On October 6th, Zhang Siyuan arrived at Times Technology early in the morning. Chen Shiyi didn't think about anything to eat until the evening yesterday, but the two of them still had a casual meal in the small restaurant outside the school.

There is no way, Chen Shiyi's identity is destined to have few things that he has not eaten. Thinking about it, I can't think of anything I particularly want to eat, I'm tired of eating, and I don't want to go to a big restaurant at all.

When Zhang Siyuan arrived at Times Technology, he happened to meet Dai Wanglong. Dai Wanglong knew that Zhang Siyuan had made an appointment with Sequoia to talk to Goldman Sachs, and he had made an appointment, so he still had to come early.

After all, as a global venture capital institution, even if you can't be a friend, you can't be an enemy. Some necessary etiquette still has to be had, last time they resolutely rejected the two major investment banks, it was because the two major investment banks took the initiative to contact them, and the attitude almost didn't matter. But this time, it was Times Technology that contacted them, so naturally they need to pay attention to something.

After the two of them went upstairs, Dai Wanglong contacted Goldman Sachs and Sequoia's people, Goldman Sachs' people arrived immediately, and Sequoia's people didn't come until the afternoon. Zhang Siyuan did not stay in Dai Wanglong's office, but waited directly for their arrival in the conference room.

Zhang Siyuan sat on a chair in the conference room, waiting for Goldman Sachs and Sequoia while considering the issue of Times Entertainment. It didn't take long for representatives of Goldman Sachs to arrive. Goldman Sachs' China headquarters is in Shanghai, so it naturally came relatively quickly.

Dai Wanglong brought the person to the conference room, and when the person arrived in the conference room, he asked Dai Wanglong suspiciously: "Mr. Dai, aren't you talking to me?"

"Mr. Gao, I'm just a matchmaker. Specifically, you talk to him. Dai Wanglong said to the person from Goldman Sachs, and after finishing speaking, he left the conference room and closed the door of the conference room by the way.

What else does Goldman Sachs want to say, Dai Wanglong has already gone out. didn't speak again, but turned around and looked at Zhang Siyuan. After all, Zhang Siyuan looks really young, and the people who came to think in their hearts are whether they are wrong to come to Times Technology today.

Zhang Siyuan saw Dai Wanglong go out, got up and stretched out his hand to the visitor: "Chairman of Times Technology, Zhang Siyuan." ”

Goldman Sachs was taken aback when they heard Zhang Siyuan's words, and when they saw Zhang Siyuan's hand still stretched out there, they came back to their senses and quickly stretched out their hand to shake Zhang Siyuan: "Hello Mr. Zhang, I am Gao Changjiang, vice president of Goldman Sachs China. ”

Zhang Siyuan didn't want to explain his identity at first, because he asked Goldman Sachs and Sequoia to come, not to talk about things related to Times Technology at all. It's just that he saw Gao Changjiang's doubts, and he could only explain his identity and make Gao Changjiang pay attention to himself.

After shaking hands, Gao Changjiang sat on the chair and did not speak. He knew that Zhang Siyuan must have something to do when he asked him over, he was not in a hurry, Zhang Siyuan would definitely speak first.

Zhang Siyuan saw that Gao Changjiang didn't speak, so he could only speak first. After all, this time he has a request for help, and he can't pretend to be forced again.

"Mr. Gao, I asked you to come over this time because I want to talk to you about something. Zhang Siyuan said.

Gao Changjiang said with a smile: "I didn't expect the chairman of Times Technology to be so young, he is really a hero out of a teenager." To be honest, I was really shocked when I just met you, Mr. Zhang. Compared with Mr. Zhang, I have lived to be a dog at this age. ”

Hearing Gao Changjiang's words, Zhang Siyuan could only sigh that there was no one who could achieve this position to contact. He just opened his mouth to arouse Gao Changjiang's interest, who would have thought that Gao Changjiang would not answer him at all, and he was complimenting him. This time, he can't directly explain his purpose, but he directly explains that he has fallen into the disadvantage again, which is really a headache.

Zhang Siyuan thought about it, but decided to say it directly. Otherwise, talk to these people whose hair is empty, and they can talk to you for a day without getting to the point.

Zhang Siyuan said with a smile: "It's just a fluke, this time I invited Mr. Gao to come over, mainly because I asked for something." ”

"Oh? I think we Goldman Sachs can really help you, and I can't really call the shots for other things, with all due respect. Gao Changjiang replied.

Haofang Group and Taiyu Group invested in Times Technology, and their investment banks have already received the news. It can be said that Times Technology does not need to find investment banks like them for financing at all. With Haofang Group and Taiyu Group, Times Technology will not be short of funds at all. Then Zhang Siyuan asked him to come over, it would definitely not be because of the financing matter, in order to prevent Zhang Siyuan from asking any embarrassing questions, he only blocked Zhang Siyuan's words.

Seeing Gao Changjiang say this, Zhang Siyuan stopped going around in circles, and said directly: "High school, I'll open the skylight with you and say something bright." I have heard that Goldman Sachs has 15% of Sohu's shares, and I would like to buy this part of the shares from your company. ”

"What! Mr. Zhang, do you want to buy shares in Sohu?"

"Yes, that's what I'm asking you to do today. ”

"Can you tell me why?" asked Gao Changjiang suspiciously.

Zhang Siyuan said slowly: "You also know what happened two days ago, Sohu and NetEase smeared our Times Technology so much. It has had a great impact on our Times Technology, and Sohu's shares are very scattered, I want to buy Sohu and let Zhang Yangchao step down!"

At this time, Zhang Siyuan's expression was vicious. As if Zhang Yangchao had a lot of hatred with him, it looked like he was desperate and just wanted to breathe a bad breath.

"Mr. Zhang, I can't promise you about this matter. Sohu is a company that we Goldman Sachs is very optimistic about, and we will not sell their shares. Gao Changjiang directly rejected Zhang Siyuan's request.

Hearing Gao Changjiang's words, Zhang Siyuan said: "Mr. Gao, don't be busy refusing. Your company spent 50 million yuan to invest in Sohu this year, and I don't think you want to have problems with this part of the investment, right?"

"Mr. Zhang, what do you mean by that?"

"I'm here and I've contacted some minority shareholders of Sohu. They are willing to transfer their shares to me, and I already have 16% of Sohu's shares here. And, I also contacted Sequoia. I think if I'm willing to buy the 20 percent of Sequoia from Sequoia for 500 million, Sequoia should be willing to transfer it to me. A hundredfold return in two years, anyone would be willing. And, don't doubt my determination, I just transferred 20% of the shares of Times Technology, and I have 2 billion cash in hand, and I can play. ”

Zhang Siyuan looked at Gao Changjiang playfully, and saw that Gao Changjiang was thinking, Zhang Siyuan continued: "If the shares of Sequoia are in hand, then I will have 36% of the shares of Sohu." Although it has not reached absolute control, it can be said to be the largest shareholder of Sohu. Moreover, I believe that if I want to become the owner of Sohu, then many shareholders will vote for me, after all, the current era of technology is no worse than Sohu, right. ”

"I can help you become the owner of Sohu, but we Goldman Sachs will not sell the shares of Sohu. Gao Changjiang chose to take a step back.

At this time, Sohu was already preparing to be listed on the NASDAQ. Now there is too much change in the company, which will have an impact on the listing plan. And the one who specifically operates this is Goldman Sachs.

Zhang Siyuan smiled: "Mr. Gao, I told you so much to tell you that I have the determination to bring down Sohu." After all, I have two billion now, and I can afford to play. Is Sohu worth 2 billion? Obviously, it's not worth it! So, if you don't want your company's investment in Sohu to go down the drain, then I think it's best to call and discuss with the head of Goldman Sachs China. ”

Although Zhang Siyuan said this with a smile, Gao Changjiang was still inexplicably cold in his heart. He felt that Zhang Siyuan was not joking, Zhang Siyuan really wanted to bring down Sohu. As Zhang Siyuan said, he now has two billion, and Sohu is not worth two billion at all. As long as he doesn't care about the price, then those small shareholders will be willing to transfer their shares to him, plus Sequoia's shares, then it doesn't matter whether they have 15% of the shares in their hands or not.

Gao Changjiang thought for a while: "Are we willing to help you become the owner of Sohu? ”

"The reason why I want to take a stake in your company is because I don't want any surprises. After all, whatever it is, it's best to have it in your own hands, right?"

"Wait a minute, I'll get in touch with our person in charge. ”

Zhang Siyuan didn't speak again, just waited for Gao Changjiang to reply. He has already shown his determination, and whether he agrees or not is a matter for Goldman Sachs. Although the 16 percent of the shares in the hands of those shareholders have not yet been obtained, Zhang Siyuan believes that Tian Minghao will definitely be able to get it.

After half an hour, Gao Changjiang entered the conference room and said to Zhang Siyuan: "Mr. Zhang, our person in charge agrees to your request. But our person in charge has a request, and I hope you will agree to it. ”

"What requirements?"

"Future Times Technology is listed, and the operation is operated by us Goldman Sachs. ”

"No problem, Times Technology always has to go public. I still believe in the strength of Goldman Sachs, and I am willing to cooperate with Goldman Sachs. ”

"Are you really buying Sohu because Zhang Yangchao smeared Times Technology?"

"Yes, if a man does not offend me, I will not offend, but if a man sins against me, I will offend. He won't make me feel better, and I won't let him do well!"

Zhang Siyuan's performance at this time is similar to that of an angry young man. Of course, he can't let others see that he has an ulterior purpose, otherwise there will be problems with the acquisition of Sohu.

After all, his actual idea was just to kick Zhang Yangchao out of Sohu and then eat a mouthful of fragrant cake. Whoever comes first, Goldman Sachs or Sequoia, will buy whomever has the shares, and the other company will only need to help him on the board of directors. Of course, it would be best if you could get your hands on the shares.

Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills. Now that Goldman Sachs has agreed to transfer his shares, all that remains is to negotiate with Sequoia in the afternoon. With Goldman Sachs' shares, Zhang Siyuan was more confident in the outcome of the negotiations in the afternoon.