Technology: Start by selling mobile phones

"Blackstone Pacific" investment company is located in IFS, the famous CBD business district of Chengdu.

With the introduction of Lawyer Wu, Mo Ran quickly came to the Chengdu office of "Blackstone Pacific" and met the person in charge.

"Mo Ran, boss of Nietzsche Company."

"Chen Yousheng, the person in charge of Yanguo, the investment company of Blackstone Pacific."

Chen Yousheng is about thirty years old. He looks very fresh and capable. He is wearing a suit from the Italian luxury brand Canali, and his tie is also a classic jacquard tie from the luxury brand Gucci.

As you get closer, you can even smell a hint of elegant perfume.

It has to be said that he is similar to the image of the elegant financial elite in Mo Ran's impression.

With his experience in the bank in the morning and no unnecessary nonsense, Mo Ran directly handed the prepared information to Chen Yousheng and then made his request.

"Mr. Chen, this is Nietzsche's own 'film and television copyright'. I now hope to use these 'film and television copyright' as a pledge loan. You can see how much it can be estimated."

Almost exactly the same as before at China Merchants Bank, Chen Yousheng took the information and did not answer immediately, but read it carefully.

But after just a few seconds, his expression changed slightly, and he looked up at Mo Ran in surprise.

"Mr. Mo, are these the film and television copyrights of the previous 'LeTV Pictures'?"

"Um?"

Mo Ran was also stunned for a moment, and then asked:

"Do you also pay attention to 'LeTV Pictures'?"

"I paid attention before."

Chen Yousheng shook his head as he spoke.

"A few years ago, I saw news on the Internet that LeTV had sold its film and television rights. I didn't believe it, but I didn't expect it to be sold to you..."

"But it just so happens that LeTV just asked us to do the copyright valuation of 'LeTV Pictures' last year, so this saves trouble."

Mo Ran was originally a little surprised when he heard "LeTV Pictures", but after hearing the whole words, he breathed a sigh of relief.

If the "Blackstone Pacific" capital in front of us is familiar with these "film and television copyrights", this matter should be easier to handle.

"Since you have understood it before, there is no need for me to explain more. Then I will trouble Mr. Chen."

"No trouble, just wait a moment, I'll have our evaluation department conduct an evaluation right away."

With that said, Chen Yousheng picked up the phone and arranged a call.

After a while, a staff member walked into the office and took out the information provided by Mo Ran.

Mo Ran has already experienced this process once in the morning, so he naturally understands it.

Then comes the waiting time.

With Lawyer Wu present, the atmosphere was more harmonious, and Mo Ran also learned more about the "Blackstone Pacific" investment company.

Not only do they have many financial businesses in Yanguo, they also have specialized offices in Neon, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and even Taiwan Province.

The business is not only equity, PE and other financing investments, but also industrial mortgages and even financial services for film and television companies and sports.

It can be said that as long as it is a profitable business, no one will fail.

The three of them were chatting. Just 20 minutes later, the staff member who had just come to collect the information knocked on the door and entered. At the same time, he was holding a brand new report in his hand.

Mo Ran's eyes narrowed, his breathing quickened, and his originally calm heart was filled with waves.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yousheng interrupted the chat between the three of them, took a look at the report, and then his eyes fell on Mo Ran.

"Mr. Mo, the evaluation results are out."

"Um."

"How many?"

Although his breathing was a little accelerated, and although he was a little nervous, Mo Ran quickly adjusted after taking deep breaths continuously, and there was not a trace of fluctuation in his tone.

"After our preliminary estimation, the copyright value of the movies and TV series you provided is approximately 1.3 billion yuan."

"But as you know, there is a gap between the valuation and the actual selling price. If you breach the contract, it will take cost and effort for us to realize these 'film and television rights'."

"So... the final amount we can give is 900 million."

900 million.

Mo Ran felt relieved.

If you can get a loan of 900 million, you can definitely get involved in the purchase of "lithography machines".

After dozens of seconds, he took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and then asked slowly:

"What about the loan interest?"

"As for interest, there are two ways."

Chen Yousheng put the evaluation report in his hand back on his desk and said:

"One way is that we are a PE company and our main business is private equity investment. You can entrust us to use these 'film and television copyrights' as collateral to make a 'trust' or private equity product, and then put this product in the market to raise funds."

"Given the securities market's recognition of 'film and television copyright', many trust companies and fund companies are still willing to purchase it. In this way, the loan term is at least two years, and the annualized interest rate..."

"About 14%."

Two years, annualized interest rate is 14%.

To be honest, it's not high.

After a while, Mo Ran asked:

"How long will it take to get the money?"

"Because funds are raised from the capital market, we need to first launch a 'trust' or private equity product, and then have a fundraising period."

"The approximate time is, about three months after signing the contract."

Three months.

After the words fell, Mo Ran already knew that this plan was not suitable for his current situation.

There are too many variables in three months.

The fear is that when money comes down, lithography machines will no longer be available.

He quietly picked up the tea cup and took another sip.

"What about the second option?"

"The second option is for our company to directly lend you a loan, and we will bear all the pledge risks."

"However... you can only borrow up to 700 million in this way, and the interest rate is 18% per year for two years and 21% for one year."

Saying that, Chen Yousheng explained:

"The first option is for us to make your 'film and television copyright' into products and put them on the market. Market investors will bear the risk of default. We will not bear the risk, so we can earn some agency fees and interest differentials."

"So... the interest is also relatively low."

"The second one is that we bear all the risks, so...the interest rate is higher."

Mo Ran thought about it briefly and understood the difference.

It has to be said that compared to the banking system, these top foreign-funded institutions are indeed much more professional.

"How long will the second one take?"

"If there is no problem with the information, it will be available within seven days."

After finishing his words, Mo Ran tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

The first option requires only 14% annualized over two years, the second requires 18%, and the one-year annualized rate reaches 21%.

Under normal circumstances, I would definitely choose the first option.

but now……

"Second, can the one-year interest rate be lowered further?"

"There is no other way. The most I can do is not charge you any other pledge fees."

After thinking for a few seconds, Mo Ran stopped worrying about interest.

After taking a look at Lawyer Wu, he finally fell on Chen Yousheng.

"Okay, let's do the second option, one year."

Chen Yousheng was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Mo Ran to be so decisive.

After a few seconds, he reacted with a bright smile on his face.

"Mr. Mo, you are so refreshing."

"Now we only need you to provide some information, and then we can sign the formalities and go through the process. If it's quick, we can provide you with the loan within three working days."

“A pleasure to work with.”

“Happy to work with!”

"Blackstone Pacific" investment company is obviously very professional.

After Mo Rancao signed the letter of intent, a professional account manager became responsible for the follow-up process.

After about ten minutes, Mo Ran and Lawyer Wu walked out of the office building of Blackstone Pacific.

When they were in the office, Lawyer Wu didn't speak. When the two of them got into the car and saw Mo Ran's obviously relaxed expression, he asked:

"I've rarely seen you look so relieved, and..."

"You also get a loan at an annual rate of 21%. What project are you interested in? Can you tell me?"

Mo Ran doesn't smoke.

At this time, I saw a pack of cigarettes on Lawyer Wu's center console, but I couldn't help but take out one, light it, and take a puff.

Then he said:

"It's nothing inconvenient, it's a photolithography machine."

"Photolithography machine? Uh... what does it produce?"

Mo Ran was a little surprised that Lawyer Wu didn't know about photolithography machines, but when he thought about it, he thought it was normal.

Before 2018, how many people knew about lithography machines?

"For chip production, all high-end chips in the world require photolithography machines to produce them. They are the crown jewel of the semiconductor industry."

"Do you think so?"

Mo Ran nodded heavily.

Only he knows what kind of trend Yanguo's chip industry will face in one year's time!

…

After negotiating a loan with "Blackstone Pacific", Mo Ran immediately fell into a nervous wait.

However, he was not idle during the waiting days.

The task of upgrading Nietzsche's mobile phone "Luban No. 8" has been notified to Hao Technology, asking him to immediately start the update plan of "Luban No. 8".

From appearance to hardware, as well as the optimization of the second game of "Luban No. 8".

In addition, Mo Ran also paid special attention to the progress of air conditioning.

We have entered March at this time, and next month, April will enter the peak season sales cycle of air conditioners.

Fortunately, Huanghai has sufficient experience and has attracted many experienced technicians in the industry to join. Nietzsche's first energy-saving air conditioner has begun to take shape, and the main components of the air conditioner have also been determined.

Now all that remains is to test and adjust, and then enter small batch production for the next step of testing.

As long as the air conditioners produced in small batches do not have obvious quality problems, they are not far away from mass production on the market.

In addition to the orderly development of mobile phone and air-conditioning business, Mo Ran was too embarrassed to continue to hold Li Zhi captive because his previous conversation with Bao Youcai was so beautiful.

Three days ago, Li Zhi had returned to Guangzhou and Yunfa Electronics Factory.

Mo Ran could only let Wang Fugui keep an eye on the Yellow River storage business for the time being.

but……

Although the Yellow River Storage Group is now leaderless, it is not all bad for Li Zhi to go back. In the past few days after returning, Mo Ran also learned more about the situation through Li Zhi.

Under tremendous pressure, Mr. Bao Youcai has tried every means and through various relationships to get chip orders and get the "lithography machine production team" up and running.

But overtly or covertly, there are always people secretly preventing "Runfa Electronics Factory" from getting orders.

In addition, as the news leaked, the senior technicians and engineers recruited in the production team also began to feel uneasy, and the entire team was in disarray.

Thousands of miles away, Mo Ran could feel the tremendous pressure Bao Youcai endured every day.

certainly.

This is a good thing for him.

but……

Just as Mo Ran was paying attention to Bao Youcai's situation, two days later, another piece of news suddenly came from Li Zhi, which instantly made Mo Ran nervous.

"Mr. Mo, I heard that Mr. Bao is planning to renegotiate with Huahong Semiconductor in three days. It seems that Mr. Bao has compromised and can no longer hold on."

Three days later?

And Hua Hong Semiconductor?

As soon as the news came out, Mo Ran immediately felt a strong crisis.

You must know that after "SMIC" has set its sights on EVU lithography machines, Huahong Semiconductor is already the only buyer at this stage.

The two of them were talking almost for the purpose of closing the deal, and Bao Youcai had no choice!

My 700 million loan hasn't been disbursed yet. Don't wait until 21% of your loan is disbursed. If the lithography machine is blocked again, then you will really be in trouble.

Thinking of this, Mo Ran immediately arranged the company's affairs. Without waiting for the loan approval, he flew to Guangzhou in person early the next morning and came to the "Runfa Electronic Technology Factory" so that he could understand the current situation up close.

"Brother Mo, you are so busy and you came here to see me..."

"Brother is really touched!"

Bao Youcai was extremely surprised and moved when he learned that Mo Ran had suddenly visited.

Even though he was in a quagmire at this time and had many things to do, he still took the time to personally receive Mo Ran.

Mo Ran originally wanted to talk to him about acquiring a "complete set of photolithography machines", but after thinking twice, he still refrained from mentioning it.

On the one hand, the money invested by "Blackstone Pacific" has not yet been approved.

On the other hand, after actually arriving at the "Runfa Electronics Factory", he calmed down and was ready to wait and see what would happen.

The two chatted for a long time. Because Bao Youcai was too busy, he finally arranged for Li Zhi to continue to receive Mo Ran.

Mo Ran was naturally rude to Li Zhi, and under strong request, he first visited the entire production line of the photolithography machine.

Completely different from the previous "TF memory card" production equipment and production lines, the workshop is not only a higher-level dust-free workshop, but also every staff member wears white anti-static clothing from head to toe.

It can be said that you can feel the high-tech flavor at a glance.

On the third day,

As Li Zhi mentioned before, just after ten o'clock in the morning, the staff of "Huahong Semiconductor" arrived at "Yunfa Electronics Factory".

"Hua Hong Semiconductor", like SMIC, is an early-established domestic chip company. Its main business also focuses on "wafer foundry". To put it bluntly, it is foundry chip.

If we want to compare with SMIC, it is slightly inferior to SMIC in terms of process technology. It is considered the second largest chip foundry company in the country.

This time "Huahong Semiconductor" came with a team of 10 people. When Mo Ran got the news, the staff of "Huahong Semiconductor" had already entered the conference room.

"I want to hear it too."

"you?"

Li Zhi was a little surprised, but he quickly agreed.

"Both Mr. Bao and the other two shareholders will participate in this discussion this time, and I, as a technician, will also participate. You can just go in with me in a moment."

"OK."

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