Chapter 21, Rejection
Son Masayoshi's words surprised everyone present. Even Liu Qingquan, who has always been arguing, had to admit that Son Masayoshi is really generous and courageous. After all, at his age, he should be very steady in doing things and should not make such a decision. It would be very unwise to use the wealth he has worked hard for a lifetime to exchange for a third-tier shareholding in a technology company that had just been around for a year.
Even if this technology company is so powerful and has a good prospect, the investment risk is too great, and if it fails, he will have nothing, but venture capital is high returns and high risks. Masayoshi Son is so old that he dares to invest like this, obviously he has seen the drastic changes in the future world and is very determined to grasp the key to the change.
Liu Qingquan had to admire Masayoshi Son's spirit from his heart. He had to get the best things no matter how expensive they were. He could still give up his burden to make such investments in his seventies. His inner strength, confidence, viciousness and tricky vision had already seen the drastic changes in the future world in his eyes.
Liu Qingquan was stunned for a long time and said with a smile: "Mr. Sun, I don't know why you made such a decision. I have to say that this decision was too hasty."
Masayoshi Son smiled and said, "Is it a hasty? How do you look at it? I only believe in what I see. I have seen the changes in the future world, the emergence of anti-gravity flying cars, the world has become smaller, all the automobile industries will be replaced by your Qingquan Technology, and the global market belongs to you. I will naturally not give up on such an opportunity, let alone I am more optimistic about you, a person who is inspiring to change the world. From the bottom of my heart, I have to admire you."
How could Liu Qingquan be praised like this by a legendary figure? I was naturally very happy. "Mr. Sun praised like this, really flattered me. You are the role model for countless people to learn from, a legendary figure."
Masayoshi Son smiled and said, "Maybe for ordinary people, I am indeed an amazing person, but compared with those who have changed the world, I am just an ordinary businessman."
"No matter what, Mr. Sun is still very amazing. I have also grown up listening to your story since I was a child. The legendary case you invested in Alibaba back then has been admired by countless people. Your vision is so far."
When Liu Qingquan mentioned the most proud investment in his life, Masayoshi Son showed a proud look, "I was lucky that time. At that time, Mr. Jack Ma actually didn't want to accept investment from Japanese capital. He wanted to find domestic capital to invest. However, at that time, your domestic capital was too greedy and stingy. The conditions given were too unacceptable. I had the opportunity. I also thanked Mr. Jack Ma for giving me the opportunity. Mr. Jack Ma is also a very admirable person."
Son Masayoshi's words were very sincere, obviously he admired and politely towards Jack Ma. Without the slightest bit of his big boss, Liu Qingquan had to admire Son Masayoshi. It is difficult for people like this to refuse.
"Oh, I didn't expect that there were so many details that the outside world didn't know back then. I think Mr. Sun, you can convince Jack Ma in just a few minutes. It must have given the best conditions at that time. The domestic capitalists are really short-sighted and missed such a good opportunity in vain." Liu Qingquan remembered that the domestic capitals came to find him just now. I have to say that the domestic capitalists are really greedy and stingy. Those with backgrounds want to make a fortune.
"You must be sincere in doing business. I am like this. For projects that I identify with you, I am definitely the best among all. You domestic capitalists have little experience and lack experience in international investment. Many times, you show your greed but cannot give people the bargaining chips that make people excited. How can you succeed in doing business like this? No one is a fool. If you don't learn to do business sincerely, it will be difficult to succeed even on your own acre of three points of land." Son was very disdainful of domestic capital.
Liu Qingquan nodded: "Listen to Mr. Sun's words is better than reading for ten years!"
Masayoshi Son smiled and said, "I don't know what you think of my proposal? I came here with great sincerity. I think no one will be more sincere than me and will bid higher than me."
Liu Qingquan nodded and said, "Mr. Sun is indeed very sincere and has the highest bid. I, a company that has been established for less than a year, can be worth more than three SoftBanks. When outsiders find out, they will definitely think that Mr. Sun is crazy. However, I still want to reject your kindness."
"Why?" Although he had already been prepared to be rejected, it still made it difficult for Son Masayoshi to accept it. After all, he had bet on all his worth and just wanted to get shares in the third floor. This requirement was not an exaggeration.
"It's very simple. First, I don't want to share my shares to others, and I don't want others to point fingers at me. Second, you are Japanese, and it doesn't matter if I refuse domestic investment. Although they are not sincere, I cannot accept investment from Japanese capital, or other foreign capital investments, because my technology is really too critical, and the country will not allow foreign capital to intervene." Liu Qingquan said his inner thoughts very readily.
When Masayoshi Son heard this, he looked helpless. Everything was exactly the same as when he invested in Jack Ma. The other party also didn't like foreign capital, especially Japanese capital. However, Masayoshi Son obviously couldn't give up simply.
"Mr. Liu, please rest assured. I will never interfere with any of your activities. I can even give up monitoring of the use of funds. Moreover, the shares of the third floor do not affect your controlling rights and have no impact on you. As for the pressure you are considering from the domestic market, I still have a certain influence in the Chinese government and the economic circle, and the Japanese government will also give you strong support. It can completely block the pressure from the domestic market for you. After all, I just invested in shares and did not say that I would take away the technology. I think I can still share your worries with this." Masayoshi Son's attitude was very sincere.
"I am a Chinese and do not need the Japanese government to be my back. If it is true as you said, I will be shameless to the relatives and fellow villagers in my hometown, and I will also be ashamed of more than one billion citizens, and even more guilty to the heroic souls who died in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Please don't make me embarrassed. It's not that you are not sincere enough, but that I cannot accept investment from Japanese capital. Of course, the most important thing is that I don't want to divide my own shares." Liu Qingquan said it very surely, hoping that Masayoshi Son could understand his meaning and give up when he saw the difficulties.
"Maybe Mr. Liu, you don't know that my ancestors are also Chinese. I moved to Japan from Putian, Fujian. I have been relocated to Japan since my grandfather's generation. Your acceptance of my investment will not cause unnecessary impact." Masayoshi Son showed his identity as a Korean-Japanese. In addition, his ancestors were born in China, and he has always been prosperous in China. He is a genuine Japanese in Japan. In Korea, he emphasizes his Korean-American identity. When he comes to China, he will say that he is his ancestor and Chinese. In addition, his identity can make people closer. Japanese people will think they are their own people, Koreans will also think they are Koreans, and Chinese people will feel more respectful, after all, they are descendants of Chinese people.
However, Liu Qingquan would not buy his account. Although his ancestors were Chinese, he was already a genuine Japanese when he arrived here. He was yellow and white-skinned. Liu Qingquan smiled and said, "It doesn't matter where Mr. Sun is. I really don't plan to distribute shares to anyone."
Masayoshi Son sighed and couldn't help but feel sad. Although he often became prosperous in China, Japan, South Korea and China with his three identities, after reaching a certain level, the upper class of Japanese society felt that he was Chinese, Koreans thought that he was Japanese, but not Koreans. Chinese people thought that he was Japanese, and it was difficult for them to integrate into the real high-level. He also spent countless efforts and interests in Japan to have his current status and to get into the upper class of Japanese society.
It is really crazy to be unable to seize such a good opportunity. Seeing the encounter passing by, it is not my own style. I must find a way to seize it. The entire Japanese society is getting worse and worse. Like an old man in his twilight age, there is no trace of vitality, and the solidified class makes everyone stay in their own world peacefully. On the other hand, although there are countless problems in the mainland, the soaring dragon can make the cats and dogs around him tremble. Japan has very few opportunities, everything has been solidified, without a trace of vitality, the chaebol controls everything, it is very stable, and South Korea is too small, and they are not enough to divide themselves. Only a vast and vast power like China is full of countless opportunities, which is also the reason why they make up their minds.
"Mr. Liu, isn't there really a slight possibility? Even if you give it a little, everything can be negotiated as long as you are willing, please!" Masayoshi Son said with a very serious bow.
Liu Qingquan hurried over and helped Masayoshi Son up, shook his head and said, "I'm really sorry. I won't give up any shares. No matter who comes, it's the same. Even if the company is closed, I won't compromise!"
After hearing this, Masayoshi Son shook his head helplessly. It was not at that time. When he talked about investment with Jack Ma, Alibaba had difficulty in operating operations and needed funds. He seized the opportunity and was sincere enough to successfully invest and obtained hundreds of times the return. However, Qingquan Technology is currently holding huge capital and has obtained a lot of funds with just one pre-sale. No matter how sincere he is, he can't impress the other party. Alas, can't my Masayoshi Son's life stop here?
"It's such a pity! Since Mr. Liu is unwilling to accept investment for the time being, I will say goodbye first. If Mr. Liu needs help in the future, you can call me at any time." Masayoshi Son took a business card from his subordinates and handed it to Liu Qingquan. The business card is very simple, just write three characters: Masayoshi Son (the one who uses ancient Chinese characters in the upper class is still popular in Japan, and those who know how to write Chinese characters are very respected).
Chapter completed!