On July 3, Ma Yun, the founder and head of Alibaba, was in Hangzhou. He has decided to retire at this year's Alibaba annual meeting and hand over the power of Alibaba Group to CFO Zhang Yong, nicknamed Xiaoyaozi.
In the afternoon, the summer afternoon heat scorched the earth. The Chinese-style pavilion beside the West Lake is cool and refreshing. The lake is shaded by green water and cool breeze, making it interesting in itself.
The "Jiangnan Club" located on the edge of the West Lake is famous. How many businessmen and private owners in the country want to enter but cannot.
When doing business today, platforms and circles are far more important than ideas. Therefore, the innovation workshop founded by Kai-fu Lee, the technology giant who resigned from Google, and was publicly criticized by Jing Gaoban, did not even hatch a single hair.
Alibaba and Tencent are the platforms and circles of startup companies today! Of course, in today's Internet and business world, Phoenix Group has to occupy a place. Phoenix Fund is very cruel in the field of venture capital!
Its illustrious reputation is similar to that of Tencent's hooliganism back in the day. If a certain company under investigation does not accept investment from Phoenix Fund, there is a high probability that Phoenix Group will create a similar company. For example: Weibo makes news, benchmarks against Toutiao, Orange Delivery benchmarks against Meituan, Xiaoyuan Bicycle benchmarks against Mobike, ofo...
Tencent just copied the product, while Phoenix directly copied the company!
So fucking fucked.
Ma Yunzheng was drinking Longjing tea with Yu Feng, chairman of Yunfeng Fund, Li Ying, general manager, and Cai Congxin, his right-hand man who has resigned from Alibaba.
West Lake Longjing! complement each other.
"You've got half a day to spare!" Ma Yun smiled and drank tea with a face familiar to people all over the country. "Two days ago, I was still worried about my child's work. As a result, someone called me yesterday. The phone call said: Jing Gao has returned to China. Hey, this means that I should be careful, what should I be careful about?"
A sandalwood coffee table was placed in front of several people. On the coffee table was a set of exquisite and expensive tea sets.
Yu Feng picked up the small porcelain tea cup, took a sip of the fragrant Longjing tea, and persuaded him: "Old Ma, you still have to pay attention. He is making quite a fuss in Europe!"
This "him" naturally refers to Jing Gao.
Li Ying, who was 38 years old and married at the time, was pretty and intellectual. She held a small and exquisite teacup to her nose and sniffed it. The fragrance was overflowing, and she listened to the men chatting. She had met Jing Gao with Ma Yun before when she was on the Internet in Wuzhen, and had a preliminary impression of Jing Gao.
What do you think of Jing Gao? At that time, she had a strong attitude and refused to give in, but in her opinion, this was more of an emotional product. But if Jing Gao doesn't know how to compromise and cooperate, he will not be able to go far in the business!
However, the development of Jing Gao and Phoenix Group broke her view time and time again. How many major things has Phoenix Group accomplished in the past year or so? How many crises have you survived?
Controls Measly, Sina; Uber went public, and the stock price did not fall; holds equity in the board of directors of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and has a convenient listing channel; stepped on the richest man in China, Li Jiacheng, and did not fall behind in the competition; continued mergers and acquisitions in the entertainment industry, Becoming the largest company in China Entertainment and controlling theater chains; escaping the investigation above, and was ultimately banned from entering the financial industry...
Now, Zhaoshi Group has been rescued in France. Nowadays, the evaluation of Jing Gao in the world, whether positive or negative, can all be attributed to the powerful role.
And this time when Jing Gao came back from making trouble in France, a Chinese businessman even gave him the title of "tycoon". To be honest, Alibaba executives may not all receive this kind of treatment when they go to France. The old money people in Europe are very proud.
Although she, a business elite, has been repeatedly "slapped" in the face by facts, how long has it been since these things happened? Just over a year! She still thinks that Jing Gao will still have big problems in the future. This is determined by his vision, structure, and knowledge. Not based on personal will. After so many years of re-opening, many bosses have prospered and died suddenly!
Of course, it is strategically despised but tactically important.
After listening to the three people chatting for a while, Li Ying said slowly: "I think, Teacher Ma, you should pay more attention to it, make preparations, and be more conservative in your financial reserves.
Jing Gao is famous for his ability to retaliate against others! He is a person who never suffers a loss and is very resilient! People in the world said that he had a gloomy and treacherous mind.
However, the center of the world is in the United States after all. No matter how much noise he makes in Europe, I think that's all. "
Ma Yun chatted privately with a few friends. They all expressed their opinions and were in a very relaxed state.
Yu Feng smiled and said: "Li Ying, that's not what you said. Now the country needs to win over Europe and resist the suppression of the United States. His role has been highlighted by making such a big noise."
Ma Yun laughed, walked to the railing on the second floor, and said in his unique ups and downs tone: "So, there is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days! Jing Gao is young and has never experienced the turbulent era of Kaikai. .
No profitable business is static.
From my judgment, business in the travel field will become increasingly difficult. Profits will become lower and lower. Including our Alibaba e-commerce business, we must now transform it into new retail.
Therefore, I think Jing Gao and his Phoenix Group are currently weak as a whole. The virtual fire rises! puffiness.
Do the math, how many of his current businesses are profitable? There is huge investment in chips and mobile phones. Magic City, Jinling, and Guancheng invested heavily in construction. However, I also heard that his chip foundry has established production capacity at the 28nm level. SMIC's profits are slim, can he make money?
Has his Coolpad mobile phone shipped 10 million units in China in the first quarter? Maybe even worse than Gree. Miscellaneous army! I heard Zhou Mingyang say that even the billboards of Coolpad mobile phones in Mumbai, India, were overwhelmed by Oppo and Vivo.
The most profitable business under his name, the one I am most optimistic about is Bank of East Asia. Haha, Bank of East Asia lost its banking license in the mainland, and now its market value on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has dropped from the highest of HK$80 billion to more than HK$20 billion. ?
As for Phoenix Pay, it ranks third. At present, our Alipay has not been listed yet, so who is it? "
Cai Congxin and Ma Yun have been working together for many years and said with a smile: "So, Jack, what is your conclusion?"
Ma Yun said bluntly: "Lao Cai, Jing Gao has provoked a lot of people over the years. Many people have used different methods to target him. For example, Zhao Canglong has cleaned up his reputation and attacked him in public opinion as a white man with foreign capital. Gloves, causing the above to question him.
For example: Lao Zhou has written his article on production safety. Both Lao Zhou and I have reported some of his problems to the superiors. He was too involved in something. What is the name of the woman who is in charge of Chenxi Bank under him? "
Li Ying smiled and added: "Her name is Wei Chenjun. I have met her before. She worked on Wall Street. She is the ace broker in Hong Kong. She is a gorgeous beauty!"
"Haha!" Everyone present laughed. The well is high and lustful, and everyone knows it. Young people love to play.
Ma Yun finished laughing and continued: "In the end, it was settled. At present, it seems that all methods have little effect! He has been tested for a long time. And with his current development, his foundation is becoming more and more stable.
But it seems to me that his fatal danger is slowly coming. This is the current business trend! I think his judgment was questionable. A business that is profitable now may not be profitable in a few years.
This is the point I want to make! Don't take him seriously, just do our own thing and look to the future.
Moreover, for some unknown reason, he gave up entirely on the English-speaking market. This is extremely unwise! The United States remains the world's largest consumer market. Does he think he is Huawei? Afraid of others staring at him! "
As a high-tech company, Huawei is being sanctioned by Bald Eagle. However, the Phoenix Group is at best an Internet company, an entertainment company, and a clothing company, and it has nothing to do with high technology!
"Ha ha!"
At this time, Ma Yun's personal cell phone suddenly rang. Ma Yun looked at the number and answered with a smile, "Mr. Tan, good afternoon."
On the other end of the phone was Tan Qin, a leading figure in the Shanghai business community with a wide network of contacts. He smiled and said: "Mr. Ma, hello, hello. Are you still busy now?"
Ma Yun said: "I'm chatting with a few friends. What's the matter?"
Tan Qin sighed and said, "Mr. Ma, I don't even know how to speak. It's like this. Jing Gao came back from France, and he asked me to tell you a few words. Alas..."
Ma Yun waved her hand grandly and said with a smile: "Mr. Tan, the grudge between me and him has nothing to do with you. What does he want to say to me?"
Tan Qin relayed: "What Jing Gao means is that he hopes Ali will withdraw from the meager amount."
Jinggao's original words were not so gentle. His original words were: Lao Tan, please give me a message to Jack Ma. Since the falling out has been public, don’t stay shameless and get rid of the little equity. For such a big boss, don't be a bitch and still build a memorial arch, and be a shameless person!
Ma Yun chuckled and said: "Mr. Tan, I can answer you now. Everything will be in accordance with the law."
After hanging up the phone, Ma Yun's face quickly darkened. He just told his friends not to worry about Jing Gao! The result is a slap in the face: Jing Gao's revenge comes immediately. Moreover, it made him very painful and troublesome.
It's not a matter of whether to withdraw the shares or not. He completely understands what Jing Gao wants to convey. Weibo, the only public opinion field in the country, will no longer follow the tacit agreement to "protect" Ali. To put it more bluntly, Alibaba should stop controlling comments and deleting posts on Weibo!
It’s not easy to have money or shares. This is to start with death.
Some things about Alibaba will be put on the Internet for magnified scrutiny. This made him very unhappy!
For example, if someone posts that Ma Yun’s son is called so-and-so, where he studied and worked, and what experiences he has had, it may be spread all over the Internet the next day. Of course some people will read this kind of curious news. Forget about deleting the post.
Of course, Jing Gao generally does not target other people's family members or personal lives. This would be a taboo. But should he place his hope in the character of his opponent? Moreover, he publicly criticized Jing Gao in front of the media. Can't Jing Gao punish him?
In any case, Alibaba as a company, people and things will definitely be put under the magnifying glass!
Cai Congxin, Yu Feng, and Li Ying were all silent. In the end, Cai Congxin, as Ma Yun's old subordinate, said, "Jack, let's face any embarrassing things together."
Ma Yun said with a dark face: "Jing Gao wants us to return our meager shares. We must be more compliant in the future."
Cai Congxin and the other two fell silent for a moment. They are all business elites, and they understand Jing Gao's subtext immediately.
Igao's revenge has come.
Jiangnanhui and the West Lake, the summer breeze is blowing, making people suddenly feel a bit cold.
