Li Dong was scheming. Ma Huateng was scheming. Far away, the higher-ups were also scheming … …
In this society, brainless people would not be able to go far.
If one did not think of making progress, others would think of replacing you.
If one was a step slower, others would be one step faster. In the end, one would be overtaken by others. In the end, one would be left far behind.
… …
In Shanghai.
Jiaotong University.
Zhang Xuhao was not a person who did not want to make progress. He was not a brainless person who did not know how to scheme.
However, there were some things that could not be solved by scheming.
Zhang Xuhao felt a little lost when he saw a group of couriers in red uniforms riding motorcycles on the campus of Jiaotong University. Each of the motorcycles was carrying a special delivery box.
His "Hungry Me" had been online for half a month.
Actually, Hungry Me had been online earlier than Qin Yuhan's "Food Ordering Network".
Qin Yuhan even wanted to set up an O2O food platform. It was because of the trend in Jiaotong University that Qin Yuhan thought of this.
As early as 2008, Zhang Xuhao and his classmates had started preparing for the launch of "Hungry Me".
However, Hungry Me had only been online for half a month. There were very few users. They did not even have the money to advertise. They could only use some small advertisements and word of mouth to circulate among their classmates. That was when another capitalist appeared!
Yes, a capitalist.
In Zhang Xuhao's eyes, Qin Yuhan was a despicable capitalist!
Rich people could do whatever they wanted!
When Zhang Xuhao was still taking delivery orders by himself, when Zhang Xuhao had to personally make a deal with a business, that girl, who was a year younger than him, used her capital to crush him!
Professional express delivery team, professional customer service team, professional operation team, professional technical personnel …
The "Ordering Online", which cost more than ten million yuan, was not something that he and his classmates scraped together and created with a few hundred thousand yuan could compare to.
When he was still thinking of ways to cover Jiaotong University.
"Food Ordering Network" spent two days covering almost the entire Minhang District. It was still spreading to other districts.
It wasn't that he didn't want to continue fighting with his opponent. The key was that he didn't have the money!
He wasn't the only one who had no money. Almost all of his classmates had spent their entire fortune on the Hungry Guy.
But how could a few students who were still studying have so much money?
As for asking for money from his family, his family might be able to gather some, but how much could they gather?
One million?
Three million?
And it was 5 million!
In order to seize market share in the early stages of the Internet industry, who didn't burn money to the point that it made people panic?
It would be fine if there was no online ordering service. But if there was an online ordering service, how could Hungry Man continue to develop in Shanghai?
This Labor Day, Zhang Xuhao didn't go anywhere. He just wandered around the nearby university campus.
Although many students had gone back because of the holidays, the employees of the online ordering service were still shuttling back and forth between the various universities.
After wandering around for who knows how long, when Zhang Xuhao arrived at the small office area rented by Hungry Mike, the atmosphere in the office was a little heavy.
A few young people saw him coming, and someone immediately complained, "The guy from Jing University actually came to the south to grab territory. This is too much!
This is not Beijing!
If it weren't for the fact that they are girls, I would have found trouble with them!
Jiaotong University is our territory, and we have been doing it for a long time. Now, they are snatching territory as soon as they come!
Far away people are all so overbearing?
Far away used money to smash Tencent, and now the online ordering service is smashing us with money. It's really hard to survive without money! "
The reason why they mentioned Far away was because many people knew about the previous financing. Qin Hai, the former director of Faraway Group, had joined the online ordering service.
It just so happened that Far away was burning money and fighting Tencent recently. Before this, everyone just watched the show.
But now, the online ordering service was also using money to seize the market, which made Zhang Xuhao's classmates extremely angry.
Although they were angry, they could not do anything.
Far away people were all rich. Even if Qin Hai had left, with the reputation of being the former director of Far away, there were people who gave them money.
Even before they figured out what the online ordering service was for and what prospects it had, some capital institutions were interested in them.
Of course, they were all small capital institutions. The real large capital institutions could just look for Far away. Why invest in an executive who left Far away?
However, even if it was a small capital institution, it still made Zhang Xuhao's classmates envious.
Not to mention other people fighting for financing, even if they went to their door, no one would care.
The guys from the online ordering service actually attracted several investment institutions to offer. In the end, the first round of financing started at 5 million!
5 million was already a huge amount of money for them at the moment.
When Zhang Xuhao heard the angry words of his classmates, he stretched his back and sat down lazily. "If you don't have money, you have to accept your fate. It's useless to complain.
I just went out to take a look. Min Hang has no chance.
But it's okay. The online ordering service only has so little capital now. There is no hope of covering the entire Shanghai market.
Little girls will always be little girls. Do they really think that by learning from Li Dong, they can reach the level of Li Dong?
Qin Hai was used to living in a faraway place, so he spent money lavishly.
This was just the beginning. They did not spend their money on the most important things. Now, they are setting up their own express delivery team. Too much money is a waste.
With this money, of course, it is best to cover the market and seize the market share.
Li Dong did this initially because Far Away Mall appeared late. He needed to find another way to break through the blockade and then build his own logistics system.
Far Away also had a foundation at that time. The other party had the supermarket industry to provide funds for him to burn money.
Now that the online ordering service does not have this foundation, they are starting to burn money here. They spent about 6 to 7 million on Min Hang District. Based on their spending speed, they will have to invest at least 60 to 70 million in Shanghai.
If it were me, 10 million would be more than enough to cover the entire Shanghai market.
We don't want Min Hang anymore. We will also give up on the surrounding districts.
We will go to the Pudong campus now!
I want to see how much money they have to burn. Without 30 to 50 million, they will not be able to burn money in Pudong!
If they really have money, we will not play in Shanghai anymore.
They can come to Shanghai from Beijing and take over our territory. We can also move to Beijing.
Let's leave the South to them. We will continue working in the North. When the war between the North and the South breaks out, we will make a comeback! "
No one was in a hurry to speak after Zhang Xuhao said this.
After a while, someone said softly, "What if they still have funds to burn? We can't develop without money. If we can't develop, no one will be willing to invest in us. This way, we will fall into a vicious cycle. After all, Qin Hai came from a faraway place. Even if you don't give him face, you have to give him face. The other party's connections and resources are not something we can compare with. It is difficult for us to find investors, but it is not difficult for Qin Hai to find investors … "
Zhang Xuhao scratched his belly and said quickly, "Can a living person die from holding in his urine?
If this does not work, we can do something else. There is always a way.
If we are thinking about the future now, what's the point of starting a business?
If Li Dong had been afraid of what would happen in the future, would he have been able to compete with Tencent, Ali, and the other industry seniors now?
Counterattacks are not exclusive to Li Dong. Don't worry about whether it is right or wrong. Do it first.
I saw Li Dong's interview last time. He is like this Far Away. Don't worry about whether it is right or wrong. Do it first. If you don't do it, who knows if you will succeed?
Don't you think this makes sense?
Nowadays, who doesn't want to be the next Li Dong? I want it, you want it, and everyone else wants it!
But it is useless to just think about it. If you don't do it, you will never be the next Li Dong.
Only by doing it, you will know if there is hope. "
Li Dong's name had become an inspirational figure that almost everyone in the 80's generation was talking about.
Zhang Xuhao and the others, who among them had never thought that they could become the next Li Dong?
If they did not have this thought, with their education, it would not be difficult for them to work in some of the top 500 companies. A few years later, their monthly salary would be in the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.
Now, they were struggling to start a business to achieve greater achievements.
After Zhang Xuhao finished speaking, the others also whispered for a while. Then, someone got up and started packing. As he packed, he said, "Don't just sit there. Those who should rent, rent. Those who should print advertisements, print them. We are moving today! If we can't stay here anymore, we will leave immediately. Since the holidays are not over and there are not many people, let's prepare for it. Once the holidays are over, we will settle down in Pudong! "
A small business with a few people and a few computers. After packing up, they would immediately move to another place to fight. Efficiency was the most important thing.
Young people did not lack hot-bloodedness. A single blow would not be able to crush their lofty aspirations.
As Li Dong said, they were still young. At most, they could start all over again!
When Zhang Xuhao and the rest moved, Qin Yuhan and her team began to settle down in Shanghai.
A small internet war broke out in Shanghai.
Of course, it ended just as quickly as it started.
In less than three days, Hungry Man admitted defeat due to lack of money and went to another district to start over.
… …
Zhang Xuhao and the rest could escape because their family was small and their business was small. It was also because the strength of the ordering website was not strong enough and their capital was not strong enough.
Hua Xia was a big city, and they had places to run to.
But Tencent could not!
Tencent was not Hungry Man, and Far away was not an online restaurant.
As two companies that covered the whole country, they had no way out.
Compared to the strength of their capital, the money burning war between the two sides could not be compared.
On May 1st, the Hong Kong stock market was closed.
However, Tencent could not wait for the market to close and watch the share prices continue to fall.
On May 1st, Tencent announced that once the Hong Kong stock market opened, Tencent would start to buy back Tencent's shares.
As for the share of the buyback and the funds, Tencent did not say much. According to their official statement, Tencent was not short of money!
Many institutions were still optimistic about them, and they had a surplus. Also, the major shareholders had plans to increase their investments.
Other than buying back the shares, Tencent also announced that it will be implementing all of the welfare policies that Yuanfang has launched. Tencent will not miss out on any of them!
Teams from Shenzhen went to other parts of the country to discuss new cooperation plans with some third-party partners.
Far away, Tencent also sent people to negotiate with some partners. Even if they could not make them change sides, they could also prove to the outside world that Tencent was still capable!
Other than burning money, Tencent also announced that in the next two weeks to one month, Tencent would launch some new products and update some new versions of their products.
In terms of technology, Tencent's strength was also extremely strong. Far away was not comparable to them.
The so-called Wechat dominated the mobile market. According to Tencent, Li Dong was just bragging.
Tencent's mobile phone QQ was still the king of the mobile market.
They were not short of money, their technology was stronger than Far away, they did not lose the market, and the mobile market was still the king …
This included Li Dong's desire to use QQ to help him promote Far Away Mall and Wanjia Web, even at a huge cost.
Ma Huateng even shouted at Li Dong on the media, "Since you think you have surpassed Tencent, why do you still insist on cooperating with Tencent? Isn't this slapping your own face? "
Brother Ma rarely said such sharp words, but this time, he had no scruples.
He was using his own spear to attack his own shield!
Since Li Dong looked down on Tencent and felt that Far Away's technology had long surpassed Tencent, then why did he still want to cooperate with them?
The Wanjia Net, which was online today, and Distance Shopping Mall, had all entered QQ as soon as possible.
Since Far Away was not optimistic, then why was he in such a hurry?
If he had the ability, then don't cooperate and enter. Otherwise, wouldn't he be increasing QQ's popularity?
In response to Ma Huateng's statement, Far Away simply said, "General Manager Li went on a trip. Far Away Technology Group's Far Away Communication Company and Far Away E-Commerce Company will provide relevant explanations."
A simple sentence, but it was full of disdain and contempt.
General Manager Li had no time to deal with you!
Even Faraway Group did not have much time to deal with Tencent. This matter was only worth discussing with the two subsidiaries Far Away.
Far Away did not say much. On this day, some of the news and announcements released by Far Away were almost all about the layout and plans of Wanjia Web, Yu 'e Bao, and Far Away's retail.
As for PP, it was simply mentioned. It was as if the publicity a few days ago was just ordinary publicity.
Far Away did not seem to have any awareness of the life and death battle with Tencent that was publicized by the outside world.
For a time, the onlookers were a little confused.
…
Not only were the onlookers confused, but in fact, even Shen Qian did not understand.
At night.
In the hotel.
Shen Qian was a little puzzled. "Where does Tencent get so much money? Also, Far Away's response is too dull. If this continues, I'm afraid that the foreshadowing of the past few days will gradually be forgotten. Once everyone forgets and ignores Tencent's crisis, doesn't that mean that all the work done before will be in vain? "
Li Dong leaned on the sofa and yawned. "You weren't so stupid in the past. Now you're getting more and more stupid.
Tencent doesn't have any money! It's all just bragging.
Ma Huateng has no scruples now. He's fighting us with the mentality of cutting off all means of retreat.
If everyone believes it, then Tencent won't have to spend so much money. The share price won't drop, and the partners won't break the contract. Then everyone will be fine. Other than spending some money on some activities, where else would Tencent spend money?
And the duration of the activities won't be short. At that time, Tencent will have gone through its toughest period. Of course, this bit of money won't be a problem.
And if the outside world doesn't believe it, the share price will continue to plummet, and the partners will continue to betray them. It doesn't matter if they spend money or not. They'll die anyway.
Tencent is gambling now. They're gambling that everyone will believe them. They're gambling that they still have credibility.
If they win the gamble, everyone will be happy.
If they lose the gamble, it doesn't seem like they'll lose anything. They'll end up like this anyway. "
When Li Dong said this, Shen Qian immediately understood. "I see. I was wondering why Tencent would be so generous at this time. You mean that if they win the gamble and don't spend much, they'll pay up. If they lose the gamble, they'll die anyway. They might as well go back on their word. Is that what you mean? "
"Something like that."
"Then, with your character, why didn't you expose him?"
Li Dong was speechless. "How can I expose him?
He's gambling on credibility. Actually, I'm gambling too. In the end, everyone is the same. There's no point in exposing him. The key is to see what the outside world thinks.
It's not like he has money just because he says so. We'll continue doing what we're doing. In the end, the paper can't wrap the fire.
Tencent could still hold on for a period of time. If his lies are exposed this time, he'll lose credibility and die even faster.
Since Ma Huateng wants to gamble, I'll satisfy him.
There's no need to rush to say anything now. If it's true, it's true. If it's fake, it's fake. When the time comes, he'll have to suffer the consequences himself. "
Seeing how confident he was, Shen Qian whispered, "You have other plans?"
Li Dong smiled. "Of course I have a plan, but it still depends on whether Tencent cooperates or not. From the looks of it now, Tencent is quite cooperative.
Actually, forcing them to fight with their backs to the wall is also one of my goals.
Otherwise, if it drags on for a long time, Tencent won't be able to afford it, and it's the same for us.
It's best to end it quickly. This is what Ma Huateng wants, and it's what I want.
He can't afford it because Far away can't afford it. Far away can't afford it, not because of Tencent, but because of the other companies.
This time, the outbreak was faster. The other companies are not ready and can't react.
In a few days, they should have reacted and prepared a response plan. Tell me, at that time, can we still continue to drag on with Tencent?
Therefore, creating a sense of crisis for Tencent and forcing Ma Huateng and Tencent to make the decision to end it quickly is our initial goal.
Now that our goal has been achieved, there's not much meaning in a war of words. "
Shen Qian nodded slightly and did not ask Li Dong what other plans he had.
In fact, it was nothing more than some old tricks. After Li Dong explained for a while, Shen Qian could roughly guess it.
However, the key was not to use old tricks, as long as it worked.
As for the response from Far away, they must have been prepared in advance. Otherwise, Yuan Chengdao and the others would have asked Li Dong for his opinion on this matter. They did not ask now because they had already expected the other party's possible response.
Without talking about business, Shen Qian changed the topic. "Rest early. We still have to go to Shanghai tomorrow. Don't be too tired when we get there."
She did not care about what she said, but Li Dong's imagination ran wild.
What did she mean by not having the energy to do things?
I'm doing business, not going to do anything else. This sentence sounds ambiguous.
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