In the world of the Internet, there is no difference between mid-week and weekend. Messaging is fast.

On the morning of August 20, the news that Uber (China) raised $5 billion was on the top of the hot search. The entire VC community was shocked. This is not only a matter of funding, but also means that Uber (China) makes up for the "shortcomings".

Didi and Uber will continue to "fight"!

To this end, Didi's management held an emergency meeting at 11:30 a.m. to discuss countermeasures.

Didi headquarters.

The atmosphere in the meeting room is a bit solemn. Chairman and CEO Cheng Wei sat on the main seat, turning the pen, with a contemplative look on his white and fat face.

Zhu Jingshi, vice president of strategy at Didi, is giving a briefing, "We raised $4.5 billion in June. In addition, China Merchants Bank led a syndicated loan of US$2.5 billion and a long-term debt investment of US$300 million from Chinese Life.

That's $7.3 billion. China Post is ready to finance $240 million to us, and we will be able to sign a contract next week. In addition, we are still talking to Foxconn. Chairman Guo Taiming intends to invest $200 million in us. Our preliminary valuation is $33.5 billion.

So, now it's clear that we have about $7.7 billion in our hands. Uber (China) has only $5.45 billion. The market values us at nearly three times that of Uber China. They can't beat us. ”

This mouthful of chicken blood can be beaten.

"Bang bang!" the crowd applauded.

In fact, the Didi executives here understand the truth. They are the industry leaders and the dominant parties. But Uber (China) suddenly got $5 billion, who is not worried about this momentum?

Liu Qing said: "I'll tell you another piece of news." Just now, Jing Gao, the actual controller of Phoenix Fund, a shareholder of Uber (China), sent a message to me through Ms. Guo Lingyu, executive director of Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific.

He asked us what Didi was selling for? He wanted to buy us. DiDi is a common cause for all of us. Will they promise him?"

A group of executives said, "Of course not." ”

"Mr. Liu, this Jing Gao can't help but think too highly of himself. If the competition continues, I'm afraid that he will even accompany his pants. ”

"Haha!"

Liu Qing didn't tell the real situation, but beat a needle of chicken blood called "anger". Immediately morale is available. looked around and said confidently: "Didi will not admit defeat." It's impossible to lose. Call me about the financing, fight bayonets with Uber, and I'll leave it to everyone. ”

Liu Qing is indeed very capable, and the Didi people in the conference room are all full of fighting spirit.

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After the meeting, Liu Qing and Cheng Wei chatted a few words and went to the restaurant downstairs for lunch.

A simple lunch, a steak, a fruit salad, and a glass of wine. Sitting in the window seat of the restaurant, Liu Qing thought about it and dialed her cousin Liu Zhen's phone, "Jen (Jane), you haven't had a lunch break yet, right?"

Liu Zhen's English name is "jen", and the Chinese equivalent translation is "zhen". And Liu Qing's English name is "jeanliu", and the corresponding translation in Chinese is "Qiong". So these cousins not only have similar resumes, but also have similar English names.

"Of course not. Liu Zhen seemed to be in a good mood and said, "Jean, you've been calling me a bit often lately!"

"Is there one?" asked Liu Qing rhetorically. She has a strong personality and will never admit it.

Liu Zhen snorted and said sharply: "Then I'll hang up." I've been a bit busy lately. "The kind of open and secret fighting between sisters has been known since childhood.

Liu Qing said: "Don't be in a hurry to hang. Your major shareholder, the Phoenix Fund, is quite interesting. What kind of man is he? I want to meet him. ”

Liu Zhen said leisurely: "Jean, the offensive and defensive situation is different now! If you feel that Uber is putting too much pressure on you, it's the same with our Mr. Joe. ”

Liu Qing laughed and said, "Xiao Zhen, it's okay." It's all started to drag the text. Okay, let's wait a month and talk about that. ”

Hang up the phone with all your might.

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At noon on Saturday, when the Liu sisters exchanged "cruel words" on the phone, Jing Gaogang and Wang Shishi had a light lunch and sat in the viewing living room on the second floor of the "Vanke Seventeen Miles" holiday villa and chatted.

In August in the deep city, the afternoon sun can bake people. So, the two sat in the living room, blowing the comfortable air conditioner, drinking tea, and watching the sea view.

Idaka is here to say goodbye. I already talked about it at dinner.

Wang Shishi wears very casually: T-shirt, big pants, leaning on the sofa. His home is in Villa 12 not far away. But his relationship with Idaka was not close enough to invite Idaka to his home, so he held a banquet in this holiday villa.

"Mr. Jing, it's a good move for you to use Xia Shang Real Estate to merge Canglong Group! The shares of those small shareholders in Xia Shang Real Estate have been diluted, and it will be difficult to make some waves in the future. These are two different management styles from Uber China. Excellent!"

Jing Gao just smiled and said, "I really didn't think this far. ”

Wang Shishi laughed, where can he believe it. His time is actually precious, and his schedule is very full. But he still kept Idaka chatting after the meal. Because, with the support of Jing Gao, he has taken the initiative in the battle for Baowan.

It's just that the outside world doesn't know yet. Just now, Jing Gao clearly told him that he had acquired 15.6% of Vanke's A shares and H shares. And send him the account picture. All under the 5% markup line.

As soon as the order is given, Phoenix Fund will immediately become the third largest shareholder of Vanke.

He stole half a day's leisure. And Cha Cha Jing Gao also finished what he came to Shencheng: Uber (China) financing was a great success. Of course, Poly Real Estate and OCT are not as important as CIC and CICC, but they are enough to avoid some people from using their brains.

Wang Shishi's thoughts diverged for a while, and he said lightly: "Mr. Jing, after this Baowan dispute, I will retreat." ”

Jing raised his teacup and groaned, "Mr. Wang, isn't it?" Vanke's stock was acquired by Wu Jingshu of Jiuge Capital. The voting rights of his part of the shares are all given to Wang Shishi.

Wang Shishi sighed and said, "With such a big noise, someone must be responsible for Vanke." If I forcibly rely on the position of chairman of the board of directors, it will be unpleasant. I consciously retire and enjoy my old age. ”

Idaka takes a sip of tea. It's not good for him to comment. This is a philosophy of doing things. Some people, who are said very seriously, are indifferent, and they have to let reality educate them. Some people are very transparent and know what to do.

Wang Shishi was very open-minded, and continued: "Mr. Jing, I have visited everywhere in Shencheng during this time, have you realized that the characteristics of entrepreneurs in Shencheng are not to mix in circles. ”

Jing Gao said: I really don't see this. People are social, and there is no one who is not social. Especially for big bosses, socializing is an inevitable part of doing business.

Wang Shishi looked at Jing Gao's expression and said happily: "Hehe, I didn't mean not to make friends. It's that they don't mix in the circle of entrepreneurs, they all do their own things and make their own money. Like Wenzhou businessmen and Chaoshan businessmen, they like to get together when doing business.

For example, Tencent's Ma Hua Teng, you can see that he has few expressions in public. Huawei's president Ren basically does not accept media interviews. There are also backgammon vivo and oppo are very low-key. ”

"This is actually the commercial atmosphere in Shencheng at the beginning of the reform: look at the money and look at the thick. Who cares who you are. To sum up: be sensitive to words and deeds, be cautious, work hard, and not join in the fun. ”

"I'm not a good person. Others say I'm arrogant and flamboyant. Others say I have excessive self-esteem and sensitivity. Therefore, my circle of friends has friends who are mountaineering, directors who make documentaries, editors of publishing houses, and few friends who do business. ”

"I hope that this Baowan dispute is over, and after I step down, we will still be friends. In the future, I will have the opportunity to sit together for tea and chat. ”

He is willing to make Idaka a friend.

Wang Shishi attaches great importance to Jing Gao. This is not only because of the money factor, but because this young man is really beautiful in his work! Before he even mentioned it, Jing Gao made it clear that he would not become a major shareholder of Vanke after the "Baowan dispute."

Such a young man, with such abundant capital, will definitely have a place in China's business community in the future!

Jing Gao smiled: "Mr. Wang, this is definitely no problem." Wang Shishi's recognition made him feel very comfortable and happy.

He, a hero, is not an "empty belly" person. After all, it's still something that can be handled. This is a recognition of his "cultivation" during this time. He is on the road of a qualified god, and he has moved forward a little further.

Wang Shishi just smiled. He's 66 years old and he's seen a lot. There are not a few mentors and friends who were good friends at first, but there are not a few who eventually part ways.

At this time, Idaka's mobile phone rang.

Seeing that Jing Gao was about to press it, Wang Shishi understood and said, "Mr. Jing, you answer the phone first." We're just chatting, and there's nothing to do. ”

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Itaka got up and went outside the living room to answer the phone. It was Ren Jiahui's beautiful woman who called, "Mr. Jing, you don't say a word to me when you come to Shencheng, you look down on people, right? If you don't listen to Siyan, I don't know." ”

The voice is very good, and the tone is as rough as ever.

Idaka was a little speechless. He and Ren Jiahui asked her for help in Paris, France, but they really didn't let her receive his friendship after coming to Shencheng. explained: "I came to Shencheng to talk about investment, but I didn't call you. ”

"That just shows that you don't think of me as a friend in your heart. Giggles, where's that? Come out and I'll treat you to a cup of coffee. ”

Jing Gao pondered for a moment and agreed: "Okay." I'm thirteen miles from Longgang Vanke. I flew back to the capital in the evening. ”

Ren Jiahui was startled and said, "Tsk, the mansion area! Why did you run there? Forget it, I'm in the city." I'll go to the capital with you and invite you to coffee on the plane. Reserve a seat for me. ”

Jing Gao smiled, "Yes." I'll let Guan Guan contact you later. ”

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Hanging up the phone, Jing Gao walked back. Wang Shiye had just answered the phone, shook hands with Jing Gao, and said with a smile: "Yu Liang and they are here." I asked him to entertain you on behalf of me and Vanke, and see you off. I can't even eat pork right now. I don't want to join in the fun. ”

Jing Gao excused himself: "Mr. Wang is polite, don't use it." ”

Wang Shishi smiled and said, "Don't think that we Vanke will snub you." When I was young, I wanted to socialize, but my wife was very strict. Now I am old and frail, and I have no energy. ”

Itaka laughed.

While he was talking, Yu Liang walked in with a middle-aged man of about forty years old. Say hello to Wang Shishi, shake hands with Jing Gao with a smile, "Mr. Jing, this is Jin Rong, our vice president of Vanke." Where is there good food and fun in the deep city, he is more familiar than me. We listened to him in the afternoon and evening. ”

Jing Gao said: "Okay." ”