Volume 2: Storm Rising 2015 Chapter 440: Snacks
Although the net worth of all the bigwigs present here is almost reaching the rigid standard of billionaires, some may not reach that level, but their influence and ability are certainly not to be underestimated.
As the youngest, poorest and least vocal youngster among them, Zhou Dongsheng gradually gave in. Could those who were barefoot be afraid of those who wore shoes?
The most important thing is that the attitudes of the big guys were unexpectedly elegant and easy-going. No one spoke in an air of airs. The atmosphere at the dinner was also particularly relaxed. Zhou Dongsheng was also happy while they were chatting about everything, which was a perfect match.
The owner and waiters of the inn were also very friendly and casual. After the dishes were served, Ding Sanshi, an old customer, took the initiative to take a group photo with them. Other big guys also took a group photo together. Zhou Dongsheng smiled and raised his scissors hand, and his young face looked like a husky among wolves.
The bosses' elegance and easy-going nature made Zhou Dongsheng recall a line from "The White-Haired Girl": Poverty breeds treacherous schemes, while wealth breeds consciences.
In simple terms, the economic base determines the superstructure. Perhaps this is the true portrayal. After all, we are all standing at the top of the pyramid. We can act arrogantly, but there is no need to.
After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the dinner table became more and more cheerful. Although Zhou Dongsheng didn't drink, the big guys didn't care. After all, to be honest, Zhou Dongsheng's young face didn't even qualify for them to urge him to drink.
Besides, since it was Ding Sanshi who organized the incident, the other bigwigs were just polite and didn't pay too much attention to it.
Zhou Dongsheng was also happy and at ease, just acting as a spectator at the drinking party, watching the big guys chatting and laughing at the dinner table. Without the halo, he was no different from an ordinary person in private.
As they chatted, they somehow got to talking about old times, and even the stock market. Ding Sanshi, with two sunburned spots on his face, said with a smile: "Hey, speaking of this, Lao Ma made his first pot of gold by speculating in stocks."
"The fortune I made by writing programs doubled in the stock market, but after being deceived by Lao Ding, I invested it all in the Internet and burned it all..." Xiao Ma Ge said happily with a red face.
"Speaking of this, I have to thank Lao Zhang for his stinginess. If he hadn't refused to pay a high price, the pig farm and the goose factory would belong to him. Hahaha..." Ding Sanshi laughed happily.
Zhang Chaoyang had a gloomy face and raised his head to drink the bowl of rice wine.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but think in his heart, who can bear this kind of stimulation? Anyone would be depressed, so it is normal for the Godfather to be depressed.
"Hey, Xiao Zhou, didn't you also make your first pot of gold from the stock market this year? I didn't expect that you and Lao Ma are not only from the same hometown, but also have similar experiences." Ding Sanshi was so excited that he mentioned Zhou Dongsheng casually.
"Oh? It's not easy to make money in the stock market this year." A big boss from a capital institution continued with interest.
"Although in this bull market you can buy with your eyes closed and the prices will go up, it takes great perseverance to lock in the profits. Why don't we have a chat, Xiao Zhou?" Another investor also laughed and cheered.
After all, everyone present was very familiar with each other's affairs, and they kept talking about things in the circle. They were in high spirits after drinking some wine, and the young man Zhou Dongsheng was suddenly pushed out.
It immediately became a "side dish" and all the big guys, "drunk and bold", looked at Zhou Dongsheng with interest.
"As for me, I was lucky. I entered the market just when the bull market was on the rise. When the market rose to nearly 5,000 points, I was afraid of heights, so I ran away. I didn't expect that I escaped..."
There was really nothing to brag about this experience to these bigwigs, so Zhou Dongsheng just mentioned it modestly and didn't want to elaborate. However, this obviously could not meet the standard of being a good appetizer.
"Old Ma, do people in your area like to make a fortune quietly? They are as low-key as you. You have learned the essence at such a young age. Even the investment of tens of millions of dollars is attributed to good luck."
"You were talking to me about the sharing economy today, why are you afraid to say it now?" Ding Sanshi said with a smile.
Xiao Ma smiled but said nothing, his gentle eyes seemed thoughtful. Is this how Dongsheng Investment came about?
"Oh? Sharing economy, this thing is very popular recently. I didn't expect that Xiao Zhou is in the same industry as us and is also an investor." The investment tycoon continued.
Even under the influence of alcohol, this group of smart guys came to their senses and realized that Lao Ding was deliberately trying to help the young man and create opportunities for him.
It seems that Old Ding really appreciates the young man. Not only did he bring him to the dinner, but he also intended to give him a push. So this cunning man also followed suit, wanting to see what this young man is capable of.
"I didn't just make a fortune by chance. I feel uneasy if I keep it in my hands. As the saying goes, 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket.' Besides doing some business, I also do some investment to spread the risk."
"Speaking of which, I was inspired by the experiences of Brother Ding and Brother Xiao Ma, so I headed for the game company, but I didn't expect to find an e-commerce company within a game company..."
This suddenly made him the target of public criticism. As if he was being made fun of for drinking with his boss, Zhou Dongsheng casually put the blame on the two big guys. After all, games were undoubtedly the pillars of their Internet empires.
When this investment idea came out, everyone laughed in good faith. "This investment in game companies is learned from Lao Ding and Lao Ma, so what do you think of the sharing economy?"
Zhou Dongsheng's brain was working at full capacity, trying to come up with an excuse, but he couldn't think of one for a while, so he just said, "I first learned about the concept of sharing economy from Didi Taxi, which raised 3 billion US dollars this year."
"I thought this concept was so profitable, but I couldn't afford to invest in a big one, so I looked for smaller ones. I happened to come across two shared bike projects. They were cheap and I didn't have any money. A bike is also a car, so I invested."
No matter how much he brags, it may be full of loopholes in the eyes of these big guys. Zhou Dongsheng simply revealed his cards and stopped pretending. I am just a cheater.
In this society where only results matter, once the results come out, everything will naturally be settled. Even if Zhou Dongsheng really says that he is a cheater, others will just laugh it off and think that he is hiding his abilities.
And when these words of the bachelor were spoken at the dinner table, coming from the mouth of a young man like Zhou Dongsheng, there was no sense of incongruity at all. The other big guys just listened to them as appetizers, laughed loudly, and drank more happily.
Ding Sanshi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This opportunity was given to you but you couldn't use it. But it didn't matter. Just think of it as a chance to make yourself familiar. After all, everyone here is a smart person and it's enough to leave an impression.
"Shared bicycles? Aren't they just public bicycles? We have them in Wuzhen too. What prospects do those smart bicycles have..." Zhang Chaoyang said casually while drinking.
Zhou Dongsheng's eyes lit up. With your words, it's a sure thing.
Zhou Dongsheng was originally worried that if he took the lead, the trend might be blown to the next industry.
But with this person's advice, this matter is a foregone conclusion. After all, the Godfather has made great military achievements and his reputation is not in vain.
Anyway, it won’t be long and the facts will speak for themselves soon.
By this time next year, the two concepts of live streaming and sharing will become the new favorites at this Internet conference.
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