Chapter 0335: Ignorance Is Truly Frightening

It is often said that once things start going smoothly, everything follows suit. Zhao Fusheng now felt exactly that way.

He felt that at the beginning of this millennium, heaven had been incredibly kind to him. First, he sold Mehome and made a profit, then he obtained ten percent of Shengda's shares and made another profit on the stock market. Now, he had acquired five percent of Tencent's shares for a million. Zhao Fusheng thought he should probably go to a temple to burn incense and pray.

But regardless, since Boss Ma had already agreed, Zhao Fusheng was naturally very happy. After thinking for a moment, he said to Boss Ma, "I'll have a lawyer contact you later, no problem, right?"

He himself did not plan to show up, after all, this matter needed to be kept discreet. Zhao Fusheng had no intention of stepping into the spotlight so early.

"You're not coming in person?" Boss Ma was quite surprised and asked in astonishment.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "I have other matters, so I won't be going."

Boss Ma wanted to say something more, but Zhao Fusheng laughed and said, "I'll definitely visit the company when I have the chance. Besides, we can still keep in touch via email, right?"

"Alright then, just have your lawyer contact me later." Boss Ma nodded, chatted with Zhao Fusheng for a few more words, and then hung up.

Putting down the phone, Zhao Fusheng thought for a moment and dialed Tan Kaixuan's mobile number.

"Are you home?" Zhao Fusheng asked directly.

Tan Kaixuan was taken aback and shook his head: "No, I'm out. What's up? Something wrong?"

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "Nothing, I thought you were with Uncle Tan. I wanted to ask about that Lawyer Cheng."

"Hold on, I'll have my dad call you." Tan Kaixuan thought for a moment and said to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng nodded and did not refuse his offer.

A few minutes after hanging up, Tan's father called.

"You're looking for Cheng Gong?" Tan's father asked Zhao Fusheng. Receiving his son's call, he was a bit puzzled. What did Zhao Fusheng want with Cheng Gong? Could it be that the contract from a few days ago had issues?

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "It's like this, Uncle Tan. I want to ask Lawyer Cheng to go to Shenzhen to acquire five percent of a company's shares. Is he trustworthy?"

"No problem. Old Cheng has been in Shanghai for many years, with no flaws in character or reputation. Although he cares about money, he's known for taking money and getting things done. If he can't do the job well, he won't take the money." Tan's father pondered for a moment and said to Zhao Fusheng.

Then he curiously asked: "What company's shares are you acquiring? Five percent? Hmm, are they still selling? How about I have Kaixuan acquire some too?"

Zhao Fusheng was speechless. Uncle Tan was really shrewd. Seeing that he had made money on the stock market and was now acquiring Tencent shares, he even wanted Tan Kaixuan to get a piece of the action.

But other things aside, Zhao Fusheng definitely couldn't agree to this. After all, he had racked his brains to squeeze out this five percent. If he wanted more, Boss Ma would probably eat him alive.

As for giving away his own five percent shares, Zhao Fusheng hadn't even considered it. There had to be limits even between friends. Even if he gave Tan Kaixuan just one percent of the shares, it would be worth billions of dollars in the future. How would he ever repay such a favor?

It is said that a drop of water should be repaid with a gushing spring, but true great kindness and virtue require repaying with one's life.

And by then, wouldn't the Tan family feel guilty when they saw him?

After all, it wasn't a few hundred thousand, but several billion.

Thinking of this, Zhao Fusheng smiled, shook his head, and said: "Uncle Tan, they don't plan to sell. I got this five percent because I gave them suggestions for technological reform, so they allocated it to me."

Hearing this, Tan's father sighed in disappointment and nodded: "Oh, I see. So that's how it is."

Since Zhao Fusheng had said so, he couldn't say anything more and had to give up the idea. He wasn't particularly optimistic about that company, after all, he didn't even know its name. He simply thought that any company Zhao Fusheng favored would have potential.

They talked about a few other things, and Tan's father invited Zhao Fusheng to dinner at his house sometime. Zhao Fusheng agreed, and then they hung up.

Holding the phone, Zhao Fusheng sat there thinking for a long time, and finally dialed Cheng Gong's number.

"Mr. Zhao?"

Since the last incident, Cheng Gong no longer regarded Zhao Fusheng as an ordinary young man. After all, he had later investigated Shengda Technology and naturally knew the scale of MyHome. In his view, Zhao Fusheng, having founded that website and owning ten percent of Shengda Technology's shares, was undoubtedly a high-quality client resource.

For him, any client was worthy of respect, regardless of age.

Zhao Fusheng smiled slightly: "Lawyer Cheng, this is Zhao Fusheng. Do you have time? Let's meet."

Cheng Gong was startled, somewhat surprised by Zhao Fusheng's directness, but still nodded: "Alright, are you still staying at the hotel from before? I'll come find you now."

"Okay." Zhao Fusheng nodded and put down the phone.

Over an hour later, Cheng Gong arrived at Zhao Fusheng's place. As soon as he entered, he apologized: "Sorry, traffic was heavy, I'm late. My apologies."

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "I was too hasty. Sorry to trouble you, Lawyer Cheng."

Pouring a glass of water for Cheng Gong, Zhao Fusheng handed it to him and said: "I wonder if Lawyer Cheng could do me a favor?"

If he had a choice, Zhao Fusheng would definitely have chosen a lawyer he was familiar with. But the problem was that among the people around him, there really wasn't anyone knowledgeable about legal matters.

Zheng Yao might have such connections, but Zhao Fusheng didn't plan to let Zheng Yao and the others know what he was doing now.

It is said that a cunning rabbit has three burrows. Zhao Fusheng was quietly laying some groundwork for himself. Although it seemed like he was dabbling here and there, one day when these seeds took root, sprouted, and grew into towering trees, that would be the time Zhao Fusheng truly stepped into the spotlight.

"Tell me, what do you need me to do?" Cheng Gong smiled.

He and Tan's father were old friends. When Tan's father called him, he explicitly told him that this Zhao Fusheng was extraordinary, definitely more outstanding than any young man he had ever met.

This evaluation made Cheng Gong curious. He also wanted to know what exactly Zhao Fusheng wanted him to do.

Zhao Fusheng didn't waste words and said directly: "I have a friend in Shenzhen who started a network technology company called Tencent Technology. I used one million to acquire five percent of their shares. I..."

As he spoke, he explained some of his requirements and finally said to Cheng Gong: "I'd like you to handle this matter, Lawyer Cheng."

Cheng Gong remained silent throughout. Only after Zhao Fusheng finished did he pause for a moment before asking: "Forgive my frankness, why would you spend a million to acquire five percent of a network company that was founded only a year ago?"

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "I can't tell you that. I can only say that I am very optimistic about this company's future after it goes public."

"Oh, I see." Cheng Gong nodded and then said: "So you think this company can go public?"

After saying this, he laughed himself, because in Cheng Gong's view, it was too absurd. A company with only a few dozen employees, founded less than two years ago, and Zhao Fusheng thought it could go public.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Not only will it go public, but it will also get better and better."

This was something he was certain of. Because now, perhaps except for himself, even Boss Ma and his friends didn't know to what extent Tencent would develop in the future.

It was a behemoth with a market value of hundreds of billions, with several subsidiaries listed both domestically and internationally, one of the three leading internet companies.

"In that case, here's the issue. According to listing regulations, shareholders with more than five percent of shares need to disclose personal information when the company goes public. Are you sure you want to do that?" Cheng Gong blinked and said to Zhao Fusheng.

Huh?

At this, Zhao Fusheng was completely dumbfounded, staring blankly at Cheng Gong. Was there such a rule?