Chapter 2329: Cease Fire

In the end, Zhao Fusheng decided to stick to his original plan.

For him, there were too many choices.

If he compromised this time, who knew what would force him to compromise next time.

When he told Zheng Yao and Dong Chenxi about this decision, they didn't object.

"It's your company, you're the major shareholder, so of course you decide."

Zheng Yao smiled and said to Zhao Fusheng.

"Then let's get started."

Zhao Fusheng nodded and said to them.

At this point, he naturally couldn't change his mind.

Although the development prospects of Future Real Estate were very good, Zhao Fusheng was indeed planning to retire now, so there was no need to participate in the company's operation and management.

Of course, he wasn't completely letting go.

"Give Wang Kai some management shares, as I promised before. Also, after our shares are diluted, we must ensure that we remain among the top three major shareholders when the company goes public."

Zhao Fusheng instructed Dong Chenxi: "My requirements are not high, just one thing: the company's equity must be thoroughly dispersed. I don't want someone holding thirty or forty percent of the shares and then negotiating cooperation with me."

For Zhao Fusheng, that was an absolutely unacceptable outcome.

If that really happened, he would rather destroy Future Real Estate.

"No problem."

Dong Chenxi nodded: "I'll have someone keep an eye on this."

She naturally understood what Zhao Fusheng meant.

The purpose of financing was to make the company develop faster, not to hand over control of the company.

Wait!

Dong Chenxi was startled, suddenly realizing what Zhao Fusheng was up to.

She looked up at Zhao Fusheng: "You're not planning to..."

"Haha."

Zhao Fusheng laughed and waved his hand: "I'm not planning anything. I still say the same thing: voting rights must be kept in hand, but shares can be diluted, and the more shareholders the better. Later, make an estimate of under what circumstances we can ensure the company's normal operation."

After thinking it over, this was the most suitable approach.

Perhaps it might be a bit cumbersome.

But even if it was cumbersome, it would still be beneficial for him.

At the very least, it could ensure that his interests would not suffer losses to the greatest extent.

The development prospects of Future Real Estate were too good. Just the land in Wangjing alone could bring the company billions or even more in revenue.

With such a foundation in hand, going public was only a matter of time.

So Zhao Fusheng felt he should also secure some benefits for himself.

Dong Chenxi understood Zhao Fusheng's thoughts, and her mood naturally changed. She smiled and said to him: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

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...

For the next things, Zhao Fusheng didn't need to worry.

It had to be said that Dong Chenxi's actions were very fast.

Of course, the people Xue Yuanfang contacted were also quick.

Soon, Future Real Estate started financing.

But Zhao Fusheng was no longer concerned about this matter.

His attention was caught by news from Future Technology.

"Tencent Technology wants to increase the promotion of 'Dungeon & Fighter'."

In the Future Technology office, Zhou Nianzu said to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng frowned: "What plans do they have?"

To be honest, Zhao Fusheng really understood Tencent Technology's habits.

Monetization!

That was the core of all products under Tencent Technology.

For example, although 'Dungeon & Fighter' was developed jointly by Future Technology and Tencent Technology, the specific operations were handled by Tencent Technology.

They advertised it as free, but if players wanted better equipment, they had to spend money.

Spending money didn't necessarily make you stronger, but without spending, relying solely on grinding really couldn't provide a better gaming experience.

That was a sad story.

"Actually, it's nothing. It just means you have to spend money to have more fun."

Zhou Nianzu shrugged.

Zhao Fusheng was stunned.

On second thought, this really was Ma's consistent style.

That had always been the habit of the Tencent factory.

As long as you were willing to spend money, they guaranteed to provide you with the best service.

"Just cooperate with them."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Zhou Nianzu: "As long as it benefits the product and increases revenue, don't set obstacles."

He was worried that Zhou Nianzu might compete with Tencent due to other considerations.

Zhou Nianzu nodded: "Okay, don't worry."

Since the boss had no objections, as an employee, he naturally couldn't have any either.

The most important thing in life was to know one's place; Zhou Nianzu was well aware of this.

He wasn't Dong Guoxiang, who held a higher position in Zhao Fusheng's heart.

In other words, if Dong Guoxiang made a mistake, Zhao Fusheng might forgive him and let him stay at Future Technology.

But if he made a mistake, he would most likely be kicked out.

Although Zhao Fusheng had never said or shown such an attitude.

Zhou Nianzu himself knew it very well.

"By the way, you mentioned last time that you plan to develop a social software?"

Zhao Fusheng recalled something Dong Guoxiang and Zhou Nianzu had mentioned to him before and asked casually.

Zhou Nianzu quickly nodded.

"That's right. After discussion, we plan to develop a social software. It's an idea based on the QQ chat software. Specifically..."

As he introduced it, Zhao Fusheng's expression suddenly became interesting.

Instant messaging, photo sharing, avatar changing.

And it was interconnected with QQ friends and contacts.

Wasn't this the later WeChat?

"This thing needs cooperation with Tencent."

Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and said to Zhou Nianzu.

"Yes, I've been considering that too. I had someone register the trademark last year. The problem now is, if we cooperate with Tencent Technology, do we need to set up a new subsidiary? Will that affect the company's financing plans?"

Zhou Nianzu asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "You go ahead with your work; it won't be affected."

Future Technology had always been an important part of his plan, and Zhao Fusheng would not and could not allow the company to be affected by financing matters.

Zhou Nianzu nodded upon hearing this and didn't speak further.

He naturally understood the boss's meaning. It seemed that the chairman had already made a decision on this matter; otherwise, given his style, he wouldn't have said such things to him.

Although he hadn't followed Zhao Fusheng as long as Dong Guoxiang, Zhou Nianzu was still a very observant person.

He had gradually figured out Zhao Fusheng's personality.

He didn't like too many changes when doing things.

Simply put, Zhao Fusheng was used to doing things step by step.

Sudden actions often caught him off guard and put him in a bad mood.

So, as long as he explained in advance, Zhao Fusheng wouldn't have any objections to this matter, and the software could naturally continue to be developed.

Soon, Dong Guoxiang arrived.

He naturally had more topics to discuss with Zhao Fusheng. The two chatted for a while, mainly about several software programs the company was developing.

Zhao Fusheng asked, and Dong Guoxiang answered.

Occasionally, when something interested Zhao Fusheng, he would even discuss with Dong Guoxiang how to develop it specifically.

It had to be said that his perspective from a later era was very useful in this regard.

Especially in the development of WeChat, Zhao Fusheng gave Dong Guoxiang many suggestions based on what he knew.

"I really need to talk to you."

Dong Guoxiang smiled and said to Zhao Fusheng: "I sometimes say you're really suited for research."

"Haha."

Zhao Fusheng laughed.

He naturally didn't comment on Dong Guoxiang's words.

He knew whether he was that kind of material.

He could casually chat about future prospects, but when it came to specific details, he was far from qualified.

But regardless, he was still happy that Dong Guoxiang said so.

No one disliked being flattered. No matter how well they concealed it, even a saint liked to hear nice words, especially from honest people.

Dong Guoxiang was undoubtedly an honest person.

So Zhao Fusheng really enjoyed hearing his words.

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...

Recently, there had been various news in the country.

The big shot from the Xue family was finally confirmed as the successor.

Xue Yuanfang became more and more cautious in his actions.

Many times, he only helped make connections rather than introducing the Xue family's partners to Zhao Fusheng.

In his own words, this was called keeping a low profile.

Zhao Fusheng was quite satisfied with Xue Yuanfang's approach.

To be honest, in Zhao Fusheng's view, this was the right thing to do at this time.

Before everything was settled, anything could change. If being too high-profile now led to undesirable consequences, that would be truly regrettable.

Not only that.

Later, Xue Yuanfang even came to Zhao Fusheng and said that the Xue family might choose to lie low for a while.

"There's no choice. Please understand."

In Zhao Fusheng's villa, Xue Yuanfang lay on the sofa, looking exhausted: "The old folks at home said that at this time, we'd rather be called cowardly than make enemies."

"Actually, they're right."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and shrugged: "Choosing to keep a low profile at this time also takes courage. Do you think they don't want to fight for something?"

"Them?"

Xue Yuanfang sneered: "Sometimes I don't know what to say about them. Their minds are full of all sorts of nonsense. These people are outdated, really!"

Clearly, he was dissatisfied with some of the older generation in the Xue family.

Zhao Fusheng smiled faintly but said nothing more.

This involved the family affairs of shrewd people, and as an outsider, he'd better not speak carelessly.

"You know, sometimes I think,"

Xue Yuanfang casually said to Zhao Fusheng: "If I had followed the political path like my older brothers, I think I'd probably be in prison by now."

Ah?

Zhao Fusheng was startled.

He really hadn't expected Xue Yuanfang to say that.

"You don't understand. If I entered politics, I definitely couldn't stand all those annoying rules."

Xue Yuanfang smiled and explained to Zhao Fusheng: "Sooner or later, I'd cause trouble, and then I might end up in Qincheng."

"..."

Zhao Fusheng was speechless.

Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed possible.

Given Xue Yuanfang's temperament, if he were to survive in officialdom, not to mention the various constraints he couldn't stand, plus the scheming and infighting, he would undoubtedly find it very repulsive.

As he himself said, perhaps before he even became a division-level official, he might end up in trouble.

"Alright, stop daydreaming."

Zhao Fusheng said with a smile: "For the Future Group, aside from Future Real Estate and Future Advertising, I plan to temporarily suspend financing for the other subsidiaries. What do you think?"

"Why?"

Xue Yuanfang was curious.

The financing plan was something Zhao Fusheng had been pushing forward, and it had been going relatively well. So why would Zhao Fusheng call it off now? Did he have other ideas?

"I don't have other ideas."

Zhao Fusheng naturally understood that Xue Yuanfang was curious, so he explained to him.

"Your family is lying low now. Although it doesn't include you, I think our company should also keep a low profile."

Zhao Fusheng said to Xue Yuanfang.

Although the Future Group was not a subsidiary of the Xue family.

But the problem was that Zhao Fusheng's biggest political backing actually came from the Xue family.

The big shot in Xue Yuanfang's family was Zhao Fusheng's greatest trump card.

Since they chose to keep a low profile, Zhao Fusheng felt he should do the same.

At the very least, before that person reached the top, he didn't need to be too high-profile, to avoid attracting attention from certain people or forces, which would be inappropriate.

An innocent man may be blamed for possessing jade.

Zhao Fusheng understood this well.

The attraction of his wealth to some people was self-evident.

It was said that money moves hearts, and not everyone was as virtuous as Liu Xiahui.

With such a huge fortune sitting there, too few people didn't want a piece of it.

The only chance now was to wait for the Xue family's big shot to successfully reach the top.

Then, relying on the long-standing cooperative relationship with the Xue family, he could restructure the Future Group through financing, successfully exit the company, and start enjoying a good life.

That would be the best ending.

As for now?

Zhao Fusheng didn't think he should be as high-profile as before.

Say the right thing at the right time. When the situation is bad, being a bit cautious is no big deal.

Standing firm also depends on the timing.

No matter what others thought, at least Zhao Fusheng felt that way.

Taking risks was definitely not worth it.