After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

"Next, we need to raise at least 50 million in funds to carry out the next stage of experiments and productization." Yan Jin said in a firm tone, with an unquestionable light in his eyes.

Zhao R&D was stunned for a moment. Fifty million was undoubtedly an astronomical figure for this newly formed team. He knew that the company had already invested a lot of money in the research and development of new technologies. Now that the capital chain was tight, it was not easy to come up with fifty million.

"Mr. Yan, I will try my best to find a solution." Zhao Yanji's tone was heavy. He knew that this funding was crucial to the success of the project.

Yan Jin nodded. She understood Zhao's difficulties and the company's financial situation. Since the divorce, she and Xiang Yu have devoted all their energy to the research and development of new technologies, putting almost all their working capital into it.

"I will think of a solution with Xiang Yu." Yan Jin rubbed her tired temples. During this period of time, she and Xiang Yu had been running around, attending various industry summits and investment conferences, hoping to find financial support for the new technology.

However, although the new technology has great prospects, the risks are equally huge. Many investors are taking a wait-and-see attitude towards this technology, preferring to wait until the technology matures before investing.

"Mr. Yan, Mr. Chen is here and said he wants to talk to you about cooperation." The assistant's voice interrupted Yan Jin's thoughts.

Yan Jin and Xiang Yu looked at each other, and a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes. Investor Chen is a well-known investment tycoon in the industry. If they can get his support, the funding problem of the new technology will be solved.

"Mr. Chen, we are..." In the conference room, Yan Jin looked at the cooperation agreement in his hand and frowned slightly. "Mr. Chen, we are..." In the conference room, Yan Jin looked at the cooperation agreement in his hand and frowned slightly. The content of the agreement was very tempting. The investment of 50 million was undoubtedly a timely help, but it also required the company to dilute the existing equity by 20% and transfer it to investor Chen.

"Mr. Yan, I know this request is a bit abrupt," Chen Zhizai crossed his fingers and leaned forward slightly, "but the research and development of new technologies involves many uncertainties, and I need to be responsible for my investment."

Yan Jin and Xiang Yu exchanged glances. They both understood what Investor Chen meant. Fifty million is not a small sum. At this stage, the risks and benefits of intervening are huge, so it is reasonable to ask for a higher equity.

"We will seriously consider your proposal." Xiang Yu's tone was calm, but his heart was in turmoil. Twenty percent of the shares meant that his and Yan Jin's control over the company would be weakened, and part of their years of hard work would be handed over to someone else.

After seeing off Investor Chen, Yan Jin and Xiang Yu returned to the conference room again. This time, the atmosphere in the room was particularly solemn.

"What do you think?" Yan Jin broke the silence and his eyes fell on the agreement on the table.

"Fifty million will solve our most pressing problem, and we can move on to the next stage of research and development." Xiang Yu's voice was low and a little tired, "But..."

"But we have to pay a corresponding price." Yan Jin took over his words, his tone full of helplessness and unwillingness, "Twenty percent of the shares is almost everything we have now."

The conference room fell silent again, and both of them were weighing the pros and cons in their minds. If they gave up the investment, the research and development of new technologies would have to stagnate, and the company would face a huge crisis, or even bankruptcy. But if they accepted it, they would lose absolute control of the company, and the future development direction would also be restricted.

Time passed minute by minute, and the setting sun outside the window gradually set, casting the last ray of afterglow into the room, illuminating the struggle and determination on the two people's faces.

"Instead of sitting and waiting for death, we might as well give it a try." In the end, it was Yan Jin who broke the silence with a firm tone, "I believe in our technology and ourselves. Even if we lose part of our equity, we can still make a comeback!"

Xiang Yu looked at the strong and confident woman in front of him, and a warm current surged in his heart. He once thought that the marriage between him and her was just an agreement, but now he realized that they had already become each other's strongest support without realizing it.

"Okay, let's do as you say!" Xiang Yu reached out and firmly held Yan Jin's hand, "Let's get through this together!"

The next day, Yan Jin called together all the company's employees and announced the news of accepting investment from Investor Chen and the change in the company's equity.

"I know this is very sudden for everyone, but..." Yan Jin looked around at everyone, took a deep breath, and said slowly, "But, I believe that our new technology has a broad market prospect, and our team has the courage and wisdom to overcome all difficulties!"

The audience was completely silent as everyone was digesting this sudden news. They all knew what a 20% equity change meant.

Silence spread in the conference room, and Yan Jin's hand holding the microphone tightened slightly. Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.

"Mr. Yan, I'm willing to take a pay cut! The company needs funds now, and it doesn't matter if I take a lower salary!" The speaker was Engineer Zhao, the company's technical backbone. He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose and spoke in a firm tone.

"Mr. Zhao, what are you talking about?" The colleague next to him pulled on the corner of his clothes, but Mr. Zhao gently pushed him away.

"I'm serious!" Mr. Zhao looked at Yan Jin with a sincere look, "The company has given me a platform and an opportunity to develop. Now that the company is in trouble, of course I have to contribute!"

Mr. Zhao's words seemed to open a floodgate, and the originally silent conference room suddenly became lively.

“I am also willing to take a pay cut!”

"I don't want a salary, I can work overtime for free!"

"I still have some savings at home, I can lend it to the company first!"

……

Every word that came from the heart and every powerful promise echoed in the conference room and struck the hearts of Yan Jin and Xiang Yu.

Looking at this group of lovely and respectable employees, Yan Jin's eyes were slightly moist. She knew that the company's success today was inseparable from the hard work of every employee, and they had already regarded the company as their home.

"Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!" Xiang Yu's voice rang out in the conference room, bringing a reassuring force, "Thank you, everyone, thank you for your trust and support for the company!"

He took a deep breath and said firmly: "I declare that the company will not lay off employees or reduce salaries! We will face difficulties together and overcome the difficulties together!"

"what?!"

"Mr. Xiang, what did you say?!"

The employees looked at Xiang Yu in surprise, their eyes full of disbelief.

Xiang Yu looked around at everyone, with a confident smile on his face: "I believe that as long as we unite as one, no difficulty can defeat us! After the storm, there will be a rainbow!"

Yan Jin stood beside Xiang Yu, watching the scene in front of her, her heart filled with emotion and hope. She knew that the battle had just begun, but they had found the most precious weapon - unity and trust.

At this moment, technical expert Lin, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up and said something that no one expected: "I have an idea..."

Everyone's eyes were focused on Technical Expert Lin, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became subtle. Technical Expert Lin was usually taciturn, but he had a very high reputation in the technical field, so his words were particularly eye-catching.

"In fact, I have been paying attention to an emerging technology..." Technical expert Lin pushed his glasses and spoke in a steady tone, revealing confidence. "It has the same purpose as the technology we are developing. If we can combine the two, we may be able to greatly reduce costs and improve efficiency."

"What technology?" Engineer Zhao couldn't help but ask, and the other technicians also pricked up their ears.

Technical expert Lin did not answer directly, but took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Yan Jin, "Boss Yan, you will understand after reading this document."

Yan Jin took the document and quickly read through it. As the lines of text came into view, her brows gradually relaxed, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.

"This plan is indeed feasible! If it can be realized, it will not only solve our current predicament, but also take our technology to a higher level!" Yan Jin could not hide his excitement, and his tone became hurried, "Engineer Lin, can you master this technology?"

Technical expert Lin smiled slightly and said firmly: "Give me a month."

With new hope, the whole company seemed to be injected with strong motivation. Employees worked overtime voluntarily and worked hard for the common goal. Xiang Yu also tried his best to raise funds, even mortgaging his personal property.

Yan Jin was the first to lead by example. She only slept three or four hours a day and spent the rest of her time in the company, overcoming difficulties with the technical staff. Xiang Yu saw it and felt pain in his heart, but he knew that it was futile to say anything now. All he could do was to silently protect and support her.

A month passed in a flash. With the joint efforts of all employees, the company successfully overcame the financial crisis and the research and development of new technologies was able to continue.

"Engineer Lin, what are the results?" Seeing technical expert Lin walking out of the laboratory, Yan Jin and Xiang Yu hurriedly went to greet him and asked anxiously.

Technical expert Lin had a tired look on his face, but his eyes were unusually bright. He looked at Yan Jin and said slowly, "Boss Yan, you are right..."