Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 176 Not much, not much
Huang Zheng’s teacher is Duan Yongping. For most people, this name may be unfamiliar. Compared to his name, his achievements are more well-known.
The well-known name of "Subor" game console was created by Duan Yongping. With the help of "Subor" game console, a factory with a loss of 2 million yuan was transformed into a factory with an output value of more than 1 billion yuan!
That was 1 billion yuan in 1993!
With this brilliant report card, Duan Yongping sought the possibility of shareholding reform from the group company. However, due to the objective conditions at the time, the application was not approved.
Perhaps in the eyes of the group company, your success, Duan Yongping, is dependent on the platform of the group company, rather than your personal ability!
Therefore, Duan Yongping resolutely chose to go into business, gave up the "honorable" identity of the director of a factory with an output value of 1 billion yuan, and founded BBK in the eyes of countless people who could not understand him.
Duan Yongping's life afterwards, just like the name "BBK", rose step by step.
In just a few years, BBK became the leader in the industry, and the brand, like "Little Overlord", became a household name.
Duan Yongping has proved with his own abilities that his success is not accidental. The fact that he has created two nationally renowned brands at the same time speaks for itself.
Duan Yongping, who was once the most popular person, chose to retire in 2001 and went to the beacon country to bide his time. Just like when he founded BBK, people still find it difficult to understand this decision.
However, extraordinary people do extraordinary things. If everything is reasonable, then what is the difference between them and ordinary people?
After Duan Yongping came to the Beacon Country, the Internet bubble burst and the pig factory's stock price plummeted. It is no exaggeration to say that it was cheaper than toilet paper.
At this time, Duan Yongping bought a large amount of pig farm stocks at a price of around US$1, thus starting his own investment journey.
On the road of investment, Duan Yongping continued to rise step by step as if he had been blessed with a cheat code. Not only did he win the pig factory, but he also reaped rich rewards from companies such as Apple and General Motors.
He was even once known as "Duan Fite" in the investment community and was described as the Buffett from the East. This is a good example.
Because he solved the technical problems raised by Ding Sanshi, Huang Zheng, who went to the United States to study, was introduced by Ding Sanshi to meet Duan Yongping, and received guidance from Duan Yongping, his life mentor.
In 2006, "Duan Fite" took a photo of Buffett's lunch and brought Huang Zheng to the event...
In addition to Huang Zheng, his favorite disciple, Duan Yongping has two other disciples, who are the heads of two major domestic mobile phone giants!
The ups and downs in the life of a legendary boss, who can’t help but say it’s awesome?
To some extent, sometimes reality is far more outrageous than fiction. After all, fiction requires logic, and the protagonist of the novel is limited by the author's exhausted and barren imagination...
It was a transatlantic call, and despite the 12-hour time difference, the call was unexpectedly connected because Duan Yongping had not yet fallen asleep.
"Why are you calling me so late? Are you encountering any difficulties?" Duan Yongping said calmly, like a godfather, ready to provide help to his disciple at any time.
"Teacher, you are still awake. I hope I am not disturbing you. I am calling you because I can't hide my excitement. I met an interesting young man..."
In front of Duan Yongping, Huang Zheng was like a child who couldn't wait to share his joy with his elders, and told him the whole content of his conversation with Zhou Dongsheng.
Duan Yongping on the other side listened attentively, lost in thought from time to time, with a hint of enlightenment and surprise occasionally flashing in his eyes. After Huang Zheng finished talking like a bamboo tube pouring beans, he spoke with a little interest.
"So, this young man is quite interesting. Please introduce him to me when I return home. You should also cherish this noble man and never look down on others because of their age."
"Do this well. I am very much looking forward to your future."
"I know, teacher." Huang Zheng said happily. In the eyes of Huang Zheng, who was deeply influenced by Duan Yongping, it was a great honor to be recognized by his teacher!
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On the other hand, although this is not Zhou Dongsheng’s first investment, there is no doubt that this is likely to become Zhou Dongsheng’s most successful investment.
However, before Xunmeng Technology incubated the Pinxixi platform, success was still unknown, but this investment figure was indeed Zhou Dongsheng's largest investment.
A full 20 million US dollars is already a huge drain on Zhou Dongsheng's current assets, and is definitely not a small amount.
The reason for using the US dollar is simply because it is a common unit used in the investment community, perhaps to facilitate international integration.
Although this large amount of funds does not need to be received all at once, it is still a real investment. Once the contract is signed, Dongsheng Investment will need to gradually transfer it to the account of Xunmeng Technology Company.
If Dongsheng Investment is unable to fulfill the contract, then the investment will naturally be invalid. The minimum spirit of contract must still be maintained.
The investment matter can be left to Lu Sifang to follow up and resolve. After all, the investment is in the name of "Dongsheng Investment" rather than Zhou Dongsheng's personal name, so it is not a big problem.
Zhou Dongsheng was naturally confident about the time required for fund preparation, but the funds in the stock market could be delayed as long as possible. After all, it was all money, and a daily limit could mean tens of millions .
Zhou Dongsheng suddenly understood why some companies, although they obviously have money, repeatedly default on payment for goods. Perhaps it is just to make the best use of time costs and create profits.
The most important mission in Shanghai has been accomplished, and Zhou Dongsheng has put down a heavy burden in his heart. He feels free for a while and can now take a short vacation to relax.
After all, he just made tens of billions of dollars, what could be bigger than this?
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The next day, in order to give full play to his role, Lu Sifang also fully exerted his subjective initiative and took his team to Xunmeng Technology. The two sides conducted detailed and thorough consultations on investment matters.
After all, if something agreed upon verbally is to be put into a written contract, a detailed and comprehensive contract is naturally needed. Both parties also invited legal professionals to draft the contract.
After all, it is an investment of hundreds of millions, so it is never too much to be thorough.
Just like that, the Series A financing of Xunmeng Technology was quietly completed by Dongsheng Investment alone. The specific amount was not disclosed by both parties. With Huang Zheng selling 20% of the shares, Dongsheng Investment also became the second largest shareholder of Xunmeng Technology.
In the huge investment world, many companies receive angel and A round financing every day. However, the news of Xunmeng Technology's A round financing was like a stone sinking into the sea, without causing any waves.
That evening, Zhou Dongsheng once again made an appointment with Principal Wang to have dinner together. Zhou Dongsheng brought his assistant with him, while Principal Wang's female companion was replaced.
While chatting and laughing at the dinner table, Principal Wang belatedly asked, "By the way, how is the investment you came to Shanghai to discuss going? Did you close it?"
"The deal has been made. My first investment for Dongsheng Investment has been made." Zhou Dongsheng smiled brightly.
"I hope your investment will be as prosperous as its name! How much did you invest?" Principal Wang asked casually, raising his glass with a smile.
"Not much, not much, just one hundred million ." Zhou Dongsheng took a sip of tea and said calmly.
