Zuo Hao walked out of the presidential suite with a lot of gains and losses. But the words have been spoken, the things have been done, and he can't regret it. After thinking about it, he lit a cigarette at the top of the stairs and smoked it slowly.

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In the suite, Jing Gao took a cigarette from the cigarette case, threw it to Han Wenguang, lit it himself, and chatted: "Old Han, this acquisition of Baidu Takeaway has done a good job." ”

Phoenix Fund contacted Baidu for a period of time, and finally bought "Baidu Takeaway", which had gradually fallen behind in the food delivery market, for $820 million.

Lu Qi, Baidu's new CEO, who took office at the beginning of this year, has recently been streamlining Baidu's product line, putting forward the slogan "All in AI".

Under the attack of Meituan and Ele.me, Baidu Takeaway is becoming more and more powerless. The sale is a foregone conclusion.

In fact, there are already claims on the market that "BAT" does not live up to its name. Baidu, as an Internet technology giant over the years, has indeed performed a little stretched. Of course, they are the world leader in the field of "unmanned driving".

At present, most of the domestic "unmanned" companies and teams are from Baidu. But the problem is that this thing can't be realized as a profit in a short period of time!

Baidu is looked down upon, and even reflects the huge gap between the stock price and Tencent and Alibaba, which is normal.

If Phoenix Fund and Meituan had negotiated earlier, Jing Gao really had no idea of entering the "O2O" field. He just needs to find more payment access points for Phoenix Payment. Ele.me has already stood in Ali's team and blocked Phoenix Payment.

And Meituan's Wang Xing rejected Han Wenguang in person and did not accept the Phoenix Fund's shares. This also means that Meituan's payment portal may not be open to Phoenix Pay. You must know that Tencent has a stake in Meituan.

Itaka had to join the competition in the "O2O" field. According to the information collected by the secretarial team, as well as the report of the "Taichu Research Laboratory", the field of food delivery and local life is a very large payment scenario.

Phoenix Pay can't lose this entrance, otherwise it won't be able to toss any tricks in the payment field.

Han Wenguang's anxious mood became better. Baidu Takeaway was initially going to sell for $1 billion, and he was able to talk about $820 million, which is a credit. Smoking a cigarette, he said, "Mr. Jing, I want to review Pinduoduo with you..."

Jing Gao waved his hand, leaned back on the sofa, and interrupted him, "Old Han, it's not that I can't tolerate my subordinates making mistakes. Missing Pinduoduo is indeed a huge mistake in your work. But you should think about it, why did Zuo Hao come to sue?"

As long as the internal struggle for power and profit within the company does not affect the normal work, he will not care. Who hasn't been selfish?

However, the contradiction between the first and second leaders of the subordinate company came to him, which made him very disgusted.

Han Wenguang was suddenly speechless and pursed his lips vigorously. He usually suppressed Zuo Hao too hard and gave him a chance. Moreover, even if he doesn't usually suppress Zuo Hao, it is estimated that Zuo Hao will not let go of this opportunity, right?

But this can't be said in front of Mr. Jing.

A little soot at the high of the well. Obviously, Han Wenguang has become accustomed to covering the sky in the Phoenix Fund. Even if he is not optimistic about Pinduoduo, he can let Zuo Hao's team vote. Zuo Hao is also responsible for the loss. In doing so, he has already harmed the interests of the Phoenix Fund.

Han Wenguang lowered his head and was silent for a while, he had realized his end and said, "Mr. Jing, I have betrayed your trust in me. ”

Jing Gao sighed lightly, extinguished the cigarette, and said, "Old Han, it's fate for us to work together. I'm willing to give you another chance.

There are two positions, you pick one. First, Baidu Takeaway will benchmark Meituan in the future, and the valuation of two or three hundred billion yuan will definitely be there. However, it will take a long period of struggle and competition to reach this scale.

Second, there is a shortage of people at the headquarters of the Phoenix Group. In the future, it will definitely be necessary to have an executive vice president to manage the day-to-day work. But you may also face competition from others. ”

"Mr. Jing, thank you!" Han Wenguang was a little stunned. It stands to reason that if he made such a big mistake in his work, he would definitely be assigned. But the two places given by Jing Gao are obviously promising. I think it's just that he did his job wrong, and there is no other behavior such as corruption. Mr. Jing always misses the old feelings, and it is also reasonable.

After a few minutes, Han Wenguang exhaled dejectedly and said, "Mr. Jing, I'll go to the group headquarters." People are old and have no strength to fight. I should still be able to shine at headquarters. ”

Jing Gao actually hopes that Han Wenguang will go to "Baidu Takeaway". But this will only respect its choice, "Okay." I will let Mr. Guan arrange the transfer. Get up and shake his hand and pat him on the shoulder.

He knew very well in his heart that another "old friend" had fallen behind.

For example, Xiao Qiao, who was finally transferred to a meager director and vice president after Uber collapsed and sank into the sand.

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Jing Gao sent Han Wenguang to the door, and Dong Youwei went to call Zuo Hao in.

Zuo Hao sat on the sofa opposite Jing Gao, his back straight. He was still very afraid of Jing Gao in his heart. When he came to sue, he was fed up with Han Wenguang's birdish spirit, and he fought to the death. But when it came to Jing Gao, he was still a little worried unconsciously.

Jing Gao was a little emotional, he would throw away half of the cigarette, drank the Coke that Nie Yunxi poured for him, and asked bluntly: "Zuo Hao, you just said your shortcomings in investment, tell me, how to avoid the impact of this shortcoming on the Phoenix Fund." ”

Zuo Hao already had a draft in his heart, and said without thinking: "At present, the Phoenix Fund is divided into six investment directions. Personally, I still want to be in charge of venture capital. Investments of more than $100 million are discussed by six investment managers. A large investment of more than $500 million is submitted to the Strategic Investment Committee for a vote. ”

Jing Gao glanced at Zuo Hao deeply, and his impression of this forty-two-year-old middle-aged man was slightly better. said with interest: "Lao Zuo, I remember when you said in the interview that your advantage is that I am familiar with the venture capital circles in Beijing and Modu. How do you keep in touch with these entrepreneurs?"

This "old left" made Zuo Hao's mood relax a little, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. Jing, entrepreneurs are divided into circles according to their different identities. Also, there are usually some places where we often meet.

Many angels in venture capital will have a fixed office location. In addition, I will also fund some coffee shops, bookstores, and talk to some people who are willing to start a business. Zhongguancun in the capital and the magic capital are all here.

Now that social networks are so developed and there are good ideas, it is easy to find some people to talk to. I am well-known in this circle, and now I have opened a café in both the capital and the magic capital in the name of our Phoenix Fund, bringing together young people from all over the world who are interested in starting a business. ”

"I'll check it out when I have time. It sounds like a river and lake. ”

"We welcome Mr. Jing to guide the work. ”

Jing Gao shook his head with a smile, "Lao Zuo, don't do this! In this way, the Phoenix Fund is currently under the jurisdiction of President Cao." She is also the Vice Chairman of the Strategic Investment Committee of Phoenix Group. He is also the President of Phoenix Fund.

The day-to-day affairs of the Phoenix Fund are currently under your responsibility. I hope you can make a difference. The rule of our phoenix is to use merit to be promoted. ”

Zuo Hao was happy in his heart and said, "Mr. Jing, I will definitely live up to your expectations." ”

Itaka smiled and nodded, shaking hands with him and saying goodbye.

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Dong Youwei sent Zuo Hao out. Nie Yunxi wore a dark shirt and high-waisted wide-leg pants. A beautiful and elegant young woman with a graceful and graceful figure. She walked over from Jing Gao's side and made her observation suggestion, "Mr. Jing, although you let Mr. Cao concurrently serve, this will still encourage the atmosphere within the Phoenix Group. ”

This is what Idaka asked of her just now. He also wanted to hear Nie Yunxi's evaluation of these two subordinates.

Jing Gao rubbed his forehead and said with a helpless smile: "Professor Nie, let's say whether you encourage or discourage! Under the current situation, I need to be active and enterprising within the Phoenix Group. Lao Han was too stable, but he suppressed the vitality of the Phoenix Fund.

On Zuo Hao's side, it was the mule or the horse that came out to slip away. The level is not enough, and the Phoenix Fund has to find someone else to take charge.

I just solved a problem, and I still have to worry about the candidates for Baidu Takeaway. Hey!"

Nie Yunxi smiled softly, "The selection and cultivation of talents is a difficult problem. Don't be too anxious either. ”

Jing Gao nodded, "Yes." In the afternoon and evening, you all have a holiday. I've been busy enough for the past two days. Get some rest today. ”