Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 713: Past Events
Zhou Dongsheng scratched his head and was helpless about this. He could only relax and drink tea. However, with something on his mind, even the Phoenix Dancong tea on the top of the mountain tasted bland.
Ding Sanshi was amused when he saw this, and couldn't help but say, "I didn't expect that you would get anxious and angry sometimes. Okay, I won't keep you in suspense, otherwise this excellent tea will be like chicken ribs to you..."
"I have to say, you are quite intelligent. Grouping is definitely a choice that has more advantages than disadvantages for you."
"After all, you have built up such a large business without any effort. If you don't integrate it soon, you may run the risk of it becoming too big to handle anytime soon."
At this point, Ding Sanshi seemed to be thinking of something from the past, and said with emotion: "Speaking of this matter, the pig farm experienced a painful experience back then."
"So if we talk about this matter, then I, as the person involved, do have some say."
Ding Sanshi said calmly that although the pig factory almost died halfway because of this, times have changed and the pig factory has now become one of the top Internet giants in the country.
Even Ding Sanshi had already achieved success, so when he talked about this old event, it was natural and calm.
After all, he was the winner who had the last laugh, and this past event was just a passing mention in the history written by him.
History will only remember the achievements of the victors. After all, only the victors are qualified to write history. As for the losers, they are like historical dust and will only be swept into the dustpan of history.
Hearing this, Zhou Dongsheng seemed to vaguely remember that he had learned a little bit of knowledge in this area on the Internet, not only from Zhuchang, but also from Tencent, Alibaba and other Internet giants once known as the BAT Big Three.
Regarding the history of this group of people's rise to wealth and their legendary, ups and downs, and magnificent entrepreneurial history, I believe that not only Zhou Dongsheng, but most people have more or less known something about it.
After all, compared to the historical figures who shine brightly in history books, due to the distant era, they have become more or less distorted and vague, and may even have been "deified" long ago.
However, this group of leaders born in the Internet age are all living legends. Compared with historical figures who have already been judged, they always have some inexplicable meanings.
Although they have spent half their lives in military service, no one can predict what this group of people, who are already standing at the top of the pyramid of the times, can create in the future.
After all, there are people who try to "beat heaven by half" and go against heaven, and ultimately almost die... ahem.
However, what he learned from hearsay was naturally not as good as what the person involved said in person, and Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but feel a little emotional about this.
It seems that in this chess game of the times on the top of the mountain, ordinary people who have been looking up from the foot of the mountain are gradually moving towards the top of the mountain step by step, and are gradually becoming qualified to go to the top of the mountain.
And you can also get a glimpse of the true nature of this chess game of the times!
Maybe, I will have the opportunity to participate in it. As for what role I will play, a pawn, or... it is obviously still unknown.
But this perspective and experience are obviously unattainable at the foot of the mountain.
In comparison, Ding Sanshi, who was already sitting firmly on the top of the mountain, watching the clouds rise, was obviously an experienced person.
Therefore, Zhou Dongsheng pretended to listen attentively and was willing to hear the details!
Perhaps it was because he watched Zhou Dongsheng grow up, and he was young and energetic, just like himself when his pig factory went public overseas, full of energy and ambition.
It was precisely because of this that I almost fell flat on my face. As a person who has experienced this, I am always happy to take it as a warning and pass it on to those who come after me.
It’s just that most of the young and energetic latecomers never care about these things. They can only empathize when they fall into the same pit.
In this respect, Zhou Dongsheng was obviously an alternative and a qualified listener. This just happened to arouse Ding Sanshi's interest in talking, so he thought about it for a while and began to talk.
"I believe that you must have heard about the pig factory US stock incident that caused a sensation back then, even though you were young. I guess you were only a few years old at that time..."
At this point, Ding Sanshi couldn't help but pause. Looking at Zhou Dongsheng in front of him, who was as young as he was back then, he more or less felt what it meant that "the waves behind push the waves ahead forward."
But it was just a sigh of emotion, and there was no sense of frustration, although when Zhou Dongsheng was his age, Ding Sanshi had just graduated from university.
However, as pioneers, the former three musketeers of the Internet, in terms of their achievements alone, are obviously not comparable to Zhou Dongsheng's 10 billion yuan fortune.
Giants will not envy those who stand on their shoulders because they can stand higher and see farther.
"I know that many investors sighed and lamented because they missed out on the pig farm stocks that were priced very low. If they had been able to buy shares in the pig farm at that time, it would have been an investment worth bragging about for the rest of their lives..."
Zhou Dongsheng nodded and said with a smile, however, this kind of opportunity was destined to have no chance for him even if he had been reborn more than ten years earlier.
After all, I was only a few years old at that time, so even if I had an adult's soul, it would not help, not to mention that I knew very little about that era...
However, there may not be an opportunity like the World Cup to quickly accumulate the first pot of gold, not to mention the US stock market on the other side of the ocean, which is even more out of reach.
"That's just hindsight. When the pig farm stocks were placed in front of them at a bargain price, weren't they afraid to get them? Only Brother Duan had the foresight to recognize the gem..."
Ding Sanshi sneered, but when he mentioned Mr. Duan, there was a hint of admiration in his words.
For both the pig farm and Ding Sanshi, Mr. Duan really played a role of timely assistance and extended the life of the pig farm.
Otherwise, whether it can survive the Internet winter and usher in the spring breeze is obviously still an unknown.
"Our ancestors said that good and bad are interdependent. Good and bad are the root of good fortune, and bad fortune is the root of misfortune. I have to say that there is some truth to this. If I hadn't experienced this misfortune, I wouldn't have met Brother Duan."
Ding Sanshi said with a smile, and after a slight sigh, he suddenly changed the subject and said, "Although this matter is widely known, you certainly don't know how this pig factory crisis was triggered step by step, right?"
Zhou Dongsheng was listening with great interest. When they finally came to the main part of the play, Ding Sanshi actually started to keep the audience in suspense. Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but get anxious.
"Of course, I have no way of knowing the internal secrets of this pig factory. Even if I knew, it would only be hearsay. How can it be as convincing as the personal narration of the parties involved? Brother, please stop keeping me in suspense..."
Zhou Dongsheng waved his hands repeatedly, and his impatient look obviously fully satisfied Ding Sanshi's evil taste of keeping people in suspense.
Ding Sanshi slowly brewed another cup of tea, savored it carefully, and said meaningfully: "It's really good tea..."
Zhou Dongsheng, who was no ordinary person , understood it immediately and decided, "Since you like it, I'll arrange for a few more kilograms to come tomorrow. If that doesn't work, we can go to the top of Phoenix Mountain and buy a tea field..."
If we continue talking about this, Zhou Dongsheng might even make a bold statement and take over Phoenix Mountain. After all, it is not against the law to brag a little, and to satisfy his gossipy nature, Zhou Dongsheng is determined to do it.
Ding Sanshi also knew when to stop, not that he cared about such a small amount of money, it was simply because "home flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers", and the benefits obtained from extortion from others naturally had a different taste.
"You are smart, kid. What was I talking about just now? Oh, by the way, this process is somewhat similar to your current situation."
"At that time, the pig factory had just been listed on the US stock market. It was extremely popular for a while and became one of the three major portals of the Chinese Internet. At that time, Tengda was not even ranked..."
"At that time, I was young, competitive and ambitious. Like you, I found a professional manager to help the pig farm learn from its strengths and weaknesses , seek better development and expansion, and jointly explore a mature business model..."
"After all, in the Internet industry at that time, everyone was crossing the river by feeling the stones, and no one could tell where the road would lead."
Ding Sanshi was also very excited when talking about the past. After all, he had been in a high position for a long time, and sometimes it was not easy to find a suitable person to listen to him.
After all, looking at like-minded people who are at the same level, we are all in the same era, have been through wind and rain, and everyone has his or her own story, and no one is much worse than anyone else.
As for looking down, looking at the group of young talents who have come in as fresh blood within the company, there is a big gap. Only the right-hand men following around may be able to say a few words.
On the contrary, a young man like Zhou Dongsheng is just right. Not only is his taste met by others, but he also has similar interests, which can satisfy Ding Sanshi's appetite.
As Ding Sanshi told the story, a drama about the power struggle in the pig factory slowly unfolded before Zhou Dongsheng's eyes.
Zhou Dongsheng finally understood why Ding Sanshi said that this was somewhat similar to his current situation.
"However, ideals are always full, but reality is extremely bleak. My original intention was to find like-minded people to jointly explore the future of the pig farm, but I didn't expect that I would invite wolves into the house and find people with ulterior motives."
"When I was young and competitive, I had a long-term vision and neglected the importance of those around me. As a result, I trusted the wrong people and almost paid a heavy price."
"At that time, the US stock market was hit by a cold wave in the Internet market, and the stock prices of pig factories continued to plummet. It was also because of adversity that a friend in need is a friend indeed, which made me face the reality."
"I had thought about selling the pig farm at that time, but the deal fell through because of a power dispute among the internal management."
At this point, Ding Sanshi smiled and said, "This is the relationship between good and bad. Otherwise, I would be like Little Li Chaoren and regret it for the rest of my life."
Ding Sanshi's teasing made Zhou Dongsheng a little uncomfortable. It turned out that Little Li Superman's investment achievements were not only passed on by word of mouth among the general public, but were also a laughing stock among the big guys.
"That professional manager not only used the contract issue to undermine my financial support and ruin the acquisition, but also overstepped his authority and sent a letter to all employees as a way of forcing me to step down..."
"It was this incident that made me realize that it is so hard to find people who share the same ideals as me. After all, money is not as attractive to people. Fortunately, the initiative is always firmly in my hands."
"Otherwise, I might become one of the many founders kicked out of the company."
Although Ding Sanshi said it lightly in just a few words, the power struggle involved made Zhou Dongsheng feel a little scared.
If the chess piece had been played a little worse, the pig farm might have changed hands. Without Ding Sanshi, the soul figure, the pig farm might not have reached its current state.
After all, Zhuchang, which had not yet found its way into the gaming industry at that time, was still just an Internet company with nothing in appearance. Although it was one of the three major portals in China, it was just a facade but no substance.
Difficulty in monetization and immature business models were the biggest criticisms of Internet companies at that time.
"As the company's largest shareholder, the professional managers seized power but could not seize the equity. Even if they sidelined me, it would be useless. The only cost of removing the management was that the pig farm at that time was plagued by internal and external troubles and was on the verge of collapse..."
"It was at that time that I met Brother Duan, who pointed out a clear path for me and asked me to try to explore the direction of games. Brother Duan used this trick to help 'Xiaobawang' turn the tide and turn its decline into a well-known enterprise known throughout the country..."
"But even Brother Duan eventually failed in the attempt to seize power. But his story is a mess, purely a historical issue, so let's not talk about it."
At this point, even Ding Sanshi just passed it over. After all, if we put aside the historical background and just talk about the facts, what's the difference between that and being a hooligan?
"I don't need to elaborate on what happened next. After finding the right direction, the pig farm tasted the sweetness immediately. It turns out that starting a business can also be self-reliant and does not necessarily require financing..."
"Even that guy Lao Ma, I only asked him to make games after I tasted the sweetness. Now I think about it and I feel a little regretful!"
After saying this, Ding Sanshi couldn't help but laugh out loud. Right and wrong, success and failure are all in vain. Today, everything has become a laughing stock.
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but be fascinated by such a turbulent era with a lot of things to be rebuilt. At the same time, Zhou Dongsheng also realized Ding Sanshi 's intention in mentioning this old story.
Both Duan Yongping and Ding Sanshi himself were caught up in the internal friction and suffered greatly due to the power struggle among the management.
They all paid the same heavy price for this lesson, which made Zhou Dongsheng have a strange idea.
Maybe the two of them will get together and become good friends, perhaps because they sympathize with each other and share the same suffering?
Perhaps even the intention of purchasing a large number of pig farm stocks was based on this consideration, although it is said that the way of investment is to pursue profit first and not be affected by emotional factors.
But humans are not cold machines after all, who can always remain absolutely rational and only care about changes in numbers. The uncontrollable variable factor of emotional component is one of the main factors that make human beings unique.
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