The difference between cloud and mud

Fang Zhixing bid farewell to Jiang Tong and returned to the company to write an email to report the results to Xiao Fengtai.Jiang Tong can only provide one board seat, but accepts Hua Yu's investment in stages according to the progress of the pipeline.Jiang Tong even offered to propose that, considering the impact of btk27's failure in the first phase, Hua Yu could enter the game at a discount of 10% on the valuation of the b round.

The focus of the tug-of-war is the right to speak in corporate governance and the amount of cash paid for the first investment.Xiao Fengtai and Jiang Tong had reached a consensus in advance. In view of the current situation of Huaqing, Jiang Tong not only needs cash flow support, but also urgently needs guidance in capital market communication and corporate governance.However, Jiang Tong has already been tricked by Lu Wei, and he is very secretive about the so-called layman's finger pointing. He would rather take less money and maintain the independence of the management team.

"I'm going back to Beijing next week. You make an appointment." Xiao Fengtai read Jiang Tong's minutes and called him: "These are minor details that can be resolved in person."

"By the way, what did the accountant say?"

"There is no major problem with the accounts." Fang Zhixing sighed: "I think Jiang Tong is also a person who is dedicated to doing things. It's really unlucky to be tricked to death by a partner."

Xiao Fengtai was noncommittal: "Is there anything else? It's nothing, I'll hang up."

Fang Zhixing turned on the amplifier, and could vaguely hear the loud music and the loud laughter of men and women on Xiao Fengtai's other end.Five o'clock in the afternoon London time - what else could he say?

"Have fun and be safe." Don't forget to wear a condom.

He swallowed the last sentence with great difficulty.

Before the meeting with Huaqing, Zhixing was on tenterhooks, fearing that Xiao Fengtai would repeat the same mistakes and anger Jiang Tong for no reason.He was thankful to find that he was worrying too much.After returning from London, Xiao Fengtai was visibly refreshed. He got up early every morning to buy coffee, which made the little secretary at the front desk giggle. The good mood lasted until the group went to the suburban science and technology park to investigate Huaqing.

Before walking out of the gate, Fang Zhixing believed that the results of this research were only half-baked.The team members who left with Lu Wei were mainly responsible for the research and development of btk and clinical trials. The core backbone of CD30 research and development not only did not leave, but also exuded a kind of bloody temperament that a soldier must win—in other words, the company may still be saved.

The bad news is that the two sides talked face-to-face all afternoon, and Jiang Tong still refused to accept any intervention from investors on the company's strategic level. Since he is still the controlling shareholder of Huaqing after the b round of financing, no one can do anything about him.

But he also left room for Hua Yu to operate: Jiang Tong was more flexible in comparison with the first-round investment amount and milestone payment expectations.From the perspective of risk and return, Hua Yu can further reduce the amount of the first round of payment, and make additional investment according to the performance of CD30.

To sum up, Fang Zhixing believes that this is a successful meeting, a harmonious meeting.Xiao Fengtai and Jiang Tong—even though they quarreled a lot when they first met, they both fully demonstrated their professionalism in this meeting.Fang Zhixing took back his words, Mr. Xiao and Mr. Jiang did not know each other, and they might make a lot of money together.

until they walk out the gate.

Fang Zhixing asked casually: "Mr. Jiang, how was your son's interview result?"

Xiao Fengtai walked in front of him and was about to open the car door.His body froze.

"What did you say?"

Fang Zhixing laughed: "I can't tell, Mr. Jiang's son is going to go to elementary school—a very beautiful mixed-race kid."

He poked Jiang Tong: "Hey, Mr. Jiang, show us the photo for Mr. Xiao?"

Jiang Tong has been maintaining a strange silence beside them, and at this time, as if waking up from a dream, he took out his mobile phone.

"This is... this is my son." His voice tightened, "He is six and a half years old, and his name is Jiang Zhen."

Xiao Fengtai stared down at the photo expressionlessly.It was getting dark, and the faint white light of the mobile phone reflected on his face. The contours of the shadows were undulating in depth, and his eyes were hidden in the shadows, which made Fang Zhixing feel creepy.

Xiao Fengtai didn't move, Jiang Tong didn't move, Fang Zhixing didn't dare to move.Only the headlights flickered in silence.The cold wind howled, and the street lights seemed to become darker. The shadows of the three people dragged deep and long, intertwined and overlapped, dark gray and light gray layer upon layer, and there was a cold darkness in the middle.

It may only be a few seconds, but Fang Zhixing has centuries in his heart.Xiao Fengtai raised his head and smiled at Jiang Tong.

"You go back first." He looked at Jiang Tong with great interest, and ordered Fang Zhixing casually.

"I suddenly remembered something, and I need to talk to Teacher Jiang again."