After arguing with Zhong Qinghou for half a day, Li Dong was sent out of the building under the unwelcoming gaze of the old man.
After he left, Zhong Qinghou suddenly laughed. "The world still belongs to the youngsters."
Li Dong was talking nonsense. Relying on his young age and thick skin, he kept complaining about how poor he was.
In the end, Zhong Qinghou was too embarrassed to not agree to any of his conditions. In the end, he gave up the rights to be the sole distributor in Jiangbei.
Of course, no one in a business, especially one that could grow a business, would be soft-hearted.
Zhong Qinghou did not agree to this condition only because of Li Dong's thick skin. Far away had built the Jiangbei region into an impregnable empire.
If Wahaha wanted to expand its market share, it would have to rely on Li Dong.
Previously, because Li Dong had a good relationship with Zhu Xinli of Huiyuan, he had been promoting Huiyuan's beverages in Jiangbei and Hua Xia regions.
However, after Zhu Xinli and Ke Ke discussed the merger, Li Dong no longer promoted Huiyuan.
Even though the merger was rejected, Far away's cooperation with Huiyuan did not recover to its previous state.
Two days ago, Huiyuan released its financial report for the first quarter. Compared to before the merger, its performance was terrible.
Zhong Qinghou wanted to deepen his cooperation with Far away before both parties recovered. That was why he gave up the rights to be the sole distributor in Jiangbei.
It did not matter who he gave it to. Far away would gain more. To Wahaha, there were only advantages and no disadvantages.
…
In the car.
Li Dong sighed. "We are getting old. The older generation of entrepreneurs are slowly withdrawing from the stage of history."
The reason for this was because Li Dong saw the conservative mentality of the older generation of entrepreneurs.
When these older entrepreneurs were young, they were daring and dared to fight.
But now, because of their age and slow acceptance of new things, they were gradually falling behind.
As for Wahaha, it was still maintaining the same style as it was many years ago. Even though its performance had been increasing, the increase was very, very low. Sooner or later, it would fall behind.
Moreover, despite the scale of Wa-haha's business, it rarely took the initiative to promote itself, especially in the area of the internet and new media. It was almost impossible to see their advertisements.
Other than that, the other party didn't seem to have any intention of entering the e-commerce industry.
What made Li Dong feel the most regretful was that Wahaha was really rich!
Wahaha, don't think that the profits are too high. After so many years of accumulation, the other party has made quite a lot of money. They don't spend much, and the banks don't give them many loans. Instead, they have tens of billions of funds in the bank!
A scale of tens of billions, zero debt, zero loans, it would be strange if Li Dong was not jealous.
With this amount of money in the bank, if it were Li Dong, he would spend a few billion on promotion and another few billion to expand his channels. He would definitely not suffer a loss.
At the very least, foreign beverages had yet to become the mainstream in the market. Wahaha was still very competitive in the domestic market.
Moreover, Huiyuan had just suffered a heavy blow. If Wahaha dared to go all out or simply acquired Huiyuan, its strength would definitely skyrocket.
Of course, this was Li Dong's personal opinion.
Zhong Qinghou might have his own considerations. Li Dong was also too lazy to mention this matter. Sometimes, it was easy to offend people by telling the truth. There was no need to make others dislike him.
…
Shangri-La Hotel.
As the time of the Taobao financing reception approached, the number of people in front of the hotel gradually increased.
When a black Maybach stopped in front of the hotel, the lively crowd suddenly quietened down. Following which, someone said in surprise, "General Manager Li's car?"
"Li Dong is here too?"
"What is he doing here?"
"Is he here to cause trouble?"
"…"
The crowd was in a heated discussion, and many people walked over. Regardless of whether Li Dong was here to cause trouble or not, since Li Dong was here, they naturally had to greet him as an acquaintance.
Li Dong, who had just gotten out of the car, did not wait for them to greet him. He laughed and said, "My niece is here too? It seems like Goldman Sachs is also participating this time? "
Liu Qin, who had a smile on her face, suddenly felt helpless. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "General Manager Li …"
"Why are you calling me General Manager Li? You're treating me like a stranger! It's not like you don't know my relationship with Boss Liu … "
As Li Dong spoke, someone couldn't stand it anymore. Someone behind him joked, "Li Dong, don't bully this little girl. Aren't you afraid that Old Liu will punish you?"
Li Dong turned his head and glanced at him. Then, he laughed and said, "Ding Sanshi, you still dare to appear in front of me? Why are you messing around with me instead of raising your pigs? I wanted the dealership for World of Warcraft first, but you insisted on fighting with me. Why do you want to take advantage of the foreigners? I was just about to settle the score with you, and you actually appeared. What a coincidence! "
Ding Lei's face darkened. He said unhappily, "You know who's messing around. We discussed the dealership for World of Warcraft with them last year, but you interfered and said that I'm messing around? A few days ago, we didn't get along well with Jiucheng, and they scolded us badly. Now, you suddenly came to make trouble. I took all the blame for you, and you're here to take advantage of us? "
Speaking of Hua Xia's MMORPG, World of Warcraft had to be mentioned.
This game once occupied more than 13% of the MMORPG market.
Since 2004, Nine Cities had obtained the distribution rights. Now, because of this game, Nine Cities had earned close to 3 billion RMB!
3 billion RMB didn't sound like much, but what did it mean to earn 3 billion RMB for a game in a few years?
Moreover, the gaming business was a bona fide cash cow. Earning 3 billion meant 3 billion.
Other than profits, there were additional benefits, and the value was far more than 3 billion RMB.
Now that the dealership for World of Warcraft had expired, Jiucheng didn't have enough power. During the negotiations for the dealership, they were almost defeated by NetEase.
NetEase's victory was in sight, but Li Dong's Far Away Interactive Entertainment suddenly interfered. Ding Lei had the urge to vomit blood.
It was a good thing that he didn't cause trouble for Li Dong, but Li Dong still did. Ding Lei really wanted to beat him up when he heard his shameless words.
After Ding Lei finished speaking, Li Dong shrugged and said helplessly, "Old Ding, I'm not trying to fight with you for no reason.
But a few days ago, the statistics report came out. You should have seen it.
In the first quarter of this year, Shanda was number one with 17% of the MMORPG market share.
We were number two with 15%.
Tencent was number three with 12%.
You guys were number four with 10% of the market share.
Meanwhile, Jiucheng got 6.6% of the market share with World of Warcraft. Although World of Warcraft's market share has decreased a lot, it's still around 6%.
If I get it, then I'll be number one.
Far Away wants to be number one. That's a given. Once we get the distribution rights, let's not talk about money. I don't care too much about that. The main thing is that we have 21% of the market share. You should know what I mean.
Even if you get it, you will still be suppressed by Shanda. What's the point of being number two?
So, Old Ding, if you fight with me this time, to be honest, I will definitely defeat you in the end.
Also, if we fight too hard, so what if you get it in the end?
It's a business that doesn't make money. Even if you get it, you won't be number one. Is there a difference between number two and number four?
I don't make money, but if I get number one, the additional effects will be enough for me to earn it back. Don't you think so? "
Ding Lei frowned slightly and said after a while, "You're determined to get it?"
Li Dong smiled and said, "That's for sure. Everyone in the industry knows that only the number one can win. Only the number one can set the rules. Far Away has the ability and the confidence. Do you think we'll be satisfied if you get it? That's why you're wasting money and effort. Even if you get it in the end, we won't sit back and watch you become number one in the industry. "
Ding Lei pondered for a while before saying, "Li Dong, are you trying to cross the entire Internet industry and reach the top in every field? You're eating the meat, but you have to leave some room for others to live and drink some soup. Far Away is getting more and more powerful. Every time we talk about business, you'll interfere. Don't you think it's a little too much? "
Li Dong smiled faintly and said, "Is it too much? I'll eat as much as I want. If I think I can eat, I'll eat a little. If it were you, you'd do the same. Let's not talk about these irrelevant topics. If you really want to continue fighting, then fight. I don't mind. "
Seeing the atmosphere turn sour as the two talked, Liu Qin immediately said with a smile, "Gentlemen, let's not stand here and discuss. Let's go in together."
Because of her father, she was more familiar with the big shots in the industry.
Although Ding Lei was just making a fuss, he had also helped her out. Now that the other party was speechless from Li Dong, Liu Qin quickly became the peacemaker.
Li Dong laughed and said, "Alright, let's go in. I'm an unwelcome person now. Anyone who sees me wants to chase me away. Since you're all here, Old Ma won't be able to chase me away. I'll go in with you. "
The atmosphere was a little tense just now, but after he said that, everyone did not know whether to laugh or to cry.
The others also greeted Li Dong. Li Dong had met many of them on the 6th.
They had also participated in the Weibo financing on the 6th.
In fact, although there were many investment banks, VCs, and PE agencies in the world, when it came to companies like Distance and Ali, there were only a few investment banks and VCs who could really participate in it.
Like Goldman Sachs, IDG, DST, SoftBank … they were all familiar faces.
As for Li Dong's arrival, no one knew what his purpose was.
However, this guy was indeed domineering. When he met Ding Lei, he immediately made the latter give up the fight for World of Warcraft's distribution rights. Ding Lei seemed to be hesitant, obviously afraid of Li Dong.
They wondered if this guy would make trouble for Taobao's financing later.
They chatted as they walked. Although Liu Qin felt uncomfortable being called "Big Niece" by Li Dong, she was used to it and was not as resistant as before.
Moreover, everyone knew that Li Dong had sharp eyes. Liu Qin whispered as they walked, "General Manager Li, what do you think of Taobao's financing plan? After Wan Jia goes offline, will Far Away launch an attack? "
Li Dong glanced at her and was speechless. "Why are you asking me this?
It's obvious. There will be no me, and there will be no him.
Big Niece, I'm being serious with you. Don't waste this money.
Didn't Goldman Sachs withdraw from the market?
Since he had already left, and he had already made a profit, there was no need for him to get involved in this mess.
Just give up. There's no hope for Taobao.
If Ma Yun were to finance in the name of his corporation, he would still have a B2B business. If I don't do this now, normal people are no match for him.
But now it's C2C and B2C. It's the online shopping market. Do you think he can beat me?
Not to mention other things, just my logistics alone is enough to stop him.
Also, ask their suppliers if it's better to work with me or him.
Every time I hold a supplier meeting, everyone will rush to it. Does Old Ma dare to hold a supplier meeting with me?
Does he dare to have an exclusive supply agreement with me?
Even he doesn't dare!
Why?
Because Ali doesn't sell goods. He even bragged about it before, thinking that this is his capital. He doesn't sell goods, doesn't deliver goods, and just wants to nurture an e-commerce company. You guys even took his nonsense seriously.
So, listen to me. Just watch the show later … "
As Li Dong spoke, he suddenly felt a murderous gaze from the side.
Li Dong turned his head and saw Ma Yun standing beside him with a few senior executives of Ali. Seeing him look over, Ma Yun put on a fake smile and said, "Continue, continue!"
Li Dong coughed lightly and said with a smile, "Don't look at me like that. I'm telling the truth. It's not like everyone doesn't know.
I don't have the intention to cause trouble. I'm here this time to see an old friend.
On the other hand, I want to see the specific situation.
If Taobao can get financing, our Far Away Mall can naturally get financing too.
I'm observing now so that I can learn from it in the future.
Of course, if I say all this, you might not even let me in. I have one last reason, just like everyone else. "
Everyone frowned slightly. Even Ma Yun was a little uneasy. He said in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"
Li Dong smiled and said, "Doesn't our group have an investment company? You should know about it.
Since Taobao is financing, isn't it normal for us to participate in it?
It's all money anyway. Whose money isn't money?
Who knows, one day Wan Jia Net will merge with Taobao. Who knows, you might even merge with me. That's normal.
Everyone's ultimate goal is this market, to make money.
So, don't be so biased against me. Even I, Li Dong, want to invest in Taobao. Who knows, you guys might become even more popular. "
"Are you serious?" Ma Yun frowned, a little uneasy.
Not only him, but the senior executives of the investment bank who heard him were also full of suspicion and surprise.
Li Dong actually came here as a VC!
Did he really think highly of Taobao, or did he want to take the opportunity to enter Taobao and directly annex Taobao like Gome?
Did Ma Yun really dare to let Li Dong in?
Also, he financed Taobao, gave money to Taobao to spend, and then competed with his Wan Jia Net. Was he confident or stupid?
As they thought about it, everyone stopped in their tracks, waiting for Li Dong's reply.
Liu Qin, who was standing next to Li Dong, was completely speechless.
The more she looked at this guy, the more unreliable he seemed.
He had just said that Taobao was useless and told her not to waste money.
But before she finished speaking, he changed his mind. He wanted to finance Taobao. Was this a slap to his own face? Or did this guy really want to use this method to force other investment banks to back off and let him in?
Liu Qin was a little helpless. It was really tiring to deal with this guy.
Nowadays, in the industry, anyone who could interact with Li Dong for a period of time and not be tortured by him would be considered a powerhouse.
Ma Yun had known him for so long, but he could still talk to Li Dong calmly. Liu Qin had to admire him.
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