You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 254 It’s still early

Inside the reception room of the campus network company.

Qu Bingbing was writing furiously, with lines of words flowing out in her beautiful handwriting on the paper.

Qin Shaoyan slowly narrated, "Video websites are a new category of Internet websites and are an inevitable product of technology."

"The invention of writing gave human civilization a form to carry information. The invention of printing ushered in the era of mass communication. With the emergence of analog electronic media such as radio and television, human information dissemination has achieved unprecedented improvements in speed, content and scope."

"The continuous development of the Internet and information technology is triggering the fourth communication revolution. Driven by technological innovation, information dissemination media are constantly iterating, especially with the progress of Internet infrastructure construction and bandwidth. It is foreseeable that in the next few years, video will be deeply integrated into all fields and levels of society. I define this as the socialization of video."

Qu Bingbing stopped writing, frowned slightly, thought for a moment, looked at Qin Shaoyan and said, "You just said that the socialization of video will trigger the fourth communication revolution?"

"This is just my personal opinion." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile.

Qu Bingbing bit the pen and said thoughtfully: "Then the dissemination of news will also change."

"That's right, reporter Qu has a keen eye and a keen insight." Qin Shaoyan said admiringly, "As the media continues to evolve, the way news is disseminated will also change."

"Just as the emergence of radio and television had an impact on newspapers, the emergence of the Internet has revolutionized the medium of news dissemination."

"But its core remains unchanged, it's just that the skills required of journalists have increased."

“For example, before, you only needed to be able to write articles to be published, but now you need to be able to take photos, shoot videos, and edit them.”

"At this stage, communication carriers, media and technical means are more advanced. The traditional single-chain relationship between video makers, communicators and audiences is being reconstructed. The connection, communication form and integration between people, nature and society are also being reconstructed. Video technology, video content and video platforms are all undergoing a profound and extensive socialization process."

"The world today is undergoing a major change unseen in a century. Rapidly emerging new technologies are profoundly affecting our production and lifestyle. In an era of rapid development of the Chinese Internet and as society moves toward informatization, video is becoming an increasingly important carrier of information."

"Technological innovation is the fundamental driving force for the socialization of video. Every iteration and upgrade of information technology, or even disruptive innovation, is accompanied by a major evolution in imaging technology."

"From paper media, radio, film and television to Internet video, the influence of video has continued to rise through technological progress, witnessing and promoting social change."

“From traditional mass media to digital media, from the Internet to mobile Internet, from film and television to online video, the epochal significance of technological innovation is closely linked to the epochal significance of media development.”

Qu Bingbing thought for a moment and interrupted, "These are just from the perspective of technological progress leading to social change, which is a bit too abstract."

Qin Shaoyan hesitated for two seconds and said slowly: "The rapid popularity of the American video website YouTube proves the correctness of the development of video websites."

"The domestic Qvod.com was also born at almost the same time, which shows that the domestic Internet has always been targeting the emerging frontier areas of the Internet, proving that Chinese Internet people are not lagging behind foreign countries in technology and ideas."

"With the continuous development of video websites, the innovation and popularization of network communication technology and information transmission technology will trigger deeper changes from hardware to software."

"The video industry chain is gradually expanding, forming a complete industry map, driving the expansion and development of upstream and downstream industries such as content production, basic technical support such as network operation, hardware equipment, audio and video technology, and third-party service support such as copyright protection."

"Videos visually reproduce the reality of life in an original way, and form an active information field through online communication, which can better meet people's self-expression and spiritual demands."

"Young people are the main force of video expression. They use video as a medium to obtain information, entertainment and learning. They can also use video social networking to find interest groups and make like-minded partners."

“Video platforms give ordinary people the opportunity to show and express themselves through videos.”

"Video was born from technological innovation and popularized in the development of science and technology. It continuously shortens the time and space distance between humans and nature, breaks the psychological and physiological barriers between people, and promotes the harmonious development between humans and society."

“Video technology will bring more imagination to the world. Users are eager for video products and information services that have value recognition, emotional resonance and spiritual guidance, and achieve a high degree of connection with lifestyle and spiritual world.”

Qin Shaoyan looked at Qu Bingbing, "These should be OK, right?"

"Yeah." Qu Bingbing praised as she wrote, "Very good, I'll go back and polish it, and it should be ready to publish."

"Do you need anything more than these positive articles about the significance of video sites?"

"There are some more, some are about foreign video websites." Qin Shaoyan opened his laptop, logged into Facebook, and showed it to Qu Bingbing, "I found a very interesting piece of news on Facebook in the United States."

Qu Bingbing glanced at it and was a little surprised. "An Internet giant is going to spend $10 billion to acquire YouTube?"

“I remember YouTube was founded less than a year ago, and its valuation has already risen to $10 billion?”

"To be exact, it's half a year." Qin Shaoyan corrected, "And $10 billion doesn't reflect the true value of YouTube."

"Then how much do you think it should be?" Qu Bingbing asked curiously.

Qin Shaoyan hesitated for two seconds and said, "I can't tell you the exact amount, but I can tell you some other information."

"The YouTube team just proposed to acquire Qvod for $240 million."

"How much?!" Qu Bingbing looked at Qin Shaoyan in shock and looked at her fingers. "Two hundred million?"

"It's about 2 billion RMB." Qin Shaoyan seemed very calm. "We also think this price is fair."

"YouTube's willingness to spend 2 billion to acquire Qvod is another reflection of the value of video websites."

Qu Bingbing was completely confused, with only one number flashing back and forth in her mind.

That's two billion.

A website that has just been established for less than three months is worth 2 billion!
The Internet is truly a gold mine.

Qu Bingbing said in a trembling voice: "Can this news be reported?"

"Of course you can, but please don't say I said it." Qin Shaoyan reminded, "When you mention this news, try to blur the name of our website."

"I understand." Qu Bingbing nodded perfunctorily, "I will use a domestic video website as a pseudonym when the time comes."

"Very good." Qin Shaoyan was very satisfied with the wording.

Although there is only one video website in China now, when people mention video websites, they only think of QVOD.

But as long as no one is named, you don't have to admit it.

There is a kind of beauty that is both concealed and uncovered.

At this time, Qu Bingbing was still in shock of the 2 billion, and felt that it was unreal. She asked again with concern: "Is it really 2 billion?"

"That's right." Qin Shaoyan said confidently, "It's a pity that YouTube's negotiation team took the contract away, otherwise I could let you take a look at it. The acquisition amount is marked on it."

Qu Bingbing was stunned for a while, and couldn't help asking: "Then how would you spend the 2 billion?"

"How to spend what?" This question confused Qin Shaoyan, who felt a little puzzled.

"That's 2 billion!" Qu Bingbing asked excitedly, "Are you planning to buy a big villa?"

"Buy a luxury yacht and go for a cruise."

“Will you buy another private jet?”

"Wow, I can't even imagine it. Two billion dollars, how many lifetimes will it take to spend it all?"

Qin Shaoyan was a little amused, so he explained: "The money is not even there yet. Besides, even if there is really 2 billion, it will be used for business investment."

"I'm just fantasizing about it." Qu Bingbing continued to ask, "Don't you want to enjoy yourself now that you have money?" "Enjoyment is too low-brow." Qin Shaoyan thought for a while, "I'm actually not interested in money."

"I think this money should be used for more meaningful things. I will consider how to make a greater contribution to society."

"For example, regularly supplying talents to society, or giving employees more blessings."

"Wow." Qu Bingbing looked at Qin Shaoyan with admiration, "Boss Qin, I think you have a very high level of thinking."

"Are all rich people like this?"

"I don't know about that." Qin Shaoyan smiled shyly, "Anyway, that's what I think."

Qu Bingbing looked at Qin Shaoyan with a smile, "Boss Qin, have we finished our business?"

"That should be about it." Qin Shaoyan thought about it and had nothing to add. "If I remember anything, I'll call you again."

"Do you have some private time at night?" Qu Bingbing asked with a smile.

"Personal time." Qin Shaoyan sighed heavily, "It's hard to say. I have to check the schedule first."

As he spoke, Qin Shaoyan sent a text message to Zhang Pingyi, "Master Zhang, save me!"

"It doesn't mean that we don't even have time for dinner, right?" Qu Bingbing looked at Qin Shaoyan and asked expectantly.

In less than half a minute, Zhang Pingyi rushed into the reception room and looked at Qin Shaoyan seriously, "Boss Qin, there is an online meeting that you have to host."

"Online meeting?" Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised. "Where is it from?"

"The one in North America has made an appointment with us in the evening." Zhang Pingyi reached out and tapped his watch. "There is a time difference between us and the United States."

"These Americans don't consider our feelings at all." Qin Shaoyan complained, and then looked at Qu Bingbing helplessly, "Look, the boss has no personal freedom at all."

As he spoke, Qin Shaoyan stood up and walked out. He stopped at the door and spoke to Qu Bingbing.

"How about some other time? I'll invite you to dinner when I'm free."

"Okay then. I'll wait for your call." Qu Bingbing's face was full of disappointment.

Zhang Pingyi urged from the side: "Boss Qin."

Qin Shaoyan reluctantly walked out of the reception room. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he let out a long sigh, "It has to be you, Zhang Tianshi. You always come to my rescue in time."

"What do you mean by rescue?" Zhang Pingyi asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"Huh?" Qin Shaoyan was startled, "Then why did you come to see me?"

"Of course I'm notifying you about the online meeting." Zhang Pingyi answered seriously, "Microsoft's Davis has called Sequoia's Taylor to hold a remote online meeting to discuss YouTube's financing."

"Fuck!" Qin Shaoyan's face darkened. "The Americans are such a piece of shit. Don't they celebrate festivals?"

Zhang Pingyi was a little puzzled, "There is no Spring Festival in the United States, so what kind of festival is it?"

"It's Valentine's Day!" Qin Shaoyan said indignantly, "I've already agreed to it, but this is forcing me to break the contract."

"They have so many lovers, and every day is like a holiday." Zhang Pingyi urged, "Besides, Valentine's Day is a foreign holiday, why are you joining in the fun?"

Qin Shaoyan suddenly stopped and looked at Zhang Pingyi seriously, "Master Zhang, what do you think of my marriage?"

Zhang Pingyi looked Qin Shaoyan up and down, pondered for a moment, took out a tortoise shell from his pocket and started shaking it.

"Danglanglang."

Looking at the copper coins dropped on the table, Zhang Pingyi fiddled with them for a few times and sighed, "Don't think about it, your peach blossom hasn't bloomed yet."

"Ah?" Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, "When will it open?"

"They will bloom naturally when spring comes." Zhang Pingyi said casually, "You can't even wait two months."

"That's not the case." Qin Shaoyan suddenly frowned, "Master Zhang, you have to help me with something."

"what's up?"

Qin Shaoyan said seriously: "Do a survey on the marital status of all shareholders of Qvod.com, focusing on those who are about to get married and those who are already married."

"Hmm." Zhang Pingyi was a little surprised. "Why investigate this?"

"Because marriage can affect stock prices."

……

Not everyone is busy on Valentine's Day night.

Xiong Xiaoge has some rare free time today, so he plans to spend the holiday with his wife.

The two met each other when they were studying in the United States and have supported each other all the way.

Xiong Xiaoge’s wife Luo Yan was once a popular movie actress in the 60s. She went to study in the United States with only $ in her pocket and later became one of the few Chinese female producers in Hollywood.

The two are usually very busy at work. Luo Yan has her own company and career to manage. In addition, they had a pair of twin children, a boy and a girl, in 02, which made them even busier.

Needless to say, Xiong Xiaoge was sometimes so tired that he didn't even want to talk, so the two communicated via email.

As he happened to be free today, Xiong Xiaoge also prepared a gift for Luo Yan. The two of them ate while reminiscing about the past, and the atmosphere was quite warm.

But good times are always short-lived. When the couple was chatting happily, Xiong Xiaoge's private phone rang.

Xiong Xiaoge took a quick glance and hung up the call, then turned around and continued chatting with his wife.

But soon the phone rang again, and then the call continued after being hung up.

"Can't we celebrate the festival?" Xiong Xiaoge was very angry and picked up the phone to turn it off.

Luo Yan smiled and consoled him, "Okay, okay, it's just a phone call. After you answer it, we'll continue eating."

Xiong Xiaoge answered the phone with a serious face, "Hello, Mr. Peng, what can I do for you?"

Peng Xiaolin on the other side was very excited and asked in a low voice, "Boss Xiong, is this true?"

Xiong Xiaoge was a little confused, "What's true or false?"

"That's the 2 billion!" Peng Xiaolin seemed a little excited. "I heard that Qvod is going to sell for 2 billion!"

Xiong Xiaoge was a little confused. How come the value of Qvod increased to 2 billion in such a short time?

(End of this chapter)