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"Give."

Lin Junrui was a little surprised when he looked at the stack of business cards handed over by Xu Liang.

"so much?"

Judging from the thickness, there are forty or fifty sheets.

"Many of them are models and starlets. If you want them, keep them. If you don't, throw them away. If you take the rest and contact them, you should be able to dig out a lot of customers."

Lin Junrui nodded and took it.

"In addition, Duan Yongping agreed to join Hanhua Capital Silicon Valley Company as a partner, so you register another 'Jupiter No. 3 PE Fund' under the company for him to manage."

When the banquet was about to end, Duan Yongping came to him specifically to tell him about it.

"clear."

"There is no need to pay too much attention to Duan Yongping's investment direction, but his investment must pass the inspection of the company's compliance department."

Xu Liang said clearly.

No matter how talented an investor is, there will be times when he makes a mistake. If you want your company to develop steadily and continue to grow, an effective system is crucial.

"With Duan Yongping and Chen Shijun joining us, will we continue to recruit partners?"

"Recruiting. Anyone who is really talented can be recruited." Xu Liang said decisively.

Those who can be recruited by Hanhua are basically successful entrepreneurs or top talents in the industry. These people "bring their own traffic." Once you join, it will greatly promote the development of Hanhua.

Even if the investment suffers a loss, it is the client's money that loses money, not Hanhua's money.

If money is made, Hanhua will get at least 20%.

Why not do this kind of business?

Moreover, people like Duan Yongping are not destined to be willing to be subordinated to others. After working for two years, he has become familiar with the gameplay of the investment industry, and after accumulating customers, he will definitely leave and go it alone.

Therefore, recruitment cannot stop.

What's more, Shuixing Fund No. 3 currently has no person in charge.

After giving Lin Junrui instructions, the two of them separated and went home.

In the next seven days, after reviewing the Mercury Fund's investment projects one by one, Xu Liang was ready to return to China.

'Jingle Bell……. ’

The phone suddenly rang.

I picked it up and quickly pressed the answer button.

"BOSS, I just received news that Google is offering US$3.6 billion to purchase Vivendi Games." Richard Sanders said anxiously.

"What? $3.6 billion?!"

Xu Liangliang was shocked.

"Yes. The news came from Assistant Jean Foch. It should be very accurate."

"Wasn't it only US$3 billion a few days ago? Why did it jump so high all of a sudden?"

"I don't know, the people from Google may have found more money. ...BOSS, what should we do? Do we want to follow?"

"Is there any news from Microsoft?" Xu Liang frowned.

"not yet."

"Pay close attention to Microsoft's movements and news from Google CEO Eric Schmidt."

"BOSS, Eric Schmidt has returned to the United States."

"Go back to the United States?"

"Yes. I have arranged for someone to keep an eye on them at the Langham Hotel. Just this morning they took a flight back to the United States." Richard Sanders said.

Xu Liang frowned.

It doesn't make sense.

Follow normal behavioral logic.

The high price of US$3.6 billion must be an attempt to settle the matter and put down both Microsoft and Hongmeng. As Google's main negotiating partner at this time, Eric Schmidt should stay in Paris and actively wait for Vivendi's opinions instead of returning to the United States immediately.

“Is there anyone at Google left in Paris?”

"There are three people left," Richard Sanders replied.

"three people?"

"Yes. ... It's a bit strange to say that the high price of 3.6 billion US dollars was quoted, and Vivendi Games was about to be won, but the person responsible for the main negotiations left." Richard Sanders also noticed it Strange.

"It's indeed a bit strange." Xu Liang thought thoughtfully.

"Boss, is there something wrong with Google headquarters?"

"I will investigate this matter. You should pay close attention to the movements of Microsoft, Vivendi and Google in Paris. As for the quotation, don't worry about it for the time being. Let's see what Microsoft does first."

"OK."

After hanging up the phone, he pondered for a while and then called Yang Zhiyuan.

The phone rang for a long time before being answered.

"Xu Liang, are you okay? I was in a meeting just now."

"Brother Yang, I have something important I want to ask you about."

"What's the matter? Tell me?"

"What's going on at Google lately?"

When asking about Google news in the United States, Yang Zhiyuan is definitely the first choice.

"you do not know?"

"what do you know?"

Xu Liang was a little confused and his heart skipped a beat.

“I almost forgot, you are not an American and you really don’t know about the Super Bowl.

The Super Bowl is equivalent to the Chinese Spring Festival Gala in the United States. It is watched by more than 100 million people every year and has huge influence.

Just three days ago, Google spent $9 million to get a minute of advertising time in the Super Bowl.

And Google is still negotiating with the New York Times to win their space.

Now Google is firing on all cylinders, and Yahoo search is under great pressure. By the way, Xu Liang, I remember, isn't he competing with you for the Vivendi game? Why do you still have so much money for promotion? "

"Brother Yang, you may not know that Google has just quoted US$3.6 billion to acquire Vivendi Games. This price has exceeded 80% of the actual value of Vivendi Games." Xu Liang said slowly.

"What? Where does Google get so much money?!"

"I was also surprised, so I wanted to ask your brother to find out. After all, this is the United States, and your connections must be better than mine."

After a moment of silence, Yang Zhiyuan said: "Xu Liang, I'll hang up now. I'll call you when I have news."

"OK."

Xu Liang hung up the phone and his eyes became deep.

"Both sides? Interesting. I don't know if Larry Ellison is taking action again, or if Google is bluffing."

——

"Why do we have to quote US$3.6 billion instead of US$4 billion? Wouldn't this cause more trouble for Hongmeng?"

Sergey Brin asked in the Google conference room.

"Of course you can't quote $4 billion.

The price is not nonsense. US$3.6 billion is already the limit. If we quote US$4 billion, not only Microsoft and Hongmeng, but even Vivendi’s management will think that we are quoting randomly.

They will not adopt it at all, and they have lost the meaning of delaying Hongmeng Company with the quotation. ” explained Larry Page.

"We can give it a try and see Vivendi's attitude before deciding on the specific price. Otherwise, I think US$3.6 billion may not cause much hindrance to Hongmeng." Sergey Brin said.

"Sergey, Hongmeng and Yahoo have already surrounded us. We don't have much time to continue dealing with Hongmeng on Vivendi games." Larry Page said.

Fearing that they would quarrel, Eric Schmidt, who returned to Silicon Valley, quickly changed the topic.

"Brin, Page, and Google are making a lot of noise in publicity. Hongmeng and Microsoft can easily detect the problems, so our plan may not be hidden for long."

"Of course. But it can always be delayed for a while. For Google now, the most lacking thing is time. Every month, even every day is precious to us." Larry Page said.

Eric Schmidt nodded in agreement.

"By the way, don't break the relationship with Ellison. Our competitive relationship with Hongmeng will become long-term. With Oracle as an ally, we can provide certain help at critical moments."

"Don't worry, Eric. Sergey is now dating Ellison's daughter." Larry Page smiled.

This sentence really made Eric Schmidt burnt on the outside and tender on the inside.

"If I remember correctly, Ellison's daughter Megan is only 17 years old now."

Seeing Eric Schmidt's disbelieving look, Sergey Brin quickly waved his hand.

"I didn't interact with her anymore, I just contacted her a few times occasionally."

Anyone who knows Ellison knows how much he dotes on his baby daughter. If he knew that Sergey Brin, a guy who is one step older than his daughter, had an idea for his little baby, he would probably be able to drive his car. MiG-29 fighter jets rushed over and killed him.

Looking at the two of them, Larry Page couldn't help but laugh out loud.

After laughing for a while, several people calmed down.

"Okay, we have one more thing to discuss."

Larry Page took out a document and handed it to Eric Schmidt.

"This is a letter of intent signed by Bill Gates. Microsoft wants to acquire Google for US$8 billion."

After reading Eric Schmidt.

"Page, Brin, what do you think?"

"No, of course."

Sergey Brin said carelessly: "If he offers 20 billion US dollars, maybe I will consider it. 8 billion? Who are you looking down on?"

Eric Schmidt tossed the document aside.

"Last year, Google turned a profit. This year, our revenue has nearly five times increased, and our net profit has increased more than ten times. Next year, our net revenue and profits will be even higher.

Whether it's $8 billion or $20 billion, Google shouldn't sell.

Page, Brin, we have the best company in the world.

We couldn't have had a better opportunity to start a business by selling it. "Eric Schmidt said solemnly.

"Eric, since we rejected Hongmeng's acquisition last year, we have never thought about selling the company." Larry Page smiled.

"That's right."

Sergey Brin nodded affirmatively.

Eric Schmidt smiled and looked at the acquisition documents that were still beside him.

"It looks like we have to add Microsoft to our enemy list."

Thinking of the behemoth represented by these two words, Sergey Brin and Larry Page could not help but feel a heavy pressure in their hearts.

Noticing the changes in their expressions, Eric Schmidt quickly comforted them.

"Actually, we don't need to worry too much. Although Microsoft has money, their accumulation in the Internet field, especially in Internet search, is far behind.

Now most of the powerful Internet search companies in the United States have been acquired by Yahoo.

Internationally it is Hongmeng Bing.

It's impossible for Microsoft to get it.

Therefore, they have a huge amount of money, but they cannot turn it into a sharp weapon that threatens us.

Wait for Microsoft to catch up through its own research and development.

Google has long become the dominant player in Internet search.

So there is no need to worry too much. "

Eric Schmidt's comfort relieved Sergey Brin and Larry Page from most of their worries.