On the phone, Min Nolan told me that my visa had been issued and today happened to be the third day.
After hanging up the phone, I called Xiao Qi aside and said to her: "Xiao Qi, I will be traveling abroad in the next few days. You and your team members should settle down first. If you need anything, just tell me."
"Mr. Chen, you are so polite. We don't need anything. But didn't we agree that I need to create a topic after joining the company? Aren't you allowed to hold a press conference?"
I nodded and said, "Yes, I've asked the company to prepare it, and someone will contact you next."
"Okay, by the way, I have written the speech for the press conference. Why don't you read it over first and see if there are any problems."
I didn't expect that she had even prepared a speech, which really surprised me.
After Xiaoqi handed me the speech, I read it carefully.
The entire speech was well written, and I have to admire her writing style. The article did not mention that I shamelessly asked her to join our company, but she chose to join us after weighing her own considerations.
I believe that after the press conference, the news that Xiaoqi has joined our company will hit the Internet. This is a good way of publicity and will be of great benefit to our company and Xiaoqi.
I returned the speech to Xiaoqi and said, "There's no problem, it's well written. If I don't come back by then, I will watch the live broadcast."
"Okay, let's get busy first. I'll contact you if I have anything else later."
After greeting other members of the team, I left.
After getting in touch with Min Nolan, we met at the visa processing place.
With her help, I successfully obtained a visa to the UK, which lasted for fifteen days in total.
After getting the visa, I asked Min Nolan: "When will we leave?"
"I've already bought the ticket. It's 3:30 in the afternoon. I'm going to Hong Kong for a connecting flight. I'll arrive around noon tomorrow, London time."
I nodded and asked her again: "Do you have my ID number?"
"This is not difficult. Let's go to the airport now."
"Should I prepare anything?"
"unnecessary."
So I went to the airport with Min Nolan with only some relevant documents, not even a change of clothes.
After arriving at the airport and receiving our boarding passes, Min Nolan and I passed the security check smoothly.
The time was just right, our seats were in first class, and people like Min Nolan would not buy economy class.
After the plane took off, I have been looking forward to meeting An Lan tomorrow. I even thought about what I would say to her when we meet.
When I was thinking about these things, Min Nolan suddenly said to me: "When you get there, you have to be mentally prepared. Antonsen may not let you see An Lan so easily."
"Do you have any good ideas?"
Min Nolan was silent for a while and said, "Let's talk about it later. I don't know what Antonsen will do to prevent you from seeing An Lan."
"The soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth?"
Min Nolan smiled faintly, and we didn't talk any more.
After nearly three hours of flight, the plane finally landed at the Hong Kong airport.
We still need to wait five hours in Hong Kong before changing to an international flight to London.
It is now seven o'clock in the evening, which means our flight left after twelve o'clock in the night.
Min Nolan and I found a restaurant in the airport and had dinner.
And the rest of the time, we can only wait at the airport.
I was reading in the lounge, while I was outside answering the phone and arranging some work matters.
After answering several phone calls, I returned to the lounge and sat next to Min Nolan.
As soon as he picked up the coffee and took a sip, Min Nolan said, "You are quite busy."
"Well, it's just in time, but I have to go to London."
"How is your company?" She put down the book and asked me seriously.
"The current situation is quite difficult. Many people around me, including An Lan, do not support my approach. To be honest, I have almost lost motivation."
"What is your approach? Can you tell me about it?"
It's nothing inconvenient, and it's not a trade secret, but I still kept it a secret and talked about some of the problems I'm currently encountering.
After hearing this, Min Nolan frowned slightly and thought for a moment.
"Are you preparing to go public?"
I nodded heavily and replied: "In the Internet industry, there is only one way to go public. Am I wrong?"
"That's right."
"Then do you think I really acted too hastily?"
"No rush, it's just right. I just have a question for you."
I nodded, and Min Nolan asked: "Do you know how much risk you will take for the things you are currently talking about doing? In addition, do you have a rough investment budget in mind?"
"I know the risks are very high. In addition, we are a new Internet industry. Sales are mainly through live broadcasts. Whether it is production or the reputation of the company's Internet celebrities, there are extremely high risks. Once an accident occurs to any party, it may
creating an irreversible situation."
"It seems you have thought about it seriously."
I smiled and said, "Of course I thought about it seriously. They all thought I was doing it on a whim, and they didn't know how much energy I spent on these things."
"Have you evaluated the investment budget?"
I sighed and said truthfully: "To be honest, I don't know much about these things, and I am planning to find a professional financial director to help me take charge."
Min Nolan smiled faintly, changed his sitting position, and said to me: "Then let me tell you, what you are doing is very big, and ordinary investors will not dare to invest in you, and it requires a lot of funds, at least
More than 2 billion."
"Does it need that much? I don't think it's that serious?"
"I understand your idea, it's not limited to live streaming, right?"
I nodded.
Min Nolan continued: "What you really think is about the entire live-streaming goods industry, including subsequent production and research and development. Am I right that you want to build your own brand?"
I was very surprised. This was the first person who understood me in so long.
But she is someone I don't know whether I should trust or not. Before I met An Lan, I had reservations about her.
I couldn't believe every word she said, so I didn't tell her my true thoughts, but she guessed everything.
In my surprise, Min Nolan continued: "I can only say that the one named Jiang He and the one named Ye Shanshan don't understand your idea at all. I can only say that their structure is not that big."
I said noncommittally: "That's not what you said, right? They are all well-known figures. Which one of them is not the leader of a listed company, including An Lan? Do you think she is also small?"
"Of course, based on what you told me, few people in the country dare to think about it, but you not only dare to think about it, but you also dare to do it."
I laughed. To be honest, I don't have that big ambition. I just think I should do it and must do it.
In my silence, she added: "Although I understand your thoughts, I don't support what you do."
"Afraid that I will fail and end up with a huge debt?"
"No, I hope that you and An Lan will be ordinary and ordinary in the future. This is just what a mother wants most, including your mother. I think she also hopes that you are safe and healthy, okay?"
After hearing what Min Nolan said, my view of her immediately changed.
She is not as cold-blooded as An Lan said, but more of a mother's expectation for her children.