Chapter 279 Let’s talk about our own things
Xia Lian held the resume in her hand nervously, wandered at the intersection for a while, and soon saw her destination.
Under an inconspicuous three-story building, an inconspicuous LOGO hangs on the gray cement wall.
There is a line of words written under the LOGO, [Yanjing Sentinel Technology Co., Ltd.].
Xia Lian looked at the LOGO and determined that this was the place she was looking for.
"Campus network?" Xia Lian looked at the building in front of her curiously, a little confused.
The campus network is no stranger to her. She first registered an account at the invitation of a college classmate and became an early user.
It was still in 2003. At first, Xia Lian registered a campus network account to help her classmates fight and get a prize.
But Xia Lian discovered a new world while browsing the campus network, because this website is so interesting.
Not only can she find college classmates there, but she can also contact her former high school classmates.
In the interest forum on the campus network, her unpopular hobbies found people from all over the country. It felt like a wandering wanderer finding an organization.
She can talk endlessly and discuss with others in the forum, and she has also made many friends with the same hobbies.
When you are bored, you can go to the popular square, where there are countless gossips and rumors, just like a wolf breaking into a melon field, and you can eat as much as you want.
Although she also has a Facebook account, she spends her spare time on the campus network.
Compared with the flamboyant Internet celebrities everywhere on Facebook, the campus website still looks youthful and unpretentious.
As one of the earliest users of the campus network, Xia Lian watched with her own eyes as the campus network grew from obscurity to its current position as the number one social platform.
If she wanted to get a position on the campus network, she would be willing to do so.
It’s just that it wasn’t the campus network that asked her to apply. She just received an offer from a company called Cash Ability Co., Ltd.
The other party gave her such an address, made an appointment, and asked her to come for an interview.
Xia Lian found the address and house number notified by the other party, but could not find the brand name of Chao Ability Co., Ltd. She only saw the brand name of Campus Network.
"You couldn't have met a liar, right?" Xia Lian had studied in the United States for three years and had fully experienced the capitalist free market.
When she was applying for a job, she met many leather bag companies. Some were empty shells for the convenience of tax avoidance, and some simply existed only on paper.
Had she not trusted the middleman who introduced her to the job, Xia Lian would have turned around and left immediately.
Xia Lian took out her mobile phone and called the HR of the other party again, "Hello, my name is Xia Lian, and I am applying for the position of art director at Laichao Ability Co., Ltd."
"Yes. Yes, we spoke on the phone yesterday.”
"I want to check again. I've arrived at the address you gave me, but I can't find your company's brand."
"Ah, yes, I saw the campus network's brand, what? Do you want me to go up directly?”
Xia Lian was a little confused. Although she didn’t know why Qian Ability Co., Ltd. was working on the campus network, it didn’t stop her from taking the opportunity to visit the campus network.
She has never had an Internet high-tech company like Campus Network before, which would work in spacious and bright office buildings like Internet companies in the United States.
But when she first entered the campus network office area, the scene in front of her was completely different from what she had imagined.
This is just like an ordinary black Internet cafe, not to mention how dirty and messy it is.
But the workstations were crowded together, making the space very small, and there were a lot of clutter on the desks. The office staff were very casually dressed. She even saw someone wearing pajamas and slippers, carrying coffee. Wandering around.
Until Xia Lian entered the president's office, she did not recover from the strong contrast in front of her.
However, the boss in front of her fits the image of a tyrant in her mind. He is tall and handsome, sitting behind the desk with a cold expression, wearing a black slim-fitting suit, with two wristbands. Wearing a Patek Philippe watch...
Wait, why is he wearing two watches?
Qin Shaoyan flipped through the resume in his hand, looked up at the round-faced girl, and asked curiously: "Are you from Beijing Film Academy with a grade of 96?"
"Yes." Xia Lian replied with some restraint. With.
"There are many stars in the 96-level Beijing Film Academy. Do you know them all?"
"They are from the acting department, and I am from the directing department. I have contacts, but not many. "Xia Lian told the truth.
"Oh, you still have a master's degree from the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California." Qin Shaoyan said with satisfaction, "You have a pretty high degree of education, and you also interned in Hollywood for a period of time."
"Two years of master's degree, I usually study while interning in Hollywood." Xia Lian added a few words, "I worked in a small film company for nine months and participated in some small-budget films."
Graduated from Beijing Film Academy in 1996 and received a master's degree from the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. He also interned in Hollywood for several years and actually participated in film projects.
With these resumes, it can be said that he is a first-class talent.
Qin Shaoyan pondered for a moment, "Then why didn't you stay in Hollywood to develop? Why did you come back to China?"
"Well, it is difficult for Chinese people to develop in Hollywood. Xia Lian hesitated, "I think there are more opportunities in China. After all, the domestic environment is more familiar."
"When did you return to China? Have you seen other job opportunities?" Qin Shaoyan continued to ask.
"I came back at the end of last year. I had contact with several film and television companies before, but I was not very satisfied with them." Xia Lian thought for a while, "They seem to be film and television companies, but they are very unprofessional. ."
Qin Shaoyan put down his resume, "Ms. Xia Lian, you were introduced by Sister Luo Yan, and your resume is indeed very beautiful, so there is no problem for you to join the job."
" But before joining the company, I hope we can have an honest talk."
Xia Lian sat up straight and became nervous, "Boss, what do you want to ask?"
"The company is new and wants to enter the film and television industry. It needs professionals like you to develop it." Qin Shaoyan asked seriously, "Where do you think we should start?"
Xia Lian thought for a while. , said cautiously: "I would like to ask, how many resources does the company have in the film and television industry, and what is the capital budget?"
"You are the company's only human resource in the film and television industry." Qin Shaoyan replied.
"Ah?! Me?" Xia Lian was confused.
What kind of connections do I have? If I had connections, would I still go to your company for an interview?
"But the company has the largest video playback platform in China." Qin Shaoyan added, "I hope you can make effective use of the company's resources."
Xia Lian frowned, "If you don't have connections, how much is the budget? ?”
“Well, not yet.” Qin Shaoyan then said, “But it will be soon.”
“I am raising a large amount of funds, soon. It will be in place, just wait patiently."
Xia Lian felt a very bad feeling in her heart.
Channel resources, none.
Capital budget, unknown.
This boss wants to enter the film and television industry, so why should he do so?
......
Soon, the reserve funds for Qin Shaoyan to enter the entertainment industry arrived.
Liu Mingzu came to visit Qin Shaoyan with his cheap dad.
In order to show respect for the money bag and to relax everyone's psychology, Qin Shaoyan deliberately chose a hotel and found a luxury box.
Qin Shaoyan also specially brought Zhang Minyi with him, and the two sides started chatting enthusiastically as soon as they met.
“I have always heard my son mention Mr. Qin and admire him so much.” Liu Yuanrui said with a smile, “I am just curious about Mr. Qin and want to find a chance to meet him, but I always don’t have time. "
"I happened to be on a business trip to the capital today, so I came to visit." "It's really better to meet him than to be famous. Mr. Qin is so young."
"Mr. Liu's words are serious." Qin Shaoyan said modestly, "Mingzu and I are good friends, and you are his father. I should call you uncle."
"Alas. "Don't dare." Liu Yuanrui waved his hand quickly, "Both in terms of status, reputation, and strength, Mr. Qin is above me. It's good for us to be friends."
"I trust you." I call you brother Shaoyan, and you call me brother Yuanrui."
Qin Shaoyan pretended to decline, "Why is this so embarrassing, Mingzu and I are friends!"
"How can that be done? The rules can't be messed up." Liu Yuanrui slapped Liu Mingzu hard, "Why don't you call me uncle quickly."
Liu Mingzu could only laugh with him and called him uncle.
We were friends two days ago, but now we are uncles. Who can we talk to for explanation?
But he is indeed higher than President Qin. What kind of strength and status does he have?
That’s the Internet tycoon who chats and laughs with the richest Americans and visits Bill Gates’ mansion.
People are easygoing with you, but you can't be easygoing with others.
"Mingzu, let's discuss our own affairs." Qin Shaoyan calmly sat down on the main seat.
“Speaking of which, I have to thank Brother Yuan Rui.” Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, “I heard from Mingzu that Brother specially found some celebrities to support Qvod.com, and I accepted the favor.”
“This is nothing, it’s not worth mentioning.” Liu Yuanrui laughed, “I don’t know if I can help, so I just made the decision without permission.”
“Actually, I don’t know about this. I am also very interested in the Internet, and I am planning to invest in a video website recently. ”
Qin Shaoyan immediately became alert, who dared to pry into my corner.
“Brother Yuan Rui is interested in video websites?” Qin Shaoyan asked casually, “Which company did you invest in?”
“My friend introduced me to it, it’s called Layshi.com.”< br>
“Leshi.com.” Qin Shaoyan suddenly asked, “Is the boss’s surname Jia?”
“Hey, Mr. Qin has also heard of this website?” Liu Yuanrui was a little surprised. It seems that Accountant Jia is a bit Something.
"I've heard a little about it." Qin Shaoyan chuckled, "A lot of new video websites have popped up on the Internet recently, and everyone wants to get in, like Tudou, Yiku, and that happy thing you mentioned."
"To be honest, brother, I am a coal digger and I don't understand the Internet at all." Liu Yuanrui sighed, "I saw that video websites are very popular recently, and after a friend introduced me, I thought about it. Try it."
"Brother Qin, you are an expert, do you think this can be cast?"
Qin Shaoyan pondered for two seconds, "I am only half an expert on the Internet, right? I still know a little bit about video websites.”
“I’ll just say it casually. Don’t be offended if I’m wrong.”
"Nothing is strange, it's a dream to have an expert like you give me some advice." Liu Yuanrui quickly complimented.
Qin Shaoyan said slowly: "The field of video websites is really hot right now. As far as I know, there are already more than a dozen video websites. I don’t know how many will pop up next year. According to the current trend, Look, there are probably dozens of them.”
“This is just a small fight, and many big Internet companies have not yet come to an end.”
“Like Sina, Sohu, and NetEase. These US-listed companies will also follow this track in the future.”
“Video websites seem to be booming, but from an investment perspective, they are already a sunset industry.”
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"Sunset industry?!" Liu Yuanrui was stunned for a moment, "How do you say this?"
"The first is that there are too many competitors." Qin Shaoyan raised a finger, "Now there are dozens of video websites swarming If the competition is fierce, the competition will definitely be fierce. "
"What Internet companies are fighting for, the first thing is definitely to fight for money. No matter how many competitors can be eliminated, the surviving websites will definitely spend a lot of money. It takes less money to maintain.”
“Compared with other websites, video websites are particularly expensive. If you want to maintain them, you must raise funds frequently and the equity will be continuously diluted.”
”Liu. The money I invested will continue to be consumed and the equity will be diluted. If you want to keep your equity, you have to continue investing.”
"Internet companies are very risky. There is no tomorrow, and they will be eliminated quickly. Even if you spend money, you may not see splashes."
Liu Yuanrui frowned and instantly understood what Qin Shaoyan meant. This thing is a bottomless pit. If you want to make money, you have to keep filling in. It’s hard to say when you will make money.
“The second point is that Qvod.com currently has obvious advantages.” Qin Shaoyan made a gesture, “I now have hundreds of millions of funds in hand, which is enough to kill 90% of my competitors. ."
Liu Yuanrui was stunned. If Qin Shaoyan spent hundreds of millions to burn it, Lay's Network would not be enough to watch.
The three coal bosses can't follow suit and invest hundreds of millions to fight against Qvod. Even if they win, there won't be much benefit.
"The third point is that most people blindly follow the trend without understanding the video website industry." Qin Shaoyan smiled contemptuously, "They think they can make money by building a video website, but they are too simplistic."
“If a video website wants to make money, the two fastest ways are to be acquired and to go public.”
“The listing process costs the most money, and it may not be successful. Most people are They are eyeing the road of being acquired.”
“They were stimulated by the news of the acquisition of Qvod.com. They thought that Qvod.com could sell for US$300 million in three months, and they wanted to give it a try. "
Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "As everyone knows, this idea is wrong at all. "
"My Qvod.com can sell for 300 million US dollars, but they can't even sell it for 300 million RMB. They are just fooling investors."
Liu Yuanrui quickly asked: "Why is this?"
“The reason why Kuaibo.com is worth US$300 million is because YouTube wants to acquire it.” Qin Shaoyan smiled, “Why YouTube wants to acquire it? It’s because they want to open up the Chinese market and increase their valuation.”< br>
“There are two reasons why I chose Qvod.”
“First, I am also a shareholder of YouTube, and the acquisition is good for me.”
"The second point is that Qvod.com has a very special place. It has a very special license."
"The "Information Network Audiovisual Program Dissemination License" is issued by Radio and Television to its affiliated companies. At present, Among the private companies, only Kuaibo.com has such a thing.”
“Without this thing, the video website is worthless.”
Liu Yuanrui took a breath.
After all, the last thing I look at on a video website is the background.
Without the background, no one will buy the website at all, and even if they do, it won’t be worth the money.
The reason why Qin Shaoyan’s website is valuable is because of his background. If YouTube wants to enter the domestic market, it depends on his face.
This is not an acquisition, it is just giving him money.
There is also that license, there is only one, and the meaning behind it is very clear.
On the entire Internet, only Kuaibo.com is allowed to do business, and no one else is allowed to make money.
It seems that Accountant Jia’s Lay’s Network cannot be voted on.
Liu Yuanrui quickly showed a smile, "Oh, thank you very much for your advice, Brother Qin. I was almost fooled. I will give you a few drinks later."
"Why don't you thank me?" " Qin Shaoyan waved his hand, "I just said it casually. Brother Liu has been in the mall for many years. He can definitely see through this. There is no need for me to remind him. "
"But if I am really right. The Internet is interested, so let’s cooperate.”
“Cooperation?” Liu Yuanrui was delighted, but he quickly held back and asked calmly, “How about cooperation?”
"Qvod.com wants to expand its business and set up a subsidiary. If I'm interested, how about buying a share?" Qin Shaoyan had a desperate idea at this time.
Liu Yuanrui was stunned for a moment and hesitated.
(End of this chapter)