Chapter 341 Gambling
Xiong Xiaoge shook the newspaper a few times, "Is everything in this article false?"
Qin Shaoyan took the newspaper and took a look, showing a helpless smile. , "Mr. Xiong, that's not the calculation."
"It looks like 2.6 billion US dollars, but the actual situation is that YouTube was indeed acquired by Microsoft for 2.3 billion US dollars, but it took the lead before YouTube was acquired. Acquired Yiku.com.”
“Of the US$2.3 billion, US$300 million was used to acquire Yiku.com.”
"Furthermore, Microsoft has one-third of the shares in Yiku.com and a part of the shares in YouTube. The actual money spent is not as high as everyone imagined."
"After all, Microsoft spent nearly 2 billion U.S. dollars?" Xiong Xiaoge quickly estimated the actual amount of money Microsoft paid, and said in a strange tone, "Mr. Qin is really rich, has he made a lot of money?"
Qin Shaoyan looked very surprised and helpless, "Mr. What does it have to do with me to earn more or less? The money is not mine."
Xiong Xiaoge was startled and immediately remembered that Qin Shaoyan was a white glove.
But with such a huge sum of money, even if you touch it, your hands will be full of oil.
He didn't believe that it was impossible for Qin Shaoyan to work so hard without making a penny. The benefits he received were at least measured in hundreds of millions.
"Mr. Qin, you don't have to be modest. You know how much money you make." Xiong Xiaoge snorted coldly, "We have known each other for more than a day or two. Mr. Qin, I voted for you. That’s a lot of money. Which of your projects have I never invested in?”
“You want Campus Network’s Series C valuation to be 20 billion, and Qvod Network’s valuation when it was first established was US$240 million. How so? I agreed to all the excessive conditions.”
“Our friendship is pretty good. Why didn’t you think of me when you had the chance to make a fortune?”
Qin Shaoyan immediately started to feel aggrieved when he heard this. "Mr. Xiong, what you said really hurt my heart."
"You know me. If I really planned it, how could I not call you."
"I am a passive party in this matter. I did not lead the acquisition. I only participated." One of the accomplices. "
"Microsoft has initiated an acquisition, and they asked me to keep it strictly confidential. Can I refuse?"
"I can't make the decision, look at me. Even the confidentiality contract was signed.”
“The CEO of Yiku.com, Chen Guangxia, is still being detained in Yellowstone National Park. They were released one month after the acquisition was completed.”
Xiong Xiaoge was stunned. Microsoft's behavior was ruthless.
Qin Shaoyan said angrily: "Mr. Xiong, if this was planned by me, if nothing else, I should first find a few video websites to invest in, and then wait for the acquisition to be completed."
“When the news comes back to China, the valuation of the video website will at least double. How could I miss the opportunity to sit and count money?”
Xiong Xiaoge thought for a while and felt that this The logic makes sense. It is impossible for Qin Shaoyan not to plan in advance, and this matter is easy to check. Just ask if anyone has raided the video website before and you will know.
He felt that he might have really wronged Qin Shaoyan, so he waved his hand, "Let's just let this matter go. There is no point in talking about it anymore."
"Let's talk about Kuaibo.com. How much do you want to raise?"
It's really pointless to talk about it anymore. Microsoft requires confidentiality. No matter what Qin Shaoyan's purpose is, he must strictly abide by confidentiality. protocol.
When it comes to such a large acquisition, one must be cautious.
Although I feel it is a pity, Xiong Xiaoge is also a person who can afford to take things up and let them go.
The more important thing now is how to seize the opportunity to do business. You can't make money by fighting for success.
Xiong Xiaoge said to let the matter go, but Qin Shaoyan figured out a different meaning from his words.
To say that Mr. Xiong is angry with Qin Shaoyan because he did not catch the opportunity to make money is a bit of a fuss. Mr. Xiong is a professional investor and will never come to his door just because of a dispute of temper. He must explain clearly. .
But it seems a bit wrong to say that Xiong Xiaoge flew all the way here just to talk to him about the financing of Qvod.com.
The financing of Quaibo.com is not an urgent matter that must be done immediately. Quaibo.com still has a lot of funds and will not be able to open until next month.
And now, because of the stimulation of Microsoft's acquisition of YouTube, the capital market is a little restless, and the concept of video websites has been speculated. Now the valuation of video websites is very false, and the premium is quite high.
It is definitely not the right time for Xiong Xiaoge to discuss financing at this time. He can wait for Qin Shaoyan to return to China and then talk slowly.
And the longer it takes, the better it is for investors.
However, Qin Shaoyan heard that there was indeed a bit of resentment in the other party's words, so he asked tentatively: "The valuation of US$900 million is okay, let's raise US$180 million first."
Xiong Xiaoge He shouted to the driver expressionlessly: "Stop, I want to get off."
Qin Shaoyan patted the driver and motioned him to continue looking forward, then turned to look at Xiong Xiaoge: "Look, you are in a hurry. Aren’t we talking about business? Why did we get off at the beginning?”
"Do you think you are sincere in talking about business?" Xiong Xiaoge laughed angrily, "Ninety million dollars? Do you think Qvod.com is worth nine?" 100 million US dollars, let’s see who can recognize it? As long as there is one, I, Xiong Xiaoge, will no longer be a venture capital investor.”
“Mr. Xiong, it’s meaningless for you to say this.” When talking about business, it’s all about asking for high prices and paying back the money.”
“Besides, there’s a reason why I dare to say the number of $900 million.”
“ You don't need to tell me your reasons." Xiong Xiaoge interrupted Qin Shaoyan directly, "I've learned about your pancake painting skills, it's nothing more than that."
"It's useless for you to talk about breaking the sky today. I won't be fooled by you again."
Qin Shaoyan frowned and asked: "You think 900 million is not enough, how much can you say?"< br>
Xiong Xiaoge pondered for two seconds, "Fifty million US dollars is still acceptable."
Qin Shaoyan became furious and shouted: "Driver, stop the car!"
The car came to a sudden stop. , stopped steadily on the side of the road.
Qin Shaoyan opened the car door, "Mr. Xiong, if you don't want to talk, just get out."
Xiong Xiaoge closed the door again without haste and said mockingly: "Mr. Qin, are you just talking about business like this? If you don't agree, you can Drive people away? Can you show some sincerity?"
"Where is your sincerity, Mr. Xiong?" Qin Shaoyan said angrily, "That piece of garbage on Yiku.com can be sold for 300 million US dollars. , my Tangtang Kuaibo Network is only worth 500 million U.S. dollars?”
“Do you believe that I offered 700 million U.S. dollars, and people immediately lined up to buy it?”
Xiong Xiaoge sneered, “900 million U.S. dollars. Falling to 700 million, Qvod’s valuation has shrunk fast enough.”
Qin Shaoyan laughed angrily, "Xiong Xiaoge, do you still want to vote? If you don't want to vote, just give me a nice word and I will find another VC right away."
Xiong Xiaoge stared at Qin Shaoyan expressionlessly and said slowly : "Whether I invest in Kuaibo.com or not depends entirely on you, Qin Shaoyan."
Qin Shaoyan was stunned and retorted: "Doesn't it depend on the market? The capital market is optimistic, Internet peers are optimistic, and so are netizens."< br>
“It was the same before the Internet bubble burst. Everyone was optimistic about it.” Xiong Xiaoge said slowly. Qin Shaoyan was stunned and fell silent. He secretly wondered if there was something wrong with his behavior that Xiong Xiaoge could see.
Xiong Xiaoge sighed, "The concept of video websites is so popular now, like a burning fire cooking oil."
"But when I thought about it carefully, I felt something was not right. Now that the video website industry is so prosperous, Mr. Qin has done a lot of work.”
The concept of video websites existed before YouTube, but it was still in its infancy at the time.
YouTube has truly defined the concept of a video website. It has been enthusiastically sought after by Internet users as soon as it appeared, and the number of users has shown explosive growth.
But who created the website YouTube?
Who came up with the concept of video website?
Of course it’s Qin Shaoyan.
After that, he took advantage of the popular video website trend in the United States and returned to China to create Kuaibo.com, and then through a series of false acquisitions and publicity operations, he directly obtained the valuation of the newly established Kuaibo.com Three hundred million dollars.
Now that Microsoft has acquired YouTube and Yiku.com, the entire concept of video websites has been put on a rocket, directly to the sky.
In just one year, the valuation of video websites has inflated like a balloon.
Although the video website does represent the future development trend, the concept has been too hyped.
If you look around, you will find that Qin Shaoyan has done a lot of work here, constantly fanning the flames and blowing up a bubble.
Xiong Xiaoge has been in the capital market for many years and has never seen anything like this.
Qin Shaoyan was jumping up and down, and he could already smell something was wrong.
Qin Shaoyan said with some embarrassment: "I am doing this for everyone's benefit. After all, I have to consider the interests of investors and let the website increase in value quickly, so that the investors' shares will also rise with the tide. This is a win-win situation. .”
"You don't need to say this anymore." Xiong Xiaoge waved his hand to interrupt Qin Shaoyan, and asked seriously, "Tell me the truth, are you sure you can make money on the video website?"
"Who are you? Aren't you trying to make money by borrowing money from Kuaibo.com?"
Qin Shaoyan was startled, and then became angry as if he was insulted, "Mr. Xiong, we have known each other for a long time, and we have cooperated on many projects. "
"I, Qin Shaoyan, always put the interests of investors first and never cheat investors."
"If you don't talk about anything else, just the artificial intelligence project, Mr. Xiong. Did you make any money?”
"Don't mention your artificial intelligence." Xiong Xiaoge said impatiently, "What nonsense is that?"
Qin Shaoyan argued with a red face, "Mr. Xiong, this is your fault. , Artificial intelligence is the future, it’s not some messy thing. You can insult me, but you can’t insult my entrepreneurial project.”
Xiong Xiaoge frowned, “Artificial intelligence is the future, then you are broadcasting quickly. What kind of P station is there on the Internet? Or is it the second dimension? "
"The second dimension is of course the future!" Qin Shaoyan said firmly, "Children will grow up. After five or ten years, the two-dimensional crowd has grown up and they have become our loyal users.”
“You are trying to make fun of me again, right?” That’s nonsense, I’m just going to ask you something, answer me directly!”
"Are you sure that the video website will make money? Are you making money through Qvod.com?"
Qin Shaoyan sighed and said with a face filled with grief and anger: "Mr. Xiong, why is this happening?"
“I can solemnly assure you that I, Qin Shaoyan, have not taken a penny from Qvod.com! I have spent every penny of financing on the website.”
“Don’t believe it. You can check the accounts and contact PricewaterhouseCoopers."
Xiong Xiaoge remained unmoved and said in a deep voice: "That's not what I care about. I'm asking you whether the video website can make money."
"Of course it can." Qin Shaoyan said confidently, "You see, the concept of video websites has become popular now. If you want to make money, just sell the shares. If you want to continue to be bullish, it is better."
"Quick Broadcast Net is already the number one in the domestic industry. If you continue to invest, the shares will be more valuable."
Xiong Xiaoge asked in a deep voice: "If portals like Sina, NetEase, and Sohu fail, how will you respond?"
Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, "What's the point of worrying about the portal? It's just a chicken and a dog."
"Haha." Xiong Xiaoge sneered.
Qin Shaoyan suddenly realized in his heart that Xiong Xiaoge was worried about the fate of other predators. Qvod.com seemed to have unlimited success and had every advantage.
But if a predator really sets its sights on the video website market, Qvod.com will definitely not be able to withstand it.
They are listed companies and have the stock market to raise funds. Qvod.com relies entirely on financing, and its influence and user traffic cannot match them. How can it compete with them?
Don’t look at the bustle in the current video website circuit. In fact, it is all small fish and shrimps. When the sharks enter, these peers will have to be eliminated.
In comparison, apart from having a head start, Qvod has no chance of winning.
Qin Shaoyan pondered for two seconds, "I can't guarantee you whether the video website can make money now. The market is changing."
"But I can only guarantee Mr. Xiong that you will not lose money. "
"Really? I don't believe it." Xiong Xiaoge said coldly, "What guarantee do you have?"
"In two years, Qvod.com has accumulated more than 100 million users. , and promised to complete the IPO before 2008, with a market value of no less than 2.5 billion US dollars, how about it?" Qin Shaoyan said firmly.
“Mr. Xiong, is this promise sincere enough?”
Xiong Xiaoge frowned even more. This US$2.5 billion has exceeded the current value of YouTube, and the gap between Kuaibo.com and YouTube is huge.
What's more, the Internet value gap between China and the United States is even greater. Qin Shaoyan dared to guarantee a market value of US$2.5 billion. How could Xiong Xiaoge believe it?
“You have no sincerity in your painting.” Xiong Xiaoge said impatiently, “According to what you said, Qvod.com’s current valuation of US$900 million will triple by 2008. You are not afraid. Burst the bubble.”
“Campus Network is preparing to go public next year,” Qin Shaoyan said suddenly.
"Huh?" Xiong Xiaoge was startled, and for a moment he didn't realize how Qin Shaoyan got involved in the campus network.
"Don't Mr. Xiong not believe in my ability?" Qin Shaoyan said with a serious face, "Have you always questioned whether I can make money? Then I will show my skills to Mr. Xiong and let you see whether I can make investors make money. "
"Campus Network will IPO next year. Let's make a bet. If the market value of Campus Network exceeds US$3.5 billion, Qvod's valuation will be calculated as US$700 million." Qin Shaoyan raised his finger, "If Campus Network's market value exceeds US$3.5 billion, Qin Shaoyan's valuation will be calculated as US$700 million. More than five billion US dollars, how about calculating it as US$900 million?"
Xiong Xiaoge thought for a moment and clapped his hands, "Okay, just do what you said."
"Drive!"
(End of this chapter)