Volume 4 Crazy Growth 2017 Chapter 827: Bravely Traveling to the End of the World
"How can I sleep like this? I'm afraid I'll wake up laughing in my dreams..." Mr. Duan's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone, and the sarcasm in his words was evident.
"Mr. Duan, you are joking. For you who are used to seeing storms, this is just a small wave that is not worth mentioning, right?"
Zhou Dongsheng laughed and said, now with this solid achievement, it is obvious that Zhou Dongsheng no longer needs to say too much, facts speak louder than words.
"You kid, if even this can only be considered a small storm, then there will never be any big storms in my life. I just didn't expect that your words would come true, and I actually bet on the right horse for you..."
Mr. Duan said with a hint of emotion that as an investor who focuses his main energy on the stock market, he is naturally well aware of the truth that different industries have different worlds, and he generally will not easily invest in things that are beyond his knowledge.
If it weren't for this junior whom he admired so much mentioning it, Mr. Duan would have known very little about virtual currency before. After a long conversation with Zhou Dongsheng, Mr. Duan became somewhat interested in this emerging virtual currency.
He has never been resistant to contacting and understanding new things, just like during the Internet bubble period, after gaining an in-depth understanding of the new Internet, he determined that it had great potential in the future.
So he chose to go against the current and entered the market in a big way to buy the pig factory stocks at the bottom, thus making this commendable investment, which was also one of the most successful investments in his life.
Under Zhou Dongsheng's lobbying, Duan Yongping had to admit that the emerging digital currency is indeed unique.
Especially with the passage of time, the Bitcoin market has been climbing to new heights step by step, all of which have verified the bold words Zhou Dongsheng had made in front of him.
Bragging is not a skill, but being able to turn the bragging into reality is the real skill, and the facts have proved it.
The market value of Bitcoin has also risen from just over US$700 to the current US$4,000. From the perspective of return on investment, this is obviously a considerable investment.
However, compared to Zhou Dongsheng's original bold words, it was only half realized. After all, Mr. Duan clearly remembered that Zhou Dongsheng had said that his future forecast was worth tens of thousands of US dollars...
As China issued a ban, Mr. Duan became more interested in this project. After all, the fact that the government paid so much attention to it was enough to prove the huge risks involved...
It is very likely to trigger systemic risks, have an impact on the original financial system, and may even become a weapon for harvesting in domestic and foreign financial offensive and defensive battles!
After all, there are several vivid examples of financial systems throughout Asia for reference, whether it is the disappearance of the island nation for 30 years or the collapse of the Siamese monetary system...
All of this is enough to prove that finance is a sharp blade that kills people without blood, and in this battlefield without the smoke of gunpowder, no matter how cautious you are, it is never too cautious.
In a confrontation of this level, even the veteran Duan Yongping does not think that he is much better than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
However, it was precisely because of this that Mr. Duan had a deeper understanding of this emerging thing. He did not expect that this thing had such great potential and could even be officially recognized!
Isn’t this a reflection of its value? After all, among the things that can be banned by the authorities, there is also the most profitable business in the world...
Could this thing actually rise to the same level as pornography, gambling and drugs?
"This is just the beginning, Mr. Duan. My positions remain unchanged. No matter how strong the wind blows, I will remain unmoved." Zhou Dongsheng said confidently, as if he had everything under control.
"It seems that you don't think that the official ban will shake the fundamental value of Bitcoin?" Mr. Duan said with interest.
"It is impossible to completely ban even tangible things, let alone virtual currencies that are rooted in the Internet system."
"As long as there is enough interest as a driving force, there will always be people who are willing to become the driving force of the market, and we only need to wait and see, and we can become the beneficiaries..."
Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but sigh that the existence of information asymmetry is an absolutely objective fact and will not be easily shaken by subjective factors. It is like the general trend of history. Slight changes are not enough to become the key to influencing the overall direction.
Looking at the market as a whole, there are always very few chips like Bitcoin that have unique conditions. Even if Zhou Dongsheng seizes a part of the market share in advance, it will not hinder the cold start of the entire market.
This kind of inevitability obviously cannot be replaced by a few words; it is almost indispensable.
Of course, the most important point is that market sentiment is not unified. In this anonymous market, everyone has their own ulterior motives and everything is based on interests. Naturally, there is no possibility of any awareness of sharing weal and woe.
At most, it would be my fault if my friend died.
So, when the Bitcoin train without brakes starts to accelerate, there seems to be no other option except to speed up or jump off the train.
"My young friend is truly amazing. Your ability to drive a tiger to devour a wolf and to sit on a mountain and watch the fight between tigers is truly brilliant. I can't think of any other way to describe it except talent." Old Duan did not hide his approval and said with great emotion.
"As for the former, I can admit it reluctantly, but as for the latter, isn't it referring to you, Mr. Duan?" Zhou Dongsheng joked with a smile.
Mr. Duan laughed, shook his head, and then changed the subject and suddenly asked, "Are you interested in taking on a few more LPs? With your ability, I believe there are many institutions willing to entrust their funds to you..."
"Well, I'm not sure about the money from outsiders, so I'm bound to be a little hesitant and dare not make a move. Besides, it's just the starting stage now, so I think it's better not to be too ambitious..."
Zhou Dongsheng thought about it and decided to speak in a more conservative way.
Obviously, this money is not so easy to get. After all, he is not a professional in this field. Even if he can barely stabilize the general direction by recruiting talents, once the tonnage is too large, Zhou Dongsheng will have to consider the risk of losing control.
"You kid, you can't spend outsiders' money, but you can spend my money as much as you want, right?" Upon hearing this, Old Duan couldn't help but smile knowingly, and then scolded with a smile that was not too hurtful.
However, Zhou Dongsheng's words obviously touched the heart of Mr. Duan. People always have their closeness and distance. If everything is based on profit, it would be a bit inhumane.
Mr. Duan, who has been working in the financial industry for many years, obviously has a deep understanding of this.
"Hehe, how can that be possible? This is a good thing and it should be kept within the family!" Zhou Dongsheng said with a grin.
" Okay, let's do this for now. I'll go back to China later and we'll get together again..." After that, Mr. Duan said no more and hung up the phone with a smile.
Zhou Dongsheng touched his head. Although the deadline of the Chinese ban was approaching, Zhou Dongsheng was not panicked at all. He even had the leisure to take some time to fly to Shanghai to attend the closing ceremony of "Dying to Survive".
That’s right, after more than three months of filming, the filming of this movie has finally come to an end, and a closing ceremony was held in Shanghai.
As an investor and important guest actor, Zhou Dongsheng's attendance was natural.
The presence of Zhou Dongsheng, the popular godfather of internet celebrities and a new capitalist, undoubtedly added a lot of heat and topicality to the closing ceremony.
After all, Zhou Dongsheng's weight in the public opinion field has long been recognized by the general public, as can be seen from his tens of millions of followers, not to mention other things.
In addition, Zhou Dongsheng is really good at entertaining people and knows how to cater to the public's preferences, which makes him a unique figure in the minds of the general public and also gathers a stable audience group.
If Zhou Dongsheng really has a sudden idea and wants to dive into the entertainment industry, then he will definitely be a well-deserved new top star.
Not only does it have its own traffic, it also has strong capital.
At the closing ceremony, Zhou Dongsheng did not shy away from using his own traffic to promote the film, and announced to the public that he would be playing an important cameo role in the movie.
When this news came out, all the reporters present were shocked. Isn't this the material for the report? There's a hot search, there's performance, and there's a bonus!
For a moment, everyone in the audience looked at Zhou Dongsheng with extremely tender eyes. It would be great if celebrities could be as sensible as Zhou Dongsheng!
"Hello, Jay Chou, could you please tell us what kind of role you will play in the movie?" the entertainment reporter asked while the iron was hot.
For a moment, the director and all the leading actors on the stage couldn't help but smile knowingly and looked at Zhou Dongsheng in unison.
Zhou Dongsheng, who is used to big scenes, is naturally not surprised by praise or criticism. He said calmly: "It is definitely a subversive role. I believe it will surprise all the audiences. As for the rest... I have nothing to say. "
Wen Muye, as the director, couldn't help but interject, "I can testify to this. It's beyond the expectations of all the audience. Not only the audience, but all the staff, including me, are also very surprised by this. I didn't expect Jay Chou to be willing to make such a big sacrifice..."
"And Jay Chou chose this role himself. I can only admire his willingness to sacrifice himself for art!"
This suspense really made the reporters present anxious. They couldn't wait to see the movie released. They wanted to see how subversive it was!
However, the material obviously already exists, and Zhou Dongsheng alone is enough to take up most of the material, not to mention the other leading actors.
The closing ceremony was quickly concluded in such a harmonious atmosphere, and all the reporters returned home with great satisfaction. They originally thought that they were just getting paid to do some routine pre-promotion for the movie.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Dongsheng brought him this pleasant surprise. He immediately returned to his job to work overtime and started to produce first-hand reports while the news was hot.
When the main creative staff found a place to have the wrap-up banquet, related reports had already quickly spread on the Internet.
"After Wolf Warrior 2, Zhou Dongsheng once again guest-starred in a subversive role!"
"Addicted to guest appearances? Grassroots billionaires may enter the entertainment industry!"
As soon as several related topics came out, they quickly attracted the attention of the entire network and directly appeared on the hot search list. Now, the three words "Zhou Dongsheng" are the well-deserved traffic code, and topics related to it can always get the attention of the public first.
"Good boy, if my husband wants to enter the entertainment industry, wouldn't it be a double blessing?"
"You know what? I'm really looking forward to it. With Zhou Dongsheng's wealth, he can be self-sufficient and become a refreshing force in the entertainment industry!"
"I can't wait to cheer for my husband! If you vote for me, I'll vote for you. Dongsheng will debut tomorrow!"
During the dinner, Zhou Dongsheng took some time to check his phone for a while. When he saw topics related to himself on the hot search list, he couldn't help but smile knowingly. Now I have my own publicity and promotion system.
But we can't favor one over the other, we have to treat them equally, so Zhou Dongsheng took the opportunity to post a Weibo.
"Thank you for your support. My first debut work, Wolf Warrior 2, will be released soon. I hope you will support me. Oh, and the final result of the 1.5 billion bet will be revealed soon..."
Once this Weibo post came out, it added fuel to the already hot topic and directly ignited the passions of the general public, who left comments under the Weibo post. Many people who just wanted to watch the fun also flocked to the post, secretly forwarding, commenting, liking, and giving support with three-link comments.
Today, the general public no longer needs to question whether Zhou Dongsheng has the ability to fulfill this bet.
But now the focus of public attention is obviously...if the box office is not reached, will Zhou Dongsheng keep his promise?
After all, this is undoubtedly the true meaning of “a promise is worth a thousand gold”!
The parties involved in the 1.5 billion bet naturally would not miss such a good opportunity to attract traffic. Zhou Dahai, who has now become a well-known film critic on Weibo, reposted the Weibo post and left a blunt message.
"I hope Jay Chou can keep his word and make up the box office revenue out of his own pocket."
Zhou Dongsheng was not to be outdone and responded in the comment section: "Your account is great, it will be mine soon."
This conversation made the onlookers very excited. They wished the movie would be released tomorrow so that the answer could be revealed directly. When they thought that it would take another month to see the result, they felt as if ants were crawling all over their bodies!
In just less than half an hour, the number of comments on this Weibo post easily exceeded 50,000, and the number of likes exceeded 100,000, and all data are still growing rapidly!
Compared with those traffic stars who are built up by data workers, Zhou Dongsheng has real traffic without any water. It is self-evident who is the real top star.
There is less than a month left until the release of Wolf Warrior 2, so this wave of publicity can be considered as an advance warm-up.
Director Wu naturally couldn't fail to appreciate such a favor, so he reposted the Weibo post and interacted with Zhou Dongsheng .
"Everyone is welcome to come to the cinema and enjoy Jay Chou's acting skills. I believe you will not be disappointed. He is another rising star in the film industry (thumbs-up)!"
Zhou Dongsheng happily praised each other's business with Director Wu on Weibo.
However, Zhou Dongsheng was enjoying a peaceful life, but the Bitcoin market was already experiencing a turbulent situation. Everyone was waiting for the final deadline of the Huaxia ban to arrive...
As time passed, in this market that was like a dark forest, it seemed as if a starting gun had fired!
run!
