Game within game: chess player

"Yes." Lin Xiangwen nodded and continued, "We can also accept customization and customize various types of screws according to customer needs."

"If I give you the dimensions, can you produce it?" Ye Fang asked rhetorically.

Lin Xiangwen had just returned from studying abroad for three years. He still had the bookishness on his face and had not yet learned how to pretend to be a businessman. He blushed when he heard Ye Fang's words and said honestly, "If the screws used in high-end manufacturing can be produced, It can be produced, but the level of precision is not enough. It’s not because I don’t have the skills, it’s mainly because I need to upgrade the equipment. The domestic equipment technology is not up to par, and many of these equipment are restricted from export abroad. We now just want to integrate into one I will use a sum of funds to upgrade production equipment and complete technical transformation. I can guarantee that as long as the equipment is available, I will be able to produce screws that meet the standards."

"You just can't produce it now, right?" Ye Fang asked.

"Yes." Lin Xiangwen was a little embarrassed.

"Do you have a fax machine here?" Ye Fang asked casually.

"What——?!" Lin Xiangwen didn't react.

"Do you have a fax machine?" Su Long said coldly.

"Ah, yes, yes!" Lin Xiangwen quickly replied.

"Give me your number." Ye Fang said.

Then Ye Fang picked up the phone and called Xiaozhuang, telling Xiaozhuang Lin Xiangwen's fax number. He also told Xiaozhuang to go to his study to find a document, and then tell Xiaozhuang the page number that needed to be faxed. While waiting for the fax, Ye Fang briefly learned about the company's situation with Lin Xiangdong and Lin Xiangwen respectively, and Xiaozhuang soon sent the fax.

Ye Fang stayed by the fax. After receiving the document, he tore off one piece and gave the other piece to Su Long for destruction.

"Take a look at this kind of screw. Can you produce it?" Ye Fang handed the torn piece of paper to Lin Xiangwen.

Lin Xiangwen pushed up his glasses and studied Ye Fang's screw sample carefully. Lin Xiangwen soon felt that this kind of screw was really special. He had never seen this kind of screw before, and it was even more precise than any screw he had ever seen. Even to the point of harshness, it needs to be accurate to several millimeters later.

"This is a special screw!" Lin Xiangwen affirmed.

"Tell me about it." Ye Fang only saw the data in the documents given by Ma Zhengping, and this screw model was just one of them. The document does not indicate what equipment these screws are used on. After all, it involves state secrets.

"Those who need this kind of screws are state-regulated industries, such as the military industry." After Lin Xiangwen finished speaking, he slowly looked at Ye Fang, as if seeking Ye Fang's answer.

Ye Fang knew that Lin Xiangwen was definitely talented and learned. He could judge his industry with just one screw. This showed that he was indeed the talent the country needed in high-end manufacturing.

Ye Fang took back the screw information in Lin Xiangwen's hand and gave it to Su Long. Su Long destroyed it without even looking at it. The Lin brothers who were watching on the side were a little confused.

"How much financing does the company need and how many shares are it willing to sell?" Ye Fang asked.

"Oh. You are..." Lin Xiangdong felt something was wrong with Ye Fang's words. This was obviously not the tone of a corporate assistant.

"My surname is Ye, and my company is in Beijing, doing venture capital." Ye Fang said.

"Ah, Mr. Ye! Hello! Hello! You are too young. I really don't dare to think about that." Lin Xiangdong said.

"It's okay, tell me your needs." Ye Fang asked.

"To tell you the truth, we are now facing a dilemma. Should we return to traditional manufacturing or transform to high-end manufacturing. Both require a large amount of capital investment, but the latter requires a larger amount of capital. The most important thing is that it is not guaranteed. Can you buy the equipment you need? If you can't buy the precision manufacturing equipment needed for high-end manufacturing, then you might as well just go back to the traditional screw manufacturing industry. Although competition is fierce and profit margins are low, you won't starve to death. After all, the entire factory still has There are hundreds of people waiting to eat.”

Ye Fang heard about the dispute between the Lin brothers and now sees that Lin Xiangdong wants to return to traditional manufacturing, while Lin Xiangwen prefers high-end manufacturing. After all, this is his own professional direction.

"Brother Lin, what I want to invest in is not traditional manufacturing, but high-end manufacturing. Do you understand?" Ye Fang looked at Lin Xiangdong with burning eyes.

"But the equipment..."

"The equipment problem is not your concern. I will invest the funds and I will find a way to get the equipment for you. I only have one request. Once the equipment is in place, it can ensure the production of the products I want." Ye Fang said firmly.

"I promise!" Lin Xiangwen said loudly.

"Okay, tell me your conditions." Ye Fang said.

Lin Xiangdong glanced at Lin Xiangwen, stretched out five fingers, and then said, "500 million, we are willing to transfer 30.00% of the shares."

"Five million?!" Ye Fang smiled and shook his head.

"What, do you think it's too much capital or too few shares?" Lin Xiangdong asked.

"Brother Lin, do you think 500 million is enough to pay for a set of high-end equipment abroad?" Ye Fang asked rhetorically.

At this time, Lin Xiangwen suddenly interjected, "Brother, you can't lie to others. Five million dollars is more than enough to buy a set of domestic production equipment, but you may not be able to buy such high-end foreign production equipment for five million dollars. Why do you still want to go back to the old way?" "

"I'm afraid..."

"You're afraid that you'll scare me away if you talk too much, right?" Ye Fang sometimes feels that although Lin Xiangdong's mind is a bit old-fashioned, it is more important to be true, but it also reflects Lin Xiangdong's shortcomings of being conservative. If this company is handed over to Lin Xiangdong for management, it may not be the best choice. This is Ye Fang's initial judgment.

Ye Fang waved his hand and said, "You can speak boldly."

"At least 2000 million U.S. dollars." Lin Xiangwen emphasized.

Less than [-] million, this should be relatively reliable, Ye Fang thought to himself.

"How many shares are you prepared to sell?" Ye Fang continued to ask.

"Mr. Ye, to tell you the truth, our entire factory including land and equipment is worth more than 1000 million, and we also have bank loans. The funds on the factory's books are just enough to pay workers, so it is difficult for us now. ." Lin Xiangwen said truthfully, "If you really invest such a large amount of money, this is not how we should give you shares. Your funds are enough to buy us a few times."

Hearing this, Ye Fang stood up suddenly. The Lin brothers thought that Ye Fang was going to give up investing. However, they saw Ye Fang coming to the booth again and looking at the screws inside. He didn't speak for a long time.

When the Lin brothers saw Ye Fang's expression, their hearts were already in their throats.