheng had never lacked cash flow.

In fact, among all Future Group companies, except for Future Real Estate, which had recently started borrowing from banks for real estate development, the remaining subsidiaries rarely considered loans.

Think about it: a company with such a healthy financial status is now going to seek financing!

What does that mean?

Suddenly, the Chinese investment community turned its attention to the Future Group.

Yes.

It was the Future Group!

Because Zheng Yao had already leaked that, according to boss Zhao Fusheng's intention, all subsidiaries under the Future Group would undergo financing.

Among them, except for Future Investment, which did not plan to seek financing, the remaining subsidiaries, including Future Technology, would consider introducing new investors.

This news was like a depth charge, immediately shocking many investors!

It even alarmed many people far away in the United States.

It was said that after hearing the news, the stock god Warren Buffett had instructed his subordinates to start investigating the Future Group companies.

It seemed that this old fox was planning to make a move in China!

Zhao Fusheng welcomed this.

He wasn't stupid; if Buffett actually bought shares in his company, it meant he was optimistic about the company's future.

And this would undoubtedly bring huge benefits to the company.

If it were before, Zhao Fusheng might have refused, but now that he planned to step back, he naturally wouldn't refuse anymore.

However, he didn't care, but others did.

After hearing that Buffett was interested in the company's shares, Zheng Yao specifically sought out Zhao Fusheng.

“Are you really planning to introduce other investors?”

Zheng Yao asked Zhao Fusheng.

“Of course.”

Zhao Fusheng smiled calmly: “Did you think I was joking?”

“……”

Zheng Yao was speechless: “That's Buffett. He's even interested in our company, and you still want to introduce investors? The prospects for Future Technology are so good; don't tell me you can't see that.”

She naturally didn't believe that Zhao Fusheng didn't know how bright Future Technology's prospects were. Now, as the developer of China's hottest online game “Dungeon & Fighter” and owning the largest voice livestreaming platform, Future Technology had tens of millions of daily active users.

Under such circumstances, anyone with a brain would know that once Future Technology went public, it would definitely be a potential stock in both Chinese and foreign stock markets.

“Heh, so what?”

Zhao Fusheng smiled, looking completely at ease: “Of course I can see it. Don't forget, it was me who wanted to develop Future Technology in the first place.”

He paused, then shrugged: “But that has nothing to do with me introducing investors.”

He was telling the truth.

Buffett's interest in Future Technology only showed that he had good judgment.

In Zhao Fusheng's view, if he wanted to make Future Technology bigger and stronger, turning it into a world-class company, introducing other investors was an inevitable result.

For example, if Buffett invested in Future Technology, as a shareholder, he would surely vigorously promote the company's development prospects to increase the value of his shares, making it easier for the company to go public and turning his investment into more money.

So, Zhao Fusheng really didn't care much about this.

“You…”

Zheng Yao didn't know what to say anymore.

“Alright, alright, you go ahead with your work.”

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand with a smile, letting her leave.

The next day, he called Tan Kaixuan to discuss the acquisition of the Golden State Warriors basketball team.

They were jointly forming an investment company to hold shares in the Golden State Warriors.

Moreover, the company's shares were registered by Tan Kaixuan in Seattle.

The reason was its personal income tax policy.

In the United States, taxes are divided into federal tax and state tax. Almost everyone pays federal tax, but the tax rates vary by state. Seven states are exempt from personal income tax, including Washington State.

Naturally, that includes Seattle.

By setting up the company in Seattle, employees' income is exempt from personal income tax.

Of course, the same goes for the boss.

So, after discussing it, Zhao Fusheng and Tan Kaixuan decided to place the investment company there.

“Overall, the price is set. The acquisition cost is 470 million, and next year's investment will be less than 100 million.”

Tan Kaixuan briefed Zhao Fusheng on the current situation of the Golden State Warriors.

“That bad?”

Zhao Fusheng was somewhat surprised after hearing this; he hadn't expected the team's condition to be so poor.

“Yes.”

Tan Kaixuan nodded helplessly: “The team doesn't have many stars; most are rookies.”

“I remember from the materials there's a player named Stephen Curry?”

Zhao Fusheng recalled something and asked Tan Kaixuan.

“There is such a player, but I don't think he's that good; he just likes to shoot three-pointers.”

Tan Kaixuan had obviously looked at the materials.

“Three-pointers are the trend.”

Zhao Fusheng smiled: “Here's what you do: find a way to contact Jerry West, hand the team over to him to run, and let him decide on the coaches and such. Remember Cohen said Jerry West actually had thoughts of joining the Warriors. We'll offer a higher salary and tell him we won't interfere with the team's operations; he can pick and buy whoever he wants.”

Huh?

Tan Kaixuan was taken aback; he hadn't expected Zhao Fusheng to say that.

But upon reflection,

he had to admit that Zhao Fusheng's approach might be the most suitable for the Warriors now.

Both of them were the type who didn't understand basketball and only watched the excitement.

In other words, they didn't lack money. An investment of 100 million a year wasn't a problem for him and Zhao Fusheng.

But the issue was that Tan Kaixuan didn't like spending 100 million a year only to be told at the end that the team had no results and had lost money.

That feeling was unpleasant, very unpleasant!

Zhao Fusheng felt the same way.

However, he had the advantage of foresight, so he could often make judgments in advance, and he wasn't as concerned about the outcome as Tan Kaixuan.

Although he didn't watch much basketball, he still remembered that Stephen Curry was known as the man who could shoot the lights out.

Throwing three-pointers was as easy as eating and drinking; he was deadly accurate! Super accurate! Extremely accurate!

It seemed that the Warriors won championships because of this guy.

So, Zhao Fusheng didn't plan to change history; he would just follow the course.

“Alright, I'll listen to you.”

Tan Kaixuan was silent for a moment, then finally nodded and followed Zhao Fusheng's advice.

Hanging up the phone, Zhao Fusheng shook his head, finding it very interesting.

Imagine, one day in the future, sitting in an NBA arena, watching the game, talking with those stars—that feeling should be quite amusing.

“Knock, knock, knock!”

The office door was knocked, and Chen Qiuyan walked in: “Chairman, Future Technology's General Manager Zhou is here.”

Zhou Nianzu?

Zhao Fusheng was startled, then smiled: “Please, come in.”

Zhou Nianzu coming to see him at this time probably meant he had something to say.

Thinking about it, unlike Dong Chenxi, Dong Guoxiang, and others, he wasn't one of Zhao Fusheng's confidants. During such a major company upheaval, Zhou Nianzu should be the most flustered.

“Chairman.”

Soon, Zhou Nianzu, led by Chen Qiuyan, walked into Zhao Fusheng's office.

“Have a seat.”

Zhao Fusheng stood up and let him sit on the sofa.

Chen Qiuyan brewed tea for the two of them and then exited the office.

“Have some tea.”

Zhao Fusheng said to Zhou Nianzu with a smile.

Zhou Nianzu smiled helplessly: “Chairman, at a time like this, you still have the heart to drink tea?”