Ju An had no choice but to celebrate with a few people. Two foreigners and two Chinese opened a bottle of champagne and filled four glasses. He saw that there were two or three plates on the front desk.
There were scones such as cookies, and the other two plates were some cut fruits. Several people took a small plate and put some on the plate. Ju An also made two small scones to taste.
After checking it out, I found it tasted pretty good.
Liu Chao said happily: "Sarah made the cookies and fruits herself. How do they taste?"
"The cookie tastes very good. This is the best cookie I have eaten since coming to the United States," Ju An praised after taking a bite.
Sarah was very happy to hear what Ju An said: "An, you can eat more if you like. When I come to work in the morning, if they work all night, I will bring some to these two. Fortunately, they also
I like it very much."
William echoed from the side and said: "Sarah makes cookies. Sometimes we work overtime until the morning, and we wait eagerly for Sarah to come."
Ju An asked strangely: "Didn't you say that the software is almost ready? Why do you still have to work overtime so late?"
Liu Chao explained: "We have outsourced some functional expansions to some domestic software developers. We usually discuss the programs with them all night long. Now we are basically done. Your sister-in-law also has opinions, saying it will take a long time.
If I don’t go home, I was asked last time if there was anyone outside.”
"Sister-in-law, you are too unsure of yourself. If you are a crooked person like you, that girl will take notice of you." After hearing Liu Chao's answer, Ju An cast a disdainful glance at Liu Chao.
William and Sarah laughed when they heard what Ju An said was funny, making Liu Chao blush.
After eating for a while, Sarah said: "It's getting late. My kids are coming back to Canada soon. I have to leave first. Please be happy." After that, she packed up her things and prepared to leave.
Both William and Liu Chao said to Sarah: "Drive carefully, if you see the little guy, say hello to us."
Sarah said: "Thank you" and opened the door and went out.
There were only three people left in the house, namely Ju An, William and Liu Chao. Liu Chao said: "Our first order has been completed, and there are still several customers who are very interested in our products. The prospects are good, and you are here just to talk about it."
Next, regarding venture capital, last time a venture capitalist took a fancy to our company and wanted to invest. He invested another four million US dollars to take 25% of our shares. Let's discuss it."
Ju An said: "Is the company very short of money now? It's so eager to find venture capital. Those guys can eat people without spitting out their bones."
William explained: "In fact, it is just a risk sharing. They are optimistic about our company and invest money, and we get investment and can develop faster, which is a win-win situation."
Liu Chao said: "Actually, I also agree with the introduction of venture capital, and they also have certain connections, but I want to lower the shares, up to 21%, and the three of us will use our shares to do something.
In exchange, William and I have discussed it before, and now we are raising it to see what your opinion is."
Ju An thought for a while and said: "Since it's not just about money, then I support your decision. I thought the company was short of money again. If it's just money, I still have some. Four million is no problem. If I have connections, I
I know you two now and nothing else."
Liu Chao smiled and said: "Then each of us will take out about 7% of the shares for this financing. If they don't agree to 21%, then we would rather not raise funds. Then Anzi, you can invest more."
Three million, William and I are handing over 7% of our shares to you, what do you think?"
Ju An thought for a while and said: "I have no problem here. You can discuss everything. I don't know much about these software things. The company depends on you two. If the venture capital side doesn't agree with me, I will invest three million.
You two can each give me 5%, since you are the ones running the company anyway."
William thought about what he was about to say but Liu Chao interrupted him and said: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Next, the three people talked about the company's environment. When they mentioned Ju An, he said: "I thought you rented a house in an office building. I didn't expect that in this remote place, you said you didn't have any money in the early stage."
It can be seen on the surface that the whole company is like a refugee camp.”
William laughed after hearing this and said: "Many companies started like this. How could there be so much money to spend on these things in the beginning? If you have money, it is better to recruit good programmers. Compared with many companies renting in garages, we have already
It’s pretty good.”
Liu Chao smiled and said: "Yes, our conditions are already very good. Now we have a coffee area, entertainment area, everything, and a lounge. The conditions are very good."
Ju An looked around and saw a coffee bar and two rest chairs. Is this the so-called coffee area and entertainment area? A few old desks must have been bought from a second-hand store. He thought to himself: This is the condition.
Not bad? This is too unimpressive. Thinking about it, it is these two guys who stay here anyway, and I don’t have to stay here. I feel a lot more balanced in my heart. I immediately feel that these two people are not pursuing personal enjoyment, which is very reliable. Otherwise, what?
There is a saying: It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. If only a few months ago, Ju An could live in such a big place, let alone work. Even if he lived here every day, Ju An would still raise his hands.
I agree with both feet. Ever since I had two dollars, I really didn’t like this kind of house.
Ju An added: "Have you ever considered that in China's domestic market, domestic companies like yours can use a lot of software?"
Liu Chao nodded and said: "There are many companies that can use it, but it is difficult for a small company like ours to enter. You are also from China. Don't you know the domestic situation? We are not famous and have no reputation."
The backend is a small US-funded company, so it is too difficult to enter the domestic market."
Ju An said: "Why don't you ask Wang Fan to see if he can help."
Liu Chao shook his head and said: "I have already asked Wang Fan, and he said that we have no model. Even if we find a bigger company to use our software, he can't open his mouth to those companies in Jiangnan. The key is that we are not famous."
William asked curiously: "It is for small businesses that our software is so discounted that they don't have to pay for modules they don't use."
Liu Chao shook his head and said: "You don't understand the situation in China. Our thinking is very different from that here in the United States. Even if you say it, you can't understand it."
William took a sip of champagne and stopped talking. Everyone discussed for a while and then closed the door and went home.
When Liu Chao drove home with Ju An, Zhao Nan had not come back from his visit, so the two of them sat on the sofa in the living room, each took a bottle of beer and started drinking.
Ju An said to Liu Chao: "You asked me to come here to deal with this matter? It can be solved by phone or e-mail. As for asking me to travel such a long distance?"
Liu Chao smiled and said: "The main thing is this, bringing you to meet the partners. The company has been running for a long time, and none of the shareholders has shown up yet."
"Don't talk to me about this. I don't understand the programs you play. If you want me to learn about sales, I will sell a toy and nothing else," Ju An said confidently.
Liu Chao tapped Ju An's chest, then took a sip of beer and shook his head: "You can just let me go through the trouble with these two million, so you're not afraid that I'll finish the trouble?".
Ju An smiled: "Don't worry, I'm like a venture capital investor. If I buy one for two million, I'm optimistic about you. I think it's worth it."
Liu Chao touched the beer in his hand to Ju An's, turned around and said to Ju An: "Your senior brother, I have also worked hard. If this is successful, we will have a villa and a yacht. I don't think my brother will have a house, a car."
No, I will follow you to herd cattle from now on, and living with livestock for the rest of my life is also a kind of life."
Ju An raised his hand and said, "Don't do it. It's enough to have one foodie in the pasture. If there's another one, it's all over."
The senior brother who heard this laughed heartily.
"Now that everything has been done, I will go back tomorrow. I have to brush horses every day," Ju An said.
Liu Chao shook his head and said: "You can use this excuse? Stay for two days and help me renovate the roof of the house."
"Repairing a roof? I've never done it before. Why don't you hire someone to repair it? I can earn hundreds of thousands a minute. Can I repair the roof with you?" Ju An said.
Liu Chao continued: "Shit, you're not sleeping at home. The old Americans in this community all renovate their own roofs. They basically ask friends for help. I've lived here for so long and I've helped several companies renovate their roofs."
, it’s actually very interesting, just like a labor class.”
Ju An shook his head and said, "Don't try to fool me, I've never seen any big storms or waves."
Liu Chao then said: "Why am I lying to you? How about I take you to my garage to see my brother's equipment?" After saying that, he stood up and pulled Ju An to the garage.
When I entered the garage, I saw that there were all kinds of electric drills, chainsaws, screwdrivers, axes, chisels, and a small lawn mower.
Ju An said: "Your tools are still perfect. You have lived in the United States for a short time and you have become a carpenter."
Liu Chao proudly held up the beer in his hand and said: "I didn't know how to do it when I first came here. After living here for a while, I talked to those old aesthetic men. Basically, the men in every house in the community know these things. Speaking of old and beautiful men's hands-on ability,
It’s really quite powerful. Many people build small houses or barbecue tables. They don’t even need to hire people from outside. They just invite a few friends, buy the materials and DIY it themselves.”
Ju An asked: "No need to pay?".
Liu Chao explained: "Every time we hire someone, we insist on paying. Some people accept it, and some people don't. It doesn't matter. The day after tomorrow, I made an appointment with ** friends I know to do it together. It will be completed in two days. You
Don't run away, kid, it's a lot of hard work to fight down there."
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