Chapter 594: Pony Cuts Off Love (Part 2)
Xiao Ma only found out yesterday that Li Chen chose their headquarters to meet at their headquarters.
"Mr. Ma, do you think Director Li will cooperate with us?"
"We'll find out later." Ma Huateng's face was calm and elegant.
The person asking the question was his right-hand man, Sun Zhonghuai, who is also the current person in charge of Penguin Video.
If Penguin Video wants to develop, video content is the core, and copyright is the most direct frontier.
Rongchen Pictures is originally the largest producer of high-quality video content in China, covering three categories: film and television.
Li Chen didn't know that Penguin people had already started to contact TVB and the six major Hollywood companies.
But the result of the contact surprised Sun Zhonghuai of Penguin.
The mainland copyrights of some classic dramas and films from TVB and the Big Six in Hollywood have actually fallen into the hands of Rongchen Pictures.
What surprised Sun Zhonghuai even more was that a few years ago, Li Chen had copyright deals with Hollywood giants such as TVB, Warner Bros. and Disney.
Such forward-thinking vision simply baffled Sun Zhonghuai.
In addition, Li Chen is the major shareholder of Youku, and Sun Zhonghuai was once worried that even if Penguin purchased the copyright from Rongchen Pictures, the price would not be low.
Who knew that things would take a turn for the worse, and today this person would actually visit the Penguin Building in person.
Ma Huateng was not as worried as Sun Zhonghuai. In his opinion, although Li Chen was the major shareholder of Youku, he also held a large number of Penguin stocks.
You can also say that you are a shareholder of Penguin.
Moreover, it was held at the beginning of the listing and has never been reduced, which is very interesting.
As long as he gets a correct word from Li Chen today, he will know whether there is a possibility of cooperation between the two parties in the future.
The two doors of the elevator opened slowly, and Li Chen immediately saw the gentle pony standing at the front of the crowd.
Almost at the same time, Xiao Ma also saw Li Chen.
Both of them had smiles on their faces.
Li Chen and Liu Yifei walked out of the elevator.
Xiao Ma led Penguin's group of executives also walked forward slowly.
"Director Li, I've admired him for a long time. I just got to meet him today. I'm glad to meet you." Xiao Ma was wearing a black business jacket, her hair was neatly combed, and she was wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, looking capable and energetic.
Li Chen didn't recognize any of the people behind Xiao Ma.
Liu Yifei was beside Li Chen and silently compared the penguin parent opposite to her husband.
She wanted to laugh a little in her heart, because she was surprised to find that her husband's appearance was not an advantage in the entertainment industry.
But compared with partners like my husband, I always seem to be one step ahead.
Whether it’s Big Ma, the two from Guangguang and Weibo, or Mr. Gu from Youku and Wanda’s Director Wang.
"Mr. Ma is so polite. Mr. Ma's reputation is no worse than mine."
"Let me introduce, this is my wife: Liu Yifei."
"Hello, Miss Liu."
"Hello, Mr. Ma."
Several of the Penguin executives behind Xiao Ma secretly laughed in their hearts: "There must be some Penguins who don't know Director Li, and I'm afraid I can't find a single Penguin who doesn't know Mrs. Li."
Ma Huateng and Liu Yifei shook hands lightly and then let go. Then they turned to one side and said, "Director Li, let me introduce you. This is our vice president Zhang Xiaolong."
Li Chen's heart moved. No one else knew him. This person's name was well known in his previous life. After all, the title of 'Father of WeChat' was too loud.
"Nice to meet you, Director Li."
"Nice to meet you." Even though Li Chen felt a little turbulent in his heart, his face remained calm.
After a round of introductions, two of the Penguin Five have arrived today.
But Li Chen only remembered Zhang Xiaolong and Sun Zhonghuai.
Although the latter currently has a lower rank than Zhang Xiaolong, he is responsible for Penguin’s video business, which was just launched in April this year.
It stands to reason that he can be considered his competitor. After all, he is the major shareholder of Youku.
Xiao Ma took Li Chen and Liu Yifei to visit the Penguin Building, and only Sun Zhonghuai was by his side.
Today is the last day of the year and the last working day.
Downstairs of the Penguin Building, many fans and more than a dozen media from various places suddenly gathered.
It was confirmed from the Internet that Liu Yifei and Li Chen had indeed appeared in the Penguin Building, which made the fairy fans in Shenzhen crazy with joy, and even made the entertainment reporter's gossip fire blazing.
People from all walks of life came towards the Penguin Building from all directions.
Although they definitely couldn't get in without a work permit, just looking at the dark crowd of people outside the building made several security guards feel a little scared.
Artists from Rongchen Pictures also inquired about each other in the group, and Yang Mi and others even sent WeChat messages directly to Liu Yifei.
"Why did you and your seniors go to Penguin???"
"Are you going back to Beijing today?"
"You and Director Li should just quit the industry and go work on the Internet. The word "investment" is jumping again and again, and you are visiting QQ. Gee. Sister, I am confused."
Liu Yifei didn't bother to read the WeChat messages of Zhou Xun and Yang Mi.
On the top floor of the Penguin Building, in Ma Huateng's office, Liu Yifei's eyes were filled only with her husband's.
Even though this was the Penguins' home court, the husband still performed impeccably.
On the contrary, the two people opposite seemed a little anxious.
"Director Li, I would like to ask, if I am not wrong, do you plan to hold our stocks for a long time?" Ma Huateng crossed his legs and put his hands in front of his knees, as if he was talking to an old friend he hadn't seen for a long time. Chatting like reminiscing about old times.
But Sun Zhonghuai, who was standing next to him, was no longer calm and said to himself: "Sure enough! Director Li really holds our stocks."
Xiao Ma is indeed very cunning, and he asked this question very well.
If Li Chen answered yes, Xiao Ma would probably 100% think there was something wrong with him.
Li Chen smiled: "Mr. Ma, your question is inappropriate."
"Buying low and selling high is the right thing to do. I still hold Penguin's stock, but I am optimistic about Penguin's future."
“At the time of the financial tsunami, I actually wanted to reduce my holdings and stop losses, but I couldn’t bear to part with them, so I didn’t sell them because of a single thought.”
Ma Huateng suddenly laughed: "Director Li, you are such an interesting person. The difference in your thoughts can make a world of difference in your net worth."
Although Li Chen said this, Ma Huateng still had the answer in his heart.
Ma Huateng asked again: "What does Director Li think of the WeChat we launched this year?"
Li Chen glanced at his lovely wife sitting next to him and said with a smile: "Do you think WeChat or QQ is better to use?"
Miss Liu was thinking wildly and her mind was wandering when her husband suddenly called her by name, but she didn't react: "Huh?"
Ma Huateng could tell at a glance that Liu Yifei was thinking about something else, and explained with a smile: "Ms. Liu, which one do you like more between WeChat and QQ?" Only then did Liu Yifei react: "Of course it's WeChat. I'm now I don’t even use QQ that much”
Li Chen nodded and smiled: "Mr. Ma, Yifei's answer is my answer."
Miss Liu frowned and glanced at Li Chen with a question mark on her face.
"So, Director Li is optimistic about the future of WeChat?" Ma Huateng said with a smile.
Li Chen smiled and said: "Of course, only you Penguin can do this WeChat program. It would be impossible for any other company."
"Without the user base accumulated by QQ over more than ten years, WeChat would not have been able to develop so rapidly in one year."
Ma Huateng felt proud. Everyone in the circle knew this, but he didn't expect that this person outside the circle could also understand it.
But what Li Chen said next shocked Xiao Ma.
"However, the long march has just begun. WeChat is still in the user growth period and has a single revenue method."
"But there are infinite possibilities in the future, which is why I didn't reduce my holdings of your stocks on a whim at the beginning of this year."
Ma Huateng and Sun Zhonghuai both laughed. Director Li was indeed as humorous as the rumors said.
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"In which directions does Director Li think WeChat's revenue should develop in the future?" Ma Huateng just asked casually, not thinking about what insights Li Chen could give.
Liu Yifei was down next to her. She had not used WeChat yet. These issues should be considered by Penguin.
She felt that her husband probably couldn't tell how tall he was.
Sure enough, Li Chen smiled and said: "It seems that you are the head of Penguin."
"Hahaha, I also want to hear the views of an outsider like you, Director Li."
Li Chen smiled and said: "I have an opinion, but why should I tell you."
Sun Zhonghuai interrupted with a smile: "Director Li, you are also considered a shareholder of Penguin. If Penguin really benefits from your advice, then you will also be the beneficiary in the end, right?"
Li Chen nodded, but before he could speak, Liu Yifei said mischievously: "Mr. Ma, Mr. Sun, don't forget, Li Chen and Alibaba's Mr. Ma are also partners."
Li Chen glanced at Miss Liu, his eyes full of approval.
Miss Liu didn't even look at him, her face was full of confidence and calmness.
"Uh haha, what Miss Liu said is true, I didn't consider this." Sun Zhonghuai glanced at Liu Yifei awkwardly, then looked at Xiao Ma.
Ma Huateng nodded slightly: "What Miss Liu said is, what will Director Li do before he is willing to tell you."
Liu Yifei frowned slightly. She said everything so clearly. Why was Mr. Ma so persistent in asking her husband's opinion?
Does your husband’s opinion matter?
In fact, Xiao Ma was just curious, and he didn't think Li Chen could offer any constructive opinions at all.
Unexpectedly, Li Chen's few words shocked all three people present.
"I remember that Mr. Ma bought a property on Tai Long Bay Road, Shek O, Hong Kong Island in 2009."
"Yes, I didn't expect that buying a house would require the consent of all other owners. I had no choice but to verify my identity before I could successfully move in." Ma Huateng said with a smile, not knowing what Li Chen meant.
Liu Yifei also glanced at her husband suspiciously, gradually becoming disbelieving.
She still clearly remembered what her husband said when they were crossing the river a few hours ago: "Since there is no suitable one, I will take away his love and buy and sell you a house by force."
Li Chen continued: "Well, if what I said today inspires Mr. Ma, can Mr. Ma give it up and sell this property to me?"
As soon as he said this, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Liu Yifei's heart was full of exclamation points: "This is what you call forced buying and selling!"
Sun Zhonghuai was dumbfounded. His boss's mansion was worth 480 million, and after renovation, it has steadily exceeded 500 million.
He no longer dared to interrupt.
Ma Huateng was both shocked and curious: "Director Li, you are so confident that what you say can inspire me."
Li Chen glanced at Sun Zhonghuai and said with a confident smile: "You will know after listening to whether it is useful. If it is not useful, when you Penguin buy the video copyright from me in the future, I can give you 3 to 5 points in profit."
These words made Sun Zhonghuai on the side tremble in his heart: "I didn't expect this person to have seen everything clearly."
Ma Huateng didn't know whether he was angry or happy.
He even laughed: "Okay, it's a deal, then I'm all ears to listen to Director Li's insights."
Liu Yifei was completely stunned. She had a strong feeling that the joke Li Chen told her today would soon come true.
In a blink of an eye, Li Chen had already spoken: "Actually, the future directions of WeChat revenue can be summarized in a few points."
“It is the four aspects of advertising, payment services, value-added services and ecosystem”
Li Chen and Liu Yifei left, but Ma Huateng locked himself in the office alone.
Li Chen really shocked him too much today, and he needed time to digest it before sharing and discussing it with the team.
A few years later, Xiao Ma said with a smile in an exclusive interview with the media: "A friend is indispensable for WeChat's development to the current scale of 1 billion active users."
"Although I resold one of his properties for this purpose, it was the transaction that I think made the most profit in my life."
When Li Chen and Liu Yifei left the Penguin Building, many fans and media blocked the scene.
The bodyguard and assistant pulled the human wall to protect the two of them before getting into the car.
As soon as she got in the car, Ms. Liu couldn't bear it any longer: "Is this what you call forced buying and selling? Did you decide before you came that you wanted to take away Mr. Ma's property? What else do you know?"
Miss Liu asked a lot of questions without giving Li Chen a chance to answer.
In fact, Li Chen's performance today greatly exceeded her expectations.
Even the two Internet professionals across from me were surprised, let alone a rookie like her.
The most important thing is that Mr. Ma actually sold the property to her husband and only waited for the transfer procedures to be completed after New Year's Day.
Li Chen smiled and touched Miss Liu's face: "Miss, I think you should think about that house now."
"It is said to be the largest building on Hong Kong Island. Consider it my New Year's gift to you."
Liu Yifei had no time to deal with her husband's rudeness: "The biggest building? How big is it?"
"Of course it can't be compared to your villa in the capital. A place as big as a hand on Hong Kong Island is worth every inch of land."
This kind of news cannot be hidden from anyone. After all, there are 23 rich people living in the lush green forest between the mountains and the sea.
Any new face coming in must be approved by the other twenty-two people.
Just two days after New Year's Day, someone broke the news that Penguin's Pony had resold a NT$480 million single-family villa at No. 13 Tai Long Wan Road, Shek O, Hong Kong Island, to Li Chen.
What’s more, it is rumored that Penguin Video will sign a strategic cooperation agreement with Rongchen Pictures.
For a time, rumors were flying around the Internet, and Liu Yifei's cell phone was blasted by her friends.
The industry was shocked. Some celebrities lamented that Director Li was so rich that he would buy a 500 million villa whenever he wanted.
Some are also curious whether Director Li has set foot on the Internet from now on.
Gu Yongkeng from Youku, Jack Ma from Alibaba, and Cao Guowei from Weibo all called Li Chen to ask for the truth.
(End of chapter)