Chapter 753: Is the US Determined to

Xishan No. 1 Courtyard.

Four people were sitting leisurely in the living room. Guo Ziyang and Xu Qingzhou were talking about the plan to start a company in August.

Ding Jiahui leaned over, took a big bite of the apple in Guo Ziyang's hand, and chimed in, "Of the five founders of the studio, two plan to leave."

Song Yao took Er Miao back into her arms.

The little good-for-nothing, who was struggling just a moment ago, was now purring in her sleep under the girl's gentle stroking.

Ding Jiahui thought for a moment, "The entrepreneurial philosophy is different now."

"Guo Ziyang, another person, and I tend to build our own IP, make fun small games first, and then gradually expand, proceeding steadily. But the other two tend to connect directly to the mainstream market and turn to large 3A projects."

"We've actually discussed it many times together, but no one could convince anyone else."

Guo Ziyang said with incomparable regret.

"Guo Ziyang and I are prepared to buy out the equity of the two who are leaving. Even if funds from investment banks come in, our shareholding ratio will not be lower than 51%, above the absolute control line."

"There is no banquet in the world that doesn't end."

Founders parting ways is a common occurrence.

Xu Qingzhou wasn't surprised. The essence of entrepreneurship and the operation of a research group are actually not much different. In the past, among his several collaborators, some went to do administration midway, and some went into business to sell goods.

He asked, "When the founders leave, they will take away some funds. How are you doing in terms of funds?"

"No problem."

Guo Ziyang smiled, "I knew a senior sister from an investment bank when I was in school. A few days ago, I told her about our project, and she is willing to provide us with a sum of seed money. Although the money is not much, it is enough for early operations."

He had discussed the funding issue with Ding Jiahui and finally decided to prepare the funds himself.

Without a doubt.

Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao both have money. As long as they open their mouths, they can definitely get investment easily, but they want to obtain seed money through their own efforts rather than relying on their relationship with friends.

Moreover, among friends, once economic dealings are involved, there is always a feeling of being a bit impure. They would talk about it when Xu Qingzhou and the others really need to help out.

Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao also understood the thoughts of these two old friends. The investment bank's willingness to take out money shows that they are quite optimistic about Guo Ziyang's project.

"It's not easy to meet up," Ding Jiahui said, resting her chin on her hand.

In high school, she imagined that everyone would be in Kyoto and could have dinner together at any time, but now she knows that having a meal together is still very difficult.

Xu Qingzhou smiled, "This is the norm for 'oxen and horses' (workers). Usually, there are always various things, and when you are truly idle, you just want to lie down and don't want to do anything."

"Are you sure you don't want to do anything? Someone is simply unable to be idle and thinks about those mathematical calculations even when resting."

Song Yao complained from the side.

"Too intense, should be scolded."

Ding Jiahui supported her good sister.

3 PM.

The group went out to buy groceries. Just like before, the two girls were responsible for preparing the food, while Xu Qingzhou and Guo Ziyang were the idlers, responsible for cleaning up after eating.

By 6 PM, the four were sitting around a bubbling hot pot.

"Cheers."

The four clinked glasses.

After eating for a while, Guo Ziyang and Ding Jiahui looked at each other, coughed dryly, and grabbed Ding Jiahui's hand.

"Today, taking advantage of this opportunity, the two of us want to announce something."

Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao also stopped their chopsticks.

The company matter had already been discussed, so the big event Guo Ziyang mentioned was likely emotional. For such a big event, it's either breaking up or taking a step further.

What was in front of them was naturally the latter. ===== CHAPTER 754 =====