Chapter 566 Community Track
Listening to Xu Liang’s praise, Kag Kadlec’s face showed excitement.
With Xu Liang's current status, his praise is the greatest compliment for a newly graduated college student.
Xu Liang smiled and asked: "Mr. Kadlec, how effective is the shirt marketing?"
"Very good. There are too many women in our school who are obsessed with that bastard Leonardo. So after one month we got 5129 registered users.”
Xu Liang nodded his head.
With this batch of seed users, the foundation of the TDOFTR website has become solid.
"Kag, you can't say that about Leonardo. He made you the first and most critical group of users of the TDOFTR website." Brandi said dissatisfied.
Facing his partner, Kag curled his lips, but did not speak again.
“Okay, let’s change the topic, how many male customers have you acquired with this group of female customers?”
Men don't need to spend money. As long as there are women, they will have male dogs in heat and pounce on them in groups.
The three of them were a little confused.
Young people all have their own arrogance, and it is difficult to really convince them by preaching. The best way is to listen carefully to their opinions and then guide them.
Counting the 5% earned by the hatchery.
“The future?”
"All men at Stanford University, including gays, have registered on the TDOFTR website. In just three months, our number of users has exceeded 30,000, and the website has also attracted many people from other universities." Kager laughed.
Xu Liang nodded without saying right or wrong.
“You need financing at this time.” Xu Liang said.
Only by developing into society, we will have more high-quality users.
"Yes. After there are more people, we need more servers. Although the three of us have spent our own savings, it is still not enough in the face of the high cost of server purchase." Kag said.
Life on campus is relatively simple. I can use a T-shirt to get people to register, but in society, people are more realistic. Without enough funds for promotion, it will be difficult to acquire users. "Kage said seriously.
Xu Liang did not answer immediately.
"It's me. "
Xu Liang nodded with a smile, his eyes quickly scanning the three of them.
"That's right. For example, to what extent do you plan to develop it? Is it to become a community mainly for college students to make friends? Or become industry giants like Hongmeng, Yahoo, and Amazon? "Xu Liang asked.
Since he was one of his own, Xu Liang was no longer stingy.
Kage was shocked and said quickly: "Our disagreement now is whether to open the registration for people outside the school?"
"Kevin, who do you support?"
< br>Increase revenue through virtual services, such as increasing the weight of being searched, making user names artistic, and other content. ”
“I don’t think it’s appropriate to open registration to off-campus people now. There are two main reasons.
Second, there are not enough funds.
“Thirteen people. Kevin and I are responsible for the maintenance and development of the website, and Brandi is responsible for the operation of the website.” Kag said.
“Can you tell me your opening of off-campus registration and the reasons for your opposition?”
Brandi and Qiu Yuandao also looked serious.
"We have talked about it and a contract has been signed. Hanhua Mercury Fund invested US$1 million to acquire 10% of the equity of TDOFTR Company." Kag said.
Xu Liang nodded, this team is obviously still rough.
“Tell me about the problems you are encountering now.”
“I think Brandi’s customer value-added plan is good, but I feel that the TDOFTR website is not suitable to expand beyond the university at this stage. "
"I won't answer your question just now. I want to know, have you considered the future of the TDOFTR website?"
Brandi said quickly, "TDOFTR is developing well. , but our users are all college students, and they are generally not wealthy.
"Have you talked to Mercury Fund?"
The three of them looked at each other, this question was a bit too big.
This is a common sense question.
First, students inside the school and people outside the school have different needs for making friends due to different environments. TDOFTR is not strong enough to balance these two needs.
Give people the right to speak, and others will listen to what you say.
"Who supports developing the website outside the school?"
"How many people do you have now?"
After hesitating for a moment, Kager said seriously: "Mr. Xu, can you develop the TDOFTR website into Hongmeng?" , Amazon is the dream of every entrepreneur.
Hanhua owns a total of 15% of the TDOFTR website.
But this is also the norm for start-up teams.
After they receive angel round financing, they will further formalize the business, recruit professional financial personnel, improve the company's management system, etc.
Xu Liang nodded and looked at Qiu Yuandao.
Of course, we know it’s hard.
So, we sincerely want your help. ”
Xu Liang nodded.
"It should be said that your choice to limit the TDOFTR website to universities for the time being is correct.
First, it is human nature to love vanity.
Men who have entered society are definitely better than those in schools. students have richer material conditions.
If I were a girl, I would definitely choose someone outside the school instead of a boy inside the school who would cause trouble and not bring much security and material supplies. < br>
It’s been a long time.
Men will leave if they don't get the girlfriend they want.
With the loss of personnel, the foundation of the TDOFTR website has been destroyed.
Second, the strength is not enough.
You have just started, with insufficient funds, and you do not have a strong team. Your sudden intervention in the complex power field of society will have a great impact on you, who are already inexperienced on the TDOFTR website.
If you cannot make the right decision, the rapidly growing TDOFTR website will soon decline.
Therefore, developing in the university and high school markets that you are familiar with is the most suitable choice for TDOFTR.
Waiting for you to win over 10 million users.
Not only will it have a group of loyal users, but its strength will also increase exponentially, with great fault tolerance. ”
Because of his status, Xu Liang’s words are very persuasive.
Kage, Qiu Yuandao and Brandi all had a hint of thought on their faces.
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"Also, if you want to develop. The name TDOFTR is too cumbersome. The names of companies and websites must be simple and impressive.
For example, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo, short and catchy Catchy.
So, your company needs a new name.
Also, the most important thing in making friends is trust. You can try the real-name system."
" ?”
Xu Liang smiled and said: "The real name itself represents a kind of trust."
TDOFTR company belongs to the social track. Although Xu Liang doesn't know much about social companies, he also knows Facebook's real-name registration rules.
So he doesn’t hesitate to give advice.
If the TDOFTR website could replace Xiao Mazi’s Facebook, that would be great.
If not, he has nothing to lose.
After chatting for a while, Xu Liang cut off the video.
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Wonderful music flows from the exquisitely carved gramophone.
The rose-colored wine swirls in the glass as the wrist turns.
Wearing a black T-shirt, Ellison put the wine glass to the tip of his nose and sniffed lightly, then raised his hand and took a sip.
"It still smells the same."
"BOSS, this is the document submitted by Mr. Howard."
Ellison took the document from the secretary's hand and looked at it twice before waving his hand.
The latter understood, turned around and walked out.
Allison picked up the phone and dialed.
It didn't take long to get through.
"Dear Howard, how are you today?"
"Larry, just tell me what's going on. Your greetings feel hypocritical even over the phone." "Haha, Howard , you are still so smart. ...Why is that yellow-skinned monkey still silent after so many days? Has he really given up on MGM and gone to acquire Vivendi Universal?"
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“From the news I have received, this is indeed the case. Hongmeng Company has officially sent an acquisition invitation to Vivendi Global, and Vivendi has also agreed, and the two parties have begun formal contact.”< br>
Ellison frowned. He instinctively felt that things should not go so smoothly.
If Xu Liang was so easy to deal with, he wouldn't have caused so much trouble to himself.
“Lu said the same thing?”
“I specifically asked him to confirm it. Now Hongmeng’s internal negotiations with MGM have been completely shelved. ...Larry, listen Your tone seems to be doubting my words."
"Howard, you misunderstood. I just think things are too easy. What is that yellow-skinned monkey doing recently?" br>
"He has stayed in Silicon Valley. Except for occasionally visiting Hongmeng North America subsidiary and Hanhua Silicon Valley branch, he has lived in the mansion in Atherton most of the time."
"Have you never been to other places?"< br>
“If you don’t count that he went to watch an NBA game, yes.”
Of course Ellison knows that Xu Liang has an NBA team called the Golden State Warriors.
"Howard, I also like basketball. What do you think if I buy an NBA team?"
Howard shook his head inwardly and said, "Larry, just make your own decision on such a small matter. However, even if you win a few games, how much trouble will it cause to Xu Liang?
You still have this time. It is better to think carefully about how to develop Oracle.
Only when Oracle grows and your wealth increases, will you truly be a threat to Xu Liang."
"Okay, Howard, you succeed. Convinced me."
"Larry, I am very busy now. Scott is a stubborn old guy. The acquisition of Sun Microsystems has never made much progress. If you have nothing to do, just do it. Come and help me.”
Ellison's expression changed slightly, and he immediately became suspicious of Xu Liang.
"Howard, what happened?"
"Nothing happened, it's just that Sun Microsystems' revenue is getting better and better, which gives Scott undue expectations. , increasing the difficulty of negotiation. "
Ellison breathed a sigh of relief, as long as Xu Liang didn't interfere randomly.
"Howard, I'm going to call and talk to Scott."
"I'm waiting for your news."
After chatting for a few more words, the two hung up the phone.
While Ellison's attention was gradually turning to Oracle's acquisition, Xu Liang was also busy with his own affairs.
"Dong Dong..."
There was a knock on the door.
Soon, Lu Hui opened the door and walked in.
"Mr. Xu, Mr. Lu is here."
"Let him in."
Soon, Lu Xiaobo stepped in.
“Mr. Xu.”
"Xiaobo, come and sit."
Xu Liang waved.
The two sat down on the sofa in the reception area of the study.
Lu Hui served tea and sat aside.
“Try it, this is this year’s new tea.”
Lu Xiaobo picked it up and took a sip, with a smile on his face, "It does taste much better."
"If you like it, I will ask Lu Hui to prepare a bag for you later."
" No, no, after so many years abroad, I have become accustomed to drinking coffee.”
Xu Liang smiled without forcing it.
Put down the teacup in your hand.
"How far are the negotiations with Vivendi Global going?"
"Mr. Xu, I was just about to tell you about this. Mr. Xie may be very opposed to the company's acquisition of Vivendi Global, although An acquisition invitation was sent, but the price offered was too low, which made Vivendi Global always question our sincerity in the acquisition."
Xu Liang's face sank, "How much did Mr. Xie pay for the acquisition?"
“5.9 billion in cash and responsible for US$3.5 billion in debt, totaling US$9.4 billion. This price is really far behind Vivendi Global’s US$14.5 billion sale price.
And there is also competition from General Electric, which is eyeing the market. If we can’t come up with a price that satisfies the French side, they may sign a contract with General Electric.”
"What's going on with this old Xie?"
Xu Liang took out his phone and called.
The call was answered shortly after.
"Lao Xie, it's me, Xu Liang. I heard that the price you paid for Vivendi Global was only US$9.4 billion, is that true?"
"Yes. Mr. Xu, Vivendi Global Vendee Global’s operations are deteriorating. US$14.5 billion is a huge investment for them. If we acquire it at such a price, we will be laughed at by our global peers.”
"But the price of US$9.4 billion is too low. Are you sure Vivendi Global will pass?"
"Mr. Xu, I think US$9.4 billion is appropriate. If it is higher, then acquire Vivendi." Universal is no longer worth it.”
“Lao Xie, I hope you understand. The acquisition of Vivendi Universal is the most critical part of the company’s pan-entertainment business development. We would rather spend more money than let it go. "Xu Liang said in a deep voice.
"Mr. Xu, I understand your thoughts very well. But the company is not just a main business of pan-entertainment. We also have search engines, e-commerce, portals and many other businesses that require investment.
< br>As the company's chief operating officer, I must ensure the reasonable development of the company's various businesses, rather than investing all resources in pan-entertainment.
This is a very unreasonable and unhealthy development strategy. "
"Lao Xie, what I need now is not your doubt, but execution. "Xu Liang's tone became more serious.
Lu Xiaobo, who was sitting opposite, felt a little scared when he looked at Xu Liang, who had an ugly face.
"Mr. Xu, it's me who wants the company to develop reasonably. Even if you remove me, I will still say this. ”
“Thank you Wen! "Xu Liang shouted, which shocked Lu Xiaobo and Lu Hui next to him.
"Do you really think I dare not fire you?"
"Mr. Xu, Hongmeng is the company you founded. You can do anything. But I can choose to resign."
"You ...."
"Mr. Xu, please calm down. We can discuss the acquisition of Vivendi Global in the long term," Lu Xiaobo advised quickly.
Although he didn't want to persuade him, he had to speak at this time.
"Mr. Xu, Mr. Lu is right. Mr. Xie also thinks about the company." Lu Hui also quickly advised.
Xu Liang snorted coldly and hung up the phone.
"This Xie Wen, I haven't been in the company much in the past few years. He has monopolized the power, and as a result he has become more domineering. He doesn't even pay attention to my orders. He is really a bastard." Xu Liang said angrily.
I suddenly picked up the tea cup and drank it in one sip. Bang, it was still on the table.
"Xiaobo, don't worry. There will never be any problems with Vivendi Global's acquisition."
"Mr. Xu, let's forget it. You and Mr. Xie..."
Xu Liang waved his hand and interrupted him, "You don't have to worry about this matter, I have my own arrangements."
After Lu Xiaobo nodded, he closed his mouth.
After Xu Liang asked some more questions about the acquisition of Vivendi Global, he asked Lu Hui to see him off.
Dingle bell….
The cell phone rang.
Xu Liang pressed the answer button.
"Lao Xie, you did a good job in the double act just now."
"The key is that you guided it well, but can these few words really confuse Lu Xiaobo?"
"The string of words just now Lu Hui was stunned for a moment, something should work.”
"Mr. Xu, the trick of concealing the truth can only have a temporary effect. The most important thing is to seize the time to win MGM."
"It has been almost a month, and it is time to talk to Old Coke. Let’s talk.”
“I’m waiting for your news.”
Hang up the phone and watch the car drive out of the manor. As Lu Xiaobo left, Xu Liang's eyes became dark.
(End of this chapter)