After an hour-long flight, the plane touched down at San Francisco Airport.
Wearing a pair of sunglasses on his face, a white T-shirt on his torso, white faded jeans on his lower body, and clover shoes on his feet, he has a tall and muscular figure, a gorgeous face, and emits a confident aura that draws the attention of the women around him.
Nelson stood in the distance and saw John and his group at a glance. John was like a luminous body, making people look at him unconsciously, and there were several women taking pictures of him with their mobile phones. I wonder if they recognized his identity; after all, John's photos have recently appeared in various media reports, so it is quite normal for him to be recognized.
"Hi, Nelson." John promptly approached Nelson's group and hugged him.
Nelson sensed John's joy and extended his arms, "Boss, welcome to San Francisco."
"Haha, thank you for your hard work these days." John and financial expert David both hugged and greeted the negotiation team.
David remarked to John with a sour smile, "Boss, you gave us too little time. We have only conducted a preliminary review of their company, and certain accounts have not yet been audited.
"Haha, let's set aside the accounts for now. I just need to assess the asset value and ensure that what I buy is a game company with a full staff," John remarked with a smile.
Hearing John's words, David shrugged his shoulders and muttered, almost speechlessly, "If that's the case, then there's no problem."
Nelson stated to John after welcoming Kurt and Joseph, "Okay, let's go, we've booked a hotel for you."
"Okay, let us go. I'll treat you to a large meal. Everyone will have a share." John enthusiastically recommends Huaxia's dinner treat, which is the ideal method to maintain relationships with friends and employees alike.
The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco's Soma District is the city's first skyscraper finished in the twenty-first century, standing at 121 meters.
Nelson booked John a deluxe view room on the 17th level of the hotel, which is furnished in cream tones to create a welcoming atmosphere. The panoramic windows not only provide a view of the Fangcaodi Garden, but also of many surrounding blocks.
Standing in front of the panoramic window, John took in the street vista and listened intently to David and others' lengthy introduction to the target company.
"Okay, let's head to the restaurant and try some California-style steak and several snack platters. We'll put our work on hold for now."
John stopped David's introduction and grinned at everyone.
Kurt caressed his huge belly and said, "Great, I've been hungry for a long time. "I feel like I could swallow a cow now."
John rolled her eyes at him furiously and sarcastically added, "You should go on a diet, otherwise you will get fatter."
"Whatever, if you don't like the food, you might as well murder me!Kurt was unconcerned about John's mocking.
Nelson and David couldn't help but chuckle as they watched Kurt rush out of the room, twisting his fat buttocks.
In the restaurant, Kurt took the menu and kept talking to the waiter, while John took the menu angrily and looked at the prices. He was a little surprised because the prices of the dishes were not high. He looked at the waiter standing next to him, who said: "French truffle foie gras with green apple cheese and caviar, Gullah-style traditional beef soup with rye bread, French yogurt fruit salad with fresh plum sauce, charcoal grilled shaved bone steak with black pepper sauce and fried mu .After ordering, numerous people chatted and waited for the food to arrive, and Kurt appeared even more excited, holding a knife and fork in his hand and preparing to eat.
John would occasionally make fun of him, forcing Nelson and David to shake their heads and laugh.
Kurt was unaffected by the taunting, perhaps because he had thick skin or because he enjoyed joking with John to strengthen their connection. Instead, he answered calmly with funny quips that made everyone laugh. .David, a financial expert who recently joined John's staff, is tremendously envious of Kurt and Nelson's relationship with John.
The first meal was soon served: French truffle foie gras with green apple cheese and caviar. The presentation was excellent, and the perfume was pleasant.
Take a tablespoon of caviar and place it in your mouth. The microscopic granules are slowly rotating between your lips. The exquisite flavor that emerges when you bite it makes your taste senses dance with joy.
It is quite delicious. Even if it is pricey, it is still a rare and high-quality substance. The chef's skills are likewise exceptional, allowing the ingredients to maintain their most important flavor.
The foie gras is so creamy that it melts in your tongue like snow on water, and the flavor is unsurpassed.
Despite the fact that it's excellent, John's mood remains down. He's used to enormous dishes and bowls of Chinese food, and there's far too little Western food. However, there are plenty of dishes in the back. I bet after one set, his stomach will be filled.
Salad, bread soup, and steak. ....They entered John's abdomen one by one. After finishing their wine and food, everyone returned to the guest room for a lunch break to replenish their batteries before the last negotiations in the afternoon.
afternoon.
"Holden, do you believe the other person is the young billionaire mentioned in the newspaper?""
Bill's demeanor was slightly tense, and the fears in his heart kept him from relaxing. He addressed Holden, who was standing next to him in a sharp suit and a serious attitude.
"Bill, I know what you are worried about, but I heard from the other party privately that their boss hopes to acquire a company with complete personnel. I don't think there will be much personnel changes temporarily."
"Although the other person is young, one of his ideas has made him a billionaire. Since he wants to get involved in an unfamiliar game industry, he naturally has considerations. This is an opportunity for us, and we have enough funds to complete our ideas."
Holden was unconcerned when he saw Bill's worries. The company has progressed to this point, and it is completely unrealistic to claim that there are no issues with the management. Layoffs are unavoidable, but they cannot lay off those employees. The decision has been taken, and all we can do now is wait for the new boss's decision following the acquisition.
Winster, the company's boss, was in a good mood as he stood in front of the two people. After all, a burden was about to be thrown aside. Even if the buying price was significantly reduced, it would still be far superior to the constant burning of money. Other issues in the organization are no longer on his mind, leaving the headache to the new leader.
"Coming."
Holden noticed numerous cars approaching them and spoke to warn everyone.
The car came to a halt gradually, and Winster and the others, who were the first to exit, were not strangers. These guys were in charge of the negotiations in recent days. David, the leader, was an extremely difficult negotiator.
Then, a young man dressed in a T-shirt and jeans stepped out of the car, glanced up, and took in the surroundings and the position of the company.
It was an old five-story building with peeling walls, giving it a decaying appearance.
"It should be this young man. He is so young. If you have money, you will be willful!"
Winston's mind was racing with ideas, but he took a swift step forward to greet John and shook his hand.
Holden and Bill exchanged glances before closely following Winston. They were equally astonished by John's youth, despite having seen his photo in the papers.
Following David's introduction, the two parties shook hands and got to know each other. Following a brief exchange, Winston led everyone into the game company one by one.
The company's office space is really large, but there aren't many employees. John has discovered that the company employs more than fifty individuals, who use a five-story structure. Everyone has enough of space at their disposal. It is indeed a bit lavish.
At this point, the entire company's employees were apprehensive. Employees could no longer work peacefully once the boss declared that he was selling the company. Lower-level employees fared better, but middle-level employees were mostly concerned that the new supervisor would approach them. Swing your redundancy machete at them.
Even with multiple senior executives, the company is not profitable, so what else can be said?
The atmosphere in the conference room was somewhat dismal. John went through the past game materials created by this gaming company with boredom. To put it simply, the inventiveness is good, but they are primarily casual stand-alone games, and the largest game in the United States. There are no items for TV console games on the market, much less online games.
David is directing the audit team in completing the final calculation. If there are no concerns, John may sign and pay.
Nobody spoke in the workplace. David opened the door and walked inside. He nodded to John, indicating that everything was good. Both parties were already seated. John signed the deal. David handed up the check, eager to sign his name. Of Winster.
Winster received the check, said farewell to John and the others, and exited the conference room without looking back. He no longer works for this company.
After witnessing Winster leave, John moved to the front of the conference room and looked around at several top executives from the company who were nervous.
"There will be no changes in the company's management for the time being. I will give everyone a period of time to demonstrate their capabilities. The creative department and sales department are the focus of my inspection."
John's somber expression made everyone who looked at him feel a chill.
Soon, the company's employees' salaries were largely settled. In fact, there was nothing to discuss. Aside from the replacement income for the employees, the money to buy the company was essentially a steal, thanks to the five-story historic structure and the enormous building behind it. The corporation also owns a piece of vacant property that was formerly utilized as a parking lot.
Winster requested no compensation for the company's past game copyrights. To be honest, John didn't enjoy those games. His sole objective in purchasing this company was to manufacture the things he required. Is there anyone in the world who knows the most profitable games better than me?
The folks John brought in took over the company and began signing new employee contracts. The company's name has been changed to "Mockingjay," and the distinctive trademark signboard has been handed over to an advertising company. The company's building was really ancient. John ordered that the building's outer walls be painted, and the interior be refurbished layer by layer. Employees did not delay their job.