It was a joke.
Li Dong briefly introduced Qi Fangfang, who was behind Qin Yuhan, and said, "Your junior sister, a top student of Beijing University, Qi Fangfang."
Qi Fangfang was a little more nervous in front of Li Yanhong than in front of Li Dong. She quickly said, "Hello, Brother Li."
Qin Yuhan and Qi Fangfang were no strangers to Li Yanhong.
They knew Li Yanhong a long time ago.
When Li Dong went to Beijing, he didn't even think of buying Baidu's stock. It was Qin Yuhan who mentioned that the Ideal International Building was opposite. There was a legendary brother there, so Li Dong thought of Baidu.
And just this year, Li Yanhong was also invited to be a guest speaker at the Beijing University's graduation ceremony.
Few students in the Capital University didn't know this entrepreneur who had been in the limelight in recent years.
Moreover, Baidu has always been cooperating with Beijing University. Every year, some of the graduates of Beijing University would work in Baidu, including Qi Fangfang's classmates.
When Qi Fangfang greeted her, Li Yanhong couldn't help but look at her, and then said with some surprise, "Are you this year's graduate?"
Qi Fangfang nodded quickly. Li Yanhong couldn't help but laugh, "I say, why do you look so familiar? You should be the representative of the graduates to speak on stage at this year's graduation ceremony, right?"
Qi Fangfang was a little flattered and said, "I didn't expect Brother Li to remember me."
Seeing the two chatting, Li Dong laughed and said, "Take your time to reminisce about the past. Yanhong, you can flirt with girls in private. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Li Yanhong said helplessly, "I just feel that the world is too small. Why does it become so improper when it comes to your mouth? By the way, about Miss Qin … "
Qin Yuhan took the initiative to say, "Fangfang and I are classmates and also this year's students of Beijing University. I have met Brother Li several times."
Li Yanhong couldn't help but tease, "Our students of Beijing University are the most powerful. Even the biggest thorns in the business world can be subdued."
Li Dong was too lazy to talk about this, but he still smiled and said, "Speaking of which, it's a bit interesting. In recent years, almost 99% of the students who graduated from Beijing University and entered the business world went into the Internet or related industries. Logically speaking, you fellows should be involved in politics and literature. The internet industry should be handed over to Aoki University's students, but you guys insist on digging into someone else's territory. "
In recent decades, most of the famous entrepreneurs in Beijing University, as Li Dong said, were engaged in Internet-related industries.
Li Yanhong, a well-known investor in the industry, Xu Xiaoping, Yi Che's boss, Li Bing, and Sina's founder, Wang Zhidong.
Of course, Wang Zhidong did not have a good time as he was kicked out of Sina not long after Sina got listed.
In addition to these people, there were also the founders of Dang Dang, the founders of Go Where, the two founders of 3G Portal, the founders of Century Jiayuan, the founders of Nine Rich Finance …
Far away, Wang Junyu, who had been poached by Li Dong, was currently working on the Internet.
Even Yu Minhong's company, New Oriental, was also involved in the Internet industry.
In recent years, Beijing University was not clear about other aspects, but in business, it may be influenced by their predecessors. Most graduates' first choice to start a business was related to the Internet industry.
Now, Beijing University's students were doing well in the Internet industry, and Aoki University's students had lost their shine.
Li Yanhong laughed. "No one said that Beijing University's students can't be involved in business. Furthermore, Beijing University's students are the best in any industry."
"Since Yuhan is a Beijing University graduate, I won't beat you up."
Li Dong smiled and looked at the time. "What are we going to do next? Are we going to talk now or at another time? "
Li Yanhong looked at Qin Yuhan and asked hesitantly. "Is it convenient?"
"It's not. It's not a big deal, and we have almost finished our discussion. It doesn't matter if you are coming or not. You can just fax me a copy of the contract, and I will sign it."
Li Dong said nonchalantly, and Li Yanhong was used to his style and did not bother to argue.
Not a big deal?
Millions of Baidu shares were traded. According to the current market, a transaction of more than 100 million US dollars was nearly 1 billion yuan!
This guy was really arrogant. Faxing a contract was enough?
Li Yanhong did not want to say anything else. She sighed. "If it's convenient, let's go to the hotel I booked for a while. I have been busy recently, traveling both domestically and abroad. It took me a lot of time to come here. The sooner it's settled, the more at ease I will be. I always feel uneasy being targeted by you. "
His words were half-true. Anyway, Li Yanhong was indeed a little afraid.
It did not matter if the deal with others was delayed, but it was best to settle the matter with Li Dong as soon as possible.
Otherwise, something would go wrong in the end.
Li Dong saw that she was in a hurry, and he was too lazy to entertain Li Yanhong every day. He nodded and said, "Okay, let's settle it quickly. After signing the contract, let's have lunch together. I will treat you, and then we will go our separate ways."
"I …"
Li Yanhong was a little annoyed. "I am going to Weibo to take a look. Do you need to be so realistic?"
"Go ahead. I don't have time to entertain you. Oh, are you going to the annual meeting? "
"Yes? You are going too?"
"Okay. We will talk about it later. We need to settle the payment license issue as soon as possible. Can you guys do something? If not, don't blame me for clearing the venue! I will go and discuss it myself. At most, we will talk about the formalization of Alipay. Caifubao and Baifubao are not part of our negotiations. Don't just think about taking advantage of others. If there are so many benefits in the world, do you think it will be your turn? "
Li Yanhong frowned. "Don't say it as if you are the only one helping. I have been to the city government several times recently to discuss this matter. But it has not been long since the Internet Conference. How can it be settled so quickly? I think it will be next year at the earliest. "
Li Dong shook his head. "It will be too late next year. We have to open it as soon as possible.
The 3G license will be issued at the end of this year. What I mean is it is best to settle the payment license at the same time.
If we drag it past this year, we will have to prepare for the Lunar New Year. After the Lunar New Year, we will have to wait until May or June.
I heard that the discussions are almost done, and there is no point in dragging it.
The foundation of the internet payment system has been laid. Other than legalizing, formalizing, and the government supervising, what else can we do?
Could it be that the internet payment system has been banned?
We have to make the decision as soon as possible. We will work together with the Central Bank and the China Banking Regulatory Commission. It should not be a problem. "
Li Yanhong looked at him and said after a while. "You have something big planned at the end of the year?"
No big plans, and there is no need to be so anxious. They had been waiting for so many years, and it does not matter if it is a year later.
With the current situation, it is only a matter of time before the internet payment system is formalized.
Even Ma Yun was not so anxious. On the contrary, Li Dong was anxious and wanted to hurry up.
Li Dong said calmly. "It has nothing to do with you guys. I am not thinking of snatching your business yet."
"Who are you going to snatch then?" Li Yanhong asked subconsciously.
Then, he realized that he asked in vain. Other than Ali and Tencent, Li Dong has no business to snatch now.
Li Dong did not reply. When they walked to the car, Li Dong said with a smile, "Are we in the same car?"
Li Yanhong looked at Qin Yuhan and laughed after a while. "Just say it if you don't want to be in the same car with me. Do you think I want to? Li Dong, I have been in business for many years, but I have never seen someone like you. "
Li Dong said with a smile, "What do you mean you have never seen someone like me? I didn't do anything to you. Besides, we are two men. Why do we have to be in the same car? Qi Fangfang, you chat with your senior. I will be in the same car with Yuhan. "
It was rare that Qi Fangfang did not refute. Instead, she was a little excited.
Li Yanhong is the idol of many Capital University Students. Usually, it is difficult for them to find a chance to chat alone.
Li Yanhong has a lot of things to do. She has no time to chat with them.
Now that Li Dong asked her to be in the same car with Li Yanhong, she was a little grateful. Li Dong is really a good guy.
Li Yanhong chuckled and did not refuse.
Just as Li Dong had said, the two of them had nothing to talk about other than business.
Even if it is just a casual chat with a beautiful woman in the same car, they will feel better.
…
In the car.
Qin Yuhan could not help but ask, "Is it appropriate for us to go together?"
"It's not inappropriate. It is not a big deal. We have talked about it in general. Now we just need to sign the contract. It's just a matter of a while. I'll let you see what these entrepreneurs, who look bright and shiny in front of outsiders, are like in the dark. Just wait and see. It is not surprising that Li Yanhong will flip the table later. She is not as calm as you think. "
When Li Dong said this, Qin Yuhan could not help but be surprised. "No way? Why would she flip the table? "
Li Dong smiled and said, "Yes, because I am not going to pay."
Qin Yuhan was confused. What does he mean?
…
Qin Yuhan quickly understood what Li Dong meant.
When they arrived at the hotel, Li Yanhong and Li Dong went straight to the small conference room.
Once they sat down, Li Yanhong said, "One million ordinary shares are valued at 100 US dollars each. The total price is 100 million US dollars. Because there is a difference in the market price, according to the relevant US regulations, you need to pay a certain amount of tax. It is about 500,000 US dollars …"
Li Dong said angrily, "I have to pay tax before I even buy it. Why don't I know there is such a regulation? It is a few hundred thousand US dollars. Can't you tax it? How dare you mention this to me? 100 million US dollars is exactly round. What's the point of making it such a small number? "
Li Yanhong's mouth twitched. After a while, she said, "Fine. Let's calculate it as 100 million. Look at the contract yourself. But we cannot complete the transfer procedures now. You have to wait a few days. "
"Sure."
Li Dong did not say much. He took the contract and glanced at it. Then, he passed it to the staff beside him.
The staff looked at it for a while. After about half an hour, he nodded and said, "General Manager Li, you can sign it now."
When Li Dong heard this, he was not anxious. Instead, he said, "100 million US dollars. I can't take it out now. Why don't you give me a discount? It is a big deal. A discount should be given …"
"Li Dong!"
Li Yanhong was annoyed. Are you sure you are not kidding me?
Qin Yuhan and Qi Fangfang, who were listening at the side, were already dumbfounded. They did not know what the two were talking about.
Li Dong said it was not a big deal. The two thought it was a small deal.
But now, the two finally understood. How could a deal of 100 million US dollars be called a small deal?
Alright, the words in front were Li Dong's pretense.
But now, Li Dong actually asked Li Yanhong to give him a discount. Even Qin Yuhan blushed when she heard this.
Li Yanhong shouted. Then, he suppressed his anger and frowned. "100 US dollars. You have earned quite a lot. When Nasdaq opened yesterday, the share price closed at 128 US dollars! Just now, you have earned 28 million US dollars. What more do you want? "
Li Dong said shamelessly, "That is because of me. Look, Baidu's market value increased by a few hundred million US dollars yesterday. You have earned a lot. You can't even give me a discount? Aren't you being too stingy?"
"This is not my personal decision. It is the decision of the shareholders' meeting and the board of directors!"
"Forget it. Look at how stingy you are."
Li Dong did not continue to provoke him. He said, "Then, there is no discount. I will pay in installments, okay? I will transfer 50 million US dollars to you when I get the depository receipts. The rest will be paid within a year … "
Li Yanhong frowned. "Li Dong, stop joking. To be honest, I trust you. But Baidu is a listed company, and the shares are not mine. It is from the shareholders' meeting. Also, there is no reason to pay in installments when trading shares. Are you kidding me? "
Li Dong said helplessly. "Why am I kidding you? I am serious. I really do not have any money now. I will owe it first. Why don't you help me pay for it first? You can calculate the interest with me later. Don't talk about getting listed. Who will go to your company to check the cash? I did not ask you to waive the interest. It is just that the money is not in the account yet. Isn't it normal for a few hundred million US dollars to flow? I have dealt with listed companies before, and I have never heard of anyone asking for money in one go. "
"I … …"
Li Yanhong was furious. How can this be the same?
This is a stock exchange, not financing. It is not a business. How can there be installments?!
If you do not have enough money, you can ask for less. Since you want it, why are you saying you do not have money now?
Furthermore, do you think you lack money?
Li Yanhong does not believe this. Whoever believes this is stupid!
After that, the two of them began to haggle like peddlers in a market.
After about 10 minutes, the plan was finalized.
Li Dong will pay 50 million USD first and settle the rest within 3 months. If not, Baidu has the right to take back the remaining 500,000 shares.
Li Yanhong wanted to say that they should settle for 500,000 shares.
In the end, Li Dong refused to do it no matter what. He was also annoyed by Li Dong. Plus, it was only three months, so he could afford to wait. In the end, Li Yanhong was too lazy to continue doing such an embarrassing thing with him.
Everyone else was dumbfounded. If they continue, they will lose all their face.
After the plan was finalized, both of them returned to normal.
The transaction was completed. Other than Li Dong being a little shameless, everything else went smoothly. A few hundred million USD transaction was completed.
After the discussion, it was almost 1 pm in the afternoon.
After having lunch together in the hotel, Li Dong exchanged a few pleasantries and then quickly left with his men. Li Yanhong felt extremely helpless.
This guy was really not polite at all.
I already said I want to check out Weibo, but he did not even make arrangements for me. He really does not treat me as a guest.
…
After leaving the hotel.
Qi Fangfang could not help but ask, "Li Dong, are you always like this when discussing business?"
Li Dong smiled faintly and said, "Like what? What do you mean? "
Qi Fangfang pondered for a while and reluctantly concluded with one word. "Too casual."
Li Dong smiled and said, "Is it strange?
It's not a difficult business. It's just a stock transaction, and the price has already been negotiated. It's normal to be casual.
In fact, other than some details, it's normal for us to be casual.
Also, Li Yanhong and I have autonomy. It's even more normal for two people with autonomy to discuss things together.
If it were someone else, they would have to ask for instructions and go back to discuss.
We skipped that step directly, so it's naturally less troublesome. "
Li Dong explained briefly and said, "Alright, it's useless for you to know so much. You won't be able to reach my level anyway. By the way, are you going to take a taxi, or do you want me to send you? Why don't you just get a room in the hotel? Yuhan has no time to entertain you these few days, so you can be casual. "
Qi Fangfang was speechless. This guy is so direct!
Qin Yuhan could not help but laugh and said, "Li Dong, stop teasing her. I'll go back with Fangfang. Let Fangfang stay with me in Jinhu Garden these few days. "
"That won't do. How can we enjoy our time together with such a big third wheel? How about this, I have a villa in Mount Lan. The house in Jinhu Garden is too small. Qi Fangfang, I'll send you to the villa. I'm good to you, right? The environment there is so good, and there are so many rich people there. You might even meet your rich husband. "
Qi Fangfang rolled her eyes and said angrily, "You don't have to be so direct to chase me away. Keep your villa, I'll stay in the hotel. Remember to reimburse me!"
"Alright, seeing that you're tactful, you can book the Pingchuan Hotel as you wish. It'll all be reimbursed," Li Dong said with a smile.
Qi Fangfang was speechless. She talked to Qin Yuhan for a while before she went to book the hotel.
After Qi Fangfang left, Qin Yuhan said softly, "You have something to tell me?"
If not, Li Dong did not have to chase Qi Fangfang away.
Of course, it was also because of this that Qin Yuhan did not say anything. Qi Fangfang also left on her own.
Li Dong said with a smile, "There's something, but it's not urgent. I happen to be free these few days, so let's go around. I didn't have much time to accompany you the last few times you came back. This time, let's have fun for a few days. We'll talk about other things later. "
Qin Yuhan looked at him for a while and finally nodded. "Alright!"
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