Chapter 30: The Belly
When Song Yang heard the name on the phone, he was stunned for a moment and then came to his senses instantly.
"President Martin?!"
The person who called turned out to be Martin Solow, the founder and president of WPP Group, known as the "King of Mergers and Acquisitions."
In his previous life, when Song Yang was interning at an Internet company, he heard that several large Internet companies such as Tencent, JD.com, and Jack Ma were actually competing for WPP's domestic media and advertising business with more than 10 billion US dollars. Only then did Song Yang know the reputation of WPP, the leader of the world's largest advertising group.
Song Yang's mind was racing as he thought about the purpose of Martin Solo's call. It was really beyond Song Yang's expectation that this leader in the traditional media and advertising industry would call him.
Martin's voice came from the phone, "Song, I know it's not appropriate to call me at this time, but I think I have to make this call, otherwise you will make a fatal mistake in your life!"
Martin's words were not overbearing, and even made people feel friendly, but the meaning of his words was very firm.
Song Yang sat down on the bed. The cold wind from the window quickly calmed him down. "President Martin, are you referring to the cooperation with Wang An Company?"
"Whether it's Wang Laboratories, Netscape, or AT&T, they don't understand the advertising industry at all. It would be a disaster for DoubleClick to cooperate with them!"
Martin disparaged Wang Laboratories, Netscape and others as worthless, and Song Yang was unable to refute it. Coming from Martin, a veteran in the advertising industry, it seemed as if there was nothing wrong with what he said.
"Song, I don't care what Joetus or any other guy promised you. The only company that DoubleClick can cooperate with is WPP Group!" Martin said firmly and without any doubt.
Song Yang looked out the window. Xiu Village had already entered darkness. Song Yang's mind raced, "But President Martin, I have reached a verbal agreement with Mr. Joetus..."
"An agreement without a signature is just a piece of waste paper!"
"Can……"
“35 million US dollars. WPP Group is willing to give DoubleClick a valuation of 35 million US dollars!”
Song Yang swallowed his saliva. He now knew the reputation of the "King of Mergers and Acquisitions". No wonder he was able to acquire a number of old advertising giants such as Ogilvy and JWT. He was simply spending money recklessly.
"This is not just about the amount of funding. I have already reached an agreement with Mr. Joetus. In addition, Wang An Company will help DoubleClick to enter the global market!" Song Yang said strugglingly.
"Forty million US dollars!"
Song Yang breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn’t that he didn’t have perseverance, but the enemy’s sugar-coated bullets were too powerful!
“President Martin, I will mention this matter to Mr. Joetus tomorrow. I am willing to wait for President Martin’s arrival!”
This time, Song Yang really had no intention of using Wang Laboratories to blackmail WPP Group. After all, there were rules of the underworld. Joetus came first this time, and Song Yang couldn't drive Joetus away for no reason. At least he had to pretend to do so.
Martin Solo on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, as if he had thought of something. "Song, you should make the right choice instead of hesitating. I hope that when I go, it will be the time to sign an agreement with you!"
"WPP Group does not have to acquire all of DoubleClick. It can also adopt another approach. WPP Group is willing to invest 12 million US dollars to acquire 25% of DoubleClick's equity. In addition, WPP Group will establish a global digital advertising department with DoubleClick as the core. Song, you will serve as the vice president of this new department of WPP and manage the business of WPP's digital advertising department!"
Martin seemed to speak casually, but as if he saw through Song Yang's mind, he left DoubleClick to Song Yang and let him serve as the vice president of WPP. Although it was just an honorary position, he gave Song Yang all the fame and fortune.
Martin Solo’s requirements for DoubleClick Company are definitely not just these, but what he has given now is enough for Song Yang to refuse!
"make a deal!"
After a long silence, Song Yang spoke into the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Song Yang stood at the window. He couldn't sleep at all that night. Martin Solow was able to become the "King of Mergers and Acquisitions". After the establishment of WPP Group, he acquired hundreds of companies in a short period of time. His ability to understand people's hearts and seize opportunities was truly terrifying. He was often able to enter from the weakest point, making it impossible to refuse.
"What did you say, terminate the negotiations?!"
The atmosphere in the hotel room was a bit depressing. Early in the morning, Song Yang waited alone in the hotel and then told Qiaotus the news.
Qiaotus looked at Song Yang sharply, obviously a little angry.
"Mr. Joetus, I'm sorry, but we still have the opportunity to cooperate in the future!" Song Yang had a really good impression of Joetus. Song Yang could clearly feel that Joetus really regarded him as a "rookie" he wanted to recruit and was willing to guide Song Yang.
Qiaotus sat down and rubbed his temple. He quickly calmed down, then looked at Song Yang and regained his composure.
"Don't be sorry. As Americans often say, business is business!"
"Can you tell me who it is?" Qiaotus asked Song Yang.
"Martin Solo!"
Joe Tucci was obviously stunned. He had already thought that it might be Wang Laboratories' former rivals such as IBM, Intel, and Microsoft that were behind this, but he did not expect that the one who suddenly showed up was the WPP Group.
"Can you tell me what the conditions are?" Joetus asked reluctantly.
When Song Yang saw Joetus's expression, he knew that he had already withdrawn, but he was a little unwilling to accept it. He wanted to know why he was out. Song Yang also said directly, "1,200 US dollars in exchange for 25% of the equity, and WPP Group will mainly establish a global digital business department with DoubleClick Company as the main body!"
Joe Tuss shook his head with a helpless look on his face. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the old ones are still the most experienced. Whether in terms of funding or conditions, WPP Group completely beat Wang Laboratories. If it were him, he would not be able to refuse such conditions.
"It's a wonderful but not so good day!" Joetus stood up and stretched out his hand to Song Yang, "I hope I can watch the Yankees baseball team with you in the future. You are indeed an excellent pitcher and never miss!"
Song Yang shook hands with Qiaotus and said, "Mr. Qiaotus, I think we will meet again soon. My cooperation with Wang An Company and Mr. Qiaotus will not stop here!"
Qiao Tusi looked at Song Yang's serious expression and smiled, "I'll wait for that day, but..."
Seeing that his assistant had packed up and was about to leave, Joe Tuss threw a sentence to Song Yang, "You should practice your pitching. You can't enter the Yankees baseball team's training camp at this level!"
Song Yang looked at Joetus with a dark face as he left after teasing him. He was sure that this guy was a sinister person who would not wait until he got revenge and would not leave until he had annoyed Song Yang for his poor baseball skills.
After seeing off Joetus and the others, Gallo, Greg, Irene and the others also rushed over. Hearing that Song Yang had actually let Joetus and the others leave, Gallo said in a somewhat collapsed state, "Song, what the hell are you doing?!"
"You rejected AT&T and Netscape, and now you've rejected Wang Laboratories. What on earth are you going to do? That's 30 million US dollars!"
Gallo felt like he had lost his parents. This was even more painful than if he had lost 30 million. He felt that something was wrong with Song Yang. If he had known earlier, he would have gone to 13th Street and invited the psychic over earlier. Otherwise, the 30 million would not be lost.
"Shut up!"
Seeing that everyone around the hotel entrance was looking over here, Song Yang said to Gallo who was talking nonsense, "Double Click Company is mine, I have the right to deal with it, get in the car!"
After getting in the car, Song Yang said to the worried Greg and Irene, "I have reached an agreement with the new investor and it will be signed in the next two days!"
Hearing that there was a new investor, and that the price was as high as 12 million US dollars, only 25% of the shares, and the valuation of Double Click Company was as high as 48 million US dollars, Gallo was no longer uncomfortable. He looked at Song Yang with shining eyes, and there was only one thought in his mind, "We are going to make a fortune. The Bruno family is going to become a multi-millionaire!"
"WPP Group?" Irene exclaimed. She had not expected that this media giant would be involved. WPP is not only a leader in the advertising industry, but also a master in the public relations industry. It has amazing influence in Washington. It is a real behemoth.
Sitting in the car, Irene's heart couldn't calm down for a long time. She thought that she joined Double Click Company just to make her internship experience look better.
But now, such a startup company has involved a group of giants. Netscape, AT&T, Wang Laboratories, and WPP Group have all come for such a company. Irene doesn't know what DoubleClick will become. She looked back at Song Yang who was sitting in the back and whispering with Greg. Irene doesn't know how far Song Yang, the youngest American multi-millionaire who is about to be born, will go in the future!
When Song Yang and Greg returned to the Houston Harbor office, they found something wrong. As soon as they arrived at the elevator entrance of the office floor, two shirtless men with tattoos stood there and looked at Song Yang and his group provocatively.
Song Yang looked at the two men and frowned. Greg pulled Song Yang and let him enter the office first.
As soon as he entered the office of Double Click Company, Song Yang heard a familiar voice yelling and cursing there.
"Call that liar out!"
"He is a thief who stole everything from me!"
"I came here today to get back what's mine. It's what I deserve!"
Song Yang came to the middle of the office building and saw a man standing on a desk and cursing. Next to him stood a tattooed man dressed the same as the one at the stairs, only he was bigger.
Seeing this man, Gallo couldn't help but say, "Jaden, are you crazy? Do you know where this place is?!"
