Chapter 407 Fishing
"Thank you Mr. Xu, I will definitely invest some in long oil when I go back." Christina smiled.
"As long as you hold it for a long time and don't use too high leverage, I guarantee you can make money." Xu Liangdao.
"If you can't make any money, do you want to compensate me?"
"No problem."
As soon as their eyes met, those black pupils as deep as abyss seemed to exude a strange charm, making people unable to help but fall in love with them.
"Ahem..."
Seeing that she didn't speak for a long time, the photographer next to her couldn't help coughing.
My heart was shocked, and Christina's pretty face turned slightly red after she came back to her senses.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Xu. I was distracted by something just now."
"It doesn't matter. Beautiful women always have some privileges."
Xu Liang smiled.
After Christina said ‘thank you’, she looked at her interview list and said quickly.
"Mr. Xu, many people know that in addition to Hanhua, you also founded the Hongmeng Technology Company, which is well-known in the Internet industry today. Can you tell us in detail how you founded this company?"
“Actually, many news media have written in great detail the story before and after I founded Hongmeng. There is nothing much to say.”
"Then under what circumstances did you found Hongmeng? After all, you already had 'New Dream Education' and 'Hanhua Capital' at that time, and the Internet is a completely different field." Christina asked curiously.
“It’s actually very simple. Around 2000, it was the first peak of the Internet industry. Business news throughout China was full of Internet companies that had raised hundreds of millions of dollars in just one or two years after their establishment. The story of becoming a super rich man.
This makes me very curious about the Internet. So I pay attention to collecting information about the Internet. The more I read, the more I learn about this industry. With a certain interest.
When the new dream was on track and I had more money from shorting Yahoo, I couldn’t help but join in and founded Hongmeng Technology Company.”
Christina continued to ask: "The most popular things in the Internet industry are portals and e-commerce, but you don't seem to be too interested, and you chose games instead?"
"It's an industry that's too hot and too competitive. If you rush in without much capital, you will definitely die. Although I had money at that time, it was only a few million dollars, and it was difficult to make a difference in the field of portal websites and e-commerce.
< br>And by shorting Yahoo, I found that almost 90% of Internet companies have little revenue, or even just a concept.
This is too dangerous.
Such a company cannot afford it. Any storm.
I don't want to start this kind of company either.
So before Hongmeng was founded, my first consideration was how to find him a company that could create a lot of revenue and profits. Then use these revenues and profits to support the company's development.
This is a sustainable path.
After the Nasdaq crisis, more than half of the global Internet companies collapsed, but Hongmeng grew against the trend. In just three years, it grew from scratch to a giant enterprise now valued at tens of billions of dollars. It also confirmed that my original decision was correct. "
"Tens of billions of dollars? Is Mr. Xu’s valuation of Hongmeng too high? ”
Christina was a little unbelievable.
She has read some reports, and the valuation of Hongmeng is generally around 10 billion US dollars, not more than 12 billion US dollars.
Xu Liang smiled and said: "Miss Christina, should you know that Hongmeng has just acquired Vivendi Games?"
Christina nodded, "Congratulations, Hongmeng Games has been evaluated by a professional organization It is one of the top 3 gaming companies in the world, second only to Nintendo and Sony.”
“There is nothing to congratulate, Hongmeng Games is not number one yet,” Xu Liang said calmly.
Seeing his calm look, Christina couldn't help but said: "Mr. Xu, the third place in the global game industry is already the dream position of all game companies. Aren't you satisfied?"
"Of course. Do it in the industry. If we don’t have the idea of being number one, we might as well not do it. Hongmeng Games is Hongmeng’s main business, and becoming the industry leader is our eternal pursuit.”
The ambition revealed in the calm tone made Christie. Na felt a strong shock in her heart again.
From the time she graduated from college and joined Time Magazine until now, she has interviewed not many people, but about a dozen.
They are often complacent and complacent about their achievements. People like Xu Liang who are not even satisfied with being ranked third in the world are still number one.
Xu Liang continued the previous topic, "In the acquisition agreement we just reached with Vivendi, half of the acquisition price will be paid for Hongmeng equity, which involves Hongmeng's valuation.
Although the specific acquisition figures are temporarily It cannot be announced to the public, but I can tell you that Hongmeng’s valuation is based on 55 times net profit.”
“Oh my God, 55 times?”
Christina Ren. He couldn't help but exclaimed.
Although she is not a graduate majoring in economics and finance, she also understands that the valuation of unlisted companies is generally around 20 times, and it is difficult to exceed 30 times.
Fifty-five times?
Basically, it is a valuation that only superstar companies like Yahoo and Apple can get.
Looking at the smiling and tough-looking young man in front of her, Christina couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration in her heart.
The other party is two or three years younger than herself, but she has achieved achievements that are unmatched in her life.
“Under the 55 times valuation standard, Hongmeng’s valuation will exceed US$20 billion. As the company develops, this valuation will be even higher.”
After taking a deep breath and calming down a little, Christina looked at the list of questions she had prepared.
"Mr. Xu, how did you judge the development of the Internet and guide Hongmeng to develop so quickly and successfully to its current huge scale?"
"Intuition plus experience."
< br>“Can you tell me in detail?”
After Xu Liang nodded, “The Internet has many directions. In most cases, I can judge the prospects of a certain development direction. As for experience, when you If you work in an industry for a long time, you will gain experience.
Combining the two can often lead to unfavorable outcomes. ”
“Is this also the basis for your judgment on the ‘four eras of the Internet’ that you mentioned in your speech at Stanford University? "
Christina asked. "That's right. "
"But until now, many people still question your conclusion. ”
"This is normal. After all, some people doubt even the most basic truth that the earth is round, let alone my unproven conclusions. Moreover, I also welcome other people's doubts, which will help me make some decisions. "But if you are like that coward and racist Larry Ellison, who maliciously insults and attacks others, I will not be polite either," Xu Liang said coldly.
“As a journalist, I also hate racism very much.”
After a pause, Christina continued: “Mr. Xu, you never thought that your judgment would be wrong. ”
“Everyone makes mistakes, and I do too, but I can’t lose my confidence and mobility just because I may make mistakes.
My purpose is to be proactive and cautious. "
Time passed little by little, and the interview lasted for nearly two hours before it ended.
"Mr. Xu, thank you very much for accepting our interview. "
"You're welcome. "
After putting away the voice recorder, Christina smiled and said: "Can I invite you to dinner? ”
"If it is a private invitation, I would be happy."
Among the Western women he has seen, the one in front of him is undoubtedly the most beautiful one, and the temperament is also the one he likes.
Of course he does not reject contact.
“Of course it’s private.”
“OK.”
Xu Liang nodded.
"Lu Hui, see off the guests for me."
Lu Hui nodded and led Christina and others to leave.
Looking at their leaving figures, Xu Liang’s eyes showed a little anticipation.
“I wonder how many fish I can catch this time?”
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There are many Chinese restaurants in New York, and several of them are rated by Michelin. Although they only have one star, the taste is more in line with his taste.
"Mr. Xu, does this place feel like yours in China?"
Christina smiled.
“This is the style of the old magic city in the 1930s and 1940s. China is no longer like this now.” Xu Liang said with a smile.
"Really? I really want to take a look."
"I believe the Chinese customs will not disappoint you."
"Can Mr. Xu be my guide?"
"This is my honor." Xu Liang smiled.
The waiter came over.
"Sir, this is the dish you ordered."
Plates were put out, all delicious and delicious, and soon most of the table was filled.
"Mr. Xu, there are too many of these, are you sure we can finish them?"
"Of course."
Xu Liang nodded affirmatively, although this time He came out to eat with a beautiful woman, but he didn't intend to offend his stomach.
"Miss Christina, let's get started. Chinese food must be eaten while it's hot to appreciate its true taste."
Christina nodded and looked around the table with her beautiful eyes.
"Mr. Xu, what's the name of this dish?"
Xu Liang took a look and said, "It's called 'Garlic White Pork' and it's a type of Chinese Sichuan cuisine."
< br>As he spoke, Xu Liang picked up the piece of meat and dipped it in the garlic paste on the side before putting it in his mouth.
"It tastes great, you can try it."
After nodding, Christina followed his method and dipped the minced garlic into her mouth, but her pretty brows instantly wrinkled.
“It’s so spicy.”
“There’s garlic in it, so it’s definitely spicy. But unlike chili peppers, it’s not that irritating. You can try chewing it.”
Christina followed her words, her brows gradually calmed down, and she nodded slightly.
"It tastes really good."
"We have many more dishes, you can try them one by one. I believe you will have more different experiences." Xu Liang said with a smile.
"This is what I'm looking forward to."
"Let's drink a toast to today's delicious food." Xu Liang said.
“Cheers.”
bite…….
Under the crisp voice and soft lighting, Christina's face looks even more beautiful. Just like the name of this restaurant, it is as captivating as the name of the restaurant.
(End of this chapter)