Wall Street Legend

Ye Dongqing stands with both feet inside the company, but his eyes are on the outside, overlooking the current development of the entire Internet industry, constantly using the experience of his previous life to look for business opportunities in every corner of the world.

What's interesting is that nowadays, some people hold good cards but don't know it. Some people regard junk stocks as treasures. For example, those who easily sold Apple and Amazon stocks to them will most likely regret it in the future and want to bang their heads against the wall.

No, some of them are starting to regret it because they've been doing so well in the market lately.

In the foreseeable future, most of these investors or people from investment institutions will spend their time in regret and pain, being asked again and again by others what it would be like to kill the hen that lays the golden eggs.

Ye Dongqing knew that his appearance had changed the fate of too many people, but he was the only one who knew that. Even if he made money through these stocks in the future, people would only praise him for his good luck and good vision without thinking about it. Did he cheat or something.

Mr. Jeff Bezos was sitting opposite him at the moment. Ye Dongqing looked at the "future richest man in the world" up close, with a confident and relaxed expression. He knew very well that Alibaba had a price advantage, and Tencent was about to launch a new company. The company has a user base. eBay has not succeeded in China, and Amazon will probably die if it goes.

Although there is a little bit of hope in this that the parties are united and opposed, and the companies he has invested in are not willing to fight each other, but the main thing is that he does not want Mr. Bezos to use his energy in the wrong place and waste money and time in vain. You must know that Ye Dongqing is currently The third largest shareholder of Amazon has no reason to cheat his own company.

There are many things in his head that others don’t know, just like Mr. Bezos doesn’t know what Amazon can develop into in the future. Only he knows, and it is precisely because of this that the current success seems to come too easily. After the funding problem, the rest was smooth sailing, and I lost a sense of accomplishment during this period.

At this time, I suddenly wondered whether Alibaba's model would be successful if it was promoted to other countries, such as India, Brazil and other countries with similarly large populations. This kind of unknown feeling is very attractive to Ye Dongqing. I want to prove myself while succeeding, instead of resting on my laurels and waiting to become the richest person in the world in the future, which is too boring.

No matter how others praise and praise, there will always be a voice in Ye Dongqing's heart reminding him that his success is not fair and aboveboard.

After the material problems were solved, he gradually began to have higher pursuits. He may not have discovered it yet, but there were indeed some changes.

Still remember that in 2002, all Ye Dongqing’s head was filled with was money and he was only thinking about getting rich. How could he want to add some difficulty to life and gain spiritual satisfaction?

Different levels have different perspectives on problems.

If someone asked him to donate all his wealth now, he might nod in agreement and then transfer the wealth to a family charitable trust. It would have no impact on his life at all. It would just change from paying bills in the name of the company to paying bills in the name of the company. If he pays bills through the foundation, it is all his money, and sooner or later he will "donate" it. It is very similar to the practice of American wealthy people, which can not only avoid taxes, but also realize the transfer of wealth. Otherwise, that guy Richard Rockefeller, who would pay the bills every year? You can also get a lot of pocket money.

More than half a century has passed since the death of John D. Rockefeller. The methods he left behind have been used by countless people. This is the charm of charitable trusts in the eyes of the rich - realizing low-cost wealth transfer and making the vast majority of future generations prosperous. live.

Mr. Jeff Bezos is in a state of distress. He is not sure whether Ye Dongqing is bluffing. The plan to enter China has been discussed by the board of directors. The initial investment is expected to exceed US$70 million, including the construction of logistics channels and transit warehouses. etc.

He felt very safe before, but the little Chinese in front of him was so confident at this time that Bezos murmured in his heart and asked in a low voice: "Tell me honestly, have you received any rumors? Is it possible?" Will they tear up the agreement to join the WTO?”

"That's not true. The agreement is more beneficial to them. It was finally reached with great difficulty. How could they just withdraw at the drop of a hat?

I just don’t think Amazon has any advantages in China. Taobao has no warehousing management costs. Private online store owners spontaneously advertise and promote their products. Without the intermediate links, the prices are very cheap. They are definitely cheaper than our products, and everything is more expensive. How to compete? "

Ye Dongqing told me: "Listen to me, don't plan to compete with them. My Tencent company will adopt a development model similar to Amazon, and it will have more than 200 million users, some of which will be directly converted into new programs." The starting point for users is much higher than Amazon. At least I don’t see any possibility of success. It is better to develop in blank markets such as Europe and Australia.

But if you insist, I will give you some advice, but don't expect me to be merciful when the competition comes, and you should be better prepared. No matter what kind of investigation you conduct, there is definitely no Chinese businessman who understands their market. You may find that measures that are very practical in the United States will not work in China, and will most likely be acquired and merged by me in the end. "

"Merger? You underestimate Amazon's strength too much. I will do a more detailed investigation, but don't expect me to just give up on a market with 300 million potential users. I am confident that I can develop it there and copy it." Success in the Japanese market."

It seems that Mr. Bezos still insisted on his own opinion instead of Ye Dongqing's suggestion. There are some interests involved in it. It is normal for him to think that Ye Dongqing's attitude is not pertinent.

Leaving aside the elderly, children, poor people, and uninterested users, there are almost 300 million people. That’s right. How could such a big piece of cake be given up so easily just because Ye Dongqing said a few words?

"Then give it a try. How about betting on a Riva yacht? It's about 20 meters long and can fish. If Amazon China Station is abandoned within ten years, you give it to me. If it develops, then I will give it to you." You, be warned, I like techy interiors.”

He bit the straw and drank while talking, his tone so arrogant that he deserved a beating.

Bezos was already forty years old, and he was not so narrow-minded as to compete with a kid who was twenty years younger than him. He felt that he had a better chance of winning, so he nodded readily: "Okay, it's useless to just talk, we'll write it down on paper." ...Just this napkin, I brought a pen.

It’s okay to let you suffer a little, but I have to show you how we middle-aged people do business. I admit that my current achievements are not as high as yours, but online shopping malls are the industry I know best, and there is no way I can lose to you..."