Chapter 103 Investigation
Everyone else agreed with Mr. Zheng’s proposal. Of course, it was impossible to meet directly like this. A background check had to be done.
At this point, everyone looked at Zheng Nan.
"Since the phone call came to you, it should overlap with your social circle. Please ask Mr. Zheng."
Zheng Nan thought for a while, there is nothing wrong with this, the phone number is The fact that he was beaten must have been leaked by relatives and friends.
Zheng Nan opened the address book on his mobile phone, "Let's make a pair. First, eliminate the overlapping contacts and narrow the scope."
A few people got together and picked out the people they all knew first. .
Zheng Nan took the rest of the list and contacted them one by one, and soon asked the lawyer Zhang Yuan.
At this time, Zhang Yuan was explaining the "Company Law" as requested by Mr. Qin, and occasionally had to answer and correct some of Mr. Qin's more dangerous ideas.
Just after answering a question, Zhang Yuan was about to take a sip of water when his cell phone rang.
He lowered his head and saw Zheng Nan from Sequoia, then subconsciously looked up at Qin Shaoyan, hesitating whether to answer it.
Qin Shaoyan asked with a smile, "Is that Mr. Zheng's call?"
Huh?
Zhang Yuan was a little surprised, how did Qin Shaoyan know?
What did he say on the phone just now?
"It's okay to take it." Qin Shaoyan said generously, "I don't mind."
But I do.
Zhang Yuan hesitated for a moment before picking up the phone, and put it to his ear, "Hello, Mr. Zheng."
"Lawyer Zhang, you are so considerate." Zheng Nan greeted politely A few words, "I'm looking for you to inquire about a person, Qin Shaoyan, do you know him?"
Zhang Yuan glanced at Qin Shaoyan sitting opposite, and replied in a deep voice: "Yes, he is my client." .”
"Really?" Zheng Nan's tone suddenly became excited, "Old Zhang, can you tell me about this person?"
Zhang Yuan refused directly: "I'm sorry, I can't reveal the commission. "People's information."
"Oh, Lao Zhang, this is the relationship between us." Zheng Nan said with a smile, "Tell me what you can reveal."
Zhang Yuan looked at Qin Shaoyan again. Unexpectedly, Qin Shaoyan smiled and shook his head, making a please gesture.
With the permission of the rightful owner, Zhang Yuan briefly talked about Mr. Qin’s glorious deeds, and Zheng Nan sighed repeatedly.
Mr. Qin started from scratch and made tens of millions of dollars from just one game.
Then he spent $10 million to build Facebook, and within half a year it was valued at $1 billion.
What a rare business talent.
After getting the information he wanted, Zheng Nan thanked him repeatedly, put down the phone and shared the information he had obtained with others.
Others also obtained scattered clues from other channels and pieced together general information about Mr. Qin.
I heard that Mr. Qin is very energetic and often holds meetings with the leaders of the publishing department.
I also have a lot of connections in the United States and have a good relationship with major game companies.
The Facebook matter is easier to verify. Although it took some trouble, people from Sequoia China obtained Facebook information from the United States.
Then everyone became even more excited, as if they had discovered a treasure.
A new model of Internet social networking, a clear market positioning, and a verifiable new business model.
Isn’t this the story everyone loves to hear in the investment market?
After studying the campus network, the partners and directors of Sequoia China came to a unanimous conclusion.
This website is good and you can vote.
Zheng Nan thought for a while and said: "Let's get in touch with it tomorrow. I personally think this project is quite good."
"We have just opened Sequoia China, so the first project must be done well. Choose one, strive for a hit, and be lucky.”
...
The next day, in addition to Zheng Nan, two partners and general managers followed, plus the vice president and investment manager, and a group of people headed to the haunted house.
Qin Shaoyan, who received the notice in advance, stood at the door to greet him enthusiastically and said with a smile: "Welcome, Mr. Zheng, please come inside."
The arrival of such a large group of people made the originally deserted office hall lively. , many people stood up and stretched their necks curiously to watch, and started talking at the same time.
“Didn’t you say they are from the United States? Why are they all Chinese?”
"There aren't even any foreigners? Isn't this a lie?"
"We, Mr. Qin, don't let others deceive us."
The assistant and investment manager who fell behind My brows furrowed when I heard this, but I couldn't say anything. In contrast to the outspoken speech of his employees, Mr. Qin was warm and considerate, and immediately served him coffee, snacks, fruits and other treats.
As soon as Zheng Nan entered the small conference room, he saw the shiny golden keyboard, with the letters engraved on it very conspicuous.
"The number one game in China." Zheng Nan nodded with a smile, "Mr. Qin is really great, making games, and starting a business is even better."
"Everywhere, it's all based on flattery from peers." Qin Shaoyan He immediately said humbly, "I'm still far away."
"Mr. Qin doesn't need to be modest." Zheng Nan said with a smile, "We have already learned some information. Mr. Qin relies on 10 million Making Facebook worth one billion dollars is not something ordinary people can do.”
“It’s just a good opportunity,” Qin Shaoyan responded with a smile, “I just happened to seize this. Market pain points, opening up a new track in the Internet social segment."
"Good point." Zheng Nan nodded in agreement, "So we will also investigate this new track."< br>
Qin Shaoyan was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "You are here to inspect, welcome, I'm ready."
Zheng Nan nodded, smiled and said: "Then Mr. Qin will introduce it to us. Let’s take a moment.”
Qin Shaoyan opened the PPT on his laptop, projected it on the screen, and then began to explain.
From the number of campus network users to the growth rate, from New Year’s Day promotions to the gratitude feedback for the beginning of school.
The people from Sequoia China listened very intently and showed great interest.
After that, Qin Shaoyan gave a brief introduction to Jingdong Mall and logistics. Users are concentrated on university campuses, and universities are concentrated in cities, so logistics is very difficult.
After listening to the introduction, Zheng Nan and others looked at each other and began to whisper, with satisfied looks in their eyes.
Zheng Nan pondered for two seconds, "This campus acquaintance social network and this e-commerce are really good, forming a closed loop of business logic, clear positioning, and great development potential."
Qin Shaoyan rubbed his hands with a smile, "It must be good, otherwise I wouldn't dare ask you for 200 million US dollars."
Everyone in Sequoia present was stunned, 200 million US dollars?
Why don't you go and grab it?
This is not how a lion opens his mouth.
Zheng Nan frowned, looked at Qin Shaoyan and said, "Mr. Qin, are you kidding us?"
"Are you kidding me?" Qin Shaoyan felt confused, "The valuation of Facebook We made a deal in the United States, but now we don’t recognize it? Are you still talking about business integrity?”
“What Facebook?” Zheng Nan was startled, “We are here to see the campus network. ”
"Campus Network?!" Qin Shaoyan looked confused, "Aren't you here for Facebook?"
Zheng Nan shook his head, "Of course not, we are just for the campus network."
"Chaos It's messed up, let's figure it out again." Qin Shaoyan looked at Zheng Nan with doubtful eyes, "Aren't you here to inspect and verify the business model for American Sequoia?"
Zheng Nan then understood. Something was wrong, and he quickly said: "Mr. Qin, you misunderstood. We are not here to inspect on behalf of Sequoia in the United States. This time, we are here to inspect on behalf of Sequoia China."
Qin Shaoyan's face was still full of confusion. Very confusing, "Aren't you from the same company?"
Zheng Nan explained: "We are all called Sequoia, but we adopt a localized operation strategy, and investment, management and other matters are decided independently by the respective markets."
Qin Shaoyan seemed to have just understood, and said suddenly: " In other words, you each operate independently and do your own thing without interfering with each other, right?"
Zheng Nan nodded, "Yes, that's true"
"Then American Red. Shan's investigation has nothing to do with you, right?" Qin Shaoyan continued to ask.
“Yes, that’s their business.” Zheng Nan replied.
"Oh, that's it." Qin Shaoyan then sighed, "I thought Taylor wouldn't come, so I sent you here to replace the American team."
The atmosphere in the conference room instantly became quiet, Zheng Nan Feeling that Qin Shaoyan was no longer so enthusiastic, he suddenly became suspicious.
"Mr. Qin, can you tell us what this business investigation is about?"
Qin Shaoyan said hesitantly: "You two Sequoias operate independently. It’s not appropriate for me to tell you this.”
Zheng Nan said in a deep voice: “We have an agreement that we have the right to know about matters involving the domestic Internet, otherwise we have the right to terminate your cooperation. .”
"That's it." Qin Shaoyan doesn't care whether they really have this agreement, he just needs to go on.
Qin Shaoyan pondered his thoughts and built his own campus network, then transplanted it to the United States and turned it into a Facebook website.
Then we went to venture capital to negotiate valuation issues. Sequoia asked for verification of the business model.
Zheng Nan asked in surprise, "Does that mean Facebook is a replica of the campus network?"
"It should be a replica and upgraded version." Qin Shaoyan corrected, "After all, The Internet and school environments in the two countries are different.”
"Mr. Qin is really a business wizard." Zheng Nan couldn't help but sigh. In the past, the domestic Internet copied the American model, but now Mr. Qin has come up with a reverse export, and it has been successful.
Then Zheng Nan asked again: "What conditions did Sequoia America agree to Mr. Qin?"
(End of this chapter)