Reinventing the Millennium

The Internet Industry Development Conference was somewhat different from expectations. It basically turned into a salon format with Zhang Chaoyang, Fang Zhuo, and Robin Li speaking by name one after another.

However, since I am not very old and I am in charge of different things, the atmosphere is more important than the form.

The roll call session was interrupted when Ali Tsai Chongxin arrived.

It's not that he didn't want to order, it was mainly because he got a little excited when talking about the future judgment of domestic e-commerce. After talking about it for a long time, he forgot about it and returned to his seat.

The active Zhang Chaoyang turned his head and looked at Fang Zhuo, who was communicating with Wang Yan in a low voice, indicating that he would take the roll call.

Fang Zhuo waved his hand and refused, expressing with his eyes that he was the ugly one.

Zhang Chaoyang prepared to roll call without hesitation.

While the heads of these two portals were communicating across the air, Zhou Kaixuan from TOM Network took the initiative and expressed his desire to talk about the current wireless value-added market.

TOM Network is the well-deserved No. 1 in the wireless value-added market, and Zhou Kaixuan, the actual controller, is definitely qualified to talk about this topic.

Moreover, as the only woman present, her gesture won everyone's admiration.

"I just heard everyone talk a lot, and I learned a lot. The domestic Internet is developing very fast, and this is true in all aspects."

"Infrastructure, users, and computer volume are all growing at a rapid pace."

"President Sina just said that a rising tide lifts all boats, and I absolutely agree with this."

"Because our TOM network relies on more and more mobile phone subscribers."

Zhou Kaixuan cueed Fang Zhuo and looked at him naturally, who responded with a polite smile.

She then said in a probing tone: "But what makes me curious is that Sina is also vigorously developing wireless business. Why didn't Mr. Fang talk about this?"

Zhou Kaixuan said openly: "TOM.com is very interested in comprehensive portals. Mr. Fang knows this, but I also know that Mr. Fang attaches great importance to the SP business and still holds the position of president of Sina Hotline, right? "

Fang Zhuo said: "Yes, not only TOM is interested in the status of Sina Portal, but we are also interested in the same."

"Hey, NetEase's guy is sitting behind you." Zhang Chaoyang pretended to be dissatisfied and pulled in his competitor. This guy always talks about the status of the portal website. Times are developing, and there's no telling who will be better in the future.

Ding Lei from behind smiled and said nothing.

Zhou Kaixuan still looked at Fang Zhuo with his eyes: "Why did Mr. Fang never mention the SP business just now?"

She had listened carefully before. When Fang Zhuo talked about the Internet industry ecology, he mentioned search, instant messaging and other directions, but he did not mention wireless value-added services at all, and this is a market that everyone is currently actively exploring.

As of now, the number of SP service providers on the market has soared to hundreds. The competition is fierce and mixed.

Fang Zhuo looked at the way the other party was holding the microphone, and changed from speaking to Q\u0026A, but he did not avoid it and said: "The SP business still has great potential. TOM Network is indeed doing very well, but this business is limited. It’s harder to take the initiative.”

Zhou Kaixuan instantly understood what Fang Zhuo meant, and saw looks of approval on the faces of the other two heads, Zhang Chaoyang and Ding Lei.

SP business depends too much on the operator, it can almost be said that it is controlled by others.

She feels that this is a bit different between men and women. Although TOM has also entered the portal, it is due to brand considerations and has no complaints about the A and B rights with operators.

These three companies have been doing this for a while and are already considering their long-term interests.

Zhou Kaixuan nodded, thinking about Hutchison Whampoa's contact with Fang Zhuo, and said: "I am very interested in talking to Mr. Fang about this. We can discuss it when we have time in the past few days, but now I will talk about our TOM Network’s idea on SP.”

Fang Zhuo smiled, naturally it was impossible to refuse.

Although Zhou Kaixuan is Li Fuhao's confidante, she is indeed very capable. She is the second largest shareholder, and TOM Network has everything in her hands.

Therefore, when she talked about the areas that her company was good at, she was very clear-cut, and many people listened attentively.

Fang Zhuo heard half of it when there was a reply from Yu Hong on his phone.

"I contacted Yao Ming and he agreed to contact Sina."

Fang Zhuo showed this message to Wang Yan, who immediately took his mobile phone to assign tasks.

Zhou Kaixuan's speech was indeed informative, and she won sincere applause at the end. Moreover, she also revealed the company's future plans, planning to IPO next year.

It's okay if I don't mention this, but when I mention this, Fang Zhuo lowers his evaluation in his heart. TOM Network only relies on SP business to be listed. It has a single profit method, and it is difficult to reverse it to the portal model.

The singleness of wireless value-added services is a big problem, and technology is constantly developing. How will TOM deal with it? Of course, if a wave of money escapes from the listing circle, it is probably no problem.

Fang Zhuo suddenly thought of the person behind her, and his expression paled.

One and a half days alone won't allow everyone to speak. The luncheon will be held at a restaurant next to the Bund. It's not far away and you can still enjoy the scenery.

We will continue chatting in the afternoon, and just have a drink at noon to get tipsy.

Fang Zhuo didn't pay much respect to Zhang Chaoyang in this place. Halfway through the afternoon, during the banquet in the evening, he received a reply call from Yu Hong.

As the marketing director of Yike, Yu Hong urgently performed her duties as a Sina executive today. She first contacted Yao Ming by phone, and then quickly flew him to Houston.

With the authorization from Sina's president, Yike's team snatched Sohu's brand endorsement negotiations.

Sohu and Yao Ming originally negotiated the terms and it was almost finalized. Yu Hong talked carefully, weighed the pros and cons, and talked about the cooperation with Yike, and finally helped her brother company to grab people.

Now Sina and Yao Ming are almost finalized, and it only takes less than ten hours from morning to dinner.

"Mr. Fang, Yike is full of elite soldiers." When Wang Yan learned about this situation, he thought of the team that Yike came to Beijing to support Sina Hotline, and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's okay. This thing is a bit unethical. Come on, let's go toast Mr. Zhang together." Fang Zhuo shook his head repeatedly, feeling that this was out of character.

But, that is Dayao.

This has to be criticized for the slow sense of smell of Sina's relevant departments.

"Mr. Zhang, let me toast you. It has not been easy for our two families in the past two years." Fang Zhuo held the wine glass and sighed with infinite emotion, "No matter how the competition is, I still admire Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Chaoyang laughed: "I also admire Mr. Fang very much. We must not be afraid of competition. Only competition can make progress."

Fang Zhuo turned his head and praised Wang Yan: "Mr. Zhang, what a nice thing to say. Let's finish this cup."

He then said to Zhang Chaoyang: "If Mr. Zhang says so, then we will come here."

Wang Yan was the first to raise his neck and drink up.

Fang Zhuo followed and finished drinking.

Zhang Chaoyang was very happy and felt that Sina's president and CEO were quite generous, so he drank the same toast and said he was ready to come over.

Fang Zhuo and the two had another drink, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

"Mr. Fang, I haven't saved your number in my phone yet." Zhou Kaixuan from TOM.com walked over with a smile.

"Mr. Wang, you talk to Mr. Zhang." Fang Zhuo nodded to Zhang Chaoyang, refilled his glass of wine, and walked a few steps to leave his number for Zhou Kaixuan and see if she wanted to say anything else.

At this moment, Zhang Chaoyang's phone rang.

His expression gradually changed as the call progressed.

"Mr. Wang, are you going a little too far?" Zhang Chaoyang said with gritted teeth. Sohu wanted to focus on sports content, and was also discussing cooperation with the NBA. It never wanted to encounter Sina with Yao Ming.

Wang Yan felt very embarrassed. He glanced at the president who was chatting with Zhou Kaixuan and walked further and further away, and said: "Mr. Zhang, competition is normal competition. I will toast you again."

Zhang Chaoyang nodded heavily: "Okay, Mr. Wang has a good idea, I have to drink this cup."

This time, he raised his neck and drank the wine first.

Wang Yan was helpless, this move was really all done by Mr. Fang, and he really couldn't afford this praise.

He glanced at the smiling CEO on the other side, drank his third glass, and toasted to Zhang Chaoyang.