Volume 5: Blossom and Fruit 2018 Chapter 910
In order to do something, Zhou Dongsheng simply closed the door for the next few days and carefully sorted out his already blurred memories, trying to find some hidden gems from them.
However, facts have proved that in the tide of the times, ordinary people are like a drop in the ocean, and their limited memory is completely unable to carry the magnificent times, so they have to learn to "forget".
Especially in this era of information explosion, if one does not forget, the brain's immersion in the grand narratives and major events every day is enough to consume all one's energy.
How can I have the energy to face life?
After all, we have to admit that although the Internet allows us to know everything about the world, 99.9% of these things have nothing to do with us and will not have any impact on our lives.
Even though the trend of the times is closely related to us, a grain of sand in the tide of the times, no matter how hard it struggles, will ultimately be swept forward and there is no other way.
In this case, "forgetting" is undoubtedly a self- protection mechanism. After all, the more you know, the more powerless you become.
The turning points that will truly affect the direction of the entire era often come quietly and unexpectedly.
Even those in high positions would not be able to guard against this, after all...
Throughout human history, what we have always done is to adapt, but there are very few things we can actually change.
After all, human power is limited!
However, it is precisely because of this that the human epic written by human beings appears so great and small. The light of human stars, although insignificant on the scale of the universe, is enough to illuminate the entire civilization.
Finally, after the retreat, Zhou Dongsheng only relied on his limited memory to sort out a simple list, which served as the basic guideline for building the entire fund.
Among them, the most suitable cornerstones are naturally Apple, whose market value has not yet exceeded one trillion yuan, Musk, who is about to become the world's richest man in the future, and Nvidia, the leader in the chip industry in the future.
These leaders at the forefront of the times are large in scale, with market capitalization large enough to accommodate massive amounts of capital. At the same time, they are currently at low levels that are underestimated by the market.
There is no doubt that these high-quality blue-chip stocks are the well-deserved battlefield for institutions, the nightmare for retail investors, and can be called financial meat grinders!
But for Zhou Dongsheng, in the current period of time, there is no such thing as highs or lows. From the perspective of the future, they are all lows, and you will make a profit if you buy them.
Don’t talk to me about technology or operation. Just close your eyes and press zero. Whether you press more or less is all fate!
The investment logic focuses on a set of club tactics...
Well, in addition to selecting a number of high-quality blue-chip stocks as the cornerstone of your backup plan, the rest are naturally the key to your own flexible operations.
Unlike public funds, public disclosures must still be made as scheduled during the closed period. Investors must have a clear idea of positions and investment sectors, as well as cash on hand and fund size.
Although investors can’t do much, they still need to have a sense of “participation”, right?
Just think of it as buying a ticket and immersing yourself in the love and hate in the financial market. If you make money, everyone will live in peace. If you lose money, everyone will curse together and say hello to the fund manager. In any case, you won't lose money.
Of course, investors who are only interested in joining in the fun by buying a few pieces of money and those who are keen on the idea that "all-in is a kind of wisdom" are obviously not among them.
In contrast, private equity funds do not serve retail investors. Whether it is the threshold or the restrictions of relevant policies, such as the inability to raise funds publicly, they are destined to have a more flexible operating scale.
Although sometimes the cutting is more brutal, but in the final analysis it comes down to four words: "Don't cheat the poor."
During Zhou Dongsheng's retreat, Lu Sifang was indeed not idle at all. According to the direction set by Zhou Dongsheng, he put in all his energy and strived to complete the market research work in every detail.
I wish I could find out what color the founder’s underwear is!
When Zhou Dongsheng received the report, he was deeply moved. He patted Lu Sifang on the shoulder and said with great satisfaction.
"Well done. I will read it carefully later. You can study this list..."
"Okay, Chairman!" Lu Sifang took the list as if it were a treasure, then turned around and continued to work with great energy.
As for Zhou Dongsheng, he read the report with great interest, even though many of the professional terms in the report were difficult for him to read.
But for someone who just wants to find familiar content between the lines, it is naturally not a difficult task.
It's just like when you see an unfamiliar character that you don't understand, just reading the radical is also a solution. This way you can read smoothly instead of getting stuck and unable to move forward.
“RELX? A domestic brand that was just established not long ago and is still seeking financing… Interesting!”
You know what, among the confusing English names of a number of overseas e-cigarette giants, Zhou Dongsheng actually saw such a domestic startup team that was established not long ago.
This is one of the few familiar names to him. After all, in the future, among the e-cigarette experience stores that will open up in the streets and alleys overnight, this name will definitely be the most prominent one.
Even though he doesn't smoke and knows little about it, the name still leaves a trace in Zhou Dongsheng's mind.
E-cigarettes can not only serve as a cover to deceive people, but their own controversial product positioning also has a lot of room for maneuver.
The most important point is undoubtedly the controversy about the harm of e-cigarettes. Although e-cigarettes have successfully emerged under the banner of differentiated competition with traditional tobacco, they now have a huge market worth hundreds of billions of dollars worldwide.
However, compared to the well-known side effects of traditional tobacco, whether it is cancer-causing, accelerated aging, or the blessing of men - impotence, they are all facts made public.
Despite this, it still did not stop the enthusiasm of smokers.
Compared to known risks, mankind’s greatest fear always comes from the unknown!
Even though I know it will cause cancer, aging, and impotence, since I have chosen it, I am naturally willing to bear the consequences.
It’s just like I checked the “User Agreement”. It doesn’t matter if I have never opened that thing, at least I clicked it to agree with it myself.
But the unknown is scary, no one knows what kind of disease will pop up!
Doctor: I have bad news and good news to tell you. The bad news is... you have a very rare disease!
Patient: …(deep breath) What about the good news?
The Doctor: We're going to name it after you!
Although this is also a good way to leave a good reputation, obviously, no one would want to choose this method (ridiculous).
For this reason, as e-cigarettes expand rapidly, this potential risk problem will continue to brew and expand until it suddenly erupts at some point and becomes a major earthquake that sweeps the entire industry!
So is there a possibility to resolve this crisis in advance?
The answer is of course yes, but the cost is very high, and it may even be more costly than it is worth...
That is to build a corresponding biological laboratory, do relevant risk assessments in advance, use solid experimental data as support, and even publish authoritative papers...
When Zhou Dongsheng saw the content mentioned in this paragraph, his eyes lit up. A biological laboratory! This is a good thing!
If I build such a laboratory without any reason, it would obviously be a bit unreasonable even if I am rich. I can't say that I had a sudden idea and wanted to take the opportunity to develop an elixir of life, right?
Although this result is the final destination of the dignitaries in every era and it remains the same today, for the 1%, it is not surprising that they would invest more in this aspect in order to continue to enjoy wealth and glory.
In this regard, many wealthy people who are ranked at the top of the world but are already old have already proved this point. In order to obtain more precious experiences in life, they are even willing to spend huge sums of money, giving people all over the world a solid lesson.
That is, there are still many things in this world that cannot be equated with wealth.
Obviously, the former has sufficient motivation to do such a thing, but if Zhou Dongsheng does it, it would be somewhat too abrupt.
After all, for a young, ambitious, and wealthy man in his prime, the latter is obviously more likely to be what he would do...
Unless, unless there are relatives offering sacrifices to the gods, under such a huge change, any change is reasonable...
Ahem, but now it seems that investing in e-cigarettes is a perfect excuse.
Not only can he use this as a pretext to build a laboratory, but he can also use it as a condition to seize the initiative in investment and achieve his own ulterior motives!
It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!
As for building a laboratory and the high cost of conducting scientific research, for Zhou Dongsheng, who now has a lot of money, it is the easiest thing to solve.
As long as it can play a role in the end, Zhou Dongsheng is determined to overcome all objections!
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng felt that he had a long way to go and his interest rose.
How do you view someone who is secretly trying to do something big, or even someone who is the only one in the world who knows about it...
Do you all feel like you are a bit like the villain in the movie?
"Oh my god, I am actually the villain?" Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but laugh out loud at his own thoughts, and then he explained to Li Jiana.
“Contact the startup team of RELX and tell them that our Dongsheng Group is interested in their project…” Zhou Dongsheng ordered lazily, and then he waited patiently.
With the current size of Dongsheng Group and Zhou Dongsheng's well-known ability, there is naturally no need to go through the trouble of visiting in person, let alone use this opportunity to express one's sincerity.
Capital is your sincerity!
The RELX team, which was just established in Pengcheng this year and is in its start-up phase, is now gearing up for battle and ready to go at any time.
No matter when it comes to marching and fighting, there will naturally be a lack of food and fodder. After all, no entrepreneur would complain about having too much money and nowhere to spend it!
To be honest, it was an unexpected thing for the entire RELX team when we received the olive branch from Dongsheng Group.
After all, from the establishment of the team to now, they have been trying to find financing. As the leader, Wang Ying has made full use of the connections and resources she has accumulated, but investors are obviously still in a wait-and-see attitude .
Especially when relevant policies have not yet been officially introduced, this gray area, which is very likely to be destroyed overnight, is too risky.
After all, investment not only depends on the person, but also on the timing and location. What works overseas may not necessarily work in China.
After all, when it comes down to it, the most direct competitor of e-cigarettes is undoubtedly China Tobacco, a major taxpayer, a behemoth that can support the three armed forces on its own!
Why didn't anyone dare to take advantage of such a tempting piece of cake before?
But it can’t!
After all, we have to admit that there are some bottom lines at any time. If you try them, you will die, and there will be no room for maneuver.
This is true throughout history, both in China and abroad, without exception, the only difference is that the standards are different.
Despite this, there has been no shortage of people throughout history who take risks. What they play for is the heartbeat and excitement. Without high risks, how can there be high returns?
Starting a business is like a huge crowd trying to cross a single-plank bridge. It is difficult no matter how you do it, so why not make it even more difficult? Add leverage to the difficulty. Wouldn’t the expected return skyrocket?
What if it works?
As for investors, sometimes they are like Red Bull, daring to support every dream that is not afraid of death. Isn’t this it?
The olive branch from Dongsheng Group was like a shot of adrenaline for the entire team, and everyone was energized.
"Although it's still a long way off, I still believe that there will be investors who can spot the gems. As for Dongsheng Group, based on my limited understanding..."
" Zhou Dongsheng, the founder of Dongsheng Group, once said that his investment philosophy is very simple, which is to support everything that young people like. It is precisely with this philosophy that he has achieved unprecedented success!"
“Obviously, the product concept of our RELX e-cigarettes coincides with this. I think this trip will definitely be fruitful!”
As the leader of the team, Wang Ying naturally used the trick of using the tiger's skin as a banner at the right time. This trick is a must-learn skill for any entrepreneur, and Wang Ying is no exception.
Zhou Dongsheng probably never thought that what he said casually could now become the golden rule in the mouths of some people.
Even though Zhou Dongsheng has completely focused on this matter, it does not prevent Dongsheng Group from maintaining efficient operation as usual and making rapid progress on the established track!
Among them, the two genuine chicken-eating mobile games that were launched online one after another have unsurprisingly received unanimous praise from the market, whether it is the outstanding R&D technology of Zhuchang, or Mihayo who regards it as a whetstone and openly challenges the big companies.
Undoubtedly, both of them have put in their best efforts and are taking this opportunity to test their results. However, the market for mobile games of PUBG is so huge that it is easy for the two to share the market.
Not only that, even Tencent, which came late, also joined the competition for the cake under the banner of the genuine chicken-eating mobile game, but its genuine version came from the completely unpopular PC game "h1z1".
Even Tencent's originally finalized introduction plan was shelved, and now it is relying on mobile games to try to recover some of its losses.
With the invincible traffic channels in the hands of Tencent, even a piece of weird stuff can be easily coated with a layer of gold powder, making it shine brightly.
Even so, it is still an unknown whether Tencent will continue to persist as before when its game license is blocked.
The Pig Factory, which had obtained the game license early and seized the initiative, finally made the balance of victory slightly shift towards him...
After all, this time he has a very powerful bargaining chip.
