In the world of the Internet, there is no difference between mid-week and weekend. Messages travel quickly.
On the morning of August 20, the news that Uber (China) raised US$5 billion was a hot search topic. The entire VC community was shocked. This is not only a matter of funding, but also means that Uber (China) has made up for its "shortcomings".
Didi and Uber will continue to "fight"!
To this end, Didi's management held an emergency meeting at 11:30 a.m. to discuss countermeasures.
Didi headquarters.
The atmosphere in the conference room was quite solemn. Chairman and CEO Cheng Wei sat in the main seat, spinning his pen with a pensive look on his fair face.
Zhu Jingshi, Didi’s vice president of strategy, was introducing the situation, “We raised US$4.5 billion in June. In addition, we received a syndicated loan of US$2.5 billion led by China Merchants Bank and a long-term debt investment of US$300 million from China Life.
The total is $7.3 billion. China Post is preparing to raise US$240 million to us, and the contract will be signed next week. In addition, we are still talking with Foxconn. Chairman Guo Taiming plans to invest US$200 million in us. Our initial valuation is $33.5 billion.
So, it's clear now that we have about $7.7 billion in hand. Uber (China) only has $5.45 billion. The market values us at nearly three times higher than Uber (China). They can't beat us. "
This mouthful of chicken blood is enough.
"Bah bang bang!" Everyone applauded.
In fact, all Didi executives here understand the truth. They are the industry leaders and the dominant party. But Uber (China) suddenly received US$5 billion. Who wouldn’t be worried about this momentum?
Liu Qingdao: "Let me tell you another piece of news. Just now, Jing Gao, the actual controller of Phoenix Fund, a shareholder of Uber (China), sent a message to me through Ms. Guo Lingyu, the executive director of Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific.
He asked us what is the selling price of Didi? He wanted to buy us. Didi is a common cause for all of us. Will everyone agree to him? "
A group of executives said: "Of course not."
"Mr. Liu, this Jing Gao thinks too highly of himself. If the competition continues, I'm afraid he will lose his pants."
"Ha ha!"
Liu Qing did not tell the real situation, but took a shot of chicken blood called "angry". Immediately morale is available. Looking around, he said confidently: "Didi will not admit defeat. It is impossible to lose. Leave the financing to me, and I will leave it to you to fight Uber."
Liu Qing is indeed very capable, and everyone in the conference room is full of fighting spirit.
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After the meeting, Liu Qing and Cheng Wei chatted for a while and went to the restaurant downstairs for lunch.
A very simple lunch, a steak, a fruit salad, and a glass of red wine. Sitting in the window seat of the restaurant, Liu Qing thought for a moment and called her cousin Liu Zhen, "Jen, haven't you had your lunch break yet?"
Liu Zhen's English name is "jen", and the corresponding Chinese translation is "zhen". Liu Qing's English name is "jeanliu", and the corresponding Chinese translation is "Qiong". So the two sisters not only have similar resumes, but also have similar English names.
"Of course not yet." Liu Zhen seemed to be in a good mood and said, "Jean, you have called me a bit frequently recently!"
"Is there any?" Liu Qing asked. She has a very strong personality and would never admit it.
Liu Zhen chuckled and said sharply: "Then I'll give up. I've been a little busy lately." The kind of overt and covert fighting between sisters has been something that they have known since childhood.
Liu Qing said: "Don't worry. Mr. Jing from Phoenix Fund, your major shareholder, is quite interesting. What kind of person is he? I want to meet and chat with him."
Liu Zhen said leisurely: "Jean, the offensive and defensive momentum is different now! Mr. Jing is not something you can just meet if you want. If you feel that Uber is putting too much pressure on you, it is the same as having a chat with our Mr. Qiao."
Liu Qing laughed and said: "Xiao Zhen, it's okay. I've already started to write. Okay, let's wait a month before we talk about this topic."
Hang up the phone forcefully.
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At noon on Saturday, while the Liu sisters were exchanging harsh words on the phone, Jing Gaogang and Wang Shitou had a light lunch and sat chatting in the viewing living room on the second floor of their vacation villa at "Vanke Seventeen Miles".
In August in the deep city, the afternoon sunshine can bake people to a crisp. So, the two of them sat in the living room, blowing on the comfortable air conditioner, drinking tea and admiring the sea view.
Jing Gao came to say goodbye. I mentioned it during the meal just now.
Wang Shitou was dressed very casually: T-shirt, big pants, leaning against the sofa. His home is not far away in Villa No. 12. But his relationship with Jing Gao was not close enough to invite Jing Gao to his home, so he held a banquet in this holiday villa.
"Mr. Jing, your use of Xia Shang Real Estate to merge with Canglong Group is a good move! The shares of the few small shareholders in Xia Shang Real Estate have been diluted, and it will be difficult to make any waves in the future. This is different from Uber ( China) are two management styles. Very good!"
Jing Gao just smiled and said: "I really didn't think so far."
Wang Shitou laughed, but he couldn't believe it. His time is actually very valuable and his schedule is very full. But he still stayed in Jinggao to chat after the meal. Because, with Jing Gao's support, he has taken the initiative in the Baowan battle.
It’s just that the outside world doesn’t know it yet. Jing Gao just told him clearly that he had acquired 15.6% of Vanke's A shares and H shares. And send him the account picture. All are below the 5% bid line.
With just one order, Phoenix Fund immediately became Vanke's third largest shareholder.
This was a moment of leisure for him. And Qia Qia Jinggao also finished what he came to Shenzhen to do: Uber (China) financing was a great success. Poly Real Estate and OCT are certainly not as important as CIC and CICC, but they are enough to prevent some people from using their brains.
Wang Shitou's thoughts wandered for a while, and he said calmly: "Mr. Jing, after this Baowan battle, I will retreat."
Jing Gao held his teacup and said thoughtfully: "Mr. Wang, it's not that bad, is it?" He asked Wu Jingshu of Jiuge Capital to complete the acquisition of Vanke's stock. The voting rights for his shares are all given to Wang Shitou.
Wang Shitou sighed and said: "Someone at Vanke must be responsible for making such a big fuss. No matter how hard I stay in the position of chairman of the board of directors, it will only make people unhappy. I will be more conscious and retire to enjoy my old age."
Jing Gao took a sip of tea. It's hard for him to comment on this. This is a philosophy of how to deal with people. Some people are indifferent to harsh words being said and insist on letting reality educate them. Some people are very clear-minded and know what to do with just a few words.
Wang Shitou was very tolerant, and continued: "Mr. Jing, during this period of time I have been visiting Shenzhen City, have you realized that the characteristic of entrepreneurs here in Shenzhen City is that they do not mix in circles."
Jing Gao thought: I really didn't see this. Everyone is social, and there is no one who doesn’t engage in social interaction. Especially for big bosses, social interaction is an inevitable part of doing business.
Wang Shitou saw Jing Gao's expression and said happily: "Haha, I'm not saying not to make friends. What I'm saying is not to mix in the circle of entrepreneurs. Everyone does their own thing and makes their own money. Like Wenzhou businessmen, Chaoshan businessmen like to get together when doing business.
For example, Tencent’s Ma Huateng rarely expresses himself in public. Mr. Ren of Huawei basically does not accept interviews from the media. And the BBK series vivo and oppo are very low-key. "
"In fact, this is still the same business atmosphere in Shenzhen at the beginning of the reform: look for money, look for wealth. Who cares who you are. To sum up, it is: slow in words but quick in deeds, cautious, hard-working, and don't join in the fun."
"I don't have a good personality. Others say I am arrogant and flamboyant. Others say I have excessive self-esteem and sensitivity. Therefore, in my circle of friends, there are friends who are mountain climbers, directors who make documentaries, and editors from publishing houses. There are very few Business friends.”
"I hope this Baowan dispute is over and that after I step down, we will still be friends. We will have the opportunity to sit together, drink tea and chat in the future."
He is willing to make Jing Gao a friend.
Wang Shitou valued Jing Gao very much. This is not just because of the money factor, but because this young man is really beautiful at what he does! Before he even mentioned it, Jing Gao made it clear that he would not become Vanke's major shareholder after the "Bao-Wan dispute".
Such young people, with such abundant capital, will definitely have a place in China's business world in the future!
Jing Gao smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, this must be no problem." Wang Shitou's approval made him feel very comfortable and happy.
He is a powerful person, and he is not a person with an "empty stomach". After all, there is still something useful. This is a recognition of his "cultivation" during this period. He has made a little progress on the road to becoming a qualified god.
Wang Shitou just smiled. He is 66 years old and has seen a lot. There are not a few people who were good mentors and helpful friends at first, but eventually parted ways.
At this time, Jing Gao's cell phone rang.
Seeing that Jing Gao was about to press the button, Wang Shitou said understandingly: "Mr. Jing, please answer the phone first. We are just chatting, nothing happened."
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Jing Gao got up and went outside the living room to answer the phone. It was the beautiful woman Ren Jiahui who called, "Mr. Jing, you didn't even say a word to me when you came to Shencheng, are you looking down on people? If I hadn't heard Siyan tell me, I wouldn't have known."
His voice was nice and his tone was as arrogant as ever.
Jing Gao was a little speechless. He and Ren Jiahui had a friendship where he asked her to help him in Paris, France, but he didn't have a friendship where he asked her to receive him when he came to Shenzhen. Explained: "I came to Shenzhen to discuss investment, so I didn't give you a call."
"That just shows that you don't consider me a friend in your heart. Where are I? Come out and I'll buy you a cup of coffee."
Jing Gao thought about it for a while and agreed: "Okay. I'm at the Thirteenth Mile of Longgang Vanke. I'll take the evening flight back to the capital."
Ren Jiahui was startled and said: "Tsk tsk, the luxury area! How did you get there? Forget it, I'm in the city. I'll go to the capital with you and treat you to coffee on the plane." Save a seat for me."
Jing Gao smiled and said, "Okay. I'll let Guan Guan contact you later."
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After hanging up the phone, Jing Gao came back. Wang Shitou also just answered the phone, shook hands with Jing Gao, and said with a smile: "Yu Liang and the others are here. I asked him to entertain you on behalf of me and Vanke and see you off. I can't even eat pork now. I won't join in the fun." .”
Jing Gao declined: "Mr. Wang, you're too polite. No need."
Wang Shitou smiled and said: "Don't think that we at Vanke are neglecting you. What are you being polite about? When I was young, I wanted to socialize very much, but my wife was strict about it. Now I am old and frail and have no energy."
Jing Gao laughed.
While chatting, Yu Liang walked in with a middle-aged man in his forties. Say hello to Wang Shitou, smile and shake hands with Jing Gao, "Mr. Jing, this is Jin Rong, our vice president of Vanke. He knows better than me where there are delicious food and fun places in Shencheng. We will spend the afternoon and evening Follow his arrangements."
Jing Gao said: "Okay."
