Li Lao and Zhou Can could really be considered close friends.
Both of them not only shared many common interests but also had very similar mindsets.
They were the kind of people who didn't sweat the small stuff, disliked showy displays, yet could treat friends with the utmost sincerity.
When Golden Entertainment Interactive Company was established, even if Li Lao had only given Zhou Can a 20% share, that would have been considered bringing Zhou Can along for a lucrative opportunity.
But instead, he gave Zhou Can a 50% share.
Zhou Can had none of the experience in running an entertainment company nor any resources in that regard. From a businessman's perspective, Zhou Can merely possessed a low-value record of Su Qianqian.
It would be entirely feasible to buy it off him and then sign Su Qianqian to the company under the pretense of helping Zhou Can's girlfriend.
By doing so, there would be no need to give Zhou Can any shares.