Chapter 193 How to be ‘good’ when there is ‘red’
The acquisition of US$120 million is just a small business for the giant Microsoft.
It is a pawn they have laid in the Chinese Internet market.
However, the approval process of multinational companies is very slow. It takes nearly half a month from the two parties to reach an agreement and actually sign the contract.
When all the dust settled, this matter, which had been kept secret by both parties, was actually announced with the press conference of both parties.
For a time, major media outlets rushed to report it.
Sina, which has been rumored to have reached an agreement with Hongmeng, has also become the target of public ridicule.
Especially the competitors are merciless.
"The whole website fell to Microsoft, while Sina failed to win" - Sohu.
"Internal disputes, external trauma, the beginning of Sina's decline" - TOM.
"Sina's Unbelievable Collapse" - NetEase.
"What can I do to save you, Greedy Sina" - China.com.
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Bang!
The table was slammed.
"They are betraying their trust and showing no business ethics! They are still talking to us at Sina, but we haven't given up yet. How come they have reached an agreement with Microsoft?!"
Duan Yongji's angry voice sounded. echoed throughout the conference room.
Mao Daolin had a sullen face and was filled with disappointment.
He has persuaded Duan Yongji several times, but the other party seems to be convinced that Sina has no other competitors, and keeps pushing back and putting pressure on Hongmeng. As a result, he sees that the fruits of victory are snatched away by others. .
Without the website directory, Sina also lost the basis for quickly turning losses into profits.
In contrast, whether it will succeed in imitating AOL Time Warner and cooperating with Sunshine Media is still unknown.
"There is no point in continuing to be angry now. We should take the time to think about how to explain to the shareholders, otherwise we will not be able to sit in the seats under our butts." Jiang Fengnian said coldly.
He was very disappointed with Duan Yongji and others.
In addition to fighting among themselves, they also fight for power and profit, and are in a mess in business management.
For the sake of self-interest, the company's development is ignored.
How could such a person be qualified to lead Sina?
Duan Yongji had a cold face.
He could feel the divisions in the board of directors, and Jiang Fengnian and Andrew were very dissatisfied with themselves.
Mao Daolin and Wang Yan also have a tendency to deviate from each other.
Once the two separated, he became alone again and had no chance of controlling Sina.
"No, I finally got control of Sina, and I will never allow anyone to threaten it."
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"Cheers."
Ding... !
Amidst the crisp clinking of glasses, everyone took a sip of the red wine in their glasses.
"Brother, I thought you were rich, but I didn't expect you to be so rich. One of Hongmeng's businesses was sold for US$120 million. If the entire Hongmeng was sold, it wouldn't be even ten dollars. Hundreds of millions?" Xu Meng said in disbelief.
Crack.
"Why hit me on the head?" Xu Meng said dissatisfied.
“Don’t daydream.” Xu Liang continued, “Do you think that Hongmeng Company is a golden chicken that lays eggs, worth so much money? Besides, selling Hongmeng will cost me more than a year of hard work. Isn’t it in vain?”
“Xu Liang, 120 million US dollars is not a small amount, how are you going to spend it?” Jiang Xiaoyang asked.
"I haven't thought about it yet. Let's put it in the account for now."
Although he said this, he had already thought about how to spend the money, but the time was just not there.
"How about I help you spend time?"
Looked at Jiang Xiaoyang, "I know what you are going to do as soon as you stick your butt out? No."
The latter was white glanced at him.
"Why not? It's a waste if you keep this money in your account. You might as well invest it."
"This money is used to develop Hongmeng. Using it to invest is putting the cart before the horse. You'd better not make any decisions." , it’s business to raise new funds.”
“You guys are always like this,” Jiang Xiaoyang said with a smile.
"I call this the rational use of funds." He paused and turned his head, "Sister Hong, how are you doing at New Dream? Are you adapting to it?"
Guo Hong nodded. , "Everyone takes good care of me, which is pretty good."
"That's good. Try to get the CPA certificate as soon as possible."
"Yes."
While nodding, Guo Hong looked at Jiang Xiaoyang and Xu Liang. Now she is basically Confirm the fact that my cousin has stepped on several boats.
"Okay, let's eat quickly. It won't taste good if it's cold."
After dinner, after sending Jiang Xiaoyang away, he returned to the room, found Qiao Yuhui's number and dialed it passed.
"I saw the news, 120 million US dollars, you made a lot of money."
"Where are you now? There will be many opportunities to make money in the future. By the way, how is your research on sanshui? Jianlibao Is it different from what you expected?”
“It looks better than I expected.”
“What’s better?”
“The price? It’s lower than we expected. Not surprisingly, the company can be bought for about 400 million Chinese dollars.”
"So much lower?" Xu Liang frowned.
In his analysis with Qiao Yuhui, the acquisition of Jianlibao should be around 600 million.
“Why is it so low?”
“It may be related to Jianlibao’s continuous losses. And I just learned that Jianlibao has an internal employee bank. Because of the high interest rate, many Jianlibao employees will The money was deposited.
Now this part of the money cannot be released due to the poor operating conditions of Jianlibao. The employees have surrounded the factory after hearing the news, and the entire Jianlibao is currently in chaos. br>
The combination of these factors makes the Sanshui government eager to get rid of this burden, so the price will be much more favorable. "
Xu Liang said, "Now do you think the acquisition of Jianlibao is still a good business? ”
“From the overall situation, it is still good. But we must complete the acquisition as soon as possible and end the current chaos. Otherwise, the longer the quarrel goes on, the greater the damage will be to the brand, and the greater the cost will be for us to turn the tide. ”
“Then let’s officially start negotiations with the Sanshui government. "
"Hmm. ”
"Also, have you found the trader I asked you to find before?" "I have found it. According to your wishes, they have been placed in Xiangjiang."
"That's good, pass. I’ll come over in a while.”
“You want to come in person?”
The trip to Xiangjiang is related to his future. If he does it well, his net worth can be directly doubled several times. Of course, he must go in person for such an important thing.
"Okay, I'll wait for you in Xiangjiang."
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In the box No. 1 of Taishan Club, smoke filled the air, and Duan Yongji smoked one cigarette after another. Cigarette in hand.
Beside him, Li Yanhong looked gloomy, obviously not in a good mood.
Liu Chuanzhi, who was sitting on the main seat next to him, frowned.
"Okay, Yongji. Stop smoking, otherwise people who don't know will think the box is on fire?"
"Boss Liu, I just can't give it in. Sina has paid too much for this case of Website Directory I have been working hard for more than a month, and I was about to sign the contract, but Microsoft came out to pick the peaches. I felt so panicked.
And now, the entire Internet industry is in a state of panic. They are making fun of us, saying that we are good at fighting internally and not good at fighting outside. What is even more disgusting is that I am an ungrateful villain.
What a joke. Without my support, Sitong Lifang and Huayuan Information. Can it be merged into Sina? Can Wang Zhidong be the CEO and president of Sina?
It's a joke to call me ungrateful. "Duan Yongji said angrily.
"Okay, let's not talk about these past things. And haven’t you already driven away Wang Zhidong and gained control of Sina? As long as the result is good. "Liu Chuanzhi comforted.
"Besides, look at Yanhong, who has lost the development opportunity of the website, but still behaves very calmly. You should learn more. "
Li Yanhong smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Liu, please stop making fun of me. Now my heart is bleeding with pain. That is Baidu’s best opportunity to enter the independent search field.
The chance is gone now. ”
After shaking her head, Li Yanhong looked at Duan Yongji with a sincere tone.
"Brother Duan, I know that this time Sina missed the website list all because of our Baidu. This matter, including me, will be kept in mind by the entire Baidu. If Sina has any trouble in the future, you Duan If big brother needs anything, I, Li Yanhong, and Baidu will do our best."
After hearing this, Duan Yongji felt a lot more comfortable.
Most of the anger towards Li Yanhong has dissipated.
In fact, Sina Missing Website Directory has nothing to do with Baidu. It was because they were greedy for Baidu's preferential conditions and planned to put pressure on Hongmeng, which gave Microsoft a chance.
But despite this fact, the conceited Duan Yongji did not want to admit that the responsibility lay with him.
If Liu Chuanzhi hadn't been there, he would have complained to Li Yanhong long ago.
Patting Li Yanhong on the shoulder, Duan Yongji sighed: "With your words, I didn't help the wrong person this time."
Li Yanhong nodded with a smile on the surface. , I also cursed a few words in my heart.
"Boss Liu, the acquisition of the website Daquan is very important to us at Sina. If successful, we can turn losses into profits in a short time, the stock price will rise rapidly, and I can secure my current position.
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So let’s see if we can use official force to stop this transaction? Duan Yongji said earnestly.
Liu Chuanzhi thought for a moment and nodded.
“Let me ask you. ”
“Thank you so much. Boss Liu, no matter whether this thing can be done or not, I will always remember your great kindness. In the future, Lenovo and Sina will be brothers. Duan Yongji said with great joy.
Seeing him like this, Liu Chuanzhi smiled and said nothing more.
The reason why he was willing to help was not because of brotherhood or brotherhood, but because he saw the opportunity to make money.
If he can facilitate Sina's acquisition of the website Daquan, he can purchase part of Sina's shares in advance and sell them when the stock price rises, and then he can take advantage of the east wind to make a fortune.
When Lenovo is privatized in the future, he will no longer have to go to a bank.
After thinking for a while, I took out my cell phone and called.
It didn’t take long before the call was connected.
"Lao Xu, it's me, Lenovo Lao Liu, I want to ask you something?"
"We are all old friends, why are you so polite? Just ask me if you have anything."
< br>A hoarse voice came from the phone.
“I know you are a good friend, Mr. Xu. That’s right, do you know about the deal between Hongmeng website and Microsoft?”
“Can you not know, 120 million US dollars, It’s a sensation all over the country.”
"It's quite sensational. But Microsoft is an American company, can it acquire the website directory?" Liu Chuanzhi asked.
The other party came to his senses instantly.
“Why, Lenovo is also interested in you?”
“It’s not me, it’s a friend who wants to ask.”
“That might disappoint him.
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The website directory is just a simple website aggregation and ranking website. It has no technical content and is not a portal website. It does not involve the influence of public opinion. Moreover, the acquirer is Microsoft, so it is impossible for the bureau to stop it. "
"As for Hongmeng...? "
The other party interrupted him.
"Old Liu, don't take advantage of Hongmeng. Jiang Shuji has already visited once and proposed to support Hongmeng to make it a benchmark for the high-tech and Internet industries in Beijing.
So, if there is no conclusive evidence of illegal crimes, don't go after them. ”
"Okay, I understand. Thanks this time, Lao Xu."
"You're welcome."
After the two chatted for a few words, Liu Chuanzhi hung up the phone.
“Did you hear that?”
Duan Yongji nodded in despair.
His last hope was gone.
The same is true for Li Yanhong. Baidu’s hope of making a difference in the independent search engine industry was shattered.
“If ‘red’ is born, how can ‘good’ be born?!”
(End of this chapter)