Chapter 355: Yizhou, Don’t Tell Me You Sold Your Ass?

Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Yizhou, Don’t Tell Me You Sold Your Ass?

It couldn’t be helped.

Running this short-video platform was a real cash burn in the early stages!

Dongzhou Technology had been in the red for a long time.

If Chen Dongyuan hadn’t taken on some software development projects to subsidize the company’s expenses, they probably wouldn’t even be able to make payroll.

Seeing his bitter expression, Gu Yizhou figured there was probably no money left in the company’s account.

He shook his head slightly and said, "We’re out of money, aren’t we? Why didn’t you say so sooner, man?"

"Uh... yeah, the company account is completely empty."

Chen Dongyuan thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "How about... Yizhou, we seek funding?"

The truth was, he had held out for so long precisely because he didn’t want to bring in outside investors.

In his eyes, Dongzhou Technology was like his own child. He felt that having just him and Gu Yizhou as the two shareholders was enough; he didn’t want outsiders meddling in the company’s affairs.

Especially since the core framework for Dongzhou Technology’s main project, Douyin, was a ready-made product provided by Gu Yizhou.

Besides, Gu Yizhou had already invested so much money. He felt that his current stake in the company was already taking huge advantage of Gu Yizhou.

That was why he had been so reluctant to seek funding, which would bring in outsiders and dilute Gu Yizhou’s equity.

"No need."

"I’ll handle the money."

"You just focus on getting things done!"

Gu Yizhou said with a wave of his hand.

"Huh?"

Chen Dongyuan froze when he heard Gu Yizhou say he would handle the money.

"You’ll handle it?"

"Yizhou, how are you going to handle it?"

Chen Dongyuan asked.

"I made a little something in the stock market recently."

"How about this? Tomorrow, I’ll go to the bank and transfer twenty million into Dongzhou Technology’s corporate account. You can use that for now. If it’s not enough later, just let me know."

Gu Yizhou picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip, and said nonchalantly.

’A little something?’

’Twenty million??’

’Holy crap, you call twenty million "a little something"?’

’Did I hear that right?’

Chen Dongyuan’s eyes widened as he stared at Gu Yizhou in utter shock.

"Yizhou... no, Brother Zhou, you’re not kidding me, are you?"

He looked at Gu Yizhou, who was sipping his tea, and asked timidly.

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

"You punk, do I look like I’m kidding?"

Gu Yizhou shot him a glare and said irritably.

Chen Dongyuan was speechless.

On this matter, Gu Yizhou really wasn’t joking.

Because that afternoon, Gu Yizhou had already sold all the stocks in his account.

The money from the withdrawal would arrive tomorrow.

So, he really did have the twenty million—and then some!

However, Gu Yizhou didn’t plan on throwing all of this money into Dongzhou Technology.

He had to keep a portion to continue investing in the stock market.

After all, there was no telling when the system might give him another tip.

Gu Yizhou didn’t want to miss an opportunity to pick up free money.

But then again, he figured it didn’t really matter.

’Even if I run out of money, my girlfriend still has some, right?’

’Yan Luoxi is a little rich girl anyway. Her money will be my money in the future!’

’Borrowing a little wouldn’t hurt.’

Besides, Gu Yizhou had already decided to bring Yan Luoxi in on his next move.

’Making money with my future wife sounds pretty sweet!’

Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard Chen Dongyuan speak up. "Yizhou... can I ask you something?"

"Hmm?"

Gu Yizhou glanced at him and said casually, "What’s up?"

"Uh... it’s not a big deal, really. I just wanted to ask..."

Chen Dongyuan said mysteriously, "Um... well, Yizhou, have you been... selling your ass?"

Gu Yizhou was speechless.

"Get the hell out of here!"

He said irritably, "You punk, is your mind filled with anything other than this filthy stuff?"

"Uh..."

"No, it’s just... you came up with two million before, which I could accept. But how long has it been? And now you’ve pulled out another twenty million!"

"Damn it, not even robbing a bank is this fast, is it?"

"You know what? Let’s just shut down the company. I’ll just play the stock market with you instead!"

"If it’s this profitable, what’s the point of running a damn company?!"

Chen Dongyuan said with a pout.

"Uh..."

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou was at a loss for words for a moment.

’Damn it.’

’He makes a good point!’

’But!’

’Damn it, weren’t you the one who wanted to start this company in the first place?!’

’Unbelievable!’

"Alright, cut the crap!"

"I’m just asking, do you want this money or not?"

"If you don’t, then forget it!"

Gu Yizhou said, exasperated.

"Uh... I want it!"

"Who wouldn’t want money!"

Chen Dongyuan said hastily.

"Alright, let’s leave it at that for now."

"I’ll transfer the money to the company account tomorrow. Use it, and make sure you seize this opportunity. Spend what you need to spend. Don’t be stingy and miss your chance. If you run out, tell me!"

With that, Gu Yizhou stood up, ready to leave the office.

He knew that every second was precious now, and he couldn’t be bothered to waste any more time talking nonsense with this guy.

"Okay! I got it!"

Seeing this, Chen Dongyuan also stood up and said with a serious expression, "Right, after the money arrives, I’ll draw up a new shareholder agreement tomorrow. We need to reallocate our equity."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou frowned.

He turned to glare at Chen Dongyuan and said irritably, "Reallocate my ass. We’re keeping it the way it is. Consider this a personal loan to the company. You can pay me back when the company starts making money!"

Hearing that, Chen Dongyuan grew anxious. "No, Yizhou, you..."

"Alright, enough nonsense. We’re doing it my way!"

"Stop being so wishy-washy, like an old woman!"

Gu Yizhou cut him off directly.

After speaking, he walked straight out of the office.

Seeing this, Chen Dongyuan could only shake his head helplessly. He also got up to walk Gu Yizhou to the door.

"Alright, you go back to work. I’m leaving the company in your hands!"

"You have a heavy task ahead of you for this period!"

Gu Yizhou said with a wave of his hand.

"Right!"

Chen Dongyuan nodded.

Watching Gu Yizhou’s retreating back, he suddenly called out, "Yizhou, I believe we’ll definitely succeed this time!"

Gu Yizhou glanced back at Chen Dongyuan and smiled slightly. "Yeah... that’s right. We will definitely succeed!"

With that, he walked away without looking back.

Chen Dongyuan stood where he was, staring silently at the closed elevator doors for a long time.

After a long silence, Chen Dongyuan’s eyes grew resolute. He turned and strode quickly toward the marketing team’s office area.

He knew the days ahead would be extremely busy and difficult, but he was also filled with anticipation and confidence.

Because he believed that as long as they worked hard, they could definitely seize this opportunity and lead Dongzhou Technology to a more brilliant future.

Chen Dongyuan found Luo Yuanfei, the head of the marketing team, and told him about the incoming funds.

Luo Yuanfei was also very excited to hear the news and said he would immediately organize a team meeting to discuss market strategies and promotion plans.

In the time that followed, Chen Dongyuan and the entire Dongzhou Technology team were plunged into a flurry of activity.

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