Chapter 536 This person is very evil
Seven days later, Zhang Tao, who had "died of laughter", suddenly "resurrected".
Bao Fan organized a dinner party and invited him and Wang Xin.
Zhang Tao had only one thought in his mind: "I can't refuse."
During this period of time, Brother Tao hated his neighbor Lao Wang so much!
However, no matter how much I hate him, I have to give face to Brother Fan!
In the domestic Internet industry, his identity and status are really special.
He was one of the earliest angel investors in the Internet industry, and pioneered the "investment bank + investment advisory" model. Many of the new VCs and PEs that followed followed his lead.
He has close personal relationships with many of the current Internet giants, and many of them need his help to solve their market problems.
Moreover, this person's network of contacts is too extensive and his connections are too strong.
"Let's drink during non-working hours to build friendships first." This gangster-like man took [drinking, singing, paying respects, and connecting with old gang members to become brothers] to the extreme.
Even his underworld style of doing things has influenced a number of Internet founders who have received his help.
Many founders have a sharp contrast in their behavior style before and after meeting him.
In 2014 alone, Bao Fan's Huaxing Capital completed nearly 50 private equity financing and M&A projects, 7 IPO projects, and 2 convertible bond projects.
Of course, what made him famous recently was the century-long merger between Didi and Kuaidi!
The landscape of the online ride-hailing market has changed directly.
If someone else asked Zhang Tao and Wang Xin to sit together for dinner, Brother Tao’s thought would definitely be: I’ll definitely refuse!
But if it’s Bao Fan, damn, this won’t work.
"Why does he pair me with Wang Xin?" Zhang Tao was confused.
He actually had some vague guesses, but he hadn't eaten yet, so he couldn't be completely sure.
It is normal for friendly companies to have dinner together.
When Zhang Tao arrived at the hotel booked by Bao Fan, he had already arrived early.
Although this bald man in Magic City is not tall, his aura is quite strong.
Born into a diplomat family, he traveled around the world with his parents before going to school.
After going to school in the country, he was often bullied because his parents were not around and he was thin and weak.
His grandfather was a senior executive of Zhejiang Bank before the liberation. Seeing that his grandson was often bullied, he took him to learn boxing and often told him about the foreign concessions and gang rules in old Shanghai.
After chatting about the world, I would take him to have a high-end Western meal with a full sense of ceremony.
All these had a great impact on little Baofan.
Now he loves F1 racing and boxing, and has an indescribable wildness in his bones.
Otherwise, he would not like people in the company to call him boss instead of boss.
This bald guy has a very strong personal charm, otherwise he wouldn't have such a strong and terrifying network of interpersonal relationships.
Not long after Zhang Tao sat down, Bao Fan started chatting with him enthusiastically, and their hearty laughter could often be heard in the box.
So much so that when Wang Xin pushed the door open, he smiled and asked, "What are you laughing at?"
"I've been waiting for you, sit down!" Bao Fan immediately waved at him.
His usual logic is: work on projects while making friends.
Zhang Tao had already been very unhappy with Wang Xin recently, so after seeing him, he must have felt a little resistant.
But with Bao Fan sitting between the two of them, relying on his superb language skills and big brother demeanor with a strong underworld vibe, the atmosphere became increasingly better as they chatted.
Obviously, he is also the kind of person who can take the drinking culture to the extreme.
After three rounds of drinks, he was able to put one hand on Wang Xin's shoulder and the other on Zhang Tao's shoulder.
After eating and drinking, Bao Fan began to get to the point.
"The domestic group-buying market seems to be not very prosperous recently."
As a capital tycoon, it is normal for him to pay attention to these things.
Zhang Tao and Wang Xin are also happy to talk to him about these things because in addition to his personal charm, he also has extremely strong business capabilities, otherwise he would not be trusted by so many Internet giants to be a consultant in their company or to preside over mergers and acquisitions.
Let’s put it this way, when Bao Fan was at the peak of his career, 15 of the top 20 domestic new economy companies by market value were clients of his Huaxing Capital.
These new economy companies together account for 56% of the total market value of domestic unicorn companies!
That is why there is the saying:
[If you don’t know Bao Fan yet, it means your business is not big enough! ]
"In the past two years, this kind of Seven Injury Fist has become popular in China. It costs a lot of money, but don't worry, the market will be hyped up in no time."
Bao Fan did not talk about group buying, but first talked about his most brilliant achievement this year - leading the merger of Didi and Kuaidi.
"When everyone was developing online ride-hailing services, the spending was actually even more intense than yours."
"Everyone wants to win quickly, step up efforts, and quickly end this money-burning war, but what is the result?"
"In the end, the fever lasted for three months!"
Hearing this, Zhang Tao couldn't help but glance at Wang Xin.
He felt that Wang Xin’s purpose now was the same, burning at the craziest speed just to end the battle efficiently!
But what is the reality?
Zhang Tao couldn't give in.
Even if he could agree, the Penguin boss behind him would not agree!
The scene before my eyes seemed to be a replica of the final battle of the "Online Car-hailing War" some time ago.
"If we also fight for three months in a row..." Zhang Tao couldn't even imagine it!
Group buying is no longer favored by investors, but online ride-hailing is different.
The market prospects for online ride-hailing in China are actually very good.
No matter how much money you spend in the early stages, you will always find a way to make it back later.
What about group buying?
[Comment] We are calculating this account, and we are calculating it very clearly.
If the fighting really goes on for a few months, there will be no future for our company!
So, he thought Wang Xin was really fucking sick.
At this moment, Bao Fan looked at the two of them separately and knew that they both felt a sense of immersion in the conversation.
So, he started talking about data again.
"When the battle between Didi and Kuaidi was at its most intense, this amount of money was burned in one day!" He held up four fingers.
"Forty million a day!"
“Nearly 40 million in subsidies a day!”
He glanced at the two men again, then smiled and said, "I asked them if they felt bad about the burn and if they regretted it. They all said they felt bad and regretted it."
"But what about that time?"
“When we asked them to come to discuss mergers and acquisitions, none of them wanted to come at first!”
“It took me a lot of effort to get the two founders to the hotel.”
"Once they are here, I will definitely not let them go. Anyway, they have enough food and drink, so this matter must be resolved for me!"
Having said that, he looked at the two of them meaningfully again.
Bao Fan even laughed: "Haha, asking you two to sit together for dinner is easier than asking them."
There is no way, both Mi Tuan and Dianping have had business dealings with Huaxing.
In fact, Wang Xin and Cheng Wei of Didi are very familiar with each other and have been friends for many years.
However, when this guy became very popular later, he quietly developed a taxi business and stabbed Cheng Wei in the back, thus causing a rift in his relationship with Cheng Wei.
Next, Bao Fan has been leading the rhythm of the topic. He began to talk about the future direction of the group buying market under the macroeconomic situation.
Since Huaxing Capital can serve as an advisor to so many unicorn giants, his words are naturally highly credible.
Zhang Tao and Wang Xin nodded frequently as they listened.
In addition, Bao Fan also frequently mentioned [Nuomi], which is owned by [Baidu].
Yes, there is also a glutinous rice standing by and watching eagerly!
This made Zhang Tao feel that Wang Xin was sick even more.
Baidu has said that it will invest 20 billion yuan in this game.
You and I fought and both of us suffered heavy losses, but in the end, didn't they just pick up the heads?
As they chatted, Zhang Tao was certain in his heart: "Bao Fan is here to act as a middleman!"
This man, known as the "King of Mergers and Acquisitions", wants to broker a merger between Midan and Dianping!
According to the original script, during this dinner, Wang Xin and Zhang Tao would eventually end up "crying together", and it would not be a good idea to continue burning like this!
However, today Bao Fan keenly sensed that Zhang Tao would sometimes be distracted.
This puzzled him greatly.
Because in his heart, Wang Xin and Zhang Tao are not the same type of people at all.
Wang Xin is more motivated, more ambitious, and more of a hero.
On the other hand, Zhang Tao has been doing his [Comments] since 2003, and it has been 12 years now!
Twelve years of ups and downs can wear away a lot of things and bring endless fatigue to people.
The top boss who holds a special status in the entire financial world would never have imagined that on this chessboard, there is an inconspicuous little chess piece that he has ignored, which continues to play its role.
Zhang Tao kept thinking about what Zhang Xuhao had said to him tonight.
"Cheng Zhu said that a [middleman] would come to us and facilitate the merger of Dianping and MiTuan."
At that time, Zhang Tao replied: "It's so funny!"
And how loudly he sneered at that time, the slap in the air was as loud at this moment!
At the end of the dinner, Zhang Tao and Wang Xin both said that they would discuss the matter internally after returning.
"I'm going to go back and ask people too," said Zhang Tao.
Bao Fan smiled indifferently. He felt that this matter would definitely succeed.
Compared with the complicated merger of Didi and Kuaidi, the merger of Mituan and Dianping is so easy.
"Given the current situation and circumstances, you have no choice at all!" Bao Fan thought to himself.
He probably never dreamed that when Zhang Tao said he would go back and ask someone, he was actually asking about a...
——College student!
A college student, a leader in the world of shamelessness.
"I'm a college student, can you give me a discount?"
"I'm a college student, can you give me a ride?"
This is the disgusting face of contemporary college students, which later even became a meme.
Cheng Ma Shang, a sophomore, Zhu: "I'm a college student, listen to me and don't merge first!"
The next day, in the afternoon, Cheng Zhu received a call from Zhang Xuhao.
"Oh no, Mr. Zhang asked me to organize a dinner party and said he would come to Hangzhou to see you in the next two days." Zhang Xuhao said very directly on the phone.
For him, the development of the situation into this state undoubtedly proved that the nail buried by Cheng Zhu had taken effect, and the situation really developed in the worst direction for [Are You Hungry]!
Cheng Zhu took the phone and said with a smile: "I know you are in a hurry, but don't worry."
"What bullshit are you talking about!" Zhang Xuhao couldn't help but laugh and curse.
He and Cheng Zhu are both young people and are now very familiar with each other.
In his eyes, Cheng Zhu always said things that made people laugh and cry.
"You guys don't have to come to Hangzhou. I have something to do in Shanghai in a couple of days. Why don't you host me there?" Cheng Zhu said.
"Okay, then I'll go talk to Mr. Zhang."
At this moment, the dog man was driving while answering a Bluetooth call.
Lin Lu sat in the passenger seat. The two of them agreed to have dinner together today and then go to the movies.
This year's summer season has many popular movies that have become very famous.
For example, "Monster Hunt" broke the box office record.
"The Pancake Man" was a low-budget movie with high box office but mediocre reputation.
"Tiny Times 4" has seen its reputation improve after many years.
There is also "The Monkey King: Hero is Back", which has raised the box office of domestic animated films to an unprecedented new height.
Cheng Zhu was too busy recently and hasn't gone to the movies with his girlfriend for a long time.
Lin Lu, an anime fan, has long wanted to watch "The Return of the Great Sage". This animated film also features voice actors whom she, a voice actor girl, knows in real life!
But she just wanted to watch it with Cheng Zhu, so she kept waiting for him.
After the call ended, Xiaolu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, turned her head to look at her boyfriend, her mouth slightly pursed: "Cheng Zhu, are you going on a business trip again in a few days?"
"Yeah." Cheng Zhu nodded.
As he drove, he added, "I'm not too anxious about my work, but Zhang Tao and Zhang Xuhao must be like ants on a hot pot, they must be very anxious."
"I just wanted to make them anxious for a while, so I said I would go to the Magic City in two days."
"It just so happens that I can spare some more time to accompany you these days." The dog man laid the groundwork for a long time, and then turned his head and smiled at Lin Lu.
"That's more like it!" A smile immediately appeared on the energetic girl's face, and she was particularly easy to coax.
Also having dinner with us today are Jiang Wanzhou and Ji Shiwen.
Ji Shiwen was originally Lin Lu's friend, and the two of them became entangled after Lin Lu's birthday party.
Cheng Zhu also told Xiaolu: "Mr. Jiang just came back from an overseas inspection. He probably wants to talk to me about blind boxes."
He also specifically asked Lin Lu: "By the way, do you think the blind box project is feasible?"
"I think it's very interesting!" Lin Lu tilted her face, looking quite excited: "Anyway, if this thing really exists, I think I will buy it."
"Are you serious? Or are you saying this because I recommended this project?" Cheng Zhu asked with a smile.
"Seriously!" Lin Lu frowned, her swollen chest rising and falling, and she said angrily, "Don't act like I have no opinion!"
"Then I suggest you invest some money in Jiang Wanzhou and become his investor."
"Is it true? Will he agree?" Lin Lu turned her head in surprise. She had never thought about it that way.
"Yes." Cheng Zhu answered confidently: "You are my girlfriend. You invested money, so shouldn't I guide him more carefully?"
The voice actress girl felt a little sweet in her heart when she heard this. Two cute dimples appeared on her face. She smiled and said, "What are you doing? Are you going to help me make some money?"
"No, no, no, I'm leaving myself a way out. If I go bankrupt one day, I can ask you to support me."
"Hey, you still want to be a gigolo?"
"It's so funny, don't you know this is the dream of countless boys?"
“Is this true or false?”
"Really! But don't worry, I only eat yours, not other rich women's."
"Go to hell!"
"Huh? You won't give me any to eat?" Cheng Zhu was furious.
Lin Lu was too lazy to pay attention to him.
This stinky Cheng pig is very bad. He says he is a gigolo, but god knows what he really wants!
On the other side, Zhang Xuhao called Zhang Tao immediately.
"Will it take another two days?" Zhang Tao asked anxiously.
"Yes, that's what he said." Zhang Xuhao replied.
"Okay." Brother Tao had no choice.
In the past few days, Dianping has been holding meetings internally.
Zhang Tao and several other co-founders who had always been with him specifically mentioned Cheng Zhu, saying that they must have a good talk with him, otherwise they would always feel a little panicked.
So accurate! What this college student says is always so accurate!
Nowadays, the opinions within the review site are not that unified.
Some people think that mergers are a good thing and something they would love to have.
Some people feel extremely resistant.
Co-founders such as Zhang Bo and Long Wei have different opinions.
Zhang Bo doesn't want to merge, but Long Wei thinks it's a good thing.
The latter also knew Bao Fan and had been in contact recently.
To be honest, after listening to Zhang Tao's description of Cheng Zhu, several co-founders of Dianping also thought, "How can this guy be so evil! ?"
Weird, very weird!
I guessed that Mi Tuan and Penguin would actually reach a cooperation, then I guessed that Mi Tuan would start spending money like crazy, and now I guessed that a [middleman] would appear!
If Zhang Tao was not exaggerating, this matter would really be a bit outrageous.
This year, the name Cheng Zhu has become quite famous in the business world. He is known as the first entrepreneur born after 1995!
It is no exaggeration to say that he is a business genius!
Looking at his experience in just over a year, the fact that he made his fortune by selling QQ underwear makes him seem legendary!
But for those of them who are on the Hurun Rich List, Cheng Zhu cannot be said to be a small character, that would be too arrogant, but he can only be considered a medium-level character.
But why do his words always come true?
In fact, Cheng Zhu didn't want Zhang Xuhao to think he was a scary person, but he hoped that Zhang Tao and others would think so.
So much so that Long Wei, the co-founder of Dianping, who was familiar with Bao Fan, even called Bao Fan specifically about Cheng Zhu's matter.
When Bao Fan answered the phone, he was with Wang Xin and Murong Jun.
"Cheng Zhu?" Wang Xin and Murong Jun looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion.
Especially Wang Xin.
"What's going on? He guessed my every move in advance?" Wang Xin was shocked.
As the one who has been fulfilled, he must be the one with the strongest sense of involvement, and he must be the one who finds it the most outrageous.
He even began to suspect: Did a senior executive in the company leak the news?
But there is no support for this.
After all, even if the news leaked out, there was no reason for it to get to Cheng Zhu.
"How big of a leak is this?"
He is just a little Karami, a pure marginal figure!
If Cheng Zhu had not invested a mere 20 million US dollars in Ele.me, he would have been just a pure platform merchant!
Bao Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Wang Xin, and said, "Interesting, huh?"
"Will this person affect our merger plan?" Wang Xin frowned deeply.
It feels chilling to know that your every move is guessed by others!
"Not really. Merger is the trend of the times and I am just going with the flow. How could he possibly affect the merger plan?" Bao Fan smiled.
"But this young man seems quite interesting. When he comes to Shanghai, I will go meet him."
Wang Xin raised his head and asked curiously, "What are you going to do?"
Bao Fan crossed his legs, folded his arms across his chest, and asked, "Have you seen the movie Let the Bullets Fly that was released a few years ago?"
"I've seen it. It's Jiang Wen's movie." Wang Xin and Murong Jun nodded in unison.
Bao Fan smiled and said, "In the movie, Huang Silang has three cards in his hand. I always think that although the names of each card don't sound very nice, the words are rough but the truth is there."
"Which three cards?" Wang Xin wondered.
Bao Fan, who was full of aura, smiled casually:
"【Invite a meal, behead him, or take him in as a dog.】"
(ps: asking for monthly ticket~)
(End of this chapter)
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