Rebirth 98, the rise started from ripping off Microsoft

Chapter 544
On July 9000, [-], Sohu, one of the three major web portals in Xiaguo, was successfully listed on NASDAQ at an issue price of [-] US dollars. On the day of listing, its market value soared all the way to [-] million U.S. dollars, it is only a stone's throw away from half a billion U.S. dollars.

Relying on shamelessly copying Lu Yiming's SMS business, Sohu finally didn't have to go public like the previous two "old-timers" did, and the stock price rose all the way to around [-] US dollars.

Although the increase is not very large, Sohu is undoubtedly recognized by the market for achieving such results when countless Internet peers are collectively dying.

After all, although the business has not yet started to be consolidated, Sohu now has a story to tell, so it can easily cut leeks in the stock market. This is the charm of the free financial market.

After Zhang Chaoyang completed the bell-ringing ceremony, he immediately started to arrange the focus of the next work. He asked his subordinates to imitate the business model of Fun News as soon as possible, develop software, and rectify the homepage at the same time, removing all those websites that looked particularly informal.

Relying on the money raised from the stock market, even if he defaults on the contract, Zhang Chaoyang is not in vain. The most important thing now is to win back the lost customers and keep Sohu's market share.

At the same time, Ding Sanshi, the helm of Netease, was doing the same thing as if he had made an appointment.

It's not scary to slow down the opponent one step, the big deal is to catch up.But if you are a few steps behind and don't know how to catch up, then don't bother, just dig a hole and bury yourself.

At this moment, on the other side of the ocean, Xia Guo Zhonghai, Lu Family Garden.

Lu Yiming and Bill Gates were toasting to celebrate, and the stock price of the anecdote skyrocketed for ten days, reaching a high of $24.5.

When the two bought in, the average stock price was less than seven dollars.

This back and forth is equivalent to the stock in hand, and the price has more than tripled!
After earning a lot of money, Bill Gates found Lu Yiming more and more pleasing to the eye, and praised him without hesitation: "Lu, you are indeed a genius. Your advanced vision in the Internet field is simply unmatched."

Not everyone has the ability to successfully turn anecdotes into profits just for a business.

What's more, Lu Yiming's ability is not only in business, but also in the judgment of the stock market and economic situation, which is also terrifyingly accurate.

This is the reason why Bill Gates is willing to make friends with Lu Yiming. Who doesn't want a friend who can bring him huge benefits?

Facing the compliment from Bill Gates, Lu Yiming was not in a high mood.He knew very well that as long as it was profitable, these old Ansa could say anything, and they couldn't take it seriously at all.

The two clinked glasses, and Lu Yiming remembered another matter, and asked, "How is the Salt Water Fund?"

Bill Gates said in a nonchalant manner: "Now there are more and more institutions shorting US stocks, and our yield is declining. Many investors hope that you can personally command and go to the United States to preside over the overall situation again."

Before Lu Yiming could express his opinion, Bill Gates couldn't help persuading him: "With your current ability and assets, you don't need a diploma to endorse your life. It's better to just drop out of school and feel at ease like I did back then." Do your business."

After hearing this, Lu Yiming felt very disdainful.

The Celestial Dynasty has its own national conditions here.

Besides, what is your origin, old Ansa, and what is my origin?Can that be the same?

After a bit of slander, Lu Yiming said tactfully: "I'm still young, so I don't want to become a slave to money so soon. College life is so good, shouldn't I experience it more? There are not many opportunities to go to college. After passing this village This store is gone."

Bill Gates expressed his disdain for Lu Yiming's statement.

What college life is good, can a billionaire live a comfortable life?
If you are not active in making money, you have brain problems.

"Microsoft has many graduates from world-renowned universities. They are people who have fully experienced college life as you said. Aren't they going to come to Microsoft to work for me in the end?"

Lu Yiming smiled slightly and said: "Okay, then let's talk about the salt water fund itself. There is a saying in Xia Guo that it is too much to go too far. There are so many short sellers right now, and we continue to sharpen our heads and drill into it. Now to make more money, you have to take more risks.”

"Furthermore, we were the first to enter the venue and took away the biggest piece of cake on the table. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

Among other things, let’s just talk about the story of shorting the United States. Relying on a series of operations, Lu Yiming invested a total of 27 billion US dollars. So far, the income has exceeded 32 billion US dollars, and the rate of return has exceeded 120%. Wall Street does not say that there is no one before and no one to come after, it is also arrogant.

Especially in the current situation, everyone went bankrupt and jumped off the building, this achievement is even more eye-catching.

If Bill Gates and others were not involved, allowing Lu Yiming to live in seclusion behind the scenes, this result would have caused so many red eyes, maybe the FBI would start to move around again, ready to kill Lu Yiming in an accident at any time.

After all, this is cutting America's flesh and shedding America's blood.

Feeling refreshed, Lu Yiming was really worried, afraid that one day he would run into a speeding dump truck when he went out.

Money is certainly a good thing, but in the end, life is the most important thing.

Therefore, although the U.S. stock market is still falling, Lu Yiming has already planned to stop for the time being. After all, there must be some clear water for others, otherwise it will cause too much hatred.

Seeing Lu Yiming's intention to quit, Bill Gates couldn't help but sigh again, saying: "You can control the greed in your heart at a time like this, you are amazing."

For so many years in the business world, Bill Gates has seen many geniuses, but none of them can retreat bravely at critical moments like Lu Yiming.

Especially for those who are engaged in finance, winning money is not a skill, but knowing when to stop is a skill.

Lu Yiming smiled indifferently: "To make money, the most important thing is to get it in your pocket. But next time there is such a chance to make a fortune, I will still choose to make a move."

Seeing how confident Lu Yiming was, Bill Gates couldn't help asking, "When is the next time?"

"Who knows?"

Obviously, Lu Yiming didn't want to answer this question, and Bill Gates saw that he was confident, so he didn't continue to ask.

"Come on, drink, the wine from your country of Xia really tastes different."

America, New York.

James Chanos and George Soros have gloomy faces. They have been short-selling anecdotes these days. They are almost losing money. The combined losses exceed [-] million US dollars, and they lost everything.

The stocks that were borrowed and sold at the beginning have to be bought back at several times the price, so that the two of them will be mad at death.

James Chanos was also impatient, he patted the table and questioned George Soros: "Are you joining forces with Lu Yiming to trick me?"

Hearing this, George Soros was also furious. In fact, he was worse than James Chanos. After all, it was outrageous to fall twice in the same pit, and he fell three or four times. up.

Now that James Chanos was still mad at him, George Soros was even more upset, and he replied unceremoniously: "I cheated you with him? Obviously I lost more than you!"

But James Chanos still couldn't help doubting: "This is the news you told me. If you hadn't said that it was absolutely sure, how could I spend such a large sum of money to follow up?"

Soros was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, and then sneered: "Hehe, don't you think we are all the same? I can't wait to kill him, okay?"

The two quarreled, of course, to no avail.

However, after losing so much money in one go, James Chanos couldn't hold back the more he thought about it. He slapped the table angrily, and said harshly on the spot: "Someone must be responsible for this matter!"

And George Soros, who finally calmed down and attacked, also had cold eyes, with a few murderous intentions emerging from the corner of his eyes: "Of course someone should be responsible. You can go to Joe Burt. The two of us lost money because of him. The news is What he provided, even if there is a problem, it is his problem, not mine."

Joe Burt, who had no idea that he was about to suffer bad luck, was still indulging in pleasure.

In a suburban villa in Baiyun City, in the master bedroom, all kinds of clothes were scattered all over the floor. The sweaty Joe Burt was panting hard, and the long-haired beauty lying next to him was lying on his chest limply. .

Apparently the two had just had a fierce battle.

The long-haired beauty has an oriental face and is in her twenties. She is very obsessed with Joe Burt, a Wall Street elite.After all, compared to Asians, Europeans and Americans are indeed gifted in some aspects, which gave her great physical and psychological satisfaction.

The long-haired beauty drew circles on Joe Burt's chest, and asked reluctantly, "Honey, I heard you're going back to America soon?"

Although the battle had just ended, Joe Burt's hands were still wandering dishonestly over the woman, and he continued to say, "Yes, I'm going back to the United States tomorrow to report to my boss."

The long-haired beauty said delicately: "Can you take me to the United States now? I can drop out of school for you. You agreed to marry me."

marry you?

Joe Burt's face was calm, but his heart was already full of contempt and disdain. Joe Burt didn't even look down on this beautiful woman who he drank in bed with a glass of cocktail in the bar. It is impossible to marry home and be a wife.

After all, they are also Wall Street elites, how can any broken shoes be able to climb high?
If you usually play with women, it's naturally how beautiful you are, but if you marry back home as a wife, it must be helpful to your career.

As a calculating person, Joe Burt will never be influenced by emotional factors in his judgment, not to mention that he has no relationship with the long-haired beauty, they are purely dewy couples.

However, the long-haired beauty didn't know what Joe Burt was thinking.She really believes that Europeans and Americans are very contractual, and they are all very trustworthy gentlemen.She felt that since Joe Burt had said he would marry her, he would marry her.

Facing the eager eyes of the long-haired beauty, Joe Burt said without hesitation, "Of course, my baby, I said I would marry you. But you must finish reading, I can't delay Your studies. When you graduate from university, I will definitely come and marry you. "

Once again, she got the promise from Joe Burt, and Joe Burt also earnestly asked her to work hard to complete her studies. Such a considerate move moved the long-haired beauty immediately. She immediately opened her mouth and walked towards Joe Burt's body next time...

The next morning, Joe Burt was in high spirits, and returned to the United States by plane.

At the airport, his good friend and colleague Horace Atley drove to pick him up. Seeing his ruddy complexion, he couldn't help joking and said, "Joe, I heard that you found a very handsome man in the distant and mysterious eastern country." beautiful girlfriend?"

Men have never bothered to hide things like finding a woman, and even show them off like a medal.

"It's just for fun. Anyway, it doesn't cost money. If you don't play, you don't play for nothing."

Horace Atlee had never been to Xiaguo, but he had heard a lot about the wonders of Xiaguo.He asked curiously, "What kind of country is Xia?"

Joe Burt said disdainfully: "Xia Kingdom is poor and backward, ignorant and superstitious, without any technology, it is simply a primitive society, except that there is no pig tail, it feels the same as it was 100 years ago. But there is one thing to say, the people there Many women are very enthusiastic about foreigners, but they are a little cute, thinking that they can get a green card by having sex with foreigners, which is really ridiculous."

The more he talked, the more complacent he became, as if being able to take advantage of Xia Guo's women was something worth boasting about.Between the words, there is derogation of Xia Guo and Xia Guo people everywhere.

After all, he lost money again in Xia Guo.

Not just the company's money, but his own.

Therefore, of course he had to use this method to vent his dissatisfaction and relieve the huge pressure he received from shareholders.

While chatting, Joe Burt looked out the car window, and suddenly asked suspiciously: "Horace, where are you driving? The company doesn't seem to be in this direction, does it?"

Horace Atlee said, "There's a big man who wants to see you."

For some reason, the tone was obviously plain, but what Horace Atley said somehow made Joe Burt a little flustered.

"What big man?"

Horace Artes did not directly answer Joe Burt's words, but said: "I can't say it yet, but the big man said that when you get to the place, you will know it at a glance."

"Ok."

Although I have some doubts in my heart, Horace Artes has been Joe Burt's colleague for more than ten years. The two know each other well, and they even play with women. Being able to comfort myself must be because the psychological pressure during this period is too great and I am a little nervous.

After a while, the car came to the side of the Hudson River. Joe Burt saw the barrenness outside through the car window, only the river was choppy, and he knew something was wrong no matter how slow his reaction was.He yelled, "Stop! Stop! Hollus, what did you bring me here for?"

However, Horace Artes did not reply, instead he directly locked the car door and stepped on the gas pedal to the end.

Joe Burt was sitting in the back row. He wanted to go to the front to grab the steering wheel, but he had no chance. After all, the space in the car was small, and the car was going fast, slow, and bumpy. It was difficult for him to get up. It was impossible. hit the steering wheel.

Fortunately, this process was not long, and the car stopped at the edge of a barren cliff.

Opening the car door, Joe Burt got out of the car and saw a black full-size off-road vehicle not far away. There were two burly men beside the car, standing there like two lumps of meat, exposed outside his short sleeves His arms are thicker than his thighs, and there are tattoos on them, which looks fierce.

He had an ominous premonition, he didn't stop at all after getting off the car, turned around and ran away.

However, two burly men quickly caught up with him, held him up one by one, and brought him back.

By this time, Joe Burt knew what would happen next even if he thought about it with his ass.

After all, this is America.

And he is an American.

He understands this country and its people so well.

He looked terrified.

A burly man took out a mobile phone and approached Joe Burt.The phone displays the status of an active call.

Joe Burt knew that the big man Horace Artus had spoken of was on the other end of the line.

The strong man let go, and Joe Burt picked up the phone.

"who are you?"

"Forgive me."

"I……"

Joe Burt had only time to speak a few brief words.

A sharp roar came from the phone: "Do you know how much money I lost because of you?"

Joe Burt originally wanted to judge the identity of the speaker through the voice, but because the voice was too distorted, it was not a normal voice at all, and Joe Burt couldn't tell the difference at all.

Lost money?
Joe Burt can only get this information.

However, there were countless people who owed money through his fund, and for a while he didn't know who the other party was.

At this time, life is at stake, and Joe Burt is still very smart, and immediately promised: "No matter how much money you lose, I will pay!"

However, there was silence.

"Hey?"

"Hey!"

Joe Burt yelled several times, but the other side was extremely silent.

In the end, I hung up the phone directly.

"Do not……"

Joe Burt gave a cry.

Clearly, communication failed.

"No, you can't kill me, you can't kill me..."

Joe Burt turned and ran.

But before he could go two meters away, the strong man beside him was already prepared and caught him in no time.

They took Joe Burt to the river. Looking at the choppy river, Joe Burt was so scared that he peed his pants.

However, he had no chance to beg for mercy at all, and was pushed directly into the river.

Not far away, Horace Artes couldn't help sighing as he watched this scene.

Joe Burt fell into the river without even making a splash.

The surroundings were still silent, as if nothing had happened.

Horace Artus got back in the car, drove into town, found a place to have the car washed, and returned to work.

Facing his colleagues in the company, he said: "It's really unlucky, I didn't hear from Joe, and I called him several times, but no one answered, so I made a trip for nothing."

(End of this chapter)