Chapter 440: A Trip to the Capital

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"I didn't expect Mr. Guo to visit in such a way, it really gave us a big surprise!" Ma Yun said with a smile.

"Formal visits always seem too stylized, too official. If it's the kind of person I don't want to befriend, I'll do it this way. But if it's the kind of person I admire and want to be friends with, I prefer to visit in a more natural way, like Mr. Ma and Mr. Cai!"

We were really flattered by Mr. Guo's answer! At the same time, I was deeply honored! However, since we are friends, I would like to ask Mr. Guo. If Alibaba needs further financing, will Mr. Guo continue to invest?"

"There is no doubt about it, if Alibaba accepts it, I can provide as much money as you need in the future!"

The affirmative tone made Ma Yun and Tsai Chongxin show a little surprise on their faces.

"What if we want to compete with eBay in the C2C space?" does Mr. Guo also invest?" Tsai Chongxin couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, although I am the majority shareholder of eBay, I am more optimistic about the future of Alibaba!"

"I really didn't expect Mr. Guo to have so much confidence in us. But can we know why?" Mr. Tsai continued.

"There are many reasons for this, but there are three most important ones. First, the most important thing for a company to succeed is to have wise leaders, and Mr. Ma and Mr. Cai are the most suitable leaders for Alibaba, and I am optimistic about your ability to lead the company to success. Second, China's rapidly developing economy has made the potential and scale of this market more and more attractive. Alibaba, which is rooted in this market, also has amazing potential as a leader in e-commerce in China. Third, eBay, or the entire U.S. investment community, is deeply ingrained in the brains of Internet companies with American-style business thinking. But China is different from the United States, when everyone stands on the same starting line. In the service sector, especially in the Internet industry, U.S. companies are not going to succeed in China. ”

"Having said that, Mr. Guo's Google and Ruby have not given up on the Chinese market?" said Ma.

Guo Shouyun smiled, "Although I am the chairman of the company, I am not a dictator in the end. Google and Ruby management want to enter the Chinese market with amazing potential, and I will not stop it. Because they didn't try, they would never give up on the Chinese market! Moreover, setbacks are sometimes a kind of grind! I just need to make sure that such setbacks will not affect the health of the company. … How about that? Are you satisfied with my answer?"

"Something unexpected... We always thought that Mr. Guo would be a very strong type in managing a business!" said Tsai.

"Oh, what makes you both think of me this way?"

"People who are younger and have achieved great success always come across as confident and strong. In addition, Mr. Guo's personnel adjustment of Jianlibao Group in Yangcheng has caused quite a stir in the Chinese business community!"

"I see! But some things, some people, are not as simple as they seem!"

"Of course! I believe that after having a deep chat with Mr. Guo, we will change our inherent impression of you!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "The tea is good." But can you show me a tour of Alibaba? I'm curious about it!"

"It's our pleasure. ”

Jack Ma and Tsai Chongxin stood up with a smile.

Accompanied by them, Guo Shouyun turned Alibaba up and down, which can be regarded as satisfying his curiosity. At the same time, I also learned about the development of Alibaba.

According to Chinese etiquette, people are always left for dinner when they meet for the first time, and Ma Yun and Tsai Chongxin are no exception. After three rounds of wine and five flavors, the estrangement between Guo Shouyun and Jack Ma and Tsai Chongxin, as well as Alibaba's management, has melted away mostly.

In the next few days, in addition to going to NetEase, Guo Shouyun made an appointment with Ma Yun and asked him to take him to Hangzhou. By the end of the week, 'Old Horse' and 'Bruce' had become a common name for the two when they met. In addition, in addition to the closeness of the relationship, in this week, Guo Shouyun also negotiated the issue of venture capital with Alibaba, which Ma Yun represents. However, the specific financing ratio and amount have not been determined, because Alibaba's shareholders are not Jack Ma's team itself, but also VC institutions such as SoftBank and Fidelity. Financing needs everyone to sit down and talk about it.

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"Boss, everything is packed! Captain James called, and the Kunpeng could take off at any time. In addition, Xiaojing has inspected your courtyard house in the capital, and there are no problems with the safety and check-in conditions. Wang Jue said respectfully.

Guo Shouyun nodded, looking at the map of Huaxia hanging on the wall. More precisely, the area in the middle of the peninsula of Lu Province is complex. He really wanted to go back to his hometown in his previous life to see, but his relatives who had disappeared made him hesitate and anxious.

After a long time, he sighed deeply, "Forget it, why are you still chasing things that don't exist? It's all about cherishing the present!"

Thinking of this, Guo Shouyun sighed and suppressed the sullenness in his heart.

"Let's go, fly to the capital in the afternoon after eating!"

Looking at the boss's firm back, and then looking at the map of Huaxia on the wall that he had been watching for nearly an hour, Wang Jue followed him out of the study with doubts.

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The capital of China. For its memory, Guo Shouyun is limited to a few trips in his previous life, as well as countless pictures on TV. Even so, he should be familiar with this huge city. But when he actually stepped out of the plane and saw it again, there was a sudden feeling of 'closer to homesickness' in the depths of his heart!

Looking at the sparse traffic outside the car window, the relatively simple clothes of pedestrians, and the ordinary-looking buildings, the long-lost sense of time and space chaos reappeared in his heart.

The car drove steadily under Matthew's drive. Under the command of Wu Xiaojing, who had arrived in advance and was familiar with the road, he walked through the streets and alleys, and soon came to the courtyard house that Guo Shouyun bought and located in Nanluoguxiang.

This is a large courtyard with three entrances and two spans, adding up to more than 3,500 square meters. Although it is not as good as the 'Guo Family Garden' in the magic capital, it is also a rare large apartment in the courtyard of the capital. Nowadays, no matter how much you want such a big yard, without a deep background, relationships and connections, money may not be able to buy it.

"Boss, this place has been renovated. It is also long enough to be safe. If you need to change something, I'll contact the construction team for you right away!" Wu Xiaojing said.

"No, the modern Chinese style is very good. The materials used in the furniture are also exquisite, so you don't have to toss anymore, so be it!"

"Yes!"

"By the way, what time is the dinner party for the evening?"

"Mr. Chen said that at seven o'clock in the evening, he will come to pick you up in person!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, looked at the bleak garden under the winter sun outside the window, and muttered for a while, "I prepared a case of red wine, remember to bring it at night." ”

"Yes!"

"Jingle bell...!"

At this moment, Guo Shouyun's mobile phone rang. After taking it out and taking a brief look at the caller ID, he quickly pressed the answer button.

"Boss, the negotiations with Unocal have come to fruition!"

Rebecca Mark's voice was filled with excitement and excitement.

"Oh, tell me about it!"

"Yes, under our agreement with Unocal, Enron Pacific will acquire all of Unocal's assets for $12.5 billion in cash, $2.137 billion in debt, and $14.437 billion in premium. Now the contract has been initialled between the two parties. In terms of funding, based on the $8 billion you provided, Goldman Sachs is willing to issue $4.5 billion of convertible bonds for us. However, the premise is that Enron Pacific and Unocal's oil and gas assets must be separated and listed separately, with Goldman Sachs acting as the underwriter for the listed entity. ”

Guo Shouyun responded. Goldman Sachs' conditions, Stephen Bryan had already communicated with him when he was in the magic capital. As for Unocal going public, this is an idea he has made up his mind a long time ago, and there is nothing surprising.

"The next step is the approval of the commercial departments of various governments!"

"There is no problem in other countries, mainly the attitude of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the antitrust department!" Rebecca said.

"I'll take care of this, you can appease the management of Unocal and prepare for the next business integration of the two companies!"

"Yes!"

After hanging up the phone, Guo Shouyun held the phone and was silent for a while, then found a number and dialed it. Soon, a young but thick voice came from it.

"Bruce?"

"Oh, yes, it's me. ”

"It's rare that you, a busy man, can call me. What, what's wrong?"

"Of course there's something! I haven't seen you for a long time, do you want to get together?"

"No problem. But aren't you in Huaxia now? You're back?"

"Not yet. But soon!"

"Oh, feel free to call me when you get back. I promise to go to California as soon as I get it!"

"George, that's what you promised?"

"Haha, of course!"

Guo Shouyun smiled and organized his words, "George, I remember that your family also has an oil business?"

"What? You have a good investment opportunity?"

"I bought Unocal and prepared to integrate Anping's oil assets and list them on the New York Stock Exchange. If you are interested in the Bush family, you can put some money into it. ”

George Prescott Bush, as the leader of the third generation of the Bush family, is naturally not a fool. He understood that Guo Shouyun would exchange Unocal's interests for the help of the Bush family.

"Bruce, you know I can't give you an answer to this kind of thing!"

"It doesn't matter. You can go home and ask your father and grandpa, I'll wait for your answer!"

“OK！”