The next day after the car show, the impact was immediately felt. Luky received a lot of calls and messages from various parties who previously ignored it. Some of them are medium company CEOs, there are also representatives of business associations, and even one of a high -ranking officials who want to explore the potential of collaboration with the archipelago eats for the MSME program.
However, the most important call came from Pak Gunawan's secretary.
"Good morning, Mr. Luky. I am Devi, Mr. Gunawan's personal assistant. You want to schedule a follow -up meeting as mentioned yesterday. Is Mr. Luky willing to come to the Gunawan Capital office tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock?"
"Tomorrow at 3 pm? I can," Luky answered.
"Fine, sir. We will be blocked. See you tomorrow."
Luky hung up. This meeting will be very different. He now came from a stronger position, with symbolic recognition in the form of Bugatti and track record of acquisition and aggressive expansion. Social Engineering skills (basic) tell him that this is an invitation to negotiate, not to be intimidated.
He decided to prepare himself carefully. He spent the rest of the day and the next morning to analyze the financial statements and the Gunawan family business portfolio using the skill of financial analysis (basic) and corporate politics (basic). He was looking for gaps, synergy opportunities that he could offer, or weaknesses he could avoid.
He found several key things, Gunawan Capital had a large investment in the logistics and digital payment sector, two things that were needed by the Archipelago Eats. On the other hand, my APP assignment has a very large database tutor and student, a valuable data asset that Gunawan might want.
He developed a strategy. He will not come as an applicant, but as a potential partner that carries a bargaining value.
In the afternoon, Luky returned to Gunawan Capital Building. This time, he came by driving a bugat. The security and receptionist immediately recognized him and welcomed him with a different level of respect.
He was escorted to a smaller and more private meeting room. Only Pak Gunawan and Diana are inside.
"Good afternoon, Luky," said Pak Gunawan, this time with a warmer smile. "Please sit."
"Good afternoon, Mr. Gunawan, Diana," Luky replied while sitting.
"Go straight to the subject," Pak Gunawan began. "After seeing your development, including ... your latest acquisition is brave enough, I am starting to be sure that you are not just a lucky young man. You have instinct and courage. Our family always appreciates both things."
"Thank you sir."
"We want to offer a different form of cooperation. Not a minority acquisition, but a joint venture. For example, in the logistics business of the archipelago eats. We have an established logistics company, 'Gunawan Logistics'. Instead of you building from zero, which takes time and money, let us combine strength. We provide networks and experience, you provide brands and markets.
This offer is much more reasonable and fair. Luky thought for a moment.
"That's a very interesting offer, Pak Gunawan. I am very interested, especially in the logistics section. However, for the structure of 50:50, I rather objected."
Diana who sat still, finally interrupted. "Objection? That's a very equal proposition, Luky."
"I know. But let me explain," Luky answered calmly. "The value that I carry is not only the brand of the archipelago eats, but also the growth of very potential users and very valuable consumer behavior data. On the other hand, 'Gunawan Logistics' is already established, but the growth in the last 2 years tends to be flat, even a little decreased based on public reports on the last quarter. So, I propose 51% for me, 49% for Gunawan Capital.
Pak Gunawan was silent, considering. He glanced at Diana, who looked surprised but was also impressed with Luky's analysis.
"You've done your homework," I finally Gunawan. "But 51% is too high. What about 50.5% for you? It still gives you a symbolic majority control."
Luky smiled. "Good. I agree with 50.5%. But with one additional condition, full access and preference to use the 'Gunawan Pay' digital payment network for all transactions on my platform with lower transaction costs."
Pak Gunawan laughed broadly. "You never stop bargaining, huh? Alright. For lower transaction costs, we can give a 20% discount of normal tariffs. That is already very large, given the volume of your transaction which is definitely very high."
"Deal," Luky said. "My legal team will immediately contact your legal team to design a detailed agreement."
They discussed other details for almost two hours. The atmosphere is much more liquid than the previous meeting. Diana even gave ideas about the integration of technology that could be done.
When the meeting ended, Pak Gunawan shook Luky's hand tightly. "Welcome to join, Mitra. I think this is the beginning of a very profitable partnership."
"I also hope so, Mr. Gunawan," Luky answered.
He came out of the building with a feeling of winning. He not only succeeded in building a strategic alliance with one of the strongest conglomerates, but also did it with conditions that benefited him.
A short message from the system appears in his mind.
Ting!
[Early Warning: Alliance with strong parties detected. The level of threat from the Wijaya family increased significantly. They will consider this as an open war declaration. Increase vigilance.]
Luky understands. Allied with Gunawan means officially putting itself in the stronghold that is opposite to Wijaya. Open war will begin soon.
Arriving at home, he immediately called Rendra and Rio for a briefing about the joint venture to be done. Both were surprised but enthusiastic.
"Mr. Luky! Now we are official partners and Gunawan Group?" Rio asked in disbelief.
"Yes. But we are in control. Rendra, you will lead integration with Gunawan Logistics. Make sure our operations are not disturbed."
"Ready, Boss! Their network is very broad. This will speed up our shipping crazy!" said Rendra.
Luky also contacted Andi at Delta Nusantara's creation to start the production of the first TV ads that will be funded with a large budget of the results of logistics cost savings.
The next day at school, the news had spread. Luky is not only "new rich kids", but now is "Gunawan family partner". The treatment of it changed completely. Even the teachers paid him different respects.
Kevin Wijaya avoided him completely, his face was filled with revenge and defeat. He knew his fight with Luky was over, and he lost.
During recess, Diana approached Luky in the canteen.
"Congratulations on yesterday's agreement," he said. "My father was very impressed. He even told me to learn more from you."
"We can learn from each other, Diana," Luky answered. "My vision is fast, but your extensive family experience is very valuable."
"Want to have lunch together? I want to talk about ideas for new features in my task App, integration with our e-learning platform."
"Sure," Luky said.
They sat together. Bima and Dito who saw from afar could only gawk.
"Luky is now the same as Diana? The world is not stable," Bima murmured.
"Just the child can buy Bugatti, what is impossible?" said Dito.
That afternoon, Luky held an emergency meeting with all the CEOs of his company virtually.
"Our defense must be tightened," Luky ordered. "We are now on a higher radar. The possibility of attacks from the Wijaya family will increase. Strengthen cyber, physical, and operational procedures. Report everything that is suspicious directly to me."
In the evening, his prediction was proven. The system gives a warning.
Ting!
[Early Warning: Large scale hacking efforts are detected against the main server of the archipelago eats. More sophisticated and organized. Source: Several points, allegedly a professional team rented by the Wijaya family.]
Luky wasn't surprised. He immediately activated premium hacker skills (basic) and counter intelligence. The defense has been strengthened. He not only blocked the attack, but also launched a counterattack to paralyze the attacking server for a while.
He also sent an anonymous warning message directly to Mr. Wijaya's personal cellphone, "Stop your attack. Every attack will be doubled. You are dealing with me now."
A few minutes later, the attack stopped suddenly.
Luky smiled. He has sent a clear message. War may have been declared, but he will not be a surviving party. He will reply to every attack harder.
The next morning, an official e -mail entered from the Wijaya family lawyer. Its contents are a lawsuit against PT. Nusantara Eats with accusations of monopolistic practice and unfair competition in two cities.
Luky reads it calmly. This is an attack in different fields, using legal channels. He immediately continued the email to his legal team and also to the Gunawan Capital legal team, as stipulated in the Joint Venture agreement.
Within an hour, Gunawan's legal team which was much larger and experienced had arranged answers and initial rebuttal. They also threatened to sue back with accusations of defamation and baseless lawsuit.
Luky is aware of the value of this alliance. He is no longer alone.
Ting!
[Premium spontaneous mission has been completed!]
Description: Form of a Strategic Alliance with great power to fight threats.
Prize: +15 Character development points, increased employee loyalty, and access to the elite legal network.
Deadline: unlimited (resolved)
Luky saw his latest status. The character points are already high enough. He was curious, what happened if the points reached a certain level. Status, said Luky.
Status:
[Premium wealth system **
Host: Luky Pratama
Wealth Balance: 9,999,999,938,399,999,700 Rupiah
Status: Premium Member (Level 1)
Skill: Premium Fighting (Basics), Premium Hackers (Basics), Premium Academic Intelligence (Medium), Premium Business Strategy (Basic), SIM Premium, Premium Team Management (Basic), Financial Analysis (Basic), Counter Intelligence Premium (Basics), Corporate Politics (Basics), Streak Business Negotiations (Basics), Social Engineering (Basics)
Assets: PT. Nusantara Eats, PT. My job, PT. Delta Nusantara Kreasi, 1 Unit of Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, 50.5% of shares in PT. Nusantara Logistics (Joint Venture with Gunawan Group)
Character Points: 135
Active mission: 0.]
He has gone through many things. From a scholarship recipient student who was insulted, became a calculated entrepreneur, and now a partner of a conglomerate. The journey is still long, and the threat from the Wijaya family is still real. But one thing is certain: Luky Pratama has changed forever. He no longer survived; He was conquering.