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Chapter 334 The battle of delivery, the game with Ahri!

The action of the Investment and Acquisition Department is very fast.

In just one weekend, the preliminary investigation of Baishi Express was completed.

"Mr. Zhang, so far, Baishi has gone through three rounds of financing and has five investment shareholders. The most recent financing took place on November 2010, 11. The C round of financing was $25 million, and Ari followed suit." Lu Kai reported. .

"Ari is the major shareholder of Baishi?"

In Zhang Shuo's impression, Ali is the largest shareholder of Baishi, but he doesn't know how many shares he currently holds.

"Yes."

Lu Kai explained: "After three rounds of financing in Baishi, the founder team holds 32.5% of the shares, Ali holds 24.5% of the shares, and the remaining four investors hold 43% of the shares."

It can be seen that in order to swallow Huitong Express, the founding team of Baishi diluted their shares very much. After three rounds of financing, they have already transferred nearly [-]% of the shares.

Almost lost control of Baishi.

After one or two more rounds of financing, Ari will come from behind and become the largest shareholder of Baishi.

"Are you worried that we will encounter resistance from Ari when we acquire Baishi?" Zhang Shuo asked.

"This is almost inevitable. Mr. Zhang, you also know that Ari has always regarded it as a taboo. Now we want to reach out. With Ari's style, we will definitely not agree."

"As long as Ari has not controlled Baishi, there is still room for maneuver in this matter. Let's formally contact Baishi first, and test the management of Baishi, including Ari's reaction first."

Zhang Shuo didn't expect to win Baishi smoothly.

"it is good!"

As the vice president in charge of the group's investment business, Lu Kai has encountered such difficult acquisitions before, and even encountered more difficult cases.

It depends on how it works.

"What about Shunfeng?" Zhang Shuo asked.

"Hey, I'm not afraid of your jokes when I say it. I didn't even meet the founder of Shunfeng, so I was directly rejected by the other party on the phone." Lu Kai smiled wryly.

"In this case, let's put aside the strategic investment in Shunfeng."

Zhang Shuo didn't force it.

As for the investment tailwind, it is gratifying to succeed, but there is not much loss if it fails.

It stands to reason that among the express companies in Huaxia, the postal service is the most suitable partner for Germination, but the other party has a special status, and the prospect of cooperation is really difficult to control.

There are too many variables.

Zhang Shuo could only settle for the next best thing and choose to acquire a courier company.

.........

Two days later, Ali's headquarters.

"Boss, just received the news that Germination is preparing to acquire Baishi." Ren Xiaoyao reported to the uncle.

"Ok?"

The uncle was very surprised, "What did Mengya buy Baishi for? It's a lot of money to burn?"

It was revealed before that Germination’s capital chain was tight, but why did Germina acquire a courier company in a blink of an eye? He knew about Baishi Express, and the value was at least 2 billion.

It's not a small fish or shrimp.

"I also inquired about it. It is said that Germinal started an e-commerce project called Pinxixi internally. The acquisition of the express company should be paving the way for the e-commerce business."

Ren Xiaoyao was as steady as ever, and found out the situation before reporting.

"Pfft!"

Uncle Haoxuan didn't spit out the tea in his mouth, "What are you talking about, Mengya also wants to engage in e-commerce? Hasn't it reached a strategic cooperation with Jingdong before?"

"Although it's strange, it's absolutely true that Mengya is engaged in e-commerce."

Ren Xiaoyao was as gentle as ever, and analyzed: "From Mengya's acquisition of Baishi Express with great fanfare, it can be inferred that Mengya's e-commerce business does not seem to be in the nature of playing tickets, and it seems that it has made a lot of determination."

"Zhang Shuo is quite ambitious."

Inexplicably, the uncle felt a little upset, as if a tiger's private territory had been violated.

"No way, Weixin is so popular now, it is almost a copy of Tenda in the PC era. With the support of Weixin's traffic, it is understandable that Mengya wants to do e-commerce. Didn't Tenda give up the dream of e-commerce?"

Ren Xiaoyao was very envious.

It is also doing mobile social networking, and the budding Weixin has successfully broken through the circle, and is divided into two parts of the social world with Tengda, but Michat, which was acquired by Ari, is gradually declining and has become Ari's internal social software.

The gap is so large that it is unbelievable.

"Tengda e-commerce, hey!" The uncle sneered, "I'm not arrogant, e-commerce is not something everyone can handle. Whether it's Tenda or the current sprout, do they know what e-commerce is?"

In terms of understanding of e-commerce, the uncle can be conceited.

"If you want to be an e-commerce company, you can't do it just by patting your head. In addition to funds, you also need to build a complete e-commerce ecological chain. Can this be done by Tengda, Mengya and the like?"

In contrast, it was the steady start of Jingdong, which made the uncle a little more vigilant.

"Still can't take it lightly."

Ren Xiaoyao obviously needs to be more cautious, "Merger has funds, Weixin's traffic support, Weixin's payment, and Weishang's business. Maybe it can really make a name for itself."

"E-commerce, it's not that easy."

The uncle did not believe it, "However, you are right to worry. The domestic e-commerce industry is already thriving, so there is no need for Mengya to join in the fun."

"What do you mean?" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Didn't Germina want to acquire Baishi? It's messed up. Not only Baishi, but also several other companies that are connected in all directions, all of them are in agreement, and we can't start any cooperation with Germina." The uncle was very domineering.

Of course Ahri also has domineering capital.

On the surface, it seems that Ari needs Sitongyida to provide cheap express delivery services. In fact, it is Ari’s express business that determines the survival of Sitongyida.

Take it how you want.

The big shop bullies the customers, and the big customers bully the shop, it depends on whose fist is bigger.

"Doing this, will you turn against Germination?"

Ren Xiaoyao was a little worried. After all, before this, the relationship between Mengya and Ari was mainly based on cooperation, especially since Ari's e-commerce company still relies on Weixin to attract traffic.

"Evil what evil?"

The uncle didn't care, "In terms of business, it was Mengya who invaded the e-commerce field first, and we were just passively counterattacking. If Mengya really wants to be capable, let's come and see the tricks."

When it was time to fight, the uncle did not hesitate at all.

"understand!"

Ren Xiaoyao sighed, if possible, he really didn't want to tear himself apart with Mengya.

But no way.

The uncle has already spoken harshly, so he can only obey obediently.

In Ali.

There is only one supreme authority who speaks for itself, and that is the uncle.

.........

Friday, April 8.

For the second time, Lu Kai reported to Zhang Shuo the progress of the acquisition of Baishi Express, "Because of Ali's strong obstruction, Baishi's investors all had an ambiguous attitude, and the acquisition process was blocked."

This is also to be expected.

As early as Baishi’s A-round financing, Ahri was the main investor. Although Ahli was not the main investor in the subsequent two rounds of financing, the investment institutions introduced were more or less related to Ahri.

With Ari's words, the acquisition immediately fell into trouble.

It can also be seen from this that the uncle's status in the entire e-commerce circle, especially in the express delivery industry, is just like that of an ancient emperor. A decree can shake the industry.

"You mean, those Baishi investors have an ambiguous attitude, rather than directly refusing to cooperate with us?" Zhang Shuo grasped the crux of the problem.

"Yes."

Lu Kai obviously understood, and explained: "As you know, these investment institutions are usually smooth and smooth, and they always put profits first. They want to sell Ahli's face, and they don't want to completely offend us."

Mengya took out a subsidiary to raise funds by the way, which is enough for these investment institutions to covet.

Offend Bud.

For Huaxia Venture Capital, it is by no means a good thing.

"Since you have something to ask for, it will be easy to handle."

Zhang Shuo smiled, "In this way, you arrange people to contact these four investment institutions individually, and promise that as long as they are willing to transfer their shares in Baishi, they will automatically be eligible to participate in the C round of financing of Qingcheng Group."

As for how to deal with capital, Zhang Shuo is obviously no longer Wuxia Amon. From the previous complete resistance to the current use, he even plays with venture capital institutions in the palm of his hand.

"That's a good idea." Lu Kai's eyes also brightened.

For these VCs, the conditions offered by Germination are absolutely super attractive.

It can not only withdraw from Baishi in a timely manner and obtain a considerable short-term investment income, but also participate in the C round of financing of Qingcheng Group to obtain longer-term generous returns.

It can be described as a "win-win", the kind that wins twice.

Although the express delivery industry is developing rapidly, it is also very involved, its profitability is limited, and it is very difficult to go public. For venture capital, if it can exit early, it may not be a good deal.

"Then execute it, I'll wait for your good news."

After setting the general direction, Zhang Shuo didn't care about the specific operations, and left the full authority to Lu Kai.

"By the way, Mr. Zhang, in addition to the investors of PR Baishi, can we also set off some smoke bombs and send people to contact the other express companies that are connected in all directions?" Lu Kai suggested.

"can."

Zhang Shuo nodded with a smile, "Not only is it connected to all directions, but you can also get in touch with Jitu and Durban, especially Durban, which will be our next acquisition target."

"After acquiring Baishi, do you want to acquire Durban?"

Lu Kai was very surprised.

He realized that the big boss's layout of the e-commerce industry was far bigger than he had imagined before.

It seems that it is really going to be a big ticket.

"Yes."

Taking advantage of the situation, Zhang Shuo solved Lu Kai's confusion and explained his future positioning for Pin Xixi.

"So it is."

To be honest, Lu Kai actually didn't quite understand Zhang Shuo's ideal, but even though he didn't understand, he didn't object.Because in the bud, if the concept is not in line with the big boss, it is impossible to stay.

If you don't understand for a while, you must learn to understand slowly.

.........

After Lu Kai left, Zhang Shuo continued to browse the news.

In the past week, there was another piece of news in the Internet circles, that is, Tenda’s original client game "God of War" was completely cold and faced the risk of discontinuing the service.

This triggered a new round of online criticism of China's original end games.

"It's really disappointing. Can't there be a phenomenon-level end game in China?"

"Tengda boasted so much before, but the result is still a hot chicken!"

"I think domestic end games are completely hopeless, it's better to play foreign ones."

"Cultural invasion, can this be tolerated?"

"Then what can we do if we can't bear it? Who told us not to live up to our expectations? We can't even compare with sticks."

This wave of public opinion even affected Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment.

"The same is true for Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment. It is indeed good at making mobile games, but in the field of end games, it is also based on buying and buying. It is really embarrassing. Can't it be better?"

"After all, he started his business with mobile games, which is a bit too much to ask."

"That's right, mobile games and PC games are completely different approaches, okay?"

"But didn't Jade Bird also acquire Dota 2, and it has been improved? Can't we continue to work hard and develop a good end game by ourselves?"

"That's not right either. Didn't Jade Bird say that there are already end-games under development?"

"Yes, yes, wait, wait, wait!"

"I saw that you guys didn't participate in this year's Magic City CJ. Let me tell you that Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment really has its own unique skills. This year, it showed a stand-alone game "Dyson Ball Project" at CJ. I tried it out , well done, definitely a potential work.”

"Really? Then what is this "Dyson Ball Project", when will it be launched?"

"It should be soon."

"That being said, I'm really looking forward to it."

Perhaps it was due to concern about online public opinion. On the afternoon of the same day, the official website of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment issued an announcement that the stand-alone game "Dyson Ball Project" will be officially launched next Friday.

Along with the announcement, there is also a download link for the Lingjing platform.

After users download the Lingjing platform, register and log in, they can enter the official website of "Dyson Ball Project".

As soon as the news came out, it naturally caused a sensation again.

"I'll go, yes, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment has made such a big move without making a sound. Not only has it independently developed a stand-alone game, but it has even built a game platform."

"This shows that Jade Bird Huyu's ambition is not small. It's not just a small fight, but it's really going to show its strength."

"Expect……"

The gold-lettered signboard of Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment can naturally attract a large number of users.

That night, major video sites launched the promotional animation of "Dyson Ball Project", and major news clients, portal websites, and game forums also released related news.

The announcement of "Dyson Ball Project" has officially entered the warm-up period!

What is even more exciting is that after users download the Lingjing platform, they find that they can play Dota 2 directly through the Lingjing platform, and can also receive real-time consultation about Dota 2.

This makes Dota 2 players happy.

"Yes, yes, after Dota 2 is launched on the Lingjing platform, it will be completely localized. Who dares to say that Dota 2 is a foreign game? I am the first to refuse."

"Comfortable, comfortable."

"Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

And the surprises continue.

At the beginning, Dota 2 players just downloaded the Lingjing platform with a curiosity-seeking mentality. After all, Dota 2 is an independent client game, even without the support of the Lingjing platform, it can be played with an independent client.

And to be honest.

Compared with overseas users, Huaxia players do not actually have the habit of using game platforms. Most stand-alone game enthusiasts either bypass the wall or download the cracked version directly.

However, the user experience of the Lingjing platform has greatly exceeded the player's expectations.

"I'll go, this Lingjing platform can do well, it's no worse than Steam, I love it, I love it."

This is actually quite normal.

The development of a game platform is not difficult.

Erze Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment itself has experience in developing and operating 71 assistants.

Three Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment has a group technology center behind it to provide technical guidance.

How could it be bad?

"Haven't everyone noticed? The spirit realm is in the context of China, but it means Yuan Universe. How do I feel that Jade Bird Huyu is playing a big game of chess?"

"Tsk tsk, it's still educated upstairs, educated, educated."

"Anyway, it's right to be the top Jade Bird Huyu. I sincerely hope that Jade Bird Huyu can shine in the field of end games and become the light of domestic games."

"Just from my brother's words, we must also download the Lingjing platform."

"Let's go together!!!"

As a result, driven by the players of Dota 2, the download volume of the Lingjing platform broke through the 100 million mark on the day it was launched, creating a miracle of sorts.

In the game circle, mobile game users account for the vast majority after all.

The data of 1 million, if it is any single overseas market anyway, it is already the upper limit, and the Lingjing platform only took one day.

Really scary!
The game news media, which are good at catching hot spots, naturally would not let this news go. They rushed to draft and published it overnight, which sparked another round of heated discussions on the Internet.

The chain reaction belongs to yes.

.........

Night, Tengda Building.

Even though it was Friday night, the lights in Yu Yu's office were still on.

Being forced to work overtime again...

Needless to say, what caused this situation was the Lingjing platform that Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment had just launched.

This is definitely a major shock to Tenda.

As an old opponent, Tengda has been silently paying attention to every move of Jade Bird Huyu, and also noticed the "Dyson Ball Project" displayed by Jade Bird Huyu at CJ in Shanghai.

But after all, it is only a stand-alone game, and it will not pose any threat to Tenda's client game business.

Tenda did not make money from stand-alone games.

But who would have thought that, besides the "Dyson Ball Project", Jade Bird Huyu would hold back a big move and quietly create a spiritual realm platform.

This had to make Tengda vigilant.

Fools also know that if Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment only has a stand-alone game called "Dyson Ball Project", then the Lingjing platform will have almost no value, and it will not even be necessary.

But obviously, Jade Bird Huyu is not like a fool.

That can only prove one thing - Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is really going to enter the client game industry on a large scale, as previously advertised, there are already several client games under development.

And it seems that Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is very confident in these end games.

otherwise.

Nor would Jade Bird Huyu come out to catch the heat when "God of War" just encountered Waterloo.

You know, to undertake this kind of heat with negative emotions is actually a double-edged sword. If the quality of "Dyson Ball Project" can satisfy the players, then that's all.

If it is also a bad game, then Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment is tantamount to taking the initiative to take over the pot for Tengda.

Appointed to be scolded to death.

Based on Yu Yu's past observations and judgments on Jade Bird Huyu, Jade Bird Huyu's marketing strategy has always been very conservative. Since he dared to stand up at this time, he must have confidence in the quality of "Dyson Ball Project".

"How's the inquiry going?"

Thinking of this, Feng Yu looked at Cao Xi who was sitting opposite.

"I asked several players who tried "Dyson Ball Project" on CJ, and all of them received overwhelming praise. It is definitely at the top level in the world, and the key is originality."

As the two bigwigs in Tengda's game business line, Yu Yu and Cao Xi must have never played "Dyson Ball Project", and they never went to the CJ scene in Shanghai.

The previous information about the "Dyson Ball Project" was reported by the participating Tenda employees.

Inevitably not detailed.

Now this investigation revealed that "Dyson Ball Project" is far better than they imagined.

"What about the Lingjing platform, how is the test going?" Yu Yu was still not reconciled.

"Excellent performance, nothing bad."

"..."

Yu Yu was completely discouraged now, and said with a wry smile: "According to this, Jade Bird Interactive Entertainment's test of the water in the field of end games is about to become a hit?"

"Probably, maybe, yes." Cao Xi hesitated.

The two were relatively speechless.

(End of this chapter)