Chapter 466: Patent? Don't joke

Pizza Hut went crazy.

The stock price, which had been hovering around 2 dollars for a few days, quickly rose to 5.6.

Pizza Hut's market value reached 5.6 hundred million.

At this price, Great Song Bank began slowly releasing the shares it held.

(That's how stock issuance works: you issue a thousand shares, the issuer and his partners subscribe to part of them at the opening price, and when the stock price rises, they release those shares.)

(Stock issuance is a highly profitable business, of course there can be a failed issue, meaning the subscribers get locked in.)

While Great Song Bank was slowly releasing its shares, Imperial Kitchen's instant noodles began to be launched onto the market.

Ma Shimin's channel ability is very strong.

The stocking is also ample.

After another blanket advertisement.

Sauce-packet instant noodles were officially launched.

Upon release, it was liked by many people.

Imperial Kitchen also launched cup noodles, a boon for overtime workers.

It's just a bit pricey.

The packaging also featured Li Long and Mao Ying.

Eating instant noodles while gazing at your idol—what could be more enjoyable?

As Zhou Wenxuan was surrounding and intercepting Imperial Kitchen, he was punched in the chest.

It hurt so much he couldn't breathe.

The figurine noodles were completely useless.

"That shouldn't be. Why?"

He couldn't bear the blow, so he had someone secretly buy a few cases.

Upon opening, he discovered the sauce packets inside.

After steeping, the flavor came out immediately—fragrant, truly fragrant.

It's different—this isn't right.

He picked it up, took a bite, and almost cried.

"This isn't right—it's not the same as what they released before."

He had eaten Pizza Hut's previous instant noodles, which were expensive yet ordinary.

How come it's different today?

The five-spice noodles were gone, the egg noodles were replaced with tomato egg noodles, the fried sauce noodles were also adjusted, and a small side dish was added to the packaging.

It would be weird if the texture were the same.

Originally he thought Pizza Hut's instant noodles were nothing special and wouldn't amount to anything; now he realizes he was a frog in a well.

He was deceived.

He immediately picked up the phone and called Matsushita of Nissin.

The phone was quickly connected.

"Mr. Matsushita, hello, I'm Zhou Wenxuan—yes, the Gangdao figurine noodles are mine."

"What's the matter?"

"It's like this—I want to ask whether Pizza Hut has purchased your patent."

"None? That's great."

He almost jumped up.

Matsushita was bewildered.

"President Zhou, what exactly do you want? Please speak clearly."

President Zhou hurriedly said?

"It's like this—our Gangdao Pizza Hut is producing instant noodles, but you, Nissin, haven't granted authorization; they are infringing on your patent rights."

"What?"

Matsushita cursed.

"How dare someone use our patent without paying?"

"Eight, I'll soon go to Gangdao; we won't just let this go."

President Zhou was delighted.

His figurine noodles still have a chance.

Soon he told this news to Qi Dezun.

Qi Dezun was almost thrilled to death.

"Heaven helps me too."

"I'll see how you die."

The next day, newspapers began reporting that Imperial Kitchen had infringed Nissin's patent.

Pizza Hut's stock plummeted in response.

It quickly fell to 2 dollars.

Tian Guoliang hadn't expected to encounter such a thing.

He hurriedly contacted Yang Qing.

"President Yang, what's going on?"

Yang Qing, however, wasn't worried at all; instead, he ordered him.

Let Xuanwu Investment Bank seize the chance to increase its stake in Pizza Hut, and Da Song Bank also paused its withdrawal plan.

Manager Yang, you mean the Imperial Kitchen has no problem?

Yang Qing said matter-of-factly.

Of course there's no problem; we're using a new craft, steam-drying technology.

It has nothing to do with Nissin, and we've also applied for the patent.

It's a money-making opportunity; you should buy some too.

We were just going to make a quick profit, but we didn't expect them to give us another chance to cash in.

Songxia rushed over to Pizza Hut with a fierce aura.

Upon seeing Ma Shimin, he froze for a moment.

The attendant hurried to explain.

These are part-timers; the boss is a woman.

Songxia immediately regained his aura.

Have your boss come out.

Ma Shimin didn't move at all.

Chairman Songxia, may I ask what brings you here?

Songxia pointed at Ma Shimin.

You're still playing dumb, you stole our patent technology, and you're so arrogant.

I tell you, if your boss doesn't come out, I'll sue you into ruin.

Ma Shimin found it amusing.

Chairman Songxia, you're being very ungentlemanly.

As the chairman of Nissin, you're surprisingly hot-tempered.

You?

Songxia, choked with anger, demanded.

Who are you?

Only now does he ask who you are; this chairman really lacks class.

Her secretary hurriedly introduced.

Chairman, this is Pizza Hut's new manager, Ma Shimin.

Songxia then realized they were actually the boss.

He coughed slightly to hide his embarrassment.

Manager Ma, regarding Pizza Hut's infringement of our patent, what do you plan to do?

Manager Ma intended to tease this person.

Chairman Songxia, what are you going to do about it?

Songxia revealed a smile.

Actually, the patent issue isn't a big deal.

If we were one family, it wouldn't be a problem at all.

Manager Ma, you'd say that, right?

Ma Shimin was bewildered.

Chairman Songxia, just speak plainly.

Songxia stopped pretending.

I don't want your compensation either; just sell me fifty percent of Pizza Hut's shares.

The price will be based on today's closing price.

Today's price.

Ma Shimin asked around; now there's only a little over one left.

This guy's idea is really good.

Qi Dezun walked over at this time.

Manager Ma, I can also buy part of Pizza Hut's shares.

Hahaha...

He was overjoyed.

Ma Shimin looked at them as if they were idiots.

You think you've got me figured out?

Qi Dezun wondered.

Could Manager Ma have some other trick?

I advise Manager Ma not to waste effort.

Because we will soon apply to seize Pizza Hut.

If you don't give in to us, we'll let it die.

It's a choice between taking the money and leaving, or ending up worthless.

It's up to you, Manager Ma.

Zhou Wenxuan felt something was off; the person opposite seemed too calm.

Ma Shimin snorted.

Then go ahead and apply—do you really think Hong Fu is your family's business, that you can do whatever you want?

I, Ma Shilong, may not be much, but I still have some connections in Hong Fu.

I'd like to see who dares to shut down Pizza Hut.

Qi Dezun, you have such a huge foreign firm, yet you ignore it and stare at Pizza Hut all day—how the hell did Pizza Hut get taken?

Qi Dezun snorted.

You're slick, but I don't see how you'll get past this.

We gave you the chance, but you didn't want it—don't blame us.

With a puff, the Pizza Hut people laughed.

The laughter seemed contagious, one after another.

Finally, Ma Shimin couldn't hold back either.

Interesting, truly interesting, so interesting.

Matsushita Chairman, who told you we used your patent?

Is it hard to cook noodles?

Leave your Nissin, and the whole world will stop eating instant noodles.

Your face is so big, does your dad know?