Counterattack starts with controlling probability

Li Hao narrowed his eyes, a sneer playing on his lips: "It seems that they don't want to give up this last chance. That's perfect, we'll stay here and see what tricks they can come up with."

Wang Zhen hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Mr. Li, please wait a moment."

Li Hao looked out the window with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

He knew that the competition had reached the most critical moment, and one step could determine the direction of the entire situation.

Downstairs, representatives from Baiyan Capital were walking into the building with high spirits, obviously ready for the final fight.

Li Hao, on the other hand, sat in the conference room, adjusting his strategy and preparing for a head-on confrontation.

Wang Zhen's assistant left in a hurry, but Li Hao's eyes never left the window.

Downstairs, several luxury cars parked and the Baiyan Capital delegation filed in with confident smiles on their faces.

Li Hao sneered: "It seems they are also risking everything."

Wang Zhen looked at Li Hao with a complicated expression. "Mr. Li, you should know that as a startup, we need not only capital, but also industry resources and technical support. The conditions offered by Baiyan Capital this time are indeed very tempting."

Li Hao slowly turned his head, his eyes blazing. "Mr. Wang, the conditions offered by Baiyan Capital do sound very tempting. But do you really think they're selfless? When your core technology is stripped away by them, and your decision-making power is stripped away, do you still have a future?"

Wang Zhen was silent.

It's not that he didn't consider Li Hao's warning, but as an entrepreneur, he was aware of the risks behind every choice.

Just then, the door of the conference room was knocked and a representative from Baiyan Capital walked in.

The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a well-tailored suit, with a hint of arrogance in his expression.

"Mr. Wang, I'm sorry to bother you." The man said with a smile, but his eyes swept towards Li Hao. "It seems that our competitor is also here."

Wang Zhen forced a smile and invited the other party to take a seat.

The air was filled with invisible pressure.

The representative of White Rock Capital spoke first, his tone full of confidence: "Mr. Wang, our latest proposal directly increases the valuation by 20%. In addition, we promise to help your company enter the US market within the next three years and provide a full range of technical support."

This proposal surprised Wang Zhen, but his eyes still turned to Li Hao.

"Mr. Li, what do you think?"

Li Hao's eyes were steady. "A high valuation doesn't mean safety. White Rock Capital is good at driving up initial prices, but they'll eventually drain your value."

He paused, then continued, "Mr. Wang, if you are willing to choose Noah Technology, we will not only provide you with the necessary funds, but also provide your team with the best technical resources, so that you can have true autonomy."

The representative from White Rock Capital scoffed. "Mr. Li, it sounds like you, Noah, are being very generous. But what startups need most isn't sentiment, but tangible returns. Mr. Wang, White Rock Capital's funding and international resources are far beyond the reach of other companies."

Li Hao's face was expressionless, but his voice was as cold as ice. "Capital resources are tools; partnerships are the long-term value. Mr. Wang, you decide for yourself: do you want to be a pawn on the chessboard, or a player with your own choices?"

The atmosphere in the conference room became increasingly solemn.

Wang Zhen looked down at the two proposals on the table, stroking his fingers on the documents, as if making a final weighing.

The representative of Baiyan Capital emphasized, "Mr. Wang, I can tell you that this offer is our bottom line. If we can't reach an agreement today, the terms next time may not be so accommodating."

These words carried a threat. Wang Zhen raised his head, his expression changing slightly.

Li Hao chuckled and his eyes fell on Wang Zhen. "Mr. Wang, the choices made by entrepreneurs determine the future of a company. Short-term gains will never bring true success. Noah Technology is willing to be your backer, not your master."

Wang Zhen frowned, and the air in the conference room seemed to freeze.

Just then, Wang Zhen's cell phone suddenly vibrated.

He picked up his phone, looked at the message on the screen, and his expression suddenly changed.

"Excuse me, everyone. I need to deal with an emergency. Could you please wait a moment?"

He hurriedly left the meeting room, leaving the representative of Baiyan Capital and Li Hao looking at each other in bewilderment.

Li Hao leaned back in his chair, folded his hands, and said with a hint of provocation: "It seems that Mr. Wang's decision is not that easy to make."

The representative of Baiyan Capital said coldly, "Li Hao, are you too confident? Our conditions are what they really need."

Li Hao smiled and said, "Confidence? Perhaps. However, I believe that a true partner will not be swayed by false temptations."

The atmosphere in the conference room was deadlocked, and Wang Zhen's departure temporarily interrupted the confrontation.

Not long after, Wang Zhen came back, sat at the conference table, and sighed tiredly.

He raised his head and said to Li Hao and the representative of Baiyan Capital, "Thank you both for your proposal today. However, this decision is crucial to us, and I need time to conduct a more detailed evaluation."

He paused, glanced between the two men, and added, "Please allow me to give you a clear answer in two days."

Li Hao's eyes turned slightly cold. He didn't show much emotion, but just nodded gently: "Of course, Mr. Wang, we will wait patiently."

The representative from Baiyan Capital sneered, stood up, and straightened his suit. "Mr. Wang, time is certainly your right. But I hope you also know that some opportunities are fleeting."

Wang Zhen did not respond, but nodded slightly, indicating that the meeting was over.

The two groups left the conference room one after another and returned to the company with mixed feelings.

As soon as the White Rock Capital team returned to headquarters, they immediately held an emergency meeting.

"He actually needs two days to consider it?" an executive slammed the table in anger. "We've already offered such a high price and put forward plans to enter the international market. What reason does he have to hesitate?"

Another person sneered, "Li Hao has too much confidence in him. Wang Zhen obviously thinks Noah Technology can give him better capabilities."

"Li Hao?" The representative of Baiyan Capital narrowed his eyes, a hint of disdain in his tone.

"He's just a small-time character who won a few battles by luck. This time, he thinks he can still defeat Wang Zhen with his so-called team resources and future plans? That's ridiculous."

The atmosphere in the conference room became increasingly tense.

"We can't delay any longer," a senior executive said in a deep voice. "Since Wang Zhen is hesitant, let's make him understand that without Baiyan Capital, his company is nothing."

"Right," another person agreed. "Use these two days to put some 'pressure' on him and let him know that choosing us is the only way out."

Baiyan Capital quickly finalized a series of plans targeting Wang Zhen and his team, intending to create more unrest and anxiety in a short period of time and force him to surrender.

Returning to Noah Technology, Li Hao looked obviously heavy.

He sat in the office, staring blankly at the documents on the table.

Xu Lei pushed the door open and walked in, asking directly, "Li Hao, what do you think about this? I'm a little confused about Wang Zhen's attitude."

Li Hao looked up at him and said calmly, "His hesitation is normal. This is his company, and he has the right to be cautious. But if we can't turn the situation around within these two days, we may lose this opportunity."

Xu Lei frowned. "What founders fear most is losing control. Wang Zhen's hesitation may be because both we and White Rock Capital have touched his bottom line."

"So, the key is to make him believe that by choosing us, he is protecting his bottom line." Li Hao's tone was calm.

He lowered his head, closed his eyes, and thought to himself, "Boss Pi, given the current situation, what are our chances of success?"

Lao Pi's voice slowly sounded in my mind.

[Currently, your success rate is 50%]

"Only 50%?" Li Hao frowned. "Then can you help me increase my winning rate to 70%, or even higher?"

Unexpectedly, Lao Pi's tone was uncharacteristic.

【cannot】

This sentence made Li Hao's heart sink suddenly: "No? Why?"

There was a hint of seriousness in Lao Pi's voice.

There are too many variables in this situation, beyond my ability to predict. Both Wang Zhen's mental state and White Rock Capital's next moves are fraught with uncertainty.

Li Hao showed a rare look of bewilderment. "This is the first time. Mr. Pi, don't you claim to be able to manipulate probability? How can there be a situation that is beyond your control?"

There are limits to probability manipulation.

Lao Pi's tone seemed a little complicated.

This time, there are too many stakeholders involved, and every chess piece on the field has its own choice. I can influence local events, but I can't interfere with everyone.

Li Hao took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "So what do you think I should do now?"

Lao Pi was silent for a while, then said:

Two days is a short time. You need to make Wang Zhen clearly see that Noah Technology is his best choice. This cannot be achieved simply through persuasion, but through actual action.

Li Hao nodded, already having a plan in mind.

Within two days of Baiyan Capital and Li Hao's respective actions, the situation quietly changed in the undercurrent.

Baiyan Capital exerted enormous market pressure on Wang Zhen's company.

They secretly manipulated the supply chain, causing Wang Zhen's company to face supply delays in a short period of time. At the same time, they used the capital market's public opinion tools to spread news that was unfavorable to Wang Zhen's company.

The pressure on Wang Zhen was increasing.

In the office, employees' discussions were endless, and the marketing department frequently reported to him customer complaints and supplier requests.

At the same time, Li Hao was planning another action.

He did not try to contact Wang Zhen directly again, but instead carefully planned a technology-enabled publicity campaign through Feiyue Media and Yifeng’s charity foundation.

The event highlighted Noah Technology's latest progress and cooperation potential in the field of AI, which not only enhanced Noah's reputation, but also allowed Wang Zhen's team to once again see more possibilities for future development.

Two days passed quickly, and whether Wang Zhen could make the right choice in the end remained undecided.

Li Hao stood by the office window, looking out at the busy traffic. His expression was calm, but his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

"50% chance of winning," he muttered to himself, "As long as there is still a chance, I will win."