Volume 1: Little People Return 2014 Chapter 46: A consensus reached during a conversation
For Principal Wang, after having eaten too many delicacies from land and sea, since he is in Guangzhou, he should try some local delicacies and have afternoon tea.
Zhou Dongsheng drove the car to Yangcheng Restaurant, which is one of the top places for drinking tea in Yangcheng and its grade is not low.
Principal Wang, on the other hand, looked completely submissive. After all, he had eaten a lot of street food and was not that particular about what he ate. After all, he had been "poor" before.
Originally Zhou Dongsheng wanted a private room, but Principal Wang said that they could just sit in the lobby. Since they wanted to experience the special features, they had to experience the whole package.
"Is this what people in eastern Guangdong often call morning tea? Why are there so many people here in the afternoon?" Principal Wang enjoyed it.
"As we all know, people in eastern Guangdong drink morning tea just like people in the north take a bath, it doesn't mean that literally." Zhou Dongsheng joked with a smile.
"Oh my god, it's true. The first time I went to the north to have a bath, I was stunned. That big bathhouse..." Upon hearing this, Liu took over the topic and livened up the atmosphere.
The waiter came over and lit the teapot, then asked what kind of tea they wanted. Zhou Dongsheng glanced at Principal Wang, who waved his hand to indicate that it was up to him.
"Let's have some Tieguanyin, three baskets of shrimp dumplings, two plates of red rice sausage, glutinous rice chicken, cold jellyfish and smashed cucumber..." Zhou Dongsheng skillfully ordered some classic snacks.
Then he handed the menu to someone else and skillfully fiddled with the tea set.
"But Dongsheng, how did you think of signing Liu? Do you also follow e-sports?" Principal Wang asked as he watched Zhou Dongsheng fiddling with the tea set.
"Of course I am paying attention. Not only that, I am very optimistic about the future development of e-sports, especially the potential of the game League of Legends." Zhou Dongsheng handed two cups of tea to the two people.
"This tea is just average. I'll bring you my tea next time. Oh? How good is it? You know, e-sports is not well understood here." Principal Wang asked casually.
"E-sports right now is still too crude, giving people the impression that they are just internet-addicted teenagers not doing their jobs properly. But as long as it is commercialized on a large scale, it will be different. If you can become successful by playing games, more people will naturally understand."
"The development of an industry will not stagnate because of the prejudice of some individuals. The rise of an emerging industry can drive the interests of all walks of life. When the interests are huge, they will naturally not be easily affected." Zhou Dongsheng talked freely.
Even if you are a small person, you can still make some insightful comments if you hold the future in your hands. The most difficult thing is often not knowing the way forward, but persisting tirelessly, and this is the charm of e-sports.
"That's a good point. Why don't you set up a club for fun instead of doing live broadcasts?" Principal Wang changed the subject.
"I have no money. The club is a pure money-burning thing. Only you can afford it. Live streaming is of course for making money." Zhou Dongsheng said confidently.
"Haha, that's interesting. I like your directness. Just like me, you don't hide anything." Principal Wang laughed.
At this time, the dishes were served one by one. The three of them ate and talked, and Liu listened attentively on the side. Although he could still interrupt when talking about e-sports, he was powerless to do anything about the general direction.
After all, he is not yet a billionaire anchor in the future.
"Are you really so optimistic about the development of live streaming? Is there any reason?" Principal Wang asked curiously.
"There are several aspects. The popularity of 4G and smartphones will lead to an unprecedented expansion of Internet traffic, which cannot be consumed by existing Internet companies alone."
"Moreover, as our country's economic development gets better and better, the spiritual needs of the masses will gradually increase, and they will no longer be satisfied with the original art forms, and demand will give rise to the market."
"Live streaming is undoubtedly a popular way for the masses. With just a mobile phone and a computer, you can experience the diverse world brought by thousands of anchors through this window anytime and anywhere."
"New demands mean new markets, and new markets mean opportunities. The opening of new tracks gives those who are looking forward to the giants on the traditional tracks a chance to overtake them!"
"But in the end, capital still has the final say. Even if the giants in traditional industries cannot beat the upstarts in the new track, they can still acquire the upstarts and reap the benefits."
Zhou Dongsheng casually analyzed a few reasons why he thought live streaming would be popular. After all, he was doing a reverse analysis based on the known future, which was equivalent to making up answers based on what he saw.
Even if it is just a casual remark, it is still deafening to the ears of those who are taking the exam with their eyes blindfolded.
"Good analysis! It makes me excited. Are you interested in setting up a live streaming platform together?" Principal Wang was very excited.
"Yes, I do, but I don't have much money. How about Principal Wang invest in my company, and I will use the money to invest in your live broadcast platform..." Zhou Dongsheng praised his own wit.
Isn't this cross-holding? Principal Wang knows much more about capital operation than Zhou Dongsheng.
"Your suggestion is good. What is your estimated market value for your company? I'll invest based on your estimate." Principal Wang was very interested.
Zhou Dongsheng raised a finger, "10 million? Is that so cheap for me? As far as I know, your company was founded with 10 million."
Principal Wang frowned, a little displeased, thinking that Zhou Dongsheng was deliberately giving him benefits in order to make friends with him. Such a deliberate method was too low.
I was originally quite optimistic about Zhou Dongsheng, but after this, it seemed that he had a low vision and Principal Wang felt that it was meaningless.
"It's 100 million." Zhou Dongsheng was confident. What a joke, using money to gain Principal Wang's friendship? Such a big man is of course to be slaughtered!
"What a joke! Your company has only been in business for a short time and its value has increased tenfold? On what basis?" Principal Wang laughed out of anger. He didn't expect that he had underestimated this young man.
The way the lion opens his mouth wide shows the recklessness of starting a business. After all, most entrepreneurs think that the careers they are doing have great prospects, but only very few can prove this.
"It's very simple. Liu is worth 50 million, and I am also worth 50 million." Zhou Dongsheng pointed to his head confidently.
Liu, who was eating beside him, was suddenly mentioned and was a little surprised. What the hell? Can I be worth 50 million? Even if I sell all my fat, I still can't get that much money.
"This is the current price. In two years, it will be at least this much." Zhou Dongsheng opened his palms and shook the Five Finger Mountain.
"Are you so confident? What if I poach Liu?" Principal Wang became more interested in Zhou Dongsheng's unfounded confidence.
"Then I've made a profit too. The signed contract not only has a high penalty for breach of contract, but also an industry non-compete agreement. Moreover, Liu can only play his greatest value with me." Zhou Dongsheng said confidently.
Principal Wang and Liu exchanged glances. Principal Wang was a little surprised when he received the latter's affirmation. Although he was young, he was mature in his work.
All of a sudden, Principal Wang was more interested in Zhou Dongsheng as a person than in the live broadcast industry that Zhou Dongsheng mentioned. After all, when it comes to investment, investing in people is the way to maximize profits.
A company is just a shell and can be replaced at any time, but people are different.
As for investment, it is what Principal Wang is good at. After all, he is the boss of an investment company and he is the capital!
Although Zhou Dongsheng is only eighteen years old, his insights, courage, and conversation skills are not what he should have at this age.
But Principal Wang is also a man who has seen the world. He has seen talented young people become leaders in their fields. Zhou Dongsheng is one of them.
Now, Zhou Dongsheng has impressed Principal Wang, the investment capital, with his performance, and has also made Principal Wang consider investing in Zhou Dongsheng.
It is the nature of capital to pursue profits, and as long as there is profit, capital will move. Principal Wang saw the profit in Zhou Dongsheng.
If there is profit, it is worth investing. Investment will inevitably involve risks, and the returns and risks themselves are directly proportional.
And the young Zhou Dongsheng is obviously such a project.
"Interesting. Now that we're full, how about we find a quiet place to discuss cooperation?" Principal Wang was very interested. It is precisely because of the risks that investment makes sense.
If everything is 100% profitable, why do we still need investors?
Zhou Dongsheng breathed a sigh of relief. After pretending to be a big shot for so long, he finally impressed Principal Wang. As expected, this kind of thing that was not 100% sure still made Zhou Dongsheng feel a little uneasy.
"No problem, how about coming to my company?" Zhou Dongsheng invited generously.
Liu, who had been eating, looked confused. How did they come up with a cooperation plan? Weren't they just chatting?
However, these shrimp dumplings are indeed delicious, Liu thought honestly.
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