Chapter 36: Long-distance relationship

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After having dinner with Catherine, the two discussed the next development plan of the 'Kwok Business Group' before going home.

After washing, Guo Shouyun, who sat at his desk and turned on the computer, was about to write a novel for a while, and found an unread email in his mailbox.

"It's her!"

Seeing the email address, Guo Shouyun was pleasantly surprised. Hurriedly clicked on, and a line of black font instantly came into view.

"You're back in the U.S.?"

"Well, I just got off the plane today. ”

Hurriedly tapped a few times on the keyboard and sent the message over. Originally, he thought that he was nearly three hours late in replying to the email, and he would definitely not receive a reply until the next day. But I didn't expect that after he clicked to send, he received a reply from Molly Bevan in less than half a minute.

"Today?"

"I was supposed to come back early, but I ran into something in London before I left and was delayed for a few days!"

"I see... By the way, thank you for the gift. ”

"Do you like it?"

"Loved it. But it's just too expensive!"

"It's the preciousness that makes me feel good!"

After typing this line, there was no reply in the middle of the ring. Obviously, this straightforward answer made Molly Bevan, who has zero experience in love, not know how to continue.

Guo Shouyun knew that he couldn't be in a hurry. So after clarifying his mind, he immediately changed the topic.

"Now you're on summer vacation?"

"Hmm!"

After seeing the reply, Guo Shouyun hurriedly continued: "When will school start?"

"It's mid-September, but I've completed my credits and can graduate!"

"I didn't expect you to be not only beautiful, but also so good academically. After complimenting, "Since the school starts in mid-September, don't you have more than three months off time in the future?"

"It's not that long! I'm ready for a master's degree. So, after resting at home for two weeks, I had to go to France to sketch with my tutor. When I returned to the UK, I had to prepare for the Berlin Biennale in addition to my classes!

"That's terrible news, and I'd like to invite you to visit the United States, which is the most beautiful time of the year in San Francisco!"

"If time permits, I will go to the United States at the end of August!" After a pause of more than half a minute, Guo Shouyun received another reply from Molly Bevan.

"Really?"

"Well, this year Cole is going to Columbia University as an exchange student for a year! I'll report with him!"

"Cole?"

"My brother is in his second year at Durham University!"

Guo Shouyun, who was inexplicably relieved, hurriedly replied: "When you get here, I'll take you around!"

"Hmm... It's late...!"

"Then you can rest, and we'll talk again tomorrow night!"

"Okay, goodbye!"

"Goodbye!"

After typing down the last character, Guo Shouyun breathed a sigh of relief. Judging by the current situation, everything is moving in a good direction. However, he is not very sure about the outcome of the long-distance relationship. But at least judging from the current situation, the long-distance relationship seems to be the most suitable for him now.

Subconsciously glanced at the email address in the list next to him that was specially marked by himself, but there is still no movement, and after sighing a little disappointed, he minimized the mailbox to the status bar.

There has not been an email from Yang Lishan for three months, let alone a phone call, which can only show that she has really become a thing of the past for her.

Shaking his head, he cleaned up his mood, opened the folder representing "Smart: Ghost Shadows", and continued to write.

……

After half an hour of running and breakfast, Guo Shouyun rode the bicycle that Wendy Solo bought to the LinkedIn office area.

As a result, as soon as he pushed the door open, he was hit by a reckless guy.

"Sorry, Boss, are you alright?"

Looking at the young girl in front of him, Guo Shouyun was not easy to criticize the other party.

"It's okay, pay attention next time!"

The girl nodded vigorously and quickly moved out of the way.

After tidying up his clothes, after walking into the company, looking at the stacked tables and chairs inside, and the crowded office area where he had to turn sideways to enter and exit, Guo Shouyun couldn't help frowning.

Greeting the respectful greetings of the employees all the way, he walked into his office, put his briefcase aside for a while, sat on the chair and thought for a while, then got up and picked up the phone on the table.

"Let Wendy come to my office. ”

"Boss, Team Leader Wendy isn't here!"

An unfamiliar young woman's voice came over the phone. Thinking of the task he gave Wendy, Guo Shouyun didn't ask the reason.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Halle Defoe from the Secretariat, and I just started my internship at the company last month!"

"Got it. You immediately notify Secretary Martin and President Tim and have them come to my office. ”

"Yes!"

After putting down the phone, it didn't take long for the knock on the door to ring. But before Guo Shouyun could speak, the closed door had already been pushed open from the outside.

Looking at Martin Alexander, who didn't care, and Tim George, who was smiling wryly in the back, Guo Shouyun didn't need to ask to know what was going on. However, Martin has not experienced social polishing and is simple-minded, so Guo Shouyun doesn't think so.

"Sit down!"

"Bruce, I still have to add people to my development department. Otherwise, if I work overtime, they will go to the union and sue me!" Martin shouted as he sat down.

"There's no problem with adding people. But is the 'personal page' live?"

"It just went live yesterday!"

Martin Alexander excited.

"That's good, let's move on to the 'Letter of Recommendation' program!"

"As long as you give me enough manpower, any development will be fine!" Martin assured, patting his chest.

After smiling and nodding, Guo Shouyun turned his gaze to Tim George on the side.

"Tim, how many registered members does the company have now?"

"The latest statistic is 1.69 million!"

"More than double the number from last month!"

"Yes. As the functionality of our website continues to improve, the growth rate of new users will be faster and faster, according to the current development trend. By the end of the year, we'll have at least 10 million registered users!" enthuses Tim George.

"Not bad... Is the company profitable now?"

"There already is. It's not a lot, though, with only $48,000 in revenue at the moment. And our expenditure last month was 238,000 yuan! At the current pace of development of the company, the funds on the account are only enough for us to use it for another four months!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"Don't worry about money. I'm bringing you here this time to discuss venture capital with you!"

"Venture capital?"

After Martin Alexander and Tim George looked at each other, the former couldn't wait to say, "Bruce, you've found the venture capital?"

"Hmm... Otherwise, why do you think I'm leaving the company during this time?"

"Boss, what are the conditions of the other party?"

"Very generous! Invest $15 million, accounting for 30% of the shares! Do not intervene in the management of the company, only set up independent non-executive directors to supervise the company's operations and finances. ”

Tim George nodded. At a time when there is no end in sight to the Nasdaq crisis and Internet companies are almost unattended. Invested $15 million, accounting for only 30% of the shares, and did not intervene in the management of the company. This condition is very advantageous compared to the current scale of LinkedIn.

"What's the name of the other party?" said Tim George curiously.

"Phoenix Capital!

Guo Shouyun's eyes narrowed, and his tone was calm.

"Knock...!"

The index finger of his right hand curled up and tapped on the table, attracting Martin and Tim George's ideas, "If you think this condition is okay, I will sign a contract with each other on behalf of the company!"

"I'm fine!"

Martin Alexander said immediately.

"Martin, think about it before you answer. Once the contract is signed, your stake will be reduced to 14%!" Guo Shouyun said after glancing at him.

"It doesn't matter. Now that's 14 percent, but it's worth $7 million!" Martin rejoiced.

While the shares have decreased, the value of the shares has increased. Moreover, in just a few months, he went from almost penniless to a millionaire. This was enough for Martin Alexander, who came from an ordinary background, to be happy for a long time.

Glancing at Tim George, who had a look of envy in his eyes, in order to appease the general, Guo Shouyun said again: "Tim, I talked to the investors of Phoenix Capital this time. Before the company goes public, it will set up an option pool with 15% of the shares according to the shareholding of each shareholder. As the veteran of the company, you will enjoy the highest treatment!"

"Thanks to the boss, I'll work hard!"

Tim George's tone was full of excitement and he said immediately.

There is nothing more touching than tangible benefits.