Chapter 297: Silver Mountain
"Paul, you're on point. Evan looked at Paul approvingly and said, "After reading your research, I also think that motels are a good business, but I am not as eager as you...... Why?"
Evan pointed to the report on the coffee table with his index finger, "The reason is that I think there is something insurable about this business." ”
Colin interjected, "Evan, you're thinking too much, there's no business in the world that lasts long...... Except for the banks. ”
Evan raised his right index finger, shook it, and retorted, "Colin, what you said is not wrong, but it is not right either. ”
"There are still some businesses that have survived for a long time, but the scale is not large, such as clothing, food, housing and transportation, and after entering the era of industrialization, automobiles, as a representative of the 'line', will become an industry that will not be easily weakened in the foreseeable future. ”
"Speaking of which, the hotel industry is on par with the two industries of 'living' and 'traveling', and it can be regarded as a good business. ”
Hearing this, Colin was confused, "You don't think it's safe, and you think it's good business, it's inconsistent, right?"
"It's not a contradiction, I just can't pay attention. Evan shrugged and said, "However, thanks to Paul's answer, I made up my mind." ”
Evan's words shocked Colin and Paul, and there was a bit of anticipation in their eyes: "...... say that"
Evan nodded and said, "As you think, I agreed to this business." ”
"Now, it's time for you to make an offer. Evan stretched out his hand, made a gesture of please, and said, "Tell me, how much investment do you need, and what kind of conditions are you going to give me?"
Evan skipped the middle negotiation and went straight to the last stage, which is the negotiation of money.
When it came to money, Colin consciously kept his mouth shut and gave Paul the initiative to talk. After all, they were brothers, and if Colin spoke, he felt that something was not appropriate.
"Ahem!" Paul coughed deliberately, clearing his throat and slowing down his pace, "We hope to raise as little as 300,000 and as much as 500,000 start-up capital......
When Paul said this, Evan interrupted, "500,000 at most?
Paul shook his head firmly, "No, this number has been calculated and is enough to start the project......"
"Activation?" Evan glanced at Colin suspiciously, "Didn't you say that it would be done on a large scale as soon as it was launched?"
Paul said with a straight face: "It takes time to investigate, learn from experience, and form a team. ”
Evan said: "In that case, 500,000 is too much." ”
"So, we were only going to raise 300,000 at the beginning, and that number was still needed. Paul looked less confident, "We're going to ...... with this money."
Paul began to ramble on and on about their plans, but Evan was noncommittal, as if pondering whether Paul's conditions were appropriate. After a while, he interrupted Paul and said, "You don't have to say it. ”
"So, I'll tell you a number, and you'll see if it's acceptable?"
Paul closed his mouth, made eye contact with Colin, and nodded, "Please." ”
"I'll give you two sums of money, the first one right away, and the second one a year later. ”
"The first one is a total of 400,000, I don't care how much you raise yourself, I will make up for the missing part. ”
"As for how much of the stake I have contributed to be shared, there will be a special person to talk to you. ”
"The second figure is uncertain, but not less than 2 million. This money is not an investment, but a convertible bond, and the interest rate is the most favorable. ”
"That's what I think, what do you think?"
Evan's terms were quite favorable, and Paul and Colin had no reason not to accept them.
After seeing that they both nodded, Evan continued: "Very good, since you have all agreed, then I will add a few more requirements, as long as you do it, you can get a second payment." ”
Colin pretended to be surprised: "It turned out to be conditional, I thought it was ......"
"Why?" said Evan, "Even if it's a brother, I won't give money in vain, and you're not like Dora, you're not an adult." ”
Colin smiled embarrassedly, "Evan, don't talk about it, if you keep talking, I'm embarrassed to sit here." ”
"Tell me about your conditions. ”
"My condition is to look at the motel as well as the future of the hotel and be ready to enter the industry," Evan said. ”
"A little hint to you, I think the area around the airport is very suitable for building a hotel, and you can pay attention to the current aviation hubs when you visit. ”
"Hint?" Colin looked at Evan and said a little helplessly, "You are determined that I will accept your terms." ”
Evan raised an eyebrow, but didn't retort.
Indeed, when Colin said that he wanted to enter the motel business on a large scale, Evan understood that Colin didn't have much choice but to get enough money from him.
If he still has the possibility to find someone else to make up the initial 300,000 yuan, he is the only one who can provide more than one million funds.
So, Evan would look fearless.
What's more, Evan's conditions are lenient enough.
"Do you want us to get into both motels and hotels at the same time?" Seeing that Colin was about to agree, Paul quickly questioned: "Is this too risky?"
Evan said, "Risky? I don't think so. ”
"Not to mention that these two industries can be regarded as peers, but only for the low-end market, and the other is slightly higher-end. Besides, I didn't ask you to open a hotel right away. ”
"A high-end hotel isn't just one or two million. ”
"Okay, Evan, you don't need to say it, I agreed to this condition. ”
Colin stopped Paul, who was still trying to argue a little more, and said, "Evan, I understand your idea, let's enter the hotel industry at the same time to balance the risk of motels. ”
"That's right!" Evan nodded, "Since you agreed, do you want to negotiate a formal contract now, or do you ......?"
"Now!" said Colin immediately.
"That's okay......" Evan got up and walked over to his desk and pressed a button on it.
After a while, Linda pushed the door open and said, "Evan, you're looking for me?"
Evan commanded, "Go and inform the people of Sliver Hills." ”
"Okay!"
Linda took the order and left.
When they were down to business, Colin and Paul relaxed.
After Evan issued the order, Colin heard an unfamiliar name and asked curiously, "Evan, ......what is Silver Mountain?"
Evan explains: "It's a venture capital department, just set up, after getting your call. ”