Chapter 640: The Pretender
Chapter 640: The Pretender
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"Mr. Wang, you have always been someone I admire and admire very much. In particular, your wonderful speech on your CCTV program this year makes me pay more respect. But all along, Mr. Wang and I didn't have much to do with each other, so we missed the opportunity to become friends with each other and communicate and cooperate. But today Hamdan has made up for that regret for me. While thanking him, I also very much hope to be friends and even brothers with Mr. Wang. β
After saying a long list of deliberately concocted clichΓ©s to bring them closer together, Al Nahyan threw out his true purpose, "... So, while Mr. Wang's request for a staggering $30 billion loan amount, all that Mr. Wang is willing to take out a 45 percent stake in his company, Shennong Technology. Then I am not only willing to guarantee that Mr. Wang will get the $30 billion commercial loan you want, but also invest another $8 billion for the 45% stake in Shennong Technology!"
After listening, Wang Zheng's eyes flashed. He didn't expect Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan to actually fight Shennong Technology's idea. However, looking back now, it is not surprising.
Since he presented two of Shennong Technology's latest research results, 'Taoyuan Artificial Intelligence Operating System' and 'Life Elixir', in "China's Next Thirty Years", it is almost a revolutionary innovation, which has not only made Shennong Technology famous in the world. It has also attracted comments from elites from all walks of life at home and abroad, most of whom believe that it will become the largest super unicorn company in the global business community in the next decade.
What is a Unicorn Company?
It refers to those startups that have a future market capitalization of more than $1 billion. In the past, Alibaba, Google, and Facebook were all of this kind, and of course, the latter was the same as Shennong Technology, and was called a 'super unicorn' because of its huge prospects!
The visible future made Shennong Technology almost the darling of the domestic and foreign financial investment circles in an instant after it was exposed, and Wang Zheng received hundreds of investors who came to the door in various names during that time.
Recently, with the exposure of the installation of the 'first-generation artificial intelligence chip' Taoyuan laptop, the artificial intelligence consumer market has begun to mature, and Shennong Technology has once again become the focus of global public opinion. In particular, the black technologies about Shennong Technology exposed by the "Wharf Plaza" project, whether it is solar polysilicon with a conversion rate of up to 60%, or the 'armor steel' with amazing performance and low price, which is enough to become another basic material for the public in addition to steel, cement, plastic and glass, all of which make Shennong Technology's light more and more dazzling. Fortunately, Wang Zheng's capital is strong enough now, otherwise he really can't keep such a cornucopia that is getting bigger and bigger and more dazzling.
However, after rejecting many pretenders with extraordinary backgrounds at home and abroad, I didn't expect to meet a guy like Al Nahyan naked in the Middle East.
"Maybe he's got a part too!"
Looking at Hamdan, who cast his vague and concerned eyes on himself from time to time, Wang Zheng said secretly in his heart.
"Thank you very much Mr. Al Nahyan for attaching importance to 'Shennong Technology', but this matter is not a trivial matter after all, and I still need to think carefully before I can give you an answer!"
Wang Zheng, who didn't want to tear his face, thought about it for a while, and said euphemistically.
"Of course!"
Al Nahyan, who also didn't want to make the relationship stiff, nodded, "However, I hope that Mr. Wang can give me an accurate answer as soon as possible." After all, tens of billions of dollars in funding mobilization and approval are complex and time-consuming. Now I can save some more time, and it will be convenient for Mr. Wang to get the funds as soon as possible... You know, 'time is money'!"
After Wang Zheng glanced at him, he smiled faintly and nodded slowly.
Seeing that the conversation between the two sides had come to an end for the time being, in order to liven up the previously dull atmosphere, Hamdan once again summoned the dancers outside. Everyone deliberately avoided talking about work in the rest of the year, so the atmosphere of the next dinner was not bad. By the time you've eaten and drunk your fill, it's almost time. Wang Zheng said goodbye and went back to the room where he stayed.
"Boss, what Al Nahyan proposed...?"
After closing the door, Dian Wei hesitated.
"Hmph, he's thinking beautifully. Although I don't plan to eat alone in Shennong Technology, I will definitely not accept investment at this time. Wang Zheng said coldly.
With the change of mentality, Wang Zheng's attitude towards money has also become different from before. It's no longer a matter of trying to hold everything in your hands. Unless it is related to the fundamental enterprises of the Shennong system, such as Taoyuan Villa. Others, such as Wharf Group, Times Group, Hanhua Fund, etc., can be listed in the back.
But the timing of this listing is by no means now, but when these enterprises have developed and their potential has been transformed into strength, only then will they be listed and bring the greatest profits to Wang Zheng.
Of course, Shennong Technology is the same. Wang Zheng will definitely not rush to the market when it has just revealed its potential and has not fully occupied the market.
According to the timetable he had previously planned, he would not consider going public until at least five years later, when Shennong Technology had developed.
"But if we refuse him, I'm afraid the loan planned by the boss will be difficult!"
Wang Zheng narrowed his eyes, and his pupils became deeper and deeper.
"Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan is now just the president of the 'Mubadala Development Company', and behind him there is an even greater Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and the one who can really call the shots is not him, but his grandfather who stands behind him, Abu Dhabi President 'Khalifa II'!"
After a pause, Wang Zheng pondered for a while, "Later, you will tell Lao Dao and let him prepare to make a move." Try to behave as naturally as possible!"
"Yes!"
After Dian Wei left, Wang Zheng's gaze turned back to the starry night sky outside.
This time he came to the Middle East to plan a huge amount of capital, Hamdan was just a stepping stone in his heart, Wang Zheng never thought of really getting what he wanted from the other party.
After all, in this world, there has never been hatred for no reason, and there is no love for no reason. Hamdan, who has been cultivated by his family since he was a child, is definitely more profound and realistic than ordinary people in their understanding of the world. The warm and courteous hospitality to him does not rule out the factor of becoming friends with him, but it is more that Wang Zheng is worthy of his deliberate friendship, because it can bring more and more lucrative benefits.
In this era when even marriage is clearly marked, what else can't be measured by benefits?
"Didi...!"
At the same time as Wang Zheng's heart fluctuated, the communication terminal on his left wrist suddenly rang.
Thinking of the explanation he gave to the neuronal mastermind just now, his heart was shocked and he quickly clicked on it. The words that came out of the communication terminal instantly attracted Wang Zheng's attention.
ββ¦ Al Nahyan, you asked for too much just now, 45% of the stock price, no one will agree!"
Hamdan's voice came clearly into Wang Zheng's ears.
"Hamdan, you can't blame me for that. You told me that he needed up to $15 billion in business loans. As a result? Now it's doubled all at once! As long as I'm not a fool, of course the conditions will go up. β
"That's true, but as far as I know him. 45% of Shennong Technology's shares, he will never agree. In addition, the $8 billion you give is too low! If you want to get the same shares from any investment company in the world, the price you pay will definitely not be less than $12 billion!"
"Of course I do. But there is no investment company in the world that can solve the $30 billion business loan for him... Hamdan, from my contact with him just now, it is obvious that this loan is what he needs most now, as long as we grasp this, even if we can't get 45% of Shennong Technology's shares in the end, it is definitely much more than the original target of 10%. β
ββ¦ Moreover, now Shennong Technology is the world's leader in artificial intelligence, coupled with a series of products that have been put into practical use, such as 'life medicine', 'high-conversion solar polysilicon' and 'Jiagang' developed by it, plus it can hardly find the market share of competitors, it is almost needless to think about it to understand that the future Shennong Technology will inevitably be a super technology giant comparable to Apple and Microsoft, or even surpassing them. Every extra percent of the shares we take now is a huge gain for us in the future. So, now we absolutely have to cooperate with each other to get more benefits!" affirmed Al Nahyan.
Obviously, no one doesn't like money, and no one doesn't like the power that money brings. Hamdan's friendship with Wang Zheng is far from heart-to-heart.
"It's something that both of us will benefit from, and I'm not going to be tied up when I need to help you. β¦ I'll help you stabilize him these days, but you'd better find a way to pass on the 'negotiable wishes' to him, and it's best to find a suitable time as soon as possible to invite the 'king' over and sit down for a talk." Otherwise, I'm worried about the 'chicken and egg fight' in the end." You know, he's a tough guy. Moreover, although the amount of 30 billion US dollars is many, if the 30 billion is split and borrowed from many banks around the world, although it will be troublesome, it is not too difficult to pass with the current stock price of Wharf and the net worth of the 'king' itself. β
Obviously, compared to Al Nahyan, Hamdan obviously knows Wang Zheng more thoroughly.
However, although Al Nahyan does not know Wang Zheng as well as Hamdan, the aristocratic education and training he received since childhood gave him extraordinary vision and determination.
"Hamdan, with what you know about Wang Zheng, what are his specific preferences?"
"Do you still need me to answer you?"
"No, no! Beauty, money, power, these things that men have in common, of course I know. What I want to know is what other hobbies he has? Like, luxury cars, yachts, whatever!"
"It seems that you really don't know much about the 'king'. Hamdan shook his head helplessly.
"I admit it, but there is too little information about this Mr. Wang on the Internet!"
"Al Nahyan, this is not an excuse. Your character I know that you always show your arrogance in front of those who are not of good origin, especially those who do not believe in Allah. In the vast majority of cases, this is not a big deal. But you have to understand that the 'king' is definitely not an ordinary person. β
Al Nahyan, who was told the central matter, was silent for a moment, "Hamdan, I have controlled my emotions when I was at the banquet just now, and I didn't do anything rude. β
"You did a good job just now. But if you really don't have too much pride in your heart, how can you not know that 'Wang''s favorite thing' is the collection of antiques? You must know that the current auction record of the world's auction houses was set by 'Wang' when he auctioned Picasso's famous painting "The 'O' version of the woman in Algiers". As long as you have a little heart, you can find out. β
"All right, Hamdan. I admit that I don't pay enough attention to Wang Zheng. But don't worry, I'll make it up in the shortest possible time!"
"I'm sure you're an extremely smart fellow. β
Facing Hamdan's meaningful eyes, Al Nahyan jumped to his feet.
"You're not going to let me give him my collection, are you?"
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