"Moreover, even though your project has potential, the uncertainty is significant, and I must consider it carefully."

Tao Ziming's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he didn't let go: "Mr. Qi, I understand your concerns. I was too hasty and didn't consider your situation."

"But I really hope you can give us a chance. We can readjust the funding budget."

Seeing Tao Ziming's persistence, Qi Yun sighed and sat back in his chair: "Give me a new number and tell me what I can get."

"Think it through, and give me an answer only when you're sure."

After saying that, he took out a cigarette and quietly waited for the other's answer.

Tao Ziming felt a glimmer of hope upon hearing this.

He opened the laptop on the table, quickly checked the notepad, then licked his dry lips and organized his thoughts quickly.

"Mr. Qi, we can first reduce the funding requirement to eight million. This eight million is mainly for sustaining the R&D work for the next few months..."

"In return, we're willing to transfer 15% of the company shares to you. Although the company hasn't undergone a formal valuation, without counting our research achievements, the value of the imported equipment in the workshop alone is no less than sixty million."

"How do you think?"

After speaking, Tao Ziming nervously observed Qi Yun's expression, afraid that he would be dissatisfied with this proposal.

Qi Yun was silent for a moment, his fingers gently tapping his knee, his expression deep and his thoughts unreadable.

Eight million for a 15% share—whether it's worth it or not can't be said definitively. The reason he decided to invest was partly because he trusted the information given by the system;

and partly because he felt that Tao Ziming was a capable person, possessing traits of someone who could achieve success.

After pondering for a while, he slowly began, "Eight million for 15% equity—looking just at the value you've mentioned, I'm not losing out, but investment isn't just about the present, it's also about the future."

"You mentioned this eight million would sustain R&D for a few months, but what about after those months? If more funding is needed, should I continue investing?"

Tao Ziming was slightly stunned, showing a hint of embarrassment, and hurriedly explained: "Mr. Qi, I understand your concern. I proposed eight million just to sustain the company's current operations. Later, I will find ways to continue raising funds..."

"In any case, I won't easily give up on this project, and the money you invest won't go to waste."

After he finished speaking, Qi Yun took a deep drag from his cigarette before replying, "Let me think about it. I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

Tao Ziming showed a look of anticipation and quickly nodded, saying, "Okay, Mr. Qi, I'll wait for your reply. No matter the result, I am very grateful that you took the time to understand our company."

Qi Yun stood up and extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray, "Alright, let's leave it at that. I'll think it over."

...

After leaving the factory, Qi Yun sat in the car, still contemplating the investment matter.

He could come up with eight million at the moment; there are over nine million in the bank account, and in a few days, once those two shops are demolished, a few more million will come in.

Besides, he doesn't have to worry about cash flow. Not to mention the system occasionally provides profitable information;

the few businesses he invested in yield nearly a million in dividends each month. That doesn't even include the recently developed trading company, or Mr. Bi's jewelry company.

As for fixed expenses, right now it's just the employees' salaries at the internet company and rent, totaling less than a hundred thousand a month.

So currently, he doesn't face much financial pressure; it won't collapse like before.

In terms of returns... if they really develop that kind of battery, investing eight million could increase at least tenfold, if not more?

"Ding ding ding~"

A sudden urgent ringing interrupted his thoughts, and Shi Feng's name appeared on the phone screen in his hand.

"Hello?"

"Ol... Old Qi, something... something's happened..." Shi Feng panted heavily, his voice trembling.

Qi Yun's heart tensed, instinctively tightening his grip on the phone, and he asked in a deep voice, "Don't worry, tell me slowly, what happened?"

On the other end, Shi Feng seemed to calm his breathing before continuing, "Those bastards actually have detonators! It went off!"

Qi Yun held his breath upon hearing this, thinking it's really dangerous—messing with something like that.

"What's the situation now? Are you hurt?" he quickly asked.

"I'm fine," Shi Feng replied, "Those guys were cornered in a room. One of them panicked, lit the detonator, and threw it out the window, but it bounced back and went off inside!"

Qi Yun let out a long breath at hearing this, really afraid something bad had happened to Shi Feng.

"What's the situation over there now?"

Shi Feng replied from the other end of the phone, "I don't know; the building hasn't collapsed. Those bastards even brought out detonators—who knows what other things they have, didn't dare go in to check."

"The commotion was too big; I bet the neighbors have called the police. I've let the others retreat first, and I'm heading to the police station to turn myself in."

"I just called to let you know, so once I'm inside, you'll have to figure out how to help from the outside."

Qi Yun smacked his lips; these guys really don't consider the consequences—it's a serious issue when detonators go off.

Shi Feng's decision to turn himself in was clearly wise, but as for taking responsibility...

Thinking of this, he immediately replied, "Don't worry, I'll figure something out. Don't go to the police station. Head to the New District Branch now..."

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