Beijing.
Li Dong did not get into trouble as everyone expected.
Li Dong had guessed it a long time ago.
The Chaoshan region's merchants were well-known for their banding together.
In his previous life, the Chaoshan Gang had also participated in the fight for Gome's shares. That year, the Huang family went to the Chaoshan region and raised more than 2 billion!
This was also the main reason why the Huang family could defeat Bain without using any capital injection methods and buy back the shares through the secondary market.
Without money, how could they buy back the shares?
Only with money would they have the capital.
Old Huang was also one of the leaders of the Chaoshan Gang. They would not let him fall.
400 million shares meant nothing.
The Precious Energy Department's help also did not mean anything.
Before Gome resumed trading, the help of outsiders was actually limited.
But when he received Hsu Shengzhe's call, Li Dong realized that he had misunderstood.
"You are now the top card of the Jiangbei Merchants! If the Chaoshan Gang interferes, it means that they are suppressing all the Jiangbei Merchants. No matter how much money we spend, we will do it! If you don't have money, we will support you! No more. 3 to 5 billion. We will sell our pots and pans and lend it to you. Don't ever admit defeat. If you admit defeat, don't ever come back to Jiangbei! "
Li Dong was taken aback. Then he said gloomily, "Change the words' top card 'to' leader '. Also, what do you mean we will do it no matter how much money we spend? Are you afraid that I won't return the money? Xu, you're still playing this game with me. I was even touched by it. Are you still human? Alright, if I really need help, I will look for you. I didn't expect that our Jiangbei business world would also rise up. I thought you guys wanted me to be unlucky. "
"Bullsh * t!"
Hsu Shengzhe scolded. "It's fine if we fight to our deaths. If you get beaten to death outside, we won't care. But now that we are ganging up to bully others, we are not to be trifled with! As for the money, of course, it was borrowed. Could it be that I would give it to you? Also, I have asked my men to contact CRMC and JP Morgan Chase to buy some of their shares. This is to support you and also to show our attitude. We don't want outsiders to think that we are not united. "
"Forget about JP Morgan Chase. If you have connections with CRMC, try contacting them."
"Hmm?"
What kind of person was Xu Shengzhe? He was not an idiot.
Hearing this, he immediately exclaimed, "You can do it! Alright, I got it. If that's the case, then let's show the might of our Jiangbei Merchants! Damn it, Li Dong, you're really something. I was worried that you couldn't handle it on your side. I think you're confident even without us. "
"Nonsense, do you think I'm the kind of person who would fight a battle I'm not confident in?"
Li Dong praised himself and said, "That's it. The Tide Gang doesn't really regard money as dirt. There's a bottom line when it comes to banding together. Once it crosses their bottom line, they will disband immediately. Don't worry too much about it. These few days, I'll let you see what I can do. I'll beat them until they cry for their parents. I'll let you know why I, Brother Dong, can do well in the outside world, while you can only live off your capital in Jiangbei! "
"F * ck!"
Xu Shengzhe hung up the phone with a bang. Damn it, this bastard, I worried about him for nothing!
…
The Tide Gang made their move.
Li Dong and the Jiangbei Merchants were not idle.
On the 27th of December, Li Dong announced that Far away held two billion convertible bonds from Gome. Next, he would discuss the conversion with Gome.
On the same day, the Jiangbei Mutual Aid Association announced that it would raise three billion to support Li Dong's acquisition of Gome!
It was that direct, that domineering!
The Precious Energy Group made their move silently. They didn't say anything to support Old Huang.
But these few years, Jiangbei, under Li Dong's influence, had become much tougher. They directly announced that they would raise funds to support Li Dong's acquisition!
On this day, the business world was silent.
As one of the two old merchant groups, the Tide Gang belonged to the Cantonese Merchants. The Cantonese Merchants were also old merchant groups.
At this time, the Jiangbei Merchants, who had been silent for many years, suddenly showed their support for Li Dong. This surprised many people.
This was originally a retail war. If they were not careful, it could lead to a large scale war.
No one expected that the Precious Energy Group's move would lead to such a change.
Li Dong didn't expect it. Old Huang didn't expect it either. The Precious Energy Group didn't expect it either. The Tide Gang naturally didn't expect that the usually nice Jiangbei Merchants would suddenly explode.
…
The atmosphere in the Hua Xia business world gradually became heavy.
The strength of the Jiangbei business world surprised everyone. The Tide Gang was in a difficult position.
Originally, they had the confidence to fight against the outside world by sticking together.
But now, because of sticking together, they had offended another old merchant group. Should they make a move?
If they made a move, it would be an all-out war.
If they didn't make a move, it would seem like the Tide Gang was showing weakness.
At this time, many people were cursing Yao Zhenghua for being a busybody. To be honest, he could have just lent some money to Old Huang. Why did he get involved personally? Wasn't he just looking for trouble?
They were all merchants. Profit was the most important thing.
Sticking together also had a bottom line. If a war really broke out, no one would be able to bear the responsibility.
The two big merchant groups were involved in too many industries. A retail business couldn't compare.
In the end, even the government would have to step in to mediate.
…
At the Hua Xia Alumni Association.
Under this kind of heavy atmosphere, the Huaxia Alumni Association held a gathering.
On the night of the 27th, everyone gathered.
When Li Dong arrived, there were many people there.
When they met, Ma Yun, who had specially rushed over, laughed and said, "Li Dong, your ability to stir up trouble is not weak. You're about to cause a war in the business world. Calm down."
Li Dong couldn't be bothered with him. He looked at the people at the gathering, then at the silent Ma Huateng. He said, "Brother Ma, since you called for this gathering, I have something to say first.
If I don't provoke others, others shouldn't provoke me.
"My acquisition of Gome is a legitimate business competition, a competition of the same trade.
"But now, the Tide Gang is targeting me. We have to fight back.
"As one of the leaders of the Tide Gang, if you make a move, then there's nothing else to say. Whatever the Tencent wants to do, we'll follow them from afar!
"If you don't make a move, that's for the best. We'll continue to live together.
"Right now, among the Tide Gang in the mainland's business world, only your business has a bigger conflict with mine.
"Do you want to fight or make peace? Give me an answer. If we suddenly start a war, I'll call and curse. It won't look good for everyone!"
Seeing this, Liu Chuanzhi coughed lightly and said, "Dongzi, don't be so angry! Little Ma doesn't have that intention. If he really had that intention, why would he look for you now? "Things are getting a little out of hand now. It's not appropriate! "Whether it's the Tide Gang or the Jiangbei Gang, we're all businessmen. We're doing business, not gangsters. Fighting to the death won't benefit anyone. "Little Ma is here to mediate the conflict between us."
Ma Huateng, who had been silent all this while, smiled bitterly and said, "I knew it. I shouldn't have shown up. You rascal, if I didn't say anything, you were going to make a move. "Li Dong, sit down and talk things out. I haven't even said anything, but you're acting like you're going to eat me alive. I'm lucky I have a good temper. If it was Ma Yun, forget about talking, we'll just fight. "
Ma Yun rolled his eyes. 'Am I stupid to fight this guy?'
Li Dong found a place to sit down and said casually, "Don't misunderstand. I'm just saying in advance to prevent everyone from being embarrassed.
You're the mediator, so of course I'll give you face.
But then again, there's no point in saying some things.
This time, I've invested too much in Gome and paid a huge price. I can't give up just because of you guys.
To put it bluntly, if you guys want to fight, then let's fight!
So far away, we're not the strongest, but we won't let anyone bully us!
To put it bluntly, how many people in the Tide Gang are willing to risk their lives for the Huang Family?
If you, Ma Huateng, didn't come to war with me on the internet, would the others risk their lives for the Huang Family?
It's a simple matter, don't complicate it.
We'll continue what we're doing. Those who need to stop, stop. Those who want to continue, I'll take them on. That's the situation.
There's no need to mediate. If it doesn't work, you can go to Jiangbei and talk to Hsu Shengzhe. Now that things have come to this, everyone can see who's the reason.
Forming a gang and ganging up on me, Li Dong. I, Li Dong, am not alone. If it doesn't work, then try! "
Ma Huateng sighed. "Can't we just get along?
I know I'm being childish.
However, there was no need for the cooperation between Distance and Gome to escalate to this extent. It would not be good for either side if they fought to the death.
Dongzi, my relationship with Huang Guangyu isn't that good. We're not even close.
This time, I didn't come looking for you just for him.
It's because you're too domineering, to the point where everyone doesn't know what to do.
Ask Ma Yun, which one of us wants to fight with you?
We should cooperate when it's time. The market is so big, but you want to monopolize it … "
Li Dong waved his hand. "Since you know it's childish, then don't say it.
Brother Ma, I'll call you Brother Ma again. Ask yourself, Far away, when PP didn't rise, did you think about leaving a way out for other instant messaging apps?
The market is so big, not monopolizing it is like trying to coax a kid.
Ask Ma Yun, when Taobao rose, did he think about leaving a way out for others?
I'm not monopolizing it. I'm just supplementing the industry. You're making it sound like I'm monopolizing the market.
If that's the case, would I need you to talk to me?
I would've been invited to tea by the government! "
Li Dong's words silenced everyone because it was the truth.
Seeing that they didn't say anything, Li Dong continued, "Since Brother Ma is here, I'll make it clear. You can borrow money, three to five billion, thirty to fifty billion. I don't care if you want to. But if you interfere with Gome's internal fight for shares, don't use mediation as an excuse. I have no intention of fighting with you, but I'm not someone to be bullied. The choice isn't mine, it's yours. There are many entrepreneurs in the Chaoshan region that I admire. But now, you're ganging up on me. There's no need to pretend anymore. "
Ma Huateng sighed again and shook his head. "Don't misunderstand, we don't mean it that way.
Previously, Baoneng Group only helped Old Huang because of their personal relationship.
Baoneng Group won't hold onto these 400 million shares. They'll transfer it to the Huang Family.
After the transfer, Baoneng Group won't make a move.
As for the rest, you can do as you see fit.
400 million shares isn't that big of an impact. "
Li Dong was silent for a while, then nodded. "I don't mind. This is their freedom. Everyone has friends. Boss Liu also transferred 200 million shares to me. Who said anything? The point is, at this stage, they're still doing this. They're clearly targeting me. "
At the start, the situation wasn't clear. Liu Chuanzhi and the other small shareholders didn't want to get involved, so it was normal for them to sell their shares.
But now, the situation had heated up. The Precious Energy Group had nothing to do with Gome.
Suddenly making a move would be too obvious.
This was also the reason why Jiangbei reacted so strongly. At another time, or before the shareholders' meeting, there wouldn't be such hostility.
Ma Huateng was speechless. After a while, he said, "Forget it, let's drink. Let's not talk about anything else. I'll let you off this time and not argue with you. When the time is right, we'll fight one on one! "
His words made it sound as if he had deliberately let Li Dong go.
In reality, targeting PP at this time wouldn't have much effect.
It wasn't like this was going to be a 3Q battle in the future.
Now, QQ and PP had always been one or the other. No one would download both apps at the same time. Of course, it wasn't that no one would download both apps. It was just that there were very few people.
This kind of exclusionary war couldn't happen.
What really mattered was still marketing, attracting users, and developing new functions. All of these required time and large amounts of funds.
In 2008, everyone had a lot of things to do. In addition, the mobile internet era was coming. They didn't even have time to fight.
Ma Huateng was also entrusted by someone to give the two merchant groups a way out of this embarrassing situation.
Otherwise, he really couldn't be bothered to look for Li Dong, and couldn't be bothered to meddle in this matter.
Li Dong's temper. If you offend him now, there will be people to fight with you in the future. Tencent and Far away. It wasn't time to fall out yet.
Li Dong saw this and didn't continue to be unforgiving. He laughed. "I'm the one who let you off this time. I won't say anything. We will settle our own matters. You guys can just watch the show. There are so many Chaoshan businessmen, and it's like this every time. You guys aren't tired, but we are. He was a businessman, after all. He grew up in competition. The weak will be eliminated, and the strong will survive. This is the law. Brother Ma, I'm not wrong, right? "
"No. Although it's realistic, it's the truth."
Ma Huateng smiled and raised his glass. "Let's have a toast. I wish you success. But don't spread this around. I'm afraid I'll be scolded and won't dare to return home. I'm actually happy that you are focusing on retail. This way, you will be under a lot of pressure, and we can relax. But sometimes, we have no choice. I won't say more. Let's have a toast! "
Everyone raised their glasses. This matter was finally over.
Both sides didn't want to start a war, but they couldn't just ignore it. If someone provoked them, it would be a mess.
Now, Li Dong and Ma Huateng were the leaders of both sides. Now that they had reached an agreement, it would be easier for them to get out.
As a member of the business world, Liu Chuanzhi and the rest also didn't want to see this scene.
If there were any changes in the Hua Xia business world, it wouldn't be good for the big companies.
As they drank, the atmosphere calmed down.
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