The Goddess Shines on America

By the time Dad hung up the phone, Alice had already changed into the clothes that suited her best.

"Hello, sir, it's an honor to meet you."

Walking into the private room of the hotel restaurant, Ren Zhengfei immediately walked towards the most conspicuous middle-aged man in the room: "I wonder how long you have been in China?"

"Sit first, let's sit down and talk."

James shook hands with him briefly, and pulled out a chair, then raised his hand to Alice who had just stood up and said, "This is my daughter Alice, Alice, this is Uncle Ren."

"Hello, Uncle."

Simple and neat jeans, an orange pullover with fluffy balls, and a pocket with Winnie the Pooh printed on it are also placed on the dining table. Showing a sweet smile, Alice waved to Ren Zhengfei simply and easily.

"Oh, hello boy."

The presence of family members undoubtedly reduced Ren Zhengfei's doubts a lot. Seeing his gentle expression, Alice winked at her father rather subtly.

"Then allow me to introduce myself."

Immediately, James took out his business card from his pocket: "My name is James Wang, I live in Los Angeles, California, and I am the director of 'Oscar \u0026 Hannah' International Clothing Co., Ltd. I wonder if you have heard of this company?"

Ren Zhengfei took the business card and raised his voice a lot: "Oscar \u0026 Hannah!? I really know this company, which sells clothing, right? There are many stores in Guangzhou. Is this company yours?"

"Just a director."

James smiled humbly. As for Alice, the bright smile can of course be interpreted into countless meanings.

Then there was a little routine, simple greetings, the waiter served snacks as an appetizer, during this period, James briefly introduced the business of "Oscar \u0026 Hannah" in China, and further explained his situation to Ren Zhengfei .

"Of course, these were all investments made two years ago, and now is the time when the fruits are initially normal."

Speaking fluent Chinese and drinking a glass of baijiu, when a plate of Mushu meat was brought to the table unhurriedly as the first dish, James changed the topic: "So when I come to China again this year , I turned my attention to the south, and when I came to Shenzhen, I stopped by Nanhai Petroleum Company. Mr. Ren, I heard that you plan to start a switch business. I have to say that your foresight is really outstanding. "

Seeing what Ren Zhengfei wanted to say, James immediately raised his voice: "The history of the entire Internet hardware industry is about three years, so I believe that looking at the whole of Shenzhen, there will not be too many entrepreneurs who are planning to engage in this industry. As for Speaking of the whole country, if Shenzhen can’t make up one hand’s worth, there won’t be many nationwide.”

"So Mr. Ren, no matter what you think, when you decide to take this industry as your career, congratulations, you have become one of the pioneers in this industry in China. That is to say, as long as you are not a mediocre , in today's general environment, you are a very worthy investment object."

Facing the ecstasy soup that came one after another, Ren Zhengfei couldn't think of a second answer other than a wry smile on his face. Right now, the third dish has been served, but except for the "Alice" who couldn't help but pick up his chopsticks, the other two diners, at least he didn't have any intention of eating.

"Perhaps the situation is as remarkable as you make it out to be."

After being silent for a while, he said, "But Mr. Wang, even though I am about the same age as you, I have been just an engineer for the past ten years. I don't really understand business matters. If you really want to invest ...Let me ask first, what did you say earlier... Angel investment, what's going on?"

James laughed uncontrollably, took a sip of his wine and said, "I can also guess that you will ask this question. The so-called angel investment is a type of venture capital. As for what venture capital is, in fact... it is called venture capital. be more appropriate."

Seeing Ren Zhengfei's humility, James unceremoniously showed off the basic knowledge he had learned from Roger Lawrence: "Venture investment in a broad sense refers to all investments with high risks and high potential returns; and In a narrow sense, venture capital refers to the investment in the production and operation of technology-intensive products based on high-tech. The investment I plan to make in you now is in this narrow sense. The vast majority of companies in Silicon Valley, California rely on This kind of investment took off."

"It seems that China does not yet have this kind of business model. After all, your reform has just begun. But for European and American countries that have implemented market economy for hundreds of years, a large number of new companies are established every day, and those founders When you first start a company, you need a lot of start-up capital, and that’s how the so-called venture capital comes about.”

“Obviously, there are many types of venture capital, and it’s a whole industry after all, and there are tons of people doing it on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley. They’re hired by professional VC firms, and they’re looking around for new startups to invest in, to offer Start-up capital is the condition to acquire some shares, and appropriately intervene in the business operation according to the actual situation. Until the company develops thoroughly, usually after listing, the venture capital company will withdraw the capital and obtain huge profits, so as to complete a whole process."

"But this is the behavior of venture capital companies. There is another type of investment that has much lower conditions. In industry terms, it is angel investment. Its concept is very simple. It is not a professional venture capital company that invests in shares, but just a certain person." It’s just a rich man with spare cash. Because he is optimistic about the entrepreneur’s company, he invests in capital, so that the entrepreneur will give charcoal when he is short of money and food, and wait for the company to develop and enjoy dividends. This is a kind of behavior.”

"So Mr. Ren, our current situation is that I think your company has great potential for development, so I want to provide you with initial capital to buy shares. I just don't know if you are interested in accepting me as a shareholder."

It was a long speech, and it was barely finished after the dishes on the table were finally served. At this time, James looked at Ren Zhengfei with a smile, and Ren Zhengfei was sitting quietly in contemplation, while Alice, who was dressed cutely, couldn't help but eat half a bowl of rice.

The other party's speech and the whole process are reasonable, and Ren Zhengfei knows it. Just before the afternoon dinner, he had already called the old company, and the leader did mention a Chinese-American businessman, saying that he had visited the company a few days ago. It is really not difficult for this businessman to know his own situation through this way, and then come up with the idea of ​​angel investment, and the whole process is completely fine.

Therefore, the current situation is really just like what James said. Is he willing to accept the other party's investment?

Seeing that Ren Zhengfei didn't seem to have an idea in a short time, James immediately broke the silence: "Come, come, don't patronize, let's eat first."

"Yes, yes, let's eat first, let's eat first, the little girl is already hungry, is this to accompany Dad back to China to play?"

Of course, Ren Zhengfei had noticed Alice a long time ago. The little girl is neither too old nor too young, just about the same age as his own daughter. It can be said that the reason why he was willing to listen to James King's long speech was probably because of the presence of this girl.

"Well, I came back the year before last, but I went to Shanghai, I haven't been to Guangdong yet."

Alice unceremoniously gave herself a piece of fish belly meat: "Oh, it's delicious! Uncle, let me tell you, you can't eat such authentic Chinese food in the United States, it's all localized!"

"Oh, really? What about Americanized Chinese food?"

The father and daughter were very happy when they heard the words, James kept shaking his head, and Alice wrinkled her nose, as if sniffing the smell: "Well... I'll tell you the name of the dish, Coca-Cola Chicken Wings, how are you feeling?"

"Coke...chicken wings!?"

Ren Zhengfei was really stunned: "They can also be matched together!?"

"Actually, it's quite delicious in terms of taste alone, but it's completely different from Chinese food, right?"

Indeed, indeed, Ren Zhengfei was an eye-opener. He had drank Coke, but using Coke as an ingredient to make chicken wings is really not something that traditional Chinese cuisine would have.

"of course!"

After listening to Ren Zhengfei's complaints, Alice smiled: "Coke was invented by an American more than a hundred years ago. How could it be an ingredient in Chinese cuisine?"

"By the way, my daughter is about the same age as you."

After two or three sentences, Ren Zhengfei became more interested in Alice: "Alice, when were you born and how old are you now?"

Alice looked at him with interest: "In 1972, I just turned fifteen this year."

"So, it's the same age as my daughter!?"

Ren Zhengfei was really surprised, and immediately brought a dish for Alice: "My mother-in-law and ancestor, my daughter Xiaozhou was also born this year! Come, come, eat more, are you hungry today? Are you running around with Dad?"

"Hey, my dad didn't abuse me."

After happily taking the bowlful of dishes, Alice pursed her mouth and narrowed her eyes on purpose: "I just have a big appetite!"

Instead, he coughed again: "Ah, of course, no matter how much you eat, you won't gain weight. Don't worry about that."

In a few words, the box was filled with cheerful laughter, and Ren Zhengfei, after laughing, asked James for confirmation: "Is your daughter really born in 1972? Our daughter is also, and I also have a son, how about your family?"

"Two daughters, with a son sandwiched between them, their personalities are... quite awkward."

Another simple sentence, coupled with humorous words, made Ren Zhengfei laugh again.