Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 575: Steady Progress
There is no doubt that Mobike has ignited the market in Shanghai!
At this moment, Hu Weiwei felt that her hard work for more than a year had not been in vain, and the market feedback spoke for itself!
Of course, it is also inseparable from Zhou Dongsheng’s strong support. Without the traffic blessing of [Papi Jiang], it would be impossible to create such amazing first-day data!
Thinking of this , Hu Weiwei was naturally eager to share this news with Zhou Dongsheng as soon as possible.
"Hello, Mr. Zhou, I have good news to share with you. Yes, it's the first day's operating data of Mobike. You should be mentally prepared..." Hu Weiwei said confidently.
"On the first day, the number of registered users exceeded 100,000 during the evening rush hour, and the ratio of users who paid deposits reached 10:1. The 2,000 or so shared bicycles alone created nearly five times the number of real users..."
"Although nearly half of the users chose to apply for a deposit refund, there is still a surplus of more than one million in cash on the books..."
"This is just the real data feedback from the first day, and the number of bicycles we currently have is limited to a corner of Shanghai, and cannot even meet the user needs of one district..."
"If we have enough bicycles to meet the needs of the entire Magic City market, it would be simply..."
Hu Weiwei spoke with great excitement, as if he wanted to vent all the resentment that he had accumulated for more than a year.
"Yes, this data is not bad. This time, Mr. Hu can rest assured to let the production line run at full capacity and seize the market while the iron is hot. Once a virtuous cycle is formed, it will naturally not be a problem for the project to get on track as soon as possible..."
As one of the users and millions of victims of the shared bike-sharing app, Zhou Dongsheng has witnessed the process of this industry from building high-rise buildings, to hosting banquets for guests, to building collapses, and finally gradually getting back on track.
In fact, the business world is like a battlefield. The brutal market competition is a process of survival of the fittest. It’s just that the influx of a large amount of capital has accelerated this process.
The price of embracing capital is, of course, to compromise with its profit-seeking nature. However, the greed of capital will not be satisfied with just making a profit, but will want more and more.
Even if the original intention of establishing a project is good, it is difficult to maintain this original intention in the end.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why some companies with lofty ambitions choose to refuse to embrace capital and keep the initiative firmly in their own hands.
"That's natural. I was unsure at first, but now I have a good start. The data proves that my estimate of market demand was correct. There is still a huge demand waiting to be released to solve the last mile of office workers' daily commute..."
Although it cannot be said that he was successful yet, Hu Weiwei, who had already tasted a glimmer of sweetness, was naturally in high spirits and energetic.
However, in Zhou Dongsheng's view, this is just the beginning, and some ugly words need to be said in advance, just as a wake-up call to Hu Weiwei.
"Mr. Hu, there is one thing I must remind you of. It is the issue of deposit. This is a double-edged sword. If used well, it can undoubtedly speed up the development of the project..."
"But if we are not careful, Mobike may be pushed into a bottomless abyss. Once we lose the trust of users, it will be a total loss. So I hope Mr. Hu can treat this issue with caution."
"You must not be negligent in supervision, and at least make sure it is firmly in your own hands."
Zhou Dongsheng said seriously that he had not only heard the story of a thousand-mile dam being collapsed by an ant hole, but he had also witnessed it with his own eyes.
This bucket of cold water poured over Hu Weiwei's head immediately brought her back to her senses from her complacent state, although she felt some resistance subconsciously in her heart.
But after Hu Weiwei thought about it for a while, he immediately realized the importance of this issue, and it would not be an exaggeration to even describe it as the lifeblood of Mobike.
Zhou Dongsheng, who was able to point out the problem directly, made Hu Weiwei once again deeply feel Zhou Dongsheng's ability. It turns out that success is not a matter of luck.
"Thank you for your advice, Mr. Zhou. I will take this matter seriously. I will be responsible for this part myself and will make sure nothing goes wrong..." Hu Weiwei, who was convinced, promised solemnly.
"I believe in Mr. Hu's ability, but sometimes the authorities are confused. In the future, perhaps we can consider introducing a third party to supervise and further strengthen user trust..."
Zhou Dongsheng drew inferences from his example and made a suggestion, which Hu Weiwei humbly accepted.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, he hung up the phone. After all, the project had just started and Hu Weiwei still had a lot of things to do. But now that he had a goal to strive for, he was full of energy.
Zhou Dongsheng stretched lazily. He had done what he was supposed to do. The fire had been lit. All he had to do now was wait quietly for the fire to spread like wildfire.
Now that things here are done, the affairs in Shanghai have also come to a temporary end. It is time for me to return to Guangzhou, my base camp. After all, the projects there are also crying out for attention.
Heytea is one thing, but the main thing is that "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" is a cash cow that makes a lot of money every day, so Zhou Dongsheng naturally cannot turn a blind eye to it.
As for another game project invested by Dongsheng, that is, the company Mihayo, it is currently fully committed to the development of "Honkai Impact 3", the masterpiece of the Honkai trilogy.
Especially after receiving a large amount of financing from Zhou Dongsheng, Cai Haoyu, who had ample funds, chose to strive for perfection, wanting to polish the final chapter of the trilogy to be even more perfect.
During the time Zhou Dongsheng stayed in Shanghai, he would stroll over to inspect the place when he had nothing to do. Naturally, he strongly and unconditionally supported Cai Haoyu's ideas.
After all, his career is flourishing in many areas now, so there is no need to rush. Although for Mihayo, he undoubtedly has high hopes for this culmination of the Honkai trilogy.
Miho has been taking steady steps along the way, from the mediocre response of Honkai Impact 1, when the company was just struggling to make ends meet.
The modest success of Honkai Impact 2 not only made the company money, but also strengthened its determination to go all in on the two-dimensional style.
For Cai Haoyu, perhaps All-in is really a kind of wisdom (funny).
In Cai Haoyu's eyes, Honkai Impact 3 is undoubtedly their "peak work".
But in the eyes of investor Zhou Dongsheng, the bigger things are yet to come, so he will naturally not be as eager for quick success as ordinary capital.
Not only did Zhou Dongsheng give strong support, he also generously donated money and said he could continue to make additional investments.
"No reason, I just admire Mr. Cai's craftsmanship of striving for perfection. I think only with this spirit can we create a game that is not following the crowd and has a unique style..."
The words that were not used before in Hu Weiwei are naturally just right for the Second Ape, and they fit perfectly.
This approach, which is different from other capitals and like a breath of fresh air, has indeed greatly increased Cai Haoyu's favorability.
Moreover, Zhou Dongsheng is no longer as unknown as he was when he first invested in Mihayo.
As Zhou Dongsheng's deeds spread and his fame grew, Cai Haoyu's impression of him was repeatedly refreshed.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhou. I don't want to be the only failed investment in your hands..."
Cai Haoyu patted his chest and made the promise, obviously holding back a lot of energy.
