Chapter 76: 077. Ma Huateng Took The Initiative To Approach Su Yan
[T/N: This chapter have same event as the previous one but just some extra details. I posted it since it was next, I don't know why author would do it like this.]
Song Youzhen and Ye Manman both felt as if they were in a dream.
They truly didn't expect this at all.
Su Yan had come here... for the naming rights of the Olympic Games.
As individuals involved in the business world, they were well aware of the immense popularity and prestige tied to securing such naming rights.
But for small businesses, it was usually something they wouldn't even dare to consider.
The starting price was 500 million yuan!
The companies participating in the bidding were all major domestic enterprises, and even if one had the money, it didn't necessarily mean they were qualified to win the rights.
Upon entering the government affairs building, Su Yan followed the guidance of the staff and made his way to the bidding hall.
The place was already bustling with activity.
Seeing the gathered businessmen, Wang Sicong couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Many of the attendees were friends of his father.
The fact that anyone here could attend meant they were at least a billionaire.
"Who would've thought Mr. Su's business would reach this level?" Wang Sicong mused.
His father was right to tell him to follow Mr. Su.
As they sat down, Ye Manman and Song Youzhen looked around.
The surrounding bosses all appeared a little tense.
Many were nationally renowned.
For example, there were the heads of Mengniu and Yili, both dairy giants of the Dragon Kingdom, along with leaders from various other food industry titans, such as Panpan and Wangwang.
These were individuals they'd usually only see on television, yet now, they were all gathered here in person.
"Isn't that Ma Huateng?" Ye Manman suddenly noticed Ma Huateng among a group of middle-aged men.
As the leader of one of the three major internet giants, Ma Huateng's name was well known to everyone.
"It really is him. I didn't even greet him!"
Both women were shocked and found it hard to conceal their surprise.
As for Lili, she felt as though she had just entered a whole new world.
Coming from an ordinary background and merely being a beauty raised by Wang Sicong, she had never seen such an impressive scene before.
Her wide-eyed awe gave Wang Sicong a sense of pride.
Indeed, coming out with Mr. Su today had been the right move. Otherwise, with just his own net worth of 100 million yuan, it would've been impossible to attend an event like this.
Soon, a man dressed in a black Zhongshan suit stepped up onto the stage, signaling the start of the bidding ceremony. [T/N: Zhongshan Suit— A Chinese tunic suit for males.]
"Ladies and gentlemen, the bidding for the naming rights of the Olympic Games has officially begun.
"Next, each bidder will take turns presenting the advantages of their product. The final decision will be made by the organizing committee."
"Now, I'd like to invite the representatives of the named companies to step up and make their bids."
The first to take the stage was Mengniu's corporate manager.
He looked visibly anxious as he began his presentation.
Su Yan, on the other hand, sat calmly, while Ye Manman and Song Youzhen were both growing increasingly nervous.
Wang Sicong sighed, "It may seem like it's all about showcasing your strengths, but only those with real influence can win this. Even if my dad were here, it'd be a tough battle."
"After all, there are too many people with powerful connections."
Hearing this, both Ye Manman and Song Youzhen realized that their participation today was probably more symbolic than anything.
However, the fact that Su Yan could even compete in such a high-stakes arena was a testament to his immense capabilities.
After over an hour, it was finally Su Yan's turn.
"I'd like to invite the representative from Jiaduobao to the stage."
Su Yan rose from his seat in a composed manner, walking up to the stage under the gaze of many of the nation's top business leaders.
He began his presentation with calm confidence, neither overly humble nor arrogant, speaking in an organized and persuasive manner.
Many of the capitalists in attendance were clearly surprised.
"Whose child is this?"
Ma Huateng also took notice. He recalled hearing about a young man with mysterious origins recently making waves in the capital circle—someone who had acquired a 10% stake in Ahri, becoming a major shareholder.
That young man's name was Su Yan, and he was only 18 years old.
Could it be the young man standing before him now?
After Su Yan finished his presentation, he quoted 700 million yuan for the naming rights and then returned to his seat.
As he sat down, Song Youzhen couldn't help but feel as though she were living in a dream.
Su Yan was bidding for the naming rights of the Olympic Games, while her own son... was still a good-for-nothing.
Liu Hua was still living his days content with driving a Magotan, while Su Yan's accomplishments had already far surpassed anything he could hope to achieve in a lifetime.
Ye Manman, on the other hand, felt a surge of excitement. She couldn't wait to relive the events of the previous night.
After some time, the organizing committee gathered to vote.
Finally, the results were announced.
"I am pleased to announce that the winner of the naming rights for the 2008 Olympic Games is... Jiaduobao!"
As the words echoed through the hall, all eyes turned toward Su Yan.
No one had expected the relatively unknown Jiaduobao to emerge as the dark horse of the bidding process, successfully winning the Olympic naming rights.
...
As they left the government building, Wang Sicong, still in disbelief, said, "I can't believe it, Mr. Su! We really won!"
"Many of those people in there are my dad's friends... and yet, they were all defeated by you!"
After witnessing this, Wang Sicong had made up his mind. He would follow Su Yan from now on—success would undoubtedly follow.
Meanwhile, Ye Manman and Song Youzhen still felt as though they were dreaming.
Seven hundred million, just like that, spent on the Olympic naming rights.
Can he even recover such an expense?
At that moment, Ma Huateng, who had also left the government building, approached Su Yan.
Having learned who Su Yan really was, he couldn't help but feel impressed.
This young man had indeed become a major shareholder of Ahri.
"Mr. Su," Ma Huateng greeted with a smile, "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ma Huateng, and I'm the head of Teng Xun." [T/N: Teng Xun= Tencent]
Su Yan extended his hand to shake Ma Huateng's.
"Hello, Mr. Ma. Your reputation precedes you. It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person. You're even more impressive than what I've seen online."
Su Yan couldn't help but think of how Ma Huateng was often criticized online, but he admired the man's resilience.
"Haha, I'm honored by your kind words," Ma Huateng replied politely. "Few people don't know of my existence, but I am truly humbled to meet you today."
He continued, "At 18, I was still tinkering with computer programs. But you, Mr. Su, spent 1.05 billion yuan to acquire a 10% stake in Yahu, becoming a major shareholder of Ahri, standing alongside Ma Yun. Truly, it puts me to shame."
Ma Huateng's words left Ye Manman and Song Youzhen speechless once again.
Su Yan was a shareholder of Ahri!
And he had spent over a billion yuan to secure that position!
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