NOVEL NEXT Chapter 456: What? It's Him!?
Zhou Yuwen was flirting with Lu Wanting over there. Lu Wanting was wearing a red dress and making playful remarks. Zhou Yuwen squeezed Lu Wanting's small buttocks hard, which had so much elasticity that it made Lu Wanting blush. Suddenly, someone appeared to greet him.
This gave Zhou Yuwen quite a scare.
The man was about thirty-something, wearing a black suit. Here in money-driven America, Zhou Yuwen was used to being a free agent, always alone, at most with a little sister.
But others are different. Wherever they go, they're always accompanied by a few cold-faced bodyguards in black suits. The aura is certainly different.
After figuring out who the other person was, Zhou Yuwen became a bit more formal and took the initiative to shake hands with Shen Ya, asking him what was the matter.
Seeing that Zhou Yuwen was easy to talk to, Shen Ya sighed in relief and said, "Can we speak privately?"
In principle, if an individual holds 5% of a company's shares, they are considered a major shareholder and must disclose it. Zhou Yuwen holds 2%, which is substantial but not excessive, and furthermore, Zhou Yuwen holds it through multiple accounts, so it's virtually impossible for others to find out it's him.
Of course, if someone really wants to investigate, who can't figure it out?
Not to mention, within certain circles in the country, Zhou Yuwen's name is already spreading.
Two days, twenty-four million US Dollars.
It is said that Vipshop has foreign capital backing, impenetrably hidden, and even some top circles are unaware. This young man, Zhou Yuwen, bought in without cause a week ago. Could it be that he's a genius, or does he have other channels?
Shen Ya knew that approaching Zhou Yuwen was somewhat presumptuous, but as the head of Vipshop, there are things he must understand. Most domestic companies have an AB stock system, meaning many shares are already dispersed, with the founders holding a small amount of equity but retaining substantial control.
Nevertheless, he has to guard against those who wish to overthrow him.
Take Li Laoge from Dangdang.com, for instance. Being careless once, who would have thought that his closest wife could steal his company's seal while he was sleeping?
Since then, wherever he goes, he carries the company seal at his waist.
Every day on the internet, putting on a smile for sales.
Li Laoge is a pitiful person. He used to be a notable figure. If he had a choice, who would want to choose this path? But then, he thinks again, he's over fifty, his wife tricked him out of the company, what's left of his pride? Whether he comes out or not, he's already a joke. Better to come out and make some small money and drink.
Back to the point, Shen Ya's purpose for meeting Zhou Yuwen wasn't otherwise. He just wanted to ask Zhou Yuwen why he purchased shares in his company, whether it was for speculation or long-term holding.
Shen Ya didn't directly ask Zhou Yuwen why he bought Vipshop shares. After all, there's always someone better than you. Zhou Yuwen's track record seems somewhat incredible, and no one can be sure if he's someone else's proxy.
Thus, he didn't underestimate Zhou Yuwen due to his young age. Instead, he painstakingly prepared a banquet for Zhou Yuwen in Chinatown. No matter where they go, Chinese people can't separate business from dining tables.
After several rounds of drinks and five-course meals, they finally discussed business.
Zhou Yuwen smiled and asked him, "What's the difference?"
"I mean, whether it's speculation or long-term holding, it seems these are my own affairs. According to the regulations, individual shareholders below 5% don't need to disclose their actions."
"Of course, whether Mr. Zhou sells or continues holding later, it's all your own discretion. Mr. Zhou knows, it's not easy for companies in our country, it's rare to get listed here, the funding pool suddenly becomes larger, and it's more uncontrollable. As the helmsman of Vipshop, I just don't want this big ship I've painstakingly led to encounter accidents."
Shen Ya spoke quite steadily, pouring Moutai into a measuring cup while talking.
After pouring, he intended to place it in front of Zhou Yuwen.
Zhou Yuwen didn't refuse. Shen Ya continued his actions while saying, "If Mr. Zhou's intent is speculative, you've surely noticed, right now is a crucial moment for Vipshop. I don't want any surprises."
"I'm willing to pay 30% above market price to buy the 2% shares in your hand, what do you think, Mr. Zhou?"
Shen Ya doesn't have much Vipshop stock. If he could hold another 2%, it would be a safeguard for him.
Zhou Yuwen shook his head and said, "Mr. Shen, honestly, the fact that you're willing to offer a 30% premium to buy my shares only shows you have little confidence in your own company."
"?" Shen Ya was puzzled.
Zhou Yuwen said, "The future in the country is an era of e-commerce explosion."
"The reason I bought Vipshop shares wasn't for speculation but because I truly believe in Vipshop's future. Vipshop's choice to become a vertical e-commerce in 2012 already showed the company's development prospects and the foresight of the company's leader. Moreover, your recent policies have nearly monopolized the entire e-commerce cosmetics market."
Currently, there's a saying in the country, 'Behind every successful man, there's a woman silently sacrificing.'
But behind Boss Ma's success, there are thousands of women."