Sprinkle coins every day

"Washbasin plans to use US$160 billion in cash and restricted stock worth US$30 billion to complete the acquisition of Wichat." Lu Qi reported with a smile.

It means that the valuation of wichat is 190 billion US dollars, which is not bad.

It could be called a super acquisition.

You know, last year Weisoft bought Nokia's mobile phone business, and it only cost US$5 billion.

Almost four times worse.

Because of the huge amount of acquisition, even a giant like Washbasin could not afford so much cash at once, but adopted a combined acquisition method of cash + restricted stocks.

Of course, the latter is also a constraint on the wichat team.

If wichat's subsequent performance fails to meet the contract requirements, this part of the stock cannot be sold.

It's a bit of a bet on performance.

At this purchase price, Sunshine Holdings holds 18% of wichat's shares. In this acquisition, it can get 28.8 billion US dollars + restricted stocks worth 5.4 million US dollars.

The cumulative profit is close to 220 billion.

Coupled with the one billion dollar income from the previous transfer of 10% equity to the Dream Fund, and the income from the earliest participation in wichat financing, the cumulative income exceeds 30 billion.

So-so.

If it is against Weixin, the service fee charged to Ari will exceed this amount.

It can be seen that it still suffered a loss.

But there is no way, with the current strength of the Germination Group, it is not yet capable of challenging those overseas giants and overseas capital in the overseas market, and gaining absolute dominance.

It would be nice to have a sip of soup along the way.

After all, from beginning to end, even the rules of the game are made by others, so how can you play?
After discussing the acquisition of wichat, Zhang Shuo took the initiative to bring up another matter, and asked Lu Qi with a smile: "How is the green orange taxi business doing recently?"

"Mixed joys and sorrows."

Lu Qi explained: "Since Tick and Kuaidi started subsidizing their services, Qingcheng Taxi's private car-hailing business has basically come to a standstill."

Even the most loyal white-collar user groups are trying their best to squeeze capital.

No one has trouble with money.

"Fortunately, the overall DAU of the Qingcheng app has not declined significantly due to the decline of the Qingcheng taxi-hailing business. On the contrary, it is still in a slow rising stage."

"Oh?"

Zhang Shuo immediately became interested, "Tell me in detail."

"The increase in the number of daily active users of the Green Orange app is due to the continuous diversion from Weixin."

"Secondly, due to the chaotic merger of Arnold Group, Green Orange Group's food delivery business, hotel tourism business, online ticketing, shared bicycles and other businesses have all received additional traffic injection."

This is called lying to win!
Of course, the fact that the Green Orange Group was able to pick up the loopholes this time also benefited from the good reputation it has built up among the user community for a long time, and it can be said to rely on its strength to win.

"Finally, there are projects such as Green Orange Life, which will continue to attract traffic to the Green Orange app."

Today it is today.

The stickiness of Green Orange Life to users has begun to show its power more and more.

It also once again confirmed Zhang Shuo's foresight.

"In addition to the continuous increase in daily activities, it is also because of the subsidy war that everyone in the taxi company is at risk, but it has reversely promoted the cooperation between Qingcheng Taxi and taxi companies. Recently, there have been continuous signings."

It is also because the service fee quoted by Qingcheng Taxi is cheap enough.

"Then speed up the signing process, send multiple local promotion teams, and go to major first-, second-, and third-tier cities at the same time, and make sure to sign the most taxi companies in the shortest time."

Zhang Shuo ordered.

Because he knew that the time window left for Qingcheng to take a taxi is actually not long. It is expected that in March, Lingnan Province will intervene in the supervision of the online car-hailing market.

By then, the subsidy war is bound to cool down.

Once the subsidy is over and the supervision is tightened again, taxis are bound to become one of the targets of various taxi companies to win over and fight for, and become popular again.

Qingcheng wanted to sign a contract again, but it would not be so easy.

"By the way, how did you discuss the service fee with the taxi company?" Zhang Shuo asked curiously.

"Calculated by order, a service fee of one yuan is charged for each order."

Such a quotation, at this stage, is naturally not competitive at all when Tick and Kuaidi are still madly subsidizing drivers.

But when the subsidy ends, the offer will be very affordable.

In the original time and space, after these taxi-hailing platforms began to suck blood in reverse, the withdrawal ratio for each order was generally above 20%, and even reached 30%.

For an order of 20 yuan, the platform will withdraw more than [-] yuan.

It's just so different!
"can!"

Although Zhang Shuo defined Qingcheng Taxi as a semi-public taxi-hailing platform, Qingcheng Group is not for public welfare and cannot contribute money to it.

At most it is not profitable.

What's more, the Green Orange Group is not owned by the Germination Group, and the interests of other shareholders must also be considered.

It can't be done by Zhang Shuo's temperament alone.

Take this green orange taxi incident as an example, if it wasn't for Zhang Shuo's high personal prestige and the Germinal Group's control over Qingcheng, the major shareholders would have jumped back a long time ago.

This is also one of the main disadvantages of joint-stock companies.

.........

After Lu Qi left, Zhang Shuo called Lu Kai to the office again, handed Lu Kai two documents, and said: "This is the information on the two overseas companies Mada Xiqi and SanDisk investigated by Dream Fund, and Germination Investment also needs to follow up."

Compared with the taxi business, this is the top priority of the Sprout Group.

The Dream Fund's investigation of these two companies started years ago, and now it has obtained first-hand investigation materials, and has also made initial contact with the two companies.

Next, it is time to enter the substantive negotiation stage.

Washbasin acquired wichat, and Dream Fund sold its 10% stake, and will also receive US$16 billion in cash + restricted stocks worth US$3 million.

Just had sufficient funds to participate in the acquisition of SanDisk.

Lu Kai took the information, quickly browsed it on the spot, and said doubtfully: "Chairman, I can understand the acquisition of SanDisk, and it can help Changjiang Storage consolidate its position in the storage field."

Although the acquisition is very difficult.
"But this Ma Daxiqi is engaged in aero-engines. It seems to have nothing to do with all the existing businesses of the group, right? Why do you want to acquire such a company?"

"Who says it's irrelevant?"

Zhang Shuo shook his head, "Isn't Xingyun Technology engaged in commercial aerospace? Aerospace and aviation are not separate."

"Uh, this..."

Lu Kai hesitated for a moment, but still did not refute.

Strictly speaking, there is actually a big difference between aviation and spaceflight, but the big boss said so, and Lu Kai naturally did not talk back.

The big boss should have seen something he didn't see.

The most important thing is that Madasic's overall quotation is not high, and the purchase price does not exceed one billion US dollars.

For the current Germinal Group, such an acquisition is not even a big deal, let alone a joint acquisition with the Dream Fund.

It costs less.

"My idea is to register and establish Xingyun Aero Engine Co., Ltd. in Shancheng, transfer all the production lines, technology, and personnel of Ma Daxiqi, and then unite with Shancheng to plan and build an aero-engine industrial base in Shancheng." Zhang Shuo said It's a long-term plan.

"..."

Lu Kai was stunned for a moment, and he immediately realized that the cost in the process of operating such an industrial base may be several times, or even ten times, the purchase price.

It will be another super investment project.

"To tell you this, I want to say that the acquisition of Ma Daxiqi by the group is imperative, and it must be specified in the contract that the production line and personnel need to be transferred to the mountain city." Zhang Shuo solemnly instructed.

"understood."

Lu Kai felt the pressure instantly. He was not stupid. He knew how sensitive Madasic was to its acquisition as a company engaged in research, development and manufacturing of aero-engines.

It is even more difficult to relocate Qi as a whole to the mountain city.

"After I understand the situation, I will personally lead an investigation team to go to Jifu Ross to conduct field investigations, find out the local situation, and try to open up some links as much as possible." Lu Kai immediately expressed his opinion.

"now it's right!"

Zhang Shuo admired Lu Kai's attitude of facing difficulties, "We must keep in touch with the Dream Fund at any time, and for some things that cannot be discussed, let the Dream Fund come forward as much as possible."

"understand!"

Lu Kai also understood.

.........

After sending Lu Kai away, Zhang Shuo also struck while the iron was hot. He summoned Gu Mingzhang, the senior vice president in charge of the manufacturing business of the group, and brought up the matter of registering Xingyun Aero Engine Co., Ltd. in Shancheng.

"My idea is, with Nebula Technology and Nebula Aerospace as the core, the Nebula Group will be established as a subsidiary of the group engaged in the commercial aerospace business. What do you think?"

Zhang Shuo asked expectantly.

"I think it works."

Compared to Lu Kai's confusion, Gu Mingzhang was very much in favor of it, and said with a smile: "In China's aerospace industry, engines have always been a shortcoming, especially in the field of commercial aviation. It is definitely a good thing that Xiqi's production line, technology, and talents have been transferred to Shancheng."

As expected of Gu Mingzhang's background in the manufacturing industry, he still has some feelings.

"Then I'll leave this matter to you. The registration of Xingyun Hangfa is still secondary. The key is to contact Shancheng to negotiate a strategic cooperation framework as soon as possible, which will also benefit the subsequent acquisition of Ma Daxiqi."

Gu Mingzhang's positive attitude also encouraged Zhang Shuo.

"Chairman, don't worry, you can leave this matter to me. There is no reason not to respond positively to the construction of an aero-engine industrial base with such a large piece of fat." Gu Mingzhang is also full of confidence.

Compared with the Internet industry, the manufacturing industry is actually more attractive to the local area.

Especially high-end manufacturing.

Otherwise, the original Time and Space Demon City would not have made such great efforts to introduce the Teshila Super Factory.

"Leave it to you, of course I can rest assured."

Zhang Shuo smiled, and then asked another question, "I talked about it years ago, the progress adjustment of the smart watch project. How is it? Is there a new timetable?"

This is also something that Zhang Shuo is extremely concerned about.

"Have it already."

Gu Mingzhang was not ambiguous, "Mai Li Group plans to hold a spring developer conference in early April, and officially announce the Xi Soil 1.0 operating system. We plan to take this opportunity to announce the design of the smart watch."

Maili X3 has completely abandoned the Android system and switched to the Xiran operating system, which has long been settled.

Because it is a new operating system, it requires the joint participation of app developers, announcing the interface and technical standards in advance, and allowing developers to develop new versions of apps.

Otherwise, even if the Maili X3 is equipped with the new system, other apps cannot be downloaded.

Isn't that the end of the calf? ! ! !

The mobile operating system is the largest, thickest, and strongest moat. In fact, it is the app ecology. While the Android ecology has not yet been fully formed, it is a good opportunity for the rise of the Soil operating system.

It's not like Hongmeng in the original time and space.

When Hongmeng was launched at that time, the Android ecology had already been impregnable, and it was undoubtedly very difficult to break this ecology, especially when Huawei's mobile phones were still limited.

Compared with Warwick in the original time and space, the wheat grain mobile phone in this life can be said to have taken advantage of the right time, place and people.

"very good!!!"

Zhang Shuo was very excited. He announced the design of the Maili smart watch in April. Compared with Pingguo, it was half a year earlier, and even Pingguo couldn't say anything about plagiarism.

In fact.

In the past two months, in the Europa and Southeast Asian markets, Maili Group and Pingguo have competed several times around the fingerprint unlocking technology, and barely overwhelmed Pingguo.

Unlike before, it was completely one-sided.

Under this situation, the first launch of Maili smart watch will undoubtedly give Pingguo a heavy blow.

Still worth the wait!
.........

After the meeting and one-on-one talks with the main executives, Zhang Shuo's most important work of the day is completed, and he can fish with confidence in the rest of the time.

and so.

Zhang Shuo leaned on the sofa, took out his mobile phone, and opened the beta version of Magic Sound.

The short video blogger excavation plan led by the Group Operations Center and implemented by Dundun Interactive Entertainment, the major short video bloggers discovered have already settled in the Moyin app.

Many short videos shot are also uploaded in the internal backstage.

Although Zhang Shuo clearly stated that he would reject vulgarity, but in order to attract young people, it is inevitable that these short videos still focus on all kinds of girls.

Some are sweet, some are salty, some are pure, and some are enchanting
It's almost blinding.

"Ahem, this dress is really white, no, this tie is really big..."

Although Zhang Shuo has eaten and seen them before, he still enjoys watching these young ladies who are full of youthfulness and crazily exuding charm in front of the screen.

Ok.

To be precise, it is reviewed with a "critical" eye. After all, no one knows short videos better than him, right?

Tired too, okay?

Because it is an internal beta version, the Moyin app still has many shortcomings. For example, the beauty function is obviously not powerful enough, and many built-in special effects are also so-so.

It did not fully meet Zhang Shuo's needs.

Fortunately, when Motu Xiuxiu was sold before, Motu Xiuxiu's beauty team retained a part and joined Qinghe Technology. This time it just came in handy.

All were transferred to the short video business department.

I believe that it will not take long for these flaws to be corrected.

.........

Two days later, Tengda Building.

After the beginning of spring and entering the new year, compared with the brave and diligent progress of the Sprout Group, which is engaged in new technology research and development, and is also planning a large-scale overseas acquisition, Tengda is much more "conservative".

Recently, he has been busy with the taxi-hailing business, fighting Ari overtly and secretly.

"Boss, Tick's pool of funds is about to dry up again."

Lu Jian came to report, and he was obviously very distressed about the recent subsidy war.

In the final analysis, after losing a large piece of fat in mobile games, Tengda in this life almost lost one-third or even more of his hematopoietic function.

The family property is far less rich than the original time and space.

Coupled with the early launch of the pan-entertainment plan, frantically spending money on film and television drama copyrights, music copyrights, and local life service business to suck blood, Tengda's life can be described as tight.

And platforms like Tengda News and Tengda Browser, which also have more than [-] million daily active users, are also not as beautiful as the original time and space because of the existence of Tiantian Toutiao and Frog Browser.

Tenda's advertising revenue is obviously also facing serious challenges.

With the accumulation of various factors, Tengda in this life is far from being lavish when it comes to spending money. It is normal for Lu Jian to feel pain in the face of the constant blood-sucking of the taxi-hailing business.

No wonder it doesn't hurt!

Compared to Tengda, Ahri's life is pretty good, and he still has plenty of ammunition in his hands.

Although Pinxixi has risen rapidly, it has not really threatened Ahli's position in the e-commerce field, and its revenue is still growing steadily, and it is not as aggressive as Tengda in the field of entertainment.

Especially in the field of music, the investment is much less than Tenda.

This also leads to say.

In this round of competition with Tengda, Ari appeared to be more confident.

"Then inject more capital into Tick. If it doesn't work, start a new round of financing and consider bringing in Scarlet Capital and other investment institutions to share the risk." The second master has a countermeasure.

"That's a good idea."

Lu Jian's eyes were also brightened. As far as Tengda itself was concerned, Tengda had no idea of ​​controlling Tick Tock.

Just keep strategic cooperation!

"Qingcheng Taxi, is there any new action recently?" The second master is still thinking about this.

He always feels.

When Qingcheng took a taxi to play a few years ago, something was faintly wrong.

"No action."

In fact, Lu Jian has been staring at it all the time, "The taxi-hailing business of Qingcheng has almost come to a standstill. Under the subsidy war, the current online car-hailing market is already divided into two parts: Tick Tock and Kuaidi."

It depends on whether Tick Tock killed Kuaidi or Kuaidi killed Tick Tock.

"It's funny to say, I heard people say that Qingcheng Taxi Taxi seems to have not given up, and is still speeding up signing contracts with major taxi companies. But the contracts are signed, and the drivers of these taxi companies also follow the company's requirements I downloaded Qingcheng Taxi, but no one uses it at all, and the driver does not recommend it.”

Qingcheng taxis charge a service fee of one yuan per order, while Titok and Kuaidi give subsidies to drivers.

No wonder the driver can use it.

"so……"

The second master still frowned, feeling a little puzzled, "It stands to reason that with Zhang Shuo's previous shrewdness, it shouldn't be like this."

"I don't think so."

Lu Jian, however, has his own opinion, "Perhaps Germinal has given up the taxi-hailing business strategically. Such a small matter may not reach Zhang Shuo's level. It should be that the people below are still struggling in vain."

"maybe."

The second master is at ease.

"correct."

When mentioning Mengya, Lu Jian thought of another thing, "Boss, I heard recently that Mengya is testing a short video app internally, and it seems that it intends to enter the short video industry."

"Short video?"

The second master was slightly taken aback, "Didn't you say before that the group's short video business experiment was not successful, and long videos represent the future development trend?"

"It was not successful. I still insist on this point of view. I guess, the short video business inside Germinal is probably experimental in nature. If it can be successful, let it be."

Lu Jian is very good at "judging others by himself".

"Ok!"

The second master didn't pay too much attention. In fact, with Tengda's current energy, he couldn't pay attention to it. "Let's concentrate on fighting the online car-hailing battle."

"understand!"

Lu Jian is also high-spirited.

On the contrary, there was a hint of worry in the eyes of the second master, because the promotion effect of ICQ red envelopes during the Spring Festival was not satisfactory, which also led to the saying that Tengda had to bet more on ticking taxis.

There is no room for loss.

.........

Only one week later, seeing that it was difficult to tell the winner, neither side was willing to throw in the towel and admit defeat. As a result, the subsidy war between Tick and Kuaidi escalated again.

morning.

Dida Taxi announced that its third round of marketing activities with Caifutong has officially started. Passengers who use Dida Taxi and choose Caifutong to pay will get an instant discount of 10 yuan, three times a day.

Almost a whore.

Drivers in Jingshi, Modu, Binhai City, and Lin’an use Caifutong to pay the fare, and each order will be rewarded with 10 yuan, 10 orders per day. Drivers in other cities will be awarded 5 yuan per order for the first 5 orders per day, and each order for the last 5 orders. Award 10 yuan.

At the same time, in order to attract new users, Didi Taxi also introduced additional subsidy measures to reward new users-15 yuan for passengers' first order, and 50 yuan for drivers' first order.

Subsidies are getting bigger and bigger and more attractive.

Just five hours later, Kuaidi Taxi announced an upgraded subsidy version. Starting from the 18th, the subsidy for passengers will increase by 1 yuan to 11 yuan per order, with two orders per day.

Drivers use Kuaidi Zhifubao to collect fares, and can award 10 orders per day, including 10 yuan per order during peak periods, with a maximum of 5 orders per day, and 5 yuan per order during off-peak periods, with a maximum of 5 orders per day.

It seems that this subsidy is not strong enough.

In the afternoon of the next day, the official scarf of Zhifubao urgently announced that starting at 13:[-] pm, as long as you use Kuaidi to take a taxi and pay with Zhifubao, you will get a minimum discount of [-] yuan per order.

"We don't fly planes, and we don't play fake ones. Passengers don't have to fight for character and luck. As long as they use it, they will get a 100% discount of 13 yuan immediately." Zhifubao shouted domineeringly to Tenda from the air, showing full confidence.

The smell of gunpowder on both sides is getting stronger and stronger, and they have really entered the stage of burning a lot of money.

Burn down a small goal every day.

It was also at this stage that Tick and Kuaidi started a new round of financing almost at the same time with a tacit understanding. In addition to Tenda and Ahri, there were also investment institutions such as Scarlet Capital.

It has become a capital feast.

Under such a crazy money-burning war, even an Internet star like Germination, during this period, will inevitably be overshadowed and have to be reduced to a supporting role.