Volume 4 Crazy Growth 2017 Chapter 832 This matter is over
"It's a pleasure to work with you, Jay Chou!"
"It's a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Li!"
In the Shanghai Magic City, in the chairman's office of the Dongsheng Group's headquarters, Zhou Dongsheng and Li Chaohui sat opposite each other, both with smiles on their faces, and they both obviously felt that they had made a lot of money in this deal.
From the perspective of Tengda, although it is more optimistic about the model of Mobike, if it is purely from the perspective of expanding the mobile payment ecosystem, it will have the opportunity to get the chips of the small yellow car and get involved in the small yellow car...
That will undoubtedly help Tenda gain better benefits. After all, holding 10% of the chips is enough to have a place in the shared bike market, and this share is not low at all.
Especially inspired by Zhou Dongsheng's "unintentional words", if shared bicycles are to be able to "repeat the same mistakes" as Didi Taxi and complete a strategic merger.
Therefore, it is undoubtedly crucial to have a certain say in the ofo bike. No matter how solid the fortress is, the simplest and most efficient way is often to disintegrate it from within.
It is undoubtedly the most appropriate to first penetrate the opponent and then let Tengda act as a bridge to form alliances. In comparison, Zhou Dongsheng seems to be a little too cautious.
The same 10% of shares, when held by Zhou Dongsheng, and when held by Tengda, obviously have different weights.
But this did not prevent Zhou Dongsheng from taking this opportunity to sell this chip at a high price. After all, he could not do such a challenging task himself, so he let Tengda worry about it.
By getting rid of this burden and leaving with a profit, you can also obtain sufficient funds, which can be used in the development of other projects, which will definitely play a greater role.
After all, the biggest role of shared bicycles, whether it is the development of the mobile payment ecosystem or the high-sounding concept of the Internet of Things, is obviously not a stage for Zhou Dongsheng.
Without sufficient foundation and basis, it is obviously difficult to compete with the big guys.
Of course, given the current foundation of Dongsheng Group, it is not impossible. As long as we can find another way, we may have the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with the big guys. It just requires some time to accumulate.
Whether it is live streaming e-commerce or short video business, they are still in the stage of accumulating strength and then bursting into development. Obviously, there is still some distance to go before they can become trendsetters that lead the trend of the times.
But there is no doubt that these are the main battlefields for the next stage of mobile Internet, and are also one of the few avenues that can allow latecomers to overtake others.
With the advantage of being the first to enter the market, Zhou Dongsheng has undoubtedly accumulated sufficient advantages. If he cannot compete with the big guys and occupy a corner of the world with such a huge advantage...
Then Zhou Dongsheng could only say: It’s an honor to lose!
If I really can't win by then, I can just cash in all my chips and become my own comfortable landlord, whether I want to be an ordinary landlord or buy a cruise ship to travel around the world...
For Zhou Dongsheng today, these are undoubtedly things that are within his reach, so there is naturally no need to rush to achieve them.
On the contrary, it is something like the times and opportunities. If you really miss this opportunity, you will miss it forever.
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart, is this considered as not forgetting his original intention?
And with one party willing to sell and the other willing to buy, this transaction was naturally reached at an unexpected speed.
Especially after Li Chaohui asked Xiao Ma Ge for instructions, Xiao Ma Ge made a decision immediately in order to avoid any unexpected events. In order to avoid any unexpected consequences, he even called Zhou Dongsheng directly.
The two had dealt with each other several times before, and since it was hard to find such a straightforward buyer, Zhou Dongsheng naturally agreed.
So there was the scene of Li Chaohui and Zhou Dongsheng shaking hands. It was still unknown whether Tengda made money or not, but Zhou Dongsheng did make a lot of money, so the sincerity of his smile was genuine.
After all, after friendly negotiations between the two parties, and Zhou Dongsheng's skillful and logical approach to the sale, the final transaction price for the package sale of the two leading companies made Zhou Dongsheng quite satisfied.
A full 600 million US dollars!
Since entering the market at the end of 2015, it has exclusively won the A-round financing of two shared bicycle companies at a price of US$2 million each, completing its layout in the shared bicycle industry.
During these one year and eight months, Zhou Dongsheng made full use of the resources at his disposal and became one of the driving forces behind Mobike's emergence onto the stage.
From being ignored in the A round to being in great demand in the E round today, it has become the undisputed leader in the shared bicycle industry and a shining darling of the times.
Finally, these two popular pigs have been raised to be fat and white, it’s time to take action!
Although the initial cost of entering the market and building a position was 4 million US dollars, Zhou Dongsheng also invested a lot of resources and efforts over a period of one and a half years, and this part of the cost is obviously difficult to estimate.
Even so, this deal still made Zhou Dongsheng a fortune, and most importantly, he successfully exited the shared bicycle industry.
Zhou Dongsheng undoubtedly felt happier because he was able to make profits and exit the market in advance before the industry was in chaos, and start over with a light load.
"I hope this deal will be the beginning of our cooperation. To be honest, if Mr. Jay is willing, we at Tengda are very happy to become one of the shareholders of Dongsheng Group, and we will definitely not interfere with the group's operations without authorization ..."
"The most important thing is that we can also carry out more in-depth cooperation on projects such as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds," Li Chaohui said earnestly.
To be honest, for Tenda, which has been dominating the domestic Internet industry with its combination of social networking and games, the sudden emergence of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds was really beyond their expectations.
For this reason, Tengda was extremely envious. After all, no one knew how to make money from games better than them. If such a hot and phenomenal IP fell into their hands...
It will definitely be able to squeeze out more substantial profits, especially in the mobile game market!
"Of course, of course. If there is a chance, I think no one would refuse the opportunity to cooperate with Tengda, and I am no exception..." Zhou Dongsheng said sincerely with a bright smile on his face.
In fact, this is indeed the case. Whether it is Pinxixi, Douyin, or the current Mobike, Zhou Dongsheng has indeed cooperated and dealt with Tenda quite a few times.
But to put it simply, cooperation is the price of cooperation. After all, we are all in the same boat. With common interests, it is natural to negotiate and reach an agreement. It is good for everyone if we work together to make the pie bigger.
But cash cows like games are ready-made cakes, and if you want to get a piece of it, you have to pay a different price.
What's more, the further development of the "PUBG" IP and the process of mobile gaming are already in full swing. Whether it is QQ or MihaYo, they will undoubtedly be able to hand in an answer that satisfies the market.
As for cooperating with Tengda... ideally, it might be possible to produce a catfish effect, but in most cases, Tengda will become a scavenger.
Ahem, so unless it is necessary, it is best to use it with caution. As a player who has suffered greatly from it, Zhou Dongsheng deeply agrees with this.
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The next day.
As the dust settled on the deal, there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable, and the relevant news naturally spread like wildfire. With the help of the shared bicycle industry's favorable conditions, it quickly spread within the industry.
"Dongsheng Investment withdrew from the shared bicycle industry and sold all its shares in the two leading companies. Tenda took over the shares for over US$600 million!"
"Another textbook-level investment by the youngest billionaire, earning $600 million to add to his wealth!"
"Zhou Dongsheng's most successful investment? Let's reveal the many investments behind the youngest billionaire..."
Today, Zhou Dongsheng has become another traffic code on the Internet. Once there is any movement, countless marketing accounts will flock to him in an instant to share this traffic feast.
Topics surrounding Zhou Dongsheng are endless, and Zhou Dongsheng is either causing trouble or on his way to cause trouble. This is even more enjoyable for the spectators who like to watch the fun.
In particular, Zhou Dongsheng also likes to surf the Internet intensively. He appears on some topics from time to time, adding fuel to the fire and giving the onlookers a little shock from time to time. He is a typical example of generosity and magnanimity.
How can the melon-eating crowd not love such a sensible melon shed?
For a time, many people surrounded Zhou Dongsheng and improvised many new memes, which continued to increase the popularity of the "Zhou Dongsheng" IP.
"There is new material for "Zhou Dongsheng's Boring Life". I am urging you to update it online. Please update it quickly, husband!"
"My husband is not doing his job again. His side job is just for fun. His main job is to be an internet celebrity!"
"I can't wait to hear that boring music. If I don't watch it for a day, I feel like ants are crawling all over my body!"
"I made 600 million US dollars by making a casual investment. Well, the life of rich people is so plain and boring..."
Zhou Dongsheng never tires of reading through the comments from netizens who are making fun of memes, and can't help but smile knowingly. Sometimes, he can also catch a flash of creativity from the netizens' impromptu creations.
For example, several previous episodes of "Zhou Dongsheng's Boring Life" were improvisations that originated from responses to netizens' comments, and it has to be said that the effect was remarkable.
However, Zhou Dongsheng is not an internet celebrity who relies on popularity and works to make a living, so whether he updates or not depends entirely on his personal preference. Netizens can do nothing about this and can only urge him to update online from time to time.
Over time, it became a trend and it also became Zhou Dongsheng's personal feature in the comment section. Netizens enjoyed it and kept urging him to update his posts.
Seeing the popularity, Zhou Dongsheng felt a little embarrassed. How about an impromptu update to meet the needs of the general public?
Zhou Dongsheng touched his chin and pondered for a moment, but what should he update? If he regarded earning 600 million US dollars as a "small goal"...
The show effect is absolutely explosive!
Especially considering the difficulties Yida is facing recently, this wave will definitely max out both topics and traffic. However, if it goes too far and gets itself into trouble, it will not be worth it.
This dangerous thought flashed through Zhou Dongsheng's mind, and he quickly put it out of his mind, thinking to himself: What a sin, I just made 600 million dollars, how come I am so proud of myself?
It was just that someone brought him a pillow when he was sleepy. Before Zhou Dongsheng could finish reflecting, a phone call interrupted his thoughts.
"Mr. Jay, how are you?" Master Wu's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone.
"Director Wu, why did you think of looking for me? The movie is about to be released, and you are a very busy man now!" Zhou Dongsheng joked with a smile.
"To be honest, it's because of the movie. It's about to be released. In order to make the movie a hit and ensure that the box office performance isn't too bad, I plan to arrange a few road shows to warm up the movie..."
"The most important thing is that Jay Chou risked his life for this movie and made a 1.5 billion box office bet. I still remember this favor. No matter what, I can't let you, Jay Chou, suffer any loss, right?"
"If the box office is not up to par, I will have to pay for it no matter what!" Master Wu was particularly forthright, and his speech, which was based on his familiarity with "Pattern" and "Emotional Intelligence", was quite on point.
"What are you saying? As a director, can Director Wu not have confidence in his work? Believe me, we can't afford this money. This is your chance to become famous!"
Now that it has come to this, Zhou Dongsheng naturally no longer needs to hide anything.
"Thank you, Jay Chou, for your good wishes. But Jay Chou, you played a major role, so how about you do me a favor and join us in this roadshow? It doesn't matter whether it's Shanghai or Beijing. You can choose whichever city you want. The effect will definitely be better with you there!"
Master Wu revealed his true intentions and stated his purpose. It seemed that he came here to take advantage of Zhou Dongsheng's popularity.
At the same time, Master Wu couldn't help but secretly rejoice that he had used his "traffic password" correctly. He had originally planned to find a young actor to replace this role.
After all, in such a movie with a male protagonist, the other characters are just supporting roles to highlight the existence of the protagonist. Therefore, there is no need to go to great lengths in casting, and it is better to save as much as possible in order to save budget.
I just didn’t expect that with the passage of time, Zhou Dongsheng’s guest appearance has become worth a fortune!
With Zhou Dongsheng's current fame, purely from the perspective of film and television, the traffic bonus brought by him is definitely no less than that brought by ordinary top stars, and may even exceed it.
After all, there are many top stars, but people like Zhou Dongsheng are unique and have no branches.
"That's easy. After all, this movie is not only my screen debut, but also the first movie I've invested in. It's of great significance, so I should attend. It just so happens that I just recently settled a business deal and have nothing to do, so I'll just follow Director Wu's arrangements!"
Zhou Dongsheng said this calmly, but the speaker may not have meant it, but the listener took it to heart. Master Wu's mouth twitched when he heard it.
600 million US dollars, that is an astronomical figure of more than 4 billion RMB. It would be great if my movie box office could be that much...
Thinking of this, Master Wu couldn't help but shook his head and threw this unrealistic idea behind him. A box office of 4 billion would directly surpass The Mermaid and claim the top spot on China's box office chart.
How could this be so easy? Let's first figure out how to resolve the 1.5 billion box office bet.
