The reason Xiao Yunhai gave up competing with David Steer, other than the fact that they had a lot of overlapping businesses, was mainly because the businesses under David Steer were slowly recovering. In less than three years, David Steer would be able to settle his financial issues. By then, it would be a pipe dream for him to compete with David Steer.
Xiao Yunhai asked, "Madam Christy, did you come to New York because of their companies as well?"
Christy nodded. "I was just about to report to you."
Although Steyr Networks was in Vanessa Bethy's hands, there were two subsidiaries that were different from other companies. One of them was Twitter, a social networking site popular in Europe and America, with 475 million active users. The other was Steyr Business Network, which was as famous as Yun Yi Shopping Network.
These two websites were jointly funded by David Steer and the Steer Network Company. Both parties owned 50% of the profits.
Back then, Xiao Yunhai thought that he owned twenty-five percent of Steyr Networks' shares and that he would own twenty-five percent of the business network's shares as well. It was only later that he realized that he only owned 12.5 percent.
Hence, David Steer owned more than seventy percent of the shares in both companies.
Christie had her eyes on the Twitter social networking site.
Xiao Yunhai was also very interested in Twitter, and said, "How confident are you in taking it down?"
Christy shook her head and smiled bitterly. "I don't know. No one knows what Lora Noel is thinking now. The only thing we can be sure of is that she hates Vanessa Bethy. No, I should describe it as hatred. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "That Vanessa Bethy is really unlucky. Christy, try your best to buy Twitter. It doesn't matter how much it costs. Also, I'm very interested in Steyr Networks' technical team of almost ten thousand people. I have many things in mind that can change people's lifestyles. With them, these things can appear in the world. We won't be far from being the world's number one. "
Christy's eyes lit up. "That's right. Everyone's attention is on these companies now. We'll do the opposite and snatch their technical talents. With them, we'll have everything. I'll do it right away. By the way, there's one more thing. Your collaborator, Mr. Wu, is also here. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Looks like this guy wants to monopolize the world's e-commerce. If he succeeds, it will be very beneficial to me. "
It took an hour and a half to drive from the airport to the New York Cathedral.
When they arrived, there were already dozens of luxury cars parked in the parking lot outside the cathedral. All of them cost more than a million dollars.
Xiao Yunhai's car was very inconspicuous inside.
Xiao Yunhai and the other two solemnly entered the interior of the cathedral. After scanning the area, Xiao Yunhai saw quite a number of super-rich people, such as Warner's Steve Bix, General Electric's Jeff Welch, Whirlwind Electronics Group's CEO Max Garcia, and so on.
There were also many people that Xiao Yunhai did not know, but judging from their auras, they were not inferior to the other tycoons.
When a staff member in charge of the funeral saw the three of them, he quickly welcomed them and arranged for them to sit in the front row.
When Max Garcia saw Xiao Yunhai, he snorted and said coldly, "Steer's greatest enemy when he was alive was Xiao Yunhai. I didn't expect him to have the face to come. Maybe he's the one who assassinated Steer. "
The distance between him and Xiao Yun Hai was not far. Xiao Yun Hai's ears were extremely sharp, and he heard every single word he said.
"Mr. Garcia, although I don't have a good relationship with Mr. David Steer, that's normal business competition. We even worked together for a short period of time at the end. I, Xiao Yunhai, am not you. I can't do something like assassination. "
Max Garcia was furious and said, "What do you mean?"
Xiao Yunhai glanced at him and said disdainfully, "You dare say that you didn't participate in the World Cup explosion? Humph, you're lying to a child. That incident was exactly the same as Jason Steer's. I even suspect that you did it. "
Max Garcia was furious. He stood up, pointed at Xiao Yunhai and said sternly, "Xiao, I'm going to sue you for slander."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Up to you. Mr. Garcia, this is the funeral of David Steer and his son. I advise you not to cause trouble here. Otherwise, I don't mind throwing you out. "
"Good fellow, Kungfu Xiao is really arrogant."
"How can he not be? He's the richest man in the world and a martial arts expert. If he gets angry, he might really throw Garcia out. "
"Garcia is going overboard. He doesn't even know what kind of occasion this is. He's finding trouble with him for no reason."
"For no reason? Kungfu Xiao's Xiaomi phones and tablets defeated Whirlwind. His market share has reached 65%. How can Garcia not hate him? "
The others were whispering to each other.
Max Garcia glared at Xiao Yunhai and said, "Let's wait and see."
With that, he sat back down.
It was almost 10 PM when there was a sudden commotion behind them.
"Why is Vanessa Bethy here too?"
"David's wife, Lora Noel, hates her the most. Lora Noel will definitely fight with her once she comes. "
"Wall Street is saying that she's the one who killed the Steer father and son. Is she trying to clear her name?"
Vanessa Bessie was wearing a plain dress. She walked in expressionlessly, and the discussions stopped abruptly.
She was one of the heirs of the Bethy family. Everyone could talk about it in private. No one dared to say it in front of her.
Vanessa Bethy saw Xiao Yunhai sitting in front of her. Her eyes lit up and she sat behind him.
"Mr. Xiao, we meet again."
Xiao Yunhai did not turn around. He said, "I really don't want to meet you. You caused me a lot of trouble in the NBA last time. Even now, many media outlets are still reporting about it. "
Vanessa Bethy said, "Compared to when you stopped me from buying Steyr Networks, this is a small matter. Mr. Xiao, do you also think that I'm the one who killed the Steer father and son? "
Xiao Yunhai shook his head and said, "I don't know. According to normal logic, I don't believe that you're that stupid. But from what you did to me before, I can't guarantee that you won't do the opposite. "
Vanessa Bethy sighed and said, "I spent so much effort and paid such a huge price, but all I got was a broken Steyr Networks. Whether you believe it or not, I'm the one who hopes that nothing will happen to them. "
Xiao Yunhai did not say anything, but he knew that she was right.
After a while, more and more people walked in. Xiao Yunhai even found Wu Yifa among them.
The funeral ended in half an hour. The people who came to watch the ceremony came forward to speak to Lora Noel and express their condolences.
When it was Xiao Yunhai's turn, Xiao Yunhai said, "Madam Lora Noel, my condolences. Mr. David Steyr and I have always been competitors, and we didn't get along well. But I swear that I especially respected his talent and ability. I'm very sad and regretful that something like this happened. If you need me, Xiao Yunhai, in the future, just tell me. I'll do anything for you. "
With that, Xiao Yunhai bowed to her.
Lora Noel hurriedly returned the bow and said, "Thank you. In fact, David often said at home that you're the best businessman he's ever seen. It's a pity that we can't be friends. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and left.
Walking out of the church, Xiao Yunhai saw Wu Yifa right away.
"Old Wu, are you interested in the Steele Business Network?" Xiao Yunhai came in front of him and asked straightforwardly.
Wu Yifa nodded and said, "That's right. Old Xiao, if we can take over Steyr Business Network, the whole world will be ours. The temptation is too great. I have to give it a try no matter what. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "You should discuss it more with Mr. Welch."
Wu Yifa said, "I contacted him last night. He's also very interested. Once it's done, we'll each take fifty percent, just like Yun Yi Shopping Network. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's good. I hope you can succeed."
Wu Yifa said, a little embarrassed, "But I don't have that much money."
David Steyr owned seventy-two percent of Steyr Business Network's shares, which was worth sixty-two billion USD. Even if it was only fifty percent, it would still be three hundred and ten billion USD.
Even though Yun Yi Shopping Network had made a lot of money last year, it was still beyond their means to take it down.
Xiao Yunhai patted his shoulder and said, "If it's done, give me a call. I can solve the funding problem."
Wu Yifa nodded and said happily, "I've been waiting for you to say that."
Zhao Wanqing who was beside them suddenly said, "If you have the chance to buy the business network, I'm sure you can buy other companies too."
Xiao Yunhai's eyes lit up. "That's right. Old Wu, I'm more interested in Twitter. If it's possible, buy it for me. "
Wu Yifa said, "Twitter's market value is only a little over a billion USD. What's the use of it?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "You don't have to worry about that. Just buy it for me."
Wu Yifa nodded and said, "Sure, no problem. Old Xiao, when are you leaving? "
Xiao Yunhai thought for a moment, and said: "It's a matter of these few days. Why? Do you want to go back to Beijing with me? "
Wu Yifa said, "Of course. Your private jet is much better than those commercial jets. If the time is right, I'll go back with you. “
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Alright. We'll contact each other by phone then. "
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