He held the phone tightly and stared at the screen, as if he wanted to see some clues from it.
His breathing became rapid, and the frequency of pacing back and forth became faster and faster. The sound of his footsteps echoed in the empty hall. His eyes were filled with anxiety, his lips were pressed into a tight line, and all the muscles in his body were tense.
Applause and speeches could be heard from time to time in the venue, but Pei Yuchi was completely unaware of it. He was quickly calculating countermeasures in his mind. Although Xia was just doing business, he could not take it lightly, even if there was a slight possibility of danger...
An idea ignited in Pei Yuchi's mind. He must see it with his own eyes. Only after confirming Shia's safety can you rest assured.
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The car in which Siya was riding left the winding road in the suburbs and came to a villa surrounded by green trees. The villa has a secluded garden, which is extremely quiet, with only the chirping of cicadas and the breeze echoing in the ears.
This is a three-story villa in gray and white tones, with a simple and fashionable modern architectural style. Sia followed the venture capital company representative into the room and came to a spacious and bright reception room. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see the lush greenery outside.
The reception room is uniquely decorated, with several Chinese landscape paintings hanging on the walls. There is a coffee table next to the mahogany carved Eight Immortals table. The table top is made of colored glass and is inlaid with lace patterns around it.
In the corner of the room are a set of Taishi chairs and a round table inlaid with huanghuali wood carvings. On the table are Ming porcelain tea sets. On the floor is a beautiful carpet with a pattern that combines Chinese and Western elements.
Several red embroidered brocade cushions were neatly placed on the soft couch, matched with red enamel lanterns. The entire space is antique, yet luxurious and elegant.
There is a light fragrance everywhere in the room, making people feel relaxed. Sunlight shines in from the large windows built into the wall, casting mottled light and shadow on the dark wooden floor.
The venture capital representative asked Sia to sit down on the couch and explained apologetically that he had important matters before leaving in a hurry, but he greatly appreciated Sia's speech and business plan.
He asked Shia to wait here for a moment. He needed to report today's situation to the decision-makers first, and then come over to discuss cooperation with her. He would be back soon. After speaking, the representative turned around and left, gently closing the door to the reception room.
Shia was left alone in the living room, with only the rhythmic ticking of the wall clock on the wall.
The early autumn sunlight in the room shone bright yellow through the window, and fine dust slowly danced in the beam. Next to the wall is a long sofa and a tall green bamboo, decorated in an elegant Chinese style.
Xiya sat down on the couch, and the surroundings were quiet. She rubbed her hands nervously, and hurriedly replied to Pei Yuchi's message...
Pei Yuchi was anxious at the venue. He waited patiently for Shia's reply, fearing that she would make any mistakes. At this time, the phone screen suddenly lit up. It was the message from Shia.Information for safe arrival. Pei Yuchi felt relieved, but he was still worried.
When he received the reply from Xia agreeing to meet, Pei Yuchi felt as if a huge burden had been lifted from his heart. He immediately drove off and chased towards the villa in the suburbs.
As the vehicle drove on the winding mountain road, Pei Yuchi's mind kept wandering back to the various reactions just now. He vaguely felt that he cared about Xia more than he should for an ordinary friend.
Are you worried? Or care? Or is it something else? Pei Yuchi couldn't explain it himself. He looked at the receding mountains outside the car window and fell into deep thought.
Perhaps it is due to his years of journalism work that he has developed a more sensitive and nervous response to emergencies. But when he imagined that Shia was taken away, his anxiety and worry clearly exceeded ordinary professional habits.
There seemed to be some indescribable connection between them, a connection that prevented him from being indifferent to her safety.
Pei Yuchi sighed softly, clearing his mind. At this moment, finding Shia is the most important thing. Others can be figured out slowly.
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Shia listened to the occasional chirping of cicadas outside the window. She was not sure how long it would take for the venture capital representative to come back, and she felt an inexplicable anxiety in her heart.
This villa is surprisingly quiet. The only sounds in the living room are the clock and the running of the air conditioner. Shia was restless, and time seemed to freeze in this silence.
After a while, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, approaching from far away. Shia froze and looked at the door nervously.
The wooden door creaked open, and the venture capital representative and two burly men walked in one after another. Shia's heart tightened, and the air around her seemed to freeze.
Just as he was about to speak, an elderly man in his 60s with graceful eyebrows walked slowly in.
The elder was dressed simply, with an off-white mid-calf cotton and linen shirt on the upper body, black cotton and linen casual pants on the lower body, and a pair of seemingly ordinary black cloth shoes.
His hair is gray and neatly combed, his forehead is smooth, his eyebrows are thick, his nose is high, and he has a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth. There is a calm and unhurried temperament in every gesture.
The two big men immediately stood aside, assuming a vigilant posture. Shia realized that this person was the real decision-maker.
The venture capital representative nodded slightly and said to him: "Mr. Zhuang, this is the young and promising CEO of Taihao Technology - Dr. Xia." Then he turned to Xia, "Dr. Xia, Zhuang Mr. Zeyong, I have introduced you and Taihao Technology to Mr. Zhuang," the representative introduced very humbly.
Mr. Zhuang took two steps forward, came to Xia, shook hands and greeted her, then looked her up and down, a glint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
"Dr. Xiya, you are young and promising, you are not simple." Zhuang Zeyong chuckled, "Come on,Let's sit down and talk. " Zhuang Zeyong took the lead and took a seat in the living room, and Xia and the venture capital representative also sat down opposite him.
The venture capital representative said with a smile: "Mr. Zhuang, Dr. Xia is an expert in the field of artificial intelligence. She is one of the top talents. After listening to her speech today, I am full of confidence in the development prospects of Taihao Technology. ”
“I have also seen her paper, and her unique views impressed me deeply. "Zhuang Zeyong said, "I am very happy to have the opportunity to communicate with you, a young female doctor, in person today. ”
Shia was a little nervous, but she still put on a professional smile and humbly accepted their compliments.
For Shia, this time she successfully convinced investors. It will be a very important step for Taihao Technology.
She took a deep breath and began the most critical stage of explaining the business plan. She re-introduced her project plan and highlights. Relish it and nod your head in praise from time to time.
“Actually, after listening to your speech, we have basically made the decision to invest in Taihao Technology. "The representative said.
Shia was excited but also relieved. Taihao Technology finally ushered in a turning point.
But the representative's next words made Shia's heart He mentioned it again: “We are very optimistic about Taihao Technology and hope to have in-depth cooperation with you. But considering the emergence of competitors, we have a suggestion..."
The representative paused, and then slowly made a proposal that made Shia very embarrassed.
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Sia is waiting with bated breath
“We hope you can cooperate with competitors. We will activate an exclusive licensing model to enable Taihao to obtain the right to use some of the company's core technologies. "The representative slowly said this condition that Shia had never thought of.
In Shia's heart, heaven and man are at war. Accepting the conditions will undoubtedly obtain investment and obtain the technology of competitors, but cooperating with opponents It also means profit sharing and the sharing of business keys. This is a typical dilemma for Taihao...
Xiya fell into thought. The cooperation conditions provided by the venture capital company were undoubtedly for Taihao. It's tempting, but cooperation also means that the benefits may be shared by competitors.
While Xia was thinking, Pei Yuchi called and said that he had arrived at the villa.
Xiya stood up quickly and said to Zhuang Zeyong: "I'm very sorry, an important friend is coming over. I want you to meet him too. I need to go out to pick him up. Please check the project status first. I'll be back soon. "
Zhuang Zeyong nodded: "Go ahead, there is no need to be too polite between partners. "
Xia walked quickly to the door, saw Pei Yuchi's slightly anxious face, and immediately said: "Teacher Pei, I am safe, and the investors are indeed reliable. ”
Pei Yuchi looked her up and down, and when he saw her calm expression, he let out a sigh of relief: "I hope you're fine."
Xia smiled and said, "Don't worry, the investors are very reliable. We are discussing the details of cooperation."
At this point, her expression changed, and she told Pei Yuchi in detail about the problems encountered in the current negotiation and her thoughts, and finally said: "I really want to hear it. Listening to your opinion, do you think my plan is feasible?"
After listening quietly, Pei Yuchi pondered for a moment and said, "I understand your concerns, but this may also be an opportunity... ”
So he patiently analyzed the current situation for Xiya and put forward the suggestion of directly acquiring competitors, which could not only obtain technology but also avoid the leakage of interests. This is more beneficial to Taihao.
Xia looked at Pei Yuchi, listened carefully to his analysis and suggestions, and her eyes suddenly became clear. She was sincerely grateful to Pei Yuchi for arriving in time.
"Thank you for your suggestion. I will consider the acquisition plan. With you by my side to help me, I feel more at ease." So the two of them went to the living room together.
Xia introduced Pei Yuchi and explained in detail the plan to acquire competitors, expressing Taihao's intention to use capital to support the acquisition, so as to achieve the purpose of group development.
Mr. Zhuang Zeyong fell into deep thought after hearing this, and then nodded slowly: "This is indeed a new perspective. We need to consider the feasibility of the acquisition and explore it as the first choice." < /p>
Xia and Pei Yuchi looked at each other, and saw a smile of relief in each other's eyes. At this moment, they seemed to have become tacit business partners, able to negotiate seamlessly together.
"Thank you for your understanding. We are very optimistic about our cooperation with your company." Siya said. The negotiations are proceeding in a favorable direction.
Xiya answered investors’ questions with ease, and talked about Taihao Technology’s development prospects and strategic planning. Her precise data and clear arguments demonstrate the thoughtfulness of a young CEO.
Pei Yuchi listened carefully on the sidelines, and often added information appropriately and gave insights into investors' questions. Some of the suggestions he put forward combined industry perspectives and capital operation considerations, which impressed all parties present.
The performance of the two matched perfectly and successfully impressed investors, paving the way for Taihao Technology’s financing.
During the meeting, Pei Yuchi and Zhuang Zeyong talked about Chinese studies, and they had quite a lot in common. Zhuang Zeyong has done a lot of research on Taoist thought, and Pei Yuchi is also eloquent and discussed the similarities and differences between the ideas of Laozi and Zhuangzi. The two were in high spirits and chatted for more than an hour.
Zhuang Zeyong was deeply impressed by Pei Yuchi's views on equalizing all things and using them in reverse order. He nodded frequently in agreement, and everyone listened with gusto.
After the meeting, Zhuang Zeyong enthusiastically talked to PeiYu Chi exchanged contact information, as if they were friends for the past year, and expressed that they would continue to discuss the topic of Chinese studies if there is an opportunity in the future.
The talks went smoothly, and when the investors left, they also expressed their interest in further cooperation with Taihao Technology...
The entire negotiation process was full of twists and turns, but in the end both parties reached a consensus and The development of Taihao opens up more possibilities.
After the negotiation, Xia and Pei Yuchi declined the investor's invitation to a banquet and decided to walk along the suburban path to enjoy the unique scenery of the autumn afternoon.
On the way back, Sia suddenly said: "It is true that the negotiation just now was successful, but I should also confess that when I got into the car of an investor I was not familiar with alone, I felt deep in my heart "I'm also a little uneasy."
Pei Yuchi nodded, frowning slightly, with concern in his tone: "As a woman, you will indeed encounter encounters in the workplace that we men will not encounter. This also shows your courage and determination from the side. "
"Remember, you must be prepared in advance for such a situation, and it is best to be accompanied by a trustworthy friend. "Pei Yuchi said worriedly, "Don't take risks just for business, your own safety is the most important."
Xia nodded gratefully: "Teacher Pei, you are right, I was indeed a little reckless this time. I will pay more attention to safety in the future. I'm really sorry that I made you worry about me this time and missed other speeches! In order to apologize to you, I want to thank you for your help today, from speeches to negotiations. Let's have a meal to calm your nerves..."
As she spoke, Xiya showed a little apology on her face, and gently pulled Pei Yuchi's sleeves with her hands. She raised her head and looked at Pei Yuchi softly, her lips slightly curved, and her eyes revealed indescribable emotions.
Pei Yuchi smiled and agreed. The two left the villa side by side and walked along the tree-lined path. Shia could still vaguely feel the tension just now, and took a deep breath of relief at the fragrance of the flowers and plants on the roadside.
In early autumn in Beijing, the heat is still there, but you can also feel a hint of coolness. The sun casts mottled light and shadow through the gaps in the leaves, and the leaves on the sycamore trees on the roadside are glowing with a faint yellow.
The ups and downs I just experienced are still lingering in my mind, leaving the meeting in a hurry, not answering the phone in a row, the quiet but uneasy suburban villa...
Everything is still vivid. At present, what really matters is that she is safe and sound.
Dancing spots of light fell on her hair and shoulders. In his eyes, she had never been so dazzling. The various encounters along the way have unknowingly brought them closer to each other.
When she looked up and smiled at him, he saw not only gratitude, but also a hint of intimacy and trust. And this is enough.
Autumn has just begun in Beijing.
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