Chapter 138 Alibaba Original Stock

"Yes. This is the valuation given by Mr. Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group, but our president rejected his investment." Hideo Fukunaga said with a smile.

Sun Zhengyi’s name is resounding throughout Japan’s political and business circles. With his endorsement, his credibility is greatly enhanced.

Futian Yansi looked at the young Chinese man across from him. He knew the details of Xu Liang before coming here, but due to time constraints, he didn’t know much. He only knew that he was Chinese and ran a famous restaurant. It is the Chinese company of 'Hongmeng'.

But I don’t know much about the details of this company.

Xu Liang didn't expect Hideo Fukunaga to say that, but he looked at the shocked eyes of the three people.

To be honest, I feel quite happy.

“It’s really admirable that Mr. Xu was able to create such a big family business at such a young age.” Fukuda Iwader’s words were a little more respectful.

Xu Liang smiled and said: "Mr. Fukuda is polite."

"SoftBank Group is very powerful, why would Mr. Xu refuse its investment?"

"At present, our company is not short of funds, and there is no need to raise funds yet." Xu Liang said concisely and comprehensively.

“Financing is not just about money, but also about gaining brand influence.”

“I didn’t expect that Mr. Fukuda also understands business management.”

“Our son is currently Works at Goldman Sachs in Japan." The woman interrupted.

Xu Liang understood.

"You two have an excellent son."

Futian Gandera showed a proud smile on his face.

Seeing that the dishes are getting more and more delicious.

“Let’s chat while eating.” Xu Liang said with a smile.

"Mr. Xu is our distinguished guest, please come first."

"Then I'm welcome."

Xu Liang picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of tempura and put it into his mouth.

“Michelin three stars are indeed well-deserved.”

“In fact, the most classic dish of 'Tsukamoto Soyama' is tuna sushi. Seaweed and seaweed can neutralize the fishy smell of tuna very well. "Tsukamoto Soyama's classic sauce has a unique flavor," Fukuda Iwadera said with a smile.

“Then I want to have a taste.”

Xu Liang took a piece and put it in his mouth.

To be honest, the taste is average.

He has never liked sushi very much. It is too bland and does not suit the taste of Shandong people.

However, due to the occasion, I still have to praise you.

The two parties chatted while eating and became a lot more familiar with each other.

As time passed, the meeting came to an end.

"Mr. Xu, thank you again for saving our family's heart." Fukuda Iwaji said sincerely.

"Mr. Fukuda is too polite."

Fukuda Iwadera handed over a business card with both hands.

"This is my phone number. Welcome Mr. Xu to our home. My wife and I will give you a warm reception."

Masaka Fukuda, who had been silent next to her, also nodded in agreement.

Xu Liang took it and took a look.

“I will definitely go if I have the chance.”

“Then we will say goodbye.”

“Goodbye.”

Watch the family get into the car and drive away.

“Let’s go too.”

——

The next day, Xu Liang received Inoue Masahiro in the company conference room.

"Mr. Inoue, your company's ability to collect news materials is really great. No wonder it has become the largest portal website in Japan."

Inoue Masahiro understood what he meant.

"Mr. Xu, in addition to supervising society, the media also has the obligation to promote morality and promote truth, goodness and beauty. Mr. Xu's courage to save people is worthy of learning and respect from everyone, and Yahoo publicity is also something that should be done.< br>
What's more, it has no disadvantages for Mr. Xu, but has many benefits.

Just like now, I believe that Hongmeng's Bing search should have grown a lot. ”

Thanks to Yahoo’s promotion, the number of visits to Bing search during this period has exceeded 20 million, and encyclopedia, Q&A, and music have all increased significantly.

After getting the benefit, Xu Liang no longer bothered about this matter.

"Mr. Inoue, please tell us your conditions." Xu Liang said.

Masahiro Inoue smiled and said: "As for our cooperation, we can make a concession and give up the current investment in Hongmeng.

But you must ensure that SoftBank Group will be involved in Hongmeng's A round of financing. The right to lead the investment, and SoftBank’s share cannot be less than half of the total amount of Series A financing.”

Xu Liang shook his head, “Mr. Inoue, I’m afraid I’m not asking you to acquire Excite. Portal, but cooperation between us, even cooperation that is beneficial to you

You have no reason to ask me to let you go to Hongmeng’s Series A financing. "

Masahiro Inoue frowned, "Mr. Xu, this is what you promised during the last meeting with Mr. Sun. "

"I promised, but you want too much.

You guys just want to take half of the A-round share. How can it be so cheap?

And I solemnly remind Mr. Inoue that Hongmeng is not short of money, and we don’t have to choose SoftBank financing. ”

Inoue Masahiro almost understood what Xu Liang meant.

"Mr. Xu, if you have any plans, please tell us. If we can agree, we will definitely agree."

Xu Liang smiled, this is ridiculous.

“I heard that Mr. Son Zhengyi invested US$20 million in the Chinese e-commerce website Alibaba. I hope to take over this part of the equity.”

20% of Alibaba’s original shares is a big deal. Meat.

Swallow it all if you can, and even if you can't, take a big bite.

“Alibaba?!”

Masahiro Inoue was a little surprised.

He thought Xu Liang would be aggressive and raise the price, but he didn't expect that the other party was interested in the equity of a Chinese start-up company.

"Yes." "Mr. Xu also wants to do e-commerce?"

Xu Liang shook his head, "Hongmeng's main business has always been games and search, but I am personally optimistic about the future of e-commerce and want to invest in it."

Looked deeply. The man opposite had no trace of emotion in his deep eyes.

Masahiro Inoue could not guess his true thoughts.

Think for a moment.

"Mr. Xu, Alibaba's equity is in the hands of SoftBank, and I have no right to make the decision."

"Then let's end today's talks here. We will meet again after Mr. Inoue has asked Mr. Sun."

"Mr. Xu must have shares in Alibaba? What about the shares in other Chinese Internet companies?"

"I only want Alibaba."

SoftBank does have it in its hands Equity shares in many good companies.

Sina, Ctrip, etc.

But when it comes to growth, it is not even a fraction of Alibaba.

Seeing Xu Liang getting up to leave, Inoue Masahiro quickly stopped him.

“Wait.”

“I’ll call Mr. Sun and ask him to come over. How about we continue talking?”

No wonder Inoue Masahiro is so anxious. Hongmeng has already begun to contact Goo and Nifty. Although it is currently only a search engine cooperation, who knows whether it will go further?

So, he wanted to finalize the acquisition of Excite with Xu Liang as soon as possible to avoid long nights and nightmares.

Glancing at him, Xu Liang smiled and nodded.

"Okay. Then we'll wait for Mr. Sun."

After saying 'thank you', Inoue Masahiro turned around and went out to make a phone call.

It didn't take long before he came back.

"The president will arrive in half an hour at most."

Xu Liang stood up and said, "Mr. Inoue, go sit in my office, drink tea, and wait for Mr. Sun."< br>
"Thank you very much for your hospitality, Mr. Xu."

"Haha, it's not a big deal, let's go."

After coming to the office and sitting down, Kagami Miyoko served tea and the two chatted for a while.

It can be seen that Inoue Masahiro is a little absent-minded.

After a quarter of an hour, Masahiro Inoue put down his tea cup.

"Mr. Xu, it's almost time for the president to arrive. I'll go down to greet him."

"I'll go with you too." Xu Liang stood up.

"No, I can just go by myself. After all, I have to wait for a while." Inoue Masahiro said quickly.

He went down early because he planned to communicate with Sun Zhengyi in advance. Otherwise, he would have rashly participated in the negotiation without understanding the situation, which would be detrimental to his own side.

Of course Xu Liang cannot give them this opportunity.

"Let's go together. Mr. Sun is a senior in the business world. Wouldn't it be rude if I didn't greet him when he comes?"

After all, regardless of whether Inoue Masahiro agrees or not, he stepped forward. He strode towards the elevator entrance.

Looking at the tall figure retreating quickly, Inoue Masahiro couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Obviously he looked like a young college student who could do whatever he wanted, but when he got in touch with him, he discovered that underneath his youthful appearance, there was a slippery old guy hiding.

It’s just weird.

At this point, he had no choice but to follow.

After arriving downstairs, it didn’t take long before I saw Son’s black Mercedes-Benz driving towards me.

After getting out of the car and seeing Xu Liang stuck together and Masahiro Inoue with a look of helplessness on his face, Son quickly figured out what was going on.

"Mr. Sun, welcome."

Xu Liang took the initiative to greet him.

Holding his hand, Sun Zhengyi smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, we meet again."

"It's cold outside, let's go up and talk."

"Please."

Coming to the conference room again, both parties sat down.

Xu Liang took the initiative and said: "I think Mr. Inoue should have made our conditions very clear on the phone just now?"

Sun Zhengyi nodded.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Xu would also be interested in Alibaba."

"E-commerce is the mainstream of the current Internet business, of course I am interested. Unfortunately, there are already too many people investing in Huaxia 8848, and I can't find the opportunity." This time when I cooperate with SoftBank, I hope Mr. Sun can share some of Alibaba’s equity with me.”

Son Zhengyi smiled and said, “Does Mr. Xu understand Alibaba’s current predicament?”

"Know something."

"Alibaba's monthly operating expenses now reach one million US dollars, and they have not yet found a successful profit model. If there is no good way, the funds on their account will only be Enough to last a year

Under such circumstances, is Mr. Xu still willing to take equity in Alibaba? "

Xu Liang nodded affirmatively.

"I am very interested in e-commerce, but I lack talents who are familiar with this field, so I chose to invest instead of doing it myself.

If Alibaba succeeds in the end, then my investment will be profitable. If it fails in the end, I will acquire it and build an e-commerce company belonging to Hongmeng. ”

Sun Zhengyi nodded.

There was some hesitation in my heart.

He has an excellent impression of Jack Ma and is optimistic about the future of e-commerce.

But that was before the Nasdaq crisis.

This crisis, coupled with Jack Ma’s overjoyed personality, has made Son uncertain.

(End of this chapter)