Chapter 67: Firm Faith

……

"Boss, I've already talked to Netflix that they're only willing to give up to 25% of the shares, but at a cost of $75 million. ”

"25% is 25%. Michael, I'll ask Wendy to send you the funds tomorrow. However, there is one thing that Netflix shares are not allowed to sell without my permission. Perhaps sensing that his tone was a little too harsh, Guo Shouyun was a little more tactful, "I have no intention of interfering with your management of Phoenix Capital, but I am personally very optimistic about the future of Netflix." This stock is selling at a loss in five to seven years!"

"Boss, I understand! Actually, you can come up with this $75 million is enough to show support for my investment decision. Moreover, with this funding, the total capital of Phoenix Capital Fund 1 has exceeded $100 million, which is a huge benefit for us to attract venture capital investment!"

Investment is risky, and compared with those small venture capital companies, of course, large-scale and reputable investment companies are more likely to attract clients to hand over their assets to the other party for management.

"As long as it's good. … You are in control of your own investment. Also, don't put all your energy on the Internet, and the tech industry and the biopharma industry can't relax!"

"Understood!"

After explaining a few words to Michael Moretz, Guo Shouyun hung up the phone.

"After embezzling $75 million from Hanhua Investment Management, it has only 55 million remaining capital. We have to find a way to add some more. Guo Shouyun said secretly in his heart.

The investment opportunities in the United States should not be missed, and the investment opportunities in China should certainly not be missed.

"In the final analysis, it's still a matter of money!" After sighing, Guo Shouyun shook his head with a bitter look on his face, "Rebirth is not all good thing!"

Faced with investment opportunities everywhere, they have no sufficient funds, so they can only watch the opportunities flow in front of them. That feeling is like being hungry for three days, and there is a sumptuous Manchu and Han banquet in front of you, but you can only watch but not eat, which is really torturous.

"Knock...!"

There was a sudden knock on the door.

"Come in!"

With the sound of the door opening and the crisp sound of high heels hitting the ground, Wendy Solo, who was wearing a black professional skirt and looked beautiful but dignified and intellectual, walked in.

"Boss, here's the information you want about PayPal!"

Guo Shouyun took a few looks, and PayPal, like Google, was already on his acquisition list. In addition to its market share in third-party payments, Guo Shouyun also covets the talent pool represented by the famous 'PayPal gang' in Silicon Valley in the future. Originally, he wanted to wait a little longer and wait for PayPal talent to gather more before he started, but Michael Moretz's investment in PayPal gave him a sense of urgency, and since he could see the value of PayPal, others could also find that Silicon Valley has never lacked discerning investors.

"Let Nicholas in!"

Wendy Solo nodded, and just as she was about to turn around, Guo Shouyun's voice suddenly came from behind.

"Wendy, are there any arrangements for the evening?"

"Nope!"

After a moment's pause, Wendy Solo shook her head.

Today is the official release day of "Smart: Ghost Shadow", if we have nothing to do in the evening, let's go to the theater to watch it together. Guo Shouyun invited.

"Okay!"

Wendy Solo said yes with a hint of joy on her face, then turned and walked out. After a short time, Qin Zhicheng pushed the door and walked in.

"Did you ask from the Giant Accumulation Company?"

"I've already asked, but I haven't heard back yet!"

The time is too short, and Guo Shouyun can understand it.

"Look at this material?"

"You want me to buy it?" Qin Zhicheng said after reading it carefully.

"That's right!"

"No problem. But PayPal just accepted VC funding, and the acquisition price will be huge!"

"It's okay, I'm determined to win!" Guo Shouyun said in a firm tone.

"Got it! I'll go down and arrange it right away!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "As soon as there is news from the Juji Company, notify me immediately." ”

"Yes!"

After Qin Zhicheng left, Guo Shouyun dealt with the work at hand, and after seeing that the time was almost there, he put on his coat and got off work.

Taking Wendy Solo downstairs, Guo Shouyun said as he walked: "Let's find a place to eat first, and then go to the movies." ”

Wendy nodded, "The boss's physical book "Smart: Ghost Shadow" has sold nearly 1.5 million copies, and it must be very popular if it is adapted into a movie and put it on the screen!"

"Hehe, I hope it's as you say!"

"I'll drive!"

"I'm going to do it! At work, you're a subordinate, I'm the boss. When you're not working, you're a woman and I'm a man. Men should always be gentlemen to women!"

Laughing, Guo Shouyun opened the driver's door and sat down. Seeing him like this, Wendy was no longer polite.

"What do you want to eat at night, I'm in for a treat!"

Guo Shouyun is obviously in a good mood.

"Let's go to the French restaurant last time, their steaks are excellent!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, turned around and left the parking lot.

"By the way, the day after tomorrow, you can help me make an appointment with the president of the **** San Francisco branch!" Halfway through, Guo Shouyun said.

“****？”

"Yes, I want to negotiate another loan with them!" Guo Shouyun said.

He has tried his best to control his ambitions, letting go of many non-core investments. But sometimes, reality forced him to change his plans. This is true of Netflix's investment, the same is true of PayPal's investment, and even more so of Accumulator.

After glancing at him and hesitating for a moment, Wendy said with a serious expression: "Boss, as a subordinate, I know that I have no right to question your decision. But as a friend, I feel the need to remind you!"

"Yes, you know, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't listen to advice. If you have anything to say, or if you think I'm doing something wrong, just say it!" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"I think you're a little too aggressive in capital operation!" After nodding her head, Wendy Solo said in a solemn voice.

"Presumptuous?"

"Yes! Your combined debt now has reached $430 million! Although you use the proceeds of your own novel to issue $350 million in ABS bonds over the next 10 years, and you will only repay the principal and interest in a lump sum after maturity. But the remaining $80 million from Wells Fargo needs to be repaid monthly with principal and interest! While LinkedIn, Google, and Matrix cannot provide enough income, if your income from writing alone continues to magnify the risk, I am afraid it will cause unforeseen consequences!"

Looking at the worry on Wendy's pretty face, and grateful for her concern for herself, Guo Shou smiled and said with a hint of emotion: "Wendy, my adoptive father often said to me when he was alive: how many times can life be beaten. It means that there may not be a few opportunities for people to fight hard in this life. Now I am young, energetic and purposeful. Therefore, we should seize every possible opportunity and try our best to strive for a bigger and more brilliant future for ourselves. ”

“… On the other hand, if I dwell on what I have achieved and everything goes according to plan, I may be a billionaire by the time I am thirty. But I will definitely regret it when I look back on the past! I regret why I didn't fight hard at that time, I couldn't have been more daring? I should have become Warren Buffett or Bill Gates, or even the world's richest people who were stronger and richer than them, and set up my own family. As a result, I missed the opportunity because of my own caution?! Every time I think about this possibility, I lose sleep at night because of anxiety. Therefore, no matter how big the risk is, no matter how much misunderstanding and ridicule I take, I don't want to regret it after a few years because of my original 'peace of mind' and 'small wealth is peace'!"

This categorical remark is not only for Wendy Solow, but also for Guo Shouyun to comfort himself. Because, although he knows the future, it is often the most elusive. If there is a butterfly effect in the future because of his own appearance and change, Guo Shouyun's confidence in the future will be seriously shaken.

Therefore, in the face of the risk and pressure of repaying the loan after your debt increases, it is impossible to say that you don't feel a little bit in your heart. Therefore, he can only encourage himself with this impassioned success chicken soup that is close to hypnosis.

Looking at the super confidence in the eyes of the man in front of him, and the handsome face that seemed to shine, Wendy Solo couldn't help but think of the fanatics of medieval Christianity, but the latter believed in God, while the former took refuge in the feet of 'success'.

But I have to admit that the man next to me has a unique appeal that makes people involuntarily believe his words.

"Wendy, it's not as bad as you think. Even though now I'm saddled with a high level of debt. But I'm going to continue to write new books, and with the increase in sales of old books, I'm only going to earn more and more royalties in the future. And in addition to the income from writing, I also have LinkedIn, Matrix, and Thorn Bird, and they will also bring huge revenue! So you see, I still have a lot of hole cards in my hand!"

"However, if the financial collapse is too tight, your ability to resist risks will be weakened to the limit!"

"The world is fair, and if you want to develop by leaps and bounds, of course you have to take certain risks. So, let's go back to what I said just now: 'It's rare to have a few fights in life'. Regardless of success or failure, the important thing is that you don't regret it when you look back on the past when you get old!"

"Don't you regret it?"

Looking at the confusion and sadness on Wendy's pretty face, "What's wrong with you?"

"It's fine!"

Wendy quickly shook her head. But the slightly panicked look made Guo Shouyun understand that this personal secretary, who looks like a beautiful country, is also a person with a story. However, he naturally does not like to intrude on other people's privacy. The other party didn't say anything, and he didn't ask much.