Anyone who has started a company, or even those who haven't, knows what fifty-one percent of the shares in a company or enterprise represents.
It signifies absolute control, being the boss of a company or enterprise.
From now on, no matter how much trouble the subordinates cause, this company will still be yours, and no one can take it away.
So, when Fang Ruomei finished her last sentence, the atmosphere in the private room subtly changed, imperceptibly yet undeniably.
Xu Ronghua, who had been smiling slightly on his face, and even Li Chunsheng, both frowned.
Teacher Yang, who was drinking soda, paused for a moment, then turned her gaze to Qin Chuan beside her, seemingly waiting for his reaction.
"Sister Mei, fifty-one percent of the shares might be a bit inappropriate."
Qin Chuan said with a smile.
"You clearly want absolute control!"
Fang Ruomei nodded, "Yes, I want absolute control over the company we are collaborating with."
"As you can see, although I can't contribute much technical expertise, I'll provide the factory, the capital, and once the factory is operational, I'll handle many of the interpersonal relationships and all the arrangements."
"Furthermore, I discovered this MP3 project, and I will be responsible for the entire product operation in the future..."
"With all of this, is absolute control unreasonable?"
Fang Ruomei said confidently.
She had gone to great lengths, invested so much, and made such a significant investment; of course, she wanted to keep the entire company in her hands.
Qin Chuan slowly shook his head, "Sister Mei, what you're saying is not wrong."
"The land, the factory, and ten million yuan in capital are all yours, as are all the subsequent connections, arrangements, and so on."
"However, I believe there is one point where your perception is mistaken."
Fang Ruomei asked, "Which point?"
"The core of the MP3 company we are preparing to establish."
Qin Chuan said word by word.
"The core of the company?"
Fang Ruomei frowned, looking puzzled.
"Yes, the core of the company."
Qin Chuan said to everyone, "Everyone needs to understand that the core of the MP3 company we are establishing is about playing with technology, meaning it's a technology company."
"Since it's a technology company, the most important thing is naturally technology!"
Qin Chuan focused his gaze on Fang Ruomei's face.
"Right! Sister Mei, what you mentioned earlier about land, factory, capital, connections, and so on are all very important."
"But I believe that technology, or to be precise, technical expertise, is even more important."
"Technology is the main pillar supporting all of this."
"Without technology, take for example the memory issue and the central processor we discussed earlier. Without these two things, everything else will be in vain and useless."
"To be blunt, if you have the technology and are willing to share some of it, there are plenty of wealthy people in this world eager to invest with their money and help you solve all your problems, not to mention capital, factories, and connections."
Fang Ruomei fell silent and did not speak.
Seeing this, Xu Ronghua and Li Chunsheng couldn't help but secretly give a thumbs-up.
The boss is truly amazing. His words left this woman speechless. Well done.
As for Teacher Yang, she had been a listener from beginning to end. No matter who spoke, she listened quietly without interjecting a single word.
"Qin Chuan, you keep emphasizing that technology is paramount and the core of everything, but you haven't solved all the problems just now."
Fang Ruomei retorted, somewhat unconvinced.
"For instance, you haven't proposed a substantial solution for the central processor issue."
Qin Chuan smiled and said, "What if I solve this problem for you, will you then abandon the idea of absolute control?"
Fang Ruomei fell silent again, clearly still fixated on absolute control.
"Sister Mei!"
Qin Chuan said earnestly, "Since we are preparing to cooperate, we shouldn't have such an overbearing mindset, always aiming to maximize our own interests. Absolute control and leaving oneself a way out are actually major taboos in cooperation."
"Moreover, we have Zi Mo as a connection between us."
Qin Chuan gently held Teacher Yang's small hand. Teacher Yang tried to pull away, but couldn't, so she let him hold it.
Qin Chuan continued:
"You are Zi Mo's friend, and I am Zi Mo's friend and boyfriend. If there's a conflict between us, Zi Mo would be the one most distressed."
"In my opinion, neither of us should aim for absolute control. A forty percent share for each of us would be the most suitable."
Fang Ruomei raised an eyebrow, "Forty percent for each of us? How will you handle the remaining twenty percent?"
Everyone else also looked at Qin Chuan curiously, wanting to hear his explanation.
"The remaining twenty percent naturally has its great uses!"
Qin Chuan explained, "For example, if Engineer Li can solve this major problem with memory this time, I plan to reward him with five percent of the shares."
Li Chunsheng was stunned, then a look of surprise appeared in the depths of his eyes. This approach was very much like Qin Chuan; the Shield Storage Locker seemed to have been done this way.
Xu Ronghua, standing beside them, showed an envious expression and then said, "Miss Fang, to be honest, the boss did the same thing for our Shield Storage Locker project."
"Li Gong and I were each rewarded with five percent of the shares for making significant contributions."
Fang Ruomei was astonished. She hadn't expected Qin Chuan's approach to be like this.
Teacher Yang, who had been a listener all along, also showed a surprised expression and then praised, "This method seems quite good. It can both stimulate employees' enthusiasm and win hearts, achieving two goals with one action."
Qin Chuan smiled upon hearing this and continued, "Also, didn't Engineer Li just say he wanted to find some old friends or colleagues to help?"
"Those people are all top talents, pillars of the nation. Since they are helping, we must offer some compensation."
"Besides the basic monetary compensation, I think shares could also be an option, granting them a small percentage like zero point something, one, or two percent, to bind these individuals to our cause."
Fang Ruomei's eyes widened. This time she was completely shocked, utterly moved by Qin Chuan's clever strategy.
Teacher Yang also showed a surprised expression once again.
"Heh heh, you finally get to see how our boss does business, don't you?"
Xu Ronghua, acting as Qin Chuan's best supporter, immediately added.
"Our boss did the same thing on the Shield Storage Locker project!"
"Now our products are immensely popular, with nearly two hundred franchisees. When those proud scientists heard the news, they all contacted us proactively, showing great enthusiasm."
Fang Ruomei murmured to herself, "So business can be done this way!"
Qin Chuan glanced smugly at Teacher Yang beside him, only to receive a big eye-roll in return.
"In reality, business is like dealing with people. If you want to have a good relationship with certain individuals, you must ensure there are shared interests between you. Only then can you bring your relationship closer."
Qin Chuan said slowly in a seasoned tone, a life lesson he had learned from his two lifetimes.
"The world bustles for profit; the world strives for gain!"
Teacher Yang slowly recited a line of poetry.
"This is the most realistic essence of society."