"Mr. Xiao, your Gaud map is doing very well on our Super Pear app store. In just a few days, the download count has reached one million, and it even became the most popular app that week. Congratulations."
"You're too kind, Mr. Wu. Our Gaud map is built on Super Pear. Without your company's Super Pear, I'm afraid many people still don't know about our Gaud map. "
"I believe in your company's capabilities, and navigation apps will be a necessity for users in the future. Huanyu Technologies is very interested in your company. "
"That's why I'm here."
Xiao Jun was overjoyed.
As expected, Huanyu Technologies was interested in Gaud.
"Oh right, Boss Chen will be here in a while."
"Boss Chen?"
Xiao Jun was stunned. "Which Boss Chen?"
"The chairman of Huanyu Technologies."
"Oh my god … Mr. Wu, Boss Chen is also interested in our Gaud map?"
Huanyu Technologies was more than a hundred times bigger than Gaud.
Xiao Jun had always looked up to Huanyu Technologies.
When he was preparing to come to Huanyu Technologies, he thought a manager from Huanyu Technologies' venture capital department would welcome him.
He did not expect Super Pear's chairman, Wu Kai, to personally come.
He did not expect Huanyu Technologies' chairman, Chen Yu, to come after Wu Kai.
Xiao Jun almost felt like he was some big boss.
However, Xiao Jun knew.
He was not a big boss, he was just a small shrimp.
A small shrimp was hungry and wanted to beg the big bosses for some food.
"You'll know when you talk to Boss Chen later."
"It's okay, Mr. Xiao. Our Boss Chen is very easy to talk to."
He smiled at Xiao Jun, and Xiao Jun was slightly relieved.
Even so, Xiao Jun's heart was still in turmoil when he had to meet Chen Yu later.
It was not that he did not want to meet Chen Yu.
The main reason was that the difference between him and Chen Yu was too great.
It was just like how an ordinary person would feel when meeting a high-ranking government official.
"Boss Chen, let me introduce you. This is Xiao Jun, the CEO of Gaud Maps."
"Hello, President Xiao."
Chen Yu stretched out his right hand.
Xiao Jun clenched his fists excitedly. "Boss Chen, how can I still be called President in front of you?"
"President Xiao, you're too humble. Your Gaud navigation is really good. I've downloaded it recently, and I've been using your Gaud navigation all the time when I'm driving. It's very good and very useful. I like it very much. "
"Thank you, Boss Chen."
"I said you're welcome."
Seeing that Xiao Jun was a little nervous, Chen Yu didn't directly talk about the investment. Instead, he talked to Xiao Jun about navigation.
"Mr. Xiao, Gaud Navigation did a good job. However, I do have a few suggestions. "
"Boss Chen, what is it?"
"For the first suggestion, I think we can add a road analysis function. For example, when we're heading to a certain place, we can inform the user that a certain area is congested. This can also allow the user to avoid it in advance. "
"Boss Chen, this is a very good suggestion."
"Also, when we're changing lanes, other than reminding the user of the change, we can also highlight the lane change prompt on the display interface. For example, if it's a normal navigation map, once we change lanes, we can display a maximized lane change prompt interface. This way, the users will be able to know more clearly which path to take. "
"Boss Chen, your suggestion is also very good."
Xiao Jun thought about it for a while. At first, he thought that this suggestion was meaningless.
Because a voice reminder would be enough.
After thinking about it carefully, he realized that this wasn't the case.
This was because some lane changes weren't just one lane. Sometimes, there were several lanes in front of the lane change.
If he just relied on a voice reminder, he might accidentally give a wrong notification.
If he added a picture to the voice reminder, it would make more sense.
Then, Chen Yu gave a few more suggestions.
They were suggestions.
In fact, they were all navigation experiences that Chen Yu had used in his previous life.
Although Chen Yu wasn't an expert, he had used it many times. Naturally, he was an expert.
Moreover, navigation software now looked very mature, but there was still a long way to go in terms of practicality.
As such, Chen Yu's series of casual suggestions shocked Xiao Jun to the point of disorientation.
He thought that he was an expert in navigation, but after chatting with Chen Yu for a while, he realized that the person in front of him was the master of navigation.
Fortunately, Xiao Jun had some skills.
After Chen Yu gave a few suggestions, Xiao Jun also began to talk about the advantages of Gaud Navigation.
No matter what, he had to save some face.
This advantage was that they had developed a set of more advanced map collection technology.
With this technology, they could collect map data 10 times faster than a normal map and navigation company.
"10 times?"
"Yes, 10 times is just my estimate. Theoretically, it can even reach 100 times."
"Then that's strange."
Chen Yu asked, "Since Gaud Navigation can collect map data so quickly, why is it slower than other map and navigation companies when it comes to updating maps?"
"Boss Chen, it's like this. There are two reasons. One is that we entered this field late, so other companies have a first-mover advantage. The other reason is that although we have this technology, it's more expensive. This is why we're looking for investments. "
"Understood."
Chen Yu nodded and then said, "I'm thinking that this technology of yours isn't the mobile collection technology of cars, right?"
"Chen, Boss Chen … How, how did you know?"
Chen Yu's answer completely shocked Xiao Jun.
Yes.
Their technology relied on the movement of the car to collect maps.
They installed all kinds of cameras and sensors on the car's sunroof … Through the cars' continuous movement on various roads, they could complete the collection of information on the road map. This method was much more efficient than the traditional method of collecting maps on foot.
"Ha, I guessed."
Chen Yu would not tell him that he was hacking.
However, Xiao Jun did not believe that Chen Yu was guessing. Xiao Jun did not believe that Chen Yu was guessing.
This made Xiao Jun admire Huanyu Technologies even more.
At the same time, he thought to himself.
If Huanyu Technologies also did navigation, they would probably destroy him in minutes.
Before coming, Xiao Jun felt that he had some ability. However, after chatting with Chen Yu, Xiao Jun was not so confident anymore.
Whether it was their understanding of navigation, ability, or technology, Huanyu Technologies was not weaker than them.
It could even be said that Huanyu Technologies was better than them to a certain extent.
Xiao Jun did not know if Chen Yu was still interested in Gaud.
Even if he was, Huanyu Technologies would probably offer a very low price later.
"Chief Chen, you're really modest. I'm truly in awe of your understanding of maps and navigation."
"Don't say that. I was just chatting. If I really had to do navigation, I would have a headache."
Chen Yu waved his hand. "Alright, we've chatted. Let's get down to business. I'm more interested in Gaud's maps. I also approve of you, President Xiao. However, since we're working together, let's talk openly. What do you think Gaud's valuation is now? "
"Valuation."
Speaking of valuation, Xiao Jun did not know what to say.
His initial valuation of Gaud was 500 million.
Of course, 500 million was indeed an overestimation.
However, after seeing Gaud's performance in the Super Pear app store, he felt that 500 million was not impossible.
It was just that Xiao Jun had been dealt a blow in front of Chen Yu. However, Xiao Jun couldn't bring himself to offer 500 million.
"400 million."
Xiao Jun's heart was pounding. He offered 400 million.
"400 million?"
Chen Yu did not say anything. He just looked at Xiao Jun.
This made Xiao Jun's hair stand on end.
How much was Gaud worth? If he had to say, it was not worth 400 million.
However, although he was shocked by Chen Yu, Xiao Jun was not a business newbie. He asked, "Boss Chen, what do you think?"
Although that was what he said this time, Xiao Jun was prepared for Chen Yu's counteroffer.
Even if it was not 400 million, he had to insist on 300 million.
However …
Xiao Jun was prepared for Chen Yu's counteroffer. However, to his surprise, Chen Yu did not play by the rules. He suddenly smiled and said, "Alright, if President Xiao thinks Gaud is worth 400 million, then it's worth 400 million. Wu Kai, arrange for the official investment contract to be signed with President Xiao tomorrow. "
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