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Chapter 265 Discerning Talents_1

Chapter 265: Chapter 265 Discerning Talents_1

Wansheng Venture Capital, conference room.

Liu Chao had convened a meeting with senior management to discuss investing in artificial intelligence companies.

Some of these executives were shareholders.

The company had researched the AI industry and believed that the field held great potential, asserting that as long as they invested in the right companies, they would reap considerable returns in the future.

In recent days, Liu Chao and the company’s executives had visited several AI companies in Hai City.

Now it was time to discuss which company to invest in.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I think both Zongheng and Top AI Company of the World have great potential for development. I’m more optimistic about Zongheng and lean towards investing in them. What do you think?" Liu Chao was the first to speak up.

"I think they’re both pretty similar; we could invest in both. That way, no matter which one takes off, we’ll reap the benefits," said a shareholder.

"I don’t think that’s necessary. Top AI Company of the World is not as good as Zongheng; we just need to invest in Zongheng," another shareholder said, thereby supporting Liu Chao’s opinion.

"I think what Mr. Zheng says makes sense. Investing in both would increase our chances of winning. We can divide the amount meant for one company between the two; it won’t make much difference," said an executive.

These two viewpoints sparked endless debate among the executives.

The entire meeting room became as noisy as a vegetable market.

"I believe investing just in Zongheng should suffice. Since we can’t agree, let’s settle it with a show of hands."

As the president, Liu Chao could only resort to a vote given the situation.

If he insisted on investing solely in Zongheng, it would surely cause dissatisfaction among other shareholders, which would not be conducive to securing his position as president.

This position as president was hard-won, and he couldn’t afford to lose it.

"Alright, let’s vote by a show of hands."

"Yes, a show of hands. Let it be decided that way, and no one can complain."

"I have no objections."

The executives and shareholders all agreed to a vote by raising hands.

"Those in favor of investing in Zongheng, raise your hands," Liu Chao said, raising his own hand.

More than sixty percent of the people raised their hands.

"It’s quite clear now. There’s no need to vote on investing in both companies," Liu Chao said with a smile.

This confirmed that his position in the company was secure; most people supported his decision.

"There’s no need."

"Voting further would be a waste of time."

"Get in touch with Lin Yan from Zongheng."

Those who had raised their hands began speaking one after another.

The ones who didn’t raise their hands fell silent.

What more could they say? Anything they said now would be pointless.

"I’ll call him right now," Liu Chao said, immediately taking out his phone and dialing Lin Yan’s number.

"Hello," Lin Yan said in an upbeat mood.

With four hundred million in investments, his company would definitely be able to take off.

His voice became much lighter.

"Hello, Mr. Lin, this is Liu Chao from Wansheng Venture Capital. I visited your company this morning with my team," Liu Chao introduced himself.

"Hello, Mr. Liu. What can I do for you?" Lin Yan asked.

"Mr. Lin, here’s the situation: Wansheng Venture Capital has decided to invest in your company. We’re preparing to invest two hundred million, and I will be coming over with our team shortly to sign the contract," Liu Chao said cheerfully.

"Mr. Liu, I’m sorry, but our company has already secured investors," Lin Yan replied.

If it had been before the investment from Shen Dong and the others, Lin Yan would have been thrilled to receive Liu Chao’s call.

But now, it could no longer bring him joy.

A mere two hundred million investment, when Shen Dong and his colleagues had altogether invested four hundred million.

"What! Someone’s already invested? When we visited this morning, you said that there was no investment yet; how did you get investors so quickly?!"

Liu Chao’s expression changed, this was a clear case of being sniped at the last moment.

"Someone came for an inspection this afternoon, and right after their inspection, they decided to invest, just signed the contract not long ago, the investor just left," Lin Yan said with a smile.

"How much did the other party invest? You probably still need investment, right?" Liu Chao asked.

"They invested four hundred million. That’s already sufficient for the company’s development needs. We don’t need investment from anyone else. Mr. Liu, if you had made a decision sooner, I definitely would have accepted your investment," Lin Yan said.

"May I ask who made the investment?" Liu Chao asked.

He wanted to figure out exactly who had sniped them.

Even though figuring it out wouldn’t help, as this investment couldn’t be salvaged anymore.

But he was just not pleased. If he knew who it was and the other party was not strong, he would have to give them a hard time if they crossed paths in the future.

"Mr. Liu, I apologize, but I cannot disclose the investor’s information," Lin Yan said.

Lin Yan naturally wouldn’t reveal Shen Dong and the others’ information recklessly.

The company wasn’t publicly listed and had no obligation to disclose any information.

As long as no one spoke up, nobody would know that Shen Dong and his associates had invested in the company.

He was not sure whether Shen Dong and the others would be willing to have their information revealed, so he wouldn’t just tell anyone.

"Alright then," Liu Chao said helplessly and could only hang up the phone.

"Was the investment taken by someone else?" a shareholder asked.

"Yes," Liu Chao nodded and briefly explained the situation.

"Then let’s invest in Top AI Company of the World, it’s almost as good," a shareholder suggested.

"Exactly, it’s not yet decided who will develop better," a high-ranking manager echoed.

"We have no choice now," Liu Chao nodded and said.

The two chosen companies were the only options, and since investment in one was no longer possible, they could only invest in Top AI Company of the World.

He held a grudge against the person who had sniped the investment.

In his opinion, the other company indeed seemed to be better than Top AI Company of the World.

He had a feeling that it could become an industry giant.

As for Top AI Company of the World, he didn’t have the same intuition.

But now, since the other company had already accepted investment, even the best intuition was useless.

"Mr. Liu, let’s contact Mr. Gao of Top AI Company of the World then, so we don’t get sniped again," a shareholder suggested.

"Right, right, we can’t let someone beat us to it again," Liu Chao quickly picked up his cell phone and dialed Gao Hai’s number from Top AI Company of the World.

Soon, the call connected.

"Hello."

From the phone, Gao Hai’s voice came through.

"Mr. Gao, this is Liu Chao from Wansheng Venture Capital, I was the one who brought people to inspect your company yesterday," Liu Chao said.

"Oh, Mr. Liu, hello, hello," Gao Hai said enthusiastically.

"Mr. Gao, I won’t beat around the bush, your company hasn’t accepted any other investment yet, right?" Liu Chao asked.

"Not yet, but there are people who are interested in investing, it’s just that we need to discuss it with the other company members," Gao Hai bluffed.

Many people could tell that their company’s robots were faux artificial intelligence, so who would want to invest.

He sighed to himself, thinking how people nowadays were not so easily fooled.

"That’s fine, we’ll invest in your company, two hundred million," Liu Chao said boldly.

"That’s great!" Gao Hai exclaimed excitedly, "Mr. Liu, let me tell you, investing in our company is truly seeing the gem beneath the dust. We won’t let you down."

"I believe it. I’ll bring people over to sign the contract right away," Liu Chao said and then hung up the phone.

Then he announced the end of the meeting, took the company’s legal team, and went to sign the contract with Top AI Company of the World.

He was leading this investment and hoped to take full responsibility for it.

If Top AI Company of the World developed successfully and obtained substantial returns, it would help to solidify his position in the company.