In the banquet hall.
As the host, Li Dong naturally has no time to accompany the two little girls around.
Some guests have already arrived. Not everyone is the finale. It is normal for some businessmen to come one step ahead and make some connections.
Qian Jiajia and Feng Tingting follow Yuan Chengdao into the venue. Yuan Chengdao and Liu Hong have no time to accompany them.
Just now they also heard that these two people are not very familiar with Li Dong, and naturally they will not delay their business to accompany them.
However, Wang Xin, there are too many big shots here. As the director of Weibo, he has nothing to do for the time being.
In addition, he knows the boss, so Wang Xin naturally serves as a receptionist.
After all, Wang Xin has been a businessman for many years, and his social experience is much richer than that of Feng Tingting.
With just a few simple words, he was able to get a clear understanding of their background.
When he knows that these two girls, who just graduated from college this year, started a small website after graduation, and now come to seek financing, Wang Xin suddenly has a sense of deja vu.
Thinking about it carefully, isn't this a copy of himself?
Once, he gave up his studies and returned to China to start a business. He also looked for financing everywhere and begged for investors everywhere.
Many times, he can't even enter the door.
In recent years, his career has been difficult and every step is difficult, but it is still much better than when he first started his business.
Now suddenly encountering two fledgling little girls, Wang Xin has a little more sympathy and understanding in his heart.
After chatting for a while, Wang Xin said, "Although you have entered the venue, and there are a lot of investment institutions here today, everyone's main purpose is to come to Weibo.
And don't think that the bigger the institution, the more hope you have.
In fact, it's the opposite.
Your website is unknown, and you have just graduated. Those large institutions generally will not waste time on these small projects.
Even if there is a real prospect, these institutions will not put their minds on you for this.
Therefore, at today's cocktail party, the possibility of you getting the favor of capital is very low. "
When Feng Tingting and Wang Xin heard this, their hearts suddenly became cold.
Feng Tingting just learned Wang Xin's name. Although she didn't know the specific position, it didn't matter.
Seeing that Wang Xin is not too old, Feng Tingting quickly said, "Brother Wang, what should we do? If we don't have money, the website will be closed. When we were building the website, we used up all our capital. Now, everyone is working for free without getting paid. It's okay if we don't get paid for a while, but if we wait for a long time, we won't even be able to eat. I'm afraid the website won't last much longer. "
Since Wang Xin has started, of course, he wants to help them.
He was not a nice guy, but the two people in front of him were young, and they were women. Women always had an advantage. At the very least, they would not make people hate them. Of course, that was only if they were equally good-looking.
In addition, although the two of them were not very familiar with Li Dong, they still had some relationship.
No matter what it was, it wasn't a big deal to help out a little.
Seeing that Feng Tingting was nervous, Wang Xin glanced at Li Dong, who was not far away, and said in a low voice, "You should know General Manager Li, right?"
Feng Tingting glanced at Qian Jiajia. Qian Jiajia was slightly embarrassed, but she still said, "Sort of."
"That's easy. General Manager Li is free tonight. But he has to greet some guests and will walk around the venue. You keep an eye on General Manager Li. When you see that he has contact with the heads of some medium-sized capital institutions in China, you find an opportunity to talk to General Manager Li. Remember, pretend to be familiar, but also be seen by others. Then turn around and talk to those investment institutions, saying that General Manager Li is optimistic about your project … "
Wang Xin pointed out a few words, but Qian Jiajia said nervously, "This … Isn't this a lie?"
Wang Xin rolled his eyes. Young people are young people. If you don't know how to cheat, why can capital institutions value you and invest in you?
Li Dong's vision is recognized in the industry.
What's wrong with a few words? Will anyone go to confront Li Dong?
Even if Li Dong knows about it, I'm afraid he won't say anything. He didn't say anything. You believe it yourself. He doesn't care whether others lose money or not.
Of course, Wang Xin added, "You can't say it too obviously. Just mention it a little bit, and it's OK. Do you understand?"
"This …"
When Qian Jiajia was still hesitating, Feng Tingting hurriedly said, "Thank you for your advice, Brother Wang. We understand. We will invite Brother Wang to dinner later."
"You're welcome. Then you go around by yourself. I still have something to deal with. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. It's really hard to start a business! "
Wang Xin sighed with emotion, with full of regret and ending, shook his head and left.
Once, he was also one of them. Unfortunately, he was only one step away from success. How could it be possible to say that he didn't regret it?
Even now on Weibo, he is also a senior executive, with a high salary and options.
But at the beginning, if he had money, he would not have sold the school intranet. At this time, in the Internet industry, he is also a small tycoon.
After Wang Xin left, the two carefully wandered around the banquet hall.
After watching for a while, Qian Jiajia suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, "Tingting, isn't that Senior Yu from Eastern University?"
Feng Tingting followed her gaze, then pinched Qian Jiajia and said in a low voice, "Don't be so surprised. It's normal for Senior Brother Yu to be here. His Tuniu also wants to raise funds. What's there to be surprised about?
Where is your attention? Didn't you see that there are so many powerful people here today?
I just saw Sina's President Cao, and I heard that Baidu's General Manager Li is also coming. Compared to them, Senior Yu is just a beginner. We are not even as good as beginners.
Also, Li Dong is the biggest boss, okay?
Are you an idiot? You should have found a chance to strike up a conversation with Li Dong. To think that you even have a relationship with him.
If it were me, I would have used this relationship to make a meteoric rise.
By the way, what is the relationship between your mother and Li Dong? "
Feng Tingting was a little curious and couldn't help but ask.
Qian Jiajia blushed and looked at Li Dong, who was talking and laughing not far away. After a while, she whispered, "My mother … My mother is a nanny in Mr. Li's house …"
Feng Tingting was slightly stunned. Qian Jiajia felt a little inferior and said, "I … It's not that I didn't want to tell you, it's mainly …"
Before she finished speaking, Feng Tingting clenched her fist and gently hit her. She said angrily, "Why didn't you say it earlier!
Are you stupid?
If we knew this was the relationship, why did we come here?
We should have taken the opportunity to visit Li Dong's house, you idiot!
Such a good relationship, but you don't know how to make use of it!
You go to his house and see your mother. Can't he even accept this?
I'm so angry. I had to accompany you to stop people today. What's wrong with your brain? I'm going crazy.
Also, Auntie is so close to him. Didn't he reveal some gossip at home?
Just a few words and we'll be rich!
Didn't you see how we made a fortune during the snowstorm last time? If I knew it was him, I would have gone bankrupt! "
Feng Tingting was furious, but Qian Jiajia did not care. She whispered, "Tingting, my mother is just a nanny …"
"What's wrong with being a nanny?"
Feng Tingting knew what she meant and frowned. "It's not something shameful. What's there to feel inferior about?
If it were me, if my mother was his nanny, it would have been publicized to the world.
This guy … Ahem, General Manager Li is a leader in the business world. With this relationship, we can use his name. It will be very effective.
Besides, why are we working hard to start our own business? It's to make some achievements.
When you make money and become a boss, if you can't bear to part with Auntie, you can ask her to resign and live a good life at home. It's all just a matter of saying the word.
With Boss Li's relationship, it's a waste not to lend her money. He won't care anyway.
Besides, we didn't do anything bad. What are you afraid of? "
Hearing this, Qian Jiajia said after a while, "Tingting, what you said seems to make sense."
"Of course!"
Feng Tingting rolled her eyes and pulled her to Li Dong's side. As they walked, she said, "Go and make some connections. Be polite and call him Brother Dong. Got it?"
"Ah?"
"What are you talking about? Didn't you hear him call Auntie Zhang? You can call him Brother Dong."
"That's not good …"
"Just listen to me!"
"…"
…
"General Manager Li, this is the MD of IDG, Mr. Jayden Nicholas McGovern. This is the MD of Sequoia …"
Li Dong had a headache today. There were so many foreign names, but this was a formal occasion, so he had to say their full names and surnames.
In addition, the foreigners were not good at Chinese, so they could only communicate through translators.
Not to mention, the names alone made Li Dong confused.
His English was average, different from Old Ma, who had been an English lecturer.
But Li Dong did not care. Old Ma's English was good, but he was an idiot at math. Li Dong could beat him.
At least Old Ma was not as good at accounting as him. No wonder Old Ma often said he did not know how much money he had. That was because he could not calculate it.
Jokes aside, Li Dong greeted them warmly with a smile, "My friends, welcome. I hope everyone will have a pleasant experience tonight."
He could not call out their names, and he was too lazy to do so. His "friends" made the foreigners laugh so hard that their teeth popped out.
The so-called MD was a term used by European and American investment banks. In Chinese, it was the head of the investment department.
It had to be said that this time, the investment banks and VCs paid a lot of attention to Far away. Even the head of the department came.
Past investments …
Well, they usually had a Hua Xia branch, and people from the headquarters usually did not come. He did not know if the arrival of the MD's was a sign of great or average importance.
In any case, Li Dong felt that these people were more sincere.
Otherwise, he would not have bothered to greet a few small fries.
People from Sequoia and IDG headquarters came, accompanied by Xiong Xiaoge and Shen Nanpeng.
Of course, these two were not of low status. Even in front of the MD's, they were graceful and talked cheerfully. Their aura was no weaker than theirs.
At this time, Li Dong roughly understood that he had misunderstood.
The Hua Xia branch was much more independent than he had imagined. They were only partners, not subordinates. Even if the big boss from the headquarters came, these two would be treated equally.
Through the translator, they chatted with the foreigners for a while.
Then, Li Dong handed them over to Liu Hong, and turned to Shen Nanpeng and Xiong Xiaoge. "Both of you, we are one. Don't try to side with outsiders. You have priority in this bid. But it is only priority. If the bid is too low, you will not have priority. How about it, you can't go lower than 2.5 billion USD, right? At least let others see that we have no confidence in ourselves, how can we expect others to bid a higher price? "
Shen Nanpeng couldn't help but laugh. Communicating with Li Dong was sometimes troublesome, but sometimes it was quite interesting.
When Li Dong finished, Shen Nanpeng smiled and said, "General Manager Li, don't worry. We know what we are doing. Also, the MD's who came this time all have a lot of authority. Especially over at IDG, Jayden is Mr McGovern's immediate family member, and has a lot of say in IDG. Xiong Xiaoge's snacks are worth 2.5 billion USD. "
Xiong Xiaoge did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Is this appropriate? Also, I think 2.1 billion USD is enough to meet our expectations. Increasing the bid by so much at once … "
Xiong Xiaoge shook her head, feeling that it would be difficult.
Even with the option shares, each share of Weibo's 2.1 billion USD was worth 10 USD.
The new 50 million shares this time could raise at least 500 million USD, which had already met their previous expectations.
If it really reached 2.5 billion USD, the 50 million shares would raise not just 500 million USD, but at least 700 million USD.
After the second round of financing, Weibo's total valuation would reach 3.2 billion USD, which was very, very difficult.
It was a lot more than before. Foreigners were not stupid with too much money.
The few of them chatted for a while, and Li Dong sent the two away. Just when he was about to go somewhere else, he suddenly heard someone shout from behind, "General Manager Li."
Li Dong turned around and saw the two girls from before. He smiled and said, "Sorry for the delay. I was a little busy and did not have time to entertain you."
"General Manager Li, don't be so polite with us." Feng Tingting laughed and nudged Qian Jiajia.
Qian Jiajia blushed and said softly, "Brother Dong."
Li Dong laughed and did not mind. He nodded and said, "Aunt Zhang often talks about you. You are her pride, and you are better than me. You graduated from a top university and started a business right after graduation. It's not easy. I know how difficult it is to start a business. You can tell me if you have any difficulties. I can't help with big things, but I can help with small things. "
Feng Tingting was overjoyed. Li Dong was easier to talk to than she thought!
Seeing that Qian Jiajia did not know what to say, Feng Tingting hurriedly said, "Brother Dong, we just graduated from school and don't know anything. It's just a group of classmates … "
Feng Tingting changed the way she addressed him. Li Dong did not think that she was snobbish. Instead, he felt that this girl should be good at doing business.
On the other hand, Aunt Zhang's daughter looked a little introverted. Maybe it was because she just graduated, but she was not as good as Aunt Zhang said.
Of course, in the world of parents, the children in the eyes of parents were naturally the best. Li Dong could understand that.
In the beginning, Li Dong just listened casually. After all, it was just a thing started by a few students who had just graduated.
To put it nicely, it was called starting a business. To put it bluntly, it was just for fun!
Every year, there were at least 800,000 college students who started a business. In the end, there were only a few who succeeded and had some achievements.
After all, Qian Jiajia and Li Dong had a little relationship, and he took care of the people around him.
The nanny, Aunt Zhang, took care of two children and took care of Li Dong's family's housework. Li Dong also approved of Aunt Zhang.
It was not that he was stingy and reluctant to hire someone.
Aunt Zhang said that she could do it alone and asked Li Dong not to hire anyone else. Li Dong knew that Aunt Zhang might be afraid of competition.
But she did do a good job and did not delay anything, so he let her be. Until now, she was the only nanny.
After spending a long time together, they naturally had some feelings for each other.
Qian Jiajia was her daughter. It was human nature to take care of her a little.
But as he listened, Li Dong suddenly raised his eyebrows.
Why did the thing that this girl in front of him, whose name he did not know, sound so familiar?
It sounded so familiar that Li Dong wondered if he remembered wrongly.
This thing, was it created by these girls?
Or, there was a precedent now, but he just did not pay attention to it?
For a moment, Li Dong was a little distracted.
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