Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 492 Public Opinion (Two in One)

After the Rockets finished the first half of the season, Fang Zhuo went out of the circle with sports and accepted interviews from major media. This was something he had decided before coming to the United States.

Because there is enough time to operate, Goldman Sachs has arranged almost all the media resources in hand, and must cooperate with the procurement approval plan given by PH Company to create an image of an oriental rich man who is eager to devote himself to American basketball.

Sports activities have always played a dispelling role, not to mention that an NBA team is a huge investment of real money.

Even Goldman Sachs and PH felt that Fang Zhuo himself had a deep interest in basketball, and that's why the current public opinion plan was made.

"Mr. Fang, what do you want me to call you?"

"Boss Fang of the Rockets? President Fang of Yike? Or the richest man in China?"

Emma, ​​a blond reporter from Time Magazine, adjusted her sitting posture to confirm that her expression was in the most perfect state, and she could also inadvertently use her sitting posture to show her curvaceous curves.

Fang Zhuo smiled and said: "The richest man in China is Mr. Li Jiacheng. If one day my assets surpass him, I will be willing to be called by others. It doesn't matter whether it is Mr. Fang or Boss Fang, it is fine, but in our Chinese, Boss Fang is more Down to earth, I bought the Rockets less than a month ago, this title really makes me fresher."

Emma made a pun: "You are the boss."

--You decide.

She continued: "Boss Fang, have you ever thought that your confidence in the Rockets will cause so many people to criticize you? Have you ever thought that in less than a month, you have made..."

Emma organized the language: "You did something that seems ridiculous in your oriental culture?"

"About the Rockets, I have something to say, starting with this lineup, Francis is a very capable player..." Fang Zhuo heard this question, and immediately chatted about the lineups of the Rockets and the Lakers Contrast, in order to show their enthusiasm for the basketball game.

When Emma felt a little bored, Fang Zhuo said with a hearty smile: "As for the bet, to be honest, it was Barkley who inspired me. I don't think it's absurd. I have confidence and I have the determination to honor the bet for my confidence." .”

"This year's Rockets have shown their good form, and I believe they will be even better next year."

Fang Zhuo laughed loudly again: "Of course, if there is no change next year, I have to consider pulling Dayao to do something to make the fans happy."

Emma felt that this rich man in the East was a bit different from what she had imagined. At least, the laughter was loud and frequent. Well, the speed of talking about the team also seemed very excited.

She decided to ask about business matters: "Boss Fang, you have already achieved dazzling business achievements, and you are so young, what kind of thinking do you have about commercial projects?"

Fang Zhuo immediately said: "The success of business is not my own. In fact, I would like to thank the American team of Yike Company. They have the ability to amaze me. Without them, I would not have everything I have now."

"From my personal experience, in many cases, success does require some luck. Our products are at the stage where consumers are changing their consumption concepts."

"Standing on the vent, pigs can fly."

Fang Zhuo took out this sentence, and immediately amused reporter Emma vividly, making her resolve to put this sentence in the report intact.

This report was originally put together with the Rockets’ out-of-the-circle bets. The young rich man said, “Pigs can fly.” What kind of comedic metaphor is it?
Before Fang Zhuo finished speaking, he felt that he had already interviewed him anyway, so he ordered some of his friends.

"Our success at Yike also depends on the slow response of competitors, such as Sony."

"As a Boss, I deeply understand one thing. The biggest cost of commercial projects is not manpower and material resources, but the cost of high-level decision-making."

"Sony's slowness gave us a chance to develop, and as more and more products of Yike are laid out in the hands of consumers, it will be difficult for it to recover."

Fang Zhuo couldn't help trying to be more logical, and suddenly seeing Emma's expression of listening carefully, he immediately raised his voice and let out a hearty laugh: "Hahaha, my idea has been approved by the management of our company. Many times, I have to restrain myself." My interference with them."

Emma nodded slightly, but said instead: "The clear responsibilities of the board of directors and management are also a very distinctive feature of modern enterprises."

"Sky, the American company's operating system has many advantages. I went to Tokyo before I came to the United States. Even the most famous Sony company there felt that there were many shortcomings." Fang Zhuo brought Sony out again. .

Before eating Sony Music and more Sony benefits, he always wanted to take it out and play with it, not tired, especially not tired.

“The situation of Sony Group is not good now.” Emma agreed with this.

Fang Zhuo couldn't let the reporter talk about his friend's map: "No, it should be said that Sony's electronic product business is not good. In fact, Sony's entertainment business is quite good. I have an illusion in New York. Sony (USA) and Sony The group is almost like two companies."

Emma thought for a while, and agreed with this statement. Sony (USA) is a company led by Americans, and of course it is better than Sony Group, and the facts have proved this point.

Fang Zhuo continued to talk about his views on the closed concept of Japanese business, and also talked more bluntly about Stringer's contribution to Sony's entertainment business.

Due to the identity of the interviewee and vague hints from her boss, Emma chatted with him about Japanese business for a while.

However, this is not without content to write. Just write that this Chinese rich man admires the management of Western companies and denounces Japanese business models. After polishing, it also has a good publication effect.

Seeing that the interview time was coming to an end, Emma asked about the young rich man's personal issues, including hobbies, marriage concepts, etc.

Fang Zhuo ignored all of these.

However, when he finished the interview and got up to shake hands with the blond female reporter, he felt that the palm of his hand was quietly scratched by the other's fingers.

Emma showed a charming smile and winked at the young rich man from the east before leaving the meeting room.

Fang Zhuo smiled back, without making a sound, and sent the media reporter team to the door.

The schedule is very tight, and the interview schedule is very intensive.

The morning half-day is divided into two parts, "Time" is the first half, "New York Times" is the second half.

At ten o'clock, Fang Zhuo came to the second conference room non-stop, and saw the interview lineup of "New York Times".

Oh hoo, another blonde sweetheart.

Compared with the previous one, this one has a lower neckline.

Fang Zhuo shook hands with a smile on his face, sat down, accepted the interview, and greeted the teasing.

During the three days of flying from Houston to New York, the president of Yike and the owner of the Rockets received [-] intensive interviews, like [-] consecutive meetings.

This cliff is the busiest record since he started his business.

In addition, according to incomplete statistics, the palms were scratched 4 times, the eyes hinted 6 times, the number was exchanged 9 times, and the other party called 8 times after the interview.

Fang Zhuo once thought that the blonde hair of female reporters was standard, but also thought that they might just be part-time reporters.

"Xiao Yu, what kind of face do I have?"

Fang Zhuo inevitably complained about this experience to Director Xiaoyu.

"Mr. Fang, the fact that you are in the Rockets makes people think you are stupid, but you are rich, and you are very young. It doesn't matter what you look like in this situation." Yu Hong said lightly. Express your opinion.

"Really? Take a good look at me. When you were pulled by me to start a business together, weren't you convinced by my face?" Fang Zhuo recalled the past.

Yu Hong let out a "tss".

Fang Zhuo said to himself: "Anyway, when I saw your legs straddling the motorcycle, I felt that the team really needed such a person."

Yu Hong: "?"

"Free passenger motorcycle, very convenient." Fang Zhuo laughed.

Before Yu Hong could disdain, there was a knock on the office door, and secretary Zhao Zhishan walked in after getting the promise.

She took the document and asked the boss: "Mr. Fang, the contact from Houston has responded. Colangelo of the Suns is willing to switch to the Rockets as the general manager, but he must give the Suns compensation for early termination of the contract."

"En." Fang Zhuo nodded.

Zhao Zhishan was puzzled: "Then..."

"You inform the Rockets first that our cooperation with Dawson, the general manager of the team, has come to an end." Fang Zhuo said bluntly, "Then talk to the Suns about Kelang Luoluo's termination of the contract and job-hopping."

Then Zhao Zhishan nodded, opened the next page of the document, and reported: "We contacted Nash, the starting point guard of the Dallas Mavericks, in violation of regulations, but his agent said that he would wait for the Mavericks' intention to renew his contract first."

Fang Zhuo was taken aback, hey, do the Mavericks still intend to renew their contract?

He thought for a while and said, "Leave this matter to Colanglolo after he becomes the general manager. I want Nash to come to the team."

Zhao Zhishan made the third report: "Regarding the transaction value of Francis, the Rockets now believe that...he should not be traded."

"It's also up to our incoming general manager to look at the team's salary, and when the trade day opens in July, see if Francis and other players can be traded from the Raptors for Vince Carter. "Fang Zhuo called his name.

Yu Hong next to him couldn't help asking: "You want to trade Francis for Carter? Can you get it? He's the All-Star vote leader this year."

Fang Zhuo shrugged: "I heard that he is not happy in the Raptors. Maybe the Raptors are willing to change. Our Francis is not bad. He has been an All-Star for three consecutive times."

Yu Hong was skeptical.

Zhao Zhishan recorded the boss's orders and reported several things about the team.

At first, she became a temporary secretary because of Japanese translation. After arriving in the United States, she was more helping the boss with team affairs.

After the secretary left, Yu Hong became interested in discussing the team's lineup: "Is Nash too old? What do you want him to do? He's not very good defensively either."

"I think he has MVP-level strength. If Carter can be traded, it will be a combination of Nash + Carter + Yao Ming." Fang Zhuo said with a smile. Oh yeah, and a new coach, I have to look for something."

"Then do you think the Rockets can fulfill the confidence you showed in the media this year next year? The Western Conference Finals?" Yu Hong asked after thinking about the lineup for a while.

"Let's make a final decision, my boss can't be stupid forever." Fang Zhuo shrugged.

"When will the U.S. equipment procurement review start?" Yu Hong immediately thought of the business.

"Wait for the media to spread the public opinion and let me, an oriental, become famous." Fang Zhuo smiled slightly, "The MIGA fund will also launch publicity, and the Rockets' purchase funds will have a very good effect, and it should absorb a lot Client Funds."

Yu Hong pondered.

Fang Zhuo looked at Xiao Yu in thought.

Yu Hong looked up, met the boss's eyes, and said seriously: "I hope the approval will go smoothly, your semiconductor is too laborious."

"I also hope, it is said that there are several departments who are basketball fans, and I hope to meet them during the approval process." Fang Zhuo made a sign of the cross on his chest, doing as the Romans do.

Seeing the boss's rare anxiety, Yu Hong didn't smile in her heart. She just felt that the semiconductor project was too difficult, and the boss had to play tricks just for the purchase of equipment. In fact, the road was a bit tortuous.

"I'll have a big dinner tonight, and I'll treat you."

Fang Zhuo didn't feel so much emotion at this meeting, and he was already doing everything that was difficult or difficult.

It was difficult to raise funds, but now it is stuck, and there is a shortage of talents. Now there is a former TSMC CTO in HKUST, and it is difficult to purchase equipment. The media and public opinion are already on the table of key department personnel.

Never afraid of the difficulty of the expedition, thousands of rivers and mountains are just waiting for leisure.

Looking at the boss's smile, Yu Hong felt that the light was on his face.

……

On April 4, the cover of the last issue of Time Magazine in the United States in April featured young rich people from the East.

The cover picture of this issue has three main features, one is Fang Zhuo’s bright smile in the center, the other is the donkey he holds in his left hand, and the third is the player he holds in his right hand.

On the lower left of the cover is an English sentence from Fang Zhuo, "Standing on the wind, pigs can fly".

——"Mr. Fang Zhuo devoted himself to basketball after he became the chairman of Sina Corporation and operated Yike to go public, and became the new owner of the NBA Rockets."

"His sports journey was not smooth, the Rockets ended the 2003-2004 season in the first round of this year."

"However, the team's loss made this young rich man from the East have to fulfill absurd promises, and he himself has become the most watched owner in the league at a speed almost never seen in the NBA."

"Compared to his well-respected business achievements, the Rockets' experience is hardly a success."

"Conceited, funny, impulsive, this is the impression he gave to fans in a short period of time, but in addition, enthusiasm and straightforwardness are also the employees of listed companies' understanding of the boss."

"He's like a cowboy from the East, throwing himself into the NBA with reckless eagerness."

"At the end of the interview, Mr. Fang Zhuo still believed that the Rockets would win the championship soon."

"It's like he believes that Yike's products will spread more in the US market in the future."

The cover story of "Time Magazine" successfully caused the stock of Nasdaq-listed company Yike to drop slightly.

However, following the media's reports, public opinion seemed to sound the horn, and one after another, the reports about the rich man in the East, the Rockets, and Yike wanted to push the image of a young president to the public.

And, it was gradually pushed to the administrators of several departments.

(End of this chapter)