Chapter 456: What? It's Him!? (Part 2)
"This sentence may be a joke, but it shows that the main purchasing power in e-commerce is women. And Director Shen was spot on long ago, finding the combination of women and flash sales."
"I really can't think of a reason why Vipshop would fail."
"Right now, Vipshop's price is just over a hundred US Dollars. Director Shen, you're giving me a thirty percent premium, which is only about a hundred and thirty."
"The value of Vipshop is definitely more than that. I think Vipshop can easily rise to two hundred, three hundred! Even a thousand US Dollars! In my mind, the value of Vipshop far exceeds Taobao and Jingdong. Director Shen, are you trying to trick me into leaving by offering me a thirty percent premium to buy me out?"
Zhou Yuwen ended with a joke.
Shen Ya burst into laughter at this and said, "Mr. Zhou is indeed young. A thousand dollars, I wouldn't even dare to dream of it."
Shen Ya was indeed startled by Zhou Yuwen, but what Zhou Yuwen said was quite pleasing to hear.
After all, he founded Vipshop, and he never imagined that the stock price would exceed 200; even Shen Ya thought that if the stock price settled at 150 dollars, he'd already be thanking his lucky stars.
He didn't expect this young man to be so optimistic about his company.
Even more formidable than Jingdong and Taobao?
He wouldn't dare to think so.
Vipshop's potential for growth was largely thanks to Boss Ma's restraint.
"So, Mr. Zhou is very optimistic about our Vipshop and wants to hold it for the long term?" Shen Ya asked.
Zhou Yuwen indicated, "I indeed have no plans to sell in the short term."
"But I heard Mr. Zhou's capital is leveraged?"
"Haha, can't hide anything from Mr. Shen, but it doesn't matter anymore. Your company's stock is booming, and I believe countless banks on Wall Street are willing to fund me."
"That's true."
Shen Ya nodded, compared to Vipshop's trend, those few points of bank interest are negligible.
He picked up his wine glass to drink with Zhou Yuwen.
Zhou Yuwen didn't refuse.
To say, Zhou Yuwen is also a legendary figure, looks like he's around 20 years old, yet he created his own delivery brand in the country and sold it for sixty million.
When his own kid was 20, he was still in London cuddling with foreign women.
After pondering for a long time, Shen Ya thought, if he couldn't buy back Zhou Yuwen's shares, then he could only enlist Zhou Yuwen into his camp.
He had a plan B, and had even drawn up a contract.
After finishing the wine, Shen Ya said to Zhou Yuwen, "Mr. Zhou, pay back the agency's money."
"The money you used to buy Vipshop, I'll personally lend it to you, interest-free, with just one condition: that when Mr. Zhou wants to sell 2% of his shares in the future, he considers me first."
Unable to buy back the stocks, Shen Ya could only form a good relationship here with Zhou Yuwen.
He gave Zhou Yuwen a contract, stating Shen Ya's first right of purchase. Zhou Yuwen agreed to this point and stood in Shen Ya's camp.
And according to Shen Ya's meaning, if Zhou Yuwen decides to hold on long-term, then it should be announced.
The 2% need not be announced.
But if he wants to announce, he can.
Merely saying that Zhou Yuwen's name would be marked in the company's issued report.
And Shen Ya said, Zhou Yuwen had experience in logistics, he could take a deputy position in Vipshop's exclusive logistics department, a non-demanding role.
Actually, Zhou Yuwen's plan was to hold the stock for about three months, and once Vipshop's shares exceeded 200 dollars, he would sell them immediately.
But seeing Shen Ya was so sincere, Zhou Yuwen thought for a moment and ultimately chose to accept.
Everyone makes money together, all for one and one for all.
Seeing Zhou Yuwen sign the contract without any hesitation, Shen Ya was delighted, and the subsequent interactions became very pleasant. Shen Ya asked Zhou Yuwen what he came to America for, wasn't it specifically for Vipshop?
Zhou Yuwen shook his head, indicating that it certainly wasn't.
"My girlfriend is studying abroad, so I came to visit." Zhou Yuwen said.
"Oh, which college is she attending?" Shen Ya said, looking at Lu Wanting.
Zhou Yuwen said, "Oh, not her, another one."
"Oh, oh!" Shen Ya realized he misspoke, but wasn't embarrassed.
After all, in this circle, but he somewhat admired Zhou Yuwen, 20 years old, speaking about this as naturally as eating or drinking water?
Recently, many domestic entrepreneurs have been coming to America, like the Li Qingguo couple, and even Qiangzi.
Perhaps seeing Zhou Yuwen with his young and beautiful girlfriend, Shen Ya suddenly thought of the new girlfriend Qiangzi had just started dating and couldn't help gossiping with Zhou Yuwen a bit.
It's human nature to gossip; once the main matters are discussed, it's time for some gossip.
Of course, if Zhou Yuwen were someone else,
Shen Ya certainly wouldn't chat about this with Zhou Yuwen.
But at the moment, Zhou Yuwen is a shareholder of Vipshop, part of the circle, Shen Ya had just gotten acquainted, he surely needed to find some topics.
What other than gossip can bring people closer?
The two gathered together, chatting about how forty-year-old Qiangzi was dating a twenty-year-old, and doesn't that just tighten the bond?
Then Shen Ya said, another time they'll host a gathering, and introduce some people to him.
Director Liu's new girlfriend is a celebrity.
"I think you should know her."
"Alright, at that time, I'll host you guys for a good meal," said Zhou Yuwen.
"While I'm here, how can I let you host?"
The two exchanged pleasantries again, Lu Wanting dressed in a red dress said nothing at the side.
This girl understands her role well, knowing she serves as a flower vase now.
In the evening, after they went back, Zhou Yuwen, slightly drunk, laughed and pushed Lu Wanting onto the bed.
Lu Wanting pouted and playfully said, "Take a bath, you reek of alcohol!"
"Alcohol scent? Like this?" Zhou Yuwen laughed, exhaling near Lu Wanting's nose, the scent of alcohol overwhelming, making Lu Wanting frown: "Oh, you're terrible~"
Zhou Yuwen chuckled, his hands already reaching into Lu Wanting's dress, laughing as he asked: "Terrible? There's even worse."
Lu Wanting whined, seemingly coquettish, wanting Zhou Yuwen to take a shower, saying he truly smelled of alcohol.
But Zhou Yuwen didn't want to shower.
He climbed onto Lu Wanting, and went about what needed to be done.
Soon, Lu Wanting's face started flushing.
Zhou Yuwen kissed Lu Wanting's earlobe, asking: "Sister Waning, if I wasn't here, you would've been with my brother, right?"
At this moment, the two were in the most intimate state, Lu Wanting keeping her eyes closed, letting Zhou Yuwen do as he pleased. Suddenly hearing this, she froze, opened her eyes, and looked at Zhou Yuwen.
Zhou Yuwen chuckled, gave Lu Wanting a couple more kisses: "If not for me, you'd be my sister-in-law."
"It hurts..." Lu Wanting said pitifully.
Shen Ya helped Zhou Yuwen pay for those 2% shares; thus, Zhou Yuwen had a large sum available to buy other stocks, be it Dangdang or Jingdong.
Their growth might not be as terrifying as Vipshop's, but they too are on a steady rise.
In the following days, Vipshop steadily increased, from initially ten percent to thirteen, fifteen percent later on, though sometimes it would be five or six percent.
But it was truly always in an uptrend.
Vipshop's price continually stimulated investors domestically and internationally.
Vipshop's ability to rise wasn't just because it was a resilient stock, it was also due to a massive e-commerce boom abroad, Boss Ma's speeches everywhere helping drive Vipshop's growth.
At this time, the latest public announcement from Vipshop revealed a shareholder list that suddenly included an inconspicuous name at the bottom, an intriguing name.
Because, all the bosses of these big companies are born in the '60s or '70s, their names sound distinctive, typical of mature, steady big bosses.
Then suddenly, on this list was added a 'Zhou Yuwen'.
That name sounds youthful, who is this person anyway? Why does it sound so familiar?
Hey?
Isn't he the university student from Jinling?
What?! It's him!?