"well"

With a long sigh, Wu Mingming shook his head with a shy face, not knowing where to start.

Looking at his expression, Lu Heng was thoughtful and asked straight to the point: "Lack of money?"

Wu Mingming was stunned by Lu Heng's direct response, but the current situation prevented him from showing off, so he could only nod and whisper:

"We are really short of money!"

Lu Heng frowned slightly and said in confusion: "I only invested 10 million in May. It has only been four months. Are you running out of money so quickly?"

When things came to a close, Wu Mingming could no longer hide and dodge, he looked Lu Heng squarely in the face and nodded.

"We are short of money, and the gap is still quite big! Your 10 million yuan has indeed solved Ele.me's urgent needs, allowing Ele.me to successfully expand out of Chongqing and expand its development territory across the country. But it is just a drop in the bucket.

As the scale increases, the consumption of money also increases exponentially, and relying solely on its own profits is far from being able to sustain future development!"

As soon as the chat box was opened, it was like pouring out bitter water, and Wu Mingming's eloquence that he had already developed was continuously displayed at this time.

"In order to solve the many problems exposed this time, the company adopted the traditional model of building branches. The effect can be predicted. At least the three of us hold an optimistic attitude. However, the financial pressure will undoubtedly increase several times! Especially

The first two branches were established in Beijing and Shanghai, the two major municipalities directly under the Central Government. The consumption in these places is too high, basic salary of personnel, office space rental, equipment purchase, server purchase, etc., every place is a big hole for money!"

"Jianguo and I personally served as the heads of the two local branches. Chief, you will take over the Chongqing area after you return. From a side perspective, it is also to relieve the salary pressure of top-level personnel. Now we are hungry.

Well, we really can’t afford to hire professional managers with annual salaries of millions! But this is not a long-term solution. As more branches are established in the future, it will inevitably reach that point, and the funding gap will become larger and larger.

.Room chief, this"

A pair of eager and helpless little eyes stared at him fiercely, and Lu Heng couldn't help but panic.

He himself knows that online food ordering platforms are very expensive.

Before his rebirth, Ele.me had gone through several rounds of financing, and the biggest one was even more shocking.

The astronomical US$1.25 billion in financing from Alibaba and Ant Financial, based on the US dollar-renminbi exchange rate at the time, amounted to more than eight billion yuan, which is two or three times Lu Heng’s current worth!

So much money has been invested in Ele.me, and the purpose is self-evident. It is basically used to expand the market, increase the user base, and fight discount wars with competitors such as Meituan.

However, in the current domestic online food ordering platform market, there is only Ele.me, so there is no need to fight a money-burning war.

Lu Heng also didn’t expect that without fighting a money-burning war, Ele.me would consume so much money.

He is completely like a Pixiu, with a mouth but no anus, and only eats but does not vomit!

He only invested 10 million in May, and it was all spent in just four months. It’s hard to imagine what kind of financial resources will be spent next to make the Ele.me ship operate steadily and quickly.

Although he was panicking in his heart, his face did not show any signs of panic, and he still looked confident.

It has to be said that Lu Heng's Qi nourishing skills are getting better and better.

He pondered for a while and then looked at Wu Mingming, "Have you discussed this problem with Jianguo? Have you thought of any solution?"

Wu Mingming replied without hesitation: "Before setting off from Chongqing, I had a chat with him on this issue and finally reached a consensus. Everything is decided by the director. You are the most important founder of Ele.me and also the CEO.

Shareholders, your proposal will play a decisive role. And”

Having said this, Wu Mingming looked at Lu Heng with excitement, and said with a slightly admiring expression: "Moreover, Jianguo and I trust you 100%, and believe that you can lead Ele.me to a more glorious future!"

The fingers holding the teacup clenched instantly, and Lu Heng looked solemn.

His heart felt a little heavier. Wu Mingming and Xiao Jianguo trusted him so much, and his responsibility was invisibly greater.

The sound of the room manager's shouting made Lu Heng have a headache!

Wu Mingming on the side picked up the tea cup with a dry mouth and drank the tea until it bottomed out.

There was no hint of flattery in his words, everything came from the sincerity.

Needless to say, Lu Heng's attitude towards him and Xiao Jianguo can be seen from the time when Ele.me was founded, when he rejected their low-priced shareholding offer and gave them a higher shareholding amount.

Up to now, those shares that Lu Heng voluntarily gave up were a huge amount of money that ordinary college students may not be able to earn in their lifetime.

But Lu Heng handed it over to Xiao and Wu so easily at that time without any delay.

Especially during this period, as Lu Heng's deeds came to light, Wu Mingming began to admire himself as the head of the room from the beginning of gratitude and trust!

How much ability does he have that he can have so many careers and such an incredible net worth without everyone knowing it?

There was an unspeakable silence and a gradually depressing atmosphere.

Representative Lu Heng was also hesitant at this time and could not make a decision that satisfied him.

Wu Mingming lit a cigarette anxiously and wanted to give one to Lu Heng, but Lu Heng waved his hand and refused.

"Huh!" Lu Heng took a long breath and rubbed his forehead in front of the expectant Wu Mingming.

"The matter is serious at this time, and I cannot make suggestions easily, because my suggestion is likely to be the final decision. So please allow me to think about it for two more days, and I will give you an answer then."

Wu Mingming nodded solemnly, "Indeed, it is difficult to give a direct answer to this matter, I understand. Anyway, I will stay in Beijing for the next time. If you think about it, director, call me directly, or I will come

I can see you any time."

Lu Heng hummed, then frowned and asked, "Are you planning to stay in Beijing for the next six months?"

Wu Mingming said matter-of-factly: "Yes, the construction of the branch cannot be separated from the top person in charge. Not only me, but also Jianguo will stay in Shanghai for at least half a year."

"What about your studies?"

Wu Mingming chuckled and said, "You don't have to worry about this, director. Jianguo and I made a request to the school to suspend our studies. Chongqing University also agreed to suspend our studies with an attitude of supporting our entrepreneurship and reserved our student status. There will be opportunities in the future.

If so, Jianguo and I can still get our diploma from Chongqing University."

Hearing this answer, Lu Heng couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone has their own choice, and it's hard for him to say anything.

For him, laying a solid foundation now is far better than blindly pursuing wealth.

But for Wu Xiao and Wu Xiao, it is the opposite. Not everyone can have multiple careers and strive for them like Lu Heng.

Wu Xiao and Wu are now ready to seize the opportunity of Ele.me and make a fortune, and Chongda has also opened the door for them, so Lu Heng is naturally not easy to preach.

He stood up and patted Wu Mingming on the shoulder.

"I've wronged you two!"

"Uh, no grievance, this is all our own choice!"

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. How about my affairs?"

Wu Mingming smiled and said: "I have asked for leave for your teacher for one week. You don't have to go back to school this week. It happens to be the time for the freshmen's military training over there, and our junior year courses are not available during this period.

If you go back in a week, you won't miss too much homework."

Having said this, Wu Mingming couldn't help but ask: "Director, why don't you take a break from school with us? You have so many careers to take care of, so your time must be very tight!"

Lu Heng shook his head, without further explanation, picked up his cell phone and called Ouyang Fang.

"Arrange a car for me without a driver, so I can go out for a walk with my friends!"

After making the call, Lu Heng smiled at Wu Mingming and said:

"It's rare to come here once, and if you come, I will leave in a week, so there will be very few opportunities to meet in the future. Let me take you around Beijing, just for one afternoon!"

Wu Mingming nodded happily.

The two men left Yuzi Technology together. Ouyang Fang had already arranged a car outside the company. It was a sporty SUV with a large space, which was very suitable for outings.

As soon as he got in the car, Lu Heng's phone rang.
Chapter completed!