When he returned to the courtyard, Li Dong looked a little tired.
So far away had been developing smoothly for the past few years. Although there were some difficulties in the middle, they were all overcome.
However, So far away was getting bigger and bigger, and they were encountering more and more difficulties.
Even without the Chen Lang incident, it was only a matter of time before they were targeted by Huarun.
Should he continue to hold on?
The internet industry was originally his work. It did not seem impossible to make some appropriate concessions, right?
However, 200 million USD was too far from his expectations.
If he wanted to raise 10 billion to develop, he would have to sell about half of his shares.
Moreover, only IDG offered this price at the moment. The other venture capitalists offered even lower prices.
Leaning against the chair, Li Dong closed his eyes and began to think.
While he was in a daze, Li Dong heard his phone ring. However, he really did not have the mood to pick it up.
…
When Li Dong woke up, Shen Qian was playing with the two kids in the courtyard.
Seeing that Li Dong was awake, Shen Qian smiled and said, "How was your rest?"
"It's alright. When did you come?"
"I've been here for a while, but I didn't wake you up since you were asleep."
Shen Qian smiled and said, "Are you still worried about money?"
Li Dong stretched and rubbed Little Rock's head next to him. He yawned and said, "The richer you are, the more you need money. I finally understand this logic now. When I was penniless, I thought I would be satisfied if I could have 100,000 yuan for a down payment. However, now that I have more than 10 billion yuan, I feel that I'm getting poorer. I'm considered one of the richest people in the country, but my life is so hard. Sigh, I'm making things difficult for myself. "
Shen Qian smiled and did not reply. Instead, she changed the topic and said, "Your phone rang when I came. I saw that you were asleep, so I picked it up for you."
Li Dong did not care and said casually, "Who called?"
"Guess?"
Li Dong said helplessly, "Could it be Yuhan?"
Shen Qian rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "No, but I bet you won't be able to guess it."
"Since that's the case, why are you keeping me in suspense?"
Shen Qian smiled and said, "Then I'll tell you directly. It's Senior Brother Yuan."
Li Dong was speechless. It was just a phone call from Yuan Chengdao. I thought it was someone else.
Shen Qian was not in a hurry. She said slowly, "Senior Martial Brother Yuan is here to tell you some good news. Do you want to hear it?"
"Good news? I think it's more like bad news. Did some organization make another offer?"
"Yo, you're pretty good. You even guessed it." Shen Qian laughed exaggeratedly and nodded. "There is indeed an offer from an organization, but I think you should be a little interested in this one."
"Could it be Soft Silver?"
"It's not a venture capital, it's Baidu."
Li Dong came back to his senses and said immediately, "You mean Baidu?"
"Yes, Baidu contacted us. They want to talk."
Shen Qian smiled and said, "You have a close relationship with Baidu. You bought a lot of their shares before you went public, and now you're getting a high return. Now that Baidu is interested in our shopping mall, maybe our hope is on Baidu this time. Moreover, Baidu is not like these venture capital. Once Baidu invests in us, the effect will definitely be better than us developing on our own. I think Baidu wants to expand its business too. Unfortunately, Tencent and Ali won't accept their investment. We're their only hope. Baidu wants to expand its business, and we want to expand our business too. We can also raise funds at the same time … "
Li Dong did not pay attention to what she said. Among the three companies in BAT, he, Tencent, and Ali had overlapping businesses.
They were competitors. Putting aside whether they would invest in him, even if they would, Li Dong would not agree.
But Baidu was different. Far away did not have overlapping businesses with them.
At this time, Baidu also wanted to expand its business. Far away actually had the same idea, but it had not come to this before.
If both parties could cooperate, it would indeed have a big effect.
But Li Dong still asked, "What did they say? How much did they offer?"
"The shopping mall is a total package. Other than logistics, they will invest 500 million US dollars for 20% of the shares."
"A total package …"
Li Dong thought for a moment. This meant that the shopping mall, PP, Weibo, and Wantoon were all together. According to the previous highest offer, IDG offered 1.8 billion US dollars.
If IDG invested 500 million US dollars and reorganized, the valuation would reach 2.3 billion US dollars. IDG would definitely not get 20% of the shares, but it should be about the same.
However, there was one thing that was different, and that was that Baidu could provide help in other aspects for Distance.
If Baidu was willing to help Far away's business, the effect would be great. This could not be represented by money alone.
500 million US dollars …
Li Dong looked hesitant. It was still the same thing. This price was not low, but it was not high either.
But with 500 million US dollars, he would have more than 4 billion US dollars in liquidity. His urgent need could be solved.
Should he agree or not?
After thinking for a moment, Li Dong said, "Give Yuan Chengdao a call. We can continue talking with Baidu. If … if they can control the shares to about 10%, I will agree."
Shen Qian could not help but roll her eyes. 10%?
It would be strange if the other party agreed. This was a clear rejection.
Seeing her expression, Li Dong shook his head. "You don't understand. Li Yanhong is a smart person. Others might not understand, but he will.
How much business does Far Away Mall have?
Not just one shopping mall. He wants a total package. That would have a different impact.
We are not number one in a single business.
But the total business, our shopping mall, PP, and Weibo, has more than 100 million users.
More than 100 million users are two completely different concepts. Even if we continue talking with IDG, if I am willing to finance the whole business, it will be worth more than 3 billion US dollars.
The previous price of 1.8 billion was just to test the waters.
And Baidu's valuation of us will only be higher.
Far away working with them will not only benefit us. They will also need our business support. "
"Alright. Although I don't think it will succeed, let's give it a try. Maybe Li Yanhong will be willing to be stupid."
Li Dong was speechless. "What do you mean by stupid? This is called foresight, understand? Believe it or not, if I am willing to let Ali and Tencent in, the price will be even higher. "
"Then our core business secrets will all be exposed." Shen Qian sneered. "Even if you can get more than 500 million US dollars, Far away will be a leaky wall. The final result will be us being finished. They will be spending money to buy our business secrets."
"Nonsense. That's why I will not consider them. I was just saying."
"…"
The two of them chatted for a while. Shen Qian said again, "Are you not going to consider the supermarkets? Actually, it is more convenient to finance the supermarkets. Our current difficulty lies in the supermarkets. Even if the shopping malls finance and get the money, it will depend on whether the investors are willing to let us use it. Once their supervision is stricter, we can only stare at them even if we have the money. Although there are other ways, it will still be against the rules, and it will be hard to explain to the public. "
Li Dong exhaled. "You are talking about Jiangbei's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, right? I have considered them, but the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission will not give too high a price. Moreover, they have a lot of manpower and like to get involved in everything. Once they enter Far away, there will be a lot of trouble in the future. Unless they are willing to only pay and not participate in any management. But do you think that is possible? "
"Why not?"
Shen Qian smiled. "I think it is possible. How would you know if you have not tried? The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission is not stupid. They know the reason why Far Away is where it is now. What is the benefit for them to interfere with Far Away's management? "
"That is true. Then let Yuan Chengdao contact them. We can talk about it."
Li Dong did not care so much now. As long as the other party does not interfere with his management, let the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission enter.
After saying this, Li Dong said again, "Also, find an opportunity to sell the land in the West City District. Or find the government to exchange a few pieces of land. Take advantage of the high prices now and sell some. Also, get the loan promised by the logistics park as soon as possible. I have too many concerns. If I do not get a loan, others will not know that I am short of money? When I can get a loan, I will get a loan. As long as I have money, I do not care what others say. Well, also mortgage the land in Far Away Plaza. As long as we get through this crisis and defeat Su Guo, we will have a smooth road in the future! "
After saying this, Li Dong sighed. "I will talk to Governor Qin and ask the government to give us some support. If we defeat Su Guo, Far Away will become the leader of Hua Dong District's retail industry. Is this not good for the government? If we really lose, Jiangbei will not have a good time. At this time, they still want to use the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission to control me. I suspect it was your father's idea. Don't let me know it was Old Du who did it. Otherwise, I will take revenge. "
At this moment, Li Dong had thought through many things, especially the Jiangbei government's support for him was too little.
This should not be happening!
Far Away is the largest private enterprise in the local area. Now that they are expanding, the government does not care about them?
Thinking about the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's attitude, Li Dong knew that they were still forcing him.
Qin Hanyuan might not do this. The most likely candidate was Du Anmin.
Old Du probably did not want to suppress him. Perhaps in his opinion, if he let the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission in, Far Away would be more stable.
After all, the government's support was much better than Li Dong fighting alone.
But Old Du's kindness, Li Dong politely declined.
The old man only wanted stability. If Li Dong was only satisfied with the current situation, then stability was stability. Tens of billions of enterprises were enough.
However, if Li Dong wanted to go higher and further, he couldn't afford to be restricted and obstructed too much.
Hearing Li Dong said he wanted revenge, Shen Qian immediately said with a straight face, "How do you want revenge?"
Li Dong snorted. "What can I get revenge on the old man? Of course, it's his daughter. If the old man does not want his daughter to suffer in the future, he has to stand up and help me."
"Pfft!"
Shen Qian could not help but laugh. After a while, she said with a sigh, "Come on, I will not suffer. But we should let the Jiangbei government help us. How about this, why don't you talk to my dad tonight, and then talk to Governor Qin later? "
"To your house?"
"Yes."
"This … …"
Li Dong was a little scared. But when he thought of how Old Du had tricked him, Li Dong gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I will go tonight!"
If it was not for Old Du, Li Dong did not believe that Qin Hanyuan would not care.
Since that was the case, to get help from the provincial government, it still depended on Old Du's attitude.
It did not make sense that his backer would become a hindrance. The old man was still too conservative. He had to go and enlighten him.
With a multi-pronged approach, Li Dong felt that it should not be a problem for him to get through this crisis.
Maybe in the end, he would still have some money left. By the end of the year, he would be able to develop his real estate business.
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