Chapter 94: 095: Su Yan Has Spent Over 7 Billion in This Period—It’s Beyond Calculation.
Liu Jie knew all too well just how difficult it was to truly master a foreign language.
Even a language like English, which is included in the college entrance exam, is often only learned in theory. When it comes to actual communication with native speakers, most people find themselves at a loss.
Yet here was Su Yan, not only fluent in a foreign language but speaking Dutch—one of the hardest languages in the world to learn.
This was beyond belief.
'Is a genius simply a genius in every field?' Liu Jie thought to herself, awed by his abilities.
Fanmes was similarly shocked. When Ma Huateng had mentioned an 18-year-old entrepreneur in China wanting to acquire Penguin's shares from HIM, he had assumed this young businessman was just another spoiled second-generation rich kid with little to show for himself other than a lot of money.
But now Fanmes realized he had completely underestimated Su Yan.
Dutch, of all languages, was notorious for its complexity. Even in the vast Dragon Kingdom, there were probably fewer than a hundred translators capable of fluent, flexible communication in Dutch.
And yet here was Young Master Su, speaking with ease.
Who raised such a remarkable young man?
With a mix of admiration and disbelief, Fanmes spoke in clumsy Dragon Kingdom dialect, "Mr. Su, I can speak a little of your language."
"But not very well... I never expected you to speak Dutch so fluently. It's really quite incredible."
Su Yan smiled modestly. "Mr. Fanmes, please, let's sit down. In our culture, it's customary to discuss business over a meal."
"Of course," Fanmes replied, settling into his chair.
As the group took their seats, the waiter began bringing out a series of lavish and incredibly expensive dishes. Liu Jie couldn't help but feel a bit dazed by the extravagance of the meal, and seeing the price of each dish was enough to make her wince.
But she knew this was necessary for the kind of high-level business Su Yan was conducting.
As she glanced at Su Yan's handsome profile, a warmth spread through her heart. She felt genuinely happy. Su Yan brought her along to all these important occasions—surely, it meant she held a significant place in his heart.
"Mr. Fanmes, may I ask how many Tencent shares HIM is planning to sell this time?" Su Yan inquired casually.
Ma Huateng, who had been listening intently, suddenly felt a wave of tension. As an ally of Su Yan, he was hoping HIM would sell as many shares as possible. After all, the Sword of Dalmos—those dangerous shares hanging over his head—could fall at any moment.
But if Su Yan could take over those shares, Ma Huateng's influence on the board would remain secure. That would be a game-changer.
Fanmes cleared his throat. "Mr. Su, to be honest, HIM is looking to sell more than a dozen shares. Although the global economy is volatile right now, HIM isn't exactly hurting for money."
Ma Huateng knew this was the tricky part. While Southern Africa might be a relatively poor region, the powerful conglomerates there held enormous sway. Even in places like India, world-class billionaires emerged. With enough of a monopoly, money was never a problem.
Su Yan leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp. "Mr. Fanmes, let's not beat around the bush. I want 20% of the shares."
Fanmes was momentarily stunned by Su Yan's directness. How had this young man already seen through his plans?
Indeed, HIM's bottom line was 20% of Tencent's shares.
Both Ma Huateng and Zhang Xiaolong were silent for a moment, astonished by Su Yan's ambition. Su Yan was aiming high—20% of the shares was no small ask. At current market value, that was over 2 billion yuan!
Adding the 3 billion yuan Su Yan had just spent on the building, along with the earlier acquisition of 10% of Alibaba's shares and his investment in the group-buying website Meituan...
The numbers were becoming too much to handle.
If Su Yan actually secured those 20% of shares, plus the 700 million yuan he had spent on securing the Olympic naming rights...
Mr. Su must have spent over 7 billion yuan in a short period.
Even Fanmes, usually composed, couldn't help but grow solemn. How could this young man know so precisely about HIM's bottom line?
Was Su Yan this formidable, even outside of China? How did he see through everything so clearly?
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