Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 493 Eyeing the tiger (two in one)

"Hey, look at this guy, know him?"

"The owner of the Rockets, the big talker, next season I still want to watch the Lakers crush the Rockets!"

"Tsk tsk, this year's champion must be the Lakers, the F4 combination is too strong."

In New York in May, the temperature picked up, and with the spread of media and public opinion, the story of an oriental man who succeeded in the US market and entered the NBA with arrogance was known to more people.

Including several newspapers that are specially subscribed by government departments, such as "Stars and Stripes" and "State Affairs Bulletin", there are also funny sports stories.

Because I don't know what the effect will be, so the public relations fee is a little bit too much.

Fang Zhuo saw his name and photos in the "New York Herald Tribune", "Los Angeles Times", which are close to the Republican mouthpieces, and the "Baltimore Sun" and "Chicago Sun-Times", which are close to the democratic mouthpieces.

Even, some photos don't know what angle and time they were taken, anyway, they are not very beautiful.

This made Fang Zhuo feel quite uncomfortable.

As long as you are stupid, will it affect the perception of approval if you are handsome or not?
But the matter has come to this point, and the dissemination of some media is no longer promoted by Goldman Sachs resources, but spontaneous ridicule.

At the beginning of the 21st century, the vague impression of the oriental country was still extremely ignorant and backward in the minds of many Americans. The confident and arrogant posture of a rich oriental man deviated greatly from their imagination of the orient.

However, just when Fang Zhuo thought that his personal image had been completely reduced here, he received a visit request from Google founder Larry Page in New York, saying that he wanted to consult Sina's experience.

This made Fang Zhuo extremely astonished and confused.

Not to mention Google.

Larry Page, the founder, is also very powerful. He should be busy with the listing of the company. Why did he suddenly come to him to talk about Sina's experience?
The models of Google and Sina have nothing to do with each other.

To say that he started to consider the Chinese market, that also has nothing to do with Sina.

Fang Zhuo made an appointment in perplexity, and learned that the other party flew to New York from California very formally.

He thought about it, and there was no one who called Sina. He only brought his secretary to meet Larry Page.

At noon on the 10th, Fang Zhuo met Larry, one of the founders of Google.

Very young, with thick eyebrows and no elaborate make-up on the outside.

Similarly, Larry also felt that the head of a well-known Internet company in the eastern country was very young, younger than himself.

After exchanging pleasantries between the two sides, Larry first overturned the image of a rich man that he occasionally learned from the media recently.

After a cup of coffee, Fang Zhuo also got the reason for his trip from the founder of Google, and he wanted to talk about China's Internet search market.

Fang Zhuo couldn't laugh or cry, and said strangely: "Larry, why did you want to find me? Is Google going to China to be a portal website?"

Larry shook his head and spoke truthfully about Google's plan: "Fang, we attach great importance to the eastern market. Your country is huge. Sergey and I will feel frustrated when we think of not getting involved in a market with a population of more than one billion. .”

"In fact, we have already had a working group fly to China, intending to visit your well-known Internet companies, as well as technical experts, political and business scholars."

"This includes Sohu, Netease, Baidu, etc."

"I saw in the newspaper that you are in New York, so I want to talk to you about the survival of the Internet in China."

Fang Zhuo asked in surprise, "Are you still looking for Baidu?"

Larry emphasized the spirit of his own plan: "We are adhering to the principle of mutual benefit and an open and compatible attitude to explore Google's development in China. Baidu is a competitor, but there may not be room for cooperation between Google and it."

Fang Zhuo nodded slightly, knowing that Google was serious about this matter.

In fact, he knows that Google can be used in China now, but it is not smooth. It is said that the server is located in Xiangjiang.

Now it must be that Google is going to officially enter the Chinese market, so let's get to know it first.

Just as many Chinese companies do not understand the business ecology of the United States, Google does not understand the survival of the Chinese Internet.

Larry was afraid that the representative of Huaxia Internet in front of him would not understand his thoughts, so he continued: "We have tried a few things in the Huaxia market a few years ago. Although the number of working groups is small, it once occupied 25% of the market."

He shrugged: "But I couldn't access the website the year before last. I bought a bunch of books about Huaxia and asked for advice from many people with international experience, but before I finished reading the two books, Huaxia resumed. web page access."

Larry had one word for it, emphasizing: "Miraculously restored access."

The expression on Fang Zhuo's face was a little strange, he nodded reluctantly and said, "Well... I've heard about it, in fact, it's very simple for Google to enter the Chinese market, just abide by our domestic laws and regulations."

Larry asked, "Including data review?"

Fang Zhuo asked resolutely, "Otherwise?"

There was no surprise on Larry's face, and he had obviously received similar feedback.

It's just that, once again, the answer was obtained from the chairman of a well-known Internet company in China, and it became stronger.

He was silent for a while, and said after deliberation: "We respect the laws and customs of different countries, and understand the necessity of this, but..."

Fang Zhuo interrupted with a smile: "Larry, there is no but, such a turning point means trouble in opening up new markets."

Well, it's not just strong, it's indestructible.

Larry further sensed the requirements of the Huaxia market, which was the result of mutually corroborated information.

"Fang, I like your attitude towards your team." Larry took a sip of his coffee, trying to relax the atmosphere.

Fang Zhuo smiled slightly: "Larry, I also like your slightly clumsy compliment."

Larry laughed out loud, feeling that the young rich man was really different from what was shown in the media.

Fang Zhuo asked: "Can Google go public this year? My fund is still waiting to participate in your roadshow in New York. Will you lead the team?"

Larry shook his head and gave an accurate time: "It's CEO Schmidt who came to New York. If there is no accident, we will go public in August."

There are three more months.

Fang Zhuo thought to himself, this is another good deal from MIGA Fund, which can bring a lot of help to Bingxin.

"Fang, do you know Li from Baidu?" Although Larry met Fang Zhuo for the first time, he felt that the communication between the two parties was very smooth, so he mentioned the request between the two before coming.

Fang Zhuo nodded and said with a smile: "Huaxia's Internet circle is not too big, of course we know each other."

Larry asked casually, "What kind of person do you think Li is? What's his attitude towards the company?"

Fang Zhuo didn't need to listen, he already smelled capital.

Well, Google is going public soon, and its valuation is quite high now.

Next, to formally enter the Eastern market, it is necessary to consider the means at the capital level.

Such a method must consider the company's situation and also measure the will of the company's founders.

Fang Zhuo thought for a while, and replied vaguely: "He is an extremely low-key company leader, as far as I know, he is quite tough."

Larry savored it for a few seconds and said with a smile, "I wonder if I can ask you to introduce it."

"Well." Fang Zhuo hesitated, and asked instead, "Has Google considered a specific cooperation with Baidu?"

Larry said without hesitation: "We are open to cooperation, not limited to acquisitions and shareholding, and we are not afraid of competition when necessary."

Fang Zhuo wrote down this sentence, as to whether it contained a threat or not, it was left to the person concerned to consider.

He agreed: "Larry, if it's you, the founder, or CEO Schmidt, or founder Sergey, I'd be happy to introduce you to chat."

Larry smiled. He decided to do it himself. The time will not be confirmed until later. If he goes to Huaxia, he must bring the team along with a formal work content to promote it.

But now it is still mainly based on the investigation of Huaxia Internet.

The two continued to chat while drinking coffee. Fang Zhuo also took this opportunity to chat with Larry about his views on the development of the Internet. From this aspect alone, he gained something.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Fang Zhuo ended his meeting with Google founder Larry.

On the way back, secretary Zhao Zhishan sat in the car and suddenly said worriedly: "Mr. Fang, Google is going to compete in China, so Baidu will be beaten to death."

She listened to the exchange between the two, and she was also thinking about it in her heart.

"Google will officially become a Chinese search engine, which will undoubtedly arouse Baidu's sense of competition. As for who will win in the end." Fang Zhuo blinked, "I don't know, let's take a look together."

Zhao Zhishan continued to worry, she was on the side of domestic enterprises emotionally.

That night, Fang Zhuo counted the domestic time and called Li Yanhong directly. He didn't wait for the so-called referral, and directly talked about the matter in its entirety.

Li Yanhong showed nervousness only on the phone.

"Mr. Fang, I did hear that Google has a team coming to China. From this point of view, they are determined to do the Chinese market."

"I'm afraid no one can refuse such a market." Fang Zhuo has different perceptions of the current and future Baidu.

Regarding the commercial competition between domestic and foreign companies, if he has not experienced such a period of breaking the lower limit, he may also have illusions in his mind, but if the illusion is broken, he must stand domestically in this type of competition.

After all, Google in Prism Gate has been proven to silently help certain departments in the United States and Europe to illegally collect user information.

Google does not do evil is a false proposition.

Not only has there been a case of being fined 5 million US dollars for relying on fake drug advertisements, but its YouTube has always been wearing strong colored glasses.

Of course, this is not to say that the domestic search engine's misconduct is worthy of forgiveness, but in Fang Zhuo's heart, he knows more clearly that there are always other factors besides commercial competition.

"Mr. Fang, what kind of competition method do you think Google will adopt?" Li Yanhong asked Mr. Fang who was far away in New York with a heavy heart. This person has had face-to-face contact with competitors.

Fang Zhuo thought for a while: "The attitude they showed is quite serious, but... it seems that they are not very down-to-earth. There will definitely be a degree of competition. You will only know how to fight."

Li Yanhong was under a lot of pressure.

He thanked Mr. Fang for informing this matter, and talked about the development of the domestic Internet, and by the way, sent out an invitation to this year's Internet industry conference.

In the first half of last year, Fang Zhuo held this meeting in Shanghai as the head of Sina.

This year, Ali's Ma Dian has sent out invitations in Lin'an, and a three-day meeting will begin later this month.

Because Fang Zhuo is busy with the promotion of American public opinion, he has already decided that Wang Yan will attend Sina. However, after talking with Li Yanhong, he talked about another matter on the phone. The foreign e-commerce company Amazon is acquiring Joyo.com , it is said to be close to completion, so...

It's not impossible to go back and participate in an industry development conference, which can also be considered as a boost to the morale of the domestic Internet.

Last year, eBay acquired [-]% of eBay.

This year, Amazon will buy Joyo.com to compete at the e-commerce level.

This month, Google is going to be a Chinese search engine, and has sent a team to China for research.

Domestic Internet is ushering in the eyes of foreign giants.

Fang Zhuo thought about it carefully, and decided with PH and Goldman Sachs on the application time for the procurement review. It was in mid-June, and the time was more than enough.

He continued to make several phone calls at night to confirm the situation with the country. He did not let Sina President Wang Yan withdraw, but was welcomed by the Internet Industry Development Conference with his own face.

This time in Lin'an, Ma Dian, who performed his friendship as a landlord, was even more happy.

When the time is set, Fang Zhuo will return to China to participate in the first day of the Internet Industry Development Conference, to contribute some of his own views and understanding of the industry, and also talk about the domestic competition situation.

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Overseas public opinion about the rich in the East tends to follow the law of media broadcasting.

The domestic news has finally been exported to the domestic market, and we talked about the absurd things after the richest man in the mainland went to the United States.

It is ridiculous to say that it is indeed ridiculous, because it is different from the usual image in China. Wherever the absurdity goes, many people think that it is okay. After all, Mr. Fang is young, and the things he does are limited to the sports circle.

Does this prove that he is unreliable?
I can't.

Therefore, Qiu Lanhua from Shencheng made a special trip to call Fang Zhuo to ask him about his arrangements for returning to China.

"District Chief, how did you know I was going back to China?" Fang Zhuo was a little surprised.

"Lin'an has already publicized it. You, the richest man in the mainland, will attend the industry conference, um, give it a lot of publicity." Judy laughed, "Lin'an still has hope for your semiconductor project, but, Mr. Fang, there is really a second chance." A production line, you have to come to me anyway."

"Well, by then, I'll still be worrying about the first production line in New York, and I'll just hang up if I have nothing else to do." Fang Zhuo is about to have a meeting.

"It's a personal matter, I have a leader's child..." Judy said eagerly.

Fang Zhuo couldn't laugh or cry: "You really regard Yike as an employment center? Didn't you have a kid last time?"

"I have a child of the old leader, who is younger than you, and he is also very good." Judy finished the second half of the sentence, "How about I introduce you?"

Fang Zhuo: "?"

"I've seen that kid, and he looks very good." Judy thought about it.

"I don't want to see you?" Fang Zhuo asked.

"It's okay to not see you, but you can also meet by the way. The leader likes you very much, and he doesn't force or force." Judy's attitude is also very cautious. He actually doesn't want to be a matchmaker, and he is in the way of affection.

"I have the freedom not to see, can you be sure about that?" Fang Zhuo asked again.

Judy quickly said: "Of course, it mainly depends on your age and the time to play basketball recently. I also think you can consider marriage issues. It's not because of your energy. I won't mention this matter."

Fang Zhuo complied, and put his words in front of him: "You give you the leader's affection, and I also miss my old leader's love for me. It's okay to meet each other, but..."

Judy pressed, "But what?"

"Girls without business ability are not easy to get my favor." Fang Zhuo said.

Judy made a silent note of this, he didn't just have one old leader.

(End of this chapter)