Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.
It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...
"Boss, someone is tracking our fund portfolio."
Masayoshi Son frowned: "Tracking our Ponzi scheme at this time? Check its size."
"Boss, the other party used a private account and operated in batches. The information found was all from Watanabe's wives."
"Diversified accounts? Anyone want to challenge me?"
Masayoshi Son put down his cigarette and muttered to himself, "Should I play along with him?"
"Boss, our Ponzi scheme has been fully set up, and we don't have any extra funds at the moment."
"Where's the money?!"
"You recently invested $30 million in Alibaba."
Masayoshi Son... he forgot about that.
"Since that's the case, then let's go all out and prepare to close the net. We'll kill gods and Buddhas alike!"
"Yes, boss!!!"
........
Inside the hotel.
"Mr. Shen, the other party has now fully opened their Ponzi scheme and wants to complete the acquisition chain."
Shen Fang stroked his chin: "How much funding do we have left?"
"It's not worth it for the boss to compete with them for less than 70 million US dollars."
Shen Fang smiled and said, "I didn't mean to fight. I didn't even intend to complete the acquisition. I just wanted to annoy him, to buy up all the goods, and prevent him from completing the acquisition."
"SoftBank will fund these companies that it favors. Please send them an invitation for me."
Wang Haibo suddenly realized: "I understand, boss."
......
SoftBank Group.
"Boss, a company has completed a percentage acquisition of three overseas internet companies, and they are currently being snapped up like crazy! Moreover, the price keeps rising, and there has been no shipment."
"Shit!!! Who is it!!!! Who is it!!!!" Masayoshi Son was furious. He had been planning for these four companies for at least three years, and finally, an opportunity had presented itself. Now, an obstacle had appeared in his way!!! And he didn't even know who it was!
Just then, the secretary knocked on the door: "Boss, someone just delivered an invitation to you."
Masayoshi Son accepted the invitation.
"Mr. Sun, if you want to complete your plan, please wait at W Restaurant at 5 pm tomorrow. I have what you want."
"Thanks!!!!"
While Shen Fang was leisurely enjoying his date with Yui Aragaki, Masayoshi Son was going crazy. The Japanese government had already intervened, and Soros's funds were clearly flowing back into the country. If he didn't complete the acquisition soon, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to the people behind him.
Like the person at Sequoia Capital, Masayoshi Son is a private equity investor. He uses other people's money to work for himself. If they make money, they split it equally; if they don't, it's a serious matter.
The next day at dawn.
Masayoshi Son sat in the restaurant, anxiously chain-smoking cigarettes. He kept glancing back and forth at the restaurant entrance, then checked his watch; it was already 5:30.
Just as he was about to lose his composure, he felt a tap on his shoulder. Masayoshi Son turned around and saw that it was none other than Chen Fang.
"Mr. Sun is very punctual."
"Sir, you don't seem to be on time!!!" Masayoshi Son said, his face full of anger.
Shen Fang lit a cigarette and looked at Masayoshi Son.
"I have long admired your name and am now finally able to meet you."
"This gentleman seems to know me very well; I don't even know your name."
Shen Fang smiled: "Shen Fang."
Upon meeting the person in question, Masayoshi Son cut to the chase: "How can I get what I want?"
Chen Fang is represented by two thumbs: "50% premium".
Masayoshi Son sneered: "50 percent? That's wishful thinking."
Shen Fang shrugged: "The fact that Mr. Sun is here means that I am qualified to set a price. 50% is not high."
"I'm curious, do I have some kind of grudge against you?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "It's just a difference in perspective."
"What's the meaning?"
Shen Fang flashed his bright white teeth: "I stand with JD.com, you stand with Alibaba. We're not enemies, but we're not friends either. We're on different paths."
JD.com?
Shen Fang nodded.
“Shen Fang?” Masayoshi Son suddenly felt that the name sounded familiar.
"You are, the penguin's strategist?"
Shen Fang laughed heartily: "That's right, it is I."
"It seems I really have been tricked this time. Mr. Shen, can you tell me if this stock market crash is related to you?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "It's alright."
Masayoshi Son glanced at Chen Fang and said, "Guess whether I believe it or not. There's no such thing as a coincidence in the world."
"A 50% premium is a must? It seems Mr. Shen wants to teach me a lesson?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "I was just playing a game with Mr. Sun."
"Okay, I agree to 50%, how about a larger deal?"
"Mr. Sun is in a great hurry."
Seeing Chen Fang's calm and composed demeanor, Son Masayoshi was furious.
"Mr. Shen, you've probably already thoroughly investigated my background to be able to do this much."
Shen Fang shrugged: "I understand a little bit."
Masayoshi Son stood up: "I will remember the lesson Mr. Shen taught me today. Farewell!!!"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "I won't see you off any further."
Shen Fang watched Masayoshi Son's departing figure, a slight smile playing on his lips. Giving the god of investment a lesson—this feeling was truly exhilarating.
"Honey, is that the president of SoftBank?" Yui Aragaki from the next table came over. Shen Fang had been there for a while, but he had been teasing him the whole time.
Regarding Shen Fang's perverse sense of humor, Yui Aragaki only felt that her man was a bit cunning.
"It's him."
He looked very angry.
Shen Fang put his arm around Yui Aragaki's slender waist: "He's angry, but I'm happy. I made a fortune today. Yui, after we finish eating, let's go buy a car. Pick one you like."
"But I don't have a driver's license yet."
"It's okay, let's buy it first. We should spend the money we earn to increase your country's GDP."
I'm so grateful to you!