Chapter 160: Visiting Cheng's House (II)

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For PayPal's partnership with Panda Fast Food, he has offered LinkedIn in exchange. Moreover, this is still for the sake of everyone being Chinese. If he continues to make concessions on the share of orders now, won't he become a soft egg to be slaughtered?

"I heard Tinghua say that Mr. Guo likes traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, and I happen to have a few paintings of Tang Yin and Qiu Ying in the Ming Dynasty here, if Mr. Guo is interested, you might as well let Tinghua take you to the study to enjoy it!" Cheng Zhengchang's expression still calmly changed the topic.

"It's rare to see the authentic works of the 'Four Families of Wumen', of course I'm interested!"

Guo Shouyun roughly guessed Cheng Zhengchang's plan, so he talked about his topic.

The other party nodded, "Tinghua, you take Mr. Guo and Saxophone to my study, don't slack off!"

"Yes, Father!"

Cheng Tinghua nodded and stood up.

Guo Shouyun gave David Sachs a look, and the two stood up, and after saying hello to Cheng's father and son, they turned around and followed Cheng Tinghua to the second floor of the villa.

It wasn't until their backs disappeared that the remaining Cheng family in the living room sat down again.

"Zhengchang, what do you think of the other party's proposal just now?" asked Mrs. Chen, who had not spoken.

Cheng Zhengchang didn't answer in a hurry, but turned his head and said, "Big head, what do you think?"

Datou is Cheng Tingzhang's nickname, and generally in the absence of outsiders, Cheng Zhengchang and his wife will call their sons and daughters like this.

"I think I can say yes. After all, we invest in LinkedIn for financial gain, not final voting rights. As for the 8% share of orders, although it is a little higher, the number of registered users of PayPal and the growth rate are beneficial to the development of our panda fast food. Cooperating with each other can not only make money, but also make an advertisement in front of hundreds, tens of millions, or even tens of millions of people in the future. In addition, the effect of this advertisement is long-term. This invisible gain alone makes up for the 8% share. You know, the ad we bought on ABC last year cost $1.5 million in just 20 seconds!"

Cheng Zhengchang nodded, and after a moment of silence, "The advertising effect you said is indeed that we have taken advantage of it." You should understand, though. Wait another year or two, after PayPal develops, I'm afraid there will be no such good thing. ”

"That's to be expected. After the position of the buyer and the seller is changed, the strength and weakness will naturally be changed. In addition, if this kind of promotion is really good for the development of Panda Fast Food, what about us paying? Anyway, the advertising fee is also paid to the media, and it is also paid to PayPal. In contrast, of course, to the party that can bring us greater benefits. ”

“… In addition to this, we also received investment opportunities from LinkedIn. Now throughout Silicon Valley, I don't know how many venture capitalists and investors want to get LinkedIn Series A funding opportunities but fail. Also, I am personally very optimistic about Guo Shouyun's future. It is better to be with him, and it will be beneficial to the future development of our Cheng family!"

After listening to his son's eloquent conversation, Cheng Zhengchang nodded lightly and did not speak.

Looking at him who was silent, the mother and son on the side looked at each other with puzzled expressions, "Zhengchang, is there anything wrong with the big head?"

"Nope!"

"And what are you...?"

Cheng Zhengchang raised his head and slowly swept over the faces of the two, with a touch of complexity on his face.

"The analysis of the big head is very good and very comprehensive. But I'm vaguely worried about this new Chinese business genius!"

"Worried?" Cheng Tingzhang said in surprise.

"Hmm... From the previous investigation data, we all know that Phoenix Company is an asset of Guo Shouyun. And the biggest asset, or speculation, in Phoenix's name is the short sale of Enron. I don't know the exact number, but it's definitely an amazing investment. Because of this, I heard some news from a few old friends that was unfavorable to Phoenix Company, or Guo Shouyun. ”

"Unfavorable news?" Cheng Tingzhang was taken aback.

"That's right, though I don't know more details. But if you think about how complex the relationships and connections can be with Enron, the top mega company in the United States, and how amazing the amount of energy they can mobilize? How could they allow someone to short their company's stock with a huge amount of money and not do anything? Not to mention that the short seller is also an Asian. ”

Cheng Tingzhang was silent, although the United States now has very strict legislation on racial discrimination. Chinese people have the same rights as whites and blacks as citizens of the United States. However, this does not mean that the entire American society does not discriminate against the Chinese. It's just that now this discrimination is no longer blatant, but more insidious. Cheng Tingzhang, who grew up in the United States, has deep feelings about this.

"Then shouldn't we remind each other? After all, everyone is Chinese, and they should help each other. Cheng Tingzhang said in a serious tone.

"Do you think we can know something, as the core person, and the person who directly planned this short selling, will not know?"

Cheng Zhengchang's rhetorical question made Cheng Tingzhang subconsciously nodded.

Short Enron, a huge US top company, if it had not been prepared before, how could it be possible to manipulate so much money to short it?

It's a pity that they don't know that Guo Shouyun really didn't think about it so much at first. He is like a stunned young man who doesn't know what to do, rushing to make money. Later, William Zhao reminded him, but Guo Shouyun, who didn't realize the seriousness of the matter, took it as a deaf ear, or didn't pay much attention to it. It wasn't until Enron's people came to the door that he realized that he was in big trouble. But by then, it wasn't something he could quit if he wanted to.

"So Guo Shouyun is also supported by other forces behind him?"

Cheng Zhengchang nodded, "Otherwise, how could he have created such a huge family business in just one year? It's just that this kind of giant struggle is extremely dangerous in the middle, and a careless family fortune will be scattered in an instant." Therefore, don't look at Guo Shouyun's smugness now, but whether he can continue to be like this in the future has to put a big question mark. ”

"So what do you mean... Abandon this collaboration?"

"No, cooperation still has to cooperate, after all, the opportunity is rare. But leave room for contact with the other party for the time being, and don't get too intimate until the situation is clear!"

"Is the 'little head' in danger?" said Mrs. Chen worriedly. The small head in her mouth is Cheng Tinghua. There is also a sister named 'Nitou' above him, but she is currently married, so she did not appear at today's party.

"You're so foolish. The 'little head' is not a key figure. Even if Guo Shouyun falls, it won't even affect him. ”

"Whew, that's good, that's good!" After exhaling, Mrs. Chen couldn't help but say, "I think we should not cooperate with each other." Anyway, now our company is also developing well. Even if you follow the steps, you can still have a good prospect, so why take risks?

"You're always looking ahead and backward. Besides, our cooperation with Guo Shouyun is a commercial act, not a crime, how can it be so dangerous as you think?" After a pause, Cheng Zhengchang waved his hand, "Okay, you go and tell the servants to prepare today's lunch." ”

Mrs. Chen, who was used to being a housewife, nodded, "Then let's talk, I'll explain to them." ”

Just when Cheng's father and son were chatting about Guo Shouyun in the living room, Guo Shouyun, who was admiring Tang Yin and Qiu Ying's calligraphy and painting on the second floor, also chatted with Cheng Tinghua.

"How's United Realty doing?"

"It's going to be very good, and now we have a piece of land in San Francisco and a piece of land in Los Angeles to develop it, and it will be completed by the end of this year. ”

Guo Shouyun nodded, United Real Estate is the real estate company he co-founded with Cheng Tinghua, Chen Huidi, and Qin Xiao. He holds about 15% of the shares, which are now placed under the legal name of the Kwok Wealth Trust.

“… By the way, everyone proposes to get together again during the Spring Festival, and you must participate in it then!"

"In San Francisco?"

"Hmm!"

"I'll try to find my time. ”

"Don't try your best, now that the real estate in the United States is rising, the future of United Real Estate is bright, everyone is still waiting to thank you for your guidance." Cheng Tinghua said.

"Thank you, no need. After all, everyone is Chinese and friends!" After a pause, Guo Shouyun glanced at the old classmates around him, "What are your plans for the future?"

"What does the future mean?" Cheng Tinghua said in surprise.

"Don't be confused. Now it's your eldest brother who stays down to discuss with your father. ”

Cheng Tinghua was silent, as the second son of the Cheng family, and with an excellent eldest brother above, he was destined to be impossible to get the inheritance of the Cheng family's property.

"I don't have your talent in business, so I guess in the end, at most, I will divide a sum of money and be 'kicked out' of the house!" Cheng Tinghua laughed at himself.

"Don't be so pessimistic. After a pause, Guo Shouyun's eyes became deeper, "If you trust me, I can help you create another career." And after five or six years at most, it is guaranteed that it will not be much worse than your Cheng family's current family business. ”

"Really?" Cheng Tinghua's eyes lit up, but instantly became suspicious, "You won't be making me happy, will you?" Bruce, you know it's still early for April Fool's Day!"

"I've never had an April Fool's Day. Guo Shouyun shook his head.

“… If you're interested, try to raise money in the next month or two. Oh, by the way, by the way, tell Qin Kuan and them. Of course, if they're not interested, forget it. ”

"Can't you be clear?"

"It's not time to say it yet!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun's unfathomable appearance, Cheng Tinghua's expression was a little more thoughtful.