After much deliberation, Liu Qiangdong had no choice but to agree.
Even if we take a step back and say that Lin Chen really has a lot of money-making ideas, he might actually be able to lead JD Logistics to become bigger and stronger.
"Alright, how about I give you 20% of the shares?"
"Hey, Dong-ge, I'm in the elevator, the signal is a bit weak."
Thirty percent!
"Hey, Dong-ge, what did you say? I can't hear you. The signal is terrible in this elevator."
"Forty percent! That's the highest I can go!"
"Phew, I finally heard it as I got out of the elevator. Forty percent, huh? Okay, I wasn't planning on taking that much, but since Brother Dong is so kind as to invite me, I'll accept it."
Liu Qiangdong really wanted to curse. Seriously, what kind of invitation is this? I was completely forced into it, and now I'm being disrespectful. You even know how to use idioms? You think you're so great just because you're from Jiaotong University?
"Hehe, bro, you're really something. It's not like I gave it to you for free. It's a win-win situation."
"How could it be free? Even if you dared to give it away, I wouldn't dare accept it. I'll have Zhang Yiming contact you about live-streaming sales in a bit. Don't worry, Dong-ge, with our relationship, I won't charge you for any of JD.com's self-operated products for live-streaming."
These words made Liu Qiangdong feel a little better, but he still felt a bit strange. Would Lin Chen really be so kind? Oh well, never mind that, let's get the live stream going first.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chen immediately went to Zhang Yiming's office.
"Huh? Nobody here?"
Just then, a long-time employee of Huasuan.com walked over.
"Mr. Lin, you're looking for Mr. Zhang? He should be looking for Mr. Wu from the Panda TV live streaming platform downstairs. He's been going there every day lately."
"Okay, I understand, thank you."
Lin Chen arrived at the floor of the Panda TV live streaming platform and walked in. He saw Zhang Yiming following Wu Manni around like a little follower.
Lin Chen's lips twitched. "Old Zhang, you're supposed to be the company's vice president, can't you pay attention to your image? You've become a simp, don't you know that simps get nothing?"
At this moment, someone saw Lin Chen and greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Lin."
Zhang Yiming and Wu Manni then noticed Lin Chen standing at the door.
"Boss, is there something you need?"
"Oh, I went to look for Lao Zhang, but I couldn't find him. Someone told me he might be here, so I came down to check."
"Ahem, boss, didn't live-streaming e-commerce help us win Double Eleven? So I came down here to keep an eye on this."
Lin Chen rolled his eyes at him. If I didn't know you come here every day, I would have believed it.
"Since you're with Mr. Wu, let's have a meeting together."
"Okay, boss, let's go to the conference room."
After the three of them arrived at the conference room, Lin Chen spoke.
"I just had a phone call with Liu Qiangdong and we finalized a deal. We will invest in acquiring 40% of JD Logistics' shares, but we will also help JD with live-streaming e-commerce."
"Help all the stores on JD.com to do live-streaming e-commerce?"
"Not all of them, just those sold directly by JD.com, but we're helping them with that for free."
"Free? Boss, when did you become so kind?"
"What are you talking about? Am I not a helpful person? Believe me or not, I'll deduct another paycheck from your salary, Lao Zhang."
"Ahem, boss, I was wrong, but I'm still very curious, why is it free?"
"Hehe, Lao Zhang, after I did this, Liu Qiangdong is a very controlling person. He's definitely not happy that I took away 40% of his shares."
If I offer him something for free at this point, he'll feel like he's getting a good deal. He'll then definitely use all the products that can be live-streamed to make money, and only then will he feel like he's made back the shares he lost.
To be honest, Liu Qiangdong has his own set of methods for running e-commerce. He turned his original business of computer parts into the number one in the industry, and this number one is genuine. Even Taobao is no match for him.
So, once JD.com lists all its self-operated products on its live streaming platform, we can sell some of our products along with them, turning JD.com's advantages into our own. Just thinking about it is awesome, hehe.
Zhang Yiming and Wu Manni were dumbfounded after hearing this.
"Boss, are you dirtier or not?" Zhang Yiming blurted out.
Wu Manni nodded in agreement.
"Nonsense, what does this have to do with me? I'm assigning this task to you. You're in charge of liaising with the people from JD.com."
"So, boss, you're making me take the blame?"
"Old Zhang, don't say that. I know you're a good comrade."
"No, you have to pay more!"
"...Alright, the year-end bonus will increase by 10%. Oh, by the way, remember to urge JD to sign the contract for the 40% JD Logistics shares as soon as possible."
"Okay, no problem. Money talks."
The next day, Jack Ma and Daniel Zhang flew to Shenzhen and went to the Tencent headquarters.
"Hello, I'm looking for your General Manager Ma."
The receptionist wanted to ask if we had made an appointment, but Jack Ma's face was so recognizable that it was hard not to recognize him. When such a big shot comes, we definitely have to announce it.
"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll make a call right away."
"Hey, Sister Xiaomei, Jack Ma from Alibaba is here. I'd like to see him. Is he in?"
"Yes, don't hang up yet, I'll go in and report right away."
Soon, Pony Ma personally came downstairs to greet Jack Ma.
"Oh my, what a distinguished guest! Mr. Ma, it's been a long time."
As big names in the internet industry, the two had naturally met before.
"Long time no see, Mr. Ma. This is Zhang Yong, the person in charge of our Taobao Mall."
"I've heard of Mr. Zhang's name before, but this is the first time I've met him."
Zhang Yong said with a smile, "Mr. Ma's name is legendary; everyone in the domestic internet circle knows him."
"Haha, please come upstairs, both of you."
The group arrived at the upstairs meeting room, where Secretary Xiaomei brewed tea and brought it up.
After having some tea, Jack Ma got straight to the point.
"Mr. Ma, I'm here today to invest in your QQ live streaming platform."
"Hmm? Investing in QQ Live? Alibaba is also getting into the card and board game room business?"
"A card and chess room? No, we don't run card and chess rooms."
"So you're going to set up a senior activity center?"
"No, we don't run senior activity centers."
"Then why are you asking about the QQ Live platform?"
"Hey, to tell you the truth, this year's Double Eleven, our Taobao was defeated by Lin Chen's Pinduoduo, and the reason we lost was because of this live stream."
"What? Uh, Mr. Ma, I don't quite understand what you mean."
So, Jack Ma briefly explained the live-streaming e-commerce concept to Pony Ma.
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