Chapter 765: Betting Agreement

Chen Yang didn't expect that Cheng Xiao Xiao would reply to him that same night.

Unfortunately, the feedback from the other party was not ideal, and the representatives of Dongjiangsheng State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and the four major banks all opposed this joint plan.

Left with no choice, Chen Yang could only decide to personally make a trip to Xingcheng.

"Honey, since they don't want to spend money, just buy some advertising promotion." Chu Min was dissatisfied with Chen Yang's decision to go to Xingcheng.

For her, that place had too many variables. There was Chen Yang's ex-wife, and her covetous cousin. Once she wasn't there, anything could happen.

Moreover, her belly kept growing, and making another long journey… that was truly unbearable!

"Extreme Speed Racing" wants to become a behemoth in China's racing games; promotion costs can't be spared. If they won't share the responsibility, I'll have to bear the 1 billion yuan promotion cost myself. Otherwise, my personal expenses might be just over 100 million..." Chen Yang paused, then smiled and asked Chu Min: "Dear wife, wouldn't the over 800 million we save be enough for you to spend for a long time?"

When Chu Min heard about the money, her eyes lit up instantly, and the worry hidden in her heart vanished. "Honey, since we can save that much money, we still need to make the trip."

"However, after the talks are done, you must return to Modu immediately. My belly is visibly growing bigger; without you by my side, I feel uneasy. You wouldn't want me to suffer from prenatal depression, would you?"

Chen Yang, laughing and crying at the same time, pinched her nose and said softly: "I know exactly what's on your mind. Once the matter is settled, I promise to return as quickly as possible."

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Chu Min immediately went to pack Chen Yang's luggage with a grin.

However, after Chen Yang left the house, she still sent a message to Bai Ruonan, who was in charge of security, telling her to "take good care" of Chen Yang.

After a two-hour flight, returning from Xingcheng Airport to the villa, it was already 2 a. m.

After Chen Yang called Chu Min to report his safety, he used the computer to write overnight a cooperation plan for the three companies' joint venture. Besides a detailed description of the plan's specific content, it also included the actual benefits each company could gain from this plan.

After finishing, Chen Yang forwarded the plan via email to Shen Anna and Qian Duo Duo, asking them to help flesh out the details further.

Only after everything was arranged did he return to the bedroom to sleep.

After that sleep, when he woke up it was already noon.

After eating something casually, Chen Yang had Bai Ruonan drive him to Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd.

On the way, he opened his laptop to look at the plan revised by Shen Anna and Qian Duo Duo; after confirming there were no problems, he forwarded it to Cheng Xiao Xiao, asking her to print out the entire plan and notify the board members to come to the company for a meeting.

At 2:30 p. m., Chen Yang waited in the meeting room of Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd. for Huo Yunyan and the representatives of the four major banks.

"Chairman Chen, you really can stir up trouble—actually wanting to spend 1 billion yuan on advertising for an online game." Huo Yunyan has been busy with many tasks lately, and she isn't very satisfied with Chen Yang's strong-arm move of 'inviting' her here.

Chen Yang, already accustomed to Huo Yunyan's style, smiled and said: "Director Huo, the game Extreme Speed Racing will surely become the hottest racing game in China. If Public Pass joins this plan, it will definitely benefit greatly."

Huo Yunyan let out a soft snort, her face expressionless, and said: "Even if this game could bring the company great profits, I don't think it's necessary to spend 300 million yuan."

Having said that, she turned to the representatives of the four major banks and said: "Colleagues, what do you think?"

The representative of the Agricultural Bank immediately said: "Director Huo, when we came we also discussed it, and we all felt that the promotion cost of 300 million yuan is a bit too high."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang wasn't angry; instead, he had Cheng Xiao Xiao distribute the printed plan to them.

Although Huo Yunyan wasn't very willing, she still carefully read Chen Yang's plan. After finishing, she questioned him in a doubtful tone: "You say this plan will increase Public Pass's new users by 20 million—what's your basis?"

Chen Yang shook his head and candidly said: "Director Huo, because this plan was conceived on the spur of the moment, I haven't had time to conduct related research. But I am personally very confident in this plan."

Upon hearing that, Huo Yunyan frowned and said: "Chen Yang, you are also the chairman of two listed companies, yet you want the company to bear a 300 million yuan risk based solely on your word—this is absolutely absurd!"

Chen Yang said calmly: "Director Huo, the marketplace is a battlefield. The competitiveness of enterprises in Dongjiangsheng is inherently inferior to that of coastal developed cities; if we always follow the rules step by step, we will never surpass our rivals."

Director Huo was stunned for a moment. Upon reflection, Chen Yang's ability to become the most prominent star entrepreneur in Dongjiangsheng and even the whole country relies on his daring to be first. E-commerce platforms, third-party online payment, rural express delivery—many things they once thought impossible were ultimately realized.

However, Huo Yunyan is not only a major shareholder of Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd., but also the director of Dongjiangsheng's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. If the 300 million yuan investment fails, to her it would be a major decision mistake, possibly even affecting her future prospects.

At this point, even if she believed Chen Yang had the ability to turn stone into gold, she still dared not nod lightly.

"Chen Yang, I know you have your own way with economics, but this plan's risk is truly too great. I and the representatives of the four major banks might not be able to make the decision. Why not go through the process and let the provincial leaders and the leaders of the four major banks make the final decision?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the representatives of the four major banks all expressed agreement. After all, they were at Public Pass Payment Co., Ltd. to gain experience, not to take the blame for Chen Yang. If the plan fell short of expectations, their futures would be ruined as well.

Chen Yang sighed inwardly. He knew all too well how cumbersome the government and bank approval process is. By the time those leaders finish their directives, the yellow chrysanthemums will be cold.

Thinking this over, he adopted a serious expression and said to Huo Yunyan: "If you're not confident, why not make a betting agreement? If, after this event ends, Public Pass's new user growth fails to exceed 15 million, I will personally bear the entire 300 million yuan promotion cost. How about that?"

Upon hearing that, Huo Yunyan's attitude changed instantly. Public Pass currently has 20 million total users, accounting for one-seventh of the nation's total internet users. If it gains another 15 million, that proportion would rise to one-fourth. With such a huge increase, not only 300 million yuan, but even an additional 1 billion yuan would be worthwhile.

"Chen Yang, since you're so confident, let's go for it!"

"However, I'll say this up front: if you lose the bet, you're not allowed to go complain to Governor Liu. We haven't forced you to sign this agreement."

"Director Huo, rest assured, I will take responsibility for my actions."

Watching Huo Yunyan and the representatives of the four major banks leave with satisfied smiles, Chen Yang silently cursed: "That old fox, indeed unwilling to suffer any loss."