American Peanuts

Chapter 203: Financial “Innovation” and the Experience of Workers
"Yes sir, the final investment agreement has been finalized. We will inject US$[-] million into Zygna. The other party welcomes our arrival." Andy Baines said on the other end of the phone.

"Of course the other party welcomes it. The investment does not involve voting rights, and it does not control it. We are just investors." Charlie said somewhat self-deprecatingly.

As a money-attracting monster, games often have high valuations, and Zygna is one of the unicorns, so the valuation will be even higher.

But having said that, $[-] million doesn't seem like a bargain now, but with Zygna listed on Nasdaq in two years, this money will reap a twenty-fold return.

Yes, in just two years, Zygna will become a behemoth with a valuation of more than [-] billion U.S. dollars. Looking at this terrifying growth rate, no startup in the entire Silicon Valley can match it.The reason is precisely because of the rapid expansion of social networks in the past two years.

"Ask the person in charge of Zygna to call me. I need to know their current thinking." Charlie said.

"Okay, sir. In fact, the other party is also eager to have a call with the investors behind it."

"In addition, the loan department of Silicon Valley Bank has received a lot of applications recently. I will summarize them later and send them to your personal secretary."

With the exception of Zygna, Silicon Valley Bank will not invest in Silicon Valley start-ups, but will develop related banking services around these start-ups.

Most of the profits come from credit. As long as Silicon Valley companies receive investment from well-known institutions in the industry, they can directly obtain a corresponding proportion of unsecured loans.

This is in line with the "innovative" style of American financial institutions, but it is exactly the same as futures in the real estate market and comes with huge risks.

Charlie had previously asked Silicon Valley Bank to send a copy of the monthly loan list to himself, and reserved the right to veto it. Although historical experience shows that Silicon Valley Bank will operate relatively smoothly in the next ten years, bad debts will inevitably occur. All you have to do is cull the rat poop.

"You said you would retreat to the background in the future." Linnie beside her muttered and turned over, revealing her glorious white back, and the lines of her shoulder blades were clearly visible, like a medieval sculpture.

"Of course, there are just some communication situations where I need to come forward, so you have to get up. You have to go to the company with me today." Charlie turned over and got out of bed.

"Why? I want to sleep for a while longer." She covered her face with the quilt and said coquettishly.

"You are the cover girl of the latest digital edition, and it also includes an exclusive interview with you, which is of extraordinary significance."

Charlie tried.

From the first issue of the magazine since he took over, the so-called "playmate girls" were no longer released, but the format was retained and transformed into a "PLAYBOY spokesperson". He no longer took revealing photos, preferring to focus on the ones on the market. It is a traditional magazine, but it also retains the relevant traditions of PB. For example, each spokesperson will wear a bunny girl costume.

After hearing Charlie's arrangement, Linnie immediately pulled down the quilt and said eagerly: "Give me a few minutes to put on makeup."

Baynes was not slow. After Charlie finished washing, he received an unfamiliar number from San Francisco.

"I just received a call from Mr. Andy Baines. I am very happy that you are willing to invest in my and my friend's business. They entrusted me to say hello to you..." The other party said a lot of opening remarks.

"I know you're curious, who is willing to spend such a large amount of money to invest in ZYGNA." Charlie didn't mind exposing his voice.

"Sorry, you sound very young..." Mark Pincus seemed unfamiliar with Charlie's voice.

But Charlie had no choice but to introduce himself in person.

Mark Pincus suddenly realized: "It turns out to be Mr. Charlie Rossi. Congratulations on becoming an independent director of Apple! Your investment in the entertainment industry is touching. Your joining will bring stable operations to the company. I sincerely You are invited to join the Board of Directors.”

"Forget it, I don't want to make this news public. In addition, I feel the future trend at Apple. To be honest, I think you may be able to achieve something in the mobile field. Now is a perfect window period. I think you should Increase the development of the mobile terminal, and it is best to launch the iOS terminal within two months."

"That's based on the Symbian operating system..."

"No, it won't be long before no one in the world needs Symbian."

"Two months... It's not difficult for us, although we have to adapt to the new assembly language." Mark Pincus gave assurances.

As a young talent who has founded many start-up companies and studied at the University of Pennsylvania Business School and Harvard Business School, he naturally understands the profound meaning of Charlie's words.

"If everything goes well, I would like to thank you privately for your help." Mark Pincus said earnestly at the last moment.

"I hope everything goes well." Charlie hung up the phone.

When Linnie and I came downstairs, we saw Kayla sitting upright in the hall. Finally, we found Giselle in the yoga room, who was doing slow but various difficult movements with the female instructor.Looking at Giselle's pregnant belly, Charlie felt particularly frightened...

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"Everyone is called here to announce a series of new personnel appointments. As the president of PB Music, Faith Hill also serves as the vice president of operations and CEO of the group company. In the future, all major departments will report to her. Artis· Samuel ceases to be my personal assistant and becomes director of corporate operations, reporting to Faith Hill. Ivanie Merip is promoted to corporate vice president, derivatives. Paris Hilton, promoted to derivatives The product director of the product department, and also the deputy director of the new media department..." Charlie said to the company's senior managers in the conference room.

"In the future, I will serve as the chairman and will no longer be responsible for the daily operations of the company. In addition, the financial department will report to me independently every month. Do you have any questions?" Charlie looked at everyone.

Saul was the first to raise his hand and said: "Charlie, can I see you again in the future?"

"Of course, although I will have less time to come to the company in the future, I will be in Chicago most of the time and can meet you at any time."

"No one informed me before," Paris complained, raising his hands.

"It's a notification now, does anyone else have anything to say?" Charlie looked around the crowd again.

"Very well, the next meeting will be chaired by Ms. Faith Hill."

Charlie handed over the baton to Faith, and he left early and came to the studio downstairs. Surrounded by the staff, Linnie was posing in various poses in a bunny costume. In addition to the indoor studio, this time the plan also prepared Going to the Aegean sea scene in Greece, I have restored the imitation makeup cosplay of many once dazzling playmate girls.

There is no doubt that PB will invest a lot of resources in her, trying to make her one of PB's leading ladies. The other one is Megan Fox. The two have already collaborated on a cover shoot last month, and the next one will be Megan's. Exclusive.

"I thought you had a meeting upstairs."

"That was the last regular meeting." Charlie said.

"Are you looking beautiful today?" Linnie spun around in front of Charlie.

Although she already knew what Charlie was going to say in advance, she still took the trouble to ask.

"Then I'll wear this tonight." Linnie winked at Charlie.

Come again?Charlie nodded stiffly.

When he came back this time, he suddenly found that the initiative did not seem to be on his side. They had been fed by him and their appetites were getting bigger and bigger, and their demands were beyond imagination.One or two Charlies can still handle it, but they can't stand everyone attacking themselves together.

And in the foreseeable future, the appetite will grow...

"Why, why is your forehead sweating?" Linni said caringly.

"It's nothing. You take the photo first and come to me upstairs when it's over." Charlie smiled.

"No, I want you to look at me here." Linni pouted.

"But I still have something to do. A friend's daughter came to the company for an internship. I have to go and see it." Charlie used Sophie as a shield and escaped smoothly.

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"Look what you have done, rearrange the fonts, and redraw the patterns on the inside pages. There was a mistake in the cutout. Don't make such low-level mistakes again. Ossenzweig received an order from Charlie. We need to Time is running out for transformation, so I have to leave these to me tonight." Editor Douglas sat in his seat, looking at the newcomers with their name badges in front of them, and said slowly while drinking coffee.

"But it's already four o'clock in the afternoon. I have to make changes overnight, why can't I do it tomorrow?"

"Of course not. Do you know how many positions are involved in the upstream and downstream? Everyone is waiting for you."

Yes, everyone is waiting, but let me do all the chores.

Sophia began to complain in her heart.

Reluctantly returning to her narrow workstation, she forced herself to calm down and start working.

If everything goes well, these tasks will be completed before three o'clock tomorrow morning.

"Boom!"

Another female editor in the group placed a stack of posters on Sophia's desk.

"All these external materials need to be organized. They will be classified and numbered later, and an electronic classification form will be made and sent to me early tomorrow morning."

"But……"

"What's the problem?" The female editor looked at Sophia condescendingly.

"It's okay." Sophia shook her head helplessly.

Well, it looks like the estimated end time will be adjusted back two hours.

After the other party left, Sophia sighed, wondering when this kind of life would end.

As a graduate of the University of Southern California majoring in fashion design, she found that what she learned in class was completely useless when she came here. She was dealing with some very simple and repetitive problems from beginning to end.

She felt like a machine.

On the third day after arriving here, she called her parents and told her story.

I originally thought that my parents would help me as a matter of course, but they were actually very happy and felt that this was an exercise that I should endure.

What kind of exercise is this?This is obviously the ultimate long-term pressure.

"Damn Charlie Rossi," she muttered, tapping the keyboard hard.

"It sounds like you are dissatisfied with me?" A voice suddenly appeared beside me.

Sofia was startled. When she looked up, she saw Charlie Rossi in a straight suit standing in front of his seat with a smile.

I don’t know how he slipped in without causing any reaction from the people around him.

"More than just dissatisfaction, I want to resign." Sophia lowered her voice and finally got the chance to vent her dissatisfaction.

"How do you feel now?" Charlie looked at Sophia, who was gasping for air. At this moment, she simply tied a ponytail and wore the most inconspicuous gray sports coat. It was completely different from the celebrity style she showed at Stallone's house before.

Maybe she hasn't had time to adapt to the heavy work, so that she can't find time to dress herself up.

Sophia took a few deep breaths, crossed her arms, curled her lips and said, "I feel much better now."

Charlie walked into her work station, looked at the information piled on the table, and then noticed the screen on her computer.

"It seems that you have been entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the editorial group. With great ability comes great responsibility." Charlie felt happy that Sophia could enter the work process so quickly.

"This is not entrusting a heavy responsibility, this is handling chores. They leave all the little things to me, the intern, and even need me to bring tea and water."

"Who? Tell me your name." Charlie narrowed his eyes and his tone instantly became cold.

"Uh... He didn't mean it. It's just that I happened to find him. At the same time, he drank all his coffee, so he asked me to pick up a cup for him. He didn't mean to specifically use me." Sophia looked at Charlie's reaction and hurriedly explained.

Charlie nodded: "Bullying in the workplace in any sense is not allowed, but I still need the other person's name. Maybe there was an omission when Keira and Artis handed over. This was not my intention. It turns out So, you're not using your father's last name." Charlie looked at Sophia's photo on the badge, and the last name below was "Rose," which was her middle name.

"My parents don't like me being too public. Well, that person is Editor Douglas." Sophia bit her lip and said nervously.

Charlie didn't stay here for too long, and not long after he left, he only heard the voice of Editor Douglas from his side.

"Ms. Rose, is the progress going smoothly? It was my mistake. I shouldn't have arranged so many chores for you. Leave the rest to me. Just get off work as soon as possible. In addition, there will be an editor's topic selection meeting tomorrow. You You can join me."

He rubbed his hands together and spoke in a truly gentle and even meek tone, with a flattering smile on his face. At this moment, he suddenly noticed the empty cup on Sophia's table and quickly picked it up.

"How can I ask you to do a small thing like making coffee yourself? I'll just do it."

Without waiting for Sophia to speak, he went to pour coffee for Sophia.

The topic selection meeting was the meeting that I most wanted to participate in. I didn't expect that the only second spot in the entire editorial team would fall on me.

Just as he was thinking about it, the female editor who had thrown a pile of materials over her trotted all the way to her desk.

"Sorry, it's all my fault. You're so busy, so it would be better for me to do it." She sneered and picked up the information she had put on the table.

"Also, if you encounter any problems later, feel free to ask me."

"Will it bother you?" Sophia pondered.

"Of course not. This is what I should do. You must not let anyone out." When she left, she blew a kiss to Sophia.

Not long after, looking at the editor personally bringing her a cup of coffee, plus a bunch of specially brought dried fruit snacks...Sofia smiled helplessly, and the figure of Charlie appeared in her heart again.

What did that guy say to the editors?
(End of this chapter)