Chapter 271: The agreement is null and void
There are times in life when you have to have it, and there are times in life when you don't want it.
Liu Yun finally realized that he should calm down and not always think about how to calculate his opponent and monopolize the right to use Alipay.
He understood a truth, this Alipay is not a product of Alibaba, even if it belongs to the Youyou network, under the government's macro-control, it is not something he wants to enjoy, he must learn to compromise and share.
In this life, the wealth and status he obtained were unimaginable in the previous life, so why should he have a lack of human hearts and swallow elephants, and think of all the benefits of monopolizing.
Yoyo Vacation has already taken the lead in the market, so why should I be so concerned about the existence of Ctrip.
Even if the other party is menacing, he doesn't mind doing it with real knives and guns.
Liu Yun believes that the biggest piece of cake in the tourism market will still be firmly held in his hands.
Ringing bell~, Liu Yun's mobile phone rang suddenly.
He had just woken up from his dream, and his body was still a little tired, and there was a hint of unfinished sleep. He picked up his mobile phone and looked at the caller ID: Ma Yun!
At this moment, the drowsiness on Liu Yun's body suddenly disappeared, and he secretly said in his heart: At this time, what will happen when he calls?
"Hey, Mr. Ma. Liu Yun answered the phone and said.
"Mr. Liu, are you still busy with work?" On the other end of the phone, Lao Ma's voice rang.
"Yes, still in the unit. Liu Yun replied with a smile, "Mr. Ma called me at this time, I don't know what happened?"
"The performance of Yoyo Holidays has far exceeded my expectations, which is very good!" Ma Yun said after a pause, "Although it has been less than half a year, I am already convinced that this is a very successful investment for Alibaba." ”
Liu Yun smiled and replied: "Mr. Ma is really falsely praised, today's achievements of Yoyo Holiday Network are inseparable from Ali's vigorous promotion, and it is also inseparable from the platform of Alipay." ”
Ma Yun was silent for a moment and said, "Mr. Liu, I don't know if you have time now, there is something I want to discuss with you." ”
Sure enough, this old horse really went to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and specially called, but it was not to pull some homely things and say some nonsense praising Yoyo Holiday Network.
Liu Yun replied directly: "Mr. Ma has something, but it doesn't hurt to say it." As he spoke, he got up from the couch, sat back in his chair, and entered the office state.
The old horse on the other end of the phone hesitated for a moment and said: "When we connected Alipay to Yoyo Holiday Network, do you remember that there was a private agreement between me and Mr. Liu?" ”
Ma Yun's words made Liu Yun's heart move inexplicably, and an idea suddenly came to mind in his mind.
He replied: "There is such an agreement, Alipay cannot provide interfaces for other travel websites. ”
Ma Yun was silent for a while, and asked tentatively: "Mr. Liu, I wonder if I can abolish this agreement?"
Liu Yun smiled, it was still here that it was time to come, but this day was much earlier than he expected.
He originally estimated that it should be half a year before Lao Ma made such a request, but now it may be because the Yoyo Holiday Network is too beautiful and has attracted the attention of too many people, and the entire historical trajectory has been disturbed beyond recognition by him.
Tencent started developing Tenpay half a year earlier than before, and Ctrip also began to develop an online hotel reservation system, preparing to enter the industry and grab the job of Yoyo Vacation.
Such a thought quickly passed through Liu Yun's mind, and he made up his mind to try to fight for it again.
He said in a crying and laughing tone: "Mr. Ma, don't be kidding, Ali has a stake in Yoyo Holiday.com, and your behavior is no different from that of a capital enemy." ”
Ma Yun said in a serious tone: "The equity of Yoyo Holiday is very important to Alibaba, but Alipay is the core of our company, and increasing Alipay's market share is our first task." So in comparison to the two, I want to abolish this agreement. ”
Liu Yun's heart moved, this agreement will be abolished sooner or later, and if it goes to the government, it may even be judged invalid. Why didn't he use this agreement to seek some benefits for himself, and also send a favor to Ali.
"Mr. Ma, has someone contacted you from Ctrip?" he asked tentatively. “
"No, but if they do contact me, I'll seriously consider it. Ma Yun was also stunned and answered truthfully.
Liu Yun thought it was Ctrip, while Ma Yun thought it was Tencent.
"Mr. Liu, Tencent is developing Tenpay, and it will be put into the market next spring. ”
"Oh. ”
Ma Yun: "......"
"Ctrip is developing a hotel reservation system, and it will be put into the market in the future. ”
"Oh. ”
Liu Yun: "......"
The starting points and concerns of the two are completely different and are not on the same line.
Liu Yun sighed, and said in a disappointed and sad tone: "Mr. Ma, but this agreement is written in black and white, we are in business, and the spirit of the contract must be observed, otherwise what will we do to win the trust of consumers." ”
Ma Yun hurriedly replied: "That's natural, I proposed to abolish the agreement, and I am willing to give appropriate compensation." ”
After hearing this, Liu Yun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart, as long as there is compensation, then he can continue to talk. His company is running out of money.
"What kind of compensation can Ma always give?"
"If I lose the VAM agreement, I'll give you an additional $2 million in liquidated damages, how about it?"
Liu Yun's eyes flashed, and he said: "Mr. Ma, this bet agreement is originally that you lost, and it will take two and a half years in the future." The valuation of Yoyo Vacation Network is bound to exceed $200 million. In this way, Mr. Ma can only buy 10% of the shares of Yoyo Holiday Network at the market price, and the original 20% discount does not exist. ”
Ma Yun replied with a bitter face: "It's not good, in this case, I'll lose a lot, can I get 85% off?"
Liu Yun replied very simply: "9% off, it can't be cheaper, I'm already very sincere." ”
The old horse gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, nine folds will be nine folds!"
Liu Yun continued: "There is one more condition. ”
Ma Yun's eyes widened suddenly: "Also, this agreement is not worth so much money, right?" ”
Liu Yun smiled indifferently and replied, "Mr. Ma, don't be nervous. I just want to borrow another $1 million from you in my personal name, the interest-free kind, and pay you back in a year. ”
Ma Yun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, $1 million was not a large amount for him, and the money was borrowed, and he still had to pay it back in the future, and he couldn't look down on those interests.
Without a trace of hesitation, he replied directly: "Okay, I agreed." ”
After Liu Yun hung up the phone, he couldn't help but clench his fists excitedly, obviously very happy in his heart.
This agreement, which was destined to be invalid in the eyes of the government, unknowingly cheated an old horse, not only modifying the terms of the VAM agreement that were unfavorable to him, but also getting 3 million US dollars in real money.