Rebirth 98, the rise starts from ripping off Microsoft

Chapter 763 The palms and backs of your hands are mine

Author: Linjiangxian

Chapter 763 The palms and backs of your hands are mine

In recent years, two companies, Ferry and 3721, have been fiercely fighting each other in the search market.

In order to crack down on Baidu and gain market share, Zhou Hongyi, who became the deputy director of the Computer Security Committee of the Xia Computer Society more than ten years later, used a trick that forced users to install plug-ins during installation and made it difficult to uninstall them.

The plug-in even pushes some colored content links, earning it the nickname "Father of Malicious Software".

It can only be said that the person who is best at "antivirus" must be the person who knows the best about "virus".

For Yang Zhiyuan, who likes to gamble heavily, Zhou Hongyi, a technical genius who also takes an unconventional path, is the target that best meets his expectations.

Lu Yiming said to Yang Zhiyuan: "As we all know, population is the basis of everything. Xia State has the largest population in the world, so it will definitely have the world's broadest market in the future. If we can establish a presence in Xia State as soon as possible and take root in Xia State, Yahoo!

We can definitely make a difference in the Internet market of Xia Country. Beautiful Country is too small, and its population is only a fraction of Xia Country. If you need it, I think we can cooperate in this area. I happen to have such a small business in Xia Country

Achievements."

Yang Zhiyuan's eyes lit up and he asked: "What are you going to do?"

Lu Yiming did not directly answer Yang Zhiyuan's question, but asked: "I think you should know about 3721, right?"

How could Yang Zhiyuan not know about 3721? After all, Yahoo has long focused its next investment on Xia Guo. Both Ferry and 3721 are his chosen targets, but he has not made a decision yet. And now what Lu Yiming said

These contents coincided with what he thought.

Although deep down in his heart, he even had the urge to regard Lu Yiming as his confidant, but Yang Zhiyuan knew very well that Lu Yiming was sitting here to negotiate business with him. He must do his best to hide his true thoughts and prevent Lu Yiming from raising the price.

After all, this is a guy who can say that Google is worth 1.5 trillion US dollars. No one will be surprised if any shocking words come out of his mouth.

After all kinds of thoughts went around in his mind, Yang Zhiyuan said calmly: "I've heard of it, but I don't know much about it."

Of course Lu Yiming didn't believe what Yang Zhiyuan said. After all, a businessman who doesn't understand his competitors is no different from an idiot. He said bluntly: "It doesn't matter whether Mr. Yang really doesn't know or he pretends not to know."

, there are actually not many choices before Yahoo, and no matter what Yahoo chooses, it is actually the same to me."

Yang Zhiyuan was very unhappy that the conversation was in the hands of Lu Yiming, so he argued with reason: "I know Mr. Lu, you are the major shareholder of 3721. When you come here this time, I am afraid that you have seen that Yahoo intends to acquire 3721. But Mr. Lu,

Yahoo’s options are not limited to 3721. If your asking price is too high, we can also choose ferry.”

Lu Yiming smiled and said: "That's right. When it comes to buying and selling, there's definitely nothing wrong with shopping around. Moreover, the ferry's development in Xia Country is pretty good, and it can definitely be considered as your alternative, Mr. Yang. But I still recommend 3721 now."

Yang Zhiyuan knew that there was no point hiding in front of Lu Yiming, so he asked straight to the point: "If I want to win 3721, Mr. Lu, how much do you plan to quote?"

Lu Yiming paid a much more respectable-sounding price in return: "Twenty-seven million US dollars."

Of course, this so-called respectability is based on what Lu Yiming said before, "Google is worth 1.5 trillion."

It has to be said that Lu Yiming understands price anchoring.

Lu Yiming can say that Google has a market value of one trillion. At first glance, it seems that 3721 is less than 300 million, which makes it much more reasonable.

However, Yang Zhiyuan is not someone who is easily fooled. He is very aware of the actual value of 3721, so he immediately retorted: "This price is really too expensive."

Lu Yiming said with confidence: "3721's current profitability is still very good. The annual turnover can exceed 100 million yuan, which is only 200 million US dollars. It can be earned back in more than ten years. My quotation is not high at all.

Mr. Yang, good things cannot come cheap, I guarantee that 3721 is definitely worth the money."

Yang Zhiyuan naturally refused to accept such a high offer, which was twice his psychological price. Whoever took advantage of him would be considered a fool.

Moreover, Yang Zhiyuan did not believe a word of Lu Yiming's words. After all, he had secretly sent people to find out the details of 3721, so he retorted: "The turnover of 3721 is 100 million, which does not mean that the profit is also 100 million, and the Chinese website

This kind of service, let alone ten years, may have competitors within ten months. If you don’t sell it now, maybe it will become worthless in a few months.”

The two sides went back and forth, arguing, and finally negotiated a price of US$220 million. Lu Yiming insisted on this price, but Yang Zhiyuan was unwilling to compromise, and the negotiations immediately reached a stalemate.

"Oh, look, I'm getting hungry as I talk. Although Mr. Yang doesn't seem to be able to accept my point of view today, I believe this is only temporary. As long as we continue to strengthen mutual trust and enhance understanding, there will always be success

It’s a day when we reach a consensus.”

Lu Yiming stood up, cupped his hands towards Yang Zhiyuan, and said, "Farewell."

Although Zhou Hongyi had told him that he wanted to sell 3721 to Yahoo!, Lu Yiming was not in a hurry now.

Although Yang Zhiyuan is very anxious now, after all, Google is now pressing closer, but he does not want to show this anxiety to Lu Yiming. After all, Lu Yiming's price is 100 million US dollars more than his psychological price, of course he does not

I'm willing to compromise like this.

Therefore, when Lu Yiming wanted to leave, he did not stop him. He planned to give Lu Yiming a break and let Lu Yiming calm down before talking.

After leaving Yahoo and getting into the car, Yu Jiayi said to Lu Yiming: "Mr. Lu, Mr. Zhou from 3721 just made several calls."

Lu Yiming took out his mobile phone and complained while dialing: "This old Zhou is so worried."

"Hello? Lao Zhou, why are you up so late at night and calling me all the time?"

Zhou Hongyi first laughed a few times, and then asked impatiently: "How is it? Mr. Lu, have you talked to Yahoo?"

Lu Yiming said: "I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious yet. We just talked about it and Yang Zhiyuan's current asking price is only US$120 million. I think it is too little."

When Zhou Hongyi heard what Lu Yiming said, she suddenly felt very speechless.

As the saying goes, my family knows their own affairs. How much is 3721 worth? As the boss, how can Zhou Hongyi not know?

"Mr. Lu, the price is US$120 million. I think it's not bad. If they pay it happily, it may not be impossible to sell it."

However, Lu Yiming seemed even more excited than the founder Zhou Hongyi. He said indignantly: "I don't want you to think, I want to think, how can 3721 be worth 200 million US dollars? I will never accept such a high-quality asset.

Accept low prices."

On the other end of the phone, Zhou Hongyi rolled her eyes and was unable to complain.

He is obviously the "biological father" of 3721. Why does it feel like he has become a wild father now and Lu Yiming is the founder of the company?

What a hell!

However, Zhou Hongyi couldn't help but imagine that if it could really be sold for 200 million US dollars, this would seem to be a good thing.

But he was greedy, and his sense was still there. He asked Lu Yiming a little uneasily: "The price of US$200 million is too high, can Mr. Yang agree?"

Lu Yiming said confidently: "Don't worry, I will make him agree."

Yahoo Inc.

CEO Terry Semel walked into the office and saw Yang Zhiyuan pinching his eyebrows and not in a good mood, so he asked him: "Jerry, what's wrong with you?"

Yang Zhiyuan sighed deeply and said, "Lu Yiming was here just now."

Naturally, Terry Semel had heard of Lu Yiming, a ruthless character who was hated by countless people on Wall Street. He asked curiously: "Lu Yiming? That common enemy of Wall Street? What is he doing here?"

?”

Regarding Terry Semel, Yang Zhiyuan naturally had no need to hide anything and said directly: "He wants to sell 3721 to Yahoo for US$220 million."

Hearing this, Terry Semel was even more shocked than Yang Zhiyuan just now. He couldn't help but scream: "Is he crazy? How can such a small company be worth 200 million US dollars?"

In fact, if it weren't for Google's constant pressure and Yahoo's time crunch, they wouldn't even want to spend the $100 million they planned to acquire 3721.

Yahoo's life is not easy now, and it is naturally impossible for Yahoo to spend money as lavishly as it did a few years ago.

Terry Semel not only served as the president of the entertainment distribution department of Disney, but also the president of the entertainment distribution department of CBS, so he reacted quickly and said to Yang Zhiyuan: "The richest man Lu is now confident.

I think you can go talk to Ferry first. It doesn’t matter whether it works or not. Let’s spread the word first and put pressure on Lu Yiming.”

Lu Yiming, who returned to the hotel, had just taken a shower and eaten some snacks. After thinking about it, he called Li Yiwen.

As a result, what Lu Yiming didn't expect was that it was Li Zixian who answered the phone.

In the newly bought large villa, Li Yiwen saw Li Zixian answering the phone and was immediately dissatisfied. He muttered in a daze: "Who is it? You're calling in the middle of the night."

Li Zixian rolled her eyes at him and said, "Who else could it be? He's your good cousin from the beautiful country."

That is to say, in the beautiful country, it is still daytime at this time, so it is reasonable for Lu Yiming to call. If Lu Yiming is in China, he must be sleeping at this time.

Needless to say, Lu Yiming's schedule is quite normal and he sleeps for at least eight hours every night.

Li Yiwen took the phone from Li Zixian and said to Lu Yiming unhappily: "Why are you up so late at night?"

Lu Yiming said with a smile: "Ah, cousin, you haven't gotten up yet?"

"I'm calling you a big-headed idiot, brother, do you know what time it is? If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have a fart, hurry up."

Lu Yiming said: "I talked with Yahoo today and plan to sell 3721 to Yahoo for US$220 million."

Li Yiwen couldn't fall asleep instantly. He sat up in shock and asked Lu Yiming: "I remember when you originally invested in 3721, you spent 5 million to get 30% of the shares, right? Aren't these shares worth five now?"

More than 100 million?"

Good guy, how long has it been? Has the return on investment been hundreds of times?

Once again, Li Yiwen felt the charm of investing in the Internet. It was really like buying a lottery ticket. It was so exciting.

However, Lu Yiming's next words made Li Yiwen calm down a lot: "Yang Zhiyuan refuses to agree to my quotation now. I guess he will go to the ferry to negotiate soon. Then you can help me deal with Li Hongyan and stop him from getting too hot-headed."

Just sell the company.”

This is something you can think of with your buttocks. There are only two companies that Yahoo can buy, one is 3721 and the other is Ferry. Now that the negotiations with 3721 have reached an impasse, they will naturally go to Ferry.

Li Yiwen didn't know this, and asked doubtfully: "Yahoo wants to buy a ferry? How did you know?"

Lu Yiming said: "Yahoo has lost its foundation in North America. If it doesn't seek a way out, will it wait to die? Now the two companies that are most powerful in Chinese search are Ferry and 3721. Yang Zhiyuan has no other choice. I guess he

The asking price may be US$150 million, cousin, you must resist the temptation of sugar-coated bullets."

Li Yiwen shrank back from his yawn in the middle of his yawn: "How much did you say?"

I remember when Lu Yiming asked him to invest in Ferry, he invested less than 8 million in it. Now he holds 42% of Ferry's shares.

Doing the math, these shares are now worth at least 521 million!

To be honest, Li Yiwen thought this was a bit too unreal. When he invested in Ferry, he had no idea how much the company was worth. He even didn't go to the company for a few days after investing, and only sent people to check occasionally.

Just checking the accounts.

As a result, the lottery suddenly happened, which caught him off guard.

After hanging up the phone, Li Yiwen sat on the edge of the bed in a daze.

Li Zixian asked: "What's wrong with you? What happened?"

Li Yiwen said: "I followed my cousin's advice and invested in the ferry. Now Yahoo from Meili Country wants to buy the ferry."

Li Zixian felt even more curious: "Isn't that great?"

Li Yiwen said: "It's very good. As long as I nod, I can make a net profit of more than 500 million from this transaction."

Li Zixian was immediately frightened by this number. She covered her mouth and exclaimed in a low voice: "Oh my God, more than five hundred million?"

With such a huge amount of money, she had only recited lines when doing shows before. She never thought that one day, she would actually be associated with such a huge sum of money.

However, Li Yiwen sighed and said: "Yes, more than five hundred million, but my cousin asked me not to sell it."

Li Zixian quickly calmed down, and then suggested that Li Yiwen listen to Lu Yiming and said, "Lu Yiming is a capable person. I think you should trust him. After all, he will never cheat you for no reason, right?"

Li Yiwen said with a smile: "I feel the same way, but I feel it's a pity. More than 500 million yuan is more than my entire net worth now."

Xia Kingdom.

Terry Semel ran to meet Li Hongyan in person.

Facing Li Hongyan, Terry Semel did not use too many polite words and directly explained his purpose of coming.

Li Hongyan was naturally very excited about the offer of US$150 million.

It has been less than 5 years since Ferry was established, and recently it has encountered a tough problem with 3721 in the Chinese search field, and the two sides have been fighting bloody battles.

Many venture investors believe that the current enthusiasm for the Internet concept in the capital market cannot last long, so they have chosen a safer way to cash out.

So much so that even Li Hongyan, the founder himself, has a pessimistic attitude towards the future of the company.

If he could sell the company now, he would be able to cash out immediately and have hundreds of millions in cash at home. It would be wonderful to think about it.

The negotiation went very smoothly. After all, the price offered by Terry Semel was not low, and Li Hongyan had no reason to refuse.

However, just when the two parties were about to sign the contract, Li Yiwen walked into Li Hongyan's office.

"Mr. Li, long time no see."

Facing Li Yiwen, the major shareholder of the ferry, Li Hongyan certainly did not dare to neglect, and quickly smiled and said: "Mr. Li, why are you here?"

Li Yiwen was not polite. He sat down on the sofa and asked, "I heard that you plan to sell the ferry?"

Li Hongyan was a little embarrassed and didn't have the nerve to answer. After all, both parties had even prepared the signing materials, so there was no objection to any further quibbles.

Li Yiwen did not wait for Li Hongyan's answer, but just said to himself: "Yahoo has completely lost to Google in the North American search market. Now that they want to enter the Chinese search field, it is actually a big gamble. They have placed their bet on

Xia Guo. But the question is, will Yahoo be able to unify the Chinese search market?"

Li Hongyan was puzzled and said: "Isn't it possible? That's Yahoo."

Li Yiwen shook his head and said: "A few months ago, wasn't eBay also coming in force? In the end, it was not acclimatized and failed. Look at the current C2C e-commerce field in Xia Guo, who is the overlord? You

Why do you think that Yahoo can take over Xiaguo Search by coming here?"

These words made Li Hongyan feel excited.

After all, he is still a young man, and the blood in his heart is not yet cold. Who doesn’t want to live a vigorous life and accomplish great things in this life?

Li Yiwen patted Li Hongyan on the shoulder and said sincerely: "Yahoo is not an Internet company that values ​​technology, so no matter how huge it looks, it is actually still powerful outside. The era of the Internet has changed. In the future, what everyone has to fight for is users.

Experience, what we compete for is technical strength, and we have all these at Ferry. Times make heroes, are you really willing to sell your brilliant future for US$150 million?"

Li Yiwen's words immediately convinced Li Hongyan. After all, he was also an ambitious person, otherwise he would not have left the beautiful country to start the ferry. His expression became firm and he said: "Mr. Li

You are right, the ferry must not be sold to Yahoo! No matter how much you pay!"

Li Yiwen laughed: "I think if Yahoo can spend tens of billions, we can still sell it."

Li Hongyan laughed loudly when he heard this: "What a pity, Yahoo will not pay this money no matter what."

(End of chapter)