Chapter 720: Anyone Who Disagrees Is a Fool
After a few rounds of drinks and a variety of dishes,
Xu Yang said, "Here's the thing—I sought help from Professor Richard, and he will arrange a private jet to take you all back to the country. The plane will depart at ten tomorrow morning from Newark International Airport. Richard's assistant will be waiting for you at the airport, Chen Ling, I'll send you his assistant's phone number."
After finishing, Xu Yang operated his phone and sent Chen Ling the phone number of Richard's assistant.
Chen Ling and the others were all surprised.
They had not expected Xu Yang to ask Richard for help.
As students at Columbia University, they were naturally aware of who Richard was.
Richard was a famous shareholder of the Burton Consortium, a renowned economist, and a visiting professor of economics at Columbia University.
Even in the grand scheme of the entire country, Richard was truly a major player.
They did not study economics, but they had also audited Richard's classes.
Having secured help from such an influential figure, their return home was assured to be problem-free.
Represented by Richard, the Burton Consortium was much stronger than the Louis Family, with a naturally stronger network of connections.
The Louis Family would not be able to stop them, even if they wanted to.
Chen Ling said, "Xu Yang, thank you. I propose that we all raise a toast to you together."
The other students had no objections and drained their glasses in one gulp.
Wang Xiaocong pouted, "Hey, you're being too biased, what about me?"
Chen Ling laughed, "It's not that we're biased—we planned to toast Xu Yang first and then you."
The others echoed in agreement.
The group poured another round of drinks and raised their glasses to Wang Xiaocong.
Wang Xiaocong said, "That's more like it."
It wasn't that he was dissatisfied; it was just his way of speaking, his style.
Everyone knew what he meant and did not take it to heart.
Xu Yang said, "You should be very cautious tonight since you're leaving for the airport early tomorrow morning. Daniel may take other actions, and I suggest that after you go back and pack, head directly to the embassy. Have the embassy arrange for you to stay there for the night, and let them provide a car to the airport tomorrow—that should be safe.
I trust the embassy will help you once you explain the situation."
Chen Ling nodded, "That's right, the embassy is aware of our situation and has been actively communicating with the host country. The only issue has been the obstructions from the Louis Family. Now that the obstacle of returning to our country is resolved, and with the embassy ensuring our safety, there should be no problem. I will call them right now."
As someone who acted swiftly, she put down her utensils and took out her phone to call the embassy.
She had always been in charge of communications with the embassy.
Two minutes later, Chen Ling hung up and said, "The embassy said there's no problem. We've arranged a time, and they will send a car to pick us up at nine tonight."
Xu Yang nodded, "That's good."
With the embassy's involvement, there would be no issues concerning Chen Ling and her companions.
The Louis Family, no matter how powerful, wouldn't dare to openly confront an embassy vehicle and abduct Chen Ling and the others.
To do so would be akin to signing their own death warrant.
Chen Ling asked, "Xu Yang, you mentioned there was something else you wanted to discuss with us besides this. What was it?"
Xu Yang spoke frankly, "It's like this—you are going to grant me the exclusive license to your water treatment technology, and of course I'll have to establish a company. I'll set up a research department and would like to invite you to join the company. In addition to the licensing fees, I will also give you twenty percent of the shares.
Among the five of you, each person can have four percent of the shares, allowing you to benefit from the company's growth. I wonder if you'd be willing."
He felt there was no need to beat around the bush, so he made it clear.
As for whether they were willing or not, that was up to them.
If they were willing to join, it would be good news for everyone.
He had gained authorization and talent as well.
If they weren't willing to join, it was okay too. He had gained authorization and wouldn't be at a loss anyway.
It all depended on their choices.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ling and the others widened their eyes in surprise.
Chen Ling asked, "Are you really willing to give us twenty percent of the shares?"
Xu Yang nodded and said, "Of course, without your authorization, I couldn't have access to such great technology, nor could I establish a related company. You have developed such technology, and I believe that if you continue to delve deeply into this industry, you can definitely develop other technologies.
The technologies you develop and authorize to the company not only allow you to get the licensing fees but also let you enjoy the long-term dividends from the company's development. What's most expensive nowadays? Talent is. You are the talent, and naturally, I hope you will join the company. It all depends on whether you are willing."
Chen Ling immediately said, "I'm willing."
Xu Yang looked at the others, "What about you?"
They looked at each other and nodded their heads.
"I'm willing too."
"With such great terms, if I don't agree, I would be a fool."
"I'm not a fool."
"President Xu, with terms like these, we'll definitely follow you."
It could be said that the terms offered by Xu Yang had directly made them billionaires.
They were very aware of the value of the technology they had developed and the potential of the company being established.
An average of four percent shares per person was worth a lot of money.
They were fresh graduates, and you could say that upon graduation, they had already reached a height others couldn't achieve in a lifetime.
For such a good deal, not agreeing would be foolish.
Chen Ling asked, "When do you plan to establish the company?"
Xu Yang asked, "You just mentioned that your technology will take some time to be completely finished, how long will that take?"
Chen Ling replied, "It will be completed by the end of the year." Continue your adventure with My Virtual Library Empire
Xu Yang said, "No problem then. After you complete it, I'll establish the company right away. After you return to the country, continue with the related research and development. Do you have a place to stay, or do you need me to arrange it for you?"
Chen Ling shook her head and said, "No need. After we return, we plan to rent a house and continue our research and development work there, just like now. Once the development is successful, we'll contact you."
Xu Yang nodded and said, "That works. By the way, the flight is to Haicheng. Which city do you plan to settle in?"
Chen Ling replied, "I know you are in Jiangcheng, and the company will likely be registered there in the future, right? We might as well go to Jiangcheng. It will be more convenient to contact you for anything."
Xu Yang said, "No problem."
Curiously, Chen Ling asked, "Xu Yang, we haven't signed any agreement, and yet you are willing to help us like this. Do you trust us that much? Aren't you afraid that after we succeed in our research, we might choose someone else instead of you?"
Xu Yang replied, "It's your choice. If you make that kind of choice, I can only say we weren't meant to work together. Besides, I can assure you that you would regret not choosing me. Chen Ling, you should understand me. I achieved what I have now in just over a year. You can imagine what I'll achieve in the future.
I can bring you the greatest benefits and fully respect your wishes. If you are still unwilling, there's nothing I can do. As for sending you back to your country, don't worry about it. I'll just consider it doing a good deed."