Chapter 193: Don’t bully young people into poverty
The Popular Star activity is the most important project of Dazhong.com.
In order to combat the torrent of Olympic traffic on the campus network, Yang Botao thought hard about a big plan that took a lot of thought to come up with.
Dazhong.com plans to regain market users by relying on the popular star draft, so it is quite willing to spend money on investment.
In addition to a large amount of advertising, a large number of local promoters were hired, and the labor cost alone reached 40 to 50 million.
The quality of the personnel recruited hastily varies, coupled with the lack of experience in organizing large-scale events, the management is chaotic and the additional losses and waste are serious.
However, Yang Botao didn't care about this at all, and kept his eyes closed. If this event could not be carried out, the public telepresence would be suppressed by the campus network, and it would never be able to turn around again.
Manage up and down, buy soft press releases, media promotion expenses, etc.
Yang Botao really spent money like water, and the two hundred million was just an apparent expenditure.
The Popular Star activity was suddenly stopped. Not only was all the initial investment wasted, but it also directly extinguished the hope of Dazhong.com to revive. Yang Botao was really going to vomit blood now.
The collective criticism of the media and the direct intervention of the government have dealt a huge blow to the reputation of Dazhong.com.
The negative impact is even more difficult to estimate. Shareholders of Dazhong.com called to inquire one after another, leaving Yang Botao in a state of distress.
Besides the short-term loss of reputation, the negative consequences of this event are beginning to show.
The first is that the number of registered users has stopped growing and a large number of original users have been lost.
The students have been very dissatisfied because of all the bad things that happened in the popular star auditions.
Whether it’s seeing it with your own eyes, word of mouth among friends and classmates, or exposure in the media.
Revelation about fraud and shady stories emerged one after another, making the passionate college students even more angry.
The suppressed anger finally erupted like a volcano.
Posts of condemnation appeared continuously in the discussion forum of Dazhong.com. A large number of students poured in. Hundreds of posts began to question Dazhong.com and asked them to give an explanation.
At that time, Yang Botao and others were busy dealing with public opinion and public relations, and they could not care about denunciation on the website.
Maybe they didn't care about the voices of these students at all and asked the administrator to ban them and delete the posts.
This move completely exposed the indifference and arrogance of Dazhong.com, which angered the college students even more.
If you don’t give them an explanation, they will give you an explanation.
Led by enthusiastic people, the students carried out blasting operations on Dazhong.com, copying and pasting posts exposing the shady secrets of popular stars.
Posts on Dazhong.com’s popular squares surged, and the overwhelming denunciation almost paralyzed the server.
The administrators couldn't effectively stop it even by deleting posts and banning people. Finally, they simply used a collective silence technique to lock the entire popular square and no one could post.
This move made the already not wealthy family even worse. The active users of Dazhong.com were cut in half directly from this day on, and then continued to lose.
By the time Yang Botao discovered something was wrong, it was already irreversible.
Yang Botao, who had been hit repeatedly, finally came to his senses and felt as if he had been targeted.
This is obviously someone working on Dazhong.com.
Yang Botao first placed his suspicion on Qin Shaoyan. After all, if Dazhong.com failed, the campus network would gain the most.
He directly took out his mobile phone and called Qin Shaoyan, and roared in a stern voice: "Qin Shaoyan, you are so despicable, you are actually playing dirty tricks?"
Qin Shaoyan acted very surprised. , responded unceremoniously, "Mr. Yang, be careful what you say, I'm recording here, and the lawyers are here too."
"If you keep talking nonsense, I will sue you for defamation."
Yang Botao gritted his teeth angrily, "Qin Shaoyan, do you dare to be more shameless?"
"We at Dazhong.com are promoting popular stars. It's okay to be jealous, but we actually do something behind the scenes."
"Am I jealous?" Qin Shaoyan sneered several times, "I even think it's funny. Your popular star activities are not the way to go." You just copied my idea, and I haven’t settled the score with you yet.”
“Besides, Dazhong.com is already the loser. What should I be jealous of?”
“I’m still here. I didn't mention you, you broom star." Qin Shaoyan said angrily, "Our campus network was originally going to hold a talent show, but after you interfered with it like this, the Ministry of Education directly ordered it to be banned across the board. All the preliminary work we did was done. TM is in vain.”
“I can see that you, like Li Wanzhou, are both destroying the environment!”
Yang Botao was immediately confused by these words. How could I become a person who destroys the environment?
To be honest, the blame cannot be put on my head.
Qin Shaoyan then said, "Also, let me inform you that the popular star activity brand has been registered by Facebook. Your unauthorized use is an infringement."
"Face Shu.com will send you a lawyer's letter soon. You can take your time to file a lawsuit with Facebook. "
Yang Botao was immediately confused when he heard this. He didn't know whether Qin Shaoyan was deceiving him or was serious. , a little overwhelmed for a while.
"Mr. Qin, although we are competitors, you can't kill them all..."
"I still like your unruly attitude just now." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "What about killing everyone, what about competitors? Our campus network has no rivals.”
“You, Dazhong.com, are not qualified to be my opponent. I am just occupying the market.”
“Destroying you has nothing to do with you. "
When Yang Botao heard this, he was stunned on the spot. He was still slowly savoring the domineering meaning in this sentence. The other party had already hung up the phone.
After thinking for a while, Yang Botao had to bite the bullet and call for help.
The first thing he thought of was Xiong Xiaoge.
After all, IDG is both a shareholder of Dazhong.com and a shareholder of Campus Network, and I heard that Xiong Xiaoge and Qin Shaoyan have a good relationship.
It would be most appropriate for him to be the middleman.
After answering the phone, Yang Botao went straight to the point and said: "Mr. Xiong, save the Dazhong Internet Cafe."
Xiong Xiaoge was a little surprised, "You are the CEO of Dazhong.com, and you want me to save Dazhong.com now?"
Yang Botao said with a heavy heart, "Mr. Xiong, you have also invested a lot of money in Dazhong.com, you can't watch. The campus network is driving us to death.”
“Mr. Xiong, you don’t want to see your funds go down the drain.”
Xiong Xiaoge is speechless. You can do it yourself. How do you ask me to save you?
"I can't interfere in business competition." Xiong Xiaoge could only say perfunctorily.
Yang Botao immediately said, "It's not a business competition. This time Dazhong.com is under siege by the media. Qin Shaoyan must be here to add fuel to the fire."
"Mr. "
Xiong Xiaoge pondered for two seconds, "Just wait for me, I will go to Dazhong.com and I will tell you in person."
Yang Botao was overjoyed and quickly agreed and hung up the phone. Finally, he hurriedly ordered his men to prepare to entertain the guests.
Half an hour later, Xiong Xiaoge came to the door with a large group of troops.
Yang Botao was stunned when he saw this formation, because Xiong Xiaoge not only brought his deputy, but also lawyers, accountants, and auditors.
Following them were Lenovo, Sequoia, SoftBank... all the leading institutions of Investor Network were present, and the conference room was quickly filled.
Yang Botao smelled a different smell all of a sudden, and looked at Xiong Xiaoge with a pale face, "Mr. Xiong, what are you doing?"
Xiong Xiaoge's face He said expressionlessly: "You should take the blame and resign."
"What?" Yang Botao was shocked and looked at Xiong Xiaoge in disbelief, "You want me to resign?"
The venture capital institutions present also spoke, and they all stared at Yang Botao with cold eyes, their attitude was already obvious.
"Dazhong.com was founded by me, why should I resign? I am the founder!" Yang Botao became anxious and shouted angrily, "And when you invested, you promised not to interfere in the company's affairs. "
"Then let's hold a shareholders' meeting now and vote." Lenovo's Peng Xiaolin said impatiently, "It would be more honorable for you to resign yourself."
"Don't force others. That’s too much!” Yang Botao slapped the table and yelled, “Why do you dismiss me?”
Peng Xiaolin sneered and said: "Why? Just because you created this mess, Dazhong.com has no hope under your management. Now we can only cut off the strong man and replace him with a capable person."
"I don't Agreed, I haven't lost yet!" Yang Botao argued, "I have a backup plan, you can't replace me."
"Mr. Yang, you are also an elite returnee, don't let it cause too much trouble. It's ugly, otherwise it won't be good for you." Peng Xiaolin threatened, "We are bringing the accounting firm and lawyers with us today. If you don't resign, then we will check the accounts."
Yang Botao suddenly said. His face was ashen. This account must not be investigated. If it is investigated, there will be big problems.
Xiong Xiaoge interrupted at this time, "Let's be decent to each other. If you resign yourself, we will forget about it."
"Listen to my advice, you are not Qin Shaoyan's opponent, there is no point in continuing to stay here."
Yang Botao suddenly laughed like a convulsion, "I am not his opponent?"
"Then what do you think? Who is the opponent?" Yang Botao looked at these venture capitalists angrily, "Do you really think you can save Dazhong.com?"
"You have to try if you can. I know, it will definitely not work in your hands anyway." Peng Xiaolin said coldly, "If you really want Dazhong.com, then give up your position quickly!"
Yang Botao took a deep breath, "Thirty years. Thirty years from Hedong to Hexi, don’t bully young people into poverty!”
After saying that, Yang Botao turned around and went out while crying and laughing.
Peng Xiaolin turned to look at the other venture capital representatives, "Now let's seize the time to elect a new CEO. We Lenovo will nominate one first."
Other venture capital investors also spoke one after another. , put forward your own candidates.
Only Xiong Xiaoge remained silent, watching the other venture capital investors arguing fiercely, with only one thought in his heart.
Dazhong.com is hopeless. I have to sell my shares quickly.
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Qin Shaoyan received the news of Yang Botao's resignation before getting on the plane. He couldn't help but sigh, "Now Dazhong.com is really going to end. It's a pity."
Qu Bingbing was a little bit Doubtful, "What's a pity?"
"It's a pity for Yang Botao." Qin Shaoyan sighed.
Qu Bingbing's eyes lit up, "Is this Mr. Qin's emotion of sympathy for each other?"
"Oh, that's not the case." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "With Yang Botao at Dazhong.com, Dazhong.com will die faster. Now that the CEO has been changed, I'm afraid Dazhong.com will be dead but not dead, and it can survive for a few more years."
< br>Qu Bingbing was a little confused, "Are you afraid that Dazhong.com will replace someone with more ability?"
"Whoever is more capable than Yang Botao will take over this mess and start his own business long ago." Qin Shaoyan sighed, "If Yang Botao is still here, he will definitely struggle desperately, so that Dazhong.com will die faster."
"A mediocre person must be here for stability to ensure that Dazhong.com does not die and focuses on The mentality of seeking no merit but no fault, messing with qualifications and salary."
"After all, you can't defeat a person who is lying flat."
Qu Bingbing nodded in understanding. She was not interested in who would be the CEO of Dazhong.com. She only knew that Dazhong.com was no longer viable.
However, Qin Shaoyan feels that Yang Botao is still useful. At least he has served as a living case to teach entrepreneurs a lesson.
The plane to Los Angeles soon took off and began the journey across the ocean.
This is Qin Shaoyan’s third trip to the United States. Although it is much more comfortable than the first time, his mentality is more relaxed than the second time.
But Qin Shaoyan still doesn't like this kind of long-distance travel. He has a sense of distrust in airplanes as a means of transportation.
Fortunately, this time I had Qu Bingbing accompanying me, and with the beauty’s flattery, the journey was not boring.
Thirteen hours later, the plane arrived at its destination.
The employees of Facebook waited at the exit in advance and took Qin Shaoyan to the hotel where he was staying.
After a day of rest, Qin Shaoyan rushed to Silicon Valley with Zhang Pingyi and his team of lawyers.
Two months ago, Facebook moved its headquarters from Boston to Silicon Valley, recruited a lot of people, and grew in scale.
The new headquarters is much more stylish than the office buildings in Boston, and the decoration is more fashionable.
Fred took his senior management team to the lobby on the first floor and warmly welcomed the major shareholder of Facebook.
After shaking hands and hugging each other, Fred said excitedly: "John, do you know how happy I am to see you?"
Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "I can imagine it, When I see a pile of moving dollars, I will be so happy that I can’t sleep.”
Fred laughed loudly, Qin Shaoyan’s metaphor was very appropriate.
As soon as this major shareholder appears, it means an inflated valuation of Facebook, a new round of financing and more funds.
In less than half a year, Facebook's valuation has grown from US$1 billion to US$5 billion.
This time Qin Shaoyan came to the United States to negotiate a new round of financing with venture capital, and officially finalized a valuation of US$5 billion. Fred couldn't wait.
After introducing the new senior management team one by one with Qin Shaoyan, everyone gathered around the major shareholder and headed to the conference room, ready to listen to instructions.
Qu Bingbing, who was standing outside the crowd, looked at Qin Shaoyan, who was shouting in front of him, and felt a little dazed for a moment. The person in front of him seemed strange.
Although Qu Bingbing knew that Qin Shaoyan was an upstart on the domestic Internet and was worth a lot of money, she didn't think he was any different after having had more contact with him.
But after arriving on the other side of the ocean, watching a group of foreign executive elites bend down and salute him, the shock was like a bombshell.
Qu Bingbing then realized that Qin Shaoyan’s identity was different after all.
She watched Qin Shaoyan go away blankly, and entered the elevator surrounded by everyone.
She only reacted at this time. Just as she was about to follow, she was stopped by someone, and she could only follow others to take another elevator.
Qin Shaoyan walked into the spacious and bright conference room, sat directly on the main seat, and looked at everyone with a smile.
“I’m glad to meet you all. I hope Facebook can become bigger and stronger under the leadership of all the elites.”
The crowd immediately responded with warm applause.
“Everyone’s work may be harder in the future. I hope that Facebook’s valuation will reach 15 billion US dollars next year.”
Fred said excitedly: “John , do you have a new plan?”
"Of course." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "That's why I'm here."
(End of Chapter)