You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 251

Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly and said calmly: "Making a big fuss is also a solution."

"Let YouTube's valuation skyrocket, and that will show your extraordinary investment vision."

"Leave your opponents speechless with real performance."

Davis was stunned for a moment, then asked hesitantly, "Will this plan work?"

"We have to try to know." Qin Shaoyan asked back, "Anyway, there is no better solution."

Davis let out a long breath and said firmly, "Tell me what you are going to do?"

"The acquisition must continue." Qin Shaoyan replied firmly.

Davis frowned. "Do you mean acquiring Qvod or being acquired?"

"We have to do it whether we acquire or be acquired!" Qin Shaoyan replied, "Only acquisitions can reflect the value of YouTube, so we have to do it and we have to push forward with it firmly!"

"Can you still work now? Even with your opponents holding you back?"

"No problem." Davis replied affirmatively, "Some things can still be done."

"Very good, Davis." Qin Shaoyan praised, "Then let's get moving."

"Show those sons of bitches what you're capable of. Use your strength to shut them up."

"Send someone to contact Yahoo and Google immediately to discuss the acquisition of YouTube. I am a major shareholder and I can authorize the person in charge of the negotiations."

"The higher the price, the better. No matter what, hype up the news first, make it as big as possible, find the media, and report it vigorously for me."

Davis immediately understood what Qin Shaoyan was going to do, and agreed immediately, saying, "This is easy to handle. I have a few friends in the news industry. Newspapers, television, and magazines will soon report on this, and there will be plenty of news on the Internet."

"Don't worry about things on the Internet, just let Facebook do it." Qin Shaoyan said casually, "In short, we need to give everyone the illusion that YouTube is about to be acquired at a high price."

"After the news and public opinion started to stir up, YouTube immediately started its second round of financing."

Davis hesitated. "This is a bit difficult. Someone on my side will block the second round of financing, and the investment side will not follow up."

"It doesn't matter. Those who want to get on the bus will force Microsoft to open the door." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "Go find Goldman Sachs!"

“Go find BlackRock Fund!”

"Go find the Pioneer Navigation Group!"

“Can they still stop these investment companies from getting on board?”

Davis was stunned. After a long while, he said, "John, you are such a villain, but I like villains like you."

"I'm just an honest businessman." Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "Okay Davis, act quickly and get everything done before your opponent finds out and stops you."

"OK!" Davis was full of energy. He immediately hung up the phone and started to contact his trusted subordinates.

……

Zhang Pingyi knocked on Qin Shaoyan's office door with some concern, and soon heard the other party's full-throated voice, "Come in."

When he opened the door, he saw that Qin Shaoyan's condition was completely different from what he had expected.

He didn't look sad, nor was he unhappy, nor did he have a frown on his face as if he was worried. He seemed very relaxed.

Zhang Pingyi immediately began to worry about Mr. Qin's mental state, so he cautiously asked, "Are you okay?"

Qin Shaoyan felt that Zhang Pingyi's question was a bit strange, "What can I do?"

"I'm afraid you'll be unable to get over it." Zhang Pingyi said with some concern.

"What's so hard to get over?" Qin Shaoyan laughed. "It's just that the acquisition deal fell through."

"Are you really not in a hurry at all?" Zhang Pingyi asked with some doubt.

"There's no point in getting anxious." Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "Nothing in business is smooth sailing. It's normal to encounter a few setbacks."

"You have a very good attitude. Keep it up." Zhang Pingyi nodded in appreciation, and then asked, "The negotiations were going well, why was it suddenly cancelled? What went wrong?"

"There are problems with both the form and people's hearts." Qin Shaoyan said slowly, and then used simple words to describe to Zhang Tianshi the cause, process and result of the incident.

Zhang Pingyi was immediately puzzled after hearing this. "What does it have to do with us if they want to fight among themselves?"

Then Zhang Pingyi asked indignantly: "Aren't you a major shareholder of YouTube? Microsoft only holds 10% of the shares. Why can a small shareholder order the CEO of YouTube to cancel such an important business negotiation?"

"This question is a bit complicated." Qin Shaoyan sighed, "I haven't been in the United States for a long time, so my deterrent power is a bit insufficient."

"And Microsoft is a local powerhouse, so naturally their words will have more influence than those of a foreigner like me who is thousands of miles away."

“Besides, disputes between shareholders are inherently troublesome, and David Banks doesn’t want to get involved.”

"But you are the major shareholder, and you have the final say even in voting resolutions." Zhang Pingyi was very puzzled, "Can't we force the acquisition through?"

"No." Qin Shaoyan shook his head. "In fact, YouTube doesn't have that much money to use for acquisitions, so it needs to raise funds before the acquisition."

"The financing cannot proceed without Microsoft's consent. After all, we have signed an agreement before. Unless Microsoft gives up the second round of financing, the financing cannot proceed without their consent."

"Without money, there is no way to acquire the company. Even if the negotiation is successful, it will be useless."

Zhang Pingyi was shocked. "This makes things very complicated. What should we do? Just wait for Davis to decide the winner?"

"How is that possible?" Qin Shaoyan laughed. "This matter cannot wait. It would be fine if Davis won. It would just waste precious time."

"What if Davis really loses and MSN Video lowers the price to acquire us?"

Zhang Pingyi said worriedly, "Then we can't help. This is their own internal matter. We can't interfere."

"No need to intervene, just shout 666 behind the scenes and give a few ideas." Qin Shaoyan acted very relaxed.

Zhang Pingyi hesitated a little, "Is your idea legal?"

"What are you talking about?!" Qin Shaoyan said dissatisfiedly, "I am a law-abiding citizen."

"Actually, Davis's problem is easy to solve. All you need to do is make more friends and fewer enemies."

"Huh?" Zhang Pingyi was stunned for a moment, "You asked Davis to call someone?"

"That's right. I asked Davis to invite a few heavyweight players to join us." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "YouTube's second round of financing will start soon. Goldman Sachs, BlackRock Fund, and Vanguard Group will all be invited. I wonder how Microsoft will refuse?"

Zhang Pingyi was very confused, "What are BlackRock Fund and Vanguard Group?"

"You just need to know that the major shareholders of Microsoft and Google are Vanguard Group and BlackRock Investment Fund." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile.

"Everyone wants to get on board, and Microsoft can't refuse them."

"As long as there are many people on the bus and they all want the bus to go faster, they can only step on the accelerator. Those who step on the brake will be excluded by the crowd."

Zhang Pingyi was surprised. "So... the acquisition will still go ahead?"

"That's right." Qin Shaoyan answered firmly, "Before they make a final offer, the negotiations must continue. They must continue." Zhang Pingyi hesitated for a moment, and just as he was about to continue asking, the office door was suddenly pushed open.

Xiong Xiaoge rushed in aggressively and asked sternly, "Qin Shaoyan, now that the acquisition negotiations have been cancelled, what else do you have to say?"

Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "Don't worry, Mr. Xiong, it's just a small accident?"

"Accident?!" Xiong Xiaoge taunted, "The bubble of 360 million US dollars is gone, and you call this a small accident?"

Zheng Nan, who arrived shortly after, also chimed in, "Boss Qin, now the people from YouTube have left, and we're the only ones left."

"Don't try to use the excuse that the valuation is too high. It's not a good idea to aim too high. Just keep your feet on the ground and give a reasonable valuation. We can talk slowly."

Qin Shaoyan frowned, "Boss Zheng, what do you mean by a reasonable valuation?"

"How about 120 million US dollars?" Zheng Nan persuaded, "In less than three months, the valuation has increased tenfold, which is already very high. Let's talk on this basis."

Qin Shaoyan sighed, "Before the New Year, I proposed a valuation of 120 million US dollars, but you didn't agree."

“Now they are beginning to acknowledge this valuation, but it’s too late.”

Zheng Nan was stunned. "What do you mean it's too late?"

"It's a different time now," Qin Shaoyan replied. "The valuation of $120 million cannot reflect the true value of Qvod.com. I cannot harm the interests of shareholders."

"Don't try that!" Xiong Xiaoge said sternly. "The YouTube people are gone. Your real value can't be exaggerated at all. What's the point of still talking about this?"

"One hundred and twenty million dollars for the sake of the campus network cooperation." Xiong Xiaoge suppressed his anger and persuaded, "No one would accept the offer you made before. What's the point of you still insisting on it?"

"They just took a break to supplement some information. They didn't say they wanted to cancel the negotiations." Qin Shaoyan said calmly, "I am a major shareholder of YouTube. No one can cancel the negotiations unless I say so."

"Boss Xiong, don't worry. I will inflate the valuation of Qvod.com for you. I won't let you make even a penny less."

"Blow it up?" Xiong Xiaoge didn't want to believe it. "I want to see how you blow it up."

"The acquisition will definitely go ahead." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "I have asked YouTube to start a new round of financing, and the funds raised will be used to acquire Qvod."

"YouTube has made full preparations and is determined to acquire Qvod, and the true value of Qvod will soon be revealed."

Xiong Xiaoge was stunned, a little bit unbelievable, "YouTube is really going to acquire Qvod?"

Qin Shaoyan was also surprised. "You don't think I colluded with YouTube to deceive you, do you?"

"Boss Xiong, I wanted to look up to the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch." Qin Shaoyan said helplessly, "We are family. Even if we want to cheat, we should cheat them together. I will not cheat you."

Xiong Xiaoge sneered, "It's hard to say."

"Boss Xiong, the prejudice in people's hearts is really a huge mountain." Qin Shaoyan sighed, "The increase in the valuation of Qvod will benefit everyone."

“Only when the valuation goes up will people come in and take over. The shares in everyone’s hands are of real value.”

"If we rely solely on traditional step-by-step financing, how many years will it take to increase the valuation tenfold or twentyfold?"

“Now, in less than three months, the valuation can increase thirty times!”

"Just imagine what a miracle this is."

"Stop!" Xiong Xiaoge interrupted Qin Shaoyan, "You are making empty promises to me again, right?"

"What do you mean by empty promises?" Qin Shaoyan said innocently, "You saw the YouTube representatives just now. They are here to discuss the acquisition."

"As long as you agree, the acquisition can proceed smoothly and our shares can be converted into cash immediately."

"Even if you don't agree, the acquisition contract can prove the true value of Qvod."

"With the certification from a foreign institution, domestic investment colleagues cannot deny it."

"If you really have any concerns, I can sign a bet agreement!"

Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan's expressions changed, and they decided to listen to the content of Qin Shaoyan's gambling agreement first.

"If you don't agree to sell Qvod, then the next round of financing will have to be valued according to the price given by YouTube," Qin Shaoyan said seriously.

"After the financing, I will further increase the valuation of Qvod in a short period of time."

Zheng Nan couldn't wait to ask: "What do you mean by further progress?"

Qin Shaoyan replied: "How about increasing the valuation of Qvod by at least 50%?"

Zheng Nan thought for a moment, then looked at Xiong Xiaoge.

"Unless YouTube comes up with a purchase contract," Xiong Xiaoge said in a stern tone, "how else can Qvod convince others?"

"You will see the acquisition contract of YouTube." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "But Mr. Xiong, you have to do me a favor."

"Go ahead." Xiong Xiaoge said with a frown.

Qin Shaoyan said in a serious tone: "When I get the acquisition contract, please stop me from selling Qvod."

Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan were so shocked that they almost couldn't hold back their expressions.

So you want us to form a group and fool you again.

Xiong Xiaoge took a long time to catch his breath, and looked at Qin Shaoyan with a complicated expression, "So you really just want to brag about the valuation."

Qin Shaoyan nodded, "Yes, didn't I tell you before?"

Xiong Xiaoge resisted the urge to curse, as he guessed over and over again but was still tricked by Qin Shaoyan.

"Qin Shaoyan, you really gave me a difficult problem." Xiong Xiaoge sighed.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Xiong." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "I know it's not easy for Mr. Xiong."

"We entrepreneurs just need to work hard to run the company, but investors have to consider more and think carefully about when to invest and how much to invest."

Xiong Xiaoge couldn't hold it in any longer, so he waved his hand and said, "Listen to what you said, are you talking like a human being?"

Qin Shaoyan said solemnly: "Anyway, I have to ask Mr. Xiong for help. Whether Qvod.com can soar to the sky depends on this hammer."

Although Qin Shaoyan's actions were a bit unethical, he was considering Qvod after all.

It would be a good thing if the valuation of Qvod really took off.

Xiong Xiaoge nodded and said, "Let's discuss the specific arrangements later."

"It's settled then. It's a deal!" Qin Shaoyan said firmly.

When Qin Shaoyan was feeling very proud, his phone suddenly rang. He answered it and a familiar voice came from the other end.

"Qin Shaoyan! Where are you?!" Su Ran roared, "You are not in the capital at all, right? Where are you?"

(End of this chapter)