It was almost noon when Chen Dongcheng arrived at the west bank of the mangrove.
Chen Dongcheng entered the password to open the door and saw that the house was in a mess, with various review materials scattered all over the living room.
If it weren't for a better life, a few would be willing to take boring exams.
With Song Meng's character, it was really difficult for her.
Chen Dongcheng went upstairs to take a look and saw no sign of Song Meng. He must have gone to take an exam.
Xie Jingyu didn't need Chen Dongcheng's advice and started to take the initiative to help clean up.
After tidying up all the materials scattered on the floor in the living room, Chen Dongcheng motioned to Xie Jingyu to take a rest.
Picking up a review material at random, it was filled with dense notes. It was obvious that Song Meng was working very hard.
After checking the time, Chen Dongcheng planned to go to the kitchen to cook and reward Song Meng.
The MBA exam is very short, just one day.
Three hours each in the morning and afternoon, with a two and a half hour break in between.
Song Meng opened the door and saw the shoes at the door, knowing that Chen Dongcheng was back.
"Go and wash your hands. The soup will be ready soon."
Sure enough, Chen Dongcheng heard the door opening and stuck his head out of the kitchen and said something.
"knew."
Song Meng changed her shoes and walked to the kitchen.
The dishes she saw on the display were all her favorites.
Song Meng showed a satisfied smile: "Humph, I guess you are sensible, so I will forgive you for now."
Chen Dongcheng quietly praised his wisdom.
I didn't go to send Song Meng to take the exam. If he didn't show his cooking skills, I might not blame him.
The two of them joined hands and put the dishes on the table. They contained soup, meat, and were rich in nutrients.
The little grievances that Song Meng had in her heart were now gone.
After eating, Chen Dongcheng asked Song Meng to take some time to rest.
There are still three hours of exams in the afternoon, so don’t be careless.
Song Meng was able to sleep for half an hour and her condition improved a lot.
There was a serious traffic jam in Pengcheng. To be sure, Chen Dongcheng asked Pang Zhengyang to drive, and he personally escorted Song Meng to the test center.
"Take the exam well and I will celebrate your success tonight."
"It's a deal."
Song Meng stamped Chen Dongcheng's face, happily walked into the examination center, and waved to Chen Dongcheng.
Chen Dongcheng responded with a smile and then got into the car.
The exam will take three hours, and Chen Dongcheng plans to go sit with Sun Ying.
There are many people in the coffee shop, and almost all seats are occupied.
The store is not big, and Sun Ying and a few employees were busy running around.
When the bell rang, Sun Ying looked up at the door and said in surprise: "You're here."
"Well, come and take a look, business is pretty good."
Chen Dongcheng looked around the store with a smile and sat on the high stool opposite the bar.
Sun Ying smiled and said: "Some time ago, someone specially made a ranking of the most worth checking out coffee shops in Pengcheng.
Our store is quite popular online, and the store’s popularity has become even higher since then.”
While talking, Sun Ying took out the coffee cup that had been stored separately and personally brewed coffee for Chen Dongcheng.
"Here, try it."
Sun Ying brought the coffee to Chen Dongcheng and waited expectantly for the answer.
Chen Dongcheng smiled, took a sip, and nodded: "The taste is very good, and the coffee beans are good."
"As long as you like it."
Sun Ying smiled happily and continued busy with what he was doing.
Many male customers in the store were paying attention to Sun Ying, and they immediately felt unhappy.
They have been coming to this coffee shop for a while, and they have never seen Sun Ying so happy.
A girl with a tattoo on her arm couldn't help but said: "Handsome man, Sister Ying is very special to you.
Your cups are all stored separately. Sister Ying practices hard every day to make coffee for you."
Chen Dongcheng was stunned and looked at Sun Ying.
Sun Ying glared at the tattooed girl: "You are the only one who talks a lot. Hurry up and make the cake. The customer at table two is urging you."
"A little bit."
The tattooed girl obviously had a good relationship with Sun Ying. She stuck out her tongue naughtily and went to the kitchen to prepare.
Sun Ying did not dare to look at Chen Dongcheng. She lowered her head and said, "Don't listen to her nonsense. It's nothing."
"That's good."
Chen Dongcheng didn't know how to answer the call.
The saying that it is most difficult to enjoy the kindness of a beautiful woman is absolutely true.
Sun Ying didn't want the atmosphere to cool down and asked, "How is Shenzhen University now?"
"It's very good. The city attaches great importance to it and has not reduced its financial allocation."
"I saw in the campus forum that you donated 30 million to Shenzhen University?"
"Well, for personal purposes and for the development of the company."
Sun Ying nodded and breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought you were deceived by those leaders."
"How is that possible?"
Chen Dongcheng smiled: "The introduction of an academician in algorithms by Shenzhen University will be very helpful to the development of several of my future companies. This is my first bow in advance."
"It seems that Principal Lu has also been transferred?"
"Well, it's more beneficial for me to be transferred to the School of Computer Science."
Chen Dongcheng felt that Lu Hongbin's transfer to the School of Computer Science as the dean was mutually beneficial to him.
Including this 30 million donation, Chen Dongcheng also requested that half of the funds will go to the School of Computer Science to be used as talent training incentives.
Students who are involved in algorithms, as long as they meet the conditions and intend to further their studies in this area, will receive a considerable reward.
Shenzhen University has generous financial resources, and with additional rewards, many students plan to apply to specialize in algorithms.
Lu Hongbin selected a group of top students with potential, hired several full-time professors in algorithms, and began to work in this area.
As soon as these students graduate, they will be directly recruited by Chen Dongcheng.
The remuneration must be in accordance with the highest standards in the industry.
Sitting in the coffee shop until almost 4:30, Chen Dongcheng said goodbye to Sun Ying: "I still have something to do, I'll come back another day."
"Well, slow down on the road."
Sun Ying escorted Chen Dongcheng to the door and watched the red and white Bentley disappear before she came to her senses.
"Everyone has left, sister Ying, why don't you take the initiative!"
The tattooed girl came over and looked worried.
Sun Ying curled her lips and said: "I just eat carrots and don't worry about it. I went to work quickly. I didn't see two more tables of guests coming."
"Tch, got it."
The girl with eyes rolled her eyes and ran over to get busy.
There is a table in the corner of the yard, and four men are sitting together.
There is a cup of coffee and some cakes in front of each person.
"I'm just telling you, how can such a beautiful girl not have a boyfriend?"
"Mo Dan, all the good cabbage has been taken away by these rich people."
"Come on, it's a big Bentley, and it comes with the optional red and white color matching. You can't afford to mess with it."
"Finally, I found a wild goddess, but it turned out to be totally useless."
Several men couldn't help but shed sad tears as they talked.
It's so difficult to find a satisfying girlfriend these days.
As long as you are beautiful, I don’t know how many people want to compete with you.
At Sun Ying's level, you can tell how popular it is just by looking at the flowers placed on the floor in the store every day.
…
In the Bentley, Song Meng was talking to Chen Dongcheng about the exam situation.
According to Song Meng's own estimation, it would be no problem to cross the Peking University line.
There are many people who pass the Peking University line every year, but the interview will definitely give you a thumbs up.
Chen Dongcheng found a good relationship in advance, and as long as Song Meng passed the line, the spot was basically guaranteed.
Song Meng looked at the various merchants on the reviews and got entangled: "Why are they all Japanese food? I'm almost tired of eating them."
There should not be too many Japanese food shops in Pengcheng. As long as the per capita consumption is more than 500, Japanese food shops will basically account for half.
Song Meng was confused and planned to dine at Yotsuba Sushi in the evening.
"Four-leaf sushi..."
Chen Dongcheng looked at Song Meng and vaguely understood her intention in choosing this restaurant.
Xie Jingyu started to contact me on the road. It was a good place to go, and the location was still available.
Arriving at the door of the restaurant, Song Meng asked with some anticipation: "Do you remember the first time we came here?"
"Of course I remember. I went to Excellent Club to apply for a membership card, and then I became familiar with you and Manting."
Chen Dongcheng answered with a smile and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, my memory is pretty good. If I forget this, I won't be beaten by Song Meng.
Song Meng said with satisfaction: "You have a conscience and haven't forgotten it yet."
I changed my shoes on the first floor and went up to the second floor, where I saw tatami mats everywhere.
The reservation was for a private room, and there was only one table inside.
The private room is quite spacious, but it also has low cost.
If the per capita consumption is more than 1,000 yuan, no one will bother to spare this private room for you.
"I want this 3880 commemorative banquet set for two people, plus an a5 sirloin and a bottle of plum wine."
The waitress nodded: "Okay, then we will prepare it for you."
With a serving of sirloin and a bottle of plum wine, the consumption was just over 5,000.
After Chen Dongcheng finished ordering, he found that Song Meng had been looking at him and asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, I just feel that we have changed a lot."
Song Meng blinked her eyes and said with emotion: "It feels like our lives have changed since we met you."
Sometimes Song Meng also wonders what her and Zhuang Manting's life would have been like if she hadn't met Chen Dongcheng.
Maybe you can also find a husband who loves you and live a life of caring for your husband and raising your children.
"Did it get better or worse?"
"Of course it's getting better. I've been exhausted these past few months and it's finally over."
Song Meng stretched as he spoke. Chen Dongcheng was in the private room. Song Meng relaxedly exposed her belly, which was pure white.
"Pay attention to your image."
"Then you should take your eyes away first."
"My eyes have their own thoughts, and they have nothing to do with me."
Song Meng rolled her eyes at Chen Dongcheng: "I'm too lazy to pay attention to you."
The waiter knocked on the door and walked in with a plate.
Chen Dongcheng randomly picked a cup that pleased his eyes, and the waiter filled Chen Dongcheng and Song Meng's cups.
Song Meng tried to stick out her tongue and take a lick, but her little face wrinkled up from the heat: "Wow, it's so spicy."
"Ma'am, this sake is indeed a bit spicy when you first drink it. Once you eat it with sushi and sashimi, it won't be particularly spicy."
The waitress said with a smile.
Song Meng urged: "Please hurry up and serve the food. My boyfriend is hungry."
As soon as she finished speaking, Song Meng's stomach suddenly growled.
The waitress suppressed her smile and said, "Okay, I'll hurry up."
After the waiter left, Song Meng saw Chen Dongcheng holding back his laughter: "You can laugh if you want."
"real?"
"Well, I didn't lie to you."
"Haha...why are you here?"
"I'll bite you to death and make you laugh at me."
Song Meng rushed over in shame and anger. When the waiter knocked on the door again and came in, he happened to see Song Meng riding on Chen Dongcheng's waist.
The waitress was stunned, looking a little embarrassed, and served the appetizer first.
Song Meng was so embarrassed that she quickly got off Chen Dongcheng.
I returned to my seat and ate my appetizer in small bites, as if nothing happened just now.
When the waitress exited the private room, Song Meng looked at Chen Dongcheng with an unkind expression. She had completely embarrassed herself just now.
The waitress looked at her strangely, and Song Meng didn't know how to explain it: "Let's see how I deal with you when I get home."
Song Meng said a harsh word and began to taste.
Chen Dongcheng didn't care either, just Song Meng's three-legged cat skills.
Except for the slight injury to the tiger tooth, everything else is minor.
It's been a long time since I've eaten it, and Song Meng thinks it tastes okay.
Far less amazing than the first time I ate there.
The same goes for Chen Dongcheng, they are a typical example of having too many good days.
Everyone is like this. When you eat delicacies from mountains and seas for the first time, you may feel fresh and amazing.
If you eat it every day, you will find that it is just the same.
After finishing the meal, Chen Dongcheng took the initiative to pay the bill.
Song Meng took Chen Dongcheng's arm and walked around nearby.
There isn't much else in Pengcheng, but there are quite a few shopping malls.
Business hours in big cities are also very late, and there are many people who are willing to work extra hard for money.
Song Meng was chatting with the counter girl at the cosmetics counter when Chen Dongcheng's cell phone rang.
I picked it up and saw that it was Cai Bingyao from Grab calling.
"Mr. Chen, I have something to inform you. After our meeting and discussion, we plan to conduct D-round financing in the near future."
Chen Dongcheng had expected it and asked calmly: "How much do you plan to raise?"
"250 million U.S. dollars, and the post-investment valuation is 500 million U.S. dollars.
SoftBank plans to invest alone, and other investment institutions have no intention of following. I would like to ask what you mean."
Chen Dongcheng was already calm enough, but he was still shocked by this number.
In other words, SoftBank plans to invest RMB 1.5 billion in Grab!
Compared with SoftBank, a giant that takes money from investors all over the world, Chen Dongcheng's small amount of funds is like an ant.
If Chen Dongcheng does not follow, he will have no choice but to accept that his equity will be diluted.
However, the value of his equity can still maintain a slight increase.
How disgusting!
Chen Dongcheng thought for a while and asked: "I remember that I have the right of first refusal, right?"
Cai Bingyao was a little surprised on the other end of the phone. He didn't expect Chen Dongcheng to ask about this.
"Of course, you have the right to invest in us for two consecutive rounds."
"I invested 100 million US dollars myself, in addition to ensuring that my previous equity will not be diluted.
The remaining funds will be used to purchase the equity you released this round."
Cai Bingyao was silent for a while on the other end of the phone. Chen Dongcheng's decision was beyond his expectation.
Even a giant like Tiger Fund didn't mention this round of follow-up. Is Chen Dongcheng crazy?
"Okay, then I will prepare the investment agreement in advance.
I welcome Mr. Chen to do the due diligence at any time."
"Well, wait for my news."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Dongcheng couldn't help but feel sad.
How could you not feel distressed if you just throw out a hundred million US dollars like this?
But Chen Dongcheng would definitely not be able to accept it if he just had to sit back and watch his equity being diluted.
Anti-dilution provisions are only effective against the shrinkage of equity value.
However, the valuation offered by SoftBank just ensured that the value of Chen Dongcheng's equity did not shrink.
If this was not intentional, Chen Dongcheng would not believe it at all.
But now Chen Dongcheng requires priority to subscribe for the additional equity in this round. This is an investor's right without any dispute.
The most uncomfortable thing is Cai Bingyao. He is the founder. In order to win against Uber, he sacrificed no less than Cheng Wei and others.
Chen Dongcheng invested 100 million U.S. dollars and increased his shareholding ratio in Grab to 40%, becoming Grab's largest shareholder.
This shareholding ratio far exceeded Cai Bingyao's expectations.
Even giants like SoftBank can only succumb to Chen Dongcheng.
As the second largest shareholder, Cai Bingyao is both impressed and helpless.
The advantages of capital have become more naked in Internet companies.
Cai Bingyao has adjusted his mentality. What he needs to do most is to embrace Chen Dongcheng and SoftBank.
If SoftBank and Chen Dongcheng are dissatisfied with Cai Bingyao, they can kick him out and support a new agent.
Chen Dongcheng was thinking about a question. He remembered that Grab's future valuation was not low, it seemed to have exceeded tens of billions of dollars.
How much will the shares in his hands be worth then?