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Chapter 194: A big deal, both hands must be strong!
About half an hour later, the celebrities had arrived and the Royal Jockey Club Charity Auction officially began.

The auction was held in a small conference room.

There were many tables in the small conference room, and the guests were eating and drinking.

Auction of charity items.

After the emotional incitement of the greasy-haired and powdered host.

One auction item after another was carried onto the small stage.

Liu Luanxiong, known as the female sniper, spent 500 million to buy an antique with a reserve price of 100 million.

Li Bancheng spent 1000 million to buy a diamond with a reserve price of 600 million.

After identification, it was found that the diamond came from the Forbidden City in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China.

These two things are very valuable for collection.

Lei Yingdong spent 2000 million to buy a piece of porcelain from the Jingtai period of the mid-Ming Dynasty.

Such a big move immediately caused a sensation in the audience!!
But the more sensational thing is yet to come.

The host announced loudly and excitedly:
The next thing to shoot is Tang Sancai.

This piece of Tang Sancai was stolen from Dunhuang by foreigners during the Republic of China period.

Now put it up for auction.

As soon as the words fell, the whole audience became excited!
Because those who are doing this today are either rich or noble and often attend such auctions.

Various antiques are also traded here on a regular basis.

In other words, they are experts.

The host announced that the price of this Tang Sancai auction item would be increased by 1500 million Hong Kong dollars, and each increase would be no less than 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

"1600 million!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, someone called out the price.

This man is Mr. Guo, one of the four famous real estate developers in Hong Kong Island.

"1600 million, first time!"

"2000 million!"

At this moment, Li Bancheng raised his hand again.

2000 million!
He directly raised the price by 400 million, and the whole place fell silent!

Because 2000 million has exceeded the psychological bottom line of most of the wealthy people present.

They couldn't imagine that Li Bancheng would actually raise the price directly to 2000 million.

The host shouted excitedly: "2000 million for the first time!"

"2000 million for the second time..."

"3000!!"

Just when the host was about to drop the hammer in his hand.

A voice suddenly sounded in the scene!

Everyone's eyes turned to the man who bid 3000 million.

This person is Xu Ling!
At this moment, Xu Ling was sitting on a chair with a Cuban cigar in his hand and his legs crossed.

Leisurely leisurely.

When he shouted out 3000 million, it was like he was shouting out 30 yuan. He didn't take the money seriously at all.

However, although Xu Ling's name is very famous in Hong Kong.

But he is still a newcomer in the business world.

Therefore, most of the wealthy and famous people participating in the auction did not know him.

The few people who knew him only knew that he was a gangster.

He is doing very well in the underworld.

If the auction really brings in 3000 million, it is not impossible to buy this Tang Sancai.

But which underworld boss knows the value of antiques?
Most people present felt that they didn't know many people like the underworld bosses.

Forget about antiques. They don't even have basic culture, how could they possibly participate in this kind of auction?
So some people still think that Xu Ling came here today to cause trouble.

Of course, people like Lei Yingdong, Li Bancheng, and Liu Luanxiong know Xu Ling's strength.

Xu Ling is not only successful in the underworld, but also has his own way of doing business.

"Mr. Xu offered 3000 million. Is there any higher price than 3000 million?"

After a brief moment of surprise, the host immediately raised the hammer and asked loudly while looking at everyone.

The scene was completely silent!

From everyone’s expression, one can conclude that no one would compete with Xu Ling for this piece of Tang Sancai.

"3000 million, first time!"

"3000 million, the second time!"

"3000 million, the third time!"

"make a deal!"

"This Tang Sancai belongs to Mr. Xu of Genesis Group at a price of 3000 million!"

After the host called out the price three times, he raised the small hammer in his hand and knocked it down slowly.

After hearing the sound of the small hammer, Xu Ling stood up.

He raised the cigar in his hand and gestured to the audience.

It means that you all have given in.

Lei Yingdong smiled at Xu Ling appreciatively.

The reserve price for the Tang Sancai was 2000 million. Xu Ling knew that it was Lei Yingdong who took it out from his private antique warehouse, so he bought it decisively.

It's considered a great honor for Lei Yingdong.

At the following auctions, there was no item more expensive than this Tang Sancai.

It's some charity items or celebrity clothing.

Most of them are around tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of yuan, and Xu Ling has no interest in them at all.

After the auction, Xu Ling prepared to go back.

But He Tianer and Tang Xin came over and held Xu Ling's arms.

It stuck to Xu Ling like tape.

Xu Ling had no choice but to stay and drink 82 Lafite with them.

It is obvious that He Tianer has a more extroverted personality.

She suggested to Xu Ling: "Mr. Xu, I know there is a night Paris entertainment city here that is very fun. Do you know where it is? Would you like to take us to have a look?"

"How about it? Tang Xin, do you want to go out and have some fun? You never go to nightclubs, but they're actually quite fun."

After hearing what He Tianer said, Tang Xin hesitated.

But after seeing Xu Lingna's handsome profile, he nodded.

A pair of big watery eyes stared at Xu Ling, with a hint of expectation in them.

Xu Ling smiled slightly.

Then he nodded.

Night Paris Entertainment City is a nightclub under its own name.

The decoration style inside is completely in accordance with the latest trends in the world.

The decoration alone cost 100 million.

It is definitely the most luxurious in Hong Kong Island, no doubt about it.

"Since you two want to go to Paris at Night, I welcome you very much."

"Okay, then I'll treat you guys to some fun."

After hearing Xu Ling's words, He Tianer cheered.

Tang Xin smiled reservedly.

Afterwards, the two girls followed Xu Ling and got into Xu Ling's Lamborghini and went to Night Paris Entertainment City together.

……

the next day.

Xu Ling called a meeting of company executives.

The reason why Xu Ling convened an executive meeting was to enter the mainland in advance.

Because now various economic data in the mainland have already risen.

As soon as this big ship sets sail, it will ride the wind and waves, move forward courageously, and become the world's number one market.

Although it is still more than 10 years before the mainland joins the WTO.

But now is the best time to enter the mainland from every perspective.

Not to be missed.

The economy in the North has taken off now, although the Midwest is not so good.

But the Southeast is developing very fast.”

In the chairman's office, Jimmy spoke first.

Zhanmi is not only good at business, but also has a strong sense in the field of investment.

"Mr. Xu, although investing in the mainland has some risks, it can bring huge profits. I think it is worth taking some risks." Zhanmi suggested to Xu Ling.

Xu Ling nodded slightly, took a puff of his cigar, and said:

“Well, our overall direction in the future is to invest in the mainland.”

Xu Ling made the final decision.

After talking about the mainland, Xu Ling talked about the world economic situation, mainly talking about Country M.

“The future belongs to the Internet economy, which may be something you have never heard of.”

"I can give you a shot of prevention now. Microsoft in Country M is already on the rise, as are IBM and Apple."

"Among these companies, I am most optimistic about Microsoft, and I decided to invest in Microsoft first."

The world is temporary, but business is long-term.

It is also the ultimate goal.

Xu Ling will not give up on the world and must seize business opportunities.

Although Xu Ling’s current Genesis Group only has 10 core members.

But each of them is an industry elite carefully selected by Xu Ling, and interviewed personally.

Then Xu Ling looked at Wang Hui, deputy general manager of Genesis Group.

Wang Hui is 29 years old this year.

She is the only woman among the senior executives of Genesis Group.

But the business capabilities are very strong.

She graduated from Harvard Business School.

His position in Genesis Group is second only to Jamie.

She graduated from Harvard Business School and worked at JPMorgan Chase in the United States for two years.

However, she is from Hong Kong Island and returned to Hong Kong Island to take care of her sick mother, and was hired by Xu Ling.

She chose Genesis Group, which had been established for less than a year, entirely because she was attracted by Xu Ling's high salary.

Xu Ling offered him an annual salary of 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

In this day and age, no company in Hong Kong would offer such a high annual salary to its senior executives.

Even Cheung Kong Industries cannot open it.

It is precisely because of this that Wang Hui, who worked at JPMorgan Chase for two years after graduating from Harvard Business School, has a great say.

Because she is very familiar with the financial investment market of Country M.

No matter what, in the next 20 to 30 years, the world's economic center will still be Country M.

You can say that the United States is bad, but you can’t say that it is bad.

Because this is the reality, we still need to seek truth from facts.

If Genesis Group wants to develop further, it must enter the M country market.

Although Genesis Group is not considered top-notch in Hong Kong Island now.

However, in order to achieve leapfrog development in the future, we must plan ahead.

The three major industries that Xu Ling needs to develop first are finance, real estate, and electricity.

Of course, companies like film production and security companies will not give up.

Time is tight.

According to Xu Ling's memory, the Internet would become popular in another six or seven years.

This is definitely a golden industry.

But now the big financial groups in Country M are not aware of the gold industry at all.

Even the CEO of IBM only invested 2000 million in Internet companies.

For a top international company like IBM, $2000 million is just a drop in the bucket and was not taken seriously at all.

Are the world's top companies still focusing on the oil industry?

But Xu Ling can only be regarded as a wealthy man who owns a medium-sized enterprise in Hong Kong Island.

But it has set its sights on the Internet.

Because Xu Ling knows that investing in Microsoft now costs 1 dollar.

In less than 10 years, you will get at least 100 yuan, which is a hundred times return.

"Mr. Xu, according to your last instructions, I have already found a target at Yale University."

Wang Hui said this and placed two photos in front of Xu Ling. The photos showed a couple.

The couple both looked to be in their forties. The man introduced by Wang Hui was named Robert, and he was the director of the computer department at Yale University.

His wife is Lucy, and she is the computer director of the business school?
They designed a networking device called a multi-protocol router.

A patent has also been applied for.

"According to your instructions, you said you wanted to buy the patent, but the couple did not agree. Instead, they said they were willing to cooperate."

After hearing the six words "multi-protocol router", Xu Ling's eyes suddenly narrowed!
Except for Wang Hui, everyone else looked confused, including Zhanmi.

In fact, Xu Ling doesn’t know much about Internet technology.

All that can be remembered are some concepts or the names of some big companies.

He wasn't even very clear about the experiences of the couple in front of him.

All we know is that after they developed the router, they started looking for investors everywhere.

But few investors will make risky investments in them.

The only investor even kicked them out of the company.

After Wang Hui contacted them, she wanted to buy the patent.

They were smart people and declined the offer directly.

"Wang Hui, how much did you pay for their patent?" Xu Ling asked.

Wang Hui immediately replied: "The price I offer is $10."

"10 US dollars? 10 US dollars is too little, just 100 million US dollars!"

Xu Ling made the decision directly.

At this moment, Xu Ling had an idea and remembered what kind of company this couple ran.

That is the famous Cisco company.

The company was later valued at $600 billion.

But now the patent valuation of this router is only 15 US dollars.

Xu Ling directly spent 100 million.

He didn't believe that Robert and his wife would not be tempted.

"Regarding Wang Hui's matter, you still need to go there again in person and make further contact with them."

"Tell them that I am willing to invest in them and jointly establish an Internet technology company."

"We provided the money, and the couple provided the technology.
Wang Hui was also a little surprised when she heard Xu Ling say this.

In her heart.

The router patent is worth at most $20, which is as high as it can be.

Other venture capitalists only offered a maximum of $12.

But I never expected that Mr. Xu would think so highly of Robert and his wife.

It seems that Xu Ling attaches more importance to this matter than investing in Microsoft.

Of course Wang Hui didn't know how important routers would be in the future.

It is an existence that is enough to shake the history of the Internet.

"Also, remember, our bottom-line equity cannot be less than 51%."

“I have to have a controlling stake.”

Xu Ling instructed Wang Hui.

Because Xu Ling knew that these two people were naturally good at technology.

But he doesn’t know how to do business, let alone engage in capital operations.

The company would have been screwed if they had it in their hands.

Xu Ling now wants to use the couple's skills and connections to set up an Internet technology company.

When it comes to the capital operation stage, Xu Ling can dilute the couple's equity to the minimum through financing and share increase.

By then, you can let them go.

This will bring huge profits worth trillions of US dollars in the future.

Of course Xu Ling didn't want to share it with others.

In Xu Ling's opinion, this couple is just like them in their previous life, with the fate of being tools.

After the meeting, Xu Ling sat alone at his desk and started flipping through documents.

One of them was sent by a headhunting company in Country M.

There are some people's resumes inside.

Since the world's economic center of gravity will still be in Country M in the next 20 to 30 years, Xu Ling must first develop a strategy for Country M.

Whether it is the mainland or the United States, these are the two major economic engines of the world, and both hands must be strong.

(End of this chapter)