Hsu Shengzhe's motive for looking for Li Dong was similar to Chen Mingyong's.
After ending the topic of OPPO, Hsu Shengzhe said, "I've thought about it. Since you're not willing to hand over Far Away City to us, we'll do it ourselves.
"The commercial real estate industry has been developing very fast these two years.
"That's why I want to make a transition. Longhua will not focus on residential real estate, but commercial real estate and tourism real estate projects.
"Longhua is different from Far Away City. You're doing commercial real estate for your own benefit.
"My main objective is to speed up Longhua's development …
"Longhua doesn't necessarily need to invest in urban complexes. I think the current situation is quite good for some commercial buildings, including shopping malls.
"That's why I want to increase my investment in this area in the next few years …"
After Hsu Shengzhe spoke for a while, Li Dong said slowly, "You're going to enter the commercial real estate industry. How much do you intend to do?"
"I'll invest 100 billion within two years."
Li Dong raised his eyebrows and asked after a while, "What about the money?"
"Banks, credit, trust, funds, private loans … all of these are possible. We just need to come up with 20% of our own funds. We can definitely do it. "The New City is starting to receive funds …"
Li Dong interrupted. "That means you're going to invest 100 billion, but your own funds should be less than 20 billion, and the remaining 80 billion will be spent through other channels?
You should know that Longhua's current debt ratio is not low.
Longhua claimed to have 60 billion in assets, but its debt is more than 40 billion.
"Add another 80 billion in debt, and I'm assuming you'll achieve 10 billion in profits within two years. I think I'm overestimating you.
Two years later, Longhua's total assets will be 150 billion, and its debt will be more than 120 billion. If there are any changes in the real estate market or financial institutions, Longhua will most likely be finished.
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
Actually, investing in commercial real estate would be very worthwhile in the next few years.
However, Hsu Shengzhe dared to think. How big was Longhua?
To complete a 100 billion project within two years, the risk was also very high.
Just because land prices and housing prices have risen doesn't mean that investments will definitely make money.
If that was the case, then no real estate company would go bankrupt.
The key point was that the commercial real estate companies could not collect their money fast enough. Moreover, they had overinvested. Just the interest alone was enough to make Longhua suffocate.
It was impossible to borrow hundreds of billions of yuan from the bank.
In addition to the funds raised through other channels, the annual interest would probably be tens of billions.
Two years later, if Longhua encountered a crisis, the entire group would go bankrupt and be liquidated.
It was normal to be insolvent.
Although Longhua said that his net assets were as high as 20 billion, Li Dong knew in his heart whether it was true or not.
This 20 billion yuan, after paying the interest, was probably about the same.
Now, many real estate companies have started to enter commercial real estate. Commercial real estate has a huge impact on location, investment, promotion, and publicity.
For Hsu Shengzhe to suddenly want to enter on a large scale and overload, Li Dong still felt that it was a little risky.
His previous life was his previous life, and now was now. Who knows what would happen in one or two years?
Real estate projects were not something that could be done overnight. Far away, Li Dong was doing it because there was a need for it.
In Feng Yu's previous life, some shopping malls and real estate companies had gone bankrupt due to the impact of e-commerce.
Li Dong had his own plans, and he was different from Hsu Shengzhe.
Xu Shengzhe smiled and said, "Aren't I asking for your opinion? Actually, an investment of 100 billion isn't a lot. You should know that. I just want to hear your opinion. What do you think of the commercial real estate industry in the next few years? Don't think too long. Two to three years should be enough. At most, we can just increase the rent-to-sales ratio. It's not as serious as you think. "
Li Dong smiled faintly and said, "What opinion could I have?
Furthermore, I don't have the final say. It depends on the environment. Do you think I can predict the market two to three years later?
I can't even predict my own future, let alone others. You think I can predict the future?
Anyway, I only have 20% shares in Longhua, and it's only a few billion. I can't be bothered with this. It's fine if you lose everything, as long as you don't implicate me.
Of course, from the current situation, there are still prospects.
The key is to see how you guys operate it.
Commercial real estate is not just about building houses. I don't need to say anything about this. Just take it easy.
Don't fall one day, and you won't even have a chance to escape. "
"You jinx … …"
Xu Shengzhe scolded with a smile and didn't ask any more questions.
In fact, he understood what Li Dong meant.
There should still be prospects.
The key is that there are many unexpected factors, especially Longhua's investment. With a scale of tens of billions, it will be risky to acquire a 100 billion yuan industry.
But most real estate companies, including some tycoons, will do this.
This was the reason why Li Dong did not dissuade him.
As for whether Longhua could get the funds, it was not a big problem. It all depended on how Longhua operates it.
After a while, Hsu Shengzhe said half-jokingly, "When our shopping malls and urban complexes are online, it will be beneficial to you guys. We can continue to cooperate. I'm thinking about you. Investing in commercial real estate is also for your sake, and I'm helping you … … "
"Don't be mushy with me."
Li Dong sneered. "You better not test me on some things.
I'm not afraid to tell you. How many shopping malls do you think I will continue to expand in Hua Xia?
The 50 Faraway Cities that I've planned are more or less full.
The retail market, especially offline, might be booming for the past two years, but it's hard to say what will happen next.
After that, I will improve the layout of some third and fourth tier cities, and even fifth and sixth tier cities. This is true.
Convenience stores, community stores, these should be the mainstream in the next few years.
The investment is small, and it can also improve my retail industry layout. It can even replace some express delivery outlets as logistics distribution points.
Why should I invest so much in large shopping malls?
It's fine for first and second tier cities, but for third and fourth tier cities, spending money is asking for trouble. "
Hsu Shengzhe raised his eyebrows and nodded without saying anything.
Some of Li Dong's words were actually meant for him.
He could cooperate with Longhua on the layout of first and second tier cities. After all, big cities are big, and one Far away city cannot cover the whole city.
For cities like Shanghai and Beijing, even if there were 10 shopping malls, they would not be able to cover the entire city. There was still a market for them.
But for third and fourth tier cities, it's hard to say.
… …
Both of them talked for a while, and Li Dong did not say much about Hsu Shengzhe's thoughts.
This guy, he said that he was consulting Li Dong, but in reality, he should have made up his mind.
Even if Li Dong did not agree, it would not be of much use.
Although Li Dong controlled 20% of Longhua's shares, they had agreed that you run your business, and I run mine. Neither of us will participate in the operation and management of the other's business.
At the end of the conversation, Hsu Shengzhe said, "What do you think of Longhua getting listed now?"
"A share or Hong Kong?"
"Hong Kong!"
Li Dong was speechless. "You are courting death if you go to Hong Kong to get listed now.
The domestic economy is recovering, and so is the real estate industry.
But Hong Kong is not.
Moreover, to put it bluntly, did the people of Xiangjiang know who Long Hua was?
If you go to get listed now, you will definitely die.
Country Garden was a billionaire at that time, and Hua Xia's assets exceeded 100 billion for the first time in so many years.
But look at now.
I don't even know what you are after. How much money do you think you can raise, or how much popularity do you think you can increase?
Do you want to take advantage of the listing to perfect your national layout plan? "
Hsu Shengzhe nodded. "Yes, I do have this idea. Also, not only me, but Longhu is also preparing to get listed in Hong Kong.
They were going to get listed in 2007. I heard that you persuaded Ms. Wu not to go public, right?
Now Longhu is going to get listed for the second time. I know the situation of Longhu. It is a little worse than Longhua. Its total assets are about 60% of ours, and the sales ratio is about the same.
In addition, there is Evergrande. At present, our scale is actually about the same as Evergrande, and they are also preparing to go public.
Some institutions are still optimistic about us in the industry.
Although the global economy has not recovered, everyone can see that the domestic real estate group has a good future … "
Hsu Shengzhe was a little excited as he said, "According to the judgment and expectations of some institutions, the market value of Longhu will be at least 30 billion Hong Kong dollars when it goes public. And Evergrande is very likely to surpass Country Garden and become the top real estate stock in the mainland! I have consulted some investment banks and brokerages if Longhua goes public at this time, and they are generally optimistic about it. Not to say that it will surpass Evergrande, but it should not be a big difference. If it really meets the expectations, it will not be difficult for Longhua's market value to reach more than 60 billion Hong Kong dollars. At that time … "
Li Dong said lightly. "What about at that time? Your personal net worth will be more than 40 billion Hong Kong dollars and 35 billion RMB?
Are you going to cash out and leave at once?
That depends on whether anyone will take over. Anyway, I can't understand what you people are thinking. How much can you raise if you want to go public?
To put it bluntly, raising five or six billion is a good thing.
Of course, for me, five or six billion is nothing. For you, raising so much money is indeed a lot, and you can also increase your reputation.
Anyway, it's up to you. I don't care if Longhu goes public.
Maybe I can also make a fortune at that time. "
Li Dong said. "I feel that you are in a hurry recently. What happened? Did you go to the hospital for a check-up?"
Hsu Shengzhe's face turned black. This bastard is asking me if I have a terminal illness.
Hsu Shengzhe sighed and said. "It's all because of you!
Now, those who are close to you are going crazy. Who is not rushing forward like they are fighting a war?
Look at the internet, retail, and express delivery companies. Who is not rushing to set up their plans?
Even Hu Xiaorui had started talking to me about how to expand East Star, how to create miracles, and how to become Hua Xia's number one entertainment company … …
You brat, don't provoke people in the future.
Do you think we are saints? We are being ridiculed by you every day, and now we are all mentally unbalanced. How can we not rush? "
Li Dong felt wronged and said helplessly. "How can you blame me for this? I did not ask you all to rush. It's my business. What has it got to do with you all? Alright, I will not provoke you anymore. You can do whatever you want. I can't be bothered with you all. I am also quite busy recently. You don't need to consult me on any matters in Longhua. Just do as you see fit. If you make things fall apart, I will just blame it on my bad luck. "
After saying this, Li Dong did not continue talking to this jealous guy and left the clubhouse.
Hsu Shengzhe shook his head after he left. This bastard thinks I am joking?
Many people in Hua Xia's business world are stimulated because of Li Dong.
Feng Yu is still considered lucky. Some people might not be able to sleep at night because of Li Dong.
… …
Hsu Shengzhe is not lying when he said that some people cannot sleep at night.
Shen City.
Today is the 20th. According to the agreement between Li Dong and them, on the 21st, in late April, a few companies will start promoting the Virtual Currency Fund.
Ma Huateng's face was solemn. The others thought he was worried about the fund.
But in fact, Ma Huateng was not worried about the fund.
Tencent is not in charge of the fund's promotion. Even if the fund fails, so what?
Tencent will not be able to use the fund. In the end, they will not be able to use a lot of money. They might not even be able to use it directly.
The reason why he agreed to go online with Li Dong was not because of the fund. It was because of Tencent.
Tencent is an internet payment tool. This is the reason why Ma Huateng decided to go online with them.
If Far away and Ali go online, but Tencent does not, once the Virtual Currency Fund grows in scale, their internet payment tool will have more cash flow.
If Tencent does not go online, their market share will shrink.
Because of this, Ma Huateng did not look back and pushed for it.
At this time, Ma Huateng did not care about the fund. Anyway, there is Far Away and Ali. These two guys are more ambitious than him. They will definitely do their best to push for it.
He was not thinking about this. After a moment of silence, Ma Huateng suddenly said, "How many users do we have on WeChat?"
When the others who were in discussion heard this, someone immediately replied, "About 1.6 million."
"1.6 million in 20 days. Without any large-scale promotion, it has actually reached this scale through word of mouth … Their version is updated almost every three days. This is a casual work?"
Ma Huateng snorted. Whose casual work could be updated every three days?
He would not believe it if they did not prepare for it!
It seemed that Li Dong really treated WeChat as his trump card.
Although 1.6 million users was not a small number, from Ma Huateng's point of view, if WeChat did not make any major changes, ten million users should be the limit.
Did Li Dong think that an IM software with ten million users could surpass Tencent?
Li Dong was not that stupid!
But how could WeChat innovate and develop further?
Ma Huateng did not think it through. Tencent's technical staff and product managers did not think too much. After all, it had only been 20 days since the start.
Rubbing his temples, Ma Huateng suddenly said in a deep voice, "Let the wireless department, mobile QQ department, product development department … each of these departments come up with an improvement plan!
WeChat still needs to be improved. Don't look at WeChat with the eyes of the previous PC era.
This is the mobile internet era!
There are more than 30 million mobile internet users, and it is still growing. This group will get bigger and bigger!
The convenience of mobile devices will replace the PC sooner or later!
Now, everything is starting from scratch. The IT industry and even traditional industries may be reshuffled under this new wave!
Tencent is the leader of IT in the PC era, but it doesn't mean that we can keep living on our laurels. In the mobile era, everything is possible. I hope everyone can take this seriously! "
In the past, when Li Dong said this to him, Ma Huateng had some doubts.
Mobile devices replacing the PC?
Just half a year ago, there was no such trend. Even three months ago, there was no such trend.
But soon, everything changed.
This user group had expanded to more than 30 million users in three months, and it was still growing.
It might even exceed 100 million by the end of the year.
Based on this trend, the mobile internet might not be able to completely replace PCs, but the scale of the mobile internet market would only get bigger and bigger. It would get closer and closer to PCs, or even surpass them. This was very likely, and it might not even take three years.
At this time, if Ma Huateng still doubted Li Dong, then he would be stupid.
He just did not expect it to explode so quickly.
It was not only Ma Huateng. In fact, it was not that many big names had bad foresight. It was just that the mobile internet was exploding too quickly.
It had been less than four months since the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the 3G license on December 31, 2008.
In less than four months, the user base had exceeded 30 million users from zero, and it might even jump to 40 million users. This was probably beyond everyone's expectations.
No one was prepared for this. In less than four months, everyone was still adapting.
Even the major telecom operators were in the process of getting used to it.
Under normal circumstances, it was normal for them to adapt for half a year.
So far away, there was no such stage.
From January onwards, they seemed to have made all the preparations and were launching their products in an orderly manner.
Most of the time, when everyone had just adapted, they immediately started to upgrade.
This speed was known as "Cannon Bro Efficiency." Other than So far away, no other company could keep up with this pace.
In less than four months, how many new products had So far away launched?
They were all products suitable for mobile devices. This gave Ma Huateng and the others a headache.
Before they could catch up, they were left even further behind.
Until now, the number of WeChat users kept increasing. So far away was also unhurriedly updating their new version. Ma Huateng's sense of crisis was getting heavier!
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