On March 1st.
A press conference was held Far away.
Before the press conference, the Forbes list of the world's richest people was released on February 28th in the United States.
In the past many years, people in China had not paid much attention to this list.
There was no need to pay attention to it.
Before Li Dong, even before this year, no one in the mainland of Hua Xia had entered the top 100 for many years, let alone the top 10.
The rich people of Hong Kong were often on the list. It could be said that everyone was a family. However, in fact, the mainlanders did not have much sense of belonging to Hong Kong's rich list.
As a result, whether it was Forbes or Hurun, in the mainland of Hua Xia, they would release a separate list of Hua Xia's richest people to gain attention.
Although Li Dong ranked first on the Forbes list of Hua Xia's richest people released in November last year, Li Dong did not enter the top 100 at that time because the global list was usually released in March.
According to the November data, Li Dong could be ranked around 40.
Because of this comparison, this year, people in Hua Xia's mainland began to pay attention to the global list, which they had not paid much attention to before.
As early as the annual meeting Far Away, netizens were calling for the global list to be released as soon as possible.
Money, wealth, and ranking, these things were always the focus of ordinary people.
No matter how much money Li Dong had, he would not give them a penny more. It was exciting enough just to watch the fun.
At this moment, Forbes did not have a real-time list. The wealth of some rich people was only released a few times a year, so every time it happened, it would attract countless people's attention.
Of course, it was just a glance.
However, the way the people looked at Li Dong was different from others.
Just before the list was released, the netizens had begun to stir.
There was a lot of discussion on forums, Weibo, and PP.
They were not waiting for Li Dong to surpass anyone, nor were they waiting for Li Dong to create miracles.
Li Dong had created too many miracles over the years, and people had long been used to it.
The netizens, who had different opinions in the past, were very unified this time.
Before the list was released, netizens began to shout, "Slap his face, slap Brother Cannon's face!"
"Let's squeeze some water out of Brother Cannon!"
"So far away from the Annual Gala, didn't Cannon Bro say that his net worth exceeded 200 billion So far away? So far away, almost all of it belongs to him, which means that Brother Cannon's wealth has exceeded 30 billion dollars. Hurry up and squeeze some water! "
"Let's make Cannon Bro lose face and cut him in the waist!"
"Thirty billion? I don't believe it. Cannon Bro boasted hundreds of billions. That's too much of an exaggeration!"
"Hua Xia is the richest person in the world who can boast, but please don't boast that he is the richest person in the world!"
"If Brother Cannon has thirty billion dollars, I'll never believe in these charts again."
"Quick, squeeze the water!"
"…"
The netizens couldn't wait any longer, and the voices calling for Li Dong to win almost occupied half of the internet.
As for being the richest man in China or the richest man in the world, that was not important.
They wanted to see how good Li Dong was at bragging.
During the annual meeting, he actually dared to announce that his net assets would exceed 200 billion yuan. Who would believe him?
In 2008, due to the global economic crisis, the wealth of the tycoons had shrunk. It was fine if Li Dong's wealth increased, but this guy just had to brag too much!
In November last year, Forbes had calculated that 100 billion was a notch. It had only been three months, and it was already 200 billion?
Even if you robbed a bank, you wouldn't be able to rob 100 billion in three months!
Especially when the economic crisis had not passed, and the value of some industries had not been maximized. If he dared to brag 200 billion now, wouldn't it be 200 billion in the future?
Therefore, the netizens were extremely indignant about Li Dong's bragging. This time, they had to give him a good slap in the face.
…
Far away from the building.
Because of the press conference, Li Dong arrived early today.
Early in the morning, Li Dong was also browsing the internet.
He had thought that he would definitely become the center of attention when the Forbes list of the world's richest people was released, and it was even possible that he would be called the pride of Hua Xia.
After all, after so many years, he was the only one who had a chance of entering the top ten of the world's richest people.
But when he saw the netizens' discussions, Li Dong nearly vomited blood.
He might be the center of attention, but the style was not right!
How did I become the people's enemy?
Didn't they praise me yesterday for being broad-minded and broad-minded?
Why are they trying to slap my face today? Who did I offend?!
Staring at the computer, Li Dong's expression was ugly. He cursed, "They're all ingrates. Why are they trying to slap my face? There are so many people who want to slap my face, and now their faces are swollen!"
Ma Huateng, who was sitting opposite him, held his teacup and said, "There's a reason why people are the people's enemies. It's not wrong to brag, but it's wrong to brag too much. You have to brag that 100 yuan is worth 1,000 yuan. The people's eyes are sharp. "
Li Dong raised his head and glared at him. "Why are you still here?!"
Ma Huateng smiled. "Then I'll leave. Our due diligence is not done yet, and I don't want to announce the news with you now. It'll be embarrassing if our cooperation falls through."
Tencent and Far Away had not reached an agreement yet.
But Far Away was holding a press conference, and Li Dong hoped that he could release more news at this time. So, he asked Ma Huateng to prepare and attend the press conference with him yesterday.
Ma Huateng thought for a while and agreed.
He also had the same wish to cooperate with Far Away for e-commerce.
So, Ma Huateng came over early in the morning.
But Li Dong did not say anything to him and just stared at the computer, waiting for people to praise him. Ma Huateng despised such people.
Li Dong snorted and could not be bothered to reply.
Ma Huateng saw this and said, "Why is the list not out yet? You keep saying that our statistics are not authoritative. Far Away's value is decided by you alone.
You are good with your words.
You said Far Away is worth 200 billion RMB. Is it really 200 billion?
The banks, investment banks, and financial institutions had given you an authoritative valuation, and you still don't accept it? How awesome are you?
I said you are bragging, and you still refuse to admit it.
Alright, the Forbes list is still somewhat authoritative in the world. This time, your wealth still isn't this much. Does this mean that you don't have a deep enough understanding of Distance and overestimate the value of your assets? "
Li Dong snorted. "What do a bunch of foreigners know? If they have such good foresight, why bother making a list? They should just be the richest.
If it's less than 30 billion USD, then there's something wrong with their foresight.
All in all, Far Away is definitely worth this price.
The assets are here, the prospects are here, and the value is also here. Can anyone deny it just because they say so?
Also, my valuation of Far Away Mall is very, very low.
I gave you 10% of the shares for 4 billion RMB plus Paipai. How much is Far Away Mall worth?
Including Paipai, it's only slightly more than 40 billion, not even 50 billion.
If it wasn't for you, Ma Huateng, would I have given anyone else this chance?
How much of a discount did I give you for a value of more than 60 billion? "
Ma Huateng laughed and shook his head. "A shameless person is invincible. This sentence is most suitable for you. 60 billion. Just by squeezing a little, you will lose more than 10 billion. It means that you are more valuable than you think. Also, it's not just Paipai and 4 billion in cash. Don't forget that it's our traffic entrance. Isn't that a price? "
"Then why did you use Paypal to enter Far Away Mall? Am I going to settle this with you?"
Li Dong snorted and said, "When I announce it later, don't forget that 6 billion in cash plus Paipai and your traffic entrance. Later on, you just have to push Far Away's e-commerce to 100 billion."
Ma Huateng felt a little tired. After a while, he said, "We are a listed company."
"So what if we are a listed company? We haven't even signed the contract. Who can hold you accountable for it? "
"You are really shameless!"
Ma Huateng shook his head and scolded. At this time, why are you still overestimating your wealth?
Hua Xia had already reached the top and was even a well-known tycoon in the world. At this time, Li Dong should be more indifferent to wealth.
So what if the mall was valued at 10 billion?
Anyway, Li Dong didn't bring in external capital. No matter how high the valuation was, it wouldn't be of much use.
Of course, if he really wanted to raise funds or get listed, it would still be necessary.
But there was no need to be like Li Dong, bragging about it to the outside world. There was no need to do such a thing.
Li Dong's assets had always been valued by the outside world. No one would look down on Li Dong, let alone deliberately belittle the value of his assets.
But this guy acted as if he had never seen money before. How much wealth was written on paper? Would it really help him?
Li Dong didn't care what he thought. As he refreshed his computer, he smiled and said, "You can only eat if you are shameless. Do you think you are more shameless than me?
Who would complain about having too much money?
Don't act like it doesn't matter. If it really doesn't matter, then sell it to me for 10 billion Tencent.
Anyway, that much money is enough for you to spend for the rest of your life.
If you are capable, don't announce any good news or brag about it to the outside world. Why do you have to announce all kinds of data?
Anyway, you don't care about money. If the share price falls, let it fall.
People like you are hypocritical. Why are you finding excuses for yourselves?
You don't care about money? You don't care about money? Ma Yun is like a grandson now, bragging about his Ali's bright future and asking people to invest in Ali?
You don't care about money? You are trying to bargain with Yahoo, and you are bragging about it to the outside world?
Tell me, aren't you in conflict? You don't even care about slapping your own face. Why?
It's all for money! "
Ma Huateng was speechless. After a while, he retorted, "Money is just a path and a process. It is not our ultimate goal."
"Haha!"
Li Dong said disdainfully, "You make it sound like it's real. Path and a process? When the share price falls, I will reluctantly believe you."
After chatting for a while, Li Dong suddenly said, "It's out!"
Ma Huateng said casually, "This is the first time I see a tycoon like you who keeps an eye on the World's Billionaire List …"
"Cut the crap. You are more anxious than me behind my back. You are secretly looking at it and pretending you don't know. If you say you don't look at the list, I will send you off Far Away! "
Li Dong continued to look down on them. These people might say they don't care, but when the list is out, all of them are watching it with interest.
Everyone is happy when the ranking rises.
If the ranking falls, who knows how many people are cursing behind their backs.
A list is not the most important thing. The key is the existence of the list. It will have a great impact on some companies.
Let's not talk about the listed companies. Whether the bosses of the unlisted companies can convince the investors depends on the list.
For example, Facebook is not listed yet. If the Forbes list gives Zuckerberg 500 million USD, Zuckerberg will smash their magazine office!
What a joke. Zuckerberg's personal wealth is 500 million USD. How much is Facebook worth?
When he goes to raise funds and find investors, the investors will only say the same thing. "Your future is uncertain. Even Forbes only gave you an estimate …"
Although they can choose not to raise funds, and not everyone will care about this, it is still a weakness.
Therefore, the rich still pay attention to these more authoritative lists.
Of course, these rich people really don't care about the small reports and rankings in the street stalls.
Whether it is more or less, no one has the time to care about them if they don't have any influence.
If he had the time, he would have earned millions and tens of millions.
As they spoke, Li Dong suddenly cursed again, "Damn, are you looking down on me?!"
Ma Huateng had come behind him. When he saw the list on the computer screen, he instantly laughed. "You've been slapped in the face this time!"
"F * ck you. It's better than not seeing the name!"
Li Dong cursed, but his face was full of indignation. Where's my thirty billion dollars?
…
At the same time.
Netizens all over the country cheered.
"Slapped in the face!"
"Hahaha, really slapped in the face!"
"Let Brother Cannon continue bragging. He really knows how to brag!"
"Twenty-two billion dollars, eight billion less. That's more than fifty billion yuan! That's too exaggerated!"
"Brother Cannon must be hiding somewhere crying now. I think he's too ashamed to face anyone. He's been slapped in the face in front of the whole world!"
"…"
At the same time.
In the Entrepreneur Club group chat.
Everyone was also chatting. Xu Shengzhe sent several laughing emojis in a row and said happily, "Amazing news, amazing news in the world! This is the first time I've seen the fifth richest person in the world get slapped in the face! Doesn't anyone know what his ranking is? "
Ma Yun said casually, "Who has the time to look at that? The fifth richest person in the world is still 22 billion dollars. Can it become 30 billion?"
Ever since Liu Chuanzhi became a villain because of the interview, Wu Yajun was the only one in the group who was willing to say a few words for Li Dong.
Seeing that everyone was mocking him, Wu Yajun said something fair. "Don't be like that. 22 billion dollars is not a small amount. Although it's 8 billion dollars short, he'll make it up sooner or later."
"Hahaha …"
Everyone laughed gloatingly. Although they were laughing, Liu Chuanzhi, who had just arrived at the company in the morning, still said with some emotion, "Few people in the world can compare to him in terms of making money."
Then he added, "He's just a little stingy. By the way, have any of you ever seen him treat someone to a meal? The kind with a big meal? "
"No!"
"Not even once!"
"Come to Shancheng. I invited him."
"Come to Beijing. I invited him. He said he didn't bring his wallet."
"It's not that he didn't bring his wallet. He doesn't have a wallet at all. Even if he did, he wouldn't be able to get anything out of it."
"Now that you mention it, he really does seem stingy."
"You can't say that. Didn't he send a red packet last time …"
"Are you stupid? He's about to get married and have a child. Can he run away with a double red packet? It's fine if he didn't snatch the red packet, but if he did, he'll chase you for a hundred years. Do you believe me? "
"I don't think so …"
"Then why don't you give it a try? How much did he snatch? If he doesn't return it 100 times more, will he let you go? "
"That seems to make sense."
"…"
Everyone joked. If it were any other entrepreneur who made it to the top ten richest people in the world at this time, they would definitely be congratulated.
But this was Li Dong, the most shameless Li Dong. Who would congratulate him!
However, the truth could not be denied.
This was the first person in the history of Hua Xia in the mainland!
The first tycoon to make it to the top ten richest people in the world!
The first tycoon to make it to the top five!
The first person to make it to the top ten richest people in the world before the age of 40.
He was also the only person to make it to the top ten richest people under the age of 50 in this and many other years.
On the list that had just been released, besides Li Dong, the youngest was India's richest man, Ambani. He was 52 years old and ranked eighth.
Gates, who reclaimed his position as the richest man, was 54 years old this year.
Li Dong, on the other hand, was 24 years old, which was more than twice the age of the youngest among them.
The oldest of the top ten was Germany's richest man, Karl Albrecht, who was 90 years old. He was older than Li Dong's great-grandfather by two years.
And this time, Karl was ranked lower than Li Dong. Li Dong and Sweden's richest family, the Kamprad family, were tied for fifth place, and Karl ranked seventh.
In fact, there was a connection between the two. In 2006, Li Dong went to Germany to watch a football game and saw Aldi supermarkets all over Germany.
At that time, Li Dong told Hsu Shengzhe that he wanted to learn and catch up with Aldi.
And at that time, Hsu Shengzhe attacked Li Dong, saying that he was the richest man in Germany with more than 5,000 stores, second to none in Europe …
Anyway, in July 2006, no one thought that Li Dong would really surpass him.
Whether it was the size of the stores or the wealth.
Today, although Faraway Supermarket's stores were still not as large as Aldi, Li Dong and the Albrecht brothers were different. They only dealt in retail, while Li Dong had diversified.
In less than three years, Li Dong achieved a breakthrough in wealth.
It was a joke in 2006, but now it had become a reality.
Hsu Shengzhe didn't remember this scene at the moment, but when Li Dong was free, he replied in the group. "After three years of sharpening, I reached the top in one day. Hsu Shengzhe, you looked down on me in the past. Today, Master Dong has surpassed Albrecht. Kneel down and lick my boots! "
When these words were said, Hsu Shengzhe remembered what happened in the past.
But after being slapped in the face by Li Dong in front of everyone, Hsu Shengzhe didn't take it lying down. He immediately retorted, "Albrecht is the seventh and tenth brothers. Their combined wealth is more than 40 billion USD, and they only have one Aldi. In terms of retail, they beat you by a few streets. How can you surpass them!"
Li Dong, who was rushing to the press conference, heard these words and was embarrassed. He replied, "It's only a matter of time. Give me another three years, no, one year will do!"
But no one replied. Hsu Shengzhe didn't even bother to reply.
One year was hard to say. In terms of retail, Li Dong wanted to surpass Albrecht in one year. People would dare to bet on it for ten years.
But other industries, especially the internet industry, were like worthless money these days. If the market was good, it was hard to say.
Hsu Shengzhe didn't reply and only said, "It's not too late to brag after our supermarkets exceed Albrecht!"
In 2008, Albrecht's revenue was more than 60 billion USD. Although there were no specific figures, Albrecht had always been one of the top ten retailers in the world. Not many people believed that Li Dong wanted to reach more than 400 billion RMB with his supermarkets.
Li Dong ignored Hsu Shengzhe's words. You don't care if my supermarkets are in the market. Now, we are all considered as a group. Who cares about a single industry with you?!
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