Chapter 2716 Internet Upstart Company

Not long after Li Chaoren went back, Xiao Qi got into an ordinary Lexus car, wandered around the city for a while, and entered the underground parking lot of a five-star hotel.

Knowing about Xiao Qi’s arrival, and the Peninsula Hotel also announced the news that Xiao Qi and a group of senior executives from Fairy Company had booked half of a floor with Xiao Qi’s consent, so the Peninsula Hotel is full of Paparazzi reporter.

What's more, this time they got the news that the legendary Xiao Qi's woman, Cha Yu Shanshan, the beauty vice president of Fairy Company, will also arrive in Hong Kong in person to preside over the listing ceremony of Fairy Guardian Company.

Yu Shanshan has rarely appeared in public for more than a year. According to rumors, she was pregnant with Xiao Qi's child and then retreated behind the scenes. I didn't expect her to come to Hong Kong with such a high-profile plan. Isn't that true? Does it fully explain how much Xiao Qi attaches importance to Fairy Guardian Company?

Because of this, Hong Kong reporters have inquired about the flight from Rongcheng in the past two days to see when Yu Shanshan will arrive.

Now Fairy Guardian's road show is almost over, and the shareholder's 10% stake has already been preliminarily determined. According to this situation, Fairy Guardian will go public grandly around the Spring Festival at most.

The people of Hong Kong have experienced the wealth feast of Meitu’s listing last time, and this time they are gearing up to grab more shares of Fairy Guardian and make a fortune.

They had heard about it, Xiao Qi took out 30% of the tradable shares this time, which was more than sharing Meitu!

More shares represent more opportunities to make a fortune, so they pay more attention to the trends of Fairy Company, and it is no wonder that the reporters are so active, because all news related to the listing of Fairy Guard will receive attention, and the ratings will be higher. high.

The guests Xiao Qi came to see were also familiar old friends.

The obese middle-aged man with glasses gave Xiao Qi a warm hug, "Hey, Xiao Qi, I haven't congratulated you yet. You have successfully won the Disney company! I can't believe it, you actually bought our U.S. The pride of man!"

"It will still be mainly operated in the United States. It's just that I have money, so I hope to buy some good things." Xiao Qi said with a smile, "Red, I also have to congratulate you. You seem to have lost weight recently. ?”

"Don't mention my weight loss. I like to eat high-calorie foods. This is the enemy of weight." Hoffman shrugged. "There are also a lot of delicious food in Hong Kong. I have been here two or three times, but I haven't eaten it all. The only disadvantage here is that it is too narrow and not suitable for us obese people."

Fat people generally like wider spaces, and are not so adaptable to small environments.

A fat man like Hoffman is used to the spaciousness and sunshine in California, USA, so he is naturally not used to the environment in Hong Kong.

"I don't like this narrow and depressing place either." Xiao Qi agreed with his thoughts, "So I live in a spacious and quiet mid-mountain villa."

He pointed to the mountain outside the window, and Hoffman glanced at it. He laughed and said: "I don't understand what you Chinese people think. Is it really good to have three wives and four concubines? Although there are such people in the United States, they are not the mainstream after all. But in your Eastern world, this seems to be as ordinary as eating and sleeping. .”

"It's a long topic to talk about. Next time I go to the United States, let's talk in detail." Xiao Qi sipped his drink and said, "What good news did you bring me this time?"

"What good news do you want? Is it that American Express wants to get 15% of Square at a $5 billion valuation? Or that Airbnb has reached a valuation of $18 billion? Or that Uber has reached a valuation that you sold to Itochu's 25 billion US dollars, and it is still increasing?" Hoffman spread his hands and said, "I don't know what the meaning of these is? You don't sell shares, just hearing that the valuation has increased is enough to be happy?"

"Of course!" Xiao Qi said with a smile, "Seeing my wealth increase, why am I unhappy? Are you happy about losing money?"

"I naturally like to enjoy the joy of successful investment." Hoffman laughed.

"By the way. I heard that you are going to sell some shares of Airbnb in your hand. Is it true?" Xiao Qi asked again.

"Well. I have this plan." Hoffman said, "Daniel, the vice president of Wells Fargo Fund, is my good friend. Wells Fargo Fund is very interested in Airbnb and wants to buy 2%, and the price is 400 million U.S. dollars, which is not bad. I am going to invest 400 million US dollars in my new angel fund to help more people start their own businesses.”

There was no need for Hoffman to explain to Xiao Qi, but he and Xiao Qi are good friends and business partners, so it is necessary to tell Xiao Qi.

"Didn't you invest 500 million US dollars when you sold the shares of the company we founded a few times ago? Now you need so much money?" Xiao Qi asked in surprise, "How many of them are successful?"

"Very few, only a few dozen are developing slowly." Hoffman said bluntly: "Most of the investments have lost money, but this is the status quo in Silicon Valley! Not everyone can match your investment. Compared with your vision. Your investment in Silicon Valley has long been regarded as the "king of investment", and I, the "king of connections", are nothing compared to you!"

"Where did you say that?" Xiao Qi laughed, "Red, I'm just lucky... Well, by the way, I'm very interested in your angel fund, can I also invest some money and follow you Stained with light?"

"You also invested money in?" Hoffman looked at him in surprise, "I don't have such a good vision as you, and I have lost a lot of money now!"

"It doesn't matter, investing is always risky, but I believe in your professional vision." Xiao Qi said, "How about it? Can I take 30% of the shares?"

"Hey, you are willing to invest and help me reduce the burden, of course it's good!" Hoffman nodded readily, "Okay, then 30%!"

He is a smart person, Xiao Qi is willing to invest money in, but will not occupy more shares, this is entirely to help his angel fund develop, what's wrong with that?

Moreover, Hoffman and Xiao Qi are already old friends, and he also believes that it is impossible to harm him, besides, he has nothing worth Xiao Qi to harm.

The two negotiated an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, but this is also a rough idea. Afterwards, the subordinates and lawyers need to carefully discuss the terms of the contract before it can finally take shape.

This is how the Americans learned the contract spirit of the Europeans. No matter how good a friend is, if it involves investment, it is so serious.

This is different from doing business with Orientals. When Xiao Qi did business with Li Chaoren and Li Jianxi, it was agreed upon, and there was no need to make any other contracts to bind them. This is the moral principle of the Orientals.

For those who abide by morality, breaking their promises will make him feel more uncomfortable than being sentenced, so this is safer than the law.

After the digression, Hoffman also talked about the purpose of this visit, "Xiao Qi, what you said last time is to share some room for growth for Meitu, isn't it time now? Can we start research and development?"

"Okay!"

Xiao Qi nodded slightly.

Meitu Sharing has invested more funds after its listing. Now, after more than three months, the number of registered users has directly exceeded 450 million, and the number of monthly active users has also increased to 280 million. The results are getting better every step of the way. Investors see the promise of success.

Now Wall Street's ratings for Meitu Sharing are also constantly improving. In terms of user picture sharing sites, it can be said to be invincible.

And now it's time for Xiao Qi's other photo-sharing site - Burn After Reading!

Hoffman urged Xiao Qi to start research and development a few months ago, but Xiao Qi has been waiting for Meitu Sharing to grow and give it room to grow. It is possible to be beaten to the ground.

In the previous life, Instagram still maintained its vitality under the catch-up that disappeared after reading it. The reason is that it has been established for several years and has many loyal fans.

If the two companies had appeared together, there is no doubt that Instagram would have collapsed long ago.

Hoffman saw Xiao Qi readily agreeing, he was also relieved, and said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, I can't wait for a long time! I have already found the person I should look for, and I have been looking for him since November. Started to pay their salaries, but there has been nothing to do, and they are so noisy that I can't have any peace!"

"Who told you to be so active?" Xiao Qi spread his hands and said.

"This kind of thing, of course, the more well-prepared the better." Hoffman said sternly: "The team I am looking for has the best programmers, the best aesthetic design experts, and very good Promotion experts! Once their combination is combined with the idea of ​​burning after reading, it is guaranteed to soar into the sky and create a picture empire even bigger than Meitu Sharing for you!"

Speaking of this, he blinked, "I know you like female celebrities, right? If female celebrities have private photos and videos to share with friends, you, the big boss behind the scenes, can definitely see them!"

"Go, go, am I so impatient?" Xiao Qi waved his hand, "Besides, you must pay attention to this matter! No matter who it is, even us, we can't keep these data in the background, otherwise After being exposed, it will definitely cause an uproar!"

"It's not that serious. Do you think people are so stupid that they really dare to burn important private photos?" Hoffman laughed, "It's just some fun photos and videos! For In terms of secrecy, we will do our best! Just wait, after three months, a brand new online upstart will rise!!" (to be continued~^~)