My 1999

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 talking."

Xu Liang nodded, "Then let's continue talking. In addition, tell Sina that the price of 70 million is low. Also, our bottom line is 100 million US dollars. If it is lower than this number, let's not talk."

Xie Wen nodded and said, "I will go and talk to Wang Zhidong personally."

"Um."

Jingle Bell…….

Xu Liang's cell phone suddenly rang.

I 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 tonight? Let's have dinner together. I'll treat you."

"It's no problem to eat, but your brother always goes 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, mainly because Yanhong wants to see you, I just want to build a bridge."

"Li Yanhong?" Xu Liang was moved.

"Okay, it just happened to be after dinner last time, and we haven't seen each other for a long time."

"Brother, I'm so happy. I'll arrange the time and place, and I'll send it to your mobile phone when the time comes."

"no problem."

After chatting for a few more words, Xiong Xiaoge hung up the phone.

"Xiong Xiaoge from IDG?" Xie Wen asked.

"And Li Yanhong from Hundred Poisons."

Xie Wen continued: "I'm calling 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 bidding ranking 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.

Therefore, 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.

While both men knew that browsers would eventually replace the web, it would take time.

Within one or two years, Hongmeng website traffic will not see a significant decline.

Therefore, this platform must not be sold to competitors.

"Mr. Xu, Hongmeng website collection must not be sold to Baidu."

"This is a matter of course. However, we must also be on guard against someone building a plank road openly to infiltrate Chen Cang."

If an organization buys the Hongmeng website and sells it to Baidu or Google, which is eyeing the domestic market, it will not be 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 time limit can be set for prohibiting resale.

It can take 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 mobile 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'll meet Lao Xiong and Li Yanhong tonight."

Xie Wen nodded, turned around and walked out.

——

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, 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, happy New Year."

It has to be said that among all the founders of Internet companies in China, in terms of appearance, Li Yanhong is just a little bit worse than Xu Liang, and he is absolutely top-notch.

The more difficult ones are elegant, personable and 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 out.

"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’s 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 'Website Directory' due to business adjustments?"

"Brother Xiong has really sharp ears and eyes. The news of our sale of the Hongmeng Website has only been spread for less than three days, and you already know about it?"

"Haha, Huaxia Internet is so big, and IDG has a lot of investment, so the information is naturally more sensitive. Besides, as a venture capital, if you are not well-informed, you won't even be able to drink soup."

There was a pause.

"Brother Xu, the Hongmeng website is developing well. Its traffic volume is second only to NetEase, and its revenue is even greater. How can your brother be willing to sell it?"

"I can't bear to part with it, but Hongmeng is developing too fast, especially in overseas markets, which requires a lot of financial support. Although the Hongmeng website is very profitable, it is not our main business.

After selling it and obtaining valuable development funds, we can continue to strengthen 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 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 the best."

Xiong Xiaoge gave a thumbs up.

"In the cold winter of the Internet, there are few people like you who are willing to sell off profitable businesses and insist on investing in the main business."

"Haha, let's not talk about whether I am powerful or not. People should stop mocking me and say 'youthful and frivolous'."

There was a pause.

Xu Liang smiled and said: "Brother Xiong is so active in 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. However, Yanhong and Baidu are very interested in the website Daquan."

Xu Liang's eyes changed, "Mr. Li wants to buy a complete list of websites?"

"With this idea, I wonder if Mr. Xu is willing to part ways with her?"

"I'm a businessman. As long as the price is right, I can sell it to anyone." Xu Liang said with a smile, "However, Hongmeng's price is not low."

"How much does Mr. Xu want?"

Xu Liang raised his right index finger and said, "One hundred and twenty million dollars."

"One hundred and twenty million dollars?!"

Even though Li Yanhong was prepared to be ripped off, she was shocked by Xu Liang's amazing appetite.

Xu Liang nodded affirmatively.

"Do you two think this price is high?"

Li Yanhong nodded, and 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 two people a share of the financial documents he brought.

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? Website Daquan's revenue in 2000 was nearly 80 million yuan, and in January 2001, its revenue was nearly 15 million yuan, 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 CEO, will be afraid of being laughed at 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 come up with such a large sum of money. "

"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 be interested in a profitable business." Xu Liangdao.

"Brother, now that 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 stage."

"Really? Then I wish you success in advance, brother."

"Haha, brother Xiong's good words. When the contract is signed, I will personally treat Brother Xiong to a drink."

"Then I'll just wait?"

"It's a deal."

Afterwards, the two parties stopped talking about Hongmeng website and just ate and drank. They left at a little after eight o'clock.

"Brother, it's still so early, why don't I take you to an interesting place?"

Just by looking at Xiong Xiaoge's appearance, you can tell where it is.

But after the success of 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 would rather 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 the capital. You can choose any beauties that are thin and fat, and you can have fun however you want."

"Thanks bro, I'm not interested in this."

After waving his hands and saying 'goodbye', he turned and left.

Looking at the figure disappearing at the elevator entrance, Xiong Xiaoge couldn't help but said.

"Is he really only nineteen years old, not forty-nine?"

What does it mean to be nineteen years old?

The idea that a beautiful woman can stab a brother in both sides with just one glance.