Hong Kong's new giants

Chapter 741 [82 billion dollars]

Friday, April 10.

The "Four Seasons Hotel" located at No. 8, Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong officially opened, and guests from all over the world gathered for a time. As the three major shareholders of "Four Seasons Hotel" - Lin Zuhui, Bill Gates, and Waleed, all of them participated in the opening ceremony.

The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is divided into two parts. One is the 45-storey Four Seasons Hotel with 399 rooms, most of which enjoy 180-degree views of Victoria Harbor and the coast of the Kowloon Peninsula; the other is the 60-storey service The Four Seasons Residence is a residence for guests who stay in Hong Kong for a long time. It has 519 rooms and the monthly rent ranges from HK$5 to HK$20.

This is the only hotel in the world that has two Michelin three-star restaurants (in the future). Its shopping mall is directly connected to the International Finance Center shopping mall. Guests can buy luxury brands on Hong Kong Island without going out.

But beautiful scenery, gourmet food and convenient shopping are not the core competitiveness of Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. It is best known for its unique geographical location - living in the middle, overlooking the north, you can see the mainland across the water, Walk downstairs for 10 minutes and you will arrive at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal.Whether you want to gamble in Macau or go for a swim on the high seas, it is very convenient here.If you want to shoot the night view of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel will definitely be in the mirror.

The Four Seasons Hotel itself is a luxury five-star hotel in the world, and "Xiangjiang Four Seasons Hotel" will become the best representative of the Four Seasons Hotel in the world.

There are only a handful of five-star hotels in Hong Kong Island. They were originally the two hotels in the Convention and Exhibition Center-Marriott Harbor View, Grand Hyatt, and the two hotels in Pacific Place-Shangri-La, JW Marriott, and Mandarin Oriental.

But now, the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel has suppressed all these hotels in one fell swoop, becoming the most luxurious hotel in Xiangjiang, bar none.

"Hey, why hasn't the master Lin Sheng arrived yet?"

"That's right, the guests here today include Dong Sheng, Bill Gates, Prince Walid, Prince of Monaco, etc. Why doesn't Lin Sheng receive them?"

At this time, many guests were arranged by the organizer on the 'disc-shaped square' outside the main entrance of the hotel, and everyone was also curious about Lin Zuhui's figure.

suddenly.

A helicopter flew in the sky, attracting everyone's attention, and everyone was also very surprised. Guess this is the organizer's program?
A group of bodyguards quickly ran towards the garden space next to the Yuanpan Square, forming an open space for the helicopter to land.

"It's Lin Sheng!"

"Lin Sheng arrived in a helicopter, it's so cool!"

"As expected of the richest man in the world at a young age, his thinking is always so surprising!"

"Driving a yacht, flying a plane, surfing, diving... Mr. Lin is an all-round rich man!"

Bill Gates and other distinguished guests couldn't help but smile when they saw Lin Zuhui's cool appearance. This is probably the most outstanding super-rich man in the world; I'm afraid, only the boss of Oracle, Ellison, can barely be compared.

The helicopter landed steadily on the open space. Lin Zuhui walked down in a suit and leather shoes, giving people a state of energy and temperament. He looked like a 30-year-old young man, which gave people a great contrast. Because he is also a self-made richest man in the world.

"Hi everyone, welcome to today's opening ceremony of the Four Seasons Hotel!"

Lin Zuhui's angry voice came from far and near.

"Lin Sheng, congratulations!"

Next came the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Due to the large number of distinguished guests, there were 5 people participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Ribbon cutting, speeches, receptions, performances, all in one set, the reporters really saw what ostentation is.

Not to mention the political dignitaries and business tycoons who participated, even Hollywood has many big-name stars.

"Mr. Lin, every time I come to Hong Kong, I feel that the place has changed a lot, and the atmosphere of technology and culture is getting stronger and stronger, which is impressive!" Bill Gates said admiringly, holding a wine glass.

Lin Zuhui glanced at the dignitaries of Xiangjiang, and said seriously: "The Hong Kong government's support and guidance in this area is the key to the success of Xiangjiang. It is because of good policies that we, as investors, can invest funds in the technology industry. "

With the development of Xiangjiang's technology industry and cultural industry, the whole world has begun to pay attention and study; in this way, everyone will actually find that the origin of all this is in the media group and Xiaomi Technology, which is obviously closely related to Lin Zuhui .

Because of this, Lin Zuhui is already very high-profile.

A high profile is not necessarily a bad thing, and a low profile is not necessarily a good thing. In short, Lin Zuhui can do as he pleases.

Bill Gates did not discuss 'electric vehicles' and 'online games' in depth, because these two industries have just begun, and Microsoft has not yet focused on them.Of course, Microsoft's gaming division has been established a few years ago, but it has not yet involved online games.

His real purpose of coming to Xiangjiang is ICQ.

"Lin Sheng, ICQ's success in the blogging field really impresses me."

ICQ established a blog department this year, adopting the social mode of '140 words plus photos', and through the entry of Hollywood stars and media, the number of users has skyrocketed.

"It's not complete yet. We are considering adding functions such as video sharing and live broadcasting. It will become the world's largest social software." Lin Zuhui threw the bait.

At this time, he actually wanted to sell ICQ. The social software in this world is a little different. ICQ is a complex of social software such as QQ, YouTube, facebook, and MSN.

If he is an American, then ICQ may become the "Penguin Group" of the United States, not to mention monopolizing social networking, but it is bound to achieve higher achievements such as Facebook in the previous life.

Bill Gates immediately said: "The copyright issue is enough for you to have a headache. But I hope to have a formal talk with you. Do you have time tomorrow?"

He can't wait to get ready to win ICQ, because he found a problem, Lin Zuhui has a very deep understanding of the Internet, and is also very confident.

This made him dare not wait any longer, so he wanted to talk about the acquisition, because Lin Zuhui had previously revealed that he intended to sell, so he was not worried that Lin Zuhui would not sell.

What's more, when it comes to videos, music, etc., Europe and the United States have strict copyright requirements, and Lin Zuhui may not be happy to continue doing it.

"Of course!"

After a brief exchange between the two, Lin Zuhui began to entertain other guests one after another.

At night, Lin Zuhui came to the Presidential Suite of the Four Seasons Hotel after finishing his entertainment.

This presidential suite is exclusive to Lin Zuhui, and no outsiders are allowed to stay in it. Of course, Lin Zuhui paid for it for a year.

When it comes to Four Seasons Hotel annual package, there are many famous examples from previous lives:

5. In the TV series "A Certain Name", the Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel was alluded to. Zhao Ruilong, played by Feng Lei, used the "Three Seasons Hotel" to allude to the Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel, calling it "Wangbei Tower": a group of brothers from the mainland lived here , Looking to the north, looking at the North Tower.Come out, not simply come out.In the play, Zhao Ruilong said that he changed 2 passports, [-] airports, and changed his destination from Singapore to Hong Kong before he came out.It took so much time and effort, because Hong Kong implements the common law system and has no extradition agreement with the mainland. Coming here to look north is to wait for the return date to continue to make a fortune, and it is for self-preservation.

2. Just 10 months before the broadcast of "A Certain Name", Xiao Mouhua, the helm of tomorrow's department, was brought to justice. He used less than 6 years to control 9 listed companies, participate in and control 4 commercial banks, and 4 securities companies. The company and 2000 trust companies, the total assets of tomorrow's core institutions exceed one trillion yuan, and Baoshang Bank, which was ruled bankrupt, has created a huge hole of 8 billion yuan.Before being brought to justice, Xiao Mouhua had lived in the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong for a long time. According to Hong Kong media reports, he was often followed by [-] female bodyguards, which was difficult for ordinary people to approach.

2. Like Xiao Mouhua, there are still many rich mainlanders who use the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong as their hiding place.For example, after Xu Moudong, the former actual controller of Beida Jade Bird Group, and Su Mouren, the nominal president of Beida Jade Bird and a political and business broker, were taken away for investigation, Xu Moudong went to Hong Kong and stayed in the Four Seasons Hotel for two years. In 2016, he left Hong Kong for Japan, and later resigned as chairman of Beida Jade Bird. Even though his father passed away, he did not return to China. He only asked someone to bring a eulogy, saying that he would definitely come back. "There are no many ways to go to Pengshan, and Jade Bird is here to visit." Xu Moudong once used this poem to explain the origin of the name Beida Jade Bird. Now, it seems that this poem is more like his staying in Hong Kong and avoiding living in Japan. portrayal.

When these "brothers" with different fathers and mothers and the same experience gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong Island, they were tacit about each other's past. They just soaked in the infinity pool, while enjoying Michelin three-star food, while inquiring about it through various channels. News, secretly planning their own way.

When Lin Zuhui walked into his exclusive suite, a scent of fragrance came to his face. It was Erica 'Sophie' from "007 Tomorrow's Empire".

The two didn't care about the three sevens and twenty ones, and they separated after a French romance.

"Honey, what do you think of my suit?" Sophie spun around triumphantly, with deep love in her eyes.

This is Lin Zuhui's super ability and charm, which brought him a "golden finger" in terms of women. Whether it is an oriental beauty or a western beauty, as long as he thinks, it is difficult for the women he has messed with to get rid of his magic. Grasp.

Of course, it must be that he wants to keep the relationship for a long time, otherwise there will still be a 'breakup' situation.

For example, the Hilton sisters, because Lin Zuhui has been neglected all the year round, everyone finally broke up peacefully.

But Sophie is different. First of all, Lin Zuhui does not neglect her very much, and often invites her to go with Monica; secondly, Lin Zuhui makes certain promises financially and verbally; as bait.

In short, as long as Lin Zuhui manages the relationship, then he is equivalent to the protagonist with a "gold finger", and there is no problem of being betrayed by a woman.

Lin Zuhui said in surprise: "This is your bad girl look in "007 Tomorrow Empire"!"

"So, am I bad?" Sophie leaned forward, put her hands on Lin Zuhui's shoulders, and said in a seductive tone.

Lin Zuhui put his arms around her black lace waist, and said: "I like women who are a bit bad, and they have a taste!"

"Then I'll make you look good later!" Sophie smiled evilly, then turned and walked towards the living room.

Next, the two drank red wine and enjoyed the suite and the scenery outside.

"Where's your son?" Lin Zuhui asked.

"Why, remember that you have a son?" Sophie said with a smile.

Lin Zuhui nodded and said, "Of course I miss him very much!"

Sophie immediately said happily, "It's at Monica's place!" After speaking, she showed a playful expression.

Lin Zuhui's eyes lit up, and he said, "So, Monica is also in the hotel?"

"I won't tell you!" Sophie said mischievously.

No need to guess, Monica also came to the hotel.

Lin Zuhui put Sophie's black silk thighs in his hands and slowly admired them, and the woman's lace dress revealed the temptation of a 'black widow'.

"I'm not tied yet!" Sophie said eagerly.

"NONO, I want to tie you up today!" Lin Zuhui's eyes glowed green with excitement.

The next day, Lin Zuhui and Bill Gates had a detailed discussion and reached a preliminary agreement on the ICQ transaction.

The deal still needs to be reached by ICQ's board of directors, but it is already a certainty, because the media group holds 72% of ICQ's shares.

Lin Zuhui wants to gradually reduce his personal investment in the United States on the bright side, and gradually turn to secretly investing.

Decentralized, offshore, trust and other models, holding shares of American prospect companies;

At the same time, the biggest dark hands are of course those foreign women and children.

In late October, the US media reported that 'Microsoft will acquire the world's largest social software ICQ for US$10 billion' spread all of a sudden, causing a worldwide sensation.

Of course, the American media also pointed out that half of the funds for this transaction will be paid in stocks. After all, even Microsoft, which has a cash flow of tens of billions of dollars, cannot acquire ICQ in all cash.

Why is ICQ so valuable?People have discussed this issue.

In fact, it is easy to draw conclusions: ICQ is the world's largest social software, especially the birth of ICQ blog, which makes the company's social status as stable as Mount Tai; American work and life are inseparable from ICQ, among which voice service It is expected to break the monopoly of traditional telecommunications, as well as games.
In short, Microsoft won ICQ and consolidated its position as the Internet leader in one fell swoop, affecting all aspects of Internet users around the world.

As the news spread, Xiangjiang became the focus of the world, the media in Xiangjiang fell into a carnival, and the citizens of Xiangjiang were proud.

Little Xiangjiang actually created a miracle in the history of the Internet.

Exciting.

At the same time, the stock of the media group soared by 15% in an instant, and its market value reached as high as 3000 billion Hong Kong dollars, making it a world-class technology giant.

Lin Zuhui's net worth is close to 1000 billion U.S. dollars, shocking the whole world!
Media Building.

Lin Zuhui organized a meeting with the senior executives of the software department of the media group.

Software/games is one of the four major businesses of the media group, and it is also the business with the largest proportion of assets. It originally owned two listed companies-ICQ and Sina.com, and also owned The Ninth City, 'Sitong Smart Payment', A series of Internet businesses such as outsourcing and software agency.

The sale of ICQ, the media group has gained nearly 60 billion US dollars in revenue.

The market value of Sina.com at this time is not low, as high as 600 billion Hong Kong dollars.

"The sale of ICQ this time is not because I want to reduce Internet assets, on the contrary, we want to increase investment in the Internet. Next, I will talk about a few points, and everyone will discuss and discuss together."

"The first point is where is the growth point of Sina.com? At present, the market value of Sina.com is as high as 600 billion, because of the surge in wireless growth business, the combination with traditional media (outdoor advertising, publishing houses), Sina comics, Sina video and other businesses. , is favored by investors.”

"However, the barbaric growth of wireless value-added services is bound to usher in the rectification by the mainland government. You must be mentally prepared."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, lamenting the boss's precautions, and even felt that Lin Zuhui was bound to get some rumors from the mainland executives.

In fact, Lin Zuhui only looked at this issue from the perspective of a future man.

Currently, Sina.com is the top four portals in China, but he understands that the portals will decline; moreover, Sina.com is also subject to some restrictions in the mainland.

The president of Sina Comics said: "Sina Comics started the VIP system this year, and the growth of paying players is going well to reach the scale that the boss mentioned. There is still a long way to go, mainly because the online payment system is still immature."

Sina comics is the "web comics industry". There is no VIP fee in the early stage. The cartoonists who create cartoons rely on Taiwan, Xiangjiang and other publishing houses to purchase copyrights to obtain income; of course, not all works can be published, and those that cannot be published can only rely on Creative blood, and some subsidies from the Sina comic website.

This is similar to the model of a certain website. It was not a VIP system at the beginning, and the main income was Taiwan Island Publishing House. Because Taiwan Island felt that the works in the mainland were cheap, they were willing to buy some works for publication.

Of course, the difference is that in the early stage of Sina Comics, with the support of a large group, cartoonists can still get a stable income, so Sina.com also invested a lot in the early stage.

Lin Zuhui nodded and said: "The development of Sina Comics is remarkable. With more and more payment methods on the Internet, there will be more and more VIP users; as long as your eyes are on the world, then we can grow to That height."

At present, the main Internet payment is online banking, and even remittance, so the experience is really not good.But just like Lin Zuhui said, the VIP system must go on, which is related to the author's creative enthusiasm.

Next.

The president of Sina Video said: "Currently, Sina Video can only develop businesses such as renting DVDs in Xiangjiang, and piracy is rampant no matter whether it is overseas or Xiangjiang."

Everyone looked at Lin Zuhui, the establishment of Sina Video was the idea of ​​the boss, but they all felt that Xiangjiang is not the United States, and this business is a loss-making business.

Lin Zuhui said: "Sina Video is very important, extremely important. This is a more important industry than TV stations in the future. When the Internet speed reaches a certain level, Sina Video will be transformed into an online video website, which is equivalent to a TV station. TV stations can develop overseas. Hong Kong Stream is the biggest competitiveness of Sina Video overseas, because it will have a large customer base in Asia, even Europe and the United States, so many netizens will use Sina Video at that time.”

Everyone became excited, this is cultural output!

Lin Zuhui continued: "Now, Sina Video has two stages of tasks. In the first stage, find a way to hold a competition, invite global computing teams to compete, and plan the best intelligent recommendation algorithm for us. The bonus is set at 100 million a year. dollars."

Sina Video is the Asian version of Netflix. It also has business in many regions, but it can only be said that it does not have much influence overseas.

Everyone looked at Lin Zuhui suspiciously, what kind of trick is this?Sina Video still has a little business in Xiangjiang, and it can't earn 100 million Hong Kong dollars a year.

"We only need to spend 100 million US dollars per year to obtain the best intelligent recommendation algorithm and make technological progress; at the same time, we can also increase our popularity overseas, especially for business development in places like Taiwan and Singapore."

Everyone suddenly realized that although US$100 million is a lot for Sina Video, it is a small figure for Sina.com. At present, Sina.com's annual profit has reached about 8 million Hong Kong dollars, which is very impressive.

Then, Lin Zuhui said: "In this way, in about three years, I believe that the speed of the network has improved with each passing day. At that time, we will enter the field of online video, start the monthly fee system, and spend a huge bonus to upgrade the network technology. This is the second stage of development. Sina video is the best weapon for Hong Kong to go to sea.”

"That's right! Hong Kong Stream and Sina Video complement each other, those fans of Hong Kong Stream will definitely be VIP users of Sina Video."

"It makes sense, Sina Video is worth the upfront investment."

In fact, even if some countries cannot enter, Lin Zuhui also believes that Sina Video is worth investing in.Even if there is only Xiangjiang, we still have to invest.
Of course, it is definitely not limited to Xiangjiang, and many countries in Asia are still very easy to enter.

Next.

Lin Zuhui continued: "Sina.com is preparing to build another department - cloud computing. The so-called 'cloud computing' is: through the network "cloud" to decompose the huge data calculation and processing program into countless small programs, and then, through multiple servers. The system processes and analyzes these small programs to get the results and return them to the user. This is a new revolution in the computer field, and if Heung Kong can take the lead in investing in research and development, it may be able to take the lead."

The elementary concept of cloud computing has existed for a long time, but Lin Zuhui's proposal is obviously the ultimate concept.

Everyone was mesmerized and then very excited.

At this time, Xiangjiang has no shortage of software talents, and it is not so difficult to develop cloud computing.

What's more, Sina.com also has a research and development center in the Mainland.

And Lin Zuhui also intends to suggest that Penguin and Ali also enter into research and development in this area in the past two years, which is bound to form a rivalry with the United States in this area.

This meeting is far-reaching and very important to the entire Hong Kong Internet software industry.

(End of this chapter)