Feng Yu's place was not as luxurious as Jeff had imagined. Many wealthy people prefer to live in big cities and buy a mansion in the suburbs.
Although Seattle's climate was very livable and the environment was also very good, there were not many rich people who lived here, other than Bill Gates who was relatively famous.
Mr Feng was a shareholder of Microsoft. If the rumors were true, Mr Feng owned more than 10% of Microsoft shares, then his net worth should be at least a few billion USD. Bill Gates had spent more than 5 years building the US's Smart Mansion, and Mr Feng was considered low-key for living in this kind of place.
"Hi, Mr Feng."
Jeff looked around. How come he did not see the hostess? Mr Feng was so young. How come he did not have any women in his house? How come he only saw a cook in her forties?
"Have a seat. The food will be ready soon. Do you know how to use chopsticks?"
Jeff replied embarrassedly: "I can try."
Feng Yu turned to the kitchen and shouted: "Sister Zhao, prepare a set of western cutlery."
"Thank you." Jeff bowed.
The food was ready, and Feng Yu sat at the head of the table. Jeff was sitting on his left, and Ralph and Wilson were sitting on his right.
Sister Zhao's dishes did not have any gravy. She distributed the food to everyone and went outside to help her husband with the garden. She knew she should not be listening to Mr Feng's conversation.
In the US, people were used to having separate meals, and Feng Yu respected other people's habits. But he wanted to say that it was fine to use a spoon to drink soup. But eating vegetables with a spoon was something only children in Hua Xia would do.
Jeff scooped a small piece of potato into his mouth with a spoon and said: "Mr Feng, Chinese food is as good as the legends say. Potatoes and beef taste so good."
"I'm glad you like it. You can come over often in the future. Sister Zhao knows how to prepare different dishes." Feng Yu laughed. He was in a good mood to treat the other party.
"Sure. Mr. Feng, I have something to tell you. The shareholders and directors of the company seem to have different opinions about you investing in the company. "Jeff said shyly. He had boasted that he could settle this in 3 days.
"Really? What did they say? "Feng Yu laughed and asked.
"They said they want you to invest 25 million USD, and they will give you 35% shares." A few shareholders still supported Jeff. This way, the company will still be in his hands.
Before Feng Yu said anything, Ralph retorted: "Mr. Jeff, I remember your company's registered capital is 30 million USD, right? Boss invested 25 million USD, so the total equity of the company should be 55 million USD. Boss should be able to get 45.45% of the shares. 35%, how did you guys calculate it? "
Feng Yu smiled and did not say anything. He also wanted to hear Jeff's explanation. This company had not made any profits all these years. How did its value rise so much?
Or … … Jeff also does not want him to be the major shareholder?
Jeff put down his fork and spoon and explained. "Mr. Feng, Mr. Ralph, of course, I know this is a premium injection. Although I am the major shareholder, I am not the controlling shareholder. I can't refute their decision. "
Although Jeff is the major shareholder of Amazon, he only owns one-third of the company's shares. This is the most he can afford. He still has shares, properties, and other assets, which are worth around 5 million USD. He does not have so much money.
Ralph still wanted to say something, but Feng Yu waved his hand to stop him. "We can invest at a premium. But it is unreasonable for the premium to be so high. You had also said that your company's profitability is not high. I want 40% shares for 25 million USD. Tell the shareholders that if they agree, they will sign the contract, and the funds will be transferred to their accounts on the same day. If they don't agree, ask them to look for other investors. Maybe there are more generous investors than me. "
Ralph kept quiet. Feng Yu's intention to invest in Amazon was obvious, and he will not persuade him. In the future, Feng Yu might even let him manage Amazon's shares. But Feng Yu only hired him as a secretary, and Feng Yu does not like to do things by himself.
Jeff was overjoyed. "Don't worry, Mr Feng. If I cannot get those shareholders to agree to this condition, I will not be able to talk to Mr Feng about investing in Amazon."
Feng Yu swallowed the food in his mouth and asked curiously. "You do not have a good relationship with those shareholders, right?"
"Back then, they wanted to invest in my company because they thought that since it was an internet company, it would definitely make money after it was listed. But I am different from those tech companies. Amazon is only a website that sells books. Of course, this is also an experiment. Just like what Mr Feng said, an online shopping mall. If selling books can make money, then I should be able to find a profitable model for other products. "
"Can you understand me? If there is an opportunity, those shareholders will sell their shares?" Feng Yu asked.
Jeff was stunned. "Mr Feng still wants to buy their shares?" Damn. This means Mr Feng's shares will be more than 50%.
"Why not? This company is your dream, but I also like it. Those shareholders only want to use the internet company's name to make money. In other words, they are not fit to own Amazon's shares. Tell me if any of the directors in the company had thought of selling their shares. I will ask Ralph to talk to them and buy out their shares. Those people can go to hell. "
This was a great opportunity for Feng Yu to become Amazon's biggest shareholder and tie Amazon's most important decision-maker, Jeff, to his side. How can Feng Yu let go of this opportunity? This way, Jeff could tell Feng Yu was trying to take over Amazon's shares. This was killing two birds with one stone.
Jeff kept quiet. Because of Feng Yu's investment, his shares in Amazon will be diluted. If Feng Yu buys the shares of the other shareholders, then Feng Yu will become the controlling shareholder of Amazon.
Feng Yu will have the final say in this company in the future.
Feng Yu could tell that Jeff was worried. He laughed and said. "You will still be the legal representative of the company. I will not interfere with the company's operations. You will get someone to set up the board of directors, and Ralph will be the supervisor. In the future, if the company is listed, the higher management will also be rewarded with some shares. "
Jeff was seen through by Feng Yu, and he smiled. "Since Mr Feng said this, then I will be ignorant if I still object to this. I will make sure Amazon's operations will get better, and Mr Feng's investment will get returns soon. "
Feng Yu raised his glass. "Then, let's wish Amazon's success!"
Ralph, who was about to become Amazon's supervisor, also raised his glass excitedly. "Let's wish Amazon's success!"
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