Chapter 230 investment makes sense

Shuishui considered her age. It would be best if she started investing her money. She thought for a while and realized that she could not really express how much she knew because she was still considered a young girl. She felt that it would be quite unfair if she did, as it would probably fool people into believing that she was a genius, which she definitely was not. She was simply more hardworking than other people.

She thought it offer and began to look for small companies and large companies. She realized that she could not afford to invest in them. It would have been easier if she invested through investment avenues. She studied the stock market and finally chose three new companies. One was a small-scale company focusing on technological research and development, the second was a game production company, and the other was a cultural media company. They mainly made money from low-cost novels and manga. She was initially interested in the cultural media company, but she changed her mind when she read the negative reviews about the company. She didn't want to be involved with such companies.

She researched a bit about the game production company. It had released a few mobile games that were considered generally good. They had even submitted one of their games in a competition for most popular games.

She tried to find more information about the owner of the company. His name was Ye Mu and he was twenty-eight years old.

There were many reviews persecuting him and calling him selfish. No one knew why he left his previous company, and the company did not make a statement. He was already working alone, and he could not find an investor. Shuishui believed that he was a talented person, and that must have been the reason why people talked negatively about him. Maybe they were envious of him. She thought for a while and took the initiative to call him. "Hello, Mr. Ye. My surname is Qian. I'm very interested in your company. Can we talk?"

She was a person of action. If she was interested in something, she would definitely take action. She had her own impression of the game developer, and she thought maybe she could grab the chance.

"Hello. Sure." Ye Mu needed an investor. He had no choice but to consider Shuishui's offer, because he had already felt hopeless before she had contacted him. Just when he was extremely disappointed and wanted to give up, her phone call brought him hope.

"Well, I've already visited your official website and read your profile. You're also involved in the most popular online game, Feng Yun. Although I don't know what happened after that, I want to gamble on you." Shuishui believed that there were winners and losers in life. She wasn't sure where the investment would take her, but she wanted to give it a shot. She wanted to know first if it was something worth investing in.

"Let's find time to talk." She couldn't properly explain her proposal over the phone. She also wanted to see what kind of person Ye Mu was. She knew she would be able to learn more about him if she knew about his opinions, his failures, and his other plans. She wanted to study his profile as a potential business partner.

Ye Mu was naturally happy. "How about tonight? I can treat you to a meal. Whether we agree on closing a deal or not, we can be friends."

"Tonight should be fine. Tell me the scope of your investment. I want to see the whole picture." She wanted to know what his motives were.

"I am setting the price at five million," Ye Mu answered bluntly.

Shuishui felt that it was a little too much. After all, it was just a game developing company. "Is there a big project coming up?"

"We're preparing for a project. It's a large-scale game, and we need more funds. We've been stranded and have no funds to carry it out," Ye Mu said in a troubled tone.

Shuishui simply answered, "Then I'll see you tonight."

Shuishui hung up the phone, looked at the screen, and thought about the matter more seriously.

She continued to read about the other companies. She read about the company that focused on technological research and saw that their investment cost was too high. Moreover, the direction of their research was relatively competitive. Their service was generally not very competitive. Although she did not intend to get in touch with them, she listed down their contact details and other information, just in case an opportunity would arise.

She ate a few snacks and took a nap that afternoon. When she heard the sound of someone coming in, she got up in a daze. She rubbed her eyes and saw that Jiang Yuan had returned. "Uncle Jiang."

"En, you can continue to rest." He rushed in and then left in a hurry.

Shuishui got up. She had already slept for an hour and a half. It was enough. She went to the bathroom to rinse her mouth and then continued to work on the computer. In the afternoon, when Jiang Yuan had settled his matters, Shuishui said, "Uncle Jiang, I'm going out for dinner with my friends tonight, so I won't go back home with you tonight."

"En, you may go." Jiang Yuan thought of Mu Ziyu.

"Uh, Uncle, do you know Ye Mu?" Shuishui continued to ask.

Jiang Yuan was still thinking about Mu Ziyu when Shuishui mentioned Ye Mu. "Ah, I've met him a few times. He's a rather courageous young man. It's a pity that he followed the wrong person. Now that he's starting his own business, he seems to have encountered quite a lot of difficulties."

"Is he the one you'll be meeting tonight?" Jiang Yuan felt that it was not quite right.

"Yes. I want to invest in his company." Shuishui did not want to hide it. Maybe Uncle Jiang would have a good opinion about it.

Jiang Yuan looked at Shuishui with a strange expression. He was surprised that Shuishui wanted to start investing at such a young age. "What do you think? It won't be a small amount. If you invest a few million, it might go down the drain," Uncle Jiang said.

"I know, but I have chosen a few companies. I think his company has the greatest potential. Moreover, I have some money on hand to pave the way for my future. If I fail, I will lose this sum. Actually, it won't affect me much. After all, I didn't expect to own the money I have now." Shuishui felt that since she had the money, she would rather try investing it.

Jiang Yuan rubbed his chin. "Ye Mu is quite capable. It's a pity that he offended someone, so no one invested in his company. It was probably a dead end for him. If you want to invest, I won't object. But this time, I'll go with you."

"Okay, Uncle." She didn't refuse because she was a little surprised that Uncle Jiang didn't think she was being reckless. He even said himself that Ye Mu was a good person.

After work, Shuishui sent Ye Mu the address of their meeting place, which Uncle Jiang had chosen. Jiang Yuan had chosen the restaurant and felt that he could pay for the meal instead.

Ye Mu only responded by saying that it was quite close to him and that he would be there in ten minutes. Shuishui and Jiang Yuan set off and drove towards the restaurant. They first checked into a private room and sent the room number to Ye Mu.

Ye Mu was surprised when he entered and saw Jiang Yuan. "Director Jiang, long time no see."

Shuishui studied Ye Mu's overall appearance. He was twenty-eight years old and looked quite young, but his beard hadn't been shaved clean. He wore a suit and leather shoes. His hair was fashionably styled backwards. His overall appearance seemed delicate, but his overall demeanor showed fearlessness. He gave a good impression.

He looked at Shuishui and wondered if she was the person he had talked to over the phone. The girl with Director Jiang seemed very young. Could it be that Miss Qian had not arrived yet? He was confused. "Miss Qian?" he asked in a skeptical tone.

No way. He remembered the tone of her voice over the phone, which seemed more mature than how she looked.

"Yes, hello, Mr. Ye," Shuishui said. She smiled at Ye Mu courteously. She knew that Ye Mu was confused. She said, "You don't have to look at me like that. Take a seat first. Uncle Jiang knows that I'm going to invest in your company, and he wanted to come with me."

"It's okay. It's an honor to meet Director Jiang." He sat down and looked at Jiang Yuan and Shuishui. "I'm just surprised. Miss Qian is very young."

Jiang Yuan stared at Ye Mu and said, "My niece is young, but she's not easy to fool."

Ye Mu nodded. "I knew from our previous phone conversation that Miss Qian is not someone who should be underestimated."

"Let's order the dishes first. We'll talk after we've ordered." Jiang Yuan asked the waiter to bring in the menu.

They ordered only a few dishes. The waiter jotted down their order and walked away. Shuishui started the conversation and said, "It's like this. I can afford five million. I considered investing in your company, but I can't simply invest the money, so I want to know more about your project."

Ye Mu explained his conditions. "I know. If you're willing to invest five million, then I'm willing to transfer 30% of the company's shares to your name at the time of the notarization. You'll be the second shareholder of the company, and you will have the same shares in the future." Ye Mu also knew that the company had a lot of share and no dividends, given its current situation. However, he was very confident that there would be a significant change once the project was completed.

Shuishui thought a bit and said, "Then explain the project."

Ye Mu briefly explained his idea and structure, and Shuishui was very satisfied. She answered, "The conditions you offered are very generous. As soon as this project is completed, the profits will double, and the company's popularity will also increase. The investors will also increase. By giving me 30% of the shares, that means you understand that your future profits will be reduced."

Ye Mu smiled and said, ,"I've already thought about it. I've had five years of big ups and downs, and the experience has allowed me to grow a lot. It wasn't a joke. Half a year ago, I fell to the bottom, and my reputation was trampled on. It was very embarrassing. My own girlfriend despised me for being a coward, and my reputation was tarnished. But I didn't lower my head. I used all my savings to start this company." Ye Mu looked very sad. He regained his confidence in a second and continued, "I've gotten over it. Everything is fine. At least I have you as my investor now. If not for this investment, I might not have a future." He was serious. He was willing to offer such a big percentage of the shares to Shuishui because she had decided to invest money in his company when no one else did.

Because of his strained relationship with his former company and his tarnished reputation, it was basically impossible for him to get investors. He was angry because they didn't leave a way out for him. They had to step on him. He refused to accept it and didn't give up. No one had signified interest in his company, and he had grown tired of being hopeful about his plight. He had considered giving up the business.

Shuishui looked at him and said, "Indeed, you don't have any investors. Your company will collapse very soon."

Shuishui was very straightforward. Besides, she felt that the company's downfall would be inevitable if no investor would come and save it.

Jiang Yuan nodded. He said to Ye Mu, "Actually, even if my niece invests in your company, you will still find it difficult to get back up. But if you are persistent, can find a way to make them quiet down."

Ye Mu's eyes lit up. The reason why he was easily mistreated before was because he did not have a backer.

"It still depends on Shuishui's decision. After all, she is my niece. If she does decide to invest in your company, I will naturally have to help you." Jiang Yuan's promise was to assure Ye Mu that he wouldn't lose anything.

Shuishui nodded. "Then prepare the contract. Do you know any lawyers?"

She didn't know any lawyers, so she could only ask Jiang Yuan for help.

Jiang Yuan nodded. "Don't worry. Leave those to me."

"It will be ready in three days," Ye Mu said excitedly.

"Prepare the contract and send it to me. If we both agree on the terms, then we can officially invest in the shares in three days," Shuishui said. She had considered it her first major investment.

"Sure. I'll have my lawyer prepare the documents and send them to you tomorrow. Are you sixteen years old?" Ye Mu suddenly asked.

Shuishui nodded. "Yes."

"That's good, because the minimum age is sixteen. If you're under sixteen, someone else would have had to do it for you." Ye Mu was also surprised that Shuishui was very young. What was he doing when he was sixteen years old?

"This child is very smart. Everything else will depend on you now. If you do well, I might consider investing as well," Jiang Yuan said and smiled. He wanted to see how Shuishui's investment would turn out.

Ye Mu thanked him. With Qian Shuishui's investment and Director Jiang's help, he was confident!

Shuishui liked seeing a person's eyes filled with confidence and fearlessness. To do great things, one must have an adventurous spirit and fearless attitude. Ye Mu had it in him, and he was also ambitious.

They had a pleasant meal. The next day, Shuishui received an email. Ye Mu had sent four copies of the contract, and she had read every clause. It was perfect. There was nothing she didn't agree with. She replied to Ye Mu: "Sure. As for our contract signing, I will send you the location later today or tomorrow."

Shuishui stretched her back and said, "After the contract signing, it will be settled."

Jiang Yuan gave his evaluation of Ye Mu. "Yes. Although I haven't had much contact with that young man, I can tell he is trustworthy. His abilities will propel him to success, given the right support and resources."

Shuishui smiled and said, "Hmm. We'll see. Let's gamble on it. If he succeeds, it will be of great benefit to me."

Jiang Yuan decided that Shuishui had a strong personality. In fact, it made her seem scary and daunting. The investment was a risky one. If Ye Mu succeeded, Shuishui would greatly profit from it. Jiang Yuan believed that it would be right not to tell Qian An about the matter so as not to scare him or make him worry.

Shuishui, however, didn't want to stop there. She still had more than two million yuan on hand. She wanted to open a shop. Its location wasn't very strategic for business, but it wasn't bad either. She felt that she only had to worry about the layout. It had a floor area of more than one hundred square meters, but because the layout wasn't very good, the lease price wasn't very expensive. She turned to Jiang Yuan. "Uncle Jiang."

"Hmm?"

She didn't like to make empty promises, but she wanted to take another risk. "Uncle, I have an idea about a small investment. Since I don't have enough funds right now, I won't make empty promises. I'll write an investment analysis for you."

Jiang Yuan nodded. "Okay. Show it to me when you're done. If it's feasible for me, I'll invest in whatever you want to do."

"Thank you, Uncle. I'll work on it now. I'll give it to you in the afternoon if I get to finish it." She happily sat in front of the computer and opened a document. She quickly got to work.

Shuishui's business acumen was put to great use. She indicated the nature of the business and why she chose that business. She justified her reasons. She also listed down major factors that could be put into consideration. The shop would be located near the subway, and the lease was priced at only about three million yuan. It wasn't expensive. It was quite cheap for any business location in the capital. Shuishui had the layout to thank for since it made the shop not very strategic, hence the low lease price.

She also analyzed the shop layout. It seemed very suitable for a barbecue shop. She used the designs she had encountered in her previous life, and brought them to life with the virtual models she created.

She simply typed everything that came to mind. She was used to making such papers. She printed it out and realized that she had written a lot.