Chapter 25: Legendary Business Cards
"I think we all need to calm down. Mark said softly.
"I agree. Roy returned to his serious appearance and said seriously: "We both know in our hearts that cooperation with each other is the best choice, you have connections and experience, I have technology and ambition, and more importantly, I can help you take risks, and I can let you move your funds to do some private things that don't need to be revealed, why don't we openly and honestly state our bottom line?"
"70% of the venture capital is the right to use it, and there is no less than that. Mark gave way.
"30 percent, one point can't be more. Roy bites the number and doesn't let go, in fact, if he cooperates, he has more responsibility than Mark. Mark obviously only wants to speculate on arbitrage, and he doesn't pay much attention to the development of the company, and if he hands over the company to the other party, he is basically not far from going bankrupt.
A moment of stalemate.
Mark gave in again: "I can give more of the company's shares." β
"Stake 2:1, I'm 2, you're 1. I make 10% of the venture capital funding. β
"I can give up more of the company's shares. β
"If I am willing to only be a supervisor (Appendix 1), and all the shares will be transferred to me and the venture capital institution, I can give another 10% of the venture capital fund"
"Deal. β
Mark stood up and stretched out his right hand and shook Roy hard, reaching a basic consensus.
The agreement between Roy and Mark is not difficult to understand, simply put, the company's shares are divided between Roy and the venture capital company, and to get the venture capital funds, Roy and Mark each have 50% of the scheduling rights, and they don't ask each other where the funds go, so they have to do their own accounts. In addition, the power of the company is in Roy alone, and there will not be a situation of two bosses.
There is also a point that Roy and Mark are self-explanatory, that is, the concealment of the proportion of their shares, that is, on the surface, the internal equity structure of the company is jointly owned by the two, but in fact, Mark's shares have been transferred to Roy through a private agreement, just to attract investment, so it is not put on the open contract.
"The relevant agreement can be drafted the day after tomorrow at the latest, and it can be signed and confirmed at that time. Mark said with a smile. Now that the two have reached a consensus, he is also relieved, as for why he doesn't want company shares, the reason is very simple: he doesn't believe that a little smart young man can support a company, let alone grow and grow.
"It's not polite, but in order to save trouble, I still remind you, don't play tricks, I will find the most expensive lawyer in San Francisco to proofread your agreement. Roy laughed.
Mark shook his head and smiled, "You're still not easy to fool." β
Roy also joked: "You still want to harm others and benefit yourself." β
"NONONO, you can't say that, it's just a rule applied by the business society, you don't count others, others will eat you and wipe you clean, and the scum will not be left. β
"Haha, I wish I could have had the money to buy a tombstone by then. β
"This is my sponsorship, and it can be written into the agreement. Mark joked.
The two looked at each other and smiled, and raised their glasses in tacit agreement to celebrate their respective futures. The game just now was like fire and water, and in the blink of an eye, they became like brothers.
"Roy, looking out the window, with a bird's-eye view of San Francisco from here, isn't it heroic and you think it's worth the money?" Mark asked with a smile.
"It depends on whether you want to hear the truth or if you want to hear the lie. Roy smiled maliciously.
Mark suddenly remembered the theory of Roy's vulgar restaurant, which was high-sounding and true, so that he couldn't refute it, he shook his head and said with a smile: "I've heard too much truth tonight, let's listen to a fake one." He thought that since it was a lie, the other party would definitely echo the beauty and elegance of this restaurant. He'd heard enough criticism and wanted to take it easy, even if it wasn't true.
His thoughts echo the famous words of the poet Eliot: human beings cannot bear too much truth.
"Is it a lie?" Roy raised his eyebrows and smiled: "The higher the altitude, the more likely it is to be vulgar, why? The restaurant on the top floor of a high-rise building, the main interest is no longer food, but 'rotation', this kind of service difficulty should be located in an impossible situation, successfully pass through the food location, such as high houses, tree houses, boats and other strange places, these restaurants call it 'different style', to put it bluntly, it is just a gimmick. The scenery is unique, the view is good, and you have to accept the high price even if the food is bad. β
Mark froze in place, this was not the answer he wanted.
"So surprised, aren't you going to listen to a lie?" Roy teased.
"But...... This is...... False?"
"Of course. Roy picked up a piece of roast meat and pretended to put it in his mouth elegantly, revealing an infinite enjoyment.
It's so fucking delicious, it's a delicacy in the world, you know, I haven't eaten until noon, I'm almost fucking hungry.
"Is it really that delicious?" Mark swallowed and tasted a piece of roast meat, as if ...... Not so ...... Exaggerate, right...... This Roy is also too unfathomable.
After a full meal and wine, the two went downstairs talking and laughing.
Mark whispered, "The business card." β
"What business card?" Roy deliberately played dumb.
Mark said anxiously: "It's Miss Alyssa's." β
"Oh. β
"Can you let me write down her number as well, you know, it would be better for me to contact her. β
"Oh. β
"Just look at it, really look at it, please. β
"Not well, this was given to me by Miss Alyssa alone, wouldn't it seem disrespectful?"
"No, since she left the phone, she must be willing to continue to communicate. β
"Really?"
"The real deal!"
"Then I'll give it to you?"
"Put a hundred hearts. β
"It's not impossible, but you have to promise me one condition. β
"On what terms?"
"Don't get angry and turn over old accounts. β
"Why am I angry, I'm grateful that it's too late for you, don't worry, I promise you." β
"Da ......" Roy carefully took out the business card in his arms, handed it to Mark with both hands like a god, and repeatedly instructed: "There is only this one, you must cherish it." β
"Rest assured...... Rest assured ......"
Mark was also infected by Roy's solemn appearance, lightly, as if he had not a business card in his hand, but a check for ten million dollars.
He couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart, and held up this delicate business card to look at it, and a strange line of company names came into view, and he frowned and looked down, and there was a completely unfamiliar name printed on itβ, this business card was not Miss Alyssa's at all.
Mark was furious, gritted his teeth and roared, "Fakroy!
Roy, who had already walked into the distance, kindly reminded: "Mr. Mark, don't be angry, think about what you promised me just now." β
"Ahhh......hhh This is a trap! You are a scoundrel!" Mark, who had nowhere to vent, hammered the wall angrily, like a heroic Don Quixote, using peak force.
The security guards on duty and passers-by hid in fear and quietly called 911: Uncle policeman, this person is crazy.
A salesman in the corridor curiously picked up the business card that had fallen on the ground - wasn't it his own? He looked at Mark, who was still crazy, and was shocked in his heart: Could it be that this business card has hidden attributes? Damn, Lao Tzu is about to develop.
[PS] Appendix 1: Supervisor is a member of the company's permanent supervisory authority, also known as a "supervisor", who is responsible for supervising the company's financial situation, the performance of the duties of the company's senior management, and other supervisory duties stipulated in the company's articles of association.