Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1394: Chapter 1393: Trials

”I believe it, I believe it! Mr. Jiang, you are truly amazing!” Old Ma still hadn’t recovered from his shock.

”Let’s talk about cooperation then.” Jiang Cheng said. Hearing Jiang Cheng say this, Old Ma finally snapped out of his daze. Old Ma loves coding, but he’s not stupid. He knows full well what being able to solve this problem means.

Due to the rampant millennium bug, numerous computers couldn’t run properly, and many regional government offices and social enterprises couldn’t operate normally. If his company announced it could solve this problem, then spring would definitely come for his company!

”How does Mr. Jiang wish to proceed with the cooperation?” Old Ma was exceedingly excited at this moment.

”It’s simple, I can provide this program to you, I just want twenty percent of your company’s shares.” Jiang Cheng held up two fingers, representing twenty percent.

”Twenty percent!” The fervor in Old Ma’s heart cooled a bit. Twenty percent of the shares, given the current value of the company, really wasn’t worth much. But with this program, the future value of his company wouldn’t be comparable to now, so Old Ma was somewhat hesitant.

Seeing Old Ma’s hesitation, Jiang Cheng continued, ”President Ma should know what this program can bring. If President Ma really has no intention of cooperating, then I’ll have to look for another company.”

Even though Jiang Cheng said this, he was confident in his heart that Old Ma wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

Sure enough, after hesitating for a while, Old Ma nodded reluctantly. ”Okay, I agree to your conditions. When do we sign the contract? We can do it now.”

”Alright, I’ll go have them prepare the contract now. In half an hour, all the formalities will be complete.”

”Mr. Jiang, you are now the second largest shareholder in our company, so with all your technical acumen, shouldn’t you contribute to the company?” Old Ma said to Jiang Cheng.

”Haha, we’ll talk about that later. I will recommend someone to you who will guarantee that the company’s technological capabilities advance by leaps and bounds. But before that, I have something very important to do.” Jiang Cheng said to Old Ma.

”Something important? What is it?” Old Ma was shocked, wondering if he had missed something crucial.

”Uh, can you lend me some money? I have no money for a meal.” Even with Jiang Cheng’s thick skin, he was a bit embarrassed at this moment.

Old Ma nearly spat out a mouthful of blood, questioning if he had been swindled, handing over twenty percent of his company’s shares to someone who was borrowing money for food. If someone had told him before today that he would do such a thing, he would undoubtedly think that person was crazy.

”Haha, Mr. Jiang, you’re joking. As for dinner, I’ll treat you tonight at the Exhibition Grand Hotel, see you there!” Old Ma replied with a cheerful face.

”Alright, then I won’t hold back. Oh, I have a few friends who’ll join us too.” Jiang Cheng laughed.

With business concluded, Jiang Cheng found four people who had been waiting somewhat impatiently and left Tencent Company. They had important matters to attend to — getting replacement ID cards.

Without an ID card, it’s impossible to get around here in the Hua Family District, you need identification wherever you go.

In the afternoon, everyone went separately to different government offices to handle their ID card replacements. If they went together, it would definitely arouse suspicion from the staff at the government office.

Once everyone’s ID card replacements were completed, it was almost time, and Jiang Cheng took the group to the Exhibition Grand Hotel.

The Exhibition Grand Hotel wasn’t exactly a top-tier hotel, but it was decent enough, especially considering that Old Ma wasn’t that wealthy yet.

The group took their seats, and after ordering the food.

”Old Ma, let me introduce you to my friends here: Ning Jing, Zhang Mengmeng, Mount Da, and Counting Sheep.” Jiang Cheng introduced the four to Old Ma, who greeted each of them.

”Mr. Jiang, is the person you mentioned earlier the one you’re recommending?” Old Ma asked Jiang Cheng, still keen on matters related to his company’s development.

”That’s her, Zhang Mengmeng.” Jiang Cheng pointed to Zhang Mengmeng. Earlier that day, Jiang Cheng had already talked with Zhang Mengmeng about joining Tencent Company as the Chief Technology Officer. Since Zhang Mengmeng was new to the area and didn’t have anything particular she wanted to do, she agreed.

Old Ma looked at Zhang Mengmeng, who seemed to be under twenty years old, and couldn’t help but be skeptical about her capabilities. Zhang Mengmeng wasn’t bothered; after all, she was used to being underestimated because of her age.

”Don’t underestimate Mengmeng. She’s really capable. To be honest, she alone can outperform ten of your company’s technical staff.” Jiang Cheng said. Zhang Mengmeng didn’t feel particularly embarrassed upon hearing this because what Jiang Cheng said was the truth.

”Is she really that good?” Old Ma still found it hard to believe. ”You’ll see in due time. After all, this is technically my company too now; I wouldn’t sabotage my own interests, right?” Jiang Cheng said.

Old Ma, hearing this, felt that Jiang Cheng’s point made sense. Just then, the dishes arrived.

”Everyone, please eat, please eat, order more if it’s not enough!” Old Ma invited everyone to start eating. No one was shy, having been starving all day, ready to eat eagerly, caring little about any appearance concerns.

Under Old Ma’s stunned gaze, the group finished their meal. Old Ma looked at the now clean dish plates on the table, unsure of what to say.

”Uh... would you like me to order more?” Old Ma regretted his choice a bit, thinking if he knew they could eat this much, he would have just gone to eat at a roadside stall, cheap with large portions! Unlike here, where one meal cost him a whole month’s earnings. But fortunately, starting tomorrow, his company would be entirely different.