"The college entrance examination is the day after tomorrow, so you don't need to review for the next two days. Just relax at home and adjust your mindset..."
"Also remember to check at the test center first. It is best to put your admission ticket and pens in one bag so you don’t forget to bring them..."
Xingcheng No. 3 Middle School.
Today is the last day of classes for senior year, but there aren't actually that many classes. It's mostly just various instructions.
After all, it’s too late to cram at this time, so it’s better to adjust your mentality and perform steadily.
"Finally, I hope everyone can get good grades."
Looking at the nervous and anxious faces below the podium, Liu Xiulan relaxed her expression and offered her blessings.
To be honest, No. 3 Middle School is not a very good school. There are certainly students with good grades, but not all of them are like that. On the contrary, the grades of most students are unsatisfactory.
Now, some students have gone directly to junior colleges through individual recruitment, some are lying low and waiting for the verdict, and some are still trying to struggle. In the end, no one knows how many of these students will be able to get into their favorite universities.
"I'm afraid these two are the only ones who don't have to worry about these things..."
Amidst her thoughts, Liu Xiulan glanced in the direction of Xia Xu and also shifted her gaze to Tang Youxin.
The college entrance examination is obviously not something that these two people need to worry about.
After all, this evil Xia Xu had just earned 70 million from her husband's China Overseas Investment. With this money, she wouldn't have to worry about living a life of idleness and waiting for death for the rest of her life.
Moreover, even if we only talk about grades, Xia Xu now has full marks in many subjects, and even Tang Youxin seems to have been motivated recently, and her academic performance has skyrocketed.
Could this be the power of love
If these two people could really take a key exam together, it might become a good story, and I would also have an excellent example to admonish new students.
Are you losing interest in studying because of premature love
Two students I taught before also fell in love prematurely. Do you know what they did
They encouraged each other and finally got full marks in every subject. They were both admitted to key universities, and even started a company while studying and made tens of millions!
Look at you again! You can't study well, you can't make money well, and you're trying to imitate others and fall in love early
You guys are the worst class I've ever taught!
"No, that doesn't sound very credible. I'll just leave the last part alone..."
As she thought about it, Liu Xiulan felt a little amused.
After all, if you tell others about the things that Xia Xu, this monster, has done, probably no one will believe it.
After numerous warnings and instructions, it was finally time to end school at Xingcheng No. 3 Middle School.
For Liu Xiulan, this seemed to be the time to say goodbye to this class of students. If they were to see each other again, they would probably only meet once or twice after the college entrance examination.
"I wish you all... a bright future."
Amidst the moving blessings, the senior high school students dispersed their sorrows.
…
Two days later, the day of the college entrance examination officially arrived.
"Dad, I'm going to take the exam."
In the early morning, soft shouts were heard from Fangyuan Baozi Shop.
"Is it really okay for you to go by yourself?"
This was followed by a middle-aged man's voice with some concern.
Unfortunately, before the middle-aged man could say anything, the soft girl's voice had already run away, and a vague sentence came out: "It's okay..."
"Why go through so much trouble? Why not just tell Uncle Tang that we can go together?"
At the entrance of Luoguxiang, Xia Xu successfully met Xiao Baihua in silence, just like a meeting between spies.
"no."
The little white flower's face was flushed, and it looked like it had gradually gotten used to it but was still a little shy.
"Okay, whatever you want."
Xia Xu was a little speechless, but he just shrugged and continued, "You shouldn't be nervous, right? Keep a calm mind and take the exam well later."
"Well, don't be nervous. I will definitely do well in the exam."
When Tang Youxin heard Xia Xu talking about the exam, she raised her head, which had been lowered, and nodded seriously.
"But I'm a little nervous. How about we make another bet and give me a reward?"
Xia Xu suddenly said with a smile.
"Do you think I'm stupid?"
The little white flower wrinkled her nose and snorted angrily.
She won't be fooled by the same thing a second time.
"Well, I'm worried that you won't do well on the test. How about we switch this time? If you do well, I'll give you a reward?"
Xia Xu smiled and changed his words.
Unfortunately, this trick seems to be ineffective against the little white flower.
Tang Youxin is not that easy to fool. In fact, every time she does that, she is just accommodating because of her concern and soft personality.
However, Xia Xu's other goal had been achieved. At least at this moment, there was no trace of uneasiness on the little white flower's face.
After waiting at the alley entrance for a while, a taxi automatically pulled over in front of the two people.
"Boss, get in the car."
The taxi driver leaned out and called out, and the man turned out to be He Qing, whom Xia Xu had recently recruited from the consulting company.
The network of taxi drivers is actually a very large and well-informed information channel. In addition, there was nothing else to do for the time being, so Xia Xu let He Qing continue to drive the taxi around.
Today is the college entrance examination, so it’s not easy to get a taxi. Just in case, Xia Xu simply called him over.
There was no conversation along the way, and the two soon arrived at the examination room. They went into their own classrooms separately, and an exam without much suspense officially began.
While Xia Xu was fighting hard in the examination room, Xinghai Venture Capital, which was gradually getting on the right track, also welcomed an uninvited guest.
Griffin Jones.
"Mr. Griffin, I should have told you..."
After hearing the report from the company's front desk, Chen Leyao, who finally let Griffin Jones in, sat at her desk and looked at him with a frown.
"Don't get me wrong, Miss Chen, I don't mean to bother you anymore."
Griffin Jones seemed to be slightly stunned when he saw Chen Leyao, and then he smiled bitterly: "In fact... I didn't expect you to be here, Miss Chen. I was looking for the general manager of Xinghai Venture Capital, and I came rashly without investigating carefully."
Last time, Chen Leyao did not tell him that she worked for Xinghai Venture Capital.
Therefore, whether for Xinghai Venture Capital or Chen Leyao, he is actually not an "insider", which is the so-called enemy in the light and we in the dark.
The person they were looking for was the 'General Manager of Xinghai Venture Capital' instead of 'Chen Leyao', which to a certain extent temporarily put aside the slight unpleasantness that had existed before.
It's not a very sophisticated but very effective means of communication.
"Okay, then, Mr. Griffin, what do you want to talk to the general manager of Xinghai Venture Capital about?"
Chen Leyao recalled that what the front desk had just reported was indeed true, but she just had a preconceived notion about it. Therefore, she relaxed her expression and put on a businesslike demeanor.
Xinghai Venture Capital is an investment company. Since Griffin Jones didn't come to her to harass her, he must have something to discuss about business cooperation.
Even though she was somewhat impatient with it, her upbringing and sense of responsibility did not allow her to show it capriciously. She just referred to herself as "General Manager of Xinghai Venture Capital," as Griffin Jones had said. There was nothing wrong with the tone, but the word carried a certain emphasis when used at this time.
Griffin Jones's expression changed slightly for a moment, but he didn't show it. He smiled gracefully and said, "It seems that some previous misunderstandings have left me with a not-so-good impression, Miss Chen. If I have caused you any trouble, Miss Chen, I would like to apologize to you first.
But I am not here for you, Miss Chen, today. I just want to discuss a project with Xinghai Venture Capital. After all, as a venture capital company in Xingcheng, Xinghai Venture Capital is also well-known. "
"It seems that I have been negligent. Please take a seat, Mr. Griffin."
Chen Leyao saw that what Griffin Jones said was reasonable, and although she did not act very friendly, she adopted a normal reception tone and showed more professional enthusiasm.
"No need to do that. Since it's just a misunderstanding, it will be fine once it's resolved."
Griffin Jones said he didn't mind at all. After sitting down peacefully, he got straight to the point and talked about his purpose: "Ms. Chen, you should also know that I have also founded a venture capital company. Of course, it can't be compared with your Xinghai Venture Capital. The capital flow is only a few million..."
He spoke calmly and confidently, even though he had prepared his words in advance. But looking at Chen Leyao who was sitting opposite him with a businesslike look, Griffin Jones felt a little complicated.
After all, not long ago I was still using Xinghai Venture Capital as a banner to invite people, but in the blink of an eye they had already joined the real Xinghai Venture Capital, and were promoted to the position of general manager, second only to me.
In fact, as long as the boss does not interfere too much in the company's affairs, the entire Xinghai Venture Capital will be under the sole control of General Manager Chen Leyao.
Compared with his god-like investment, the initial rejection seemed to be a matter of course, considering the sudden improvement in his treatment.
And he, who originally wanted to recruit others, is now in the position of a visitor seeking cooperation. Although this cannot be said to be humble, he is actually obviously inferior to others.
The forms are interchangeable, and I feel a little uncomfortable inside, and even more ashamed that I don't want to face.
Of course, leaving aside some of his mixed emotions, Griffin Jones played perfectly, without showing any sign on his face.
"So Mr. Griffin's Tianshen Investment wants to join hands with Xinghai Venture Capital to invest in Tonghe Pharmaceutical?"
After a while, Chen Leyao also finished listening to Griffin Jones' statement.
Griffin Jones's purpose was simple, which was to invite Xinghai Venture Capital to invest in a local pharmaceutical company in Xingcheng.
"Yes, I always believe that there are some things in life that are more meaningful than money, and the new drugs developed by Tonghe Pharmaceuticals are a great benefit to both Xia Country and the world. Even if we ignore this factor, Tonghe Pharmaceuticals can still create huge profits for us."
Griffin Jones nodded slightly.
"If Mr. Griffin is so sure, why does he still want to cooperate with us?"
Chen Leyao asked calmly.
This is probably the question that everyone in her position would ask.
“It’s simple, because I don’t have enough capital.”
Griffin Jones smiled helplessly again: "The little money I have is just a drop in the bucket for a pharmaceutical company that has to bear huge R&D investment, and it is not enough to help Tonghe Pharmaceutical to make a final decision.
If there is not enough money to give Tonghe Pharmaceutical a shot in the arm, then no matter how much I think highly of it, it will be useless and my money will just go down the drain if I participate.”
"I'm sorry, Mr. Griffin, I don't have any contact or knowledge with Tonghe Pharmaceuticals yet, so I can't be sure that I can make the right judgment, so I can't give you any answer for now."
Chen Leyao has a five-star business administration and four-star financial talent, so it is impossible for her to be fooled by Griffin Jones so easily. She just nodded and said, "I need a few days to investigate Tonghe Pharmaceutical, and then discuss it with the investment department before making a decision."
"Of course no problem, Miss Chen, just do your job."
Griffin Jones smiled in understanding and handed over some prepared documents: "This is some Tonghe Pharmaceutical related information I compiled myself. I hope it can provide some reference for you, Miss Chen."
"Thank you so much."
Chen Leyao politely stood up to see the guest off, and when she came back she picked up the document left by Griffin Jones and started reading it.
Tonghe Pharmaceutical, as the name suggests, is a pharmaceutical company. It is not very large in size. It used to be mainly engaged in OEM and OEM, and later purchased patent licenses for some commonly used drugs. It has always performed tepidly, but overall it has been developing steadily and its revenue has been considerable.
However, a few years ago, the boss of Tonghe Pharmaceutical suddenly entered the R&D field ambitiously, determined to build his own R&D department. Since then, most of the income has been filled into the bottomless pit of scientific research.
Drug research is a black hole because no one can guarantee its returns and the money spent is enormous. Tonghe Pharmaceutical has been going from bad to worse since the research and development began.
But they cannot stop. The sunk costs are getting higher and higher. No one is willing to stop. Moreover, once the bubble of new drugs is burst, those already dissatisfied shareholders will definitely be completely furious.
As a result, the entire Tonghe Pharmaceutical fell into a vicious circle. If it did not develop new drugs, it would be doomed. However, developing new drugs would consume funds but produce no results. Most of the original business income had to fill this bottomless pit. After a few years, it was on the verge of bankruptcy, and various shareholders and investors began to prepare to run away.
However, Griffin Jones discovered that Tonghe Pharmaceutical's new drug seemed to be only one step away from success. Once successful, it would surely be able to come back to life, and the profits it would create would be simply immeasurable.
But this is a gamble, just a little bit short, but that little bit could make the difference. Who knows if they can make up for that little bit in the end instead of becoming a Pinxixi gift package? Who knows whether it will take a few years or decades to accomplish this
If this continues, Tonghe Pharmaceutical might be dragged down before that, or they might become the scapegoat and take over Tonghe Pharmaceutical, this money-eating behemoth that cannot be gotten rid of.
Most people would not get involved in this kind of thing even if they understand it clearly. Only gamblers dare to enter.