Chapter 185 One Hundred and Twenty Million
Hongmeng Headquarters.
“Is there any news from Sina and Yahoo?” Xu Liang asked.
"Sina quoted US$70 million, but Yahoo has not sent us a quote yet. In addition, Sohu quoted US$35 million." Xie Wen said.
“Sohu?”
"Yes. Zhang Chaoyang called me personally. He also said that if we are not satisfied, we can continue to talk."
Xu Liang nodded, "Then continue to talk. In addition, tell Sina , the price of 70 million is too low. Also, our bottom line is 100 million US dollars. If it is lower than this amount, let’s not talk about it.”
Xie Wen nodded and said, “I will talk to Wang Zhidong personally.” br>
“Yeah.”
Dingle bell….
Xu Liang's cell phone suddenly rang.
Took it out and looked at it. After thinking for a while, I pressed the answer button.
"Brother Xiong, why do you have time to call me?"
"Brother Xu, do you have time in the evening? Let's have dinner together. I'll treat you."
< br>"Eating is no problem, but your brother always comes to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. You must have other things to do with me this time, right?" Xu Liang said with a smile.
"Haha, I know I can't hide it from you, brother. This time, it's mainly because Yanhong wants to see you, so I just want to build a bridge."
"Li Yanhong?" Xu Liang was moved.
"Okay, it just happened to be the last time we had dinner, and we haven't seen each other for a long time."
"You are so refreshing. I will arrange the time and place, and I will send it to you then. On the phone."
"No problem."
After chatting for a few more words, Xiong Xiaoge hung up the phone.
“Xiong Xiaoge from IDG?” Xie Wen asked.
"There is also Li Yanhong from Baidu."
Xie Wen continued: "I called you at this time. It seems that Baidu also wants to get involved in the Hongmeng website transaction."
Xu Liang nodded, "Li Yanhong is a smart person. Over the past six months, he must have noticed the potential of Bing's PPC and also understood the potential of independent search engines.
However, they have been delayed in the enterprise market for a long time, and the independent search engine market has been eaten up by us. If he wants to open up the situation, he must have a platform with many users to help him.
Several portals have signed search engine service contracts with us with extremely high liquidated damages, and it is impossible to cooperate with them again.
So, Hongmeng website, which has 30 million registered users and more than 80 million daily traffic, has become an excellent choice. ”
Xie Wen nodded in agreement.
Although both of them know that the browser will eventually replace the website directory, it will take time.
Within one or two years, Hongmeng website traffic will not see a significant decline.
So, this platform must not be sold to competitors.
"Mr. Xu, the Hongmeng website collection must not be sold to Baidu."
"This is a matter of course. However, we must also be on guard against someone openly building a plank road to secretly infiltrate Chencang."
If an organization buys the Hongmeng website and sells it to Baidu or Google, which is eyeing the domestic market, it is also not allowed.
"If resale is prohibited, I'm afraid it will affect the final price." Xie Wen said.
"Sugar cane is not sweet at both ends. The first thing we must ensure is that we cannot let it affect us. Moreover, a period of time can be set for prohibiting resale.
It can be two or three years.
By that time, our Pangu browser has also developed, and the potential of the website has been lost, and the impact will not be significant.”
Xie Wen nodded in agreement.
Ding dong.
Xu Liang’s cell phone beeped.
I picked it up and saw that it was a text message from Xiong Xiaoge. The content was the time and place for dinner in the evening.
"Okay, you go and do your work first. I will meet Lao Xiong and Li Yanhong tonight."
Xie Wen nodded, turned and walked out.
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At seven o'clock in the evening, box No. 2 of Hongbin Building, a time-honored restaurant in Beijing.
Xu Liang opened the door and came in. Xiong Xiaoge and Li Yanhong stood up quickly.
"Brother Xu, welcome."
"Haha, Brother Xiong, I wish you a happy old age."
After the two greeted each other, Xu Liang turned his head and looked to the side.
"Mr. Li, I haven't seen you for a long time. Have a good New Year."
Li Yanhong smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, have a good New Year."
I have to say that all of China Among the founders of Internet companies, Li Yanhong is just a little bit worse than Xu Liang in terms of appearance, and is absolutely top-notch.
The more difficult ones are elegant, personable and extremely charming.
If he were to be released, he would definitely be a middle-aged handsome boy, a heartthrob in the uncle world.
"It's just a little worse than me."
With this thought, Xu Liang took hold of the right hand that the other party extended.
“Mr. Li’s style is even better than before. It seems that Baidu has been developing well recently.”
“Compared to Mr. Li’s Hongmeng and Bing, it is still far behind.”
"Mr. Li likes to be humble."
Withdrawing his palm, Xu Liang looked away, not giving Li Yanhong a chance to speak.
After a brief exchange of greetings, the three of them took their seats respectively.
Xiong Xiaoge, who works as an investment banker, is a good dancer and very good at adjusting the atmosphere. With him around, the meal never ended. Seeing that the wine has passed three rounds and the food has passed the five flavors.
Xiong Xiaoge and Li Yanhong looked at each other, and the former smiled.
"Brother Xu, I heard that Hongmeng is selling the 'Hongmeng Website Directory' due to business adjustments?"
"Brother Xiong is very sensitive. The news that we are selling the 'Hongmeng Website Directory' is also It’s only been less than three days since we broke up, and you already know?”
“Haha, China Internet is so big, and IDG has a lot of investment, so the news is naturally more sensitive. He's so smart that he can't even drink soup."
Paused.
"Brother Xu, the Hongmeng website is developing well. The traffic volume is second only to NetEase, and the revenue is even more substantial. How can your brother be willing to sell it?"
"I can't bear it either, but Hongmeng Development Too fast, especially in overseas markets, requires a lot of financial support. Although Hongmeng website is profitable, it is not our main business.
After selling it, we can continue to develop valuable funds. Strengthening our presence in the pan-entertainment and Internet search fields.
Developing our main business is always our first goal."
A trace of worry flashed in Li Yanhong's eyes, but she quickly calmed down.
Bing's independent search business is already far ahead of them. If it continues to strengthen, how can Baidu catch up?
"Brother Xu, you are still awesome."
Xiong Xiaoge gave a thumbs up.
“In the cold winter of the Internet, there are only a few people like you who are willing to sell off profitable businesses and insist on investing in the main business.” I just want people to stop making fun of me and say, "Young and frivolous."
There was a pause.
Xu Liang smiled and said: "Brother Xiong is so actively asking about our Hongmeng website, wouldn't he also want to acquire it?"
"IDG is not Black Rock, we do not do PE and MBO business. But Yanhong and Baidu are very interested in the website directory."
Xu Liang's eyes changed, "Mr. Li wants to buy the website directory?"
"I don't know if Mr. Xu has this idea. Are you willing to give up your love? ”
"I am a businessman. As long as the price is right, I can sell to anyone." Xu Liang smiled, "However, Hongmeng's price is not low."
"How much does Mr. Xu want?"
Xu Liang raised his right index finger, "One hundred and twenty million U.S. dollars."
"One hundred and twenty million U.S. dollars?!"
Even if Li Yanhong was prepared to be ripped off Prepared, but also shocked by Xu Liang's amazing appetite.
Xu Liang nodded affirmatively.
"You two think this price is high?"
Li Yanhong nodded, Xiong Xiaoge just smiled without saying much.
“In fact, compared with the value of Hongmeng Website, this price is not high at all.”
Xu Liang gave the financial documents of Hongmeng Website to the two of them.
Although he had made up his mind not to sell the website to Baidu, he didn't mind and brought in a few more competitors to raise the purchase price.
After reading the financial documents, Li Yanhong's expression became more solemn.
"How about it, I don't have a big mouth like a lion, do I? The website's revenue in 2000 was nearly 80 million, and its revenue in January 2001 was nearly 15 million, with an average monthly growth of more than 10%.
If such a website can’t sell for more than 120 million US dollars, then I, the president, will be afraid of being laughed at by others when I go out.”
Li Yanhong put down the financial documents in her hands.
"Mr. Xu, I admit that Website Daquan's financial report is excellent and its prospects are bright, but the price quoted of US$120 million is indeed too high.
It is difficult for domestic Internet companies to offer such a large sum. "If you can't get it at home, ask abroad. Anyway, there are a lot of Silicon Valley companies that want to enter China, especially big companies like Yahoo, Microsoft, and AOL. I believe they will make a profit." I’m interested in the business,” Xu Liangdao said.
"Brother, now that the Nasdaq is enveloped in a cold winter, major companies are shrinking their business, so they may not be interested in the website directory." Xiong Xiaoge said with a smile.
“Brother Xiong, don’t worry about me. We have contacted Yahoo and they are very interested in the Hongmeng website. I believe it won’t be long before we can enter the negotiation phase.”
"Really? Then I wish you a good start in advance, brother."
"Haha, I take my good advice. When the contract is signed, I will personally treat Brother Xiong to a drink."
"Then I'll just wait?"
"It's a deal."
The two parties didn't talk about the Hongmeng website anymore, they ate and drank, and left at a little after eight o'clock. .
"Brother, it's still so early. Why don't I take you to an interesting place?"
Looking at Xiong Xiaoge's appearance, you can tell where it is.
But after I succeeded in starting a business in my previous life, I went to too many clubs, and my young model almost turned into bacon when I touched it.
He was tired of that kind of place with feasting, indulgence and chaos.
When he has time, he prefers to paint some oil paintings, spend time with his family, and talk on the phone with a few girlfriends.
"Brother, I have something to do at the company tomorrow, so I won't go with you."
"Brother, don't refuse in a hurry? I'm taking you to the top club in Beijing. Yan is thin and fat. You can choose any beautiful woman you want, and you can do whatever you want."
"Thank you, brother, I'm not interested in this."
Waving his hand, he said 'goodbye' and turned around to leave. .
Looking at the figure disappearing at the elevator entrance, Xiong Xiaoge couldn't help but said.
"He is really only nineteen years old, not forty-nine?"
What is the concept of nineteen years old?
The idea that a beautiful woman can stab a brother in both sides with just one glance.
(End of this chapter)