War Online

Chapter 364: Consecutive meetings

"You want to invest another 100 million Yuan?" Wei Jian, the chairman of the Darwin institutions was taken aback in surprise upon hearing that this young chairman of the Scarlet Group intends to become a shareholder at their private institution.

Despite having more than 20 branches in various cities, despite having top faculty, they have very few global achievements in the past eight years. 

Most of the time, their results are mediocre in sports competitions, quiz competitions, University Entrance examinations. So, they would also fail to acquire top talents.

After eight years since the foundation, their net worth is barely ten million dollars due to maintaining the top-level faculty, high-quality facilities, etc 

At such a moment, Chairman Wei got the proposal from the Scarlet group of 100 million Yuan donation to the academy.

Chairman Wei felt like finding an oasis in the middle of the desert. However, he didn't expect it turned out to be a mirage when he listened to Wil's demand.

How could he grant free scholarships to every westerner that joins the school? 

Just their tuition fees cost 8000 dollars per annum. As for the boarding fees, even though it depends on each branch, on average, it still costs more than 20 thousand dollars.

If Wil would ask to waive just tuition fees, Chairman Wei would have agreed to it. After all, they can still make profits from the boarding fees. However, Wil asked to provide scholarships in a way that lets them practically study and stay for free except for other stuff like books, extra classes, trips, etc

No matter how he thought of it, Chairman Wei couldn't accept such a deal. Moreover, it will be a loss to him if many students of western continent origin get granted such a scholarship.

However, at the same time, being an acquaintance with Silver, he couldn't offend Wil either. So, he rejected the offer with an excuse.

He didn't expect that instead of compromising on the deal, Wil, instead proposed a new one, by becoming an investor/shareholder.

As the other party appeared to be stupefied for a moment upon hearing his offer, Wil further said, "It isn't Yuan, Chairman Wei. I'm willing to fork out 100 million dollars on top of a 50 million dollar donation. In return, gather the shareholders. Do whatever deal you want to do with them. I need 33% of the shares in return.

I have another condition. The donation I provide to the academy will only go to the scholarship program.

Announced that in order to promote multiculturalism, the university and the academy will provide a fixed number of scholarships to those who reside in the western continent. 

You can also use those funds to provide merit scholarships for those students who excel in intercontinental or global competitions too.

This is a 150 million dollar deal. My conditions and the deal will go together. No compromise over here. Discuss with the board members and give a reply to my mail within tomorrow."

Wil didn't wait for his reply and disconnected the call.

Putting away the laptop, he let out a deep sigh. "To rectify mom's mistakes, I had to spend such a huge amount of money."

Thinking of his mother, Wil's mood turned bad, "What does that woman even thinking? Didn't she think how Mia would feel while suddenly leaving her home, school, friends, and everything? And what about Rey? He's even in his final year and yet, was forced to change the schools.

For her freedom, she abandoned me. And now to live nearby the son whom she had abandoned, she had ignored the happiness of her other children. She's just doing whatever she wants, not caring about the feelings of others"

To not get irritated further, Wil stopped thinking about his mom and took a nap until lunchtime.

Wearing a formal suit, he then left the hotel without eating lunch with his family as one, he had a lunch meeting with the Texel group's chairman, two, he wasn't in a mood to eat with his mom.

Silver originally offered to accompany Wil but the latter rejected telling him that Storm is coming with him, and he further asked him to look after their family.

Silver was a little bit disappointed that Storm was forgiven very quickly for the mistake he had done. Although he didn't intend to forgive his rival that easily, still he respected Wil's wishes and didn't confront him, at least not yet.

Upon reaching the location, Wil saw a few bodyguards were waiting at the entrance. As for Storm, he was told to stay inside as he will continue to be a public figure until everything settles down.

Under the orders of Wil, Storm booked the whole restaurant for the day so that there won't be any possible disturbance during the meet.

Entering the place, Wil saw Storm was sitting before an old man in his sixties and a young man in his twenties who slightly resembled the old man. Wil recognized them as he saw their info on the way on the internet.

Along with them, a pretty young woman was also there. Wil knew that she wasn't his daughter. So, he wondered whether she's a secretary.

"Ms. Clarke wasn't exaggerating. He's really too young." The son of the chairman commented as he looked at Wil.

"His mother was lucky unlike me. A capable daughter doesn't want to succeed in my position and the son was incapable to handle any affairs." The old man couldn't help but be grumpy. Just the previous evening, he had an argument with his daughter who said she wished to work at Ravens Tech, a company acquired by Wil.

Tang Lei became silent. He knew that his father always gives freedom to both of them. It's just that he's in a bad mood after their company's shares drop for the second day in a row due to the recent scandal.

With the news of Wil getting engaged to the finance minister was also circulating in the media, Tang He didn't know to who he should show his frustration. At such a wrong timing, his daughter breaks the news of her joining the Ravens Tech, making him show his anger on his kids, instead.

"Hello." Tang He put for his hand instead of greeting with a usual bow as the other party is a westerner.

"Sorry for the late." Wil accepted his handshake before taking his seat.

Tang He commented as he also took his seat, "I hope it's worth the wait."

"That depends on your answer, Mr. Tang." Wil returned the comment with a casual comment while hinting that there's something he would ask or propose that they might or might not like.

Both Tang He and Tang Lei had an idea about this meeting beforehand. They knew that Wil might be talking about the case with a negotiation. Wil's words further confirmed their speculations. 

"Well, we can talk while having lunch. There's no hurry." Even though he's interested to know what Wil might be proposing, as a business magnet, he should properly follow the etiquette. "Oh! By the way, this is my son, Tang Lei."

Tang Lei also put forth his hand for a handshake. However, Wil didn't take it.

"I know." Wil plainly nodded with a comment. "I read the articles on the way. Fined for more than 20 times on speeding; Got caught in a scandal twice with actresses; an alleged drug scandal, and got cheated by a girlfriend who ran away with five million."

Both the father and son were taken aback upon hearing his words. Even Storm felt like Wil isn't here to play with friends.